Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1946 volume:

Published by The Fourth Form of Mount Vernon Seminary 4340 Fordham Road, N. W. Washington, D. C. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor Business Manager Art Editor Ad vertising Manager Henrietta Hill Sally Lane Betty Dixon Jane Schleifer Recognition is given to the entire Fourth Form for their enthusiastic work. WE, THE FOURTH FORM OF 1946, PROUDLY DEDICATE THIS EDITION OF THE CUPOLA TO HELEN C. HASTINGS IN APPRE- CIATION OF HER YEARS OF DEVOTION TO MOUNT VER- NON SEMINARY. THE MEMORY OF HER UNTIRING EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE US IN OUR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS, HER INTEGRITY OF THOUGHT AND ACTION, HER GENUINE INTEREST IN OUR INDIVIDUAL WELFARE, AND HER GRACIOUS- NESS OF MANNER WILL AL- WAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS. The Faculty George Lloyd President A. M., Clark University; Graduate Work at George Washington, American, and New York Universities, Olwen Lloyd (Mrs, G. W.) . Headmistress, Mathematics B. A., M.A., Universities of Cambridge, England, Helen C, Hastings Academic Dean A. B., Radcliffe College; B,S., Simmons College; Graduate Work at Harvard Uni- versity, School of Education. Helen Kingsbury Myers Business Secretary Mount Vernon Seminary; Washington College of Law, Vera Margaret MacKrill (Mrs. Arthur L.) Secretary to the President St. Joseph ' s College; Washington School for Secretaries. Dorothy Wtlliamson Director of Admissions B. S., Beaver. Betty Borgeson Academic Secretary B.S., Simmons College, Mary Helen Garvin Alumnae Secretary Mount Vernon Seminary; University of Oklahoma, Six Dorothy W. Lindsay (Mrs. Chas. R , Jr.) House Resident Florence Ashworth Carter House Resident Prince School of Boston. Julia Elrogen (Mome. Franz) Music Graduate of the State Academy of Music, Vienna; Pupil and assistant of Professor Richard Robert, Vienna. Alice Gerstl Duschak Voice Graduate of the State Academy of Music, Vienna; the New Vienna Conservatory; studied at the Mozarteum, Salzburb, and in Milan. Adolph Torovsky Chord Director Graduate of Peabody Conservatory of Music; Associate Guild of Organists. Dorothy Egli Triem (Mrs. J. S.) Dramatics B.A., Carnegie Institute of Technology. Marguerite C. Munn j r f Art Students League; New York School of Fine and Applied Art; Pupil of Howard Giles. Henry B. Snell, Robert Brackman, George Bridgeman. Gladys Steinem (Mrs. Lester H.) , R.N. Graduate, Gallinger Hospital, Washington, D, C. Nelle Snow, R.N. Graduate, St. Joseph ' s Infirmary, Atlanta, Ga. Grace Hancock Goodrich (Mrs. Niles) Fort Hayes Teacher ' s College; Lewis Hotel Training School. Anne Akehurst B.S. in Education, Bouve- Boston School of Physical Education in Tufts College. Mollie Rested B.S. in Education, Bouve-Boston School of Education in affiliation with Tufts College. Nell Duke Home Economics Resident Nurse Resident Nurse Dietitian Physical Education affiliation with Pfoy s ica l Ed u ca t io n riome jzcononncs A.B., University of Alabama; M A., George Peabody College for Teachers -3 V ■ £rr R A VA L u L Mari B S.E., M,Ed., The Teachers College of the City of Boston. Elsie D. Anderson (Mrs. Olav F.) R.S., University of Wisconsin. Jenny Round us A. R., George Washington University. Dorothy DeZouchf B. A., Iowa State University. Mathematics French English .iftG.ru Marjorie F. GuTHEiM ' fs tU.i, ■ M.A., A.B., Radcliffe College. JuX I Caroline Miller (Mrs. Frank N., Jr.) B.S , George Washington University. H avila nd Nelson A.E., Bryn Mawr; M.A,, University of California. % ' j J f H+iV ! ll % jlHi I T ■ History + v u Scit nee Latin Marion J. Tucker (Mrs. John F. P.) English B.A., Smith College. Florence J. Williams . Librarian A.R., B.S. in L.S., University of Illinois; G rad u are work, American University, SLY E N Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd EIGHT Remembrances The Fourth Form of 1946 wishes to express their deep and heartfelt thanks to our advisors for their unfailing interest and encouragement. With- out their understanding and kindly guidance, our path would have been far more difficult. To Mrs. Schultheis: Coming into a new school is of a necessity difficult, but your personal interest in each one of us made our way smoother. You helped us to breech the gap be tween the old school and the new, and to prove our ability by attain- ing Flag Honor. To you, we extend our sincere thanks. To Miss Crum: During the two years for which you acted as our class advisor, we all came to know you as not only a teacher and an advisor, but also and fore- most as a friend. Your wise council and never ceasing diligence was of a great and lasting value to us and will serve us throughout our lives. You will always have a place in our hearts. To Mrs. Lindsay: You came to us in our hour of need and have served as our inspira- tion throughout this year. In addition to your help in the solution of every- day problems confronting our class, the companionship which you have offered us has contributed greatly to our happiness here at Mount Vernon. Words seem inadequate to express that intan geable feeling in our hearts. 1 N i; History September 1942: e, the class of 1946, entered Mount Vernon Seminary on September 24, completely outfitted with new shoes, sweaters, skirts, party dresses, and Big Sisters. The eight of us have that lovely Mrs, Schultheis as our advisor. We felt mighty small and young and a little out of place with all the old- girls”. We eagerly attended the barbecue for the school after our psyco- logical and reading tests — the first day of classes, our first chape!, too. November 1942: On the fifth came our first Founders Day, which we’ll always remember, with the blowing out of the candles, the beautiful big cake, and all the alumnae. Mr. Lloyd told us that the school that we had been in only a few short months was to be taken over by the Navy. Vt e realized how much we appreciated the beautiful buildings and grounds and wondered how Mount Vernon could ever be in any other location. December 1942: Our last few weeks in the old school on Nebraska Avenue passed quickly. We had an informal dance at the Field House, the formal Board’s Head dinner, and afterwards the Christmas play. How vividly the Christmas service in the chapel lingers in our memory. We will never forget that cold dark day, the candle light, the big window above the altar with the wreath in it, and the wind blowing in the pine trees while Dr. Marshall spoke. With sad hearts, we took leave of the familiar buildings, but we knew that a new home would be found, and we would soon be back at Mount Vernon. February 1943: We came back to a school building on Fordham Road with houses for boarders nearby. Soon we found that the spirit of M.V.S. lay not in the grounds or buildings but in the girls and faculty. June 1943: Exams! Exams! Exams! Then Commencement. September 1943: Five of us came back to start the year with a coke party for our new class members and advisor. Miss Crum. December 1943: December brought an informal dance at the Wesley Heights Club. Christmas vacation caught up with us with the Christmas play and some caroling done by the French, Spanish, and Latin classes. February 1944: A First and Second Form Valentine dance was held at Gatesley. Although our older schoolmates thought we were a little young, we managed to break a few hearts. TEN June 1944: June brought Commencement and sad good-byes to the graduating cla ss. September 1944: Here we were as hard working Third Formers. We were hoping the Fourth Form would be able to prove that the Preparatory School is able to be strong apart from the Junior College. They were successful. February 1945: All of us turned out for the Fashion Show, which was given to increase the sale of War Bonds. Some of us even modeled in it. Next on the calendar was an informal dance. April 1945: Another dance — -this time formal — at the Sulgrave Club. What a gay time we had! We passed the hat, and the proceeds brought a big class party at Peg Merriam’s. May 1945: The brunch we gave for the Fourth Form at Gatesley was a big success. We had such a good time giving our soap opera” skit. September 1945: On the 27th we began our senior year, a little scared and feeling rather empty inside to think that there would be no class above us, but confident that we would make this our best year and would do our utmost for the school. There are thirty-one of us now, and Mrs. Lindsay is giving us her full sup- port as our advisor. November 1945: The first project we began this year was our Yearbook. This month the ground was broken for the new school on Foxhall Road on the last Founders Day celebration we would attend as students. February 1946: After exams many of us went to Skytop for an exciting weekend of ski- ing and sledding in the Pocono Mountains. May 1946: Now we have come to another Third Form-Fourth Form party, but this time we sadly realize that we will be the ones who will graduate in such a very short time. And to add the cherry to the sundae, we had our Senior Prom! June 1946: Baccalaureate, Class Night, and Graduation in our beautiful white dresses suddenly made us realize how fast our four years at Mount Vernon had passed and found us thinking how much we are going to miss chapel, assemblies, activities, sports, the hard work we’ve done, and the good times we’ve had. We hope that we have established more firmly the new form of government in the Preparatory School. With a tug at our hearts, we, the class of 1946, would like to say good-bye and leave our best wishes to the faculty and the hope of success to the future classes in the new school. ELEVEN What Mount Vernon Means To Me It is a cold February night, and as I lie here in bed, I can see my favorite star once again looking down at me. For four happy years this bright beacon has brought comfort and reassurance. Each clear evening this same star has kept a watchful eye over all of us. In four months I will no longer be able to look up at my old friend from this peaceful spot and make a wish, or maybe even shed a small tear. Soon all of us will be graduating. Although this will be a thrilling occa- sion, the joyous days here at Mount Vernon will be over, leaving only cher- ished memories for future years. Mount Vernon stands as a symbol to me of loyalty and high ideals. This is where I learned to study conscienciously, and how to meet with courage and strong convictions what the day had to offer. My heart is overflowing with gratitude for all Mount Vernon has con- tributed toward my education and well being. The word happiness has taken on a new meaning. Yes, there have been times when the way seemed rough, but because of the faith and courage of friends I found that all the previous obstacles disappeared. What fun it has been to exchange ideas with girls from different parts of our great country, and later discover that there was a certain bond which encircled all of us, always drawing us together. Such fast friendships will last forever, no matter how widely we may be separated. It has not always been easy for me to understand another’s point of view, but at Mount Vernon I soon learned the true meaning of the word toler- ence. I do not always have to agree with a neighbor’s opinion; at Mount Vernon I realized that the best way to live with others harmoniously is to respect and admire what each has to offer. Dear Star, I am going to miss so many things which have come to be a part of me, yet there is always the consoling thought that I shall be able to put into practice what I have learned here at Mount Vernon. There are new fields to plow, and all we have to do is use the tools which have been prepared for us. President Vice-President Secretary T re usurer Advisor CLASS OFFICERS Sally Lane Henrietta Hill Ethel Van Devanter Peggy Merriam Mrs. Charles W. Lindsay FLORENCE RAPALYE FOERDERER Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Flo ” Three years at M, V, S,; Vice-President of Class 43-’44; President of Class ’44-’45; President of Student Body 4 5 -’46; Glee Club 43 - ' 46; War Bonds 44- 4 1 I j Flo is one of our favorites. With her bright smile and sun -like hair, she never fails to radiate happi- ness. As our Student Body president she has added spirit to our school. Her consideration for others, fairness, and poise are a few of her numerous out- standing traits that have gained for her the respect and love of every one of us. ' Salty ' Secretary-Treasurer of ; Tfhd lrHand ’42 -’44; Optima ’43- bf Qpfiuia ’44-’45; Secretary-Treas- nt Brody ’44 -’4 5; Class President ’45- nag r of Yearbook; Hockey Var- itflCary Cluj) ’4 5 -’46; War Bonds rd 5 44 iy. lg Sally, one is impressed by her viva- personality, her poise, and her confidence executive ability has revealed itself in the any offices she has held during her four years at V. S. Sally is dynamic! This quality will carry her far through a successful life. FOURTEEN BARBARA ANNE ARROWSMITH Kansas City, Missouri Bobbie ” One year at M. V. S ; Hockey Varsity ’4J-’46; Hockey Representative to A. A. Board ’4J-’46; Hockey Team Captain ’ 4 5 -’46. Bobbie has only been with us one year, but during that time she has made herself very popular. She excells in sports, and we do mean excell. Hats off to Bobbie who has succeeded so admirably in ad- justing herself to new surroundings. LYDIA SLATER BARTLETT Auburn, Massachusetts Lyd” Two years at M. V. Bandage Rolling ’44-’4S; Hockey Varsity ’4J-’46; President of A. A. Board ' Y ' Po fjP CLy Z cJ std A - Jl rf CUJsL 5 x-e CaA j SARA JUNE BRYSON . A Dothan’s contribution to our class came in the person of June. Through her sincerity and geni- ality, she has made many lasting friends at Mount Vernon during the three years that she has been with us. We’ll never forget June’s lazy southern drawl and ever-ready smile. . __ .y S ,-6 A ■’ « - y r Dothan, Alabama June Two years at M. V. S.; Glee Club ’44-’46; House Chairmao ’4 5 -’46; Library Committee ’4 5 -’46; Tennis Repre nt stive to A. A. Board. M-OsW-e. ' -rnujif l SOLu 4 j 2 - ' TKcjl. yiJLyL MARY ELLEN DAVIS Falls Church, Virginia Mary” hour years at M. V. S.; Vice President of Class 42 -’4 3; Social League 42- 43 ; Secretary of Class 4 3 -’44; Glee Club ’43- J 44; Lcnd-A-Hand ’44- 45 ; War Bonds ’4 4- ’4 5 ; Secret ary -Treasurer of Optima 44- l 4J; Hockey Team ’44-’45; Literary Club ’4 5 -’46; President of Optima, Mary is one of few persons to whom the true defi- nition of the word friend can be applied. She creates a feeling of warmth and serenity wherever she goes. Although Mary’s chief forte is her academic work, she has proved her ability and in- terest in numerous ways during her four years at M. V. S. oCc t SIXTEEN Joy has two of the most enviable of traits — a calm disposition and an even temperament. For two years her skill as a pianist has been enjoyed by all, especially the boarders at Gatesley. May she have success in whatever she attempts. ELIZABETH HOLST DIXON Savannah, Georgia rr Dixie” Two years at M. V. S.; Class Treasurer 44- 5 45; Switchboard 44-4 f; Glee Club ' 44- 46; Art Edi- tor of Yearbook, A typical Georgia peach topped by a vv hipped - cream smile befits our Dixie. It is easily under- standable with these traits and many more, why the ' ' male mail” pours in so freely bearing the Dixon name. Her artistic ability coupled with her persevering nature has produced some fine work for the yearbook. It is music that captures her heart, however, and at the rate she is going, the world will soon meet a female Iturbi. -r ' , SjL. ic 1 f 7 Njr KN . . ' w 2 r ? J J? ’ Zft 4 - W or y? y f- ' V V Qqr AGNES LAURA DUNN Washington, D. C. Agnes’ Three years at M. V. S ; Child Care ' 43 - ' 46; Sal- vage Committee ’44-’4S; Little Theater ’44-’4S; Varsity Basketball ’44- 45; President Literary Club ’4S-’46. With the keenness of wit that belongs to a very few and a friendly word for all, Agnes is an ad- dition to any group. As the Chairman of the Lit- erary Club, she has contributed much to its suc- cess, and this is only one example of her ability to carry things through. Friendly, conscientious, persevering— Agnes will make her mark. MARY GERTRUDE DURANT Washington, D, C. Mary GT Three years at M. V. S,; Salvage Committee ’44- 43; Literary Club ' 4 5 -’46; Switchboard 44- ' 4 L ATX o i „ A ’ V , N v ; r o ' . - -r x ° . ' •N ♦ :v The word cute” was made to describe someone like Mary G. Her originality and vivacity have been valuable assets to our class, but her greatest attribute is her charming simplicity — -a character- istic which will take her far along the road to success in life. EIGHTEEN pvjL_ corr e. taOQjfe. T re. f-v V 4.-«QLr� e SuUlB l JT rr cc_ Orv O V ope Ao ' ive pu- OCAp-w oaoSl ooo. 0 e C pciS NANCY GREEFF Beillesda. Maryland Nancy ” oWg W’ y r 0 vsILJL_Jl Two years ru M. V. S.; Hockey Varsity ’44 -’4 5; Bandage Rolling ’44-’45; Glee Club ’44-’46; Lit- tle Theater ’4C’46. An even temperament and smiling brown eyes arc characteristic of Nancy. Constantly effervescing good humor, she has a warmth of personality which has made her many friends at Mount Ver- non. JACQUELINE MARIE HAMLIN Binghamton, New York Jackie ’ One year at M. V. $ ; Glee Club ’40 46; Hockey Varsity ’4C’46; Library Proctor ’4C’46, Jackie has been with us only one year, but in that time she has won the friendship of students and faculty alike. She is completely natural and always ready with a cheerful smile. Her many social activities and weekends haven’t hindered her school work as proved by her excellent academic record. AsQ LSjLaA. ClA 4 Q 0 axa ajJIA CCSjGcjj. ci JL ,Q cfl, a, JbC a -s— vj| - CR-jCLd-fi Q — soyi fx ckA SIiJCL JL BETTY JEANNE HARRELL Washington, D. C. Bee fay Four years at M. V. S.; Glee Club ’42 -’4 3; War Bonds and Salvage Committee ' 43 -’44; Switch- board ’44- ’46; Cheer Leader ’43-46. rJ % jU-. ckJ2J? , t o j m a foovtfi • Bee Jay, the big- li t tie girl of our class, a pin-point of pnprpv Inc won fnp iiprtplf rlip rtrl nf A G of energy, has won for herself the title of Miss Pep Plus of the fourth term. Her super opti- mism, her vim, vigor and vitality did her in good stead when she led the rousing cheers at our school games. MARGARET HARTMAN Washington, D. C, tf Peg” Four years at M. V. S.; Archery Club ' 42-43; Class President 42 -’44; Secretary of Secondary School Council 42- 43; Secretary-Treasurer of Student Body 4S-’4tf; War Bonds ' 44-Hf; Library Com- mittee ' 4 $- 46 . Perfectly groomed, with an air of quietness about her, Margaret is full of surprises, for her calmness and pleasantness don ' t always hide that mischiev- ous gleam in her eye. As president of our class for two years, she has shown us her capability and willingness. Well -liked and persevering, Margaret is genuine. T w £ x x Y BETTY HELSING There are those who by their beauty stand out in any crowd; such a person is Betty, Though slight- ly reserved, she has made her share of friend ' ? at Mount Vernon, Always ready with a cheerful word to pull you out of despair, Betty will live a happy and contented life. Washington, B. C. Betty Three years at M,V,$,; Glee Club ’43- 45; War Bonds ’44 45; Class Secretary 44- 3 45; Secretary- Treasurer of Social League 45 - 46; Library Com- mittee ’4 3-46; Literary Club ’43 - T 4 6. HENRIETTA j l Mon tgo m er y , Alabama Hennic” Three years at M. V. S. ; Varsity Hockey ’43 -’46; Varsity Basketball ’43 -46; Little Theater ’43 -’46; Literary Club ’4 5 -’46; Switchboard ’43-’45; Chair- man Library Committee 45-’46; Vice President of Class ’4 3 -’4 6; Editor of Yearbook ’4 3 -’46, A lea der, a writer, an actress, an athlete, and a very attractive girl to boot — this is Hen nic. Feel- ing responsibility deeply, as Editor she has been the force behind our Yearbook, This enthusiastic young miss, with her Alabamy” drawl, is as un- predictable as New England weather and just as refreshing. O £-0, .X a Ken LWyJi, ' h ( .. J. — -A - . A ” U zJJt Q TWENTY- ONE k ' W 4 , y ■H % vjb oj iuS C. j i© 5 0IA4 CM O o i C 30 v 2 sJV too ■ ' -J w ' Oi, - 1 Sk x fcv fo ' qp % f v oCu _ V OoV UJ 1 W S ' x OXJ § hSj v - .jl. KATHLEEN JOHNSON BetheSda, Maryland Kay” xjoxJi-S Qd o- i-rvxo ' fc Two years at M, V. S.; Optima 4S- , 46; Secretary- Treasurer of Optima 40 J 46; Little Theater 44- 4 6; Bandage Rolling 44- 45; Hockey Varsity H5- 46, iNXxjt . t) v O Ol £CS fCVJUSA. H° Jr v e vs - ' 1 (J XoJr TAA nJK d v j V. OL- vAi_. _y i L_ V 9 M Many things can he said about Ray. A brilliant mind, an aptitude for living, a pleasing sense of humor, and a smile for everyone, which all adds up to an exceptionally nice girl. Although she is shy, she is attractive and has a true sense of sincerity. We know that whatever Kay does she is sure to come out on top. 00- xiil Vvj� . VUA.Otv vxs 5 v vOt3- Vc5 OUtV 3 sj C£rrr o rv ) pJiJi. c Ci ' JL v k, CT n . Cvxa-O orNtuttr x cuv c Jt cx rOcv Orlewx lo r«3 - VxV c iJrooJr ncr- juJK ’M, $V OA ' X fc JOvA � VO sJh Vo, Jv- EDMONIA C. KEARNY , (9-OtV - - A -i . . _ _ . Washington, D. C. ' Eddie ' Three years at M, V. S,; Bandage Rolling 4} - 44; Wax Bonds 44 - J 4 5 ; Little Theater 44- 4 6; Switch- j l5 ? j a pr W o 4 r N v . Red hair, a winning smile, and a cute figure are V all characteristics of Eddie. Although slightly shy, she never fails to be amusing or to lend a sympa- thetic ear to all her friends. It is evident by the very fact that Eddie is extremely likeable that she is headed toward sure success. T w H N TY-I w Q RIETA LATCH Washington, D. C I etc is a person with great capacity to enjoy every- thing and everybody. She has been blessed with a fine sense of humor, an even disposition, and a mind of her own. Her ambition is to be a gym teacher, but whatever she chooses to do, we are certain that she will be successful. MARIE ANTOINETTE COUSSIA DE MAUVOISIN Washington, D. C. 4 ee years M „ AMS? Three Mi mi is a girl who is going to have fun wherever she is because of her never-failing sense of humor Her gay, happy-go-lucky nature has made her a popular girl during her three years here at Mount Vernon, and we are all going to miss her. I E X TV - THREE EVELYN HULL MADDOX Washington, D. C. Evelyn Three years at M. V. S.; Little Theater ’43-’4J; Treasurer of Lend- A -Hand ’45 - ' 46; Library Proc- tor ’45-’46. L c Cmn ' T veiiA CrUu cOy oT OtJL £CuyO tr Tt i v o riPdlCM J cr £ . UCLTUi ' Cl oOUDJr s i£L (a J JT Confidence plus attractiveness plus smartness plus c U originality add up to Evelyn. Although always willing to have a good time, Evelyn has a certain tiLWJX - air of seriousness about her. Her three years at ' Mount Vernon have been an asset to the class, and k j we feel certain that she will go far in life. i 3 ( i ° MARGARET MERRIAM C ' jC -VU l4 r,« s� wO f V ' ' !✓ Q JSO-r c3 qdnj) ! Loos 0 _V rv 5 Washington, D. C. fr Ffg” Three years at M. V S. ; Glee Club ’44 - ' 4 6; Cap- tain of Basketball 44- 46; Class Treasurer ’4S- 46 ; Social League ’4C 46; Treasurer of Yearbook. Peg excells in athletics, sings in the Glee Club, dances beautifully, and does a wonderful job as Class Treasurer. Her sincerity and loyalty con- tribute to her ability to make and hold many friends. Our Class of 1946 will really miss you, Peg T L N T Y - J O V K CRUZ CHRISTIE MILES Los Angeles, California Christie” One year at M. V $.; Chairman of Library Com- mittee 4 C’ 46 ; Literary Club ’ 45 - 46 Artistry and rhythm plus a delicious sense of hu- mor yield a delightful product in the form of Christie Miles, Her cartoons and records, her California air,” her amazing ability to eat con- stantly and stay slim, have been a great part of boarding life at Gatesley. She has decided her future towards the medical field, and we are sure that with her brains and efficiency, she will be M. V S s successful Doctor Miles, M.D. ! MARION PETERS Pocomoke City, Maryland er Pete ” Two Years at M.V.S.; Hockey Varsity ’ 4 - ' 46 ; Little Theater ’4J-’46; First Aid ’44- ’4 S; Library Committee An outstanding amount of reserve and an easy- going manner spell Pete. Her subtle sense of humor, her charm and her sincerity have added much to our form. All these characteristics will be valuable assets to her in the realization of her ambitions TWENTY - 1 1 V E 3 -i 7 - JEAN POPE Washington, D. C. fr Jca i” -T 6 One year at M. V. S.; Glee Cluli ’4 1 -’4 6. g) -x o 7- (7 (? - j s- £_o . c— -V£ -«3Ua r -c L. d- j 3 CUT ' Always cheerful with a pleasant smile, Jean is liked at first sight. One always feels at ease with her and someone said that that is the real definition of poise Jean has only been with us a short time, but we feel that she has contributed greatly to our class MARY JANE SCHUEFER Washington, D, C. ff fane J Three years at M. V S ; Firsc Aid 44- 45; Hockey Varsity ’4C T 46; Chapel Committee ’4C’46; War Bonds , 4S- , 46 ■ Advertising Manager of Yearbook; Dress Committee 4 4 1 f. Jf hS . V 7 J j Jy t pf v r - . „ e r Jane ' s ability to be a real friend has made her a valuable member of our class. This characteristic added to her intelligence, seriousness, and genuine sincerity, is sure to bring her success in later life as it has at Mount Vernon TW ENT Y-SIX MARION LEIGH SMIT LOOM FIELD HlLLS, MfCH One year at M, V. S.; Varsity Hockey ' 4C S 46 War Bonds 41 - 46 ERESA STEWART lar t M. V. S,; Vice President of Class President of Glee Club 44-’4S; President I- A -Hand 43 -’4 6 ; Glee Club ’44- 46; hair man 4 4 - 4 3. of Len House C Oertrude, better Known as 1 ern, is a quiet, vet a forceful person. Her amiability has made her liked by all. During both years at M. V. S., she has been etfic lent and cooperative in the positions she has held. Talented , . . trustworthy . , , we think she’s tops. T WEN T Y -SLY E N HAZEL ELIZABETH STRUBLE Washington, D C fe Sfnihie Four years at M. V. 5,; Publications 42- 43; Speed Ball Varsity; Dress Committee 4 2 -’44 Switch board 44- ’4 6; Library Committee ’43 -’46 Strubic has charm. With her winning smile and pleasing personality she is a joy to have around She has been with us four years, and it certainly won’t be the same without those laughing eyes cheering us up when wc’rc blue. Sincere and hard- working, always willing to lend a hand, Strubie makes a valuable friend, r+y ETHEL VAN DEVANTER Washington, D C Three years at M, V. S. ; Optima ’4 3-46; Class Secretary 7 4 3-’46 ; Hockey Varsity ’4 3 -’46; Liter- ary Club 7 45- 7 46; Little Theater ’44-M3; Switch- board ’43 -’45 Poised, studious, aristocratic, capable, are some of the adjectives which best describe Ethel. She may seem quiet occasionally, but this reticence is an integral part of her grand personality. Under- lying these characteristics is her high sense of ethics which will stand her in good stead throughout life. MARTHA ANNE WOODBURN Washington, D. C. Mart” Three years at M. V. Social League Represen- tative 43 -’44; Varsity Hockey 43- J 46; Captain of the White Hockey Team ' 4 3 -’46; Varsity Bas- ketball ' 4 3 -’46 ; Little Theater 43-’4f; Treasurer of Little Theater J 44- 45; Literary Club 45- 46; Optima 44- 46 ; War Bonds ' 44- ? 45; Chairman of Social League 45 - ' 46, Mart is an all round girl. During her three years at M. V. S. she has made friends with both the faculty and the Student Body. By her tireless efforts, Social League gave us dances that we will never forget. Attractive and well liked, Martha will lead a full and happy life. (? aw T W E N T Y - N 1 N E FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Georgia Lou Briggs, Jean Gardner, Hope Raymond, Miss DeZouehe, Lois Vander Hooning, Charlotte Peppers. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Buckley, Virginia Hiltand, Nancy Anderson, Carol H cunch, Ann Paulett, Joan Gardiner, Martha Metzel. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Stinchficid, Martha Boardman, Leslie Davidson, Nadine Garbisch, Beverly Shannon, Frances Luckett, Margaret A r buckle, Joan Hitch- cock, Elenore Townsend, Marjorie Parke. ABSENT: Mary Ball, Patricia Hawkins, Frances Haynes, Dorothy Marks, Marion Moffatt, Jane Neuensch wander, Lois Sessions, Bet tie Wright. Third Form PRESIDENT- — Hope Raymond VICE-PRESIDENT — Lois Sessions CLASS ADVISOR— Miss DeZouehe We of the Fourth Form of 1946 wish to express our gratitude to you of the Third Form for the strong support that you have given us this year. Next year, when you reach the peak of your high school career, your responsibili- ties as the leaders of the preparatory school will be great. You will also feel a certain amount of personal satisfaction that always accompanies responsibil- ity. We sincerely hope that you will establish the school firmly in its new surroundings. T I r I K T Y - T v O c ( iV-|k - v . y � - sca c- ; � 3 0 Vt CiCwA ’fcOCy est-v WaJ«i FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Margaret Johnson, Diana Walter, Maja Wcisl, Runny Miller, Miss Nelson. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marilyn Block, Mimi Pressgrove, Dudley Hand jjor ence Walker, Helene De Vos, Betty Ford. ABSENT: Adrian Dunn, Judith Long, Virginia Wilson . V Second Form c PRESIDENT— Bunny Miller VICE-PRESIDENT— Florence Walker CLASS ADVISOR— Miss Nelson As second formers this year, you have earned yourselves the title of old girls” and have come to realize what Mount Vernon really means to us all. The success of the school in its new surroundings depends on your ability and the ability of the other forms to carry on that spirit and determination which is characteristic of Mount Vernon. So far you have made a fine record for yourselves and for the school in everything that you have attempted. Step up, Juniors! TH lltTY-THREE ? t ? l £ 3 r . -h jr r if f ( ? r « £ o � ° jj 4 flj FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ann Ocheltrce, Nan McKinney, Mrs, Tucker, Ann King, Moliie Joy, Virginia Weinman. ABSENT: Judy Martin First Form PRESIDENT— Anne King VICE-PRESIDENT— Molly joy CLASS ADVISOR— Mrs. Tucker You of the First Form are really the most fortunate girls at Mount Ver- non. Before you lie three years in which to absorb the ideals for which the school stands for and to uphold these ideals. Work hard for your school, and enjoy it while you can, for three years will pass only too quickly. We wish you the best of luck and feel confident that you, in your time, will add much to the grand school that Mount Vernon is. THIRTY-FOUR ICaat Hill $mi Gleatament We, the Class of 1946, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make known our last will and testament. To the Fourth Form of 1947 we leave our hope for a happy and success- ful year. I, Florence Foerderer, bequeath my love and highest hopes for the success of the next Student Body president. May she maintain and fortify the ideals for which M. V. S. stands. I, Sally Lane, leave my sincere thanks to the faculty and the student body for their encouragement and support of the Fourth Form. I, Barbara Arrowsmith, bequeath a span of Missouri mules to Nancy Anderson. I, Lydia Bartlett, bequeath pigtails to Bobbie Buckley, who has some aw- fully cute ones of her own. I, June Bryson, generously leave my Chinese Laundry” to all boarders as lazy as I. I, Mary Ellen Davis, leave my surplus time to anyone who feels the pres- sure of over- work. I, Joy Dirksen, leave apartment No. 568 in the Mayflower Hotel to any stranded boarder. I, Betty Dixon, will my music lessons to Frances Luckett. I, Agnes Dunn, bequeath Skvtop and all that goes with it to Florence Walker. I, Mary G. Durant, hereby leave my ability to blush to some other poor unfortunate soul. I, Nancy Greeff, will the gossip and memories of summer vacations at Rehoboth to Ann King. I, Jackie Hamlin, refusing to part with any of my facilities, leave in one piece. I, Betty Jean Harrell, leave my yellow streak to anyone who is allergic to peroxide, but has a yen for golden tresses. I, Margaret Hartman, leave my vocabulary list to Virginia Hilland who can make good use of it next March when she starts cramming for the apti- tude test. I, Betty Helsing, will all my bobby pins to Joan Gardiner before she causes a shortage of these necessary items. L Henrietta Hill, leave the trials and tribulations of the Yearbook to next year’s editor. THIRTY-1 JVC I, Kathleen Johnson, leave my freckles to anyone who’ll have them. I, Edmonia Kearny, bequeath my red hair to anyone who is dissatisfied with the color of their own locks. I, Rieta Latch, leave the Midshipmen at the Naval Academy to Martha Metzel, who I’m sure will make good use of them. I, Mimi Mackall, leave Virginia Wilson my two tortoise shell barrets. I, Evelyn Maddox, bequeath my ravishing beauty, my winning person- ality and my great intellect to some other dreamer. I, Peggy Merriam, leave all the funds in the Fourth Form treasury to next year’s Fourth Form with the hope that there will be enough left to buy an ice cream cone. I, Christie Miles, leave my artistic ability to Lois Sessions so she can start a comic strip. I, Marion Peters, leave my Pocomoke Walk” to Beverley Shannon. I, Jean Pope, leave my enthusiasm for Annapolis to Lois Vander Hoonig. I, Jane Schleifer, leave my advertising worries to anyone in the Third Form who wishes them. Good luck! I, Marion Smith, gladly will my pair of 3J4 pumps to Nancy Anderson. I, Terri Stewart, leave my nightly exercising to Pattie Hawkins to carry on the ceiling-shaking traditions of the Blue Room. I, Elizabeth Struble, will mv pictures to Jane Neucnschwander. Hope you can control ’em, Swanee! I, Ethel Van Devanter, will a deck of playing cards to the Third Form so that they may continue the kitchen bridge” at lunch hour. I, Martha Woodburn, leave my tardiness in getting in chapel line-up to the rest of my fellow lovers of sleep who enjoy that extra five minutes in bed as much as I do. THIKTV-S1X thtkty-eight Optima Mary Ellen Davis Kathleen Johnson Mrs. Lloyd, Miss De I.ano President Secret a ry- T ream re r Advisors MEMBERS: Mary Davis, Kathleen Johnson, Lois Stern, Jean Hildreth, Mar- tha Woodburn, Sally Lane, Hope Raymond, Bunny Miller, Terri Stewart, Ethel Van Devanter. The aim of the Optima Club is to promote the best interests and uphold the high standards of scholarship and achievement in both the Club and the school. Membership is obtained by making three citizenship and academic Honor Rolls in the Preparatory School and three consecutive president’s lists in the Junior College. The honorary members of the Club are those mem- bers who have graduated and the faculty advisors, Miss Delano and Mrs. Lloyd. This year’s president is Mary Davis, who has been in the Club since her first year at Mount Vernon. Optima endeavors to work not only for the school but for the commu- nity as well. Wrapping Christmas presents for Friendship House and spon- soring a drive to collect clothing for the Philippines have been two projects which we have undertaken this year. The Club has solicited the support of the Student Body in order to insure the success of some of its projects, such as the latter mentioned. One of the highlights of our activities was a tea which was given at the beginning of the school year in honor of the many new faculty members in order that the girls might become better acquainted with them. It has been the custom for Optima to give a tea every spring to which the members invite those girls who have almost acquired the scholastic average necessary for candidacy for membership into the club and also those students and faculty members who are interested in Optima. At the last of such teas given at Gatesley, the Club was fortunate enough to have Mrs. Frazier as their guest, who gave delightful insights into the lives of famous composers. Optima is the honor society of the school, all the affairs of which are se- cret. 1 he Club enthusiastically welcomes new members, and it is considered a great honor and privilege to be a part of this group. TUI I ' , TY-NINL War Bonds PRESIDENT — Mimi Mackall ADVISOR— Miss Hastings MEMBERS: Jane Schleifer, Martha Metzel, Dorothy Marks, Frances Luckett, Nancy Stinchfield, Georgia Lou Briggs, Joan Gardiner, Florence Foerderer, Terri Stewart, Marion Moffatt, Mimi Mackall, Barbara Buckley, Ann Paulett, Marion Smith. The War Bond Committee with Mimi Mackall as president, and Miss Hastings as supervisor, is made up of girls who have given up one of their precious” study halls each week, to help in the selling of bonds and stamps. During the year the committee has sold forty-six hundred and fifty-five dollars 7 worth of bonds and stamps. Part of this money was spent for the purchase of a hospital unit. In front of the little bond booth” there is a thermometer which shows the advances made from week to week. We of the War Bond Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all the teachers and students of our school for being so responsive to this cause. rORTV Literary Club CHAIRMAN- — Agnes Dunn ADVISOR — -Miss DeZouehe MEMBERS: Mary Davis, Agnes Dunn, Margaret Hartman, Martha Wood- burn, Elizabeth Struble, Sally Lane, Henrietta Hill, Betty Hclsing, Christie Miles, Maja Wcisl, Betty Jeanne Harrell, Ethel Van De van ter, Jane Neuen- sch wander, Mary G. Durant, Joan Gardiner. The aim of the Literary Club is to promote interest and appreciation of books and to become acquainted with new and unfamiliar authors. This affords an opportunity for many critical discussions, We meet once a week, under the supervision of Miss DeZouehe; and we have tried, since our time is limited, to make these meetings as interesting and as beneficial as possible, conforming to the suggestions and ideas of the girls. Occasionally book reviews are prepared and given which are of great interest to the group. We believe that through the Literary Club we have achieved a greater appreciation and sense of discrimination for all types of books and their authors. FORTY -ONE Little Theatre MEMBERS: Hope Raymond, Dudley Hand, Marjorie Parks, Betty Ford, Ann Ocheltree, Ann King, Lesley Davidson, Joan Hitchcock, Beverly Shannan, Rieta Latch, Marion Peters, Diana Walter, Katherine Miller, Francis Haynes, Kathleen Johnson, Margaret Johnson Nancy Greeflf, Lois Sessions, Jean Gardner, Lois Vander Hooning. ADVISOR: Mrs. Triem. The Little Theatre is one of the many organizations at Mount Vernon. Its membership is comprised of both Junior College and Preparatory School students. In order to obtain membership in the Club, the prospective student must read from a self -chosen selection in the presence of the old members. At the next meeting, the members cast a secret ballot, and those thought to be capable are accepted. It is considered a great honor to be among the chosen few, and each year students flock to the tryouts. This year, under the able direction of Mrs. Triem, the Little Theatre has presented three productions. FORTY -TWO During the Christmas Season, it offered in collaboration with the Glee Club a series of tableaux on the development of Christian religion. The aud- ience, who assembled at the Methodist Church, was enthusiastic and appreci- ative. One warm April evening, all of Mount Vernon turned out at the Chevy Chase Woman’s Club to witness the Club’s biggest performance of the year, Ladies in Waiting.” It proved to be a delightful mystery drama and every- one remained in suspense throughout the three acts. The play was per- formed by the Junior College members of the Little Theatre. The Prepara- tory School members gave their wholehearted support behind the scenes, gath- ering props, producing sound effects, and experimenting with lighting and makeup. Not only the training and poise acquired through the close work with the dramatic organization, but also the personal satisfaction that always ac- companies a successful production proves the great value of devoted effort in this field. 1 ORTY-TH K£ r Dear Diary: Monday, December the Third This Saturday evening will be the big night! The Social League of Mount Vernon Seminary is giving a Christmas Dance. I ' m looking forward to it and Fve already asked a perfect dr earn boat of a fellow. Oh, happy day! Thursday, December the Sixth All the members of Social League have been rushing around like mad. They re getting decorations for the dance plus making sure the girls have all paid their dues. More than two- thirds of the girls are going and it looks as if the dance wil go smoothly despite all our worries, Friday, December the Seventh The blow has fallen! No boys! This day has really been a Black Friday, Fifteen girls are without dates as Sullivan ' s School has been quarantined because of the flu. Where on earth can we find fifteen boys at this late hour? After much telephoning, Bullis, those future Admirals, pulled through and gave us all the boys we needed. I have my dance card filled out, and every fellow I’m dancing with is a Junior Van Johnson. Whoopee!— bring on the dance! Saturday, December the Eighth A dozen girls have been drafted to decorate the Wesley Heights Club, At ten o ' clock in the morning, dressed in blue jeans and plaid shirts, we started. Mrs. Lindsay gave invalu- able aid by offering innumerable suggestions. Mr. and Mrs, Woodburn came also and super- vised the decorating, while working harder than any of us. By one o ' clock the room was beginning to take shape. The huge Christmas tree, esconced in the room in full sight as you FORTY- F OUR entered, was almost finished. Colored bulbs were put in all the light fixtures, while a border of greens brightened with red satin bows was on the wall. The lights, half hidden by greens, made me feel as if they were playing peek-a-boo. The stairs were decorated also, and the door had big sleighbells on it so that when you opened it a jingle- jangle could be heard a block away. Mischieviously, we hung mistletoe in quite obvious places. With a feeling of self-satisfaction and pride intermingled with the anticipation of the coming evening, we left late in the afternoon. The tme had come and the dance was everything we had expected: soft lights, color- ful swirling skirts, a dreamy atmosphere, and wonderful music. My date was especially pleased with the refreshments! A photographer took pictures and no matter how hard T tried to get his attention and look photogenic, he skipped me completely. Well, maybe Tl! have better luck next time. The dance ended all too soon, but there were several open houses afterwards where we continued having fun. This is certainly the end of a perfect dav. Thursday, February the Twenty -eighth Here we go again! I guess some lucky boys are going to have a chance at those re- freshments left over from the last dance. On March the ninth the forms are having another dance. This time it is informal with a juke box to furnish the music. It should be loads of fun, especially since a lot of the girls have new boy friends to show off. Of course none ol their fellows could compete with mine! And did I tell you, dear Diary, that there is going to be an absolutely sc-rump-tious Spring -Graduation Dance on May the eleventh ? It’s going to be at the Sulgrave Club with a wonderful orchestra. The best thing, though, is that 1 II get to wear my new spring formal. I sure hope I wow them all — and this time I might possibly catch the photographer ' s eye. i o K T y - f I v e Glee Club MEMBERS: Peg Merriam, Betty Dixon, Terri Stewart, Lydia Bartlett, Pat Hawkins, Jackie Hamlin, June Bryson, Joy Dirksen, Helene Dc Vos, Nan Mc- Kinney, Flo Foerderer. One of the school’s outstanding activities this year has been the Glee Club. In spite of being optional, it boasts a wide membership. We have been extremely fortunate in getting back as our director, Mr. Torovsky, who has returned to us after an absence of several years. Under his direction, the Club began early in the school year to study music for a con- cert in the spring. The music selected to be performed was that of a number of well-known and familiar composers. For Mount Vernon’s Christmas performance, the Glee Club collaborated with the Little Theater group in the presentation of a serious of tableaux in- terposed by music. The songs presented were the traditional Christmas car- ols and Softly the Stars Were Shining,” a delightful carol written by Mr. Torovsky. Each morning in chapel, the Club leads the singing of the hymns, which contributes greatly to the service. r OUT Y-SIX Student Council MEMBERS: Florence Foerderer, Sally Lane, Henrietta Hill, Mary Davis, Hope Raymond, Lois Sessions, Florence Walker, Bunny Miller, Ann King. ADVISORS: Mrs. Lloyd, Miss Hastings, Mrs. Lindsay, Miss Carter. Perhaps the most important factor in the life at Mount Vernon is the Student Council. This system of student government is comprised of the presidents and vice-presidents of all the forms and the president of Optima. It meets once a week under the supervision of Mrs. Lloyd, Miss Hastings, Mrs. Lindsay, and Miss Carter and is presided over by the president of the Student Body, Florence Fordercr. The purpose of this group is to work not only for, but with the Student Body to promote better citizenship. The Student Council is always on the alert for girls who need help in ad- justing themselves to their new surroundings. Each individual is taken into thorough consideration and everything possible is done to aid her in becoming a better citizen. We at Mount Vernon are proud of our democratic government and feel that it has done its utmost to make our school one of the finest in Washington. FORT Y - SL VEN Perhaps one of Mount Vernon’s most prominent and best loved traditions is that of the birthday celebration on Founder’s Day. For many years it has been customary for alumnae, the faculty and the students of M. V. S. to hon- or the founder of our school, Mrs. Elizabeth Somners, on November 5 th, which was her birthday and the chosen one of the school. At the 70th anniversary this year many of the alumnae from some of the very first graduating classes, as well as those from the more recent ones, joined the faculty and students in the traditional ceremony. For a few hours we girls were converted into angels in white dresses, with shilling faces and gleaming hair; and with misty eyes, we all stood before the birthday table while Mrs. Lloyd gave the dedication. Many hearts were filled with memories of the old school, while others dreamed of the future. As Mrs. Lloyd lighted the last candle ' ‘Happy Birthday, Dear Mt. Vernon” filled the air. Then, one bv one, the alumnae, their granddaughters and daughters, and the class officers, ac- companied by their advisors, blew out the seventy candles which surrounded the cake, until only the one on top of the cake remained shining. A deep hush fell upon the room as all Mount Vernon wished upon this last candle. Again the air was filled with song as the choir led us in singing The Alma Mater.” F ORTY-EIGHT - ' Vflnrwj P , -toT j t u ( y 4 iJ-VMrf .. r Breaking Of The Ground Since that fateful December of 1942 when the Navy confiscated our lovely campus on Nebraska Avenue, both the Faculty and Student Body have been eagerly looking forward to the time when plans for a new school would be laid. Our dreams were realized when, at chapel one morning, Mr. Lloyd announced the purchase of acreage on Foxhall Road and that the long await- ed plans had been formulated. These plans and sketches of the new school weie posted in the library for all to see. Unlike the old school which was of colonial aichitecture, our new buildings are of the low, rambling English style. On November fth, at a ceremony attended by the class presidents, the Student Body presidents, and those girls who have had relatives in the school dui ing previous years, the first soil was broken for the buildings themselves. A brick barn and athletic fields had previously been built. Martha and Betty Boardman, whose mother and grandmother attended Mount Vernon, partici- pated in the actual ground breaking. Next year, we will be moving into new buildings but with us will go that intangible something called school spirit which has been characteristic of Mount Ve rnon students over a period of many years. 1 OUTY-N I N L ocono Skates and long- underwear, gaiety and songs brought back the pre-war pleasure trip to Skytop with a flurry of enthu- siasm for boarders and day-stu- dents alike. A spirited bus ride, even interrupted by welcomed lunch at the Mansion House, Westchester, Pa., seemed end- less to the excited girls. The beautiful climb, set off by the renewed sight of deeper snow, pacified all temporarily; but, when the lodge loomed in view and the bus passed through the gigantic icicles that formed the entrance, an unrestrained cheer arose. High in the Pocono Moun- tains surrounded by snowy scenery and frozen lakes. Sky- top proved to be a dreamland for exam-weary girls. Certain- ly Lana Turner could not have asked for more attention. Com- fortable rooms, delicious, plen- tiful meals, and available room service (which brought forth a flood of sundaes and milk fit ty shakes), made luxury” a by- word for three glorious days. The girls enjoyed a skating party, a treacherous looking to- boggan chute, which proved most popular, skiing, sledding, and a hay-ride picnic. For those who preferred their sports in- side, there was a complete rec- reation room equipped with ta- ble tennis, pool, shuffle-board, a miniature bowling alley, and an enormous fire place. A tea room, open day and night, filled requirements for in - between snacks, of which there were many. Ardent prayers for snow were unanswered, but, never- theless, goodbyes were tearful. Home was farther away than most suspected when icy driv- ing made an overnight stay at a tourist camp necessary. Like all good things, the won- derful trip ended. Forever there will remain in the minds of all the memory of an exciting and eventful occasion. FIFTY- O N t It has been an annual tradition at Mount Vernon to hold a Book Fair un- der the sponsorship and direction of Miss Agnes Delano sometime during the school term. Originally this display of the newest books was solely for the benefit of the students. In 1 940 it was decided that the profits were to be spent for new books for our school library. During the war, however, the funds were given as a contribution to worthy causes, such as the Red Cross. Last year it was decided to place the profits in a fund for the library at the new school, which is under construction on Foxhall Road. A large number of students are always present at the Book Fair, and an equally large number of books are sold. It is an occasion when all the alumnae meet once again to see and talk to their old friends. Students and faculty browse through the many books that arc put at their disposal. Each year some well known author is invited to be present and to auto- graph his latest book. This year we were honored with the presence of Miss Geneves Winsalt. She answered many of our questions on her new book, Lady Like The Moon,” and upon one of her well known novels, The Well of Fragrant Waters.” When the inspection of the numerous books is over, and the last sale has been run up, the friends and patrons of the Book Fair are invited to the as- sembly hall for a cup of tea. r r r r v - t « o The physical education program plays a large and important part in the daily life at Mount Vernon. Since the school was forced to leave its former site on Nebraska Avenue, the facilities for an active athletic schedule have been necessarily curtailed. In the face of these handicaps, however, the Ath- letic Association has carried on successfully to promote sports of all types. fifty-six Athletic Association MEMBERS: Lydia Bartlett, June Bryson, Betty Dixon, Florence Foerderer, Nadine Garbisch, Jacqueline Hamlin, Patricia Hawkins, Mollie Joy, Frances Luckett, Nan McKinney, Peggy Merriam, Jean Pope, Gertrude Stewart, Betty Wright, Joy Dirksen. A representative from each of the sports, tennis, hockey, dance, basket- ball, ice skating, and softball, sits on the board of the Athletic Association un- der the supervision of its advisors, Miss Akehurst and Miss Kested. It is the function of this board to suggest improvements in the sports and to plan competitive games. Mount Vernon’s hockey squad is one of which we are rightfully proud. Representatives are sent every year to the interscholastic try-outs for a pri- vate school hockey team. For the following years, the Athletic Association has made plans for an even more active schedule, for we will then have extensive facilities at our new location on Foxhall Road. FIFTY-SEVEN F 1 FT Y- EIGHT Miss M. V.S. of 946 The ideal Miss M. V S, of 1946 would have the following qualifications: a i Betty He) sing Eyebrows Jackie Hamlin Eyelashes Eyes Nose Mouth Complexion Smile Dimples Figure Legs Nails Clothes Disposition Personality Leadership Ability Athletic Ability Scholastic Ability Voice Writing Ability Dancing Ability Friendliness Best Sport Poise Profile Posture Pep Plus Hands Infectious Giggle Artistic Ability Co-operative Spirit Elizabeth Struble Mimi Mackall Tean Pope Evelyn Maddox Mary Davis Betty Dixon Henrietta Hill Edmonia Kearny Lydia Bartlett Agnes Dunn Toy Dirksen |une Brvson Flo Foerderer Sally Lane Bobbie Arrowsmith Kay Johnson Terri Stewart Martha Woodburn Peg Merriam Marion Smith Rieta Latch Ethel Van Devan ter Pete Peters Margaret Hartman Bee Tay Harrell Mary G. Durant Nancy Greeff Christie Miles Jane Schielfer FIFTY-NINE Name Barbara Arrowsmith Lydia Bartlett . . . June Bryson .... Mary Davis Joy Dipksen .... Betty Dixon .... Agnes Dunn .... Mary G. Durant . . . Florence Foerderer . . Nancy Greepf .... Jackie Hamlin . . . . Bee Jay Harrell . . . . Margaret Hartman Betty Helsing Henrietta Hill . . . . Kathleen Johnson . . . Eddie Kearny Sally Lane Rieta Latch Mimi Mackall Evelyn Maddox . . . . Peggy Merriam . . . , Christie Miles Marion Peters Jean Pope Jane Schleifer . . . Marion Smith Terri Stewart Elizabeth Struble . . . Ethel Van Devanter . . Martha Woodburn . . . jJujoxniatLon A mbit ion pastry chef at Waldorf to hear Mr. Lloyd’s other shoe drop to gain ten pounds to have an ambition to live in South America to play the piano to fly destination unknown to have a farm and raise hunters to have naturally curly hair to house-break Meggie” to graduate career girl to be a hat designer at $1,000 a week to be an author to dive off a high board fly around the world to be a fircchicf P. E. teacher hat model to find Superman to get married to be a doctor to make wise decisions Iowa University to write a novel designer to eat and still be thin marriage (anybody got a man?) to be a psychoanalyst to do something unconventional just once SIXTY Likes Kansas City 3:20 P.M.; dill pickles Alabama! crowds, ice cream black convertibles sailing, coffee, ice cream good dancers dancing; weekends M.V.S.; horses and dogs tall, blond men animals mail or male shoes; dogs classical music life in general animal crackers Chevy”; Hot Shoppes chocolate ice cream dancing; Alexa” platform shoes, tall men hot dogs; intellects sports; dancing Glenn Miller records fruitcake; Tigress” dancing; music a boy in Ohio jewelry perfume playing around the ocean, summer roses, walking in woods Dislikes brussel sprouts impatient waitresses Singing Sam” slow, meticulous people buttermilk rhubarb show-offs liver; cold days dishonest people Persistent drips; latin soggy bread two-faced people hats; rayon stockings bull dogs; getting up insincere people cats; rice pudding Monday morning insincerity freckles gossips, cigars men who wear hats straight ha ir ( ? ) babies that drool irritated people busy signal on phone oysters, bossy people seven-thirty A.M. lukewarm coffee work, blue ink wells the pushy” type homework, getting up Favorite Song Mood Indigo Summertime It Had to Be You Till Then Body and Soul Deep Purple Symphony I’ll Get By As Time Goes By As Time Goes By Always Always Symphony Jealousy Chopin’s Polonnaise Stars in Your Eyes Dream Can’t Get Started The Gypsy Night and Day How Little We Know Stardust Whiff en poof Song Always Till Then Always Long Ago and Far Away Temptation Love Letters Symphony Sentimental Journey SIXTY - ONI As If We Could Forget As if we could forget those long walks up the hill to lunch, all of us panting with near starvation . . . Bobbie’s car that bounces a foot upon meet- ing a slight rise in the road . . . the fad when all of us cut bangs, and Terri, liking them so well, kept them ... Miss Hasting’s cheery Good morning, girls” . . . Miss De Zouche’s stewry” . . . those long-awaited letters from An- napolis — or from anywhere to be exact . . . the dee-licious” food every noon- time . . . Martha’s franticness in trying to get her hair long . . . chemistry lab. and those awful smells nearly asphyxiating us . . . Miss Gutheim’s Y-e-s-s” up the scale . . . June, Dixie, and Hennie’s southern drawls . . . bridge, bridge, bridge . . . Sally and her constant calls to first Mr. Taylor, then Mr. Houser, and then Mr. Brooks . . . those glistening locks on Friday all set for the week- end . . . Mimi’s dry humor — in fact — Mary G and Mimi’s going around to- gether . . . the memory of Miss Crum . . . those hockey and basketball games — even if we did lose . . . Betty’s long, blond hair . . . Joy’s sweaters and skirts, and Evelyn’t suits and coats . . . the building of the new school on Foxhall Road . . . those double-decker chocolate ice cream cones . . . Eddie dancing the Charleston, and Peg singing with that yum-yum” voice . . . Flo’s spirit and determination . . . our success in getting long dresses for graduation . . . the change in the girls all dressed up — you’d never recognize them . . . Pete” Peters and her hiccoughs . . . the forbidden walk” through Garfinckel’s be- low . . . class rings . . . Kathleen’s and Mary’s ability to get A’s . . . Lydia and her pigtails . . . the agony of waiting to hear from the colleges . . the Christ- mas dance when we broke all those hearts . . . flimsy excuses to get out of study hail . . . Mrs. Lindsay and those lucky Gateslev girls . . . Bee Jay’s remarks in class . . , Mrs. Miller and her good looking clothes . . . Little Theater plays . . . late comers to chapel line-up . . . never bringing the right book to Senorita’s classes . . . To be or not to be” . . . Margaret’s clicking of the camera for the yearbook . . . Sky top ... Mrs. Smith at the telephone booth . . . the station wagon with Miss Akehurst and Miss Rested driving . . . those college boards . . . last minute rush to get the yearbook in on time . . . Aunt Minnie, our fa- vorite . . . flag honor . . . Spring days seen through study hall windows . . . Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd . . . friendship and studies ... a few tears and then graduation . . . Mount Vernon Seminary . . . Memories. Names and Addresses Anderson, Nancy Arbuckle, Margaret Arrowsmith, Barbara Ball, Mary Bartlett, Lydia Block, Marilyn Boardman, Martha Briggs, Georgia Lou Bryson, June Buckley, Barbara Davis, Mary Ellen De Vos, Helene Dirksen, Joy Dixon, Betty Dunn, Adrian Dunn, Agnes Durant, Mary Forderer, Florence Ford, Betty Garbisch, Nadine Gardiner, Joan Gardner, Jean Greeff, Nancy Hamlin, Jacqueline Hand, Dudley Harrell, Betty Jeanne Hartman, Margaret Hawkins, Patricia Haynes, Frances Helsing, Betty Heurich, Carol Hill, Henrietta Hilland, Virginia Hitchcock, Joan Johnson, Joan B. 6 Wesley Circle N.W., Washington, D. C. 3618 Albemarle Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 26A Lee Avenue, Ft. Myer, Virginia 1112 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 140 Central Street, Auburn, Massachusetts 3926 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. 1001 Peachtree Road, Augusta, Georgia 2313 13th Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 200 South Park Avenue, Dothan, Alabama 3724 Windom Place, N. W., Washington, D. C. 923 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Virginia 1611 Park Road, N. W., Washington, D. C. 355 Buena Vista Avenue, Pekin, Illinois 324 East 46th Street, Savannah, Georgia . 3901 Fordham Road, N.W., Washington, D. C. 3901 Fordham Road, N.W., Washington, D. C. 3908 Macomb Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. La Ronda,” Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 1702 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida Belmont Road, Butler, Pennsylvania St. Albans Rectory, Washington, D. C. . .1510 Van Buren Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 8114 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Maryland 32 Crestmont Road, Binghamton, New York Rocky Hill Farm, Pelham, Georgia 3014 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. Dorchester House, N.W., Washington, D. C. 26 East Haden Avenue, Arcadia, California 2841 Chesapeake Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 5062 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. 3400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. 3715 49th Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 782 5 Custer Road, Bethesda, Maryland 4831 36th Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 1228 South 8th Street, Chickasha, Oklahoma SIXTY -FOUR Johnson, Kathleen 301 Elsmere Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland Johnson, Margaret 301 Elsmere Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland Johnson, Marjorie 120 Sunset Lane, Kenwood, Maryland Johnston, Elizabeth Hughes 3100 Woodland Drive, N.W., Washington, D. C. Joy, Mollie 1 1 Raymond Street, Chevy Chase, Maryland Kearny, Edmonia 2821 Chesterfield PL, N.W., Washington, D. C. King, Ann 3717 Reservoir Road, N.W., Washington, D. C. Lane, Sally 3313 Runnymede PL, N.W., Washington, D. C. Latch, Rieta 3311 Nebraska Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. Long, Judy 1217 West Main Street, Shelby ville, Kentucky Luckett, Frances 620 Garfield Street, Arlington, Virginia Mackall, Mimi 3700 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. Maddox, Evelyn 2446 Belmont Road, N.W., Washington, D. C. Marks, Dorothy 3 307 Groves Street, Chevy Chase, Maryland Merriam, Peggy 49 1 3 Sedgwick Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Metzel, Martha 6203 Maple Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland Miles, Christie 414 South Rimpau Boulevard, Los Angeles, California Miller, Katharine 43 3 8 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. Moffatt, Marion 4460 Dexter Street, Washington, D. C. McKinney, Nan 4910 North 13th Street, Arlington, Virginia Neunschwander, Jane Mapledge, Sistersville, West Virginia Ocheltree, Ann 3041 Macomb St., N.W., Washington, D. C. Parke, Marjorie 228 Belle Haven Road, Alexandria, Virginia Paulette, Ann 3818 Huntington Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Peppers, Charlotte 3234 O Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Peters, Marion Pocomoke, Maryland Pope, Jean 4416 Alton Place, N.W., Washington, D. C. Pressgrove, Mimi 3023 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Raymond, Hope 43 3 3 Lowell Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Schleifer, Jane 3402 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. Sessions, Lois 1180 East Avenue, Rochester, New York Shannon, Beverly 301 Aspen Street, Tacoma Park, Washington Smith, Marion Vaughn Rd. and Pembroke Dr., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Stewart, Gertrude 643 0 Prairie Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska Stinchfield, Nancy 3 309 Worthington Drive, N.W., Washington, D. C. Struble, Elizabeth 4017 Oliver Street, Chevy Chase, Maryland Tuley. Josephine 838 Washington Avenue, Evansville, Indiana SIXTY-f IY1 Vander Hooning, Lois Van Devanter, Ethel Walker, Florence Walter, Diana Weadon, Jeanne Weinman, Virginia Weisl, Maja Wilson, Virginia Woodburn, Martha Wright, Bettie 7409 Wildwood Drive, Takoma Park, Maryland 2801 Chesterfield Place, N.W., Washington, D. C. 4 Wetherill Road, N.W., Washington, D. C. 4 J30 29th Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 18 51 Lamont Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Biltmore Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia 4215 81st Street, Elmhurst, Long Island, New York 3309 Lake Park Drive, Wichita Falls, Texas 3932 Hillbrook Lane, N.W., Washington, D. C. Knox Circle, Durham, N. C. ' So 7t a7 s A. SIXTY-SIX Auld Acquaintance • We remember when you were little ones and shopped in your mother ' s arms. We watched with pride as you grew to school age and were graduated from one shop to another until you were all grown up. Now, as you’re taking off’ into the real business of life, we wish you well in all undertakings. We are proud to number you among old friends and frequent visitors who know our faithful endeavor, who trust our good taste, who appreciate our continuous efforts to improve our services. Come back, once in awhile, won’t you . . . let us renew our pleasant friendship from time to time. Julius Garfinckel Co. F STREET AT FOURTEENTH WASHINGTON 4, D. C. The Garden Spot of Washington and c Jolley The Garden of Beautiful Homes Distinguished for their natural beauty, combined with expert de- sign and planning, these charming communities of Miller-built homes provide a heritage of priceless value. © W. C. A. N. MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. 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