Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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.

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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

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President Vice-President Secretary T re usurer Advisor CLASS OFFICERS Sally Lane Henrietta Hill Ethel Van Devanter Peggy Merriam Mrs. Charles W. Lindsay