Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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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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