Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1953 volume:

Mr. Lloyd Mrs. Lloyd Oo tli£ (2la±± oj- 55 Through the work and the play, the successes and the discouragements of your years at Mount Vernon has run the bright thread of your love and loyalty, the thread of your school’s pride and faith in you. We have spoken of it often — this thread that links each one of your lives with the heart of the school. I like to think that though it now must perforce grow more slender, it will still be a thread to lend you courage and confidence as you go forward into the life of a wider world, a thread which often will draw you home again. Of all the gifts of the school year I hope that you will carry away with you the last lines of Dr. Thurman’s poem which we have shared many a morning in Chapel: One thread is a strange thread — it is my steadying thread — God’s hand holds the other end.” I pray for each one of you a reassuring awareness of that steadying thread. Olwen Lloyd 4 Although Mount Vernon is not at the foot of Capitol Hill, we are close enough to be aware of its eruptions. Events surround us. Battles, politics, bombs, royalty all participate in a drama which we watch from our doorstep. Being in the capital of the United States has made us so aware of the happenings of the world that we felt justified in comparing Mount Vernon’s routine to the colorful international events which have hap- pened in the past few years. The formation of the Council of Europe reminded us of Mount Vernon’s governing body. In May, the graduation of the seniors represents a transition com- parable to Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation. Competition among the forms often contains the spirit of the 1952 Presidential campaign. The rolling press, representing the one-hundredth anniversary of the Washington Evening Star , reveals Mount Vernon’s activities just as journalism has always brought world news into the foreground. The headlines could read: 1. Flying saucers baffle scientists, but not Optima.” 2. Lend-a-Hand determines distribution of U.S. wheat.” 3. Leap year boosts Social League’s business.” 4. Mt. Vernon press covers election highlights.” 5. Opening night in Lloyd Hall draws crowds.” 6. Mt. Vernon Confidential new best seller.” 7. Chapel Committee observes Gutenberg’s 500th anniversary.” 8. Toscanini records the Glee Club.” The varsity members, cheerleaders, and other students connected with the Athletic Association think they work equally as hard as the con- tenders in the World Olympics do, and who are we to argue? So runs the theme of our book. Other events will out-date these in the course of a year. Similarly, the conclusion of a school year is not really the end of anything, but the preface to an even richer future. The Cupola staff sincerely hopes that somewhere in this book can be found a reminder of the time you spent at Mount Vernon. 5 ■ snoxita I (uriu (2uxxoLL As our class advisor for four years, Scnorita Carroll has devoted her time and energy unselfishly to us. By this small tribute, the class of ’5 3 wishes to express its sincere gratitude, and to acknowledge the kindnesses which we shall never forget. That which unites us is far, far greater than anything which divides us . . .” — A. li. Stevenson One of the most valuable products of our education at Mount Vernon has been the making of new friends. The opportunities we have had to talk, study, play, and sing with our friends have been cherished moments. Always there has been a bond, an unwritten code, which has saved our friendships whenever they were threatened. It is with gratitude that we dedicate this book to that which unites us. 6 a ounce £ Mr. George W. Lloyd Mrs. George W. Lloyd Miss Dorothy Williamson Mrs. Ardah Hennings Miss Dorothy De Zouche Miss Patricia Hendrix Mrs. Edward Farr Miss Marjorie Gutheim Miss Rosalind Henn Mlle. Jenny Bounous Srta. Maria Carroll Mrs. Martha Beall Miss Florence Leaves Miss Betty Graffam Miss Patric ia Fulton Mrs. W. Bruce Silcox Mrs. Giiford P. Or win Mr. William H. Ecki rt Mrs. Lenore Van Kirk Mrs. Jared Wood Miss Jane Vac he Miss Susan Lamb Mrs. Wilbur M. Fullaw ay Mrs. William J. Carson Mrs. Theron B. Walker Mrs. Lester Steinem and taj-j- P reside nt Head Mis tress Direr for of Ad missions Alumnae Secretary English English S peet h ; D ra m a firs Director of Studies; History History French S panish Latin Latin; English Mathematics Science Clothing ; Foods Art Piano V oice Librarian Physical Ed neat ion Physical Ed neat ion Head of Somers House House Resident House Resident hi it r sc Nurse Miss Nelle Snow Miss Mary Spence Assistant to Head Mistress; Typewriting Mrs. Charles Massey Miss Helen K. Myers Mrs. John J. Droescher Mrs. Frederick A. Pfeil Book Store Manager Post Office; Transportation Dietitian Director of Household 8 3Jo tns 3 acuttij As often as we students raised our hands in the air before these teachers, we always neglected to take off our hats to them. How can we ever thank them for their constant patience, for pulling for us when we ourselves had loosened our grasp? The Mt. Vernon faculty has done much more than periodically average our marks. Each student was considered individually in extra-curricular as well as academic activities. The help and advice of the faculty has been invaluable, and we shall not soon forget what we learned from them. First row: Mrs. Farr. Mrs. Lloyd, Miss Gutheim, Miss DcZouche, Mile. Bounous, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Silcox. Second row: Miss Fulton, Miss Hendrix, Mrs. Fisher, Mr. Eckert, Mrs. Carson, Miss Lamb, Miss Graffam, Miss Henn, Mrs. Beall, Miss Vache, Srta. Carroll. 9 Sand) Scheele, Jean Ramsay, Anne Young, Kate McDonald, Nanette Mickle, Jane Borden, Pat Pardoe, Shelley Rich, Mary McAvoy, Miss Gutheim, Miss Graffam. Absent: Sandra Anderson, Marian Holbrook. 10 First row: Jo Connors, Josie Jamison, Jean Redick, Anita Phillips. Second row: Jean Ramsay, Nancy Hankins, Shelley Rich, Jane Olds, Ann Dick. 11 OZLOLll ma (loxo nation Yellow Team; Class Treasurer, II; Vice-President, III; Student Bodv President, IV; Hockey, II. III. Captain, IV; Basketball. II. III. IV; Baseball, ii. HI. IV; Tennis. II. IV; Publicity Committee, III; Cupola, II. IV; Carousel IV; Cellophane Kditor, III; Prep Players II. -V White Team; Class President. II, III. IV; Treasurer, I; Chapel Committee. IV; Cupola. Ill, IV; Prep Players. II; Library Council. IN ' . Jane Atterbury Borden One icy morning, when the temperature was struggling to reach the 30 below 0 mark, a babe emerged into the cold North, to take her place among the other brave Eskimos of Massachu- cattes, and soon became a dyed in the wool Yankee.’ This Yale trooper is famous for sporting Ber- muda shorts, knee socks and a white ski sweater. Miss B. has contributed her many talents throughout various functions at school, distin- guishing herself in the field of hockey. By securing a seat on the Student Council for two years, Janie has contributed many of her dynamic ideas towards the government of our Alma Mater. As Student Body President, she has represented Mt. Vernon in a manner of which we are proud. When old and gray, one is sure to find Miss Borden either plunging off Niagara Falls in a barrel or skiing down Suicide Hill. Wherever she be, one sad note of a worn-out song is sure to be bouncing off the mountains of Vermont — Yankee Doodle Dandy. Alexandra Martin Scheele Sandy, the girl with the gavel, has proved three times to be a most capable class president. Presiding over the class of ’S3 has given Sandy many chances to exercise her diplomacy and her patience. A born leader and organizer, this ver- satile miss seems to be overly endowed with brains and a talent in the swimming pools. As if being president weren’t enough to keep her gasping for air, Sandy always finds time to extricate her classmates from their individual ruts. She is probably the only girl in the whole school who is never seen doing nothing. We never cease to marvel at the waist-length hair which she from time to time lets cascade down from neat braids. Her varied interests keep her corresponding with all corners of the U.S. Sandy’s talents in the field of science will lead her to study medicine and we know that wher- ever she goes her good will and friendliness will pave the road to inevitable success. 14 Joyce Maureen Brady It was never like this in the Philippines!” chattered Joy one wintcry day. Why, it never gets below 60 there.” Joyce came to us from Manila in her junior year. She was in Post House her senior year, but lower junior hall and the home ec room in Somers offered many good times for and because of Joyce and the s 6.” Working hard your Junior year is well worth the reward, as Joyce discovered. Being a five-day boarder must be the life, although it must be admitted that the packing could be a nuisance. Who could know Annapolis better than Joyce? It must be nice . Miss Posture Queen of 19 S2” is a very ver- satile person. Not only was she gifted with what is known (to very few) as brains, but with athletic ability. J oyce has claimed Mary Washington as her first choice. It is strange that the college is com- paratively near Annapolis. White Team; Hockey, III; Cupola, IV; Spom Club, III. Ida Cason Callaway LiP Ida is one of the seniors at Mt. Vernon who has resided at Somers House for the long period of four years. If our senior class ever needed an historian, Ida, without a doubt, would do an admirable job. Although Miss Callaway has been up north these four years, she certainly hasn’t lost her Confederate spirit. Her voice is always raised in song, especially if the song happens to be Dixie.” With her high school days drawing to a close, Ida plans to leave the solid South once again and attend Stephens College in Missouri. After a few days at this new school, all of Stephens will love and be amused by our one and only Ida Callaway. Although we’re not too positive, we’ve been led to believe that Ida has been saving her Con- federate money because if she has anything to say about it, the South’s going to rise again. Yellow Team; Class President, 1; Chapel Committee. II; Cellophane Start, IV; Prep Players, II; Library Council, III; Garden Club, I. 15 Yellow Team; Cupola. Ill; Cellophane , IV; Lend- A- Hand Representative, IV; Cheerleader, III; Cilec Club Secretary. IV; Typing Club, IV. Yellow Team; Hockey. I. II. III. IV; Prep Players. II, III. IV; Lend-A-Hand Representative. I. II. Ill; Typing Club. I. Linda Carlisle Long blonde hair, blue eyes, and a sweet dis- position may be claimed by Linda. Though not new around the campus, and certainly not un- known by all the girls, Linda has managed to retain her maidenly shyness, which is a refreshing and rare quality at Mt. Vernon. Her enviable light blonde hair and sweet na- ture have attracted much attention, but Linda hardly seems to notice. During her first year at M.V.S., the girls nicknamed her Irma,” which has somehow re- mained as her nickname ever since. This Irma,” however, is really far from being dumb. If you are ever in any sort of trouble or have a problem, just look for Linda; she can always help in some way. Her plans for a school this fall arc still in- definite, though Trinity College here in Washing- ton seems to be her main preference right now. Edith-Anne Collins For all those who have been proctored in the study hall by Miss Collins, the word QUILT has much significance. She lays the bull whip on heavily if some poor innocent person slams her books on the table. In all seriousness, Edic has done remarkable work proctoring during third and fourth periods. Because of her long-term stay at Mt. Vernon, Edie has been a mascot for each graduating class. Now the time has come when she too will carry a dozen red roses, reach for her diploma, and at the same time shake Mr. Lloyd’s hand. Edie has inherited much of M.V.S.’s school spirit while Mt. Vernon has acquired much of the spirit of Edic. Although sometimes she is like a tempest in a teapot, M. Collins also has an overly generous attitude. When Edie has finally left these halls of learn- ing, warm memories of Edie and her prancing and dancing will remain, but most of all, her understanding and eagerness to please will be remembered. 16 Josephine Lochrane Connors M.V.S. was lucky to grab this minute bundle of cheer! Jo has bounced through her three years here always with a good word for every- one, and a sound head on her shoulders. Last year she was the main creator of the aroma of coffee on upper junior hall, and the patter of wee ani- mal feet. Somers House could not ask for a better or more capable chairman than Jo. Among her many talents, she has a great capacity for under- standing. How many times did we hear Jo say, Eat today for tomorrow we diet? We’ll never for- get those 2a.m. donuts, or their delicate granite texture. The halls of Somers will always echo with the laugh, 1 get so tickled, and the pad-pad of sponge rubber slippers. It will be hard to forget our little southern friend with a Yankee twang. We wish Jo all the success at William and Mary that she has had at Mt. Vernon. Marcela Cortina There’s no place like Mexico City, according to our enthusiastic friend from down there, Marcela Cortina. Could she mean that there’s something there that Mt. Vernon doesn’t have? If you interpret Marcela s Mona Lisa smile as signifying that she doesn’t understand the English language, you are slightly mistaken. After four years in the United States she is speaking excellent English with an extensive vocabulary that outdoes us natives. We’re in- clined to think that that puzzled smile is a re- action to the antics of Mt. Vernon’s North American conglomeration. Although this darkly covered head has been known to nod in class, her grades always seem to indicate continual alertness. We hope Marcela will stay around a long while, but should she succumb to the call of the castanets and return to Para iso (English trans- lation — Mexico), we would miss her very much. It’s plain to see that wherever she goes, she will find many friends, whether it be north or south of the border. Yellow Team; House Council. II. Ill, President IV; Secretary of Team. Ill; Hockey, III. IV; Basketball, IV; Study Hall-Library Council. Ill; A. A. Vice-President, III; Publicity Committee. Ill; Chapel Committee. IV; Cupola, II. Ill; Prep Players, IV; Library Council. II. III. IV. Yellow Team; Prep Players. III. IV. 17 White Team; Hockey, III. IV; Chapel Committee, III; Art I ditor Cupoi . IN ' ; ( cl lo ft bam. ill. White Team; Baseball. I. II, III. IV; Basketball, I, II. III. IV; Hockey. I. II. III. IV; Tennis. I. II. III. IV; A. A. Representative. III. President, IV; Publicity, III; Chapel Committee. III. IV; Cupola. III. IV; Cellophane Start. II. Ill; Sports Club. I. IV. Gretchen Suzanne do Vos W ith an obliging, ‘ ' If you don’t like it. I’ll do it over,” Gretchen reseats herself at her easel. As art editor of this yearbook, she threw the legend about artist’s temperament to the winds and willingly tried to cater to the editor’s tem- perament. Not only does she illustrate books, but she has won acclaim for individual paintings. In her junior year one of her pictures won first pri e in a school contest. It was really no surprise to us, for Gretchen is very talented in art. She has spent many rainy Saturdays with a radio and paint brush . Besides art. Miss de Vos has a warm place in her heart for telephones and 1 lot Shoppes. Not unlike her friends at Mt. Vernon, she looks for- ward to week-ends and holidays. Friendliness and good humor are only two reasons why Gretchen is well liked at M.V.S. Next year Maryland University will be as lucky as Mt. Vernon was for two years. Martha Jane Dezendorf Wull I iowdy, pardnuh! You’re apt to find the strongest ovation at the mention of Texas, sounding forth not from an indigenous Texan but from Martha Jane Dezendorf, residing in Washington, D. C. Never would she admit she’s provincial, however. “Why I’m not just nuts about Texas — I love the whole south,’ says Miss Sports of 195 3. Jane is one of those too- scldom found all-American girls in the true sense of the word. From her most spontaneous antics to her athletic ability, we find in her someone refreshing to know. Jane, as president of the M.V.S. Athletic Association, has initiated more sporting spirit into the school than we have seen in years. A very modest character, she would just sing you a little song: “Once in love with Dezendorf, always in love (etc.).’ Aside from her moral attributes, Dez is a raving (that’s the truth!) beauty. Before we tearfully bid you adieu, Dez, what ever happened to that green Buick? 18 Mary Ann Dick When Mount Vernon Seminary opened up her gates to begin the 1952-195 3 session of academic learning, many new girls entered into these halls of Ivy. Among these new would-be-scholars was a quiet blond time bomb commonly known as Ann Dick. Although Miss Dick has resided in Somers House for only one year, in a few short days she was well known for her sincere friendliness. Her cheerful smile and gay humor cheered the most homesick girls during those first trying weeks. Now when we are snowed under with work, a visit from Ann is a refreshing pause in the labors of the day. When we asked Ann about the future, she was still undecided. She’s thinking about going to Johns Hopkins to study physical therapy. These plans show that Ann has a great capacity to help people. She never fails to have a word of cheer or a word of encouragement for all who know her. White Team; House Council. IV; Chapel Committee, IV; Prep Players, IV. Daisy Dorothy Du Teau Daisy is a good name for this flower who never will stay by the wall. In her sophomore year Miss Du Teau arrived with many suitcases filled with yarns which never saw knitting needles. No matter what manner of strange occurrences may have happened at M.V.S. (and there have been some), it was sure to remind Daisy of a story. Do not misunder- stand us. We do not mean that she is loquacious, for everything Daisy has to say is thoroughly entertaining. Even the more advanced cases of melancholy have been cured by her anecdotes, told in a decided midwestern twang. New York City has been known to cast a certain spell on this Lincoln lass, but when she returns to M.V.S. she resumes the chorus of There’s no Place Like Nebraska.” As literary editor of the Cupola, Daisy has proven to be invaluable and original. No job seemed to be too big. At Mount Vernon her friends have been many, and we are sure the score will be even higher at Nebraska U. next year. Yellow Team; Publicity Committee. Ill; Chapel Commit- tee, II, III; Cupola, III. Literary I ' d it or. IV; Ccllopbam’ Start, III. IV; Prep Plavers. II; library Council, II. III. IV. 19 While Team; Hockey, !V; Basketball, IV; Glee Club. IV. Yellow Team; Class Secretary, II; Yellow Team Captain, IV: Softball. II. Basketball. III. IV; Hockey. IV; Baseball. IV; Study Hall-Library Council. IV; Cupola. IV; Spirts Club. II. III. Carol Edwards Carol is the pretty-eyed miss with the shiny black hair who tells us that she comes from Ohio. W hen you see her pert smile, it makes the day a happier one. Have you ever been around when Carol was giving forth with one of her wonderful imita- tions of the contemporary singers of what is commonly referred to as popular music? If not, you have missed a thrill of a lifetime. Carol put her talents to work in the Glee Club. Not being the type to just sit with her hands crossed and watch the world go by, Carol did a good bit in the field of athletics. In hockey season she was an asset to the White Team as an inner. Basketball and baseball were also favor- ites of Miss Edwards and she was quite talented in them. What is in store for Carol in the near future might be a good question to inquire of a star gazer or a crystal ball, but whatever the verdict, may it be a happy one. Mary Lou Elliott Do you hear a bellowing voice praising the charms of the Yellow Team? ’Tis Mary l.ou, the girl with the contagious school spirit. This blue-eyed wonder with more bounce to the ounce, and a good word for all (especially the Yellow team) has endowed M.V.S. with her many assets and winning personality. M. Lou has been a good example of optimism in its highest form. Try, try again is her motto which she illustrates by whispering sweet words of encouragement to her maroon jalopy as it struggles through Mt. Vernon’s campus. Is she halfback or forward? is the question of all hockey enthusiasts, and the answer is yet to be found. She is known to act on impulse (need we say more?) which aids in confusing her opponents, as well as herself. Through her tactful nature and her sense of authority, she has been the igniting spark of the Yellow team, and has set an example for all future team captains to follow. 20 Carlisle Gentry Gaines “Sounds like Dixieland jazz has taken over Mount Vernon.’ “No, that’s just Gaines and her Flat-top Four practicing for their Saturday night session.” Never in the history of Mount Vernon has such musical ability and creative genius been combined in one neat package. Carlisle, Cardy, Carrie, or just plain “Miss Rhythm,” may be seen pounding the ivories, tripping the light fantastic on the foot pedals, and grinning broadly, as her enthusiasts chant, “Go, cat, go.” Likely to be found on one of her dietary visits to the fieldhouse, this miss trips from one booth to another, chatting with the occupants, and comparing the “blue plate special” for the day. “My diet starts tomorrow,” she affirms, but along with the rest of us, tomorrow never comes. Despite the fact that Cardie has honored us with her presence for so short a time, she will live long in the memory of this senior class. Sally Grant Muthah! Is the contagious expression that echoes through the halls of M.V.S. The origina- tor of this word is known to all as . . . Sally (Rebel) Grant. Whether she be provincial, prejudiced, or over- come by Georgian atmosphere, this gal has brought some deeelightful habits to M.V.S. She can most often be found sunk behind a table in the Field House, Coke in hand, entranc- ing her audience with the tallest of tall tales about life in Georgia. Her most familiar position will be remembered by those who gazed far down the Hockey Field, in the goalie’s cage, and saw one lone figure, shivering in her goalie pads, with both feet meet- ing in a deliberate point in the front, creating a pidgeon-toed effect. We shall never forget this girl who made us laugh, gave us a taste of hillbilly music, and worried us to death with her continual dieting. To all those who knew her, she was eminent, as was her standard motto . . . “There ' s no place like home”. . . Yellow Team; Cupoi a. IV; Sports Club, IV; Glee Club, IV. f White Team; Publicity. Ill; Studs Hall-Library Council. Ill, IV; Basketball. III. IV; Hockey. IV; Carousel . IV; Cellophane , III. IV; Secretary A. A. Board, IV; Chapel Committee. IV. 21 Yellow Team; House Council, IV; Hockey. IV; Baseball, IV; Basketball. IV; Intcrmura! Chairman. IV; C ' upoi a Photography 1 Jitor. IV; Cillopbdin Staff, III, Assistant 1 J it or. IN ' ; Lcml-A-Hand Secretary. III. Cheerleader, III. White Team; Study Hall-Librar Council, I. II; Chapel Committee. I. II. ill. IN ' ; Prep Players, I. II. III. IV; Social League. I. II. III. President, IV; Tvping Club. I. Nancy Lee Hankins Small but mighty, this Uniontown Red Raider has proved to the school that quality is not measured by quantity. During her two years at Somers House, Nancy has helped to encourage the revival of the Charleston. Not only does dancing hold her in- terest, but just about any form of gaiety will do, from stale crackers after lights bell to an excit- ing evening at the Shorcham. Miss Hankins is one of the unsung heroes of the Cellophane , and also of the Cupola. Jour- nalism seems to interest her. Nancy is very active in Mt. Vernon’s extra curriculum, but her nightwork” does not rate the same enthusiasm. Speaking softly, but carrying a big stick, she has been able to keep rowdy senior hall tight- reined during study hall and after room bell. Whenever we see long brown hair attached to a head full of Pennsylvania wit, we shall think of Nancy, remembering many amusing anecdotes. Elizabeth Ann Harvey Did you ever wonder what is behind the suc- cess of Mount Vernon’s dances? It is not luck, my friend, but Liz. As president of the Social League, Liz Harvey has shown what originality, enthusiasm, and hard work can produce. In her case those three have brought forth some of the best entertainment to which we have ever been subjected. Li has many friends, both here at school and on the other side of the iron gate. One could easily say they are attracted by her looks, but we who know her realize that there is more to Liz than meets the eye. Innately sweet and fun- loving, she is an asset to any gathering, whether it be a school picnic or a debutante ball. Beside her talent for winning friends, it seems Miss Harvey has domestic inclinations. Her abilities do not cease in the kitchen but continue to her great hobby of cultivating African violets, and to the sewing room where we find Liz put- ting the finishing touches on a simple cocktail dress. Whether she is a hostess or housewife — or both — we know Liz will find happiness in the years to come. 22 Suzanne Joy Harvey Femininity” — this one word in itself describes Joy. Her demure nature and pleasing voice merely accentuate this quality. Joy, an ex- perienced socialite, has had many opportunities to develop her complacent poise. Her elegant taste in clothes is envied by all and her ability with a needle and thread never ceases to amaze her less domestic friends. Joy is best known for her impressive yellow convertible, which is usually overflowing with would-be pedestrians. Tell us, Joy, for whom tolls the Bermuda Bell? Although Joy goes to school with nothing but girls, she is one of the few students whose groom- ing habits have not been altered. Who else wears knee socks to match her eyes, and have you ever found her with no lipstick or uncombed hair? She is without a doubt one of the people we shall miss most next year and we wish her the best of everything, which is no more than she deserves. Yellow Team; Cellophane. II; Curoi.A, III, IV. Helena Dismukes Hill Another Confederate to enter these hallowed halls is Helena Hill. To many people, this first name of Helena may come as a surprise since she only answers to the name of Boo” — Boo hails from the peach state of the nation, Georgia. No amount of urging or coaxing will speed Miss Hill through life; yet she’s never been late to Chapel. Boo has always been willing to help everyone to the best of her abilities. She certainly has made the new girls feel right at home. One of her hidden abilities is that of playing tennis. If you ' re out on the tennis courts with Boo, you might often hear this familiar phrase: But Miss Lamb, I get so nervous when you watch me.” Boo plans to study at the institution of higher learning — Sweetbriar. There is no doubt that Boo will leave many cherished memories of her- self at M.V.S. 23 White Team; Hockey Varsity. Ill, IV; Basketball Varsity. IV; Sports Club, III. Prep Players. IV. W hite Team; IV; Cellophane Staff. IV. Patricia Eva Howar W hen the ground is speckled with snow, and the inhabitants of M.V.S. are pale from the winter cold, one lone figure stands out above all, legs glowing with a copper-like appearance — namely Pat! She is the envy of all the student body, and no matter how many hours one spends soaking up the sun, Pat always surpasses one with her glorious tan. For a petite ri lie ’ Miss Howar shows school spirit and is always spurring the White Team on. She has lent her talents to hockey, where she plays a determined wing, and to basketball, where she has become an annoying guard to any opposing forward. She claims that her future is not yet deter- mined, time will only tell. But for us Pat is pure proof that good things come in small pack- ages, and it is with reluctance we say goodbye to this special delivery item. Elcsabeth Ridgely Ingalls Anyone who has friends from Alabama is a friend of mine. ’ This familiar sentence is often said by Liz Ingalls when she meets somebody who has a mutual acquaintance in the sunny state of Alabama. Liz came to Mount Vernon for her senior year after attending loxcroft School the three preceding years; which just goes to show where all roads lead! Liz will always be remembered for her famous blue orbs. She has most of the seniors begging for lessons in the art (?) of eyelid techniques. It looks as if Miss Ingalls has a patent on those siren effects. Although Liz has been with us for only one year, we certainly feel that since the beginning of school last fall, she has been one terrific girl and a valued friend. When asked about her college plans, Liz claims that i t s all quite vague and uncertain. We all think that it would be a lucky break for Mount Vernon to keep her for two more years. 24 Josephine Latta Jamison Onward, onward, ever push onward could well be Josie’s watchword through life. This petite senior has devoted many long hours for Mt. Vernon and the senior class. Who else did most of the work on the decorations of our Junior-Senior Banquet? Although Miss Jamison is tiny and rather silent, behind her mask of quietness and shyness are the qualities that form the completed product of genuine friendship. One can often sec Jo running around franti- cally, trying to find some unsuspecting soul to play for Chapel. She has finally succeeded in making those fifteen minutes as quiet and serene as any quarter of any hour can be here in Mt. Vernon. We have heard from reliable sources that she often burns the precious midnight oil. Yet she’s still able to entertain the International Relations class with some of her choice wit. The fact that Miss Jamison can keep her head while others are losing theirs will long be re- membered. Lois Montgomery Jones If by chance you should see someone leaving school at lunchtime in either a beautiful blue Oldsmobile or an elaborate green Cadillac, you can be sure it’s Lois. Lois is perhaps the only girl at Mt. Vernon who not only drives one elegant car to school, but two. Lois is a full-fledged member of the study hall gossip club. To be sure, we generally will find her in the middle of a heated debate over West Point versus Annapolis. We like to tease Lois about her ability to carry on conversations, so we’ve picked out this saying, To talk without effort is, after all, the great charm of talking.” During Lois’ four years at Mt. Vernon she has given her full support in helping others and making Mt. Vernon an enjoyable place. Al- though she has not picked out a particular col- lege, we know that wherever she goes, she will be well liked for her sincerity and heart-warming personality. Yellow Team; House Council, IV; Hockey, III. IV; Basket- ball, IV; Chapel Committee Chairman, IV; Cupola, III. Yellow Team; Cupola. Ill; Ct ' llopbarn I, II; Chapel Committee, I. IV; Glee Club Treasurer, IN ' . 25 Yellow Team; Class Secretary, IV; Study Hall-Library Council, III; Ccllopham Staff. iv. W ' hitc Team; Prep Players, IV. Lura Fowlkes Lanier Lura ' s gentle low southern drawl, her southern hospitality in room 33 in Somers House, her complete lack of athletic ability and her general appearance of helplessness all add up to a typical Southern belle. Because Lura is our class secretary we feel certain that the class minutes will give our posterity many chuckles in years to come, e.g., the seniors decided against wearing flimsy drape for yearbook pictures.” Because Miss Lanier is rather a quiet individ- ual, some of you might have trouble starting a conversation with her. Here’s a subtle clue; never start talking about the weather or diets. Just say, What’s the attraction at LaGrange?” Lura plans to attend Hollins College and major in Child Psychology which just goes to show that she believes in bringing up children the modern way. Although she didn’t say, we’re sure Miss Lanier plans to minor in Llome Eco- nomics since it’s almost certain she’ll have a career of housekeeping waiting for her back in Georgia. Sukonta Limpichart Mt. Vernon, and Post House especially, were very pleased when another Thailand girl joined our midst last fall. Sukonta quickly adjusted to Mt. Vernon’s baffling pace, and after we came to know her, we could not help admire her soft- spoken accents and her kindness. Although she seems quiet in class, those who know better claim that she’s far from quiet at times. Her bubbling laughter can be heard echo- ing through Post House at almost any hour of the day or night. The senior class will not soon forget Sukonta, and regret that we could only spend one year with her. 26 Mary Boardman McAvoy It didn’t take Mt. Vernon long to recognize Macky’s innate leadership ability. Her candid opinions, voiced in a decided northern accent, are always available at class meetings. If we were asked to enumerate all the times Macky has taken hungry students to the Hot Shoppe, we would have an impossible project. Her generous nature perhaps explains why she so willingly harbors passengers in her . . . er . . . automobile. The noise you heard was not the cry of a wounded elephant, but the horn of a certain vehicle blasting a casual greeting. What will happen to M.V.S. when she grad- uates? Will people march into Chapel with no music to drown out the shuffling of their feet? Probably not, but the piano in Chapel may have trouble adjusting to someone else’s touch. This Irish-descended lass is anything but shy. Depth and sincerity are also behind her smiles to which we have become so accustomed that it will be hard to picture Mt. Vernon without them. White Team; Class Secretary, III; Vice-President, IV; Hockey Captain, III; Hockey. III. IV; Basketball, IV; Chapel Committee. Ill, IV; Cellophane. Ill; Glee Club, President, IV. Phyllis Delmar McDill Miss McDill, better known as Fi, may be seen wandering through the halls in search of those unfortunate members who forgot the White Team meeting, or staggering blissfully through the alcoves on her weekly Library Council duties, or, more often, hiding behind a Spanish book, enlarging her vocabulary in preparation for her favorite class. Among Fifi’s achievements is that of securing ads for this yearbook. Without her tireless work, effort, and labor this edition of the Cupola would never have become a reality. Her abilities are not confined to school duties alone, for in athletics Fi is the object of great admiration. She has been chosen for all four varsities from her freshman to her senior year, a record that has been equaled by few. Fi pro- vides the main encouragement for the White team, urging its members on to defend the re- cently won point cup. A winning smile, a friendly air, a sense of humor, a helping hand, and a brimming cupful of common sense — this is Fi. — w 1 White Team, Captain. IV; Hockey, 1, II, III. IV; Basket- ball. 1, II. 111. IV; Tennis. I. II III IV; Baseball. I. II. Ill, IV; A. A. Representative. I. II; Cupola. II. Business Manager. IV; Carousel Staff. I; Library Council. I. II.. IV. 27 Yellow Team; Library Council. Ill, IV; Glee Club, III, IV, Yellow Team; Cupola. III. IV; Cheerleader. III. Barbara Cutler Moore Do you want to know anything about Cali- fornia? Babs is a walking encyclopedia on the subject of that sun-kissed state. Although she has resided in Washington, D.C. for six years, her theme song is California Here I Come. We wonder what that glorious territory has that’s more appealing than the District. Need we go any farther? Miss Moore is more than ambitious in the various activities offered here at Mt. Vernon Seminary. When she is not shelving books for the Library Council, she can be heard singing first soprano in the Glee Club. Although Babs gives the appearance of being rather shy, when you get to know her, you soon learn that the human heart can be as large and warm as one makes it. She has a great asset of unselfishness as seen in her strong desire to be a nurse. Through Babs Moore, we may all learn a lesson in being a true friend. Barbara Jean Morris Barbara and Will Rogers seem to agree on one thing: She never met a man she didn’t like. Because of her mouselike voice, Barbara has earned the famed nickname of Squeaky. Many people believe that Barbara is much too formal a name for her now. When her parents moved to Annapolis, Squeaky’s many friends nearly doubled in size. She merely smiles and says one can’t understand why so many girls like the Naval Academy when they aren’t even Navy Juniors. Her best hours are known to be after 10:00 p.m. Although this is the case, she never ap- pears bleary-eyed in the morning, but greets everybody with a cheery smile. When somebody asked her opinion on some- thing to do Friday night her only comment was, Party, Party, Party.” Squeaky’s ever-bubbling friendliness and personality will always be re- membered. Her kindness and generosity will continue to add friends to her list at the University of Arizona. 28 Pacharabul Pibulsonggram A Thailand accent intermingled with British” English brings to mind only one girl — Pacharabul Pibulsonggram, better known to the illiterates of M.V.S. as Noi. A mile-long name shortened to three letters parallels a great big heart in a tiny person. Many of us had never known an Asiatic girl before and so our concepts of our Oriental neighbors were based on books. Noi has changed any misconceptions by being to all who know her someone very much like all of us and worthier than most. Noi has fulfilled the role of a big” sister to her three friends from Thailand who came to M.V.S. this year. We find in all of these a great faculty for adapting to new conditions and people as they have so quickly done at Mt. Vernon. If Noi returns to Thailand after graduation, we shall count her as a great loss, for she has brought us a little of Thailand and a great deal of true friendship. White Team; Prep Players, IV. Joan Prifold Whoa girl, take it easy.” Those are the famous last words of the little miss from Kala- mazoo, Michigan. Joan originally hails from Berkeley, California, way back in 193 5. Besides herself, she has a sister, a dog, and a ranch just outside of San Francisco. Joan’s interests vary greatly. Among her favorites is riding. Whatever the weather may be, rain or shine, Joan may be found astride a horse either on a hunt or in the show ring. Another of her interests is basketball. If you feel tired and lazy and wish to have some sparks bounced into you, go down to the gym where you’ll find Joan popping all those balls right into the basket, her feet never still. After M.V.S. Joan hopes to go to the Uni- versity way back home, and after that , who knows? Joan’s a wonderful girl and a lot of fun. Her witty remarks will go down in history and we’ll never forget them. Good luck, Joan. White Team; Cupola, IN ' . 29 Yellow Team; Student Council Representative, III. IV; House Council, II. 111. IV; Hockey, III. IV; Basketball. IV; Baseball. IV; Study I lall-Library Council. III. Presi- dent. IV; Publn. it y Committee, III; Carousel. IV; Prep Players, II. Stage Manager. III. President. IV; library Council, II; C beerleader. II. Yellow Team; Study Hall-Librarv Council, IV; Chapel Committee. IV; Cellophane Staff. Library Council. IV. Jean Claudia Ramsay From the urban atmosphere of Forest Mills, N.Y., comes a most pleasing package of intelli- gence, personality, and common sense. 1 his petite creature with the sparkling eyes and subtle wit more than qualifies for the illustrious office she holds — president of Optima. W hen she dropped into our midst like a quiet bombshell in her sophomore year, Mt. Vernon trembled, and knew here was something special. Jeanie has a yen for Dixieland and T. Mann. Her caustic wit and sympathetic understanding have endeared her to all. Aggressive and able in every field, including the one on which we play hockey, Jeanie has in- cluded the theater among her many talents. It will probably be a long time before Prep Players has another president as competent as she. Quiet, yes, but not unnoticed, Jeanie has big plans for the future. A great poet, an actress, a teacher, a Hawaiian housewife — maybe — but first Vassar has claims on her for the next four years. Charron Ramsey A typical picture of Charron would portray her in Bermuda shorts and woolen knee sox. Like all Dallas belles, she will have nothing but the latest as far as fashions arc concerned. What’s this? Another Texan?”, was the ques- tion heard echoing through Senior Hall when she drawled out her first syllables to an astonished audience. But shucks, pardner, who ever heard of cook- ing meat?” Poor Charron, Yankee customs have confused her. After graduation there will probably be a mass pilgrimage to Texas for the sole purpose of seeing Hopalong Ramsey fly across the plains on her trusty burro. In all seriousness though, Charron is an avid horse enthusiast, and even has one of her own waiting for her return to the wide open spaces. The most appreciated of her winning Western ways is her genuine friendliness. Although com- pletely unaffected, Miss Ramsey will join in any conversation. In one year, she has won many new acquaintances who value her friendship. To a winning Westerner adios! 30 Jean Ann Redick ' What, you mean to say you have never seen the rolling plains of Iowa?” retorted the startled and indignant Miss Redick. She found it hard to believe that everyone had not taken in the beauty of that luscious territory. In both years spent at Mount Vernon, Jean has been a member of the House Council. This year she was placed in charge of Post House, holding the cat-o-nine-tails. Although being really kind-hearted and harmless, she managed to frighten many guilty souls. As a member of both the Glee Club and Choir her voice often echoed up and down Senior Hall in Post House. She was also elected head of M.V.S.’s philan- thropic society, Lend -A -Hand. Jean has made giving to various good causes a pleasure and not an unpleasant obligation. Next year, Jean plans to return to M.V.J.C. We hope that the Junior College will feel as fortunate as we have in having this pert Iowa miss in their midst. Clemencia Rengifo Pardo A dash of a Spanish accent, an ever-sparkling pair of eyes, and a more than winning smile, all add up to our own Clemencia. Clem is without a doubt one of our outstanding personalities in the senior class. When this Colombian Senorita first came to Mount Vernon, she couldn’t speak much English. Now, you should hear her catch on to all the North American sayings (a la Dixie) at Somers. All those who were in Somers House last year will remember the night there was a general searching party sent out to find Clem — which just goes to show that you must stuff your bed with more than a small elephant to be able to attend a soiree in the Home Ec. room. Although Clem will soon return to Bogota, we hope that she will remember her friends at Mount Vernon. We know we’ll never be able to forget Clem and her mischievous ways. r Yellow Team; House Council. IV; Lcnd-A-Hand. Treas- urer. Ill, President, IV; Glee Club, III. IV. Yellow Team; Ci’llopbattt • Staff. Ill; Prep Players. IV. 31 Yellow Team; Class Vice-President, I; Library Council. I. II. Chairman, III. IV; Chapel Committee, I. II. Ill, IV; Cui� oi a. IV; Carousel. IV; Prep Players. I. II.; Glee Club. I, II. Ill, IV. ' Vhite Team; Prep Players, IV; Cheerleader. IV. Margaret Louise Sasser Cooperation and loyalty have been Peggy Sasser’s watchwords during her stay at Mount Vernon. Peggy’s very friendly disposition has been a great leaning post for new or homesick girls. Miss Sasser has attended M.V.S. since she was a wee freshman. Throughout these four years, she has won her fame for being well versed in every subject. Peggy has worked on the Library Council. The neatness of our library must be credited mostly to her. Last year she walked away with the Library Monor Medal which she most heart- ily deserved. This year as chairman of the Library Council, Peg has promoted a wide interest in library techniques, and has rounded up many recruits to help dust the encyclopedias. Among Miss Sasser’s many outside pleasures is square dancing. It seems that all the stiff formalities of life are thrown to the air when a square dance begins. Anyway, from what Peggy says, it sounds like more than fun. We predict a rich future for Peggy. Henrietta Beeson Semans Well I lived in Ohio for a while; then we moved back to Pennsylvania,” explains Miss Semans. At the beginning of the year Retta was claiming Ohio as her home state, but after Christ- mas she decided that Pennsylvania isn’t so bad after all. I guess she was hunting for something new and happened to come across Daniel in the Lion’s Den.” This statement has special sig- nificances for Retta’s closer acquaintances. Being a cheerleader at Marietta High School, Retta found very little trouble in adapting her cheers for White Team victories. Retta is the girl with the ready smile and warm greeting to anyone who happens in her path. Retta is the girl we’ll always remember with malice towards none and charity for all.” One of her main plans for the future is to be a medical secretary. Retta plans to acquire this ability in a Junior College. Where in particular has not as yet been decided, but we are sure of her success. 32 Nancy Gail Smith Why don’t we build an ice-skating rink here at Mount Vernon?” If this statement had been overheard, we would certainly think of Nancy Gail. We all envy this lass when she calmly an- nounces, Well, girls, next week I’ll be off on another one of my little jaunts north to brush up on my ice-skating.” Her foremost ambition is to go to the Olympics, and if she keeps climb- ing to the top at the rate set in the past, she will soon attain her goal. Although we seldom see this nomad trudging through our own halls of learning, the excess baggage she pays is for the books and assign- ments packed in advance. She returns to M.V.S. to take her customary place at the head of the class. Her talents reach beyond the books and figure 8’s, for she has shared her musical voice not only with the Glee Club, but also with the Yellow Team cheering section. Sarah Ann Snyder Although Sally entered Mount Vernon after the school year had started, it wasn’t hard for her to make new friends. Everyone in the senior class was pleased to have such a friendly addition, and was attracted by her pleasing smile and sincere friendliness. Miss Snyder’s long tresses and her willowy figure were indeed envied by the healthy” mem- bers of Mount Vernon. Her graceful carriage and unassuming poise were undoubtedly great assets to her part-time work at Garfinckel’s. Sally was one of the few fortunate people who could wear M. Gannon’s originals and look exceedingly attractive. There was never a dull class in English His- tory after Sally entered. Each day she was able to sound off with some clever comment, much to the delight of the others in the class. We feel certain that Miss Snyder will always have good fortune looking over her right shoul- der. With such a charming personality, Sally will never have to wonder how far is the top. Yellow Tc3m; Prep Players, II, III; Glee Club, II. Ill; Cheerleader, IV. White Team; Cheerleader, IV. 33 White Team; Prep Players, IV. Yellow Team; Cupoi.a Statf. IV; Chapel Committee, IV; Glee Club. IN; Cheerleader. III. Lorna Marian Stoltzfus Lorna is definitely one of the more continental members of the Class of 5 3. Starting out from Beirut, Lebanon, as her hometown, she has been fortunate enough to visit many of the world s most colorful spots. Lorna has proven herself to be adaptable and agreeable, a valuable addition to the whole school as well as to Post House. Her patience and con- stant good humor often amazed us, but we were not in the least astounded when we noticed the diamond on her left hand. It is quite possible that all of Lorna’s school books do not fascinate her, but she does take an avid interest in International Relations. Being constantly posted on the latest world happen- ings, she has a decided opinion about practically every political controversy. Her fine tastes were one of the first things we noticed about Lorna. It was comforting to know that in at least one room in Post House, Bach was given preference to Johnny Ray. Here is a girl whom good fortune will not overlook. Sally Allen Taylor Whenever any M.V.S. girl needs a place to camp out for a weekend or afternoon, just stop over at the Taylors residence where you are certain to be welcome. There you will find all the lonely hearts and will be greeted by Sal herself, wearing her traditional middie bathrobe bedecked with anchors. After three or four cups of coffee, Miss T. will be certain to forget that other people actu- ally exist in the same room and allow her ever- lasting dreams to entertain her. However, these trances may be put to a quick halt by merely shrieking out the cry, Navy.” Then she is more likely to awaken and to circulate amongst her friends and discuss what they will do that Satur- day night. She especially enjoys just sitting back in a comfortable chair with coffee and singing away. Possessed by an endless energetic nature and a wonderful ability to try anything at least once, she ought to have a successful future. 34 Marcia Maurine Waechter I here is not, and probably never will be, a single adjective which could do Marcia justice. Here is a girl who believes that experience, not books, is the best teacher, and by that theory has already acquired much knowledge. A gen- uine interest and curiosity in her environment explain why she adapts perfectly to every situa- tion. Ask her to go bowling, eat Chinese food, see the latest English movie, or help you think up an excuse for getting out of gym, and the answer will always be an obliging affirmative. Marcia is truly a very unusual girl. How many other people do you know who eat chili for breakfast? A born linguist, she has in only three years mastered the language of most of our South American neighbors. She seems to have found many places to speak it besides Spanish Class, too. There is no doubt about it, Mt. Vernon will miss Marcia and her pink-framed glasses, espe- cially Marcia. Nancy Warren This tiny Texan had Mount Vernon in nothing short of a turmoil upon her unexpected arrival at mid-term last year. Nancy’s over abundance of athletic ability has carried her through all the fields of sports and made her a great attribute to her team. Does she ever sit still for more than ten minutes? As far as we know, she is the embodiment of perpetual motion. We are sure that she is familiar with every cowboy song that was ever moaned across the prairie. We can’t mention Nancy without pay- ing some tribute to her guitar playing. Possibly she will go down in history as the girl who can say anything and get away with it.’’ Her teachers are baffled, shocked and amused (to say the least) at her remarks in class, not to mention the embarrassed students. When the senior class departs, the memory of this Titanic Texan’’ will linger as long as the Lone Star shines. White Team; Class Treasurer. IV; Cupola. III. Assistant Editor, IV; Cellophane Staff. II; Cheerleaders Captain. II, III. V Yellow Team; Hockey, IV ' ; Basketball. IV ' ; Tennis, IV; A. A. Representative. IV ; Chapel Committee. IV ' ; Cupola. IV; Cellophane Staff, IV ' ; Sports Club. III. IV. 35 Yellow Team; Class Secretary, I; Varsity Softball, I; Cupola, IV; Cellophane Staff. 1. IV; Social League Representative. IV; Prep Players, I. IV; Chapel Committee, I, IV. White Team; Prep Players. III. IV; Stage Manager, IV; Cheerleader. III. Anne Elizabeth Weaver What this world needs is more men, says Ann Weaver as she polishes up the Navy crest on her sweater. In true M.Y.S. spirit she spends as many weekends as possible at Annapolis. We all envy Ann ' s short, black, natural curls. No doubt about it, she doesn’t let the Washing- ton weather get in her hair. Ann’s friendly personality and big smile at- tract everyone. We won’t forget how much effort she put into the Social League. The stranded boarders still rave about the valiant efforts on Miss Weaver’s part in corailing un- suspected males to the M.V.S. dances. Her high school history is somewhat jumbled because Ann is an ardent believer that variety is the spice of life.” The original members of the class of 5 3 who remembered Anne as a freshman unanimously agreed that as a Senior she has not lost her winning underclassman ways. Anne will be heading towards a Junior Col- lege this fall and we feel sure that she will un- doubtedly make as many friends there as she has here. Virginia Bishop Weed If you should see a blonde horse-tail bobbing pertly along, chances arc that the owner is Gina. Hard and diligent work has gone into Gina’s dancing lessons. Although she never seems com- pletely satisfied, we laymen arc constantly in- trigued. Besides dancing before a hushed, dignified audience at Lloyd Hall, she has entertained an equally hushed, but somewhat less dignified crowd in Somer’s Rcc. Room with her own rendition of Slaughter on Tenth A venue. Gina seems to have a knack for stages. Not only does she trip lightly across them in pink toe shoes but she often stays still long enough to exhibit some fine acting. We have every reason to believe that it will not be long before Miss Weed (if she doesn’t have a stage name by then) will have a monopoly on all spotlights. As kind and thoughtful as she is, it is no wonder she has many friends both here at M.V.S. and on the other side of the fence. 36 Mary Margaret Wimberly Looking over the various coiffeurs of the senior class, the eye is invariably caught by a flame of red hair belonging to Mary Margaret Wimberly. This is one person who (almost) can ' t leave study hall without being observed, though not to imply that she engaged in intrigue of any sort. Mary Margaret, as editor of the Cupola has at last had a chance to combine her talents in one volume. Also, she is one of those unfortu- nate chillun with enough brains to stock an army. If you would hint at this to her face, she would most likely modestly tell you that you ' ll have to get used to Oklahomans. The question will arise — have you ever been to the southwestern tip of Oklahoma? If you never had the opportunity to roll your covered wagon over the dusty plains and rapid waters of Okla- homa, fighting Indians at each cattle crossing, then be prepared to hear what you have missed. White Team; Hockey, IV; Basketball, III, IV; Chapel Committee, III, Cupola. III. Editor, IV; l ibrary Council, III; Cellophane. II. III. We are leaving now. We use a door T hat has been the portal Through which the long Procession of the years has gone. We go in white Av they did before us. And as they did. We see before us Only Happiness. Yet we pause A moment In the coolness Of deserted halls Remembering. And we know that here, For a moment out of Time Our lives knew tears A ' well as Joy. Walk slowly and remember, For memory can prophesy. J. R. 37 A small, unknowing class were we, But here began our history.” Dixie versus Yankee . . . Basket- ball on the tennis courts . . . Required art classes . . . Whites conquered all . . . Many famous firsts . . . Our first taste of Willie Shakespeare . . . First school dance . . . First annual Bunny Raffle . . . First plea for class dues. . . . You can tell a thi ef — he has a light touch. You could tell us sophomores, but not eery much!” Texans invade the school . . . Uni- forms turn over a new leaf . . . 7Sth Anniversary . . . Sons of Wilson . . . Fast annual Bunny Raffle . . . Beat M a!! (We did) . . . Swimming party for the seniors . . . M.V.S. Race Track . . . Girls, please turn in your class dues.”. . . As juniors we always had our will Except when asked to please sit still.” Our manifold expansion . . . Slen- derized skirts . . . Somers Flouse under marshal law . . . Dedication of the gym . . . Posture week . . . Ele Fulton Night . . . Johnny Ray sheds tears in the dorm . . . The faculty show . . . Varsity Varieties 38 the night before Spring Vacation . . . Ettleman and his theories . . . Elec- tion of next year’s school officers . . . A. A. Banquet . . . Junior-Senior Banquet You’ve really been true angels.”. . . Measles spot Mt. Vernon . . . Mrs. Pitts leaves . . . Blues of the Dues. The Senior Class, supreme and grand, With quiet pride imprints the sand.” Looked up to — especially by our- selves . . . 7:05-7:2 5 Field House rendezvous . . . Class party at Sandy’s . . . Mock Presidential Campaign . . . Inauguration . . . Viva Ike . . . Col- lege Boards . . . Lura’s on-the-spot coverage of class meetings . . . The Forsythe Saga . . . Senior project . . . Jr. -Sr. Banquet with us catered to . . . Our very last Chapel . . . Final finals . . . Baccalaureate . . . Class Night . . . Can this be our Gradua- tion? . . . Bill for four years of class dues. 39 Scenes from A Child Is Born Prep Players, December, 1952 40 dP%z±uUn£ial d . am ijiaiq n ZJhixd 3ovn OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary T rca surer Marian Holbrook Nanette Mickle Jane Bennett Elinor Kleinknecht First row : Betty leaver. Margie Dinkins. Ann Nicodemus. Ruth Hofheimer. Jane Bennett. Grace Evans. Seated: Joan St. Clair, Sangchan Nirandara. Pat Pardoe. Nanette Mickle. Elinor Kleinknecht. Gladys Fit jar. Gerry Jackson. Third row: June Rayzor, Lee Poppleton. Sydney Hessick. Judy Blades. Melissa Hildebrand. Polly Robinson. Miss Hendrix. Lavinia Maybank. Carol Callis, Nancy Hariton. Jean McLean, Henen Gillen, Garland Wooding. Fourth rou: Lee Pinkerton. Anita Phillips, Sandra Burt, Jackie Davis, Thvrza Looney Alice Norvell, Jane Olds, Barbara Walker, Ann Ashby. Absent: Marian Holbrook. Claire Trew. 42 Ssconcl ozni OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Anne Young Shelley Rich Molly Crigler Ann Dulles First rou : Sally Gillespie, Molly Crigler, Anne Young, Shelley Rich, Mary de Butts. Second rou : Sue Garrison. Gail Price, Sharon Sidles. Sally Smethurst, Judy Lauer, Ann Walker. Ann Trimble. Jill O’Brien, Diane Mellon. Mars Clayton. Leslie Crutchfield. Third rou : Miss Fulton. Margie Hensley, Carole Willett, Lucy Hight, Tiffany Wilson. Pat Galvin, Gloria Leoffler, ludy Carmichael, Margery Hudson, Mindy Rice, Audrey St. George Smith, Frances Hummel. Phyllis Preiser. Absent: Nancy Bcaler, Linda Brewster, Ann Henderson, Ann Dulles. 43 }ornz Ol I 1C I RS President Vice-President Secretary -T reasurer Kate McDonald Sandra A n df r so n Nancy Cassedv tirst vertical column . bottom to top : Ann Fcrick. Sara Harris. Sandra Stinchfield. Second column: Kate McDonald, Patsy Stanton. Mrs. Beall. Third column: Nancy Cassedv. Beverly Knode. Nit Aduldej-Charas, Helen Wheeler. Absent: Sandra Anderson. Rosemary Burckes, Lee Jones, Barbara Trunnell, Essie Striping. 44 education 1 1 o I?. Janie, Janie Jk - Sr. Banquet Vi As HitfK Juniors ' Ufl£ yottblCj Lp f lZ 11 There is probably no greater honor a Mt. Vernon student can receive than to be invited to join Optima. This elite group includes only those who have suc- cessfully weathered blue books and the Student Council. The smartest girls in school” they have been called, and while it is probably true, that description is hardly adequate. They are also the best citizens, and set an example which their classmates try to follow. To Mt. Vernon, Optima repre- sents the best. Pat Pardoe, Shelley Rich. Mrs. Lloyd. Jane Borden, Sandy Schcclc, Jean Ramsay. 52 Jlzncl- dQ- cJ fanci Lend-a-Hand is easily one of the busiest organizations on Mt. Vernon’s campus. The numerous charities they have brought to the attention of the student body have given us opportunity to contribute to many worthy causes. The annual Lend-a-Hand fair is always a huge success because all the students are given a chance to participate in the big spring production. Concessions are set up, and the crowds mill around. Then everyone goes home and lets Lend-a-Hand clean up. Nit Aduldej-Charas, June Rayzor, Gail Price, Mrs. Walker, Linda Carlisle. Jean Redick. 53 The starry-eyed set you see on the campus is the Social League. Probably the reason for their nebulous countenance is that plans are underway for another dance. However, they always return from their dream world in time to attend to the countless details connected with their party. Invitations, orchestra arrange- ments, and decorations are always in per- fect order. The Social League wins our unanimous vote as the hostesses of the year — any year. Elizabeth Harvey, Mrs. Fullaway. Arm Weaver. Claire Trcw, Carole Willett. Absent: Rosemary Hurckcs. 54 The curtain will go up as soon as cer- tain members of Prep Players manage to swallow their hearts. This group of struggling young ac- tresses has brought forth some of the best entertainment to which Mt. Vernon has ever been exposed. The ease with which -PtdLJ £T1 we see them perform makes it hard to believe that hours were spent rehearsing every little gesture and voice inflection. After Lloyd Hall, we would not be surprised if larger stages awaited these young aspirants. First rou : Sydney Hessick. Molly Crigler. Nancy Casscdy, Sandra Stinchfield. Nanette Mickle. Lee Poppleton, Gracie Evans. Second rou: Anne Weaver, Edic Collins, Jill O’Brien, Gina Weed. Nancy Haricon. Marcel a Cortina, Sandra Anderson. Josic Connors, June Ray or. Third rou : Sukonta Limpichart. Rctta Semans. Fourth rou : Pat Galvin. Pat Howar, Jean Ramsay, Audrey St. George Smith, Henrietta Camp, Cynthia Chilton. Absent: Gerry Jackson, Noi Pibulsonggram, Jane Olds, Lorna Stoltzfus, Judy Blades. 55 C upola Editors: Fih McDill, llusim ' . Daiyv DuTcau, Literary Editor; Scnorita Carroll, Eacnlty AJi ux ; Mary Margaret Wimberly, Editor-in-ihief; Marcia Waec liter. Assistant Editor; Nancy Hankins, Photography Editor . Absent : G ret c lien dc Vos, Art Editor. Cupola Staff: hirst rou : Joyce Brady, Sally Taylor. Ann Weaver, Joan Prifold, Josie Jamison, Jane Borden, Claire I rew. Back, rou : Jane Dezendorf. Nancy Warren. Standing: Scnorita Carroll, Mary de Butts, Nancy Bcaler, Judy Carmichael. Absent: Margie Hensley. 56 Pu[ T [iaation± any of paper. ee that Volumes could, and should, be written � n seeing about each of these publications but space permits us only to say that Mt. Vernon which Mt. has a place for girls who love to do writ- e Cupola, ing of any kind, or who are merely fas- rary maga- ool news- cinated by printer’s ink. Cellophane and Carousel: Fin t row: Betty Weaver, Gladys Fitjar, Garland Wooding, Ida Callaway. Second rou: Thyrza Looney, Linda Carlisle, Nancy Hankins, Liz Ingalls, Marian Holbrook. Third row: Helena Hill, editor Cellophane; Mrs. Fisher, Sally Grant, Jean Ramsay, Jane Borden, Anita Phillips, Lura Lanier, Clem Rengifo, Charron Ramsey, Ann Nicodemus, Jackie Davis. Absent: Elinor Kleinknecht, June Rayzor, Betty Weaver, Edie Collins, Gretchen DcVos, Nancy Warren. 57 Jlikaxij dowici Is there a new best seller you wish to discuss? The members of the Library Council may not have read the book, but they have stamped it, pasted things in- side its covers, and shelved it. They will be very glad also to help you find the book in the library. A great deal of credit goes to the Library Council for the prompt atten- tion we students get in the library, and for the neat order in which the books are kept on the shelves. This is one organiza- tion we could not do without. First rgu: Mrs. Woods. Peggy Sasser. Helen Gillen, Fifi McDill, Cliarron Ramsey. Second row: Babs Moore, Shelley Rich, Jo Connors. Absent: Daisy DuTeau. 58 C HiajizL domniittzE All the arrangements for our morning Chapel services are carefully planned by the Chapel Committee. The reverent atmosphere and smoothness of the pro- grams are the result of careful planning. Every morning at sixteen minutes ’till nine at least three members can be seen scurrying around the Chapel setting up the hymn numbers, straightening the chairs, or giving last-minute instructions to the person who is to conduct the serv- ice. Every student is urged to lead Chapel, which gives variation to the programs. First ton: Lois Jones, Claire Trew, Peggy Sasser, Nancy Hankins. Second rou: Gerry Jackson. Sandy Scliecle. Sally Grant, Josic Connors. Standing: Linda Carlisle. Ann W eaver, Charron Ramsey, Josie Jamison. Absent: Retta Scmans. 59 It isn’t hard to tell that the Glee Club members thoroughly enjoy what they do. Even when decorously seated on the stage dressed in their net and tulle, the radi- ancy of their harmony convinces us that they mean every note they sing. Surely there must be a song in their hearts. Every Glee Club concert is eagerly anticipated by the student body, and we notice they arc much too rare. Firs rou . Beverly Knode. Carole illett. Lois Jones. Linda Carlisle. Jean McLean. Mary McAvoy. Mindy Rice. Mary Clayton, Melissa Hildebrand. S nonJ rou: Anne Tracy Feick, Sharon Sidles. Kate McDonald, Sue Garrison, Shelley Rich, Gloria Leo flier, Lucy Hight. Anne Ashby. Lea Pinkerton. Leslie Crutchfield. Third rou : Sangchan Nirandara, Iiabs Moore, Peggy Sasser, lean Redick. Alice Xorvell, Lee Jones. Barbara Walker, Helen Wheeler. Polly Robinson, Linda Brewster, Judy Lauer. fourth rou: Marian Holbrook. Sally Gillespie. Phyllis Preiser. Carol Call is. Carol Jurgcnsen, Ruth Hofheimer, Anne Young, Virginia Weed. Sally Snyder. Tiffany Wilson. Fifth rou : Sallv Smcthurst. Sarah Harris. Diane Mellon. Ann Walker. Absent: Ann Dulles, Carol Edwards. Mary Lou Elliott. Carlisle Gaines, Ann Henderson, Margie Hudson, Frances Hummel. Joan Prifold. Nancy Gail Smith. Patsy Stanton, Ann Trimble. Barbara Trunnell. 60 ( l 1 oxU ( 0 tijmjiLCi Standing: Jane Dezendort. First mu : Miss L amb, Mindy R ice, Beverly Knode, Nancy Warren, Mary Lou Elliott. Second ran: l i McDill, Ann Ashby, Carol Jurgensen. Absent: Sally Grant, Nancy Hankins. JSjjoiti (liliij Helen Gillen. Joan St. Clair, Nancy Warren, Mary Lou Elliott, Jane Dezendorf, Mary Margaret Wimberly. Absent: Gerry Jackson. Lee Pinkerton. 62 Vfiitz. Uzam (2(i ££ lizadz 11 Kneeling: Nancy Cassedy. Beverly Knode. Retta Semans. Standing : Mary Clayton, Judy Lauer. Sally Snyder. tyettov U t zani (-(l£dlLdcltlli.l 11 Kneeling: Mary de Butts, Gar- land Wooding. Standing: Carole Willett, Phyllis Preiser, Lee Jones. 63 White Team — Joan St. Clair, Anne Young, Mary Margaret Wimberly, Pat Howar, Carol Id wards, Jane De endorf, Carol Jurgensen, Fi McDill, Mary McAvoy. Jane Bennett, Ciloria Lcotfler. Absent: Lavinia Maybank. Yellou Team — Nancy Warren. Mindy Rice. Frances Hummel, Ann Walker, Kate McDonald. Sally Smethurst, Mary Lou Elliott. Lee Pinkerton. Edie Collins. Helen Gillen. Josie Connor,. Jean Ramsay, Nancy Hankins. Josie Jamison. Kneeling: Jane Borden. 64 BaiUUt Yellow Team — Jo Jamison, Josie Connors, Jean Ramsay. Nancy Warren, Frances Hummel. Lee Pinkerton, Ann Walker, Jane Borden. Shooting: Mary Lou Elliott. Absent : Jackie Davis, Mindy Rice, Nancy Hankins. White Team — Mary Margaret Wimberly. Carol Jurgensen. Pat Howar. Jane Dezendorf. Sally Grant. Jane Bennett. Joan St. Clair, Mary McAvoy. Fi McDill. Absent: Carol Edwards. Ann Dick. Anne Young, Joan Pritold. 65 ( 7 Top to bottom |ane Borden. Leslie Crutchfield. Li McDill. Jane De endorf, Joan St. Clair, Nancy Warren. Absent: Ann Ashby, Mary Lou Llliott. BaidJt First row: Nancy Hankins. Joan St. Clair. Mary McAvoy. Mary Lou Llliott. Gerry Jackson. Second row: Jane De endorf, Nancy Warren. Jane Borden. Sally Grant, Carol Jurgenson. Third row: Frances Hummel. Ann Ashby, Li McDill, Jean Ramsay. 66 he Game. . |l Who ' s Gonpa Win? ■ m . |TQ . ; n ilSctoZL L J Nitprapha Aduldej-Charas Sandra Anderson Ann Ashby Nancy Bealer Jane L. Bennett Judy Blades Jane Borden Joyce M. Brady Linda Rum Bri vaster Rosemary Burckes Sandra Burt Ida Callaway Carol Caelis Linda Careisei Judith Carmichael Nancy Cassedy Cynthia Chilton Mars B. Clayton Edith A. Collins Iosephini L. Connors Mar i i a Cor i in a Moei s Cricelr I 1 Si ll CRUTC III II LI) Iaquilini A. Davis Mary Logan in But is CiRi re hi n Susan N i Dt Vos |am Di l N DOR 1 Mars A n n Die k M NRC.I ' I Kill I INMNS Ann i i sii Dui.i i s Daisy DuTi au CaROI I DW ARDS Mars Lou I elioti Grac i Row i Evans Ann Tracy Flick Gl ADYS I I I JAR Carlisle Gainis Patricia Galvin Se van ni Garrison I ill i N Gu i i N Saii y Bruce Gillespie Sally Grant Nancy Hankins Nani s Hariton Sara Morrison Harris Elizabeth Ann Harvey S l ANN I Jove 1 Harvls Ann Henderson March Hi nsi es Sydney Hi ssick Luc s M. 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Chevy Chase 15, Maryland 4 5 22 Jamestown Road. Washington 16. D.C. 1600 West Ohio. Midland. Texas 4913 Rodman Street. N.W Washington, D.C. 3 158 Southern Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 3 824 Park Avenue. Coconut Grove, Florida 2721 3 1st Street, N.W ' .. W ashington 8, D.C. 4509 Dexter Street, N.W ' .. Washington, D.C. 711 Fast 45th Street. Savannah. Georgia 473 5 Woodway Lane. Washington, D.C. 9107 Woodland Drive, Woodside Park. Silver Spring, Maryland 5 18 W atson Street. N.W ' ., Washington, D.C. £11 First rou: Fi McDill, Business Manager. Secant row: Joy Harvey. Pat Pardoe, Joan St. Clair, Sandy Scheelc, Mary Lou Elliott. Third rou : Gail Price. uzcjE i you to jiatxonizE 71 The Experience of a Lifetime A VACATION AT Every Modern Facility for Recreation ... In The Earliest -Settled Section of old Hawaii H ERE in the last untouched region of Hawaii, rich with ancient histor- ical sites and Hawaii lore ... is an un- matched opportunity to learn the living habits of one of the world’s noblest peoples, the Polynesians. Amid glorious tropical gardens and un- spoiled jungle of tropical flora and foliage . . . young people may ride miles of bridle trails, swim in the fresh-water pool or sun and surf at beautiful Hamoa beach, learn to ride a surfboard with the help of an ex- pert teacher, and enjoy every modern facility for healthful fun: nine-hole golf, croquet, tennis, diving, riding, fishing. Hotel Hana-Maui is the favored resort of people of good taste from every corner of the glebe. Succulent Hana ranch steaks and fresh- caught sea foods arc examples of the superb and wholesome foods Hana guests expect. Guided tours through this intriguing ancient region, conducted by gracious host and hostess Robert and Charlotte butter- field, take Hana guests to ancient burial caves, battlefields where spear heads are still found, and other scenes of ancient Polynesian rites. PARENTS— PLAN A DELIGHTFUL, EDUCA- TIONAL SOJOURN WITH YOUR CHILDREN AT LUXURIOUS HOTEL HANA-MAUI Personal attention is given to our younger guests to helft make their stay enjoyable ami satisfying at Hotel llana- Maui. For Reservations, Call your travel agent or: Robert Warner Associates New York Chicago Washington Boston Or Write To Hotel Hana-Maui, Hana, Maui , Hawaii, USA Cable: ,f H AN A HO 9 Hadatol No Help Wanted If % £ 1 - 5E i = | s 5 j§ — — E Which w F«We ftrd feootLM ( For President Equipment and trim arc sublet! to availability ot materials WHAT DOES THE ' 53 PLYMOUTH’S NEW true balance mean to you? 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OL 2-7800 BEST WISHES front the Athletic Association Board Beverly Knudc Nancy Hankins Ann Ashby Sally Grant Eifi McDill Jane Dczcndorf Mindy Rice Mary Lou Elliott Carol Jurgenson Nancy Warren STANFORD PAPER COMPANY 3001 V Street, N.E. tall LAwrence 6-1600 for BEAUTY IN ITS ENTIRETY Fine Papers and EMILE of WASHINGTON Paper Products for Every Purpose Famous Brands — Prompt Service 1221 Connecticut Ave., N.W. — Phone DI 7-3616 528 12th St., N.W. — Phone NA 8-2028 4000 Cathedral Ave., N.W. — Phone WO 6-97 IV Meridian Hill Hotel — Phone AD 2-668 5 Meridian Hill Hotel — Phone CO 5-1000 3020 Wilson Blvd., Arl. — Phone JA 2-43 37 8 5 63 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring — Phone JU 9-5 777 8 5 63 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring — Phone JU 9-975 6 75 06 Old Georgetown Rd., Bcthesda — OL 2-6367 All over this great land of ours a back-to- God movement is happily gaining tremendous momentum. More than ever before, people are earnestly lifting their voices in prayer seeking Divine guidance with which to solve the many difficult and complex present-day problems which multiply and increase as the Commu- nists try to exploit and promote their insidious plans for world domination. This spiritual resurgence inspires confidence in the future for, as a great religious leader has said, What the world needs today is not religious unity so much as the unity of religious people.” Fortunately there are 86 million Americans, persons of every religious faith and creed, every political belief, from every phase of business and social life who, through life insurance, have one common interest — a desire to continue to safeguard the protection they are providing for themselves and their families. If united, they would be an invincible army against the thousands of Communists, fellow travelers, misguided social planners and innocent dupes who are active 24 hours each day trying to bring about a Sovietized America. “ ibe m Bap...” These average Americans have an opportunity each and every day to make a perso nal contribu- tion toward the future welfare and security of our land. That is why we are asking our policy- holders and all other freedom-loving Americans to make the following practical 8 point program a part of their everyday life. 1. See that other Americans are fully and correctly in- formed about the true object ices and methods of com- munism and its danger to all ti e hold dear. 2. Encourage religion in your community. Attend and support the Church of your choice. The Word of God is the weapon most feared by the communists. 3. Take an active interest in public affairs. ALWAYS cote in elections — get others out to cote. 4. 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