Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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

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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