Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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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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