Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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

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■ 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