Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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XHiite Team; Glee Club, 111, Treasurer, IV; Chapel Guild, IV; Lend-A-Hand, IV. Mary Chaffin Gill Bethesda, Maryland Two years Silence is the perfect est herald of joy Shakespeare The first one here in the morning and the first one to open the books is Mary Gill. Quietness char- acterizes her class actions. The power to listen well and retain keeps her grades above average. Mysteri- ously enough Mary retains the same caliber of grades in Gym, and in spring and fall she can always be found on the tennis courts. Her original culinary efforts continue to amaze us and no doubt some day she will publish the Mary Gill Cookbook which will include such recipes as her famous one for purple icing.. She has a mischievous twinkle in her eye that suggests fun to all of us. If you are having a dull evening, just call Mary and she is sure to come up with some new r exciting thing to do for entertain- ment. You can never tell what is going to happen next when she gets started. Margaret Frances Gants Washington, D.C. Two years When mischief lurks in gay disguise ' Ray On Halloween who put the bubble bath in the fountain at the entrance to Walter Reed Hospital? Vivacious and f unloving, Margaret attracts people wherever she goes and in her tw r o years at M.V.5. she has certainly svon her share of friends. She has been a blessing to boarders by getting them dates and transportation as well as inviting them for frequent weekends at her home. Margaret is also the good cook who brought her delicious food to school for those riotous picnics. Dressed in her bright red leotard, Margaret is an outstanding member of the Modern Dance class, especially when she is making up some new ' routine. Although she seems quiet and shy to many of us, her character is one of rare quality. How lonely Mount Vernon will be next year w ithout her warm and friendly presence. White Team; Sports Club, III; Library Council, IV; Prep Players, IV; Lend-A-Hand, IV. 21

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Colette Curtenius Kalamazoo, Michigan Two years She comes with gusts of laughter , The musk as of rills; W ith tenderness and sweetness, The wisdom of the hills Carman When a sudden peal of laughter or an affectionate comment on Princeton meets our ears, we all know from whence they come. No one is ever surprised to find the spirited Coco dancing across campus, engrossed in a dramatic scene in Prep Players, hold- ing her own in intellectual conversations or playing Beethoven on the piano. Perhaps this diversity of ability can be attributed to her continental back- ground. As for goals, she has aspired to some of the highest. None of us would be surprised to someday hear that this ' 56 House President has had great success through her artistic talents, especially with her school of ballet and music. Yellow Team; Optima, IV; Chapel Guild. President, IV; Cheerleader. IV; Tennis, III; Glee Club, III; Tend-A- Hand. IV, Yellow Team; House President. IV; Class President. HI; Class Secretary, II; Cellophane, HI, IV, Business Mana- ger; Cheerleader, IV; Glee Club, II; Chapel Guild, II, III, IV; Prep Players, III, IV. Darlene Rae Dodge Miami Beach, Florida Two years She has a voice of gladness and a smile of eh cjuence and beauty J 1 Bryant ' Five foot two, eyes of . , . Well, in this case they ' re a soft brown. And, oh, what those five feet can do. Swimming, waterskiing, diving and sleeping are cherished pastimes. Although a bit shy and re- tiring, Darlene has a subtle wit, loves to laugh and enjoys any joke, even on herself. Besides sports she appreciates and enjoys music and the arts. Her beauty is as natural and gentle as her smile, and she loves nothing better than to help people with their pro- blems. With a genuine understanding and a deep religious reverence, Dar has made an excellent president of the Chapel Guild. What more could you ask for? Talent, charm, ability, leadership-all these are a part of the personality that is Darlene. 20

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V h i tc Tea i n ; P re p Ft aye rs , IV. Gayle Gwen Grimes Washington, D.C. Two years The wildest manners ami the gentlest heart Homer This lively spark is a glow from the top of her naturally curly hair to the third finger of her lef: hand. Two years at Mt Vernon have proved her interests to be as varied as her moods. Her interests include, among other things, modern dance, Glee Club and English. A red leotard is part of her uni- form; and her rhythmic w r alk is evidence of her dancing ability. Her happy disposition enabled her to survive all the extra Glee Club practices and her diplomacy made the dub glad she was president. In English, her themes indicate literary ability. And.. Gayle is not only a good student but seems to thrive on a heavy schedule. Judging from her past achieve- ments, we are assured of her success in the future. Joan Marie Griffen Rye, New York One year Kindness is nobler even than revenge. Shakespeare Looking for Joanie? ' . . Try the Rec Room . , . She ' s quite the bridge fan you know ' On second thought, look in the gym ♦ . . she might be working with Prep Players. In addition to her bridge and dramatic interests, Joan has a great yen for traveling and hopes, someday, to visit all of ou foreign neighbors. She holds many memories of Bermuda, one of her favorite resorts, and plans a return trip by way of the Ocean Monarch, Definite plans for her future are uncertain, but, being the roving kind, we think that eventually, she will have circumnavigated the globe. A welcome new member to the class of ' 56, Joan has proven herself thoughtful and considerate throughout the year. Yellow Team; Glee Club, III, President, IV; Chapel Guild IV; Lend-A-Hand, IV, 22