Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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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Katharine Mary Beatrice Hadow Bli AGON SFI ELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE England One year He was my friend f faithful and juft to me” SHAKESPEARE Kate came from England this year and immedi- ately fitted herself into Mount Vernon. She seemed to have no qualms as she entered a school and a coun- try strange and new to hen Before long Kate had made a place for herself in the class and had been elected to several school offices, most important of all becoming busines s manager of Carousel. Her typically English poise and fascinating accent have added both humor and enjoyment to our class. Cute and vivacious although restrained, she is often seen walking through the halls with a prayerbook for chapel or a broken test tube and a dime for Miss Eulton. Mount Vernon will surely miss this English lass. Y ellovv Team ; Class See i eta ry, IV; Hockey, HE IV; C e i to PHANE, III Corn i a , Lite ra rv Ed i tor 1 V ; P rep Players, III; Social League, III. Carousel Co-Editor, IV. Yellow Team: Chapel Guild, IV; Carousel. Business Manager, IV; Glee Club. IV. Linda Hollis Hall Falls Church, Virginia Two years Cheerfulness is an off shoot of goodness and wis- dom ” Bov EE ' Please hand in your write-ups!” You might say that this is one of Linda s most frequent remarks as literary editor of our yearbook. Walking into a classroom with clipboard in hand, Linda, you can be sure, is on the trail of an article for Cupola. Because of her creative ability, Linda is always in demand, but Cupola has claimed most of her time. She can recall many happy hours of her leisure time on the Severn River and longer vacations on the North Carolina coast— with or without hurri- canes. Pert, vivacious, and cheerful, Linda makes up for her size by her actions, both serious and fun- loving. When she goes off to college and onto a dental career, we can be sure that Mount Vernon won ' t be the only school to miss her. There ' s always the Academy, eh, Linda? 23