Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Ames Ham. Miss Ames Dedication In trinity, for liberty . for truth, and beauty Ring ever, oh bell” T his verse, chosen by Miss Ames to be inscribed on the Ames Bell which unce adorned the steeple of the Elizabeth Somers Chapel, embodies the true spirit in which she served our school for so many years. Her graduation in 1881 from Mount Vernon was only the first in a chain of events that interlocked her life with M. V. S. After completing studies at the New York Library School, Miss Ames returned to Washington to fill the position of librarian here at Mount Vernon. Her next twenty- eight years were crowded with projects and activities for the enrichment of the constantly growing school. Her singlehanded organization of the fund raising drive for the Elizabeth Somers Chapel led to the dedication of the Ames Be!) in recognition of her service. The most recent addition to our campus, Ames Hall, was dedicated in her honor only this year. Her presence at various school functions seems to add a special meaning to the occasion, for with each passing year the bond between Miss Ames and Mount Vernon is strengthened by mutual devotion and trust In recognition of her love and service so freely given to our school, we, the Cupola Staff of 1956, proudly dedicate our yearbook to Miss Anne Seymour Ames.

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Cupola 1956 MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY 2100 Foxhall Road Washington, D.C. Art Editor Business Manager Literary Editor. . . Editor-in-Cbief . .Sandra Anderson . . . .Jean Crawford Linda Hall Seirorifa Maria Carroll .... Judy OudsHoff Photography Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Literary Editor Advisor Susan Rees . .Barbara Fleming Judy Peirsol

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Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lloyd ENVOI 1956 The fairies gift at the cradle of the Class of 56 must surely have been the gift of happiness for from the very beginning this has been the quality’ which has endeared you to us, and which we shall miss when you say, Good-bye.” It has been shown in many ways— the quiet friendly kind of happiness which leaves a warm glow where it is felt; the spil ling-over effervescence, infectious as laughter, which is the love of life itself; the highest kind of happiness which comes from doing things ' without any thought of self It Is because we are grateful for this precious gift of happiness which you have shared with us, that we dedicate anew to you the song of the little shepherd W ' hich comes down to us from the 13th century: THE LITTLE SHEPHERD ' S SONG The leaves , the little birds and I The fleecy clouds and the sweet, sweet sky , Heigh ho u hat a day! Whdi a lovely day! Even too lovely to hop and play With my sheep — or sleep — in the sun! And then , oh then, sing right on To the leaves and the lambs and myself alone — For 1 think there must be — inside of me — a bird ! In your hearts may there always he the bird-song of happiness !