Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Soon after I learned how to read m ... I found a copy of the yellow handbook in the locker room, and like all of the students, I began to read it. The first thing that caught my attention was a phrase printed on the cover — Vincit qui se vincit.” Translated it means He conquers all who conquers self. Look- ing back on the years I have spent here, I can see how this philosophy applies to the way we live at Mount Vernon. This is the goal toward which we are moving, not only in our academic educa- tion, but also in our personal development. We must realize the importance of this goal, and comprehend the need of every individual for self- discipline. if w ' e are able to understand ourselves, to realize our capabilities as well as our limitations, and to be satisfied to live at a point between the two, we are moving toward an understanding of others. The degree to which we succeed depends upon the use we make of our individual abilities and ambitions. In years to come, when we have matured, we shall look back and realize that our foundation for a successful life had its cornerstone laid here, and only we ourselves are responsible for its stability.

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Hello! My name is Doodle • • fu- . . . and I live at 2100 Foxhall Road. I ' ve lived here for as long as I can remember; in fact, 1 was even born here, at least I think I was. They call me Doodle because I fool around so much, but actually. I’m quite a fixture around here. As I said, I ' ve been here for years and Mount Vernon is really my home. I go to classes, par- ticipate in activities, support the teams, and I even helped to write this yearbook. I’m not allowed to live in the dorm like a regular boarder, so i live in the day students’ locker room. It is really an extra- ordinary life for a mouse. I’ve got the inside information on everything. I adore the girls, the teachers — everyone and everything about M.V.S. One Tuesday afternoon, I was doing my after- noon calisthenics in the bottom of Senorita’s waste- paper basket, when I was interrupted by a heated argument over the theme for the 1957 Cupola. I sat down and thought for a minute, and then climbed out of the waste basket. I interrupted the editors, and told them that I could tell the story just as well as anyone else, maybe even better, because after all, I have an inside view. The girls graciously accepted my offer, and we began to write the 1957 Cupola.

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At the first Cupola meeting • • , . . this year, there was cer- tainly no argument as to the one ro w r hom CUPOLA should be dedicated. 1 was dozing behind one of Sehoritas bookends when the subject of the dedication came up in a Board Meeting. The members of the Board were asked to bring suggestions to the next meeting, but as it turned out, the decision was made right then and there. Mam ' selle was the unanimous choice. Although I’m sure it seems longer to the Seniors, Mam ' selle has been their class advisor for only one year. But her quiet dignity, poise, and unfailing graciousness Je. •ui ' utt u; ■ :: irrmsi a c have assured a most successful year for the class of 1957. It would be hard to imagine a class meeting with- out Mam ' selle, sitting quietly in the corner, her sparkling brown eyes ardently following the discussions. She never says too much, but when she does, a hush comes over the room, so that everyone can hear what she has to say. Even though 1 don ' t take French from Mam ' selle, 1 love and admire her just as much as all the lucky girls who do. Her kind and helpful spirit just seems to rub off on everyone in school. So now you can see why there was so little discussion that day — and Cupola 1957 is proudly dedicated to our French teacher and beloved friend. Mademoiselle Jenny Bou nous.