Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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CAMPUS Mount Vernons campus, with its in- formal grace and congenial atmosphere, is the setting for the endless and varied experiences that lead to a more complete understanding of ones self, an under- standing enhanced In reflection upon the activities, ideas, and people that flourish within the schools boundaries. Acheson Hall and the academic building provide opportunity for the conquering of ignor- ance, intolerance, and mental laziness; as the dances, athletics, assemblies and chapel services in Lloyd Hall bring a fuller appreciation of organization, social

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DEDICATION We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Student Council of Mount Vernon Seminary in its efforts to uphold the standards of the school. By outlining the Honor Code, the Student Council has sought to bring a clearer understanding and a more complete knowledge of its purpose, thereby g aining the greater support of the student body. In student body meetings and assemblies the Council has urged active and constructive partici- pation concerning the observance of regulations, in order to stimulate a greater interest among the students in the creation of a finer school. It is a goal each year to establish the Student Council more firmly as an effective and democratic part of our government, so that it may enjoy full cooperation and respect. OUR ADVISORS We wish to express our sincere gratitude to Mademoiselle Bounous who has helped to make this last and most important year at Mount Vernon one to be remembered with happiness and satisfaction. With patience, dignity, and understanding she has eased 11s over the troubled spots during the year. With her support and advice we were able to give a Junior-Senior party and a Valentine Dance, both of which we are certain were considered suc- cessful. “Mademoiselle” dealt with all of our prob- lems perceptively and thoughtfully and has been present when we have needed help. In addition to being a wonderful advisor, how- ever, she has taught French to many of us during our years at Mount Vernon. Through gentle, vet firm words from “Mademoiselle” we were encouraged to work hard and to do our best in her classes. We are thankful to Mrs. Jenney, who helped our class establish itself in our freshman year, and to M iss Miller, who guided us through the next two years. Mademoiselle Bounous But, most of all, we are grateful to “Mademoiselle” for being a sincere and understanding friend and advisor to all of 11s. 5

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congeniality, sportsmanship, and wor- ship. Knowing ones self cannot be ac- complished without human sympathy and companionship, qualities to be de- veloped and practiced within the dormi- tories, Refectory, and Field House. Mount Vernon s compact and self-con- tained campus encompasses a fast mov- ing little world of questions, decisions, and challenges that leave the individual with the basic understanding of herself necessary to conquer successfully the more demanding problems of later life.