Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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The high Jfahdarffs of the sfhool are upheld 'llhe Housc Council provides stuclent government in rlw clorinirories. lhccziusc wc know that rules rnusr he wrirrcn :ind c-nlhoicecl if any orgzinixzirion is to function properly. the Housc Council h:1s hc- conic Z1 rcspccrccl part of clorinitory lillc. lfzich stuclcnt who has hrolqcn ll rule is lnouglit lwfore thc council. Aftei' 11 nliscussion. thc council nlccicles what shoulnl hc clone. 'lhhose working on thc council have he-en greatly lwiiclitecl. for this system of govcrnincnr is rhe szunc- :is rlmr on which our coun- try is hzisecl. NVQ hops ir has :also nt us for the rc- sponsihilitivs of ziclulr citizenship. I.is.i Rankin. l,I'L'Slkll'I1f of thi- llousc Council. Z ,.,...qpww- --Qu H0l'Slf CUl'NC'll. - l.,yfrffr1'ghr.' Kzzrliy Wlooil. xlnini-5' Davy. Xnnc Nlorron, Nlrs. lg!'0NXllk'.1lLlXlSOI'.,lllilj' foirin. lfvclyn Nlcc-lc. I.isn Rankin. .ll'f,iris1: BOIlI1lk'.'XI'1llI't'IlL'. Xnn Bc-iiicckc. Suu Colm-n. Dean l'll'1lI1li.vlx0l'Ij KllI'X.Lxl1l'l55ll' Nlcfurclu-n, xlllfj' Nlillikcn, plnn Nlonrgoincry. Yiclii Niwxron. l.uci' Simpson. ll-Lin Tymlzill. liohhic XXI-lls. 16

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Through the work of .ffllffwlf government a55ooz'aZz'om, Dear Student Body. 'lihe completion of another year leaves us. as always. with mixed feelings. 'lihere is sadness on the part of the Seniors at leaving the school which has been an important part oliour lives for the past I t t H years. lfach year and each experience has been a School 21 dlstmcrlve Clmmctel- Ol 'ts O stepping stone to a more mature and better in- formed life, livery day has brought growth in knowledge, sell'-reliance and maturity. So. in one sense, we are not the same people who entered Mount Vernon, but have been influenced and changed by our associations here. Wve can say with Vlihe Seniors will be moving into larger fields o F' endeavor. lfach ol' us will carry with her a bit ol Mount Vernon. but in exchange will leave so thing of her own influence behind. It is this bit all those who have passed before us which gives ui wn. We do not realize what a great place in our liy Mount Vernon occupies until the end ol the yt ii when we leave. Ir is at this time that we feel C est to each other and to the school. Friendsh ws formed here will long be a part ofour lives. l cam tell you how close l lveel to each and everyone ol pride that most of these changes and the greater you and how lost l will be without you next y part of our growth have been for the better. As we Klay happiness follow each ol you. have learned to know each other and understand ourselves we have attained a greater maturity. lfach of us is looking forward with anticipation to what another year will bring. 'lio those of us who Z ,Cl-7' are not quite satisfied with this yearls accomplish- ments. each new year brings new opportunities. 'lib tribute something of themselves to lilie on this e underclassmen have another chance to con- campus as well as to benefit to the fullest from the educational and character-building advantages ofliered by our school. lake this opportunity and try to strengthen our Student Council and Honor Code. Vlihe Student Council works to create a more lenjoyable atmosphere at school through the main- tenance of regulations and upholding of the Honor Code. The attitudes of all of you make the task either diflicult or easy. lr is now your responsi- bility to make our Honor Code and school atmos- phere something of which we can be proud. You must realize what a great challenge this is and re- solve to meet it with maturity and understanding. This is one way in which your presence here could have a lasting effect on the school. Sue liastland, Student liody President. 15 'lihank you all for being so wonderful this vear. As always

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The meamng of these words will not be forgotten ALMA MATER Our Alma Mater glorious, With loving hearts and proud, We crown thee all victorious And sing thy praise aloud. In loyalty we serve thee And strive to heed thy call, Mount Vernon, 0 Mount Vernon! Through seU' to conquer all. You give unfailing kindness If trouble meet us here,' You foster all our pleasures And make them seem more dear. Nor time, nor care, nor sorrow Can these fair days erase, But they, with each to-morrow Help us new tasks to face. Like breath of Spring's fresh morning That lifts the heart to song, When courage droops and wavers And paths seem gray and long, Will come thy dauntless spirit To help us on our way. Mount Vernon, 0 Mount Vernon! Hold fast thy tender sway. The changing years may bring us Some longedfor dream of bliss, Yet memory will cherish A sympathy we miss. In hours of joy or sadness, Whate'er our need may be, Mount Vernon, 0 Mount Vernon! Thy children turn to thee. ABDICA TION SONG O'er our place the shadows gather As the time draws near to part As we linger here this morning Face to face and heart to heart. CHORUS: Here's to thee oh Alma Mater May thy name be ever blessed On her name whose great heart planned thee May thy daughter's blessing rest. As you take these seats oh juniors May your tongues the chorus swell Till you reach your day of parting Till you also say farewell. CHORUS: IIere's to thee oh Alma Mater May thy name be ever blessed On her name whose great heart planned thee May thy daughter's blessing rest. As we leave this place forever To our hearts the sad truth tell With our thoughts of love and sorrow Now we bid them last farewell. 17