Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Front row sezltell. left to right: Candy Sherwood, Tempe Crant, Toni Kury. Secmid row: Linda Harley, Cindy Collins. Betsy Henderson. Judi Bollman. -loyee Diamond, Judy Fullerton, Carol Baker. secretary-treasurer. Slanflimu: Nlrs. Lowry. advisor, Kay Patterson, president. Alzsenf: Tina Boynton, Kathy XYood, vice-president. STUDE T COUNCIL The Student Council contains thirteen mem- bers: the Student Body President, Optima Presidentg Secretary-Treasurer, the Day-Stu- dent and House Council Presidents, the Presi- dents and Vice-Presidents of each form and the faculty advisor. The Student Council meets every Monday to discuss the events of each week, and to deal with prohlems which have arisen during the week. The purpose of the Council is to govern our school hy working closely with lmoth students and faculty. The closeness with the faculty is evident from the way that the Citizenship Honor Roll is decided. The two organizations compile it jointly at the end of each report period. This is an important task for the Stu- dent Council. 27 During Lent, the Student Council usually holds a charity drive. lt is gratifying to see that it is no longer necessary to make collections to comhat polio, as it was only a few years ago, hut there are still crippled children or other causes to which we can make a Lenten gift. The Student Council holds open meetings several times during the year, at which sugges- tions are made and ideas discussed. Through these meetings our school is made stronger. The most important function of the Student Council lies in upholding and enforcing Mount Vernon's llonor Code. At the heginning of the year, each girl pledges herself to the Code and the ideals it contains. For the rest of the year, the memhers of the Student Council help the rest of the school live up to its pledge.

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HONOR PLEDGE I promise on my word of honor, to do my best to uphold the high tradi- tions of Mount Vernon, to be honest in all academic work, to observe and comply with all the regulations of the school, to support the school oyficers and my team, to be trustworthy in whatever I do, and to reflect credit on my school by my speech, dress and behavior. When We become members of a community or group, We realize that the rules which govern us are needed in order to have the community run smoothly. For this reason We have an Honor Code at Mount Vernon. The Honor Code ap- plies equally to every student and challenges her to be honest with herself and others. Perhaps one of the most important parts of the Honor Code is that We promise to do our bestv to up- hold it. In reality, the Code is the ultimate goal for an ideal community or school. If every member had equal strength or Was not tempted, then We would have an ideal com- munity Without a Code, but because a school is only as strong as its Weakest member, each of us has to assume responsibility to herself and to others. MESSAGE FROM THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT Dear Student Body, The end of a year is a time for remembering. For many of us it is also a time for looking forward-to camp . . . the beach . . . college. It is also a sad time-for the Seniors who realize that never again Will conditions be exactly the same. Most of all, it is a time for remembering. The beginning of this year seems very distant now. It is hard to remember how strange it felt for the Seniors to be Wearing red blazers, or how heavy our school books felt after a summer of relaxation. This year, more than anything else, has brought us a feeling of closeness. We have learned that, by working together, we may strengthen our school as Well as ourselves. We have also, this year, become aware of the his- tory of our school. The Student Council elected to have the Honor Assembly in Post Hall to help us realize that, by living up to the Honor Code, We are carrying on the long tradition of academic honesty at Mount Vernon. Remember the Honor Code-for its ideals and spirit can guide us throughout our entire lives. When We heard Mrs. Lloydls talk on Found- erls Day, we realized how much each of us has to contribute to our school. Over the years, many people have dedicated themselves to Mount Vernon. Now it is up to us to see that their Work Was not in vain. I hope that the Student Council has been a help to you this year. We have tried to be lead- ers in the expression of school spirit, and only when necessary to act as a judicial body. The support you have given us has certainly helped to make our year a success. I have enjoyed being your Student Body President this year. As time goes by, I shall not remember who was in uniformv or not, but rather your smiles, your friendship, and your spirit. Thank you for giving me a truly Wonder- ful year. Best wishes, 26

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HOUSE CGUNCIL The House Council is the governing body in the dormitories. It is composed of the proctors chosen from each hall, an elected secretary, an advisor and a president. House meetings are held throughout the year. At these times all the resident students participate in discussing the general rules. At the House Council meetings, students are brought before the Council to be judged and dealt With, each one according to her oilense. On the lighter side, the House Council is responsible for planning parties such as the festive Christmas party complete with 'iSanta Clausn. This year the houses. Somers and Ames, have had a good year, thanks to the cooperation of the boarders, the housemothers and the House Council. Sitting, left to right: Cez Ebbert, Toni Kury, president, Mrs. Cleland, advisor, Sue Colen, Suzanne NValsh. Standing: Peggy Scarborough, Posty XVillis. Alzsent: Candy Sherwood, Gregory Peeler, Angeles Cabrer, Kathy Carson, Judy Corriu. 28