Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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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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, O Mount Vernon! Through self 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 Springls fresh morning That lifts the heart to song, When courage droops and wavers And paths seem gray and long, XVill come thy dauntless spirit To help us on our way. Mount Vernon, O Mount Vernon! Hold fast thy tender sway. The changing years may bring us Some longed for dream of bliss, Yet memory will cherish A sympathy we miss. In hours of joy or sadness, Whateler our need may be, Mount Vernon, O Mount Vernon! Thy children turn to thee. ABDICATION SONG Oler 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: H erels to thee oh Alma Mater May thy name be ever blessed On her name whose great heart planned thee May thy daughterls blessing rest. As you take these seats oh Juniors May your tongues the chorus swell 29 Till you reach your day of parting Till you also say farewell. Chorus: H erels to thee oh Alma Mater May thy name be ever blessed On her name whose great heart planned thee May thy daughterls blessing rest. As we leave this place forever T 0 our hearts the sad truth tell With our thoughts of love and sorrow Now we bid them last farewell.