Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Anti-Apartheid Dai j Our world ceases to be a true brotherhood when members of it are being persecuted, oppressed, and repressed. Today we are gathered to offer our hopes and prayers for them. That one day they might be free. Martin Luther King once said. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly, affects ali in- directly. Never again can we afford to live with the view that we are outsiders and unconnected to what is going on in the world. Man ' s progress and the advances of human society hinges on each of us. Whatever violates the integrity of the human person, what- ever insults human dignity such as subhuman living conditions arbitrary imprisonment, slavery, as well as disgraceful work con- ditions — where men and women are treated as mere tools for profit rather than as free and responsible persons, which are hap- pening in South Africa today are infamies. They poison human society. Every type of discrimination is to be overcome and eradi- cated. A human person stands alone all things and his rights and duties are universal and inviolable. Society must be founded on truth, built on justice — in freedom; it should grow everyday toward a more humane society. Human institutions must labor to minister to the dignity and purpose of man. They must put up a stubborn fight against any kind of slavery, whether political or social, and safeguard the rights of every man under every political system. The future of humanity lies in the hands of those who are strong enough to provide coming generations with reasons for living and hoping. By coming here tonight we are all pleading for peace. Our gathering, if anything, shows our support for those who are living under the apartheid system and our hope the someday they will experience the freedoms and dignity that should be guaranteed to each man.

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Convocation To the seniors of 1986 it is a year to shine, remember, grow, learn, share, and most of all enjoy what we have worked so long for . . . a college education. To start our year of shining, the Convoca- tion Ceremony was one of great gala. Julia M. Walsh was present to address the Seniors. Guests, and Family members during the Con- vocation ceremony. In 1963, Julia M. Walsh was the first appointed female to the American Stock Exchange. Presently, she is the president of the Washington Board and director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation. She is a dynamic role model for our class to follow. Following the ceremony in Hoolins Chapel which marked the beginning of the 110th Anniversary, this grand affair was underway in a big yellow and white tent with champagne con- tinuously flowing and a catered buffet dinner. The evening was one of sparkle. Karen Stevenson ' 86

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