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Honor Pledge<br />
7 jiromise on my word of honor, to do my best to uphold the<br />
high traditions of <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong>: to be lunu'sl in all acadcniic<br />
work; to observe and comply with all the reguhtions of the school;<br />
to support the school officers and my team; to be trustworthy<br />
in whatever I do; and to reflect credit on my school by my speech,<br />
dress, and behavior.<br />
"When we become members of a communit\' or<br />
group, we realize that the rules which govern us<br />
are needed in order to have the community run<br />
smoothly. For this reason we have an Honor Code<br />
at <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong>. The Honor Code applies ecjually<br />
to every student and challenges her to be honest<br />
with herself and others. Perhaps one of the most<br />
important parts of tlie Honor Code is that we promise<br />
"to do our best" to uphold it. In reality, the<br />
Code is the ultimate goal for an ideal community<br />
or school.<br />
If everv member had equal strength or was not<br />
tempted, then we would have an ideal community<br />
without a Code, but because a school is only as<br />
strong as its weakest member, each of us has to<br />
assume responsibility to herself and to others."<br />
Alma Mater<br />
Our Alma Mater glorious,<br />
^^'ith lo\ing hearts and proud,<br />
We crown thee all \ictorious<br />
And sing thy praise aloud.<br />
In lo\ alty we serve thee<br />
And strix'e to heed they call.<br />
<strong>Mount</strong> \'emon, O <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong>!<br />
Through self to conquer all.<br />
You gi\e unfailing kindness<br />
If trouble meet us here;<br />
You foster all our pleasures<br />
And make them seem more dear.<br />
Xor time, nor care, nor sorrow<br />
Can these fair days erase.<br />
But they, \\-ith each tomorrow<br />
Help us new tasks to face.<br />
Like breath of Spring's fresh morning<br />
That lifts the heart to song.<br />
When courage droops and wavers<br />
And paths seem gray and long,<br />
Will come thy dauntless spirit<br />
To help us on our way.<br />
<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong>, O <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong>!<br />
Hold fast they tender sway.<br />
The changing years may bring us<br />
Some longed for dream of bliss.<br />
Yet memory will cherish<br />
A sympathy we miss.<br />
In hours of joy or sadness,<br />
Whate'er our need may be.<br />
<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong>, O <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong>!<br />
Thy children turn to thee.<br />
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