St Francis Xavier Academy - Xavier Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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Mary Ella Mooney 44 Governor Street As sweet as the day is long. Mary’s kind and loving nature is wholesome. Earnest study in Spanish and Phonography will heip greatly in her commercial pursuits. Mary is full of active efficiency, of wise plans; she is unselffish and prompted always by love of right-doing. In brief she is “as sweet as the day is long.” the happy refrain of a haunting song. Mary Elizabeth Morrissey 169 Gano Street Full of vigor, effort not show, she's different from the rest you know. The above lines describe fully our vice-president, a girl of sterling qualities. great also in quantity. Her record as a student, combined with her wit. have made us envious of her general equipment for the “voyage de vie.” Mary's commercial knowledge will be a strong asset in her future career is the prediction of her class. Alma Anna Murphy 27 Elmdale Avenue One can ever trust her honesty. This sweet, charming girl is our classmate. Alma. Her quiet way has made her a cherished friend at S. X. A. Alma is an elocutionist, who is of great assistance to us in class entertainments. She likes Spanish and French, in which she intends to specialize in the fall. Theresa Marie Nolan 81 Hilltop Avenue Thy music then my soul doth seize. This is Theresa, the “go” of the class, an artist at the piano, an organist of great merit, an excellent debater. But apart from all this, there is that in T heresa’s make-up which has made her one of our popular girls. A time comes in the serenity of our days when she is indispensable, when “we trip it as we go on the light fantastic toe.” Without her delightful rendition of the musical “classics” of the day. where would we be? Farewell to Theresa will be sorrow’s knell. Page Eighteen Mary Loretta Moran 27 River Avenue Of manners gentle and affections mild. We never could have spared Mary from our class with her gracious manner, keen sense of honor, and unselfishness. No one will gainsay that she , will not in the days to come do something to still increase the fame of 1925. Margaret Anastasia Mulhearn 131 Gallup Street A Merry Heart Maketh a Cheerful Countenance. Ah. hush, see! and you do hear and see Margaret with her lively and pleasing personality. Margaret came to us from Tyler and has made lasting friendships among her classmates. She is a serious student, “never idle a moment. but thinking and thoughtful for others.” She’s glad in the interest of “Gladding.” Catherine Veronica Murphy 116 Dudley Street A heart to glow for other's good. If you are looking over our lists for an earnest, industrious student, let me present to you. Catherine. Her pleasing manner and her many acts of thoughtfulness have won the love of her class-mates. Every morning as we enter the classroom we are greeted by the beautifully flower-decked shrine of our Blessed Lady, which Catherine so carefully arranges. We also think that Catherine keeps her heart enshrined with the flowers of virtue. May the hundred fold happiness be hers “in full measure!” Dorothy Gertrude O’Brien 26 Maple Street The virtues we admire in the saint and the hero are the fruits of a happy constitution. A girl in ten thousand is “Dodic,” the popular girl in the class. Her laughing brown eyes, coupled with an irrepressible wit. arc a sure cure for the “blues.” But “Dodie” has a serious side, as her remarkable record proves. She has distinguished herself, too. as a debater. “Dodie is loved by every one, for she is ingenious in finding ways of helping things along. Does not the Xavier verify this statement? That she will mount to the top rung of the “Ladder of Success” is not an idle dream. The Xavier

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Rosalyn Bernadette McDonough 65 Robin Street ”There is no need of compliments among good friends. And we are good friends in our happy school. Rose learned early that to gain a friend was to be one. Who is it that does not know that in need she is a ready helper, and her student ways make us stand and gaze. Mary Agnes McGarry 1 Beaufort Street We love her for her smites. This jovial Miss has always been a favorite among us. She is as merry as the day is 'ong.” but has much sense in her mischief. This last year she has become quite dignified. We all love Mary for her candor, good nature, and earnestness in the different school activities. Eileen Louise McNamara 1043 Pawtucket Avenue. Rumford, R. I. On her face beams the sout's calm sunshine. Can’t you just tell that Eileen comes from that quiet little town. Rumford? She has so gentle a control. and poise. You can never ask Eileen to do too much, she is so generous and ready to help. And she is an eager student, for she proudly carries home report after report marked A Possibly in her quiet home town.” we will some day behold ”E. McNamara. Registered Pharmacist.” for she is a No. 1 in the chemical laboratory. Elizabeth Mary Moakler 27 Arnold Street A heart full of thankfulness. An early morning prayer. Bessie and the 8:45 bell are synonyms. Hurry, girls, or we will be late, only a few minutes left. Minutes!” Why. Bessie, our Secretary is going to read them at the meeting. We have plenty of time. Bessie is very happy and cheerful. The more you have to do with her. the more you will like her for a friend. In study she has set the pace, that if followed, would bring to us an enviable record. Latin and French are Bessie's hobbies. Her home assignments are models of neatness, and are often displayed for observation. Margaret Mary McElroy Jll Joslin Street A good disposition that gold cannot buy. Margaret has been favored with many gifts, but her chief one is that of palette and brush. Some day we know we shall find her name among the world's celebrated artists. ’’THE XAVIER” speaks for her talents. Mary Eleanor McGrath 79 Burrows Street Where Duty went, she went, with justice, went. And with Meekness. Charity and Love. Fidelity to duty has made Mary one of the leaders in the classical division. Aeneas did not sail his sea of difficulties with more success than has Mary. Added to this fine gift of scholarship is a charm of manner that attracts us. Anna Veronica McPhillips 31 Walling Street A friend in need is a friend indeed. Anna is so very gentle that we at first found it difficult to know her: but soon after she revealed herself to us by her intense interest in her studies, especially in commercial work. Does this not prophesy future success? We know it docs. Anna. Alice Rita Monahan 125 Atlantic Avenue In character, in manners, in style, in all things the supreme excellence is simplicity. When Michael Angelo had finished his statue of Moses, so perfect did it appear that he could not refrain from exclaiming. “Speak!” And so. u'c. knowing the heavenly gift that is AI’s” in her sweet voice, cannot look upon her without exclaiming. “Sing.” It is not alone this rare treasure that makes Alice so charming—it is her unconscious possession of it that enhances it a thousand fold. We peep not into the future, but we know Alice will use her God-given talents for the glory of their Giver. The Xavier Page Seventeen

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Mary Leana O'Brien 26 Maple Street She's calm and reserved—that's as far as she goes, She seems to be quiet—yet one never knows. Rap! Rap! the meeting is called to order. Can't we hear the voice of our President as we read those words? She is a guiding influence to us all. one of S. X. A.’s most precious treasures. This little Miss loves all her studies, but she excels in French, and her name is O’Brien. We all wish our trustworthy leader, with her kind and generous nature, a full measure of success. Evelyn Mary Pelrine 240 Brown Street A Woman on to duty. If genius means the capacity for going ahead, no one will deny that Evelyn is a genius. Wonder makes you wander. that is why Ev has the responsible office of Business Manager.” for in her wanderings she has gotten some weighty ads.” There is no whispering in the air as to what she is in quest of, she speaks forcibly loud and we are up and doing. Margaret Elizabeth Roach 36 Wilcox Street Love virtue, she alone is free. We think that Margaret realizes the import of the above extract, that only a life of virtue is a true life. Her record in S. X. A. is among the best, a student of good parts, a ready friend. We wish her well. Geraldine Elizabeth Seeley 26 Woodward Avenue. E. Providence Speech is silver. Silence is golden. During school hours, Gerry keeps her thoughts to herself. Yet is not this the kind of girl of whom much is heard in later life? Gerry’s taste and ability for English are manifest in her fearsome story within the pages of The Xavier. Harriet Veronica O'Connell 85 Valley Street, East Providence, R. I. The dearest freshness over the bent world broods. Harriet comes from the flourishing town of East Providence, and it is our happy lot to have her. She is very talented and uses her time to advantage. It would not be easy for us to tell in what study she most excels. Anne Mary Phelan South Swansea, Mass. Gentle in manner; resolute in deed. How Swansea must envy St. Xavier’s when it sees Anne scurrying to the train every day. She is a true gem in all her classes, but when Mademoiselle. anxious for a fluent answer, calls Anne Phelan. we stand In awe at the response. Anne is en route for Europe this summer, therefore we are a bit anxious lest she become too infatuated with Rome and forget to return to the land of her schoolmates. Grace Irene Ryder 264 Indiana Avenue Rich in good works. Our Grace is. indeed, grace in every movement. Her fluent recitations and unique sketches are but samples of the degrees of art she possesses. The fine manners and dainty temperament of this young lady have often assisted us in our social enterprises. Whatever time holds for the Grace” of our class, we know that all ambitions will become realizations. Rosella Bernadette St or in 88 Maynard Street, Pawtucket, R. I. Hang sorrow, care'll kill a cat. Laughter and sunshine are the constant compaions of this popular young Miss. No matter where Della is, one is sure to hear her bubbling laughter. Besides being a happy and lovable girl. Della is also most efficient in all her studies, especially in Spanish. Always smiling, ever seeing the silver lining. Della is sure to meet both success and happiners in whatever she undertakes. The Xavier Page Nineteen