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

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libitorial Nihil sine Deo!” What meaning does this motto convey to the hearts of forty-one glad graduates? It reminds us that we have a strong weapon of defense in struggle, a bright torch of light in darkness, a true sign of victory in battle, a star of hope on the sea of life. It epitomizes the teachings of four happy years at S. X. A. It will always be for us the password to Happiness, for it will ever remind us that nothing happens which has not been pre-ordained by God, and also that no success can be achieved but by His divine assistance: Nihil sine Deo! We regret exceedingly that The Xavier must go to press before our annual retreat takes place, but, judging from that of last year and also from our knowledge of the Reverend Father who will give the retreat this year, we feel certain that at the end of the three days we shall be strengthened both spiritually and intellectually. We are very fortunate in being privileged to have Reverend Cornelius J. Holland, a priest well-known for his experience in giving retreats, and also as the author of that widely-read book I he Divine Story.” A more detailed account of our retreat will be found in The Providence Visitor of May 5. Graduation Day! How each girl has looked forward to it! To some it means the end of school life. To others it serves as a mile stone in their academic work. All of us, however, interpret it in the real sense of the word, “Commencement. Some new work will be ours when we leave S. X. A. Whether we enter upon our chosen work when we graduate, or whether we still continue at school, we know that our four years at St. Xavier’s have given to us an appreciation of what is really great and good in life, and have instilled into us a desire to be in every sense of the word, true and loyal daughters of our Alma Mater. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We, the class of 1921, wish to thank all who have in any way helped us to publish The Xavier. We know that without the co-operation of the faithful Sisters who have been our teachers, the book would not have been a success. We also wish to express our gratitude to the benefactors and advertisers who have aided in making the business section as interesting as the section devoted to the class activities. We hope that the succeeding classes of S. X. A. will meet with the same good for- tune as that of the class of 1921. The Xavier” Page Seven

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(Elaas of 1321 MOTTO: Nihil Sine Deo Class Colors—Blue and White CLASS OFFICERS President, Catherine Fitzgerald Vice President, Jeanette Caulfield Secretary, Helen Phelan Treasurer, Margaret Mary Barry EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-m-Chief Catherine Fitzgerald Assistant Editors Mary Kelly Elizabeth Williams Business Manager Mary McCaffrey Assistant Managers Margaret Allen Julia Walsh Social Editors Katherine Louth Anna Taft Art Editors Jeanette Caulfield Helen Phelan Gertrude Haven Circulating Editor Gertrude Barrett Page Six The Xavier”

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Qfn Hattie Dante, thou truly lives! at this hour. As truly as six hundred years ago; Thy name today proclaims a mighty power No other bard can claim, no fame can show. Great Tuscan, King of Poets, Nations love thee. Thou art “the central man of all the world”; Thy theme, the greatest work e’er wrought in story. Doth unto man Faith’s lesson deep unfold. On thee, deep Mystic, Bard of mighty vision. Six centuries of homage we bestow. Oh. may earth’s tribute be but the Elysian Bliss above, reflected here below. —Elizabeth Mulve ) I’age Eight The Xavier