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

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Ellen Rita Shields Mart) Henrico Storin Ah! here is one of our ‘ bright lights,” a very versatile young lady. Her broad smile and happy disposition have gained for her hosts of friends while at St. Xavier’s. Too, she has maintained a noble record. Ellen becomingly upholds the name of “Mount Pleasant” and its environments. Rhode Island College of Education is her ambition. We excuse Mae for coming from Pawtucket as long as she has supported the “bakers dozen” Latin class and has been a credit to said class and to all her classes. Mae enjoys dancing, and also studying, if circumstantial evi- dence can prove anything. She intends to spend the rest of her life in the education of youthful America. Margaret Louise Sullivan “Bobby,” alias Margaret, enjoys the great honor of being the smallest in height only in our class. She has her opinions withal, and is held in high esteem. Her clear soprano voice has furnished us many pleasant moments, and we all know that her future audiences will enjoy it as much as we have. Julia Elizabeth Walsh Here's Julia, the “senorita espanola” of Smith Hill. How eager she is for that Spanish period and the recitation of the poems of that beloved language! Julia’s only worry is her initials, for we know from experience that they have caused great confusion. In a few years, Julia will be big enough to take a position and show her “stenographical bent. We hope her J. E. W. will not mar her future career. Anna Marie Taft O no, Anna isn’t a Freshman. The ob- server might think so, but we know differ- ent. No, indeed! a learned and dignified Senior. Never shall we forget the times her hand has saved us — from failures. And we might add that Anna is a walk- ing encyclopedia of Greek myths. Anna’s lucky star foretells that after a few years she will hang up her Elizabeth Genevieve IVilliams Last in our alphabet but foremost in all class affairs is “Betty.” She excells in all her studies and also in the leading of gym- nastics. At noon recess or on Friday after- noons you may see her “tripping the light fantastic toe” with her pal. She is the fourth member of the “quartet.” Next year she will grace the halls of the R. I. C. E. We’d like to be her f.u t u r e pupils Elizabeth is well liked by her teachers. Page Eighteen “The Xavier'

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Eileen Catherine Murphy Mary Helen O'Connor ■ Eileen began faith- ful work on her first day at Saint Xavier’s and has persevered. Nor at the end of her labor, having confi- dently plunged through Caesar, Cic- ——------------------- ero, and Virgilian scansion, she has become a criterion on Roman History. We realize what a task it will be for Eileen to become a school teacher and to settle down, for that laugh of hers will out. Stop! Look! Lis- ten! and you hear and see Mary with her lively and pleas- ing disposition. She is one of our best stu- dents. Constantly is she with the other Gold Dust Twin— Alice. Mary entered our ranks four years ago, and has made herself many friends. She intends to go to the R. I. C. E. in the future. We know wherever Mary goes she will meet with appreciation and love. Helen Louise Phelan Here’s our Helen. Jolly, lov- able, studious, and every ready to help one in distress—all that ex- actly fits her. Helen is an actress of no little talent, and she has proved it in our plays. She is also a good artist. Helen expects soon to be a successful stenographer. Saint Xavier’s will miss you. Helen, especially in French con- versation. Mary Helen Rosmond Estelle Florence Seeley The next person of note on our list is Mary R. Her merry smile has won her hosts of friends with- in the old walls of S. X. A. Mary has not yet decided on her fu- ture career, but she expects to take dicta- tion. Best wishes of her class attend her. In the third year, Estelle came to us from Franklin. N. H. Quiet and unas- suming, she won the confidence of all of us. Her favorite study is Latin, in which her ability for expression is remarkable. Her plans for the future are as yet undecided, but Virgil may claim her. The Xavier Page Seventeen

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(Jlasa history ON the eighth of September, 1917, a date long to be re- membered by the class of '21, fifty or more little misses, ranging from the ages of twelve to fifteen, tripped proudly up to the Academy, to commence their high school career. Nearly every city and suburban town was represented. Strangers at first, the girls quickly made friends, al- though separated in different class- rooms throughout the entire year. All followed the general course. The year passed quickly bring- ing at its end the final examinations. Having faithfully studied, the greater part of the class of 1917 successfully passed the exams, and departed for their well-earned sum- mer vacation. The pupils, however, kept in view their reunion as sophomores the fol- lowing September. September at last! and everyone was delighted to return to school. Freshmen no longer, but aspiring sophomores; they were to occupy that bright, beautiful classroom on the first corridor, and continue their x y z,” and be introduced into the “Laws of Motion,” etc. This year was not destined to pass smoothly, for after a very short period, St. Xavier s, like all other schools of the state, was closed, because of the “Spanish In- fluenza; several weeks of study were lost but the sophomores, on their return, suffered a greater loss, the friendship and companionship of a beloved classmate, Mary Maguire, who died a victim of the disease, R. I. P. The holidays came and passed in quick succession, soon bringing the joys of spring. An outing to Newport had been planned by the Seniors for the whole school, at the end of the year, and all were waiting patiently for the appointed day. It finally arrived, warm and sunny, just the day for a sail down the bay, which can long be remembered by all as one of June’s perfect days. Nor was that the only day of happiness, for the sophomores, as they can look back, and say that their second year at S. X. A. could not have been equalled. The class of 21 were now Juniors, and we were happy to be again united after our long pleasant vacation. On our return we were all delighted to enter the Junior room, where we were initiated into higher studies and activities. This year will be The Xavier” Page Nineteen