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

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Teresa Mary Cunningham 146 Fourth Street ‘She is never alone who is accompanied with noble thoughts. Our Tess” is one of a famous quartet,” but this does not prevent ier from being general, too. Stenography. Spanish. English, everything, in fact, is so easy for her that she finds many opportunities to help her less fortunate classmates. We love her for her generosity and her real sense of lumor. Margaret Germaine Doran 118 Franklin Avenue “Silence is golden. A quiet and loving disposition is Margaret’s. Her rare gift of silence eeps her out of much trouble. This little maid came to S. X. A. from Bristol, in her third year. She has given her classmates a big task to find ut of what she is thinking, but we have come to the decision that the saying. still water runs deep,” is true. Olive Elizabeth Duby Duby’s Grove, Lakewood, K. I. ’Worth, courage, honor, these indeed Your substance and your birthright are.” Olive’s cheery. How are you this morning.’’ is. in a measure, responsible for her popularity. But this is merely forerunner of her kindness and •thoughtfulness throughout the entire Jay. She has given evidence of marked ibility in many lines—as a dramatic tar, we think she is A No. 1. and as for her work in phonography and typewriting.—well, she has won the medal for speed and accuracy. Need we say more? Anna Frances Feeley 149 Indiana Avenue, Edgewood, R. I. “Music waves eternal wands.'' Music and Art are twin Sisters.” Then is it not perfectly natural that Anna should possess both? Her mas tery of the harp is quite unusual: this we say from experience, for we have lieen privileged to hear Anna’s strains af exquisite melody. Her artistic gift s revealed in some of the sketches of ‘The Xavier.'' Anna s poetic temperament is supplemented by the characteristics that make a sincere friend— good judgment, sincerity, generosity. The Xavier Catherine Francis Dempsey 107 Calhoun Avenue “To think well is to act well.” Catherine came to us from Classical.’' She has been a happy addition to our class for two years, faithful in study and always reliable. We think Latin has a special charm for her, as in early morning, “Virgil” in hand, we see groups of classical girls gathered around her. Catherine is not ambitious of individual distinction; however. we say this of her. she is truly kind and helpful. Mary Frances Doyle 117 Sheldon Street “Springtime and flowers bring dear memories. If the present mirrored the future, what a calm and beautiful life would be Mary’s and we like to think it will be so. Marys height sometimes bothers her. but among nature’s gifts to her. that is one of the possessions, her companions, less favored in stature, greatly admire. In their opinion it adds to her grace and dignity. Alice Elizabeth Eldridge 11 Atkins Street “It is well to think well. It is divine to act well. We write the above verse, for Alice is a model of thoughtfulness and gentleness. and a loving companion. She just radiates sunshine with her laughing dimples and sparkling eyes. Her love for Spanish and French ought to result in some future linguistic surprises. Mary Josephine Feeley 149 Indiana Avenue, Edgewood, R. I. “A double blessing is a double grace. Who knows why we selected this quotation for Josephine? Ask Anna. Josephine is a gracious, cheerful Miss, whose accomplishments are legion. Her rich contralto voice and her skill as a violinist have both given very great pleasure to her classmates. But her love for music does not distract her from studies, for she is one of our English stars, both in declaiming and in writing. Josephine will undoubtedly be found among the ‘ Immortals ot Literature” some day. And wherever she may be. we know that the grace and charm with which she will perform her duty will make her an influence for good. Page Thirteen

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Elsie Catherine Coleman 152 Taber Avenue All about the social air Is sweeter for her coming. We cannot but feel that our ’‘social” air is rendered far “sweeter” by Elsie’s presence. Quietly and unassumingly she has endeared herself to us. A voice, soft and sweet is one of her many attractions. Higher education is her objective and. judging the future by the past, we feel that laurels await her. Margaret Agnes Conneeley 531 Dexter Street “Non scholae sed vitae. A student of marked talent; one of our strong “beacon” lights. A’s blot her reports! Particularly docs she excel in Latin and Geometry. We are often mystified by her ready answers in our English class and it is a spur to us for greater effort. Algertha Marie Cooney 36 Steuben Street Thy heart is true as steel. Phonography and Spanish arc her specials, but her other studies do not suffer on this account. “Algie” is most active in school interests, and particularly did we notice this in the vital question of “Cap and Gown.” Juliette Mary Croston 67 Hope Street Smile and the world smiles with you. The above quotation seems most proper to Juliette, for with her merry smile and happy disposition, she spreads sunshine and gladness around her. Juliette is one of the leaders in the commercial division. Although handicapped by a long illness, she has kept her own place in the class. This quality of “sticktoitiveness”'prophesies future success in any field of endeavor for our Juliette. Helen Patricia Collins 67 Furnace Street Things seen are mightier than thingi heard. Wc admire Helen for her lovabli nature and quiet ways. She is loya to S. X. A. and ever to be depends upon in all its activities. Good senv has characterized her. notably in this that she has not fallen a victim to the “bobbed” class. Her golden “crown is very becoming to her dignifirc bearing. Margaret Mary Connolley 11 Pine Street, Pawtucket, R. I. “With such a comrade, such a friend I fain would walk til journey's end. “No man is useless while he has 2 friend.” If this be true, our “Peggy renders us all useful, for she is a frienc to everyone. We enjoy her wit airt merriment: we admire the earnest ef forts she has always shown in class af fairs: we respect her for her upright character;—we love her for all hr qualities. That success will follow her and that her life will be “on» grand, sweet song” is our chorus. Helen Veronica Cooney 58 Carver Street. Pawtucket, R. I. “A simple maiden in her flower Is worth a hundred coat-of-arms.' Just look at her picture and judgt for yourself. Then imagine how difficult it is to write in a small spac« so few nice things about such ; worthy girl. Helen's characteristic are unselfishness and amiability. What we envy in her outward attraction « her beautiful golden red hair. Amonj all the losses that St. Xavier's will sus tain in the “retreat” of 1925. Helen will be a heavy one. Mary Marcella Cunningham 123 Hamilton Street “Smile, and the world smiles with you. Mary realizes that no success that is worth the name comes to us: w must go to it. and so we find her with both eyes wide open, ready to embrace opportunity. Some day she may preside over a house and mak( it. in the truest sense, a home, within whose walls will be found the charming. gracious, valiant woman. Page Twelve The Xavier

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Lillian Agnes Fitzgerald 443 River Avenue “A kind heart is the fountain of gladness. Here is our jolly, loving, and sincere Lill. without whom our class would be incomplete. Although she is on pleasure bent, she does not let it interfere with her studies. Lill’s highest ambition is to be a successful teacher. We know her loving nature will win the hearts of the children, n'est ce pas. girls? Mary Thomasina Fitzpatrick 26 Arnold Street A heart full of friendship and love. A pleasing countenance, good manners. and a desire to please characterize Mary. She is a good student; we enjoy her translations, they are so literal and ’unpony like. Mary's earnest way will help her climb the ladder of success. Mildred Agnes Fitzpatrick 266 Point Street “Many friends are won through kindness. Kindness and thoughtfulness are Milly’s by right of nature. Being ever ready to sacrifice pleasure for duty, she has successfully mastered all her studies during her four years at S. X. A. She holds a place in the hearts of all her classmates that many of us might envy. Steady perseverance will bring Milly. some day. to unsurpassed heights. Mary Addella Fortin 2S2 Main Street. East Greenwich, R. I. ”Hope never spreads her wings but in unfathomable seas. F aithful always; 0 rderly in doing: R eady for hard work: X rustworthy: 1 ndustrious: N ever daunted. Who will attempt a further description ? Sarah Patricia Flanagan 99 Comstock Avenue 'She is constant in her purposes. Behold the Encyclopedia of the class of '25! Sarah never fails to answer a question that is ’ caviare to the general.’’ She lives in Bookland and has traveled extensively through that famous region. Some day she will be a noted Journalist or Author. We all wonder what college will have the honor of awarding to Sarah her A. B.. her A. M., her Litt. D.. and her Ph. D. Angela Veronica Gear in 43 Belmont Avenue have called forth golden opinions from all sorts of people. A golden frame wreathes Angela’s face and a smiling countenance ”on mischief bent’’ makes her a popular girl. Her wit manifests both her insight into character and her love for fun. Whatever she undertakes, she does well, and her suggestions in the preparation of the year book have been very acceptable and helpful. Mary Rebecca Golden 35 Green Street, East Greenwich. R. I. “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” Not a few of us are drawn to admire the calmness and sweetness that shine out characteristically in our every-day 'meet’’ with May. Her dignified reserve kept many of us from knowing her at first approach. Music has charms for her which we all recognize. and let it be known to you that this music is not the din of the clicking type:’’ however. commercial studies are duly considered. Anna Agnes Gorman 346 Pine Street Friend of pleasure, wisdom’s aid. Our bobbed headed blonde, our Babe’’ has carved a deep niche in the hearts of her teachers and classmates. She misses no sports, but withal she has a proud record. In English, she stands among the best. Anna and Lill are staunch friends, having toddled together from kindergarten days. Page Fourteen The Xavier