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

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Alice Joyce Burke 256 Webster Avenue “A friend is known by her deeds ' It would be no exaggeration to say that Alice is one of the most cultured girls of the class. Whenever asked to do a favor she acts as though the word “no” is not in her vocabulary. She is truly reverential, which is proved by the faithful manner in which she cares for our Blessed Lady's Shrine. Alice is quite a factor in all the social interests of her class and her student record predicts the great things that some day must be in her possession. Irene Josephine Carmel I 32 Tuxedo Avenue ”None knew her but to love her. None named her but to praise.” Here we have Irene, whose spirit of loyalty and co-operation have added to the joy and success of the class of ’26. Although merry and mirthful, she excels in all her studies. We have often envied the translations from Spanish of this dark-eyed Seiiorita. All our best wishes are yours, Irene. Margaret Mary Casey Cumberland Hill. R. I. Perseverance and cheerfulness usually win ’ The class showed excellent judgment when it elected Margaret the custodian of its coffer! If some girls have a large debt to settle for class dues at the end of the year, will Margaret be to blame? Oh. no. not once has she ever forgotten to “make her rounds.” And this is characteristic of Margaret in everything demanded of her by duty, a conscientious student, a leader in her class, a joy to her teachers, an honor to the girls of '26. Mary Catherine Clarke 1 Allens Avenue A smile will go a long, long way.” Mary ranks among our high mark commercial girls, who has the hearty good will of her classmates. Her “long, long-way smile” and her readiness in class interests prove her loyalty and love for S. X. A. In her quiet and unassuming manner, she misses nothing of the enjoyment and pleasant things that are going on and contributes much to the happiness of others. We wish her luck and because of her earnestness, we feel it will be her lot. Mary Edna Conley 293 Branch Avenue “So 1 think God hides some souls away Sweetly to surprise us on the last day Mary’s calm and reserved manner kept her classmates from knowing her at first. But time has proved her to be an ideal student and friend. Her ever ready smile and her unfailing loyalty are clear characteristics not to be overlooked. May a full measure of success be yours. Mary. Kathleen Theodosia Connor Wionkeige Hill, R. I. “What we have been makes us what we are. Kathleen is a leader in her class. Her kind and generous nature has drawn her teachers as well as her classmates to admire her. Though of a serious disposition, she enjoys the good times we have, and adds her part by her cheerful approval of our occasional pranks and follies. Alice Louise Cox 38 Wealth Avenue “Hers was a spirit deep and crystal clear. We love Alice for her beautiful nature, her respect for and obedience to the rules of her school, and her friendship, so true and sincere. She likes all her studies and realizes that the secret of one’s success is constancy to purpose. Mary Agnes Eccles 96 Xo. Bend Street, Pawtucket “A progeny of learning. Mary stands with flying colors on the top rung of the commercial ladder of S. X. A., a strong factor of studious ways. Her beautiful, amiable and earnest disposition is so natural that she is welcome wherever she goes. We venture no supposition, we know her perseverance must win. The Xavier Page Fifteen

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Eunice Marie Agnew 46 Mawney Street “Fine manners are the mantle of fair minds Dainty ways, pleasing manners, artistic merit, diligence in her studies have endeared that petite miss to her classmates during her four years spent at S. X. A. Her poems have delighted the English Class and her etchings are adorning the “Xavier. We predict great things for Eunice. Dorothea Marie Almon 76 Lisbon Street “Quality—not Quantity. Dot's chastening personality has made her a favorite in the class of '26. She has been ever studious, agreeable and most punctual. Her ability in French and Spanish has constantly delighted her classmates. Her demonstrations in the Chemical “Lab have been very clever. She hopes to enter R. I. C. E. in September. Ruth Anne Artesani 144 Prairie Avenue “Simplicity is an engaging quality of a noble Mind Ruthie is always most sincere. Her ways e'er tend to make her dear. To all. she is loving and kind. A better girl you'll never find. And though you roam this wide world through. You ne’er will make a friend more true. Is not this a fair picture of Ruth as we know her? Estelle Rose Bacon 142 West Clifford Street “We love her for her little ways. The above tribute of words speaks for our appreciation of Estelle. She is blessed with all that we look for in a school friend:—a lovable disposition and loyalty, truly trustful. Estelle’s record is an envied one. May the years to come be marked by the same success her efforts have achieved during her school life. Rose Inez Bart hell 31 Vicksburg Street “If one looks upon the bright sidt It is sure to be the right side Rose looks to the right side and her work turns that way. too. She is conscientious in the least detail. Her disposition is genial and it is our opinion that it is a pledge of her success in her business career. Mary Veronica Bennett 165 Angell Street “A lovely girl is above all rank.” Benna impresses us at once with her sincerity, her loyalty to her class and her constancy to her friends She is conscientious in her work but is able to frolic, too. Benna’j rainbow of achievements: Some thing to admire. Benna’s ability; something to reverence. Bennas nobility of heart: something to b thankful for. Benna’s friendship She has sown the good: may six reap the best. Irene Louise Berger 187 Hanover Street Press on! Surmount the rocky steps! May prosperity be your page! Efficient, punctual, companionable—this is Irene. She is one of the 100% girls. The ease with which she handles each new subject has always made us marvel She is a prodigy in phonography a girl of whom we expect to hear great things if she decides to enter the business world. Anna Veronica Bolger 211 Dudley Street “To me more dear, congenial tc my heart. One native charm, than all tfo gloss of art Girls, if we want a book, it means ’ads’.’’ These are the words of our Business Manager. Anni is not only a manager to direct bu: she has an energetic nature and i purposeful intent that spurs on the most inert. Big and little things arc of consequence to her. We lovt her for her loyalty, her sincerity the unanimous verdict of her class “Anna will do it. Page Fourteen The Xaviet

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Mary Agnes Egan 702 No. Main Street “To know how to wait is the great secret of success.” If there is an Encore” in our class plays, it is Mary’s, for her part is never too often repeated. She is an actress of nature’s making. Mary has a very genial disposition and is always ready for new plans. She loves languages and has a high rank in English. Mary Elizabeth Evans 5 Fremont Street “None knew her but to love her.” The minutes of the last meeting are. and we listen with attention to her always carefully prepared paper. Earnest and thoughtful for others: Can I do it?” is an echo of her readiness. Success and happiness are the sincere wishes of her class and its teachers Irene Mary Farley 356 Wood Street, Bristol, R. I. “Riches to the giver tie in what is given ” In every deed she has a heart full of resplves. a mind ready to do. and a will which means accomplishment. This is no flattering portrait of Irene, for perseverance is characteristic of her. Her class finds her truly dependable and they love her wit. The Chemistry period has much interest for her. The Bristol train knows not the precious burden it brings us in its daily round. Margaret Mary Feeley 149 Indiana Avenue “There is no such word as fail.” Margaret lives by this motto. The days have no measure of care, as you will conclude by a close inspection of her bright face. It features sweetness, all her own. bubbling humor, jokes and pranks. Despite this jovial side we take of her. there’s another view that tells her bent for things literary. Chosen among her studies are English and French, while her violin gets its full quota of attention. To our minds she has fine appreciation of all things beautiful. Madeline Katherine Fife 8 King Avenue, Edgewood Thou hast proved thyself a friend.” Faithful courtesy to all, loyalty to friends and a bubbling sense of humor are strong traits in Madeline’s character. Her earnestness in classical work is greatly admired, and though her after thoughts are worth while, she often regrets their untimeliness. Her eagerness to save situations is ever evident. She is a willing entertainer in musical lines. We predict a future yield of intellectual crops. Theresa Mary Fitzpatrick 1351 Eddy Street ”Happiness is a wayside flower that grows along the highway of usefulness.” Her bright smiling face proves to us that Theresa possesses that pre cious wayside flower called happi ness.” and her many useful deeds show us where she has culled her noble gift, for she is ever ready and anxious to help on all occasions We are delighted that S. X. A. can have the honor of numbering this happy Miss among its graduates Margaret Alice Fogarty Harmony, R. I. Eyes bright with smiles, and brow of pearl. Shadowed by many a careless curl of unconfined hair.” How fittingly this quotation suits Margaret. Her pleasing disposition and easy manner may be due to the fact that she comes from Harmony.” Although always fond of a good time. Margaret never neglects her studies, as is proved by her excellent reports That she will succeed in later life is a thought we all entertain. Gabrielle Lucille Forest 46 Bridgham Street Laugh if you are wise.” No such advice as the above quoted words fit in in the make-up of Gabie. Femi’s” inseparable for she is one of the cheeriest and loveliest girls of S. X. A., 1926. Her voice, so Annie Laurie like, charms us. and her sweet disposi tion gains for her constant and lovable friends. There is in her a recognized ability for many things What could better prove her dramatic trend than the role she plaved in our Jubilee Program, the Archangel Gabriel? She was superb. Page Sixteen The Xaviet