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

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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

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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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Elizabeth Rose Gunning 8 West Park Street A Jay for toil, an hour for sport, Hut for a friend, life is too short. More than this cannot be said, for a “True friend is a joy forever.” and Betty always will be a joy to her friends. Never moody, always cheerful, humorous and most sympathetic. Adaptable, bur not too yielding. Ready at any time to risk all for the sake of friendship. In addition to these charms. Betty possesses unusual ability of intellect. S. X. A. will be even more proud of her some later day than she is today. Betty is our “Art Editor-in-Chief!” “The Xavier speaks her innate talent. Margaret Mary Hanaway 136 Dudley Street Knowledge in youth is wisdom in old age At last, dear reader, you have come to the girl you have been turning the pages to find. Mar garet is one of the youngest and most talented in our class. In all her lessons, ample proof of her marked ability and general fitness is evidenced. And as for her skill as a speaker, we will let those who saw and heard her in the role personated by her in the Jubilee Play” answer this. What school will be the happy possessor of our treasure next year? To that institution we now offer our congratulations. Lucy Margaret Hayes 9 Klnjr Avenue. Edgewood Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you. Lu’s winning smile, her gentle manners, and her willingness to help in all things in which S. X. A. is interested has won for her a place in the hearts of her teachers and classmates. Her favorite studies arc Typewriting and Shorthand. Whatever may be her future, she will always have the sincere love of her class. Biscilla Mary Kenney 285 Hro id Street. Valley Falls. R. I. Little acts before great ones. Here is our representative from Valley Falls, a cultured little lady. Her thoughtful and happy nature make her truly companionable. Fun and frolic have a goodly part in Biscilla’s everyday life, bur they do not affect her studies. May the future bring her a rich inheritance of knowledge and happiness. The Xavier Rita C. Larkin 208 Power Street Teach me half the gladness That thy brain must know. A pleasing type of school companion who has made a host of friends and admirers. Why not. with such attractions? Her hair is decidedly auburn and her twinkling blue eyes are so roguish that she possesses the happy faculty of spreading cheer even though clouds at times hover around. Close intimacy reveals her strong character, real humor, and adherence to duty. Her Latin vocabulary should be pamphleted. for she stands out as a strong exponent in classics, as you will conclude when you read “As Vergil Said.” Ida Martha Laurienzo 21 Denison Street A winning way. a pleasant smile. Yet thoughtful all the while. Studious, loyal, generous—such is our Ida. Spanish is a delight to her—perhaps for the same reason that she chose to write her editorial on Rome. The Law' of association. you know! Her “air castles. we feel certain, will one day materialize. Grace Loretta Lee 500 Smith field Avenue, Pawtucket “The voice which we do more esteem Than music in its sweetest key. The “Pawtucket” electrics knows not the precious burden it brings to us in its daily rounds. Grace is a dainty, graceful Miss of “some seventeen summers.” She is a very fine musician and a delightful songster. Our programmes have been beautifully finished by her charming voice, ever at our call. Her artistic touch gives finish to “The Xavier.” Mary Christian Loughran 292 Smith Street. KdRewood. R. I. A lady to her fingertips. Mary brings happiness and cheer on all sides. She is ahvays obliging in whatever is to be done, easy or otherwise. Her kindness and lovable manner have gained a deep niche in the hearts of her teachers and classmates. Her studies are carefully prepared and her reports bring her good marks. We are all sure that success awaits Mary in her future plans. Page Seventeen