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

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mody SJ Elinor Rita Carmody 288 Washington Avenue, Edge wood, R. I. “Silence is golden, speech, silver. Elinor is two and one-half years old in S. X. A., but it has been a pleasant period of time for us, and we hope for her, too. We have found out that under her dignified reserve there is much sociability and loyalty. She does earnest work in her class, and is especially interested in Chemistry. May our best hopes be realized for her. 42 Landor Street “A true friend is a friend forever. Anna’s natural smile and sunny disposition have gained for her many friends at S. X. A. Anna is an earnest student and a sincere friend. College is to be her prospective work and we are sure that she will be appreciated there. Her classmates wish her the greatest success. V Heltfn Marie Casey 159 Howell Street In character, in manner, in style, in all things; the supreme excellence is simplicity. We will always remember Helen as one of S. X. A.’s most brilliant students. Her achievements as a scholar are noteworthy, and her willingness to help others has won for her a place in our hearts. Whatever may be her future, she will always have the sincere love of her teachers and classmates. Ethel Regina Davidson 112 Cass Street A Friend, Sincer Ethel is-alwa is heardw we are tph ish a nether our rffTipds without her. en before she mark of gentility, horthand and Span-favorite studies and would be very dull Good luck and best es, Ethel! Helen Frances Corey 1 Cleveland Street, Pawtucket “Method is the hinge of business, and there is no method without order and punctuality. Helen is one of the “stars” of the Commercial Division and the champion typist of the class. Her ever ready smile and her unfailing loyalty are the characteristics which have endeared her to us all. May a full measure of success be yours, Helen. The Xavier J' rt'ijJf; Veronica Mary Degna 70 Croyland Road “Nothing is too hard f pr hands. Ready to lend a helping hand to her companions, Veronica has distinguished herself at all times. English and Stenography are her favorite, studies. We feel certain that some day our Veronica will be manager of a great business in some distant land. The ladder of success will not be too high for our beloved classmate to mount. Page Eleven

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Antoinette Vincella Barone 147 Langdon Street “A smile will go a long, long way.” This brown-eyed Miss is as merry as the day is long. She is courteous in manner, but one has to know Antoinette before she can really appreciate her. She likes all her studies and realizes that the secret of success is constancy in purpose. Dorothy Amelia Blyth : Attleboro. Mass. Behold the shrinking Violet. From the city of Attleboro Dot-tie arrives daily. Though so far from Providence, she sets an example of strict punctuality; her train is never late. Whose is? Dorothy is a pleasant companion and has the deep affection of the “Merry Trio. Her recitations in Chemistry speak for her love of science. The future holds a place for Dorothy that we know her perseverance will creditably All. Mary Elizabeth Bowen 132 Althea Street Catherine Conchessa Buckley 427 Wickenden Street Kind, loving, and generous in every way ’ Kind, loving and generous qual ities are among Mary’s possessions. With her pleasing personality and charming Miys she claims the friendship)?! her classmates. She itfKiif| heerful and obliging girl ano is always ready for doing koo l at the right time. Mary intjWnds to become a nurse ind dtueel certain that in this she will bring sunshine wards of her suffering lie into patients. A true friend is forever a friend. “Cathie is the life of our chemistry period with her plying ques tions so wittily put. It is helpful that she does this, for somo of us are a little modest in asking the whys and wherefores of puzzling queries. Millville is “Cath-e’s” home town and we feel It will be a better town when her charming personality and beautifully winsome qualities are recognized and known as S. X. A. has inown and appreciated them. 41 Tucker Avenue, Dorothea Ursula Burke 2137 Cranston Street, Crans “None knew her, but fo love, Doris has won the affi fion of her teachers aMd» classmates by her kfiHl, gentl and courteous mann« . Tkrenf Doris s very con-scientimhi VilW proved fty the fact that shiha); been excellent in at-tendanceduring her high school course. Her tasks are never irksome and her lessons are always well prepared. May good luck follow you wherever you go, Doris! Helen Elizabeth Burke Edgewood, It. I. Thou art pretty to walk with; thou art witty to talk with; thou art pleasant to think of. Who is that faithful little doorkeeper? It is none other than our loving Helen, who daily performs this duty. Helen possesses a charming personality that has made her not only dear to her classmates but to her teachers. Spanish and French are her favorite studies. We predict a bright future for Helen as a private secretary. Page Ten The Xavur

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Frances Hope Desmond 184 Grand Ave., Edgewood, R. I. Make me love what’s true and right, nor wisdom's ways to shun.” When the interesting history of Twenty-Seven has been laid open to the world, the winning personality of Frances will receive its due mention. Her ability as a tudent is unquestionable, for during her four years at St. Xavier’s she has distinguished herself in that capacity. Possessed with a lovable and sympathetic disposition she has won a place in the hearts of all; she is a sincere friend, a lovable comrade. May your success, Frances, be as boundless as our love for you! Katherine Loyola Doyle 117 Sheldon Street ••What we have been makes us what we are. Katherine is of the studious type and we hear astonishing reports from the Chemistry Lab.” She also likes Biology. To know her is to love her is the dictum of our class. This motto is well adapted to Katherine, for she has acquired for herself the title of a true lady, gentle, kind and courteous to all. y Marie Gertrude Dunn 57 Beaufort Street “None knew her but to love her” Marie is one of the most ing girls in our class. Spanish is her favorite study, but no other lesson suffers on that account. During her four years at the Academy she has been a diligent student, and has won the love of all her teachers and classmates who wish her the best of luck. Adios, Maria! Ic Wise Veronica Gambuto 74 West Clifford Street “You have deserved high commendation, true applause and love.” Words are not sufficient to describe our Louise. One must make the acquaintance of this charming, little Miss in order to appreciate her sterling character. Studious habits, daring leadership, sincere friendship, and true love are the qualities that have won for her hosts of friends and admirers. Our Class Meetings” would indeed be a failure without some suggestion from Louise. We sincerely hope that life will deal kindly with our dear classmate and give her many opportunities to prove her honor, worth and courage to the world. Page Tlvelve $ • “Her bright smile haunts me still.” Dainty ways, pleasing manners and sweet voice have endeared this precious maid to her classmates. Her unfailing loyalty makes her a cherished friend in and out of school. Spanish and French are her choice studies. Her standing in S. X. A. is creditable and her principles are of a (j high order. May the sunshine of - 4— bright days be with you, Sarah. Elizabeth Marie Geary Bradford Park, Cent redale, R. I. “Virtue is to herself reward.” the best Elizabeth is full of tricks and pranks, which often cost her unrelished reproofs; however, she has sufficient rebound and soon her tears are absorbed in her sweet amiability. Science seems Alo be her bent; for particularly good are her marks in Chemistry and Biology. Every humorist is v appreciated in social life and V elizabeth is no exception among her companions. The Xavi cr