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

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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

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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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 Elizabeth Joan Giblin 47 Perrin Avenue, Pawtucket, R. I. C - Margaret Catherine Kelleher “Kind hearts are more than coronets.” The reputation of Pawtucket is strongly sustained by its representative. Elizabeth, one of our honor girls. She is a bright light in her class and knows no obstacle to prevent her in her pursuit of knowledge. We admire her ready and intelligent answers on every occasion. All that is helpful to her school claims h»r attention. What an addition she has been to our “Ads” is well known and appreciated. She is worthy, we think, of the groat success that time must hold for her. 36 Landor Street “Multum In parvo.’ A joke, a smile, a giggle, a blush—mix up these ingredients and we have a veritable “Peg O’ Our Hearts.” Hers is a humorous disposition, and her irrepressive bursts of laughter have fitted in well and timely in what might A have been dull moments. On the jXtfother hand, we find her enjoying ( r™ a reputation for scholarship of which we, too, would like to be possessed. Small parcels contain precious matter, Margaret thinks, and so do we who have realized her worth. Madelyn Alice Guenther 144 Ferris Avenue, Rumford, R. I. “To live in hearts is not to die.” One would never know that Madelyn hails from the village of Rumford, she is so actively identified with the bustle and rush of city life. All of us enjoy M’s ready and sparkling wit, and find it a powerful antidote for warding off gloom and sadness. Though of a socially inclined disposition, it, in no way, interferes with her programme of school assignments. She has attained a good scholastic standing, and is particularly clever in English and Science. May your future years be as happy as the years spent in S. X. A.. Madelyn. ✓ Doris Virginia Hye 204 Saratoga Street » “Humor is the harmony of the heart.” Yes, this is Dot,” the life of our class. Her loyalty to 27 is expressed both in word and deed. She has that pleasing personality which gains for her a host of friends. Dot has proved herself efficient in. all her studies, and her rank as a stenographer predicts for her rare success in the business world. Martha Bernadine Kelly 25 North Bend Street, Pawtucket, R. !. k “Petite but sweet: light of heart and light of feet.” What motto more suited to Martha? Her cheery good-morning” (although sometimes late) is refreshing. Martha and wit are synonymous. Her repartee and sense of humor have caused many a giggle along the corridors. Although Martha is frolicsome and gay it does not lessen her thinking powers. Her ingenuity in the geometry class and her Latin translations are the envy of her friends. Kathleen Mary Keohane 117 Calverly Street; “With her heart In a!l i d Here is Kay whose spjmvand loyalty to her class has won for her the friendship of many oi her teachers and classmates. In Phonography and Typewriting she excels. Her plans for the future are uncertain, but the past is a sure indication of the success that usually follows plucky effort. The Xavier Page Thirteen