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

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elen Louise Cormack Frances Marie McGovern 567 Angell Street 68 Dudley Avenue, Conimicut, It. I. “A smile will go a long, long way.” Without Helen, there would be much to regret; she is thoughtful and kind, and shows a readiness to assist in all our activities. We had experience of this earnestness in our “December Sale.” Helen is polite and courteous and has good marks in her record of scholarship. We wish her a pleasant and successful career. “True friends are like diamonds, precious and rare. In a test of four years “B has proved himself one of the most popular girls in the class. She is prompt, cheerful and studious. Her translations in Latin make us less brilliant mortals sigh with envy. We feel certain that the college that receives her will appreciate her. M'- £ 4. Mary Matthew McDonald 102 Thayer Street “The whole wide world hath not her equal. Possessed of grace and kindly cheer, A guiding light we all revere; Attractions rare, are all her own; We love her for the good she’s sown. Dorothea Marie McEntee 143 Sixth Street “There’s always laughter in her eyes.” Dot’s genial and loving disposition is contagious; wherever she is there is always a pleasant and social group gathered. Her favorite subjects are Chemistry and Biology in which she stands high. A picture of her future career seems to be full of scientific ambition. Who knows but some day we shall find her name in the category of the leading chemists of the day, n’est-ce pas, girls? Anna Marie McKenna 81 Evergreen Street “A little nonsense, now and then. Is relished by the best of men.” Happy, cheerful, laughing, yes, you guessed it; she is none other than our cheery Anna, one of the inseparable trio. She excels in English but does not slight her other studies. Her future is undecided. but we are assured that whatever Anna undertakes will be brought to a successful issue. “Bon voyage’’ on a calm sea, Anna. Loretta Rita McKenna 1328 Douglas Avenue North Providence “Smile and the world smiles with you.” The above extract is most suited to Loretta, for with her merry laughter and kind disposition she spreads cheer everywhere. “Larry” is a competent student and she hopes to become a teacher. A few years hence will find Loretta conducting a class of tots with rare success. Page Sixteen The Xavier

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 Helen Portia Marcaccio V 6x Charles Street Gre lt’ yet never seeming to be great. ' Ihis “petite demoiselle”stands R 1 ,n the esteem of both teach-ers an classmates because of her Qualities of nobility and loy-ai y' of marked ability is Helen, and we are often just a little mite jealous of how easily she rounds out her corners, languages and “math” are her torte. When the youngest of our class is in college-land, she will have left at S. X. A. a sweet forget-me-not. Ellen Gertrude Marley 717 Broad Street “To look on the bright side of life is to look on the right side. It is a truth that Ellen the bright side, shine reign w like her for be a class always first to ifQT fopiHlimes maybe, she would IfijfJbfrUve a greater distance. (jVould it be a better excuse? Her class realizes that in Ellen they have a bright and “peppy” member. Science seems to be her preference. We wish her success in whatever field of labor she enters. Street “Richer than wealth is a dear, friend. Studious, loyal, generous, sU is our Mary. What would sch°° be like without her? Her personality and charming niann have completely won our hear Dull indeed would be the En£ ® period without Mary’s VN questions. May the world treasu this fair maiden as we do. Christina MagHalen McCarthy 190 Broad Street ‘ To those who know thee not, No words can paint thee: To those who do, all words are faint. And it is true for the “Chris” of our class. Her charming manners and nobility of character are all her own. If you are in need, go to Christina and always be sure of her sympathy and assistance. Judging by the many mishaps and “capped hands,” we think Chemistry has the honor place in Christina’s studies. Her loyalty to Alma Mater and her classmates is unmatched. We are sure that whatever her work in life may be, it will meet with the success that her earnestness warrants. Mary Agatha McCarthy 408 Bullock’ River; atha McCarthy :’s Point rside, R. I. ' “A true friend Is a gift from God.” Void la belle of Riverside! Mary rings true as a friend; she has an enviable disposition and a kind and pleasing personality; she is eyw ready to oblige and assist in Jail that is of interest in S. X. $. H r school and every one ipJit feel her deep earnest-nesJ'lnd they admire her for it. fnipfavorite study is Science, es-iwH'ally does she excel in Chemistry. We think she’d like to be a pharmacist some day. Mary Margaret McClurg 31 Cleveland Street, Pawtucket, R. I. “An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves. Mary’s winning smile and gentle manners have won her a place in the hearts of her teachers and classmates. Her favorite studies are Spanish and Typewriting, and dull, indeed, would be the Spanish period without Mary’s contribution of wit. May the future hold for her a high place in the business world. The Xavier Page Fifteen

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Elizabeth Bernadette McMann 3 Coveil Street • Irene Dorothy McNamari “She breathed the spirit of the song. “Silence is golden” is the motto of our dear classmate, Elizabeth. But she has often broken this silence, and has shown us that her voice is golden as well, for she is one of our song birds. She is ever ready to lend a helping hand in our difficulties. That success may crown all your future undertakings is our sincere wish, Elizabeth. Beatrice Mary McNamee 249 Washington Avenue “A full rich nature free to trust, Loyal, kind, and just! Click! Click! Click! The typewriter responds to the swift fingers of this demure and accurate typist. Whether in Typewriting, Stenography, or English, Beatrice’s answers are ever ready and worth while. Dignity finds in her its most gracious expression and she will carry from S. X. A. a rich heritage of scholarship and the warm friendship of her classmates. 86 Carolina Avenue Courtesy of purpose is the magic key to success. A petite mademoiselle is Irene, and oh, how we love her! She cherishes the final hope of “growing up’’ some day. Her kindness and lovable manner have gained her a deep niche in the hearts of her teachers and classmates. Whatever may be her future, she will always have the sincere love of the Class of 1927. Regina Margaret McPeak Grace Road, Conimicut, R. I. Smile and the world smiles with you. Surely you all know this charming Miss from Conimicut whose ready wit has always been a source of enjoyment to her classmates. She is not only a very jovial girl but very studious. She excels in mathematics, but her other studies are also of high standing. We are sure that she will succeed in whatever she may attempt in the future. Margaret Mary Meagher 47 Roanoke Street “It is a point of wisdom to be silent. Repose and quiet are Margaret’s outstanding characteristics; however, this does not mean that the cheery and pleasant side is wanting. She is earnest in her studies and her readiness to help at all times has made her esteemed among her classmates. Margaret has not decided upon her future work, but we know that her quiet reserve and wisdom will find her a way. All things good be yours, Margaret. Winifred Mary Milla 53 Lockwood Street “Fair manners are the mantles of fair minds. Short is the time that Winifred has been with us, for she came in the third year. However, four whole years could not have made her more endeared and appreciated. Shorthand and Typewriting are her chief assets and coupled with a sunny disposition and good sense, she will be a priceless treasure in the business world. The Xavier Page Seventeen