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

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The History of The Class of ’27 FOREWORD The first part of this serial was written in 1923. 1 he authors were a little timid as to its publication, but the public was so well pleased that the work was continued during three successive years. Now the demand for the detached chapters is so great that the authors have deceided to publish them in book form under the title A STORY IN FOUR CHAPTERS Chapter 1 The characters in this story are so numerous, seventy-nine to be exact, that we cannot give a detailed description of each, individually; suffice it to say that comparing them with any other group for intelligence, culture, sound principles, or personal attractions would be like comparing Hyperion to a Satyr. Well, to begin the story of these charming young ladies—Bright and early on the morning of September 12, 1923, the present S. X. A. Class of ‘27 tripped in gaily from all parts of Rhode Island to the famous high school for girls, St. Xavier’s Academy. At first these “little freshies” seemed quite shy, but very quickly they had broken down all barriers of formality and were right “at home.” Whether the order of the day called for A Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine, a regular period of lessons’ grind, the impersonation of witches and goblins, or the spectators at the display of higher students’ talent. The Xavier Page Tivenl )-three

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 Catherine Hortense Sutton 19 East Pierce Street, Greenwich, R. A true friend is a friend forever.” So wfc think of our “Miss Horty.” English and Spanish are her pet studies and we are certain that her future school will be honored to receive “Miss Horty” next fall. Success and happiness, Hortense! Marnupritp Marguerite Honora Teubert 147 Pomona Avenue “Knowledge is Power.” Our poor words of description can add nothing to Marguerite’s enviable record at S. X. A. For four years her scholastic standing has been among the highest, and she has always been considered, and rightly so, a leader. We are certain that wherever her work in life may tend, the natural ability and loving disposition which she possesses shall continue to btain for her fame and success. Blanche Adeline Walsh 30 Carrington Avenue Sarah Veronica Varnum 179 Woodward Avenue, East Providence, R. I. Helen Cecelia Warren “None knew her but to love her.” A girl deserving all consideration she represents kind thoughts for others and great readiness to help at all times. Her laughing eyes together with a natural and irrepressible wit is a sure cure for the “blues.” She is an earnest student, but is particularly partial to “Chem.” Her recitations and class experiments in the “Lab” show her to be one of the “sextet’s” most valuable ex-laments in this department. Carmelita Ursula Waterman She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on.” To attempt to outline the characteristics and abilities of Blanche would be an almost futile task. Possessed of a pleasing personality, and graced with gifted genius, she is one of the brightest girls of her class. Ready at all times to aid, her future, judging from her past, will be profitable for those to whom she lends her willing services. 11 Rockingham Street “Her goodness shines out like the glow from a gem.” Here is Helen, the girl with the hearty laugh. English period claims her whole attention, although Spanish steps in once in a while. To see Helen without Reggie and Kay, would cause great wonder in the senior class. Farewell Helen, and may the best of luck accompany you through life. Hildegarde Anna Wolf 40 Frances Avenue, Auburn. A True Friend is a gift from God.” If you are looking for a kind, industrious maiden, let us present to you our Carmelita, one of the stars of the Commercial Division. Since she came to us in the third year, she has won the admiration of teachers and classmates. She is ever ready to lend a helping hand in all class activities. May success and happiness attend you, Carmelita! Lakewood, R. I. “She moves a goddess, and looks a queen.” First in everything is this gentle maid, who daily trends her way back and forth from Lake-wood. An excellent student and an earnest worker, proved by her scholastic record. Her unassuming manner and helpful ways have won many friends during the four years spent at S. X. A. Success and happiness are the sincere wishes of her teachers and classmates for her. Page Twenty-two

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what matter! All had acquired the S. X. A. spirit, and thus the year sped quickly by, and all departed with a sigh. Chapter II September eight, 1924, found our girls once more at dear old S. X. A., eager to renew old friendships and to form new ones. This year they felt obliged to lay aside all childish views and to assume the important air of Sophomores. They crossed the Rubicon with Caesar, joined his tenth legion, and rivalled even Labienus in the campaign work of the year. I he Senior Sale gave them a splendid opportunity to prove that they had grasped the full meaning of being responsible. And this spirit, responsible loyalty, was manifest in all they did, but no where so manifest as in the final tests. So successful were they in the examinations that they fell they rightly earned a long vacation. Chapter III Pink ties! the sign of the Junior Class! How eagerly they donned them! And with what dignity they wore them! Nothing seemed too difficult for these determined students. Geometry complications to them were recreation; Spanish pronunciation, just sweet harmony; Cicero’s orations, only delightful pastimes; English classics, a method of cultural training for the future. During this year, too, our girls gave evidence that they were “dainty trippers of the light fantastic,” as well as diligent students. After displaying their singular and combined abilities in the observance of the Diamond Jubilee of the Sisters of Mercy, the Juniors departed with high hopes of returning after the vacation as “the observed of all observers”-—Seniors. Chapter IV 1 he summer months dragged on! Would September ever come! Yes, everything comes to him who waits! The sun rises gloriously on September twelfth! Our girls are Seniors! Seniors, with all the privileges that the word implies— assembling in Room I, wearing red ties, the responsibility of giving good example to the undergraduates, sailing the deep with Aeneas, joining the literary club with Dr. Johnson, discovering the mysteries of the laboratory, deciphering the hieroglyphics of phonography, etc. Then a tornado of events took place—election, Hallowe’en Party, Sale, Retreat, the Alumnae Ball—at which they made their debut—and hosts of minor events. And now Commencement Day draws near! Our girls are sad and glad—sad, because their high school days at dear S. X. A. are over and they must part; glad, because of the honor of being graduated from St. Xavier’s, and of becoming a member of that splendid body of Catholic Women, The St. Francis Xavier Alumnae Association. Always will the happy memory of the four years at S. X. A. be a stimulus to greater good! Harriette Z. Keough A. Loretta Nugent Page Tiventp-four The Xavier