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

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The Xavier 16 ' prrripiaM jiniiurfrnfihilri MURIEL ESTELLE HOWARD 166 Washington Avenue Providence, R. I. As we know her: M eek and mild, U nusual child; R eal and sincere, I mmeasurably dear; E veryone decides L oyal she’ll be. What more can we say? HELEN FRANCES CRONAN 152 Grove Avenue East Providence, R. I. With the influx of Freshmen in 1925 came our Helen from the bis town across the Seekonk. She has gained many friends while at S.X.A., one being her inseparable, “Peg.” Her favorite studies are English and Latin. Helen has kept much of her future plans to herself, but wherever her wandering steps may take her, she has the wishes of her classmates following, hoping that life’s pathway may be replete with the proverbial, “Gather roses all the way.” MARY VIRGINIA CASHMAN 47 Lauristan Street Providence, R. I. Who is the tall and attractive figure standing over there? Why Mary, of course. Her eyes sparkle with mischief and fun, and her witty jokes has the class in tears (from laugh-ter). She husfles with much eagerness and f vim from one period to another. Mary, in her fun-loving nature does not forget her duty to her studies, and we all benefit by her appreciative ability in English. A sweet soprano voice, generously used for our enjoyment, will find its echo in our hearts throughout the years, and the niche made in our hearts for her is wide and deep. CATHERINE LOUISE MURPHY 23 Babcock Street Providence, R. I. Loving, pleasing, studious, is Catherine. She is ever ready to assist us in all our difficulties and for this she has gained for herself a d:ep niche in the hearts of her teachers ami classmates. Too, she is an apt student and her steady perseverance has crowned her record with high marks. We all envy her ready and intelligent answers on all occasions. To see Catherine without Agnes and Helen would cause great wonder in the senior class. Catherine seems very quiet and serious, but she enjoys fun and frolic; at the lunch period, her merry laughter echoes throughout the cafeteria. A few years hence will find Catherine presiding over a class, with rare success. line. Nineteen Hundred and 7 T»cnl))-ninc

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The Xavier 15 ISABELLE MARY POWERS 1000 Broadway Pawtucket, R. I. Behold one of the aristocrats of the class! Isabelle is one of the few people who can enter a room without an interruption and still have her presence immediately felt. That’s a rare gift, you will admit. She is also a student in the full sense of the word. Vergil must enjoy having her pore over his wonderful “Aeneid.” But do not think that just because she’s a real student, she is dull. Not at all! Beneath the quiet, refined manner there’s an undercurrent of wit which delights those immediately acquainted with her. Charm of manner, gift of intellect, high standards of living all combine to make our Isabelle the “observed of all observers.” ELIZABETH MARIE BINGHAM 6 East Street Providence, R. I. A certain young “Miss” in our class of ’29 has the distinction of being loyal, studious, and fun-loving. She always has a laugh when it is needed, but in school, “she gives her thoughts no tongue out of tune.” She is undecided about next year but our best wishes will always follow her wherever she may go. CHARLOTTE JOSEPHINE HENEHEN 51 Magnolia Street Rumford, R. I. Charlotte is a charming, demure miss from Rumford. Although she is considered among the quiet type, you really find her fun-loving and jovial. She is an efficient student and stamped by her gentle manners as a good, loyal friend. We all wish her future success and happiness in the course she chooses in life. MARY MARGARET LYONS 269 Prairie Avenue Providence, R. I. Many would be the weary and dull days if Mary were not here. No matter what happens, Mary always has a cheery word to chase the “blues.” Her sparkling laughter and ready wit have gained for her much popularity and a host of friends, not only in her own class but with the whole school. Lunchtime music would lose much of its savor, if Maty did not accompany the player with her variety of selections. Nothing is too difficult for Mary to tackle, for in her Spanish and English recita-tations she is a wizard. Mary’s happy disposition will be a great asset to her when she enters college. ' Prrnpta immurrranhilrm (Slort.r Corn nain. IIIHtlHHMttlltlMMIIMIIIimMllllltll.nl June, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-nine

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1 HE XAVIEK 17 MM MM MMMM MMH MARGARET HELENA TOWEY 58 Wealth Avenue Providence, R. I. Any afternoon after 2:30 one may see this rollicking Miss dashing madly (minus O’Sullivan’s) through the corridors of the old school, up the stairs, to the art studio. Why? Because she is one of the Rembrandt’s of our class and delights in spending her spare hours in an artistic atmosphere, and with the ‘‘master artist.” Any one who doubts “Peg’s” sense of humor needs but be present at any class, any day (for she gets at least one laugh out of every period). But wait—Margaret has a fault — (imagine printing faults) the blemish on her otherwise flawless character is that of missing the Academy Avenue car about one morning a week. On these mornings she bounces merrily into the class-room with a cheery “Good-morning Sister—my car was late” (not she—the car). CATHERINE FRANCES HANLEY 34 Zone Street Providence, R. I. Here she is, folks! surely you all know her. This is Catherine from Smith Hill, sometimes known as “Kay.” Catherine is a great favorite among us all. She has won for herself V a host of friends, and to us who know her as a friend, we have a true one. Catherine’s favorite study is shorthand. We all picture her in future days as somebody’s “stenog.” We know she will gain success wherever she goes. MARGARET ANNA NUGENT 2486 Pawtucket Ave. East Providence, R. I. “Peg, our representative of East Providence has graced our halls of learning for the past three years. Keenly alive to the joy of life, “Peg” adds much to the joy of being in S.X.A. Her wit and gaiety have been welcomed at those moments when the sorrows of time weighed upon us. We regret very much her departure, and the necessity to stay the development of a real friendship, but we assure her that the memory of her genial presence will always be with us. RUTH ELIZABETH DOLAN 734 Park Avenue Auburn, R. I. “Two cents, please, two cents!” What’s that I hear? Why it’s just the sweet voice of our Ruth “E,” the worthy collector of “Schoolmate” money. Ruth is one of the pleasantest girls in our class; always cheerful, always happy; responsive and loyal to all her classmates. She is a “star” at typing and phonography and a punctual representative from the important town of Auburn. These are some of the characteristic qualities that are found in Ruth. We feel sure that whatever kind of work she chooses in the future it will be successfully completed. June, Nineteen Hundred and Trvenly-nine