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

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Most Reverend Francis Patrick Keough. D. D.

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FOREWORD It is with proud, yet saddened hearts that we, the Class of 1936, publish this twentieth vol- ume of the Xavier. It is to be the final tribute that we pay to our beloved Academy and Sis- ters. Although graduation thoughts fill us with happy expectations, our four years at S. X. A. have passed all too quickly. Through our year- book, we wish to thank from the bottom of our hearts, our parents, who have made it possible for us to be here: our teachers, who have borne so patiently with us: and all those to whom we are indebted for making our high school days so enjoyable and beneficial. As you read this book, we hope that it may be to you a souvenir of our Alma Mater, S. X. A., who has shielded us so carefully these past years. Catherine L. Leonard

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DEDICATION A Tercentenary Tribute To the Most Reverend Bishops of the Diocese of Providence Others before today Have hailed you Leaders of the way: Others have watched the dawn Break through the darkness that ye gazed upon. Ye gave Rhode Island early light To guide her wandering sheep aright. History has told The glory of your actions manifold: The holy fanes, the halls of learning fair. The homes for young and old that rose up everywhere How clergy, nuns, and missionaries heard Your call to zeal, to spread Christ’s holy word. O Shepherds blest, behold, the whitening field Three hundred years of holy labor yield. Most Reverend Bishops, hail! In tribute meet We humbly lay our Xavier at your feet. Dorothy m. Coleman ■T5HnE MWER»i0 3 0