St Francis Xavier University - Yearbook (Antigonish, Nova Scotia Canada)

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sgvsggg X DAVID ROY MacDONALD New Waterford, N.iS. 'laclaieu came to 'us in the fall of '46:from'the1Vets School in Picton, having GEORGE ROLAND LeVATTE Sydney, N. S. George received his primary education from Sydnev Academv and served for three years in the R. C. N. V. R. in St. Iohn's, Newfoundland during the war. lie entered the university in the fall of '46 and graduates this vear xx ith a B. A., majoring in the Social Sciences. George played tennis, hockey and badminton, carrying off many and varied trophies in these competitions. L As to the future George in indefinite but from rumour and the grape-vine, one ofthe major projects will be some sort ofassociation with social work. served with the R. C. A. F. during the war. lle soon showed himself to be among the leaders of the class of '5O. His classmates recognized him as such in '47 when he was elected President ofthe Sophomore Class. D. Roy return- ed to the limelight in '50 as President of the Students' Co-op Society. In the intervening pei iod he married one of the most popular and beautiful women of Antigonish and is now a proud father. In the field of oratory, jackie won a debating by defeating Nlount A. He also worked for a time at station CIFX as an announcer. ln the realm of sport jackie played interclass foot- ball and basketball. lle graduates this year with a B. A., majoring in English. Future plans favor further work in Commerce and we are sure that lack will always be a credit to his Alma Mater. FINLAY RODERICK MacDONALD Mabotl, N. S.. In the fall of '46 the fair follfof Nlabou waved a fond farewell to their depart- ing native son as he steamed out of Mabou Harbour ton the Queen Mayj in quest of higher education. Finlay entered St. F. X. with the intention of itt iinin his B A with Fn lish 'as his major subject He received his high school eiucation at St. Ioseilfs Convent School in Mabou. Finlav's extra- curricular activities at St. F. X. were mostly along the musical line as he was an active participant in the Choral Club, The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, and the College Choir and 'fenebrae Choral Group. At present Finlay's plans for the futureIarehindetinite but we feel whatever his goals may be, they will be successfully attained. . JW .VV 7 ff M.: X N IOHN EDWARD MacDONALD New Waterford, N. S. NVith New Waterford as his home town, Ed attended Niount Carmel High School. From 1941 to l945 he served with the R. C. A. F. as a bomber pilot. Upon his return from overseas he attended the Vets School in Picton and regis- tered here in the Faculty of Arts in 1946. He is a member of Exokoiand an active participant in all campus activities. lt is most likely that there will be a i'Vlrs. Eddy with him when he returns for post graduate studies here next yea r. 38

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ELIZABETH JEAN KING Sydney Mines, C. B. Attended Notre Dame lligh School in Sydney Miiies. Entered St. F. X. in September, 1947. u ls taking her degree in Arts and majoring in English. ller future plans consist of taking an advertising course in Toronto next fall. True wit is nat ure to advantage dressed: What oft was thought but ne'er so well expressed. Betty-as innocent as a jar of' T. N. T.-until jolted. It took us three years to discover that under lletty's shy, quiet manner lay the smoothest, readiest wit on the campus. Best wishes to Bettyga swell girll F. .... . ..., -,. ...., .,.. ., IL... . AUBREY FRANCIS KYTE Sydney, N. S. Aubrey migrated to X in the fall of' '46 to seek his Bachelor of Arts degree. Aubrey, one ofthe boys and a regular fellow, raduated from Sydney Academy. Well-kiioxvii for his ability with the fiddle ani bow, he played in the lVlikado orchestra. Along another musical line, Aubrey exercised his vocal cords frequently with the College Glee Club. He spent a lot of' time in the rink manifesting his prowess on the blades as he sparked his line in interclass hockey. Aubrey is keenly interested in flyin and plans continuing in some line of flying. So, if' by chance, some day, a iying boxcar lands on your roof., just give the usual greeting to our boy, Aubrey fxytel JOSEPH ARTHUR LeBLANC Terre Noire, N. S. Arthur, that great philosopher ofthe Senior Class, enlisted in the Arts Course three years ago and since that time Certainly has maintained the enviable scholastic record left behind at Nlargaree fligh School. In his lunior year, he was the winner of' the Mastvn Iohnston prize for the highest aggregate in his class and also copped the Dr. Alexander Iohnston award for proficiency in Philosophy. Naturally, with such achievements in the academic field we would expect to find Art an important member of' the 'Whips Societyf This year he was Secretary-Treasurer of Exokoi. Our words proved only truel A quiet reserved fellow, Art is found most ofthe time at the books, not neces- sarily pluggin 'just making sure. More power to you, Artl As to the future he has plans that deal with post-graduate work. To Arthur, we dont have to wish good luck'-genius is made not bornl JOHN ANGUS LECLAIR Dominion, N. S. ln the Fall of'47 Dominion, N. S., sent us one of' its most outstanding students. lohn Scoop LeClair lost no time in making a name for himself at St. F. X. He joined the Staff of the Xaverian Weekly and in three years has become Associate Editor and member of the Editorial Board. He represented the Xaverian at the C. U. P. Conference in Quebec and in the spring of '49 and in the same year was awarded a Literary X. Scoop, an ardent supporter of' the CCF Party, became Secretary-Treasurer ofthe CCF Club and represent ed this party in the Mock Parliament. His energies were utilized in lnterclass sports also. This year lohn graduates with a B. A. in Economics and in 1951 he plans to do post-graduate work in the Social Sciences. There is no need to worry-John will be a success wherever he may go. 37

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JOHN JOSEPH MMDONALD St. Andrew's, N. S. Iohn came just seven miles in search of higher education. He entered the portals of St. F. X. in l94ti, and enrolled in the Arts Faculty. With a com- mendable scholastic record behind him, lohn has continued his good work and the major portion ol' his time is put to good use in delving into the English courses. lohn is one of the more serious minded students on the Campus and most ot' his spare time is spent on the books and in quiet conversation with other intellectuals. With English as his major field of study and possessed ot' a quiet and unassuming personality, Iohn would do well in the teaching prolies- sion, although he himsell' has given no indication as to his fixture plans. Nvhat- ever he chooses, we're sure he'll do well and we wish him the best of every- thing. LOUIS WILLIAM MCDONALD Bish0p's Falls, Nfld. Still claiming that Newfoundland was noticably enlarged by the addition ol' Canada, and that codtish is the best dinner served at the College, Lou Nlcllon-5 ald is a product of both Sacred lleart School in Bishop's Falls and St. Bona- venture's College in St. lohn's, Nfld. In his four years ol' College lite, Lou has proven himself an all-'round student. A member of the Xaverian staff and ofthe Religious Committee, Lou maiors in English. lluring his Innior year, Lou was Business lVIanager ol' the Year Book staff and gathered all the intormation and experience necessary for the huge task oliediting the Book this year. Yvitll a B. A. now, Lou aspires to wider horizons in his quest lor know- ledge. Ilis plans tocus on an M. A. in English. MARION MacDONALD Antigonish, N. S. Here is the town's solitarv boast among the St. F. X. girl graduates of '50. She came to us from Nlount St. Bernard Academy in 1940. A quiet lriend- liness and unassuming manner are among iVIarion's most outstanding qualities. Her classmates will remember her as a charming friend. lndehnite tuture'ff'-- but we know her ambition and earnestness will lead her to the success which has characterized her days under the blue and white, SYLVESTER I. MacDONALD New Waterford, N. S. Graduating from St. Agnes High in the spring of l946, Syl enjoyedltwo happy months ol' summer vacation and then hiked up to X in the autuninxoli the same year. Yvorking towards an arts degree, Syl has still had time to take an active part in other campus activities. A member of the Prom Committee last year, Sylis ability to organize things in a good way culminated in his ap- pointment to the social committee ot' the Senior class this year. An active participant in sports, he played rugby and basketball for the house league, and also was a member of Varsity Ru by Squad for two years. An executive ot the basketball team, Syl also had agiand in practically all sports onthe Campus. YVe know you will do well Syl, and we all wish you the best of success in the future. 39