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

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ELIZABETH MacNEIL Sydney, N. S. Entering St. F. X. in '47, Betty settled down to work immediatelv. Prior to this she graduated from Holy Angels Convent, in Svdnev, with Senior Wlatriculation. Wliile at X she has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Credit Committee ofthe M. S. B. Credit Union, but most of her time is taken up with studying. This year she receives her B. A. and has chosen English as her major tield. Next fall she plans to resume studies at McGill on an AI. A. with emphasis on Social work. NEIL FRANCIS lVIacNEIL Glace Bay, N. S. Neil F. came to St. F. X. in the fall of '47, after graduating from St. Annes High School. It wasn't long before he made himself known especially in the tield of music. In his tirst year here he was an active participant in the fresh- man play and also became leader ofthe college orchestra, a position he has held for the past three years. Abounding with this musical talent Neil was always willing to lend a tiew notes to brighten lestivities such as X-day banquets, and the musical hit lVIikado, or to play a few consoling bars to losing candidates. ln his spare moments Neil found time to help out on the Prom Committee, and sing in the Choir, as well as being a member ofthe C. O. T. C. He also partook ol' interclass sports, namely hockey and football. His willingness to help out, and his outstanding personality made him a very popular man about the campus and his absence will certainly be missed. Alajoring in English his future plans are to study law. RALPH JOSEPH MCNEIL Glace Bay, N. S. ln the tall of '46, Glace Bay, the largest little hamlet in the Dominion, bade farewell to one ol, its favorite native sons as he took his leave in search of higher education. Ralph graduated from St. Anne's High in the Bay and furthered his studies at X by taking an Arts course, majoring in Economics. Ralph is noted for his rough and tumble play on the Varsity Football Squad. A stalwart performer, Ralph displayed his ability as a top-notch player time fe fi. if em it .g..-2.5.51-gig, -L N: . I - ' . 94 ,.,. ,:: ,: -as - 1 'Q f- ifj:,1f'-'. 1:-552+ is ' ' 4-35:-15:-..-' yt ,gi 5 Geek RQ Q2 and time a fain. E the rink where Needless to say and we remain he reaches the XVhen the fall season had ended we saw Ralph heading tor he donned the blades and took a whirl at interclass hockey. Ralph succeeded in all his endeavours at X while he was here assured in our conviction ' ' top. that his success will continue until . RODERICK EDWARD MCNEIL Glace Bay, N. S. Red Roddien McNeil is well known on the campus ofSt. F. X. For two years he was President ofthe Dramatic Society and in his senior year he occupied the post ofVice-President ofthis society in addition to being President ofthe A. A. A Rod was a hard-workng member ofthe I. S. S. Committee and in '48 represented X at the National Convention of I. S. S. in Toronto. This year Red Roddie has been one ofthe mainstays ofthe Xaverian Hockey Team and was picked as the most valuable player on the squad for his stellar goal tending. In addition to hockey Rod has also played Varsity Football and interclass basketball. He has won two Athletics X's: Football and Hockey. He came to St. F. X. in '46 from St. Anne's High School and this year graduates with a B. A. in Economics. He plans to enter the field of Education next year. 4.2

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IAMES WILLIAM 1VIacLEAN Glace Bay, N. S. Graduating from St. Ann's lligh in Glace Bay, lim heeded the call and joined the army. After serving four years with the Westminster Regiment, he received his discharge and soon after decided to come to St. F. X. lle entered in I9-16, majors in English, and leaves this lune with a B. A. degree. A keen student, lim is a member of the Exokoi Society and has been an interested observer and follower of all aspects of College life. Ile is one of the married student veterans, for whom College life is not easy at any time. lim took the big step in the summer of '48 and his main interests are directed towards his wife and lunior. Although he majors in English, lim has convinced himself, by his personal debates with other members of his class, that Economics is 'l'l'lE field. So, this fall, we can look forward once more to having the labor- ite back with us on the campus as he plans post-graduate work in Economics here at St. F. X. JOHN ALEXANDER MacLENNAN Dunvegan, Inverness Co., N. S. Alex attended St. Ioseph's Convent in Nlabou N. S. and came to St. F. X. in September of 1948. lle is a rather quiet but a genial and consistent fellow and has always shown great interest in student activities. While here he has serv- ed as Vice-President of the Debating Society and for two years as Secretary treasurer of the Gaelic Society. lle was also active in Dramatics, the College Choir and interclass softball. Alex possessed a very pleasing personality and has picked up a great number of friends. lle majors in Philosophy and as yet his future plans are indefinite. But whatever he does he will surely be suc- cessful and we wish him the best of luck. NOREEN MCMANUS Halifax, N. S. Noreen NlclVIanus is one ofthe three Nlchflanus sisters who have blessed Antig- onish with their presence. Noreen, a friend to one and all, came to St. F. X. in the fall of '45. She regist- ered for the course in llome Economics but later switched to Arts. Noreen was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Senior Class. This involves more work than seems apparent at first glance but Noreen proved a capable executive. Like most Artsmen, Noreen's plans for the future are indefinite! To all those who knew her Noreen will be remembered as a true and loyal friend. May every success follow you Noreen, and don't whatever you do, drop your mis- chievous ways and winning smile. WALTER VALENTINE MCNALLY Montreal, Que. Our gift from D'Arcy McGee was this gentleman and scholar. Yvalter entered St. F. X. in 1947 and since that time has been one of the Artsmen who has taken his College career seriously. Ile was News-Editor of the Xaverian in '48-'49, Chairman of the Credit Committee, and a member of the l. S. S. committee. This, his senior year finds him holding down and acquitting most creditably, the office of President of Exokoi Society. Although he majors in Philosophy, he also has a little Philosophy of his own and his sound advice is a thing to be taken seriously. The old fashioned type, he is all virtue with just a wee little vice. But then again, Nlontreal is a long way off, isn't it? To this homey and personal philosopher who plans a career in teaching, we wish the best ofeverything, and feel quite confident that he will make a wonder- ful Professorll 41

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MARGARET ALEXINA MacSWEEN Halifax, N. S. Previously attended Sacred Heart Convent in Halifax. Came to M S. B. to get her degree in Arts in '46. She is a very active member of the Choral Club Nlajoring in Sociology, her future plans are indefinite. Her simplicity shall guide her. Though quiet, Nlargie is not unnoticed or forgotten. Her friendliness and willingness to help others are always present. Mztrgie has one definite char- acteristic we would all like to havefthe ability to sit down and study at any time of' the day. Needless to say, the results are gratifying. As a pianist, She is an inspiration to all music lovers. We wish you luck in your chosen field, Mzirgie. ROBERT IOSEPH MQVEIGH Inverness, N. S. Doc as his friends have dubbed him, entered X in Ianuarv, '46, after serving five years in the Canadian Army overseas. He received his early education at Holy Family Convent School, Inverness, and during the vets summer school in '46 he was Sports Editor ofthe Xaverian Weekly. Doc continued along in this field, writing Xaverian sport contests for the Halifax Herald in 319. He joined the ranks of the happily married in September, '-48. lloc played interclass hockey and received a Literary X for his efforts in the journalistic field in '-49. Always a booster of College spirit and Xaverian athletic teams Bobbv graduates with a B. A. majoring in English. lle plans to go on for Social Service work and we feel certain that no horizon is too wide for dimin- utive Doo DONALD ARTHUR MATHESON Sydney, N. S. Don hails from the Steel City of the Nlaritimes and is a graduate of Sydney Academy. Don, a quiet, reserved chap, entered St. F. X. in '46 as a Sopho- more and this vear winds up his battle with the books by receiving a B. A. For his major field of endeavour Don has picked his native tongue. ln the athletic sphere he has particinated in interclass hockey where he wields a 'mean' stick and is reputed to have a hawk eye for the corner ol' the opposing team's net. Although Don is indefinite as to his future plans he will, we are certain, make as many friends in the big, bleak outside world as he did at his Alma Mater. IACQUELINE MICHAUD Fredericton, N . B. Iackie came to St. F. X. in the fall of '48 as a lunior. Prior to this she re- ceived her high School education at Sacred Heart High in Ottawa. She first began her college career at U. N. B. where she was enrolled in '46 and '47, Since coming to X she has been following the Arts course and in May receives a B. A. majoring in llistory. jackie is not definite about her future plans, but we wish her the best of luck and know she will be a success in whatever field she may choose to enter. 43