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

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ISABEL BECERRA Iayuya, Puerto Rico. Isabel came to Antigonish in October, '46 from Iayuya, Puerto Rico. llaving received her previous education at the Convent ofthe Sacred Heart. Santurce, Puerto Rico. she registered for Arts. But the following year found her among the Home Eccers. As well as a B. Sc. in Home Economics,lsabel graduates with a Cooperative Leadership Certificate. After spending more than ten weeks with the Extension Department in Cape Breton, she is as ,loud in her praises as any native of the isle. Undaunted by a consistently heavy course, Isabel has given a generous share of leadership to her class as president in Sophomore, vice-president in lunior and Senior years and vice-president ofthe I. C. C. in Senior Year. The future is as yet unrevealed, but whatever it may bring, we know that Isabel will take it in her stride. r- .s........-..,Y.v .. .,. . .. ,. .......... Y. .-.W ,Y ... . . rw W ...K TERRANCE FELIX BIRMINGHAM Sydney Mines, N. S. Terry. one of' those Sydney Mines boys, came to X from Picton Veteran's School as a student vet in 1946. Upon entrance, he began studving in the science field and graduates this year with a Bachelor of Science degree with Geology as his major subject. An active member in all branches of Univer- sity life. 'l'erry's future plans center around the geological fieldsp if in a few years any of us should be travellin up North, and we happen to see an old man digging away, we'll know that ie has attained one half' of his ambition. So, give him a hand and help him finish the iobl So long Terry, to a swell guy and a good friendl BERNARD EDWARD BRITTEN Poirierville, N. S. Quiet. studious, jovial: these three words ably describe Bernie Britten. Bern- ie. a zealous doctor-to-be, reached Xaverian ground from Arichat High School in September of 1947. He soon made a name for himself as a member of the Pre-Died Society. Since his major subject is Chemistry, Bernie served as an instructor in the Chem Lab. Throughout his stay at X his quiet humor was the joy of many and he has become friend to all those who met him. This year the people down in Poirierville, N. S. will see their son, one ofthe youngest men ever to receive a degree from X, return with a B. Sc. with Pre-Nled require- ments. As yet Bernie won't reassure us ot his intentions to enter the medical profession but a lot of thought and consideration is being given to such vocation. ELMER FRANCIS BR1rrizN W ,.,. ... Poirier-ville, N. s. y - ., This whip of the whips came from Arichat High School to enrich St. E. X. y N g xlz: . with his universal knowledge. After graduating with Senior Nlatriculation '55 . tiff ,.,. .,,, and top honors, Elmer entered the confines of'St. F. X. in 1947 as a Sophomore. Es' i B B I B A membeil of Exokoi, many students can thank Elmer for that extra needed .sf push in Chem l. lle has been a lab. instructor in both the Chemistry labs. 'le was President ofthe Camera Club and did much valuable photography -. .,.. work for this and past editions of the Year Book. Though he refirains from A Q' I i i A iiii active participation in sports tfior obvious reasons, he still managed to take in 1 all the games provided the campus with some white hot pictorial action M shots. Mzljoi ing in Chemistry, Elmer plans to take up a position in that field E 4- ..,r i 'if of fields, teaching. But already with some practical experience. we're sure vi H i ' R he'll make a successful job of it. The best of luck, Elmer. ' ' f-:- 4 51

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xxx s DONALD FRANCIS ARSENEAU Saint John, N. B. Don, another emigrant from the foggy city, entered St. 17. X. as a second year man to take up deeper studies in science and chemical engineering. A product of St. Vintent's lligh and Saint Iohn High School, Don majors in Chemistry and definitely plans to do great things in this, the age of the scientists. After joining the Class of '50, he soon became a prominent figure in both class work and athletics. llc is interested in sports, actively participating in all house league games. and enjoys skiing in winter and tennis in summer. As an engi- neer he showed his interest as a spirited leader of the St. F. X. Engineering So- ciety. lfigliltv interested in argumentation, he has taken an active part in inter- class debating and his devotion has been rewarded with a position on the exec- utive of this society and a coveted Debating X. A member of Ifxokoi, and of the Religious Committee, he also took an active part in dramatics. Don plans to continue work in various types of chemical research, one line espec- ially singled out for his own personal benefit-a tormula for dissolving fogll NICHOLAS E. BALDWIN Blue Cove, N. B. Another one of our husky North Shore lads is Nick Baldwin who hails from Blue Cove, a short distance from Bathurst. After graduating from St. Thomas College. Nick entered X to study science and leaves the campus this year with his B. Sc. degree. A very versatile personality. Nick's interests embrace all fields from weight lifting to painting and the fine arts. Niost of his dramatic work was done behind the stage as stage manager for the production of the A1ikado and also President of the Dramatic Society in his senior year. He performed valuable assistance behind the scenes with the Pirates of Pen- zance. llc was an enthusiastic and rugged football player and did a few work-outs with the bars and tumblers. Keenly interested in Chemistry, he assisted in the Chem lab and also plans to go on in the field of Chemistry after graduation. Besides all this he still found time to dig into hooks and enjoy most of the social life during his sojourn here. To such a fellow as Nick, we say so long and feel confident of his success in the future, I HARRY ADDICOTT Glace Bay, N. S. Born and brought up in Glace Bay, is Harry Addicott. Having graduated from St. Anne's High in 1946, Harry left the Island and took up residence at St. F. X. During his stay, 11arry's interests were centered around sports, figures. numbers and formulas. He played interclass hockey, baseball and basketball, was never known to miss a game and has been an ardent supporter ofall sports. 1V1aioring in mathematics, Harry can really do things with figures and numbers .... likes to dance tool Harry leaves us this year with a B. Sc. fthe reward of his diligent devotion. Noted for his mathematical genius, his sharp comments, his share in making the fourth floor of 1V1ac1Jherson House a true residence in every sense ofthe word, Harry has intimated that he is considerin post-graduate work in Math. 11is friendliness and humorous nature wil be remembered by all who knew him and we wish him the best of luck wherever he goes. W i 1 1 LEO STANISLAUS BATES Antigonish, N. S. Leo, one of the local boys, walked up the main drag and entered St. F. X. in September, 1946. Leo completed high school days in St. Patrick's High in Halifax, and prior to this attended Louisburg High School. It was about this time that Wcirlcl War ll broke out and 1941 found Len among the boys in blue. A prisoner of' war in Germany for two years, he returned to Canada in 1945, and enrolled in the Science Faculty a year later, Leo'5 lnain interest has been centered around science and C. O. T. C. activities. In the summer months and in his spare time during his College terms, Leo has been with the C... O. '11, Ct., having spent one year at Camp Shilo, Nlanitoba. His big accom- plishment of his four years came last Christmas when he took unto himself a wife. A quiet, sincere fellow, Leo's studies favor Chemistry as a future field and he also hopes to do work in the field of post-graduate studies in Education. 50

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MARY THERESA COTTER Red Bank, New Brunswick. The class of '50 has found in M. T. a keen executive ability, so it is not sur- prising therefore to know that she has served as Secretary-'l'reasurer of the class for both her Sophomore and lunior years, as secretary ofthe Debating Society during Iunior and Senior year and during her last two years served also on 'l'he Board of Directors ofthe NI. S. B. Credit Union. She received her Literary X after acting as Al. S. B. Editor during '49-and in '50 became an Associate Editor. Nl. T. came to St. F. X. in the fall of '46 to obtain her B. Sc. in Home Economics. She chose her maior field in Foods and Nutrition. Following graduation she plans to take her dietic internship at Eaton's in Alontreal, after which she will continue in the field of Commercial dietetics. WILLIAM HENRY CRANE Boston, Mass. Bill hails from Boston, the Hub of the Universe, and came to X in the fall of 1946 after having served in the olive drab of' Uncle Sain's army. Xvhile at X he served on the Board ol' Executives ofthe Credit Union and his success 5 at this position was due to that willingness to work, which Bill possesses. Although, not an active participant in sports. he is a faithful supporter of all St. lr. X. learns. Bill's favourite extra-curricular activity was taking part in 'bull sessions' concernin f the political question ofthe day, especially tlioggg pcrtaining to his native U. A. As forthe future, we feel sure that Bill, with his sincerity of purpose, and zeal for work, will attain whatever goal he may strive for. EDWARD WILLIAM JOSEPH COADY Little Bras D'0r, N. S. Ioe came to us in the fall of '46 from St. lVIary's College lligh School in Halifax. lle soon made many friends with his easy going manner. A member of Exokoi, he has distinguished himselfin the scholastic field. lle graduates with a B. Sc. and pre-med requirements, his major field being Biology. Ioe plans further study next year heading to a Bachelor of Commerce degree. During his four years at X Ioe has played interclass hockey and tennis and intra-mural basket- ball. He was usually seen with the boys from Duf:fy's Tavern. Yve feel sure that loe will be succewful in whatever he undertakes in the future, living up to the motto of the Xaverian family Quaecumquae sunt vera. IOHN GREGORY CURRIE Glace Bay, N. S. A graduate of St. Anne's lligh in 1946, Greg came to St, F. X. in the fall of the same year. Greg, slightly on the whippish side, has spent most of his four years at College in a lah of some sort. A member of lfxokoi, he has also been an instructor in both Physics and Chemistry labs. Greg is one of those quiet types, but certainly has not spent all of his time in academic pursuits. He can be seen at all the College dances, and takes an active part in house sports, hockey, tennis and baseball being singled out for special attention. l'le rad- uates this year with a B. Sc., and, armed with this, he plans further stujv at Nova Scotia Tech. A man ofauthority on practically any subject whatsoever, Greg could always be counted upon to add his 'two Bits' to carry on the argu- ment. A hard worker, we are confident that he'll succeed in whatever future career lies in store for him. 5?