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

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ANNE MCEACHERN Sydney, N. S. Formerly from iwulgrave. Attended high school in Niulgiave and also attended M. S. B. Has a B.Sc. in Nursing. Entered St. F. X. in fall of 44. Took her nursing at St. Mziry's Hospital, Nlontreal. Worked a year and returned to St F. X. in the fall ofl 49.. .Mziior Subject is Nursing. Future Plans. New York. Christ leaves llis works of mercy unto you, And gi 'ants you grace to see 'c I Unto the least of these whate'er you do- You do it unto Nle. iVlac has the desired qualities of' a nurse. Her sympathy, sense of humour and skill will carry her tar along her chosen path. Her determination will achieve her desires. A nurse is born not made. Such is .'Wac l I Sydney, N. S. WILLIAM BURKE MCINTOSH, n . 4 .ff AW? , if ,.. 441' .1 P5 f 1 I After four years ol' service with the Air Force, embracing a wide range of exper ience from gunner to prisoner of' war in Germany for two-and-a-hall' months, Burke longed for the c uiet life and entered St. FX. as a student vet in I9-15. Throughout his stay, lJiurke's main interest were centered in the academic and athletic fields. Aside from being an interclass hockey player, he has an X in Varsity Football and is also a notable figure in baseball. During his summer months, he has been a star performer with the Whitney Pier Pirates as a heavy hitter and an outfielder. Nlajoring in Maith., Burke leaves us this year with a B.Sc. Burke took the big step last summer and married a former St. FX graduate. A tall, quiet, unassuming fellow, his stay at X has been success- ful in all its phases. We wish Burke the best ol' luck in his future career. ROBERT JOHN MCINTYRE Moncton, N. B. lust another ot' those 'Wvhipsn from Nloncton is Bob iwclntyre. Alter grad- uating from Nloncton High with his lunior Nlatric, Bob decided to enter and gave the break to St. FX. in 1946. Bob has been an active member in both the academic and social fields. A member of Exokoi, he also taught Prep Physics and gave a helping hand in the Physics Lab. Interested in sports, he has played interclass hockey, was a member of' interclass track teams, and also participated in intramural basketball. Actively interested in a possible army career, he has been a member of' C.O.T.C. for four years, spending his summers in Upper Canada as a cadet and is now qualified for a Captaincy in the Reserve Force. With Physics as his major field, Bob graduates this year with a B.Sc. and honors in Physics. Atiter graduation he plans to take up further studies in Physics. Noted for his sense ot' humor and his jokes. Bob will be missed. YVe wish him the best otiluck in his future career. JOHN ROY MCKINNON Sydney, N. S. lin as he is more popularly designated by his intimates, came to X from Sydney Academy as a Freshie-Soph. Although for three vears a member ot' the Pre-Nled. Society, he spent his summers working for the Steel and Coal Corp- oration in Sydney. Winner ofa Knights of Columbus Scholarship, he has con- tinued to achieve success in scientific studies with the emphasis on Biology. A sincere, ambitious easy-going sort of fellow, lin has intentions focused on Med. School. A keen follower of' sports, he is an active participant in intramural basketball and inter-class hockey. His interests are centered in swimming. dancing, and Sydney. Yvith his winning smile, charming personality, he can- not help but succeed in his chosen field. 59 ' Q

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PATRICIA E. LYNCH Lowell, Mass. l'at Lynch is Lowell's fair contribution to St. F. X. How can we forget that she is from the States when she springs that accent on usl Pat came to X in the fall of '48. A graduate nurse, she registered as a member of the Science class of '50 She proved to be a very conscientious student as her roommate can well assert. But Pat did not limit her activities to studying. She turned out to be a verv lusty supporter of both the hockey and basketball teams. Q ller hearty laugh, keen sense of humor and Jleasing personality should lead her to a successful career as a teacher in a School of Nursing. All the best,Pat. FRANCIS GERARD MacDONALD Antigonish, N. S. Entering St. F.X. in l944, Frank began his College career as a first vear Eng- ineer but saw the light and changed his course to straight Science. Since that time Frank has been one of the less fortunate in that he missed two years due to illness. l'le returned to St. F.X. in l948 and is another one of those people majoring in the queen of the sciences mathematics, with a liberal allowance being made for Biology and Chemistry. A staunch supporter of the Bulldogs, Frank isa very quiet chap and is usually seen rushing around the Campus with a notebook and the collar of his overcoat buttoned so tightly around that the whites of his eyes barely show. As to the future Frank is very non-committal but what ever it may he we wish him all the best. MICHAEL ALO YSIUS MacDONALD Glace Bay, N.S Alike graduated from St. Anne's lligh and then obeyed the call of duty and joined the Army. At the end of hostilities Mike came to St. F.X. and enrolled in the St ience course. lle isa popular person on the campus mainly for his easy going attitude. ln the scholastic field Nlike maiors in Biology and graduates in .Wlay with a B. Sc. As to his plans for the future Nlike is uncertain but whatever profession he chooses we can be assured he will be a success. Best of luck Ls..- WILLIAM BRUCE MacDONALD Calgary, Alberta. Bruce arrived on the campus tour years ago, fresh from the Hstampeding of Calgary and St. lVIary's Boys lligh School to take up the preliminaries to a future career in Geology. During his stay, he was President of the Student's Political Activities, and Secietary-Treasurer of the Faribault Geological Club. Despite his critical political views, Bruce plans after graduation, to work for Imperial Oil, or in some geological line and to become a big, black, cigar-smok- ing capitalist. Ile is noted tor his praise ofthe West-ziiicl there's just no place like it according to Bruce. Though not an active participant in sports, he is an interested follower and observer. 'llo Bruce, a regular guy and a valuable friend. we say so long and wish him the best ofluck in his future career. 1 58

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IAN COLLIN MacLEOD Glace Bay, N. S. Dusty lVlacl.eod left St. Anne's High in the fall of '46 to further his educa- tion along the Engineering line, majoring in Chemistry. Dusty chose St. F. X. as the point of his student life and hoth have done their part in turning out a first class student. During his first three years he aimed for, and attained, his Engineering certificate. This year, his fourth and last, Dusty copped his B. Sc. with honours in chemistry. To make his stay more colorful Dusty participated in interclass hockey and interclass foothall, was a memher of the 'brain cluh' lfxokoi, and also found time to impart a hit of knowledge to inquiring students in the Chem. lah. Dusty plans to attend Queens University for further study in Chemistry. Yve know he will surmount all difficulties in reaching the top and wish him the hest ofeverything on the way up. DONALD JOHN MacNEIL West Newton, Mass. Don entered X in the fall of '46, coming to us from Newton High School. 'XVheels' spent his Sophomore year among the fanatics of Fraser House and this year found him taking an extraordinary interest in a certain secretary in the llursar's office. Recognized as one of the classiest dressers on the Campus 'tvheels' played interclass hockey and softhall. lle was outstanding in his major field ofstudy--HBiology--and this year was a lah instructor in the lower confines of the Biology lah. Don graduates with a B. Sc. and his future plans include Bled. School. Xve feel quite certain that Don will appear in LIFE mag- azine in the future as one of America's ten hest dressed men. IOHN STANTON MacNEIL Glace Bay, N. S. lohn NlacNeil came to St. FX. from the army in the fall of '-46. Prior to his army career, lohn received his early education at St. Anne's High in Glace Bay. He is a married veteran and is the proud father of three children. ln extracur- ricular activities lohn has heen a niemher of the Varsity foothall squad for all four years of his stay at the University and has heen rewarded with an athletic for his whole-hearted co-operation and athletic ahility. ln addition to football he has shown his ahilitv with the hockey stick and the puck in that he is a memher of the strong Senior A entrv in the interclass sphere. Since his major field ofstudy is Biology, lohn spends much of his spare time underground in the lli. Lah, Aside from this his course at St. FX, has heen wide and varied and lohn intends to impart the knowledge he has acquired hy entering the teaching profession. MARY MaePHEE Charlottetown, P. E. I. A violet hy a mossy stone Half hidden from the eye Nlary came to X from P,E.I. in Septemher of '47. Our gain was Stl Dun- stan's loss. Beginning as a Science student Nlary soon found her true field in Home Economics. Vivacious and gay she showers cheerfulness all. around. l ler collection of ani-mules and her ahility to recite Poor Little Christopher are the envy of all the girls. However, Nlary has her serious side, too,and this' is revealed in her academic standing and her capahility in handling the post of Secretarv-'llreasurer of the Home lic. Cluh. Neat, trim and persevering as a Home lfconomist, we know she will carry these characteristics with her in her role as Dietitian. 60