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

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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

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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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MICHAEL D MacPHEE Big Pond, N. S. Geolo fy is beginning to play a bigger and bigger part in our country today. As his fiefil of study Niike has picked this subject. lle, as well as all geologists, is accused of seeing nothing beyond rocks, but Milte has no rocks in his head when interest pertaining to studies is concerned, and has shown his worth in this field. Graduating from lohnstown Academy in Iune, l94ti, he came the same fall to the St. FX. Campus. Like other Freshmen of that fateful year, he was forced to arb in a manner that was proper to his select group and submit to a regular Colglege initiation. Mike has survived all the trials and tribulations of such an ordeal. Now with a B. Sc. under his belt to fortify him against' the big, cold world, Nlike is ready to go forth and accomplish his biggest goalfchanging the name of his hometown from Big Pond to Big Rock. Riverside, Albert Co.,N. B. LELAND BENEDICT JOSEPH MATCHEI' Leland attended Riverside Consolidated lllgh School and then went to U.lN.B. for two years. ln the fall of '48 his eyes turned to Antigonish and he arrived here as a junior. A lover ofskiing, basketball, women, and rocks he is well liked by all. lle was very active especially in the geology depart ment and very instrumental in the formation of the Faribault Geological Club of which he was elected President. As can be easily guessed his maior sul-ject is geology and his luture plans are to do post graduate wt rk in that field. ADOLPHE CLARENCE MELANSON Weymouth, Digby Co., N. S. After serving two and a half' years with the Royal Canadian Navy, Clarence attended Veterans School in Picton. From there, he entered in 1946. Xvith interest centered in dramatics, he has done well in The Pirates of Penz- ance and in the latest dramatic releases. Clarence's outside interests extend to football, hockey, and singing. Clarence probably has more friends than any one ofthe thousands who have passed through the portals of our University. YVith a Science degree in his hand and 'You Can Never Keep 'em Down on the Farm' on his lips, Clarence should have no trouble in future days. ELMER STANSLAUS MORRISON Sydney, N. S. The old adage that good things come in small packages , applies definitely to Dinny Nlorrison. After graduation from the Academy. Dinny pulled up his stakes and entered St. F. X. in l94ti. lle is a Science Alan, and graduates this year from X with a B.Sc. and Pre-Nled requirements. Nlost of Uinn-v's spare moments were alloted to sports. He has played Varsity hockey for four years, and this year was captain of the Nlaritime Intercollegiate Champions. Besides this, he has participated in interclass football, hockey and boxing. As a Sophomore, he was a member of the Student 's Activities Committee, and box- ing Chairman of A.A.A. This his senior year, finds him Vice-President ofA.A.Ag and also Vice-President and life-officer of the Senior Class. Xvith Biology his major subject, Din aspires to enter Dental School in the fall, but with an X in hockey, he may create greater news in sport circles. Best of luck Dinnyll 61'