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

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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'

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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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GEORGE ALBERT MURDOCK Loggieville, N. B. llailing from Loggieville, N.B., Al Nlurdock attended St. Thomas College be- fore he came to St. FX. ln September of I946 he hopped on the train and after many uncalled for train stops, made his way to the Xaverian Town which was surrounded by its usual darkness and rain. llaving the medical profess- ion as his goal, Al soon became a member ofthe Pre-Nledical Society. lle par- ticipated actively in lnterclass Foot ball and Basket ball and when first aid was required Al was always on hand to administer to his classmates. ln recent times he has often been seen wending his way to the daily meeting of the 4 o'- clock Club . With Biology as his major subject Al will receive his B.Sc. this vear and go on to medical studies next year. Yve will all be very pleased to see his calling card:G. A. Nlurdock, M. D. PAUL IAMES NORRIS Calgary, Alberta. Paul, a member of the lvestern triumvirate of Norris, lVlacDonald and Laily, came to St. l7.X. in l94o from the Army. Previous to his army enlistment Paul received his lunior Alatric from St. lVlary's Boys lligh School in Calgary. lluring his stay in Ant igonish, Paul has certainly proved hilnself to be one ofthe more outstanding students in both academic and outside activities. A member of lfxokoi Paul majors in Geology and graduates this year with a BSC. degree. A staunch intert lass debater, he became Vice-President of that Society. Dur- ing his lunior and Senior years. Paul was head-waiter in the dining hall. YVith a career of College activities ranging from grub to politics to choral work, Paul graduates this year with strong hopes of working in the oil industry for two years and then, if everythings turns out OK, plans to do post- 'raduate work in Business Admunst ration. llere's wishing you the best ol success and happiness in your plans, Paul, FRANK ALBERT 0'NEIL St. Andrew's, N. B. Frank came to St. FX. in I946 as a student veteran after his discharge from the American Navy. lle leaves the campus this year with a B. Sc One of most popular students in all college activities, he has made contributions to all of them. Besides being able to crack down top marks in his studies, he has been act ive in the social and athletic fields. ln '48-'49 he was assistant manager of the football team. played interclass hockey and is reputed to have been the best golfer on the campus. During the summer vacations, he worked at the Algonquin llotel, in St, Andrew's enjoying his job to the utmost. Majoring in Biology. he plans to enter the tield of medicine. Best of luck, Frank,and we wish you every success. LORRAINE RENAULT Campbellton, N. B. An all-round sport To every cause she gives support. Since her arrival from Campbellton N. B., in '46, Lorraine has endeared her- self to all. A sport enthusiastgskiing and basketball get top priority on Lor- raine's list of activit ies. ln '49 she was a member of the ski team from St. F. X. that garnered honors at U. N. B. As captain ot' the basketball team at Nl. S. B. for the past two vears, she is a cool and precise player. The presidency of the class of '50 in both lunior and Senior years is ample proof of Lorraine's ex- ecutive ability. A true Home lfccer, L irraine majors in Nutrition. And she intends to remain in this field as a teacher. 62