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

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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

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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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JOSEPH HARRY RICH Moncton, N. B. Harry, though a native of the Hub citv came to us in September of '46 from St. Mary's College Iligh School in Halifax. Highly active in College life, he has held many responsible positions which have been acquitted most crcditahllv A member of the Xaverian Staff for two years and Business Mgr. in '49, a mem- ber of the Board of Directors of Students' Co-o 1 Society fo: two years and Vice President in '50, Vice President of the Pre-Medg Chairman, St. F.X. Day Ban- quet: Students Activities Committee: staunch supporter of Liberal Club, Religious Committee, Initiation Committee, Exokoi-there seem to have been no fires on the campus in which Harry didn't have an iron. All this culminated this year when he was presented with the buget burdens of the Students' Un- ion, handling the difficult Treasurer's position in a capable manner. The poss- essor ofa Literary X, llarry's other interests include intramural basketball. and tennis. With all these activities as a pastime, we wonder how Harry managed a B. Sc. with pre-med requirements, majoring in Biology. Harry plans to enter med school in the falll Sho' Nuff Rastus, they just can t keep a good man down. ' ' ' iii 3 . - .- .QW Nm . C YVON JOSEPH RICHARD Richibucto, N. B. After graduating from Richibucto High, Yvon went to U.N.B. for two years. but in the Fall of '48 he registered at St. F.X. as a Junior. Although a formid- able foe in interclass sports, Yvon has been chiefly interested in boxing. The success ofthe Year Book is, in part. due to Yvon for he was business manager He has a B Sc. with a major in Biology. Blond rugged, Yvon was proclaimed 'Campus Lover' of '49. His friendly attitude and ready smile made him well liked by all who knew him and we wish him the best in whatever profession he pursues. THERESA MARY ROONEY Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario B.Sc. Nursing attended Sault St. fVIarie Collegiate Institute. Entered St. F X. 1945. Trained at St. lVIichael's Hospital, Toronto 1946-49. Future Plans- Indetinite. Her smile and kindly acts will give To helpless souls. the will to live Her own Cross silently she bears Patients' sorrows gladly shares . 'l'erry's ability to mix her reservation and grim determination with ready laugh- ter and wit is bound to carry her to the top. Yve admire her greatlyg a wonder- ful Nurse. a wonderful friend. MARTIN JOHN SHARKEY Saint John, N. B. Jack graduated from St. Vincents' High School in 37 and went to work fol a while. ln '40 he answered the call to duty and served with the Canadian Armv overseas. After helping win the war. he came to St. F. X. in '46 to fur- ther .his education. Allhmlgh lack comes from the Foggy City, the fog has not affected his upper story for his abilities are clearly shown by his membership in Exokoi and La Cercle Francais. Interested in all sports, lack is most adapt in swimming. Majc,1ring in Chem- istry Jaek has a B.Sc. and he intends to go on for Post Graduate work. Jack is the strong silent type but his friendly attitude will ensure success in the fut- ure to you, Jack, best of luck. 63