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

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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

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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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ROBERT ALEXANDER SMITH Westville, N. S. llaving spent four years as an oflicer-cadet in the U.N.'l'.lJ., Robert Smith has seen many and various scenes and parts of North America, including Bermuda New Yorlc and Newt' iundland. Bob, tall and handsome, especially in his navy uniform came to X from XVestville lligh School in I9-to. Bob is the quiet type and spends most ol his time in the confines ofthe Chemistry lab among the chemical balances and centrifuges. As his major subject he has chosen Chem- istry, but when the subject of future plans was br 'ac li id, Bob was non-com- mittal. however, it can be assured that Chemistry will remain in the running. Yvhatever the future holds in store tor him, we wish him all the best in his en- clea vou rs. ALVIN EDGAR STOREY Isle Alaligne, Que. Al came down to St. lt. X. asa prep student in l944. lle left the campus and worlied for the Sagnenay Power of his home town, then realizing his capabilities his studies at St. l .X. in the tall of '-18. He graduates this year with a B. Sc. in Geology. l lis extra-curricular activities centre around sports and geological interests. lle has played interclass football, hoclcey and softball and was vice- prcsident of the lfairbault Geological Club, during his Senior year. lle also managed to grace the Celtic llall with his appearance and smart footworli and was one of the old stand-bys of the 'Rat Racef As to the future, Al believes that there is gold in them thar hills and he plans to do things about it. So upon graduation, AI most likely will be found in the woods and hills of Northern Quebec digging and cussin' away. VINCEN I' REGINALD TAYLOR Belleoram, Nfld. September, '40, found Vince boarding a dog sled in Newfoundland for St. FX. after serving during the war with the R.C.N.V.R. Vince got his early educa- tion from llelleoram lligh School, graduating from there in'-13. lle has proven to be one of the leading Newt' iundlanders onthe campusg he occupied the Pres- identy of the Newfoundland Club in his Iunior year. A inelnber of Exolcoi, Vince was also Chem. lab instructor and a member of the local contingent of the C.U.'l'.L'. Vince graduates with a B.Sc. and pre-med requirements, his major subjetts being Chemistry and Biology. lle plans postgraduate study in Biology and as tine a chap as Vince just can't miss. 7 Z LLOYD HENRY WEDGE Nloneton, N. B. Lloyd chose the hard way to malte an entry here. A graduate of Al incton lligh School,lie also graduated from St. Thoinas' College wi-. li his li. A. degree. 'lihen he entered summer school at St. F. X. in l91i. lle then lef. t ir further study at Ottawa University, and returned to St, RX. in the fall of '49 to graduate in lune of '50 lle leaves this year with a B. Sc. and all iiitenti ins f ic ned on medicine. Armed with a de free, he intends to spend the next tive years of his life loolcing for .i wife who will be able to supp wrt him an l supply him with cig- arettes. A rugged individualist, his chiefhobbies are badminton, talcing out the campus queen, and ordering size 20's tclippidy cloppin' alonglj. The best of luck at Aledicine, Lloyd, and we're hoping to see that shingle out in the nea-r future! 64