Rome Free Academy - De O Wain Sta Yearbook (Rome, NY)

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THE SENIOR ANNUAL. is one thing upon which we pride our- | selves it is originality. Conseq uently, we decided to give an informal recep- tion and dance at Clarke Memorial Hall. occurred on the eve- The affair, which ning of April second, was most enjoya- ble and will doubtless be remembered with pleasure by all who were present. It, perhaps, is needless to assure you of the fact that we are at once the most brilliant, the most clever and the most wonderiul class ever yet graduated from the Rome High School. It is our firm intention to with unusual liancy in the alumni firmament. Malt RoSE McCORMAC. shine bril- The Event of the Year. Departing from the custom of pre- vious classes, embracing straw rides and suppers at country hotels, the class of 1902 turned their attention to the banquet hall where, in company with chosen guests, they might establish the true social position of their class. Therefore, on Wednesday evening, April 2, 1902, they gave a reception and dance in Clarke Memorial Hall, each member inviting three friends. The executive committee, consisting of Miss Elizabeth Searles, Miss Mildred J. Brainerd and Mr. Harold Wardwell, together with Miss Thalman and Miss Beers of the High School faculty, re- ceived the guests. The artistic decorations of the assem- bly room were attractive beyond de- scription. The walls were draped with red and white bunting, while here and there about the room, potted plants and palms added to the pleasing effect. On every hand the class colors of green and white caught the eye. Enticing | cozy corners. were fitted up—one, in | 25 imitation of the class pin, diamond shaped, with the figures 1902 in a green field. Banners of the various colleges denoted that their representatives, who were also Rome High School graduates, were present. Cornell was most prom- inent. Others Yale, Hamilton, Columbia, Hotchkiss, Buffalo University and the Lady Jane Gray school. were Princeton, The pleasing scene presented would have lost most of its charm had it not been for the grace and beauty of the fair maidens and the manly bearing of the gallant youths. Ping crokinole and various other games claimed the attention of many. At the same time, Terpsichore engaged her votaries in the enchanting pong, two-step. Refreshments were informally served at the pleasure of the guests. Late in the evening, the grand march, led by Miss Becker, very prettily carried out. Eva was The ever-pleasing Tommy Tucker, led by the dignified president of the class, gave the desired opportunity to dance with the other This dance ended each one to fellow’s best girl. the evening's festivities. Among the guests present were the following graduates of the High School: Daniel W. Wardwell, Hamilton College; Arthur Wardwell, Harold and Edward L. Stevens, Cornell; Alfred Ethridge, Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn.; Ruth Ethridge, Bruley’s School, New York; Harriet White, Blossvale. Other guests were Misses Mabelle White of Blossvale, Eloise Comstock, Riverside School, New York; Spencer Pratt and Willard Soper, Verona, students at Hamilton College.

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24 Class of 1902. Harold Wardwell, Mildred Brainerd, Evelyn Knapp, President Vice President Secretary John Jones, - - - Treasurer Class Motto, “Vivre voir et valoir.” Class Flower, Marguerite. Class Colors, Green and White. Yells Re! Ri! Ro! Class Ra! Ring Ching Chang! Naughty two! Naughty two! Zip! boom ! bang ! Coax! Coax! Coax ! Hoo Rah! Hoo Rah! Naughty two! Naughty two! Rackety-cax ! Rackety-cax ! Coax! Rah! Rah! Rah! Class History. In union there is strength. The class of 1902 fully exemplifies the truth of these words. Never, perhaps, in the history of the Rome High School hasa class possessed of a more fraternal feel- ing been within its walls. Four short years ago, in 1898, we left the protecting care of the Grammar School for the broader field of. academic work. The intervening years have been both happy and profitable, arid in them we have learned to appreciate more fully than ever the valuable opportunities offered by the public schools. In January of 1902 the death of our beloved Miss Susan Evans, under whom we began the study of science, cast a | before THE SENIOR ANNUAL, gloom over the entire school. Miss Evans was with us but one short year, but her faithful work and gentle pres- ence endeared her to the most thought- less. Her task is finished, but who can estimate the influence of her helpful words and earnest work. We first entered upon our academic Sink’s Opera At the new building in studies in House. that process of erection but it was not com- time was pleted. Mr. Hood was our principal | and his efforts were ably seconded by Miss Beers, Miss Capron, Mr. George, Miss Miss Miss Capron resigned in Jan- Miss Higham, Haag and Evans. uary and Miss Packard took her place. The next year we were glad to take up our quarters in the New High School building, which had just been erected. Miss Packard was then succeeded by Miss Sutton, Miss Evans by Miss Beard, Miss Haag by Miss Hoag, and later by Miss Sparks, and Mr. George by Miss Thalman. The next year Mr. Hood was elected superintendent of schools and Mr. F. M. Wilson This, year only one change was made succeeded him as principal. in the teaching force. The resignation of Mr. Wilson in order to enter the min- istry, resulted in the choice of Mr. H. W. Harris, whose efficient work during the past year is a testimonial of the good judgment displayed by the teach- ers’ committee. Last September at our first regular class meeting we elected the following | officers: President, Mr. Harold Wardwell. Vice President,Miss Mildred Brainerd. Treasurer, Mr. John Thomas Jones. Secretary, Miss Evelyn Knapp. It has been customary for each class to give a Senior sleighride, but if there

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26 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. The officers of the class are: Presi- dent, Harold Wardwell; Vice-president, Miss J. Miss Evelyn Knapp; Treasurer, John Mildred Brainerd; Secretary, Thomas Jones. President’s Address. Kind Friends: The Class of 1902 ex- tends to you a most cordial welcome to their class day exercises. We sincerely hope that this evening spent with us will be one of unbounded pleasure to you and one to which we can look back With pride. We now appreciate the sacrifice of time and energy which has been made by the faculty in order to further our best interests. From our first year the teachers have kindly assisted, advised and encouraged us. Patiently and faith- fully they have led us along the diffi- cult path of learning. pointments and discouragements they have cheered and helped us and now that we are about to depart from them, we feel more than ever their great in- fluence over us. We do not forget that you, our school- mates, have also helped to make life pleasant. How we would like to stay Through disap- with you, but the time has come for us to bid an eternal farewell to our dear old school. the Class of room which we have so learned to love. Tonight, for the last time, 1902 is assembled in this We leave the pleasant associations with the last four years to enter upon the life. We shall never forget, however, the memories of active duties of our happy school days. For each of us some work awaits the doing; some niche remains to be filled. Let it duties be our endeavor to perform our faithfully. Our lives will be better for the effort, and even though we may be unsuccessful, nobler and the consciousness of having done our best will be its own reward. May we all have many kindly thoughts of Alma Mater back to the days spent in her tender and may we look care as the most happy of our lives. Once more teachers, alumni, fellow students and friends, we extend to you a cordial greeting. HAROLD WARDWELL. Class Prophecy. On a recent visit to Philadelphia I discovered some interesting facts. One day I went down town to send a wire- reached the central office, a very large room where many peopie at their desks seemed exceed- ingly busy. less telegram. I As soon as one of the girls was at liberty I stepped up to send my message and discovered myself face to face with our classmate, Cora Pitcher. I was very glad to see Cora, who took me into her private office. She told me that her scientific work in the Rome High School had been of the greatest benefit to her. She was the head ope- ratorin that large establishment. While