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

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28 Tue Senior Special attention is called to an inter- esting article by Rev. John H. Egar, D. D., on page 6, The purchased by subscription for us, at some When we watch the hands on the dial, as they new McKinley memorial clock, expense, is greatly appreciated. move minute by minute, we are reminded how “Time flies” and that it should not be wasted. We hope the underslassmen will realize this, for then the clock will have accomplished a double purpose, not only in commemorating McKinley's death, but also in bringing to their mind how quickly the years of school days will be past. The placed in the attic window does not in- stick with a flag fastened to it, spire one with a feeling of patriotism. A suitable pole and flag would add mate- rially to the appearance of our new school building. Perhaps the students would not find some of their work so dry if there were convenient drinking. fountains placed in hall. The very unsatisfactory. each present arrangement is We little light on the subject in order to find the need a cup (?) A wusical organization known as the Rome High School Orchestra is one of the commendable results of a worthy effort on the part of a goodly number of students to be enterprising and to contribute to the general pleasure and profit of the stu- dent body. At several entertainments they have graciously added to the program well rendered selections which have brought forth merited applause. That the orches- ANNUAL. tra may have continued success is the sincere wish of its many friends. Miss Jane S. the High School faculty has been elected to mem- Higham of bership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society of the Miss Higham attended the university no Syracuse University. At time when chapter had been established there. Since her graduation, from time to time, grad- uate students who had attained a high standing in college, have been elected members. Phi Beta Kappa are the initials of the Greek words which form the motto of the society. This is a literary society established in several American colleges to which students of high scholarship are admitted. the Rome members of this society are: Stoddard Stevens, Edward L. Stevens, and Edith Wolf of Cornell University. Some of Miss Grace Beard, a former teacher of the High School, is also a member.

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during Edna McDaniels : 93: Grace Van Wa Carpenter, QO: : i ried genel Katheriu e Spriggs. Us: Ernest Gertrude Taylor, 84; Sarah Tibbits, Charlotte Taylor, 94; Clarence Mabel Frey, '98; Mar James Hook, ’93 The W.A.H Mrs. Elizabeth McGuiness Smith, ’88 James garet Urraves, following deaths have Bog irdus, Plays. Girl Wanted—McMahon Suburban—Jay Bronson. Vice Versa—Ralph Merritt Silent Partner Wizard of Oz Nigger Baby Out in the Streets Mrs. Jack Foxy Quiller Reba Riley Harry Littl Neiss Bartlett Stuart Lulu Greenfield. Carlton Weller Runaway Girl—Juliet Adams. Mocking Bird Public Worrier Patron of Art Gentleman Jim Henry Mowers John Baynes. Adrian Finlayson James Ethridge A Lady of Quality dams. Cordelia Gifford. Roy Juliet Miss Simplicity Tracy, the Outlaw Richards Moyer, ’S$ oceurred: ‘78: Henry Finley, O05: Notes and Comments. This year new singing books were pur , ° 3 chased which were lescribed by Miss Tucker as very appropriate seem to us better fitted used in seminary some monastery or theologic than in a High School. An important event ol the scn re) yeal was a short visit from Lieutenant Hobson. As “the Hero the study hall the America. He estingly on the of the Merrimac” entered students joined in singing spoke most inter value of education in the army and navy The lawn around the High School is in excellent condition at the present time, thanks to the care of the janitor, the pro- tection afforded by the new iron fences, and the water from the sprinkler. It im- proves the appearance ol the building greatly, and each one should take care minds the that he oft-repeated warning of Professor Harris, “KEEP OFF THE GRASS.”

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Miss Alden Beard, teacher of science in Rome High School, Grace formerly has been reappointed teacher in the bi- ological department of the High School of Brooklyn at a salary of $1,340. Miss Beard is the daughter of the late Dr. New prominence along scientific lines. Girls’ York, a writer of Miss Jeard’s rank in scholarship at Vassar was George Beard of high, she having won a Phi Beta Kappa key at graduation. Rules For Freshmen. The following rules were passed by the appointed committee : 1. The classification of Freshmen in regard to the Rules for Freshmen, shall be the same as the school classification. 2. No Freshmen shall wear any class insignia during the year except at the an nual field meet. 3. All shall salute the Seniors during the entire year. Freshmen be made to 4. No Freshman shall wear his class cap until on or after the first of June. J. Maroy. SENIOR ANNUAL. Changes in the Faculty. we learn of the resignation of Rock the Miss Rockwell has been earnest and untiring in It is with much regret that Miss Harriet FE. well of English department. her efforts to strengthen this department and has succeeded thereby in winning the respect and esteem of her pupils. Not athletic interests of our school only the scientific but also the will suffer from the departure of Mr. Elmer Hoffman, who indefatigable, both in originating and in sustaining in all its de- tail the works of the Athletic Association. The best wishes of both will follow college course. We understand that Miss Blanche Lamb, although having made many con- decided has been teachers and stu- dents him as he resumes his quests in Rome, has to seek a , « 2 ¢ Pn Te ae” ay E. A. (who has no invitation) ‘‘! wonder if she has forgotten me.” new field. Appreciating her musical ability and knowing that Utica is to be favored with her presence, we hope that she may become the most famous Bard- in that vicinity.