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

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Tur Senior ANNUAL. She may at least find something to do, If it be but the art of mending a shoe. This bedspread, Miss Jones, I now to you pass, ( Bedspread) It would simply look fine on.a bedstead of brass. Though this may be all from your class you inherit, Just treasure it as a reward for great Mer(r) it(t). These colors, Miss Wheeler, we give to (White and Blue Colors) you, They’re the Colgate colors, the white and blue. And we hope you will not take it ill, Although they did not come from Bill. Miss Waldo, accept this wagon wide, (Wagon) That you with Howard may go for a ride. For though many features it may lack It’s strong enough for you and Mac. «- « “Sighed and looked unutterable things.” —E-h-l J-n-s. ‘“Men of few words are the best men.”’—W-I---m Ev-n-. “Tet us be patient, good things come slow.”—M-m-e H-gh-s. “Friends, professors, janitors, | am no ordinary man.”’—Ab-- Or--n. “Controlled entirely by atmospheric conditions.’”-—R-ch-l P-t-er. “ Mislike me not for my complexion, the shadowed livery of the burnished sun.”’—St-rt N--s-. “Oh, what a tell-tale hast.’,—Ed--r F-tz--m-ns. “There’s a charming High School lady with a rougish, winning way.”’— Is-b-] H-wl-nd. face thou Junior History President—Sidney K. Backus. Vice-President—Janie Higham. Secretary—George Riley. -Pauline Clark. Treasurer Pm PD V ITHOUT exception the class of 1906 is most worthy of taking a leading part in the history of the Rome Free Academy. We will admit that there are a few who have climbed rapidly the rugged heights to knowledge, but lasting knowledge is not always obtained soonest, and we have good reason to hope that in the end they will win their just reward. When we came up into the Academy, we felt a little anxious as to how we should be looked upon by the higher classes and especially the awe-inspiring seniors, but we soon learned, not with- out a feeling of pride and satisfaction, that we were fully qualified to take our places among the rest. As we look back over the past years in our career as Academy students, we recall the first year as one in which we showed great interest, both in our classes and in the school. We joined heartily in the support of the Athletic Association. Our class was well repre- sented both in the field and at the meet- ings. Even the girls showed an unusu- ally animated spirit, for it will be re- membered that the Girls’ Basket Ball {eam of 1902 was made up almost en- tirely of members of the class of 1906. We had not been in the Academy long before we determined to organize the class and to elect its officers. So satis- factory and capable did those officers prove to be in performing the numerous duties set before them, that it has not been thought necessary or wise to give less

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8. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. This little note book to Miss Olney is given (Note Book) To keep track of the honors for which she has st riven. And although it will hold all now to our knowledge, She will need a new one when she gets through college. The fact that Miss Pillmore is a great poet, (Pen) Is true, although but few of us know it. So we give to this maiden a pen of pure gold, With hopes that her poems may be widely sold. This bottle of dope though good for us all, ( Bottle ) Is prepared for those who wish to be tall. So we give it now to Miss Silvernail, And trust that its contents will not fail. Miss Smith, we give you this vase for flowers, ( Vase) To call to mind the pleasant hours Chat we have passed at R. F. A. And likewise our naughty five class day. We present Miss Weller with this little pin, ( Pin) And while she wears it she’s bound to win. As a temperance crank may her life be long, And flow calmly on as does a song. We give to Miss Armstrong this little gray horse, (Horse) That she may ne’er be without one of course. We hope she will use it, and feed it on hay, And care for it gently the whole live- long day. To Miss Atkinson we give this ring ( Ring) Which we all agree is a pretty thing. That she wear it as long as she may thrive Is the hearty wish of the class of ’os. To Miss Benedict is given this little tin horn, (Horn) To recall the cows when they get in the corn. Twill save much wear on the human voice, And the hens and chickens will greatly rejoice. Miss Fuller fs with this instrument blest (Mouth Organ) That she may give her neighbors a rest. On the piano she plays from morn till night, Which has caused the poor house cat many a fright. Miss Graves, we think it’s proper that you, (Blue Ribbon) Be presented with this ribbon of blue. It will help to hold your hair in place And keep the stray locks from your race. To Miss Hower we give this soldier boy, (Toy Soldier) And though it may be but a toy, Twill recall to her mind the lad who cons His lessons now at famed St. John’s. Miss Hughes, we give you this string of yellow (Yellow String) That you may catch and hold a fellow. Make sure the knot is firmly tied And always keep him at your side. To Miss Anna Jones this needle is given, ( Needle) That should she to extremes be driven,

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30. Tuk SENIOR their places to others. One change, however, was made when a treasurer was elected to take the place of ‘one, who, having already won the dignified title of senior, is a good example of the excellency of her former classmates. We have every reason to respect and reverence the teachers under whom we We recall spent in de- have studied and prospered. with pleasure the hours lightful study with Miss Normile, Miss Beers, Miss and Mr. Hoft- man. Their places have been filled by Rockwell other teachers who take the greatest in- terest in our welfare. Among the later events in the history of our class which we consider worthy of mention is the Junior Reception held Friday, May 26, ti 1905, at the new Dancing Academy in honor of the The guests were received by members of the faculty and the officers of the Junior seniors who are about to leave us. class. The occasion proved to be suc- cessful in every way, and we feel assured that the Seniors were not disappointed in their anticipated enjoyment. The time will soon be at hand when Next September we shall step into the place we shall no longer be Juniors. of those who have gone before us, and by following the kind advice and gentle warnings of the wiser and more experi- enced Seniors, we hope to win fame that will justify us in holding our lofty posi- tion and prove us worthy examples for those who come after us. @ . Sophonore History + the time we entered the Acad- L emy, the Seniors and the Faculty realized our extreme brilliancy of mind, and a separate room apart from the less gifted was assigned to us. The class that came up in June was ANNUAL considered so fresh and green that they were sternly assigned exceedingly seats in the study hall where some of their freshness might (?) work off. But of course, all must be anxious to hear more of our promising career, and so we begin with the illustrious courage of ‘ Ab” Orton, no harm could come to us while he was little Hattie Martin Anna Schillner consoled themselves. A timid led by ‘‘ Dot” who assured us that around, and and few of the less even dared to whisper, but they were immediately quelled by the appearance of Miss Higham and ‘ Sid” Backus; the latter once (?) with into a that and ad- entering at learned discourse in Greek, filled us miration. mingled awe The whole class passed Physiology successfully, but I have often wondered why I did not get a higher mark. “ Ab” Orton, the hero (?) of our class, passed Physiology with mark of 100%. He patiently and mod- estly explained how he had been saved flying colors and a by a careful digestion of ham and eggs. One impudent freshie made the remark that bean pole, if that was what he was fed Mr. Orton plained (with burning cheek) that he ‘‘it was no wonder he resembled a upon.”’ immediately ex- described the process of digestion on paper. As the way, we wended its deal about and other Natur- ally, we were very anxious to learn of these So, one day a small but greatly interested crowd were gath- ered around “ Mr. Burton,” while amid many questions and exclamations, the last of March heard a great counts, cramming, flunking equally mysterious expressions. wonders. mysteries were explained to an admiring audience. Another incident not to be forgotten is our first class meeting in the Acad-