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

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22 THE SENIOR was successful and unmolested and thoroughly enjoyed. In December we agreed to break the monotony of school life by holding adance. In G. A. R. hall we assem- bled and gave every one a pleasant time. Being more favored by the gods than our friends of 1906, we were able The trip Verona, where we to have a senior sleigh ride. was made to in- dulged in dancing and games. A good example was set ‘08, as we ar- rived home at a very proper hour. Thus the time passed until the speaking contest took place. We had always felt justly proud of ’07, but never aS much so as when we learned that the three winners in the contest were seniors. These events, with our school work, caused the time to pass so rapidly that we were greatly aston- ished when one morning we received invitations to the junior reception to be given in our honor. We then real- ized that we were indeed seniors, and not far from our goal of graduation. It is pleasant to look back upon the history of a class whose record has been as bright as that of ’07, but were we to mention all of its merits, we should need volumes. Our place we give up to 08, and we trust that it will be filled with honor. We know the history of the past of 07, and we hope that the future may be as bright. To the prophets we will leave the fu- ture, and as in the past, may our aim ever be ‘‘Virtute et Labore.” HISTORIAN OF ’07. social FHF tH HH tHe Perpetual motion — Bessie Mc- Laughlin. Miss Tobin’s encyclopedia of ready reference—John Parry. ANNUAL THE SENIOR DANCE ‘“‘At half after eleven, Meets the class of ’v7,” Said the principal shrewd, Who was in a tired mood. For this he must say From September till May, For in meeting's, this class No others surpass, A loud burst of laughter, Came shortly after, For the scholars all knew What the seniors would do. This announcement was given by the well distin- guished principal, who, it was appar- known voice of our ent, was thoroughly disgusted with the many meetings of the senior class. But the seniors were elated at the prospect of meeting each other again after so long a separation in that al- most forgotten place,—the algebra room. What took place behind the closed doors no one knew but the seniors, for they were very secret in their proceed- ings. However, one listening at the key- hole might have heard the soft (?) me- lodious voice of our honored member, Mr. Owens, as he “rose to a point of order,” or the wild whoops of a Savage as some unexpected pleasure was spok- en of. As everyone in the academy iS now aware of what took place in the meeting we will be pleased to acquaint the public with it also. Several as- piring seniors suggested that the class have a dance in December, this show- ing their originality, as none of the other classes before had ever had a dance in the middle of the year. Some of the more pious members objected to it as an undesirable means of en- joyment, but they were overruled by

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THe SENIOR ANNUAL 2 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '07 We are sure that in relating the history of the class of ‘07 we cannot do it justice, for to accomplish this we should need much more time than is given us. Wedo not wish to praise 07 above all other classes, but to give it its due glory. Like timidly Academy. our» predecessors, we came from the Court St. into the Our curiosity alone over- our fear. What meet in that strange, unknown re- gion? Should we be lost in its tur- moil, or would some kind seniors take us under their wings? We were soon to solve these mysteries. After the first grand rush we were given espe- cial seats from which we dared not stir, and then—to what jeers and scoffings were we exposed! Even the sophomores looked down upon us, and the seniors ignored us entirely. The masculine portion of our class was compelled to submit to that shameful practice, in ordinary words, ‘‘duck- ing,” surviving from this rare experi- ence rather wet, but wiser than be- fore. All things must end, even the freshman year, and after what seemed a long and dismal time, we became Our troubles seemed now to be over. With the help of our classmates, the Moose and the Sav- age, we had gained at last the recog- nition of juniors and seniors, and the second and third years passed very pleasantly. Under the helpful teach- ing of the faculty we advanced in learning, and became in truth an as- tonishing class. came should we sophomores. At the end of our third year we gave to the seniors a much enjoyed re- ception, which will long be remem- bered by all the participants. 21 At the beginning and through the last year we surprised the entire school by the which we held, and although these were ridiculed by the other students, In these number of meetings they were very profitable. meetings one could have beheld the stern and awe-inspiring presence of our honored valedictorian, the gentle countenance of our sergeant-at-arms, Mr. Kelley, and the civilized animal, the Moose. One would have been as- tonished at the silence of most of the members of the class, which was main- tained because of the fear that they would be overcome by one of Mr. Bron- son’s objections! The young ladies made a goodly company, as contrasted with that of the young men! Henrietta had, since the organization of the class, been at the Foot, from which position one could occasionally hear sounds of stifled mirth. Miss Furgeson talked to herself so constantly that it was difficult for one to think, and she was often called to order by the president. Mr. Cor- nish thought seriously of resigning from his office, as he objected to what he considered an insult (being ad- dressed as the chair). Miss Maxham, Miss Selden and Miss Shaw, together with Miss Halstead and Miss Edwards could not be made to express an opin- ion, as every one knows that they are dumb! Mr. Riley was accustomed to rise solemnly from his seat to second motions made by Miss Ella White. We would like to mention each mem- ber of our illustrious class, but we must speak of the social events occur- ring during 1907. As Hallowe’en drew near we de- cided that a party would be accepta- ble, and accordingly one was held. Contrary to the usual rule, this party

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THE SENIOR ANNUAL 23 the majority and it was decided to hold a dance on December 8, in the G. A. R. hall. The evening of December 8 was exceptionally warm, the thermometer standing at only 12 below zero. The seekers for pleasure arrived at the place appointed between the hours of eight and nine and when all were as- sembled, twenty-five couples were counted. The hall had been beautifully trimmed by a number of the seniors, and exquisite music was rendered by the orchestra, seated upon an elevated platform. The number of people present was just right for the size of the hall, which was not at all crowded, At about 2:30 a. m. the last of the guests departed for home, all assert- ing that the senior dance had been one of the most pleasant functions of the year. about +H tt te tteeeee THE SENIOR SLEIGHRIDE It being the custom for the Seniors to take a sleigh ride, early in January theclass of 1907 began preparations for such an event. ‘The day appointed was January 30 and the place Concan- non’s Hotel, Verona. Promptly at six o’clock on Wednes- day, the thirtieth, the seniors, with their friends and Misses Seely, Tobin and Elwood, as chaperones, gathered atthe Academy. A little later the three sleighs arrived and the jolly com- pany started on the journey. It wasa beautiful moonlight evening and every- one was in the best of spirits. After a pleasant ride of about two hours, Conconnan’s hotel was reached where all were cordially received by the landlord. After wraps were re- moved a short session of dancing was enjoyed while others, not caring for this, amused themselves with games. At the welcome call to supper all re- paired to the dining room where two tables were loaded with all of the good things. Many were the courses, but fi- nally they could eat no more. Some of the seniors instead of accompanying the rest to the dancing hall, disap- peared, and you will have to ask them what happened. At one o'clock load left for home, while the rest remained to en- joy themselves longer. the dances and great was the fun but at last the inevitable moment came and the sleighs arrived at the door. After all were settled satisfactorily they started. The mercury reached 17 degrees below but no one felt the cold, as the president and all will tell you. Home was reached about half past four. Although the hour was early the party found their home com- ing delightful. Certainly this great event far surpasses any efforts made by former classes or that will be made by posterity. one Many were Seeley E] wood A name with | Hughes many tails, +4 Jones Florence | Smith | Sellick | Waldo. Campbell’s Boswell—Ab. Orton. This English is a bore.—Denio and Oliver. Why is Sweet progressive? Be- cause he keeps well to the front (seat). Miss Tobin, in English ‘ Who did he fought?” Miss Seely, ‘‘Stooks, have you been asleep for the last ten minutes?” history, Miss Tobin, ‘‘ Thomas, refrain from your audible comments.”