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

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28 THE SENIOR ANNUAL fore me. It is the reception given by our class as Juniors to the Seniors of 1907. But in an instant it is gone, like a lovely vision. Suddenly the study hall seems to trem- ble as if with an earthquake. The girls are filled with terror and a few are about to go into hysterics, but some one comes from the laboratory and camly assures them that Edell and Burton are merely amusing themselves with gunpowder and dynamite, and that all are safe except the two most closely concerned. Now 1907 our the commencement exercises of cross the mirror and I see one of own number called to share their honor by receiving the Davis prize. Atmost with regret I turn to the last mirror picturing the senior year of our noble class. Sixteen girls and three boys are all that survive from the original hundred. I remember that seventeen of our members have decided to graduate later, four found in other schools, and many are seeking their for- tunes in the business world. are to be But events come crowding upon each other, and I must name them as they pass. First to the Hallowe’en Party. The Seniors, with all their grav- ity laid aside, are frolicking about the large room in the Westernville canning factory. appear is The more fastidious members of the party—not all the fair sex, how- ever—seem to be arranging their locks before a bright tin pan. Now, the Aca- Leo Burton, who plays on an old basin with demy Orchestra, accompanied by a corn cob, begins, and there is a rush for partners. Next I see the Senior dance. Judging from all appearances the dancers do not seem to notice the difference and a sleighride. between it The Slingerland contest comes before me. The audience is breathlessly hang- ing on every word from the lips of our eloquent orators, Mr. Hughes and Mr, Orton, and our readers, Miss Waldo and Miss Smith. the decision. Now the judges are giving The face of every Senior wears a smile of satisfaction, for three prizes are taken by ‘08. And again they are having a triumph for Miss Sturdevant wins the D. A. R, prize. The next scene marks the close of High School days for the Seniors. I see them giving up their many follies. But sud- denly there arises from these the glori- ous banner of 1908! Soon they are bid- ding farewell to the Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. The scene slips by swiftly and class day arrives. The Seniors are waiting with feverish anxiety to learn what the fates have in store for them, for upon these prophecies depend their future hap- piness. And now comes the night of Com- mencement, the goal for the attaining of which we have oft, with Milton, ‘‘out- watched the bear.” As our stately Sen- iors advance to receive their diplomas, I turn, expecting to see another scene, but the wizard again stands at my side, and, smiling, tells me that that is all, and my mission is accomplished. Historian OF ’08. The feelings of Mr. H-r-i- after the Utica foot ball game may be expressed in the words of the immortal Shakespeare: All hell shall stir for this.” He never did harm, that I heard of.— F-r- N-b-e. The young ladies of R. F. A. certainly have a great deal of school spirit as well as fine lung power. If you don’t believe it, ask some one that went to the Utica foot ball game.

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THe SENrok ANNUAL 27 History of the Class of ’O0S Albert W. Orton, Jr., President Helen Sturdevant, Vice-President Amos Grimm, Secretary Marjorie Ellis, Treasurer T was during .the beautiful days of fall skills that I heard that I was to be our while I was enjoying the Cat- class historian. This region abounds in lanciful legends, so I took it as a matter of course when I heard of the wizard of the mountains who possessed mirrors of magic power. “Here is a chance to aid my memory in recalling our High School So I seized the chance He asked what period of time [ wished to days,” I said to myself. and sought the magician. see, and, upon stating my desire, he led me into a room and left me there alone. The four walls consisted of vast mirrors, differing from the ordinary kind in that they reflected no image. As I gaze wonderingly, the first mir- Here were a hundred shy little girls, with the primest ror changes appearance. of braids, and boys in knee trousers, who, from all back in the soothing presence of Mr. Very timid and insignificant they seem as they patter along toalgebra A few of the more bold lads dare to feel that they creatures of the same kind as the sophomores; but I see this the tub awaiting them outside on school grounds. At this point one of the little freshmen appearances, wish themselves Jarringer. class. are recklessness quelled in gives a tremendous jump in his seat, and, with a very red face, plunges deep into his physiology book, for there is the teacher rapping fiercely upon the desk to gather his wandering thoughts. The swiftly by and the next thing I see is the after- noon after Here panorama passes examinations. are the fortunate ones dancing around jubi- their delight ina lively way, but I see a lantly and showing most few with The fades from the first mirror doleful faces and heavy hearts. scene slowly and I turn to the next. Here comes our class, much diminished How ’ down upon the freshmen! in size. disdainfully they look The seed of genius has sprung up rapidly since the first year. There is Helen reciting amid the open-mouthed wonder of her class- mates. Here is Inza, amusing another And Leo, the lion, in knee trousers, is carrying the that mates may understand him as he recites. class by her bright remarks. dictionary so the rest of his class- Two others are coming to join us, Vera Rees and Marjorie Ellis, both looking as though they had left the Hubof the Uni- Rome! Our her de- parture from class, and I imagine that I verse and were now only in mischief-loving Dot is making hear, “‘Miss Ethridge, you may leave the room, since you have failed to remember that you are only one of forty-eight !” With this, the second mirror becomes blank and I the third. Here the Juniors, the girls with long hair done in most elaborate little puffs and coils, turn to come skirts, and and the boys in long trousers. But I see only one-third of the original number. ‘Two bridal pro- The brides are older members of our class who have chosen the path of wedded life to that of knowledge. In a few moments comes another ceremony, but of a kind cessions appear before me. there which brings sadness, for one of our num- ber is being carried forever from our midst. The algebra room, buzzing with excitement, This is the first class meeting of °08. The young orators, hold the exception of a appears. Gilbert Hughes and June Orton, their hearers, with few for whom it would be utterly impos- sible, speechless with their eloquence ! Here a scene of great beauty opens be-

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Tue SENIOR ANNUAL 29 History of Athletics S. M. Stevens, Jr., President. Harvey Seldon, Vice-President. Helen Sturdevant, Secretary. Prof. Harris, Treasurer. Cletus Raffauf, Manager Base Ball. William Sweet, Manager Foot Ball. Gilbert Hughes, Manager Hockey. Frank Fraver, Manager Boys’ Basket Ball. Isabel Howland, Manager Girls’ Basket Ball. FEW years ago the Athletics in th Pee. F'. As the better through the influence and un- Prof. D. Under his leadership, the Athletics and took a decided change for tiring energy of R. Campbell. methods of the Association were purified We. at the close of this school year, are proud to the highest degree attainable. to boast that Prof. Campbell’s labor was not in vain, and that we have, in all re- spects lived up to the example which he set for us. At the regular annual meeting of the Athletic Association fall the named officers were elected for the ensu- These within their power to forward the best the the fruits of their toil are shown in the un- last above ing year. officers have done all interests of Association, and usual success of our teams in the past year. There have been many new candidates for athletic honors, and their success is demonstrated by the number of recipients of the “’R’s” President of 1908, which were awarded by the the association in June, Now, it is the duty of the student body in the future to keep up the good work the Not attending all athletic contests which has been done in past. only by but also by taking part in them. Great ulty of R. a The = boys feel something has happened. [ Excitement—The fa and all the girls are excited. p yn inquiry, it was learned by the editor-in- “Casey” O’B. has asked Miss F. to Good luck Miss F., hops chief go for a drive. you land him. History—Miss C.— How Normans live ?” Tedd cause they had four meals a day. In English did the Arthur “Very luxuriously, be- What he said: Let the S. did QO-t-n mean when = interior angles be donated by Miss Edell gives a recitation in Ameri- can History, entitled “ The Free Slaves in America.” I-a-e- Most bluffer. H-w-a-d. accomplished Most of the people were farmers who lived on farms.—E-l- E-w-r-s. When she had passed, it seemed like the L-i- T-a-m-n. ceasing of exquisite music. A dignified (?) Senior.—I. H. Wanted ford’s writing on the black board may be A glass by which Miss Craw- reduced to characters small enough to be read. Though it appears a little out of fash- ion, there is much care and valor in this Welshman.—F-a-k E-v-n-. Let them take go home.—Mr. Harris. their teddy bears and C-l-a C-s-, in American History, ‘ Wash- hadn’t Very grammatical, Miss C. ington got onto it good yet.