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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1912 volume:

ROME FREE ACADEMY GEORGE A. CLYDE, THE SENIOR ANNUAL President of Board of Education. PROF, Homer W. Harris. Principal. Water W. Wuirtr. Mathematics. LENA M. Irving, Mathematics and English, FREDERICK L. Mason, Science. Fora E. Hook, Science. Eva BurRLINGHAM, Science and German. “LORENCE C. SEELEY, English. lRANCES E. STILLMAN, English, HOMER W. FACULTY ( A. DANtEL J. Kevrey, ouperinten lent of Schools. HARRIS Jane S. Hicuam, Classic Languages, Jane S. Brevey, Classic Languages. [ARGARET A. FELLOwSs, Modern Languages. HRISTIAN J. BANNICK, Commercial. SARAH E. Corpin, History. ORENCE A. STOWELL, Drawing. GERTRUDI Music. NOURSE, M. Loutse Maroney, Elocution, The Senior Annual PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS ROME, N. Y. CLASS DAY Howarp J. KAUFMAN, Business EDITORIAL 1 1 | Kind friends of the Class of 1912 We, While not posesssors of the best literary the editors of THs SENIOR ANNUAL, take talent imaginable, as a class, we have select this opportunity to thank the various mem- ed those whom, we think, are the most bers of the Faculty and the undergraduates capable members to undertake the publica for their untiring and faithful co-operation — tion. which they have so willingly given us to Upon investigation you will discover that the end that this publication might be a the Staff has introduced several new fea glorifying success, which we hope it has tures and established a precedent which, we been. think, has met with your approval. It ts In our first attempt at publishing a paper earnestly hoped that no quotations or hum- we hope that our readers will consider the orous anecdotes will be taken serious, but conditions under which the Staff is striving in the spirit in which they were written. to bring about the best SENIOR ANNUAL 1n THe Epiror AND STAFI the history of the Rome Free Academy. gyument dlp Little 14 THE itors, who presented a somewhat crippled aggregation. mm Columbus Day Utica came to Rome determined to wipe out the defeats of the two preceding years, but they returned to 1eir alma mater without having gained ieir Object. The day was ideal, thus ac ‘ounting for the large delegation of enthu iasts who journeyed to the park to witness 1e meeting of the old rivals. Because of 1 ie use of good team work, along with iard, consistent playing on the part of all, 1e score read Rome 10, Utica 3. The following Saturday Rome went to Vatertown, reading Watertown 23, Rome 0. and were defeated, the score However, Rome was playing without the services of Carroll, Leiderfiend or Captain Fox. White was also compelled to retire after ten min utes of play, and Wardwell was hardly able during the part of the to stand greater game. Murphy starred for the locals, it being largely due to him that the score was not larger. The next game on the long schedule was with Camden High School, which team sur- prised the local followers by holding the Romans to a no-score game. It was, how- ever, due to Rome's lack of practice and not to the ability of the visitors. Colgate Academy was the next victim. In this game Captain Carroll was the star, and with the aid of the other members of the team was able to score a touchdown and kick a goal from the field, winning the con- Col- test. The score bi ard read Rome s, gate 2. The following Saturday Watertown journeyed to Rome, confident of repeating former act and their winning the game easily. The contest, although played in six inches of mud, was exceedingly interesting, The festivities closed with neither side scoring. both sides at times being near a score. The less said about the game at Camden SENIOR ANNUAL the better Rome was required to leave the field before the close of the last quar- ter, thus incurring much disfavor on the part of the Camdenites. lor the first time in many years Central High School of Syracuse appeared on the Rome schedule. Although the score was 29 to 6 in favor of Syracuse, the session was a good exhibition ot football. The home team was far weaker than the Romans, but showed the effects of having a competent coach. Krumm, Leiderfiend and Inmann starred in this contest. On the next Saturday Rome went to East Syracuse with a badly crippled organ- ization. Syracuse was victorious by small score of 5 to 0. Thanksgiving now came, and with it the The day was cold and bleak, a high wind blow- usual game with Utica at that place. ing over the field during the entire ses- The had the argument at the start, but the Romans were sion. Uticans better of the more aggressive in the greater part of the game. The visitors had two _ excellent chances to score by kicking for a field goal, but they were neglected. This undoubtedly the The White, with his line plunges and end runs, cost Rome game. fine work of feature of the afforded Leiderfiend was the most prominent afternoon's _ festivities. Heilig White remarkable interference. was strong in the second half, he throwing the Uticans for large losses. To the anger of Utica, Utica 0. By playing this game the Rome Free the score board read Rome 0, Academy 1911 football team completed the hard schedule as arranged by the manager. White, Murphy, Heilig, Leiderfiend, Inmann and Captain the with the addition of “Jude” Carroll, are the members of squad who deserve special mention for their excellent playing in the games won and lost by dear old R. F. A. B.S. 8,22: LI6l NVAL Tivg Looy | = x “A bes’ MAD es £ 7 = Pm, =) Zz vA =x Zz D = tr B b THe SENIOR ANNUAL 17 TRACK Continuing the custom adopted by the students some years ago, but recently dropped because of the lack of interest, the Rome Free Academy was this year repre- sented in the Interscholastic Meet | held in Syracuse under the auspices of Syr- Track acuse University. For weeks before the event the athletes were continually prac- ticing under the supervision of Joseph Fitz- gerald, who assumed the the management of team. Five representatives were to make the journey, but, for some unknown reason, two were obliged to drop out, leavy ing but three participants contesting, name ly Herbst, Crider and Fitzgerald. Sad to relate, our team was not successful in even forth earnest efforts to do justice to R. F. A. W. A. F,, 712. scoring, although the members put Urica Foor Batt TEAM AFTER Rome-Urica GAME OUR HISTORY TEACHER Miss Corbin is of Grecian art, nd beauty of Roman mold. Her features of an English choice, An American brave and bold. Rachel— “‘Vy is it ven you go fishing you take Ikey and not Jakey ?” be “Vell, didn’t doctor say Ikey’s got worms ?”—E.r. (her husband ) der Place—At Miss Maloney’s. Time—10:00 P. M. Characters— Mr. Prof. Holleran, singing “When Shall We Three Meet Again?” Prof. Mason. Connell. Weep, and you're called a baby; Laugh, and you're called a fool; Yield, and you're called a coward; Stand , and you're called a mule; Smile, and they'll call you silly ; Frown, and they'll call you gruff ; Put on a front like a millionaire And some will call you a “Bluff.” Professor of Chemistry—‘What is a kiss ? Student—“A kiss is an isthmus, which joins two large or small bodies. A simul- taneous contraction of the lips and expan- the while sion of heart. Prevalent in dark cor- ners, the best specimens are found in seclusion. They never occur free. Equa- tion—2 lips + 2 lips = 1 KiS++H,O.” Tuer SENIOR ANNUAL - — -- al = r _ x BALL BASE Tue SENIOR ANNUAL PLAYERS’ RECORDS i. A.B. R. H. P.O. White, ¢ 3 1 - Keating, 2b : 11 Carroll, ss ) Inman, cf Dittmeyer, sub Schneible, p Doyle (Capt.), Ib..-. Murphy, rf rust, OD. ¢s-s 256s Race, Rockwell, sub........ Maxwell, sub Total Average A. FOOT BALL SCHEDULE MANAGERS 1912 Football, 1911, William Fielding. September 28—East Syracuse at Rome. Football, 1912, George Williams. October 5—Open. Baseball, 1912, Byron Fox. October 12—Rome at Utica. Hockey, 1911-12, John Murphy. October 19—Rome at Watertown. October 26—Watertown at Rome. November 2—Rome at Auburn. CAPTAINS November 9—Syracuse North High at Football, 1911—William Heilig, Howard Rome. Carroll, Byron Fox. November 16—Rome at Little Falls. Football, 1912—Howard Carroll. November 23—Little Falls at Rome. Baseball, 1912—Erwin Doyle. November 28—Utica at Rome. Hockey, 1911-12- Edward Krumm. gel =s WX =aN 5 eg | OLD ACADEMY THe SENIOR ANNUAL SOCIAL FUNCTIONS THE HALLOWE’EN PARTY The class of 1912 is to be congratulated upon the success ot the -lallow e’en Party. [aking example from other Senior Hal lowe’en Parties, we determined to make preparations weeks before time. Accord many secret and mysterious meetings held. Many rumors which were set afloat by the crafty ingly, were and varied were the would be going to How- ‘ver, three days before the party we com- Seniors. One day we Westernville; the next to Verona. pleted our final plans. One of our class- mates, Mr. J. Houston Duffy, extended to us the hospitality of his home in Taberg, which the class unanimously accepted. Not until the day of the party was the place of departure decided upon, this proving to Miss Washington Street. t about home of dams on North be the a kuarter of seven the Seniors began to arrive from all parts of the com- pass, all bearing their coats and other neces- sary impedimenta, and, incidentally, a happy smile. Half an hour later the two roomy our hay-racks which were to bear us to destination arrived. Everyone piled on, and in a few moments we were rolling rapi ly along West Dominick Street. We reached the State Road without mishap, with every- one in a state of apprehension and fearful anxiety, for somewhere along the road we expected to encounter the Juniors. How- ever, in spite of our watchfulness, we per ceived nothing to indicate the presence of the lower classmen. When we reached the end of the State Road, the thoroughfare from thence to Ta berg became nearly impassable, because of We consulted who had decided that our various obstacles. with the drivers, motive power, although very excellent specimens of the species (equina), were wholly in- capable of drawing us to our objective point. Accordingly, some of the dignified members of the company were obliged to dismount from their comfortables positions and become devotees of that most healthful exercise, “pedestrianism.” In spite of all our difficulties, we reached Mr. Duffy’s home at about half-past ten, 24 THE SENIOR ANNUAL introduce them once, were busy dancing too. s for Miss Hyde, she danced with our president, The were well, she is so short, you know William other. members of present little Mabel Watters Charles Kany, all of whom enjoyed them- Reese—what a comparison! the class Cox, Bessie and selves immensely. find scenes of Kaufman is In the kitchen we also “Coffee” washing dishes with a large dish-rag, which woe. here found came in handy when Charlie Kany threw water over “Cellus’” Connick, thus making her appearance far from that of a dancer. s a result of his action, Kany received Kaufman’s “rag” in the face, thus disfigur ing him for the evening. Marguerite Stur- devant was here busily engaged in looking after Arthur Perry. Near midnight a bountiful supper was served by those in charge, the many ban- full menu, doing justice to the The dainties, queters many courses. which consisted of many satished the wants of the diners, who had obtained enofmous appe- tites while dancing, and while on the jour- The only members of the ney to the hall. party who were not entirely satisfied with the feed were the Honorable Mr. Fox and the renouned Mr. George Thomas Williams, but were the chefs to blame because they are more round than tall? Following the delicious banquet, the en- tire party once more returned to the hall, where dancing was again enjoyed until about three o'clock, when all returned to the mother.” sleighs, anxious to see “home and The three loads arrived in Rome at about five-thirty, all thinking the party a grand success, and furthermore, thinking the Class of 1912 the best ever in the his- tory of graduating organizations from Rome Free Academy. H. J. K., 12. THE SOPHOMORE DANCE t last the lower classmen have awak- ened and made the Juniors and Seniors “take notice.” “first The Sophomores, not the year students,” have the honor of starting “the ball rolling.” t a meeting of the Class of 1914, held in early January, it was decided by unani- mous vote to hold an, informal dance and thus break the strain, after the long, tedious examinations. Owing to the absence of President Prosser, Vice President Margaret Grogan, to whom much credit is due for the success of the affair, presided and made all arrangements for the party. On Friday evening, January twenty- held The hall was prettily sixth, the “Sophomore Dance” . R. Hall. decorated for the occasion with class and was in the G. school banners, thus giving the guests a favorable impression as they entered. A very pleasing program had been arranged by the committee in charge, music being furnished by Hept’s Orchestra, which dis- played marked talent in its ability as a play- ing organization. Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour, when the many guests re- turned to their homes, well satisfied with their evening’s enjoyment. The Reception Committee, which per- formed its duty in a most satisfactory man- ner, was composed of the Misses Marcella Connick, Dorothy White, Dorothy Bouton and Margaret Grogan. Prot...C. Hook, Fellows and Colihan, all of whom The chaperons were J. Bannick and the Misses Corbin, are teachers in Rome schools. Wh kao be Teacher— ‘How did the lady show com- mon sense where she was left alone in the woods gh T. White—‘“She didn’t want to be left alone in the dark.”—E.x. THE SENIOR ANNUAL THE SENIOR RECEPTION The most delightful affair of the entire school year was the reception given by the cademy on various committees had been selected by Seniors in Seegar’s Dancing Friday evening, February 16th, 1912. President Reese, each and every appointee proving himself capable and efficient. Al though somewhat out of the custom, the consent of the Faculty was given, and the dignity of the occasion was strengthened by the presence of several of the b uly who, because of the success of the reception, ex- pressed a desire that the following Senior classes would continue the idea, as intro- duced by the Class of 1912. Music was furnished by Yordon’s Elite Orchestra, dancing being enjoyed until a late hour, when all departed, declaring the Senior Class the best ever as entertainers. The Finance Committee, which was com- posed of the class officers, consisted of Wil- William Fielding, Mead, while the liam Reese, chairman; Alice Carroll and Committee Sarah Howard Byron Fox, Wylie Bickel and Mabel Cox. Ae Wika, 78. Arrangement was Kaufman, chairman; Mason, Eulalia A SCHOOL Ram it in, cram it in; IDYL Children’s heads are hollow ; Slam it in, jam it in, Still there’s more to follow— Hygiene and history, astronomic mystery, lgebra, histology, Latin, etymology, Botany, geometry, Greek and trigonometry, Ram it in, cram it in, Children’s heads are hollow. Men may come and men may go, But we stay on forever. Marion —Ruth Adams and Seldon. THE JUNIOR PROMENADE The promenade given by the Juniors to the Seniors in Seegar’s Dancing Academy on Friday evening, May tenth, was un doubtedly the most successful social func tion of the entire school year. Arrange ments for the party had been fully com pleted by the committees in charge, each and every Junior proving himself a capable entertainer. The evening of pleasure started at Y o'clock, the many guests dancing to the Elite Or- which was mel dies of Yordon’s The hall, handsomely decorated with school and col- beautiful chestra. spacious lege banners, was the scene of a most de- lightful reception, many spectators as well as guests enjoying the beautiful program. 26 THE SENIOR ANNUAL At twelve the intermission took place, the now famished dancers being participants of the most excellent repasts as served by the various caterers. Following the intermis- sion dancing was once more enjoyed until a late hour, when all returned home, happy at the thought of once more being able to congratulate the Junior Class upon the suc- cess of the “Prom.” As a token of acknogledgement to the Juniors, the writer wishes to express the most heart-felt thanks of the entire Senior each and Class to the Class of 1913 for the most delightful re- every member of ception accorded them on the eventful even- ing. that it is our earnest wish that the Class As a parting word let me here say of 1914 will in return afford to the Juniors a similar Promenade, as full of pleasure as that given to the Seniors of 1912. W.: A. Be EZ. HONORS AS TAKEN FROM THE DREADED “RED BOOK” During the fourth period, as one of the “Freshmen” boys was leaving the room to report to Miss Nourse, he was tripped go- ing down the aisle in the vicinity of the young Italian Freshman, who has apparent- ly been trying to show off, “Jack” Wardwell and Doyle entertaining each other with new pencil sharpener, whis- pering and leaving room together 10: 53, returning 11:02. Prof. Bannick, explaining interest exam- ples to the class, “Watch closely for when I get through I will have a new face.” Rudd— Did you hear about the terrible explosion this morning ?” Fox— “No, where was it 2” Rudd— Why, the wind blew up Dom- inick Street.” THE SENIOR HISTORY One bright summer day as I was wan- dering slowly down the head waters of Fish Creek before me, I came to a huge bolder in the middle of the fishing from early morning, I sat down on with my line floating along stream. Since I had been the top of the rock and looked around me, On one side of the stream was a clearing perhaps one hundred feet in diameter. With the exception of the side toward the creek, trees, the clearing was bounded by tall which seemed to be the edge of a great forest. I had been there but a short time when suddenly I heard the cracking of twigs on the opposite side of the clearing. Then, to my great amazement, I saw a great Bear(inger) entering the clearing along the path, leading between two great trees. Be- hind him, to my still greater astonishment, a large band of young Indians, male and female, followed along in single file, num- bering almost one hundred. They came straight toward the edge of the stream, but I was too frightened to run or even move. Then they all sat down, and began to chant what sounded like their funeral hymn. The great Bear(inger) then got up and began to growl in short, quick tones. Every time he growled one of the young Indians would walk up to Mr. Bear, who reached into a large willow basket at his side and pre- sented each with a small roll of birchbark, tied up with long yellow leaves. Then the Bear seemed to disappear and, in his place, I saw a great Hare(is), who was talking to the young Indians. Every- thing became quiet among the braves, and I could hear him quite plainly. To my great astonishment he was speaking perfect English. He was saying, “I am very glad to welcome so many youths and maidens here. If you concentrate your minds upon your tasks, you will soon become great Tue SENIOR ANNUAL Braves and handsome Squaws, like your companions.” He motioned about him, and | now noticed for the first time many other sitting in great numbers young Indians, near the trees. These Braves and Squaws then began to grunt and clap their hands, at which the younger Indians squirmed and fidgeted around as if very uneasy. The next thing I noticed was the great Hare(is) trying to explain to the young Indians the difference between B(ees) and C’s (seas), but this is too much ofa prob- lem for me to explain to you. My interest was next aroused by some of the older Indians making preparations to who seemed to be talked for 1 do not remember what he said, had the young Indians was presented with a leave. One of them, their chief, arose and several minutes. but when he finished the leader of bottle containing some white fluid which they called “Papoose Firewater.” A grunt of approval followed this, and after a little more speechmaking they all retired. I must have dozed, for, when I again looked up, I saw the greater part of the tribe painted and dressed in their best blan- kets. from the younger Indians by the feathers The Braves could all be distinguished which they wore, while the chiefs all wore great head-dresses. They seemed to be holding a great festival of some kind. Sud- denly the sound of horns and tom-toms was heard, and after several minutes of commotion they all began to circle around After a time the dance ceased for a few minutes, during which most of the Indians left the clearing. When they returned the chief of the younger Braves, called the ‘“May’s son,” or “Son of the May,” announced that they had gained thirty belts of Wampum, at which there was great rejoicing. Suddenly it began to grow dark. 1 looked the clearing in a quick measure. toward the sun and saw that an eclipse was taking place. When the sun came out again I looked for the Indians. | could hardly believe my eyes, for in place of the clearing I saw a wet, muddy road. Two rudely made horse-litters were just passing, dragged along by stout Indian ponies.. Each litter was loaded down with Squaws, while along on each side plodded the Braves. Surely these Indians were of a néw variety, for I had always read that it was the Squaws who walked while the Braves rode. I then began to feel very cold, and noticed The road did not look like the muddy trail I had seen be- that it was snowing heavily. fore, and the Indians, who were again pass- ing, were all riding. The litters had turned into large sleighs, and the whole tribe was shouting and singing. Then the open space appeared before me with the whole tribe seated as before. Di- rectly opposite me | noticed some object, covered with a beautifully colored Indian blanket of red, white and blue. Then the tallest got speech, pulled the blanket down, and un- Brave up, and, after a short veiled an image of a great paleface, of whom some of the Braves had heard their elders tell. He was mounted on a cream- colored pony, and the Indians seemed to hold him in great reverence and called him “Heap Much Brave.” Then appeared a great crowd of Indians young and old. I soon discovered the In- dians I had first seen, on a slight rise of ground directly opposite me. They looked much taller and far more dignified, while each wore the feathers, which distinguished I noticed that there was than them as Braves. one-third as and not who much more many had dignified Squaws, as there were in the first place. I become Braves watched them closely, and saw first one and then another say something. Although | could not hear what they said, when each 28 Tui: SENtor ANNUAL had finished, the rest of the Indians grunted in approval. Then the same tall Brave whom I had picked out as chief before. gave a rather long speech, during which he gave presents When each stepped to the front, in an embar- to three of the younger leaders. rassed manner, the other Indians grunted and grinned. Once again I saw the Braves all dressed in their war paint and Squaws in their beads and finery. Several of the Braves and Squaws proved their bravery by chal- lenging the whole assembly gathered there to follow them. Then some of the older chiefs, who seemed to be acting as judges, answered them and gave each Indian a new weapon, which they had discovered would conquer any new enemy with whom they tought. How long I sat there I do not know, but the next thing that I realized was that I was lying in the creek, hanging on to my pole as hard as I could. I arose, and. after a little difficulty, landed the best fish of the day. Wi. a ie, a Tad’s father (on Hallowe'en night, as Tad creeps safely into bed)—“What time is it, Theo lore ?” Tad—“One o'clock” (as the clock strikes four) “but mercy, how the clock stutters.” Here’s to love, may its wings Never lose a feather Until your little shoes and my big boots Sit under the bed together, —‘Ham” Moldt and Gladys Schwarz. Miss Corbin—“Where, Mr. Vredenburg, did the British store their ammunition in the siege around Boston 2” Vredenburg—“In the Boston Harbor.” HISTORY OF CLASS OF OFFICERS 1913 TREMAIN Hucurs utrH Nock DoNALp ScHWARz GENEVIEVE MEHAN At the beginning of the fall term in 1909, about ninety-three young, bashful students entered the Rome Free Aca lemy as the Freshman class. This class was the last to graduate from the Court Street School. but by no means the least important. After a month of school life a meeting was called by Prof. Barringer, at which time the officers were elected. During the remainder of the year nothing of note was accomplished by the class, except the fare- well address, given to the Seniors by the Presidené. At the beginning of the next term a new selection of officers was elected, who did nothing all the year but exist. The Presj- dent again gave a farewell address, as is the custom, to the year of 1911. In the Junior year, this class, now re- duced to the number of fifty-three, elected the officers found at the beginning of the history. About the last week in March a meeting was called by the President. who appointed the committees for the Junior Reception. The promenade was the most successful ever given by a Junior class. The financial gain surmounted that of any previous class, the revenue derived therefrom exceeding that of former classes by twice the largest amount ever before realized. The class is noted for its athletes. name- ly: Inman, Barnard and Hughes, football players; Inmann, Keating, Captain Doyle and Dittmeyer, baseball players ; and Inman and Keating, hockey players. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL 29 And now if success crowns us all, we will be Seniors next year, and then to grad- cad uate from this dear old Rome Free emy, which we all love so w ell. CLASS OF 1914 President Harry W. Vice President........ MARGARET GROGAN Percy W. GERRARD HUBBAR PRoOSS! 4 Secretary SHELLEY Treasurer We entered the 1910, the Academy as a class i1 September, most of our member Street some, however, hailing from the nearby trom coming Liberty School, villages to take up their various courses in F. A. We customed to High School life. felt at were Freshmen, and unac- However, we soon home, and the assumed courses were taken up in the best of spirits. The class contained about one hundred students, the girls greatly outnumbering the boys. From time to time, several classmates left school or were obliged to leave town, thus slightly diminishing our numbers. We are, moreover, glad to say that our organ- ization still maintained its reputation as a body. In athletics, the Sophomores have with- held their reputation, several of our num- ber playing on the various football and the prominent of the class who helped Rome baseball aggregations. Among most Free Academy to gain glory on both the gridiron and diamond are White, Murphy, Krumm and Race. For the first time in the history of our school, the Sophomore class held a recep- tion in the G. A. R. Hall, the affair proving While yet young, as a custom, we hope that our other most successful in every way. classes will continue the idea, and thus in- the that classmen are alive and vigorous. form upper classmen the lower Our present year is now rapidly drawing to a close, and we sincerely hope that, after the June examinations, we will be advanced to the ranks of the Juniors, where it Is our desire that the school life will continue to be as pleasant as it has thus far prov en to be. H. W. P., ‘14. SCHOOL AND PETS Class Grind Most Popular Girl Most Poular B« � V School CLASS Gordon VanAlstyne Eulalia Beckel Earl Freeman Pessimist Topping School Optimist Joe Fitzgerald Class Sport George Pillmore School Giggler Helen Blazier Class Flirt Hamlin Class Bluffers Class Tomboy Class ; School Grouch Lorena Kropp Charles Kany Lewis Cole Noisiest Race Most Bashful Boy Most Bashful Girl Sche 01 Ruth Potter Hart Id Adams Prink Rice Primest Class Vocalist Neatest Class Boob Class School Dancer School Joker School Artists Lorena Kropp and Brad. Barnard Hark Maxwell lice Carroll Percy Shelley Musician Houston Duffy Jack Wardwell Clarence Cummings Schoc | Faker Class Poet Alice Tupper To Prof. Bannick. Here's to the man with wicked eyes, Who stares at all the “guys,” But, at the “girls” he smiles As they walk up and down in flies. THE SENIOR OF 1915 T. WILLIAMS FLORENCE President (GEORGI Vice Secretary ROBERTS EVELYN CARROLL Treasurer LLEN The Grammar School graduation exer TOWNSEND cises of the Class of 1915 were held in the cademy Assembly Hall in June, 1911, im mediately after the close of the Regents’ examinations. Many of the students ob- tained a standing of 90 per cent or more. A picnic was also held at Summit Park few days later, under the supervision of Prof. Barringer. In the fall of 1911 there entered into the Rome Free Academy the largest class of students that so far have graduated from the public schools of Rome. Being very shy of the upper classmen, our members settled down to hard labor and tried, with all efforts, to Many of us are in fear of the exam- become industrious Fresh- men. ANNUAL inations in June, although we have had excellent standings. Officers were elected during the fall months of the year as follows: President Vice Set retary GEORGE SMALL LILLIAN NICHOLS EVELYN CARROLL Treasurer ALLEN TOWNSEND During the spring months, we are sorry to say, our President discontinued school, and our Vice President moved out of town, It was then necessary for the Secretary to call a meeting and hold an election to fill the vacant offices. At this time our pres- ent executives were chosen. Our history of success and happiness has been marred by one event, the death of our lbert Tedd. Although to the world his death may be one in many, to classmate, us it means the absence forever of one representative of the largest classes, all to We feel, no matter what we accomplish as a class or each other as brother or sister. body, that it always would have been higher with his helping hand. As a body we have very much to be proud of in elocution, as we have many excellent speakers among the members. One of our class was called upon to make her first appearance in rhetoricals. By so doing, an excellent recital was rendered, the speaker exhibiting marked talent as an elo- cutionist. George T. Williams, an eminent member, is worthy of congratulation, as he is the first football manager in the history of the Rome Free Academy to be selected from a Freshman class by the student body. As he was assistant manager under the former official, it is expected that he will do his best in arranging games with other high schools. His schedule contains many games with some of the most prominent high academies in Central New schools and York. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL As the summer vacation approaches, we begin to realize that our “Freshie” year is will be Sophomores and thus must we tackle some drawing to a close. Next year we very interesting subjects with expectations of passing them with high marks. To all classes entering the Academy, we should be looked up to and followed as the honorable Class of 1915. ACADEMIC HONORS Crass oF 1912 First academic honor with valedictory, Gordon H. VanAlstyne; class 93.43% ; erage, 91.80%. average exam. average, 88.53% ; final av- Second academic honor with salutatory, May exam. av. Madeline Hyde; class 91.42% 88.87 %. average 83.77%; final av., Third academic honor, Ruth Loretta Pot- ter: class av., 89.19% 80.38% 86.25% . - exam. av., final av., Ruth Lillian exam. aVv., honor, class av., 88.70% ; 86.00‘ O- Fourth academic Gardner ; 80.78% ; final av., Fifth honor, Watters; class av., 86.97% 83.00% ; final av., 85.64%. Sixth Cox: class av., 88.52% ; exam. av., final av., 85.47%. Oratorical honor, William Andrew Field- academic Bessie Lovina exam. aV., Mabel Bessie 79.30% academic honor, ing; final av., 92.5% Essay honor, Mary Jane Griffith; final average 94%. “For on her cheeks was spread The glow that tints the western sky with red.”—Florence Crider. He is short and he is tall, And yet they call him Small. THE TRAVELS OF A FREEMAN AND A MASON Once upon a time the “Olney” “W hite”’ man to be found in this “Country” was a “Mason.” was walking on a One day, while the “Mason” “Beach” he saw, out at sea, three small “Briggs” which he watched When the “Beach,” a with interest. foremost of the “Briggs” reached the young “Freeman,” leading a big “Fox,” landed from one of them. Joining company, they started on a tour of the “Country.” “Beach” and They journeyed up the until they “Bells They through many “Pastu(o)res,” came to a house, in which they heard (in the) chamber” sweetly ringing. left the house and continued their travels, “Cumming (s)” to a road, where they saw a large group of people watching a horse Leaving this, they soon came to a jaker™’ pounding “RFice” with a “ton-Pres.” A “Race.” place where a was vigorously little farther on they saw a hog “Waller” ing in the mud, and on a fence a “Hook” on which a “Coon” skin a “rad” in length was hanging. At last they reached the city, where they saw a “Small” man of “Ruddy” complexion shoveling “Cole,” and, at fre- quent intervals, taking huge swallows of “Duffy's” famous drink. Coming to a base- ball field, they witnessed a game, which was characterized by some excellent “Fielding.” A “Small” boy was “Hyd(e)ing” behind a “ch(P)erry” tree, watching the game. Continuing their travels, and having left the Fifth “Ward well” behind, the travelers came to a “Barn(y)ard,” where they saw a chicken eating “Mold(t)y” “Krumms.” On the “Wright” side of the road they saw a shop, at the side of which a black “Smith” was sitting on a “Bail” of “hey,” chewing “Beeman’s” pepsin gum. They next came to a “Wheat” field, by which stood three round “Mills,” and on the doorstep of one sat the “Miller” drinking “Batholmay’s” THE SENIOR with huge gulps and “Shell(ey)ing” corn. Finally the now weary companions sat down “Bird” SW eetly under a tree, where a was perched in a “Ring(of)roses,” singing a “ Castoll” their journey having come to a peaceful Here our friends fell asleep, ending. N,. B.,,. 45: BOOKS AND PLAYS Freckles Smiles—D-tt-y-r and B-nn--k. F-o-a P-l-m--e. Sunny Jim—J-m Br-gg-. The Ladies of Cranford—H. Blood and Miss Hall. Brezzy Point—American Corner. Hank Smith. Isabel Icabod Crane Southern Rose Peake. The Beauty Spot—The mud spot on wall of Study Hall. The Gold Dust Twins—Freeman and Hyde. The Man of the Hour The The Honey Mooners Edith Wilson. The Cash Girl Merchant of Prof. Harris. Alfred Gillette. George Small and Man on the Box Marcella Connick. The Venice—Prof. Ban nick, Frona The Three Twins—Ella Booth, Pillmore, Ruth Gardner. Kind— Slim” Fox, “Rink” Mills. Second Three of a Williams, “Silverstein” Paderewsky, the “Shark” Kany. The Merry W idow—Grace Felton. The Chocolate Soldier—‘Oil” Freeman. The Wizard of Oz—Prof. Kircher. yars—“I am never going with I do not like her.” (five minutes later)— What are Helen Ruth Nock again. H. A. you going to do this afternoon? Have a date with me?” ANNUAL DR. SOUTHWICK’S On Wednesday evening, January RECITAL 10th, in the assembly room, President Henry Lawrence Southwick of Emerson School of Oratory, Boston, for more than two hours delighted a large audience with his readings This was the first of Sheridan’s three greatest from Sheridan’s play, The Rivals. plays. The scene of The Rivals is laid in Bath, England, in the latter part of the eigh- teenth century. Sir Anthony Absolute, a well-to-do, hale and hearty gentleman, calls upon Mrs. Malaprop, a stately dame, who is very proud of her mastery of the English language, but who, as a matter of fact, makes errors in English, using unappro- priate words. They decide to make a match between Lydia Languish, Mrs. Malaprop’s Absolute, Sir In the meantime Jack has romantic niece, and Jack nthony’s son. made love to Lydia under the assumed name of Ensign Beverly, and has come to sath to continue his secret love making, but his father’s presence in town makes the [lis forms him that he has chosen a wife ror him, and when the son objects, Sir Anthony falls into a ‘ situation very awkward. father in- towering rage, determining “never to call him Jack again’’; but Jack repents when he discovers that the lady in question is none other than Lydia Lan- guish, and Sir Anthony becomes friendly once more. Bob Acres, a character made famous by the late Joe Jefferson, is a country squire who has come to town to win fair Lydia’s hated He feels that he has been insulted by the information hand, and discovers that he has a rival in the form of Beverly. that his suit is impossible and by the polite Con- Sir suggestion to return to his own home. sequently, he is easily inveigled by Lucious O’Trigger, an Irish gentleman, into challenging Beverly into a duel in King’s Meade Field. When the time for THE SENIOR the duel arrives, Bob finds his courage oozing from his finger tips, and upon the discovery that Beverly is none other than bsolute, the his dear friend, Jack affair is called off and he is ready to dance at his friend’s wedding. Throughout the reading Dr. Southwick dispiayed his marked literary talent and Each of the several char that it dramatic power. acters he impersonated so vividly was easy for one to imagine himself wit nessing a stage presentation of the play. It was a rare treat for all who were present. Mr. Southwick has a profound knowledge of human nature, a vivid imagination, won- derful expression, and a most flexible, re- sponsive voice. The affair was given under the auspices of the elocution department of our school, which is highly commended for providing a This most enjoyable entertainment. was President Southwick’s second appearance here, and his many admirers were present to greet him. In the afternoon President Southwick several The addressed the students and gave recitations, the most popular being Camel. THERE IS A MAN There is a man who never drinks Nor smokes, nor shews, nor swears, Who never gambles, never flirts nd sinful shuns all snares— He’s paralyzed. There is a man who never does A thing that is not right; His wife can tell just where he is At morning, noon and night— He's dead. ANNUAL THE SLINGI The ninth CONTEST RLAND annual Slingerland Prize Speaking Contest was held in the assembly hall of the Rome Free Academy on Friday 1912. contest had been held in early January re- � ? ] evening, March 22nd, preliminary sulting in the selection of ten speakers, to whom fell the honor of participating in the contest. Three impartial judges, strangers to both the city and participants, had been se lected, namely, Calvin S. Lewis of the De- partment of Oratory of Hamilton College ; N. B. ment of the Utica Free Academy, Hammond of the Elocution Depart and Miss Florence Esselstyn of the same department of the Schenectady High School. Profes- sor | 8 test, W. Harris presided over the con announcing the appearance of the various contestants. Following a selection from Marietta” by “Naughty Hitchcock’s Symphony Or- chestra, William Dewey Reese, in a most convincing manner declamed “To the Young Men of New York in 1851.” Mr. Reese’s manner of delivery was excellent; his declamation proved very strong and convincing. The second speaker, Mabel Bessie Cox, delivered the recitation, “How the Gospel Came to Jim Oaks.’’ Miss Cox proved a talented speaker, her dramatic qualities be- ing excellently exhibited. Undoubtedly the best lady speaker of the evening was Sarah Germaine Mead, the third speaker, whose selection was “The Death Disk.” throughout her entire piece, she having ob- Her audience was with her tained their interest from the start. There was no doubt but that Miss Mead had made a most favorable impression. Following a selection by the orchestra, “Retribu- John Houston Duffy declamed tive Justice.” His piece was strong, and he brought forth his strongest points to 36 TH) So great has been the enjoyment of the members, both in their work and in their play, that it has been suggested that an Alumnz Chapter, with similar aims, be formed. GIFT TO THE ACADEMY One of the most beautiful and artistic panel pictures presented to the Rome Free cademy in some time was given to the school on June 13th by the Girls’ Literary Club, an organization composed of girl stu- dents from the various classes of the Academy. The picture was presented during the chapel exercises, which are held each day previous to dismissal to classes. There was no formal program of presentation, but Principal Homer W. Harris congratulated the members of the Club on their excellent work and thanked them, in behalf of the school and the Board throughout the year, of Education, for the splendid gift, which will be hung in the rear of the principal's desk, beneath the painting “Aurora.” “Chivalry” is the title of the picture, which is a photogravure reproduction of the four-panel painting by the celebrated artist, E. Blair Leighton. The panel de- picts various incidents in the life of a knight, and the artist has gained a splendid conception of the ideals of chivalry and medieval knighthood. Panel one shows the departure of a knightly cavaleade from a medizval castle. The second panel delin- eates the process of the ceremony by which a candidate for knighthood is made a full- fledged knight. Panel three is of a remark- able beauty, and shows a knight consecrat- ing his sword before the altar of a great The lighting and faithfulness with which the details of costume and sur- cathedral. roundings are reproduced make this panel especially notable. Panel 4 depicts the pre- sentation of a young lad of the nobility to SENIOR ANNUAL his father’s knights. The entire picture is a faithful copy of the original, and is a yal- uable addition to the art collection now placed in the study hall. GIRLS’ PROPHECY It was in the year 1930, and women ruled the world. After years abroad, I had de to return home, to see old R. F. A., once more. land Aerial the new depot I could not believe that this little in which I had spent my days of youth. had the hand also; the Mayor of the city was a woman. cided Rome, dear 1912 I reached Rome by the Over- and my classmates of Route. When | descended at bustling city was the modest town Here the women upper Even the police force had undergone a radical change, and it was composed of women. Going out of the depot I spied a policemistress, and asked her to direct me to a good hotel. I gasped when I looked ta her. Could this big, brawny policemistress be the meek Gertrude Henry? Alas! it was too true. I introduced myself and began talking about old times. I inquired after the rest of my classmates, and found that two of them had fallen into the leap year 1916. Miss had mar- ried J. Houston Duffy, and it was rumored that it snares of Gardner akout first had suc- cumbed to the wiles of Miss Sarah Mead. was a case of love at sight. Howard Kaufman, too, who, I learned, was the Mayoress of the city. I left the depot and went to. the City Hall, where I found the janitor of the building, who was at that time scrubbing the floor, to be none other than Mr. Kauf- man, who had received his position through his wife’s political “pull”. After talking over old times, I found that he yearned for those good old days when the men were supreme. | into the went office of the Mayoress. THe SENIOR ANNUAL The Mayoress, spoke in businesslike tones, and had even too, had changed. She From Bickel matrimonial laid aside her High School giggles. that the Misses established a her | learned Loftus and had agency, and were doing a rushing business. Misses Cox and Agans had formed a com- 5 pany and were running a peanut stand. on Mill Street. Adams, the famous argumentator, was de- I was also informed that Miss bating with Henry Smith through the Rome Daily Sentinel on the question of the day, “Should men be allowed to vote at all?” I left the Mayoress, and went to the pea- nut stand of the Cox, Agans Company. They told me that Miss Carolyn Biggam had died of broken heart, caused by Henry Maxted’s departure to parts unknown. Miss Beatrice Agan had married a rising plumber by the name of Whitmyer. I went to the Brunswick, the largest hotel in Rome. On stepping up to the long pol- ished table, which had a brass rail on one side. I saw the chemist, whom I thought looked Suddenly | Miss Bessie Watters. mutual, and we began talking over the familiar. recognized The recognition was events since 1912. She showed me a letter Miss success with Miss Carroll, as a missionary from Hamlin, telling of her great in the wilds of Africa. She also told me that the Misses Smith and Potter had taken up scientific farming with great success. Taking the evening paper I went up to There |] letter from my room. found a Charles Kany. I found it to announce his engagement to Miss Madeline Hyde, the world-famous violinist and singer, with whom he had been making a tour of Europe. I looked over my paper. Among the amusements I was surprised to see that Miss dancer, would appear at the Carroll Theater on Amateur Night. I also read that Miss Colihan, assisted by the Griffith Sisters and Lorena Kropp, the famous opera Lewis Cole, would give the comedy sketch, “When Men Ruled the Home.” I sank back into my arm chair, and grad- ually fell asleep. Suddenly I felt a great jar! I started, sat up, and rubbed my eyes.. [ was still in the study hall, and during the sixth period had fallen asleep, only to have my pleasant dream broken by the ever watchful teacher on charge, Miss Maloney. H. E. H., 712. FE TOME. BOY’S the Fifth PROPHECY 1932,. as | venue, | One day in year was walking along was at- tracted by a wonderfully dressed man, whose appearance was strangely familiar. On closer inspection I recognized George Pillmore, my classmate of twenty years ago. The recognition was mutual, and after ex- changing greetings we went into Martin's for lunch. While talking we found that we had lost track of all our old classmates, so we proceeded to form a plan, by which we could learn their whereabouts. George had become a great hypnotist, and as he had made a mint of money, he generously offered me a million dollars to 1912. was to use in looking up the class of Through his hypnotic power he direct my course. When I received a mes- sage from him to go to a certain place, | When at my destination, I would find the people was to start immediately. I arrived I sought or learn something about them. A few days later 1 went to Washington to hear a debate in Congress, in which the greatest oartor of the House was to take When _ the amazed to find him to be Byron Fox. part. man was This recalled to my mind, however, the oratori- After the debate I greeted him and made inquiries appeared | cal success he acquired in R. F. A. THE SENIOR ANNUAL concerning old friends. I learned that Her bert Hoffstetter was also in Washington, being one of the Senators from Missouri, and that he had fully decided to save the country by taking the nomination for the Presidency if the voice of the people de manded it. Wylie Mason was the leading physician a specialty of in Washington. He made the heart. The public was uncertain wheth- er he did greater good treating those al ready afflicted, or more serious harm in causing serious palpitation in the hearts of the fair sex, From Washington I went back to New York, William He had invented a wonderful talking ma where I found Mielding. -hine. It was an exact, though miniature, image of himself, and talked with even t same rapidity. It was indestructible and reproduced personal peculiarities faithfully. It was through this machine that he had won a multi-millionairess for a wife. Howard Kaufman owned the largest aeroplane line in the world, its headquarters being, of course, in the metropolis. As George had sent me a message to go to the North people were killed yearly on this line, | Pole, and as only a few millions of decided to insure my life and take passage upon his newest airship, which was said to be absolutely accident-proof. Cole at the Pole. He had discovered a way to make animals talk had It is needless to add that by | found Lewis English, and there a school for polar bears. work Bre a. ing in conjunction with Ringling Barnum Bailey and other heroes great in the circus line, he had not only enabled the bears to amass great fortunes, but was rapidly increasing his own bank account. New York by Here I found Henry Smith. I returned to way of Rome, N. Y. He had cultivated a voice, and went under the name of Professor Schmidt. Although, by taking up his residence in one of the music centers of the world he could have been ever more famous, he loved Rome so well that he had remained there. and was singing in the Casino. Charles Kany and J. Houston Duffy had made themselves noted by going around the country lecturing on Women’s Rig! and giving concerts. I had the pleasure of hearing one of their entertainments upon nd this one, between the parts of the lecturing the subject while | was in New York. to revive the audience, Mr. Duffy sang an] Mr. Che hearers was indescribable. Kany played. effect upon the I did not have to seek Henry Maxted for his fame came to me through the news paper. He was in the employ of the goy ernment, being the greatest civil engineer in the world. He had built, among other wonderful things, a tunnel under the At lantic Ocean. As I was directed by mystic guide to go to Holland, I decided to avoid seasickness by going through this tunnel rather than by water. I am still alive. Gordon VanAlstyne resided at The Hague in Holland. of the He was Supreme Judge International Board of Arbitration on all subjects. People came from all over the world to consult him. Working in direct opposition to him was William Inman, who had graduated from While Gordon VanAlstyne was promoting peace, West Point and was a great soldier. William Inman was promoting war. He had been in many battles and once received a medal for running and saving the life of aman. | later found that the man was himself, Having been so fortunate in my trip to the North Pole, I again committed my life to Mr. Kaufman's aerial navigation line en route for the South Pole., Here I found William Reese, once the President of our 40 THE , t the conclusion of the festivities Presi dent Reese arose and, in a stern manne1 addressed the Juniors, giving them at the end of his “ordeal” a large pencil which they could use to record their acts in the future. Mr. Reese was responded to by President Hughes of the Juniors, who, in a most brilliant speech, bade the Seniors farewell. Che Sophomores were President Reese's next victims, the orator sternly advising 1914 life. sa behalf of President Prosser of concerning his future school token of remem brance, and in the Seniors, the 1914 ream of awarded W heat. Class of was a large pack age of ( Now drawn to the “F our President’s attention was rosh,” who were anxiously awaiting their “ordeal.” Addressing Presi Williams of 1915, Mr. continued downpour of “tongue twisters,” dent Reese, in a advised the “Freshies” of their future, tak ing as an example the life of an ancient whose career was the most remarkable of any student. At the conclusion “Freshie”’ Williams milk with a long rubber hose attached. The was awarded a large bottle of Seniors were thanked for the “necessary im plement,”” and congratulated upon their suc- cess by President Williams, who responded in a most fitting address. Following the speeches the “Senior “Song to the 1912, sang appropriate selections to t and the Class of Song” Faculty” were given by who likewise he lower classmen. The cluded by the class yell, afternoon's entertainment was con- Zip zap, zip zap, zip zap zwelve, R. F. A., R. F. A., Nineteen which completely drowned the other yells [welve of the Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen, who quickly arose to the occasion. SENIOR ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT WEEK SUNDAY, JUNE 2: P. M. ilaureate Rev, B52. Aone, Church. Baces Sermon, Presby te¢ rian PUESDAY, JUNE 25 eo 0S 2. Ms; Day ssembly Hall Class -xercises, Acad emy THURSDAY, JUNE 27 M.—Commencement Exercises at Lyric Theatre FRIDAY, JUNE 28 lumni Reunion, Seegar’s Academy SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Senior Class Picnic, Summit Park Heard in English IV.: “What kingdom hugs a man into its snare? Teacher animal of. the reptile lice Carroll (eager to recite)—‘It’s a bear.” —E-x. leddy, the football shark, said to Alice, “Did you know that Judy is going to be our best man soon?” lice—“Oh, Teddy, what a nice way to propose to me.” THE SENIOR ANNUAI Motion World Carroll Theatre Open All Summer. Coolest Place in Rome. Home of Moving Pictures and Special Attractions. 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