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

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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.

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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.

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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