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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1914 volume:

THe SENIOR ANNUAL BAILEY, Education. GEORGE G. President of Board of PROL HOMER W. FACULTY ITARRIS, Homer W. Principal. WALTER W. WHITE, Mathematics. FREDERICK L. Mason, Science. Harry L. DAVENPORT, Mathematics. Harry I. Goon, Commercial. L. Morton KtrtTcHeRr, Mechanical Drawing. Jane S. HIGHAM, Classic Languages. MarGARET A. FELLOWS, Modern Languages. Maryorie A. Hate, Modern Languages. CAROLYN A. Drawing. Superintendent of HARRIS GEORGE R. STALI School SARAH E. Corstn, History. FLorA E. Hook, Science. FLORENCE C. SEELE Englis h. FrANCES E. STILLMAN, English. HENRIETTA Foote, History. JANE S. Brevsy, Classic Languages. A. GERTRUDE Nowrs! Music. M. Louts—E MALONEY Elocution. EvizABetH E. JACKSON, English. BIBBINS, The Senior Annual PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS ROME, N. Y. CLASS DAY JUNE 23, 1914 Dye Gur Tyr Fur OK ore SENIOR ANNUAL STAFF Georce Vierow, Editor-in-Chicf LBERT SEIFERT, Business .Wanage) Ear. BeLLCHAMBERS, Art Editor Jos—EPHINE ROWLAND Harry PROSSER CARLETON PERRY MARGARET GROGAN GLADpys Mason RAyMOND Hyp! OLNEY BAILEY GRACE Rupp EDITORIALS Who’s Who in the Class of 1914 THE SKNIOR ANNUAL GERARD FRUIN HUBBARD—‘Hup” raterical Honor, Winner of the Slingerland and Inter- scholastic Speaking Contest at Syracuse, Class President. “IT am fearfully and wonderfully made.” ELIZA EVANS—‘“‘SKINNEY” “Elegant as simplicity, warm as excellency.” BEATRICE BARNARD—“B,” “Her eyes are homes of silent prayers.” MARGARET KAUFMAN— PeEccy” “Let us have peace.” LILLIAN F. RUBY— Pearv’s LittLe Sister” “Innocence in youth is ever unsuspicious.”’ ALFRED ADAMS GILLETTE—“Mett1n’s Foon SABY Valedictorian. “I always take blushing either for a sign of guilt or ill-breeding.” THe SENIOR ANNUAL CARLETON PERRY—‘Com” Member of Staff “Night after night he sat and bleared his eyes with KS. GLADYS EUGENIE MASON—“MatIe” Recording Secretary of the Class. Member of Staff. “Alice” in Class Play “How happy I could be with either, Were the other dear charmer away ; But while ye thus tease me together, lo neither a word will I say.” MABEL LOUISE HALL—“Ctass Fiirt” “She had a face like a benediction.” GRACE EVELYN RUDD— AnceEL Eyes” Member of Staff. ‘Better late than never.” FANNIE MARY PETERS—“Fan” Vice President of the Class, Secretary of the Girls’ Lit- erary Club. “Mirror of all courtesy.” EARL CLARENCE BELLCHAMBERS “UMGEBUNG™ Staff Member, Winner of Third Prize in Industrial Contest. “Him who has never listened to the voice of praise, the silence of neglect can never appall.” THE SENIOR ANNUAL CHARLES H. VREDENBURG—“Unc Le Sam” ‘“Tevery man has business and desires, such as they are. WINIFRED HELEN RAGAN—‘WInNNIE” “T have never sought the world; the world was not to seek me.” GERALDINE LARRABEE—“Jean” “She is as headstrong as an allegory on the bank of Nile.” MARGARET REBECCA WILSON—‘Becxky” “He who talks much must talk in vain.” MARJORIE ANNA REESE—“Marc” Recitation Honor, Treasurer of the German Club, Presi- dent of Girls’ Literary Club. “Did you ever hear of anybody dying?” GEORGE JOHN VIEROW— Spiprer” Editor-in-Chief, Captain of Tennis Team. “Jonas” in Class Play. “In the midst of things.” PHOTOS BY HENDRICKS THE SENIOR ANNUAL ELLSWORTH ELMER MACK— Buttinske’ Salutatorian. “T liketh not these sleek men; they think too much.” RUBY NESS SCULLY—‘FLurFFic RUFFLES” Corresponding Secretary of Class. “It would talk—Lord, how it talked.” MARION A. LOVELAND— Pat” Class Poet. “Of all kinds of ambition, that which pursues poetical fame is the wildest.” PEARL AGNES RUBY—“Ctrass Bary” “All great things have a small beginning.” ELIZABETH KIRKLAND FOOTE— ‘Betty” Fourth Honor. ““Gentleness succeeds better than violence.” J. DONALD SCHWARTZ— Activity PERSONIFIED” Girls’ Prophet. “She has two brown eyes, so soft and brown, Take care! She gives a side glance and looks down, Beware, beware! Trust her not—she’s fooling thee.” PHOTOS BY HENORICKS THE SENIOR ANNUAL EARL HENRY FREEMAN— Usexess Grant” “One thing is forever good; that thing is success.” RUTH M. GERWIG—‘Rur” “I prefer silent prudence to loquacious folly.” RUBY LILLIAN MANSON “The magic of a face.” IDA M. RAFFAUF—“‘Rarrtie” Secretary of Girls’ Literary Club. ‘A harmless, flameless meteor, shown for hair, And fell’d adown with loose care.” JOSEPHINE ROWLAND— Jor” Member of Staff, Sixth Honor, School Accompanist. “Being myself no stranger to suffering, I have learned— to relieve the sufferings of others.” WILLIAM KEATING—Kear” “R” in Football, “Jack” in Class Play, “Great, but modest.” Tur SENIOR ANNUAL MARGARET WILKINSON— Maacete” “They are as gentle as zephyrs.” DOROTHY MARGARET WHITE— Dor” “Their rage supplies them with weapons.” £ Pp} ALBERT C. SEIFERT— Pretze.” Business Manager of ANNUAL, “Tom” in Class Play. “A lion among ladies.” JULIA FULLER BARNARD— “C ass Imp” “He who scraps must live alone.”—Hubbard. MARCELLA AGNES CONNICK— ‘SMILEs” Winner of Slingerland Second Prize, “Dorothy” in Class Play. “Much talk, much foolishness.” PHOTOS BY HENDRICKS THe SENIOR ANNUAL RGE OLNEY BAILEY— GrorceE” Football, Class Historian, Member of Staff, “Harold” in Class Play.” “It is our nature to love something.”’ MARY MARGARET WILLIAMS—‘May” “Miss Judkins” in Class Play. ‘The mildest of manners, and the gentlest of hearts.” MINNIE MILLICENT OLCOTT— Crass Victron’ “They think too little who talk too much.” HELEN LOU DALTON—“Tae CHREsSTIEN” “Sweets to the sweet.” FREDA E. SEIFERT—“Frep” “It is better to wear out than to rust out.” TREMAIN MERRILL HUGHES—‘ Kip” “R” in Football, “Prof. Edgerton” in Class Play, Captain of Football, 1914. “T am not in the role of common men.” PHOTOS BY HENDRICKS THE SENIOR ANNUAL HARRY WILLIAM PROSSER— Pross” Third Honor, Member of Staff. “It is the witness still of excellence to put a strange face on his own perfection.” LICE JEAN EVANS— E “A little nonse, now and then, is relis of men.” MARGARET ESTELLA GROGAN— P1 Memter of Staff, Boys’ Prophetess, “Kathleen O'Grady” in Class Play. “If music be the food of love, play on.” RUTH EVELYN NEISS— “Cuvpsste” “Mildred” in Class Play. “If you do not rise early, you will make progress in nothing.” LILLIAN WILSON— SKINNTER” “Half as sober as a judge.” J. RAYMOND HYDE— Peanuts” Member of Staff. “My appetite comes while eating.” THE SENIOR ANNUAL RALPH BENNETT—“Crass Tigutwap” ‘A fool must now and then be right by chance.” MARGARET MAY CLARK— History SHark” “She that can’t live upon love deserves to die in the ditch.” ALICE SCOTT—“Scortty” No, she is not from the country—she’s from Llossvale.” FRONA FILLMORE—“Crass Fasuion PLate” ‘As good be out of the world as to be out of fashion.” N. RUTH ABBUHL—‘Rutaie” ‘The gentleness of all the gods go with thee.” CHARLES EUGENE WHEELER—“Oscar” Filth Honor, Vice President of German Club. Nothing is more simple than greatness; indeed, to be simple is to be great.” THE CLASS POEM THE MUSIC The value of music in poular education is being recognized as never before in Rome Free Academy. First, because it is a cul ture study; second, because of its value as a pleasure producer; third, because it may be a great source of inspiration and, finally, because it may be the means of earning a livelihood for many students. Music in our High School is classified under two divisions—the general chorus, which is required of all students, and the class work, which is divided into Ist, 2nd and 3rd year classes. There are at present first-year classes, four second-year classes and three third-year classes. student to two These classes prepare the enter the Regents examinations. Having passed these, they receive two credits for the first two years’ work and three credits for the three years’ work. These classes are com pulsory for all students preparing for nor- mal schools; to all others they are elective. SENIOR IN THE ANNUAL - WaT A NICE ACADEMY One of the features in,our High School look ] forward to with real pleasure is the music period on Wednes- course that we Through the untiring ef- s s Miss A. day mornings. forts of our directress, Gertrude Nourse, the chorus work has had a steady While the student body in general growth. manifests a keen interest in the singing, is attentive and responsive, yet the unusual interest and the splendid support given the music by the boys is placing our chorns work on a basis of which we are _ not ashamed. To Miss due. Rowland, also, much credi Ever ready, ever willing, she has served as accompanist for three years. We have in our High School, and we hope another fine material for an orchestra year will find a well-organized club in old R. F. A. ROME-ONEIDA DEBATI THE GIRLS’ LITERARY CLUB THE BOSTONIA SEXTETTE CLUB SLINGERLAND CONTEST rHE INTERSCHOLASTIC SPELLING CONTEST DECLAMATION CONTESI! MEMORIAL DAY TH HISTORY OF THE CLASS class of fifty-four is above seventy-six in It has been said by some celebrity, Miss Corbin, I suppose that history is made not by deeds, but by the men who do the deeds. ccording to these standards the class of 1914 will be a history making class, because efficient individuals who of its wealth of have already made history for the Rome Free Aeademy by their deeds. lurning to our heroes of the text-book, we see Gillette and Mack in the foreground with the rest of us forming a good back- ground. This may sound rather queer, but when one considers that every one of the SENIOR ANNUAI OF 1914 final standing, you will see that my state- rent is justified Not only along the recognized high road high school life, but along those side yaths which at the present day rival them in interest. have we notable figures. As ithletic both Keating and Hughes, the next year ball foot ball. base ball and basket ball. heroes, foot captains. shine in If you ask don’t believe Keating has made history, Binghamton «¢ 5, ) ] 5 (THs is 0 | PLAce For uS TertFi : History of the Class of 1915 FOR WE ARE JO gage COPHS! OPHS! en Gs mT US Des History of the Class of 1916 FRESTA AW History of the Class of 1917 irl Prophe« y---Class of 1914 Tuer SeNIOR ANNUAL Boys’ Prophecy---Class of 1914 Eurasia! Land of sunshine and flowers! A quaint land! Land of mysteries and What name bring to me! A home of magic? magic powers! pictures does the Yes, A two-story structure, with thatched roof, for such it was. age. At our and its walls darkened with ag knock, a swarthy, silent servant opened the door, and with low bows beckoned us to enter. I was somewhat frightened, but a strange feeling of daring drove me onward. | shuddered at the sight of the “Magic Wonder. ” slightly forward, his large black eyes peer There he sat, cross-legged, bent ing into space. He wore a red satin cloak and a bright proach he bowed his head very low and orange turban. At my ap- motioned me to come nearer. As he gazed at me his magic eye seemed to have such a compelling power that in spite of forebod- went closer to t ings I couldn’t go back. | I him and said: lave come to have you reveal the future of the young men of the Class of 1914.” He nodded large oriental jar from a corner and placing it before me, he ba’e me walk around it only of the with my gravely, then producing a times, thinking word then three “future,” and kneel eyes closed. After following the directions very care- fully, at the word of command | raised my eyes. bush had sprung up, bearing one immense, perfect, white rose on the topmost branch. As I fingered this caressingly, a petal dropped into my hand. The “Magic Won- Fear had now van- Lo! a rose der” muttered, “Gaze.” ished; curiosity alone remained. I bent over the petal. Could I believe my eyes? There was Gerard Hubbard, suc- cessfully starring as minstrel director ofa €ompany which had won world-wide fame. This success was largely due to Earl Free- man’s being premier end man. Plucking a second petal, I saw Harry Prosser, our esteemed associate editor, as a thrifty farmer, living a very happy life. He was not a bachelor, however; no, indeed. Of course, he had married one of the 1914 girls, and now had several young farmers growing up and lending their aid as the The f this life was broken by the monthly visits farm life progressed. monotony ot of the Grange President, George Vierow, who, being unsuccessful in attaining his long-cherished desire of becoming County Editor, had followed this occupation. This gave him a chance to cultivate his love for reforming the plans of others. The third petal showed Tremain Hughes engaged as an agent for the Victrola Com- pany. He had devised a secret device with which he could perfectly imitate upon a record every known sound, from Caruso to Uncle Remus, from William Jennings Bryan to Ruby Scully. I was somewhat surprised at seeing Alice Evans and Alfred Gillette, had merly taught Sunday School in the East Rome Chapel, entering the City Clerk’s office, where Olney Bailey, the Clerk, in his who for- most polished manner, provided them with a marriage license. There was, however, no surprise excited in me by the sight of Donald Schwarz en- gaged in Masonry. He always was skillful in plastering up things. The huge ink factory, bearing the name Carter’s, located in Oneida, furnished more of a thrill, for I saw printed on the door, “Clarence Beeman, Superintendent.” The delay in knowing Ellsworth Mack’s fate had made me slightly anxious. Now, however, I saw him on the floor of the Senate, urging votes for women. I won- dered what page of his history had wrought this change. The following rose leaf stained and wormy, so that I could not be sure of the details of the picture. It seemed to me, however, to be Raymond, hiding from a pursuing’ band, who were yelling: “Down with the poet.” Dismayed, I hurriedly grasped another leaf. What a contrast! Here was Charles Vredenburg writing his letter of thanks for his appointment as postmaster general. was slightly THE OUR FACULTY I was once wrapped in slumber and fell into a dream, And lo! in my vision what wonders were Our faculty were marching along in line Bach keeping step to true martial time And there on the platform close by my side Stood Staley reviewing the with troop much pride. There is Harris, all natty and jaunty and gay, Who says his best things in a conceited way, With lectures and compliments so thickly over laying, That one hardly knows what to thank him for saying. His wit running up, as his temper runs down, The topmost bright bubble on the wave of the town. There passes by Bielby, with pink cheeks and fair, Her laugh, and her dimples and bright sunny hair She makes us all study for hours on our Caesar; My, but he certainly was a bad “Geeser!’ At taking attendance she acts as our fate For she knows if you're only a half minute late. Here comes Lady Nourse abstractly loit’ring along Involved in a paulo-post future of song Who'll be going to write what'll never be writ ten Till the muse ere she thinks of it gives her the mitten. She knows every braker and sol on the chart And she knows every heart rest and crescendo by Close behind her is Corbin, her mouth very full, Who is telling us now of Teddy’s big “bull” She contrives in a minute to pour ont as she goes, A stream of transparent forcible prose Her sarcasm is wonderful, excellent, fine. But then you really don't seem much to mind. There is a Mason as “quiet, as cool and as dignified As a smooth silent iceberg, that never is igni- fied. Unqualified merits I'll grant you he has ‘em, SENIOR ANNUAL But he lacks the one merit of kindling enthus iasm If he Like being stirred up with the very north pole stirs you at all, it is just, on my soul, And then there comes Foote, who, altho sl looks tame, Never misses a chance at taking a name. As she talks at high speed her nose fairly wig gles, Which makes all her classes act bad with the giggles But when she gets angry we go through the mill As she says “I can’t hear you, unless you keep still.” Back of her walks Miss Bibbins of artistic taste, She helps you design your finest white waists She teaches perspective and crayon work, too But those who can learn it are scattering and few. There’s Maloney with genius so shrinking and rare That you hardly at first see the strength that is there; frame so robust, with nature so sweet, So earnest, so graceful, so blithe and so fleet, It’s worth an ascent on the rostrum to speak If only with this charming woman you meet. There's little Miss Jackson, who gives us a pain With her ruffles and fluffles and the length of her train She comes, by the way, from the land of the Quaker, And thus you all know she’s become quite a taker. Her face is so fair and her eyes are so brown You hear fellows rave of her all over the town. But stay just a minute, for right here comes Hook, With a microscope, bug-box and science-book. Over the meadows and forests she roams, Looking for birds and finding their homes. She is very well versed in all kinds of ologies, sug-, bi-, and zoo- and even apologies. There is one thing I like in Miss Hale, and that is, That on manners she lectur es her pupils gratis. She makes us all read “Einer Musz Heiraten” 36 THE SENIOR And we really all think it is simply rotten We memorize poems page after page. And an hour in the class seems like an age There is Miss Seely whose marking goes straight to the head, And gives you the feeling that makes you seem dead. Her chief grouch is Bailey and the stunts that he dares While she looks at stares. She’s a lover of bluffers and also of flowers, And we sit in her room for long weary hours. him ever with fixed icy Next marches Miss Higham, her face all aglow; She has just been hearing some poor pupil’s woe, Bewailing the fact that they can’t learn their verbs, that thought and words And structure of sentences is above She is motherly, venerable, learned and kind, The sort of a woman that is hard to find. Here comes Prof. White, his head shinny and bare, He resembles old spoonbill, but he doesn’t care. Some pupils thinks he’s a regular crab, But lots of them say, he is only half bad. In mathmatics of all kinds he’s thoroughly versed, And compared with most teachers, there’s a lots of them worse. There toddles Davenport with his tiny feet With his glasses, his pencil, and notebook so neat. He has missed his calling that he is a teacher, For he holds to his Algebra ’most like a preacher. His initials you know are H. L. D., Which stands for Helen Lou Dalton, you see. look at Miss queen; And Stillman, the sophomore’s Surrounded by girls, she is always seen. She’s the one that they go to in all of their troubles For she blows them away as if they were bub- bles. She is going way — away off to stay, How long and how weary will then be the day. ANNUAL Near the end is Miss Fellows; oh my, but she’s slow! One can hardly tell which way she will go. Every few years she crosses the great rolling sea And visits the city of merry Paris She is pestered by Grace and by our constant talk So one after another she advises to walk. Last there comes Good, all rosy and smiling, Whose vivid blue eyes are rather beguiling. He was walking with Alice the other day, At least that’s what some of the people say. He teaches the students just how to typewrite, To watch their fingers prance is a strange sight. The pageant was ended, the crowd went their way, The sun in the west told the end of the day Then Staley spoke out in a voice full of pride, “Such a fine band of teachers is not found far or wide Their merits are many, of faults they have few; As judge of the matter, I leave it to you.” And as the rest of the marchers had done, He went his own way ‘neath the fast setting sun. M. A. L., 14. Miss Corbin—What is the matter with this class? Harold Wheat—Oh, sixth period, and they're all played out. Miss Corbin—Oh, no they are not, for they always play when they get here. What makes Marion Shelley so ravenous- ly hungry for bread? Why, because she likes Krumms. If Paul Goetz is worth a million, how much is Margaret Papworth? If Ethel Greenman sings, would Judy Caroll ? THe SENIOR ANNUAL The Constitution of the Class of 1914 We deeming our class superior to all others, we thought it necessary to adopt superior methods of carrying on its work. The first idea which occurred to some of the brightest members was adopting a con- stitution. This was an original idea, for no other class in the history of the school had had a constitution. So forthwith a committee was appointed which assembled a number of worthy ideas and embodied them in a constitution. When this docu- ment was submitted to the class its excel- lence was brought out by its being unant- mousily accepted. Article I—Name—The name of this or ganization shall be “The Class of 1914 of the Rome Free Academy.” Article I1.—Object—The object of this organization shall be to better promote the activities of the Class of 1914 of the Rome Free Academy. Article II11.—Oualifications for Member- ship—Membership in this organization shall include only the following: First—All students graded as seniors in the Rome Free Academy in September, 1913. Second—Those other than seniors whose academic records, as interpreted by the principal of the Rome Free Academy, indi- cate that they probably will be graduated from the Rome Free Academy in 1914. Article 1V.—O fficers, Their Election and Their Duties—Section 1—The officers of this organization shall con sist of: Presi- dent, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer. Sec. 2.—Each officer of this organiza- tion (1) Must have been a member of the Class of 1914 of the Rome Free Academy for at least two years prior to September, 1913. (2) Must be actually graded as a senior in the Rome Free Academy in September, 1913. Sec. 3.—Election of officers: (a) Each officer of this organization shall be elected by separate ballot on or be- fore October 10, 1913, by majority vote of the enrolled members of this organization. (b) Any officer may be removed at any meeting by two-thirds vote of the enrolled members of this organization, provided the purpose of such meeting be made known to all enrolled members at least one week previous to such meeting. (c) A vacancy in any office occurring during the school year may be filled at any meeting of this organization by a majority vote of the enrolled members. Sec. 4.—Duties of officers. President. 1. To call all meetings. 2. To preside at every meeting. 3. To appoint all commit 4. To act as adviser for all commit- 5. To act as chairman of the execu- tive committee. 6. To authorize, by his written signature, the order on the treas- urer for the disbursement of all funds. Vice President—1. To perform the du- ties of the president when the said presi- dent shall be unable to perform the duties of that office. 2. To act on the executive committee. Recording Secretary.—l. To take ac- curate minutes of every meeting. 2. To call the roll at the beginning of every meeting. 3. To keep an accurate list of all regular members of this organization. 4. To au- thorize, by his written signature, the order on the treasurer for the disbursement of all funds. 5. To act on the executive com- mittee. Corresponding Secretary.—1. To attend to all regular correspondence pertaining to all business and social affairs of this or- on the executive tees. tees. ganization. 2. To act committee. Treasurer.—l. To have charge of all the finances of this organization; paying out money only on receipt of a written order, signed by the president and recording sec- retary of this organization. 2. To make a monthly report to this organization of the financial condition of said organization. 3. To act on the executive committee. Article V.—A mending the Constitution— This constitution may be amended at any meeting of this organization by a two-thirds vote of the members enrolled, provided no- tice of such proposed amendment be given to the enrolled members at least one week in advance of said meeting. THE SENIOR ANNUAL The German Club Sleighride On the evening of January 23, 1914, the German Club fared forth from the High School building, upon a sleigh-ride, the des tination of the Ralph Bennett, one of the illustrious mem which was home of Hon. bers. The evening was ideal, there being no moonlight to impair the happiness of the A light but steady fall of snow made it necessary to keep the numerous young couples. many blankets well above our heads, Miss Fellows, Minnie Olcott and Ellsworth Mack being the only ones who felt it behooved their dignity to retain a more decorous posi tion. There were but two incidents to mar the picturesqueness of the occasion. The first was that the dwarfed the named E. Mack protruded far out over the end of our sleigh, and the other one was feet of above that as soon as Ralph finally managed to get seated beside his friend Minnie, she de cided it would be pleasanter for her to ride upon the side of the “bobs.” When at last we arrived at home, we were greeted by the howl of a dog, the yawling of a couple of cats, and then the kindly voice of our hero’s father. The horses were taken care of by some un Ralph’s known friend and we entered the palatial country residence of Ralph Bennett, Jr. During the evening some games were played (the best part of snap and catch being deferred until the return journey) and then lunch was served. This space is too short to tell of the numerous courses it was our duty to get away with, but at least Miss Fellows must have been satisfied, for on the way home she utterly forgot it was her duty to chaperone the bunch, much to the gratification of both Gerald Hubbard and of Julia Barnard. Mason—What do the sun and moon do: Jones—They attract each other— Mason—Certainly, everybody in this uni- verse has an attraction. The Junior Promenade On the evening of May 15, 1914, the an nual Junior Promenade, given for the Sen iors of the Rome Free Academy, was held in Seegar’s Dancing Academy. At a little before eight the participants began to ar rive and by eight-thirty the vast hall was crowded with pretty maidens and stalwart youths, under the care of several members of the faculty. Soon festivities started with the Grand March, led by the Senior President. Gerard Hubbard, and Miss Wallace. The spectators in the balcony pronounced this From then until were feature an excellent one. eleven-thirty everyone glided about under the myriads of penants, perfectly content with life and quenching their thirst now and then, some oftener, at the punch bowl in the corner where “Peanuts” Hyde wield ed the ladel. unsteady toward the too much indulgence say his hand became last, due, perhaps, to in that beverage dur Some ing dances. Everything went off like clockwork ex cept that the good ship Wheat, while execut- ing a very difficult movement, capsized near the punch bowl, much to his chagrin. Neith- er he nor his partner was injured, however, but it was noticed that he frequented the society of “Peanuts” less during the re- mainder of the evening. After an hour for intermission near mid- night, the gliding was continued until 2 a. m., when, to the “Home Sweet Home,” everyone left for home and dream- strains of land. Florence—“Sam, dear, here is a scientist who says the earth is wobbling on its axts. Now what do you suppose they can do about it?” Sam (absently)—“Open the muffler, re- verse the engine, shut off the power, lubri- cate the bearings and tighten the whezl caps.” Tur Suntor ANNUAL HALLOWE’EN It was on a beautiful evening in October that the members of the class of ’14 con- gregated at the home of Miss Rowland on North George Street to start upon the ever- memorable Hallowe'en strawride to West- ernville. The conditions under which the trip was made were ideal. As I have said, the evening was one of the finest that the autumn months bring forth, the roads were excellent, there was plenty of straw ani blankets, the faculty was of the most sym- pathizing nature as chaperons and everyone was happy. Three large necessary ; two for the fun-seeking Seniors and one for the chaperons and the “eats.” To the surprise of the lonely and shiver- “stags” and to the consternation of the fairer sex, hall at Westernville was reached shortly after 9 o’clock. The Seniors were soon busy and were success- ful i n rescuing the good things from the faculty with the slight exception of four pumpkin pies ana quart of olives. Prompt- ly after the arrival, the dancing began, and, provided with an excellent floor, good music and a keg of sweet cider, the entire party set out for a good time. It is needless to say that Keating was self-appointed guar- dian of the beverage and took no interest in the other proceedings until that source of supply was exhausted; then, having satis- fied his conscience that he had performed his duty well, he turned his attention to giving lessons in the latest dances. After a few hours of merrymaking the weary but joyful dancers were summoned to a bounteous repast, which was greatly improved by the services of Freeman as head waiter and of Hyde as assistant dish- washer. Here, too, a mystery was cleared up and several of the faculty removed from suspicion. Prof. Good’s appetite, as applied to the three remaining pumpkin pies, clearly demonstrated the fate of the four previously departed. As soon as supper was over, dancing was resumed and the remaining hours were made the most of. Shortly after two o'clock, the teachers exerted their ability in persuading vehicles were ing the town the merrymakers to disband, and with such a command of English that even the ora- redoubtable Mack were unable to stay the homeward tide, and torical powers of the The return journey was one never to be for- at 2:30 we were well on our way. gotten; some sat silently meditating upon the future, some, evidently enjoying their talked in an undertone, while others, not familiar with those early hours, slumbered quietly ; all were apparent- ly satisfied with the world and with them- companionship, selves. As a parting word it might be said that Alfred Gillette of a sensation and proved to the satisfaction of those present that he was no longer a bash- ful youth. And all agree that he is quali- fied to be called a worthy Senior. We ar- rived home about four and each one brought with him a pride in the thought that the natives of Westernville had at once recog- created something nized the qualities of the class of ’14 to be far superior to those of the previous classes whom it had been their fortune to enter- tain. Harry W. Prosser, '14. Heard coming home from the Senior Hallowe’en party. (Abbie White attends with George Vierow, and coming home George pays quite a bit of attention to Miss Hale, who sits near him). George (Feeling a cool substance dash against his face)—What’s that, snow? Abbie—No, I guess it’s Hale. Marcella Connick to Helen Dalton while drawing river systems in Physical Geog- raphy—Say, Helen, I don’t know where to put my mouth. How do the freshmen resemble real es- tate? They are a vacant lot. THE SENIOR ANNUAI President Vice President Secret John C. Leppart ID VOASUPED «0 5 «av nceufale geen Marjorie Reese The German Club of the Rome Free Academy is an organization meeting every Thursday in Miss Nourse’s auditorium, whose purpose is to instill in the minds of its members a wider knowledge of the lang- our Teutonic fathers. To better this purpose all carried on in German, the person speaking uage of promote conversation is English being subject to a fine of one cent for each speech. In addition to a cent now and then in the club bank, each member must pay ten cents a meeting in order to finance the feeds which it seems necessary Mem- bership is open to anyone taking second year to have at the end of every meeting. German, providing he or she is willing to ride the goat. j. GL, 15. THE SENIOR Inter-Class Basket Ball Basket ball has again found favor in our school sports. The academy was, this year, ball long period in which this form of athletics represented by a_ basket five, after a was either forgotten or neglected. Coach Guyer, after selecting the regular five, con ceived the idea of forming an inter-class league from the remaining material and in- fluenced Spaulding Co. to furnish a trophy to the winning class team. The plan was received with interest by the students and the first games were well layed and the attendance was good. Grad ually the league developed into a contest yetween the Freshmen and the Juniors, both iaving well balanced and smoothly working teams. Soon the warm weather caused a ack of interest and the players failed to appear for the games, causing many for- The Freshmen team, last game was played and justly earned and were awarded the hard-worked-for title of feits to be declared. iowever, remained united until the “Inter-Class Champions.” The league, though not a brilliant suc- cess in itself, might be considered valuable in two ways: It was a great benefit to the players and it brought together the men and developed the men who will in the future uphold the athletic prestige of R. Ba Pes BASKET BALL For the first time in a number of years, the Rome Free Academy was represented by a Basket Ball team. team should be very noticeable, c msidering the difficulties under which they labored. Every game was a great expense, with the The success of the renting of chairs, printing and the use of the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. The opening game was not played until nearly half of ANNUAL the season was overt Basket ball has never been a paying or popular game in Rome but the successful season experienced by the cademy five will no doubt make the game both paying and popular in the future. Financially the season cannot be considered a success. No deficit was incurred at the suits The were somewhat lacking in school spirit and games, but the cost of the slightly overbalanced the profits. students did not patronize the games to any extent, the main support coming from the town people. The team was composed of experienced men, every member of the team having played with some independent team in the city. by W by Inman and Barnard, and the guards by The forward positions were played lite and Keating, the center position Carroll and Race.’ The team was well forti- fied Hughes, Clifford, Krumm, Schwarz and Wardwell. with subs, having The team in all, nine schedule games, winning The with played, six and losing three. manager was ‘ompelled to get games teams com- pletely out of the high school class, as the teams in this section could not afford a fast game. The team was coached by Mr. Guy- er, who spent much time and effort to se- The Athletic R. was awarded to the following players, cure a winning combination. who took part either in five full games or White, Keating, Carroll, Barn The results of the games eight parts: ard and Race. played are as follows: Rome, 51, Hamilton High, Rome, 49, Hamilton Sophs, Rome, Colgate Sophs, 42. Rome, Canastota High, 27. Rome, Colgate Freshmen, . Rome, Canastota High, 25. Rome, Hamilton High, 30. Rome, St. Johns, 27. L. Rome, Syracuse Freshmen BASE BALI Foot Ball at R. F. A., 1913 TENNIS THE SENIOR ANNUAL ANNUAL Z Dn FACTORY TOURS Tur SENIOR ANNUAL FRESHMAN TO SENIOR (Upon being asked to make one more on a Strawride ) Signor Senor, many a time and oft In the Senior Aisle, you have rated me About my freshness and my greenesses, Still have I borne it with a patient shrug; For sufferance is the badge of all my class. You call me Fresh, a Greenie, nd scorn me as a so-called child; nd all because my head is empty. Well, then, it now appears you need my help ; Go to, then; you come to me and say— “Frosh, we would have money.” You say So! You, that did mock my youthful knowledge And foot me, as you spurn a stranger cur Out of the door: money is your suit, What should I say to you? Should I not say- “Hath a Frosh money? Is it possible a Senior would as to invite a Froshs, or Shall I bend low, and ina Stoop so low worshipful tone, With bated breath and whispering humble- ness, thus- “Fair Sirs, Say you spoke not to me once on Wednesday last; You hid my rubbers such a day ; another Time you doused me; for these courtesies, T will drop in my iron man and mildly at- tend your ride. May. Reese, ’14. Prizes Available in this School and Their Winners Ellsworth E. Mack, first prize in In- dustrial Essay Contest and the Davis. Harry Prosser, first prize in Soper Essay Contest. Charles Vredenburg, second prize in Soper Essay Contest. Gerard Hubbard, first prize in Slinger- land Prize Speaking Contest. Marcella Connick, second prize in Slingerland Prize Speaking Contest Minnie Olcott, third prize in Slinger- land Prize Speaking Contest. Lowell Gypson, second prize in the Industrial Essay Contest. Earl Bellchambers, third prize in the Industrial Essay Contest. Honors of the Class of 1914 First Academic Honor with Alfred Gillette, examination 92.21, final average 94 42 Valedictory, Adams class average 95.53, Second Academic Honor with Ellsworth Mack, examination 88.80, final average 92.02. Salutatory, Eliner class average 93.62, Third Harry William Prosser, class average 92.93, examination 80.73, Academic Honor, final average 88.86. Fourth Academic Honor, Elizabeth Kirkland Foote, class average 89.98, examination 81.40, final averaye 87.12. Fifth Wheeler, average 84.68, final average 87.06, Charles Eugene 88.25, Academic Honor, class examinatton Sixth Academic Honor, Josephine Rowland, class average 89.66, examiltiation 81.66, final average 86.99, Oratorical Honor, Gerard Fruin Hubbard, average 94.43. Recitation Honor, Marjorie Reese, average 92.55. Many cheers and lav. October Hubbard for rk of Mack and Gillette THE 1. And there was born in the City of Rome, a boy the son of his mother, and seeing that he was a goodly youth and was x 10d to look upon 2. They called him Alfred, and so he waxed strong after his kind and had the strength of a young calf and the wisdom of Solomon. 3. And forth into the vale of quality, there was another being came who also grew quickly to manhood and him they gave the was of ten foot. was yet in his name Ellsworth, because he cubits length from head to left +. And winter, seven fifth summers having passed over while he his head. 5. Behold his father took him up and Wisdom, who the they set apace for the Tem le of where the high priest presided; he multitude called Harrisee, surnamed Hoiner after the sage who had come out of the land of the Greeks. 6. And Homer took him unto him and lfred also unto him. And AI- fred and Ellsworth folded he unto his for he in all his wisdom saw that took he bosom they were prodigies. 7. And they waxed strong in the sight of man. 8. Now that two wise men were overpowering the peo- when it was seen these ple with their wisdom, behold 9. The Angel of Faith appeared and he created another being and him they called Gerard. And the words that issued forth from his mouth were brilliant as the and sharp as a knife. 10. Now it that Alfred and Ellsworth must needs test their wisdom star came to pass against Gerard, and a fourth being whom they called Onley except when he was called SENIOR ANNUAL George, and because of his modesty they called him Onley. 11. Now the strife was to take place in the Temple of Language. On the gala day the pile of sacredness was filled to the ut- most with fair dames who were good to look upon. 12. And the judge of all this war, is- suing from the mouth, a prophetess with the appellation of Seely. And she was enthroned before all the multitude and Was spoke wise sayings that might have issued from the mouth of an Oracle. 13. Now it came to pass that Alfred at the beginning of the strife of speech, by turning his mighty brain upon him who they called modest, nearly put the misbe- lieving to flight. +. But suddenly Gerard put forth him- elf armed with a great armament of words and fair figures of speech. 15. And the goddess of wisdom inspired him and his voice rose e’en to the ceiling turned and fled. 16. And the High Prophetess arose and an’ so the enemy stilled the surging multitude with one wave of her mighty hand and they were quiet. 17. And she spoke fair sayings con= cerning Gerard, they that do make the head to swell, and hence 18. He must find other head gear, for that which he already had, had grown far too small in that short space of time. 19. And when all and the multitude had honeyed words of Gerard, they departed in with and they wisdom of the was over feasted themselves on the peace, pleased themselves, pondered long over the mighty man. above mentioned. 20. 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