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

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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.

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THE CLASS POEM

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ROME-ONEIDA DEBATI THE GIRLS’ LITERARY CLUB THE BOSTONIA SEXTETTE CLUB