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

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THE 1915 SENIOR ANNUAL Photos by McClusky. KATHALEEN IRENE BOWMAN Irene is our History shark. Can there be any event of which she does not know? Also she cer- tainly can express her opinion in class meetings. Although Irene thinks ‘‘it is good to live and learn” she is as ready as anyone for a good time. Third Prize in Slingerland. Member of Staff. Mary ELIZABETH BRODOCK Mary is the great curiosity of R. F. A. because she ““Loves to study. ” This is the only specimen of the kind known to be in captivity. She is musical, play- ing equally well on the piano or a stick of gum. Mary has also been known to desert even her books to enjoy the society of a certain young man. Evsice ByYAM Elsie is very generous both with her time and her flowers. She has typewritten so many articles for this Annual that we think she at least should be en- titled to the name of “stenographer” for the staff. Elsie’s friends at present consist mostly of girls, but cheer up, Elsie, “‘all things come round to him who will but wait.” EVELYN TERESA CARROLL. “Evie.” “W hose little body lodg’d a mighty mind.” Evelyn is small but—good things come in small packages. She certainly is good; her studying, her recitations and her marks are perfect. Besides these studious characteristics, Evie is a good friend. “A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of Nature.” First Prize in Slingerland. Fourth Honor. Mem- ber of Staff.

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1915 SENIOR ANNUAL RutH Haskins ALDRIDGE. “Rufus” Did anyone say that Ruth was slow? Well, surely nobody ever said she wasn't. But we will admit, Rufus, it’s “‘slow but sure.” As a class we show our liking for Ruth by electing her vice presi- dent. Ruth is socially inclined. The inclination has been centered upon one fortunate youth during all her four years in R. F. A. Vice president. E. RutH ALLEN Some think the world was made for fun and frolic. So does Ruth. Her motto is “Giggle and the class giggles with you. Although fun does not produce the best marks, Ruth has the old quotation to rely upon, “He is oft the wisest man who is not wise at all.” HazEL EsTHER BARNARD. “‘Barnie” “Thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee.” Behold this sweet, timid little lassie! To look at her picture one would never think that this gentle appearing maiden is the most skilled Coon huntress in the whole school. She, gentle reader, has been most successful in her quest, having finally bagged her game. WILLIAM Henry BirpD 4 likely lad, a fine lad, a gay, good-humored, clever lad.” This diminutive, truncated, musical entity is one of the cutest living apologies for human existence that ever strung a bow. He has charmed many a fair dam- sel with his selections on the violin. Photos by McClusky.

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THE 1915 SENIOR ANNUAL MELVILLE GEORGE COLLINS “Business before pleasure.” This picture depicts a civil engineer, a lecturer, a philanthropist and a knight of the fair sex (?). He is a big booster in Track and Field and his only am- bition is to have a good track team in the Academy. We wish him the best of luck. Howarp EDWARD COUNTRYMAN La . Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.” Howard isn’t half as bad as he looks. He is a very quiet chap, able to attend to his own business and leave other people's business alone. Burning midnight oil is nothing new to Howard. Mary CHRISTINE CRAIG. “Polly” “Happy am I; from care I'm free! Why aren't they all contented like me?” Here is an innocent creature wholly without guile. Original sin is her only excuse for mumps. Cornell is a college dear to Mary's heart and from the num- ber of letters postmarked “Ithaca” we judge that the college is not the main attraction. Recitation. Honor. Witiis Upson DANIELS “True greatness is sovereign wisdom.” Surely the class of 1915 is lucky in having such a brilliant youth. He shines like a star of first magni- tude. He is not a grind but he studies assiduously— if you know what that means. He hasn’t much in- terest in the ladies as yet, but that will come in time. Photos by McClusky