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

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THE 1915 SENIOR ANNUAL Photos by McClusky Mary EpDNA PERRY “As fair as a star when only one is shining in the sky.” The student of 15. Edna is a gentle soul who wishes no one harm. Dame Rumor whispers that Edna has ceased to hate man, is much interested in him—one we should say. We leave it to you to guess who he is. Valedictorian. HarRIETTE OLNEY PILLMoRE. “Pilly” “If he be a noble lover—take him.” When Pilly is asked which she prefers Scotch or Welsh people she replies, “Oh, like Welsh better.” We know it, Harriette, especially since he’s missed walking to school with her only two mornings since she’s been going to high school. SAMUEL THOMAS PRESTON This angelic-looking cherub is one of the Profs. of the Commercial Law class. Before retiring he was a representative of the Allen's Foot Ease Co., where he made a great reputation as a salesman. He was the man who put their goods on the market and made the firm a good and substantial one, by showing the public how this excellent foot reliever helped himself. Harotp Gorton Rice. “Pud” “Vat am 12” Alas, gentle reader, we can not explain this sawed off bunch of atoms and molecules. Behold his wavy flaxen hair, his baby blue eyes. Could we ever per- suade you that Pud is an Architect? Tis true, too true. But first of all, he is essentially an admirer of the fair sex. Nevertheless, this admiration seems to be centered on “ Peg.”’ Editor-in-Chief of Senior Annual. 14

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THE 1915 SENIOR ANNUAL BERTHA ANNA MITTENMAIER “Speech is silver and silence is gold.” At least there is one member of our class who is wise enough not to forget the gold. Bertha is quiet, studious, a model student. Surely the High School building would fall if Bertha was ever kept for de- tention period. Well, Bertha, virtue is its own re- ward. GERALD RICHARD O'BRIEN. “Gig” ‘A youth so honest and bound to do right, An athlete so sturdy, strong in his might.” The Physics shark. There is but one thing in this subject that has puzzled him. He can not account for the fact that ice forms on pipes in a brewery. Will someone kindly enlighten him on the subject? Be- sides this he is an Orator and a great English “ Stude.”” MELVIN ARTHUR PAGE We've waited for years for an opportunity to get a crack at this guy, but now that we are in a posi- tion to do something—well, what are we doing to do with him. Search us. As a fusser he has few equals, as an American History student he is a shark, but still better a mighty good bluffer. CHESTER FREDERICK PARSONS Among many other things Chester has written a book, entitled ““The Techniques of the Violin.” He is no doubt superior to Fritz Kreitsler in every way, shape and manner. Chester clearly calls to mind 12:30 a. m. and several cats outside the window. Our musician is a member of the Sympathy Orchestra and is a candidate for the German Band. Photos by McClusky

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1915 SENIOR ANNUAL ge) MARION BLANCHE ROSTISER Rit Ses” Marion is a student and always ready to help E others. She has been totally unaware that there is another side to the study hall for three years. Cupid, however, has got busy at last and Marion is not wholly absorbed in her books. Recording Secretary. THomas Henry RupkKIN. “Tom” Look at him, ladies. For four long years this noble Senior has adorned our study hall and has never fallen for the charms of a woman. Although extraordinarily handsome and attractive, he heeds not to the restive life but devotes his entire energy to study and has succeeded in winding up about sixth from the bottom of the class—a truly wonderful rec- ord for such a brain. Member of Staff. EsTHER GLapys SAXon. “Victrola” ““Cloudless is her serene brow.” “A joke on Esther no one will tell And we'll have to admit that we know her—not well, So we'll be contented and pass it right by In knowing her dear friend is called merely ‘Si’ ”’. IpA Bett Scott. “Idie “Maiden! with the meek, brown eyes, In those orbs a shadow lies Like the dust in evening skies!” A quiet person, never in the way but always ready and willing to do her part. Ida has been with us for the last two years only. She always has her les- sons and can always recite. 15 Photos by McClusky