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

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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

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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 Photos by McClusky SARA ELIZABETH SCOTT ‘Mindful not of herself, but bearing the burdens of others; always thoughtful and kind and untroubled.” Please notice the name is spelled without an “‘h.” Sara is very particular as to how that name is spelled. Chubby is the sunniest of souls and her laugh—like measles—is contagious. RALPH EDMUND SPINNING This young man, born of noble and illustrious sire, has nevertheless turned from the straight and narrow path which leads to learning and devotes his time to athletics and ladies—or rather lady. Ralph leads a class of aspiring athletes in the Methodist Church gymnasium. ‘They average about ten years of age and their highest hope is that, in time, they may equal their present leader. Foot Ball. Ora Mae TANNER. “‘Bedat” “The dome of thought, the palace of the soul.” Ora is another diligent student of our class. But will wonders never cease? We once thought that Ora was ‘‘never less at leisure than when at leisure’, but now she astonishes us by spending her leisure moments with a friend of the other sex.” Fifth Honor. D. ALFRED THOMAS Oh, yes, we all know him, this guiding light. Who would not in R. F. A.? A debator? Well, we should say so. Alfred's favorite song is ‘“Come Kiss Me, Kid.” He is one of the resplendent orbs of the commercial department and it is the wish of the entire class that his success in after life be equal to that in the English IV “Dictionary Race.”