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

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THE 1917 SENIOR ANNUAL See GEORGE BROWNING BRONSON. “Georgie”. “His discourse sounds big, but means nothing’’. Huh, take a peek at Georgie, will yuh, all dressed up. So he graduates this year. Yes, we take the liberty to warn you that George will leave R. F. A. with the Class of 17, and will be looking for a position pretty soon. George was a pretty good student; he always had his lessons and was game for a little fun at the same time. As a debater, he is coquettish. He would be a farmer. but the farmers saw him first. All bets off. He came to us from Marlboro, Mass., which is the greatest town in this country. Next stop, Marlboro. All change. SARAH MILDRED BURLEIGH. “Mil”. “Her pleasure is her power to charm’’. Well, well! We say so. Pretty nice? You bet, and then some more. We take pleasure in introducing as a special feature at this afternoon's performance, one of the fair damsels of the Class of 17. Mil is a top- notcher in both studies and society. She is a very pop- ular lass with all, no exceptions here. Although an in- habitant of R. F. A. but for a short time, she has made herself quite at home. In connection with her studies, she acts as traveling companion for Miss Marian Beach. Who wants a traveling companion now? Member of Staff. Glee Club, EsTHER ELIZABETH Byam. “Esther”. We call attention to this modest, unassuming young lady, and announce that we like her queenly presence with us. We are glad to have her with us for many reasons. She has been a quiet, earnest classmate, and has easily captured that elusive nymph called Knowledge, and has mastered all the tricks of the ‘game. So there! what more could you want? She favors capital punish- ment, so beware boys! Photos by McClusky

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THE 1917 SENIOR ANNUAL JAMEs WEsLEY BLoop. “Wes”. “Reputed wise for saying nothing’. Young Blood, as I live. Yes, Wes graduates proud- ly with that memorable class of ‘17. He is that nervous, fussy little gentleman you have ever seen wandering through the halls with an abstracted air. He heeded the call to the farm, and left the din of the city, with all its strife and confusion, and sought peace and refuge among the potatoes and the corn. Correspondence to former classmates reveals the fact that he planted some potatoes, and nice big bushes grew up but he couldn’t find any potatoes on them, so he looks to a bad crop of spuds this year. Tough luck, Wes. Punk seed. Member of Staff. MATTHEW Haro p Brapy. “Matt”. “A jolly and true happy fellow’’. Don't get excited, it’s only me! Well, what do you know about that? This truncated personification of a human being exists with the rest of those heroes. The one grave mistake of his stubby career was that he enter- tained the delusioned idear that he was an orator. He has recovered from this frightful state of mind, and we expect great things from him. He would appreciate the gift of an ‘‘Eveready”’ or its equivalent. Who said a wire cutter? EpWIN SLOANE Briccs. “Rosy”. “You look wise. Pray correct that error’’. Hail, hail, the gang’s all here! We've got him now, so take a good look at him. This smiling dome is perilously carried on two bony shoulders, whose only supports are two lean shanks which cover a large area, due to the large shoe he claims the shoe-dealers force on him against his sweet will. The lucky cuss escaped the worries of a base ball manager, but we'll get him yet. After a lengthy tutor from a well known commercial teacher, he bravely makes his debut in the world this year. He is a strong Willson man, and stands ready to defend that title against all comers, strangle-hold barred. Zowie! Some youngster, what. Baseball. 12 Photos by McClusky

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THE 1917 SENIOR ANNUAL Mae IRENE CoLp. “Maie”’. Hello! Who is this? Oh, yes, Miss Colp. Well, congratulations on your success as we were counting on your presence in our graduating exercises. Mae has ob- tained a very liberal education since her entrance in this stately Academy four years ago. Though not designed for speed, she keeps up with the rest of her classmates nicely, and will be among the first to answer present when the final roll is called. Her name begins with C. See? Help! GRETCHEN EMOGENE DILLENBECK. “Gretch”. “Be to her virtues very kind, Be to her faults a little blind.” Amidst the soothing aroma of new-mown hay in the wilds of North Western did this fair damsel spend the early years of her charming life. Several years ago she floated down to us in one of the Universal cars and be- came one of the illustrious members of the Class of 1 7. She is a worthy representative of the ability of the Class, and excels in the gift of gab, especially when before large audiences. First Prize, Girls’ Slingerland. Eileen in Class Play. THELMA FRANCES Foote. “Footey”’. “She is good as she is fair’. “‘Footey” is one of the minute organisms of the class. Yet, in spite of this, she has forced h-r way into the af- fections of many with the ease cf an engine. She knows all of the latest “‘Ayars” and is always enraptured when that thrilling song, “When Jimmie comes marching home in victory” is rendered. In her classes she has eluci- dated the mysteries of the many branches so effectively as to bring home the fifth Academic Honor. Member of Staff. Fifth Academic Honor. Photos by McClusky 14