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

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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

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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 PERNAL MARGARET Fox. “Foxey”’. “Why will men worry themselves so2” She sure is “Foxey”. This very lively girlie has swayed many bold hearts hereabouts during her four years of patient study and concentration. In construction, she resembles ‘‘Footey’’ and in musical taste, she loves to hear that old melody sung, only with a different hero. She has centributed her “‘bit’”’ to the Navy cheerfully. lately, she has acquired quite a taste for jewels. Member of Staff. ELIZABETH CHRISTINA FREY. “Elizabeth”. Realizing the admirable qualities which predominated in the Class of '17, Elizabeth threw down her former classmates, and decided to follow the class with the Green and White banner. We are glad to have her with us. Though quiet in nature, she has the interest of the school at heart, and always endeavors to raise the already enviable record of old R. F. A. MARGARET KATHLEEN GALLIVAN. “Peg”. Hello everybody! I just got back from the Rome Chambah of Commerce where I work every day. ‘‘Peg’’ is industrious, no doubt, because she said so herself and she ought to know. She is good in her studies and likes a good time along with it. Her teachers like her and that is strong evidence to offer. We hope you will treat her nicely when she leaves the fostering care of R. F. A. We know you will, so we introduce her to you. Miss Gallivan, meet General Public. Oh, the General likes her! Photos by McClusky