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

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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

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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 LYNDON WiLLaRD Graves. “Gravy”. ‘And when I ope my mouth let no dog bark’. Here we have the only and original. He was cap- tured in the dark recesses of the Thomas Street School, and brought in chains to his present habitation. Since his arrival, he has gradually absorbed knowledge until now he is freed from imprisonment with a spotless record. He is the father of the “Graves Resolution’ to appro- priate $105.27 for the foot ball team. An eloquent orator—irreplaceable as a ticket taker. He believed in Hughes at even money. Member of Staff. Class Historian. RutH Extmina HossFect. ‘Ruthie’. Here’s Ruth now, but where is Catherine? You know she and Catherine are great chums, also Edith Rickard chimes nicely with the aforesaid pair. Ruth is, or was, studious. She can chew the rag in a debate some, and can hold her own in informal talks, we hear. Well, she is destined to succeed, we know, and to do so, all she has to do is to continue her good work. We regret to part from Ruth, but we all feel that our dear Alma Mater will bind us closely together. What say, Ruth? Glee Club. ARTHUR EMERSON JONES. “Jockey”. “No man could stand against him on the mat and not blush’’. Ladies and Gentlemen! For your approval we here present the great athlete and wrestler, Frank Gotch Jones. You have all heard of his prowess on the mat. He cer- tainly is tricky and cunning. He is thinking of buying the village of Camden and turning it into a park. That is why he frequently journeys to that placid village. He is the author of that notable publication ““How I Became a Wrestler”, for sale at all news stands, or send two cents in stamps to the Editor for a copy. Indispensable to the amateur performer. 16 Photos by McClusky