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

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THE 1917 SENIOR ANNUAL HELEN JULIA MurRPHY Have you “Ever-ett” any of Sellick’s ice cream? Helen has, she has had Everett right with her, too. Helen is one of our best students, a loyal classmate, and an all around fine girl. She has secured a good education within the famous rooms of R. F. A. and has had an enoyable time along with this feat. And that she may continue her success is our earnest wish. CATHERINE JANE OLDFIELD. “4 free to ngued woman and very excellent at telling 99 secrels . Here's “‘little’’ Catherine! We present here another good student, a jolly friend, and a fine songster. Cath- erine sings in the Glee Club, and also has a reputation as a female Paderewski. She surely can touch the ivories some. Catherine explained the workings of R. F. A. to her Oneida friend one day, and the Oneida girls are all crazy to come to Rome. Whether for study or otherwise we don’t know, but feel sure that Catherine helped boost the Cle-s of 17. Epwin JoHNn Parry. “Ed”. “Nature hath framed strange fellows in her time’. Another wielder of the hoe. Ed's favorite pastime and amusement now is cultivating his father’s thirteen acres. Every Saturday night he comes to town and pro- ceeds to inform his former city acquaintances of his pres- ence. We think he is cut out for a real estate dealer, at least he shows a great interest in houses, or may be he is on the lookout for one House in particular. If you have any questions write them on a piece of paper and the usher will collect them. Thanking you for your kind attention, we extend to Ed our heartfelt sympathies. Photos by McClusky 20

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THE 1917 SENIOR ANNUAL ANTHONY JOHN McGarty. ‘Mac’. “Bravery never goes out of fashion’. When the call for volunteers to the Navy sounded through the peaceful temples and boulevards of Rome, this youth, inspired with patriotic fervor, offered his ser- vices to Uncle Sam and bravely left his home, friends and classmates. His future deeds will be written on the pages of history, but we want his past accomplishments to be written on the pages of this Annual. Cast your eye upon that marble brow, and know that ye gaze not up- on terrestrial being. Mac is a poet—a true poet—such as nature rarely bestows. His greatest work is his eulogy on “How Clams Teach Their Young to Expectorate’’. Member of Staff. Class Poet. Foot Ball. GLaDys ELLINORE MarsH. Behold one of the Class of 17 whose gift of gab is a little moderate. Gladys has spent four quiet, indus- trious years under the paternal and maternal supervision of the faculty of R. F. A. Altho very quiet by nature her laugh can be heard quite distinctly some distance away, and she always enjoys a good laugh. However, she possesses a few naughty traits. She is very selfish with her affections and confines them solely to one sex, namely, the female. We hope she will recover from this affliction in time. Here's hoping the other one suc- cess and happiness. James Howard Moore. “Dud.” “Let his deeds speak for him. We quote from several sources.” Mark him well. (What's the matter with that spot- light?) He was on his way to the Big Leagues when the call for tillers of the soil startled the nodding stu- dents in R. F. A. He threw down his Caesar, his his- tory, and grabbing a hoe and pitchfork, gallantly went forth to sow. And as he sows so shall he reap. We know he shall reap a bountiful harvest, because he is sow good, sow gentle, sow loving. He tells us that he has organized a rural team, with Ma Jersey Cow and Hull Hog the batteries. Here's success to our farm “= laddie. Photos by McClusky 19

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THE 1917 SENIOR ANNUAL EVELYN WELLINGTON RANDOLPH. Welt, well, Wellington! No, this is not a college yell, but we are reciting Evelyn’s middle cognomen. She claims one advantage over her fellow classmates, figur- atively and metaphorically speaking, that of avoirdupois. In spite of this she has secured-a nifty education within these old halls, and as a speaker, her voice is dove-like. Her affections were cast out upon the waters several times in the past, and, you will remember, anything cast out upon the waters will return. The poor child, so human! ALBERT RoBERT REEsE. “Al”. “Can any king be half so great, so kind, so good as ] ” Gaze upon this intelligent visage, that arched eye. He presents a delightful study to the Complex-Ability fiend. Lanky Al has filled many positiions and jobs in his day, among which are Tea and Coffee clerk, Bean swiller at F. S. C. Co., Chief Cook and Bottle Washer in the Mts., Investigator, Clerk and Capt. of Finance at the Rome Chambah. He shows an aptness at percolating intelligence, and scampered away with the Sixth Aca- demic Honor in four heats. He assumed the Asst. Business Managership of this Annual for a time, but out- side business connections commanded his sole attention so hence resignation. Please omit flowers. Sixth Academic Honor. EpirH BERTHA RICKARD. ‘“Rickie”’. “Ciggle and the world giggles with you’. No doubt that some day we will read in the papers that “Ricky’’ has become President of the International Association for the Propagation of Professional Gum Chewers. She is gifted with that precious, altho monot- onous, gift of gab. Aside from this ““Ricky”’ is a great financier and has a strong control on “Money”. Here’s hoping she hangs on to it. Photos. by McClusky