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

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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

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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 GrRAcE ELIZABETH RINGROSE. “Gay”. “Gay” was born for a purpose. As yet we have been unable to discover it, but have noticed symptoms of it at times. But tarry, dear readah, glance at this fair damsel’s countenance, and take notice of the dreamy eyes that hold the “Reins” tight on “‘Pete”. Grace has been a good student and a regular attendant at class dances, generally snaring one through whose hands thou- sands of $ pass in a day, but sorry to state, pass right through. Sill, he may have some of his own some day, so cheer up and be ‘‘Gay”. EpNA DoroTHEA RIPLEY. No, Edna is not an agent of Colgate’s Dental Cream, but is bestowing upon you lucky mortals one of her fa- mous smiles which melt men’s hearts and ice cream alike. She captured the fastest runner R. F. A. has produced, so judge for yourself. Edna has a smooth way of pull- ing a bluff and gets away with it cleverly. Neverthe- less, she has been an earnest student, and we have all admired her gowns. You know, she designs them her- self. Some design,-her. HAROLD FRANKLIN ScHUE. “Smoke”. “Night after night he sat and bleared his eyes with books”. Stop, look and listen! Behold the manly appearance of this Adonis. A graduate of the Schue School of Physical Torture, he is an inspiration to the young men, and an idol of the fair sex when he performs the exer- cises prescribed by Miss Yost. His form is architectural, his movements graceful. As a student, he is a shark, although we hear his pater puts up an awful kick every month when the gas bills come around, but we believe that Harold F. will repay him many fold when his school days are over. A jolly forester he would be, so here goes to the tree preserver. Member of Staff. Girls’ Prophet. Butler in Class Play. Photos. by McClusky 22