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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1927 volume:

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We adopted as our art motif the Brass and Copper Industry of Rome, realizing how vital to the prosperity of our city, and hence to our school, this industry is. We have en- deavored to portray in these pages the school life of Rome Free Academy in 1926-1927. Not in honor ofthe class of 1927 alone, but also in honor of our city and of our school do we publish this De-O-Wain-Sta. May it serve as a rememberance of the past, a record of the present, and a vantage-post for the future. CUNTJIZNWVS De-O-VVain-Sta Staff. Our Friend-Principal Walter L. Newton. The School. Faculty. Seniors. Seeing Is Believi ng. Activities. Sports. Humor . Patrons. Q 5- , , I W' A A. V A vi, Z v A 4 ,VV . . A ...V A, !5F'f'A f - -h i ' .5314 1, ig x, Q if 'J' I ,Dr 4 dy i i Aw 2797 Il' rr gym ,. A S 'lr J. Q gli? .gl 1 Q 2 V L , ' 4 ' xi -. l . . v ., V' K 1 ,. .'1,' 'A , ' W 'Elo W i . ..i 'f Q. ' A ' ,.,,, . 1 i i zQN f W W i Q' THE DE.-O-WAIN-STA Photo by McClusky . De-O-Waln-Sta Stall Lawrence I. Cook Editor-in-Chief james F. Wardwell Business Manager Mary L. Cole Faculty Advisor Associate Editors Velnette M. Lansing Elsie Olson Amber Greggains Claire Coventry Anna E. Burtch Winifred C. Butts Nellie Hickman Julia Brennan Lillian Milewska Art Department Elizabeth Corr Margaret Cook Gladys Herter Humor Sports Doris Nlittenmaier Victor Spinner Dorothy Day Stuart Knight Business Department Conse De Lutis Fred Light Lloyd Fitch Thomas De Lutis Philip Costi 6 E ! l a a I 3 I f E 5 2 2 E E Q 3 3 5 F Y . 5 E s E i 5 , 2 z i . 1 u i I 1 l f 5 E 5 5 I 5 F a i E i E I Photo by McClusky R, Superintendent of Schools THE DE-O-WAIN -STA WALTER L. NEWTON, Principal OUR FRIEND-PRINCIPAL WALTER L. NEWTON To enter or not to enter? That was the question. It was my first assignment as a member of the De-O-Wain-Sta staff and naturally I wished to make good. My duty was tointerview our principal, Mr. Walter L. Newton. It was not my fear of Mr. Newton that made me debate in front of his ofiice that question, To enter or not to enter. Rather, I fear it was a doubt as to my ability as an interviewer. However, my fears were immediately dispelled when the ofiice door opened and Mr. Newton asked me to enter. Well, Julia, what can I do for you? he asked. Smiling, I replied, It is my pleasure to interview you for the De-O-Wain- Sta: therefore I'l1 ask you to answer any question I may ask. He laughed and replied, I promise to do my best. Then we both became serious. IVIr. Newton, I asked, Where were you born? I was born at Woodhull, New York, he replied. At what age did you begin school? I inquired. I was about four and a half years old when I Hrst began going to school, he replied. 8 THE DE-O-WAIN-STA Tell me about your school life, I said. I had the pleasure of having my mother as my iirst teacher, as she was an instructor at the two-roomed country school which I naturally attended, he replied. My mother's classes occupied one of the two rooms of the schoolhouse. She taught the primary grade and one of the upper grades. The second room was used by the remaining upper classes. What sports did you and the other boys enjoy? I asked. He smiled and replied, It wasa case of the survival of the iittest. The boy who was the Strongest and could use his lists to the best advantage was the acknowledged leader of all the games. This was most likely due to the lack of supervision. However, we played all the playground games that never change and still exist today. Tell me what your attitude toward school life was at this time, I asked. Because of the atmosphere at home, he replied, school became everything to me. I was always at home in school and never had any thought of leav- ing it. Y Did you always live at Woodhull? I asked. No, he answered. 'lWhen I was six years of age my family moved to Knoxville. It was there that I went to high school for four years, graduating when I was seventeen years of age. 'AWas it your intention when you entered college to take up teaching? I asked. If not, what did you intend to study? I had no intention of teaching, he said, because chemistry appealed to me greatly and it was because of this that I majored in chemistry and other scientiiic subjects. Where did you go to college and why did you choose this particular col- lege? I asked. . There were two reasons why I chose Syracuse as my Alma Mater. The first reason was that years ago Syracuse was considered a college of the Methodist Church: therefore, as I was a Methodist it was only natural that I should hear of this college at home. Also at this time, many high school professors were not college graduates, so when one of my former professors entered Syracuse University I was further impressed. In 1902 I entered Syracuse University. This was the same year my former professor graduated. Did you work your way through college? I asked. 'AYes, he replied, although I had a small amount of outside help. It was because of money difiiculties that I was forced to leave college for one year. This caused my graduation to be delayed until l907. Is it possible for any able-bodied boy or girl to work his or her way through college? I inquired. Yes, it is possible for any boy or girl to work his or her way through col- lege, as there are plenty of opportunities to do so. However, they must be willing to sacrifice social and other numerous pleasures. Because I realized that 9 THE DE-O-WAIN -STA I must make a sacrifice for my education, I did not join the Alpha Phi Rho fra- ternity until the latter part of my junior year as I knew I did not have the time for the social and political duties that such membership placed upon one. Was your attitude toward school changed when you entered college? I asked. My attitude toward school was completely changed, as I was not under the influence of my parents. I felt grown up and I realized that I was there for a purpose. Did college contribute to you anything besides an education? Most assuredly it did, he answered. Far more important than the gen- eral education I received was the broadening influence of contact with others. I met different types and classes and soon learned that there were other opinions beside my own. Tell me about your first position after graduation, I requested. He replied: My first position was a civil service position. I became a chemist, taking up scientific work on the New York State Public Service Com- mission. I held this position for several years but soon discovered that I pre- ferred teaching. What other positions did you hold before you became principal of Rome Free Academy? I was science instructor at Cazenovia Seminary for several years. Later I served as principal at Manlius High School, Liberty High School and Glen Ridge High School, New Jersey. Would you recommend your profession as an enjoyable and profitable one? I asked. It is not as profitable as business, he replied. 'lHowever, it offers a won- derful opportunity for doing good. One is able to work with young people and obtain their confidence. There is nothing formal about this relationship and it makes me happy to say that in the moulding of character people of my profession come next in importance to the parents. Do you think our new building has produced a change in the school spirit as a whole and the spirit of the individual boy and girl? Yes, he replied, it has produced a wonderful change in school spirit. The students have taken an increased interest in their work and an increased pride in the care of the building. How long have you been principal of Rome Free Academy? I asked, as I rose to depart. I have been here since September, 1920, and hope to stay as long as my services are of real value to the community. As I opened the door to pass out, after having been invited to come again, I expressed the ,hope that it would be many years. That same hope would be registered in the votes of the pupils and faculty if they were to express them- selves. J. B., '27, 10 , RV? fi? Y T ' nf Qi? jj Qfcf F , , , , V j if ' ,. Q 1, x Q Q Q Q ,f S, fifiwlm WL Q, L kk A 'Liq I -.axkk lfh 9.-1 in: ff ff A W e? GEPQ 2 ff gf ff T JZK , S cc ar-af 0 U JL, '9:.g!Hl1f5 'fs OSH' ' Photos by McClusky 1927 12 f 'ef:f'1e-r'r:'rr17'1sjja- , . , ., THE DE-O-WAIN-STA THE FACULTY WALTER L. NEWTON ....,....................................................................................... Principal Graduated Syracuse University 1907, B. S. Graduate Student Syracuse and Columbia Universities, Head of Science Department, Cazenovia Seminary, Principal, Manlius High School, Principal, Liberty High School, Principal, Glen Ridge CN. JJ High School, Prin- cipal, Rome Free Academy, 1920-1927. MARY L. COLE .......................................................................................................... English Graduated State Normal College 1896, Pd. B., Syracuse University 1905, A. B., Phi Beta Kappa, Graduate work in Columbia, 1916. Taught in West Winfield, Herkimer, Sara- toga Springs, Dunkirk, Auburn, Rome Free Academy 1922-1927. LOUISE KINGSLEY ..................................... . ............................................. . 1 ................ English Graduated Wells College 1920, Ogdensburg 1920-1922, Rome Free Academy 1923-1927. ADA F. BENNETT ......................,..................,.......................................................... English Graduate Syracuse University 1915. Taught in Sinclairville, N. Y., 1915-1917, Ellicott- ville, N. Y., 1917-1918, Auburn, N. Y., 1920-1923, Rome Free Academy 1923-1927. ELIZABETH B., LUCE .................................................................................,.............. English Graduated Syracuse University 1914, A. B., Taught at Peekskill, N. Y., Elmira, N. Y., Rome Free Academy, 1925-1927. . PHILA EMILY STROUT ........................................................ Public Speaking and Dramatics Graduated Emerson College of Oratory, B. L. I., Taught in Rome Free Academy, 1924- 1927. LAURA R. STAURING ................................................................................................ Latin Graduated Elmira College, A. B., Taught in Ilion, N. Y., 1916-1923, Rome Free Acad- emy 1923-1927. HELENE L. O'CONNELL ....... . ........................................................................... ........... L atin Graduated Syracuse University 1924, Phi Beta Kappa, Taught in Rcme Free Academy 1924-1927. AGDA E. HOLMES. ..................................................................................................... French Graduated Syracuse University 1921, Cornell University Summer School 1924, Taught at Groton, N. Y., Whitesboro, N. Y., Rome Free Academy 1924-1927. LEILA M. EYSAMAN .................................................................................. American History Graduated Syracuse University 1909, Ph. B., Syracuse Summer College 1918, 1926, Taught at Saranac Lake, Hempstead, Lockport, Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, Rome Free Academy 1922-1927. BERTHA A. MITTENMAIER ...................................................................... Modern History Graduated Wellesley 1920, A. B., Columbia 1924, A. M., Taught at Salem, N. Y., 1920- 1921, Hamilton, N. Y., 1921-1923, Rome Free Academy 1925-1927. DANIEL H. COLE ................................................................................................ Mathematics Graduated University of Rochester 1895, B. S., Graduate work in Columbia 1916-1917, Taught at Flushing, L. I., Haverford, Pa., Dunkirk, Angelica, N. Y., Rome Free Academy 1921-1927. ANNA E. KEOUGH ..........................--...---------------------- --------------------------------------- M afhemifks Graduated Syracuse University 1918, A. B., Taught at Tupper Lake H. S. 1918-1920, Syracuse North H. S. 1920-1921, Rome Free Academy 1921-1927. HAROLD A, MOE ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,,.,,.,,,,,.,, .,.,,.,,.........,.......................... C ommercial Subjects Graduate Commercial Course, Plattsburg State Normal School 1916, Taught in Franklin Academy, Malone, N. Y., 1916-1918, Rome Free Academy 1918-1927. 13 A THE DE-O-WAIN-STA MARY B- WILLSON ----------------------.-,--...---.-................-........ .................. C ommercial Subjects Graduated Commercial Course, Plattsburg State Normal School 19135 Taught in Rome Free Academy 1916-1927. HARRIET M- BLOOD -----------------.--..---,.. . -........... ..................... .................. A 1 gebra and Latin Graduated Syracuse University 1917, A. B., Phi Beta Kappa, Taught in Genoa, 1917- 1919, Jamesville, 1919-19215 Sherburne, 1921-19233 Rome Free Academy, 1923-1927. ETHEL DUE!-I-A BEARSS -'-------------------------------------- ---..-------.................. C ommercial Subjects Graduated Syracuse University, B. S., 19255 Taught in Rome Free Academy 1925-1927. MYRON J. WHITTEMORE ..,.,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,....,.....,.....,. Chemistry and Physics Graduated St. Lawrence University 1918, B. S., Phi Beta Kappa, Taught in Rome Free Academy 1919-1927. 4 CAROLYN A. BIBBINS ...,............,...............,,.,...,...,,.,,..,.,,,................, Supervisor of Drawing Graduated Mechanics Institute 1903, Taught in Tonawancla and Rome Free Academy 1913-1927. JOHN O. LUNDBLAD .......................,..............,.....,,...,.,,,,,....,,............,. Supervisor of Music Graduated Theoretic Course Teachers' College, Columbia University, 19125 Institute Musical Art, New York City, 19133 Trinity School of Church Music, New York City, 191-1g Institute of Musical Pedagogy, Northampton, Mass., 19185 Member of Musical Council of ' the N. Y. State Board of Regentsg Colleague of the American Guild of Organistsg Super- visor at Rome Free Academy 1918-1927. MARIAN S. GRAVES ...................................,....,..................,.......................... Household Art Graduated Cornell University 1918, B. S., Taught at Interlaken, Rome Rural Schools, Rome Free Academy 1921-1927. MILDRED H. BARNARD .,.,.....,...........................,.,.....,........,................... Household Science Graduated New York State College for Teachers 1915g Taught at Hudson Training School 1915-1919, Rome Free Academy 1919-1927. WILLIAM G. KEATING .............................................................. Physical Director and Coach Graduated Lebanon Valley College 1918, A. B.g -Cortland Normal 1926g Summer School of Physical Education, Rome Free Academy 1923-1927. RUTH E. BIRD ,.....,................,...............................,..,...............,....,........................ Librarian Graduated Syracuse University 1925, B. S.g Taught at Rome Free Academy 1926-1927. ESTHER A, CAGWIN ..................................................................................................... Graduate of Rome Free Academyg Graduated Plattsburg State Normal 1918, Taught at Fulton 1918-19263 Rome Free Academy 1926-1927. GEORGE W. THIEME .................,................,..........................r............. Graduated Oswego Normal 1927, Taught at Rome Free Academy 1927. PAULINE SAFFORD RELYEA ........... I ...........................,............................................,.. Graduate of Rome Free Academy 19203 Smith College 19245 Taught at East Hampton, Mass., 1924-1926, Rome Free Academy 1926-1927. ELIZABETH W. WHITAKER ..,...................,.......,...... .,....,.,,,.,,,,,,,..,,.,,,,,,,,. P hysical Director Graduated Kellogg School 19183 Taught at Dundee 1918, Penn Yan 1919-1921, Gouver- neur 1923-1926, Rome Free Academy 1926-1927. S. EONA OWENS .....................,............,,....,..,........,.....,...,,...... ,,... ,,,..., C 1 erk Graduated Rome Free Academy 19016, Rome Free Academy 1927. 14 ffifxii S J Q . fr- fi ,iff Zim-45 A K-lx e THEI927 DE'0'WAIN'-STA N ' X,--li r QL., gf eff,Qe'7f'-fur' ' f f 2 :ff 1 ff ' . f + ,I ig K' - ,M X l N Illll f ! V ,,.-.-3 it , .--,......M ...M .. , W.. .Q VX S A yi -f Us ez f' AMX lm fo if 3 1 'k if i M is i W ,e Meng Q ig 435.553 my 1927 SENIORS Photo by McCluslry Helen Talcott Aegerter CSlimJ 'Tis said that distance hath a charm which home can never bring. Perhaps this is the reason why Helen prefers Verona. Class History. lircncb Club. Clifford Burton Armstrong CCliffl Find the lady involved And our problem will be solved. Ruth Cornelia Akers It didn't matter if skies weren't blue: Ruth kept on working and smiling, too. Orchestra. Elizabeth Adey CBettyD A smile most bright, a heart most true! R. F. A. needs more like you. Hi-Y. President of Secretarial Club. qgwf 5 Willa' V ' 1121 15 , rx-V fr .WJ ? jf 1' -- X 1 if f ., xi f-X ' ,.fLfAi .Z,zam.r2 'N y I I I XT:-151927 Dr:-o-wAxN-STA '- Q fm -vs-..,.,.o 1 5'I we Wm ls X lt r R S l ,5 Q Q fl? gg i Q asf K ff mf N' . QQ X Photo by McClusky Charles Edward Benedict CBenD Stuart L. Briggs CLollyJ Steadfast in work, cheery in play, Behold our famous athlete, Charles makes his mark in an earnest way. Isabelle thinks he is sweet. He plays basketball, But that isn't all- To stop now, I think, is discreet, Football '24, '25, '26. . Basketball '25, '26 CCapt.J. Eme EllZabeth Baseball '26, Ernest need spend no time in looking For a girl to do his cooking. Isabella Maria Andronaco Clssyj Quips and cranks and wanton wiles Rosy cheeks and roguish smiles. Class play. sz I . as-. 3 3 i Y 67 K-TQ? J 5 X FV T X -Q ,':::a -,,Q.KJjAi ZEFEWILZ FI x .f ,i1Q7' il XT:-151927 DE-o-wA1N-sms, ' f e a swf K '45 3? ?m ' M , 'X .gvma :IZ g 5 F 1927 SENIOHS Photo by McClusl:y Ruth Blanche Anken Murwin James Brush This girl early learned the way His mien distinguished any crowd, To improve each passing day. His credit strengthened when he bowed. Always stands among the best, Murwin's achievement in Slingerland will Never flunks exam or test. long be remembered. First Prize Slingerland CBoysj '27. Hi-Y. Orchestra. Football numerals '26. Esther Rebecca Benedict One who finds amplest recompense in work done squarely and unwasted days. Susanna W0lYerton Beyer In her senior year Susanna came to us, a stranger. Now, money couldn't buy 'er from us. E JffT?lHL, Q 1 17 , rw fi WF! 2 - fs rf r ,gina Xxx 'N 'I ffl rnsuozvnr-o-wA1N-s A ' ' Q. I. N np nu 1 .L lv 1 ill l x E2 ,i P! ii Si E SENZORS Photo by McClusky Cecelia Bobowski CCecilJ Cecelia is' like a ray of sunshine, When she smiles she warms our hearts. Secretarial Club. Tiffany Brainerd Caswell Q Brownie J The reason Tiffany is quiet, as you can at a glance, Is because he hobnobs with Ruth, so never has a chance. French Club. Catherine Marion Bowers CKayJ Her courtesy and charm, added to sound business methods, will insure her success in the world. Secretarial Club. Vito R. Colangelo fVitj See His rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes, If the girls were judges would win him a prize. Basketball numerals '2 6. 18 fhff-fbi' Sr! 6' as Q fn' 1 - K X .::- .. ' 1 if N3 -X M istfffi 'f P ,,-Z' Ai Y FP I lfillrj I 'rHE19z7 DE-0-WAIN'-STA ' ' X,-1- rf' -ff' '.ffQLZl..igg:'A 'TQ.m,.f:2 ' -ze.--., 'JLZIQ ' 'J' -Q:f'.5'is Wy- qf:,:':-Y-' ix ,!1'j4f..Zi,., .,:' ,Pixie-M' if f f, '- ,,5.,... Mclnsrfki' We gr 55 53 'X Ei 5? 5? N IORS Photo by McClusky John Carey One who surely does not wear his heart upon his sleeve. Elizabeth Marion Bradley KBettyJ Her kind word and happy smile Makes life worth while. When Elizabeth is on the program we look for a treat. First prize QGirlsj Slingerland '27. Public speaking honor. Boys' Prophecy. Lawrence Thalman Cook QLarryJ His hair is lovely and golden, His smile is certain to Win. All of the girls fall hard for him, At least, does Carolyn. The ability to get the best effort from each staff member, to secure harmony, and to color the whole work with his imagination and enthusiasm has made Larry the ideal editor-in-chief. Editor-in-chief of De-O-Wain-Sta. Editor-in-chief of Standard Bearer '26. Public speaking honor. Hi-Y fPresidentD. Advisory Board. Football numerals '26. Basketball numerals '26. Carolyn Eunice Boyson A shark when it comes to syntax. She learns Latin just to relax. 5 9 19 67 T631 Q , ,- -A k X , ,..QfCA,Zl2Fi15fL? TN p,l ffl' I XTHEIQZ7 nr-o-wAxN-sm - Photo by McClusky Julia Anna Brennan Uewelb None know thee but to love thee, None name thee but to praise. Salutatory. Class President. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Stall Standard Bearer '26, Vice-President of Students Association, Secretarial Club. Philip Edward Costi CPhilJ Here was a boy that all agreed Had shut within him the rare seed Of learning. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Anna E. Burtch CAnneD Thayer smiles that make her happy, Thayer smiles that make her blue, Thayer smiles that have a tender meaning That to Anne seem loyal and true. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Vice-President Secretarial Club. Winifred Carolyn Butts Cwinniel This member of our class threatens to ex- cel the original and well known Winnie Winkle. We know she will make someone a cute and efficient stenog . Sixth Academic Honor. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26. Class play. WYQ31f f' 5 20 KW fKff'7a5y 2 1 M A -. l X ,lr . ff ee ' Rilo N ,rr if N I l .,-J' Arif 1, 5 'ri-151927 DE.'0-WAlN'STA ' ' X ig, xi . EQEYSENIOQE 1 Photo by McClusky Marion Louise Burlingame CBlondyj We've heard that Marion makes frequent trips to Oswego. Some say Oswego is dead, but it must have its attractions. Good luck, Marion, we know you have good taste, Class poem. Marion Elizabeth Collins You Phil me with joy, You Phil me with pleasure, You Phil me with happiness Beyond all measure. Donald F. Delano CDonJ Till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in his grace. F. Margaret Cook CPegD We are all glad to have Margaret a mem- ber of our class although we have known her only a year. Her cheerful personality makes her welcome anywhere. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26. 21 f-xsfw, ST! .rf A, A ll.. THE19z7n:-o-wAxN-S A ' ' I 67 at 5, 2 , -, N A Photo by McClusky Elizabeth Agnes Corr Don't talk to us of some distant genius. We have one right here. Valedictory. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26, Claire Coventry I'd really like to be a grind, Thomas de Lutis CTomJ Tom cocks his head and tries to look wise But we all know he's taken by surprise When called upon an answer to devise. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26. Hi-Y Club. Basketball numerals '26. Somehow, I think I should be, Frances Elizabeth Cizek But there's so much to do, I find, I donft See how I could be. Frances is such a cheerful persori gmt she , can giggle in any class, even in ora nglish Staff De-O-Warn-Sta. Shes 3 dear' anyway. 1 Staff Standard Bearer '26. French Club. Class play. Q I O .Alu Lf 1 22 25 flew! -5 I ffy - l X : f fb A. No y,i XT!-151927 DE-0-wA1N-sm ' : it N, .fo f 57? I Qffmj ifjgig. 2 rf tf1'T.pf 2... K, .2 ,ff lffz xl if ff gif ii . -1 5 mx. C1927 SENIOR? Photo by McClusky Conse Constantino de Lutis CConsyD Glen A. Farley This is our cheerleader Conse, Who jumps us all hoarse till we' But when we protest, He yells with much zest, Yes, we have no bananas today. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26. Cheerleader. Hi-Y Club. Dorothy Irene Day CD00 We're glad that Marion likes long hair Hi-Y Club. re gray: Rozeflie Marguerite Dillenbeck As dignified and sweet As any young girl y0u'd wish to meet If all the days were as bright as Dorothy 1. we wish it would be daytime all the while. Fifth academic honor. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta, Staff Standard Bearer '26. Class play. French Club. 5 23 ff 'Jeff 9 fp X 57 ff, . Ai xx It 71' xmsuazv D:-o-wAxN-STA - ' ' Photo by McClusky Kathryn Frances Doyle Margaret Dunham A quiet girl with a loyal heart, Heaven help the adorer With whom, if we could, we would not Who happens to bore her! part. Harold D. Gerber CGerbJ Lloyd H' Fltch cFltchleJ One that fortune's buffets and rewards has A flash of nickle, taken with equal thanks. A streak of blue, A grinding of brakes, And Lloyd's with you. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. 5 e 24 C7 f-Tax? y fi ' ff, - l X fi?f:::. ' X -,LTTE F 'Ra N fl li' 'L Tmsuozv nt:-o-wA1N-sm X sl NZ? SENZQHS. Photo by McClusky Letha Mary Duggan CDugl Jean Isobel George Shes tripped on light fantastic toe Would we were all as enthusiastic To aid many and many a minstrel show. Every time Rome makes a basket. Astronomy Club. Second prize CGirlsJ Slingerland. Class play. Astronomy Club. Howard J. Hartness CHowieJ A line or two of sparkling wit, A dip and dash of color: Harry Crowell Hayes A poet who wins many a plaudit, Paris is a woman's town with flowers in An artist who banishes dolor. her hair. Thais why Harry changed his mind about going to London. 25 K-xf fa! MC N JSN, ff A ,f Ai Zfifmfi? A x SNK ,rr y xg-gg' DE'0-WAlN'STA - ' ' Photo by McClusky Amber Emily Greggains And here is one of our most valued class- mates. Whatever Amber attempts turns out well. She makes it.- Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26. Secretarial Club. Albert Charles Herbold KAU Bites oil' more than he can chew,-then chews it. p Plans for more than he can do,-then does it. Hitches his Wagon to a star, Keeps his seat-and there you are. Ramon Houser Here's to the girl from the country, A maiden so bright and demure. But when she sees Red, Enough has been said, She likes to have no one else near Paul A. Jones Uohnj Sauntering down through the hall, Behold 4'---1 and Paul. Sing a long meter tune, He leaves school in June, But enters Ft. Stanwix next fall, 'Insert the latest. Girls' prophecy. Baseball manager '27, Orchestra. 1, qlgwgnfe-wi-.- get A - 26 Vfaxixif 9 f fa, X 7 X .. XTHEIQZ7 DE-0-WAlN'S il - 'll M,-f ,A-+3154 IQZYSENIORS Photo by McClusky Margaret Tobin Hagerty CMagJ Mind free, step free, Days to follow after, Joys of life sold to her For the price of laughter. Class Secretary. Florence Frances Hertel A modest, quiet little maiden Who, when some task has been Does not shirk, but goes about To do it with a steadfast mind. Secretarial Club. Andrew Sprague Knauer CAndyJ Hardly caring what might happen, Andy galloped through his course of Latin. Football manager '25. R in baseball '26. Advisory Board. Gladys Angeline Herter A head for poetry, A hand for art, A winning smile And a kindly heart. assigned, Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. 27 QFKNTQRU fax ' - l F .. ' F Ai Zfznmf MN , figiif Xlrggg' nr:-o-wA1N-STA U Wu ' -1-..-L ,W , Phdto by M:Clusky Nellie Hickman Her smile is ready, Her eyes are blue, Her hand is steady And her heart is true. Fourth academic honor. Stalf De-0-Wain-Sta. Stuart Robinson Knight CStewiej CKJnight plus Clijnight makes profound Marion Lucille Joslyn She cares for just those exquisite matters that most of us pass heedlessly by. French Club. Frederick L. Light QFredJ A boxer bold is Frederick Light, For in the dark he can surely fight. Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. night, Class play. Yet love is blind: it needs no liht. Class Will. Stalf De-O-Wain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26. Class play. Hi-Y Club. ,Z'S c. . 4? ' C JI-1 Y Y . , www?--e M A e - . l' 42 r 28 ifffiif ZF f X 7 x ff 3 Ai TT ,it XTHEI927DE'0-WAlN'STA ' 'M' 3? gl ll la x Photo by McClusky Ruth Kilbourne CStubJ That she's popular in Taberg There isn't a doubt, But the number of her admirers We'll let you find out. Astronomy Club. Stanley Frederick Luberda fStanQ Speak the speech, I pray you, trippingly on the tongue as I pronounced it to you. Velnette Marcia Lansing fValJ Not for her fair looks alone Is our classmate, Velnette, known, For her mind is nlled with treasure, Bringing to us boundless pleasure. Third academic honor. Staff De-OfWain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26. Class play. French Club. Peter Marian On the Hi-Y he played standing guard With a punch that was certainly hard, For whenever he played The game was delayed To remove the player he'd marred. Hi-Y Club. Q fgx, ffffff, z. .ff 29 THEI927 DE-0-WAIN'STA X,f l ff'7fN'XfXQ ' ,fl 252615.42 -Sl- x 'N m y jj' ffm . .... .. gf Photo by McClusky Gladys Mary Grace Lavender CPinkyj Evlyn Lawler CEvyD Alas! my eyes deceive me, Theres not much about Evlyn I'm getting old, I fear, That we're going to tell, When Lavender is Pink it seems Except that in Taberg To me there's something queer. She is the belle. Harry L. Matteson Philip Samuel Marturano QPhilJ I l n Time may pass fast, time may pass slow, In books he 15 not 39COf1d31'Yf But I-larry'1l take his time wherever he may And in goodness, his traits are extraordinary. go. Hi-Y Club. Q 123, 0 Jfif I od . . urnyi r 30 f 2 X67 ATT! f ff' - ' .. f iff Q 'y -vi -X ,, ::i 'M ,gf i gigiallllliuf ft'-xx lsr, xmsuszv DE.'0-WAlN'STA ' 'U -l l Photo by McClusky Mary Ruth McCurn Her air. her manners all who saw admired. Courteous, tho' coy, and gentle, though re- tired. Harold J. McGreggan CBusD Does he take Isabelle home, quotha, Just to get a glimpse of Bertha? Football numerals ' 2 6. Mildred Vivian Merritt CDollyD This young miss from R. F. A. Ignores the boys from Rome, But travels way to U. T. K. And vamps with alluring tone. Class play. Class song, Ransom S. Mead If long hair makes poets Ransom is destined for the Hall of Fame. Q I L fffi fo :, as our 31 i 4 Cf'ff3W Q , X l X V fb A. 'oz It wtf XT:-151927 nr:-o-wA1N-sm ' l'l l ' Photo by McClusky Doris Mary Mittenmaier We know our heads would be in air. If, like Doris. we could only do our hair, And if Hamilton's lads stood at our gate Ready to grab every single date, Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26. Class play. Astronomy Club. French Club. Harry Jenks Morton Uinxj Dear little Harry, so sweet and so fair, Dear little Harry with the golden, blonde hair. To use one or two daggers-that is the question. R in football '25 and '26, Manager of basketball '25. Secretary of Students' Association. Erma Mowers Little minding what was the rule, Erma giggled her way through school. Henry Plantz Pendorf CI-Iankj There's only one girl in the world for Hank And she almost knocks us dizzy. Though she's rusty and she's Worn, There's none to replace his old Lizzie. Class play. Baseball '26, Basketball numerals '25, '26, 32 C7 rbi? ff , ,- N ? N . Z-gl I Risen it A5 , X .. ' n.. l N fly Irv: I XTHEIQZ7 DE'0-WAlN'STA LJ - 'I M Q 'E 3 F KQ2? I r Photo by McCluaky Mildred E. Maloney Julia Elizabeth Nevinger CBettyD Old R. F. A. must be a pretty good place Shall we compare her to a summers day? after all. Or isn't that the reason for your She is more lovely and more temperate. return, Mildred ? Randall Courney Phillips CBaldyJ Frederick H. Pfeiffer CFredl Still Waters run deep, We hope nothing will repress If he ever talks, it's in his sleep. This boy's trend toward success. Orchestra. QW W, S Jfrlzllfu ml Q' l Q 1424 33 fclfifbf ff a, A X fg ffcf gp, ,S ,X X 553 Jig H ,,.f- Ai 'Aa?.6f1111z,7' H N , ff N f, ' xrnsaozv D:-o-wAxN-sm ' - ' l ' E - ? sfiil. w A? 5 J 3 ff We .W F g?.fma:EggNf,?.ff gil .ag 55 Photo by McClusky Mary Northrup Gaylord William Rieck CGayD A gleam of gold laughed out in every From Ceiling to floor Smile. This chap we adore, Though his height is six feet or more. Elsie Olson CMaryD ' Bridie O'Neil Dotes on fun of any Sort, Bridie is another one of our treasured members. We hear that her services are most valuable to one of our largest chain stores. She cannot help but be successful in any undertaking after her brilliant career in Elsie is always keen for sport, Staff De-O-Wain-Sta. Staff Standard Bearer '26, French Club. R. F. A. 5 34 67ffTfxT 42 1 5? ffa .. ' as A. SN N My X11-151927 DE-o-wA1N-sm ' ' 'A Photolby McClusky Jay Alexander Robinson CAllieJ Allie made an imposing parson at the funeral of Utica . He could have heard many compliments if he hadn't been so girl-shy . Hi-Y Club. Rose Pawelko We hear that Rose is a rising basketball star. Page the Astronomy Club, Secretarial Club. Arthur L. Schneible CArtD Of all the lads, both thick and thin, Of all the lasses gay and trim, Theres none so smart As our slim Art When it comes to being a History Shark . Frances Elizabeth Natalie Pliniski fFritzieJ Say what you like, all people admire her. Class play. Secretarial Club. 5 ' 35 Mvxai SW .ff A, dfiuu, Tnsuszvnso-wAxN-s A ' ,Q B P fs ff ,fc 72 fkj 'X ll o C it 1 L ' .. . 4 l iilail I Photo by McCluaky Edith M. Potts CEdiel A maiden so shy and demure, Has a good store of knowledge, we're sure. Class play. Secretarial Club. John G. Slagel A beret of orange and black wears he. This youth so bedonair. ls that what's called nailing the colors to the masthead? Grace V. Romaine CBabeD There are friends without end, Some who borrow and some who lend, But as for us, We maintain There is none like Grace Romaine. Ernest Victor Spinnerf Vick There was a young senior named Spinner, Who saw a girl and determined to Win her But since a basketball game He has not been the same. Because she cheered for the Winner. So true his acting seemed, We're pausing, half afraid, To say for certain that he played. H1-Y Club- Staff De-o-Wain-sta. Staff Standard Bearer 'Z6. Class play. Basketball '25, '26. Baseball '26. Hi-Y Club. Q Iggy, V, 0 lla! l l , .. , mug' 36 67 ffxfjxf If , N l N 31 ,C-KC giifmjri Ek-M .X H lg? XTHEIQZ7 DE.'0 WAlN'STA --.-'-. -- -U I N 1' A - !,,Qf'i1?f::.T-3- Li' Caifbv , 'pw ' ca ' Q2 is 1927875 NIORS Photo by McClusky Robert E. Spriggs CBobJ Bernard B. Thayer CBudJ Poor Bob didn't want this picture printed Loud socks and loud ties because the 4684 hair is out of place. Are what caught Anna's eyes. French Club. Elizabeth Dorothea Sprenger Margaret Catherine Seifert We hear Dorothea is a math shark. We with an the joy of spring and morning in are phroulii :J lg-ive her spend her last school her eyes, year m ' ' ' lyffffnw Q .waz l 1 4 MQ' 37 fff'Tff 7 , A X its 711, -I K -N it .fi ffif ' ,..-f- Ai Ziifiiungx D , ' , 1f ,, xrm-:wzv DE-O-WAlN'STA 'U V W ' Photo by Mr.Clusky Carmela Lucille Stuart Long lashes veil a light Gladys Sturtevant fGladl Dainty, petite, with curly hair,- That to us seems heavenly bright. No wonder El thinks her so fair. Dominick Tuzzalino CDomD Pleasant company always accepted. Edward Tyler QEdb Success in the Singer business! We hope Oneida appreciates Ed and his car as we have. Football '26. 38 ffl' ffff Ax .5 52.-.i,.-g.-gr s g l if 11151927 DE'0-WAIN'S A ' 1 N Photo by McClusky Clarice Arlene Tudman What higher praise can we give Helen Margaret Uvanni a girl This girl at football shines than to say that she is wholly reliable? We Not in the play, always know where to Hnd Clarice. But behind the lines. Secretarial Club. l:'s the athletes she likes. Well, why not. Class play. Harold Arthur Utley CUO Th' ' ' d ' ' . N h- ing ggi Eyoliilraiiorniniate questionnaire ot Harold O. Warcup CI-larry, Harold has made the most of his opportu- nities in R. F. A. F Ylyawllilyfwl a 9 ' 39 fxfw-s We .f iiffaa ff e ,,, Ai D X f-No yy TIE' xTHEI927DE'0-WAlN'STA 'U ' Photo by McClusky Gladys Winchell An agreeable girl is G. Winchell, Who lives in the village of Frenchvilleg She is an industrious young lass, Who certainly adds Weight to the class. James Fletcher Wardwell CJimJ His level head and steady aim Will make him a winner in life's game. This is our hustling business manager who pilots the De-O-Wain-Sta far from the rocky shores of financial diliiculty. Staff Business Manager De-O-Wain-Sta. Class play. Vice-President French Club. Beryl Wilson Beryl has made her mark in year she has been with us, Henry Otis Williams Henry is a great candy kid. fond of Baby Ruth the one short He is very 40 f-gffx. XEXX ,fi al ilp 'KK ff ,,, Ai L NSNK ft ,gf I xr:-15192755-o-wAiN-sTA ' 'W fhoto,byQMcClusl1y Anna Mae Wright 'a oily: 5 L is in s- as AA nc-1 ' . l ff Q Q K, . ,.,. -, ' xi at 7 W ' s . fe ms This lass in her attire doth show her Wit, lt doth so well become her, lfor every season she has ten dresses lit, lfor Winter, Spring and Summer. Gilbert Lehr Wolfe CGibD R, IT. A. has honors, linough for scores whore there, But we have sat by, watching lior Gilbert to take his share. President of Students' Association. Manager of football '26. Baseball '25, '26. Frank Sestito What poise! What confidence! Second prize fBoysD Slingerland. 5 41 'Q . gi f my ' W' ':' i f , M ' 1 +I v ,, 3 . 'X x if za ,. if KA? f 2 iff, ,,- ,, 1 N A ' 1 5' ui N15 -N if 6551 TW ,,,-Z' Ai 513361111122 T TT Y! ffl ,ji , Xruswzv DE'0-WAIN'-STA ' - ' HISTORY OF CLASS OF '27 It was only four short years ago that 1927 had its first shock. At Pt. Stanwix, Barringer and Thomas Street schools we had been the ones specially favored by Providence. We were sure that our teachers thought us wonderful and that all the lower grades hung on our every word and imitated our every action. Then, feeling thus important, we entered R. F. A. Why, actually, there they either ignored us or thought us a nuisance. Someone said-prob- ably a senior- What are all these waterbugs doing, darting here and there? Now that epithet might have fitted Stewie, tiny and agile as he then was, and a few more of the tiny tots of the class, but the sting of the sarcasm lay in the implication that we were relatively unimportant. That we resented. We'd show them yet! We had no chance to prove our ability until Christmas. Then, with the help of our class advisor, Mrs. Whittemore, we decorated the study hall. The decorations were green and red crepe paper, even Theodore Roosevelt having a red bow tie. ln the front of the study hall was a Christmas tree so prettily decorated that even the Seniors had to approve of our work-and of us. Later in the winter we had an enjoyable class sleighride, one of the last to be held before the ban was placed on out-of-town functions. After our trip to the Ridge we stopped at the County Home, where, through the courtesy of one of our classmates, we had an excellent place to eat and to dance. The inevitable lull of the Sophomore year gave us a chance to study. By June, several of our number had enough counts to be rated as Seniors, a most remarkable feat to accomplish in two years. Our Junior year was an exciting one. We had watched the work progress on the new building, asking one another, breathlessly, When shall we be in? The Monday after the Easter vacation, when at last we did enter, we were proud and awed. For weeks we were almost afraid to breathe lest we scratch the desks or mark the walls. In accord with long-established precedent we Juniors gave the Seniors in June a reception before we took the place of greatest dignity which for three years we had known we should grace. This affair was the second dance, but the first class function to be held in our new gym, so it may be said we gave it f 42 Efxfxq 5 TS S? T EE? ,::. ff s1-- Ai TAN R if ' TH:-31927 DE'O-WAlN'STA ' ' ' the formal christening. The gym was decorated with the senior colors, copper and peacock blue, while floor lamps added much to the attractiveness of the scene. In September, we found ourselves i11 the coveted senior rank, but our satis- faction was sobered by the realization that this was our last year in Senior High. In this, our last year, we have lived up to our reputation for participating in school activities. We put on the Thanksgiving play, The Diabolical Circle : the staff of The De-O-Wain-Sta, all seniors, gave a dance on February eleventh: four of our members entered Slingerland and all four won prizes, and on the eighth of April the Senior play Was successfully staged. The Whole Town's Talking really did make the whole town talk, because of the fervor and art- istry with which the cast took their respective parts. Now the end, for years so joyously anticipated, is almost here. Just a few sands of 27's hour glass are still to run. Faster they go, and faster! Will they not stop a moment? We pray for just a little longer! There is so much we have left undone that we Wish to turn back to do, so much imperfect workman- ship to be repaired! But the past must belong to memory. The inexorable command of life is to turn to the future. There, banishing futile regrets, we shall best serve our school, which we have loved much, honored greatly, and shall remember always. HELEN AEGERTER, +51 we -'.. N, 4. l 19-55 X A 9 A Q' sp-mia i ,K I we ..l . Q .zfffgwf lrilrrl . 43 if-TQ' J 5 , , P X If e,....1-.. ffc ZYFFWJZ BX 'X it Ai 'llllhf - I fr ,pl I xrnsiszv DE-0-WAIN'-STA - L CLASS SONG OF 1927 CTune of Gypsy Love Songnj By Victor Herbert Our dear school, 'Twill be our alma mater, On through the pathways of time, R. P. A., we never will forget thee, No matter where we may roam, We will always cherish our dear memories, While we were students here, R. F. A., your smiles are as the sunbeams, Which will endure for aye. Watch o'er us, We need your tender guidance, Through all the seasons and years: Love is in our hearts for all our classmates, Which is loyal and true, ln sorrow now, the class of twenty-seven, Bids a fond adieu, Faculty, we owe to you our progress, And our hopes fulfilled, MILDRED MERRITT, '27, CLASS POEM We can't go back to school again, to the daily round of strife, But all we ask in return for this is progress throughout life. And the classmates' thoughts and the teachers' kind hearts Will help us as we part. We can't go back to school again, for we're beckoned by the world outside Which is a clear call and a strong call, that cannot be put aside. And all we ask is a chance in the world And for an opportunity to be unfurled. We can't go back to school again, for our preparatory days are past, And we must go out and seek our way at last, But all we ask is a lustrous light, To guide us up ambition's height. MARION BURLINGAME, '27, 5 '--'A gg as g 44 ffxsfo, Q ff Ax is? fo .- .. l ' Q.,- 1 I TT -X .-f' Aa A fi VHIILJ h r WH I 'rt-151927 DE'0-WAIN'STA ' ' THE GIRLS' PROPHECY The workmen had picked up their tools and left. I looked admiringly at the new instrument on my wall. It was the latest thing in television. It was now possible for me to see, not only the person I called on the phone, as I had been able to do in 1927, but also to project myself into the future and see whomever I wished as that person would be at a certain date. I set the dial at the year 1931, and settled back in my easy chair. How very comfortable this was! I could even close my eyes. The first person I saw was myself at the Rome station getting on a train for New York. In the parlor car I met some old acquaintances. They were Elsie Olson, Margaret Hagerty, Marion Collins and Doris Mittenmaier. It seemed that these girls had a large theatrical company and were going abroad to play. They traveled with me as far as New York and then we parted company. I then went to a hotel, and as I entered whom should I meet but Carmela Stewart, whose husband owns the establishment. I went to my room and read a while and then went down to the dining-room. Upon entering the dining- room I met Isabella Andronaco. Isabella was enjoying a little recreation with another co-ed from Columbia University after having handed in a thesis on Statistics I have learned in American History . I finished supper and was then entertained by a chorus of girls whom I found to be Velnette Lansing, Gladys Lavender, Edith Potts and Gladys Sturte- vant. You will see by this the destination of beauty. I then decided to see a good snappy revue, so I wandered to the Follies . I took a front seat and almost fainted. The leading lady in the Follies was none other than Jean George. Whewl from Senior Play in High School to the Follies in New York is some jump. Her chorus consisted of Frances Pliniski, Elizabeth Nevinger, Claire Coventry, Catherine Bowers and Effie Abbe. I was surprised to see Efiie there because I thought Ernest was practic- ing law in Oneida but I guess he must be practicing in New York. He is never far from Effie. After seeing the Follies I went to the Ritz-Carlton for a midnight lunch. To my amazement there I met some more friends. A theatre party had two tables next to mine and the young ladies in the party were Letha Duggan, Nellie Hickman, Evlyn Lawler and Erma Mowers. They introduced me to their f A 45 if-Nff , X 1 fx E341 I 'Nl-XM N ll ffl Ai va., , I ,fx .Z i j I x'rHE1927nE-o-wAxN-.STA - escorts and three out of four had the name of Fred. I guess Erma was all right in that crowd. I wouldn't have been so upset but I noticed a red, dress on Nellie Hickman and as I looked the party over I spied an old friend of mine. I then saw why Nellie had such a desire for red. I went out to see the town next day and wandered down to get my ticket for Europe. There was such a pushing and hustling that in it I bumped into a lady. I tipped my hat and was just going to say Pardon me when I saw Dorothy Day. She led me over to a group of girls who were Lucille Joslyn, Mildred Merritt, Mary Northup and Bridie O'Neil. It seems that these girls in anticipation of weddings in the fall were going to Paris to select their trous- seaus. All that I could find out was that Mildred was marrying some Utica man who had seen Rome many times. I Hnally secured my ticket and went back into the hotel, where I met Amber Greggains. She was running an electrical machine in the Neurological Insti- tute. She was doing this for the excitement it afforded. I stepped on the gangplank at one o'clock and there I met Winifred Butts. Winifred and I were bound for London, so I had ample time to tell her a few of my experiences in meeting all these girls. She accompanied me on many a walk on the boat. By the way, Winifred was going abroad to introduce a new method of bookkeeping in France that would enable the French to pay their debt to the United States. While Winifred and I were walking on deck next morning we came upon a crowd of people that were very silent. We finally got close enough to see what was attracting their attention and we saw a roulette board. There was some fierce betting and to my amazement I saw Ruth Kilbourne, Mary McCurn, Rose Pawelko and Grace Romaine. These girls won until we came and then lost. They finally saw us and after a few greetings chased us away because they said we brought bad luck. We next went into the library and among the people present we spotted four of our old friends. Rozeflie Dillenbeck was reading American History. Margaret Dunham was reading an economics book and I almost 'looked for Miss Relyea. Lillian Milewska was studying intermediate algebra, as always, and Margaret Seifert was studying the latest fad in magazines, Spring Clothes . A Q 35 TE! 47 'ffiff 5 ' ,. ' i T fsvwn. -f Ai as K yy if , XTHEIQZ7 DE-O-WAIN'-STA 'I I saw no other persons I knew until I landed in London. I left Winifred in London and on Sunday went to church. To my surprise I saw Dorothea Sprenger preaching in the church and the subject was What Sunday School Environment Does for You. After church I went strolling through Hyde Park and there met Florence tlertel, Anne Mae Wright, Ramona Houser, Beryl Wilson and Elizabeth Adey. It seems that these girls were taking a walk through the park to get some fresh air because they taught five days a week in a girls' seminary. The English had recently imported many American teachers on the advice of Julia Brennan, am- bassadress from- the United States to England. The next day I took a boat for Paris and met some more friends. Gladys Ninchell, Clarice Tudman, Gladys Herter and Mildred Maloney were proprie- tors of a large antique and curio shop and making barrels of money. I then visited a perfume Works in Marseilles and met Helen Uvanni, Kath- erine Doyle and Elizabeth Corr. These girls were expert perfume buyers for an American concern. I next took a ride on a steamer for Turkey. They say that a moonlight night on the Mediterranean is ideal. While on the boat I went walking on deck one evening and there I met Anna Burtch. Her companion was my old friend, Mr. Bernard Thayer. We always admitted that Anna was right CThayerj there. I reached Turkey at three in the morning and I just met a party of mission- aries bound back from China. They were Esther Benedict, Susanna Beyer, Cecilia Bobowski, Carolyn Boyson, Helen Aegerter and Marion Burlingame. They had succeeded in abolishing harems and Turkish baths and now were going to introduce chop suey into China. I then went to Egypt and there among King Tut's ruins I met some explor- ers. They were Elizabeth Bradley, Frances Cizek, Margaret Cook, Ruth Akers and Ruth Anken. All these girls were having a great time until one of the stones fell in front of us and-then the receiver fell from my hand, The spell was broken and my dream-like experience ended. I hope I never dream about so many girls all at once again. PAUL A. JONES, '27. Q L 4 ' 47 , 67 N531 3 I ff, 7 i N :2?f :::. XT:-151927 D:-o-wArN-sm ' U 'I BOYS' PROPHECY 'Twas the summer of l937. I had been sent to Greece to study the condi- tions of the hospitals there. One day as I was talking to an old, gray-haired man in a hospital, he mentioned the Oracle of Delphi. It is the mouth of Busius, he said, and the prophetess is inspired by the breath of the God. Go to her, and she will give you prophecies regarding any- thing you wish to know. Although everyone declared that this old man was demented Cand I be- lieved it myselfj, aroused by curiosity, I went to Delphi. Although still in- credulous, I found my feet carrying me to the outskirts of Delphi. As I walked, my thoughts went back to old R. F, A. and my former classmates, What were they doing, and where were they? Suddenly there fell upon the stillness of the day a low mumbling. Awakened from my reveries, I saw smoke issuing from a cave directly in my path. I started forward, only to stop at the entrance. There stood a woman dressed in a long flowing, purple robe, with her hands outstretched over a tripod. As I approached, she spoke in ghostly, ominous tones. 'AYou are from that far off land, America. Only a short time ago you were thinking of your former classmates. Draw near and you shall see them all. She passed her hands over the silver dish which was placed on the sacred tripodiand slowly a thick green haze arose, wrapping everything in an eerie light. As it grew in volume it became crystal clear and within the haze I be- held what was known as the Great Triumvirate of Wall Street. To my aston- ishment I recognized James Wardwell, Robert Spriggs and Gilbert Wolfe. Jim furnished the brains, Rob the assurance and Gib the money. As this picture faded away I saw Alex Robinson and Phil Marturano directing a French class. Alex teetered as he spoke and Philip stopped occasionally to pause for breath. Who was that next figure who appeared so engrossed in a book? Why, it was none other than Harry Morton, studying Intermediate for the test on the mor- row. He was trying for the forty 'leventh time to pass Intermediate. As the haze cleared again I saw two men busily at work in a building bear- ing the sign, Briggs and Knauer, Makers of Library Furniture. I thought then of the many chairs and tables they had worn out in R. F. A. In the next picture I saw Vito Colangelo. He was noted the World over for his red cheeks, f 48 5743- J 2 I ' l T :E5'.::. T-T' T Al CT TT li' iili I - -- Tnslszv DE'0-WAlN'STA - and every day from two till four he gave demonstrations at his shop to the ladies on 'AI-Iow to Keep the Cheeks Red. As the next scene appeared I saw a large billboard that read, Buy your arms and ammunition from the Cook and Stevens Company. I remembered the Cook and Stevens attraction in high school, but I hardly expected them to enter a permanent partnership. I saw next Bernard Thayer in the lumber business, and he specialized in Burtches . Now what was this that was forming in the haze? Why, it was Victor Spin- ner, a well known woman hater, as a staid, dignified married man with a large family. Seated by Vic's side whom did I see but Hank Pendorf, the inventor of,Non-parkable Chewing Gum. Then the scene changed and my gaze rested upon a wide prairie. Because of the work of Charles Benedict and Stanley Luberda, agriculturists, this prairie had been turned into a Held of wheat and corn waving in the breeze. As the smoke faded I saw Murwin Brush on a goat farm, of which he was proprietor. I noticed that he paid especial attention to the kind that HButts . Next I saw Albert Herbold in his school for jockeys at Kasoag Lake. He has trained some of the world-famous girl jockeys. In the next picture whom did I see but Tiffany Caswell addressing a large audience on his latest book, 'AKnights . That's the only time Ruth lets him talk. Again the smoke cleared and I saw two men, one red, in the face and the other wildly gesticulat- ing. The first was John Slagel and the other Paul Jones, Paul trying to con- vince John that he could talk the faster. I could not see how this argument ended for the picture clouded and cleared again. Now I saw Gaylord Rieck, Harry Matteson and Harold Warcup, touring the world preparatory to writing a book on History As We See it. Another picture appeared in the haze. This picture proved to be a movie set with Isabelle Gledhill and Harold McGreggan Cbetter known as Mr. and lVIrs.D in a close-up, while Howard I-Iartness, the movie director, called Don't hold her so tight, she won't run away! At that moment in strolled Glen Farley, the youngest movie shiek in I-Iollywood. This picture faded and as I gazed I saw many college buildings appear. It was the famous Pep College with Conse DeLutis as President. On the campus I saw Art Schneible, Hank Williams, Don Delano, and Peter Marion, all pupils of Pep College and taking a course in UI-low to Get Pep. Hurrying toward the auditorium was Harold Gerber, the greatest orator since Cicero. He was on his way to deliver a speech on elocution to the wideawake and attentive students of Pep College. What was that explosion in one of the buildings? I needn't have worried, for it was A if ' 49 if-'ffl 5 f rf' - I N mg, -,X -X 555153 -f .5 -N , , THE19z7m:-o-wA1N-STA - xf-' ?1-1,1 only Prof. Ransom Meade, chemistry instructor, letting the students blow up the lab for the third time that week, to furnish excitement. The college scene changed and now I recognized Yale. In the doorway of one of the dormitories was Stew Knight. You could see but little of the door- way, for Stuart Knight was the tallest fellow in the history of Yale. As I watched the smoke, a desert scene passed across the haze. At Hrst I thought I saw a flourishing city but I considered this a mirage. As it became clearer I saw it was truly a city. On the outskirts stood a large archway with the name Costi Lutis-on-the-Nile. Within the gates stood a hot dog stand conducted by Philip Costi and Thomas DeLutis, founders of the city. Their magnetic personality and the savory aroma of their dogless dogs invented by Fred Pfeiffer, the town butcher, had attracted so many people that this small town had grown to a city. I saw a doctor's office, and in the doorway I recog- nized Randall Philips, who had set up a practice in Costi Lutis. He had made a success of his business and specialized in stomach trouble. A car was in front of the office and in the chauffeur's seat sat Lloyd Fitch,,who had broken all the speed laws on the desert. As I watched, a motorcycle drew up alongside of the car, and I saw the traflic officer on the cycle, Clifford Armstrong, hand a blue slip to Lloyd. From the look on Lloyd's face I gathered it was a summons. My attention was turned to a different part of the city. I noticed an outdoor theatre. On the stage was a comedian whom I recognized immediately as Har- old Utley. Imagine itl the quietest boy in high school, a comedian! By his side giving an exhibition of the Charleston, was what I thought was a beautiful young lady. As she danced, her wig fell off and, to my astonishment, I recog- nized Harry Hayes, a famous female impersonator. At the back of the stage, shifting scenes between the acts, was Dominick Tuzzalino, stage manager and strong man. The last act was that of Fred Light and the former Alice Ely, showing Matrimonial Dilificulties and throwing a little Light CU on the situation. The scene again changed and at the rear of a cottage, in a little gar- den, I saw Prank Sestito, the famous lawyer of Costi Lutis, standing beside a Bush . Suddenly as I gazed, everything went black and I was wandering once again towards Delphi. As I walked, I wished from my heart that I could again speak to the classmates of '27 R, F. A. ELIZABETH M. BRADLEY, '27. ,-ZS, I Q 'Xl' 50 ROME FREE ACADEMY Photo bv Richard Sou1hallGram ifixiayf fx Ai TT ,M If X11-151927 DE'O-WAlN'STA ' - 'I ' SEEING IS BELIEVING It happened on one of those lonesome, dreary, rainy nights when one is thankful for just a warm fire and pleasant company. My friend, Miss Roman, and I had exhausted the usual topics of Paris styles and boyish bobs and had been sitting silently for a few moments listening to the rain outside. Then she began, Well, I suppose you will be glad to graduate and go out into real life after having? Why, I interrupted, school is life, and it's just as interesting and varied as a business or professional career. School is no longer a place for dull routine work as it used to be in the days when our grandparents studied the three R's. She looked rather amazed on hearing this abrupt statement and more than half inclined to believe that I was joking. Having finally convinced her of my sincerity, the task remained of convincing her that my statement was true. We discussed the matter for some time, but Miss Roman still remained dubious about the idea that school could be anything but dull and tiresome. I was in despair when the brilliant thought occurred to me, Why not take her to school and prove my case by showing material evidence? I at once acted upon this inspiration and invited my friend to accompany me to school the next day. She consented rather reluctantly, thinking, I suppose, that it would be a waste of valuable time. The sky had cleared and the sun was shining when we started for school in the morning. When we arrived at the school building, I took great pains to point out to her the seeded and graded lawns, the circular flower beds and the pointed arches of the impressive entrance. I explained that this entrance was not allowed to be used by the students but that she, as a guest, would have the privilege of entering through the sacred portals reserved for visitors. As we stepped inside the lower corridor my friend exclaimed, What are all those metal boxes lined up against the wall? My chest swelled with pride at my superior knowledge and I explained, Those are the lockers where the students keep their hats, coats and smuggled gum-drops. The day being Friday, at the first period the student body marched into the auditorium for the weekly assembly, to the tune of a lively march played by the school orchestra. After we were seated, risking a reprimand from a teacher, I whispered to Miss Roman, The draperies at the windows are new. They were put up just before the senior play was given. ,ZS r gy, ,,,,., I, 2. J llllljlil ' 53 fffvify ff -w--- Ai NT-Y-X-i--EN N ,+I fiijlj' THEI927 DE-o-wAxN-S A 't ' Xl , ph0w1,,MCc1u,ky GIRLS' GYM CLASS After some announcements were made by Professor Newton, the travel pic- ture, A Sea-going Senior, was projected on the screen by the new moving picture machine. Miss Roman whispered, I'm surprised: l didn't think you had such things as this in school. I assumed one of those I-told-you-so expressions and then she added, But it's only once in a While, I suppose. Oh, no, I hastened to assure her, We have something interesting every week in assembly, sometimes a speaker, sometimes a musical program, and once in a while a play given by the students. In the evening the auditorium is used for moving picture programs, plays given by the students and public speaking contests. .fx 54 6'7'f7ixfJ Q ff' If - T s f - .. wx -X :ff- ,J fg.-.-ll. -I'-Z. Ai TK.-.11 'P X ii H 4 xr ll g XTHEIQZ7 nr:-o-wAxN-sm ' 'll l ' Photo by McClusky After the assembly I secured a slip from one of the teachers and took Miss Roman to the library, The library, I explained, is used as a study room and is equipped with reference books on many subjects. Articles and pictures of special interest are posted on the bulletin board. Those students at that table are gathering data for the Davis Essay and National Oratorical Contest, aided by helpful hints from the librarian. We seated ourselves at a table after I had selected a history book for prepar- ing my lesson and Miss Roman had decided to glance through a volume of modern plays which she found on the Fourth Year English shelf. The period passed quietly except for now and then an interruption from one of those exu- berant students Who are unable to quell their youthful spirits. A 5-Y I l I Q 1 serials' 67 Lf? J , ,- A P X 15,2 N I XT:-151927 D:-o-wAxN-sTA ' t When the bell rang for the end of that period, Miss Roman asked, Where are we going now? I could see that she was very much impressed by the phases of school life that she had already seen. 'iOh, to my next class, I replied vaguely. I We made our way back to the first floor and entered the double doors lead- ing into the gymnasium. As we stepped inside the doors Miss Roman stopped suddenly and said, But this isn't a classroom. Why are We going in here? Yes, it is a classroom, I explained. It is the gymnasium where the classes in physical instruction are held. Going back into the dressing-room I called her attention to the showers and lockers, each locker corresponding to a larger one in the corridors and the same key being used for both. As we came back into the gymnasium the girls were just coming onto the floor from the dressing-room, They were all talking and laughing together. The girls are required to wear the uniforms consisting of white middies, black bloomers, black stockings and white sneaks, I told Miss Roman, and if anyone fails to meet the complete requirements of this uniform it means a deten- tion period after school. After taking roll call, Miss Whitaker called, 'Fall in! Attention! Dress right! Right face! Forward, column left, march! The class marched around the gymnasium floor while one of the girls played the piano. After various other orders given by the instructor the class formed in lines of eights and went through a wand drill. Then the class danced the Virginia Reel to music furnished by the gymnasium Victrola. 'AOn other days, I informed my friend, we have apparatus work, mimetic drills, dumbbell drills-I mean with dumbbells, not like dumbbells-games such as indoor baseball and volley ball and different dances, such as the minuet, Swedish and Scotch folk dances. Besides the regular classes, many times has this gymnasium resounded to the feverish yells and cheers of the spectators at a basketball game or to the catchy music and shuffling of dancing feet at a school dance. I When the gymnasium period ended we proceeded to the third floor for my next class. Before the order bell rang, one of the boys having heard me remark that I had just come from the gymnasium, said, I suppose you just did some silly dance. In boys' classes Mr. Keating gives us drills and apparatus work, besides playing games and having relay races. I hastened to assure him that if he would observe the girls' classes he would lind that we, too, have such work. Later on in the morning I conducted Miss Roman to the chemistry labora- .A Q QW 'XZ' 56 f 2 TKSTI X , A M7 ,Sf Xxx -N , fs. -,.f' Ai Lailllh... h N lv, ll 11151927 DE-0-WAlN'STA ' 'I ' tory, where I was to perform an experiment. At the long tables equipped with all sorts of chemical apparatus, the class were busy with retorts, test tubes and Bunsen burners. This greatly interested Miss Roman, and she remarked, I should think the laboratory work would make the science subjects more inter- esting to the pupils. I answered that this was true. The period spent in the laboratory ended the morning session and by this time Miss Roman and I were both very hungry and we became more so as we approached the door of the cafeteria and smelled the appetizing aromas issuing therefrom. Inside we purchased a lunch selected from the different kinds of food offered. Miss Roman exclaimed, A'The students must find this pleasant room and the delicious lunch a delight after their struggles with Cicero, right triangles and SO4 radicals. I replied that the agreeable surroundings made lunch a pleasure for the students and in addition to this is the fact that as profit is not the main object of the cafeteria, one may procure there a wholesome lunch at little more than nominal cost. During the sixth period, a notice was read in class to the effect that certain clubs would hold meetings after school. Clubs? Miss Roman questioned, What clubs? As we are not allowed to have any form of secret societies or fraternities in connection with the school, the students have begun to form clubs devoted to different subjects, I told her. During the seventh period a De-O-Wain-Sta staff meeting was held in Room 8. The editor-in-chief presided and after calling for a report from the business manager, assigned some work which was to be done for the year-book. Various questions were discussed pro and con and voted upon. After the end of the regular school session I conducted Miss Roman to the domestic science department, where an exhibit of sewing and embroidery was being shown. I pointed out a cooking class which was preparing lunch for a faculty tea. Miss Roman had been commenting upon the excellence of the domestic science exhibit when I said, Well, I guess you have seen about all there is to see: we might as well go home. i About all? she echoed, what more could there be, there are so many in- teresting things here already. I never realized that school could be anything but a dull grind, but this is inspiring. Why, I really hate to leave. 'AThat, I said, His the way the students feel about it. V. M. L., '27. ..Z ,, 2Y 'Sl- 57 f'Effx'1 firm XQ-ER M7 Rxkx -N It ef: . A T wi . ,pl Alydall , l X I THEIQZ7 DE-O-WAIN'STA - H U -' ' 'V l . JUNIOR CLASS Nobel Bates, President Eleanor Bowes, Secretary Kathryn Ketcham, Vice President Hobart Eades, Treasurer FORE! In the fall of the year 1924 we entered the old Rome Free Academy, which is now the Junior High, and we were given the title of Freshies . That year we received a great deal of attention, as we served as a sort of plaything for the upperclassmen. During our sophomore year we were of very little or of no importance at all. Then came our junior year, and we began to feel very dignified. All of this time we have been forging right ahead to the front. Yes! The fairway ahead of us has been littered long enough with characters short, tall, fair, unfair, possibly wise and otherwise. We are raging to go. We must have open spaces ahead. Our intellect demands it. We have been for three years between despair and desire,-despair at treading on the heels of scientists, doctors, lawyers, etc., and desire to acquire our normal speed and make room for those back of us craving action. However, we are soon to head all of the classes and we, the class of '28, hope that we may do as well as the class of '27. Of course, dear Seniors, we shall miss you greatly. We shall miss your presence in the corridors, your amusing tricks in the library, and also your dis- approving glances that you cast upon us Cyou will be making use of them some- where elsej , and it is our sincere wish that your future success will be as great as we crave for ourselves. KATHRYN M. KETCHAM. Vice-President of Class of '28. 5 58 Q ffxsfoa X fd fasf in. ff ,,- Ai , , 'xp ,ii If xrmzaozv Dr:-o-wAiN-sm '- SOPHOMORE CLASS Barrett Staley, President Chester Hayes, Secretary James Thomas, Vice President Marjorie Karlen, Treasurer A CAT MAY LOOK AT A KING To be sure, my topic is the Seniors, but since I had so much rather write about the Sophomores I'll begin with them. We have 102 boys and l 11 girls in our class, and five of our members were on the honor list published at Easter. Eighty-live of our entire number came up from the Junior High in January and were most cordially welcomed into our class. The Sophomores have had a successful year, since we were the first class to decorate the new building for Christmas and we put on, in May, a play, The Trysting Place. We expect to show in 1929 how perfect it is possible for a graduating class to be. But, now, the Seniors. A fair class. Of course they went over big with their play-because Miss Strout coached them, no doubt. Oh, they are prob- ably as bright as usual, but somehow the girls showed the boys how to get good marks. There was just one boy's name read in assembly for graduation hon- ors, and that was probably because both public speaking honors couldn't be given to girls. I hopes the boys won't take offense at what I have said, because I am smaller than most of them. In our inmost hearts, however, we admire you, '27, and wish you all suc- cess and happiness. BARRETT STALEY, President of Class of '29, -A. AY 59 Photo by McCluslcy We heard of Miss Bennetts resignation with a sincere feeling of sympathy for those who have not yet had the pleasure and inspiration of working with her. VVe extend our best wishes to Miss Bennett, and we know that she will make as Wonderful a success of the new life as she has of the old. Photo by Mcclmky HONOR STUDENTS V so ACTIVITIES fxfx-w 672 Q ffff ff' ,, N f 3 Aff ' N .', ,S Tj' .1-Z' Ag- gifzamlig TT , H M c .... .- l,H'ls Tnsaszvnrz-o-wAxN-STA ' '- ' ASSEMBLIES Last year when the students of R. F. A. moved into the new building, many of the old customs were disregarded because the surroundings made it possible to adopt new and better ones. One of the alterations that greatly affected the students was the change in the nature of the assemblies that are held every Friday morning. It had been customary for a great many years past to have every student appear twice, once in the junior and once in his senior year, before the student body and give a memorized selection. This kind of assembly has been supplanted by a more educational type. Through an assembly committee a variety of interesting and educational speakers have been brought to R. E. A. Both the students and the faculty are represented on this committee. Miss Relyea, the chairman, is assisted by Misses Kingsley, Luce, Bearss and Strout. The Sophomore class is represented by Leo Bergmiller, Elizabeth Winship and Ernest Bielby. The Junior class has been represented by Tony Ross and Leroy Bathrick. Julia Brennan, James Wardwell and Anna Burtch represent the Seniors. Every assembly has given something of value to the students. They have covered a wide range of material. On two occasions we have been fortunate enough to have Mr. Staley here. The first time he entertained the students by reading Barrie's The Murder of the Waits. At the assembly celebrating Lincoln's birthday he comprehensively analyzed the character of Lincoln. These assemblies have done much to stimulate our interest in subjects that would not be brought to the students otherwise. On one occasion Mr. Chesley, in a very humorous and entertaining way, gave the students a great deal of knowledge concerning music. On another occasion Dr. Carpenter gave a most interesting and educational lecture on astronomy. The subject of astronomy is not taught in Rome Free Academy. Many of the students knew nothing of this great subject, but after listening to Dr. Carpenter's clear and entertaining speech, they were inspired to learn something more of it through books that are available. Their interest in poetry was stimulated by hearing and seeing a real live poet who has won worldwide distinction. It was through the curtesy of the Wed- nesday Morning Club that the students were given the opportunity of hearing f 62 Q MWYW ,J to r f - ze-at M7 -S RANK ii ffl? Q-all -lrf' Ai jikalllllmf - N ! flffi If xrnsaozv nz:-o-wA1N-sm ' 'T ' Carl Sandburg. At an assembly soon after this Mr. Beach, a citizen of Rome and alumnus of the Academy, gave a talk on Virile Poetry and held the in- terest of his audience by quoting poems of Rudyard Kipling. The assembly periods. with the spirited music of the school orchestra, the opportunity for occasional singing, the gathering for the only time in the week of the entire student body and the generally excellent speakers, have proved to be most enjoyable and inspiring. A. G., '27. FOOTBALL DANCE The Students' Association gave an attractive party on Wednesday evening, November the twenty-fourth. The members of the football squad were the honored guests of the affair. Streamers of orange and black, draped appro- priately above the heads of the many swirling couples, swayed gently in the air stream thus set up. The baskets at either end of the floor held their share of the flashing orange and more somber black. Tinted light crept out from the multi-colored Hoor lamps, dotting the edges of the gym. On the walls, bright banners Haunted their colors and black lettering, making an ideal setting for the party, The music was played by the Pep-San orchestra. The serving of sweethearts and punch marked the climax of a pleasant and enjoyable evening. Another fine social event of Rome Free Academy school life had faded into a happy memory. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ketcham, Mr. John O. Lundblad and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Newton were chaperons of the evening. C. D., '27. DRAMATICS ln speaking of the various features in our new high school it is difficult to pick out any one thing in particular and say, This is the best. However, we all agree that there is nothing which has given us greater pleasure or pride than the stage in our new auditorium. lt has enabled us to have assemblies and dra- matics under the most ideal of conditions. Not only has the possession of so splendid a stage enabled us, the students of Rome Free Academy, to see high class dramatic productions, but it has given the same opportunity to the people of Rome. 63 View! 5 f lg .. l N 5,1 Zifmigf TN ,T ffi, t xTHEI927DE.'0-WAlN'STA - The stage is large and modern in every respect. It has a very beautiful cur- tain of maroon velvet decorated with gold. The beauty of the stage had been further increased by the draperies presented by the classes of '26, '27 and '28. The stage is equipped with colored footlights and has a dressing room on either side. At our Thanksgiving assembly, November 24, a very entertaining play was given by members of the Senior class. The Diabolical Circle gave all of us a great deal of pleasure besides a peek into colonial life. Doris Mittenmaier was the sweet, demure heroine, Betty Mather . Doris played and looked so like a charming girl of colonial days that we were quite at a loss to recognize her as the modern Doris that we know. Lawrence Cook played the part of the dash- ing, young cavalier, Charles Manning, in love with Betty. Lawrence as Charles Manning showed us that even in those days of long, long ago the art of making love was known. James Wardwell made us tremble as he thundered and mor- alized at his daughter, Betty. Frank Sestito played the part of the complacent Adonijah Wigglesworth. Even in 1770, however, the young man who was too industrious and sober didn't appeal to girls, as Betty showed Adonijah- and us. The Christmas assembly, held December 22, was in charge of the Junior class. They presented The Ruggles' Christmas Party , from the never old Birds' Christmas Carol . Bertha Cook played the part of Mrs. Ruggles: Eleanor Sumner was the awkward Sarah Maud: Sam Kirkland was Peter: Dorothy Knight was the curly-haired Kitty: Lyle Watters and Leroy Bathrick were Clem and Cornelius: Alice Morton was Susan, Mrs. Ruggles' right handg Kathryn Ketcham was the greedy Peory: Margaret Plunkett was Lill, and last, but not least, was Bobby Pritchard as Larry . The manner in which this play was put on showed us that the class of '28 has talent. February 8, a three-act comedy, It Pays to Advertise, was presented in the auditorium under the auspices of the Drama Club of Rome. The play was put on by a group of Utica amateurs under the direction of Mr. Frank Sterling. The play furnished us with laughs for a whole evening. It certainly showed us that a play can be high class and very entertaining at the same time. Two Blocks Away was given in the auditorium by the Little Theatre Party . This play was brought to Rome by the Students' Association. The story of this comedy-drama was centered about the lives of two Germans who IT 3-Y L c 64 6f'-if-gf, Q ' ff T' B .M sa5':::. X'Tl--- .-52. N if li' . rusiozv DE'0-WAINWSTA ' ' ' lived in the United States. One of the men made a great deal of money and thought that he could leave his old life and friends behind and enter into a new life by moving Two Blocks Away . The effect of this prosperity upon him is cleverly given in the play. Of course there was also romance intermingling with the main plot. Two Blocks Away has made us all desire to see more plays of its kind produced in our school. May 6 the Sophomores took charge of the Friday morning assembly. The manner in which they presented Booth Tarkington's The Trysting Place showed a very favorable comparison indeed to the other classes. Tom Atkin- son played the part of the lovesick youth, Lancelot Briggs : Betty Mickle was the matronly Mrs. Curtiss. Jean Woodcock as Jessie, Barrett Staley as Rupert Smith, Blanche Eades as Mrs. Briggs, James Thomas as Mr. Inglesby and Ed- ward Flack as the Mysterious Voice all interpreted their parts very well. A most pleasing part of our school life this year has been the seeing of these plays. The number of such entertainments should be increased next year by giving each club a chance to put on a play indicative of its special interest. L. M.. '27. THE JUNIOR PROM The finest social event of the spring term came in the form of the prom given under the direction of the Junior class. The affair was the only formal party of the 1926-27 season enjoyed in the gym. The results of the efforts of the Junior class were brought out in the sparkling decorations of the gym. A canopy of red and white streamers found their way from the center of the en- closure to the sides. Flood lights at the end of the gym threw a blaze of tinted light on the dancers. The streaks of shaded light darting from the floorlamps, placed at intervals along the sides of the gym, gave an oriental effect to the scene. The popular numbers for dancing were furnished by McLaughlin's music masters. The gayly colored dresses of the girls contrasted most effec- tively with the more conservative and formal blue of the boys. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ketcham, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Keating and Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Staley acted as chaperons for the evening. Lunch was served in the cafeteria by girls of the class of '28 at the conclusion of the grand march. The strains of Home, Sweet Home, swelling from the group of musicians bade farewell to a most pleasurable evening. C. D., '27, 5 ffl' TIME' 65 fjfx, kNx ffi iiif :::. f AK---3 .f li , , 'T' T ir? XT:-It-:19z7 DE-o-wAxN-STA 'U ' Photo by McClusky THE SLINGERLAND PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST The twenty-fourth annual Slingerland contest was held Friday, March 25, in the Rome Free Academy auditorium. The selections were delivered before a large audience of students, friends and relatives. This contest tested and proved the unusual ability of the ten contestants in public speaking. The R. P. A. Orchestra, under Mr. Lundblad's direction, furnished music generously before and during the contest. The first number was Andrea del Sarto, a very difficult dramatic mono- logue of BroWning's. lt was given by Ruth Knight, who clearly showed her ease and ability in depicting emotions of despair, flickering ambitions and ab- sorbing lovefor a Woman. Jean George Was the next speaker, with Kipling's AAWee Willie Winkie. This is the story of a child's breaking military arrest Q L HIILMQP s 66 fffrfxfxav 5 ,', TX 3lfrKX M , ca... A. ox ,ii I THEI927 DE-0-WAIN'STA - ' to save a girl's life for his grownup friend whom he idolized. The third speaker, Margaret Getbehead, certainly aroused the sympathy of the audience with her well chosen selection, The Night of the Storm, by Zona Gale. It is the story of a man whose lost daughter was found by his enemy and of his feelings of deep hatred and then forgiveness. The next speaker, Elizabeth Bradley, afforded comic relief by her number. The Party, by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, an amus- ing description of a large party on a southern plantation as told by one of the guests. Elizabeth's technic was thoroughly good. The last speaker among the girls was Dorothy Knight, Her selection was The Sun, a one-act play by John Galsworthy. She took the part of each of the three characters in a very realistic manner. The love of the woman was bestowed, not on the man most worthy, but on the man who most needed it. After a delightful selection by the orchestra the boys' part of the program was given. George Bell appeared first with HThe American and the Immigrant, by Kregal. In a very convincing way he brought out the argument of the selection that America must treat immigrants as human beings if she wishes to make worthy citizens of them. The second speaker, Noble Bates, earns much credit for his presentation of Calvin Coolidge's declamation On the Nature of Poli- tics. He spoke, handicapped by having only a short time to prepare his decla- mation, as he was alternate for Lawrence Cook, who was unfortunately taken ill a few days before the contest. The next number, Pieces of Silver, was ably presented by Murwin Brush. It is the story of a modern Judas who is reformed by a vision of the events connected with the thirty pieces of silver given Judas by the high priest. The horror of a cannon broken loose from its fastenings on a ship's deck was the theme of James Page's selection, The Fight With a Cannon, by Victor Hugo. The last speaker, Frank Sestito. gave an old favorite, The Advocate's First Plea. It is the story of the truthfulness of a young lawyer on his first case. Mr. Harold B. Stein of Colgate University awarded the prizes. He con- gratulated the speakers on their ability, especially emphasizing their clear enun- ciation, choice of selections, stage presence and true interpretation of the author's thoughts. First prizes were awarded to Elizabeth Bradley and Murwin Brush. Second prizes went to Jean George and Frank Sestito. We take great pride in the accomplishments of these students and wish them more good luck in this line of work. We especially congratulate the winners, all of whom are members of the class of '27. C. C., '27. C 5 :. 67 .emdames Wardwell ffaxff fi X 37 fflx f X Ai SNR A iij ' xTHEI927DE'0-WAlN'STA - ' P O JbYMcC'um THE WHOLE TOWN'S TALKING Anita Looms-John Emerson CAST Henry Simmons ,,,... Harriet Simmons ..,... Ethel Simmonsh, Chester Binney ,..,,, Letty Lythe ....... Donald Swift ...,..,, Roger Shields ...,, Lila Wilson ..,.. Sally Otis ,.... Annie .,......... Sadie Bloom ...,.. A taxi driver ..,,.. Mrs. Jackson ..... ....Mildred Merritt ,Doris Mittenmaier ........Victor Spinner ,,,Velnette Lansing ..,,,Frederick Light ,.,..,,Stuart Knight ,.......Dorothy Day .,....Winifred Butts ..............Francis Pliniski Isabella Andronaco ............r..Henry Pendorf ...,,,..,,,Ed1th Potts The Girls .......,. ..,,,,,,,Y,,,,, J erm George, Claire Coventry, Helen Uvanni Q A123 f f 'f' a JH. I D 1 ' Y 68 57 faffiif Q I Kfy 'T ? X :El'.::. ' teR---- ,C-fag T ,ll 'If' XTHEIQZ7 DE1'0'WAlN'STA -'- 'l ' The play chosen this year for the Senior production was a farce-comedy, 'AThe Whole Town's Talking, by Anita Loos and John Emerson. The scene is laid in Sandusky, one of those small towns where back-fence conversations are usually prefaced by 'AThey say or What do you suppose I heard about so- and-so? And how the town did talk when the rumor spread that one of its most staid and sensible citizens, Chester Binney, had had a love affair with a famous cinema star, Letty Lythe: for, previous to this, Chester had been con- sidered an absentminded bachelor to whom women meant nothing. Henry Simmons, the senior partner in the firm of Simmons and Binney, had, neverthe- less, determined that Chester should marry his daughter, Ethel, who had but lately returned from Chicago, accompanied by a dashing shiek, Mr. Roger Shields of Chicago and Paris . Shields had entirely captivated the vain Mrs. Simmons and Ethel's two girl friends, Sally Otis and Lila Wilson, by his charming continental manners. He is a sharp contrast to Chester, of whom Mrs. Simmons says, He is an absolute blank. When he comes into the room you feel as if someone had just gone out. After having been a center of attraction, the sophisticated Mr. Shields, much to his surprise, is put in the shade by a sudden change of Mr. Binney from an unattractive business man to a regular Don Juan. The explanation for this apparently astonishing fact was really very simple. Chester, inspired by a sug- gestion from Mr. Simmons, had determined to sow some wild oats and the two men had conceived the idea of a pretended love affair with some famous beauty with a photograph bearing a faked inscription as proof to the town gossips that such an affair had existed. By this little trick they hoped to interest Ethel in Chester. But they could not foresee what the future was to bring: they could not foresee the arrival of Miss Lythe in person in Sandusky accompanied by a jealous and belligerent fiance, Donald Swift, movie director and ex-prize fighter. The arrival of Miss Lythe and Swift's discovery of the photograph bearing the personal inscription, involved the dazed and distracted Chester in a situation from which he finally extricated himself. Though somewhat nerve-racking for Chester, it is very amusing to the audience. Finally all ends well with Ethel and Chester engaged to be married and the temperamental Miss Lythe leaving Sandusky forever Cso Chester hopesj. Though the play was a light and fast moving comedy it presented a dificult task to the cast and director. The players are all the more to be commended for the excellence of their portrayals. Each member of the cast did his very best and the united effort of the entire group, aided in a great measure by the Q 1. twig' 69 ffsxqf 4? f X 7 X .:,, C'!'ifkr -' 5,1 ST T ,ll ff? xTHEl927DE-0-WAIN-STA '--'- ' able direction of Miss Strout, made the play a success, if the continued laughter of the audience can be taken as an indication. Behind the scenes the work of the property mistress, Miss Elizabeth Bradley, the stage managers, Gilbert Wolfe and Andrew Knauer, and the publicity director, Robert Spriggs, con- tributed to the effectiveness of the production. V. L., 'Z7. DE-O-WAIN-STA STAFF DANCE Friday evening, February the eleventh, marked another successful social event at Rome Free Academy. The large De-O-Wain-Sta banner, standing out vividly in colors of copper and blue, stamped the party as one sponsored by the staff of the year book, The De-O-Wain-Sta. The gym was softly flooded with light cast by the many-colored floor lamps set around the dancing en- closure. The banners of the various colleges proudly proclaimed their alma mater in letters of large design. During the evening the girls of the class of '27 served refreshments. The Silver Moon Society orchestra furnished the popular strains for the dancers. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Schneible, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Cole, Mrs. S. B. Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Newton were the guests of the evening. The closing refrain of the Silver Moon Society orchestra made the affair a pleasant remembrance. C. D., '27. RADIO CLUB Since Marconi first successfully spanned the Atlantic ocean with the wireless telegraph, radio has ever been outstanding as an invention of unlimited import- ance to humanity. Upon a realization of this importance the Rome Free Academy Radio Club was founded. The first meeting of the club was held February 8, 1927, at which thirteen members were present. The officers elected were C. W. Blakeslee, president: W. G. Evans, vice-president: and J. W. Singleton, secretary and treasurer. To- day the membership consists of twenty-six members, including officers. The club has had many achievements, of which the successful broadcasting of the R. F. A. vs. S. A. A. game was the greatest. Its main object is to promote the general knowledge of radio for the members of the club and those who wish to ask their advice. JAMES SINGLETON, '28. A Q QW 'H' KW x If-6 T X :S1'::: f' K---- ...A A. X 1- N it ig NTHEIQZ7 nr:-o-wAiN-s p. '- ' THE HI -Y CLUB The Hi-Y Club ofthe Rome Free Academy has brought to a successful close the 1926-1927 season. This year has, without a doubt, been one of the most lruitful years of the club's existence. This is the only religious organization of the Senior High School. Rev. D. N. Boswell, pastor of the Baptist Church, has been a source of inspiration to the club members in their desire for a higher understanding of life's vital questions. The Hi-Y basketball team led the field in the race for the boys' championship cup given by the Y. M. C. A. One of the high lights of the season was the banquet tendered to the basketball squad of the Rome Free Academy. Victor Hansen, star athlete of Syracuse University, together with some of his pals, was the main attraction of the even- ing. The banquet was elTiciently served by a group of Senior High girls. Much credit is due to the club's advisor, Mr. Charlesworth, boys' secretary of the for his untiring devotion and loyal support. At the last meeting of the year the retiring officers, Lawrence Cook, president: George Bell, vice-president, Stuart Knight, treasurer, and LeClare Stuart, secretary, duly installed the new 5 iijflflllg' 71 Q 0 fffffffxp Q T S? yfs I.: ff 1--- -22 f N , ii xrnsaozv D:-o-wAxN-sm - ' offices, Lawrence Cook, president: Hobart Eades, vice-president: Robert Mc- Mahon, treasurer, and James Page, secretary, and wished them a very successful season for next year. The club sponsors believe that the Hi-Y club will be a much larger club next year and very influential in the student life of Rome Free Academy. L. T. C., '27, ii THE FRENCH CLUB The first club to be organized in our new R. F. A. was the French Club. At the beginning of the fall term about thirty-five students showed their interest in such a club and responded to the call for members. They elected the follow- ing oflicers at the first meeting: President, Carleton Moore. Vice-President, James Wardwell. Secretary, Lois Pfluke. Treasurer, Marjorie Williams. The members also decided to hold their meetings every two weeks, with every third meeting a social affair. At the meetings everyone was supposed to speak French as far as he was able, the object being to accustom him to speaking French. The President chose a committee of three members to act as enter- tainment committee for the year. The dues were twenty-live cents a term and ten cents for each social meeting. The programs for the meetings have consisted for the most part of plays given in French by some members and of readings in French by Miss Holmes. The social meetings have been held in the evening, when special programs were provided and also refreshments. One of the most enjoyable meetings was the joint meeting of the Astron- omy Club and the French Club. Each club in turn transacted the necessary business and then enjoyed a social hour together. lihe members of the club are particularly indebted to Miss Holmes for her co-operation and her interest in the club. We hope the French Club will con- tinue to exist for a good many years and keep the interest and support of the students. Lois PPLUKE, '28, ,l .. ,av if .....X..X,- 72 fcqfxfbiv 42 T SP fs i xr:-151927 DE-0-WAIN'STA - ' 'l ' THE TRUTH SEEKERS It was in November that live fellows decided they would like to form an astronomy club. A meeting was called and the charter members, with the help of Professor Whittemore, drew up a charter and set of laws. It was at this meeting that it was decided to have a paper prepared by some member of the club for each meeting, At the second meeting of the club a topic on Mars was presented by one of the club members. The topic dealt with the probable conditions on Mars and also the probability of there being life on that planet. At the third meeting it was decided by the members to name the club The Truth Seekers. At this meeting a very interesting and instructive talk on Jupiter was given by the secretary of the club. We were very fortunate in having Dr. Carpenter with us for this meeting. Dr. Carpenter is a man well known in the world of science and also one of great experience. A splendid article on the moon was given at the meeting, also. A joint meeting of The Truth Seekers and The French Club was held in place of a regular meeting. Very short meetings were held, however, by each club, so that each might see how the other club conducted its meeting. Games were enjoyed after and all had a very enjoyable evening. The sun was the topic for the next meeting. This seemed to be of special interest to most of the club, for they all realized how much we depend on its heat. We also had a talk on The History of Our Earth. An afternoon meeting was held so that more of the club members could be present. A very delightful topic was read, called The Last Judgment, from the Harpers Magazine. The article was amusing and also instructive. For the last meeting before Easter vacation an article on Venus was pre- sented. It was well prepared and of great interest, since Venus is now our evening star. The club is looking forward to many more interesting topics treated by its members. CURTICE ALDRIDGE, '28. SECRETARIAL CLUB One of the new features developed in the Commercial Department this year was the organization of a Secretarial Club. It is composed of members of the Advanced Shorthand and Office Practice classes and was formed especially to ,1 QW 1 ., 'Sl- 73 f-xr 1 ,N fxd 5 if N S? js . 1 ,-f ' sv, -xN,ffQ.X N--x ,, ,gl ffie ,.-2' A1 Aefirlflaf D x , n-,I X11-151927 DE-0-WAlN'STA 'U l 'M' ' promote interest in secretarial work and to produce more eflicient future secre- taries for the Copper City. The ofiicers of the club were: Club advisor, Ethel L. Bearss: president, Elizabeth Adey: vice-president, Anna Burtch: secretary, Edith Potts: treasurer, Genevieve Doran. The club aims: To make possible social gatherings for the promotion of fellowship and good-will among its members, giving the organization the status of a professional club. To increase the working efficiency of members by having them become acquainted with leading books and periodicals of their profession, such as 'The Gregg Writer' and 'The American Shorthand Teacher.' To investigate and study up-to-date oiiice appliances and to become profi- cient in their use. The club holds two meetings a month. Here, short stories written in Gregg Shorthand, such as The Diamond Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant, and 'AThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving, are read. Moving pictures have also played an important part in our club programs. Such pic- tures as those showing the problems encountered in the modern business office, and the daily routine of business practice were secured. Prominent business men have also been brought to the school by the Secretarial Club. This af- forded us an opportunity to hear interesting and instructive talks on different phases of business activities in Rome. One of the most enjoyable programs of the club consisted of a one-act play given by some of the members. The name of the play chosen was A Satur- day Morning in an Office, by Ethel A. Rollinson. It introduced many valua- ble points of office etiquette and business ethics. The following people made up the cast: Bob. an oiice boy .................................................. Mr. Smith, Hrst caller ...................................... L.. Miss Harris, a secretary ...,.... Dorothy, a clerk ..................... Mr. Chapman, the manager ........ Mr. Grouch, the president ...,........... Mr. Golly, second caller .,.,,.,,,,,,,.,,,,,,, Miss Vivian Jameson, an applicant ....... Miss Brown, an applicant ,,,,,4,,,.,,,,,,,, Mr. Floorwalker, the vice-president ....... ........Gilda Rizzuto ......Elizabeth Groff ...............,Hazel Joslyn Margaret Plunkett ..........Anna Burtch ..........Freida Levitt ,,....Catherine Bowers ....,..Genevieve Doran ........Julia Brennan ,,,,,,,,.,,,,,.Reba Evans A. B., '27. nfl f - 74 Ffw J is r J X is fi .- agar , -C.,- , if Al fftnilllliuj' F ' I LVN I THEI927 nr:-o-wAiN-sm - NEW YORK TIMES ORATORICAL CONTEST The first elimination contest in the series of New York Times contests was held in the Rome Free Academy auditorium April the first, during a regular assembly period, to choose a representative of our school for later competitions. The speakers and their orations were as follows: Freda Levitt ...i......,......................YY...,...,........,.....................v..,, Hamilton and the Cgngtitution Jame Page ................ ........ T he Meaning of the Constitution Today Dorothy Knight ....... ...................... L incoln and the Constitution Josephine lodice .......... ...........,,.... J efferson and the Constitution Clayton Humphrey ...,..... , .... .. .... ...........,.......... H amilton and the Constitution Morris Abbis .................................................................. The Interpretation of the Constitution A first prize of ten dollars, given by Colonel Weston Jenkins, was awarded Dorothy Knight. Freda Levitt won the second prize of five dollars, given by a member of the faculty. Another member of the faculty offered a third prize of five dollars, which was awarded to James Page. In presenting these prizes, Mr. Carhart, chairman of the committee of judges, congratulated the contestants on the excellence of their orations and the fine manner in which they were pre- sented. The county contest which was to have been held at Rome Free Academy May 8, was made unnecessary when some of the entrants withdrew, leaving only three, the number allotted to Oneida County. Saint Aloysius Academy of Rome, Sherrill High School and Rome Free Academy each sent one repre- sentative. Our school was greatly honored by having our representative, Dorothy Knight, win the Hrst prize of fifty dollars in the contest between Oneida and Herkimer counties. She competed against the two other contestants from Oneida county, two from Herkimer High School and one from llion High School. The winner of the district contest at Albany is given a prize of fifty dollars. The prizes offered at the regional contest at New York are: First, 551,000 and and a trip to Europe: second, 55500, and third, 3250. The final contest is a national one, held at Washington. The winner is presented with a medal. We congratulate Dorothy Knight on her success in these contests. We are greatly pleased with the keen interest of the students and hope to see even more compete next year. C. C., '27. li. 'Sf 75 ,L 67451 f Y ,E m R My If ' XTHEl927DE'O-WAlN'STA '- ' Phomb McCluskv Y ROME FREE ACADEMY ORCHESTRA Although the orchestra is not as large this year as in other years, the instru- ments are more diverse in character, This year we have a string quartet which is rather unusual for a high school of this size. For assemblies and special occasions the orchestra has provided music which has been much appreciated by the school. ROME FREE ACADEMY ORCHESTRA Violins: Double Bass: Flute: Alice Abrams John Ball Augustine Diprospero George Bell Telleta Bourne Norma Black Edwin Fike Lovena Hicks James Kozma Frederick Pfeiffer Andrew Uvanni l-ouis Vivianni Catherine Brown Alto Horn: Willard Evans 'Celloz Curtice Aldridge Cornet: William Hughes Murwin Brush Donald Hower 76 Piano: Clarence Englebert Saxophone: Albert Herbold Lynn Watters Drums: Ernest Bielby WKW 42 Y T l? fs A,Z. ,, ' --N-- A. S N ,li ff' x1'HE1927 DE-0-wAIN'STA DAVIS ESSAY CONTEST Every year the Davis essay prize is awarded for the best essay written on a topic determined by the President of the Board of Education, the Superintend- ent of Schools, and the Principal of Rome Free Academy. This year the topic is Harold Frederic's 'iln the Valley. This topic is especially appropriate, as it is just one hundred and fifty years since Fort Stan- wix was nobly defended. The awards for the past three years are: 1924--Tie, Doris Clarabut and Josephine Newton. 1925-Howard Williams. 1926-Lillian Milewska. N. H., '27. R. F. A. NOW PUBLISHES A SCHOOL PAPER Foremost among the various enterprises which the Senior class has under- taken is the editing of a school paper, The Standard Bearer. Last Septem- ber, under the supervision of Mrs. Cole, a journalism class was organized, con- sisting mostly of seniors. The old type of school paper which contained all literary material was rejected because such a publication does not truly represent a high school. On account of the size of the school, and consequently the lim- ited number of possible subscribers, the newspaper type of paper was not advis- able. Furthermore, a newspaper must be published weekly or semi-monthly. Interesting as our school life in Senior High is, we could not find news enough for such frequent issues. Therefore the news-magazine type was adopted. This is a combination of the literary type and the modern newspaper. The Seniors issued the first two numbers and then handed the news-magazine over to the Juniors. who published the remaining three issues. Next January the work will be in the hands of the present Sophomores. The Standard Bearer has very effectively brought to the attention of the stu- dents all the leading school activities and thereby created a stronger desire for each student to participate in some school activity. The paper has, for instance, been an important factor in forming new clubs. With the continued support of the students the news-magazine will be made larger and more interesting. Already plans are being formed to double the size of the Standard Bearer and provide for more pictures. The motto of the staff is, Each issue must be bet- ter than the one before it. JAMES PAGE, ' Editor-in-Chief of Standard Bearer. Q L wwe' - 77 1926 STAFF Photo by McClusky 1927 STAFF 78 Cf N531 b X p,y . - l X 5EF'.::. ff ji--- Ai F ' xo g li' 355' xTHs19z7n:-o-wAxN-sri, ' l l l ni. V2 .K Phombv Mcciuskv ADVISQRY BQARD President .. .. .......................,....4.............., A.....A C1 i lbert Wolfe Vice-President ....... ..............,......,,..,,....,...,,7 ,,,.., .,,,,,, J u l ia Brennan Secretary ...,..7,7,.7,7777.,.7,7v.., ..............,.... H arry Morton Treasurer ..ee,.,AY...,,ee..e,....,.....r.. e...,.Y, M r. M. J. Whittemore Senior Class Representative r,.... ..........,..... A ndrew Knauer Junior Class Representative ...,s ss.......... W oodruff Evans Sophomore Representative ,... Manager of Football ss...,ss. Manager of Basketball .,e.... Manager of Baseball ..,sv.,.,ss Manager ' of FI filfk ,,.,.,,,r,,,,, Q .AR-,-,-.-5 ,,,. - .-is .,., Coach s,..ssv..........,..rssessssss,.,.-,s-,,.,,...,,,.,,,,,, lfdnitolr-in-chief of the De-O -Waln-Sta .,.,,s Principal ,,.,,s,,.ts,,,,.,,,...r,,,,,,,,,...,, l,,,,,,., ,,,,,,,,, Q 0 D ,-ZX it .,s....Edward Flack r.,,,..,Gilbert Wolfe ......e.l-larry Wright .,.....n....Paul Jones s.,.s,Victor Spinner G. Keating s,....Lawrence Cook L. Newton 80 Sir umrqg 4. S I926 i927 FOOT BALL SQUAD Ube Sv. Hall Photo by !'7f'XfX'1 'N W Q , ,, Nj? f - M A- A. N K It iii? 71451927 nc-o-wA1N-sm -' - l ' FOOTBALL 1926 September 24 IR ..,......................... 22 Canastota ,,...,.,.,....,, ,,,,,, 6 October 2 . . ......... .... H erkimer .,..,,..,..,,,,,,,, ,,,, , , 6 October 9 R. F. A ......... ....... 1 9 Syracuse Vocational ,,.,,,,,.,,,,, 12 October 15 R. F. A ...,..... ....... 2 O Manlius Jrs ,,.,,,,.,,,,,, ,,,,,, 6 October 16 R. F. A ,........ ....... l 3 Oswego ...,,,,,, ,,,,w, 0 October 30 R. F. A ......... ....... O Oneida ......c. ,.,.,, 6 November 6 R. F. A ............................ 13 Ut' ........,....,.. ,,,,,, O November 20 R. F. A ........................,.,. I3 St.1CAloysius ,,A-,,.,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,,- 0 Football in Rome Free Academy has in past years proved to be the most prominent of all sports. Each year Ends the R. F. A. being represented by an eleven a little bit stronger than that of the year previous and in the leading cities of Central New York the Orange and Black has always been represented by a clean, hard fighting, determined band of gridders. The difficult schedule arranged by Manager Wolfe this season tended to prove their increasing strength and set forth a feeling in the students and players of what can be done by hard work and practice. The end of the 1926 season found Rome Free Academy runner up in the Central New York Public School League and well up in the ranks of the leading scholastic teams of New York State. A 6-6 tie with the championship Herkimer eleven and a 6-0 defeat at the hands of Oneida High were the only blemishes on this season's otherwise clean record. After many long practice sessions the strong R. F. A. eleven was finally rounded into condition by Coach Keating for the first test of the year. This game, however, proved to be no obstacle for R. F. A. and an easy 21-6 victory was scored over Canastota. The first big test of the season came on October 2, when the orange-clad warriors traveled to Herkimer to meet the High School team of that place. Herkimer was completely baffled by a last half rally and were forced to accept a 6-6 tie. This was a large factor in arousing spirit in the school, because Herki- mer, holder of the Michigan trophy for two years, had not been beaten or tied before in two years. Next came a hard fighting eleven from Syracuse Vocational, who were deter- mined to gain a victory over R. F. A. However, the hopes of Vocational for a victory were blasted when the final whistle sounded, with the score in favor of Rome Free Academy. Q Aw 0 ll' iv '83 ff?-f-xsfx, 9 ! ,, T i? faxcx .g :V -f - v- ,, Ai -A-'M N ,lt it' , THEI927DE-0-WAlN'S A - Xkili- The next team for Captain Mezza and his warriors to match skill with was Manlius Jrs. As usual, a team worthy to bear the name of Manlius came here for battle, but they were sadly outclassed and sent back with a 20-6 defeat on their record. Following these victories we were ready to play Oswego's Blue and White eleven. This game proved to be a spectacular tilt, keeping the crowd in a con- stant uproar from start to finish. Rome, however, had the best of the argument and outplayed their opponents in all departments and won a 13-O decision. Up to this time the Rome team had been undefeated and were rated an ex- cellent chance of gaining possession of the Michigan trophy, but Dame Fortune ruled otherwise. Playing Oneida in a sea of mud, the Orange and Black grid- ders strove to uphold their record while an equally determined eleven were striving to upset the l'dope . The two elevens struggled in the mud without either team scoring, but finally the ever alert Oneida eleven took advantage of a break and scored a 6-O victory. By this time we were ready to meet the Yellow and White eleven of Utica Free Academy. A huge crowd gathered to see Rome and Utica do battle and presented a brilliant spectacle as the two teams took the field. Utica opened up with an aerial attack which was not halted until Spadafora snared the oval on the sixty-yard line and raced to a touchdown. Following this, Utica relied upon bucking the line for gains. The Rome attack was on the line, which proved very effective, and time and again the Rome backs tore off long gains through the line. The Utica line Hnally weakened under the avalanche of at- tacks and the Yellow and White was driven far back into the danger zone. Utica decided to kick out of danger, but Briggs, giant linesman of R. F. A., broke through, blocked the kick and gobbled up the ball to score another touch- down. On this try for a point Captain Mezza made a beautiful kick which soared through the goal posts to bring the count to 13-0. With the score stand- ing at these figures the game ended, a game which had added another mark on our 1926 record. The final appearance of the Orange and Black heroes found them doing bat- tle with the Green and White of St. Aloysius for the city scholastic title. The light Green and White team, however, did not prove any match for the strong R. F. A. and were defeated 13-0. - 84 C7 fo? J 2 I fi i. ' i N :rr ,gil 'I Fi i A1 -F yi T1-151927 DE-0-WAIN'-STA ' ' ' ' ' At the close of the 1926 season, at a meeting of the letter men, Dave Greene was elected captain for the season of 1927. Greene, a junior, has been a main- stay in the R. F. A. line for three years and will make an able captain to guide the Orange and Black machine next season. During his career as a football player in Rome Free Academy he has placed on several all scholastic teams that have been picked by the leading sport critics of the State. To you, Dave, the staff wishes a team that will be worthy of your leadership and that will win the Michigan trophy next season. E. V. S., '27. UTICA GAME On the evening of November fifth the students of R. F. A. assembled to stage their annual demonstration in the business district to let everyone know that the Utica game was at hand. Holding up traffic for thirty minutes, the mile long snake crept through James and Dominick streets with yells and cries of Beat Utica . V On the next day a crowd that broke all previous records came together to see the warriors of Rome and Utica do battle. It was a brilliant spectacle to see the colorful bleachers thronged to their capacity with howling students and alumni. The Rome cheering, under the control of Conse De Lutis, Trixie Ross, Dwight Broga and Misses Norma Spear, Eleanor Summer and Ruth Knight, was far superior to the best that U. F. A. had to offer. At last the two rival captains met in midfield in a conference with the referee to decide who should kick. Then came a sharp thud and the game was on. Utica opened up with a pretty aerial attack which was very complete in every detail. But to Utica's sorrow, everywhere the ball was thrown there was a bright orange jerseyed player to spoil the play. Finally Utica, in a determined effort to score, hurled a long forward pass that was headed straight for the outstretched arms of a U. F. A. player. But at this point the ever alert Spadafora, plunging halfback, leaped into the air, intercepted the ball from its course and raced sixty yards to the flrst touchdown of the game. Here the crowd staged a wild demonstration and again and again cheers went up for the team and Spadafora. From then on Utica did not feel safe in using the overhead game and relied upon hitting the line for gains. However, this was very unsuccessful because the heavy line 85 fr-R-QT! , ,- X l N 5 ffc We-S, f RNJAMK . -,.2' Ai Zikaillllfhf Q X T ,i::ji,r: XTHEIQZ7 DE-0-WAlN'STA ' would yield only a few feet to U. F. A.'s four attempts. The attack of the R. F, A. machine could not be named deiinitely because of the many different types of plays that were drilled into them by Coach Keating. R. F. A.'s line attack was very effective and time after time the backs raced through the holes torn in the Utica line by Rome's forward wall. Finally, after a series of line bucks and a long pass, the ball was placed deep in Utica territory. Here the Utica team braced and held for four downs, thereby gaining possession of the ball. Deciding to punt out of danger, the Utica team took their forma- tion. Then came the thud of the ball, but it never raised past the scrimmage line. Stuart Briggs, giant linesman, broke through the line, blocked the punt, followed through and placed the ball safe in Rome's possession-on the other side of the goal line. Again the R, F. A. supporters went into a wild uproar, which was increased threefold as Captain Mezza placed the ball over the bar for the extra point. From then on it was certain that Rome Free Academy was to score another victory over Utica, and what little hope was left in the Utica bleachers was finally snuffed out when the final whistle blew with the score R. F. A. 13, U. F. A. O. Sadly the Utica studentsiand supporters boarded their transport chariots and wended their way back to Utica with the cry of Beat Utica still ringing in their ears. The band, which had been on hand all day to liven up the singing and cheering of the R. F. A. cheering section, struck up March On Down the Field, and a long parade of students again journeyed downtown to inform the business section of another victory scored over our ancient rival, Utica Free Academy. Once again the Pent-Up city had sent a hard-fighting, clean play- ing, determined array of gridders to Rome to play their old rival, R. F. A., and once again these gridders fought till the final whistle, but they were unable to beat the eleven mud-spattered pigskin chasers of Rome Free Academy who worked as one. E. V. S., '27. CREMATION OF NUMBER THIRTEEN Sure, take all you can carry, were the words of most business men whose establishments were approached by the R. F. A. collectors . With this assist- ance, truckload after truckload of boxes, barrels, papers and brush were carried through the city out Turin street towards R. F. A. Most people were curious as to what was to be done with the collection and were readily informed by 5 f ccct 86 47 'life-v y ? f ff' - l X f I iff 3 ., ,-S :sl :ffl l E xll Al gxgaylluig 'N ISL! 'U' XTHEIQZ7 DE'0-WAlN'STA ' 'T 1 any of the workers. One kind lady, in particular, when asked if she wanted the brush to be taken away from the front of her home, became suspicious of the strangely ambitious students and inquired what was to be done with it. The boss of the workers politely spoke up and informed her, saying, Madam, we have again conquered our ancient rival, U. F. A., on the gridiron and, as usual. we shall celebrate. Inasmuch as our plot is full where past Utica elevens have been buried, it has been decided that this year's 'victim' shall be cremated and this brush is to constitute part of the huge funeral pyre. The lady, overcome with grief for the poor victim , said, Take all you can carry-and more, too. At this the collectors set to work and cleaned up the huge pile of brush and carted it to the crematory. After an all morning's cleanup of rubbish, the pile finally mounted to a height of about thirty-live feet and a comfortable bier was Hxed thereon for Unlucky Thirteen. At the fixed time the band started play- ing a dirge and the mourning students slowly wended their way downtown to show how deeply they regretted the loss of their old rival. At the Junior High the students of that institution, who were also deeply affected, were admitted to the procession. Chief of all the mourners were the men who had participated in the rash act which caused the victim's downfall.. Then came the hearse which had carried so many of Thirteen's brothers. This was drawn by the prancing second team. After a few cheers in the business district the procession slowly crept back to the huge pyre at the Academy, which was soon to be a roaring mass of flames. Having arrived at the final resting place the corpse was carried with great care to its final destination. After the torch had been applied to the pile the flames were soon leaping high into the air and the victim was soon a mere handful of ashes. After watching the high leaping flames burn down to a mere glow, the students slowly wended their way home, after having attended one of the most enjoyable funerals ever held in Utica's honor. E. V. S., '27. Qklhgl A 'Q 3 wifi x'XEv4 ' 'abit' 87 fcqfkgxfxxv H? VT. x xllffx ,.:f fix- Bilton.-zz X-3- x N J ' if? xrHsa9z7nr:-o-wA1N-s A - '- --'--' ll'r ' Phono bv Howland SPARGO BANQUET Following his usual custom, James Spargo, Jr., former center on R. F. Afs football eleven, gave a banquet with this year's football squad as guests of honor. As the squad assembled around the tables the cheerleaders served the varied courses that made up a real banquet. Finally, Jim Spargo, toastmaster for the occasion, introduced an array of prominent speakers, including James Spargo, Sr., Coach W. Ci. Keating, Charles F. Lanigan and Carl Clippinger, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Coach Keating sounded the keynote of the occa- sion with an inspiring talk, complimenting the squad on their fine co-operation with him through the season. Then each member of the squad in turn, includ- ing Captain Mezza and Captain-elect Greene, responded to toasts and thanked Mr. Spargo for the fine banquet. The affair Httingly ended with cheers and all assured Mr. Spargo of another Utica victory next year. 1 E. V. S., 27. li. AQ, ff wi. Z rv 88 67 'iff ? I ff' -- 1 5, - 'vi .X fa: 155- 'Z A ' Aa Xfx yu iziffli I Q N , ll THEI927DE'O-WAIN'-STA ' 'i H Amilio Spadafora The fact that he was chosen by his teammates as the most valuable member of the 1926 football team and his outstanding work in the 1926-27 basketball quintet, together with his line scholastic record, marks Emilio Spadafora as an ideal student of Rome Free Academy. BASEBALL The prospects for a winning nine looked unusually bright this year when Coach W. G. Keating looked over his array of material. After several practices the squad was cut to about twenty-two men who were to compose the R. F. A. representation in baseball circles. In the infield and outfield the team is very strong by virtue of a number of letter men who are left from last year's team. 5 89 BASKET BALL SQUAD fpqfxfxaf 3 ,d T SS? fx ff A. g o it THE!927DE-0-WAINWSTA ' UT ' L The pitching staff is being augmented by Neaf and Reeder, clever hurlers of last year's nine, and several other newcomers that are pressing hard for berths. Al Moyer, versatile athlete of R. F. A., is this year's captain and is well worthy of the honor bestowed upon him by his fellow athletes. Opponents Place Date Canastota ..,.,.... ....,,,, a t Rome ...... ,..,.., A pril 27 Sherrill ......, ........ a t Sherrill .... ...,.,, A pril 30 Utica ...... ........ a t Rome ...... ....... M ay 4 Oneida .... ........ a t Oneida .... ....... M ay 7 S. A. A ....... ,,....,, a tRome ........ ....... M ay ll Canastota ...... ........ a t Canastota ..... ....... M ay 14 Sherrill ....... ........ a t Rome ........ ....... M ay 18 Utica ...... ........ a t Utica ..... ......, M ay 21 Oneida .... ........ a tRome ...... .......... M ay 25 S. A. A ....... ........ a tRome ........,..,,,,. June 8 K '27, BASKETBALL 1926-27 With the opening of the basketball season came the annual call for candi- dates to vie for positions on the future squad. From the time of this call on it was apparent that R. F. A. was to be represented on the court by a team of championship caliber because of the ability, alertness and willingness to learn shown by the aspirants. Of last year's team, led by Captain Dehimer, there was left Captain-elect Briggs, Moyer, Spinner, Spadafora and Henderson as a nucleus around ' ich to build up a winning combination. After a Week or two of practice th iuad was cut to fifteen members so that intensive work could be begun in preparation for the opening game with Oswego. On the evening of December ll a large crowd gathered in the High School gym to see the first appearance of the Orange and Black five. As the squad appeared on the court an outburst of cheers came from the crowd and thus one of the most successful seasons in the court history of R. F. A. was ushered in. The Hrst game of the season proved to be a thriller from start to finish, and never was the outcome certain until the final whistle blew. The well drilled Orange and Black five battled Davy Power's machine for thirty-two minutes f A 91 57 F323 Q f ,- - P N - ' if Q V OLE -N 1 551 fn: 'J' Ai Zfgarlllliwf ' 'T I' F'.'-Vi: I XT:-if-:1927 DE'0-WAlN'STA ' 'U before they were able to score a 12-11 victory over the most formidable oppo- nent in the North Central League. Next came the game with Oneida. Both teams, arrayed in bright orange suits, set forth a colorful spectacle as they struggled for victory. However, the sounding of the final whistle found Rome on the long end of a 26-18 score. Victories then were turned in over strong foes such as Little Falls, Herki- mer, llion, Sherrill and Fulton in succession, but here R. F. A. met a stumbling block and was handed two defeats, one at the hands of the fast Oswego High in a return game, and the other by Canastota. Recovering from their slump, the locals were again ready to meet our time- honored rival, Utica Free Academy. A huge crowd thronged the gym to see the game between these two rival academies. At the outset of the game the outcome was apparent. The Keatingmen easily sifted through the Utica de- fense and scored a 26-12 victory. This again started the locals on a string of victories over other teams in Central New York and in their return games with the teams already played. Then came the city championship series. In this year's championship series with St. Aloysius much interest was shown by both the students and the alumni and in all three games record crowds were on hand to cheer their respective teams. St. Aloysius, holders of the city scholastic title, safely guarded it by scoring two victories out of three starts over R. F. A. in one of the most interesing series ever played between the two schools. ith the settlement of the city title claim came the end of the season for R. F. A., a season which had resulted in sixteen victories in twenty-two starts for the Orange and Black five. R. F. A. also made a name as a league con- tender, finishing in a tie for second place with the strong Oneida entry. At a meeting of the letter men shortly after the last game, Don Henderson was elected captain for the team to represent Rome Free Academy during the season of 1927-28. ' E. V. S., '27, 92 ffaxff Q i t ff N XLR-N---t A, o iff xrnsuozv ni:-o-wAxN-sm '--'-'-' ll'i ' Ya-Ha Ya-Ha Ya-Ha-Ha-Hal Rome, Rome, Rah, Rah, Rah! Rome, Rome is our cry, V-I-C-T-O-R-Y A vevo and a vivo and a vevo-vivo- vum Boomsl Get a rat trap, bigger than a cat trap Boomsf Get a rat trap, bigger than a cat trap Boomsf Boomsf Cannibals! Canni- balsf Sis. Boom, Bah? R. F. A., R. F. A. Rah, Rah, Rah! Rip rye ro ri, Rome Free Academy, Team. Team, Team QSIOWD Rip rye ro ri, Rome Free Academy, Team, Team, Team QFastj. Ecalaka Ching. Ecalaka Chow, Ecalaka Ching Ching, Chow, Chow, Chow. Boom-a lang, Boom-a lang, Sis Boom Ba, R. F. A., R. F. A., Rah, Rah, Rah. March, march on down the field, Fighting for R. F. A., Break through the Copposing teamb line, Their strength to defy. We'll give a long cheer for Keating's men, We're here to win again. fOpposing teamj team may fight to the end, But Rome will win. Rah, Rah, Rahl 5 f Q X V,-7 -. X !Z'Glw--- ,Lf XTHEIQZ7 DE-O-WAIN'STA ' Mythical Football Men Coach--William G. Keating Captain-Anthony Mezza lVlanagerhGilbert Wolfe David Greene, Captain-elect Alfred Moyer Stuart Briggs Emilio Spadafora John Lewis R Chib qtafge block HR Edward Tyler Emerson Tyler Alphonso Rienzo Donald Henderson Harry Wright Harry Morton Carlton Moore Anthony Gualtieri George Cook fL A5 h J Basketball UR Men COld English type of R D Coach-William G. Keating Emilio Spadafora Captain--Stuart Briggs Victor Spinner Manager-Harry Wright Alfred Moyer Donald Henderson, Capt.-elect Alphonso Rienzo Anthony Mezza Baseball R Men CSmall block RMB ch-William G. Keating Captain-Alfred Moyer Manager-Paul Jones QUp to the time We go to press Varsity men are not yet named Q o Lf A QW C 94 .I fa VX Q7 2 Z sv lii'--I xulllv' .1 Q ., 5. Q r-p-pg imc. SMUDEHLQS Emp ZH KO? KLM! L Q55 D,..-+..--l ll HoLE-Pwno? HOSXERY -- w,... M, W . ...ww :HVQ M-, f l ,1 :' - t DOME NNT PEppiRMsNT X ,, 5 SP'Ei3X9+if'El?lT ig X ff 7 y K 'Qffm' ' -'W 'LLLL-- 'V L ' Mgff V 1 k ' WH W Www-M W V fQg ?ffQf Q 96 ffffxfxfw Q fx -, St fa In xrnz-:uszv DE-0-WAlN'STA - I COMA A MASQUE I Overture ,......,............,............. ...........,..........,,........... ......................... R . F. A. Orchestra Prologue ...........................,.......................................................................... Dorothea Sprenger Trio- I Wish You Were Jealous of Me ..,... Norma Spear, Eleanor Sumner, Katherine Ketcham Spring ,....,......,,.......,............... ........ ...........,.........................., I s abel Gledhill fverdantj Summer ..... ..,,.. ...., .... D o r othy Goetche Chotl Autumn ,...,... ........,... H arry Morton fmistyj Winter .......,..... ..,.............,..,... B ob Cook Ccoldj Thunder ..,...........,..........,..,,.......,...,... ....,...........................,.... P aul Jones The Three Arts ,.,,,.,,,......r.........,........... .................... ....,... I n fanger, Schneible and Robert Entrance of the Ballet of Boy Preserves: Stuart Briggs, Harold McGreggain, Alfred Moyer, Donald Delano, Donald Henderson, Thomas Evans. Breeze That Just Blew In ......,............,... ..................... ........................................ J a ck Box Invasion of Ray of Moonshine ,,..,....,...,,...... ....... S am Kirkland Chorus- Lonesome and Sorry ............................,..,...... .,.... T he Strikers Entrance of the Ballet of Powder Puff Girls: Alice Abrams, Leota Knight, Mary Parke, Esther Olson. FINIS Prompter, Grace Perry. Mistresses of the Wardrobes, Moe, Cole and Keating. Understudies, selected by vote of Faculty, Conse DeI.utis, Alfonso Rienzo, Lee Castle and Gilbert Wolfe. Guards and Attendants, the Faculty. Jim Kelly: Gee, your hair Stuart B.: Mary-Er, er, er,- looks funny. Had it cut? may I- Joe Strohl: UNO, I washed it Mary H.: My lamb, stop bleat- and it shrunk. ing around the bush. A Gem of TifIany's A flower which along the river's edge grew In the springtime of youth said:'iNow what shall I do, What game shall I play, To keep my heart joyous and as dreamy as May? She opened her eyes of hyacinth blue And straightened her jacket of dandelion yellow, And, would you believe it, there came into View A most attractive and comely young fellow. 'iCharmant! cried the flower in a rapture of bliss, Not noting that the lips of the youth were quite downy, What joy to pretend that I'm a love-in-the-mist And he is my own, my very own Brownie. No author-spontaneous combustion. 97 K-xf 2 67 SW! I WT '- - Q- T ,X :Lil ffii gxixl-1'- AE TO IM 555, ' XTHEIQZ7 DE'0-WAlN'STA COOK BOOK Clubs in Our School C k- This year has been a notable one 00 les L for forming clubs in R. F, A. More Dfite -'-- --- '- '-'--'- awrenge have been formed than have received Gmgersliap Ab ' B eg S official sanction, however. A few Lady Finger '- -' -'-' O of the most interesting of these we Rock ................... ..,.......,.r. C1 90126 list below Sugar ...,,,,,.,.r,....,........,..... Margaret ' Johnny Cake CPendorfj Take one head of red hair and blend thoroughly with one pound of pep and a strong dash of pure mis- chief. Bring to school in a Ford. lf you can keep mixture from boiling over before 1929 you will have a very acceptable product. Recipe for Getting a Good Mark Mix five minutes of studying with ten minutes of copying, add a little assumed interest in class,-a touch of bluffing aids in the raising,-Havor with some subtle compliments. Recipe for a Basketball Victory Line the sides of the gymnasium with eager fans, fill the center with a well trained team, add a little school loyalty and spirit and serve very hot with a cheering section on the side. -'27, Al Moyer: How are you? Briggy: Rotten: got insom- niaf' Al: How come? Briggy: Woke up twice in class this A. M. -1271 Speaking of Brush, he's sage Brush, and as for Bob Cook, we all look up to him. The Jones Entente ' This is an exclusive organization meeting after school at Fort Stanwix, and evenings wherever convenient. lt cannot meet without its faculty advisor. The Literature Club A number of our most cultured readers form this club. The two books they have read so far are Lav- ender and Old Lace and Tempest and Sunshine. At the last meeting John Hall, in his sweet, haunting voice, read parts of Smoke and Steel. The other members of this club are Le Claire Stuart, James Kelley, Gilbert Wolfe and Irving Jewell. Boiler Room Gang The qualincation necessary to join this club is smoking. The club is quite a private one. as the door of the clubroom is kept locked Cinter- mittentlyb. All text books left af- ter a meeting may be sold second- hand by finder. The membership varies with the difficulty of lessons to be prepared,-the harder the lessons the more members. The advisor acts ex-officio. v Of course we always knew a Knight must have a lady fair. 98 fffxff 2 I ff TX ASI X T ::- .:z. f' is --- 5 Vi' . xr:-151927 DE'0-WAIN'-STA ' 'T 'J The Applesauce Club This club is made up of the kick- ers and knockers. They hold the highest rating of any club of their kind. The pinnacle of their activities was reached March 31, 1927, in a striking manner. Many new mem- bers were on that day initiated. The .club has now, however, reached its normal quota of six. The Recreation Club ln a doorless room, reached by a ladder, a few grads, and others who ought to be, stand, while an exciting game progresses. A movie benefit will soon be put on to buy chairs for this distinguished company. J. Strohl: Did you hear 'bout the raid up to the Library Friday night? F. Holtz: What raid? J. Strohl: The raid that the Federal agents made. They found whiskey. F. Holtz: What?? Really!! J. Strohl: Yep. ln the dic- tionary. 4271 Dad: You don't mean you paid five dollars for that beret? Dwight: No, I had the bill sent to you. -'27.. Stuart: Where are those patent leather shoes you used to wear? Worn out? Pauline: Not exactly, but the patent has expired. School Statistics Number of boys in Boys' Study Hall ..,......,........,..................... 76 Number Number that buy their own ........ 3 that smoke .,......,,............ 75 Number that borrow ..,................. 72 Number that think they have a good line ..... Q ........................ 76 Number that have ,....................... 5 Number that wear 'Acrew-neck sweaters to school ..........,........, 69 Number that wear striped socks .... 70 Number that need haircuts .,.......... 67 Number that walk to dictionary during study period ..........,,...... 58 Number that really look up a word ....................,................. 7 Number that do their own work,. 6 Number that copy somebody else's ..............,....................... 70 Number that rent lockers ,........,.... 76 Number that use lockers ................ 47 Number that borrow books from library ..................,................. 76 Number that use them .................. 15 Number that kick about teachers..20 Number that have cause to ............ 0 Number that make fun of Fords..75 Number that habitually use them..7O Number that use the Crook Club Room .................................... 3 5 427.- Break, break, break On thy cold, grey stone, oh sea. But you can break and break For a long, long time, And not be as broke as me. r .. 27? Girl Student: I'd like to buy a pair of black stockings for gym. please. Unknowing Clerk: He'd want heavy ones, wouldn't he? L 5 WTIIIQJJQ' Vxf Q 67 SW! I fy .V f-I T gifffia gi 3'-T TT J IM 'ri' XTHEIQZ7 DE'0-WAlN'STA '-.U-'J- T Dwi, Helio, Aloha Cwinifredjz Rome, New York, February 30, 1927. A'How Are You ? Where Did You Get Those Eyes Baby Facen? It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry, didn't it? I'm Lonesome and Sorry because I'm Sitting on Top of the World and 'Breezing Along With the Breeze . When it's Moonlight on the Ganges will you take a ride Hln My Gon- dola and 'AGive Me a Little Kiss, Will You, Huh ? Ahl That's a Good Girl . Let Me Call You Sweetheart Because I Love You . When they Take in the Sun and Hang Out the Moon How'd You Like to Meet Me in the Moonlightn? I Don't Mind Being All Alone When I'm All Alone With You . I'm going to build Just a Cottage Small High, High Up on a Hill where the Red, Red Robin flies in Blue Skies . Will you come, too, be- cause I Can't Get Over a Girl Like You Loving a Boy Like Men? Please excuse what I have written because I was just HDrifting and Dream- ing of- Who ? Say, I Wonder How I Look When I'm Asleep ? Oh! Precious if you don't become Angry I'll Always try to remain At Peace With the World and You . Cock-a-doodle, I'm OIT My Noodle No Foolin' . There is no use of HLingering Longer on this, so I'll say Bye Bye Blackbird, Noble. l- Upsetting Exercises! CKeep yourself slenderj l. Roll your eyes, one in each direction, .for five counts, wiggling your ears in unison. 2. Stand erect, feet over head, heels forward, swing feet up and touch ceiling over right ear. 3. Hop around the room on the right hand, six times in both direc- tions. Alternate the hands and beat time with your tongue. 4. Raise your hair on your head slowly to the count of five, sticking your voice in your throat each time. Dentist: 'Pardon me, I must have a drill. Betty Mickle: 'Al-leavensl Can't I have my tooth filled without a re- hearsal? '27 Miss Eysaman: What would the House of Representatives be called if women were elected to it? Grace Romane: House of Miss- representatives. TW.- Stuart Briggs Cabout 1:30 A. MJ z The other night I read a story that gave me such a start. Iz Gledhill: I wish I knew it. A F J,fQI J 'ii' I 9 . . mlylgf 100 f'7fjXfXT Q x xilfjx ,,..'l-fig 'X ffff XTHEIQZ7 or-o-wAm-sm '- '-'--'-U f : Ask Us Another Question: What is the easiest way to drive a nail without smashing your finger ?-Fred Light. Answer: Hold hammer with both hands. Question: Give me a good remedy for toothache.-Earl Levitan. Answer: Fill mouth with water and sit on a stove until it boils. Question: My father has a pedigreed dog. Should we have him regis- tered ?-Marjorie Karlen. Answer: No use to register him. He couldn't vote, anyway. Question: What is the easiest way to wash my face ?-Parker Scripture. Answer: On one of the school fountains. What the Senior Sang as He Grabbed His Diploma Bright Student: To Have, To Hold and to Love. One not so bright: That's How I Need You. The one who just got by: Some- body's Wrong. The five-year man: After the Ball Is Over. The one who cribbed: You Know You Belong to Somebody Else. The fellow that flunked: Don't Wait Too Long. She: Are you the dumbbell that wrote up the social events? Conse: Yes. She: Well, look at this. Among the prettiest girls in the room was Lawrence Cook. Don't you know he's a boy? Conse: Sure. But that's where he was. 1271 Kay Cover phonel 1 How is your bachelor friend? Harry: Oh, he's mending slowly. Kay: Why, I didn't know he Stranger Cat gatej: Is your mother home? Le Clare Stuart: Say, do you 'spose I'm mowing this yard because the grass is long? 1271 Eleanor Sumner: What hap- pened when your father told Larry he ought to put something aside for a rainy day? Caroline: A little later, dad missed his slicker. 427- ' Last night I made an awful mis- take. That so? How come? I drank a bottle of gold paint. A'How do you feel now? Guilt-y. 1271 Dentist: What kind of filling do you want in your tooth, son? Small Boy: Chocolate. 1'271 Phil: Excuse me for not at- tending your wedding feast. An ur- gent matter. Conse: Oh, never mind. Be there the next time. 1271 Henry P.: What you got, a five- Was ill- I Y , , passenger car? HUFYT H9 ISU F' H9 S SCWIUS 011 Spinner: Yes, but if they are well 3 bUff0U- acquainted it will hold eight. A Qi gi ,vw 17' - . Illlylgl Cam Ima, LNG? Ny, ., 9' LAY mi 102 J 67 Kaxfiix J 5 ,.-fr' 1 X .. l X ! 7 12' 3 . .X ....- iff. 'af' ...rf Ai Zigxaflllllg 'xx X H V -..-.-.-.----L... '.'ln.dAsl. I Our Ideal Girl One who is as pretty as Velnette Lan- sing courteous as Carolyn Boyson enthusiastic as Jean George athletic as Grace Perry modest as Ruth Anken charming as Doris Mittenmaier studious as Elizabeth Corr witty as Elizabeth Wardwell happy as Elizabeth Bradley sweet as Pauline Mow- ers tall as Margaret Cook romantic a s R u t h Knight popular as Katherine Ketcham clever as Julia Bren- nan T'27.... Willie Hughes: Pop, what do they mean by the quick or the dead? Father fabsentmindedlyj : Auto- mobilists and pedestrians, my boy! 1271 Whitey S.: UI wish I had lived 300 years ago. PearlB.: Why? Whitey S.: 'AI wouldn't have Our Ideal Boy One who is as tall as Bob Pritchard slim as Dave Green studious as Andrew Knauer good a talker as Conse DeLutis sweet as Glen Farley reckless as Murwin Brush romantic as Dwight Broga good looking as Al Moyer tender as Stuart Briggs modest as Paul Jones r -NT Harry M.: Say, I see you've got a new girl. Harry W.: No, it's the same one painted over. v .. 27.1 Mildred: The teeth are coming out of this comb. Helen: Maybe it has pyorrhoea. r -27- Father: You kept the car out rather late last night, son. What delayed you? Sam K.: Had a blowout, dad. Father: Huh! Tire or road- had so much history to learn. house? Q . f y 1 '- 'HMB' Q . . SP! 67 f-fix?-X,-2 Q 1 ,ffv Y, N :SF :::. - ------ Aaglziimt-:ef F x p , 52,35 Tr-151927 ns-o-wA1N-STA ' Xy'1 - CLASS WILL The first, last and only will and testament of the Senior Class of Rome Free Academy, County of Oneida, State of New York, U. S. A., Western Hemis- phere, Earth, which has not died but passed into a new life, now being four years of age and of a sound mind, do make and publish this will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all former wills made by us heretofore. We hereby devise and bequeath to the following persons the articles and chattels hereinafter mentioned, to have and to hold: To Ruth Knight, a real Brownie, so that she will no longer have to make believe. To Arthur Infanger, a vanity case. Now he won't have to borrow the girls'. To Noble Bates a sea-gar Qold spellingj. To Leo Bergmiller a package of Allen's Foot-Ease, to lighten his tread. To John Hall, a Heavy-Duty muffler. The explosions are loud. To Jack Box, Emeritus, a pension of ten cents from our fund for super- annuated editors. To David King, a piece of string that he may aid his father in tying knots. To the Watters twins, a kiddie car, to use as a trailer to their motorcycle. To Curtice Aldridge, a steam shovel, to aid him in procuring new speci- mens to add to his collection of minerals. To Winfield Fox, this bean blower, so that he will not have to throw paper wadsg also a hank of hair, so that he won't miss Glen Farley. To Pauline Curnick, this ribbon of tire tape, to keep her long and wavy hair in place. To Barrett Staley, an alarm clock, to wake him from his dreams and help him get to school more than one second before the bell rings. To Robert Pritchard, twenty-four hours a day, all to be spent with Emil. To Alfred Moyer, flareback Junior, a membership card in the Sophomore class, to be used in 1927-1928. To Frederica Holtz, a buoy that is anchored, To Dwight Broga, the rest of the Greek alphabet to put on his slicker. H To Hobart Eades, a whole cheese. To Harry Wright, some salt and a cage. To Dorothy Evans, a jack-in-the-box, to put in her hope chest. To James Kelley, a hat that tips to the left so that his head won't become one-sided. - f 'i,, f .- .- n.. 104 9 57 KST! Q ,.- A l N L f f in 4 .C :sf -sei ,ff 2-all --.A Ai grinning? I, 7, XTHEIQZ7 DE'0'WAlN'STA -'huh' '- W SM ' To Elizabeth Wardwell, a settlement of the hair question. To the cheer leaders, their letters. To the Junior Glee Club, a birth certificate and a death certificate. New Pencil Sharpeners to all the rooms. In Testimony Whereof, We, the class of twenty-Seven, have set our hand to this, our last will and testament, this Hrst day of April, 1927. Signed, Class of Twenty-seven. Witnessk-Julius Caesar. Witness-Paul Revere. Sworn at, before me, notary public, Professor Herrick. F. L. Light, Attorney, '27. Our Heritage Where the Mohawk turns her course seaward After turmoil, now choosing to rest, Or perhaps loath to part from her sisters To whom the sunset route seems the best: Where the pioneers left her still waters Bearing canoes and packs to the lake, De-O-Wain-Sta the Iroquois called it- Ciory effort was spent for its sake. 'Twas here that Old Glory first challenged Those whose skins or whose coats were of red. From a bastion of Stanwix 'twas flung out From the ramparts whence St. Leger fled. Not of silk nor fine wool was it fashioned, But for its stripes our forefathers bled, May its white stars never be darkened Or give way to a banner of red. DANIEL H. COLE .J-X.. QW 1 ...Xl- 105 ,f-V fstffy ig Mx ,X 555' 5 N---' ,f AE imiiimfrk ' 'fl ff: ' - N I A I K , XT!-151927 DE'0-WAlN'STA ' U The Art Motif The art motif in this year book is the Brass and Copper industry of this city. The sub-title page represents a copper lighting fixture, with factories in the background. The design of the fireplace of the title page shows several brass and copper utensils, and the Hgures in the opening section pages represent men working with copper by hand. The pictures in the panels are scenes from the industry. The school division page represents the pouring of molten cop- per and the cogs with the wings attached which appear on the Senior panels represent speed. It will be noticed also that the pictures on each panel are mounted on a large cog. The head and tail pieces represent factory buildings. The humor division page also carries out the theme with its copper teakettle. The reason for the copper color of the end sheets is obvious. E C '27 . ., . De-O-Wain-Sta UDe-O-Wain-Sta means in the Indian language, carrying place . The Indians coming down the Mohawk landed their canoes at the place where Rome now stands. Strapping their canoes and bundles of furs on their back, they made their way to Wood Creek, and from there on to Lake Ontario. At this time it was the only route to the Great Lakes and the West and was, therefore, of great importance. Our school is a carrying place in our lives, We come, like the Indians of old, down the small streams of childhood to the portage. Here we rest for a while and prepare ourselves for that great sea of life which lies outside our pro- tected school life. As the Indians came from the smooth-gliding streams to the great lake to be buffeted by storms and wind, so we leave the carefree life of school and are thrust out upon the world. As the Indian was eager to reach the great, expansive lake, so are we full of ardor for the new life and what it holds for us. N. H., '27. Appreciations The editors of The De-O-Wain-Sta wish to acknowledge, with grati- tude, the untiring services of Mr. Cu. L. McClusky-Photographer Miss Mary Horin-Art Work Mr. P. A. Gurwit-Jahn '55 Ollier Engraving Co. Mr. Richard Southall Grant-Photographs of Building The editors wish to thank also the Brass and Copper Manufacturing plants for the use of photographs and other material and for their encouraging inter- est in our project. li. Q1 ww H, :. full!! H ffffaxfxxm 9 ,I N S? fs ' t Ai Txlk m , xTHEl927DE-O-WAlN'S A APPRECIATIONS The class of 1927 wishes to express its utmost appreciation to the business professional and manufacturing men of the city for their aid and co-operation in the publishing of the 1927 De-O-Wain-Sta. ARCHITECT F. W. Kirkland ATTORNEYS McMahon '03 McMahon Thomas MacNamara W. W. Byam Francis Lawler G. L. Prescott Stoddard Stevens F. A. Watters H. J. Semo G. T. Davis Edward A. Wolff James T. Cross G. J. Vierow AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES Farr 'ES Puls William Plunkett Gurley Bros. Economy Tire Co. Sears Auto Supply Co. AUTOMOBILE DEALERS Powell Motor Co. AWNINGS AND TENTS Milvo Awning and Tent Works BARBERS U. R. Next Crystal Barber Shop G. W. Porter City Barber Shop Carpenter fb' Burke BEAUTY SI-IOPPES Boston Beauty Shoppe The Kurley Kew Beauty Shoppe Parisian Beauty Shop BICYCLE ACCESSORIES Albert Krebs BOOK STORES John H. Wilson The Book Shop BUILDING SUPPLIES CITY HALL Mayor J. H. Carroll Chief of Police J. T. Owens CLOTHIERS Doyle-Knower Co. Charles H. Rudd Goldberg Bros. W. W. Cooke Toggery Shop Theo. S. Goldman Middle Door Herr Fashion Shop Spear id Co. Model Clothing Co. Lippman's Clothes Shop J. M. Samilson Co. Gardners COAL AND WOOD Kelley 8 Schneible B. S. Fox Co. Olney-Williams Coal Co W. O. Hughes Coal Co. W. W. Parry Coal Co. CONFECTIONARIES-RETAIL Candyland Royal Sweets Louie Kitz Milvos Zimbal's Fruit and News Stand The Arcade J. B. Sterling CONFECTIONARIES-WHOLESALE Rome Tobacco Co. CONTRACTORS-ELECTRICAL Juergens Electric Co. CROCKERY Edward Miles DENTISTS A. F. Sontheimer Dowd E6 Tremain John F. Box H. G. Wood O. E. Nobert American Hard Wall Plaster Co. H. A. Sinclair Q .QS E E I Q L ij ' P' 107 57 S3521 Q f ,gy pu N f S DELICATESSEN STORE Home Dairy Co. DEPARTMENT STORES F. E. Bacon Co. S. S. Kresge 25C-Sl S 5 AND l0c STORES S. S. Kresge F. W. Woolworth Co. DOCTORS H. D. White James H. Whaley Dan Mellen M. Levitan W. B. Reid L. E. Sprout H. F. Hubbard P. P. Gregory L. N. Eames J. E. Groff F. H. Valone E. P. Russell F. E. Kellner L. C. Stuart D. E. Broga J. L. Golly H. D. MacFarland DRUGGISTS Broughton Drug Co. Broderick '25 Everson F. J. Hager if Son Hamlin's Drug Co. Z. J. Lesiakowski Green's Drug Co. Owens Drug Co. DRY GOODS Boston Store J. C. Penney Co. FRIENDS AND ALUMNAE George G. Clarabut C. H. Simon '98 S. H. Beach, Sr. '80 C. P. Drake F. A. Ethridge, Sr. B, A. Drake '25 Jessie Wellman '25 Lincoln D. Evans '19 H. J. Carroll Florence D. Wilson '9 James H. Beckwith Tracy E. Humphrey A. E. Spriggs '00 Paul Page '25 FLORISTS Humphrey Floral Co. Iyar Ringdahl THEI927 DE'O-WAIN'-STA ' - Ni '1 FEED STORES Fred Caswell Hughes 'Z5 Wilkinson Pillmore f5 Stretton George W. Lane FLOOR COVERINGS Jackson's FLOOR SANDING AND The Kent Company FURNITURE DEALERS F. M. Orton Co. J. E. Bird Y5 Sons The Wiggins Co. GARAGES The Ideal Garage Willett Garage S tore REFINISHING GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANIES Northern New York Utilities Company GAS AND FUEL COMPANIES Ideal Gas Company GIFT SHOPPES Rose Gift Shoppe Holly Gift Shoppe GROCERS-RETAIL M. J. Birnie R. O. Crook John F. Ziemann McMullen U Schnieble HARDWARE J. Townsend Y5 Sons Wardwell Hardware Co. Rome Hardware 25 Implement HOME INDUSTRIES Barney Levitt Best Ice Cream Co. HOSIERY Robischon Hosiery Store JEWELERS M. J. Engelbert 24 Bro. LAUNDRIES White Laundry Co. New System Laundry LEATHER GOODS M. Solomon LUMBER Beach Lumber Co. 6 Co E. Comstock Lumber Co., Inc. MEAT MARKETS W. T. Binks 24 Co. Rees Market Co. The City Market AX 2 .1 - 108 PW ! WTA. aj 5 f-A!! D 'I .J Ai No pf iff xr:-151927 nr:-o-wAiN-STA - ' MANUFACTURERS Rome Brass 'E5 Copper Co. Rome Wire Co. Spargo Wire Co. Rome Soap Co. Rome Iron Mills, Inc. The Rome Co., Inc. Rome Box id' Lumber Co. Acme Cylinder if Grinding Co. Fort Stanwix Tool T5 Die Co. American Can Co. Rome Electrical Co. J. Karlen Cheese Co. Williams Bros. Mfg. Co. Rome Strip Steel Co.. Inc. Columbia Knitting Mills Adams Foundry MUSIC STORES Schuderer 26 Castle L. S. Spear OPTICIANS C. W. Miner H. C. Midlam Rome Optical Co. OSTEOPATHS John R. Miller PAINT Jones Paint Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS G. F. McClusky Brainard Photo Co. PLUMBERS C. H. Jackson. Inc. Charles E. XVilliams T. V. O'Shga John R. Harper PRINTERS Rome Sentinel Co. Franklin Press A. J. Knauer REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Besley 8 Besley A Friend J. C. Lynch, Jr. C. Mark McLaughlin O. G. Riley E. Erwin Owens Roth 'ES Gregerson Olin B. Lawton Co. C. H. Watters Newton H. Jones Elite Restaurant Ideal Restaurant SHOES E. I.. Denio fri Son E. Hammann 25 Son G. R. Kinney Co. C I5 S Shoe Co., Endicott-Johnson Shoes Thing's Shoe Store Beck Hazzard Shoe Stores, Inc. SHOE SHINING AND HAT CLEANING Rome Shoe Shining and I-Iat Cleaning Parlor SIGNS Wm. Trix Co. Flinn Signs SPORTING GOODS Cahill's E. U. Martin STOVES C. E. Tyler The Rockwood Co. TAILORS J. Mammosser Max J. Baker TINSMITH C. E. Clifford TYPEWRITERS The Typewriter T5 Rome Typewriter 'id' Ofhce Appliance Co. UNDERTAKERS Griffin 8 Aldridge J. J. Strong UPHOLSTERING AND REFINISHING Bezold Y5 Streifert VETERINARIANS D. A. Boardman WALL PAPER AND PAINT Wilson Wall Paper 8 Paint Co. E. J.'Hibbard Y. M. C. A. G. Charlesworth Supply CO. F. M. Shelley Qi Hfgw, L gg MQ' ' 109 ww wma iw kwa, Tl FINE annuals, like brilliant victories, are brought about by the c0-or- dination of skillful generalship and trained effort. The jahn 82 Ollier Engraving Co. is Americas foremost school annual designing and engraving specialist, bccause in its organization are mobilized Americas leading cre- ative minds and mechanical craftsmen. THE .IAI-IN 82 OLLIER ENCRAVING CO. Photographers, Artists and Makers of Fine Printing Plates for Black and Colors 817 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., CHICAGO 2 E 2 P. 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