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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1930 volume:

th ane ers peng Pl ‘Yee | oR Pas es f ‘ oe trtiaegee Pe a argtey THE 1930 DeE-O-WAIN-STA Published by the SENIOR GLASS of ROME FREE ACADEMY L ehiawiied To our friend, Miss Agda E. Holmes, whose untiring diligence in teaching us the intricacies of the French language has inspired us all to do our best. and whose cheerful personality bas made her a host of friends, we respectfully dedicate the 1930 De-O-W ain-Sta | i In. | yl UNOUEULEAUONAUGAUOOOOONDOAUEOONT + eMiss Agda .SHolmes ia -. Explanation of Art Motive “y ECAUSE it was during our Senior year in High School that the nation paid its respects to Thomas Alva Edison, electrical genius, by commemorating with a “Golden Jubilee” his invention of the incandescent lamp, and because we, mindful of the great service which he has rendered ourselves and all mankind, feel toward him the deepest grati- tude and most profound respect, we have, with a view to honoring Mr. Edison in our own small way, chosen as the art motive of the 1930 De-O-Wain-Sta, that to which he, with intense zeal and untiring effort, has devoted himself so long, and has contributed so much— ‘Electric Lighting.” OUR TRIBUTE TO EDISON aman oS a ff � fF 8 +3 . : ii |) oi see a i. Odi f —_——- ae SS EN ZS AL, De-O-Wain-Sta Staff Editor-in-Chief JOHN WILLSON Associate Editors JOHN HICKMAN JAMES GRIFFIN ANTHONY DORSINO Art Editors LAURA ROBERTS AGNES ORAM HENRY SOLOMON STANLEY CROOK Sports Editor Snapshot Editor RICHARD MUMPTON FREDERICK MEISS Humor Editors EDWARD FLACK Assistant Sports Editor FELIX PALASH NORINE KNIGHT Copy Editors FLORENCE SAKER INA FREDERICI DORIS CASTLE HATTIE RINGROSE Assistant Business Manager LELAND SEIFERT Business Manager HORACE MILLER Circulation Department BARRETT STALEY WARREN READER EUNICE SISBOWER HELEN KNAUER GLENN TUCKER PAUL WOLFE CARLTON JAMES Faculty Advisers MR. THOMPSON MISS KINGSLEY SN G ger ce SO = 4 Oe - By “EX OFFS LOD aA? Cat bal QT BEDRR Pros § z3° f aG 5 7] ’ Derg TAI RY Is GEORGE R. STALEY, Superintendent WALTER L. NEWTON, Principal , g s zo EES AYS NIDOW Aq o}04ud— UIIVWNIL LIA) SSI) 3707 ‘aw SINYWUSH UW ny NOS7T11M SSIW BOTA ap) NYWYSAF SSI(A) | yw b THE FACULTY WALTER L. NEWTON Principal B. S., Syracuse University; Graduate Student Syracuse and Columbia Universities; Head of Science Department, Cazenovia Seminary; Prin- cipal Manlius High School; Principal Liberty High School; Principal Glen Ridge High School. LOUISE KINGSLEY English B. A., Wells College; New York State College for Teachers, Columbia Uni- versity Summer Schools. Taught Ogdensburg. BUT AA BE UG a OMe. cob idian ss ontettins sik deh olan ene wt English B. A., Syracuse University; Syracuse University, Oxford Summer Schools. Taught Peekskill; Elmira. English KATHERINE W. BRAINERD English B. A., Middlebury College; Bread Loaf Summer School. VIOLA GAYLORD English, Public Speaking, Journalism B. A., Keuka College; M. A., Columbia University. Taught Patchogue. Port Washington. PHILA E. STROUT Public Speaking, Dramatics B. L. I., Emerson College of Oratory; Harvard Summer School. LAURA R. STAURING Latin B. A., Elmira College; Columbia University Summer School. Taught Ilion. AGDA (BORA ee iat oi eeeils sie tic es cals ss ae eae s hee French B. A., Syracuse University; Cornell, Middlebury College Summer Schools. Taught Groton, Whitesboro. GERTRUDE COLEMAN .French, Latin B. A., New York State College for Teachers; McGill University Summer School. Taught Peru. HARRIET M. BLOOD German, Algebra B. A., Syracuse University; Phi Beta Kappa; Syracuse, Columbia Univer- sity Summer Schools. Taught Genoa, Jamesville, Sherburne. LVACISTDPS resid Sa RaP Ramen Cet GPL SS. Ure WOR, g aveness, 5,4 ncps hea ei Mathematics B. S., University of Rochester; Graduate Student Columbia University; Taught Flushing, L. I.; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Dunkirk; Angelica. ANNA KEOUGH Mathematics B. A., Syracuse University. Taught Tupper Lake, Syrac use North High. MILDRED C. SHINEMAN Mathematics B. A., Wellesley College. LEILA M. EYSAMAN American History B. A., Syracuse University; Syracuse University Summer School. Taught Saranac Lake; Hempstead, L. I.; Lockport; Genesee Wesleyan Seminary; Lima. BERTHA MITTENMAIER History and Civics B. A., Wellesley College; M. A., Columbia University; Oxford University, Columbia University Summer Schools. Taught Salem; Hamilton. GFA = GU INIVUG Sst) air —— — SQ $ AQ X NORA DEMPSEY History, Economics B. A., Syracuse University. Taught St. Regis Falls; Oakfield Science B. S., St. Lawrence University; Phi Beta Kappa. HAROLD HOFFMAN ; os sas, apcience B. S., Commercial Subjects Graduated Commercial Course, Plattsburgh Normal School. Taught Frank- lin Academy, Malone. MARY B. WILLSON Commercial Subjects Graduated Commercial Course, Plattsburg Normal School ESTHER A. GAGWIN Commercial Subjects Graduated Commercial Course, Plattsburgh Normal School, Syracuse Uni- versity Summer School. Taught Fulton. Commercial Subjects Graduated Potsdam Normal School; Columbia, University of Rochester, University of Vermont Summer Schools. Taught Schenectady. CAROLYN A. BIBBINS Graduated Mechanics Institute. Taught Tonawanda. JOHN O. LUNDBLAD Graduated Theoretic Course Teachers College, Columbia: Institute of Musical Art, New York City; Trinity School of Church Music, New York City; Institute of Musical Pedagogy, Northampton, Massachusetts; Member Music Committee, New York State Board of Regents; Colleague American Guild of Organists. ERNEST L. TAYLOR Mechanical Drawing, Printing Graduated Pennsylvania Teachers College; M. S., Bucknell University; Columbia University Summer School. Taught Ithaca; Bucknell Univer- sity; Kane, Pennsylvania; Utica; Miami, Florida. (SBORESE Wy, GRIMES os 5 acts naw nn cade ann oh od oe Auto Mechanics Graduated Oswego Normal School. MARION S. GRAVES Home Economics B. S., Cornell University. Taught Interlaken; Rome Rural Schools. MARGARET A. CLARK Home Economics Graduated Mechanics Institute; B. S., University of Rochester. Taught Bolivar. WILLIAM G. KEATING Boys’ Physical Director, Coach B. A., Lebanon Valley College; Cortland Normal Summer School of Phys- ical Education. ELIZABETH WHITAKER Girls’ Physical Director Graduated Kellogg School. Taught Dundee; Penn Yan; Gouverneur. FLORENCE BARTLETT Librarian B. S. in L. S., Syracuse University EONA OWENS = oe oe ———— oo pe ad SWAMI EF coe OEE HELEN ANKEN If Helen does as well in post-high school as she has been doing for the past four years, nothing should stop her, unless—well—ahem! MORRIS ABBIS Behold in this young man the future suc- cessor of J. P. Morgan. Track. DORIS ARMSTRONG Doris certainly is clever at tripping the light fantastic, but history ? HERBERT ARMSTRONG Armstrong of the strong arm. We hope, Herbert, that in future years you will have more than one occasion to put your strong arm to good use. Go to it—and good luck! JANE E. BARNARD Physical beauty, mental capacity, and per- sonal pleasantness. Mixed up together the re- sultant product is just “sweeter than sweet.” Home Economics Club; Chemistry Club; Library Club. Photo by McClusky. —$$ $ —$—_— —— ke EWAN FF ee, BETTY BEARDSLEY Betty used to walk to school, It took a lot of vim; But Henry built a little Ford, And now she rides with Jim. Senior Class Play. ELMER BAUER A quiet, unassuming lad whose real values are hidden under an outward cloak of indif- ference, MARY LORETTA BESENFELDER If every girl’s complexion were like Mary’s (especially when she is called upon to recite), the cosmetic companies would soon be com- pelled to file petitions in bankruptcy. Orchestra. LYLE BEACH A young man of good sense and a cheerful disposition. What more can anyone want? ANNA BOBOWSKI If we are to judge by the way Anna handles her violin in the orchestra, she seems destined to become a great violinist. In after years remember that the artist who entertains you over the radio was a pupil of Prof. Lundblad, and that means something. Orchestra. —Photo by McClusky. — —— _———___ oo a SEED WW No Fae OLGA BOKUS As an athlete, Olga stands out as one of Rome Free Academy’s notables. Basketball. HARRY BUTLER Harry Butler, A. D. (Doctor of Automo- biles). He expects to “get rich quick” remedy- ing ear ailments in his father’s garage. VIVIAN BRADLEE We wonder which of her Sherrill boy friends misses her golden hair and sunny smile the most. Orchestra. KENNETH CHURCH With such a name Kenneth ought to be an example for the rest of us, but as he is a re- porter for a newspaper, it doesn’t seem pos- sible that he is perfect. IRENE ELIZABETH BUCKNELL I chatter, chatter as I go, To join life’s brimming river; For men may come and men may go, But I talk on forever. Basketball; Soccer. Til Photo by McClusky. DORIS RUTH CASTLE Doris is a girl whom we all admire; one who possesses talent, good looks, and person- ality. She is one of that rare type who tackle lessons with zeal, and yet can spare sufficient time to cultivate valuable and enduring friend- ships. With her go our best wishes for future success. MICHAEL COLELLA A pencil lasts this young man one complete term. Can you guess why? MARY CIVIOK ’Tis quite a responsibility to hold two jobs. STANLEY CROOK (Stan) From Webster—Crook (v. t.)—to turn from a straight line; bend. Can this be the reason for Stan’s unusual interest in geometry ? Senior Class Play; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. MARY COLEMAN As the leaf upon the tree, Quivering, dancing constantly; Such a merry one is she, Our busy, chattering Mary. —Photo by McClusky. JOHN De NOIA Do you know why John is so stout? No? Then ask the boys who remain at school for lunch. Football ’28, ’29. MARJORIE COLTON (‘Kick’) Marjorie seems to have a hobby for sheiks. Dreamy eyes Sideburns A Ford car A Ferris wheel and must be a lover of “Jenny Lee’s Kisses.” Basketball ’29; Brass Tacks Staff. LOUIS Di MARCO Louis says very little in class throughout the term. He believes in reserving his energy for Regents. EDITH CONOVER Very obedient—to that freshman rule: “Speak to no boys.” FRANCIS ANTHONY DORSINO Anthony’s brilliance and industry have made him a real credit to the school, and enabled him to amass enough counts to graduate two students. Undergraduates who desire to go forth from high school with a bountiful supply of knowledge would do well to follow his ex- ample. Chemistry Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. —Photo by McClusky. DORIS COSGRIFF One of the star members of the Sunday Eve- ning Choristers. We hear that she also is an accomplished pianist, but her reticence has pre- vented this report from being verified. JOHN E. DOWNING (“Johnnie”) Johnnie is the trackman of the Melody Boys. (He beats time). Eureka! R in Baseball ’28; Manager of Baseball 30. OLYMPIA LAURETTE D’AIUTO It’s extremely quiet in school today. Oh, yes! Olympia is absent. Second Prize Slingerland (Girls) GILBERT FIKE There was once a person called Fike, And walking he never did like. Since he disliked to hike He rode on his bike, This very odd student called Fike. DORIS DAVIS It is known that Doris has braved many dangers in taming a Lyon. —Photo by McClusky. a BE WALN SF rc. RUTH PRISCILLA DAVIS They say she goes to New York just to see her brother, but we wonder! Senior Class Secretary; Chemistry Club; Library Club. C, EDWARD FLACK ( Ed’’) Ed’s a racqueteer of sort Who settles everything in court. Tennis ’27, ’28, ’29, ’30 (Manager); Cap- tain of Tennis ’30; Manager of Basketball ’29; Sophomore Class Advisory Boar Representative; Dramatics Club; Brass Tacks Staff; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Senior Play. GERALDINE DORN (‘Jerry’) In Vernon Center there lives a lass More bright than a May day morn Whose charms all other maids surpass, A rose without a thorn. SIDNEY FULLER The crown of modesty I claim For Fuller Whose ancestry we now proclaim John Alden and Priscilla. JEAN EDWARDS The storm retires and the sky grows clear When Jean’s lively step draws near. Photo by McClusky. DOROTHY EVANS “Dot” hurrying here and “Dot” flurrying there, Looking for adventure, and a tuft of “Red” hair. Library Club; First Prize Slingerland (Girls); Senior Play; Public Speaking Honor. JAMES T. GRIFFIN (‘Jim’) Jim’s idea of “lots of fun” is wrecking the Roosevelt and terrifying the school with his famous yeils. Despite these rather rough antics, his popularity and qualities of leader- ship should carry him a long way. President Senior Class; First Prize (Boys) Vernon Center °29; Second Slingerland Prize (Boys); Debating ’29; National Fo- rensic League; Boys’ Public Speaking Honor; Senior Play; Areopagan Society 28, ’29; Dramatics Club ’29; Manager Football ’29; Tennis ’28, ’29; De-O-Wain- Sta Staff. MARY FASANI Can we ever forget Mary? Everyone knows that it is indeed very difficult for her to “fer- mez la bouche.” Also some of us know that she can speed all she wishes, for the only fine she pays is flirting with the cops. JOHN HICKMAN The wizard of the classroom. His great wis- dom, celerity and accuracy of decision have compelled us all to look on him with mingled feelings of respect and amazement. The mem- ory of him should be an inspiration to all en- terprising Sophomores and Juniors. Valedictorian; Senior Class Secretary; Chemistry Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Brass Tacks Staff; Orchestra. INA EUGENIA FREDERICI (‘Bubbles’) Those of us who knew Ina of old are won- dering what has become of that extreme re- serve by which she was characterized in the days when she wore curls down over her shoul- ders, and said “Oh My” instead of “Hot Dog.” De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. Home Room Sec- retary and Treasurer. —Photo McClusky. ANNA MARIA GATTARI It must have been a difficult task for Mr. McClusky to take her photograph. Why? She can’t keep still! Basketball. JOHN HUGHES (‘Fat’) His opinions (and also his feet) carry great weight wherever he goes. Senior Class Play; Football ’28, ’29; Hi-Y Club. DOROTHY GOETSCHE Dorothy would never consider doing any- thing by hook, but by (Crook) well, that’s a different matter. Home Room Chairman; Brass Tacks Staff. CARLTON JAMES His cheeks are turning so rosy that we are beginning to think he is using cosmetics. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Hi-Y Club. MILDRED GOODRICH If you don’t believe she’s the most innocent little girl in all Rome Free Academy, you should just see her and (Oscar). —Photo by McClusky. JOHN HAROLD JAMES The short but sturdy junior partner of James Bros., Inc. MHarold’s achievements in track and cross-country will long be remem- bered. Cross-Country ’27, °28; Captain Cross- Country Track ’28, ’29, ’30. DOROTHY GRIFFIN (‘Dot’) We all agree that Dot is beautiful, but the best part of it is that she is not one of that beautiful but dumb kind. It takes a real stu- dent to graduate a year ahead of her class. Then, too, Dot was an active officer of the Thompsonian Club. Fourth Academic Honor; Library Club; Chemistry Club; Debating Club; Student Council; Freshman Prize ’28; First Prize (Girls) Slingerland ’29. RALPH HOWARD JONES Who does a noble deed today, To help another on his way. And here for Ralph we’ve had our say. Hi-Y Club; Orchestra. THERESA MARIE GULLA But few are able to give Theresa any com- petition. She stands head and shoulders above us all, having broken all recent and long- standing records for rapid speech. WESLEY KOSLER If the action of Wesley’s heart is as slow as that of his limbs, we are afraid he won’t live long. —Photo by McClusky. z WAN Fa _———————eeE . ——-s MARGARET HART The chief Brass Tack, a librarian worthy of note and last but not least, a student of high scholastie ability. Fifth Academic Honor; Brass Tacks Staff °29, °30; Advisory Board; Home Room Chairman ’28; Class Secretary ’29. THEODORE KRULINSKI (“Teddy”) Teddy usually doesn’t have much to say in class, but he manages to squeeze through with the rest of the crowd. NANCY HEBERDEN This little nut-brown maid is fond of the “love-game”—tennis, of course. THOMAS LEWIN We didn’t hear much of Tommy until he took up football, but oh boy, what a figure he did cut then! Best regards, Tommy. Football; Vice President Senior Class. LOVENA WATTERS Lovena ought to take up Physical Geog- raphy, in which “Eddies” are studied. —Photo by McClusky. ALMA MAUD JONES Sh-h-h, don’t scare our shy little lass. She’s from Remsen, where she spends all her spare time sitting in a corner “all by her lonesome.” WILLIAM H. MAMMOSSER Red’s the man who makes the girls forget the game— After he flashes that smile, they’re never the same. Football R ’28, ’29; Basketball R ’28, ’29, 30; Baseball R ’28, ’29; Hi-Y Club; Presi- dent Junior Class. STELLA JURAVICH 3ehold a second Florence Nightingale! ALEX MARCHEWSKI Many great men were silent as youths. Looks as though Alex is going to be somebody. Orchestra. FANNIE KALAKUNIAK In deep affection And fond recollection We often think of Fannie. Home Economics Club; Chemistry Club; Brass Tacks Staff. —lIhoto by MeClusky. ——— —Photo by McClusky. ——— Se BO 4-O WAIN EF wg ELEANOR KAMINSKA Although Eleanor looks meek, she is indus- trious and will make a success of life. FRED MEISS (‘Fritz’) “Fritz” has the distinguished honor of being both an athlete and a scholar. Rather shy when he entered school, but now look at him. Well, I guess, boys. Ahem. Areopagan Society; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; R in Football ’28, ’29; R in Baseball ’29; R in Debating ’29; Hi-Y Club. HELEN ELIZABETH KNAUER When Paul traded the Pontiac for a Pack- ard, Helen agreed that the move was a good one. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Library Club. ARNOLD A. MILLER Arnold came to R. F. A. this last year and proceeded to show the school “what the well- dressed high school fellow should wear.” Tennis; Baseball. NORINE CLARABELLE KNIGHT (“Rinks”) Rinks, the girl with the beautiful curls. She combines beauty, popularity, and industry, and such a combination is hard to beat. They say that longing look has been in her eyes ever since a certain young man went West about two years ago. Advisory Board; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. ——$—_—$——— ————— BSE O WAN EFA KATHERINE KOZMA Happy and home-loving is our friend Kate, She may be short but she’s never late. HORACE F. MILLER (‘‘Hory’’) That good things come in small packages Hory has proved time and again, as scholar, lebater, and all-around leader. Let’s give three cheers for the “Little Giant.” Student Council; Hi-Y Club; Areopagan Society; Debating ’29; Standard Bearer Staff ’27, ’28; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. EMMA KUZMAN Does Emma go out of town to the movies? No, the CAPITOL is good enough for her. MURRAY MILLER We hear that Murray has invented a new telegraph in which all his dashes are after a Dot. R in Football ’28, ’29; R in Track ’28, ’29; Hi-Y Club. MARY LEMISH Mary is a girl for sports—a good basketball player and an enthusiastic cheerleader. She derives the most sport, however, in trying to induce Mr. Thompson to give audience to her lengthy recitations. Basketball; Cheerleader. ——4 SS ae 1 ee ——————————— Photo by MeClusky. Pheto by McClusky ROCKWELL T. MILLER (‘Rocky’) After four years of sad trial the teachers have nearly gone wild, but Rockwell remains the same and only smiles. DOROTHY LONG Long Dorothy or Dorothy Long; right either way you put it. We hear that she longs to be an artist. May she stick to her ambition, how- ever long it may require for her to realize it. In bidding her good-bye, we add that we shall always long for her—this long Dorothy Long. RICHARD WILLIS MUMPTON (‘Dick’) There was a young man named Dick, Who at reporting was certainly slick. He wrote up the sports, And news of all sorts, Just to give Brass Tacks readers a kick. First Slingerland Prize (Boys); De-O- Wain-Sta Staff; Brass Tacks Staff; Dra- matics Club; Hi-Y Club. MARY LOUISE MANSON (‘Wee’) Strange to say, although she is going to be a nurse, she just loves mechanics, and every- thing and everybody that has anything to do with “Mechanics.” Chemistry Club. FELIX PALASH We all envy and admire Felix for his ability to gain honors and hope that he will always hold a place in his heart for the school which has given him the opportunity of which he has taken such splendid advantage. Salutatory; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. ESTHER MAE MATTI (‘Tillie’) Esther has gained a wide and enviable repu- tation as a banter of Baer(s). Home Room Secretary; Girls’ Chorus. JOSEPH PALOMBI He could play well the part of Santa Claus for he would not need false whiskers—that is, provided he powdered them. Track. RUTH JESSIE MILLER A talented musician, a zealous student and a good mixer. Do you wonder that she is so well-liked by all? WARREN A. READER A little red heart should have been given Warren with each R. It seemed as though a different girl yelled for him each week. President Students’ Association ’29; Foot- ball ’28. ’29; Basketball ’28. ’29, ’20; Man- ager of Track ’30; Hi-Y Club; Dre iumatic Club; Athletic Scholarship Award ’29; De- O-Wain-Sta Staff. PAULINE MOWERS We wish Pauline were what the flower is, And we were like the leaf; And our lives we’d live together In nice or rainy weather. Photo by McClusky —Photo by McClusky. MARGARET MURPHY A dandy girl with a loyal heart, A girl with whom we’d hate to part. ALPHONSO RIENZO (‘'Funzi’’) Gaze upon the noble face and pause! Who said that? It must have been one of the ladies. Funzi is certainly a great athlete. Just look at the appendages to his name. R in Football ’26, ’27, ’28; Captain Foot- ball ’28; R in Baseball ’27, ’28, ’29; Cap- tain Baseball ’29; R in Basketball ’27, ’28, ’29; Captain Basketball °’29; Dramatics Club; Sophomore Class President. HARRIET NELLIS (“Happy”) Harriet is so indifferent to the attention of young men that we often wonder if she is a member of the “Man-Haters’ Society.” That is one organization that ought to be done away with. Dramatics Club; Orchestra. MARIO A. RIZZUTO Mario may be a descendant of the Pied Piper of Hamelin for his enchanting music causes a regiment of students to parade after him along the hall. Basketball ’28, ’29, ’30. DOROTHY MARGARET OLDFIELD Red hair, blue eyes, Rosy cheeks and a charming smile— That’s Dot as she comes down the aisle. Home Economies Club. AGNES MARIE ORAM You wait and see, she will be Point Rock's auto mechanic some day. Why? Just ask Prof. Hermance. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. MICHAEL ROMAN 3ehold! A Roman among the barbarians. HELEN VIOLA PERRY We often wonder if Helen wears glasses so that she may see him better. Chemistry Club. LELAND SEIFERT Leland is the other half of the “Hot Kids.” He claims the record of going a mile with a certain girl. How about it, Leland? Orchestra; Chemistry Club; Brass Tacks Staff; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Track; Se- nior Play. HARRIET EVELYN PICKARD (“Hattie’’) , If there’s a bit of school gossip you want to find out about, just ask Hattie. She knows. Home Economics Club. —Photo by McClusky. BELLE ESTELLA RACE Quiet and kindly and sincere, Plenty to sing about or praise. Belle, living in her modest way, In our memory will always stay. HENRY SOLOMON ( ‘Hank’’) Hank’s a great fellow—always smiling. But why shouldn’t he be? He can draw with an artistic hand and he has Tina, too. Radio Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff ’29, 30. M. JANETTE RAGAN Hail the Queen of Talkdom! Like Alex- ander the Great, she sallies forth in quest of new worlds to conquer, armed with a fluency of speech which would put even our immortal Webster to shame. Library Club; Chemistry Club. ALBERT SPETRINO (“Al”) Al should be employed to carry the notices around, for he is an experienced messenger boy. It is said that he trains his legs for cross country on a Western Union bicycle. Cross Country; Basketball; Senior Play. HATTIE RINGROSE This cute little, loving, befreckled mite, By her disposition so sunny and bright, Her big blue eyes and gingham frock, Has won the title, “The Belle of Point Rock.” De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. —Photo by McClusky. BARRETT STALEY This young man advances the philosophy to all girls: When everything goes wrong, And you just can’t seem to get along, Just bring yourself around to C. Barrett. Debating; Hi-Y; Manager of Football ’ De-O-Wain-Sta ‘Staff. LAURA ROBERTS At last we have discovered a true artist. We are most fortunate in that she electe d t apply her skill toward the beautification of the 1930 De-O-Wain-Sta, and most grateful to her. We vote her the most talented girl of R. F. A. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. ALVIN F. STONE (‘General’) General Stone is one of the melody boys of our class. His key tickling is a prominent fea- ture of the High School Orchestra. As yet he has not been seriously disturbed by the fair sex, but where there is life there is hope. Class Song; Orchestra; Hi-Y; Chemistry Club. CAROLYN ROSENBURGH Why, no, Carolyn’s not from the country! She’s from Ridge Mills, they say. Ask her about the new scheme she has devised for at- tracting young men. Yum, yum. Chemistry Club; Home Economics Club; Basketball. PHILIP STOOK At school Philip never sleeps more than one hour at a time, for the passing bell disturbs him. Photo by McClusky. eG Photo by McClusky. MARGARET ELLEN ROSENBURGH Plying a needle is something of an art, an Margaret has certainly become proficient at it. Chemistry Club; Home Economics Club. JAMES THOMAS (‘Jim’) Jim manages to get along; You Bet(ty) does. Manager Basketball ’30; Advisory Boa rd. BARBARA RUDD Barbara is seldom seen wearing diamonds or other ornaments, yet she claims she likes Jewel(s). GLENN P. TUCKER (‘‘Tuck’’) Who said little people never are famous? If that’s a rule, Glenn breaks it as often as he does the speed laws. He even likes to be cap- tain and president of things. President Students’ Association; Dra- matics Club; Hi-Y Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; R in Football ’27, ’28, ’29; R in Track ’29; Captain of Track ’30; Manager of Baseball ’29; Senior Play. FLORENCE SAKER Curly hair, eyes of blue, Smiling lips and laughter, too; She’s the one you want near you, Friendly Florence Saker. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. ANGELA SCHULER Angela is one of R. F. A.’s outstanding ath- letes. We believe that with little effort she could net hearts as easily in love as she nets baskets in basketball. Basketball. HERMAN VAN DE WALKER (“Herm”) In after years Herm will be remembered for two things—his ability as an athlete and the thrills he gave us in his old Lizzie. Football ’28, ’29; Track ’28, ’29; Captain of Track. DORIS ROSEMARY SHAVER O most agreeable Is Doris Shaver Who’s always glad To grant a favor. Doris is one whose helping hand, though little seen, does much for those who know her. LOUIS VIVIANI Louis had the sticker spirit and combined studies and sports with fine success. Football. EUNICE EUGENIA SISBOWER Eunice has a variety of interests, from the science of salesmanship to studies, including— well—persons. Sixth Academic Honor; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. Photo by McClusky. en pe OWA LN Fe —Photo by McClusky ALICE ELIZABETH SMITH Alice just loves to give history book reports, don’t you Alice? WALTER E. VOLK (“Walt”) Walter wants to be an engineer—he’s study- ing Bridge. MURIEL STRETTON Muriel never took Physics because she didn’t like to study about watts. However, she has no particular aversion to Wat(son). Chemistry Club; Library Club; Girls’ Ten- nis Team ’29; Junior Class Secretary; Student Council. JOHN VOLPE (‘Johnny’) The star salesman of the Toggery Shop. “Step right up and inspect our new line—.” Orchestra. TESSIE SZEWCZYK Her charms all other maids’ excel, This our pretty reigning belle. -_—_— —— ELIZABETH THOMSON TRAXEL There’s not much about Betty that we’re going to tell Except that in Ava she’s a belle. Home Economics Club. CLAUDE VOSBURGH We think Claude will take up landscape gardening because he is so near a Gard(e)ner now. MARIAN RUTH TUDMAN Marian is a combination of industry, reserve and sincerity. We wonder why she is so fond of driving around Lowell ? GEORGE WAGNER George, we know you like to drive that Chevy roadster around. Why not get one of those “beep-beep” horns ? MARY URSO She’s a whiz at shorthand. _—__ RBS OWA ee -Photo by McClusky. WAL NEI cad ——$— ————— —= HARRY WESLEY WASHBURN Bites off more than he can chew—then chews it, Plans for more than he can do, then does it. Hitches his wagon to a star, Keeps his seat—and there you are. Brass Tacks Staff ’28, ’29, ’30; Class Poem. ALICE BRAINERD VAN DE MARK Always with a smile and a cheerful word, our Alice greets us all. G. HENRY WATERMAN When a new American History is written, Henry will undoubtedly be the author. He learned all about dates long ago, because he lives across from Smith’s Hill. Third Academic Honor. CLARA RUTH WATERMAN Clara’s a pillar of the school, and with such as she, Rome Free Academy is ever safe from the danger of falling. DONALD WILLIAM WIGGINS Donald is a psychologist— His auto-suggestion is irresistible. Photo by McClusky. ——_—_—_—- ee pt AO WANN Fe DOROTHY L. WEST Most girls are mighty nice Any way they come, But life without Dorothy Would certainly be glum. Dramatics Club; Home Economics Club; Library Club; Chorus. JOHN WINFIELD WILLSON The one who guided the ’30 staff, With a cheerful word and his “right time” laugh, Will be a success in the game to come, When our High School days are over and done. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Brass Tacks Staff. NORMA CATHERINE WITTENBURG (‘“Norm’’) Norma seems to be talking a great deal about Manlius Military Academy. Who can the young cadet be? Library Club; Home Economics Club; Orchestra; Senior Play. PAUL WOLFE This young man studies a Knauer each night. Pretty studious, we must say! De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Hi-Y Club: Advis- ory Board; Manager Track; R in Track 28; Cross Country; Standard Bearer. LAURA EDITH WOLFE Quiet as a mouse, but always lovable and Sweet. Photo by —_ MeClusky MARJORIE WOLFF Wild animal tamers have tamed everything imaginable from guinea pigs to lions for Ringling Brothers, Barnum Bailey, and even Sawpaw’s Big Wild Animal Show, but oh, for a man who can tame a Wolff. ARTHUR CARROLL WOODRUFF If Arthur were as fast in school as he is with his motorcycle, he would be valedictorian. Radio Club. Just Pals I'm a Big Boy Now All by My Lonesome ms, oe —Photo by McClusky. Class History Because we have chosen to depict the advancement of Lighting as the theme of our “De-O-Wain-Sta,” it seems fitting to review our Class History with that as a means of comparison. It is true that we received little attention from the other students during our Freshman year, when our first rays of hope were just beginning to grow. Our genius was discovered only when some of our members took part in assembly programs. The class of ’30 was the first class to spend only the Freshman year at Junior High School. Even during our Sophomore year some of our athletes began to be heard of while other members turned to dramatics, and clubs of the new school. As Juniors we were quite noticeable in debating, dramatics, Slingerland, the Vernon Center contest, and interscholastic athletic relationships. The social events of our Junior year were a marked success, terminating with the recep- tion. At last the light has grown in volume and we are about to complete our final year. This last year has gone more quickly than the others, but likewise, our activities have been more numerous. The four 1930 Slingerland winners were all Seniors. The Senior play this year was one of the most diffi- cult ever produced by a graduating class of this school. One of the graduates of 1930 has captained three major-sport teams. Two others are captains-elect. The teams of 31 will sorely feel the graduation of numerous other players. Although graduation has been our aim, now that we approach it, we sense a feeling of regret when we realize that we must separate from our school, our teachers, and our classmates. The sincere wish of each one of us is that the light may continue to grow and that the success of our friends in High School may keep pace with it. JAMES T. GRIFFIN, '30. ———— ————___. ——_ ——_ SS 2- OO WAL N SF ee, SSS Ihoto by McClusky. ACADEMIC HONORS John Hickman 93.81 Perera reas se ochiicinle.s ox ned ae eeae en 92.51 i fe ee 92.18 Dorothy Griffin 91.79 Margaret Hart 91.45 Eunice Sisbower 91.46 PUBLIC SPEAKING HONORS POONER, na, tis 55 8S ig OE ans� SAiew © 92.6 James Griffin Al = Ah shed “wh S) i’ ececr 2? ay) | WO ase) e i 8 i 1 FH rey, oD ur Photo by McClusky, Board President Glenn Tucker EG COS OUEE AE SG oo esr hat Saute was nia anion Norine Knight MA ee a eee eee Pree re Cre Eleanor Rudd Treasurer Mr. Whittemore Senior Class Representative Alphonzo Rienz« Janior Glass Representative... es cae cess aes Lena Edwards Sophomore Class Representative Richard Woodruff ee a .”) rer: oc James Griffin Managet of Basketball ...... 2.2.5 60 odes ens James Thomas Manager of Baseball John Downing Manager of Track Warren Reader Manager of Tennis Douglas Bell Brass Tacks Representative § Athletic Coach . Keating Principal r. Newton —————— —_—_ BBO WWAS NF vce Photo by McClusky. Student Council Chairman Horace Miller Vice Chairman Muriel Stretton Secretary Betty Newton The Student Council of Rome Free Academy was organized in the fall of nineteen twenty-seven as a service organization. The main functions of the Council are to develop student leadership and initiative, to give students an opportunity of solving their own problems, to arouse interest and loyalty, and to work for the general welfare of the school. The membership of the Council consists of all home room chairmen to- gether with the faculty adviser of extra-curricular activities, and the principal. Credit is due to the members who have co-operated with the Students’ Association in promoting all legitimate activities which have arisen. The Council has gradually increased in significance until it is now one of the most important student organizations in the school. HoRACE MILLER. ee SO2-OWMN SI emw Photo by McClusky. The Home Economics Club President Carolyn Rosenburgh Vice President Catherine Golden Treasurer Margaret Rosenburgh Secretary Millicent Hartman Faculty Advisers. .... Margaret C. Clark and Marion S. Graves The Home Economics Club was formed in October, 1928, as a socializing influence among Home Economic students. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at three-thirty, ending with a supper at six o'clock. A definite program is carried out each month such as a play, a musical number, or an outdoor party. The club is affiliated with the State and National club and receives news of other Home Economic Clubs. In December a basket for the poor was prepared. Carolyn Rosenburgh in March was sent as a delegate to the State Convention at Buffalo, bringing back useful and progressive ideas. The Mother-and-Daughter Banquet in May was the outstanding social event of the year. The membership is limited to forty-five and is selective. Once a year new members are initiated. All members must be Home Economics students. FANNIE KALAKUNIAK, '30. Photo by McClusky. Chemistry Club At the first meeting of the Chemistry Club at the beginning of the year officers for the coming year were elected and a standing program committee appointed. As a result of the election, the following officers were chosen: John Hickman President Carolyn Rosenburgh ice President Nancy Heberden For the first term of the year the members of the Club were both enter- tained and instructed by experiments put on under the auspices of the pro- gram committee. Under this plan the committee tries to give every member a chance to display an experiment, a fact which makes for more interest in the Club. During the second term of the year, the Club, at its bi-monthly meetings, tried to build up its activities so that they would come to a climax at the Syra- cuse University Kem-Sho, which took place May Ist, 2nd and 3rd at Syracuse University. Such was the interest aroused that not only did the members of the Club attend this exposition, but their numbers were swelled by other stu- dents from the Chemistry classes. After the exposition the Club continued its bi-monthly meetings until graduation, the program committee again taking care of the experiments displayed at their meetings. JOHN R. HICKMAN, 30. ——$—$——— SSE OWA Sew, Photo by McClusky. The Hi-Y Club During the past year the Hi-Y Club had a very successful season. The club, which is the oldest active organization in the Y. M. C. A., has always had the reputation of being one of the most successful school organizations. The members of this year’s club lived up to that standard. The first meeting, held on Tuesday, October 8, inaugurated a series of Tuesday night meetings, the last of which was held on April 1. One of the features of this year’s program was the series of talks about the Holy Land which was given by Rev. Boswell, the club's spiritual adviser, who traveled through the Holy Land last summer. The club wishes to express its appreciation now to Mr. Boswell for his efforts to help the club. On November 25 a reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Wolfe. This was a very successful affair. The annual Mother-and-Son Banquet was held on January 28. Mrs. F. E. Green was the speaker and the banquet was well attended. A fine turnout attended the Father-and-Son Ban- quet, which was held on February 18. Mr. Staley was the speaker. On March 25 the Rome Free Academy basketball squad was the guest of the Hi-Y. Cy Sullivan, Colgate basketball captain, was the speaker. The installation of new officers was held on April 1. The officers of the past season were: ..Glenn Tucker Murray Miller Arnold Evans Secretary Paul Wolfe Treasurer Howard Wolfe Richard Woodruff Robert Jones Secretary Arnold Miller Treasurer The club wishes to give its thanks to Ward Brown, club adviser, and to Carl Clippinger, and to all others who helped to make the Hi-Y Club a success. GLENN TUCKER, '30. In A p prectation The staff wishes to take this opportunity to thank Miss Kingsley and Mr. Thompson, its faculty advisers, for their untiring efforts toward making the 1930 “De-O-W ain-Sta” a success. Credit is also due Mr. McClusky for his excellent photography and the Rome Sentinel Company for its expert printing service. Photo by McClusky. Brass Tacks With the completion of the second year of the existence of a newspaper in Rome Free Academy, members of the “Brass Tacks” staff have the satisfac- tion of having been able to publish an issue each school week during the term. Most of the work on the paper has been done during the third and sixth periods each day, when the staff meets in the Physics Laboratory, ‘Brass Tacks” headquarters. This year a maximum of five counts has been given to staff members. “Brass Tacks’ has made headway this year. Four delegates and Miss Gaylord attended the Columbia Scholastic Press Convention in New York City in March and later six staff members went to Syracuse to the New York State Convention of School Editors. Also, the name, “A-to-the-point paper” has been added to the masthead, which appears in the upper lefthand corner of the second page of “Brass Tacks.” Toward the end of the year a new plan was tried out. All those inter- ested in newspaper work in the different classes had a chance to try it when the paper was turned over to each class, Sophomore, Junior and Senior, for three issues in May and June. In this way more students do their bit to make “Brass Tacks’ a success. The statt: Editor-in-Chiet ae Margaret Hart Associate Editor . . ....Harry Washburn Sports Editor Be .......Richard Edel Exchange Editor Erwin Fellows OE en Silas Murphy Typists.......Esther Berndt, Howard Kranz, Janet Livingston Reporters—. Nancy Heberden, Bronson Ragan, Marjorie Colton, Betty Dorhamer, Charles Meyer, Ned Comstock Faculty Adviser Miss Gaylord MARGARET Hart, '30. The Davis Essay Every year a prize is given to the Junior or Senior writing the best essay on a subject chosen by a committee composed of the President of the Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Principal of the Rome Free Academy. The topic for this year’s essay is: Central New York as a Background for Fiction. The winners for the past three years are: 1927—Genevieve Milewska. 1928—James Page. 1929—Adolph Lachiewicz. ———————— es — ———————____ SO OWN SI ew, SSS —Photo by McClusky. The Library Club President Helen Knauer Vice President Dorothy Evans Secretary and Treasurer Muriel Stretton Program Committee Dorothy Evans, Norine Knight, Dorothy Golly, Carolyn File One of the most active clubs of the school is the Library Club. Meetings are held at the homes of the various members, where the latest books and plays are reviewed. In November, 1929, the club gave a Thanksgiving dance in honor of the football squad: The dance was a huge success and the profits were turned over to the Students’ Association. HELEN KNAUER, °30. SSE OWALN SE Tem Photo by McClusky. The National Honor Society (R. F. A. CHAPTER) Early in the second term of the school year 1929-1930 a Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools was established in Rome Free Academy. This society is a purely honorary group corresponding somewhat to the Phi Beta Kappa society in college. At the end of their Junior year the first five per cent of the class are elected to this society and at the end of the first term of their Senior year another ten per cent is elected. The chief aims are to stress scholarship, service, character and leadership. The society has a pin shaped in the form of a key with the torch of life in the center, National Honor Society above it and the letters C. S. L. standing for the above men- tioned aims. The Rome Free Academy C hapter at its first meeting elected John Hick- man president, Dorothy Griffin vice president, Fred Meiss secretary, and Miss Kingsley treasurer. In the future this organization will probably become one of the most active organizations in the school. J. R. H.,, 30. The Junior Class William Mammosser Harriet Baker Secretary Muriel Stretton Treasurer Helen Morton Mr. Thompson The year 1927 was an event in itself. The Junior class entered the school in that year. Little did the other students realize what great minds there were in that class. We have done our best to uphold all the traditions of former Junior classes and hope to be able to make as gallant a record as the Class of 1930 has made. We wish the Class of 1930 all the luck in the world in their college life and in whatever they do after they graduate. WILLIAM MAMMOSSER. The Sophomore Class President William Caswell Vice President Harold Smith Secretary Harlow Sexton Faculty Adviser Miss Brainerd In September, 1929, our class entered the Rome Free Academy. We were very much excited and turned about as we tried t o find our classes that first week. More than once someone found himself in the Home Economics room when he was looking for the Print Shop. But as the days went by we became accustomed to our work and soon found ourselves getting ready for January examinations. At Christmas time we were asked to decorate the school and so the auditorium and front hall were trimmed with trees and wreaths. In the second term it became our responsibility to publish an issue of our school paper, ‘Brass Tacks,” which was done successfully. Now, as we look forward to our Junior year, we realize that you Seniors are about to leave R. F. A. We sincerely regret that you must leave this school, a place of good times and hard work and we wish you all success and happiness. WILLIAM CASWELL. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? The most fortunate pupils of the Rome Free Academy are those who take German, for they have the opportunity of corresponding with German pupils in Germany. This correspondence is of unbelievable interest. We im- patiently wait for their letters, expecting photographs, answers to some pat- ticular questions, or an account of their school system, customs, and _ habits. These letters come from various parts of Germany. The majority of the pupils correspond in both languages, the fun coming when using the foreign tongue. One peculiar thing about this correspond- ence is that we never forget to exaggerate. If one of our pupils is five feet five, he is sure to add two more inches and make it five feet seven; if he has only forty-six counts, he will surely make it jump to fifty-six; and if he has already been in high school over four years he may, instead of adding, subtract a year or so. And if the German correspondents are guilty of the same habit, why then, we are all reading fairy tales. The following is what one boy from Bautzer has written about his school day. It may be the truth, but compared with our own school day it sounds like a bit of exaggeration: “We are in school from half past seven until a quarter past one o'clock. In the afternoon school commences at three o’clock and lasts until five, six, or seven o'clock, according to our timetable. In the evening we have time for learning from half past seven until nine o'clock and then the youngest boys must go to bed, whilst the oldest boys have permission to study till half past ten o'clock.” He continues: “TI, for my part, am very interested in learning foreign languages. Till today I have studied English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin, and now I am going to learn Swedish, which is no less beautiful than your own native language and mine.” (This German correspondent is twenty years old). We pupils studying German have some difficulty in using the language, but so do the German pupils have the same difficulty in using English. Here is proof: I is seventeen years old. I sleep fast by ten o'clock. My brother is oldest than my sister. I call myself Frederick. (I don’t believe he does in the morning) I had to laugh amusingly. I had the impression that the Germans lacked humor. My first letter to my German correspondent contained two jokes. In his reply I was astonished to discover a humorous story, which incidentally, | had read in German I, but which I thought would be of interest to you. Frederick the Great was so fond of tall soldiers that he had a special regiment consisting of tall men. Men came from various parts of Europe to join this regiment. Frederick the Great asked the soldiers three questions and always in the same order. The questions were: Ee WALI N EF 1. How old are you? 2. How long have you served in this regiment? 3. Are you satisfied with the salary and treatment here? The soldiers who could not speak German were compelled to learn the answers to these questions by heart. Frederick the Great had one new soldier from Scotland called before him, but this time he did not ask the questions in the usual order. “How long have you served in this regiment?” Twenty years, your majesty.” Astonished, the Emperor continued: ‘How old are you?” “Six months, your majesty,” replied the soldier calmly. At this reply the Emperor cried out: ‘Either I am crazy or you are.” “Both, your majesty.” Das Ende ANTHONY DorsINo, '30. The Orchestra The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Lundblad, has participated many outstanding activities this year among which were the subscription course, two lectures on Mental Hygiene, the Barringer contest, the Music Week celebration at the Junior High School in conjunction with its orchestra, the Woman's Club play at the Family Theater. It also played at the Slinger- land contest and at the Senior Class play. Most of these activities have taken place in the auditorium of the Senior High School. As the last occasion, the orchestra intends to supply the music for Commencement. In closing it should be stated that the orchestra members have been faithful in their appearances on these occasions. The members of the orchestra are: Director—Mr. Lundblad. Piano—Dora Mason, Alvin Stone. Violins—Anne Bobowski, Mary Besenfelder, Vivian Bradlee, Betty Dor- hamer, Olga Homer, Thelma Ward, Dorothy White, Norma Wittenburg, Francis Carello, John Hickman, Willard Keeler, Harold Massey, Alexander Marchewski, John Pietras, Thomas Stevens, Joseph Spinelli. Clarinets—Albert Guaspari, John Volpe. Trumpets—W illiam Arthur, Clayton Bates, Berwyn Jones, Donald Simon Saxophones—Ralph Jones, Gerald Webster. Drums—William Taylor. Class Song—1930 Tune to “Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life’ Graduation day has come again With June time, And the class of nineteen-thirty Bids farewell. Dear Rome Free Academy, Our Alma Mater, We know that you will cherish us And wish us well; For the four years that our class Has worked together On the path to knowledge You have been our guide; And we wish to thank the Faculty Who helped us Upon our life fulfillments to decide. Dear old high school days We never will forget you, Ev'ry classmate’s friendship We will always hold Dear to memory, through all the years before us, Where golden Destiny will life unfold. ALVIN FRANCIS STONE. —_—_——_ Sh EOWA NS a FT Farewell (Class Poem) Oh, Father Time, though ancient mage so wise, Betore thy scythe doth sharply fall To sever pleasant bonds and friendly ties, Which thou cemented, too, withal, Draw back thy heavy curtains from the past; Discover us ourselves, at last, In retrospect; to see it all so cast. The shades roll back and memory’s crystal pane Discloses us those cherished scenes, Which now gone by, we would have back again— Those past events with newer sheens, For leaving now the place and things held dear; Though, knowing as they disappear, Our thoughts of them will ever be sincere. The picture fades, for Time would be away Upon elusive Future's Trail, And though we would not go, we can not stay— Ambition whispers, ‘Seek the Grail, Success,” and other voices, too, impel. As, Fair Academy, Time’s knell Calls us away, we leave a fond farewell. HARRY WESLEY WASHBURN. ———————— BS 4F- OO WAIN FP a ————— BSE OO WANN SF ee Girls’ Basketball—1930 Senior Captain Mary Lemish Junior Captain Dorothy Van Dreser mopmonore Captains i... el ee ees es eM Berns Coach Elizabeth Whitaker The Girls’ Basketball team has this year been very successful. A large number of girls through hard work and practice earned their letters. The class of 1930 captured the championship this year as well as last year by win- ning all the league games. The Juniors won most of the games played with the Sophomores. The new Sophomores played remarkably well and showed great promise for the future. This year a team was composed of the best players of the Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes and played the Woman’s Club, winning two out of three games. This same team also played in a preliminary to a main game. The class of 1930 hopes that the classes of °31 and ’32 will be as success- ful as it has been. ANNA GATTARI, '30. Tennis 30 When Coach Hoffman issued the call for tennis candidates only one of those who reported was a member of last year’s team. Graduation and ineligi- bility rules had left Edward Flack as the only veteran. After three weeks of indoor work and another two on the courts an elimi- nation tournament was played. As a result of the tournament the team is made of up Captain Edward Flack, William Lynch, Edgar Knight, Karl Miller and Howard Sharp. The team lost its first match against a strong Oneida team, 5-1. The fol- lowing week Herkimer was defeated 6-1. Manager Bell has scheduled return matches with Oneida and Herkimer at home, and home series with Camden, and the titular contest with S. A. A. j. T: Gs 30. Girls’ Tennis The first girls’ tennis team of Rome Free Academy was organized in the spring of 1929 and the team played six matches, two out of town, and four at home. They played two matches with Camden and won both; two matches with Sherrill and won one and lost one; one match with Oneida and lost: and one match with Canastota and won. This year when a call for candidates was sent out, sixteen girls signed up. As a result of the elimination matches five girls were chosen who form the team. The team is as follows: Olga Bokus, who was on the team last year; Muriel Stretton, a member of last year’s team; Norine Knight, also on last year's team (manager); Dorothy Long and Catherine Bokus. We hope for as successful a season as last year’s team had. N. K., °30. AS, Track Early in April Coach Coykendall issued a call for track which was answered by Captain Glenn Tucker, and several veterans: Bob Gilbert, sprint man; John Hickman, miler; Harold James, miler, pole vaulter and high jumper; Murray Miller, sprinter, and Dick Woodruff, half miler. There were also some very good prospects in several of the new men. Willard Drought, one of last year’s cross country men, has shown up in the mile very well and later was found to be a good half miler. Lutz, another new man, turned into a good half miler. Dave Miller showed skill in high jumping. Other new men who broke into the foreground are Terzinni, Rossi, Montopoli. The first meet of the season was a dual meet with Utica Free Academy at Utica. The experienced Utica team won by a large margin with Rome getting but two firsts, Captain Tucker in the shot-put and Harold James tying for first in the pole vault. Bob Gilbert captured two third places in the hundred and twenty. Dave Miller took second in high jump and third in the broad jump. Hickman and Montopoli placed second and third respectively in the mile. Lutz placed third in the half mile. These places concluded Rome’s scor- ing although many others were close. The next meet in which Rome took part was the Utica invitational meet with fifteen schools entered. Rome failed to get a place although many came close. The team has one meet left on the schedule, a meet with Sherrill, in which we hope and expect better results. CARLTON JAMES, °30. ky. McClus —————- 1929 Football Season Football has always occupied a prominent place in athletics at Rome Free Academy. In fact it has been more than the predominating sport for many years. Wherever R. F. A. has participated in a scholastic battle it has bravely carried the colors of the school. No matter what the score or who was ahead, the Orange and Black-clad boys have always fought hard but cleanly. The Rome boys have always gone into a game to win, but when defeat was at hand they have taken it in a sportsmanlike manner. Once more the Rome Free Academy has shown up well on the gridiron, and again we have watched another great Orange and Black team defend the honor of the school against some of the strongest opposition in Central New York. You will probably ask “Whom have they defeated?” We are willing to admit that their number of victories does not exceed their losses, but one should remember that old saying “Defeat brings honor to those who strive fairly to ward it off. The team of 1929 certainly upheld the high sportsman- ship standards of previous teams and won or lost every game by fair means. The team was a unit that fought for every inch of ground gained or lost while presenting plucky football throughout the entire season. On September 21, Rome Free Academy opened its season against Can- astota and although the visitors boasted a fine football team and fought every minute, they found themselves at the short end of a 40-0 score when the final whistle sounded. The whole Rome team played a brilliant part in this game and it would be hard to name any individual star. Touchdowns were made by Furiel, Mammosser, Reader, Hojnacki and Tucker. On September 28 our team journeyed to Watertown for the first North- Central League contest. In this game Warren Reader made an excellent show- ing. It was he who started and ended a series of plays that gave us our first touchdown. Shortly after this, “Boots” Gaffney, Watertown’'s captain and fleetest back, gave the many Romans who accompanied the team to Water- town a real thrill as he took the ball on the first play from scrimmage after the kickoff through the entire Rome team, giving one of the greatest exhibi- tions of open field running ever witnessed in a scholastic game, and crossing the goal line 70 yards away. With but a few minutes to play in this half, Warren Reader was injured and forced to leave the game. Early in the last quarter Ralph Furiel, whose line bucking could not be stopped by the entire Watertown eleven, gave R. F. A. their winning touchdown. On the following Saturday, October 5, we played host to Lowville Academy and had it not been for “Red” Mammosser, Rome would have cer- tainly lost the game. Our sorrel-topped quarterback made two beautiful broken field runs to give the Rome Free Academy a 12-0 victory. With only a few minutes of play in the initial half, “Red” received a punt and eluded eleven would-be tacklers to cross the Lowville goal line 35 yards away. Little did Kieb, Lowville kicking ace, dream that Mammosser would receive his kickoff and duplicate his feat, but the fleet Rome back did, running 65 yards this time. SS Px . — — ———— . SoS eee ee Mention should be given to Syracuse Vocational High at this time as it was their fine sportsmanship that made them call their contest with Rome Free Academy ‘‘no contest.” In this game, which Vocational won, an official was in error when he gave Vocational a touchdown on a penalty. It is diffi- cult to determine what the outcome would have been as Rome had previously pushed Vocational back twice when they threatened on the one-yard line. The score was 12-7. The officials admitted they that had made an error and shortly afterwards the Principal sent Mr. Newton a letter saying that he agreed that the game should be called “no contest.” On October 19, Rome lost its first game of the season to Fulton High by the score of 6-0. Although Fulton won, R. F. A. made 12 first downs to the opponent's five. The visitors made their touchdown in the first few min- utes of play when Hayden fell on the ball which his own teammate had fum- bled across the goal line. The Rome Free Academy finished their home league games on October 26 when they entertained Oneida and were held to a 6-6 tie. Rome’s touch- down came early in the first period when the Oneida line was forced to give way to Furiel’s line bucking. Ralph carried the ball over in the first few minutes of play by hitting the visitor's line time after time. Late in the first half Arc Sheedy, Oneida tackle, wiped away our six-point lead by intercept- ing a pass and racing unmolested across the Rome goal line 45 yards away. On November 2, Keating took his boys to Oswego for the final North- Central League game. In this game the Rome Free Academy team put up a great fight and were the first team to hold that powerful team to less than three touchdowns, but the Rome boys were beaten 13-0. Mammosser, Furiel and Tucker all starred in this game and because of this they were all placed on Oswego’s all-opponent teams. With but a few victories Rome journeyed to Utica to play their oldest rival, Utica Free Academy. After holding a powerful Utica eleven to a score- less tie R. F. A. was defeated when Dave Cramer, Utica back, skirted an end with less than two minutes to play and gave Utica their only, but winning, touchdown. On the next Saturday, October 9, Rome Free Academy ended their foot- ball season with a victory over S. A. A. Before a crowd of 2,500 people the Orange and Black team stopped Captain Ray Butler of the Green and White and were victorious when Bob Cook fell on a fumble across their goal line. Cook not only played a fine game, but also: gave one of the best punting exhibitions of the year. With a team such as Rome had that day it would be hard to determine which member played the greatest part in regaining the city championship, as the backfield won it by their constant gains, the line by their marvelous blocking and tackling, and Bob Cook by his marvelous punting and his alertness in recovering the fumble which paved the way for the 7-0 victory. Now that the season has come to another successful close we give men- tion to the scrubs who faithfully came to practice day after day to provide opposition for the Varsity, so that Coach Keating might again turn out another fighting football team. RICHARD MUMPTON. R. F. A.-U. F. A. Football Game On Saturday, November the 11th, the Rome Free Academy football team journeyed to Utica to compete in the 27th annual football game with its oldest rival, Utica Free Academy. From the kickoff to the final whistle the game was a thrilling battle. With but two minutes to play the Utica team found new life and started a march to the Rome goal line and shortly afterwards Dave Cramer, Utica plung- ing fullback, skirted an end and scored the only touchdown of the game, win- ning the game for Utica. Irwin then kicked the final goal, making the score 7-0. In the first quarter of the game Rome out-played Utica and gained 50 yards and 3 first downs while Utica was held to 17 yards and no first downs. After having the ball put in play on their own 20-yard line, R. F. A. started a series of plays that nearly resulted in a touchdown only to have the powerful Utica eleven hold at the critical moment and force the Romans to give them the ball on downs. In the final few minutes of this period Commerford, R. F. A. tackle, blocked a punt that was recovered by Freedland, his team- mate, on Utica’s 25-yard line. After a series of plays the Rome team was forced to punt and the quarter ended as Reader boot ed the ball over Utica’s goal line. After giving all they had the first half the Rome team seemed to weaken and their ancient rival began to gain through their line. Then Captain Gual- tieri and Tommy Lewin got into action and stopped Utica’s march. After an exchange of punts the Uticans worked the ball to within scoring distance but again Tommy Lewin forced the Uticans to give the ball over on downs. Utica recovered the ball on its own 40-yard line and started the march that spelled defeat for the Rome boys. After holding Utica for three successive downs the Rome line broke and Dave Cramer skirted and end and made a touch- down. Unmoved by this the Romans started to throw passes, such as have not been witnessed in high school games and gained 60 yards in the minute that remained to be played. As the final whistle sounded the Rome boys found themselves once again at the short end of a 7-0 score, but they played the greatest game and lost the greatest battle that they fought the entire year. Dave Cramer, Utica back, was by far the outstanding player of the game and it can be truthfully said that he alone defeated the strong R. F. A. eleven, as the other trio of backs was unable to do anything against Rome's eleven. It would be hard to pick out any individual player on the Rome team as Gual- tieri and Lewin both gave Utica plenty of trouble. Bill Hojnacki gave one of the finest exhibitions of tackling ever witnessed on a high school field and Mammosser and Furiel also gave a fine showing of football, but for that matter the whole Rome team played a fine brand of defensive football. RICHARD MuMPTON, 30. Basketball—1929-30 The Rome Free Academy basketball team soared to the heights of the scholastic court realm, winning 20 of 28 games, finished second in the North- Central League, after losing out in the championship play-off to Oswego by a single point, defeated St. Aloysius Academy for the third consecutive city title, and won the consolation trophy in the Watertown invitation tourney, in which a score of the state’s strongest scholastic teams competed. Such a season brings back the local institution to the pinnacle it enjoyed during the heydays of Chick Havens, Tuffey Miller, Johnny Rienzo, Harris Spear and other local court stars who wore the Orange and Black court garb in student days at the old R. F. A The season looked favorable this year when seven lettermen of last year’s quintet reported to Coach William G. Keating for the opening practice. Cook, Commerford, Mario Rizzuto and Mammosser were the regulars of the previous year’s team, while Al Rizzuto, Warren Reader and Louis Viviani had seen enough service in the previous year to be awarded their letters. The team opened the season on December 7 in its own gym and easily defeated the New York Mills team 49-19. After defeating the Whitesboro team here, the team journeyed to Little Falls where it encountered its first set- back at the hands of the Little Falls team by the score of 40-18. December 21 the team entertained its alumni and had to fight an uphill battle the entire game finally to rally and nose out the collegiate boys 33-32. The alumni had a strong team in Emilio Spadafora and Slim Mezza; Bucknell: Johnny Rienzo, Hamilton; Chick Havens, Western Maryland; Vic Spinner, Columbia, and Larry Cook, Colgate, and it would not have been a disgrace had this team defeated the Romans. After the Christmas holidays the R. F. A. team opened its North-Central League season against Canastota. Minus the services of Red Mammosser and Al Rizzuto, regulars, who were ill, the team was defeated on its own court by the score of 27-11. On the following evening Herkimer came here and Cook Company found themselves and defeated the visitors 29-23. On the following Friday they found another stumbling block in New Hartford and were defeated 28-25. After this the Rome team found easy going and took the following teams into camp: St. Aloysius, for the first leg of the city title; North High of Syra- cuse; Oswego, winners of North-Central League, and then New Hartford again turned the tables and handed them a 26-19 setback. Oneida and Ful- ton provided little opposition for R. F. A. and it took a little team from North High to come here and catch our team on an off night and beat it 32-16. On February 11 R. F. A. took S. A. A. into camp for the fifth successive time; Captain Bob Cook had one of his several ois nights during this game and secured 17 points, four less than the entire S. A. A. quintet were able to secure. eo Oneida, Utica and Fulton were the next victims of R. F. A. and then they were sadly outclassed by the Oswego team and met a 35-17 defeat. The Rome five won the remainder of the league contests from Sherrill and Canastota and found themselves deadlocked with Oswego for the North- Central League championship. On March 7 they played Oswego for the championship at Canastota and went down to a glorious defeat when Bus MacDonald, Oswego scoring ace, ran wild and secured 17 points, enough for his teammates to nose out our team by a single point. On the following eve- ning the team officially closed its season when it lost to its ancient rival, Utica, on the latter’s court 24-22. As the season came to an end Captain Bob Cook was way ahead of the League in scoring honors, heading Bus MacDonald of Oswego by more than a dozen points. In the entire season Cook sank 104 field goals and 57 fouls for a total of 255 points. This was in the regular season, and in the Water- town tournament he nearly reached the 300 mark. SUMMARY OF THE SEASON A. Opponents New York Mills 19 Whitesboro 12 Little Falls 40 Alumni 32 New Hartford 28 Canastota 17 Herkimer 23 St. Aloysius 14 North High 17 Oswego New Hartford Oneida Fulton North High Sherrill St. Aloysius Oneida Utica Fulton Oswego Sherrill Herkimer Canastota Oswego ee — W t North-Central League games. North-Central League championship game. Won 17, lost 8; total percentage, .680. RICHARD W. MUMPTON, 30. The Watertown Invitation Tournament Captain Robert Cook soared to new heights in the Watertown tournament when he captured two of the most coveted honors in the tournament. He was awarded a silver wrist watch for being adjudged the most valuable player to his team and a silver trophy cup, donated by Thomas Cahill, a former Roman, for scoring the most points, thirty-one, in the tournament. This tour- nament was an invitation event held at Watertown in which Oswego, Voca- tional, Lackawanna High, Sacket Harbor, Amsterdam, Cathedral, Watertown and Rome, the leading scholastic teams of Central and Northern New York State, competed. On the opening night of the tournament Rome Free Academy evened old scores with Oswego when it defeated that team by a score of 35-29. The Rome team, especially Mario Rizzuto and ‘‘Red”” Commerford, was in excep- tionally good form, in piling up 35 points against its opponent and running up the highest total of any of the eight teams. Mario Rizzuto secured the individual scoring honors when he made fourteen points, four ahead of “Red” Commerford. Captain Bob Cook doubled the score of his opponent, Conway, by netting eight points to Conway’s four. Rome went into the lead at the very start and continued to increase its margin as the game progressed. At the end of the initial period it was ahead by a single point, but it had swelled this advantage to three when the half ended. R. F. A. showed a complete reversal of form the following evening when it was eliminated from the championship competition by Amsterdam, 26-18. Only in the last few minutes of play did the Rome team show its best form, but it was then too late in the game to overcome the lead which its opponents had piled up. The outcome of the “23 was regarded in Watertown as the biggest upset of the tournament as R. F. A. by virtue of its showing against the Oswego team the previous evening was favored to win the tournament. By losing to Amsterdam and defeating Oswego the Romans were sched- uled to play Sacket Harbor for the consolation trophy. In the opening periods of this game it looked like a real battle, but the Rome team led by Cook eventually started to show its real form, and forged ahead to defeat the Har- bor five, 27-18. In this contest Cook scored 18 points to tie with Olvert of Watertown for the individual high scoring honors for one game. This swelled Cook's total to thirty-one points in the three games, enabling him to maintain the ten-point average that he earned throughout the season. Cook was also considered for center on the all-tournament team, but having won two other individual distinctions, was replaced by another player in the all-star selection. Although the R. F. A. team was not as successful as it might have been in the Watertown tournament, it gave plenty of opposition to strong teams participating, and its star center, Cook, furnished much excitement for fans with his sensational playing. R. W. M., '30 Baseball—1930 The baseball team was greatly weakened this year by the graduation of many of last year’s stars, especially Speck Neaf and Warren Reader, who have been regular pitchers for the past few years. However, Coach Keating has been successful in converting Red Mammosser, the regular third baseman, into a pitcher. To date Red has played in all of the seven games and has pitched five out of the seven to victory, which is not a bad record considering his lack of experience as a pitcher. R. F. A. opened her season by administering a 15 to 3 defeat to Camden at Camden in a league contest in which most of the squad saw action. On May 3 Rome played Oneida and beat them 12 to 0 at Franklyn’s Field. Mammosser held the opposing team to six well scattered hits. This victory gave Rome undisputed leadership in the league. On Wednesday, May 7, Rome defeated her old rival, Utica Free Acad- emy, by the score of 8 to 7. Utica outhit Rome, but Mammosser managed to keep Utica’s hits well scattered. On May 10 Rome was defeated by Sherrill at Sherrill with a score of 12 to 11. It took twelve innings to decide the struggle which was closely con- tested throughout. Poor fielding played a large factor in Rome's defeat. This defeat gave Sherrill first place in the league. BSE OWA NF FO mae On Wednesday, May 14, R. F. A. easily defeated Camden in a return con- test played at Rome by the score of 16 to 0. The game was played during a steady drizzle. After scoring 11 runs in the first inning, R. F. A. players tried to get out as quickly as possible in order to finish four innings before it began raining hard enough to cause a postponement of the game. Captain Dominick Ross featured with a home run and a triple. On Friday, the 16th, R. F. A. traveled to Utica and again took Utica into camp, this time by the score of 4 to 3. The game was featured by the fine pitching of Red Mammosser and by Gerald Uvanni, who hit a home run with one on base. On Wednesday, May 21, R. F. A. opened the annual series with S. A. A. for the city championship by losing to §. A. A. by a 12 to 10 score. The two teams were evenly matched in hitting, but the seven errors which R. F. A. players committed decided the contest in S. A. A.’s favor. The balance of the schedule consists of games with Sherrill, Oneida, Can- astota and S. A. A. The regular team consists of: Ralph Terzini Catcher William Mammosser Pitcher Gerald Commerford First Base Fred Meiss Second Base OY EME |... Sale ia Nok na baum wos eee pee ee bee ee Gerald Uvanni Third Base Captain Dominick Ross Left Field Leonard Zieman Center Field Anthony Gualtieri Right Field Substitutes Harold Smith Leon Suba Harlow Sexton Albert Spetrino Jim Williams Howard Coons FELIX PALASH, 3 Cross-Coun try Although cross-country is a new sport at Rome Free Academy it is rapidly gaining prominence with the students. This season the team kept in stride with former teams with a well-balanced squad picked from over twenty candidates. The team consisted of Harold James (Captain), Willard Drought, John Hickman, Albert Spetrino, Byron Steenburgh, Francis Carello, Sidney Fuller and Patsy Taverna. The squad had two weeks of practice before its first meet, which was an invitation event at Pulaski, in which the team did well by finishing sixth. Sixth does not sound very good, but in cross-country it takes a few races to harden the men into good form for a large meet. The second meet was with Boonville, which sent a well-drilled team to Rome. Galbraith of Boonville took first place with Drought of Rome second. James (Captain) and Hickman placed fourth and fifth, respectively. The meet resulted in a tie, a Boonville man coming in third. The Rome team was disappointed later in two scheduled meets when Central Square team for some reason did not appear for the race. Next the team went to Boonville where it was defeated by a close score, Gaibraith again winning first place. Nearly all of these meets were run over rain-soaked courses and this was a handicap to the runners. The final meet for the Romans was at Central Square, where they were entered in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association meet for section four. Running over a rain-soaked three-mile course to place fourth against fifteen high schools represented by over 150 runners was a fair achieve- ment for the Rome team. Willard Drought placed sixth in this meet, there- tore winning a place on the section four team at the Cornell state meet. The rest of the Rome team finished well, as James, Hickman, Taverna, Steenburgh, Carello and Fuller all placed within the twenties and thirties. This event was won by Oswego with the Pulaski, Boonville and Rome teams finishing not far behind in the order named. The men who finished the season and obtained letters were: Harold James (Captain), John Hickman, Willard Drought, Albert Spetrino, Patsy Taverna, Byron Steenburgh, Sidney Fuller and Francis Carello. CARLTON JAMES. BSe-O- Caswell, William Commerford, Gerald Cook, Robert De Noia, John Freedland, Sam Furiel, Ralph Gualtieri, Anthony (captain) Hojnacki, William Lewin, Thomas Mammosser, William Commerford, Gerald Cook, Robert (captain) Mammosser, William (captain-elect) Reader, Warren Commerford, Gerald Cx 0k, Robert Gualtieri, Anthony Mammosser, William Meiss, Fred Pendorf, John Reader, Warren Colella, Francis Drought, Willard Fuller, Sidney Hickman, John Furiel, Ralph Gilbert, Robert James, Harold Miller, Murray Flack, Edward (captain) Griffin, James Knight, Edgar WMS fF FO me “R” Club FOOTBALL Meiss, Fred Miller, Murray Pendorf, John Reader, Warren Rienzo, Alphonzo Smith, Harold Tucker, Glenn (captain-elect) Uvanni, Andrew Van de Walker, Herman Viviani, Louis BASKETBALL Rizzuto, Altred Rizzuto, Mario Terzini, Ralph Viviani, Louis BASEBALL Rienzo, Alphonzo Ross, Dominick (captain) Sexton, Harlow Smith, Harold Terzini, Ralph Viviani, Louis Zieman, Leonard CROSS COUNTRY James, Harold (captain) Spetrino, Albert Steamburg, Byron Taverna, Patrick TRACK Pillmore, William Taylor, William Tucker, Glenn (captain) Van de Walker, Herman TENNIS Lynch, William Miller, Karl Sharp, Howard As we go to press before the season is over the list is incomplete. ee {a el BO FEATURES Girls’ Prophecy In the year 1954 we prepared to make an explorative expedition to the North Pole. This expedition was sponsored by the “Women’s Scientific Society of America.” The purpose of the expedition was to acquire more defi- nite knowledge about the frozen north. The following year we were well prepared, and had our twelve motor planes filled with food, instruments and clothing. Thousands of people were at Donaldson’s landing field to see us off. We wasted no time, and after waving to our many friends, we soared into the air and nosed northward. We were using a non-consumable fuel which of course would enable us to make a non-stop flight. After flying for approximately twenty hours, we began to see snow, a sight which brought us great joy, for we were anxious to arrive at our destination. With the aid of our instruments we discovered that we were only five miles from the pole. We immediately looked for a landing place and soon sighted a large, level stretch of snow upon which we made a perfect landing. Our aching limbs could scarcely take us from the plane, but after some difficulty we finally succeeded in preparing our- selves for exploring the immediate vicinity. Shortly after starting we saw something that made us stop instantly. We could scarcely believe our own eyes, for what we had sighted was a City. Imagine civilization in a region that was supposed to be uninhabited! Being anxious to end our curiosity we entered the city, which was modern in every respect. The first person whom we met, to our surprise, was none other than Dorothy Evans, a graduate of the class of '30, who told us that the women of the city had recently succeeded in making the inhabitants recognize the equality of women with men in all fields of life. And they were giving the men plenty of competition, too, she added. She herself had been mayor of the city, but the citizens had failed to re-elect her because of the increase in taxes that she had brought about during her administration. Through our conversation with Dorothy we learned that all the female graduates of ‘30 were living in the city and were active in some field or other. Norine Knight was the fastest bricklayer of the city, her record being one hun- dred and sixteen bricks per minute. She kept her two helpers, Helen Anken and Olga Bokus, quite busy. Dorothy West and Norma Wittenburg com- posed the bicycle team which won the last six-day bicycle race, even though Dorothy did use a tricycle. The team consisting of Laura Wolfe and Clara Waterman was a close second. Mary Besenfelder and Betty Beardsley made an attempt to break the endurance flight record of Doris Davis. They suc- ceeded for the simple reason that they forgot, in their excitement, the use of the landing controls. Mary Civiok, Muriel Stretton and Irene Bucknell be- BS ESE LWW Nf LF FO cm came famous actresses. They were waging a fight for higher salaries. Each was earning $125,000 a year. Dorothy Griffin had divorced her husband because he would not remain at home to watch the baby while she worked. Prohibition also prevailed in this modern city. Doris Castle, Anne Bobowski and Nancy Heberden were the prohibition agents and they seemed to be get- ting w ealthy quite rapidly. Helen Knauer was coach of the best football team in the city. The star of the team was the son of the former Alma Jones. Fannie Kalakuniak and Ruth Miller went so far as to enter the boxing game. But they were not successful in the field and soon became quitters. Fannie became the first woman to possess a fighter’s nose while Ruth was the first woman to have cauliflower ears. Helen Perry, a facial surgeon, earned five thousand dollars by improving the shape of Fannie’s nose. Later both Ruth and Fannie became saleswomen and were earning a comfortable living. Olympia D’Aiuto had become a flying instructor. Some of her pupils were Doris Armstrong, Vivian Bradlee and Mary Coleman. She was the first woman explorer. She discovered that weight keeps a plane down. Eunice Sisbower was one of the school teachers. Her precept was making blushing a habit. Marjorie Colton, Marian Tudman and Florence Saker had made an attempt to climb a high mountain peak outside the city. Unfortunately an avalanche occurred and they rolled to the bottom singing, “Merrily we roll along.” They narrowly escaped death. Harriet Nellis, Doris Shaver and Stella Juravich were using polar bears as their means of traveling about the city. In order to obtain good results they continually had to hold a string of fish in front of and beyond the reach of the snow white animals. Caroline Rosenburgh and Mary Fasani each operated a snowplow. Harriet Pickard also served as a plow, for wherever she stepped the snow was packed to one- tenth of its original hight. Anna Gattari was the best orator of the city and whomever she supported in any election was practically sure of victory. Margaret Hart, a famous criminal lawyer, had recently saved Doris Cos- griff from the gas box. Janette Ragan and Agnes Oram were two great chemists, who were trying to discover a chemical compound which would make women stronger than men. Alice Smith and Emma Kuzman were presi- dent and vice president respectively of the W. C. T. U. of the city. Marjorie Wolff was making a comfortable living selling straw hats. Hattie Ringrose was so fond of the ‘dears’ that she bought a deer ranch. Jane Barnard, a former policeman, had caught Ina Frederici, Mildred Goodrich, and Pees ecb playing dice in an alley and for this accomplish- ment she was made a detective. Eleanor Kaminska was also in jail. She had put a penny in a peanut machine and at receiving only two peanuts became so angry that she attempted to destroy the machine in order to obtain her penny’s worth. ESSE OW AL Nf Fe Katherine Kozma always had her shoes partly filled with sodium nitrate hoping that this would stimulate her growth. She had to be five feet five inches to meet the qualifications of a particular position. Louise Manson was a radio announcer of station BLA. Dorothy Long and Belle Race were unfor- tunate in their love affairs and became nuns. Elizabeth Traxel, Mary Urso and Angela Schuler had become millionaires. They were partners of the “Solid Dumb-bell Manufacturing Company.” Well, the women in this city, we thought, were certainly giving the men plenty of competition. After bidding Dorothy Evans farewell, we decided to walk about the city. We soon came to the city park and there we saw many tents. A circus had come to town. The tents were enormously large and of course everything took place within them because of the extreme cold. As we entered, we heard the familiar voice of Lovena Hicks shouting, “Knock down three dolls and get a box of candy.” But the dolls were Barbara Rudd, Mary Lemish and Ger- aldine Dorn, the beauties of the class of °30. When the customers saw them they went after dates instead, with the result that few boxes of candy were lost. Not far away we saw a crowd gathering around a large tank of water. To our surprise we saw that Jean Edwards was to dive into the tank from a seventy-five foot ladder. We soon left the circus and went into a bootblacking parlor for a shoe shine. Our shoes were shined splendidly and the bootblacks were no other than Alice Van De Mark and Tessie Szewczyk. But as we forgot to tip them they called us back and scraped off some of the extra polish. We were now walking along the main street looking for a restaurant. We saw a traffic officer and thought that we would ask him to direct us to a good place to eat. To our surprise the officer was Dorothy Goetsch. She had just given Esther Matti a tag for making a left turn. Dorothy must have been in a humorous mood, for she asked us if we had ever heard the joke about the Atlantic Ocean. Of course we replied negatively. “Well,” she said, ‘It’s too deep for you.” After Dorothy had given us the location of a good restaurant we left her, for we were ravenously hungry. On the way we saw a sign which read ‘Pauline Mowers and Margaret Rosenburgh, Tailors. Suits Cleaned While You Wait.” We finally arrived at the restaurant and found that the two waitresses who served us were Dor- othy Oldfield and Edith Conover. They told us that Margaret Murphy and Theresa Gulla were playing in the new talkie entitled “Why Men Leave Home.” Edith added that Ruth Davis, another famous actress, was suing a director for breach of promise. After visiting the wonder city of the north for one month, we started homeward feeling greatly pleased at the success of our former classmates. ANTHONY DorsINo, °30. SFO WAIN FIP Boys’ Prophecy A benefit talkie, “David Copperfield,” was being put on for the Warren Reader Orphange. I bought my ticket from John Downing, one of the directors. The talkie was playing at the new Abbis-Vosburgh Theater, which is noted for its large aeroplane hangar designed by the Fuller-Volk Company. If you have read “David Copperfield” you probably remember how Tommy Traddles is described as reminding one of a roly-poly pudding. This part was played by John Hughes, who is exceptionally clever at funny roles. Paul Wolfe, who starred with Edward Flack in ‘Fight to Kill,” made a good David Copperfield. His voice was just what you would expect a character of David's type to be. Alvin Stone in the role of Uriah Heep fairly made your flesh creep, he looked so cold and ghostlike. It didn’t seem possible that we should ever go back to having men play women’s parts, but Elmer Bauer as Agnes Wickfield made as realistic a heroine as you could have looked for. He used one of those new feminine masks invented by John Willson. Mr. Stook did not seem severe enough to take the part of the cruel and tyran- nical Mr. Murdstone. Handsome Murray Miller as J. Steerforth was a con- vincing villain. Someone told me that in true life he has blond curly hair, and that he wears a wig in the movies. You can't believe everything you hear about these actors and actresses, though. The actor, Mr. Van de Walker, who took the part of Micawber, showed his ability as a comedian. This is Mr. Van de Walker's first entrance into big pictures. He formerly played with Carlton James in western pictures. Funny as Barkis' lovemaking to Peggotty seemed in reading the book, it was nothing compared to Don Wig- gins’ portrayal of these scenes. The two feminine roles, Dora Spenlow and Miss Betsey, were wonderfully impersonated by John Volpe and Felix Palash, respectively. The news reel following the main picture was an especially long one. The football coaches of three leading colleges, Furiel of Yale, Lewin of Dartmouth, and Rienzo of Harvard, were seen putting their teams through scrimmage practice. Rienzo was talking over plays with the all-American star, Louis Vivianni. Vivianni seemed to know a little about the game. Then we saw the head Scout executive, Stanley Crook, shaking hands with President James Thomas of the National Aviation Society. President Thomas said that they were trying to arrange to have the Scouts use their planes to pass their tests in aviation. Mr. Thomas looked rather thin and sad. I heard that he had been disappointed in love. Senator J. T. Griffin was next shown presenting Dr. Leland Seifert with a gold medal for his recent brilliant book ‘Understand Your Baby.” In accept- ing the medal Dr. Seifert said: ‘The main point to keep in mind is that the child’s intellect is supposedly not so well developed as yours.” B24 WANN SF es —_S— EO The well-known Richard Mumpton was seen interviewing the National Beauty contestants. They say he takes a great deal of interest in his work. An article of his in favor of co-education was recently printed in the “Times.” I don’t know if you have been following the Hickman case that’s been talked about so much, but the picture showed him, after his third divorce had been granted him, leaving the court house with his lawyer, Horace Miller, who won the case for him against Attorney Meiss. Hickman didn’t look much like 4 home breaker, but you never can tell. I guess everyone was astonished at Arnold Miller's marriage to a New York heiress when his best seller, “Rich Women Make Trouble,” had been out just a month. The couple was seen leaving the church after the ceremony, which had been performed by Bishop Waterman, and dashing for their new DeNoia car. You know that student airship tour that has been planned for two years and fallen through both times? Anthony Dorsino, who has spent millions toward the advancement of aviation, helped finance it finally. He and Pro- fessor Barrett Staley, who arranged the tour, were shown with some of the passengers who are going in the airship. He was explaining his plans to Dictator Henry Solomon, who is flying with them. They are to fly in one of the airships of the Wagner Round the World Tour Lines. Gilbert Fike, a passenger, who is a salesman for the DeMarco Refrigerator Company, and who won first prize in the refrigerator salesman contest in the North Pole region, was complimenting Harold James, who was to be his neighbor on the tour, on his fine exhibition of running in the try-outs for the Olympic games. Mr. James said it didn’t take much but wind to win a running race, but it must take brains to sell refrigerators at the pole. Marchewski, the archaeologist in the airship, is returning to the Butler University excavations near Peking. The work has been very much interrupted by Chinese wars and would have been abandoned had it not been for the resourceful tactics of Dr. Harry Butler. Three of the all-American Basketball team, Ralph Terzini, Albert Spetrino and “Red” Mammosser, are touring Europe and were shown enjoying them- selves at a summer resort in Southern France. The redhead was admiring some feminine beauties and a most natural smile came over his face when one of them winked at him. After this long ne ws reel, the program afforded us some amusement with a Krasy Kat cartoon. It was certainly a howl. The way that cat swung around on the cow's tail while the cow rolled down a steep hill was enough to make anyone die laughing. The cartoonists of this one surely must have been born with “krasy” ideals. As I remember, they were Rockwell Miller and Arthur Woodruff. Bo 2 OWASP oe, The program was completed by four acts of vaudeville, every one of which held the attention of the entire audience. The first act featured Magician Tucker. The audience was completely charmed with his tricks. After he had performed many card tricks and other magic tricks, he had a man by the name of Joseph Palombi come up on the stage from the audience. Tucker asked him if he was married. Mr, Palombi said “Yes, my wife is sitting down there in the third row.” The magician then quickly reached into the man’s pocket and drew out a couple of rabbits, a pink necktie, a long silk scarf, and a pair of bright red jazz garters. Mr Tucker's assistant, whom he introduced as Rajah Michael Roman, came for- ward to the front of the stage. Magician Tucker, after having pronounced several magic incantations and having placed the Rajah completely under his power, had him walk a tight rope stretched four feet above the floor while he was hypnotized. As the last and most difficult thing the magician commanded the Rajah to stretch out his arm stiff. Tucker then stood on it with his whole weight, but the arm remained stiff. The audience was spellbound. The second act was a dialogue, “Krulinski and Kosler.” They were dressed like two tramps. Krulinski drawled everything he said while Kosler talked so rapidly with his hands that the two kept everything in an uproar Krulinski asked Kosler, “What is the definition of nothing?” Kosler with the aid of his hands answered, ‘I don’t know, what is it?” Krulinski drawled out, “Why, you poor fish, it’s a bladeless knife with- out a handle.” The next act was an acrobatic act given by the Rizzuto Brothers. Their act was given with daring stunts and showed the wonderful skill of these athletic young men. The act reached its peak when Mario, swinging away out over the audience and jumping off the swing, hurtled down through the air straight for the audience. Everyone thought a terrible accident had happened. Then we saw that his foot was att: iched by a rope to a ring high up back stage held by Al and to which Mario gracefully swung back. It was a thrilling stunt and took our breath aw ay for a moment. The last act was a change from the third. Andy Uvanni’s orchestra played many numbers during one of which a special tap dance was given by three expert cloggers who were announced as Lyle Beach, Michael Colella and Herbert Armstrong. The concluding number, in which Ralph Jones, the well- known cornet player was featured, seemed to hold my attention and bring back to me the memories of my High School days. It was “Sweet Mystery of Life. ” The orchestra played it as ‘if they had built their success around this one piece. I wonder. NorINE KNIGHT, °30. The Slingerland Prize Speaking Contest The twenty-seventh annual Slingerland Prize Speaking Contest was held on Friday evening, March seventh, in the Rome Free Academy auditorium. The event was opened with the playing of two selections by the Rome Free Academy Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Lundblad. Mr. Moe introduced the speakers and explained the inception of the prizes, Norma Wittenburg then opened the program with her excellent recita- tion of Edward Peple’s “The Littlest Rebel,” which is a tale of Civil War days. She vividly told of Virgie, a small Southern girl, and the experiences that she and her father, a Confederate spy, had in trying to steal through the Federal line to Richmond. Betty Barden next very ably gave “Yellow Butterflies,’ by Mary Shipman Andrews, a pathetic story of the mother of a missing soldier who desires a sign that the Unknown Soldier in Arlington is her son Dick. Her heart is at rest when the sign appears in a flock of yellow butterflies, the symbol of immortality. “The Sun,” a drama by John Galsworthy, was excellently interpreted by Dorothy Evans. It is the story of two soldiers who love the same girl. One man is cynical and hard, and the other is still smiling through the horrors of the war. Olympia D’Aiuto next gave an exceptional rendition of the “Beau of Bath,” by Constance D’Arcy Mackay. This is a story of a French dandy, who dreams that his sweetheart, Rosalind, steps from a picture hanging over the fireplace and talks with him. As the last number for the girls, Virginia Stuart showed skill in her recital of “A Soldier of France,” by Ouida. During the intermission, the orchestra played several delightful selec- tions after which Clayton Bates opened the last half of the program by his forceful recitation of ‘The Nation’s Need of Men,” by David Storr Jordan. It is a plea for educated, broad-minded and honest men. Leland Seifert next gave his very humorous selection, “Babies,” by Jerome K. Jerome, in which he perfectly imitated the unmarried man who was taken to see a small baby and who gave his opinions on the subject. “D’Artagnan,” a famous character of Dumas, was impersonated in an excellent manner by James Griffin. He carried his audience with him in the thrilling story of D’ Artagnan’s battle with two highwaymen when he was taking aid to his queen. Richard Mumpton then very ably recited ‘“Tim’s Vacation.” This is a story of Tim, an elevator boy, who had planned for a summer vacation. His plans went for naught when, while coming up the elevator with his story of the Burns murder, he was forced to jump when the cable broke and was killed. William Angotti ended the program with “The Law and the Criminal,” by Willard Marsh. This was very well given and Mr. Angotti deserves credit The great ability of the contestants and the closeness of the contest were shown by the exceedingly long time it took the judges to decide the winners. During this time the orchestra entertained the audience. The judges were Winton Tolles, Public Speaking Department of Hamilton College, who an- nounced the prizes; Earl P. Watkin, Superintendent of the Schools of Ilion, and Miss Ethel Pease of the English Department of Utica Free Academy. The first prizes of twenty dollars each were awarded to Dorothy Evans and Richard Mumpton, while the second prizes of ten dollars each went to Olympia A’Aiuto and James Griffin. All prizes went to members of the Class of 1930. Much credit is due to Miss Phila Strout, who untiringly trained the con- testants and made the affair successful. EUNICE E. SISBOWER, 30. ARS —Photo by McClusky. The Enemy By Channing Pollock CAST OF CHARACTERS Carl Behrend James Griffin Pauli Arndt Dorothy Evans Baruska Norma Wittenburg Bruce Gordon Edward Flack August Behrend Glenn Tucker Jan John Hughes Dr. Arndt Leland Seifert Mizzie Winckelman Betty Beardsley Albert Spetrino Fritz Winckelman Stanley Crook On Friday, May 16, a cast chosen from the Class of 1930 delighted a large audience with a production of “The Enemy,” by Channing Pollock. This production, a play in four acts, differs considerably from previous Senior plays. For several years past the annual production of the Seniors has been a comedy. “The Enemy,” however, is a war-time play which is rather tragic and emotional, a fact which calls for superior acting on the part of the cast. — ——_§$ —————— BSE OWA FIP I et PS = ———S The scene of the play is laid in Vienna during the four years of the World War. The action takes place in the home of Doctor Arndt, an instructor in the university. His daughter, Pauli Arndt, is in love with Carl Behrend, a struggling young playwright, whose most recent effort is a play entitled ‘The Enemy,’ the chief principle of which is that in any strife hate is the real enemy on both sides. Bruce Gordon, an English visitor, loves Pauli but suppresses his love because of her love for Carl. August Behrend, Carl’s father, is a hard-headed business man with set ideas which conflict decidedly with Mr. Arndt’s opinions. The Winckelman family, composed of Mizzie and Fritzie Winckelman and their hungry son Kurt, are neighbors of Dr. Arndt and serve to fill in the plot. Baruska, the cook in the Arndt home, and Jan, their man- servant, together with Kurt, help bring a humorous element into the play which contrasts with the tragedy caused by the war. Dorothy Evans as Pauli and James Griffin as Carl were superb in their rendition of the scene which depicts Carl’s departure for the front. Dorothy was especially fine also in her interpretation of Pauli’s overwhelming grief at the death of both her husband and her baby. Edward Flack, as the kindly but patriotic Englishman, Bruce Gordon, served as a steadying influence throughout the play. Edward interpreted his role to a nicety as he walked about the stage—to use his own expression— “smoking like a locomotive.” Leland Seifert as Doctor Arndt and Glenn Tucker as Mr. Behrend, with their eternal arguments, contribute to the humor of the play. They were both very fine in exhibiting scenes of both sensible argument and heated dis- cussion. Betty Beardsley as Mizzie Winckelman and Stanley Crook as Fritz Winckelman deserve praise for performing well their rather minor roles and so keeping the action running smoothly. Albert Spetrino as their son Kurt played up to his juvenile part very well, furnishing in his actions and words much of the humor of the play. Norma Wittenburg displayed ability in interpreting the character of Baruska, the vivacious cook. John Hughes as Jan held the undivided attention of the whole audience while he vividly and dramatically related the death of Carl, his master. At other times John added to the humor of the play by his short speeches. On the whole, one might say that “The Enemy” has easily surpassed other plays presented at Rome Free Academy for several years past and we wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Miss Strout and the cast on their wonderful production of a difficult play. J. R. H,, °30. ——— = —————— SEO. WASN SI Miss Anna A. Keough With deepest regret the entire student body is joining with the Senior class in bidding farewell to Miss Keough. She has been with us since 1921, and on her departure it will seem as though we had lost one of our number, a most loyal friend and adviser. During these years Miss Keough has devoted her untiring efforts to teaching mathematics. We hope, Miss Keough, that your married life will be filled with happiness and prosperity. We will always hold you in our memory as one who by her kindness and tactful manner has been a most beloved leader through our High School course. As another friend to the students, we have had Mr. Thompson with us since 1927. Our best wishes go with him as he leaves for Long Island. We sincerely hope that his English courses there will be as well enjoyed as they have been here. Our best wishes for joy and prosperity go with one of our well-liked French and Latin teachers, Miss Coleman, as she leaves to continue her teach- ing elsewhere. We have learned that Mr. Hoffman, who has been with us for two years as a teacher of science, is leaving this fall for Gowanda to act as vice princi pal of the High School there. We sincerely hope that he may continue to succeed there. Although she has been with us only a year, we have enjoyed having Miss Brainerd with us. We trust that the best of luck will follow her as she goes to Hartford. It is plain to see that our librarian for the past year, Miss Bartlett, has been a favorite among the students. She will be missed, but our best wishes for a happy married life go with her. As a student body we express our sincere gratitude to these teachers for their kindness and patience in carrying on their work, which has been so worthy of appreciation. Fuwice Sicsawie. “30 . SUT _ OL SK, DU. S20 WAIN Fi ee Class Will Absolutely the first, lawful and very last will of the Class of 1930 of the Rome Free Academy of the Earth. Almost all being over the voting age, but still of a high scholastic mind, we do make and publish this will, hereby annul- ling any will not lawfully made by us heretofore. We at last devise and bequeath to the following members of the Rome Free Academy these articles hereinafter mentioned to use, to have and to keep forever: To Leland Seifert, a box of cigars. To Larry Smith, a substitute for his dear departed. To Don Wiggins, someone to taxi around next year when she has gone. To Alvin Stone, one private lesson on “How to Make Love.” To all incoming classes, simpler Regents. To Lena Edwards, a taxi driver as useful as this year’s. To Danny Schacter, a build like Lindbergh's. To Helen Cordner and Carl Miller, a private corner in the library where they can talk things over; they are together so little. To Mario Peluso, someone to guide him through the halls and also a special front seat in the assembly. ———— SSE O WMI EF To all the incoming classes, regrets that so many of the teachers that pulled us through Regents are leaving this year. To the 1931 tennis team, courts that you can’t swim in every time it rains. To the teachers, studious and intelligent classes. To the students as a whole, more school spirit. To those who skip school, a warning not to try it too many times. In Testimony Whereof, We the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty, have sworn this to be our last will and testament and hereto have set our hand this twenty-sixth day of May, nineteen hundred and thirty, at ten a. m., daylight saving time. W itness—Mercury. W itness—Venus. W itness—Jupiter. (Signed) Class of Thirty. Sworn at in front of (he himself) Royal Crook. N. C. Knight, Attorney-at-Law, °30. Ned Comstock—Gosh! Prof., I can’t study with all that noise.” Mr. Cole—“I guess Amos ’n’ Andy must have their car over in auto mechanics by the sound of things.” Slingerland Contestant—‘When can you hear me say my Slingerland piece, Miss Strout ?” Miss Strout—‘“I have to take charge of the girls’ study hall the second period, but I’ll get out on Wednesday when the girls have gin(gym). Ed. Flack—“Did you get solid geometry?” Murray Miller—‘No.” id.—How far did you come from passing ?” Murray—‘“Just three seats from the correct answer.” Miss Stauring (after hearing an attempted translation by Ned Comstock)—‘For heaven’s sake how many think they’re going to pass this subject ?” Ned immediately raised his hand (the only one in the class). Mr. Cole—‘“My watch is set by time given by the Helluva Watch Company over the radio.” John Downing—‘“I think you misunderstood the announcer, Prof., he said Bulova Watch Company.” Helen K.—‘Then you won’t have a garden wedding ?” Dot Evans—“‘No, I’m taking no chances of having my wedding called off on account of rain.” Can You Imagine? Miss Whitaker with long hair? Alvin Stone having a date? Eleanor Rudd not talking? Red Mammosser not smiling ? Prof. Cole without his sarcasm? Henry Waterman flunking four subjects? Johnny Pendorf with black hair? Andy Uvanni not skipping classes ? Dorothy Kuehn failing an exam? Ralph Kilbourne with a “steady”? How happy Miss Keough is? Emma Kuzman not talking with “him” on the landing? Miss Dempsey being bluffed ? Dot Evans not raving about something? A Latin class without any ponies? Dick Mumpton not saying, “Hey, Sweet- heart!” ? Tom Atkinson chaperon of a sleigh ride? (He was once). Jean Coventry without her Jack? Stan Crook not teasing someone? Rocky Miller not being noisy ? Danny Shacter dressed in Bob Cook’s clothes? The Seniors buying their own paper? Prof. Hoffman—“You say these experiments are written entirely by your own efforts?” Dick Mumpton—“Yes, Prof., I spent two days trying to find someone who had done them.” Lena—“Did I have a date with you last Wednesday, Warren?” Warren—“‘No.” Lena—‘Well, I guess it must have been two other fellas.” ——_——_- Definitions. Slips—Pink pieces of paper without which Miss Bartlett fails to appreciate your presence. Friday Nights—Basketball game night and a chance to stay out a little later than usual. Book Reports—Instruments of torture in- vented by teachers and remembered by the victims the night before they are due. Crook’s Store—The cause of work for the boys and mental torture for the girls (wonder- ing if Dad will pay willingly). De-O-Wain-Sta—A publication giving the students their only chance to get even with Prof. Cole. Assembly—A time in which some may catch up on their sleep and others prepare the next period lesson. A Dumb Student—One who lacks original alibis and always gets caught bluffing. A Bright Student—One who distracts the attention of the teacher long enough to look up the answer to the question. Assignments—Very important documents you “carelessly” leave home on the piano. Lincoln—A good man who died so we could have a day off. Simple Simon—Donald. King Cole—Prof. himself. Queen of Hearts—Lena Edwards. Lit tle Miss Muffet—Helen Mason. Georgie Porgie—Prof. Hermance. Little Red Riding Hood and the Wicked Wolfe—Helen and Paul. Little Bo Beep—Dot Evans. Jack and Jill—Jack Payne and Jean Cov- entry. Bluebeard and His Seven Wives—Dick Mumpton—Norma Black, Dot Lee, Blanche Eades, Eleanor Jones, Norine Knight, Jean Payne and Emma Kuzman. Little Tommy Tucker—Glenn. Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamps (eyes) — Ed Flack. fs cones Bears—Profs. Moe, Whittemore and ole. Jack Spratt and His Wife—Larry Smith and Emma Kuzman. Tom Thumb—Bob Cook. Golden Locks—Eleanor Rudd. Dick Mumpton—‘Well, I passed math at ast.” Eleanor J.—‘Honestly!” Dick—“Well, what difference does that make ?” Paul W.—‘That man buried nineteen wives.” Helen—“Who was he, Bluebeard ?” Paul—“No, he was an undertaker.” Danny Shacter—Dad, a boy at school told me I looked just like you.” Mr. Shacter—“That so; and what did you do about it?” Danny—“Nothin’; he was bigger’n me.” Pauline M.—“What are they singing ?” Lena E.—‘“On the Road to Mandalay.” Pauline—“They must be on a detour.” Be EWAN Nf LE Fe ———__. ___ eee Instructions Given In— Flirting by Dot Lee. Politics by Dick Mumpton. Music by Alvin Stone. Thinking by Larry Smith. Dancing by Funzi Rienzo. Brilliance by Senior Class. Being Clever by Prof. Thompson. Smoking by Dick Woodruff. How to Be Tall by Bob Cook. Talking by Louise Manson. Basketball by Salami Gualtieri. Playing Jazz by Anne Schindler. Reducing by Harriet Pickard. Eating by John Hughes. Translating Cicero by Ned Comstock. Tact by Sophomores. Boop-Boop a Booing by Glenn Tucker. Performing Chemical Experiments by Ralph Kilbourne. Miss Strout—‘There’s too much noise in the back of the room.” Ed Flack—“That’s only Fred Meiss’s sweater having a scrap with Jim Griffin’s socks.” Felix Palash to Waiter—‘Why does that dog sit there and look at me all the time?” Waiter—‘You’ve got the plate he usually eats from, sir.” Fred Meiss—‘I’ll have to take two hours getting this beard off.” Red Mammosser (feeling of his face)—“Two hours! That’s nothing. Ill have to take ether.” Bitter Moments. When you translate what you think will cover the next week’s assignments and the teacher decides to take it all in sight reading that day. When at the end of the class you are all filing out with no assignment announced and a bright soul says, “O Prof! You forgot to assign a lesson.” When you have two sticks of gum in your mouth and Miss Stauring calls on you for the next translation. When you have spent hours on assigned reading and a movie you were just dying to see is on for the last night, you find out that the report was not due for two weeks. When you are having your picture taken and have assumed an angelic expression, a voice behind the camera inquires, “Can’t yon smile a little? This isn’t a funeral.” (Ask any Senior for details). Jack Bostwick to Mario Peluso—‘You can buy a pony for thirty-seven cents at Mont- gomery Ward's.” Mario (in earnest) —“Aw, go on! Would he last a year?” Jack—“Sure, some people take Cicero longer than that.” Mary Hall—“Have you ever lost your tem- per before Larry?” Emma—‘“No, he always beats me to it.” ——_—_—$_ BSE O WANS Fe —— Prof. Hoffman (after seeing B. Staley at Crook’s at 7:30 a. m—‘What were you doing at the store so early this morning?” Barrett—“Nothing. Why?” Prof.—‘I was just getting out of bed and I wondered if I were dreaming, or if you were walking in your sleep.” Jim Griffin (after Tom Atkinson had been showing him how he could wiggle his ears)— “Boy, if I did that I’d have two black eyes and a fractured skull.” Mr. Newton (in Advisory Board Meeting )— “T think the group pictures of all the classes that have been graduated would help decorate the conference room, don’t you, John?” John—“The class pictures would be all right, but that picture of the faculty would make it look like a rogues’ gallery.” G. Tucker—“‘Guess where I saw M. Miller parked the other night?” P. Wolfe—“Where ?” Tucker—“In the middle of the road. He thought the red shade on the street light near a fire box was a stop light and he was waiting for it to turn green.” Dumb—“I should know how to speak french. I’ve studied it for three years and have had French ancestors.” Dumber—“‘French ancestors ? I’ve never heard of that course.” Don Simon—“Do you know that great big giant in Milton’s ‘PARADISE LOST’ ?” John Hughes—“You can’t mean Satan?” Don—“Oh, yes, I’d forgotten his name.” Miss Luce—‘Why didn’t Guinevere know that Arthur was a kine when she first saw him ?” L. Pelton—“Because he had on ordinary knight clothes.” Miss Strout—“Try to get your lines over.” Stan Crook—“I try to get them over as soon as possible.” Harold Massey—“Is Don Ross on the team?” Henry Waterman—“Yes, I think he’s what they call a drawback.” Arnold Evans—‘Where’ve you been Herb? I haven’s seen you for a week.” Herb Clark—“That report card I took home last time with four 90’s on it was too much for Dad. He’s better now so I came back to school.” Peg Jenkins—“So you had to have an opera- tion on your nose?” Rachel King—“Yes, it was getting so I could hardly talk through it.” Prof. Whittemore—‘What property of grain alcohol fits it for use in beverages ?” Ruth Miller—“It bites the tongue.” —_—— ___ Selma Bern—‘‘My little brother will tell if he sees you kiss me.” G. Commerford——‘But I’m not kissing you.” Selma—‘Anyhow, I thought I’d tell you.” His Very Words. Ralph Jones—‘Isn’t Jim playing tennis with the team this year?” Ned Comstock—‘No, he’s illegible.” He—‘Have you ever been kissed before ?” She—“Y-y-y-yes, ’cause I n-n-never could S-S-ay n-n-no fast enough.” “Dorothy,” called her mother from upstairs, “it’s two o’clock and time that young man was going.” D. Golly—“But, mother, Tom left two hours ago and Fred just dropped in for a little visit.” Norine K.—“Say, Ruth, what’s the idea of telling mother what time I got in this morn- ing?” Ruth—“I didn’t tell her. When she asked me what time you came in, I said I was too busy getting breakfast to notice the clock.” Danny Shacter in 1950—“My boy, I’m afraid your father will have to lose his right hand” Small Boy—“Gee, Doc, how soon will he be able to sign checks with his left hand?” Dr. Schacter—“Just as soon as I can teach him.” We wonder where Jim Griffin learned such romantic words. Perhaps they are the same words he used in the Senior Play. Harold Smith—“Don’t you ever attend a place of worship?” Jim Thomas (going toward Betty’s house) —“Yes, I’m on my way there now.” It Looks Natural: To see our teachers put down zeros. To see Seniors borrowing paper. To see Barrett Staley come strolling in just before the eight-thirty bell. To see Betty and Jim come to school to- gether. To see Prof. Cole standing in the hall. Miss Stauring in Latin Class—“Who here is a good Sunday School student ?” Several in Unison—“Jim Williams.” Miss Stauring—“We’ll have no sarcasm.” Mrs. Mumpton—‘“Do you think Richard has profited by his post-graduate course?” Mr. —‘Well, he tells me he has found fifteen more girls to have dates with.” Miss Mittenmaier—“What do we get from India ?” Paul Brooks—“Indians.” Don’t laugh at a girl because she can’t hit the side of a barn with a brick. You might marry her some day and then you would be glad of it. English As She Is Spoke. A salute was conflagrated. Satiety is a state in which a wealthy person lives. Denunciation means not to speak or pro- nounce correctly. The sedition was lost and everyone was looking for it. SSB OA I - ttl os Lightibus outibus in parlorum. Boyibus kissibus sweet girlorum. Daddibus hearibus loud smackorum. Comibus quickibus with a cluborum. Boyibus gettibus hardi spankorum Landibus nextibus outside doorum. Gettibus upibus with a limporum. Swearibus kissibus girlibus nomorum. The horizon this morning is very obsolete. —_—_—. She went cursory-ing down the street when Mrs. Edwards—“Did Barrett take one of she saw she would be late for the train. those flowers from the vase in the hall last As a young boy Lincoln read EPSOM’S night ?” FABLES. Lena—“T don’t think so. Why?” MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is a love Mrs. E.—“I heard him say when he left, story about Titania and O’Brien. ‘I’m going to take just one.’ ” They brought their dinner-baskets to see the plays. All the people died who spoke it. All the people died who wrote it. All the people die who learn it. Blessed death! They surely earn it! —A Cicero Student. Warren Reader— To fail in love is awfully simple. To fall out is simply awful. All Graduates of this school are eligible foradmissionto Pace Institute —a nationally known and distinctive professional school of technical training in Business Administration Accountancy Secretarial Practise Classes for beginners at Pace Institute prepare high-school graduates for imme- diate earnings. Many Pace graduates are now treasurers and controllers of large corporations—others are in successful accountancy practise, Field trips to the offices and plants of the largest organizations in New York City are conducted especially for day students in the Accountancy School and for day students in the Secretarial School. Students and Parents are invited to confer with the Registrar. Day School — — Evening School Pace Institute 225 Broadway New York A p prectation The staff of the 1930 De-O-Wain-Sta wishes to thank the following busi- ness, profe sstonal, and manufacturing men of Rome who have so generously supported us in making this annual a financial success: ARCHITECTURE F. W. 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