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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1940 volume:

De-O-Wain-Sta Editor-in-Chic f Associate Editors ROWLAND LUDDEN VELMA CROOK BEVERLY HOOKE LLOYD PETERS DOMINICK ANDRONACO Staff THOMAS R. CoLuccio BARBARA WINBERG ROY JEFFERY BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Business Manager CLARK BRIGGS WARREN JONES LOUIS TURNER ROBERT GRIFFIN FRANKLYN PETRIE MARGARET LIDDELL BETTY O’BRIEN JULIA BALDINI Sports Editor BERNARD VAGNONI Humor Editors JANET DOWD Art Editors SAM ROSS STANLEY WITEK Copy Editor LORRAINE MACK Snapshot Editors MAYFRED CHOMO ADVISERS Editorial Miss LUCE Art Miss VANDERPOOL STEPHANIE HNATOWSKY Ass't Business Manager GERALDINE JAMES ERLINGTON WALTER PATRICIA WIGGINS GLADYS TAYLOR GEORGE MYKYTEN MARY DRON JAMES SUITS ANTHONY CARAMBIA 2S Business Mr. McINTOosH Table of Contents ACULTY 1d ACTIVITIES SPORTS HUMOR ADVERTISERS ART THEMI Possessing the true American spirit, the class of 1940 frowns on the European countries and their wars, and selects ‘Peace’ as the theme of the De-O-W ain-Sta MR. GEORGE R. STALEY, Superintendent MR. WALTER L. NEWTON, Principal ALIN OV SAL aay ar- The Faculty WALTER L. NEWTON LOl iS BING SLEY ELIZABETH LUCI PHILA | BATES JEAN W. LYNG MARY DAVIES MARGARE1 R. HART GRAY N TAYLOR GLADYS H. GOT] JANE K. FRAVER I t W , = ® LAURA A. STAURING HIAHZA ( Mopiiiece GDA H. PEPPER KATHARINE M. CLARKI M. GENEVIEVE RILEY HARRIET M. BLOOD T: ™, A eet: JOSEPH PALOMBI HELEN B HEATH “Wha, Gatien Neol NEWELL M SMITH I ANTHO NY DORSINO LEI A M. EYSAMAN BERTHA MI1 an lng ONE wee eee ae I higenge= Pet ovens Y MYRON J. WHITTEMORI oes 2S SSS SSS SSS SS SVS Saw NANCY MELVINA ACKERMAN Who else can cram more fun into her life than “Hacky”? Gym “R”; Archery Club; Dramatics Club; French Club; Treasurer; Debate Club; Senior Play ANTHONY J. AGONI Music is his hobby 3and; Orchestra MARJORY AHLES Marjorie’s quite a snappy dresser, and thes old halls are going to miss he Junior Class Secretary; Debate Club DOMINICK ANDRONACO He never left a job half done President Dante Club; Vice-President Science Forum; De-O-Wain-Sta; Varsity Basketball National Honor Society JESSIE ALONGE A quiet and indispensable senior Home Economics Club; Gym “R.” THOMAS AQUINO By the work one knows the workman Dante Club. MARY RCSE ANGELO The girl for the ages is Mary Chorus; Gym “R.” AILEEN ARMSTRONG Aileen has a way with the boys——and the girls! ROBERT ATKINSON Bob, we hear, is the Don Juan of the skating rink. Student Council NAOMI BAKER Naomi is an athlete fair; She has dark eyes and deep brown hair. Any time you'd like a grin Just call on her, she’s always in. Basketball. MAX BAKER Max is the kind of fellow that would walk into a funeral home eating an apple, spit out the seeds and say, “Howdy, folks, where's the body?” JULIA BALDINI Julia’s voice is sweet and low As I'm sure you all must know. She can classic; she can swing. As a matter of fact, she’s quite the thing. A Cappella Choir; Orchestra; Student Council; De-O-Wain-Sta; Junior National Honor Society; Senior Play; National Honor Society. LOUIS BARBATO We don’t know much about “Chip”; so we say, “Form your own conclusions,” JOSEPHINE BARTOLOMEO Josephine, to you we lend Unending happiness, my friend. MARIE BARTLETT Let her deeds speak for her. Band; Orchestra; Bowling; Archery Club. RALPH BARONE His motto: “Laugh, and Prof. laughs with you—frown and you flunk the course.” ELLEN A. BATES “My mind is gay but my soul is melancholy.” JOSEPH BARTOLOTTI R. F. A.’s walking Esquire. RUTH BATES Ruth is the gal with the intriguing voice ask her English class! National Junior Honor Society; Library Council; Press Club. FRANCIS BAY NES The Lone Ranger of the R. F. A. Beta Hi-Y; Track; Chorus; Student Council. ESTHER L. BEERS Esther’s activities in clubs and in the office keep her busy! National Junior Honor Society; Chorus: Student Council; Basketball; Press Club; Roman Forum: Gym “R ; National Honor Society. BETTY BLACKBURN Trip the light fantastic, But you won't seem quite so smooth As Betty, when her flashing heels Are really in the groove Siudent Council. ROBERT BEASLEY What’s Bob's keen interest in Play Produc- tion Class? Tennis “R.” MARY BONOMO Mary is that pretty maid Who, through these portals, oft has strayed. Ilome Economics Club. CLINTON BELLINGER One of our quiet and reserved “greats.” DORIS BRONSON A noiseless soprano who is sure to aprear singing “Silent Night” and “The Song With- out Words.” Chorus. JAMES BOX Ladies first, but next comes the auto engine. Chorus. DOROTHY BRONSON A great pal! We'll all miss you, Dorothy, Chorus. MARY ANN BUSH The “Ec” Club is one of many reasons Why Mary Ann seems to us so pleasin Home Economics Club ANGELO BRAVO “Set ‘em up, boy! Speech Club BETTY CAMERON Quality through dilige German Club CLARK E. BRIGGS Since Clark’s been up at R. F. A He’s helped on some job every day Student Council claims his attention And other activities too numerous to mention Student Council; Beta Hi-Y; Junior Honor So ciety; Cheerleader; Business Manag I Wain-Sta; National Honor Society; Jun rian for month of May THERESA CAPONERA Teddy’s fun and really swell; Let’s all hope she succeeds as well Dante Club; Il Foro Staff EMIL BURK Scientifically minded, that’s Emil CLARA CIANCIO Clara has many links in her ship. sea @ 4 4 VE De ee eel -. DOLORES COLANGELO Oh! tell me, pretty maiden, The secret of your looks. You have what any girl would want And still are smart with books! Junior National Honor Society; Press Club; Chorus; Gym “R”; Basketball “R’; National Honor Society; Academic Honor ANTHONY CARAMBIA We don’t know which art Tony excels in play-actin’, courtin’, or photography. De-O-Wain-Sta LEONA CORR Leona ha s a “Payne” in her heart MARIO CARRADO You've heard of the “Man in the Iron Mask” now we introduce the “Man in the Model — VELMA CROOK Velma’s scholastic and extra-curricular ac- tivities are to be marveled at Treasurer of Junior Honor Society; Girls’ Fresh- man Prize; Press Club; Speech Club; Girls’ Bowling Team; Debate Club; De-O-Wain-Sta; National Honor Society; Academic Honor. JOE CATALANO “Cash” is going to step into Mr. Palombi's shoes soon—he’s our Italian whizz! MARY E. CUPAK Mary’s neat and very sweet; Smiles at us whene’er we meet. Home Economics Club. “ioe O-WAIN-STA) 4 woe ¢ 8 $hy o—e 1) _ 7 9 § § ooo ROSE CURCIO Don’t get the idea that silence denotes lack of intelligence. MAYFRED CHOMO “What good is what you've got, if you’re not having any fun” is Mayfred’s motto. De-O-Wain-Sta. ROSE DE GEORGE Rose’s shyness is different from that of the other girls—hers is an asset! GEORGE CIABOTTI A hard worker, and a regular fellow—that’s George! ANGELINE DE PALMA Angeline is trying to catch a cold so she can use her Christmas handkerchiefs. DOMINICK CICCONI “Friendliness assured.” Basketball. ANGELINE DI BERARDINO Good things come in small packages! ‘ THOMAS ROSCOE COLUCCIO Tom was once a will-be; Tom will never be a has-been; Tommy is an is. President Sophomore Class; President Junior Class; Secretary Beta Hi-Y; Vice-President Beta Hi-Y; Football Manager; Secretary Advisory Board; President National Junior Honor Society; Treasurer Student Council; Band; National Honor Society; Editor-in-Chief — of De-O-Wain-Sta; Junior Rotarian. ROSE VIOLET Di DONE Quality plus—what more can we say? JACK COPPERSMITH His smile will never be forgotten. Football. JEAN MARGARET DORN “J” is for jolly, joking and jest. Jean is all of them as you have guessed. ROBERT COVENTRY Perseverance brings success. Football; Basketball Manager; Science Forum; Alpha Hi-Y; National Honor Society. LE MOYNE EILEEN DORN When you need some clothes advice Ask Le Moyne—she’s just that nice. STEPHEN A. D’AMORE Stephen keeps the ball rolling. Dante Club. SDEO-WAIN-STA) ® wm a - e | orem | i bya 4 vw 9 @ @e oo 8 9 0 9 8 3 . 122 2 ee eee SS a ae es JANET DOWD Here’s to our Janet—‘Mistress of Speech.” Debate Club; Speech Club; French Club; Slinger- land Second Prize '39; Second Place State Speak- ing Tournaments Dramatic Declamation; Home Economics Club; De-O-Wain-Sta; Senior Play; National Honor Society. ROCCO DARKANGELO A fine fellow who makes this school a better place in which to study. MARY DRON The boys think that Mary's both the artist and the model. De-O-Wain-Sta. EUGENE R. DAVIDSON One neé@ds no directions to find “Gene” just follow the line of least resistance to the point of greatest noise. Alpha Hi-Y; Chorus. MARION JANE DUBECK Marion is a pretty girl, One who dresses very well; Keeps herself so very neat; Here’s a girl we'd all call sweet. Chorus; Home Economics Club; Student Council. JACK DE AGAZIO The reason for the orchestra’s success. Band; Orchestra. MARY DUBLANICA If all secretaries were as attractive as Mary, business would take a downhill run. Treasurer and Secretary of Home Economics Club; President of Veritas Vincit. VIRGINIA EDEL Virginia’s popularity is well deserved. PAUL DE GRAZIO Harry James’s No. 1 understudy. Band; Il Foro Staff. BERNICE ELPHICK 3ernice is a pretty name; Here’s our bet for future fame. Basketball; Home Economics Club. LYNN DONALDSON Lynn's worth more than his weight in gold. Student Council. CARMELLA FAUCI Carmella may speak French; But the part that we like best Is Carmella’s sunny smile, With which we're always blest. French Club. FRANK DONOFRIO Pluck is Frank’s middle name. Il Foro Staff; Dante Club; National Honor Society. ADELINE FAZZI Adeline has many friends at R. F. A. ® 9 = ure ee § 9 ¥ VIRGINIA NAN FIELDING “Oh, Johnny!” Secretary of French Club; Roman Forum; Press Club; Gym “R”; Archery Club; Senior Play. ERNEST DOTY Ernest’s friendliness makes up for his lack of activities. DOROTHY FIKE Bound to succeed if the good work is carried on as in her studies. Junior National Honor Society. RICHARD DOTY I have often regretted my silence, never my speech! Band; Chorus; President Alpha Hi-Y; Football; Student Council; Vice-President Speech Club. RUTH E. FISCHER Nice, petite, cute and sweet A better friend you'll never meet. Basketball; Library Council; Home Economics Club. WALTER DRUMLUK An “Ace” on hand is worth two in the deck. ALICE M. FLANIGAN “Do you remember sweet Alice, Ben Bolt?” DE-O-WAIN-STA qg 188 — VV FF 9 9 99 q i DOROTHY M. FRANCESCONE A cheery way, A smile, a song But, what will we do When our Dorothy’s gone? Student Council; Ar chery Club; Basketball; Gym “R”; Chorus. GLENN DUERR “So I'll say goodnight to the ladies and go out and get some more.” Alpha Hi-Y; Chorus; German Club; Student Council; National Honor Society. ADELAIDE GARCIA We call her “Hip-a-hay Garcia” ‘cause she's cheer-ie. 3asketball; Cheerleader. JACK ENSMINGER Jack likes trips to Utica in a truck—we wonder why! CARMELLA GENTILE Carmella is happy; Carmella is gay; Let’s give her a cheer What do you say! MARIE GIANSANTI One of our most admired seniors. Chorus. JOE FERLO JR. “This party is getting tame. I’m going home.” Dante Club. Go ANN MARIE GIARDINO Here is our classmate, Ann, Friendly, loyal, and always on hand. Home Economics Club. SAM FERRARI Pinti’s right hand man. Band. THELMA GOODWIN Laugh, and the whole class laughs with you. EMILIO FELIX FESTA My only complaint is that the passing belles disturb my slumbers. Football, Dante Club. ROSE MARIE GRIECO Rose is quiet, maybe shy, A friend on whom one can rely. Home Economics Club. ROBERT FIDLER Bob’s car certainly has served him—in more than one way! ANTOINETTE GRIECO It’s quality, rather than quantity, that counts in Pee-Wee’s case. Chorus; Basketball; Dramatics Club; Debate Club; Secretary Speech Club; Archery Club; Press Club; Dante Club; Cheerleader; Gym “R.” 4DE0-WAIN-STA) ¢ cee e¢ ¢ 9 as”) 9 6 9 6 y Ff 9 ¢ ae oe DE-O-WAIN-STA) o— 1 7 9 § 8 peo a a a a =! LENA GUASPARI The Dante Club was lucky in having Lena as a member! Secretary of Dante Club; Chorus. DONALD L. FLAGG Don’s only regret is that he has but one life to give to the Normandie. Alpha Hi-Y. ANTOINETTE GUIDA “Are there any more home like you?” Library Council; Chorus; A Cappella Choir: Senior Play. MAX FRANZ “The very hair on my head Stands up for dread.” VIOLA GUIDA How fortunate that our class is b!ezsed with both Antoinette and Viola! Library Council; A Cappella Choir. BURTON FRENCH Continued success is in store for Bert! RUTH HIGHAM Who says that beautiful girls are dumb? National Junior Honor Society; President of French Club; A Cappella Choir; Senior Play; National Honor Society; Valedictorian. WAIN a 6 @ 9 Pe BEVERLY HOOKE Every girl envies “Bev's” popularity. Vice-President of Junior Honor Society; D. A. R. Award; Advisory Board; President Press Club; Treasurer French Club; Vice-President of Stu- dent Association; President Student Council; Vice-President Sophomore Class; A Cappella Choir; Senior D. A. R. Award; De-O-Wain-Sta; National Honor Society. ARTHUR GAROFALO The spark of the American history classes. plug STEPHANIE HNATOWSKY Her greatest discovery—A shade of finger nail polish. De-O-Wain-Sta. new MAURICE GARY Always a regular guy—that’s Maurice! VICTORIA HOLODY Well, Vicky, your four years are up what? Now PAUL GENTILE Paul and his music are like half past six. OLGA HRECZKOSIJ A nice girl to get along with. SA)® @ 4� « z —V_¥ 28 5 if pe % ae or ee ae ee Ue WAIN-S A i) 4 § § 9 ee J 122 ee ee ee eee: —— ee STELLA MARTA JACKSINA Her motto: “Nothing to do and plenty of time to do it.” IRVING GEORGE Bud's acting can put even the Barrymores to shame! Speech Club; Chorus. GLADYS ETHELYN JONES Gladys’s good nature and ability are sought by every school club, Home Economics Club; Treasurer Home _ Eco- nomics Club; President Home Economics Club; Roman Forum; Press Club; Library Council: National Honor Society; A Cappella Choir. MIKE GORDON A good egg and a white guy—the yoke’s on you. Football. NORMA JONES Norma has so many friends, All who think she’s grand; May the future hands extend And happiness expand. Junior National Honor Society; French Club; Student Council; National Honor Society. WILLIAM THOMAS GOWANS Knowledge is gained by experimentation. PHYLLIS KARCHER We wonder if Phyllis’s tennis ability will produce a second Alice Marble for the class of ‘40. National Honor Society. eo 9 (220 2 | MAZIE KELLS “So little, yet so big.” Student Council; Home Economics Club; Chorus. CARMEN S. GRASSO Ask Carmen about “The Madman.” Dante Club Vice-President; Senior Play; National Honor Society. [DNA KROLL Don’t get discouraged, Krolly; You've passed the hardest spot. Chorus; Basketball. LYNN GREENE Think he’s a saint, huh? Well, he ain't. STELLA KWARCIAK “Peppy” likes to laugh and play, For thus her hours are spent each day. ALFRED GRIESSEN A fine fellow—everyone admires “Al.” SOFIE LA QUAY Sophie causes quite a qualm In the hearts of wall-flowers shy; She’s got rhythm at the helm That makes boards beneath her fry. Chorus; Basketball; Archery Club; Home Eco- nomics Club. eee ray 2) 9DEO-WAIN-STA 49 V, ee 6 S ne S| o nA 9 6 4 nd V_V_V_ ff 9 9 a9 CLARA M. LAUBER “Pure of heart and sound of head.” Archery Club; Home Economics Club; Debate Club; Chorus; A Cappella Choir. ROBERT JAMES GRIFFIN That wavy hair of Bob’s could give Gable a race! De-O-Wain-Sta. RUTH LENNON Ruth wants to be a “Mullen-aire.” Archery Club; Home Economics Club; Chorus; Speech Club. JOHN E. GROGAN We call him “Cookie” ‘cause he’s sweet. 3and; Football. MILDRED LEWICKI Never was a better sport To grace our honored gym; Never was a girl so filled With good old-fashioned vim. Junior National Honor Society; Girls’ Basket- ball; Basketball “R.” WILLIAM GROFF Bill’s quite a hockey star, we hear! 3eta Hi-Y; Debate Club. MARGARET LIDDELL “She’s all my fancy painted her; She’s lovely, she’s divine.” De-O-Wain-Sta; Chorus; A Cappella Choir; Library Council. 4 9 DEO-WAIN-STA) a ure ¢ ¢ 6 9 OY (ety ANN LOPUSZYNSKI Ann's fingers are in every scholastic rie especially the German pie. Veritas Vincit Club; Junior Honor Society; D - bate Club; Home Economics; Library Council; Vice-President Press Club; President German Club; Science Forum; Secretary National Honor Society; Academic Honor. JACK GROFF Not the Jack Groff? SHIRLEY LONG Shirley’s quite a busy girl; She leads her friends a merry whirl. Archery Club; Gym “R”; Acacemic Honor. SALVATORE GUGLIELMO Sal's flashy bow ties have Lecome an insti- tution. Speech Club; Football. SOPHIE LUBECKI Gone—but most certainly not forgotten. HAROLD E. GYPSON How about a toot on the tooter, “Crash”? Science Forum; Beta Hi-Y; Band; Junior Na- tional Honor Society. MARTHA OLGA LUPISELLA Busy as a bee—glance at those activities! Debate Club; Dante Club; Il Foro Staff: Basket- ball. at ree ee 6 8 { (2A 2 2 eas 2 — -O-WAIN-STA) ® 4 g LV iV § 98 ey LORRAINE MACK We think that Lorraine’s popularity’ is due to her permanent smile. Advisory Board Representative; De-O-Wain-Sta; Gym “R”; National Honor ‘Society. LESTER HERMANN The catalogue indystry took an upward trend when Lester became co!lege-minded. ANNA MARASCO In the chorus, Anna sings; Must be then that “songs have wings.” ROBERT HERRMAN “Bob” has quite a way with the opposite sex! Football; A Cappella Choir. OLGA MARUCCI Olga, we hear, will be the Florence Nightin- gale of the class of ‘40. Dante Club; Il Foro Staff; Science Forum, Chorus; A Cappella Choir; National Honor Society. FREDERICK HERT Freddie is everybody's friend indeed. RUTH MASON “Infinite riches in little room.” Chorus. © PEO-WAINSTA® 49 « gn, eee eo § Y oc — VV VD JEAN K. McKAY Jean gets around and we all think she’s swell; We wish her wealth and success, as well. Cheerleader. ALBERT HUBBARD “Hub” doesn’t need the Packard to make him the ideal man, but it certainly helps. Alpha Hi-Y. KATHRYN J. MEISS Sugar and spice and everything nice That’s what Katey is made of. National Junior Honor Society; Chorus; “R” JOHN ISELO John is never so happy as when playing with little motors, generators and like gadgets. MYRNA MEYER “Just a home girl.” Home Economics Club. CARMEN IZZO After each trip down the Capitol aisle, Junie has to take time out for rearranging his coiffure. Dante Club; Il Foro Staff. ANN MICHIK All those girls without a “letter” Need to try, themselves to better. Ann, my friends, has earned her “R”, For in gym, she’s a regular star. Gym “R.” - ‘ � ih ey IDE-O-WAIN-STA) ¢ -— PT 96 Wi. 12 7 § 8h gee 7 ’ + y Yt 4 tee AT ——— | eS SR ROY B. JEFFERY Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society; Baseball Co-Manager; Senior Class President; De-O-Wain-Sta; French Club; Science Forum; Beta-Hi-Y; Junior Rotarian; Advisory Board; Boys’ Freshman Award; Academic Honor. KAY MOSCA Kay has set out to give daVinci competition. LEWIS ALFRED JENNY We hear that “Bus” has discarded football h togs for aprons! “ootball; Football Captain: Basketball; Base- “ball; Treasurer of Senior Class. DOROTHY MURRAY One of R. F. A.’s most popular starlets. ROY JENNY Roy is quite a clever artist; he draws his breath—an’ everything . BLANCHE ELIZABETH NYSTROM We all join in wishing Blanche the best luck. German Club. LYNDON JONES “Lynd” has an M. A. degree—Master Automobiles! 4 DEO-WAIN-STA) uree ee 9 9 ha, VV 9 § 8 9 oy WARREN JONES 3ud's a ral to all his friends and his friends aren't all boys! Student Council; Beta Hi-Y; Press Club Seere- tary; De-O-Wain-Sta; German Club; Science Forum; Senior Play; National Honor Society. BETTY O'BRIEN “That bit of Irish steals our hearts away.” Press Club; Dante Club; Stucent Council; Na- tional Junior Honor Society; Secretary of Junior Class; De-O-Wain-Sta; National Honor Society. PETER C. KORNELL So long, Pete, and loads of luck! Chorus. ANN OCCHICNERO For Ann it will be one step from R. F. A. to the Metropolitan. Chorus; A Cappella Choir; Library Ccuncil; Treasurer of Dante Club; Basketball JOHN KUCZEK Good luck, John—from all R. F. A. Chorus. ESTHER ORAM To Esther apply the V’s all three—Vim, Vigor 'n Vitality. EUGENE LAUBER Everybody knows “Dutch” (the old cheese- maker). Football; Student Council; Alpha Hi-Y. ROWLAND LUDDEN “T agree with no man’s opinions; I have some of my own.” President Roman Forum; Varsity Debate; Ger- man Club; Secretary Beta Hi-Y; Science Forum; National Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society; De-O-Wain-Sta; Senior Play; Saluta- torian. BETTY PAGE No wonder the rest of us can’t do school work when Betty has all the books. Junior National Honor Society; Press Club; Aca- demic Honor. PHILLIPS LUNDBLAD G ick In his toga, so they say, Phil can outclass Cicero any day. National Junior Honor Society; Debate Club; Beta Hi-Y; German Club; Science Forum; Junior Rotarian; National Honor Society; Academic Honor. GRACE PAGE “Page’’-ing all good seniors true, Grace has been a friend to you; Watch her in the future, please; Note she'll take the world with ease. Debate Club; Press Club; German Club. JOSEPH MAMMOSSER Joe has been staying at Wright's service sta- tion so long that his middle name ought to be “Texaco.” STEPHANIE PAPROCKI “Stef” is welcome everywhere. � ) Gym “R.” wv PATRICK McNAMARA “To foolish men belongeth a love for things afar.”’ Rita, for instance. Speech Club. IDE-O-WAIN-STA) ry oreo eo ¢ 9 9 ome EDNA PERETO We admit that history is rather difficult how about it, Edna? Academic Honor. HAROLD MINER They named him Harold, But we call him—Asia! Chorus; Beta Hi-Y. FRANCES PERRY Is it any wonder that Kresge’s business has improved since Frances has been working there ? Student Council; Chorus; Library Council. GEORGE MYKYTEN “A politician, one that would circumvent God.” Vice-President Speech Club; Treasurer Speech Club; De-O-Wain-Sta; Intramural Boxing. DOROTHY PETERS We haven't seen much of Dorothy this year, but what we have seen we'd like more of. WAYNE NEISS When Wayne's father sent him to school, he said, ‘Remember, son, the world has no use for loafers.” KATHERINE V. PETRELLI Character and a warm personality. Gym “R”; Chorus. a Vv io) —— a 9 9 @ ee ee a “ NORMA EUGENIA PETTINELLI Anything worth saying will fit Norma. LOUIS NICOTERA A cheerful smile speeds work along. Dante Club. GENEVIEVE PRZYBYC Ivory keys that swell with music, Played by future artist “Przybyc.” Press Club. PETER DANIEL PACE Where do you pick up those words, Pete? Football; Baseball; Basketball; Boxing; Track. JUDITH JANICE QUACKENBUSH We forecast immediate success for Judith! Chorus. LEROY PEER “I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.” Band; Orchestra ANNA QUATTROCCHI “Gym” is Anna's middle name, For here she earns her claim to fame. Basketball; Gym “R ; Archery. Per 9 sl o Oe aw ew 6 . : eee ee FY VV — —— eee BREA LLOYD C. PETERS : Rome gave us Caesar; and France, a Napo- leon; but Mrs. Peters handed us this diligent disciple of knowledge. President Science Forum; National Forensic League; Roman Forum; Debate “R”; Treasurer Press Club; President Beta Hi-Y; Sate Forensic Tournament; Junior Rotarian; National Honor Society; De-O-Wain-Sta; Slingerland; Senior Play; Academic Honor. | MARY LOUISE QUINN “Quinny” doesn’t make much ncise, but you ) know the old saying about actions. WILLIAM PELTON When Bill's along, the job will be done. BETTY CAROLYN REGETZ The reason for Betty’s popularity is obvious. National Junior Honor Society; Orchestra; Home Economics Club; Library Council; Speech Club; Slingerland; Press Club. GEORGE PFLUKE George is a perfect candidate for success. Chorus. THELMA RICHARDS s Thelma's strong for basketball JAMES PHILIPP oi It’s I. K. stands for “Error Magic fingers speed the ball; Then she never misses. And she never guesses. Basketball; Gym “R”; Chorus. rumored that K 2 King.” Is it baseball or Latin, Jim? ie. Beta Hi-Y; Debate Club. FRANKLYN PETRIE I can’t get over this “Dorn” thing! Student Council; President Student Association; German Club; Treasurer Junior Class; Treasurer Beta Hi-Y; National Junior Honor Society Presi- dent; National Senior Honor Society; Junior Ro- trian; Do-O-Wain-Sta; D. A. R. Award; Presi- dent Advisory Board; Science Forum; Academic Honor. OLIVE RICHARDSON Olive's height is an asset. Home Economics Club. HARRY PITTIS Harry has a good time wherever he is Football; Chorus. JANE ROACH Jane’s sweet personality makes us all love her. Junior National Honor Society; Home Economics Club; Library Council. JAMES POMILIO Jimmy’s fighting blood can’t be equalized. Remember Oswego? Dante Club; Football; Boxing Tournament; In- tramural Basketball League; Intramural Base- ball League. ANNA ROBERTS Anna Roberts, there’s a girl Full of fun and joyous whirl. Step right up and meet her now; To her future, low we bow. Chorus; Basketball; Student Council; Archery Club. RICHARD RACE The cares of the world rest lightly on his shoulders. Debate Club. ANNA ROBINSON To Anna, do we give three cheers; She’s been so nice through all these years. PATSY RETROSI All Pat needs to qualify for the Lone Ranger job is a white horse and a mask. Why? Football; Basketball; Vice-President Senior Class. MARGUERITE ROSER Marguerite has made many friends at R. F. A. and she will make more in the ensuing years! Chorus; Home Economics Club. RADFORD JESSE RIGGLEMAN Too bad Rad doesn’t use his southern accent more often. ELEANOR RUMRILL She is just, quiet, and kind That's our Eleanor. Student Council. ANTHONY ROMANO What would our class be without Anthony? HAZEL ARLEAN RUTZ Few come as fine as Hazel! Junior Honor Society; Student Council; Library Council. CARMELLA SCHERZI Quiet, calm, and diligent—-what more can be asked? French Club. SAM ROSS A swell guy who can wield a fancy paint brush. Press Club; Hobby Club; Do-O-Wain-Sta. DOROTHY ANNA SELDEN Another fine R. F. A. girl—dquality and character. WILLIAM T. ROSS Here’s one “Bill” that you don’t have to pay for. EVELYN SIMPKINS Evie cut her teeth on popularity! Home Economics Club; Debate Club; Chorus; Archery Club; Basketball. JOSEPH RUBINO We bid a fond farewell to one of our veteran high-school boys. Track “R ; Boxing; Baseball. MARY SMITH “Everybody's pal’—-Mary’s motto. Home Economics Club. VIRGINIA L. SMITH “Chatterbox, chattering all day long.” VINCENT RUBY God’s gift to the ladies. Student Council; Hobby Club JOSEPHINE SYNDER When you really need a friend, Let her know; she'll lend a hand. GENE SAUER Gene is looking for a little sugar. Football; Boxing. MABEL SPINK We know a girl named Spink Who is pretty and nice, we think. JOHN W. SAVAGE We don’t know which occupies most of Jack's time—skiing or “‘sheing.” Baseball Manager; Alpha Hi-Y; Student Council; Advisory Board. ROSE STAGLIANO One of the reasons for the Normandie Club’s success. Dante Club; Gym “‘R.” 2 ¥-D A T, A cw “SpE NAIN-STA 2 r eave 8 € 9 Y WANSTA) $9 6 69 — es ¥, nn Ss a ee a oe ee AGNES STROMEI There are some Who are not missed, But how we hate to see Our Agnes leaving us. Press Club. PEARY SCHELTER Peary will be missed because he always leads the applause in the auditorium. Speech Club; Debate Club. GRACE SUMMA Her ambition is forming her own newspaper. Press Club. ROSARIO SCUDERI From now on Charlie’s nickname is going to be Marvel Remember? Dante Club. IRENE SZMURLO Dear World, we present Irene Szmurlo! Academic Honor. LOUIS C. SLAWSON Louis’s motto is Wine and song Women taboo! MARGARET SZRAMA R. F. A. will have to get used to Margaret’s graduating. BERNICE ALVIRA TARDUGNO Determined to write an Italian book in dialect. CHARLES WILLIAM SLE EMAN Charles never walks to school unaccom- panied! GLADYS TAYLOR We hear that Gladys goes to “Towne” every night. Home Economics Club; Archery Club; Chorus; De-O-Wain-Sta. ROBERT SPRIGGS Folks, meet Bill Dickey’s protege! 3aseball. ELINOR THOMAS “Tommy” is the “Cats.” Junior High Society; D. A. R. Award at Junior High; Student Council; Vice-President of Junior Class; Secretary of Senior Class; National Honor Society. DOMINICK SQUILLACE R. F. A. will miss Dominick—especially the band! Band; Orchestra; Student Council; Boxing. KATHLEEN TIBBITS Quiet and dependable. Basketball; Home Economics Club; Press Club. ANTHONY STAGLIANO Folks, meet the Gable of R. F. A.—complete with mustache! Band. MILDRED C. TREMBETH If you see a smooth little blond Walking down the hall, That would be Miss Trembeth And not a star at all. JAMES P. SUITS Good luck in aeronautics, Jim. De-O-Wain-Sta; Beta Hi-Y. GLADYS ELINOR TUTHILL Gladys is very popular—and why not! Home Economics Club. JACK SULLIVAN “Silence is golden.” He ought to be rich. JOSIE URSO Josie has a “jack pot” smile; To earn one grin, we'd run a mile. JOSEPH SUMMA Don’t worry, Joe! Let the teachers. “ FDE-0-WAIN-STA ow 99 @ 46 3 oo i peal! deta id $8 ees ¢ 7 j V ) ¢? 7 ¥ ae, eee Se) LESLIE TELESCA “O, that this too too solid geometry would melt” with apologies to Shakespeare. Science Forum; Football; Track. GLADYS WAWRZYNKIEWICZ We're as “Gladys” we can be That our class has such a friend; To the girl whose picture you see May life’s happiness extend. Chorus; Home Economics Club. JOHN B. VACCARO Another from the great family of Vaccaro. Football. JANET WEISSMULLER Janet likes magicians—Why ? Home Economics Club; State Food Budget Con- test First Prize. BERNARD VAGNONI Bernard inherits his dad’s sporting blood. Dante Club; Intramural Baseball; De-O-Wain- Sta. ELIZABETH WHITE You’re making a good start; Just keep it up, Elizabeth. Chorus; Home Economics Club. WILLARD VANDERPOOL Willie has become a permanent fixture in his ??? years here. Basketball. 4 RALPH VERGALITO Ralph likes football, Ralph likes track; Ralph’s a great fellow We all know that. Football; Baseball; Track; Speech Club. SYBIL WHELL Blue orchids only bloom in your eyes. Chorus. FELIX VOLPE The horizon is yet to be crossed. PATRICIA WIGGINS Pat’s effervescent pep set a new standard for cheerleaders! ‘heerleader; Debate Club; Junior National Honor Society; Home Economics Club; French Club; De-O-Wain-Sta; National Honor Society. -RLINGTON WALTER It’s difficult to determine which are louder, “Slats’ ’ socks or his cheers. A Cappella Choir; Cheerleader; Secretary and Treasurer of “Der Deutsche Verein”; De-O-Wain- Sta; Senior Play. JEAN E. WILSON 3asketball is quite a sport, If Jean's there, to hold the fort. Library Council; Gym “R”; Basketball. ROBERT WICKS Bob’s got the ball Is away at last; Trouble with Bob He’s ‘most too “Fast.” Football; Basketball; Baseball; National Junior Honor Society. A 9DEO-WAIN-STA) 4 eer e eG 7 ¥ ie) BARE EET WILLIAM WILLIAMS Girls don’t see much of “Bill” but boys think he’s “tops”! 3eta Hi-Y; Science Forum. BARBARA WINBERG The world’s gain and. the school’s loss. French Club; Debate Club; Home Economics Club; Press Club; Junior Honor Society; De-O- Wain-Sta; Senior Play; National Honor Society. DONALD WILSON “Don” has been whistling “Three Little Fishies” so much that when he walks by Kresge’s fish department the fish wave their tails at him. WANDA WITTMAN Wanda went to Summer School so that she could have fun in her senior year—while the rest of us worry and stew. Home Economics Club; Chorus. STANLEY WITEK “Stan’s” art skill is as great as his per- sonality. De-O-Wain-Sta; National Honor Society. ELSIE M. WUETHRICH Elsie is not far from the peak of success not with her smile! JAMES WRIGHT Jim is the spark plug of R. F. A. Student Council; Speech Club; Cheerleader; Beta Hi-Y; Intramural Basketball League. NICHOLAS YOZZO Nick always has a smile for everybody. ELLA MAE YORK Intellect is Ella Mae’s middle name. Academic Honor. STEVE ZAKALA Here’s Miss Herrman’s steadiest customer! FLORIAN BERNARD ZIENIEWICZ Tall, dark, and—Hey girls, here comes Florian! JOHN WILKINS You have to be a football here to get along with that A girl. Beta Hi-Y; Football. Academic Honors Ruth Higham V aledictorian Ravine Cegdee 6. is ici vc mecwtcn Salutatorian The following seniors have averages of 90 or above: Phillips Lundblad, Ella Mae York, Roy Jeffery, Ann Lopuszynski, Franklyn Petrie, Dolores Colangelo, Irene Szmurlo, Shirley Long, Lloyd Peters, Velma Crook, Betty Page, Edna Pereto. Senior Class History OFFICERS Junior Class History t ear ve Sophomore Class Hist ry Rome | Advisory Board Meet the members of R. F. A.’s Parliament!” OFFICERS Franklyn Petrie President Beverly Hooke Vice-President Mistiives COMER 6.0 os 250s its os Geeee eer, Secretary Mr. M. J. Whittemore Treasurer Mr. W. L. Newton Principal Mr. Leo Meldrim Coach Thomas Coluccio, Editor-in-Chief of De-O-Wain-Sta, Football Manager Bob Coventry Basketball Manager Roy Jeffery Baseball Co-Manager Harlow Williams Baseball Co-Manager Harriet Stanley Junior Class Representative Lortdiuse Mack |. «ce i: vas Senior Class Representative Jeanette Semenuk ........ Sophomore Class Representative Student Council A Government of the Students, by the Students and for the Students” OFFICERS Beverly Hooke President Sam White Vice-President OS a ee en a Secretary Roy Wheat Treasurer Mr. James Atkinson Faculty Adviser MEMBERS Nancy Ackerman, Theresa Andronaco, Jesse Armstrong, Clark Briggs, Hunt Bright, Don Burtch, George Cascarella, Anna Ruth Cook, Freddy Dair, Donald Destito, Eleanor Dorn, Ada Edwards, Robert Ferguson, Frank Glasso, Doris Grow, Betty Heilig, Beverly Hooke, Bill Houser, Lodaska Kent, Victoria Kulisz, Charles Lanigan, Eugene Lauber, Thomas Moore, Betty O’Brien, William Robbins, Art Row- lands, Jack Savage, Louis Schelter, Phyllis Skorobogaty, Betsy Sontheimer, George Spriggs, Harriet Stanley, Doris Storey, Frank Taverno, Eleanor Thomas, Roy Wheat, Sam White, Nancy Windrath. National Honor Society “Character, Scholarship, Leadership, Service” OFFICERS Beverly Hooke ... President Ann Lopuszynski Secretary The following seniors were admitted in the fall of 1939: Thomas Coluccio, Beverly Hooke, Roy Jeffery, Gladys Jones, Ann Lopuszynski, Rowland Ludden, Lloyd Peters, Franklyn Petrie. These seniors were admitted in the spring of 1940: Dominick Andronaco, Julia Baldini, Esther Beers, Clark Briggs, Dolores Colangelo, Velma C rook, Robert Coventry, Frank Donofrio, Janet Dowd, Glenn Duerr, Carmen Grasso, Ruth Higham, Norma Jones, Warren Jones, Phyllis Karcher, Phillips Lundblad, Lorraine Mack, Olga Marucci, Elizabeth O'Brien, Elinor Thomas, Patricia Wiggins, Barbara Winberg, Stanley Witek. These juniors were admitted in the spring of 1940: Mona Carlisle, Caroline Catricala, Marilyn Couchman, Don- ald Destito, Doris Grow, Robert Henry, Lodaska Kent, Eileen McMahon, Sherwood Monahan, Kenneth Nero, Vincenza Perry, William Schenck, William Sprout, Harriet Stanley, Ruth Tracy, Jeanne Valone, Samuel White, Nancy Windrath. Alpha Hi-Y “Ready, Willing, and Able’ OFFICERS Richard Doty President Robert Henry First Vice-President Kenneth Nero .:......-.... Second Vice-President eM OOTOME 5 ox HE. VaR ee eat Secretary Roger Morse Treasurer Rev. David N. Boswell ........ Spiritual Adviser he WO OM ELEC S01 Sos Oe Le Sponsor MEMBERS Robert Coventry, Timothy Curley, Eugene Czajkowski, Alex Dalglish, Roger Del Nero, Richard Doty, Glenn Duerr, Donald Flagg, Robert Henry, Buol Hinman, Foster Hooke, George Larkin, Eugene Lauber, Sherwood Monahan, Roger Morse, Kenneth Nero, Raymond Patala, Willard Prince, William Schenck, Claude Stedman, William Sprout, Robert Torrey, Harlow Williams. Beta Hi-Y “They do the same work as their brothers” OFFICERS Lloyd Peters President Thomas Coluccio Vice-President Raarediie Piet ois eo oss eae en Secretar) Franklyn Petrie Treasurer Joseph Palombi Faculty Adviser EE Ss iY. Pines Sponsor MEMBERS Jesse Armstrong, Clark Briggs, James Briggs, Donald Burtch, Thomas Coluccio, Vito D'Amore, Jack Goodsell, Roy Jeffery, Tegid Jones, Warren Jones, Frederick Kessinger, Frank Kozick, Harry Linstruth, Rowland Ludden, Phillips Lundblad, William Mattoon, Harold Miner, Lloyd Peters, Franklyn Petrie, James Philipp, William Roberts, Franklyn Smith, James Suits, Roy Wheat, Samuel White. Dante Club La Folla E’ Tutta Our” OFFICERS Dominick Andronaco Carmen Grasso Lena Guaspari Secretary Ann Occhionero Treasurer Mr. Joseph Palombi MEMBERS Antoinette Bosco, Ida Calicchia, Theresa Caponera, Steve D'Amore, Joe Ferlo, Emilio Festa, Antoinette Grieco, Carmen Izzo, Rose Liccardi, Martha Lupisella, Olga Marucci, Theresa Mandronico, Sandina Neroni, Louis Nicotera, Betty O’Brien, Salmina Pomento, James Pomilio, Rosario Scuderi, Rose Stag- liano, Fred Toti, Bernard Vagnoni. Garr rr € A ™ 6 0 Dt-0-WAIN-STA © @ OG sg Lege 7 ¥ 2 — Se SSeS 2 a German Club “Frenut euch des Lebens’ OFFICERS Ann Lopuszynski President Sam White Vice-President Erlington Walter ............ Secretary-Treasurer Miss Harriet M. Blood Faculty Adviser MEMBERS Judith Louise Abruzzio, Alfred Boardman, James Briggs, Betty Cameron, Donald’ Destito, Glenn Duerr, Margaret Groff, Melvin Herrman, David Johnston, Warren Jones, Ann Lopuszynski, Rowland Ludden, Phillips Lundblad, Harold Miner, Kenneth Nero, Blanch Nystrom, Grace Page, F ranklyn Petrie, James Philipp, Erlington Walter, Sam White, Harlow Williams, Florien Zieniewicz. Hobby Club “No Man Is Safe or Happy Without a Hobby” OFFICERS Jesse Armstrong Shirley Updike po Bis 2 a oe Secretary Ethan Seymour Treasurer Miss Riley MEMBERS Carmella Aiello, Rose Aquino, Jesse Armstrong, Byam Bates, Marion Bauerle, Nancy Box, Lawrence Brown, Carl Bruton, Dorothy Cavano, Leonard Cecilia, Ted Commerford, Richard Dabrowski, Brenda Dick, Barbara Dixon, Peter Evanko, America Grasso, Doris Graves, Howard Graves, Mary Harring- ton, Gladys Jones, Freck Kessinger, Angeline Lupisella, Gerald McHale, John McLaughlin, Edward McMinn, Wanda Potter, George Reckentine, Sam Ross, Vincent Ruby, Joe Scalise, Tom Sears, Ethan Seymour, Donald Smith, William Tatt, Catherine Tarantino, James Threlfall, Shirley Updike, Betty Von Wag- ener, Mayfred Yaworski, William Smith. Home Economics Club “Their homes are their castles” OFFICERS Gladys Jones President Shirley Felshaw Vice-President FOVCE JONES... ci ices ee Secretary Mary Dublanica Treasurer Mrs. Marian S. Graves Faculty Adviser Standing Chairmen for Year Bernice Elphick Food Gladys Tuthill Entertainment Anna Ruth Cook Publicity MEMBERS Jessie Alonge, Bertha Alder, Nina Barone, Barbara Bielby, Mary Bonomo, Victoria Bulsiewicz, Mary Bush, Caroline Catricala, Dorothy Cavano, Anna Ruth Cook, Mary Cupak, Dorothy Davis, Marian Dubeck, Mary Dublanica, Bernice Elphick, Esther Elphick, Shirley Felshaw, Ruth Fischer, Rose Grieco, Marilyn Hurlbut, Gladys Jones, Joyce Jones, Norma Jones, Ann Lopuzynski, Sofie La Quay, Clara Lauber, Myrna Meyer, June Myles, Ruth Porter, Shirley Rasmussen, Betty Regetz, Jane Roach, Julia Sobieranska, Clara Sboraglia, Jeanette Semenuk, Evelyn Simpkins, Mary Smith, Vincentina Surace, Gladys Tuthill, Eleanor Trembeth, Mary Warcup, Janet Weissmuller, Wanda Wictt- mann. Il Foro L’ Adunanza Letteraria”’ This year Il Foro was awarded second place at the annual Colum- bia Scholastic Press Association Contest among high-school magazines published in a foreign language. OFFICERS Frank Donofrio Editor-in-Chief Olga N 5 ae Assistants Sam Liccardi | Martha Lupisella Circulation Manager Rose Liccardi Business Manager Antoinette Grieco Carmen Izzo Printer Sandina Neroni Antoinette Bosco Theresa Caponera Theresa Mandronico Com pet itors Mr. Joseph Palombi Faculty Adviser ey FDE-0-WAIN-STA) 0 | Pahoa By 2 Le Cercle Francais “Language is as much an art, as sure a refuge, as painting, or music or literature.” OFFICERS Ruth Higham President Barbara Winberg Vice-President Peewee PUGS 2.6 56s sinc vneinn sees Secretary Nancy Ackerman Treasurer Mrs. Pepper Faculty Adviser MEMBERS Nancy Ackerman, Janet Dowd, Mildred Dunn, Carmella Fauci, Shirley Felshaw, Virginia Fielding, Ruth Higham, Beverly Hooke, Roy Jeffery, Norma Jones, Phyllis Karcher, Carmella Scherzi, Patricia Wiggins, Barbara Winberg. Library Council Our Librarians of Tomorrow” Miss Marian Herrman Faculty Adviser MEMBERS Nina Barone, Victoria Bulsiewicz, Caroline Catricala, Ruth Fischer, Eunice Gawehn, Antoinette Guida, Viola Guida, Gladys Jones, Margaret Liddell, Helen Mokrzycki, Ann Occhionero, Vincenza Perry, Jane Roach, Alice Rosen, Hazel Rutz, Eleanor Trembeth. Press Club “Journalists have always been our most old-fashioned class, being too busy with the news of the day to lay aside the mental habits of fifty years before.” OFFICERS Beverly Hooke President Ann Lopuszynski Vice-President NAPE DCE OES! 5 Ge chy ne ciace Vinly hid k Cra Cee eet Secretar) Lloyd Peters . Treasurer Miss Hart Miss Davis Miss Gott | Faculty Advisers Miss Fraver | Mrs. Heath | MEMBERS Nina Barone, Ruth Bates, Esther Beers, Esther Bingham, Caroline Catri- cala, Dolores Colangelo, Velma Crook, Donald Destito, Virginia Fielding, Antoinette Grieco, Viola Guida, Beverly Hooke, Olga Hreczkosij, Gladys Jones, William Jones, Warren Jones, Eileen Kimball, Phyllis Karcher, Ann Kessinger, Mildred Lewicki, Ann Lopuszynski, Theresa Mandronico, Betty O'Brien, Betty Page, Grace Page, Vincenza Perry, Lloyd Peters, Wanda Potter Genevieve Przybyc, Sam Ross, Helen Smith, Flora Spadafora, Agnes Stromei, Grace Summa, Catherine Tibbits, Barbara Winberg, Sam White. Roman Forum “Ouality not quantity argume ntation”’ OFFICERS Rowland Ludden Eugene Czajkowski Lodaska Kent Secretary Kenneth Nero Treasurer Donald Destito Manager Mr. Gray Taylor Faculty Adviser MEMBERS Nancy Ackerman, Marjorie Ahles, Jeanne Adams, Dottie Burch, Betty Bird, Alfred Boardman, June Barnard, Velma Crook, Tim Curley, Eugene Czajkowski, Shirley Copia, Mona Carlisle, Mary D'Amore, Roger Del Nero, Donald Destito, Barbara Dixon, Eleanor Dorn, Janet Dowd, Philip Domenico, Mildred Dunn, Vito D'Amore, Virginia Fielding, Helen Flagg, Doris Froelich, Robert Henry, Betty Howland, Dorothy Hughes, Foster Hooke, Virginia Infanger, Tegid Jones, Warren Jones, Joyce Jones, Ann Kessinger, Marion Kenworthy, Lodaska Kent, Ann Lopuszynski, Natalie Levitt, Robert Lippman, Harry Linstruth, Rowland Ludden, Phillips Lundblad, Martha Lupisella, Shirley Lutz, Irene McMahon, Roger Morse, Kenneth Nero, Sherwood Monahan, Joyce Peters, Lloyd Peters, Betty Page, Raymond Patala, James Philipp, Betty Pepper, Alice Rosen, Betty Science Forum “Non su perari, sed superare” OFFICERS Lloyd Peters .. cee | ey ee President Dominick Andronaco Vice-President Esther Biggnam .......0...05. Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Whittemore Faculty Adviser MEMBERS Dominick Andronaco, Esther Bingham, Ruth Braun, Robert Coventry, Roy Jeffery, Ann Lopuszynski, Rowland Ludden, Phillips Lundblad, Olga Marucci, Kenneth Nero, Lloyd Peters, Leslie Telesca, Florian Zieniewicz, Caroline Catricala, Bill Williams, Robert Torrey, Franklyn Petrie, Emil Burke, Warren Jones, Frank Donofrio. Veritas Vincit Our school’s past connected to its present by mail.” OFFICERS Mary Dublanica President Olga Tymn Vice-President Nettie Fike Treasurer Vincenza Perry Corres ponding Secretary Harriet Stanley . Recording Secretary Miss Vanderpool Faculty Adviser MEMBERS Antoinette Bosco, Ruth Braun, Mona Carlisle, Alice Del Vecchio, Mary Dublanica, Jane Fike, Ann Lopuszynski, Ste- phanie Lopushinski, Vincenza Perry, Betsy Sontheimer, Har- riet Stanley, Ruth Tracy, Olga Tymn, Gloria Uvanni, Nettie Fike. Slingerland Prize-Speaking Contest On May 16 the thirty-seventh annual Slingerland Prize-Speaking Contest was held in the auditorium. The contest, which is made possible by the $1,000 fund given by Lizzie M. Davis, provides two first prizes of $20 and two sec- ond prizes of $10. The program was opened with a selection by the band under the direc- tion of Mr. Eustachio Pinti. Mr. Newton introduced the speakers. The pro gram included: Betty Revers ons _....... The Twelve Pound Look”’ ; by Sir J. M. Barrie Sandina Neroni .... iv yet “The Beau of Bath’ by Constance D'Arcy Mackay Betty Bird “Cabbages” by Edward Staddt Janet Dowd “The ‘Tragedy of Nan” by John Masefield Barbara Mitchell .. ‘Sparkin’ ” by Elizabeth Conkle Robert Lippman “The Unknown Soldier” by Henry Emerson Fosdick Lloyd Peters “The Big Parade” by Wesley Cartey Roy Jeffery “War Is a Racket” by Gen. Smedley Butler William Sprout “The Game of Chess” by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman William Schenck “National Apostasy” by Clarence Macartney Band MEMBERS Robe rcs LCOT) MEMBERS Anthony Agone, Marie Bartlett, Antoinette Bosco, Jack De 2aZ10,. Harold (sypson | Cano Hague, Robert Henry. Sam Liccardi, LeRoy Peer, Betty Regetz, Michael Salerno Delbert Ritter, Claude Stedman Senior Play ‘In a House Like This” Mrs. Bradley Virginia Fielding Lois Ingals Nancy Ackerman Julia Murdock Antoinette Guida Eunice Ingals . Barbara Winberg Bernard Ingals Rowland Ludden Ronald Murdock Erlington Walter Rhoda Ruth Higham Giles Whitaker .... Lloyd Peters Bradley Ingals Warren Jones Doty Faire Julia Baldini Mary Clurman Janet Dowd Noel Derby James Wright Hugh Ingals Carmen Grasso One of the outstanding events this year was the senior play, which was presented May 10. The production, “In a House Like This,” by Lewis Beach, was greatly applauded by a large audience in the auditorium. We wish to express our appreciation to our able coach, Mrs. Bates, and to the entire cast for their masterly per- formance. Play Production Cheerleaders “Let's have a long cheer for Meldrim’s men” Clark Briggs, Adelaide Garcia, Antoinette Grieco, Marion Roser, Claude Stedman, Erlington Walter, Pat Wiggins, James Wright. ss . -_ = Davis Essay Prize Each year a prize of $40, known as the Davis Essay Prize, is awarded to the junior or senior in Rome Free Academy who has written 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. This year the topic is “Propaganda in a Democracy.” The prize, which is half the annual income coming from the fund of $2,000 bequeathed by Lizzie M. Davis, is awarded at the commencement exercises. The winners for the past three years are: JANE LECKIE JANE REAL Betty ANN LANIGAN QVNOS 11V8LOO04 + ae Basketball Leo MELDRIM—Coach Bos CoveNntRy—Manager LETTERMEN George Brenon (Captain) Peter Pace John D. Vaccaro Alfred Jenny Fred Dair Bob Wicks Dominick Andronaco SQUAD Tom Sawyer Tony Sezna Jim Ferrare Danny Vaccaro A fair group of veterans and hopefuls answered Coach Meldrim’s first call for basketball practice. Three new players broke into the varsity. The team worked feverishly in preparation for the tough schedule. Our team opened its season with a bang on December 12 by smothering 2 hopeless Oneida team with an exhibition of shooting rarely seen. The final count was 58 to 28. The Academy cagers next went to Utica to play Proctor and found themselves on the short end of a 36 to 24 score as the veteran Proctor sharpshooters easily found the range. R. F. A. then came back to beat U. F. A. in the following game by a 36 to 27 score. On January 5 our team met and defeated a Whitesboro five by a score of 37 to 27. The team worked hard to get in shape for its first tussle with $. A. A The contest was a bitterly fought one, which saw the Academy quintet come from behind to cop a hard earned 31 to 28 victory. By as eb; all S( I {El ) | DE-O- WAIN-STA) ¢ sae 6 7 yh 7 VY |e Girls’ Basketball Miss WHITAKER—Coach SENIORS Naomi Baker (Capt.) Helen Slocum Ann Occhionero Thelma Richards Kathleen Tibbits Mildred Lewicki Mary Volmer JUNIORS Shirley Sexton (Capt.) Alice Rosen Anna Matinesko Vincentina Surace Caroline Pagliaro Julia George Jeanette Semenuk Barbara Dixon Joan Heilig Josephine Comis Les Mollie Ann Williams HS SOPHOMORES Irene Keller (Capr.) Josephine Kuczek Jean Monobianco Myrtle Smith Assunta Ciccotti Josephine Stellato Concepta Destito Concetta Esposito Stella Bolanowski Marie Quattrocchi The girls’ basketball tournament ended with a tie between the seniors and sophomores with each team winning three games and losing one. Kath- leen Tibbits was high scorer for class games with 35 points. Irene Keller was a close second with 34 points. 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