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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1942 volume:

MISS ELIZABETH LUCE We, the Class of 1942, in appreciation of her outstand- ing work as a teacher and adviser in time of need, do hereby dedicate our De-O-Wain-Sta to Miss Elizabeth Luce. De-O-Wain-Sta THERESA ANDRONACA ELEANOR DORN Editor-in-Chief Staff WILLIAM H. ROBBINS Associate Editors ADA EDWARDS ROBERT FERGUSON ELEANOR SEXTON DAVID TOWNSEND LYLE J. RINALDO LO RUSSO LETTIE CURRIE HOWLAND, Sports Editors DORRIT MOLDT THOMAS MOORE MARILYN GIBBS MOLLIE ANN WILLIAMS Humor Editors JR. Art Editors ANNE CURCIO Copy Editors IRENE KELLER JOSEPH BOCHNAK BEVERLY McLAUGHLIN Co-Business Manager PEGGY OTTOWAY LOUISE DORSINO ALICE ROSEN MARILYN GOLDMAN JACK PITTIS ELEANOR FINLEY GERALD McHALE Editorial MISS GROFF Assistants TED COMMERFORD SHIRLEY WINBERG ARTHUR HERRIG PATRICIA HOHL WILLIAM TAFT JOHN BOYCE OWEN MURPHY ADVISERS Art MRS. PAGE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Co-Business Manager JEAN REDDEN BETTY LU WHEAT VICTORIA KULISZ PED MATVIAS GEORGE SPRIGGS JESSE ARMSTRONG BARBARA DIXON Business MR. McINTOSH Table of Contents FACULTY SENIORS CLASSES GROUPS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SPORTS HUMOR ADVERTISERS Tv ART THEME universal turmoil, when all free people must believe in and fight for Democracy, the Class of 1942 selects “The Bill of Rights” as the theme of the De-O-Wain-Sta. MR. GEORGE R. STALEY, Superintendent MR. WALTER L. NEWTON, Principal WLAAO Va . SFL Faculty WALTER L. NEWTON LOU Is] KINGSLEY ELIZABETH LUCI PHILA E. BATES JEAN W. LYNG MARY DAVIES MARGARET H. HART YN entra GLADYS H corr . JANI Fk, MARSLAND RHODA H GROF! LAI RA A. STAURING | KATHARINI E M, CLARKI HARRIET M BLOOD Rl TH E. BARNARD ee PH PALOMBI ELBE B. HI iolnniat NEWELL W. SMITH F. AN’ [HONY ‘DORSINO ‘ R k Stat LEILA M. EYSAMAN BERTHA MIT TENMAIR A N¢ RMA MANW ARING a a A. ( nt MYRON J. W Et TERE M GENEVIEV] RILEY JAMES. W ATRINSON A Ne York St THE FACULTY ( HAROLD MOI MARY B. WILLSON ESTHER C. COPIA GR EM. MOI CORA VAN KEUREN WOODS MARY SHANNON MOON FRANKLIN W. PELKE) HELEN A. McCARTHY HANNAH TEMPLI M. EUNICI VANDERPOOI MARY A. PAGI JOHN O. LUNDBLAD EUSTACHIO PINTI JUDD PEL KER ERNEST Y LOR GERALD MANWARING ROBERT P. McINTOSH MARIAN S. GRAVES MARGARET A. CLAI ELIZABETH WHIT] ELIZABETH WHITAKER IN GRANT RALPH V. WESTERVELT CHARLES H EDKINS MARIAN HERRMAN MAE SEIFERT BROWN EONA CWENS VINCENZA PERRY ALBERT ADOLFI The future fruit king of America and he graduated from our own R., F. A. BERTHA ALDER Bertha has an interest in Pine Camp. Home Economics Club. PILAR ALONSO Pilar’s dark beauty has brought envy and admiration from all of us. Home Economics Club; Junior National Honor Society. LOUISE ANDRIETTE Andriette is known as “Davy,” And we wonder why she is interested in Cornell. Junior National Honor Society. THERESA ANDRONACO Theresa is one who knows all the answers, especially in biology class. Junior National Honor Society; Archery Club; Student Council; Red Cross; French Club; De- O-Wain-Sta Staff; Academic Honor. JOSEPH AQUINO Joe will always be remembered for holding his own. RICHARD ARMATA The “SOLID” little man who has some new ideas about the proofs of propositions. EVERETTE ARMSTRONG Our gift to Broadway. JESSE ARMSTRONG He's an artist at heart ‘though he dabbles in math President of Hobby Club; Student Council; Beta Hi-Y; Hi-Y Model Assembly, Albany. BEVERLY BAILEY Maybe she can’t cook or sew But at the typewriter she is known as ‘‘nimble-fingers” Bailey. ANTHONY BARRETTA A quiet, unassuming lad of good sense with a cheerful disposition RUTH BAUMANN Always kind and considerate, Loved by all. Dancing Club; Fix-it Club. OSCAR BEER Here he is girls. Tall, and JOSEPH BOCHNAK Joe likes drawing, We like Joe, Wonder if he will have a girl, I’m sure we don’t know. Art Club. BARBARA BIELBY A truly good sport who's exceedingly jolly, You'll always find “Barb” in the midst of the folly. Home Economics Club; Publicity Manager; National Junior Honor Society; Red Cross. SALVATORE BIONDI The class of ‘42 will be proud of Sal someday. STELLA BOLANOWSKI Well groomed hair Winning smile Surrounded by friends All the while! Girls’ Basketball; Home Economics Club VELIA BONANNI Velia is destined to become a great society editor some day with her experience in the Press Club and “Il Foro” Staff. Student Council; Junior National Honor Society; Dante Club; Il Foro; Archery Club; Home Economics Club; Press Club. ROBERT BOONE Bob was a “Boone” to all the football men. Football, '41. JOHN BOYCE Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is rationed, And so are boys like you. Football, '39, '40, '41; Track, ‘42; De-O-Wain- Sta Staff; Student Council; Roman Forum. HELEN BRADY Mr. Lundblad will miss Helen's lovely voice. A Cappella Choir; Girls’ Glee Club. LEES BROWN The quality of art will depreciate after Lees has left school. Art Club; Student Council; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. MARIAN BROWN Marian, never before did you worry about the war—is it “Finn” land? GEORGIANNA CANINO Georgianna divides her time between music and baseball. SALVATORE CAMPANELLA Sal is certainly a BIG boon to the R. F. A football team. Football, 40, '41. CATHERINE CARAMBIA She has a fine disposition and merry eyes And tho’ she talks seldom, she’s witty and wise. THELMA CARRIER Full of pep, sugar and spice Everything that makes little girls nice, That’s our Thelma. Hobby Club. Baie fii MARGARET CARROLL tae jet Thuh bee Abhi ee 5 . tt A smile for everyone. FRED CASWELL Girls! 'The line forms on the right. Next! Alpha Hi-Y. BEATRICE CATRICALA Don’t worry Mrs. Graves; there are more Catricala’s coming up. National Junior Honor Society; Home Economics Club; Press Club; Archery Club; Library Council ASSUNTA CICCOTTI What! A friend in need, Go to Sue, She's a friend indeed. Basketball, ’40, °41; Roman Forum; Home Economics Club; Archery Club; French Club. JOHN CIDZIK This door-opener’s no drizzle-droop, It makes a hit with the girls, Get wise to yourself, boys. ey Gi HiME : M | VINCENT CIOTTI pa. Music, conductor, please! Band; Student Council AMELIA CIVIOK Sweeping lashes, cute and small In Jitterbugging Amelia beats all MAURICE CLAPS Tall of stature, light of hair Eyes of blue, and debonair That's Maurry ESME CLOUSTON You can see why all the boys go, For the little girl from Buffalo. Home Economics Club; Roman Forum. JAMES COLANGELO Tall, dark, and handsome Plus curly hair and a Buick, Well, girls, what are you waiting for? JOSEPHINE COMIS We all envy Jo her liquid eyes and wavy hair. THEODORE COMMERFORD For he’s a jolly good fellow And quite the kid with the ladies. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. MARY CORIGLIANO If you want to build a house, Ask Mary how to go about accomplishing it, She’s quite an authority on the subject. FRANK CORRADINO Some guy Frank—he loves to cross off the minutes as they tick away on the school clock. President of Dante Club. MARY COSTELLO Everywhere that Mary went, well, Here she is. HARRIET CRONIN She’s our own litle “Red.” MYRTA CROUTH Myrta’s an artist at heart, but the turban she wears brands her as a “SNAKE” charmer. Art Club. ANNA CURCIO The little girl with the large circle of friends. National Junior Honor Society; Library Council; Red Cross. TIMOTHY CURLEY Tim's quite a pilot. Remember Canastota! Gee! I didn’t see the rocks. Football, ’39, '41; Track, ’41, ’42; Roman Forum; Alpha Hi-Y. LETTIE CURRIE Lettie’s a worker, Lettie’s got speed, So we gave her these write-ups, Her typewriter to feed. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Academic Honor. JULIA CZYSCON Julie’s cute and Julie’s sweet, Her clothes are oh, so neat, Her rumpled hair and pretty stare, Make Julie quite a treat. JERRY DALE When to other students the answers fail to come, At this time Jerry's work has just begun. Press Club, French Club, Valedictorian, National Honor Society CAROLINE D’ALESSIO We wonder why Carol has accumulated so much interest in Fordham lately. French Club; Archery Club; Junior Red Cross; National Honor Society. THERESA D’AMBROSI All her friends know her quiet, shy manner is deceiving. Roman Forum; Home Economics Club. YOLANDA D’AMORE A friendly girl with a carefree smile. ROSE DANIELLO A cute girl with a sweet smile. Dante Club. DOROTHY DAVIS Dorothy Davis is pretty and pert, A typical school girl in sweater and skirt. Archery Club; Home Economics Club; Library Council; Student Council; Red Cross Club. ROGER DelNERO Everything he touches turns to trouble, Motor trouble. Roman Forum. ARTHUR DelPIANO Art’s one of those people who makes his presence known only when he starts talking. MARY ANN DelPICO Mary Ann has one goal in life, By hook or by crook to become a wife. Red Cross Club. LOUISE DENTON She’s an excellent bowman, She’s a flash on the court, In addition to these, She's a grand little sport. Girls’ Basketball; Archery Club LOUIS DEROSE It’s Louis’ band that puts our dances over with a bang. Band. ANN DERSHERL Cute little Ann with glamour galore, So come on, boys, what are you waitin MARY DESIMONE Mary’s friendly smile is contagious, And we'll sure miss it. National Junior Honor Society; Press Club Treasurer; Library Council; Red Cross Club CONCEPTA DESTITO We hear that “Connie” is a second Robin Hood. Girls’ Basketball, 40, ‘41; Archery Club. FRANK DESTITO Frank is R. F. A’s. Tonto of ‘Lone Ranger” fame. Football, '40, '41. MARY DIBELLA Mary’s Di Bell (a) da ball. FRANK DIBERARDINO Frank is always telling people how good his father’s bread is. Band; Boxing ‘40, Busketball. SAMUEL DINKIN Here’s a guy with plenty of pluck, From any big job he never will duck. -ress Club; Roman Forum; Red Cross Club BARBARA DIXON Barbara’s giggle is like the measles, Catching. National Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society; Press Club; Roman Forum; Veritas Vincit President; Red Cross Club; De-O-Wain- Sta Staff; Home Economics Club; Girls’ Basket- ball; Archery Club. RUTH DOANE A new friend is a great gain Roman Forum. CALVIN DOMENICO Cal leads with his chin Student Council BEATRICE DONOFRIO Bee’s appearance may be shy, But she’s a girl with wit, She doesn’t even have to try, To put you in a laughing fit. ELEANOR DORN For ‘“Pete’s’’ sake, Eleanor, are you leaving too? Home Economics Club; Roman Forum; Student Council; Archery Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. LOUISE DORSINO Always happy, always gay, We' ll miss Louise so much We hope that she’ll have great success, Luck, happiness, and such A Cappella Choir; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. NADZIA DRUMLUK Nadzia is demure and neat, Nadzia is gentle and sweet, Nadzia’s the girl people like to meet. National Junior Honor Society; Roman Forum; Library Council; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. RICHARD DUNHAM Full of the devil, Lot’s of fun, That’s our Dick DUN-ham. ADA EDWARDS The p-l-u-s girl. Personality Likeable Ultra-super Service with a smile. National Junior Honor Society; Student Council; Press Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; National Honor Society; Senior Play. ARLENE EDWARDS Beauty and brains plus personality, Arlene makes our dream girl a reality. OWEN EVANS Owen's friendliness makes up for his lack of activities. PATSY FABRIZIO Pat carries one of those “Eveready” smiles. MARY FAUCI She’s loads of fun, she’s a swell pal, That’s what we think of this friendly gal. Girls’ Basketball; Archery Club; Press Club; French Club; Senior Play; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. ROBERT FERGUSON Bob has his “UP’S” and downs, But there is only one “UP” for him. National Junior Honor Socie ty; Boys’ Freshman Honors; Student Council; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; National Honor Society; Academic Honor; Senior Play Committee. ELEANORE FINLEY Joe Bartell was the event that changed the course of Eleanore’s life. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. JOHN FONTANA John is the silent English wiz of our class. Dante Club; Il Foro. THERESA FROIO A swell kid, plus. LENA GATTARI Lena has her good times, And doesn’t care who minds, So don’t worry over trouble says Lena, That’s her motto, and we mean it! ELSIE GAWEHN Silence is Golden. MARILYN GIBBS Blond hair, eyes of blue, Beauty’s hers and intelligence, too. Press Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; National Honor Society; French Club; Senior Play. PHILIP GIZZO Phil's five foot three sure packs a lot of dynamite on a football field. Football, ’40, '41. MARILYN GOLDMAN Small, vivacious, dark, and petite, Marilyn really is a treat. Press Club; ‘ De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; National Honor Society; French Club; Senior Play. MARIE GRASS Though Marie is quiet and demure, She’ll win success, of that we’re sure. Red Cross. ALBERT GROSSO Al doesn’t have much to say, But he'll succeed in a future day. JENNIE GRATCH Of all the girls that we have met, Jennie is the nicest yet, Always cheerful, never blue, Friends like her are very few. Archery Club; Roman Forum; Girls’ Basketball; Cheerleading; A Cappella Choir DORIS GRAVES A gay spirit and a kindly heart, From the rest of the class she'll be sorry to part. Debate Club; Hobby Club; Library Council. HOW ARD GRAVES Howie believes in getting in for roll-call on time. Exactly! Hebby Club; Press Club. BEVERLY GREGGAINS Bev likes knitting and fancywork, But from homework she does shirk. Home Economics Club; Junior Red Cross. MARJORIE GREGGAINS In history she’s a whiz, In law she beats them all, , And now she’s joined the Red Cross Club, To serve when she hears the call. Red Cross Club. HELEN GROMELSKI Blond hair, eyes of blue, Smiling lips and laughter too, She’s the one you want near you. NORMA GAUSPARI We rarely find such a combination of brains and beauty. National Junior Honor Society. SALVATORE GAUSPARI With his long legs, Sal will someday break Warmerdam’s pole-vaulting record. Dante Club; Track, ’41. WALTER GURAL You can see him, you can hear him, Coming down the street, And everyone that knows him, He will always surely greet. National Junior Honor Society; Baseball, 41, ’A2, THERESA HAMLIN Theresa's an “Army Girl.” VICTOR HANSBERGER “Deem’s” the one who sells you all your paper in the book store MARY HARRINGTON Mary Jane’s theme song is, ‘“He’s 1-A in the Army and He's A-1 in My Heart. Library Council; Hobby Club; Roman Forum; Red Cross Club. ALICE HARRISON Alice knows the answers in English Class. BETTY HEILIG The world is just a barrel of fun! German Club; Debate Club; Student Council; Junior Red Cross; Archery Club; National For- ensic League. ARTHUR HERRIG Art is a friend worth having, Though shy, he is sincere, He’s the kind that we could count on, Throughout the whole school year. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. OTTO HERRIG “Ott” is this young man’s name, You'll find it in our Hall of Fame, For he’s an all-a-round good sport, Besides being one of the friendly sort. ABRAHAM BUOL HINMAN “And crowned with a woman's love.” President of Senior Class; Advisory Board Representative; Vice President of Sophmore Class; President of French Club; Football, °38, ‘40, ’41; Hockey Manager, ‘41, '42; Track, 41; President of National Junior Honor Society; Student Ccuncil. BEVERLY HODGES Bev has a carefree manner about her that she gives to everyone who is near. Roman Forum. PATRICIA HOHL Her actions make up for what she leaves unsaid. Junior Red Cross; French Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. LYLE J. HOWLAND None of our assemblies would have been complete without our chubby friend saluting the Flag. Junior Red Cross; Student Council; De-O-Wain- Sta Staff; Roman Forum; Press Club; Alpha Hi-Y; Senior Play; Class Night Committee. MARIAN HOWLAND Mary Howland is one of those sweet young things you love to have around BETTY HUGHES Betty is the walking information bureau of the senior class. National Junior Honor Society; Red Cross Club; Roman Forum; Home Economics Club; Archery Club. EVERETTE JONES Bud's been singing “Chattanooga Choo Cro” so long that when he goes by a trail. it whistles at him. Football, ’39, '40, ’41, Captain '42; Baseball, '40, ’41, '42; Hockey, ’41, 42; Basketball, '40, ‘41, ‘42; Vice President Senior Class. JOYCE JONES The perfect example of brains, ambition, and tact. National Junior Honor Society; Home Economics Club, Secretary and President; Roman Forum, Secretary; Press Club; Basketball; De-O-Wain- Sta Staff; National Honor Society; Official New York State delegate to National Home Econ- omics Convention; Freshman Honors. TEGID JONES I wonder if Tegid’s being defeated for a fourth term is any foreshadowing of what is to come Nationally in '44. President Freshman Class; President Sophmore Class; President Junior Class; Basketball, ’40, '41; Beta Hi-Y; Roman Forum; Junior Rotarian; Slingerland; Second Prize District 2 Oneida County Prize Speaking League Contest; First Prize Oneida County Prize Speaking League Contest. ELMER KANWISHER His name says he’s wishing for “Kans” but don’t believe it. French Club. MARIE KAPPS Always happy, always cheery, Always busy, never weary. Red Cross; Bowling Club. IRENE KELLER When Rinky’s around we all have fun, She kids and jokes with everyone, We laugh until our sides get sore, And then come back and ask for more. National Junior Honor Society; Library Council; Girls’ Basketball; Roman Forum; De-O-Wain- Sta Staff. TUBS wetted mes MARIAN KENWORTHY “Kenny” is a girl about town. 3 eit ot: 2 aE FREDERICK “FRECK’’ KESSINGER Is is math, or girls that bother you, Freck? French Club; Hobby Club; Debate Club; Beta Hi-Y. i Bi FREDERICK KROLL They say girls go for athletes! Hockey, '41, Captain ’42; Football, '39, 41. STEFANIE KSYNOWEK A “cutie’ What do you say boys? MARY KUCZEK Mary is the one with the winning smile and cheerful disposition. Girls’ Basketball. VICTORIA KULISZ Who will Mr. Moe get to take Vickie’s place in the candy shop? De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; National Junior Honor Society. JULIA KUTSKO Though she’s quiet, she’s outstanding be- cause of her smile. DOLORES KW ARCIAK Tall and light, Happy and gay, She’s chucked full of fun, The whole long day. National Junior Honor Society; French Club. ELEANOR KWARCIAK Eleanor is one liked by all, Yet her interests are “Small.” GRACE LaDEAUX Grace is now buying Defense Stamps so they can build the U. S. O. halls. She started this when Jimmie joined up. She hopes that this will keep him in camp and keep him true to her. SHIRLEY LANE She has a mind of her own and follows it. MARY LATTANZIO Don't let the world get you down, Mary. JENNIE LENTINO Jenny is very curious, And investigates all her whims, That’s probably why, She’s a favorite with “Jim.” Library Council. CATHERINE LIEBER A friendly smile and eyes of, well, Ask her. ANGELINE LONGO When it comes to having friends, Angie is no piker. RINALDO LoRUSSO Rinaldo and his art will never. par.t Dante Club; I! Foro; Art Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Art Staff; Honor Society. RICHARD LYMAN Dick, our future man of ‘“muskle.” FAITH MARUCCI A black-haired beauty, Faith also supports a good personality. THEODORE MATVIAS Ted doesn’t say much, but he’s right there when you need a helping hand. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Senior Play. ANNE MATWIJECZKO Anne’s pleasant face and cheery smile makes her presence well worth while. Girls’ Basketball. GERALD McHALE A pleasant smile, a cheery hello, A nice young fellow everyone should know. Hobby Club. BEVERLY McLAUGHLIN A smile on her face, lights up the dark, May all around be kindled by the spark Home Economics Club; Red Cross; Press Club; A Cappella Choir. MARJORIE McNAMARA She’s got pep and she’s got looks, And what that gal can’t learn from books! National Junior Honor Society; Press Club; Archery Club. DORIS McQUIVEY Serene and calm and very sweet, But then you know still water runs deep. ROSE MERCURIO No boys, she’s not Rose O’Day. DONALD MEYER Don keeps a car to “Carrier” in. ISABELLE MAZZAFERRO An all ‘round girl and she is, a belle. BARBARA MILLER You can depend upon a good time when you go with Barb. Hobby Club; Press Club; Library Council. CHARLES MILLER Charlie’s well worth knowing. P. S. He’s got a nice sister. DORRIT MOLDT Dorrit’s never still a minute If there’s fun, she’s surely in it. National Junior Honor Society; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Red Cross; Senior Play; French Club; National Honor Society. NICHOLAS MONTALBANA Nick will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his generous smile which reveals the missing link in his meat grinders. THOMAS MOORE Tom kept busy, Was always on the run, He was a whiz, But now that’s “Dunn.” National Junior Honor Society; Student Council; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Senior Play; Honor So- ciety; Academic Honor. MARY MOSCA Her nickname is “Dimples”, confidentially she has no little lamb. Hobby Club; Home Economics Club; Roman Forum, Red Cross, Girls’ Basketball; Dante Club, Library Council; Archery Club. OWEN MURPHY It isn’t every day you can find a handsome unattached young man with a Ford truck to boot. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Roman Forum. CATHERINE MURRAY She may be small, but she doesn’t care, She gets around just everywhere. Red Cross. JUNE MYLES June is a great addition to the class of ‘42. Red Cross; Home Economics Club JAMES NASH No, James, not the car Student Council. VIRGINIA NASHTON The class of '42 would be classed as P. [ without a girl like Virginia. JOHN NASKY Look at him good then you'll know why he’s the Tarzan of the class JANE NORELLI Quiet, friendly and a fine worker We have never known her to be a shirker. JEAN NORTHWAY It wasn’t a star that shepard saw shining in Jean’s eye’s on Christmas Eve Ii was the reflection of his diamond. GEORGE OLNEY I've “Dot” my eyes on you. ANTHONY ORBINATTI Ah! Our great Anthony, What can we say of thee? No words can fit thy praise, Or what we think of ye. Dante Club. PAUL OTTAVIO Paul doesn’t have much of a record but its all good. He's the mouse who haunts the halls of R. FE. A PEGGY OTTAWAY 3esides being smart, She’s cute too Treasurer of Junior Class; Secretary of Senior Class, Advisory Board; Red Cross; Editor-in- chief of Press Club; Co-business manager of De-O-Wain-Sta; Junior National Honor Society: French Club; Senior Play Committee; Junior Prom Committee. DONALD PAGE We wonder what Mr. Atkinson will do when Don passes physics MARGARET PAGE Personality plus. HENREN PARKER A smart girl and a good friend of ’42. National Junior Honor Socie ty; French Club; ted Cross; Student Council. OLIVE PARKER Olive is a girl for sports—a good basket- ball player, an enthusiastic ice skater and skilled in archery. Archery Club; Basketball; Dancing Club. OLIVE PARSONS Olive and Chorus and Mr. Lundblad equals fun (for Olive). French Club; Red Cross; Press Club; National Junior Honor Society; A Cappella Choir; Home Economics Club; Girls’ Basketball. RAYMOND PATALA At figure skating he’s a whiz And everywhere he always is His fun and laughter you'll be hearing Keep it up Ray, go right on cheering. Debate Club; Alpha Hi-Y; Track ’'41; Football ‘41; Cheerleaders; Junior National Honor So- ciety; Hobby Club; A Cappella Choir. FREDERICK PAWLOWSKI He and his little puddle jumper to cover territory, especially with members of the opposite sex. How about it Fred? JACK PEAL After all these sports Jack still finds time to be Santa Claus at “Grands”. If he is good they promised to let him be the Faster Bunny. Football '38, °39, °40, ‘41; Baseball ‘40, ’41; Basketball ’40, '41. ANTHONY PELEROSSI Anthony's powerful voice will make him a senator some day. Football '41; Band. BARBARA PENDLETON Oh! Tell me, pretty maiden, The secret of your look You have what any girl would want And still have brains to boot. Roman Forum; Archery Club; Press Club; Veritas Vincit; Home Economics Club; Girls’ Basketball; Red Cross; Bowling Club; Dancing Club; Senior Play; French Club. OLGA PERFETTI Olga’s out to give Edgar Bergen plenty of competition. Home Economies Club. ANNA PETREY When Anna flashes her beautiful eyes at you, she’s sure to win her point. LEO PETRUCCI Because he’s a good musician, we'll let Leo blow his own horn. 3and. ARLETTA PILLMORE City life agrees with Arletta! JACK B. PITTIS “Pitti” is R. F. A.’s contribution to the theatrical world of tomorrow. President of Roman Forum; President of Alpha Hi-Y; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. LEO POCCHIARI Leo is our photography expert. Keep ‘em flashin’ Leo. RUTH PORTER We hope that Ruth’s “arrow of fortune” may fly straight to its goal and that she may “bowl” us over with her success, Girls’ Basketball; Home Economics Club; Arch- ery Club; Dancing Club; Bowling Club. JANET PRESTON If anyone ever had an over-supply of vita- mins—that gal is Janet. Roman Forum; Archery Club; Girls’ Basketball; Bowling Club. ANTHONY QUATTRO If ever you need a pal, he’s Tony. MARIE QUATTROCCHI Her curly hair and sparkling eyes Help Marie make friends with all. Home Economics Club; Girls’ Basketball. MARILLA RACHA Marilla is the star cook of the class. Red Cross. GLADYS RASMUSSEN Her sprakling eyes and shy sweet way Make Gladys welcome company any day. SHIRLEY RASMUSSEN Snirley is a common name, but this one is an outstanding girl. Home Economics. LOLA RAULLI On the dance floor Lola's fine, Her singing is sublime—and besides she can keep house Home Economics Club, A Cappella Chorus, Red Cross. GEORGE RECKENTINE Next stop—House of Magic. JEAN REDDEN Jeanie is our little “might” Who's always glad to please, She is a girl who is well liked, And a student who never gets C's. Secretary of Archery Club; Secretary and Treas- urer of French Club; Veritas Vincit; Vice Presi- dent of Junior National Honor Society; Junior Class Secretary; Senior Class Advisory Board Representative; Co-business manager of De-O- Wain-Sta; Girls’ Basketball. MARY LOUISE RICHARDS IHappy-go-lucky And Fancy free That’s her motto Yes sir ree! ARTHUR RICHARDSON We hear that our hot-headed Art sees “Red” very often lately. Football. NORMA ROBARGE Roses are red, Violets are blue Norma's a blonde I think she’s cute Don’t you? MARY RABBOTTINO Mary wants to become a nurse, and we're sure she’ll acquire her goal Library Council; Dante Club; Girls’ Basketball. WILLIAM ROBBINS Bill is a popular bird and a wise one Student Council; De-O-Wain-Sta , Editor-in- Chief; Senior Class Treasurer; Freshman Hon- ors; Roman Forum; Co-Chairman of Junior Prom; National Junior Honor Society; Senior Play; Beta Hi-Y; Academic Honors; National Honor Society. ALICE ROSEN Alice is our ambitious one Whizz—there goes Alice National Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society; Basketball; Library Council; Roman Forum; Slingerland, first; French Club; Speech Club; Cheerleader; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff. MARY ROSSI An all around girl and a swell friend Basketball; Dancing Club; Bowling Club THOMAS ROTOLO Keep ‘em flyin’ Tom, we mean your fists. JEAN SAMSON Jean and Dick—‘We go well together” Student Council. RUTHE SANBORN An infectuous giggle, a lovely voice She's bound to be somebody’s choice. JOSEPHINE SANZONE Josie always has a ready answer for any question. Red Cross; A Cappella Choir; Basketball. CARL SAUER The class of “41” left him a third of a sound proof room—maybe he needs it. A Cappella Choir. GENNARO SCARCHILLI Brittany doesn’t rule all the waves. National Junior Honor Society; Student Council; Roman Forum. THOMAS SCHALLER Tom had the Bar B-Q stand built so he could meet more girls. JEANNE SC HNEIBLE Well, she’s out of school now boys. JEANETTE SEMENUK Studious, neat, athletic and smart, Studies Cicero with all her heart. National Junior Honor Society; Secretary Na- tional Honor Society; Advisory Board Repre- sentative; Vice President Home Economics Club; Press Club; Veritas Vincit Club; French Club; Girls’ Basketball; Academic Honor; Senior Play. LILLIAN SERRANI Lil sure was competition for those southern belles! Home Economics Club; Roman Forum. ROSINA SESTITO Though Rosina may be small in size, we ail agree that she’s big-hearted. Archery Club; Home Economics Club; Press Club. ELEANOR SEXTON She never forgets a history date And she can also sing She must have been blessed by fate, ‘Cause she can do anything. zirls’ Basketball; Veritas Vincit; Archery Club; National Junior Honor Society; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; A Cappella Choir. ETHAN SEYMOUR Ethan’s hobby now is going to church to see that girl. Hobby Club. PHYLLIS SKOROBOGATY It wasn’t through Mark Twain that Phyllis found Tom Sawyer. FRANK SMITH Some day Frank will be president of the Socony Oil Co. Well! He's starting at the bottom-—pumping gas. Track Manager ’41. FRED SMITH Smittie’s the tough member of the basket- ball team who can back it up with fists when he is on the other side of a locked door. Basketball Manager ‘41, ’42. JACK SMITH Keep going Jack, it’s sure to pay off. JEAN SMITH “Smittie” is rather quiet, but oh boy(s) what she leaves unsaid! Press Club; Home Economics Club. TYRUS SMITH Although he’s not very big he sure can put plenty of power behind that ball, and a strike’s no novelty to a pro like him. Boys’ Bowling Club. WATSON SMITH One of the Smith Boys, but he’s one you won't forget. dod lib ath Ae =a zr SUSIE Pt HE 2. SSRIS ] itiee WILLIAM SMITH Bill’s one of those fellows who becomes a habit. AMELIA SZMURLO Never a worry, never a care, Has this fair maiden here to bear. Cheerleader. BETSY SONTHEIMER “She knew all the answers.” Junior Honor Society; Veritas Vincit; D. A. R. Award; National Honor Society; Editor-in- Chief Press Club; Secretary Archery Club; Student Council; President Student Association. ELIZABETH PEARL SPINELLI Has Pearl left a strine of broken hearts be- hind her? HARRY SPRAGGINS He used to be short—but look at him now! Secretary of Beta Hi-Y. GEORGE SPRIGGS Georgie is quite the ladies man! Student Council; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff MARY STAGLIANO Meek and mild Never Wild That’s Mary. BARBARA ANN STAPLE Innocence is bliss. JAYD STANFIELD A mild Harlem man. JESSE STANFIELD A double for Jayd in both looks and manner. MADELINE STELLATO Hazel eyes, chestnut hair, almond skin she’s the nuts. Girls’ Basketball; Archery Club; Roman Forum; Home Economics Club. MARJORIE STEVENS Marge is a girl you can't forget. CLYNE SULLIVAN Will he succeed? You “Bet-ty” will. EDMUND SZATKOWSKI Never mind your impersonations Ed, we like you the way you are. Football '41; Baseball ’39, ‘40; Track '41; Roman Forum. WILLIAM TAFT Looks + brains=‘“‘Butch” Taft. Press Club; Hobby Club; Roman Forum: De-O- Wain-Sta Staff; Senior Play. ASSUNTA TARANTINO Assunta is just a little girl, but she stands out in a group AE 22 ai TH 3 Vie FRANK TAVERNA Anyone that knows Frank, certainly likes him. Vice President Dante Club; Football '40; Student Council. KATHRYN MARIE TARANTINO Kathryn’s curly hair, and blue eyes are sure to make her win somebody’s heart. Dante Club; Junior Honor Socicty; Senior Play; Hobby Club. GERARD THOMAS The morning announcements wouldn't be the same without Gerard’s cheery “Good morning.” Roman Forum; Beta Hi-Y; Advertising Repre- sentative President Junior Class; Debate '40, '41; Student Council; Junior Rotarian, Feb. PAUL TOEPP Paul's quite a bowler so we hear. MARIO TOTARO “Silence is golden”. Mario ought to be rich. DAVID TOWSEND Sports come first in Dave’s mind (7?) And a greater friend you'll never find. Football °38, '39, ’40, ’41; Basketball '39, ’40, ‘41, ’42: Baseball Manager Sports Editor of De-O-Wain-Sta; Beta Hi- Junior Prom; Senior Play; Hockey ’41, '42; Volly Ball ’41. ELEANOR TURNER A swell girl and a “steady” friend. OLGA TYTUL Taking life serious is not the best way To forget your troubles day by day. FREDERICK ULRICH Fred’s a man who knows his trade. Football. MICHAEL VACCA Mike is quite a clever artist; he draws his breath—an’ everything. ANGELINE VACCARO Though quite a small girl, Angeline will accomplish great things some day. MARY VAGNONI The four years are over, Mary, now you can cut loose. BETTY VAN BUREN Miss Riley’s right hand gal in biology. THEODORE VanDRESSAR Maybe Ted will try the Army. He looks O. K. to us. DON VAN WALDICK Don’s head is just like a door knob any girl can turn it. ANTHONY VELLA Our class gift to the golf world. French Club. IMMA MARIE VERO Emma is swell but fussy When her interest is concentrated on “Russie” ASSUNTA VITALI Assunta is always up on the latest fashion new LOUIS VITO “Alibi Ike” of the class of ‘42. Football, ‘40, ’41; Baseball '40 FRANK RUSSELL VOCI Our contribution to the villainous roles Dante Club; Press Club ’40; Basketball ‘40. SHIRLEY VOLMER Shirley Volmer’s black eyes Are bound to catch many guys Art Club. NANCY WARDWELL Always having lots of fun, Best of friends with everyone Treasurer of Sophomore Class; Secretary ol Junior Class. GEORGE WASHBURN A good sport, a swell fellow and we mean it. Track Team '41. ANNA VIRGINIA WATSON Virginia may be quiet but she sure gets around. LEONA WEISMULLER Leona’l be a big loss to the halls of R. F BETTY LU WHEAT A peppy cheerleader, on the beam, Cute and terrific, she’s sure a dream, Give her a horse and a pair of skates, A pair of skis and see how she rates. Cheerleader; Varitas Vincit, Treasurer; Arch- ery Club; Press Club. ROY WHEAT Roy is great at skiing (she-ing). National Junior Honor Society; Beta Hi-Y; Junior Rotarian; Press. Club, President; Stu- dent Council; Track Team ‘41, ‘42; Senior Play; Class Night Committee. ANNA MAE WHITE She has loads of friends, and she em too. JEANNE WITHEY Jean at last nas found the door After years that, strangely enough Add up to four. SHIRLEY WITHEY Cute and lively, lots of fun, She’s made friends with everyone MOLLIE ANN WILLIAMS Mollie’s ‘‘Mac’’-happy. National Junior Honor Society, Roman Forum Press Club; Archery Club; Cheerleader; Girls Basketball; De-O-Wain-Sta Staff, French Club. SHIRLEY WINBERG Windy cheered for R. F. A. And now we cheer her on her way! National Junior Honor Society; French Club; Archery Club; Roman Forum; Press Club; Cheerleading. JOHN WLODARCZYK John's a great basketball star Listen to the crowd howl the whistle a foul. Oh! There goes John committed Yes! That’s right, Basketball '41, '42. JULIA YAWORSKI and sweet A little readhead, short For fun and laughs she’s hard to beat. National Junior Honor Society. NELLIE YAZZI] Though she is not tall She’s not too small She has a heart of gold. There—my story’s told. ANNIE ZAKALA Good things come in small packages. EMILY ZIENIEWICZ, Emily is tall and slim with a stately grace And she will surely be missed when she leaves this place. Home Economics Club. Dedication to E. K. Richmond We , the Class of 1942, with heavy hearts and bowed heads solemnly dedicate this page of our yearbook in mem- ory of Everette Keith Richmond whose fond memories will live on in the hearts of his classmates forever. During his very active years in school he was known and loved by one and all. Although his passing was grieved by many, his wholesome, fun-loving spirit will never die but will remain a constant thought in our minds. Senior Class History Probably one of the greatest events in our lives to date was our entrance into Rome Free Acade my in the fall of 1939. We were very graciously treated by the upper-classmen. Our first official duty as sophomores was to build a bonfire for the pep fest on the eve of the annual Rome-Utica football game. Although there hadn't been any bonfires built for a number of years, this attempt was definitely a success. A few weeks later we had the pleasure of decorating the auditorium and the halls for the Christmas season. Our ideas and enthusiasm brought us success in this task. During our first year in Rome Free Academy our class and the school as a whole suffered a great loss in the passing away of our class treasurer, Everette Richmond. He was a marvelous person and was deeply devoted to his class and his duties. Our big task as juniors was to stage a successful Junior Prom. This we did. The dance was very well attended and was a true picture of the capability of our class. At graduation time in June of our junior year we assisted with the graduation week exercises, serving as ushers and doing whatever we could to be helpful. At last, our senior year arrived. During a time of such national emergency when our country was on the verge of and fin ally was forced into war, many precedents had to be broken; and some of the pleasures, we would have otherwise enjoyed during our last year, were very readily given up. Naturally, we realize that this war is as much our battle as it is the battle of our friends and relatives. This realization has been a great factor in making the members of our class regular purchasers of defense stamps. With the coming of spring came the traditional senior play. It was with a great deal of success that we produced Clifford Goldsmith’s “What A Life.” And now as June approaches, it brings with it Commencement Week. It is with deep regret that we part from the familiar halls of good old R. F. A. Upon leaving, we wish to express our hope of a successful future for our fellow students. OFFICERS resident 5a .Buol Hinman PV UCPIEVETIMOM. Se eS mins S44 bows sow en esc 154 , ONES a) ..+.....Peggy Ottaway Treasurer... William Robbins Advisory Board Representative......... . Jean Redden Faculty Adviser ...... ...... -Miss Kingsley BUOL HINMAN TEGID JONES, ‘42. Academic Honors Those seniors, who, during their entire high school career, have attained averag es of 90 or above receive the coveted Academic Honors. This year's ontribution to the lengthening list is as follows Jerry Dale Gerard Thomas , ; ' [hose with averages of 90 or above are: William Robbins, Peggy Ottaway, Gennaro Scarchilli, Marilyn Goldman, Marilyn Gibbs, Thomas Moore, Robert Ferguson George W ashbt m Julia ‘aworski, Beatrice Catricala, Betsy Sontheimer, Theresa Andronaco Joyce William Smith, Jean Redden, Dolores Kwarciak, Samuel Dinken varciak, Marjorie McNamara, Jeanette Semenuk Junior Class History In 1940 we entered the spacious halls of Rome Free Academy full of : ’ expectancy But during our sophomore year we were sorely disappointed we in not being allowed to show our ability until the eve he annual Uri football game. On this night we built a bonfire for the pep meeting. Our } next official duty was decorating the school for the holidays. This we did very well Our biggest thrill came during our junio: r when we started making preparations for the Junior Prom. We felt a surge of triumph as our first really important event took place It was The clock of time has run its course and I’m about to write “‘finis’’ to the record of events. It has been a memorable two years, alive with activities. a splendid monument of achievement to the leadership of the seniors. W « Wish them all success BETTE Cox. JUNIOR OFFICERS Bette Cox Arthur Van Vleet Carol Glesmann Salvatore Glasso Walter Olszewski Sophomore Class History We, the sophomore class, entered Rome Free Academy early in September, 1941 The night before the Rome-Utica football game, we staged a pep meeting and a large bonfire to send an already successful team on to victory. During the Yuletide season, we decorated the school with the red and green ot Christmas. A vast amount of trimmings were purchased by us tor the sophomore class of next year Class of ‘42. may success and good fortune always be yours! JAMES SONTHEIMER, ‘44 CLASS OFFICERS James Sontheimer William Lowerre June Updike Robert Murphy Jc yyce Mowers Tw TAS Recognition Many of our graduated friends and classmates have joined the armed forces of our country to keep it free. When Uncle Sam asked for volunteers, it was our school- mates who responded most heartily. With this in mind, we, the Class of 1942, wish to express our hope of success and a brighter future for these gallant defenders of de- mocracy. Tr wt Re . Pe Davis Essay Every year an award of $40 is presented to the junior or senior in Rome Free Academy who has written the best essay on the subject chosen for the year. The committee to choose the subject is composed of the President of the Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Principal of Rome Free Academy. This year the subject is “The Development of Friendly Relations Between the U. S. and Latin America”’. The prize, which is awarded at the commencement exercises 1s half the annual income derived from the fund of $2,000 bequeathed by Lizzie M. Davis. The winners for the past three years are: BETTY ANN LANIGAN . °F wins acs OED PHILLIPS LUNDBLAD stews AOD SAMUEL WHITE National Honor Society On the basis of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service, each year a certain number of eligible juniors and seniors, from the upper third of their classes, are awarded membership in the National Honor Society. For choosing candidates the nominators consider students who have shown outstanding ability in both studies and extra-curricular activities, and who have exhibited in both conduct and association with other students and the faculty a spirit of cooperation and courtesy. However, the organization has practical value as well as honorary signifi- cance, for it offers financial support to those members who find such assistance necessary to complete their higher education. Thus many students receive tangible benefits from the hard work invested during their high school years. OFFICERS Roy Wheat Barbara Dixon Jeanette Semenuk These members were inducted in their junior year of 1941: Barbara Dixon, Alice Rosen, Jeanette Semenuk, Betsy Sontheimer, Roy Wheat. These seniors were accepted in April 1942: Lettie Currie, Jerry Dale, Ada Edwards, Robert Ferguson, Marilyn Gibbs, Marilyn Goldman, Buol Hinman, Victoria Kulisz, Rinaldo LoRusso, Marjorie McNamara, Dorrit Moldt, Thomas Moore, Peggy Ottaway, Jean Redden, William Robbins, Gerard Thomas. These juniors became members in April 1942: Sally Dunn, Carol Glesmann, James McLoughlin, Muriel Mitchell, Walter Olszewski, Ninfa Vitale. Advisory Board The officers of the Student Association together with the senior, junior, and sophomore class representatives, managers of the football, basketball, baseball and hockey teams, the principal and the coach comprise this group, Rome Free Academy’ S parliament. It is this executive organization which decides upon the business manager of the De-O-Wain-Sta, the managers of football, basketball, baseball and hockey and determines from a list prepared by the coach those athletes who are eligible for letters and gold footballs. OFFICERS President Betsy Sontheimer Vice-President Peggy Ottaway Secretar) et Glesmann Treasurer . J. Whittemore Principal .... Mr. Newton Coach Mr. Westervelt Football Manager Basketball Manage rs Baseball Manager Lawrence Retrossi Fred Smith Earl Harp Bill Juergens Hockey Manager Sentor Class Representative Buol Hinman Jean Redden Walter Olszewski Joyce Mowers Robert Heller Junior Class Representative Sophomore Re presentative Track Manage j Veritas Vincit This group of girls study the different careers that can be followed after their high school days are over. This is accomplished by talks from some of the faculty and former students who are now attending college. OFFICERS Barbara Dixon Carol Glesmann Secretary Muriel Mitchell EPOBSERER 6 5 Ps octet Betty Lu Wheat Faculty Adviser Miss Eunice Vanderpool MEMBERS Merle Ammann, Brenda D ick, Barbara Dixon, Sally Dunn, Audrey Evans, Carol Glesmann, Jane Griffin, Doris Jones, Josephine Mastrangelo, Muriel Mitchell, Jean Redden, Marjorie Riley, Eleanor Sexton, Betsy Sontheimer, Shirley Updike, Betty Lu Wheat, Elinor Whitmeyer, Barbara Pendelton, Ruth Woodruff, Patricia Beach. MEMBERS AND OFFICERS Jack Pittis, President William Juergens, Vice-Pres. John Parry, Secretary Buol Hinman, Treasurer Robert Arthur, Adviser J. Ward Brown, Sponsor John Bitely Fred Caswell Alfred Coppersmith John Dowd Bennet Ellis Truck McKay Glen Ralston Edwin Russell, Robert Schenck, James Sontheimer William Wood Alpha Hi-Y Both the Alpha and the Beta have carried through another successful year of Hi-Y work. Both chapters sent representatives to the H-Y Model Assembly at Albany, and a Beta brother, Harry Spraggins, attended a conference in Ottawa, Canada, and was the only United States representative present. Each chapter is planning to send representatives to the National Conference in Ohio. Cooperation may be considered the key factor in the success of this years Rome Hi-Y. Beta Hi-Y MEMBERS AND OFFICERS Walter Olszewski, President Arthur Van Vleet, Vice-Pres Harry Spraggins, Secretary James McLoughlin, Treasurer Franklin Pelky, Faculty Adviser J. Ward Brown, Sponsor Jesse Armstrong George Barrows George Clyde Cyril Duncan Peter Evanko Tegid Jones Freck Kessinger Charles Lanigan William Levitt William Lowerre Thomas Mateski David Pendleton Robert Preston William Robbins Gerard Thomas Edward Torrey Thomas Van Griethuysen Roy Wheat John Whittemore Press Club The purpose of the Press Club is to edit school news for the weekly school page in the “Rome Daily Sentinel.” The chief duty of the editor-in-chief is to post news assignments. Members are chosen from second term juniors who compete in collecting this news from various sources throughout the school. At the beginning of the senior year each takes a test, and, if successful, becomes an editor. After a term of editing, each one retires, receiving a club pin and retaining membership in the Press Club. The club’s chief source of income is the amateur show held each fall. With this money, the cost of pins for the editors and other minor expenses are defrayed. OFFICERS Editor-in-Chief First Term: Peggy Ottoway—Second Term: James McLaughlin EDITORS First Term Editors Theresa Andronaco, Beatrice Catricala, Ada Edwards, Mary Fauci, Marilyn Goldman, Marilyn Gibbs, Lyle J. Howland, Jr., Joyce Jones, Beverly McLaughlin, Barbara Miller, Peggy Ottaway, Betty Lu Wheat, Roy Wheat, Velia Bonanni. Second Term Editors Anna Carrado, Samuel Dinkin, Thomas Fedrick, Peter Evanko, Carol Glesmann, Bill Juergens, Jerry Dale, James McLoughlin, Muriel Mitchell, Mabel Woodruff, Elinor Whitmeyer, Frank Uvanni, James Spargo. ASSOCIATE EDITORS First Term Editors Barbara Pendleton, Mary DeSimone, Caroline Dalessio, Rosina Sestito, Marjorie McNamara. Second Term Editors Lillian Cannarozzi, Beverly Carrier, Eleanor Evans, Betty Van Wagenen. OFFICERS First Term Officers President, Roy Wheat; Vice-President, Marilyn Goldman; Secretary, Ada Edwards; Treasurer, Mary DeSimone; Adviser, Miss Hart. 56 Home Economics Club The Home Economics Club has had state and national affiliation for fourteen years. Its watchword is “service.” The activities of the club include: filling baskets for the needy at Thanksgiving, dressing dolls for Christmas, helping the Salvation Army, earning money for the Red Cross, and helping with school assemblies. At the special candle-light service held to honor Ellen H. Richards, the founder of Home Economics, Dr. Edmund Dyett was the guest speaker. Through the sale of Christmas cards and Cole Indoor Circus tickets, the members earned over $60 to send delegates to the State Home Economics Convention. Last year Joyce Jones was honored at the State Convention by being chosen delegate to the National Convention of Home Economics Clubs in Chicago. MEMBERS OF THE HOME ECONOMICS CLUB OFFICERS President, Joyce Jones; Vice-President, Jeannette Semenuk; Secretary, Betty Hughes; Treasurer, June Myles; Adviser, Mrs. Graves. Pilar Alonso, Joyce Barnard, Barbara Beilby, Elizabeth Bokus, Velia Bonanni, Beatrice Catricala, Assunta Ciccotti, Theresa D’ Ambrosi. Dorothy Davis, Jean Delutis, Barbara Dixon, Eleanor Dorn, Eleanor Fillipine, Ernestine Green, Beverly Greggains, Dorothy Hughes, Stephie Lopusinski, Assunta Malarzo, Beverly McLaughlin, Olive Parsons, Barbara Pendleton, Olga Perfetti, Marte Pettinelli, Rose Pupa, Mary Quattrocchi, Angeline Raulli, Lola Raulli, Madeline Sestito, Madeline Stellato, Barbara Tully, Wileen Wellman, Sheilah Wetmore, Betty Lu Wheat, Emily Zieniecwicz, Esme Clouston. COUNCIL MEMBERS Beatrice Catricala Barbara Dixon Library Council Faculty Adviser Miss MARIAN HERRMAN Who takes care of our literary needs? Who keeps the library neat and attractive? None other than Miss Herrman and her invaluable helpers, the members of the Library Council. These girls give up one or two periods a week to mend and shelve books and keep the library in order. MEMBERS Betty Wakefield, Doris Graves, Gloria Calnero, Dorothy Davis, Mary Harrington, Anne Curcio, Barbara Tully, Rose George, Eunice Van DeWa lker, Mary DeSimone, Mary Rabbattino, Irene Keller, Nadzia Drumluk, Alice Rosen, Marie Pettinelli, Jennie Lentino, Julia Cyzscon, Beatrice Catricala, Antoinette Mungani, Conchetta Amoroso. Le Cercle Francaise Le Cercle Francais is an organization to which all who have finished a year and a half of French are welcomed as members. Le Cercle Francais is designed to offer opportunities for conversation in French, for participation in French plays, and for deeper knowledge of French as gained through practice. OFFICERS President Buol Hinman Vice-President 2 Jean Van Noy Secretary and Treasures Jean Redden. Program Chairmen Anna Carrado, Fred Caswell Faculty Adviser Miss Katharine M. Clarke ACTIVE MEMBERS Theresa Andronaco, Beverly Baker, Elizabeth Bokus, Fred Caswell, Anne Carrado, Caroline D'Alessio, Sally Dunn, Peter Evanko, Mary Fauci, Walter Gural, Buol Hinman, Patricia Hohl, Freck Kessinger, Delores Kwarciak, Vincent Link, John O’Brien, Olive Parsons, Henrietta Parker, Betty Perry, Jean Redden, Alice Rosen, Jeanette Semenuk, Jean Van Noy, Gale Williams, Shirley Winberg, Mabel Woodruff, Eleanor Evans, Mollie Williams, Marilyn Goldman, Marilyn Gibbs, Ninfa Vitale, Mary Lee Huckins, Nadzia Drumluk. Betty Lou Wheat, Roy Wheat, William Juergens, Betty Cox, Stella Bolanowski, Dorrit Moldt, Peggy Ottaway, William Taft, Albert Adolfi, Joseph Genouese, Jack Valuo, Jerr y Dale, Shirley Updike, Virginia Gile, Barbara Pendleton. Dante Club The Dante Club, under the direction and supervision of Mr. Palombi, was organized in 1934, when the study of Italian was added to the other languages taught at Rome Free Academy. The purpose of the club is to further the understanding of the history, customs, and languages of Italy. The membership consists of students who are studying Italian or have completed a two-year course of the language. Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month. OFFICERS Frank Corradino Frank Taverna Secretar) Velia Bonanni Treasurer Fiore Ferlo Adviser Joseph Palombi MEMBERS Velia Bonanni, Joseph Bosco, Frank Corradino, Fiore Ferlo, Salvatore Guaspari, Rinaldo Lo Russo, Giovini Monobianco, Vito Nordozza, Joseph Nasci, Marguerite Palombi, Mary Robbattino, Catherine Tarantini, Frank Taverna. Roman Forum The Roman Forum, otherwise known as the “Debate Club,” has been one of the outstanding groups of the school for the past five years. When it was established, it was agreed that the club would finance a chapter of the Nationai Forensic League, the main expense being for the league's trips to out-of-town debates. Other than its regular meetings, occurring the first and third Wednesdays of every school month, the club sponsors outside events. In 1941 these events included a Christmas party, held in conjunction with the French Club at school, and a picnic held at Camp Kingsley in June, at which time elections were held. The club, originally advised by Mrs. Gerald W. Lyng, is now functioning under the expert direction of Mr. Gray N. Taylor. ROMAN FORUM OFFICERS President Jack B. Pittis RICO ESC 2 5 ik Aa eet 1. ae Cavanaugh Secretar) Joyce Jones Corre sponde nee Secretar) Eleanor Evans Treasurer Walter Olszewski MEMBERS William Robbins, Jane Kahler, Nadzia Drumluk (Program Chairman), Florence Grant, Frank Valone, Edward Torrey, Lyle J. Howland Jr., Lois McCann, Gail Williams, Peter Evanko, Tom Fedrick, Lois Vredenburg, Barbara Dixon, James McLoughlin, Shirley Leffert, Frank Taverna, Ted Goodwin, George Clyde, Frank Uvanni, Mary Mosca. Archery Club Several members of the Archery Club represented R. F. A. in the archery meet held in Syracuse last spring. They were Jean Redden, Geraldine Carnibianca, Concepta Destito, Ruth Porter, Giovina Monobianca, Mary Fauci, and Louise Denton. R. F. A. rated high among those schools which had entered the competition. The Archery Club is affiliated with the National Archery Association which has awarded pins to many R. F. A. members. OFFICERS President Geraldine Carnibianca Vice-President Giovina Monobianca Secretary Jean Redden Treasurer Eleanor Whitmeyer MEMBERS Ann Angeli¢chio, Adele Bacon, Beth Brynilsen, Lillian Cannarozzi, Rose Carletta, Theresa Chilluffo, Angeline Casalenuovo, Beverly Carrier, Bette Cox, Concepta Destito, Brenda Dick, Louise Denton, Marion DeTota, Eleanor Evans, Audrey Evans, Mary Fauci, Eleanor Filipini, Jean Fort, Carol Glesmann, Jane Griffin, Betty Heilig, Betty Hughes, Betty Hoag, Marjorie McNamara, Giovina Monobianca, Muriel Mitchell, Lois McCann, Assunta Malorzo, Josephine Mastrangelo, Sue Messinio, Olive Parker, Ruth Porter, Setta Perry, Marie Pettinelli, Jean Redden, Marjorie Riley, Carolyn Rockwell, Eleanor Sexton, Betsy Sontheimer, Lena Sgamballone, Rose Swerdin, Josephine Srellato, Barbara Tully, Shirley Updike, Ninfa Vitale, Eleanor Whitmeyer, Dorothy Whittaker, Josie Zmudowski, Gail Lutz, Jennie Gratch, Antoinette Magdiocca, Jean DeLutis, Sarah Fontana, Mickey Recchio. 62 Cheerleaders R. F. A.’s cheerleaders have a huge job directing us in cheering at our various athletic contests. This year the cheerleading squad, composed of eight girls, did exceptionally well. They introduced us to many new cheers and also led us in our school songs. Last year the cheerleaders competed in the New York State cheerleading contest held in Whitesboro. If a similar contest is being held this year, they are planning to enter again. We know that the pep and personality of our cheerleaders has urged our teams on to victory. Their names are: Mollie Ann Williams, head cheerleader ; Shirley Winberg, Lena Sgambellone, Betty Brady, Shirley Updike, Betty Lu Wheat, Jennie Gratch, Alice Rosen, Beverly Carrier, substitute. i 1 ¢ Junior Red Cross Junior Red Cross was first started in the Rome Free Academy in the fall of 1940, The organization has continued to grow until this year the school is one hundred per cent in sustaining membership in the national organization. The activities of the group this year have been divided into the following working units: knitting, sewing, repairing of toys and children’s furniture, first aid, and home defense Joyce Giftord and Mary Lee Huckins are our representatives in the Junior Red Cross City Council. Ninfa Vitale, Gilda Lucci, and Charles Lanigan are our collectors of canceled stamps, toothpaste tubes, and razor blades. OFFICERS Fix-It Club, Doris Jones; Adviser, Mr. Ernest Taylor, ed Cross, Miss Katharine Clarke. A Cappella Choir Mr. JOHN O. LUNDBLAD 5 Reick Directo This is an organization made up of boys and girls who like music and enjoy singing. They are heard at the time of the school Christmas program and at Commencement. The members are: Marie Arena, Antoinette Arena, Helen Brady, Patricia Beach, Patricia Canino, Georgianna Canino, Alfred Coppersmith, Cyril Duncan, Louise Dor- sino, James Dorn, Jenny Gratch, Romaine Graves, Victor Hansberger, Eleanor Hoffman, Arthur Herrig, Otto Herrig, Norma Kime, Charles Lanigan, Isabel Mazzaterro, Stephanie Lopuskinski, Beverly McLaughlin, Raymond Patala, Janet Preston, Frederick Pendorf, Olive Parsons, Norma Robarge, Eleanor Sexton, Rose Surace, Carl Sauer, Ralph Sykes, Eleanor Turner, Betty Wakefield, Doris Owens. Band The Rome Free Academy Band does its part in the school and makes all of the student body proud to see the members marching down the field or street attired in their colorful orange and blue uniforms. Mr. Pinti is doing a fine job, and we are sure that the band will continue to lead the school on to Victory. MEMBERS Charles Silliman, Thomas Traxel, Mervin Saunders, Thelma Whitehead, Ralph Sykes, William Baker, Dominick Summa, Leonard Summa, Edward Coia, Alfred Coppersmith, Peter Rung, Mark McLaughlin, Romeo Celilia, George Woodman, John Flaver, Frank Mirarchi, Mario Vent, Charles Fabrizio, Raymond Wakulik, Leo Petrucci, Anthony Pelerossi, Edwin O’Brien, Keith Rocker, Bill Peer, Edwin Sinclair, Murini Karlen, Lois Miller, Pierce Goldberg, Robert Rosen. | = = w = Senior Play The senior play, entitled “What a Life’, by Clifford Goldsmith was presented on March 27 in the high school auditorium. We are deeply indebted to Mrs. Bates for directing the cast in the production. The play was a great success and is considered one of the best ever presented at Rome Free Academy. Henry Aldrich Barbara Pearson Miss Shea Mr. Bradley Mr. Nelson Mr. Patterson .. Miss Pike Miss Eggleston .. Miss Johnson Miss Wheeler George Bigelow Gertie Mary Mrs. Aldrich Mr. Ferguson Mr. Vecchitto ete Students Marjorie McNamara C Gerard Thomas David Townsend Bill Taft Dorrit Moldt Barbara Dixon Bets) Sonthe wer Ada Edwards Bill Robbins Lyle Howland Mary Fauci Betty Lu Wheat Jeanette Semenuk Roy W heat Frank Taverna Marilyn Gibbs Marilyn Goldman Eleanor Sexton Ted Matvias Irene Keller catherine Tarantino Slingerland Prize Speaking Contest The thirty-ninth annual Slingerland Prize-Speaking Contest was held on March 12 in the R. F. A. auditorium. The program was opened at eight o'clock with a selection by the band under the direction of Mr. Eustachio Pint. The speakers and their selections were: Eleanor Evans pdecsvisa. | Loe Winice Chvtis” —Alice Duer Miller Marjorie McNamara ...... “Attuned” Gerstenburg Shirley Updike “Junior Miss” Sally Benson Florence Grant, The Casket Scenes” from ‘The Merchant of Venice” Shakespeare Alice Rosen “Old King Faro’s Daughter” Anonymous Joseph Cavanaugh “The Foul Fancier” Terhune Arthur VanVleet .... ‘Mark Anthony’s Funeral Oration” Shakespeare Frank Uvanni “The American Way’” Kaufman and Hart Charles Lanigan, “Finerty Holds the Meeting for the Candidate” Charles D. Stewart The two first prizes of $20 each were won by Alice Rosen and Charles Lanigan. The second prizes of $10 each went to Eleanor Evans and Joseph Cavanaugh. The contestants were directed by Gray N. Taylor of the faculty and Miss Constance Fish from Syracuse University. Dr. Loren D. Reid of Syracuse University, Miss Ruth Flicker of Oriskany Central School, and Mr. Owen Roberts of Utica Free Academy were the judges. Junior Prom of 741 Our Junior Prom held on May 16, 1941 was a gala occasion .Tony Brooks ; and his orchestra “gave with the jive while hundreds of merrymakers thronged the dance floc Football Dance [he annual Football Dance was held on November 10 in the school gym under the auspices of the R. F. A. cheerleaders. Cne of our classmates Louie Rose, and his orchestra set the tempo with hot licks and fast rolicking ie lodies - iInrewe . ve’ Farewell Dance This dance, sponsored by the R. I A cheerleaders, Was held on January 24 in honor of out popular coach, Johnny Grant, who joined the Army Ait Corps. The frolicking couples cut a groove to the dancible rhythm of Louie Rose and his orchestra SPORTS To our popular coach, Mr. John Grant, who has joined the armed forces to render the great- est of services to his country, we, the Class of 1942, dedicate the Sports Section of our De- O-W ain-Sta. F. A. Achievement Record FOOTBALI Won the 4-A Football League. The first R. F. A. team i rivalry to hold an upper hand in the series. First R. F. A. football team in four years to lose only two games in a season. TRACK First R. F. A. track team in five years. VOLLEY BALL First volley ball team ever to represent R. F. A. They won second place at the District 3 tournament HOCKEY Captured Central New York Hockey Championship. First hockey team to win seven games. GVNOS TIVELOOA Tepe Fn: v6! aE Oe ee PF 3 — . - ovnos ‘Vvs'¥ Football On September 2 Rome Free Academy took the lid off another football season. Of the fifteen letter men eligible only eight reported for uniforms. With the opening game only three weeks away the coaches and players settled down to plenty of hard work. The result of all this hard work was realized when Rome journeyed to Oswego to meet their best team in the last twelve years and defeated them 6-0. The game was played under trying conditions, on a field that would do for a miniature dust bowl with the temperature around ninety degrees. Only the fact that our team was in excellent physical condition won the game for us. The following week Rome played host to a strong Auburn High School aggregation. After battling hard through the first half, Rome led 7-0. In the third quarter Auburn bounced back and scored two quick touchdowns and led 13-7. With only thirty seconds remaining in the third quarter Rome was knocked out by a T. K. O. The crowd became unruly and several fights broke out making it necessary for the official to forfeit the game to Auburn 1-0. The next week Rome tore through the heavy Syracuse Vocational football team to the tune of 21-0. Al Williams moved from his regular guard position to fullback, played a sparkling game, contributing one touchdown and three extra points. Tom Sezna scored twice as the entire team was out to avenge the Auburn defeat For the third consecutive week R. F. A. played at home on Wright Field. Rome suffered a hard blow when Proctor recovered the opening kick-off deep in Rome territory. Practically the whole first half was played inside of R. F. A.’s 50 yard. In the second half the Orange and Black gladiators roared back with a vengeance and rolled up three touchdowns and won 20-0. Rome paid dearly for the victory when, in the third quarter, Captain Bill Houser suffered a severe ankle injury. With the next week off, Rome pointed to the Watertown game on October 25. The Romans especially wanted to win this one as Watertown was the only team in 1940 to defeat them. With the battle cry “Remember 1940” we waded into a sea of mud and torrential downpour. With Bone Crusher Kowal, tearing through the line, and fleet-footed Tommy Sezna, skirting the ends, Rome outplayed Watertown all afternoon. Kowal scored two touchdowns before Watertown scored. Jack Peal clinched the game for us when he nabbed the Watertown satety man behind his goal line and two more points, making the score read 16-7. With a three week lay off Coaches Grant, Westervelt, and Ferrare were faced with keeping up the fighting morale of the R. F. A. pigskin toters and keeping down over-confidence for the next start against the Pent-Ups of Utica. On November 6 the first twenty-six players were entertained at the Block R” banquet. A large representation of all past R. F. A. teams were there. A football was presented to Louis Van Slyke as a token of appreciation for his work in making the banquet possible. On November 8 Rome traveled to Utica where they faced U. F. A. in the fifty-first renewal of hostilities. In the first half Utica played us even, and with the score 7-7 it looked as though U. F. A. might upset the “dope bucket.” Utica soon tired in the second half, and twenty points were chalked up for Rome against none for Utica. The whole Rome squad from the first team down played good ball. Swivel-hipped Tommy Sezna made many sparkling runs, turning two of them into touchdowns. FOOTBALL (( Rome left Tuesday, November 8, for White Plains where they eng: the high-riding Tigers. At eleven o'clock on Thanksgiving morning fray started. Art one-thirty it was over and the tall powerful, aggressive, P| 1 speedy White ains football machine ad steam-rollered the valiant but incapable R. F. A. forces down to a 19-0 defeat The strong defense coupled with a strong running and passing attack, was too much for the men of Grant as they bowed to defeat Quarterback Bus Kroll deserves a word of praise fo! the fine way he handled the R. F. A. team, after Bud Jones had been injured in the first quartet The Rome team and coaching staff deserve a greac deal of credit for being i fine group of sportsmen. Many officials and teams remarked about th« fine group of players James Spargo gave the entire R. F. A. squad a banquet for defeating Utica as is the custom whenever the Men of Edkin are subdued by the Academy | i Mr Opargo was presented the footbal used in the R. F. A.-U. F. A. game in recognition of his kindness in giving them the banquet John Grant Ralph Westervelt, James Ferrare Lawrence Retrossi Bill Houser LETTERMEN Jack Peal Walter Kowal Don Guglielm Tom Sezna Camill DeSantis Joe Frasca Al Williams John Bitely Stuart Ankin Jim Pomilto Dave Townsen¢ Bill Levitt Dan Mecca Fred Kroll Sol Companella Paul Holland id Jones Frank Destito Buol Hinmar Bob Heller RESERVES Vincent Miglot Merwin Ludden Dresar Jack Boyce Edward Pace Dan Walliams Joe Grande Jack Turner Tim Curley Richard Guisinget Mario Vent Francis Colangelo Arthur Brush Jim Curley Tom Sawyer David Pendleton Frank Fragapan ! Caslet Gene Hoftmeistet rust Magnanti Sol Glasso Pat Pettinelli Chet Szmurlo Anthony Pelerossi Jim Sontheimer Earl Hart Hockey Team Central New York Hockey Champions is the title that was won and earned by the R. F. A. Hockey Team in its second year of competition. Rome split two games with Clinton, losing 4-0 and then winning on home ice, 6-1. Rome met the powerful Onondaga Valley team three times, winning twice. Each game was a thriller—determined in each case by one point. R. F. A. lost the first one 4-3 but bounced back on-our home ice to squeeze out a 1-0 victory. In the deciding rubber, on the Valley ice, the Championship was to be decided. Valley jumped into an early lead and was out in front 4-1 going into the last period. Suddenly the Rome second line or “Cough drop line”’, composed of the Smith Brothers (Bob and Don) and John McMahon, sprang into action. John started it off with a goal and about five minutes later he repeated. Ten seconds later he rifled a shot past the goalie and the score was tied, 4 all. Just seven seconds later Bob Smith swished on in, and Rome held the 5-4 lead until the end. In compiling the season’s record of 7 wins and 2 defeats, Rome chalked up two victories over the Hamilton College Freshmen, 6-5 and 7-2. Clayton and Cornell Freshmen also bowed to the Rome skaters, 9-1 and 2-1. HOCKEY (Continued The season was a very good me and victories were made possible by the gallant plays of Captain Bus Kroll, Bud Jones, and Bob McLean. On defense Al Williams and Bill Peal were outstanding. Bob Heller, in his first year as a goalie, turned in many sparkling games. The reserves deserve a word of credit and praise for their part in making the team a fighting unit HOCKEY PERSONNEL Coach Mr. Harold Pendleton Faculty Advises Mr. Franklin Pelkey Buol Hinman, Jerry Stanton Captain . Bus Kroll Goalies Robert “Bob” Heller and Jim Sontheimes Right Defense Al Williams, John Bitely, Dave Townsend Defense Bill Peal, Dave Pendleton, Andy Kicak bt Win Bob McLean and Bob Smith Bus Kroll and John Mc Mahon GAME SUMMARY Rome Hamilton Onondaga Valley Onondaga Valley Clinton Clinton Hamilton Clayton Cornell Onondaga Valley Total Boys’ Basketball For the second consecutive year Rome Free Academy's basketball season was a disasterous experience. The team did not seem to have a last quarter punch to bring them through. Inexperience and lack of height were the main factors in their defeats. To brighten up the season, the R. F. A. tossers captured the City Championship, defeating Saint Aloysius Academy in two out of three contests. The following is the season’s record: 27 Rome 38 Utica 34 Rome 35 Oneid a 19 Rome Whitesboro 22 Rome 14 Utica 26 Rome.......... S.A. A, 27 Rome 39 Whitesboro 19 Rome St. Francis i2 Rome...... St. Francis 31 Rome 44 Oswego 36 Rome......29 Proctor 25 Rome 30 Proctor a8. Rome......43 S. A. A. 26 Rome 30 N. Y. Mills 36 Rome 46 Watertown 26 Rome 35 Oneida Rome... ... % 23 S. A. A. Won 4 Lost 12 Coach Ralph Westervelt Manager Fred Smith Assistant Managers Earl Hart, Richard Guisinger VARSITY Albert Beers Joseph Grande Edward Pace Francis Colangelo Patsy Grosso Stanley Rutka Camello DeSantis Salvatore Glasso David Townsend Richard Evans Everett Jones John Wlodarczyk JR. VARSITY James Adams Joseph Greci Glenn Ralston Leonard Cecilia Bernard Karlen Chester Szmurlo Robert Davis Charles Lanigan Ralph Tanduqno Anthony Ferrare Vincent Link Rudy Thompson Barton Goux Edwin McKay Alex Lodge Dave Pendleton 80 Girls’ Basketball Miss Whitaker, girls’ gym teacher, chose the following intra-mural basket: ball teams. SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES Marie Quattrocchi Elizabeth Brady Lois Vredenburg Olive Parker Lena Sgambellone Josephine Zumdowski Assunta Ciccotti Yolanda Calicchio Grace DiMezzo Carmeline Richards Ninfa Vitali Ann Angelecchio Giovena Monobianco Roma lannotti Josephine Stellato Madeline Stellato Josephine Mastrangelo Rose Carletta Olive Parsons Alba Spadafora Luci lle Page Carmella Esposito Alma Graves Gertrude De Santis The teams played after school on Monday and Wednesday night. Each team played two games. Marie Quattrocchi’s team, the seniors, won two games, while the juniors, captained by Elizabeth Brady, lost two games and Lois Vredenburg’s team, the sophomores, won one and lost one. Ae Ya Ay e 1% - e € Paw es IS BASEBALL TEAM Joe Grande Patsy Grasso 3ud Jones Paul Ottavio Eddie Pace Stan Rutka Sal Glasso George Hickey Albert Rutz Richard Guisinger Arthur VanVleet James Sabin Gordon West Bernard Karlen Ken Wright Jack Heilig Barton Goux Frank Washburn Anthony Gizzi Richard O'Connell Jack Peal Stanley Lubecki Baseball Team ree, Ee ™e “ie SERRE Track Team TRACK TEAM John McMahon Ed Coia Eugene Whitney Tim Curley Edwin Russell Jim Sontheimer Alexander Lodge Jack Boyce Fred Caswell Buol Hinman Roy Wheat Charles Rickard Glen Rolston George Matteson James Dorn Gale Williams John Bitely Charles Jones Harold Tolnitch Dave Pendleton Jee Cavanaugh Bruce Racha Jack Farmer Al Williams Don Tielze Sam Badolato Leonard Cecilia Edwin McKay Robert Trexler Al Beers Class Will W e, the ¢ lass of 1942. being of one track mind, abstract 1de@as ind various bodies do hereby dedicate our last will and testament Eleanor Evans—A scholarship to Colgate Ruth Woodruff—Many more occasions to say Do you know what this 1s Walter Olszewski—Elementary Arithmetic Book Charles Lanigan—A pile of stamps, razor blades, and toothpaste tubes Miss Stauring—A prepared class Mr. Lundblad—A record of “Bounce Me Brother With A Solid Four.” Mr. Atkinson—Book on “The Successful Demonstration of Experiments.” Answers to science questions and one 500 lb. suitcase to prove wu ork. Maybelle Woodruff—A box of writing paper Tom Matesky—A trailer for his books George Clyde—A one-way ticket to Gloversville Ted Goodwin—A one-way ticket to Syracuse Lena Sgambellone—A good joke to laugh at Bob McLean—A black sheet to put over his car during a blackout. Miss Herrman—A library full of quiet students Virginia Gill—A record of Chattanooga Choo-choo Audrey Evans—A method to choose between Bus and Art Tim Curley—A lotr of people he can pick apart and criticize Francis Hustwayte—Pipes and still more pipes. Anna Murphy—An errand boy Bill Levit-—A book on good manners. Bus’ Kroll—A collapsible bed that he can carry with him Red” VanWaldrick—A one-way ticket to Pfeiffer’s Bill Juergens—A date with ‘‘Susie James McLoughlin—One pair of black shoes Betty Cox—A book on “How To Keep That Man Away From Baseball.’ ] } ) (Signed) THE CLAss oO} Things We Will Remember Woo-woo Jones and Cyclops Hinman French messages over the P. A. system The I A. Funeral, including Wink’s speech at the event. Mr. Atkinson doing the La Conga Rome Reel-Lite Pictures The sale of defense stamps Jack Howland The Great Lama” in assembly Louis DeRose and his band The trip to White Plains Helen Brady's fads Mr. Pelkey’s ice skating. Miss Herrman’s red dress Mr. Smith's “Bug in the Box’’ problem The upside-down slides in assemblies. Prot. Rohrer’s life history Eleanor Evans’ bracelets (yes, we noticed them). Pine Camp regiments wheeling past the school. Sargent Curtin’s terrifying speech (for those who drive too fast) Our Editor's headaches (poor fellow). The super-duper R. F. A. hockey team The hard times we had getting library slips Those “gang” sessions at Crook's. NAME Theresa Andronaco Marian Brown Thelma Carrier Amelia Civiok Harriet Cronin Anna Curcio Julia Czyscon Theresa D’ Ambrosi Mary Ann DelPico Nadzia Drumluk Arlene Edwards Eleanor Finley Helen Gromelski Marie Kapps Mary Kuczek Victoria Kulisz Dolores Kwarciuk Eleanor Kwarciak Dorrit Moldt Beverly McLaughlin Olive Parker Olive Parsons Janet Preston Marie Quattrocchi Pilar Alonzo Barbara Bielby Stella Bolanowski Georgianna Canino Beatrice Catricala Lettie Currie Ann Dersherl Girls’ Prophecy THEME SONG Dancing on a Dime Calling Romance Careless In the Mood Small Fry Gentle Annie Dair I Go Pretty Please You Ain't as Smart as You Think You Are Pretty Please Simple and Sweet Watcha Know Joe Blues in the Night Seventeen Billy It’s a Hap Happy Day My Sister and I Hap You Made Me Love You Take Me Out to the Ball Game Happy As A Lark Just Friends Chatterbox I Wanna py 3e Hap- Pennsylvania 6 - 5000 A Prety Girl Is Like A Melody Will You Still Be Mine Music Please We Can Make Such Beautiful Music Together What's New? Maestro, Afraid of Love Happy In Love AMBITION To be Fred As- taire’s partner To take a trip ina trailer To become a dish- washer To invent a dance new To grow up To learn Latin To own a paper news- To become an act- ress To get something for nothing To set the world on fire To travel around the world To sell ice boxes to Eskimos To be a blues sing- er To own a paper To be head of N. vk To own a store news- To have a maid To own a limou- sine To own a baseball team To find a new shade of nail polish To own a zoo To be a college Co-ed To get an educa- tion To run a kinder- garten To inherit an estate To live to be old To stay the she is way To get a pass to the baseball games To become a fem- ine “Winchel” To become a world traveler To tell Laughing jokes to Hyenas 86 NOTED FOR Her tap dancing Her flaming locks class Her English speeches Her jitterbugging Her smallness Her Latin transla- tions Her fads and fan- dangles Being nice small but Her English class debates Her I. Q. Her quietness Her perfect atten- dance at Pfeiffers Her zum chewing Her becoming mo- desty Her wisecracks (good and bad) Her cheerfulness Her innocent look Her blond tresses Her perfect atten- dance at baseball games Her friendliness Her braids Her popularity Just being herself Having fun He good looks Her Latin transla- tions Her pretty hair Her piano playing Her intelligence Her smartness Her sweeping eye- lashes PROPHECY A rockette in Ra- dio City A loving wife Head waitress Model for Maybel- line Social Worker Farmer’s Wife Editor of love lorn column Sauerkraut sales- woman Lady of leisure President’s tary in 1945 1945’s most lar model secre- popu- Owner of Ptieffers To get to be a na- turalized Utican Successor to Doro- thy Thompson Joke writer for Jack Benny Head waitress Selling shut eye to night owls A night club enter- tainer The mad scientist Stifling yawns for public speakers Studying bird life in a cuckoo clock A happy go lucky life Selling football “pop” at games Referee A model wife Head of the W. Ce ET, Us Top pianist Playing at Carne- gie Hall News columnist Social worker To get to business school NAME Louise Dorsino Ada Edwards Mary Fauci Marilyn Gibbs Goldman Marilyn Mary Jane Harrington Alice Harrison Betty Heilig Joyce Jones Irene Keller Doris McQuivey Barbara Miller Jean Northway Peggy Ottaway Ruth Porter Shirley Rasmussen Norma Robarge Ruth Eleanor Sexton Sanborn Barbara Staple Shirley Volmer Nancy Wardwell Betty Lu Wheat Beverly Hodges Esme Clouston Margaret Carrol Marie Grass Rose Mercurio Lillian Serrani Mary Sledziona Assunta Vitali Angeline Vaccaro GIRLS’ PROPHECY (Continued ) THEME SONG Dreamy Eyes One Foot In the Groove Billy This Love of Mine Dark Eyes I'm In the Now Egyptionella Army The Moon Gets in My Eyes Teacher’s Pet Everything pens to Me Ever So Sweet Hap- Buckle Down Win- socki Wedding March Skaters’ Waltz In My Solitude It’s A Hap Happy Day Hap Two In Love Sweet As A Song Mercy They Go Wild, Simply Wild Over Me I Feel Like a Fea- ther In the Breeze Angels of Sophisticated Lady Pony Boy Scatterbrain You've Got Me Out on a Limb Baby Face Ten Sugar I’ve Got Pounds of Deep Purple Some of These Days Solitude Made Me You You Love I Don’t Want to Walk Without You AMBITION Just to get along To be a secretary private To sell 1,000 de- fense stamps To land her man To reach Rochest- er in one piece To join the army Absolutely none To sell dresses To become famous To live on a desert island To write her auto- biography To leave in June It’s fulfilled It’s fulfilled To coach our hock- ey team To win an archery tournament To have a little bungalow To recognize Glen To reach 5’ 4” To be a nurse To get married Just to live To own a limou- sine Te get something for nothing To get good marks in biology and chemistry To teach little tots To lose weight some To become First Lady To get 100% in history regents To “hook” a band hus- To make lots of friends To have a mile long list of “eligibles’”’ To make women beautiful NOTED FOR Her happy smile Her good nature Her bright eyes Her thoughtfulness 3eing a model stu- dent Her jokes impromptu Her ringing laugh- ter Her popularity Her executive abil- ity Basketball Her sincerity Bothering teachers Her tics screwball an- Personality plus Her golden silence Her devotion to Bud Her wit Her Doing her part smallness Her good dancing Her giggle Her oomph Riding horses Her happy - luckiness go- Her innocent look Her curls Her plaid skirt Her black hair black, Her bangs Her straight hair Her many loves Her curly hair PROPHECY A math teacher Fulfills tion her ambi- A French teacher A baseball player's wife A dental hygienist A comedian An air raid den war- Stylist for Lord and Taylor A one brain trust woman An army nurse A success Is retreading tires with her mother’s waffle iron A loving wife An igloo architect A professional ath- lete A registrar for th e draft board A happy wife A blues singer An air stewardess A gay divorcee An art critic A social lioness A college glamour girl A top cartoonist Selling gasoline in coffee cans Will slim down to 105 pounds Will marry a President Will become a his- torian Will marry within two years Will start a kind- ergarten school Will adviser to lovelorn Will great become an the become a beautician NAME Theresa Hamlin Julia Kutsko Jenny Lentino Jane Norelli Gladys Rasmussen Jean Sampson Mary Stagliano Marjorie Stevens Anna White Harriett Franz Beverly Greggains Madeline Stellato Betsy Sontheimer Virginia Watson Assunta Ciccotti Mary Corigliano Mary Costello Caroline D’ Alessio Rose Daniello Concepta Destito Beatrice Donofrio Elsie Gawehn Norma Guaspari Mary Lattanzio Faith Marucci GIRLS’ PROPHECY (Continued ) THEME SONG He’s 1-A in the Army and A-1 in My Heart Don’t Let Fool Ya Julia Seatterbrain I Don’t Want to Set the World On Fire Smiles Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair Dark Eyes Lover Come Back to Me Annie Doesn't Live Here Anymore It’s So Peaceful in the Country My Sister and I Madelaine You Are My Sun- shine Carry Me Back to Old Virginny Oh! Johnny Sweet Sue This Love of Mine Stardust Little Brown Jug Biues in the Night For He’s a Good Fellow Jolly The Boy Next Door Let Me Call You Sweetheart There’s a City Called Heaven Nancy is Two AMBITION To become an army wife To own a candy store in some large city A job where quest- ions can be asked To become a pri- vate secretary To acquire a place in the business world To become the daughter-in-law of a certain public official To get out of school To get a job in Syracuse To marry a hand- some fella who owns a convertible To get to the big city To be a child nurse To be a skater What every girl wants to get married figure To become a mis- sionary To make some “guy” happy To become an ef- ficient secretary To ensnare C. S To get a MRS. de- gree To be just a typi- cal American girl To have a niece To make the world laugh To get regents col- lege entrance di- ploma To become a fut- ure Miss America To walk to school To zive Temple tion Shirley competi- NOTED FOR Her dimples neatness inquisitiveness quietness sunny smile pug nose Her curly hair Her jewelry blue eyes Her cheerfulness Her friendliness Always the same Her friendliness and ready smile Her shyness and reserve Her. willingness to laugh Her comely smile Her “wisecracks” Her big, brown eyes Her sweet disposi- tion Her good basket- ball clique Her “dry” wit Her brilliance in biology class Her big eyes Her delicate con- stitution Being tiny and cute PROPHECY A-1 housewife The owner of “Julia’s Candy- land,”” New York City New _ interlocutor on “Information Please” Private secretary to Mr. Martin of Standwell Pro- ducts Corporation Well-liked recep- tionist for Stand- well Products Corporation Her name appears regularly in the society column Mode! little office girl She got the job and the wedding bells tolled She spends most of her time riding in her “Model T”’ Head of a 4 H Club Farmer's wife A good nurse She will be Presi- dent someday She'll become minister’s wife A perfect friend to all Will spread cheer wherever she goes Will always be the “life of the party” Will become a per- fect feminine spe- cies of pulchritude Will make a ‘‘mil- lion” friends Will “set the world on fire” Will give Beatrice Kay competition Will make that guy next door hap- py Will become a famous model Will capture the women’s track championship Will belong to Ear] Carroll's show NAME Olga Perfetti Anna Petrey Yolanda D’Amore Louise Denton Mary DeSimone Ruth Doane Marian Howland Mary Rabbattino Nellie Yazzi Beverly Bailey Ruth Baumann Helen Brady Catherine Carambia Josephine Comis Myrta Crouth Dorothy Davis Barbara Dixon Lena Gattari Jennie Gratch Patricia Hohl Bety Hughes Grace LaDeaux June Myles Barbara Pendleton Marilla Racha Shirley Winberg Mollie Ann Williams Mary Rossi GIRLS’ THEME SONG I Ain't body Got No- Green Eyes The Shrine of St. Cecilia I Want the “Wait- ress” With the Or- der I Don't Set the Fire Where! Oh! Where Can My Doggie Be It's So Peaceful in the Country There'll be birds Want to World on Blue- Old Gray Mare Goodbye Dear, I'll Be Back in a Year Romance Runs In the Family With A My Heart Song It’s a Wonderful World Be Honest Me Who Calls? With Humpty - Dumpty Heart From Monday On Sophisticated Lady Day Dreaming Lazy Bones Gabby You're Not the Kind Five O'clock Drag Want To World on I Don't Set the Fire Mama YouGreat Big Beautiful Doll I Got it Bad and that Ain't Good Guess Who AMBITION To give Edgar Ber- gen competition good talk To give a three minute To make all who know her like her To be ress head wait- To bake beautiful pies To be a_ photo- grapher’s model To pass biology re- gents To become a nurse To be “Nell” Be an army wife just plain Be as smart as her brother To sing with Cyril for the rest of her life Be a hair-dresser Get along’ with teachers Focus for all eyes Have a little farm of her own To be a friend to everyone Get through with school To help others To sleep a year To get her work done A trip to Atlantic City Be a nurse To have fun Be a first class telephone operator Win a trip to Hol- lywood To be the object of his affections To be a_ pro-bas- ketball player 89 PROPHECY (Continued ) NOTED FOR Her nickname “Perp” Her pretty eyes Her ready smile Her archery ability Her black hair and blue eyes Her freckles Her class Her hair quietness in curly brown Her little smile cute Her typing skill Her sweet smile Nightingale trill Her good manners Her hairstyles Her cute shoes Sophisticated man- ner Her giggle Her dewey eyes Her rosy cheeks Her sharp wit Fast worker Her winking Her cheerfulness Her or sens of hum- Her knitting Her yella hair Her atheltic abil- ity PROPHECY Will find her “dummy” Will become an- other Daniel Web- ster Will be a great de- signer Will win women’s archery champion- ship Will be the owner of a big baking company Will be a saleswoman camera Future Secretary of Agriculture Will become a sup- erintendent of nur- ses Will find her semeday hero Living on $21 a month Microbe fighter Grand Opera Blues singer Private secretary She made the headlines owner of Ribbon Proud Blue Chickens Giggler on sketches radio She helps her Pop! Welfare worker Playwright Invention of time saving device Actress on Broad- way soldiers health Nursing back to Went to Sun Val- ley Reporter for “Westernville News” Lady of leisure Worker in muni- tions factory Playing basketball for a kangaroo NAME Lola Raulli Jeannette Semenuk Phyllis Skorobogaty Amelia Szmurlo Olga Tytul Julia Yaworski Emily Zieniewicz Bertha Alder Louise Andriette Eleanor Dorn Teresa Froio Kenworthy, Marian Angeline Longo Marjorie McNamara Jean Redden Alice Rosen Rosina Sestito Jean Smith Eleanor Turner Betty VanBuren Velia Bonanni Mary Di Bella Marjorie Greggains Stefanie Ksynowek Shirley Lane Anna Matwyecsko Catherine Murray Marguerite Page Norma Paine Arletta Pillmore GIRLS’ THEME SONG If I Was A lionaire Mil- Ain’t She Sweet Tommy Goes Too I Love Me Daydreaming Delightful Deliri- um The Wise Old Owl Home Sweet Home Sweet Someone You Look Good to Me Let’s Give Little Girl Hand You’re an Old Smoothie I Didn't Know What Time It Was I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire This A Big I Got it Bad and That Ain't Good Six Lessons From Madam Lazonga Holy Smoke Can't You Take A Joke The Was Smith My Man Name Whey My Hair Has Turned to Silver Nickel Serenade Humpty Dumpty Heart I'll Never Forget I Threw a Into the Kiss Ocean Breathless Hut Sut Song Arthur Murray Taught Me Danc- ing in a Hurry She'll Always Re- member! You’re a Cute Little Headache Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree AMBITION To own a Five and Ten To write her auto- biography To own a home Stanwix To get a $250 gagement ring To graduate June To retire To gain a willing ear Have a home Taking a pulse Someone's first- hand mate Secretary To take Jack for a ride Secure a_ position with Best Co Air stewardess Teach the little ones her French Woman cist pharma- To have a little home in the coun- try Finish American history Great pianist Second Dr. Kildare To be a secretary private To know’ some- thing about short- hand To own a farm To be a model To be an artist To buy stock in A. TY. fS. To be tall To be noisy To be a secretary private Te live up to her name 90 sons PROPHECY (Continued ) NOTED FOR Her willingness to help Having her home- work done Her pretty hair Her omph pah pah Her demureness Her giggling Doing her part Her blond hair “Davy” Smile Her quietness Her acting Ten minute talk Hiui—a Her willingness Her cheering Biting pencils English class _ jit- ters Her German Recitation in bio- logy Business mind Who knows? Her quietness You guess Drawings We leave you that to Her shortness Her quietness Her shorthand Something-or- other PROPHECY Highly successful Librarian of RFA Interior decorator Toast of Broadway Being silent partner Selling springs for oyster beds in Markson Brothers Stretching tall stories for Lowell Thomas A happy life A fine nurse A life full of thrills Will marry Chief air-warden Become a_ dress model A full life A teacher Owner of Rosen’ Inc. Will make a per fect wife? Somebody’s per fect secretary Playing in Carne gie Hall Make a fine wife Secretary in a big business firm A successful wo- man A farmer’s wife A good wife A fashion designer Telephone opera- tor in a dial tem sys- She will grow two more feet A barker A secretary to a handsome man Owns a pill fac- tory GIRLS’ PROPHECY (¢ NAME THEME SONG AMBITION NOTED FOR PROPHECY Mary Louise Richards Song Ot! : ; ands Emma Vero Sh! It’s A Military To be Jeanne Withey Te ion To ride horst Shirley Withey Anna Zakala How About You ‘hang her name riting Writer Doris Graves Guessin 1aV yn in’ around Historian Virginia Nashton Sailing, Sailing a speaker Smile Englisl Mary Vagnoni M ry Had A Littl lo laugh quietl) fer lipstich Beauty expert il Lam Leona Weismuller Moon Ray , mak peopl Het me A swimmer Pearl Spinelli al To join the lf ‘rying t Keep trying Club Assunta Tarantino re) To become a grea I t speech Mrs. Alec Temple- pianist ton Catherine Tarantino K-K-Katie To appear twice i Studen in the Great actress one scene Jeanne Schneible He’s 1-A ir he Join the Army 2 � marriage Be an old maid Army and My Heart Norma Guaspari Well All Right ‘igure it out your- Her eye Private Secretary Henren Parker Blues ‘he inguist Her teeth Housewife Night Isabelle Mazzaferro Shortin’ Bread ‘o gl a littl Looking iy A model -veryone Mary Mosca Dark Eyes To lose “Dimples’’ Her frankness NAME Joseph Aquino Jesse Armstrong Anthony Barretta Joseph Bochnak Oscar Beer Robert Boone John Boyce Salvatore Campanello Fred Caswell John Cidzik Maurice Claps James Colangelo Ted Commerford Frank Corradino Timothy Curley Roger DelNero Arthur DelPiano Samuel Dinkin Calvin Domenico Owen Evans Patsy Fabrizio Robert Ferguson John Fontana Philip Gizzo Albert Grasso Howard Graves Ernest Greci Boys’ Prophecy THEME SONG Build a Better Mousetrap Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Quiet, Please He Never Said A Mumbling Word Reaching For The Stars Small Fry Why Don't We Do This More Often? We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together Jim! !!!! I’m Thrilled 3efore We Did It Hair Chair Little Curly In A High I Want A Girl Just Like The Girl That Married Dear Old Dad Nobody Knows The Troubles I've Seen Romance Runs In The Family Come With Me Lucille In My Mer- ry Ford Moonface Nickel To My Name I Don’t Want To Set the World On Fire Not A Care In The World How Long Did I Dream? June In January Who's Rocking My Dreamboat ? Day Dreaming Let’s Dream This One Out This Time The Dream's On Me Johnny Get Your Gun AMBITION Acquire a soft voice To be president To make noise some To own a that can’t en pencil be stol- To wear a number nine shoe Teo grow tall To get good marks To lead the New York Philharmonic Orchestra Ski jumper To get a live part in plays To be a at 7? success A bigger, better Buick To secure a friend girl- To be a teacher “math” stink per- To drop bombs on a fume factory To own an cylinder car eight Why have one? To understand Ein- stien’s theory To pass geography physical To get one way ticket to the office To truck on home Blow up the school lab. To be a_e silent partner Poet To say two words To get a _ phone for his dark room To go to Africa 92 NOTED FOR Grins Asking crazy ques- tions His quietness His quietness Cooking Four scrubs years of His speed His Professor blad His ers The Khufu allegiance to Lund- pretty sweat- mummy of Playing basketball His Curly hair love affair His pep Cracking up (his plane?) His motor trouble Quietness His nonchalance His signet ring His sleepy attitude His wavy hair His knowledge of chemistry His quietness His rhyme and rhythm His quietness Weakness for per- fume His guns PROPHECY Maker of bombs water Sponser of program a quiz To be the one who turns on the re- frigerator light Drawing professor Lamp lighter Piano player Glenn Cunning- ham of the future Music Teacher Ski tow operator Hamlet's ghost Physical director at Sing-Sing Buick salesman Playwright To fulfill his bition am- Grease Monkey Chauffer Water boy for a squirt gun seller A great scientist Owner of a fruit store Member of Smith, Smith, Smith, Smith Evans Law Firm Owner of a truck- ing company Sailor speech in sound- Give a an empty proof room Editor of a book of poems Baseball Commen- tator Gangster Wild game hunter in Africa NAME Salvatore Guaspari Walter Gural Victor Hansberger Warren Hatfield Arthur Herrig Buol Hinman Lyle J. Howland Jr. Everett Jones Tegid Jones Elmer Kanwischer Freck Kessinger Frederick Kroll Rinaldo LoRusso Richard Lyman Theodore Matvias Gerald McHale Donald Meyer Charles Miller Donald Money Thomas Moore Louis DeRose Everette Armstrong Lees Brown James Catazaro Vincent Cicotti Jerry Dale Frank Destito Frank Diberardino Nicholas Montalbano Jayd Stanfield BOYS’ PROPHECY (Continued ) THEME SONG Skylark Take Me Out To The Ball Game You Must Been A Baby Nobody Knows The Troub le I've Seen Have Beautiful Slumber Song Who Can I Turn To? That Man I’m Coming ginia Solid Old Vir- Franklin D. Roose- velt Jones Elmer’s Tune Buckle Down Win- socki Dreamsville Ohio Bucket Rinaldo Barnacle Bill I've Got On You The Five Whistle I've Got Plenty Of Nothin’ Not Mine My Eyes O'clock The nade My Gal Sal Nickle Sere- Music Makers Mammy The Friendly Tav- ern (Polka?) Zoot Suit Sam, You made the Pants too long I Know Why Friendship Keep ’em flyin’ Papa Niccolini In The Mood AMBITION To become a great track man Be a big leaguer To get a girl To tell the differ- ence between twins To reach big city To be a Dartmouth man To get thin Get in the Carl- ton Club To outshine every- one else Technical Sarge Get a_ scholarship to Vassar To get insomnia Artist To get a muscle To get a genic model photo- To get in a seri- ous mood To get a new Ford Obtain a limousine Get rich quick To collect a “pid- idle” To play at the Ho- tel Astor To be a actor great To be a cial artist commer- Nobody knows Ditto To be a diplomat To be the friend of man It would only lead to bloodshed To be a poet To drive a car 150 M. P. H. 94 NOTED FOR His nickname, “Scoongie” His camera Soprano voice Twin travelers His “Grange” dancing Double Trouble (w’s) His puns Romance with “Ginny” Flaming red hair His cracks to the teachers Swing records Hockey playing Drawing Curly part and straight hair Camera “Loafing” at the A. P. His old Ford Class Various dates His escapades with Sally Blowing his horn own A red-headed com- panion Bumming ettes Zip cigar- Zap His brilliance Let's not get nosey, bud Nice driving Missing front tooth Cooking PROPHECY To break a string of records Bat boy Manager of R. F A. Bookstore on 0 0 basis Repair man _ for one cylinder en- gines Stage manager tor a puppet show Cornell graduate Taster in a candy factory Sports editor of the Podunk News High Dogpatch ball team scorer on basket- Private’s orderly Pitch player in Macy's basement To be night watch- man in the bed de- partment of a de- partment store “Doodler” Physics teacher Human stage prop Spring tester in a matress factory Inventor of a good Ford Tepee stretcher on an Indian Reser- vation 3 on a 2 man re- lay team Human bullet Jimmy Dorsey's chief competitor World's ham greatest Home brewe1 Straightening corkscrews Soda-jerker News commenta- tor in the Congo Buildin’ better mousetraps Inventor of a sure- shot basketball Ink well filler for a writer He'll never do it NAME Jesse Stanfield Clyne Sullivan William Taft Frank Taverna Gerard Thomas Paul Toepp Mario Totaro David Townsend George Olney Anthony Orbinati Paul Ottavio Donald Page Raymond Patala Fred Pawlowski Jack Peal Anthony Pelerossi Petrucci Leo Jack Pittis Leo Pocchairi Anthony Quattrociocchi George Reckentine Mike Vacca Ted VanDresar Anthony Vella Louis Vito BOYS’ PROPHECY (Continued ) THEME SONG Tuxedo Junction I Ain't tomance Got No Little Man You’ve Had A Busy Day Bounce Me Broih- er With A _ Solid Four I Didn't Know What Time It Was 50,000 Nickels My Silent Mood Eleanor I Adore You “Only” Forever Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar Lazy Bones I Know Why Me and key Gal My Don- Moonlight Sera- nade Clause Is Town Santa Coming To Take Me Out To The Ball Game Laugh Away Your Troubles Six Lessons From Madam Lazonga I Ups To Her And She Ups To Me Where Do You Work-A Tony? Where Can _ She Be? Flat Foot Floogie Go Away And Let Me Sleep My Heart To Daddy 3elongs The Comes Man Who Around AMBITION To beat his broth- er To be a store ager man- To be President To fillerbuster in Congress To make all an- nouncements over the P. A. system To own a gas tion sta- Be a sor quiz protes- marry Eleanor get married To find the lost cord To be for a team water boy swimming Te own a stable of sea horses the car times To turn over four To think up a per- fect excuse To graduate To play 60 min- utes in a football game To follow Dorsey Jimmy Owner of a Men's Shoppe Photographer for a girls’ magazine To get a shorter last name Repair man for a crystal set Draw a circle free hand who Dela- To know crossed the ware To be a golf pro Selling ice in Greenland 94 NOTED FOR Basketball Carrying out groc- from the A erles P His big muscles � oy Talking! Snappy comebacks Bowling Stops and _ starts with answering questions His love affairs Dot Making more noise than anyone else Now ask suppose Paul you Talking Giving rides to girls Being late for school Failing drivers’ tests Tough football man on a field Blowing a horn (sax) warm Dancing Photomaniac Snow sculpture One track mind Not being able to draw a_= straight line with a ruler Being very quiet Shooting the 90's golf in Excuses PROPHECY Neither will he hair tonic eagles Selling to bald Slapping wrinkles out of prunes tevising the of gravitation laws Designing scare- crows with a per- sonality Putting meals in a stomach square round teforesting bald heads for the Bar- ber’s Union Owner of a_ bus to drive his family around in Future party boss of Westernville Someday he'll get a girl like Cleopa- tra earth- fresh Raising worms in concrete Inventing a_ self cranking curb for the link at a festival Looking missing sausage Selling cigar hold- ers to wooden In- dians Sports editor of the Podunk yearly Training a frog for Andy Divine Looking for the lost cord in a wood pile Whistling tunes to Mexican jumping beans Poking holes’ in Swiss cheese worm antique Putting holes in furniture Coal shoveler on a streamline train Planting cauliflow- er ears in Madison Square Garden Fatting clay pig- eons for the skeet trade Studying traffic condition in a sar- dine can Figuring how to get the milk out of the Milky Way NAME Frank Voci Nayfred Wal George Washburn Roy Wheat John Wlodarczyk Donald Ziemann James Nash John Nasky William Robbins Thomas Rotolo Rowlands Arthur Carl Sauer Tom Sawyer Tom Schaller Jack D. Smith Watson Smith William Smith Harry Spraggins George Spriggs Don Squires Fred Smith Frank Smith BOYS’ PROPHECY (Continued) THEME SONG An Actor’s Life For Me You’re An Old Smoothie Looking For Yes- terday My Sister And I Long John Silver I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire Smarty Pants The Man On The Flying Trapeze Hey! Good Look- ing Come Josephine In My Ford Machine Roberta How Dry I Am It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow Booglie Wooglie Piggy The Name Was Smith Oh! How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning I Wouldn’t Take A Million Handful Of Stars Maryland, My Maryland Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair Three O'clock in the Morning Dear Mom AMBITION To put some ex- pression in his voice To get a job Own the biggest car in Rome To sell $1,000,000 in Defense Bonds To make 10 points in one game You're wondering too? To get up courage to ask a question Tarzan Just to do some- thing Turn Pro To make his pile To sing in Carne- gie Hall To make a tuck-in shot To drive To get a name like Jones Professional cue artist To own a high powered motorcy- cle To reach 5’4” To hibernate To own a car with undentable _fend- ers To get one day of continuous sleep To own a filling station NOTED FOR Wanting to. get killed (the play) Meekness with Betty Escapades Marge and Being a mathema- tical genius Taking crazy shots in basketball Being late for school Shyness in class Weight lifter Being with Joan, and we don’t mean Joan of Arc His pugilistic abil- ity His dry humor Off-key singing Missing tuck-in- shots Doing nothing Attentiveness class Fine drawings Bicycle riding Latin genius Doing silly things Reckless driving Telling off R. F. A.’s athletes Watering gas PROPHECY Make-up artist in Hollywood Tuning up the whistles on Army bullets Selling shoe polish to the Ethiopians Training Adams Apples to spit cid- er Looking for the dollar Washington threw Teaching girls to blush rainbows Making movies of a termite festival Hatching eggs for Fred Allen Elevator boy in a one story building Peeling time bombs in the Secret Service Looking for a soft spot in a concrete factory Bathroom Bari- tone Studying bird life in a Coo Koo clock Selling double crosses to the Japs Equipping Dachs- hunds with stilts Playing pool with a barbe-cue Making spectacles for electric eyes Shotting Stars with a pea shoot- er Chiming for Big Ben Nodding at a nif- ty Lawyer Laundryman for a grease monkey Jokes Miss Eysaman: “You should let bygones be bygones.” Jimmie Colangelo: “Then why do _ they make us learn history?” Mrs. Lyng: “If Shakespeare were alive today, would he still be regarded as a remark- able man?” James Sparge: “I'd think so, for he’d be 376 years old.” Visitor: “How many students are there in Rome Free Academy ?” Miss Owens: “About one in every five.” Bob Ferguson: What's that you wrote on my paper?” Miss Eysaman: “I told you to wr ite plain- er. Molly Ann: “Is it dangerous driving with one hand?” Bok McLean: “You bet it is. More than one good man has run into a church that way.” Roy Wheat: ‘Where in the world did you get that black eye, George?” George Washburn: “I went to a dance and was struck by the beauty of the place.” “Jayd, why is it you never hear of a darky committing suicide?” “Well, Mr. Dallas, I reckon it’s dis yere way; a white man get’s hisself into a passel of trouble an’ he sets down an’ thinks and thinks about it until his trouble seems so big he shoots hisself. A nigger man gets in trouble an’ he sets down an’ he thinks an’ he thinks an’ after a while he goes to sleep!” Mr. Ubell: “Watch and see the birdie.” Howard Graves: “Pay attention to your exposure or you'll ruin the plate. Mr. Newton: “Now, Mr. Lanigan, I am proud to congratulate you on winning the $20. Less gift tax, sales tax, separation tax and city tux makes you owe the Davies Essay Fund $1.14.” Miss Riley:_—‘‘Will you give an example of wasted energy?” Dorrit Moldt: ‘Telling a story to a bald-headed man.”’ hair-raising Bill Juergens: (gallantly) “Suzie, dear, anything that you say goes.” Bette Lu: (Quickly) “Bill”. Prof. Atkinson: ‘When two bodies come together violently they generate heat.” Walt Olszewski: “Not always. I bumped into a guy once and he knocked me cold.” Mr. Whittemore: “How was iron first dis- covered?” Jerry Dale: “I read that they ‘smelt’ it.” Officer: “Your truck awaits without.” Owen Murphy: “Without what?” Officer: “Without lights. Name and ad- dress, please.” Miss Mittenmaier: ‘You can’t sleep in my class.” Bus Kroll: “If you would talk a little lower I could.”’ Robert: “I used to play on the football team.” Dave Townsend: “What were you; half- back, fullback, quarterback or what?” Boone: “The rest of the team called me the drawback.” John Nasky: “I want a ticket to New York.” Ticket Agent: “Do you wish to go by Buffalo?” John: “Certainly not! want to go by train.” Janet Preston never heard of the Electoral College because they never won a football game. Buol: “I asked if I could see her home.” Fat: ‘And what did she say?” Buol: ‘‘She said she’d send me a photo of od Salesgirl: “Here’s a lovely sentiment on this card; “To the only girl I ever loved’.” Bud Jones: ‘“That’s the stuff. Give me a dozen of them.” Oe erst Bee RODGERS ENGRAVING CO. 315 JOHN ST. UTICA, N.Y. 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Conkling, Principal CENTRAL CITY BUSINESS INSTITUTE rhe or business school in Central Ne York approved by the State Department of Educat A4 state approved business school must meet the Certification of teachers Approval of courses and size of classes Fair dealing with students and public FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8 630 South Warren Street Syracuse, New York William J. Veigel, Director Appreciations The 1942 De-O-Wain-Sta staff appreciates the co-operation and support of the many professional and business friends of R. F. A. who have once more made possible the publication of this Annual. Graduates planning to enter college or business training schools should consult the announcements on the following pages ATTORNEYS COAL COMPANIES Walter W. Abbott W. W. Parry Coal Co Johnson D. McMahon AUTOMOBILE DEALERS Navelli Motor Sales F. E. Reamore Motors, Buick Sales : ; AUTO SUPPLIES CIGARS MAGAZINES CONFECTIONERS Rome Tobacco Co. Tracy's Soda Fountain National Accessories Stores Benner’s Smoke Shop oe ea H. H. Blair BAKERIES Don Freson’s Friendly Corner Store The Home Bakery i nes Maude’s Home Bakery DENTISTS Murphy's Bakery Dr. Wm. M. Arthur SEATITY PAR 2e Dr. H. E. Dorn ORES PARES : Dr. Michael A. Esposito Lovely Lady Beauty Salon Dr. Verne E. Marriott Merle Norman Studio Dr. H. A. Sinclair BOYS’ SHOP Dr. A. F. Sontheimer The Boys’ Shop, T. S. Goldman Dr. Louis F. Verdgeline BUILDING MATERIALS DEPARTMENT STORES American Hard Wall Plaster Co ‘he Allen Shop Beach Lumber Co. W. T. Grant Co. Edw. Comstock Co., Inc. Montgomery Ward Co. APPRECIATIONS (Continued ) DOCTORS Dr. J. E. Groff Dr. Michael Levitan Dr. Dan Mellen Dr. Lawrence E. Sprout Dr. William F. Tracy DRUG STORES La Gatta’s Drug Store B. E. Law, Druggist Z. J. Lesiakowski ELECTRICAL COMPANY The Ferguson Electrical Co. FISHING TACKLE Milton L. Pepper FLORISTS Holland Florist Humphrey Floral Co. FRIENDS Baum’s Castorine Co. Compliments of Wm. H. Currie G. A. Edwards Firemen’s Benevolent Ass’n, Inc. Mr. Charles Henris Mayflower Apartments tome Strip Steel Co. A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend FUNERAL DIRECTORS Griffin Aldridge Martin J. Nunn Waldo Wiggins Prince John J. Strong Howard P. Teller FURNITURE STORES J. E. Bird Sons Lerman Furniture Co., Inc. Majestic Furniture Co. Markson Bros., Home Furnishings Selrite Bedding Furniture Co. GARAGE Bear Service Garage GROCERY STORES Acme Food Market E. U. Howland Son Matvias’ Grocery Store Joseph V. Schneible Thrift Food Mart HARDWARE STORE J. Townsend's Sons HOME FURNISHINGS H. Spear Co. ICE CREAM Best Ice Cream Co. — 100 [INSURANCE Harlow E. Bacon C. Mark MacLaughlin JEWELERS M. J. Engelbert Bro. George H. Fraver Jack’s Jewelry Store Sonne Brothers LADIES’ WEARING APPAREL Decker's Specialty Shop Gardner’s Ladies’ Shop Keller’s Apparel Shop Lippman’s Marks Fashion Shop MEN'S CLOTHING Jack Henley’s Men's Shop Rosen’s Men’s Wear Sam Simpkins MILK DEALERS Iseneker’s Dairy Mathis Creamery Noble’s Dairy Spring Brook Dairy MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Spear’s Music House OIL COMPANY Coccia Bros. Oil Co OPTOMETRISTS Lynn E. Kelley Dr. V. M. Simonsen OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS Dr. John R. Miller Dr. Murray E. Miller PHOTOGRAPHERS Gold-Tone Studio Ubell Studio PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES Doane Photo Supply RADIO SERVICE Philip J. Dersherl F. S. Krebs REAL ESTATE John C. Lynch Mary E. Martin, Realtor O. G. Riley RESTAURANTS Cavalier Restaurant Milvo’s Restaurant Normandie Restaurant Pfeiffer’s Restaurant SERVICE STATION “Al’s” Service Station SHOE STORE Townsend's Brownbilt Shoe Store SPORTING GOODS Harris Army Navy Store STATIONERY SHOPS Al Abrams’ Stationery Shop Stooks Stationery Shop