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

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GEORGE R. STALEY Superintendent of Schools

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Tribute to Servicemen Without a sign his sword the brave man draws, And asks no omen but his country's cause. -Homer. Rome Free Academy's sons in the service of our country now total 1,550 Those of her sons who have made the supreme sacrifice number 27 These were honored in their generation, And were the glory of the times. -Ecclesiasticus,

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Our Memories of George R. Staley In his forty-four years as superintendent of the Rome Public Schools, Mr. Staley has given us, the students, a treasure of pleasant memories. His friendliness and democratic attitude have given our school life an added meaning. His advice as a friend and his counsel as an educator have proved to be invaluable to us as individuals. He has shown enthusiasm in all our student activities and outside interests. His warmth and friendliness to each one of us has strengthened our deep admiration for him. Mr. Staley, We have been very fortunate to have been under your guidance during our school career. We will always remember your visits to our classrooms, although they were sometimes embarrassing, and we respect you for your interest in our work. Yet we will remem- ber also your gift for applying the right touch of humor when the occasion demanded it. It is with great regret that we bid you farewell. We also regret that the students of future years will not benefit by your friend- ship and wisdom.