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

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ERMINIA DICAPRIO In basketball Dolly shines Her sports, she always minds In every sport she’s always the same, Helping to win the game. Gym Leaders, Basketball, Volley- ball, Softball, De-O-Wain-Sta BERNARD M. DONOVAN ‘‘Mike’’ is quite a popular guy His presence will make any girl sigh, His Irish smile and his Irish wit Are reasons for girls to catch him quick. V. Chair. Room 20 JOHN M. DORN For lots of fun, personality plus Johnny is the one for us. Here's hoping good old R. F. A. Will have more like him some day. Hi-Y, Vice-Pres., Latin Club Council, Spanish Club, Sigma Alpha Club, Band Sgt., Home Room Chairman, Student Council, Senior Editor of De-O-Wain-Sta, Sopho- more Orientation, Head Usher Commencement, Jr. Prom Decora- tion and Door Committees, Student Association Membership Drive, In- tramural Basketball CARRIE C. D’GUSTINI Her liveliness is catching, Her gaity hard to beat, We'll always remember Carrie, For she’s plenty all ‘‘reet”’ Spanish Club WILLIAM E. DUNHAM Bill is a guy fast on his feet One friend who really can’t be beat; For lots of fun and lots of joy Just get acquainted with the boy. De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Mgr., Hi-Y. Chaplain, Senior Ring Committee, Head Commencement Usher, Junior Prom Decoration Committee, Cross Country 3,4, Capt. 4; In- tramural Basketball, B. S. I. An- nouncer CAROLYN V. DION A smile for everyone, a friendly “ hello”’ Is Carolyn’s way wherever she goes We wish her luck in her future work And we know she’ll succeed because she won’t shirk. Archery, Volleyball, F. H. A., De- O-Wain-Sta Staff DOROTHY M. DOUGLAS She dances, she bowls, One of our merriest souls, There's a twinkle in her eye; Who is the lucky guy? Chorus JOHN E. DONAHUE John is a swell guy Everyone will certainly say Always full of fun In his friendly way Track 1,2,3, Basketball Manager 2,3, Football J. V., Sigma Alpha JOHN D. DONOVAN John is a basketball star And keeps the records too. Although he is awful busy, He's still a friend so true. Bowling, Basketball MARIE R. DURSI Quiet and neat, Pretty and sweet; Marie is the type, Who can’t be beat.

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MATTHEW CZARNECKI In classes ‘‘Matt’’ seems quiet and shy, But really he’s an all-around guy. If you think that he’s not well known, Ask the fellows from the Polish home. MARY DELANEY Of Eddie she dreams constantly That’s quite plain to see, She's always on the go That’s why we'll miss her so. Red Cross, Softball DARLENE DELUTIS Darlene goes to all the games Everyone wonders why. Could it be she goes to see, A certain ‘‘little guy?”’ Shutterbugs, Junior Red Cross, De-O-Wain-Sta, Basketball GRACE DANNA Grace is cute and sweet There is no one she can't beat To the boys she’s all-around When the C. A. P. C. is in town. Basketball, Chorus MARION I. DENISON When you pass her in the hall, Marion has a smile for all, German is her favorite class, That’s why she’s sure to pass. RALPH M. D’AVOLIO In December he had his appendix out, So in school he wasn’t seen; It won’t be long fore he’s gone again Cause he's going to be a Marine. Bowling SUSAN DESIMONE Vogue, Mam’ selle and Seventeen Have nothing on our sweet queen, School days pass, but not too fast Sue is glad it’s over at last. Gym Leaders, Chorus ANTHONY DEBELLA DeBella was a hit on the football team Because he was always right on the beam. He’ll keep your head in a whirl But, just who is that certain girl? Football, Red Cross Representa- tive, Intramural Basketball ELEANOR DELANEY Her charm strikes the sight, Her answer's just right. There may be no trophy, But, she always has “‘Voci.”’ Volleyball, Softball nett wightinah MARILYN DEVISSER ‘Join the navy, and see the world,” has appeal Especially if it could be done with Neil. She may have to settle for a home on the land, But, at least this will mean a ring on her hand. Spanish Club, F. H. A., Veritas Vincit, Home Room V. C., Senior Play Cast, De-O-Wain-Sta, Red Cross Representative, Slinger- land

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ARLON B. EDELMAN Arlon’s the boy That's always there, Tall and handsome Please handle with care. De-O-Wain-Sta Staff; Intramural Basketball - ‘47, '48, '49 ROBERT L. ELMER Hi, Bob, what do you say? All the folks want to walk your way. Who ever said this boy was shy? He always calls a hearty “Hi” Chorus SHIRLEY A. ESCHE A cute, sweet, Atomic Bomb Sorry, boys, it’s always Tom! She's a gal who's really hep Full of fun and full of pep. Glee Club, Girls’ Basketball ‘47, '48, Archery ‘47, 48, Jr. Prom Committee, Chorus, Red Cross Representative a we MARIAN E. EDWARDS , s Latin and Marian ° Are close as a kiss, And we all wonder “Why is this?’’ Home Room Vice Chairman 3, Home Room Red Cross Repre- sentative 3 CATALDO FARONI U. S. Marines WARREN C. EDWARDS His good looks alone are not all Though they do cause the girls to fall. In hockey, he can also take a bow, Bet he won't tell us who she is now! Latin Club, Hockey 3,4, J. V. Foot- ball 2, Intramural Basketball 3,4 RICHARD FENTON Oh, to be a man of the world, To have all those beautiful girls, That's what basketball does for Dick. The reason!’ Of course--he’s no hick. Intramural Basketball ‘46, 47, Var- sity Basketball °48 WILLIAM G. EDWARDS 4 ° Handsome, popular is our guy ® Bill, Friendly, versatile, or what you will, He's liked by all the teachers, too. His absence will make us blue. JOE EMETERIO This boy's an athlete As you can tell, And there’s not a game He doesn’t play well Baseball 2, Football 2 ALFRED T. FESTA Because he does spend Most of his time working, The Union Store people Never catch him flirting. Intramural Basketball, Track