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

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JOYCE E. FIKE Never sad, never blue To someone she is true. If we have you wondering who, ‘ Louie’’ is a helpful clue. Library Council, Basketball, Red Cross Student Association Mem- bership Drive DOLORES FRAGAPANE Our Dolores is small and fair She has dark eyes and shiny hair, And though the fellows think she’s swell, She really has a steady pal. Softball VINCENT M. FRAGOLA Vinny is our pride and joy He certainly is a wonderful boy, A smile for all, smart as can be The kids will miss him, it’s plain to see. Spanish Club, Sigma Alpha, Sec., Home Room Chairman 47, Bowl- ing, League Senior Play Stage Crew, Track, De-O-Wain-Sta Staff, Student Council, Davis Essay NELLO A. FILIPPINI Playing on Our football team, As left tackle He reigned supreme. Football Varsity 3,4, Football J. V.'s 2, Intramural Basketball, Spanish Club President Richard F. Bell DOROTHY L. FRASER As ‘‘Hildegarde”’ in the Senior play ‘ Bunnie’’ made it a memorable day. But, boys, remember and don’t for- get She’s Rod’s and this she doesn’t regret. F. H. A., Veritas, Red Cross, Home Room Chairman, Home Room Vice- Chairman, Inter-Club, Senior Play Cast, De-O-Wain-Sta, Assembly Usher, Red Cross Program Chair- man, Sophomore Orientation JEANETTE A. FIORDILISO She is small But yet so fair, As a secretary to be There’s none can compare. Gym Leaders 2, Secca-Types, De- O-Wain-Sta Staff ALICE A. GAFNER Alice’s sagacity Exceeds that of most. To her good looks, We propose a toast. B. S. L., F. H. A., Red Cross, Soft- ball, Basketball, Gym Leader, Sec. Sophomore Class, Sec. Junior Class, Treas. Senior Class, Honor Society, Jr. Prom Committee, Davis Essay, De-O-Wain-Sta Staff, Baccalaureate Usher, Assembly Usher, Sophomore Orientation, Secca-Types Sec., In- ter Club ANNE E. FISHER Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hil Here's a girl that will make them sigh. Wondering, laughing, twinkle in her eye, She’ll make you want to jump to the sky. Library Council (Sec.), B. S. L., Spanish Club, F. H. A., Veritas Vincit (Sec.), Red Cross, Home Room Chairman '48, Senior Play Cast, Jr. Prom Decoration Com- mittee, De-O-Wain-Sta Staff, Stu- dent Council, Baccalaureate Usher Sophomore Orientation MARY M. FRAGAPANE Our frienc Mary In her hours of leisure Loves to practice Parliamentary procedure. Basketball, Bowling, Chorus SUE A. GEORGE A perfect hostess in every way She knows how to hold parties that are happy and gay. Around school she’s no slouch And she’s never been known to carry a grouch. Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Gym Leader, Library Council, F. H. A., Senior Ring, Jr. Stage Builders, Sophomore Orientation, De-O-Wain-Sta Staff, Usher at Baccalaureate

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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

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CLAIRE GIFFORD ‘ Ju Ju’ and Claire seem to click Cause he knows she’s a slick chick, Blue eyes, blond hair and very sweet, Claire's a girl who's hard to beat. Basketball, F. H. A., Gym Lead- er RICHARD GUASPARI Swell, happy, all aglow That’s the Gus that we all know He-man, B-man, has a smile, Things he does are all worth while JERRY J. HARITATOS Long ago and far away Jerry attended S. A. A. But we must be truthful and say He got his brains from R. F. A. Hi-Y, Assembly Usher, Com- mencement Usher, De-O-Wain- Sta Editor-in-chief, Sigma Alpha, Davis Essay Contestant, Cap and Gown Committee, Senior Play Cast, Junior Prom Decora- ting Committee, Junior Rotarian, Shutterbugs, Noon Hour Activity Committee, Student Association Membership Drive JOSEPH GIZZO Joe's happy Joe’s gay He always knows Just what to say MURRAY R. HARRINGTON In old R. F. A. There's a fellow called ‘‘Red’’ And he sure is on top What more could be said. B. S. 1., Junior Stage Building, Commencement Usher, Home Room Chairman and Vice Chairman, 2, Intramural Bas- ketball, Track, Sigma Alpha NEAL D. GOCHEE One day Neal said, “I wonder why I ever joined The B. S. I.”’ B. S. I., Vice-President of Hi-Y, Jr. Rotarian, Homeroom Vice- Chairman, Commencement Ush- er, Slingerland, Football Mana- ger, Football, J. V. Basketball, Intramura! Basketball, Sopho- more Orientation DORIS M. HART ‘Where’s Charlie’’ is A Broadway play But ‘‘Where’s Charlie”’ What Doris does say. Chorus MARIE GREICO Marie is a swell gal Smart and friendly in her ways She’s lots of fun And a true friend to anyone. Basketball, Softball BETTY LOU HALLENBECK With eyes of blue And many a curl Bill”’ will tell you She's one swell girl. Spanish Club, Glee Club, Arch- ery Club, Jr. Prom Committee, Basketball '48, Chorus JEAN HOFFMAN Hoffy’s really quite a gal No one could want a better pal At basketball she can’t be beat And she’s always great at the swimming meet. B. S. I., Swimming Club, F. H. A., Sr. Play Usher, Library Council, Gym Leader, Girls’ Basketball, Sophomore Orientation, De-O- Wain-Sta Staff, Latin Club, Noon Hour Activity Committee