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

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ALFONSO MARTINGANO Al is fond of basketball Even tho’ he’s not too tall, He's a guy you’re sure to like, Another ‘‘Red’’ for the love o” Mike. MARY MC CARTHY Curly, blond hair And sparkling eyes, When we lose Mary Someone else will get a prize. Chorus, Red Cross Represen- tative JEAN M. MCCORD Here we have a girl with class, You can’t find a prettier lass, Loads of fun with pep and vim Her aor = blue eyes are never im. Home Room Chairman, Basket- ball JOHN MASSETT He’s very quiet, but one good guy He'll succeed if he tries. He works with effort, but yet with ease Whatever he does he tries to please. Intramural Basketball, Baseball . Richad McMahon. RUTHIE MCLAUGHLIN EDWIN MATESKY Ed is one of the mighty ‘‘Reds’’ He’s a guy that always uses his head. Busy in school every day! He is really on his wayl Hi-Y, Sigma Alpha Vice-Presi- dent, De-O-Wain-Sta Staff, Junior Ring Committee, Commencement Usher, Junior Prom Decorating Committee, Senior Play Stage Committee JOSEPH MECCA This cute lass with the boys does rate U. S. Marines In fact they consider her the perfect date But, we all know who's really the one, And who’ ll be there when all is done! Spanish Club, Veritas, Treasurer Latin Club, Head Cheerleader, Jr. Class Vice-President, Senior Class President, Cabinet Honor Society, Senior Ring Committee, Junior Prom Committee, De-O-Wain-Sta , Assem- bly Usher, R. F. A. Float, Sophomore Orientation, Red Cross, Head Suher Class Night, Home Room Chairman MARY ANN MATESKY At concerts she plays, And at church I am told. She’s quiet and reserved With a heart made of gold. F. H. A., Knit-Wits, Red Cross JOAN M. MCCAULEY Joanie with her curly hair Has a typical Irish air, She’s a gal really worth seeing, — while at Dopp’s Run jing. F. H.A., Glee Club, Red Cross, Swimming, De-O-Wain-Sta Staff, Jr. Prom Committee DOMINICK MERCURIO A bright red shirt and curly black hair That’s how we know that Dominick’s there. In several talents he does excel He’s a guy that you'd like to know well. Vice Chairman

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ESTHER M. LEUENBERGER Full of fun and on the ball That's our Esther known by all She'll be remembered for long after For her energy, love, and laughter. German Club, Library Council, De- O-Wain-Sta Staff LOIS A. MACFARLANE Pretty nice and lots of fun She can keep you on the run, So someday when they lift the We know she’ll find herself a man. F. H. A., Sec. of Jr. Red Cross Ser- vice Club, B. S. I., Basketball Stu- dent Association Membership Drive, De-O-Wain-Sta Staff LOUISE M. MANCINI Shot 'em high! Pass ‘em low! ‘Little Lou’’ is on the go So strike up the band For she’s making baskets for Candyland. Basketball, Volleyball, Gym Lead- er ROBERT LUTZ Bob is just a little guy And in school he seems quite shy But let him get out with the boys And he sure can make with the noise. R. F. A. Band FRANCIS P. MANTELLI Girls are watching all the while, Just to see our ‘‘Buddy’’ smile. He's got personality and good looks But he is not so fond of books. GORDYNE M. MACARTHUR If Gordyne has a far look in her eye, You must excuse her please, Because when she looks at you, It’s Jimmie she really sees. Veritas Vincit, Cheerleaders 3-4, Assembly Usher, Gym Leaders, R. F. A., Float, Basketball, Soph- omore Orientation ELAINE MARMOL Now here’s a girl who's always gay And spreads her joy in every way. In English class she knows a lot Here’s a girl who'll hit the top. JAMES MCBURNEY A guy with ambition Who has lots of pep, He plays in the band And is always in step. Projection Club, Intramural Bas- ketball, Band, Jr. Prom Commit- tee, Shutterbugs GLORIA MALORZO Very nice, very sweet To be with her is quite a treat She’s fun to be with-a real nice gal Here's a girl who’s one grand pal. Chorus BARBARA J. MARTIN Barb's as busy as a bee With all her extra activities, Basketball and B. S. L. Now we know why she dashes by. Softball, Basketball '47,’48,'49, Volleyball, Gym Leaders, De- O-Wain-Sta Staff, B. S. I. Typ- ist

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DORIS I. MERRITT Parlez-vous francais? ‘Qui, oui,’’ she says. She’s a mighty cute gal. Oh, my! And an apple in some fellow’s eye. DELORES NATALIE Lots of fun in school and play Dee’s on the go both night and day Basketball, typing, doing her bit, She’s always the one who makes a hit. B. S. L, Typist, Red Cross Re- presentative, Gym Leader, Cho- rus ROBERTA L. NORTHWAY Tall, dark and slim, To her, life’s never dim. What's that laughing sound? Why, that’s Bobby around. F. H. A., Library, Basketball, Gym Leaders JOSEPHINE P. MESSINEO It is awfully hard to find A girl like Josephine She has all that you’d desire She’s strictly on the beam. Chairman of Student Council, Span- ish Club, President of Sophomore Class, F. H. A., Red Cross, Home Room Chairman, Election Commit- tee, Vice-President of Student As- sociation, R. F. A., Float, Student Association Membership Drive MICHAEL D. OCCHIPINTI Mike is rather small in a way, But he is quite a dresser, Ask him if he likes sharp ties, And he’ll answer, ‘‘Yes, Sirl’’ Intramural Basketball FRED J. METZGER In chorus or basketball This lad does well. Here’s a fellow Who rings the bell. Chorus REGINALD J. O'CONNOR He’s a grand guy With a clinging vine. Since her name is ‘‘Ivy’’ He doesn’t mind! Spanish Club, R. F. A., Band’46 FRED F. MOORE Fred’s hallmark is A nice brown Nash, Down the street He always does dash. Projection Club, Intramural Bas- ketball, Band, Junior Prom Com- mittee, R. F. A. Float, Shutter- bugs BEVERLY NETZBAND Beverly Netzband Is the girl's name, With her guitar She’ll soon have fame. BENJAMIN J. O'DONNELL Ben’s a boy who knows projec- tion, To this we have no objection But we would like to know what kind. Of girl or work he has in mind. Projection Club, Intramural Bas- ketball