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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1956 volume:

Theme Greeting us upon our entrance to the Big Top is the royal fanfare of the circus band and the laughter of chil- dren. As we are held spellbound by the roaring of lions and the crazy an- tics of the colorful members of clown alley, the greatest show on earth be gins. This spectacular show is the result of preparation by hundreds of people, working together, depending on and co-operating with one another. In our school life also, people of many talents must work together to insure the success of every undertaking. The work of everyone, teachers and pupils alike, is a necessity, although the spot- light may not be shared by all at the same time. The circus performer depends on his associates for assurance that his equip- ment is in order and even that his life will be safe. Similarly we, as students, depend on our fellow students and teachers to help mold our lives for the future. In the halls of Rome Free Academy, as well as under the Big Top, compan- ionship, co-operation and good will are essential in order to insure the success of all. Therefore the De-O-Wain-Sta staff finds it most appropriate to select as its theme for 1956— ‘Under the Big Top.” To +hee , A.F.A. ; Oern allegiance we bring With teeth and loyalty. As comrades we come { With own minds seeking Iiqht ™ And our Spirits bald and nee 0, dean Alma Moter, We will henon thee mene and mores Se teach ws +e. be tave tothes Almo Moter R.FA, Dedication Faculty aa Feature __= Seniors Sophomores Activites __ Mumor Advertising Ring Master The ringmaster . . . Entitled to this high position of honor is Miss Louise Kingsley, Co-ordinator of Extra-Curricular Activities, because of whose careful guidance and planning our school activities constantly meet with great success. Her unceasing efforts in various capacities in behalf of the students have earned respect and affection for her in all pupil-teacher relationships. With all sincerity, the class of 1956 dedicates this De-O-Wain-Sta to Miss Louise Kingsley, a gifted teacher and an understanding friend. (Gaffer Lyndon H. Strough Superintendent of Schools As head gaffer, or the top brass in circus lingo, our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Lyndon H. The leader of all Rome School affairs, this dedicated man faces Strough, has many important duties. difficulties with competent decisions which lead to success for the Rome school system. All for One The City of Rome and Rome Free Academy, its senior high school, are partners in a great enterprise, each sup- porting and enriching the other. The public sustains the school, co-operating in attempts to fulfill its needs, and en- couraging it in many ways, while the school has a cordial welcome for the adult public. Perhaps the most important way the citizens of our town support the school is in the form of taxes. Large sums of money every year are given to insure to each stu- dent the best education possible. The Chamber of Commerce, an active, public-spirited group representing Rome business men, offers its time and money to make our school days more enjoyable. To start the year off with a bang and to show them that their work is justly appreciated, the Chamber of Commerce ceremoniously presented each teacher with an apple. The Business-Industrial-Education Day, an event spon- sored by the Rome Chamber of Commerce, gave all Rome teachers an opportunity to visit the business firms of their choice, to see the whys and wherefores of each enterprise. This day, carefully planned and organized for the best use of everyone's time, and for dividends of information to the teachers about business organization and problems, was ex- tremely worthwhile in mutual understanding and respect. 6 The Chamber of Commerce members, along with all the citizens of Rome, are carefully planning for the edu- cational future of our city and have given up their time to speak to Rome Free Academy students, explaining just what will be in store for them in the next twenty years. Their work is most important in a city of Rome's size and rate of growth and much appreciated by the students who will be the citizens of that future. The Rome Cable Foundation has expressed its interest in school by offering Herbert Thomas Dyett Scholarships to deserving senior students planning to further their edu- cation in institutions of higher learning. This foundation also sponsors, jointly with the Chamber of Commerce, a Self-Reliance Scholarship. Many Rome citizens, under the auspices of the Guid- ance Department, offer their time to speak to R.F.A. stu- dents about future plans and opportunities in the business world. Also representatives of the police force talk on safety, people of foreign birth tell us of their native coun- tries, and business men and women have been gracious about speaking on many subjects in various class situations. We students of Rome Free Academy would like to ex- tend our gratitude to the City of Rome, for credit must be given where credit is due. (ne for All In turn, Rome Free Academy also aids the city in vary- ing ways. ried on yearly in the school, under the direction of Mr. Paige, managed by the Board of Education, and taught by A tremendous adult education program is car- Rome teachers. These courses offer wide and various fields of study, everything from oil painting to shorthand, to each and every Roman, and contribute greatly to the public. The facilities of the school are also at the disposal of the public. The theater groups, the civic chorus, or any other group which needs the use of a stage or auditorium is welcome in our school. Our stadium, given by public- spirited citizens, returns dividends of pleasure as they watch football games, track meets, and drum pageants. The halls of R.F.A. also serve the public as a voting place. All Rome Free Academy students contribute generous- ly to public campaigns such as the March of Dimes and the Red Cross, showing their interest in the welfare of the com- munity. At Thanksgiving time food and clothing for the needy are collected in the school. We are sure that the citizens of Rome appreciate the efforts of the schools and teachers, not only to present their children with the best opportunities for an excellent edu- cation but also for the direct benefits to the citizens them- selves. students appreciate them. We are sure of this; as sure as we are that we Front Row, Left to Right: Mrs. Pendorf; Dr. Vandeveer; Mr. Roe, President; Mrs. Miller. Second Row: Mr. Destito; Mr. Wolf; Mr. Herbst. The Patch As liaison between the school and the public, the Patch, or Board of Education, contributes enormously to our educational well-being. Through its school building plans, students will be provided with the educational services so desperately needed. We extend our sincere gratitude to these people for making possible the best in edu- cation for everyone in our community. lialfers Carl S. Paige Principal As chief gaffer of Rome Free Academy our principal, Mr. Carl S. Paige, handles and directs our expected and unexpected difficulties with the utmost confidence. This genial leader has aided us all many times, and as the years go by we will remember his efforts in our behalf with sincere appreciation. Myron J. Whittimore Assistant Principal Serving Rome Free Academy as assistant prin- cipal and faculty member, Mr. Whittimore has deeply at heart the welfare of all. This gaffer is a respected, devoted man with whom we all can be proud to be associated. ELTON W. AUCHMOODY Industrial Arts (Printing) Buffalo State Teachers Col- lege B.S. and M.S. De-O-Wain-Sta Business Staff M. MAE AUSTIN English University of Vermont Ph.B. EDWARD C. BALL Citizenship Education Syracuse University B.A. and M.A RUTH E. BARNARD French and Spanish Middlebury College, Vermont A.B. and A.M. French Club PHILA BATES English Emerson College B.L.T. Veritas Vincit JOSEPH B. BESENFELDER Mechanical Drawing and Radio Oswego State Teachers Col- lege HARRIET M. BLOOD German and Algebra Syracuse University A.B. HORACE BRIGGS History St. Bonaventure M.Ed. IRWIN BROWN Guidance Oswego, St. Lawrence, cuse M.Ed. ELIZABETH BURNEKO Italian Italian Club GRACE CALANDRA World History Albany State B.A. FRANCES R. CASE English Goucher College, Baltimore, Md. B.A. MARTIN CHODOS Art Alfred University and Colum- bia University. B.F.A, and M.A. MARGARET A. CLARK Homemaking and Health University of Rochester, Me- chanics Institute. Univer- sity of Syracuse B.S. and M.S. KATHARINE MORISON CLARKE French and Spanish William Smith College A.B. French Club; Spanish Club; Red Cross; Sophomore Class: Assembly Ushers. ESTHER C. COPIA Bookkeeping Plattsburg State Teachers College DORIS DAVISON Office F. ANTHONY DORSINO Mathematics New York State College for Teachers A.B. EDWARD E, DOTY Mathematics Syracuse, Oklahoma A M B.S CLAIRE ENGELMAN Science and Health Hunter College B.A. i - GEORGE FREELAND English Edinboro, Syracuse B.S., M.A. MARGUERITE A. GEYH Guidance St. Lawrence University B.S. and M. Ed. GLADYS H. GOTT English Il and Ill Bucknell University AB. Bureau of School Information MARIAN GRAVES Home Economics Cornell F.H.A. GILBERT HAGERTY Speech, Visual Aids B.S. Projection, Slingerland J. HARVEY History Williams and Syracuse B.A. and M.A. JAMES HAYES English Niagara University A.B. HELEN HERLEHY Business Albany State B.S., M.S. MARJORIE HUBBELL Art Syracuse University B.F.A. LOUISE KINGSLEY English and Co-ordinator of Extracurricular activities Wells College AB. National Honor Society; Inter-Club Council; Student Cabinet; Student Council; Senior Class Advisor. DORIS U. KNUDSEN Math and Chemistry Cornell University CHARLOTTE A. LANE Guidance University of Rochester and Syracuse University. B.A. and M.A. ELIZABETH LUCE English Syracuse University AB. ELAINE LYNN English Queens College, U. of Penn., U. of Minn., Fisk Uni- versity, Temple University. B.A., M.A. NICHOLAS D. MAMMONE Citizenship Education West Chester, Pennsylvania State Teachers College; Syracuse University; Wil- liam and Mary College B.S. and M.A. Bowling Coach GERALD MANWARING Auto Mechanics Oswego State Teachers Col- lege N.Y.S. Industrial Arts GRACE M. MOE Business Arithmetic Potsdam State Normal School State Commercial Diploma HAROLD A. MOE Business Plattsburg State Normal School BERTHA A. MITTENMAIER Citizenship Education Wellesley College and Colum- bia University A.B. and M.A. WILLIAM MOONAN Vocal Music New York State University and Potsdam Teachers Col- lege. B.S. in Music Education JOSEPH PALOMBI Physics Syracuse University aa A.B. MARIAN H. PELKEY Librarian Albany State B.S. in LS. Library Council EDWIN C. RAPKE Driver Education Buffalo State Teachers Col- lege B.S. in Education DAVID H. RICHARDSON Driver Education Oswego State Teachers Col- lege B.S. in Education M. GENEVIEVE RILEY Biology Syracuse University A.B. and M.A. equivalent. jas S LAURA A. STAURING Latin Elmira College A.B. HANNAH TEMPLE Commercial Subjects Skidmore College and New York University. B.S. and M.A. C. HARRISON WARD Social Studies Chico State College, Cali- fornia A.B. Social Service DORCAS WATTERS English Elmira College De-O-Wain-Sta ELIZABETH WHITAKER Girls Physical Education Kellogg School of Physical Education Archery Gym Leaders, Offi- ciating, Cheer Leaders ELIZABETH WHITE JOHN WISE Homemaking Band Mechanics Institute: Cornel] University; Syracuse Uni versity LORETTA WOLZMUTH HELEN A. WOLF Nurse World History Mt. Holyoke College and Cornell University. B.A. and M.A. MYRON WHITTIMORE Chemistry St. Lawrence University B.S. CORA V. WOODS Typewriting Ohio State University B.S. in Education Features The life of circus performers is a full one. Continually on the move from town to town, the circus people have many varied types of activities. Giving shows, working to set them up, living, and eat- ing as a unit are just a few samples of their every day curricula. Here at R.F.A., also, we have a full schedule. We take a great variety of courses. We have many sports, dances, plays and other activities that make up our every day and every year at Rome Free Academy and that gives us a life as rounded as that of the circus, based on regular work and frosted with glitter. a Se On moving up day, Frank Cook takes over as president of the Senior Class from James Atkin- son, last year’s president. With the passing to Frank Cook of the gavel of authority, symbol of leadership of the Senior Class, the class of 56 started its year. It has been a good year, full of the everyday routine and extraordinary happenings that constitute our school life. In this section we will en- deavor to bring you a resume of the routine and also of the year's memorable events. Here is Frank in his north auditorium study hall Student Day Because most of the time at school is spent in classes, we decided to follow a typical student through an average day. For our student we chose Frank Cook, president of the senior class. Frank is active in school affairs such as Sligerland, Senior Play, BSI, Hi-Y, and sports like cross country. He has a full academic schedule, consisting of French, Physics, Practical Writing, and Typing. He starts his days as most of us do; getting up, eating, and arriving at school at about 8:15, both he and his convertible still half asleep. Then there is the battle of the lockers, with Frank occasionally coming out ahead. After roll call and the announc- ments, at which he takes his turn once a week, we pass to the morning classes. Above: “Well, I'll be shoveling off.” Right: Everyone has to dig for the books at sometime. — Frank Cook and Barbara Charlebois, two R.F.A. Lou Barile’s, prepare to broadcast the morn- ing announcements. R.F.A. offers a comprehensive choice of courses, in the following general classifications: English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Languages, Home Economics, Manual Arts, and Fine Arts. With the individual programing they receive, most students’ courses are tailored to fit their particular Aeeds. After the four morning periods, school is recess- ed for lunch. The majority of the student body goes home for lunch, but many, including Frank, eat in the building and are able to take part in the noon- time activities. Students cheer their favorite intra- mural teams, or go to club meetings. Most clubs now meet at noon because our activity period was dropped. School reconvenes at 1:00 P.M. and Frank goes to his afternoon classes. At the end of the day he, with the other students, has the option of leaving school after sixth period, or remaining for activities after school. This day is typical of every day during the year. Not too exciting, but not too dull, this everyday rou- tine makes up a large part of our life at school. Above: “I don’t see where 1 made a mistake.” Right: One way of checking up on the girl friend (Or News). A dukey break” - Lunch in the auditorium Student hind Students congregating around the north entrance at noon. If school life were nothing but going to and from classes, everyone would be bored. Rather than just a humdrum routine, school days are spiced with enough funny, interesting, or exciting happenings to make each one an adventure. You can see the looks of anticipation on the faces of the students on the first day. Surely there will be many things to remember during the year; traditions, for instance, those occasions which grow richer with yearly repetition. WE WILL REMEMBER the burial of Utica, the whole school marching down to the Mohawk River to burn Utica in effigy. : WE WILL REMEMBER the Christmas decora- tions, the sophomores’ yearly chore. WE WILL REMEMBER the box office win- dow, dispensing its rations of whatever kind: food, tickets, even De-O-Wain-Stas. WE WILL REMEMBER the driving lessons, the dates, the dances. Then there are the everyday things that we cherish because they are a basic part of school life. WE WILL REMEMBER the intricate chemistry experiments, the student demonstrations in home economics. WE WILL REMEMBER the girl in the school store, the posters around the halls, the bulletin board with the certified list”. WE WILL REMEMBER, finally, graduation the last act of “the performers”. This solemn cere- mony is a fitting close to our high school life—the fanfare, the parade, and the circus fades into the night. Don’t worry, Paul, that bunsen burner won't bite. Well, were we mice or men? The Happy mourners in the middle of Dominick Street during the burial of Utica. Little town of Bethlehem. =7T | =s | Sanh. bh A bird in a cage? No, Lorraine = , : ‘ : Pelow selling in the school store. Gorden Aderman receives first place in the Library Council book contest from Rhoda Smith, while Joe Smith, the second prize winner, looks on. | ie | Practice baby, practice bath. Traffic jam in front of the box office window during noon hour. Right: Jim Ruby, “Well, now that I’m up here, how dol get down?” Buddy Evans, puts the finishing touches on that Eng- lish assignment. Graduation — the last act of “the performers.” Class Officers Left to Right: John Parks, Treasurer. Marilyn Reader, Secretary; Nazerine Fiore, Vice-President; Frank Cook, President: History Class of 1956 PERFORMERS Performers, kinkers in circus vocabulary, denote the stars; those who, after years of training and work, finally reach the top glittering with spangles and shining in the spotlight. The performers of R.F.A., the graduating class of 1956, are acknowledged as deserving the Main Ring. Our recognition is well earned by, three years of effort, trial and error, complaints, and headaches. As sophomores, we wandered cohfused and bewild- ered through the halls and classrooms. Led by our President, Vinnie DeCarolis, we managed, however, to have the halls of learning gaily reflect the spirit of Christmas in our decorations and to sponsor a suc- cessful Sophomore dance. It may have taken us a while to “gaff to the joint,” or, as laymen might say, to understand and get the feeling of this place and situation but, as jun- iors, we finally settled down to a year of hard work. However, since “all work and no play .. .” isn’t much fun, again ably led by President Vinnie De- Carolis, we perked up our spirits by holding our Junior Prom. In picking our theme, we deviated a little from the traditional moonlight and stars and had a successful “Winter Wonderland.” Of course, our senior year was the best of all! We elected Frank Cook to lead us stars through the daily tribulations and triumphs that the main ring brought us. The year was highlighted by the grand Sen- ior Ball, held in May. Moving-Up Day was quite a thrill, too, and we'll always cherish our memories of Commencement. That little diploma is well worth twelve years of hard study. We wouldn't dare admit it, of course, but secret- ly, we're a little nostalgic and reminiscent about our school years now behind us, and we know we'll miss R.F.A., the scene of most of our greatest perform- ances and probably of our happiest times. JEAN AKINS Jeanie” Going my way? bout a Hou ride? HR Chairman; Assembly Usher; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; B.S.I Typist; square Dance Club; Gym Ball Com.; Leader; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Com.; Soph. Decorating Play Election Student Basket Senior Usher; Teacher; Com.; ball; Volleyball PAUL ALEXANDER “Kraut” Deutsch sprecherand a ¢ Projection Club; Hi-Y; Intra mural Basketball WALTER ALLEN “Walt” Napoleon was little and he con- quered all. Mer. Track; Mgr. Cross Country JERRY AMOROSO A hit with a baseball or a grin. Italian Club; JV Baseball. Baseball; V. DELORES ANANIA “Dee” A future “Edith Head” of dress design. Jr. Prom Com.; Softball; Basket- ball; Archery; Volleyball; Gym Leader. DOROTHY ANDERSON “Dotty” A Dot with much dash Gym HR; Majorette; Decorating Com.; VP Squad; Soph. Leader, 3 yrs.; Soph. Cheering Basketball JAMES ANDERSON lim’ Like George Gobel, Jim is going places Sr. Ball Com.; Sta Sports Ed; Play mural Soccer Hi-Y; De-O-Wain- French Club; Sen- Intra- ior Production Staff; ROBERT AQUINO “Bob” Bob and his piano, a great com bo De-O-Wain-Sta Ed Amateur Show. Staff; Choir; DEAN AUSTIN Dizzy” Tennis, anyone? HR Chairman; Tennis; Soccer. SHEILA BALDIGO “She” Like every season—full of color. Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; VP Square Dance Club; B.S.I. Press and Broadcast Cheering Squad; Majorette; Amateur Show; Gym Leader; Intramural Basketball. Divisions; 25 WILLARD BALLARD “Bsly” l Skating is his pride Capt. Soccer Team; Swimming Basketball, 3 yrs.; Intramural Soccer, 2 yrs.; JV and V. Football, 2 yrs.: V. Swimming, 3 yrs.; Basketball: V. Track V. Country, 2 yrs. Trophy; Intramural Cross ROBERT BARBATO On a firm foundation. NANCY BARNARD “Nancy” Variety leads the way. Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. Decorating Com.; Ring Com.; Election Com.; Assemble Com.; Gym Leader: Officiating Club; Block R Club; HR Chairman; Student Assoc Pres.; B.S.I. Bulletin and Broadcast Divisions; Assem- Sec. and bly Usher; Cheering Squad; French Club; Staff; mencement Usher; Field Hockey; Volleyball; Sr. Ball Com.; Honor Society Sec Senior Play Production Baccalaureate and Com- GERALD BARTLETT “William” ree much, hut 1 say little DOROTHEA BARTOLOMEO “Dottie” Lively and sparkling with zest g Gym Leader, 2 yrs.; Officiating Club; Mezr. Girls’ Sports; Soft- ball; Basketball; Library Club, Cheering Squad, 2 yrs. JOANNE BARTOLOTTI Kind words tongue don wear out the Jr. Prom Decorating and Clean- Up Com.; Gym Leader, 3 yrs.; Softball, 2 yrs.; Basketball; Archery; Vol- leyball; Bowling Club Cheering Squad, 3 yrs.; LORRAINE BAUER Little noise and lots of poise Girls’ Senior Play Staff; Archery Jr. Prom Com.; Choir; Choir; Production MARCIA BAUM “Marty” Flirtation, attention without in tention Jr. Prom Com.; French Club; Choir; Cheering Squad; Senior Play Production Staff. MARY LOU BEAN “Miss Bean” The mildest of manners. Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. Decorating Com.; Soph. Christmas Hall Decorations; Soph. Election Com.; Assembly Usher; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; B.S.I. Press Division: Cheering Squad; Veritas V incit: Senior Play Production and Ad- vertising Staffs; Senior Play Usher; Moving-Up Day Usher; Sr. Ball Com.; Intramural Softball; Bas- ketball; Field Hockey; Volleyball: Track; Club; Gym Leader. Officiating ANTHONY BEAVER “Tony” A shamrock and a shillelagh JV Ice Hockey 26 = 4 £3 S é- E EDWARD BERTRAND An impish grin; a mischievous smile LORETTA BINGHAM Where will the dimple be? Gym Leader; Band; Basketball. RICHARD BIRD “Bird Foot” Let each man exercise that power he knows. Hi-Y; Varsity Club; V. Football, 3 yrs.; V. Ice Hockey, 3 yrs.; V. Track, 3 yrs. RICHARD BITELY “Dick” The best things in life are girls. Sr. Ball Com.; Soph. Decorating Com.; B.I.E. Day Photographer; Hi-Y; De-O- Wain-Sta Photographer; De-O- Wain-Sta Ed. and Business Staffs; Block R Club; Football, 3 yrs.; Ice Hockey, 3 yrs.; Track, 3 yrs.; Play Sergeant-of-arms Intramural Soccer; Senior Cast. BEVERLY BLADES “Bev” That pensive look come to life. Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; Soph. Red Cross Service Club; Red Cross Representative; Commencement Usher; Assembly Com.; American Legion Oratorical Contest; As- sembly Usher; B.S.I. Press and Bulletin Divisions; French Club; Cheering Squad; Veritas Vincit; Archery; Activity Award. Decorating Com.; VIRGINIA BOMMARITO “Virgie” Few were her words, but wonder fully clear Cheering Field Hockey Squad; BETTYANN BORMANN “Betty” Rembrandt, watch out! Soph. Decorating Com.; B. S. I. Typist; Archery; Tennis. Secca-Types; PAUL BORIACK Good morning boys and girls. and all the ships at sea. Red Cross Representative; B.S.I. Bulletin and Broadcast Divisions; Projection Club; Slingerland; Hi-Y; Senior Play Cast. VIRGINIA BOTTINI Virg” From the crown of her head to the sole of ber foot she és all mirth. Cheering Squad; Softball; Bask- etball; Volleyball. BEVERLY BOWER “Bev” Why can’t they all be contented, like me? F.H. A. 27 BARRY BOYER No sad song for me Choir; Tennis; Cross Country THOMAS BRADY “Rip” A friend in general-An artist in particular De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff VIRGINIA BRAVO Virgie” I never think of the future. It comes soon enough. Jr. Prom Com.; Cheering Squad; Softball; Basketball; Volleyball. MOULTON BURLISON Moe” Smooth as silk Jr. Prom Com.; Pres. Block R Club Representative; V. Baseball, Softball; V. 3 yrs.; Intramural Football, 4 yrs.; Basketball and Ice Hockey, 3 yrs.; ball; Track; Tennis; Soccer. Intramural ROBERT CAHILL “Bob” Learning makes a good man bet- ter Freshman Baseball; Intramural Basketball. Volleyball; V. Hand- ANTHONY CAMPANARO “Tony” A man about town JOSEPH CAMPBELL “Joe” 1 good sport—a better friend Student Teacher; Baseball; Intra- mural Softball; JV Football; V Football, 2 yrs.; JV mural Basketball; Volleyball; Swimming; and Intra- Intramural Intramural Tennis; Soccer WILLIAM CAMPOLA “Bill’ An earnest worker in disguise Italian Club. BARBARA CARAMELLA “Bobby” sport and a winner Softball; Basketball; Volleyball; Track; Tennis; Gym _ Leader: Officiating Club. A great PATRICIA CARMODY “Patty” Artist or model? Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; Soph. Decorating Com.; Moving- Up Day Marshall; Vice-Pres. Jr HR; Tenni s; De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. and Ed. Staffs; Cheering Squad, 3 yrs.; Senior Play Production Staff. 28 SARAH CASWELL “Sally” It takes life to love life Inter-Club Council; Assembly Usher; Ed. B.S.I. Press French Club; Band; Senior Play Cast of “Taming of the Shrew.” Slingerland; Division; Veritas Vincit; Cast: Honor Society CHARLES CATALDI Chuck” The power of thought — the magic of mind Jr. Prom Decorating Com.; Ten- nis; Jr. HR Chairman; Basket- ball. PAUL CERJAN Cerj” Where he leads, follow. HR Vice-Chairman; B.S.I. Broad- cast Division; Block R Club; Baseball; Football; Intramurals; ciety. good times Swimming; Treas. Honor So- BARBARA CHARLEBOIS “Bobby” The hostess with the mostest. Jr. Prom Com.; Sec. Projection Club; Assembly Usher; Treas. Block R Club; B.S.I. Bulletin and Broadcast Divisions; Cheer- ing Squad; Senior Play Produc- tion Staff; Commencement and Baccalaureate Usher; Field Hock- ey, 4 yrs.; Volleyball, 2 French Club. yrs.; CAROL ANN CHASE “Carol” No more Carol to Chase. Sr. Ball Com.; Soph. Decorating Com.; Commencement Ush er; Moving-Up Day Marshall; HR Chairman; Assembly Usher; B.S. I. Bulletin Staff; VP French Club; Club; Cheering Squad; Tennis; Majorette; Veri- Play Cast; Spanish tas Vincit; Senior Slingerland. DARLENE CHOMIN “Dar” Friendship is a sheltering tree Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; Gym Leaders; Basketball; Volley ball VAUGHN CHRISTMAN “Chris” Life is just one merry fest Band; Intramural Softball; JV and Vz. Intramural Basketball; Intramural Volley- ball; V. Track; Intramural Ten- nis; Block R Club. Football; ALLAN CHRYSLER Silence is more eloquent than words. Square Dance Club. NANCY CHRZANOWSKI “Nan” Speech has Use it wisely. great power! Ir. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com. WALTER CHYRYWATY “Walt” Do not turn back when you are at the goal. Baseball; Football; Block R Club. Volleyball; 2? JOSEPH CIMO Most of his quiet life is spent with autos VIRGINIA CINGRANELLI Vire” A cheerful disposition. Sr. Ball Com.; Cheering Squad; Softball; Basketball; Volleyball SANDRA CLIPPINGER Clippy” Life was meant for fun. Com.; Gym Leader; Assembly Usher; Secca-Types; Library Club; Choir; Cheering Squad; Senior Play Usher; Ten- nis. Jr. Prom RONALD CLOSINSKI It's nice to be natural if you're naturally nice MARIE COLANGELO A woman who ts confused is never convinced. Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; Soph. Decorating Com.; Gym Leader; Treas. Soph. Class; Officiating Club; Secca-Types; Cheering Squad; Senior Play Production Staff; Basketball; Volleyball; Bowling. BRUCE COLUCCIO “Coluch” I go merrily on my way Choir; Football. ANN MARIE COLUCCIO “Ann” “Sparkling” is the jective perfect ad Ball Com.; Soph. Dance Com.; Moving-Up Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Day; HR Red Cross Represen- tative; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Red Cross Treas. Secca-Types; Council. FRANK COOK Shining in the public eye. Sr. Class Pres.; Projection Club; Vice-Pres. Hi-Y; Varsity Club; Jr. Prom Com.; Jr. Ring Com.; Senior Play Cast; Slingerland; Harvard Book Award; Cabinet; Cross Country, 3 yrs.; Intramural Basketball. Student WILLIAM COOPER “Bill” Who needed Einstein? Tennis; Swimming, 2 yrs. FRANK COPPOLA, JR. “Ty” Credit due. s given where credit is Jr. Prom Com.; HR Chairman; Band. MARY LOU COTTER BARBARA DAWES “Bobbie” ut th Ir. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball French Club; HR Red Representative; Cneering Archery DErvice KENT CURLEY VINCENT DEANGELO Ade” “Vinny” Boys will be men m! Keep the bot Trophy winner; Block R Club; Ice Hockey; JV Football; Cross Country; Track MARGARET DAILEY VINCENT DeCAROLIS “Peggy” “Vince” Ouietness is best Brando did it—Vinnie's trying Chairman Ring Com.; Chair- man Jr. Prom Com.; Chairman Soph. Decorating Com.; Syra- cuse Civic Conference; Moving- Up Day Com.; Election Com.; Soph. HR Chairman; Pres. Soph Class; Pres. Jr. Class; Pres. Inter- Club Council; Choir; Senior Play Cast; Italian Club; De-O- Wain-Sta Humor Ed.; Square Dance Club; Student Teacher ANGELO D'AMBROSI AGATHA DECONDI VI9nior” A small package of depend- An athlete in generalj:é=zood ability. sport in partithlar Ir Prom Decorating Com.; Sr. VP Soph. HR, JV Baseball; Ball Com.; Soph Dance Com.; JV. Foorball; V. Football, 2.yrs.; Jr. Dance Com.; B.S.I. Press Icé Hockey, 3 yrs. and Bulletin Divisions; Jr. Registration; Jr. HR Chairman; B.S.I. Typist; Secca-Types; Sen- ior Play Production Staff; Gym Leader; Cheering Squad, 3 yrs.; Archery. CARLETON DAVIS SALLY ANN DEHIMER Carl Courtesy and charm will insure Under easy sail, but will reach her success. port. Ring Com.; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Freshman Football. Ball Com,; Soph. Decorating Com.; Soph. Dance Com.; Com- mencement and _ Baccalaureate Usher; Assembly Usher; B.S.I. Bulletin Division; B.S.I. Typist; French Club, Program Chair- man; Pres. Spanish Club; Cheer- ing Squad; Vice-Pres. and Pres. Veritas Vincit; Senior Play Cast; Field Hockey, 4 yrs.; Honor Society. ROBERT DENTON “Bob” Still trying to paint the Mona smile Lisa without a NICHOLAS DEPROSPERO “Nickey” Personality rates. Choir; Bearer Moving-Up Day FRANK DESTITO The Tank” The “tank” scores again. Choir; Football; Track; Wrestling. JV CHARLES DiBERARDINO “Charlie” High school bred—His four year loaf Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. Decorat- ing Com.; VP Soph. Class; Span- ish Club; Hi-Y. JOSEPH DI PASQUE Bosco” One who knows his work well does it well. Cheering Squad; Club. DOUGLAS DILLABOUGH “Dilly” A steady gaze sees the way CHARLES DOLAN “Chuck” somebody e normal, Glad JANICE DOLAN “Jan” Talking is one of the fine arts. Square Dance DIANNE DONOVAN “Dixie” Delights in music. Soph. Dance Com.; Jr. Dance Com.; Treas. Library Council; B.S.I. Broadcast Division; B.S.I. Typist; Marching Band, 4 yrs.; Volleyball; Concert Band, 4 yrs.; Gym Leader; F.H.A. JAMES DONOVAN ” “lim Success will bless what 'er you do MARGARET DONOVAN “Marge” Her friendly spirit pleases all Square Dance Club; Basketball Volleyball. RICHARD DURSI “Dick” A fellow’s best friend—whom we all share WILLIAM EDY “Bill” Welcome back, traveler CAROL EGGAN Tis what you will—or will what you would F.H.A.; Gym Leader; Moving- Up Day Marshall; Volleyball. DIANE ELLIOTT “Boots” You who possessed the talent of speaking Moving-Up Day Marshall; Gym Leader; Cheering Squad; F.H.A.; Bowling. WILLIAM ERNST A good man is hard to find ANTONIA ESPOSITO “Toni” Gifted on the keyboa rd Junior Prom Com.; Senior Ball Com.; Sophomore Decorating Com.; Secca-Types; Cheering Squad, 3 years; Softball; Basker- ball; Volleyball; Bowling, 2 years; Officiating Club; Gym Leader, 3 Years. DOLORES EVANGELIST ‘Dee ‘ Busy learning the latest dances. Moving-Up Day Marshall; Soft- ball; Cheering Squad; Baskerball. STANLEY EVANS Buddy Hep cat—Hot rod ARLEEN FACCINO A friendly spirit is a gift of God Square Dance Club; Red Cross Service Club; Red Cross Repre sentative oo soy Seeee eee, DOMINICK FALCONE “Dom” A rolling stone Baseball; Softball; Football; Bas ketball; Volleyball CRESTINA FANFARILLO “Tina” We meet her like a pleasant thought Jr. Prom Theme and Decorating Com.; Cheering Squad; Gym Leader. CAROL ANN FARNAM Neat, stepping or looking Vice-Chairman Soph. HR; Head Majorette. PATRICIA FAZIO Pat’? A strutting smiler. Ball Com.; Gym Soft- Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Moving-Up Day Com.; Leader; Majorette, 2 yrs.; ball; Basketball. KATHERINE FAZZI Kathy” Her pleasant charms please everyone. Jr. Prom Com.; Red Cross Coun- cil; Secca-Types; Choir; Cheering Squad, 3 yrs.; Gym Leader. JUDITH FELICE “Judy” Snappy, clever, full of fun. Jr. Prom Com.; B.S.I. Press Di- vision; Marching Band, 3 Softball; Basketball; Volleyball; Tennis yrs.; Bowling; THERESA FEOLE “Tree” The prescription for fun-loving. Jr. Prom Com.; Cheering Squad; Softball; Basketball; Volleyball; Archery Tennis; THOMAS FERGUSON “Tom” A right good fellow. DANIEL FERRARE “Dan” Those Sere edly Softball; Volleyball. athletes whom we de- call heroes. Football; Basketball; DOROTHEA FINLEY “Honey” Her gay ways of friendliness. Moving-Up Day Marshall; B.S.1. Press and Broadcast Divisions; Spanish Club; Choir; Senior Play Production Staff; Volley- ball; Tennis. ways are NAZARENE FIORE “Bud” A roving romeo! Ring Com.; Jr. Prom. Com.; Sr. Ball Com.;. Vice-Chairman Jr. HR; VP Jr. and Sr. Class; B.S.I. Press Division; Senior Play Production Staff; JV Football; Freshman and, JV Basketball; V. Basketball, 2 yrs.; Volleyball Freshman and Intramural AUGUST FIORENZA “Augie” To know the sport is to love it Soph. Dance Com.; Capt. Cross Country Team; Moving-Up Day Pole Track, 3 tramural Basketball; Cross Coun- Bearer; yrs.; In- try, 2 yrs. PETER FITSIK “Pete” A winner in hockey and base- ball. Freshman and JV Baseball; V. Baseball, 2 yrs.; JV Ice Hockey; V. Ice Hockey, 3 yrs. ESTHER FLICK Eddie A maiden with quiet eyes. REDA FLINT “Ree” Life meant for fun, not worry. Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.:; Gym Leader; Square Dance Club; Cheering Squad; Volleyball. tas KAREN FOUTS “Ginger” The heart I bore HR Christmas Com.; Capt. Vol- leyball Team; 2nd Place Slinger- Choir; Senior Play Cast; Acadamiers; Softball; Basketball; Field Hockey; Volley- ball; Track; Gym Leader; Intra- mural Basketball, Volleyball, and Track. music in my land Winner; RICHARD FOX “Dick” Always room for a man of force ROSE MAY FRANZ Farmer” Love is like the measles—We all go through it. B.S.I. Typist; Choir. MARY LOU FRESON “Re Sweet as sugar with a little spice. Moving-Up Day Marshall; HR Vice-Chairman; Cheering Squad; Volleyball. PATRICIA GALLAGHER “Patti” Say tt with pantomime Amateur Show. LOIS GENTHER t folks are scarce—take caré Jr. Prom Com.; Day Marshall; Archery Club; Moving-Up Gym Leader; Archery Team ANGELA GEORGE “Ang” uit of the pursn The tS the f I Perfect, then pursuit of sweetness and light Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. Decorat Soph. Senior Class; Squad; Play Staff; Intramural Softball, Basket- ball, and Volleyball; Officiating Club. ing Com.; Sec. Cheering Production and Scholastic ANGELINE GEORGE “Angie” Never bold of spirit—still and quiet. Jr. Prom Com.; Cheering Squad; Italian Club. DOMINICK GIAMBONA “Dom” Name any name and you name a friend Jr. Prom Com.; rating Com.; yrs.; Soph. Deco- Band, 2 Band, 4 jrs.; Basketball. Concert Marching Intramural LOUISE GIARRUSSO “Lon” Why can’t they all be contented like she? Jr. Prom Decorating Com.; Gym Leader; Cheering Squad; Majorette; Softball; Basketball: Archery; Volleyball. EUGENE GIZZI Giz Happ) the follies in his youth Ir Prom Decorating Com Soph. HR HR Representative; Softball, Vice-Chairman; Sr Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer SHEILA GLOCKNER “She” Festively she puts forth in trim array Deco- rating Com.; Soph. Dance Com.,; R.F.A. Service Award: Small Block R Winner; Student Teach- Vot- Speakers Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. er; Slingerland Dramatics; ing Registration, 3 yrs.; HR Representative, 4 yrs.; Club; Play Tennis; Bureau; Student Council Treas Squad; Vin- Commencement Ticket French Cheering Senior Cast; Veritas cit; Baccalaureate Field Hockey. Usher; Taker; KENNETH GOULD Ken” I see the too right and approve it 2 Volleyball; Track Track; Intramural Cross Country; Mgr., 2 Basketball, 2 yrs.; Wrestling, 3 yrs. yrs.; Intramural ROBERT GOWORCK “Bob” Moderation is best KAREN GRANGER We are charmed by thy neatness. Capt. Intramural Volleyball Team; Spanish Club; Choir; Softball; Gym Leader; Volley- ball. ANTHONY GRECI “Tony” I will be silent and still present JOAN GRIFFITHS “Joanie” merrily on my Way Library Club; Red Cross Dance Club I go Squad; Square Cheering Council; JOAN GUIDO Joannie” lt is a friendly heart that has a host of friends Sr. Ball Com.; Soph. Decorating Day Worker; Soph. Dance Com.; Cheering Squad; Senior Play Production Staff; Basket- ball; Volleyball; Gym Leader Election Day; Com.; Moving-Up NANCY GUILTINAN Takes life as it comes Deco and J r. Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. Soph. Dance Assembly Usher; Soph. Registration; B.S.I. Bul- letin Staff; Spanish Club; Choir; Band; Veritas Vincit; Gym Leader; In- tramural Basketball; Field Hock rating Com.; Com.; Marching .and Concert ey; Track. ANNE GYNGELL ‘Ginge Small, smart. and snappy Soph. Decorating Com.; French Club; Cheering Squad; Majorette, 2 yrs.; Red Cross Service Club; Softball; Volleyball, 3 yrs.; Track, 3 yrs.; Officiating Club; Gym Leader 37 Baskerball, 3 yrs.;, WILLIAM HAHN “ Bil)” Silence is a virtue MARY ANN HAMELA Cookie Generosity is the flower of justice Gym Leader; F.H.A.; Red Cross Service Club; Square Dance Club; Cheering Squad; Basketball; Volleyball. RICHARD HARVEY “Dick” Me excited? Never! JEREMIAH HEALY “Jerry” All heroes are not six feet tall Hi-Y CAROL HELLER “Red” Silence is a fine jewel, but little worm by women Square FIA. 2 Gym Leader, 3 yrs.; Dance Club, 3 yrs.; yrs JEAN HINDS Thy mertt F.H.A.; G ym Dance Club. modesty is a candle to thy Leader; Square EDWARD HITCHINGS “Eddie” Carefree as the day is long. Jr. Prom Decorating Chairman Jr. HR; Intramural Softball, Volleyball, and Soccer; Freshman and Intramural Basket- ball. BRIAN HOLTZ “Holtzie” To love the game beyond the prize. Vice-Chairman Football; Volleyball. HR; Basketball; Baseball; Intramural JOHN HUBER “Nevada” His character is a cartoon to be drawn. Wrestling Mer. MARY JOYCE HUEY “Joyce” They only are truly great who are truly good. Jr. Prom Com.; F.H.A.; Square Dance Club. Com.;° LANCE HUGHES “Lanny” Bop” duds and “Bop” talk CAROL HUNZIKER A good heart is better than diamonds. B.S.1. Library Club, 3 yrs.; Cheering Squad; Red Cross Red Typist; Representative; Cross _ Ser- vice Club RICHARD HYDE Dick He is straight and you can trust him, BETTY JANE JAHNKE “By” Look for her in the library Library Club Bulletin Bd. Com.; Small Block “R” Winner; Arch- Tournament; Inter-Club Council; F.H.A. Representative; B.S.I. Typist; Library Club; Cheering Squad; Archery Club; Red Cross Service Club; Gym Leader; Basketball; Archery Team; Volleyball. ery PATRICIA JANES “Pat” The seed of true wit is truth itself. F.H.A.; Softball. WILLIAM JANOWICZ Beaver The mirth and fun grew furious Football; Basketball. ANGELA JEFFALONE “Teff” Ob! Sweet is youth Ball Com.; Bowl Squad; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr Soph. Decorating Com.; ing, 2 yrs.; Cheering Basketball; Volleyball. WILLIAM JOHNSON “Bill” The young are full of spirit Hi-Y; Day Pole Bearer; Projection Club; JV Baseball; Volleyball; Cross Coun Swimming, 4 Basketball. Moving-Up try, 2 Intramural yrs.; yrs.; VIRGINIA JONES Giny” To know her once is to like her always. Sr. Ball Soph. Decorat- ing Com.; Red Council Chairman; Red Cross Service Club; Assembly Usher; Cheering Squad; Majorette; Softball; Bas- ketball; Field Hockey; Track. Com.; Cross SANDRA JUNE “Sandy” Life! What thou love? ae. Ball Com.; Soph. Decorating art without Prom Decorating Com.; Sr. JOAN KALAKUNIAK Joanie” Quietness and confidence shall be your strength Sec. Library Club; Book Week Com RICHARD KARPINSKI “Dick” A jolly good fellow is he Cross Country; Swimming, 3 yrs. EDNA KILLINGBECK that calm exterior lies a noble heart. Library Bulletin Board Com.,; Book Week Contest Com.; Li- brary Club; Tennis; F.H.A. Beneath RUDOLPH KOBELIA “Rudy” Tall and wall to win slim—utth a BERNARD KOSKI “Bern” Silent, but active Block R Club; Hi-Y; JV, Soph., and V. Baseball; Foorball. Com.; Moving-Up Day Marshall; Jr. HR Red Cross Represen- tative; Sr. HR Chairman; De-O- Wain-Sta Business Staff; Club; Cheering Squad; Play Usher. French Senior 39 MICHAEL KOWOLCHUCK and ducation is hard bon gpt when obtained, valued Basketball; Volleyball; Soccer BARBARA KRAUNZ “Barb” dusky, vivid, Jr. Prom Soph. Trusty, true! Ring Decorat- ing Com.; Decorating Drive; Moving-Up Com.; Student Assoc. Dance Day Marshall, 2 yrs.; Campaign Mer.; Election Worker; Archery Club; Assembly Usher; De-O-Wain-Sta Sr. Ed.; Dance Club; BSI. Bulletin Staff; French Club; Cheering Squad; Senior Play Usher; Sen- Play Staff; tramural Archery; Volleyball Com.; Com.; Soph. Sec. Square Production In- Basketball; ior GEORGE KULLMANN The seaman sets his sails to suit the winds. DANIEL LARKIN “Dan” Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. Moving-Up Day Com.; Student Teacher; Senior Play Production Staff; De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Mer. ROBERT LARKIN “Bob” Get thee behind motorcycle, Satan. me and my Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. Decorat- ing Com.; Red Cross; HR Chairman, 2°yrs.; Square Dance Club Pres.. 2 yrs.; B.S.I. Press Division; Senior Play Production Staff. The JOSEPHINE LASKOWSKI ‘Snooky” Often a silent face has and u ords votce Club; Teacher; Cheering Major- Square Dance Squad; Student ette; Volleyball ANN LAUBER “Rose” ROSALIE magnetism in her voice! Decorating Com.; Square Club; Show; Gym Leader; Secca-Types; Library Club; Choir; Squad; Senior Play Cast; Basket- ball Jr. Prom Dance Amateur Cheering LILLIAN LEPPERT “Lil” There is no substitute for ardent and sincere earnestness. Square Dance Club; Gym Ledad- Archery er; Cheering Squad; WILLIAM LERMAN Bill” A rare personality PATRICIA LEWEK “Pat” Full, busy vociferous youth. Jr. Prom Com.; HR Chairman; Archery; Cheering Squad. 40 KARL LICHTENBERGER The quiet man AUDREY LITTLE Her ways are ways of pleasant ness Gym Leader; Square Dance Club. ELIZABETH LOMBARDO “Betty” A manner gracious, quiet and jatr. Softball; Bowling. Basketball; Volleyball; JoANNE LOMBARDO Jo Can we have too much of a good thing? Softball; Basketball; Bowling. MARY LOMBARDO A “sizzling” smile and a cap- tivating manner. Jr. Prom Com.; Jr. Red Cross; Soph. HR Chairman; Cheering Squad, 2 yrs. JOSEPH LOMBINO “Dick” He is a good man and just MARIE Friendliness spirtl—a LORUSSO and cheer{uiness great com bination Worker; Squad; Gym Leader Jr. Election Cheering STEVE LO RUSSO Accent on rhythm Marching and Concert Band; Vol- leyball. WARD LOWRANCE O, Mirth! O, Innocence! Sr. Ball Com.; Slingerland; Hi-Y; Vice Pres. Spanish Club; Senior Play Production Staff; Football, 2 yrs.; De-O-Wain-Sta Activities Ed.; Intramural Soccer and Bas- ketball; HR Chairman. MARILYN LUCZYNSKI “Lynn” A cheerful spark in her eye Archery; Gym Leader. 7 ROBERT MacLACHLAN Monk” , , } You can’t match priceless person- ality B.S.I. Press and Broadcast Divis- ions. ANN MARIE MADSEN “Anne” O, thrice, four times happy is she Senior Ball Com.; Student Teach- er; Library Club. RALPH MAIO Honest fame awaits the truly good. Football, 2 yrs. PATRICIA MAJOR “Pat” Never underestimate her size Jr. Prom Com.; Square Dance Club; Archery; Gym Leader. DELORES MALORZO “Dee” Active in the biggest room on the 1st floor. Jr. Prom Decorating and Clean- Up Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; Sec. Gym Leaders’ Club; Gym Leader, 3 yrs.; Cheering Squad, 3 yrs.; Volleyball. DAVEY MARSHALL “Uncle LeRoy” By the work, one knows the workman Choir, 4 yrs.; Freshman Baseball; Football, 4 yrs.; Intramural Vol- leyball; Wrestling, 2 yrs. ALFRED MARTIN “Aly Happy mixture of happy days. HR Chairman; Baseball; Softball: Basketball; Volleyball. MARY LOU MARTURANO Ability to learn serves her well. Red Cross Council Representa- tive, 2 yrs.; Red Cross Service Club; Sec. Italian Club; Library Club 3 yrs.; Sports Business Mer.; 3 yrs.; Cheering Squad, 2 yrs.; Square Dance Club. LOUIS MASTRACCO “Louie” He is free who lives as he chooses DONALD MATT “Don” Proves to be among the best. MARIE MATT JAMES MENDOZA divs uss Re Always a cheerful grin. The whole countenance is a cer- tain silent language of the mind. Jr. Red Cross; Gym Leader. ROGER MAURER ROSEMARY MERCOLDIE “Curly” “Rosie” May wander from our eyes, but Good-natured in a crisis. never our thoughts Square Dance Club; Cheering Football; Intramural Basketball; Squad. W restling. ELOY MAYA HAROLD MESSNER Accustomed to the ways of the “Dad’ world. Youth is wholly experimental. JUNE McCORMICK LOIS METZGER Always keen for sport and fun. A quiet girl with a loyal heart. Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. Decorating Jr. Prom Com.; Student Teacher; Com.; Square Dance Club; Soph. Gym Leader; B.S.I. Press Divi- Pole Bearer: Election Com.; Mov- sion; Secca- Types Cheering ing-Up Day Marshall; HR Chair- Squad; Archery; Tennis. man; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; JV Head Cheerleader; Cheering Squad; Softball; Basketball; Field Hockey; Volleyball. KAY McDONALD JOANN MICHALINA All the joy of spring and morning Jo in her eyes. The world smiles with you. Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. Dance Com.; Moving-Up Day Marshall; Student Teacher; Activity Award; Student Council Representative; Student Cabinet; Treas. Veritas Vincit; B.S.I. Commissioner; As- sembly Usher; B.S.I. Press and Bulletin Divisions; French Club; Choir; Cheering Squad; Sr. Ball Com.; Honor Society; Baccalau- reate and Commencement Usher. ANTONIA MIGLIORI “Toni” For work and fun, worthy to have around. Gym Leader; Square Dance Club; Cheering Squad; Archery. MONICA MIHM A faithful friend is better than gold Pole Square Election Com.; Club; Bearer; Dance Cheering Squad; Archery; Basketball. DARLENE MILLER De Kind words and happy smiles. Jr. Prom Com.; Moving-Up Day Com.; Soph. Dance Com.; Square Dance Club; Academaires; F.H.A Talent Teacher; B.S.1. Choir; Cheering Squad; Majorette. Show; Student Press Division; ROBERT MILLER “Buddy” derived from His silence. riche 5S are Jr. Prom Lighting Com. ROBERT MINER “Moose” A lad of strong nerve Varsity Club; Baseball, 2 JV Basketball, 2 yrs.; ball; Volleyball; Softball. yrs.; Football, 3 yrs.; JV Baseball; V. V. Basket- ANN MINOR In step, on and off the gridiron Vice-Chairman Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Decorating Com.; Mov- ing-Up Day Marshall; Gym Lead- er; Officiating Club; Red Cross Dance Com.; Student Teacher; Red Cross Rep- resentative; Assembly Usher; De- O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; French Club; Squad; Senior Play Production Staff; Softball; Basketball; Volleyball; Majorette; Veritas Vincit; Field Hockey. Council; Soph. Cheering CHARLIE MITCHELL Muge”’ Till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in his grace. Softball; Football; ketball; Volleyball. Track; Bas- JAMES MORGAN “Huckleberry” A quiet exterior conceals great virtnves. LYNN MORSE Len” Gives everyone his ear, but feu his voice Jr. Prom Lighting Com.; Mov- ing-Up Day Marshall. VALERIE MORTIS “Val” Crispness and charm. Gym B.S. 1. Broadcast Divisions; Club; Cheering Squad; Play Usher; Veritas Square Dance Club. Press and Library Senior Vincit; Leader; JOSEPH MUSCARELLA “Moots” Let us make hay while the sun shines Intramural Basketball and Vol- leyball REGINA NAGY Reggie”’ There is no friendliness secret formula for Ball Com.; Moving-Up Day Com.; Senior Play Production Staff; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Cheering Squad; Softball; Basket- ball; Volleyball; Bowl- ing. Jr.° Prom Com.; Sr Gym Leader; Tennis; NORINE NEVINGER Nonny” It’s now on the bulletin! Jr. Prom Decorating and Chape- ron Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; D.A.C. Winner; Ed. B.S.I. Bul- Assembly Usher; B.S.1. and Bulletin Divisions; Club; Essay letin; Press B.S.1. Typist; French Choir; Cheering Squad; Veritas Field Vincit; Senior Play Cast; Hockey. DIANE NEWMAN Dee’ A light heart lives long. Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com., Soph. - Decorating Com.; Sec. and Treas. Officiating Club; Cheering Squad; Softball; Basket- ball; Field Hockey; Volleyball; Track; Gym Leader. JOAN NICOLELLA “Nick” As long lives a merry soul as a sad. Soph. Decorating Com.; Secca- Types; Cheering Squad; Softball; Gym Leader. Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. MARIE NIGRO Mirk” found The l pere latest fashions are Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com. Student Assoc. Drive; HR Chair- Student Council; De-O- Basketball man; W ain-Sta; JON NOBERT A bright future is in store. HR Counci E Play Soph. Decorating Com.; Chairman; Student Club; duction Staff. French Senior Pro- CELIENE NOLD Ce Ce” In books she is not secondary, nor in virtues of character! Ball Com.; Drive; Vice- HR; Inter-Club Co-Chairman Spanish Club Program Com.;_ B.S.L. Press and Bulletin Divisions; B.S.1. Typist; Spanish Club; Li- Club; Play Student Assoc. Chairman Jr. Council; Squad; Staff; brary Cheering Production Officiating Intramural Senior Gym Leader; Club; Archery Club; Bas- ketball and Volleyball; Archery. MARY ANN NOLE A kind heart is the beginning of all knowledge. Ball Com.; Soph. Decorating Com.; B.S.I. Typist; Secca-Types; Cheering Squad; Softball; Archery Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. JAMES O'HARA “Jim” Has wit at his command. Slingerland; Intramural Basket- ball. EARLE ORENDORFF Owal” is lived day by day. Choir; Life Cross Country LINDA ORENDORFF A sunny way and a cheery smile Jr. P rom Com.; Sr. Soph. Dance Com.; Jr. Dance Com.: Jr. Red Cross Rep. at Red Registration; Ball Com Decorating Com.; Soph. Manlius Conference; Club. Cross Club; Band; Cross Service Red Council, 3 yrs.; Spanish De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff: Cheering Squad, 2 yrs.; Senior Play Cast; Gym Leader: Officiating Club; Softball, 3 yrs.; Basketball, 3 yrs.; Field Hockey, 3 yrs.; Volleyball, 3 yrs.; Track, 2 yrs.; Veritas Vincit. Ss ph. THOMAS OUTTRIM “Tom” A pleasing disposition WILLIAM OWENS “Bill” A man with music in his soul Choir; Band; Softball; Football: Track; Basketball; Volleyball. JEANETTE PACENZA “Gin” To be young is very heaven. Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.: Soph. Decorating Com.; Soph. Dance Com.; Choir: Cheering Squad; Basketball; Volleyball; Tennis; Gym Leader. ANGELINE PAOLETTI “Angie” Quality not quantity is my mea SUTE Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Soph. Ball Com.; Soph Secca-Types; Cheer- Gym Decorating Com.; Dance Com.; ing Squad; Leader. JOHN PARKS “Honey-Boy” The life of every party Ball Com.; HR Chair- Hi-Y; Sr. Class Treas.; French Club; Ice Hockey; Cross Country. Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Capt. Tennis Team; man; Vice-Pres JUDITH PATRICIAN “Judy” Good things also come in larger packages. F.H.A.; Square Dance Club LEONARD PEDDE “Lennie” Small in stature; big in heart Football League Trophy Winner: Band. LORRAINE PELOW A place for everything and every thing in its place. Basketball; Officiating Volleyball; Baseball. Club; JAMES PELTON “Jim” He did nothing in particular, but he did it very well JUDSON PENDORF Jud” Hockey is his favorite Sr. Ball Com.; Soph. Decorating Com.; Senior Play Cast; Block R Club; JV Hockey; Ice Hockey, Football Mer.; V. Football Mer., 4 yrs; Intramural Basketball, Volley- 3 yrs.; JV Soccer, and ball. RALPH PERETO “Cheech” possession is his car His prize JV_ Basketball. DELORES PEREZ Dee”’ What would this world be witbh- out boys? Sr. Ball Com.; Cheering Squad; Baseball; Basketball; Volleyball; Gym Leader, 3 yrs. DEAN PERRY Sincere in his aim. Wrestling; Cross Country. ELEANOR PETTINELLI “By” A whiz in every subject Com.; Soph. Dance Club; Cheering Basketball; Vol- Club; Senior Jr. Prom Com.; Spanish Squad; Softball; leyball; Bowling Play Usher GLEN PETRIE “Pud” Happy-go-lucky! V. Swimming; V. Track. EUGENE PIETRAS “Gene” His ambition is disguised behind his personality. Projection Club. ROBERT PISANO “Bob” The best of blessings—a content- ed mind Track. ARMAND POISSANT “Andy” There are kind hearts still. HR Chairman; Projection Club. NICK POLCE Skip” Something between a hindrance and a help Projection Club STANLEY POTOCKI Success—the fruit of effort. WILLARD PRITCHARD “Bill” Always V. and Intramural Bowling. ROBERT PUCHYR “Bob” As long and as lazy as a sum mer’s day JV_ Football; Track. Ring Com.; RICHARD PUGLIO “Dick” I'd rather see a young man blush than turn pale see king more knowle dge MARILYN READER “Mare” Vim, vigor, vitality galore Head Cheer HR Chair Senior Class; Assem- De-O-Wain-Sta_ Ed. Bulletin Jr. Prom Com.; leader; Varsity Club; man; Sec bly Usher; Staff; B.S.I French Club; Veritas Play Usher; Tennis; Sr. Day Honor Division; Vincit; Volleyball; Ball Pole Society. Senior Track; Moving-Up Com.; Bearer: Vice-Pres. CAROL REALBUTO Wherever she goes—happiness prevails Vice-Pres. Officiating Club; Sec, Varsity Club; Sec. Gym Leaders Club; Cheering Club; Softball: Hockey; Tralian Field Squad; Basketball; Volleyball; Tennis ALEXANDER RECCHIO “Sandy” Much learning doth not make me mad SUZANNE REGETZ “Sue” The look she Static gives, we call it Prom Com.; Sr. Com.; Decorating Soph Dance Soph. Registration; Soph. HR Chairman; Sec. Officiating Club; Treas. Soph. Assembly Usher, 2 yrs.; JV and V. Cheerleader; Cheering Squad; Gym Leader, 3 yrs.; Officiating Club, 2 yrs.; Softball, 3 yrs.; Basketball, 3 yrs.; Volley- ball, 3 yrs.; Track Ring Com.; Jr. Ball Com.; Com.; Sc � ph. and Jr. and Jr. Class; BRIAN REH “Bug” A hidden personality. Cross Country, 2 yrs.; Block R Club; Freshman Football; Track, 3 yrs.; Wrestling, 4 yrs. 48 ARTHUR REID “Art” Tall, lanky, with mischief in bis eye Basketball; V. Cross yrs.; In Intramural Country; V. Tennis, 2 tramural Soccer RICHARD REMICK “Dick” kind An every day, all-around, of guy. Soph. Dance Com.; Swimming ALTON RIPLEY “Rip” Tall and silent—just enough Band Color Guard. EVELYN ROSATI “Be” Johnny is the boy for me! ESTELLE ROSOFF Quiet but with a twinkle in her eye French Club; Library Club; Red Cross Council MICHAEL ROSSI “Mike” Between the devil and the deep, blue sea Soph. Decorat- Club; Jr. Prom Com.; Com.; Pres. Italian Track; ing Band; Bowling THERESA ROSSI “Tree” Gentle to others Jr. Prom Decorating and Clean- Leader, 3 yrs.; Offici Bas Up Com.; Gym Cheering Squad, 3 yrs.; ating Club; Softball, 3 yrs.; kerball, Bowling 3 yrs.; Volleyball, 3 yrs.; JAMES RUBY Jim Fame is the thirst of youth Sr Day Club; Pres. Cast; Prom Com.; Moving-Up Ring Com.; Jr. Ball Com.; Com.; Pres. Projection Assoc : Play Vice-Pres. Student Hi-Y; Band; Tennis; Honor Senior Society GLORIA RUSHLOW “Glory” her charms—sweet her Musical nature Jr Prom Com.,; Club; Cheering Ring Com.; Square Amateur Dance Choir; Squad; Commencement Usher; Girls’ Choir; De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff Show; GEORGE SAGER devil lies behind that cool The exterior Sr. Ball Com.; Business Sraff; Club; Senior Production Staff; Foorball; Tennis; Wrestling, Jr. Prom Com.,; De-O-Wain-Sta Hi-Y; Play Track, 2 yrs.; 2 yrs.; Intramural Soccer; Senior Play Cast. Projection JAMES SALISBURY ‘Jim”’ Nothing is finer or better than a single life Square Dance. Club, 3 yrs. PHYLLIS SALOB “Phyl” Ti yi—yo!” Git a long little dogies Leader; Officiating Club; Moving-Up Day Com.; Amateur Spanish Club; B.S.I. Squad; Gym Show; Sec. Bulletin; Cheering Sen- ior Play. Production Staff; Soft- ball; Basketball; Field Hockey; Volleyball; Tennis. JOSEPHINE SALVAGGIO Jo” Silence and modesty are the most prized virtues. Amateur Show; Choir; Cheering Squad; Basketball; Volleyball. MARIAN SANZONE Mare” smile and character A chee rful with zest. Jr. Prom Com.; Gym Library Club; Choir, 3 yrs. Leader, ELIZABETH SAWYER “Bette” The shy. Jr. Prom Usher; Choir; witchery of the soft blue Com.; Assembly Veritas Vincit. RAYMOND SCHRAM “Ray” ake Rip Van Winkle, au EDWARD SCHULER Lightning” Ihave no arguments — I witness and wait RUTH ANN “Ruthie” SEMO One in a million Sr. Ball Com.; Red Cross Repre- B.S.I. Library Typist; Secca- Club; Cheering Softball; De- Ed.; sentative; Types; Squad; Intramural O-Wain-Sta Co- Gym Leader Humor CONSTANCE SGAMBELLONE Sgamby” Her life. song is all of the joy of Show; Girls’ Secca-Types; Choir; Squad; Senior Play Production Staff; Tennis; Basker- ball; Volleyball. Amateur Choir; Officer; Cheering RACHEL SHARPE So merry and so wise. Jr. Prom Com.; Softball; Basket- ball; Volleyball. a BEVERLY SHERMAN “Bev” A cheerful character skates into your beart Cheering Squad; Amateur Show; Softball: Basketball; Volleyball; Track Archery RICHARD SHULKIN “Dick” world of sctence In the grinds exceedingly fine Jr. Prom Hi-Y; B.S.1 Bulletin and Broadcast Divisions; French Club; Play Pro duction Mgr.; Ping Pong Com.; Senior EDWARD SLEDZIONA Sled Let no man despise thy youth Com.; Pro Varsity Club, 3 Football; V Soph. jection Decorating Club; yrs.; Freshman Track, 4 yrs. CHARLES SLOBODIAN “Bud” A loss to the sports crowd. Freshman and JV Football; V Football, 2 yrs.; Freshman and JV_ Basketball; Intramural Bas ketball Champs. MARILYN SMALDON “Mar” Good humor only teaches charm to last F.H.A.; Leader. Cheering Squad; Gym BARBARA SMITH “Barbie” Lively, active, on the ge Com.; Soph. Decorat Dance Com.; Jr HR Chairman; Sec Club; Sec B.S; B.S.I. Press, and Broadcast Jr. Prom ing Com.; Jr. French Assembly Usher; Bulletin, Divisions; French Club; Cheering Veritas Vincit Staft ( Squad; Senior Play Production ommencement Usher; Moving-Up Day Com GERALD SMITH “Snuffy” He's strictly O.K Guaranteed Fearne Softball, Club; JV and V. Football; Intramural Basket- ball, 2 yrs.; Volleyball, 2 V. Track, 3 yrs; V 3 yrs Block R Club, 2 yrs.; yrs.; Bowling yis.; Bowling, JEAN SMITH Jeanie A merry heart maketh a cheer- ful countenance Band; Cheering Squad; Softball; Basketball; Volleyball; Track JOSEPH SMITH Joe What a guy—what a pal! Red Cross tramural Representative; In- Softball, | Baskerball, Volleyball, and Soccer; V Track LAWRENCE SMITH “Larry” A quiet and very pleasant fellou RHODA SMITH Rho” Work first—then play Library Bulletin Com.; Library Book Week Contest Com.; Arch- ery Club; Red Cross Represen- Library Council; Archery Club; Honor So- B.S.1. Spanish Club; Senior Play Cast; tative; Pres. Treas ciety; Press Division; Archery. DOLORES SMYTHE “Lorrie” Her friendliness is ber character. B.S.1. Typist; Choir; Band; Archery; Cheering Squad. WILLIAM SORIANO “Bill” To laugh is to live Italian Club; Projection Club; V. Swimming, 2 yrs.; Intra- Basketball, Baseball, Vol- leyball, and Soccer. mural GILBERT SPALLER Gil” football, A Stalwart of wrest- ling, and track. Wrestling Team; Co- Football Team; Capt. Team; Square Dance Club; Intramural Softball, Bas- ketball, Volleyball; VV. Football, 3 yrs.; V. Track, 4 yrs.; Co-Capt. Capt. Track and V. Wrestling, 3 yrs.; Soccer. ANITA SPRAGUE “Nite” Her pleasing voice is only part of her charm. N. Y. State Sectionals; N. Y. State Festival of Music; HR Officer; Choir; Softball; Basket- ball; Field Hockey; Volleyball; Track; Tennis. RALPH STAGLIANO One who works well SHIRLEY STANTON What sweet delights a quiet life affords Library Club; Cheering Squad. EDWARD STANULEVICH “Ed” Tall men have conquered. MARCIA STEVENS “Stevie” Charm strikes the sight, and merit wins the heart. Jr. Baccalaureate Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; and Commence- ment Soph. Election Worker; Student Assoc. Drive; HR Chairman; Sec. Veritas Vin- cit; Assembly Usher; French Club; Ed.-In-Chief of De-O- Wain-Sta; JV and V. Cheer- Veritas Vincit; Senior Staff; Field Usher; leader; Play Production Hockey; Volleyball. MARIE STOLO “Sach” Appearances are deceiving. Square Dance Club. a DONALD STOVALL Don” A quick, bright smile is bi greeting Projection Club. CARL STURTEVANT Quiet and courteous Basketball, Cheering Intramural and Soccer; Basketball; Bowling; Soccer ELIZABETH SUPLITA “Libby” With a young heart, everything is fun WAYNE SWANCOTT Has the means to succeed ELAINE SWINNEY “Toots” All her paths are peace Bowling. Squad; THOMAS TALLARINO “Tom” Let tomorrow take care of itself MARILYN TAMBURINO Mare” Cheerful yesterdays and confi dent tomorrows Jr. Prom Com.; Sr Soph Day Com.; B.S.I. Typist; Cheering Softball; Volleyball Ball Com.; Dance Com.; Moving-Up Soph. Election Com.; Squad; LAWRENCE TAMBURRINO “Larry” Let there be no strife between thee and mé Projection Club; Soccer CONNIE TARDUGNO Contentment is a pearl of great price Jr. Prom Com.; Sr Soph ing Squad; Ball Com.; Decorating Com.; Cheer- Basketball; Volley- ball; Gym Leader; Soph. Dance Com.; Tennis JANICE TAYLOR Jan Pleasures are like poppies spread Red Cross Representative PAUL TAYLOR Silence is ud ords more eloquent than Soph. HR Co-Chairman; Sr Chairman. HR DIANE THOMAS “Dee” The clocks type that stops all but Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; Moving-Up Day Com.; Cheering Squad; Softball; Basketball; Field Hockey; Volleyball; Track; Block R Club; Gym Leader; Officiating Club EMILY ALICE TRACHSEL “Emmy” Serene amidst the Savage waves Square Dance Club, 3 yrs. JUDY TRINO Jude A smile for every girl and two for a certain boy. Jr. Prom Com.; Square Dance Club; Day Pole Bearer: Assoc. Drive; Choir; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff: B.S.I. Staff; Cheering Squad; Basketball. Moving-Up Student Bulletin Softball; LAWRENCE TRYBALSKI Polack” Eager and Happy! Soph. Decorating Com.; Basket- ball; Volleyball; Track: Country; Soccer. Cross THOMAS TRYBALSKI Choyja” Makes the days shiny even when it rains Soccer; V. Football; Intramural Basketball; Volleyball; Wrestling, 3 yrs.; Track. CARL URTZ Urtzie” His stature tall Projection Club. GRACE VACCARO “Grae” Smart, different, and naturally nice Bowling Trophy Winner; De-O- Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; French Club; Cheering Squad; Majorette; Sen- Production Bowling; ior Play Usher and Staff; Archery Club; City League Basketball. LOUIS VAN SLYKE “Ship” All this and a brain too Hi-Y; Moving-Up Jr. Prom Com.; Inter- Club Council; Day Marshall; Commencement Usher; B.S.I. Bulle- Divisions; Choir; Senior Play Production Staff; Chairman Senior Play Publicity Com.; In- Volleyball; Pres. French Club; tin and Broadcast Projection Club; tramural Swimming Team. NICOLINA VESCIO “Nickie” A quiet but pleasant lass. Jr. Prom Com.; Choir; Cheering Squad. FAZIO VIVERITO PHILIP WARNKE Kay” Sonny As merry as mice in malt Eat, drink and be merry Projection Club, 2 yrs.; Band, Hi-Y; HR Officer; Spanish 2 yrs.; Intramural Basketball, Club; Mgr. JV Basketball; Vol Volleyball, Baseball, and Track leyball MARIE VIVIANI ALAN WELLS Vivacity, thy name is woman ords are Ring Com.; Jr. Prom Com Soph. and Jr. Decorating Dance JV Football; Cross Com.; Soph. and Jr. HR Officer; Swimming, 3 yrs Country; V Sec. Jr. Class; Assembly Usher; JV and V. Cheerleader; Cheer ing Squad; Softball, 3 yrs.; Bas ketball, 3 yrs.; Volleyball, 3 yrs DAVID WAGNER DOROTHY WHEELER “Dave” “Dottie” How tall a little man may be. A sunny disposition and a cheer Intramural Volleyball; Tennis ful grin F.H.A., 3. yrs.; Pres. Library Club; B.S.J. Typist; French Club; Band; Bowling. RONALD WAKEFIELD SHIRLEY WILLIAMS As quiet as a clam “Curly” mR Chaitmen But there is mischief in her eye Softball; Basketball; Archery; Volleyball DANIEL WARDWELL WILLIAM WILLIAMS “Danny” “Bill” His roving eyes cause many Wald and young paxrieving newts Jr. Prom Com.; Soph. Decorat HR Vice- Hi-Y; Projection Club; Senior ing Com.; Soph Play Cast; Tennis; Wrestling; Chairman; Jr. HR Chairman; Swimming. Bowling Team. Caprt.; Bowling Club; Bowling, 3 yrs BARBARA WOOLLEY Barb”? Jr. Prom Com French Club; F.H.A., 3 yrs.; Majorette, 2 yrs FLORENCE YAHNKE The gentlest of hearts Band; Softball; Basketball; Ten nis; Volleyball; Bowling ELIZABETH ZARNO “Betty” 1 shorter school week is her aim Softball. GENEVIEVE ZAWALY Genn” A cheerful temper joined with art makes knowing her delight- ful Jr. Prom Decorating Com.; Sr Ball Com.; Soph. Decorating Com.; Moving-Up Day Marshall; HR Red Cross Representative, 2 yts.; Secca-Types; De-O-Wain-Sta Art Ed.; Art Judge for HR Decorations; Cheering Squad, 3 yts.; Senior Play Production Staff; F.H.A., 3 yrs.; Archery Club; Archery Tedm, 3 yrs. ANGELO ZIGRINO “Zip” Last but not least Jr. Prom: Com.; Soph. Decorat- ing Com.; Capt. Wrestling Team; B.S.I. Press and Bulletin Divisions; Italian Club; Block R Club; JV Baseball; Football; Intramural Basketball; Wrestling, 4 yrs.; Cross Country. 56 CAMERA SHY JOSEPH ABBOTT JACK COLEMAN FREDERICK FISHER JOHN HLUSKA GERRY MARTIN RALPH SCHMIDT CRAIG SMITH MICHAEL STASHEFSKI BRENDA STURDEVANT PROP RANDS eee | iF i a HY, Ni (eg | Class Officers - x a Left to Right Mike Semo, President Nancy Spadafora, Secretary; Pat Burt, Treasure r; Doris Hotchkiss, Vice-President; History Class of 1957 PROP MEN A Circus is a complex organization with many more parts than meet the eye on the sparkling surface. There are people who perform silent but vital jobs keeping the circus running smoothly. Prop men in a circus are seldom in the spotlight, yet they are extremely important. R.F.A.’s Prop Men, the juniors, are equally needed. We have passed the first stage of our training period and are learning to assume responsibilities. We have now reached the half-way mark with many accomplishments and much good fun behind us. We started out in our sophomore year by elect- ing Joe Tosti, President; Michael Semo, Vice-Presi- dent; Marlene Marlorzo, Secretary; and Marcia At- kinson, Treasurer. We ended the year 1954 by fur- nishing the school with beautiful, gay decorations. Our successful sophomore dance was topped only by our Junior Prom held this year. Our original theme, “Rhymes and Rhythms” was a huge success. Our President, Mike Semo: Vice-President, Doris Hotchkiss; Secretary, Nancy Spadafora; and Treasurer, Pat Burt, led us through the year's jobs as efficient “roustabouts” or workers. On Moving- Up Day we took our rightful place in the Main Ring as the stars of R.F.A. We are now looking forward to proving our worth as leaders during our Senior Year. Homeroom | Front Row, Left to Right: B. An- sonia, E. Ballard, M. Albrecht, R. Ansonia, J. Bauer, J. Barrett, L. Bean, M. Atkinson, B. Bellinger. Second Row: N. Beckwith, J. Belensky, R. Bielby, F. Adolfi, L. Barr, K. Bailey, G. Bird, N. Besenfelder, S. Beane. Third Row: P. Bennett, C. Bidinger, J. Black, F. Allen, J. Ballard, D. Aiello, J. Abbott. Homeroom 2 Front Row, Left to Right: S S. Bruskawicz, P. Burt, G. Bowers, M. Campbell, L. Borman, C. Carissimo, L. Capron, S. Brock- way, S. Busciglio. Second Row: L. Blood, P. Buskey, P. Cimo, C. Bowman, N. Clark, C. Cassell, M. Chase, A. Carletta, J. Burns. Third Row: H. Brand, F. Calan- dra, P. Burk, V. Ciabotti, D. Bostwick, H. Bush, B. Carr, J. Buske. Fourth Row: J. Chylin- ski, A. Cianfrocco, L. Burdick. Homeroom 3 Front Row, Left to Right: J. De- Bella, M. Coote, P. Fisher, V. Conti, M. J. Copia, L. Davis, L. Coccia, M. Connelly, J. A. Deely. Second Row: K. Conniff, P. D'Aiuto, W. Countryman, V. Combs, S. Croad, P. Conners, B. Cummings, R. Countryman, R. Costello, F. Daniello. Third Row: J. Crossman, L. Converse, E. Dake, A. Dandino, M. De- Bella, J. Coccagnia, W. Davies, H. DeHart, R. Cosentino. Homeroom 10 Front Row, Left to Right: M. DeSimone, J. Fisher, A. Farmer, L. Doolittle, R. DeSantis, B. Esposito, M. Fragapane, I. Dursi, J. Gallo. Second Row: T. De- Pasquale, J. Dunham, V. Feole, A. Elliott, B. Fadel, K. Federe, M. Folks, B. Elmore, J. Falcone, W. Fike. Third Row: N. Do- menico, J. Destito, J. DeMatteo, J. Domenico, P. Destito, G. Drake, D. Finley, M. Galuppi, A. Ferlo. Homeroom 20 Front Row, Left to Right: B. Guiliano, W. Hays, B. Gilleland, J. Grzesiak, L. Giardino, M. Guglielmo, M. A. Gardinier, G. Gandee, G. Deptola. Second Row: C. Greene, D. Havens, F.. Duffney, A. George, P. Gould, A. Dickerson, E. Hartigan, D. Hartson, V. Gattari. Third Row: J. Haywood, G. Giardino, J. Murray, D. Henderson, P. Hill, P. Grande, N. Grifasi, A. Griffin, L. Muscarella, W. Gard- ner. Homeroom 21 Front Row, Left to Right: J. Remmel, M. Resnick, M. Sasso, W. Rossi, D. Rogers, M. Rob- erts, V. Rizzuto. Second Row: D. Riggleman, G. Rogers, J. Rahn, R. Reid, R. Navaro, J. Schillaci, G. Richards. . Third Row: A. Rotolo, R. Rovall, D. Reader, B. Robinson, L. Rognoni, F. Rushford. Homeroom 23 Front Row, Left to Right: J. Mullally, A. Martin, M. Mistret- ta, E. Melone, N. MacLeod, P. McMinn, G. Marcoccia, A. Mart- inez, D. Muscarella. Second Rou C. Michaels, M. Malarzo, B. Monroe, P. McEachern, J. Mc- Curn, M. Monteith, K. MacFar- lane, R. Murabito, J. Metzger. Third Row: J. Mortis, P. Mau- ra, V. Matt, A. Mosca, B. Barn- ard, J. McMahon, C. Minor. Homeroom 26 Front Row, Left to Right: A. Lisewski, D. Hotchkiss, S. Laz- zara, J. Izzo, R. King, T. Lau- ber, D. Lucci. Second Row: D. Kinne, B. Luck, J. Hojnacki, C. Humez, L. D. Knotts, S. Kul-+ isz, J. Kimmel, C. Kohli. Third Row: J. LaGatta, J. Luce, E. Link, J. Johnson, J. Kirkland, D. LaGasse. Homeroom 2¢ Front Row, Left to Right: M. Pouliot, J. Perfetti, A. Pawlikow- ski, C. Pazdur, N. Panara, G Pomilio, M. Neaf, E. Piotrowski, M. Pabis. Second Row: A. Nickerson, D. Nobert, D. Pratt, J. Puchyr, P. Occhipinti, R. Os- good, V. Pendorf, G. Ketcham, D. Plato, L. Opper. Third Row: L. Palmiero, P. Pfeiffer, P. Wes- ley, W. Pinti, J. Occhipinti, R Pereto, W. Myers, S. Nobert. Homeroom 3} Front Row, Left to Right: f, Soboleski, N. Spaller, P. Spin- elli, G. Spinello, B. Spargo, R. Sikora, C. Spadafora, J. Stan- nard, H. Seigler. Second Rou B. Scott, W. Stachnik, C. Secor, E. Scanlon, D. Snook, V. Sonsini, H. Snyder. Third Row: A. Semo, F. Seifert, R. Smith, R. Sherry, P. Singleton, M. Spada- fora, W. Slabicki. Homeroom 32 Front Row, Left to Right: P. Tagliaferri, E. Testani, R. Vec- chio, J. Tosti, K. Thompson, J. Starr, P. Taverna. Second Row: M. Semo, M. Urtz, P. Thomas, G. Staple, L. Tagliaferri, C. Ta- verna, R. Stropp, R. VanEsch. Third Row: J. Valvo, R. Ver- renti, J. Palombi, J. Toczek, F. Stolo, G. Stovall, A. Tosti, R. Sunderland. Homeroom 37 Front Row, Left to Right: S. Williams, B. Winchell, S. Ya- worski, F. Dolan, L. J. Wells, T. Veway, J. Yaworski. Second Row: A. Wheeler, R. Wiggins, J. Wakefield, J. Watson, S. Waterbury, J. Wakefield, R. Wise, D. Yager. Third Row: S. Weimer, R. Wittig, C. Wal- ters, D. Wardwell, D. Woods, J. Zullo, B. Welch. ibn ry j , } | Class Officers Seated: Monica Merola, Secretary; Elizabeth Bottini, Vice-President. Standing: Larry Lennon, President; Antoinette Belmont, Treasurer. History Class of 1958 THE FIRST OF MAYS In a circus, the First of Mays are the newcomers, those who have joined while the circus is still in winter quarters around May 1. Perhaps, if one wanted to be literal, the sophomores should be called the First of Septembers, but, figuratively, sophomores are the “babies,” the First of Mays of R. F. A. At first we felt like hulligans or foreigners but, though everything was new to us, we quickly made the rest of the school realize we were around. We accomplished this amazing feat by simply using our brains. Of course, you say, but many sidents never before thought of resorting to such a desperate measure. We'll note for posterit y that by sponsoring a homeroom door decorating contest, we actually moved some seniors from their lethargy enough to contribute their artistic talents to the project, there- by allowing us sophomores to concentrate all our time and ability on enhancing the halls with gorgeous Christmas embellishments, which we did rather well. Our leaders, Larry Lennan, Elizabeth Bottini, Monica Merola, and Antoinette Belmont, and our recognition, inspired us to even greater heights and our sophomore Dance was another big success. The next two years should see even -bigger and better accomplishments as we sweep on to graduation in 1958. omeroom 9 Front Row, Left to Right: M. Bennett, D. Blanchard, R. Adams, D. Bergstrom, L. Adey, A. Bidwell, D. Bitzer. Second Row: G. Babcock, E. Bottini, A. Belmont, M. Bloss, M. Boyson, P. Bond, C. Bluman, G. Allen. Third Row: D. Bailey, J. Abdou, D. Ball, R. Armento, J. Behler, E. Andriette. Homeroom 6 £ Front Row, Left to Right: Campbell, J. Brunno, D. Carro, D. Bush, L. Brockway, A. M. Capponi, P. Catello, G. Canino, C. Carissimo. Second Row: D. Crosby, C. Boone, M. Brand, P. Brockway, M. Brown, C. Butch, T. Burke, S. Boczulak. Third Row: F. Calendra, M. Brown, T. Bogdonowicz, R. Brady, W. Brown, R. Blocker, J. Borruso, J. Butkiewicz. Homeroom 8 Front Row, Left to Right: J. Chilluffo, C. Cortese, J. Cimo, D. Cordsen, J. Colella, C. Cono- ver, K. Clark, S. Daniello, C. Collins. Second Row: R. Davis, F. DeCosty, P. Compo, J. Carol- lo, P. Cianfrocco. Third Rou E. Console, E. Conners, D. Carp enter, R. Campbell, F. Calicchia, R. DeConde, M. Carlyle, S. Comito, P. Davidson Homeroom 9 Front Row, Left to Right: P. Facciola, S. Emilian, F. De- Angelo, B. Fitzgerald, C. Fal- cone, A. Ferlo, L. Filippini. Second Rou J. DiBella, C. Gibbs, B. Dorn, D. Edmonds, R. Falcone, R. DeRuby, A. Fike. Third Row: N. Edkins, D. Dodge, T. Foster, G. Freson, §. DeMario, J. Esch, N. Gannes, D. Douglas. Front Row, Left to Right: J. Giustino, A. M. Gaetano, as Fuller, R. Goddard, F. Gallagh- er, H. A. Frederick, S. Fuller. Second Row: K. Henderson, J. Harvey, M. B. Goetz, H. Fisch- er, A. Franco, R. Gifford, J. Groshko, H. Haywood. Third Row: CC. Hicks, R. Hichs, R. Hammon, T. Hnat, J. Harris, J. Gullo, R. Gutmann, K. Heburn. Homeroom 33 Front Row, Left to Right: P. Goodman, J. Green, V. La Greco, B. Hanicker, P. Guilti- nan, D. Higenbotham. B. Guid- ozzoli, J. Hilderbrant, H. Holt. Second Row: T. Kowalchuk, H. Hughes, S. Laskowski, T. .Klara, B. Grieco, S. Lerman, C. Gualieri, R. Lomandia. Homeroom 34 Front Row, Left to Right: J. Housley, P. Hull, M. Hluska, M. Jaynes, L. Lennon, K. Ingalls, E. Huey, K. Hojnacki, J. Johnson. Second Row: W. Leunberger, J. Loparco, B. Maciag, M. Kleist, J. Ionnatti, F. Linzy, L. Marks, M. Liddy. Third Row: L. Kil- lingbeck, D. McMullen, D. Lutz, D. Lichtenberger, E. Lewandrow- ski, E. Maclaughlin, R. Martin, A. Maksymczuk, J. Marasco. Homeroom 3) Front Row, Left to Right: J. LaSalle, N. Lyndon, S. Kostyn, C. Marcoccia, P. Lyman, L. Kronberg, A. Madonia,_ B. Knight, Y. Kuchner. Second Row: A. Montalbano, E. Mich- aels, C. Leszczyk, K. Maycock, B. Malorzo, L. Lomery, J. Mar- iani, J. Michalina, C. Masztak. Third Row: C. Militello, D. Mendoza, W. Messinger, S. Mitchell, J. Mecca, C. Morgan, R. Migliori, D. Mashaw, A. Ma- strangelo. Homeroom 36 Front Row, Left to Right: J. Miller, M. Miller, M. Merola, R. A. Mungari, J. Palombi, F. Morice, N. Morgan, M. Mill- house, M. Meiss. Second Row: T. Petrelli, A. Muttillo, B. Rayne, A. Owens, B. Mills, J. Neidl, B. Narehood, J. Meiss, P. Patola, , Hal Mumford, A. Pettinelli. Third Row: A. Murray, J. Paz, T. Parry, J. Parks, J. Outtrim, D. Packer, J. Merchant, B. Neza- hard, J. Perry, J. Owens. Homeroom 38 Front Row, Left to Right: P Paoletti, P. Odrzykowska, N. Noll, C. Osgood, D. Nero, M. Peluso, M. J. Patterson, L. Pas- qualerti, E. Occhipinti. Second Row: L. Pfluke, L. Powell, J. Porter, K. Norelli, D. Patch, R. Pritchard, J. Rizzo, P. Roskowirz. Third Row: R. Rapke, W. Pinti, C. Robinson. 67 Homeroom 39 Front Row, Left to Right: ‘ Rosoff, M. J. Roe, A ale M. A. Raulli, G. Reid, $. Rimil- ler, C. Rossi, M. Pfluke, M. Pocchiari. Second Row: L. Ruch, L. Ruch, C. Reed, E Perry, S. Prince, C. Russell, B Riegler, M. Salerno, V. Sanzone. Third Row: R. Service, P. Shoe- maker, R. Searcy, L. Senus, W Ruane, P. Ruane, J. Senus. +f Ce ee ae wads b Homeroom 4 Front Row, Left to Right: 1. Urbanski, J. Warner, J. Wamp- ler, L. Wing, W. Wardwell, L. Wolf, V. Waterman, D. Witzig- man, B. Wickham. Second Row: R. Warshall, A. Warner, D. Workman, C. Watson, C. Young, B. Vaeth, D. Weinkauf, B. Witchley, R. Wood, A. Young. Homeroom 4 Front Row, Left to Right: P. Seals, D. Slocum, P. Slibitski, J. Seigler, J. Seager, D. Schultze, P. Sexton, F. Slocum, E. Schil- ling. Second Row: A. Simiele, R. Swinney, R. Saurini, F. Ser- way, L. Scott, E. Serra, B. Sim- on, R. Slagel, L. Stannard. Third Row: R. Stevens, C. Swierczew- ski, R. Stagliano, P. Short, L. Smith, F. Tallarino, J. Taylor. Homeroom 42 Front Row, Left to Right: L. Spado, P. Tosti, F. Tripler, N. Stooks, C. Valvo, J. Taylor, N. Spadafora, M. Tucker, C. Under- wood. Second Row: J. Trybal- ski, M. Vescio, J. Uvanni, R. Voci, B. Thayer, J. VanSlyke, W Urtz, A. Vinci. Third Row: C. Walichiewicz, D. Vredenburg, J. Tonon, F. Troilo. = Ys jg CA PAT CARMODY De-o-wain-sta EDITORIAL STAFF Front Row, Left to Right: V. DeCarolis, Humor Editor; G. Zawaly, Art Editor; W. Lowrance, Activities Editor; M. Stevens, Editor-in-Chief; Mrs. Watters, Advisor; B. Kraunz, Senior Editor; R. Bitely, Photographer; J. Anderson, Sports Editor; J. Trino. Second Row: R. Nagy, G. Vacca- ro, P. Carmody, J. Akins, L. Orendorff,A. Minor, M. Bean, J.MaCormick, R. Semo, M. Reader. The 56 De-O-Wain-Sta editorial staff started work on the yearbook with eyes and ears open for new ideas. After the editors were chosen last spring, we met with last year's staff to see if there were any pitfalls we could avoid. There were, and we didn’t. Then school recessed for summer vacation and the staff members mulled over ideas during the hot months. Everyone returned with innovations in mind and we started planning the book. After the theme was chosen, we did some research, the most interest- ing being an on-the-spot evening at the circus with a lesson in circus terminology from the ringmaster. We gleaned much useful information from the representative of the publisher, Mr. Gallinger, and also borrowed several prize winning annuals for study. Soon after our return to school, Barbara Kraunz, the senior editor, started to schedule appointments for senior portraits. As soon as this was well under way, the other editors began to plan lay outs and get copy and casual snapshots. In January, Mr. Siringo took the club and homeroom pictures. The March first deadline had a way of sneaking up on a person, and everyone was caught with a few last-minute details. Finally, the last shipment of layout mats was sent, and the 1956 De-O-Wain-Sta was on its way. Mrs. Watters giving some advice on layouts to Genn Zawaly. BUSINESS STAFF The De-O-Wain-Sta Business Staff, under the business establishments, the amount necessary to pay supervision of Mr. Auchmoody, and Business Manager for the publishing of the book and the other fees Dan Larkin, took care of all financial matters pertain- connected with it. In addition, the staff had charge ing to the yearbook. The staff raised, through sale of all publicity, and served as a collection agency for of the book to students, and advertising to various payments for the De-O-Wain-Sta. Front Row, Left to Right: S. June, P. Carmody, G. Sager, D. Larkin, Business Manager; R. Bite- ly, C. Chase, G. Rushlow. Second Row: P. Alexander, K. Granger, L. Bauer, M. Sanzone, M. Baum, K. Fouts, J. Pendorf. National Honor Society i so = ee Front Row, Left to Right: N. Nevinger, N. Barnard, Miss Kingsley, Faculty Advisor: P. Salob, M. Reader, B. Charlebois, S. DeHimer Second Donald, P. Boriack There are four traits of character looked for in every National Honor Society member. They are scholarship, leadership, character and service. The Rome Chapter of the National Honor So- ciety carried on admirably the tradition of service to school and community. The members assisted in many activities in school, such as elections, and taking of the De-O-Wain-Sta Club and class photographs. They also performed valuable service to our com- munity by taking calls and picking up pledges for Lou Barile during his all-night polio benefit. Rou if Ruby, R. Smith, S. Caswell, K. Mc- Marilyn Reader receiving the National Honor Society pin from Barb Paige, with Sally DeHimer enjoying the occas- ion. Student Cabinet Al Front Row, Left to Right: Mr. Moe, J. Ruby, N. Barnard, M. Atkinson, Miss Kingsley. Second Row: K. McDonald, M. Semo, F. Cook, Mr. Paige, V. DeCarolis. Football players afraid to dance? before the first football game. The kick-off The Student Cabinet functions as the executive department of our student government and lends a helping hand in the supervision of various school activities. It is composed of the student association offi- cers, the sophomore, junior and senior class presi- dents, the Commissioner of the BS.I., the president of the Inter-Club Council, the faculty treasurer, Mr. Moe, the Principal, Mr. Paige, and the co-ordinator of extracurricular activities, Miss Kingsley. Among its activities this year were the kick-off dance last September, various assemblies, such as the one from General Electric, and supervision of the polio drive. Senior Play Front Row, Left to Right: K. Fouts, N. Nevinger, C. Chase, Mrs. Bates, Director; S. Caswell, R. Smith, S. De- Second Row: P. Carmody, G. Vac- caro, G. Zawaly, A. DeConde, A. Minor, M. Bean, P. Salob, B. Charlebois, M. Stevens, L. Orendorff, R. Lauber, Himer, P. Boriack. - 7 5 7 4m, yee, ae ’ B. Kraunz. Third Row: J. Nobert, C. Nold, B. Smith, D. Finlay, N. Barnard, K. McDonald, V. DeCarolis, L. VanSlyke, J. Anderson, F. Cook. Fourth Row: P. Alex- ander, R. Bitely, D. Wardwell, J. Parks, J. Ruby, J. Pen- dorf, R. Shulkin, D. Larkin, W. Cooper. This year as its Senior Play, the Class of '56 presented “Penny”, under the direction of Mrs. Bates. This teenage tale centers around Penny Pringle, a familiar char- acter from the funny papers, who has a great passion for boys. Three in particular, Doodie, Elwood, and Cedric the college freshman, have a mad infatuation for her. However, Penny's father, in a devastating editorial against feminine wiles, upsets the whole town. Then Penny entices Elwood, who is the editor of the school paper, to let her retal- iate with an editorial of her own, and the warfare is on. These articles cause a rebellion among the boys, who decide to go on a camping trip instead of taking the girls to the prom. Penny's various devices to bring the men around to her way of thinking, and incidentally to pry a new dress from her father, keep everyone in hot water and Penny boiling. Vinnie DeCarolis, Elwood, being made up for the big night. ((Above) Karen Fouts, Mrs. Pringle, gives the girls some advice on how to catch their men. (Right) Nancy Barnard mixes one of the many gallons used on the set. Cast Penny Sa lly Caswell Alice Sally DeHimer Mrs. Pringle = Karen Fouts Fay Sheila Glockner Mr. Pringle Jim Ruby Norma Rhoda Smith Doodie Paul Boriack Mr. Dawson Dan Wardwell Elwood Vinnie De Carolis Aunt Ellen Carol Chase Cedric Jud Pendorf Carl Jackson Frank Cook (Above) Mary Lou Bean puts a few artistic touches on the wall (Right) Carol Chase, Aunt Helen, blaming Sally Caswell, Penny. for breaking up her love affair be- cause of the editorials Assembly Ushers First Row, Left to Right: B. Kraunz, L. Giardino, N. Barnard, S. Glockner, S. Caswell, B. Smith, M. Copia, M. Resnick, M. Reader. Second Row: J. Akins, M. Atkinson, N. Guiltinan, N. Nev- inger, B. Gilleland, A. Minor, L. Bean, §. DeHimer, B. Charlebois, M. Stevens. Third Row: M. Bean, J. Watson, E. Piatrowsky, S. Regetz, P. Burt, C. Chase, K. McDonald, B. Paige, L. Wells. Whenever a student at R.F.A. sees an unusually large number of girls with dark skirts and white blouses walking in thehalls, he immediately knows there is an assembly in store to break the routine of the day. These girls belong to a unique club, the Assembly Ushers. They perform a really valuable service by insuring the co-ordination of seating. The girls go to assigned rooms and escort the various classes to pre-determined seats, and then back to the classrooms after the program. Without this great help, our complicated system of two assemblies would not go half so smoothly. Barb Kraunz, Sue Regetz, Barb Smith, and Barb Charlebois, line up to receive their posts. First Row, Left to Right: J. Ruby, P. D’Aiuto, J. Felice, F. Yhanke, D. Donavan, N. Guiltinan, L. Orendorff, F. Tripler, P. Guiltinan, J. Seager, P. Maura, A. Ripley. Second Row, Left to Right: F. Calandra, T. Recco, C. Searles, J. Uvanni, J. LoParco, G. Spinelli, R. Migliori. Third Row, Left to Right: S. LoRusso, M. Brown, R. Campbell, L. Bingham, D. Wheeler, C. Gualtieri, R. Ca- hill, T. DePasquale. Fourth Row, Left to Right: L. The R.F.A. Band contributed greatly to school spirit, both at varsity football games, and various assemblies presented throughout the school year. The music of the band practiced diligently in the auditorium was a familiar sound to anyone in the halls seventh period. Practice makes perfect, and the group, under the direction of Mr. John Wise, gave fine performances at all the games and at the spring music festival. Among other highlights of the band’s year were the band dance, and the spring banquet. Lennon, N. Edkins, D. Finley, W. Gardner, V. Christ- man, W. Owens, M. Carlyle, H. Haywood, R. Country- man, V. Sonsini, J. Palombi. (top) Color Guard, Ruby, D’Aiuto, Maura, and Ripley, at the Proctor game. (bottom) band at practice in the auditorium. Mr. Wise directs the Bureau of School B.S.I. BULLETIN STAFF Front Row, Left to Right: E. Melone; S. De Himer; A. De Conde; B. Smith, Secretary; N. Nevinger, Editor; K. Mc- Donald, Commissioner; N. Barnard; S. Caswell; M. Resnick. Second Row: N. Guiltnan; M. Albrecht; G. Bowers; E. Piatrowski; P. Salob; J. Grysiak; L. Bean; J. Perfetti; G. Ketchum; M.- The Bureau of School Information, one of the larg- est organizations in the school, has three divisions—the Press, Broadcast, and Bulletin. These groups provide valuable experience for their members and much infor- mation and enjoyment for the other R.F.A. Students. The Press Division is responsible for almost every news story and feature story concerning R.F.A. appear- ing in the ROME DAILY SENTINEL. The editor as- signs the story to one of the staff of sixteen reporters, the reporter gathers his information, often contacting many sources, and writes it, the editor edits the story, and the messenger or his substitute transports the story to the SENTINEL office. This is the cycle which is put in mo- tion every time a club has a meeting or information that is news-worthy comes to the ears of the BSI Press Editor. These stories, approximately 300 of them a year, create a public awareness of the school’s activities and excellent publicity for RFA. In addition, the Press Division this year wrote a special series of articles for the SENTINEL in recognition of American Education Week. The Bulletin Division presents the BSI Bulletin, the school “newspaper,” in the lighted bulletin board in the downstairs main hall. Each day one-fifth of the staff of Copia. Third Row: D. Hotchkiss; T. Veway; B. Charlebois; S. Yaworski; C. Nold; N. MacLeod; L. Wells; N. Clarke; V. Pendorf. Fourth Row: M. Atkin- son; A. Martin; L. Coccia; P. Boriack; M. Chase; A. Zigrino; S. Beane; R. Countryman. thirty-five writes an original column concerning school ac- tivities. These columns are changed daily. Special fea- tures, such as the baby-photo and football “kick-off” dis- plays, help create interest in an activity which has become part of our school life. Norine works on her pride and joy. First Row, Left to Right K. McDonald, Commissioner; Mrs. G. Gott, Advisor; L Jahnke, R. Smith, J. Felice, V. Mortis. Third Rou T. Veway, S. Baldigo. First Row, Left to Right: V. Mortis, S. Baldigo, B. Charlebois, P. Boriack, Director; K. McDonald, Commission- er; B. Smith, N. Barnard. Second Row: D. Finlay, L. VanSlyke, R. Shul- kin, F. Cook, R. MacLachlan, P. Cer- jan, D. Donavan. Information BSI PRESS DIVISION N. Nevinger, S. DeHimer, A. DeConde, B. Smith, S. Caswell, E ditor; . Metzger, A. Anderson. Second Row: B. Akins, D. Donovan, C. Nold, S. Brockway, J. Watson, M. Tamburrino, J. J. Perfetti, D. Finlay, P. Cerjan, F. Dolan, N. Fiore, A. Zigrino, BSI BROADCAST Veritas Vincit-French Club VERITAS VINCIT Front Row, Left to Right: M. Reader, M. Bean, L. Wells, M. Stevens, S. DeHimer, K. McDonald, S. Caswell, A. Minor, Mrs. Bates (advisor). Second Row: M. Roe, B. Smith, E. Piotrowski, L. Orendorff, A. Franco, B. Blades, D. Hotchkiss, N. MacLeod, V. Pendorf. L. Bean. Third Row: N. Guiltnan, N. Nevinger, L. Wolf, M. Goetz, C. Chase, P. Burt, R. Adams, M. Chase, M. Atkinson, S. Glockner. Veritas Vincit is an organization for girls interested in college or some type of pro- fessional training after graduation. The club’s activities consist of talks by college offic- ials and professional women. Some of the girls have gone on trips to different college campuses. The club's social program was a great success, highlighted by the Christmas party, which was attended by many Veritas Alumnae, in addition to the regular mem- bers. Christmas party, Night in Paris dance, French banquet: These would be the thoughts of any member of the French Club recalling the high points of the club's year. Because all the club meetings were held completely in French, the students had ample chance to improve their pronunciation and vocabulary. Even the P.A. general announc- ments were made in French to the mystification of the non-French speaking section of the student body. All in all it was a successful year, climaxed by a talk from a French foreign exchange student who goes to school in Boonville. FRENCH CLUB Front Row, Left to Right: Miss Clarke, B. Smith, Secretary; S. De Himer, Pro- gram Chairman; S. Glockner, Treasurer; L. Van Slyke, President; B. Dawes, -L. Adey, D. Bush, Miss Barnard. Second Row: M. Rosoff, S. Caswell, A. Minor, L. Giardino, B. Paige, B. Gilleland, S. Busciglio, M. Mistretta, L. Filippini, M. Goetz, A. Bidwell. Third Row: E. Ros- off, B. Woolley, B. Charlebois, N. Nevinger, K. McDonald, N. Barnard, M. Kleist, M. Chase, M. Stevens, L. Bean. Fourth Row: J. Parks, J. An- derson, D. Hartson, J. Nobert. Spanish Club-Archery Club SPANISH CLUB Front Row, Left to Right: N. Guiltnan, C. Chase, W. Lowrance, Vice-President; S. DeHimer, President: C. DiBeradino, Treasurer: P. Salob, Secretary; C. Nold Second Row: A. D'Ambrosi, K. Thomp- son, K. Granger, D. Finlay, B. Paige, R. Smith, E. Pettenelli, E. Maya. Third Row: B. Barnard, D. Woods, P. Mora. “p ANG, i + , ' ‘ 7 4 Dial = 3S Saat Displaying all the fire and dash for which the Spanish are famous, La Tertulia Es- panola concluded a lively year. The club, formed by interested students only this year, has as its principal aims to acquaint its members with the history and customs of Span- ish speaking countries, and to give them a chance to use Spanish in everyday talk and business affairs The goal the club pointed to all year was the spring trip to St. Augustine, Florida Most of the funds necessary for this colorful trip were raised through the many money making projects undertaken by the group. The sale of combs, stationery, “octupusses”’, and the familiar brownies in the first floor hall were some of the means of making money. The meetings were not all hard work, however, because through the year the club held quiz and bingo games, showed movies about Spain and Latin America, and enter- tained various speakers Ping! A bull's eye. Well, not very often, but every now and then, the practice of the members of the Archery Club pays off. Every spring and fall you can see the girls shooting, out on the athletic field. They have an intramural league, and travel to other schools in the area for interscholastic mects. ARCHERY CLUB Front Row. Left to Right: C. Spadafora, S. Kulisz, N. Spaller, E. Gandee, B. Hartigan, M. Gardinier, Miss Whitaker. Second Row: A. Hull, J. Deely, R. Smith, B. Jahnke, M. Edmunds, M. Keeler, R. Sikora. Third Row: M. Boyson, H. Fischer, L. Wolf, J. Ho- jnacki, A. Elliot, D. Snook, D. Higin- botham. iym Leaders Officiating Club Front Row, Left to Right: L. Spado, N. Spadafora, L. Doolittle, P. Paolettii, E. Bottini, C. Real- buto, L. Davis, L. Giardino. Second Row: A. Belmont, F. DeAngelo, R. Falcone, J. Seigler, J. Chilluffo, J. Christ, J. Deeley, M. Sasso, J. Mistretta, M. D'Amore, L. Filippini. Third Row: M. Roe, D. Nero, L. Wing, J. Hojnacki, A. Elliot, R. Adams, S. Kulisz, M. Merola. Fourth Rou R. DeSantis, E. Perry, S. Regetz, L. Coccia, D. Thomas, E. Occhipinti. The officiating club is made up of girls interested in the school’s athletic pro- gram. The club carries on discussions of the rules and regulations of the various sports in which R.F.A. participates. A main duty is to referee, time, umpire, and score at intramural basketball and volleyball games. The members also help officiate at out of town school competitions. (iym Leaders Woe to the person who has to name this huge club! The Gym Leaders, almost two hundred strong, act as assistants in gym classes. The girts take roll, bring the gym classes to order, assist with class activity, and care for school athletic equipment. Membership in this organization gives credit toward Block R's. Red Cross Council Front Row, Left to Right: M. Bennett, F. Serway, A. Ratynski, V. Jones, L. Davis, K. Clark, advisor, S. Bruskiwitz, M. Roberts, L. Lomery. Second Row: N. MacLeod, R. Smith, J. Christ, B. Dorn, D. Bush, E. Ballard, B. Dawes, H. Fredericks, A. Lisewski, E. Melone, J. Taylor. Third Row: S. Waterbury, D. Pratt, B. Esposito, M. Albrecht, N. Morgan, A. Martin, K. Ingalls, M. Copia, V. Pendorf, E. Scanlon This year the Red Cross Service and Overseas Clubs were con- solidated into one organization called the Red Cross council. This was done to insure smoother work between the two groups. The group performed many important services to the school and city. They help spread interest in the blood program by passing out pam- phlets at night school classes and baby sitting for mothers who wanted to give blood. The students viewed a feature length film about the bloodmobile. The club also sent an overseas chest to Africa. This chest con- tained health and school supplies, atlases, musical instruments, and sports equipment for the group in that country. Mary Joan Copia receiving Red Cross contributions from Vaughn Combs. A Cappella Front Row. Left to Right: L. B. Bellinger, K. Bowman, R. De Santis, R. Payne, C. Watson, E. Michaels, Mr. Moonan, R. Aquino, J. Fal- cone, J. Secor, A. Sprague, A. Spinelli, P. Seals, P. Sexton, C. Bluman, C. Hoag.Second Row, Left to Right: M. San- zone, M. Baum, G. Rushlow, J. Cimo, M. Millhouse, D Smythe, S. Boczulak, S. Ball, R. Campbell, B. Coluccio, D. Bauer, J. Bruno, L. Capron, The A Cappella Choir was founded to provide enjoyment for its members and the others in the school. The choir, led this year by Mr. Moonan, gave concerts in school at Christmas time and also in the Front Row, Left to Right: L. Lomery, P. Seals, D. Slocum, N. Vescio, J. Remo, M. Roberts, J. LaSalle, M. Millhouse. Second Row: D. Smythe, C. Conover, D. Bush, C. Bluman, The girls’ choir, a small singing group formed only this year, practiced once a week with Mr. Moonan. The girls started the club to be able to Hartson, D. Marshall, M. DiAmore, S. Brusceiwicz, J. Meiss, M. Roe, R. Osgood, P. Taverna, L. Piatrowsky. Third Row: M. Miller, M. Goetz, D. Slocum, C. Sgam- bellone, N. Morgan, J. Guistino, S. Croad, C. Bidinger, V. Combs, J. Paz, L. Senus, W. Owens, F. Caliccia, J. Gullo, F. Sestito, K. Fauts, K. Granger, L. Lomery, E. Occhipinti, A. Elliot J. Deeley, M. Roberts. At Christmas time the club also gave preformances over WKTV, and at various places in the city of Rome. spring music festival. Choir E. Ballard, R. Falcone, P. Bond, L. Bauer, M. Sanzone. Third Row: J. Deely, A. Elliot, C. Sgambellone, B. Simon, E. Occhipinti, G. Rushlow, J. Seigler. sing lighter music. They gave performances at as- semblies during Christmas time and the spring Music Festival. Future Homemakers of America Froni Row, Left to Right: E. Scanlon K. Underwood, J. Grzesiak, J. Hojackni, Mrs. Graves, Ad- visor; E. Ballard, L. Doolittle, M. Neaf, R. DeSantis. Second Row: V. Feole, M. Coote, S. Allen, B. Fadef, C. Falcone, B. Bower, C. Anson, B. Wickham, B. Jahnke. Third Row: H. Frederick. G. Zawaly, M. Nigro, H. Fischer, M. Hamela, N. Morgan, J. Hinds, M. Boyson, B. Esposito, G. Canino. The F.H.A. is one of the most active clubs at Rome Free Academy. Its goals are to develop leadership, give service to school and community, and enjoy wholesome fun. This year the girls performed many services to the community. Through the sale of Christmas cards, the club was able to further their pet project, to bring a little joy to the elderly people in the county home at Christmas time. The members attended a state-wide F.H.A. Rally at Baldwinsville last fall, and led the singing. The stu- dents also hold many evening parties at club members’ homes. Top: E. Ballard, J. Hinds, Mrs. Graves, E. Scanlon, J. Kim- mel, M. Coote tally the amazing results of the Christmas card sale. Bottom: The officers at the initiation of the Spirit of Home Economics, C. Hoag, J. Hojackni, E. Bal- lard, L. Doolittle, J. Grzesiak. Library Council Front Row, Left to Right: C. Hoag, J. Gallo, P. Fisher, D. Donovan, R. Smith, D. Wheeler, J Kalakuniak, R. Lauber, Mrs. Pelkey. Second Row: M. Sanzone, M. Rosoff, N. Lyndon, E. Kil lingbeck, E. Rosoff, A. George, B. Jahnke, R. Sikora, M. Hanright, L. Capron, D. LaPlante. Third Row: M. Marturano, M. Pfluke, C. Nold, J. Mullaly, C. Hunziker, J. Griffith, S. Stanton, B. Harti gan, T. Lauber, E. Scanlon. Library Council The main aim of the Library Council is to make the job of the librarians just a bit easier. The girls check out books, take fines, and keep the shelves in order. The staff also keeps a very interesting bul- letin board in the library In addition to the noon hour business meetings, the members held many evening parties and enter- tainments enjoyed by all Right: R. Sikora checking out a book for Alex Maksyma- zuck. Italian Club- Projection Club ITALIAN CLUB The hotter it is the better it is --- Pizza, Wednesday noon. Everyone in the school, sniffing the delicious aroma, appreciates the work of the Italian Club. means, the group strives to give its members a chance In addition to raising money by this for practical application of the Italian language, and acquaint them with Italian folklore. The most important event on the club's schedule Front Row, Left to Right: L. Van Slyke, A. Maksymczuk, W. Johnson, B. Charlebois, J. Ruby, J. Grnesiack, L. Giordino, P. Cerjan. Second Row: W. Soriano, P. Boriack, W. Lowrance, D. Wardwell, F. Ceresoli, L. Tamburino, A. Stovall, D. Weinkauf. Third Rou A. Poissant, F. Cook, G. Sager, J Collela. was a fall trip to the “Little Italy” section of New York City. converse in Italian, see On this visit the students were able to Italian homes and _ restau- rants, and view life nearly identical to that in Italy. At their meetings the members saw movies, listened to talks by people who had been in Italy, and presented songs and stories in Italian in order to learn folklore. Front Row, Left to Right: C. Norelli, C. Realbuto, E. Testani, A. Dandino, Vice-President; L. Coccia, President: R DeSantis, Treasurer; M. Marturano, Secretary; V. DeCarolis, Inter-Club Council Representative; Mrs. Burneko Second Row: V. Sestito, A. Mastrang- elo, B. Soriano, J. LaGatta, V. Conti, N. Stooks, R. Costello, P. Cianfracco, M. Salerno. Third Row: V. Gattari, M. Rossi, B. Rossi, V. Ciaborti, T. De Pasquale, R. Cosentino. Fourth Rou L. DeMatteo, G. Gizzi, P. Tadora, V. Sonsini. PROJECTION CLUB Ever stop to think who's responsible for the The Projection Club takes care of all phases of projection in the classes. You can see the members every day, setting up their screens and cameras, and tinkering with them. movies we see here in school? Another important service is the supervision of technical details of assemblies. The club members take care of the lighting, stage set-ups, and many other details that insure the smooth running of all programs. Block R-Hi-Y The Block R Club is composed of winners of undertook was the sale of candy, etc., at the basket- varsity letters. The aim of the club is to promote ball games. The club also purchased jackets for its an interest in athletics both at R.F.A. and among the members. alumni of the school. One of the projects the club BLOCK R Front Row, Left to Right: M. Reader, L. Giordino, L. Coccia, C. Realbuto, Secretary; M. Burlison, President; B. Charlebois, Treasurer; D. Thomas, M. Atkinson, F. Cook. Second Row: V. Matt, D. Marshall, E. Dak e, A. D’Ambrosi, P. Cerjan, A. Zigrino, D. Reader, B. Koski, R. Bitely. Third Row: B. Reh, F. Destito, W. Chyrwaty, G. Smith, J. Pendorf, B. Holtz, R. Bird, K. Curley, V. Christman, J. Parks. HI— Y Front Row, Left to Right: W. Low- rance, D. Wardwell, R. Bird, J. Parks, Vice-President; J. Ruby, President; P. Cerjan, Secretary; R. Bitely, Sergeant- at-arms; C. Minor, B. Koski. Second Row: W. Cooper, R. Stropp, L. Van- Slyke, R. Shulkin, J. Brown, D. Woods, R. Blocher, C. DiBeradino. Third Row: M. Burlison, B. Barnard, J. An- derson, G. Sager, M. Senus, F. Cook, W. Johnson. Hi-Y is an organization that endeavors to famil- ed conferences at Binghamton; N. Y., and Albany. iarize young men with both parliamentary procedure At these conferences, we took part in discussion and lawmaking. groups and were addressed by many speakers. We During the year, our officers took over as heads also held two successful dances, one last fall and one of the city government. Many members also attend- this spring. Slingerland Front Row, Left to Right: J. O'Hara, C. Chase, S. Glockner, W. Lowrance. Second Row: Bowers, A. Martin, C. Bowman. One of the most time-honored traditions of our school is the Slingerland Prize Speaking Contest. Late every spring five girls and five boys give their speeches in competition for a year’s interest on two thousand dollars. This year, a preliminary contest was held February 27, and the group was selected. The girls were Sheila Glockner, Valerie Pendorf, Barbara Gilleland, Elaine Melone, and Georgia Bow- ers; the boys were James O'Hara, Paul Boriack, Donald Finlay, Ward Lowrance, and Larry Smith. Barbara Gilleland practices up on her technique foi the tryouts. Inter-Club Council-Square Dance INTER - CLUB COUNCIL The Inter-Club Council is an organization which during the year to disscuss various problems that serves as the tie between all the clubs at Rome Free have arisen. Any recommendations that the group Academy. The Council, which is composed of repre- gives are brought up by the president at a Student sentatives from all the clubs, m:ets at various times Cabinet meeting. First Row, Left to Right: J. Christ, D. Nero, V. DeCarolis, B. Dawes, Miss Kingsley. Second Row: C. Spadafora, B. Hardigan, P. Fischer, S. Caswell. SQUARE DANCE CLUB “Swing your partner, and promenade!” Strange direction of Bruce Wightman, meets every Friday to sounds for school? Anyone who passes by the gym learn new dances. The members also sponsored a on Friday noon will recognize these sounds as music school dance. of the Square Dance Club. The club, under the First Row, Left to Right: J. Akins, S. Williams, M. Donovan, M. Stolo, S. Baldigo, President; R. Lauber, Vice- President; B. Huey, J. Fuller, D. Han- icker. Second Row: A. Pettinelli, J. Deely, E. Scanlon, B. Fidel, C. Federow, K. Ingalls, J. Taylor, D. Cordsen, B. Cummings, A. Chrysler. Third Row: J. Ballard, T. Skibitski, C. Padzur, M. Brown, J. Hojnacki, B. Cummings, J. Hinds, V. DeCarolis. 91 Student Council First Row, Left to Right: A. Anderson, W. Wardwell, M. Stevens, J. Ruby, N. Barnard, M. At- kinson, M. Copia, G. Bowers, M. Reader. Second Row: P. Lyman, E. Bottini, D. Nero, L. Gior- dino, J. McCormick, R. DeSantis, C. Spadafora, M. Resnick, J. Seager, P. Guiltinan. Third Row: E. Gizzi, B. Brown, J. Izzo, S. Glockner, S. June, M. Panara, N. MacLeod, R. Brockway, A. Poissant, F. Cappola, F. Taylor. Fourth Row: J. Parks, D. Bergstrom, J. Colella, J. Tosti, R Goddard, N. Fiore, A. Dolan, J. Palombi, L. Lennon Our Student Council is composed of representatives from the various homerooms and also the class officers. The group takes part in planning many of the assemblies and other activities on the program. In addition to these duties the Council sponsors drives for flood: devastated areas, and food for the poor during the Christmas season. fr @ Football ’ s Bi 3 ng 7 ee gr. FB First Row, Left to Right: M. Spadafora, A. Petrelli, F. Seifert, co-captain L. Barr, V. Christman, R. Bird, M. Burlison, D. La Gasse. Second Row: W. Chyrywaty, J. Campbell, B. Koski, co-captain G. Spaller, D. Marshall, G. Smith, A. D’Ambrosi, J. Dominico, C. Slobodian, F. Destito. Third Row: A. Semo, R. Sherry, J. De Matteo, N. Aquinto, C. Senus, B. Holtz, V. Ciabotti. P. Cerjan, Walters, M. F. Calandra, A. Zin- Fourth Row: Rome Free Academy had one of its most suc- cessful football seasons in 1955. The team, with the superb coaching by Paul McKee and the as- sistance or Ed Weed, pulled in a tally of seven vic- tories and one defeat. Although many lettermen had graduated, the team was fortunate in having a large number of returning veterans. Rome started the 1955 season September 23 by decisively beating White Plains for the second year in a row. Frank Destito helped the Rome eleven tremendously in yard gainage. Rome Free Academy's score of 21-6 gave the team a good start in the season. R F A met its rival, Watertown, the following week with an easy victory for the Academy. The defensive team played outstanding football in the first two games, allowing the opposite teams only one first down. RFA met Aquinas of Rochester in the third game. Halfback Gil Spaller was one of the stars of the game, exhibiting his great speed. Moe Burlison made a spectacular pass of forty yards to Bud Slo- bodian, who in turn ran for the touchdown. Aqui- nas was checked on the ground and in the air by an aggressive and hard hitting Rome defense, as the Romans won 18-6. Rome suffered its only setback of the season and the first in nine games, when it lost by two points to Auburn, 20-18. The Auburn eleven scored touchdowns in the first nine minutes of the game, with Rome coming back in the second half to score eighteen points. [= grino, B. Miner, D. Ferrare, W. Owens, D. Falcone, D. Hender- son, B. Pinti, W. Lowrance. Fifth Rou W. Pinti, J. Mecca, L. Burdick, J. Burroso, R. Rapke, W. Pugh, J. Burns, W. Mar cellus, R. De Conde. Sixth Row: J. Pendorff, B. Van Esch, J. Skwarek, P. McKee, R. Blake, E. Weed, B. Wrightman, D Ball, R. Bounton. RFA beat Whitesboro in what proved to be a very close game. The score was 18-0 at halftime, but Whitesboro came back to score two touchdowns Rome then scored one more touchdown and a place- ment to finish the game with a score of 19-14. R F A met its oldest rival, Utica Free Academy, on November 5, and once again tasted victory, the score being 21-7 Rome met Onondaga of Syracuse in the stadium as its final opponent of the season. This proved to be an easy victory with Rome shutting out Onon- daga 34-0. Rome more than doubled the combined yard- age of its eight opponents. Rome's total of 186 points represented a game average of better than 23 points against a seven point average for the opposi- tion. The total points gained by Rome's opponents were limited to 59 Halfback Gil Spaller scored nine touchdowns through the season to set the individual scoring pace for the Rome Free Academy gridders. Runner-up to Spaller was fullback Frank Destito, with seven touchdowns, and third was Bernie Koski with five Other players who scored were Gerald Smith, Moe Burlison, Dom Falcone, Richard Martin, Bud Slobo- dian, Joe Campbell, and Vic Ciaborti. Bob Miner contributed nine placement kicks and Leo Barr, one The team is truly one of the great football teams of Rome Free Academy. Rome On The Gridiron ROME FREE ACADEMY 1955 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 23 Rome White Plains Sept. 30 Rome ; Watertown Oct. Rome Aquinas of Rochester Oct. 14 Rome ‘ Ayburn Oct. 21 Rome 3 Proctor Oct. 29 Rome Whitesboro Nov. 5 Rome U.F.A. Nov. 11 Planning Strategy Rome 34 Onondaga Dom Falcone over of Syracuse Coach McKee and Co-Captains Gil Spaller and Leo Barr Rirer Down by Tisai First Row, Left to Right: R. Bird, M. Burlison, J. Parks, J. Pendorf, R. Blocker, A. D'Ambrosi, R. Bitely. Second Row: R. Armento, V. Sanzone, D. Bergstrom, E. Dake, W. Ruane, R. Martin, R. Brown, R. Jonis, A. Maksymezuk. The RFA Hockey Team saw action in nine games this season. They won two and lost seven, beating Onondaga Valley and Massena. Two goals by Moe Burlison and another by Bill Brown gave Rome a 3-2 victory over Massena in the annual Clarkson College invitation hockey tournament. RFA beat Onondaga Valley in the Clinton Tournament. During February The RFA pucksters journeyed to Lake Placid for a three day tournament. The graduating lettermen from this year's team are: D. Bird, M. Burlison, J. Parks, J. Pendorf, J. D'Ambrosi, and D. Bitely. Wwe NF S OO Ue HOCKEY SCHEDULE Won 2 Lost 7 Clinton Onondaga Valley Lake Placid Clinton Lake Placid Clinton Massena Lake Placid Massena Basketball First Row, Left to Right: Managers, P. Davison, B. Thayer. Second Row: B. Slobodian, D. Fal- cone, D. Ferrare, B. Barnard, G. Martin, B. Evans. Third Row: Coach H. Vetter, B. Miner, F. Calicchia, B. Fiore, B. Goddard, J. Tosti. Rome Free Academy had an exciting basketball season, which was clinched by the Section Three Tournament on March 3rd. In the final game against Sauquoit, Rome was defeated by one basket in overtime. The team’s final record was 8 wins and 11 losses. Captain Dom Falcone exhibiting an exceptional shooting average during the latter half of the season, led Rome scorers with a total of 233 points. Other outstanding players were: Jerry Martin, Buddy Evans, Bud Fiore, Bob Minor, and Dan Ferrare. Butch Does It Again Baseball First Row, Left to Right: L. Standard, R. Drisqula, B. Thayer. Second Row, Left to Right: G. Spinelli, G. Martin, B. Koski, J. Amoroso, J. Eikenburg, B. Jones, P. Concannon, D. Falcone. Third Row, Left to Right: Coach H. Vetter, P. Cerjan, W. Chyrywaty, P. Fitsik, B. Holtz, V. Coccia, W. Edkins, B. Miner. Rome Free Academy finished the sea son with a new high of fourteen wins, and limited the opposi- tion to an average of less than three runs per game. Outstanding in the season were four shut-outs, onea no-hit performante by Pete Fitsik. With two losses to Whitesboro, and one each to Procter and St. Fran- cis, R.F.A. placed second in the Central-Oneida League. Under the excellent coaching of Hank Vetter, the team ran up a batting average of .321. Walter Chyrwaty led with an average of .383. He also scor- ed the most hits, 23; while Bernard Koski brought in the most runs, 17. BASEBALL SCHEDULE Rome 5 UCA Rome 3 Proctor Rome 7 Auburn Rome 16 New Hartford Rome St. Francis Rome Whitesboro Rome UFA Rome SAA Rome UCA Proctor SAA New Hartford St. Francis Watertown Whitesboro UFA Baldwinsville Baldwinsville UPON K OCON WOorNNUVUeK bd mh 98 Walt at Bart. 1 , ——- th « Left to Right, Front Row: S. Gorski, J. O'Donnell, G Spaller, Mumpford, Palombi, B. Countryman, B. Pisano Second Row: D. Campbell, J. Anderson, A. Foults, G Sager, W. Gardner, L. Burdick, D. Bitely, J. Benner, Smith The R. F. A. track team showe d itself very im- pressive by breaking several records. The relay team composed of Stan Gorski, Gil Spaller, John O'Donnell, Clarence Van Vechten, set two records at the 15th annual Section 3 relay car- nival at New Hartford. Rome's time of 1:36.8 for the 880 was a new meet record as was its time 46.1 for the 440. The relay team shattered a 21 year-old record in the 35th Annual Utica Interscholastic Track and Field Meet at Murnane Field, the time, 1:34 in the 880, broke the old record of 1:35.6 set by Notting- ham on May 19, 1934. _ von, Third Row: R. Bounton, J. Smith, B. Owens, V. Ciabotti B.. Marcellus, C. Mitchell, G. Smith, K. Curley, T. Feickert Fourth Row: K. Gould, B. Rey, V. Christman, B. John- son, H. Clark, J. Remick, W. Allan. At a home meet, the relay team sliced a full second and a half off the old Section 3 mark of 1:35 set by Auburn in 1949, by running the 880 yards in 1:33.6. The relay team was the first New York State Champion in the school’s track history. The time in the 880 was 1:32.6. for the high jump with a tremendous height of 6 fe. 1 in. The team is destined for another successful Clarence Van Vechten tied season with such returning lettermen as Bill Owens. Gerry Smith, Gil Spaller, Ed Sledziona, August Fio- renza, Vaughn Christman and Brian Reh Coach Fornal and the New York State Champion Relay team, S. Gorski, J. O'Donnell, G. Spaller, ¢ Van Vechten Wrestling First Row, Left to Right: P. Waterman, T. Gifford, T. Burke, J. DiBella, T. Franco, V. Matt, , a Potter, A. Mosca. Second Row: M. Urtz, L. Bowman, D. Douglas, A. Zigrino, F. Seifert, T. Trybalski, G. Spaller, L. Burdick. Third Row: Coach Ed Weed, A. Wheeler, A. Dodge, K. Gould, G. Sager, P. Pieffer, J. Dunham, D. LaGasse, B. Reh, Manager; R. Boulton. The 1955-56 edition of the Rome Free Academy wrestling team assembled an outstanding record for Coach Ed Weed. The team again won the Central New York Wrestling League by beating Saquoit 20-18. This gave them permanent possession of the trophy which they had won in 1954 and 55. As a climax to a fine season the grapplers placed first in the Central New York Wrestling Tournament. Four wrestlers, Leo Barr, Fran Siefert, Joe DiBella, and Larry Burdick won trop hies; with Angelo Zigri- no, Gil Spaller, Roger Mauer, and Tony Franco win- ning runner-up spots. The matmen posted a seasons record of 14-2, losing only to a strong Watertown team. Victory Forthcoming. Cross Country First Row, Left to Right: B. Reh, C. Minor, B. Barnard, J. Toczek, A. Reed, A. Fiorenza. Sec- ond Row: K. Gould, L. Converse, C. Masztak, J. Falcone, R. Sunderland, P. Patala, D. Douglas. Third Row: Coach Jack Farrow; Manager, W. Allen; R. Iodice, A. Neaf, R. Slagel, H. Mumford, J. Van Slyke, J. DiBella, R. Smith, B. Scott, D. Osgood, R. Holmes, T. Mungari, D. Lutz, Man- ager, K. Curley. This year's cross country team had meets at Bald- winsville, Watertown, Proctor, Fulton, Whitesboro, and several other places. Races were not postponed for weather, and were held in rain and snow. Dis- tances were from two to three miles. Outstanding runners on the varsity team include Brian Reh, Clark Minor, Bruce Barnard, Frank Cook, and August Fiorenza. At the Central Oneida League Meet at Whitesboro, R.F.A. placed second of five teams competing. Ribbon winners were Reh, Minor, and Cook with Barnard and Fiorenza close behine. Discussing Reh’s Victory Firs t Row, Left to Right: W. Cooper, W. Ballard, S. Van Slyke, W. Johnson, P. Cerjan, V. Christ- man, J. Campbell. Second Row, Left to Right L. Brockway, C. Masztak, A. Semo, C. Minor, F. Calandra, W. Netzband, R. Warshal, Manager; W. Urtz, R. Karpinski. Co-Captains B. Johnson and P. Cerjan. The Rome Free Academy swimming team, coached by Bruce Wightman, had an outstanding sea- son in 1955-5G Rome placed two teams in the Central New York Relay Finals at Colgate. On the 16th of February, Rome met Saint Francis, its arch rival, at Hamilton College Pool. The meet was de- cided by the last race, which Rome won by a few inches. The final score was 44-32, in favor of RFA. This win gave Rome undisputed possession of first place in the first round of the Central Oneida League race. Among the outstanding mermen on the Rome Swimming Team are: F. Calandra, J. Camp- bell, P. Cerjan, V. Christman, D. Hughes, B. Johnson, and C. Minor. Tennis Left to Right: G. Smith, B. Welsh, D. Reader, H. Snyder, S$. Wagner, V. Falcone, J. Merchant, E. Link. 103 All set for a winning season Prepping for the Relay Race It’s a strike We're ready to. bowl Off to a fast start Ready for the Bully Cheerleaders First Row, Left to Right: J Reader, M. Vivianni, S. Regetz. The varsity cheerleaders, who are the spirit of R.F.A., provide the enthusiastic pep and color need- ed at all football and basketball games. In rain or shine they urge the team on to victory leading the student body in cheers and yells. Each cheer, wheth- er fight or victory, has meaning and lets the boys know everyone is behind them. First Row, Left to Right: M. Mistretta, D. Nero, L. Piotroski, J. Christ, L. Wing. M. Kilbourn, M. Atkinson, M. Sasso, J. Perfetti, A. Franco. . Grzesiak, R. DeSantis. Second Row: 106 S. Lazzara, B. Gilleland, M. The Junior varsity cheerleaders, ten in num- ber, led cheers to support the J. V. teams. The vitality of the girls gave the team extra spirit in each game. Throughout each J. V. football and basketball game, they supporters. were the team’s ardent Second Row: GLOW ALGES rl ih Wittiest Diane Newman John Parke z Best Leo KXKinc Ourlene Miler Danny Waardwve}| Biggest Heart breake RS Valearve Mleatis Peter Fits. K (hd 4 ; a % Di i a sWaWaFaMava TCTs AT aV¥. Mest TalKative Agathe Be Cicnde, Geddy Evans Dene Most Sore R.A. Nance Goarnward Huomornists 5 J Rob Linda Orendor’ aA, Y Evgene Qrez Class Fliats Neaine Navinge ® Dick Bitrely Ge g Dancers Suc Req «tz Jehn Par Ks Best Al) Around Mest LKely to Succeed Marilyn Reader Nancy BaawarRd ; as vb Paw Ge RAN ied ¥ Mast Athletic Gilbert Spaller Caro! Realbuto = GeNNn sda Dick and Darlene Pat and Mike Lover's Lane Pat Lewek Ginny Jones Diane Newman Diane Thomas Suzanne Regetz Janet Grzesiak Lucille Giardino Sandra Lazzara Rosa DeSantis Barbara Thomas Lorraine Pelow Marie Viviani Judy Trino Jean Akins Jacquie Watson Regina Nagy Angela Jeffalone Sheila Baldigo Betty Lombardo Mary Lombardo Anne Gyngell Gloria Rushlow Marcia Baum Lorraine Bauer Marion Sanzone Jean Smith Agatha De Conde Genevieve Zawaly Dolores Perez Monica Mihn Dorothy Anderson Loretta Bingham Nancy Barnard Lois Genther Audrey Little Ann Coluccio Karen Engles Nancy Chrzanowski Darlene Chomin Judy Bowers Elizabeth Suplita Betty Ann Zarno Mary Jane Allyson Diane Nero Barbara Dawes Karen Fouts Nancy MacLeod Marcia Stevens Virginia Cingranelli Sandra June Pat Compo Marie Nigro Bob Minor Dick Bronson Al Martin Nick Bottini John Parks Brian Holtz Danny Ferrare Joe Campbell Vaughn Christman Gil Spaller Bob Armstrong Bernie Koski Dave Greene Tom Southern Beaver Janowicz Leo Barr Martin De Bella Don Sherwood Jimmy Evans Sam Mitchell Steve Oltmann Eddie Palsyn Dick Jones Larry Burdick Tom Hill Fred Fisher Bill Joynt Russell Rivers Ray Murphy George Aney Bobby Blocker Leonard Yager Dick Hahn Harry West Richard Bitten Bill Williams Jim Morgan Bob Amidon Dick Puglio Paul Alexander Gene Castor Pete Hedding Dick Bird Dom Falcone Richard Weinkauf Ivan Cherry Ward Lowrance Stan Gorski Jack Standard Jerry Malarzo Mike Rossi Joe Malorzo Bernie and Marie Martin and Angela om Dave and Judy — ¢ - an Last Will and Testament We, the Seniors of 1956 of the Cit f R New York, being of legal age ar id a lare this our LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT and all Will or Wills by us made |} tofor ITEM 1 We | our estates as soon as possible after | ng R.F.A ITEM 2. I, GLOAIA RUSHLOW h I almost di in't turn in driving class I, LORRAINE BAUER, will Karen acFarlane « pair slightly used sneakers I, BUD FIORI varsity basketball. I, PAUL CERJAN, will all my brains to Joe De Matteo I, VALERIE MORTIS, will my sun lamp to Jean Akins so that she needn't borrow it anymore I. ANGELO ZIGRINO, will my wrestling s t pants to Joe Di Bella from whom I borrowed them in 1954 I, DON MATT, will my teeth to the Ipana Ad I, BOB MINER, will my football uniform to Jim Mecca. I MARY LOU FRESON, will my faithful “Nellybelle” to Coccia. I. GENN ZAWALY, will to the next De-O-Wain-Sta typist year old typewriter in Room three. I, PAT CARMODY, will to the upcoming varsity basketball players 27 used rubberbands for those flashy kneesocks I, GIL SPALLER, will Joe Borusso my football number “33”. WE. THE VARSITY CHEERLEADERS, will the oncoming varsity cheerleaders Room 3 to practice in WE. DOLORES PEREZ, MARIE COLANGELO, VIRGINIA CIN- GRANELLI MARIE LORUSSO, REGGIE NAGI, will our locker, No. 7, to any five girls neat enough to take it. WE. DELORES ANANIA, DARLENE CHOMIN, AND ANN CO- LUCCIO, will our constant suggestions for a new hair-do to Joan Puchyr. WE. THE SENIOR GIRLS in Mrs. Knudson’s chemistry class, will her one gallon of perfume after making H. S. WE. ANN COLUCCIO, BILL WILLIAMS, DARLENE CHOMIN, AND DICK PUGLIO, will our reserved spot in the hall to the future couples of Room 99 WE. THE HOT RODS OF ’S6, will all our talents to the class of °57. WE. THE CLASS OF ’56, will our teachers to the class of '66. WE. THE CLASS OF '56, will one corner of the athletic field for a future helicopter port. IN WITNESS WHEREOF We have hereunto set our hands to this our Last Will and Testament at Rome Free Academy, this twenty-sixth day of June, A.D. 1956 SENIORS OF 1956 112 Jokes Mr. Richardson: “Jean, why don't you do your home- work?” Jean Akins: “I guess that I’m the hydromatic type.” Mr. Richardson: “What do you mean?” Jean: “Shiftless!” Mrs. Pelkey: “Please be quiet: the people near you can’t read.” John Parks: “They ought to be ashamed of them- selves. I’ve been able to read since I was 6.” Vinny DeAngelo: Mrs. Watters: Vinny: “I . ain't got no pencil.” “You mean I haven't any pencil.” “You ain't got one either?” Miss Clarke: “Did you have trouble with your French in Paris?” Barbara Dawes: “No, but the Frenchmen did.” Definition re-stated: Too many cooks spoil the broth, or, a superabundance of skill, talented in the preparation of gastronomic concoctions, may impair the quality of a certain potable solution made by emersing a gallinaceous bird in ebuillent ale. Barbara Kraunz: “Why can’t the T.V. take the place of the newspaper?” Dolores Anania: “Did you ever try to swat a fly with aT.V. set?” Mr. Rapke: “Marilyn, name a car that starts with oy Marilyn Reader: “None of them do. They all start with gas.” Vinnie DeCarolis: “ What shall we do tonight?” Bill Rossi: I'll toss a coin. If it’s tails we'll go bow!l- img. If it stands on end, we'll study.” Miss Wolzmuth: “Carl, how did you break your arm?” Carl Davis: “See those stairs over there?” Miss Wolzmuth: “Yes.” Carl: “Well, I didn’t.” Song __..JoAnne Bartolotti Don Matt Linda Orendorff Dolores Malorzo ....Marie Colangelo __.Vinnie DeCarolis Nick DeProspero Mr. Paige It’s Almost Tomorrow” “Night and Day” (at R.B.A.) Rock Around Mother Goose” The Great Pretender” I Spoke Too Soon” “See You Later Alligator” Lover” 2 ae You'll Never Get Away” Mrs. Copia: “Hou keeping is so much better than it used to be?” Agatha DeConde: “Father is away on a trip, and I've had to do it all myself.” en does it happen that your book- Miss Luce: “What is the highest building in New York City?” Diane Newman: “The public library. It has the most stories.” Mrs. Bates: “Leonard, your marks are terrible. I don't think you are trying. What you need is more spunk. Do you know what spunk is?” Yes, it is the past participle of spank,” Leonard Pedde: Miss Riley: “Listen—99-klonk, 99-klonk, 99-klonk. What am I imitating?” Student: “I don’t know.” Miss Riley: “A centipede with a wooden leg.” Salesman: “Yes, sir, this little book will do half your work for you.” Don Matt: “If you're sure about that, I'll take two copies.” Mr. Briggs: “You mean to tell me that you don't know Lincoln's Gettsyburg Address?” Sonny Viverito: “I didn’t even know he lived there? Mr. Doty: “If you were getting dinner for six peo- ple, and you had only five potatoes, how would you arrange to give each person an equal share?” Bill Cooper: “I’d mash the potatoes.” Angie Paoletti: “What's wrong with his asking you if you can dance?” Connie Tardugno: “ I was dancing with him when he asked me.” Titles ‘Tll Be Home” “It Could Happen To You” Detention ‘Tea for Two” Miss Kingsley and Miss Luce ‘I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy” Paes ._.Marcia Stevens “Forgive Me”___- . _._.to Mr. Whittemore “If | Knew You Were Coming V'da Baked A Cake” __ _John Hluska ___Mrs. White Class Prophecy OV Eiht sont Wii “i Ail | hyd yt ' “WE SALUTE YOU!” Salutations to the 1956 graduating class from the physicians of the Rome area. They know the value of your education. They urge you to never stop learning. But their salutations are surpassed by their service. They would like you to know that: With their colleagues in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties they established America’s first multiple-county medical program in order to serve you and yours better and more fully Throughout three great counties they guarantee the delivering of a e doctor's care when needed, regardless of time, place or the ability of the patient to pay J ma They have set up an emergency system so that, when you cannot reach a your own doctor or another of your choice, and in an emergency, a call to Rome and Murphy Memorial Hospital will bring medical care. They have established a Mediation Committee to hear any cases of complaint and to assist you in any medical matters. They have taken a stand on matters that affect your health and the A : A health of those in this area At hospital staff meetings they spend hours in pooling their knowledge for the benefit of the patients in sick beds. In their county medical society they develop top flight educational programs to increase their own ability to serve They have dedicated themselves to serving the people of your community. Service is important to your physicians because it is their creed. Yes, your physician salutes you, graduates, but be confident in the knowledge that he is ready to serve you and those you love. For you . . . salutations and service, too! Se ST ONEIDA COUNTY'S HOME NEWSPAPER Rome - mc - Camden - Boonville - = Rome Daily Sentinel Ke es - Sweeps P President Appeals For Moderation 0” School Ir Integration nator Mid- East pra Ato2 Schenectady E Eiovon === , ke ada Gills Man at Westinghouse Stri Plonts_ Resuming Productionse: = = = State Sone des Case=== 30 Communities. Best Wishes to the Class of ‘56 from your yearbook photographer Mathis Creamery Iseneker’s Dairy Riedel’s Dairy Mapiedale Dairy Page’s Dairy Spring Brook Dairy Henderberg’s Dairy SIRINGO rimary in Minnesota U.N. May Take Up iene by Only One Aree WRUN AM - FM For the Best in Music Se News Sports Oneida - Oriskany - and STUDIO Rome Waterman’s Dairy Noble’s Dairy Cobler’s Dairy Abbe’s Dairy f Heilig’s Dairy VanDreason’s Dairy Stanwix Heights Dairy We, the merchants of Rome, salute the class of ‘56 with best wishes for prosperity and happiness. tinue our service to you and that you will patronize us as together we share our prosperity and move toward new horizons. We sincerely hope to con- Adolfi’s Superette A P Super Market Ben Bernie’s Drive Inn J. E. Bird Son Boulevard Kiddie Shop Boyson Motor Sales The New Candyland Restaurant The Capitol Restaurant The Charm House Cingranelli’s Appliances - Furniture The Corner Bakery Decker’s Specialty Shop DiBardino’s Bakery Edkin’s Shell Service M. J. Engelbert Bros Flavorseal Packing Co Food-A-Rama The Franklin Press Franze Helt Service Station Freson’s Gift Card Center Freeman Electrical Motor Corp Gardner’s Ladies Shop, Inc Goldberg’s Greenbrier Restaurant Jack Henley Edward J. Infusino Juliana Shop Lena’s Bridal Shop Lerman Furniture Co.,|Inc. Z. J. Lesiakowski Pharmacy Lippman‘s Ladies Apparel The Little Card Shop Lovely Lady Beauty Salon Mead‘s Camera Shop Milvo Awning Tent Works Milvo’s Restaurant Mohawk Valley Wholesale Grocers. Assn Open Kitchen Phillip’s Rexall Drug Store The Play Shop Waldo Wiggins Prince, Undertaker Riedel’s Tydol Service Rome Office Equipment Rome Paint Wallpaper Co Rome Unit Parts Rudd’s Men’s Wear The Savoy — The Beeches T. P. Schaller Sherman Jewelers S. Simpkins, Inc Solomon’s Luggage Spear’s Music House, Inc Stook’s Stationery Shop Superior Dry Cleaners Tamburrino’s Market Townsend’s Hardware Washburn’s Atlantic Service White Laundry Dr. H. A. Sinclair James Smith and his family of four wished to purchase a home. They consulted a realtor, who showed them this picture. After inspecting the house, they contacted their lawyer and constructed the house, and after the house was purchased, Mr. Smith took out a “blanket’’ insurance policy to insure the safety of his home from the elements, as well as a mortgage redemption plan, a way to make his home secure for his family. This case could be applied to anyone in the Rome area. For expert aid in buying a home, consult the firms mentioned on this page. JOHN W. BAYNES C. MARK McLAUGHLIN Realtor Insurance COOK AND ALDER JOHSON D. McMAHON Attorney Attorney JAMES T. CROSS JAMES W. PACKER Attorney Insurance JOSEPH J. FERLO DOMINICK PARRY Attorney Attorney JOHN P. GUALTIERI HARRY F. RICE Insurance WILLIAM B. GROGAN Realtor HAROLD G. SAGER Life Insurance JOHN C. LYNCH Cc. F. W. TRABANT, INC. Real Estate and Insurance Insurance REVERE WARE “GPBER on te | cor The bolton masee the dithrett REVERE ROME MA Our Compliments to The Graduating Class of ‘56 GENERAL CABLE CORPORATION Memo INTER- COLLEGIATE PRESS FACTORY HOME FF E Kansas City 4 Y; y th Se Uf Mi ar oe J Oo SSS 7 oo tee