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

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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.

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(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.

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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