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

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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.

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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.

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— 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.