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

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Junior Achievement Harry Laufer, Ronald Gutman, and Ralph God- dard working on their company's product Junior Achievement, a new development in Rome this year, has all but blown everybody's lid off — en- thusiasm-wise. The purpose of this extensive network of companies completely oper- ated by young people — is to teach the young men and women of America the busi- ness principles upon which our country's future so vitally depends. Many individuals to whom we owe more than we can repay have collaborated in what has turned out to be perhaps the most worth while effort ever produced in be- half of American teenagers. Several businessmen from Rome Cable, Revere, and General Cable have volun- teered their services as ad- visors. These men — well matured in the field of busi- ness yet young in heart — have been the guiding lamp. Tony Tosti, production manager, supervises Mary Faith Amidon and Valerie Pendorf, while Cousin Joe contemplates the situation.

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What in the world is there to say about English except, ' How could we get along . 49 witnout it Larry Lennon, spellbinder. English What is this thing called school for, anyhow? Some joker has been spreading the rumor that, besides football games, junior proms, and pizza parties, there are classes too. We, who stand on the threshold of tomorrow, probably could not survive, were it not for these, the classes we attend. Whether it be music, math or English, we need the knowledge and owe a debt of gratitude to our teachers. Language Je parle Francais. Et vous? Languages are well repre- sented here at R.F.A. French, Spanish, Latin, German, and Italian are given for three years. Here, the fourth per- iod French Ill class is shown using the tape recorder with Miss Barnard helping Bill Welch and Barbara Gille- land. Other methods used to improve prounuciation and to give experience in speaking are skits, puppet shows, and general conversa- tion.

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Never Forget that you, as a student of Rome Free Academy, possess at all times . inal = A friendly spirit Reverence Determination Wisdom Page 26 Dexterity