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

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DEDICATION w , 4 The Class of 1962 is proud to dedicate this yearbook to an outstanding faculty member, Mrs. Helen Gillis. Mrs. Gillis’ long-standing popularity is undeniable. Her smile is perpetual and her understanding of all her students genuine except, of course, when someone tries to cancel out part of a binomial. Her interest in every one of her students is so sincere that it does not end at 3:20. Mrs. Gillis is always there after school, helping someone, or making out a college recommendation. Mrs. Gillis is a success in her field, because she has the admiration and respect of her fellow teachers and love of young people.

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RETIREMENT Mrs. Esther Copia Mrs. Esther Copia has been with Rome Free Academy for 36 years and has been active in many fields of school endeavor in which her untiring patience and understanding have been an inspira- tion to all who have worked with her. She was, at one time, sponsor of the Knitting Club, in Red Cross, in charge of the Bookstore, in Civil Defense, and on several Advisory Committees for the welfare of students. As a bookkeeping instructor, she was thorough and accurate while treating her students as equals. Mrs. Copia was never too busy to stop and help any student; in return, she can be assured that her students will never be too busy to remember her.