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

Text from Pages 1 - 252 of the 1964 volume:

GIRL’S ROOM YY YS OLD GYM BOY’S ROOM NURSE’S OFFICE GUIDANCE BOOKSTORE 1938 | OFFICE GUIDANCE VvidalasV5 N3HOLIA | VidalasvV WAD S,TalD LOCKERS DE-O-WAIN-STA DE-O-WAIN-STA yearbook of Rome Free Academy Rome, New York | | ees The Years Between have matured our emotions, advanced our intellectual experiences, and nurtured our physical growth. With the assistance of instructors and parents, we have laid out a blueprint we hope to follow, and we carry with us a code of ethics assembled in these formative years. We are the builders of our own lives; our advisors have helped design our futures with their guidance and examples. The development of an individual’s education can be compared with the stages in construction of a building. A sturdy founda- tion must be placed at the lowest level, supporting the concen- trated weight of one floor after another. So it is with education. Knowledge and principles serve as our tools, and thus we set forth from Rome Free Academy with a guide in molding a life of our own choosing. K. Macleod and P. Doyle Intellectual Growth John Plunkett — Physical Growth Jean Scritchfield — Emotional Growth DY-Yelleehiteya Programming Minds for Growth... With great admira of 1964, dedicate Those w have library can visualize the cheerfu and warm greeting so striking in her personality. Mrs. Arthur, in addition to her library duties, devotes much time to outside activities such as Pe; b, Library un cil, and Senior Play. She is ( chaperon aboard buses to out-of-town football games. If one were to witness her in action as an exuberant grec nd- stand spectator, he would realize that her enthusiasm knows no bounds. On her home ground, she deftly handles library matters and guides her Library Coun- cil in carrying out the perpetual job of library man- agement — checking out | selecting new books for library shelves, daily classifying new magazines and newspapers, cooperating w th teachers in setting up special reserved shelves. The library is not an im- personal expanse of books; Mrs. Arthur adds a touch of warmth and friendliness to it all. She is never too busy to offer assistance with special projects requir- ing extensive research. She may have to emerge from beneath a pile of books to help, but then willingly opens up and makes us aware of the research facilities of a well-equipped school library. As RFA has thus far aided us in these three years of our education, so has Mrs. Arthur accomplished her task, in conscientiously serving RFA for the past five years, programming keen minds for intellectual growth. with her Pep Club library work for I Kole)(-Meym Oe) niclalt PNelitileiicehitelimelate. Curriculum Student Body Activities Athletics Student Life Advertisements ae at” PD � FACULTY | ee ADMINISTRATION and Through the efforts of devoted and skilled teachers, Rome Free Academy has achieved statewide scholastic and athletic recognition. Entrusted with the grave responsibility of shaping the minds of countless students, the faculty diligently strives to establish a firm foundation for growth. The Years Between... A Blueprint of Growth Planning for Progress Donald Fulton. Their dedicated ern educational system. Under f 1rd, sch Ils are cr In this age where a t Carl S. Paige Principal Myron J Assistant Principal Whittemore Working side by side with Mr. Paige, Mr. Myron Whittemore, an assistant principal, has served Rome Free Academy since 1919. Before becoming assistant principal eight years ago, Mr. Whittemore taught in the science and guidance departments. The job of adminis- trator of discipline is certainly not a pleasant one. Mr. Whittemore’s patience and interest in students and his many years of guidance experience help him guide students in the right direction. accommo year to cipal, Mrs. Helen Wolf The class of With inexhaustible patience and understar Helen Wolf, an administrator of disci and assistant principal, advises and guides students of Rome Free Academy. Even under the strain and tension of an in- creasing number of students, Mrs. Wolf does not fail to listen to all pupils’ problems. Every student of R.F.A. deeply appreciates the long hours of devoted service that Mrs. Wolf has given to our school and its students. ance secretaries rem records, mail aid students, bu in the Helen Arthur Stromei to Libr rian James Bacher History Marie Baldwin Health Edward Ball Phila Bates Lura Bellamy Christine Bart English Art English Bruce Benedict Joseph Besenfelder Edward Bielec Science Mechanical Drawing Science q im DivueT z ; Fay Blum Irwin Brown Dorothy Burak Guidance Guidance Mathematics Elizabeth Clancy Mathematics Margaret Clark Home Economics Frederick Dair English Mary Cheney Mathematics Katharine Clarke Language Dept. Head Bert Davison Industrial Arts Nancy Douglas Mather s Roger Finley English Rosiland Eskew Commercial George Flood Physical Education Kenneth Farrell History Clifford Fontaine Industrial Arts George Freeland English Elmer Grapensteter English Marion Graves lelson € Mary Grow Home Economics Aathematics History Gilbert Hagerty s Hagert) Cinderella Hale English vidance Physical Education Frank Harvey Robert Haunfelner History Commercial James Hayes Helen Herlehey Cc English Commercia Joseph Hickey Richard Hodinger John Holmes Commercial English History John H. Hornyak Mabel Houston Margaret Hubbell Commercial Mathematics Art Sebastiana Kulsick English ergfell advertises for the Dairy Associati Joseph Michaels Industrial Arts Leonardo P. Milano Language William Moonan Music Harold Moe “ Commercial Henrietta Morse English ffers a haven for Mrs. Watters and Mrs Gwendolyn Mondrick Marjorie Mortis Librarian Kauskey Alva Pearsall Mathematics Elaine Puglio Language Joseph Palombi Science Dept. Head Franklyn Pelkey Commercial Jane Quebec Physical Education Leonard Obergfell Health Olympia Palombi Commercial Teachers and students discuss college plans. Edwin Rapke Driving Jane Reid English Joseph H. Rivers Mathematics Thomas Sears History Gordon Seckner Languages Paul Rice Industrial Arts Patricia Rutkowski Commercial “Well, | was champ in the sho Rudolf Schnakenberg Languages Viola Sestito Physical Education Patricia Sieselmeyer Science ir Ernest Stockwell Mathematics ELICK Dennis Smith History John Stromei History Dorothy Snyder Science Rita Angotti Language John Stysh Science Joseph Uvanni Science Elizabeth Weinkauf English Mr. Paige, Mr. Benedict, Mr. Stysh and Mr. Smith enjoy the party in recognition of Dean Woodard History Anthony Zazzara Commercial Harold Woods History Raymond Zyla History Office Experts and Efficient Nurses Helen Anson Office Staff Doris Davison Office Staff Eleanor Doty Library Betty Heberlig Bernice Hirtenstein Office Stoff Guidance Stoff Anne Imler Guidance Staff LIVES THAT Marie Pangburn Office Staff T. Cumberlege receives aid from nurses, Mrs. Wolzmuth and Mrs. Messinger. Loretta Wolzmuth Nurse 25 Hungry Students’ Friends A. Pettinelli and J. Bartolotti Volpe, C. Harrington, A. Garafola. BOTTOM: ‘‘Anti-Litterbugs!”’ Skyrocketing enrollment in R.F.A. has led to the purchase of “walkie-talkies” for the cus- todians. Under the supervision of Oscar Beer, this staff helps keep the school in its orderly condition. Overcrowded cafeteria con- ditions have caused the number of lunch periods to be _ in- creased to three, creating ad- ditional problems for our cafe- teria staff. Besides serving thir- teen hundred students daily, the staff efficiently prepares meals for Colgate Seminar, French Club, Block “R” Club, gymleaders, and the varsity football team. R. Witt, P. Muldoon, and D. Tomeo. Figuring for the Future S. Sperlik learns the concepts of geometry. Two mathematics programs await students at Rome Free Academy. Although mathematics is not a required course, students at R.F.A. usually insist on taking it for at least two years The advanced student is offered the college-prepara- tory course. This year all sophomores are taking tenth- year math, while all juniors are studying eleventh-year math instead of the former one semester courses of intermediate algebra and trigonometry, respectively. Twelfth-year math, composed of advanced algebra and solid geometry, is offered to the student pursuing a ca- C. Toti and D. Youskivich attempt to prove the “quadratic formula.” 27 Is S. Dorsino sleeping in her father’s math class? reer in mathematics or the student curious about the principles and theories behind the formulas or equations used. With the new geometry textbooks, the students plunge headlong into a seemingly bottomless sea of direct and While geometry students memorize statements, eleventh-year indirect proofs, axioms , and formulas students gamely attack logarithms, parabolas, arith- metic and geometric progression, later to be completely confused with their practical applications of tangent, secant, and cosine. Any questions? Exploring Colossal studying the con : rn the chemical Dosition of many, familiar household products with the semi- 1Uiomer fan rn laboratory dents burn mag They also weigh o form and burnt fingers, and discussed in physics class ning heat, light, electricity, sics room, one notices the black- as E=mc? concepts involving the molding rophism, erosion, and weather the Ice Age, and the age of a cluded in earth C Ives hy : c health while mer hea anc dealt with in advanced health Through the c ined results of modern laboratory equipment, exact textbooks, and qualified teachers, students at Rome Free Academy c with the ever- fluctuating science dards ch of these courses has a parti- cular RFA J. Manning prepares oxygen. Concepts J. Jaski and L. Gordy check equipment for the Science Congress Ball’s informa Yesterday Reflects Tomorrow economics class will never forget the Kennedy, an historical The crime has shown every of history. It is not just a series ving record of man’s strive to understand the underlying fight for freedom and power. Study of the new world and the French Revolu followed by discussions of World War Il and the United Nations. Here they meet such famous person- John Wycliffe, and Winston mplete background, they can move ry, the course relating to our herit- ag ns from the exploration of America by such great figures as Ch ristopher Columbus, John Cabot, Henry Hudson, Balboa, Cortez and Champlain to the atomic age and the future success of our nation. The and the bold pioneers paved the vast nation and civilization which now exists. xd senior students choose realm of Econom Each semester Mr. Ball 1ancial theories, business cycles and stock ily in his students’ minds. R.F.A.’s extensive history program plants and nurtures a student’s desire to learn more about our world and the people in it. volunteers a world history “Reading Maketh a Full Man.. .”’ St — f Macbeth. Macbeth. Ac acquaint themss and Charles Darnay study two Shakespearian plays, plus s tne speech tr ppingly on the tongue.” f Camelot. Hamlet B. Ballard, D. Kiker and other German students work in the language lab. Communicating Cultures M. Dublanica struggles with her translation of Cicero. R. White ponders over a Spanish dialogue. E. Ramos, Miss Clark The world grows smaller as communications among nations grow stronger. The enchantment and mysteries of foreign lands are more readily felt within our grasp. Thus, the Language Department of Rome Free Academy has expanded to accomodate its students with equip- ment necessary for life in the more acutely international world of today. For students the s of Latin not only provides an aid in the study sh language, but also the Eternal City and Perhaps vis wer serve to enhance fascinating merely learn to C. Stropp, F. Gohringer bulletin board because of its nasal twang Brave Spanish matadors flavor a land already clothed with a colorful people with a melodious language. In today’s world who is there who fails to realize the importance of Russia and Germany? The study of these languages is an asset in understanding the peoples and histories of these two countries True, communications among nations have improved in recent years; true also is the fact that the Language Department of Ro me Free Academy continues prepar- ing students, both culturally and grammatically, in com- prehending these ties “String along” with G. Yanthis and his cello K. Storms and D. Bellman ask, “Don’t they ha records?” ve any Ray Charles’ The International Language The Music Department at Rome Free Academy is headed by three capable men — Mr. Mathers, Mr. Moonan, and Mr. Wise. Many students at R.F.A. are gifted with a talent to produce music clearly. These three teachers strive to stimulate musical interest and develop hidden young talent. Mr. Moonan achieves this through his harmony and music appreciation classes. The A Cap- pella and Sophomore Choirs, directed by Mr. Moonan, present a variety of musical programs for the enjoyment of everyone at Rome Free Academy. This year the A Cappella Choir brought honor and recognition to R.F.A. by performing on radio and television during the Christ- mas season. The orchestra, conducted by Mr. Mathers, entertains the student body with outstanaing spring concerts, Christmas programs, and special assemblies. Under the direction of Mr. Wise, the band presents a variety of half-time shows at football games, at home and out-of-town. In the past few years the band has been awarded an A-6, the highest possible rating. The band, the orchestra, and the chorus have all brought honor to Rome Free Academy, enriching the “years between.” Patterned Pictures Without our of Mrs. Hubbell, the not be as colorful anc of Miss Bellamy, Play annually desi for the play. Ur the art classes liven A. Lanzi deftly molds a bowl artist The spirit of Christr Framing Feminine Figu Basketball helps form grace and agility. While students awaited the construction of the new building, the girls’ gym was used as a study hall. This, of course, served to delay the physical education program. During this time movies were shown concerning tennis and swimming. Physically preparing girls for womanhood begins in the gym class with vigorous warm- up exercises. Outside girls play golf and field hockey. Inside they participate in basketball, volleyball, and apparatus activities. All girls are encouraged to participate in the diversified program of intramural sports. Making Masculine Men Fitness Program includes pull-ups. Strong young bodies tense, faces flush, muscles strain! These are common sights when the Boys’ Physical Education Department is diligently at work. Gym classes meet twice a week. They pro- mote fitness through a vigorous program of calis- thenics, instruction in fundamentals of various sports, and participation therein. Supplementing this, intramural sports enable students to organize their own teams and to porticipate in after- school contests. The varsity sports program, under the direction of the school’s coaching staff, needs little description. The success R.F.A. teams en- Wrestling builds sportsmanship. counter and the gentlemanly conduct of mem- bers speak well for the program. Achieving endurance ux winiming. . : : : . | : : ‘ ‘ ei ; t - + Se NS Seat Belts for Safety The fundamentals of safe driving taught by Mr. Rapke, Mr. Manwaring, and Mr Wynne, enable students to become skilled drivers. This course, started at Rome Free Academy in 1949, is a one-semester subject Through classroom participation, students learn driving procedures in the “drive trainer.” Under the watchful supervision one of the three qualified driving teachers, the trainees experience actual driving The newly purchased psycho-physical test- ing equipment evaluates the driver's field of vision, visual acuity, and distance judge- ment. Climaxing the year is the presentation of two awards, one bestowed in the memory of David Richardson, former R.F.A. driving teacher, the other sponsored by the Ameri- can Automobile Association. These two awards designate the students displaying the finest work and the most conscientious attitude, respectively. L. Zabielski and A. Willenbacker study safe driving measures S$. Myslinski travels to Los Angeles by the way of the Driver P. Sasenbury is distracted in Driver Trainer film. Education class Recipes for a Happy Home e of modern household equipment, Miss ing, anc ducted to teach the understanding of childrer Business Beavers e ever-increasing demand for office workers ser Ne hoy whet | terests. Rome Free to all students. Typing metic, constfit more advanced as Shorthand | tion follow. Next, the st as he applies his learr ind busines learn the intricacies Bookkeeping is offere administrative lex lege-bound students also More students are n enable them to do better business courses offerex enabled many studer merical areas D. Martylewski and R Colanglo become typing experts.(? M. Besenfelder writes “M Current Wizards Selecting signals, C. Heveran becomes acquainted with the equipment in the lab. The Future in Blueprint M. Kidder plans a future housing project. Our three-year Electrical Technology course makes the “years between” at Rome Free Academy a force for mold- ing the scientists and engineers of the future. The sophomore year deals with the theory, generation, and uses of the vari- ous types of electricity and the analysis of electrical circuits. Electronic theory, basic electronic cir- cuits, and laboratory construction are concentrated on during the junior year. Finally, in the senior year a topic of “Advanced Electronics” deals with trans- mitters, radio receivers, and the trans- mission of radio waves. Completion of the full course entails meeting the requirements, not only of the curriculum of the State Regents De- partment, but also of the demands of the technical syllabus. During the past school year room number 227 has been humming with the mechanical music of students pursuing the study of scale drawings of machine parts, electrical layouts, and architec- tural blueprints. During the course stu- dents are trained in the intricacies in- volved in products of the commercial markets. Emphasis is placed on per- sonal initiative concerning the expression of individual ideas in the field of me- chanical drawing. Although some of the students may eventually wish to perse- vere in college training involving com- mercial drawing and its allied fields, the mechanical drawing program is directed to the purposes of awaking and deploying in its trainees a thorough understanding of the appreciation for the creative skills involved in the com- mercial business world. The over-all goal of the course is de- dicated toward the pursuit of a high degree of manual dexterity in the cate- gory referred to as ’ ing.” ‘mechanical draw- Training Skillful Craftsmen R. Houle demonstrates the use of the roller printer. For those with manual creative ability, Rome Free Academy offers worthwhile in- struction and guidance in the field of in- dustrial arts. The hum of machines denotes the machine shop where students are in- structed in the production of tools. Smudged fingers reset type in the printing room where the smell of ink pervades the air. Printing tickets for various school organizations con- stitutes one of the contributions of the print- ing shop. Amid the tangled coils of a car engine, the auto mechanics students learn the con- cepts of the carburetor and the torque con- vertor. In the woodworking shop dexterous students demonstrate the creative craftman- ship by constructing furniture. These courses help prepare graduates for industrial jobs and home handcrafts. J. Zimercki and B. Taylor explore an automobile engine. 43 STUDENT BODY The year 1964 finds Rome Free Academy’s blueprint for progress flecked with over 2300 dots representing the school’s total enrollment. The emphasis, therefore, is placed on quality as the student body marches forward-past the mileposts and through the obstacles — to emerge eventually at the end of their quest and pass through the gates separating their se- questered high school life from the world beyond. The Years Between... A Blueprint of Growth SBIMUCOSU DOSL Giants announced pe ee ary ig six. centuries in the Th vio Neer could . t Man Classic League eae ph t no one Muttillo with 626, Archie Rec- iene of men met bs ge with 624, Nick bad with r entrances in front of the| jm, aero ‘eh Tony ey ,, concrete stadium and! ciolo with 608, and ‘acciolo d: and Bob Cole with ae tickets to sell? Dan Nole posted a 643 and | tickets? Fred Macri a 639 in the Classic ese fellows are always pens and A eng Me gd col- There are never enou pecied 622, Joe a 611 Wie ee around for eC — DF Fg | games, es there are who hope to a merle’ whose frie ed ‘ era Froi ra Dyers a Cs 7 nes ino M 3, Hotel 0; Team Eight Funeral Hom tel 0; Automatic Vena. ete. 0; Patty’s Brings to You Another year passes; another yearbook is written; another Rome Free Academy graduating class departs. The class of ‘64 is finally history and we, like the “poor players that strut and fret their hour upon the stage,” are heard no more; but this is not just another year, not just another yearbook, not just another graduating class. This is ours. Perhaps if we hope and strive and pray fervently, we can hold forever these years and their memories. At least we can reminisce . . . Guided by our class adviser, Miss Clarke, we begn to grow intellectually as well as physically. Early in our sophomore year we elected our class officers. Bill Fazio, Tom Mariano, Lorraine Vaccaro, and Donna lodice as president, vice-presi- dent, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, led us through a successful sophomore year, generously spiced with bewilder- ment and frustration. We reminisce, and once again before our eyes pass memories of our “Christmas Around the World” yuletide decorations and of our Sophomore Dress-up Dance in April. The seeds of many friendships were planted among us, and they grew while other friendships, already sown, continued to develop. We also grew, and somehow we survived that fran- tic first year at Rome Free Academy. Our junior year began more confidently. No longer were we the school doormats, on which the “privileged classes” — seniors and juniors— menacingly trod. Having chosen Bill Fernandez, Gary Selden, Gerry Corigliano, and Cyndy Stropp to represent us as president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, we, the Class of ‘64, met the events of the year with a vitality that testified to our worth and school spirit. Again we reminisce, and out of the mist of memory pass glimpses of the class rings and the Basketball Jump-off Dance, the Merit Scholarship Exam, and the College Boards, and, crowning the whole year, the “June in January” Junior Prom. It was a year of which to be proud, but though our growth was marked indeed, the flower was still budding, not yet mature. As seniors, we, governed by our officers — President Joe Drexler, Vice-President Gary Selden, Secretary Gerry Corig- liano, and Treasurer Keith MacLeod, grew to that maturity. For the last time we reminisce, and myriads of events burst th in an endless kaleidoscope, beckoning us to linger. Col- gate Seminar, the Regents Scholarship Exam, senior pictures, college applications, our senior play — “Curtain Going Up” — our senior ball, our Senior Banquet, getting measured for caps and gowns, and, finally, Commencement, all strike a pleasant chord in our memories. Tragedy, however, unmasked its awful countenance in the sudden and senseless death of our beloved young President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. This was the only blot upon the year, but a gruesome, shocking one it was. Now we must halt our backward glance. The Class of ‘64, although aware of its strong bonds, must split asunder. We set forth, perhaps ten, twenty years hence, old classmates to meet again and reminisce, “Do you remember the years be- tween... our blueprint, our growth?” Mr. Meekins assists P. Neal in deciding her ys book from A jtnam 1 Cornell advisor illustrates college life to schedule store C. Bates and M. Masi ee Our Leaders... “� e I —— J. Drexler Gary Selden R. Gulla loads car before leaving for college. President Vice-President ih G. Corigliano Keith MacLeod Mr. Pelkey ponders over senior files. Secretary Treasurer Charles Adams Shirley Adkins Wayne Aldaco Janet Alderman Cynthia Allen Autumnal Notes Traveling in style back to school are T. Pepperman, H. Dyke, J. Peglow, and R. Swaney with Mr. Grapen- steter. 48 Sharol Alyward im Baa Cheryl Anson Carl Armstrong Students board the bus for Colgate Seminar + Alan Averill Ronald Bagaley Joanne Baptiste E. Daniel Ankrum Stella Atkinson Sandra Barone Sylvia Barone y Christine Bates Merritt Bathrick Arthur Beane Ronald Barry Philip Bates him John Baynes aw. James Beardsley 50 Our Year Begins... Why don’t you take us to “Daddy’s” Mr. Ball? A. Beane, M Loftus and A. Verdgeline Marilyn Bauman Steven Beach Alice Beck Fred Beckley Se | Kathie Berg vid Besenfelde Mae Besenfelder Brenda Best William Bethke Norma Beyette Mr. Perry explains Russian Affairs to E. Ramos. 51 Gail Bingham Ronald Blais Timothy Blake Janice Boone Z Kathleen Bottini Timothy Boulant Kathleen Bova Gloria Boyce ‘ a Gary Boyd David Boyson David Bradford Carol Sue Bradish Ellen Brady Aim Robert Bulsiewicz Elizabeth Burdick 3urke Michael Burkard New Fall Fads ... Short- lived but ‘‘Sharp”’ Starlyn Burleigh : Guy Burneko The romper set! Darlene Burns Susan Burtch (me aie John Butts Andrea Calandra sata ob ohn Calicchia ichard Calicchia Robert Canino Donna, Capponi Qj s. 7s Richard Capponi Patrick Carambia Beverly Carbin Thomas Carinci Arthur Carney Aarylynne Carpenter aymond Carrado Robert Casler Diana Catanzaro Norman Cates John Cavanaugh Darlene Cavano — | ‘A | t= =e nay Michael Ceklovsky Barbara Chemelli D. Shaw and P. Vandersloot . . . so who needs a caption? Ronald Chilluffo Darlene Christman = ty, La ——9 Mary Church Jeanette Cicero Virginia Ciszel Peter Civiok William Civiok Edward Clabaugh aa Richard Close Donald Colasanti Rita Colasanti e, and P. Goldstein. Carol Civiok Gary Clark Cathy Coleman Growths in Friendship Frances Comis James Conners Susan Cooper Patricia Corcoran Elsa Ramos learns American History in an American environment Geraldine Corigliano Jean Corigliano Nicholas Cosimeno Leonard Costello vm ra il Jacqueline Creed Donald Crego Neal Crofford Rosemary Crossman Winter Reflections Barbara Cumming David Cummings Play capers — Mike Parkhurst takes a pistol from C. Hurlburst as D. Christman looks on Diana Czyko Peter Dain 58 Ronald D’Amore Fred Dandino Conse D’Argenio Michael Darnold Claude Davis Darlene Davis John Davis F r ia William DeFazio Theresa De Nicola Veronica Dence Mary Alice Derham Eileen DeRuby William DeSantis Richard Doherty Carol Dodge Alice Doolittle Patricia Doyle Paul Doyle Lorraine Doty 60 ZS 2: i Yh atricia Dou ape Donald Drap Nancy Draper Joseph Drexler Dawn Duffy Harold Dyke Joyce Eckenroth Jackie Edwards Gail Egan Carol Eldridge (i Daniel Ellison Kim Engelbert James Ernenwein Adrienne Fabrizio 61 Carol Federow Elizabeth Feldman Jane Ferlo William Fernandez irie lores Fieldi Clifford Fike Nat Fillippini Me e A.F.S. committee, T. Boulant, R. Rienzo, and A. Draper talk with Miss Clarke. The Parties Begin... Christine Fink . : Carol Finiste William Fitler apples. Carole Flanders David Fleet Harold Forbes Kathleen Forse E � a di Patricia Foster Nancy Fountain Juliann French Kenard French James Gardinier ° ; onnie Geno r Precision Requires Practice Nancy Gerrard Susan Getty Ann Gifford Albert Gillander Our School Spirit Grows Pauline Gizzo Alan Glasgow J. Scritchfield, C. Rubino, J. Scritchfield, G. Burneko and R Eric Glazer Laurel Glocheski Wells lead us into an enthusiastic winter season with Pep Club - - 2 — Nancy Glover David Goetz Linda Golden Robert Gordon John Green 65 Jackie Greer Jean Gregory Linda Grow Susan Hahn Informing the School wy Rose Gulla Sharon Hahn ea Joy Griffin Patricia Gryziec Theresa Guiliano Marilyn Haddad Shirley Hall Louise Halliwell = ge Jo Anne Harrington 3 Jacqueline Harris Elaine Hayes Pamela Harrington Richard Harris Ruth Hayes Patricia Harrington James Harrison , er Clifton Harding Adel Harris g Gerald Havens Charles Heaverin Gretchen Heilig Suzanne Hemmes � Kathleen Henderson Thomas F. Henderson Thomas S. Henderson Daphne Hepworth oa Onward and Upward! J. Creed supervises decorating the arch- woy. Leroy Herman Gail Herrman Craig Herold Gail Hitchin: Linda Hitchings Richard Hladun Gin Frank Hluska 2 Herbert Holst George Hom okay © Gerald Hopkins John Howell Robert Hoyte Donna Hudson ¢ i Noble Causes. . , Woodward Hunt Carol Hurlbut Donna lodice Edward Jackson Richard Jaloszynski Albert Jaynes Wanda Jeroszko Patricia Joanis Bonnie Johnson Carol Johnson Leonard Johnson Patricia A. Jones os 7, Michael Kahn Ronald Karpinski Penny Kaser Andrew Kaskiw j Well Supported Jeanne Keeler Michael Keller Bringing the food for the Thanksgiving Drive are S. Yingling and S. Yerger. Raymond Keller Wells Kemp 4 4 1 Ct) le fa) 1 Ronald Kochman R.F.A. has a poet and doesn’t know it — M. Parkhurst? Daniel Kozick Al Krenitsky Joan Krull Janice Kurtyka Ann La Gatta Lawrence La Plante Janice La Rocco Edward Latimer Michael Law Mary Lawson Gerald Leppert Janet Lewis Gloria Linzy P Kathleen LoMascolo Angela Lombardo A. Ware sings up a storm with K. Wright and M. Carlette accompanying John Lombino Lorraine Lazzara F Mary Loftus y Michael Lopushinsky Pre Sali Lutwin Wayne Lutz Michael Macbeth John MacKay Jennette MacLean Keith MacLeod Struggling With Frank Madonia a Wo Carmen Magliocca Our two assistant editors, A. Verdgeline and C. Bates, hard at work. Dominick Maio 74 Mollie Maitland John Maksymezuk Jane Manning Mr. Osgood talks with our editor, Eric Glazer Bonnie Marcellus _. Russell Marchione Thomas Marcisofsky Thomas Mariano Richard Marocchi William Marshall Carlene Martin Michael Martin Diane Martylewski Playing Hard Yields Victory Gregory Marullo Jo Ann Marullo ae | Martha Masi Richard Matrassi Charles Matthews Beverly May our team’s at bat Bethann Maycock Edward McCullough ¥ ad Richard McPhillips Darlene Mecca Jo Ann Mercoldie Toni Merkel Sharon Merola Jane Messineo Thomas Metzger F f mS) — Avor Meyer Marilyn Migliori Patricia Milano Ellen Miller Paul Mull Gail Mullin Daniel Mumpton Sally Mungari 2 ae, Eileen Murer Joan Murphy John Murphy Patricia Murphy “Of course, I’m the best candidate!” says A. Krenitsky. Joyce Murray Electing Officers — Excellent Experience Janis Mussen Joseph Navarro Pamela Neal Rise Neal Wayne Neiss Anna Neri Richard Nero Susan Newell Marlene Nicklaw Patricia O’Brien Lawrence Pacifico Donald Page Gale Paine Robert Palmer Michael Parkhurst Joyce Paul Paul Pawlikowski Sandra Paz David Peck Jean Peglow Kent Pellam ‘Terry Peppermar Thomas Percival Dennis Parry yh Jonathan Petrie Carole Phillips Dianne Phillips Mary Piatkowski The Victors — Worthy Officers te TE � vr o ol. : � we -y os mS sa “hy q et PS wl Resa! i ‘ G. Corigliano, K. Macleod, and G. Selden proudly hold our senior banner. — wer avait | ie Phy Ilis Piatkowski Anna Piemonte Sandra Pillmore James Pirillo 4 iia Gloria Plato William Plunkett William Pope Nancy Popp | y PP For Some... Success Donna Porter Pricilla Potocki T. Pepperman proudly displays his college acceptance to M. Faith Preski Gary Prevo West, S. Scuderi, and S. Volk 82 For Others... Temporary Setbacks Thomas Price Lloyd Prophet John Prugar Patricia Puglio Elsa Ramos Bonna Rasmussen Paul Raulli Barbara’ Reed The More You Study, The More You Learn Diana Robillard Earl Robinson Julie Rosenburgh The More You Push, The Farther You Get John Ross Sharon Rossi Frank Rudd Walter Safran Thomas Salamonowicz David Salerno Ronald Samsel Pamela Sasenbery 85 Janet Schneible Sal Scuderi Bruce Schilling alll Karen Schuler Louise Schultz Grace Scicchitano What Deadline? Joan Scritchfield ‘ —“™ E. Sykes, D. Salerno, and E. Feldman work furiously to meet a deadline. Sue Searles Our Chief Beverly Seoane Donna Serviss Alex Serway David Shaw William Shelow James Shepard Jo Anne Sherman Rosemary Securra Judy Siegel Julian Sikora Ring-a-ding-ding Joseph Sledziona Elizabeth Smith Gail Smith Karen Smith Cathryn Smith f Arn, Linna Smith Maryellen Smith Susan Smith Patricia Snyder Gail Spadafora Dennis Stagliano Rosann Spohn William Spoon Elizabeth Stannard Karen Stanton Mary Stephens Dudley Stevenson Gail Storm Nicholas Strange Cynthia Stropp Summer Dreams. . . Senioritis Robert Sucheski Daniel Sullivan Grace Summa Mark Summa n Roberta Swaney Patricia Swaverly Richard Swetland David Swiecki Elaine Sykes John D. Tagliferri John J. Tagliferri Jane Tarasovich Raymond Tarkowski David Taverna Steven Tennis Judy Thomas Under the “Yum-Yum” tree with R. Samsel, K. Macleod, and E. Sykes A Trying Task Townsend ¥ Ronald Townsend Samuel Troia Alan Trombley Joseph Trotsky Kathy Trotz 92 Louise Turke Janet Tuthill Anthony Valentine Patricia Valvo Mary Vance aith Vandenburgh Finished at Last Gene Vanderpool Penny Van Every 2 Conny VanWaldick Ralph Varano 93 “Oh, what a hunk!” L. Gridley and C. Pettinelli. Aden� , ® Ann Marie Venditti could have sworn that Mrs. Hagerty said only 15 credits t, — Ann Vergalito Anthony Verrenti Salvatore Versace 3 James Vinneau Sheila Volk 94 Kathy Volpe Ann Verdgeline Joseph Vescio Alyce Wadopian Daniel Wadopian Garry Wakefield 26 oy Pay A: . James Ward Autrice Ware Joseph Wasneski r Is this the right place? Patricia Watson Arlene Warshal Donald Washburn Anita Wasser Michael Watts Kenneth We Gregory Weiss Ray Wells Nan Wentworth Martha West Roberta West Ruth Wheeler Charles Whipple Maryann Whitmeyer Margaret Wickham Evelyn Wiejek Diane Wilcoxen James Willett I Altred Willenbacher Barbara Williams Lynn Williams Dennis J. Wilson a Gary Woods Robin Worlock ee While S. Waters satisfies his hunger for knowledge, K. Pellam displays a new studying technique — “absorption” for the finals. Karen Wortman Carol Wright And Away We Go! Homeroom 221, with Paul Lachut, alumnus, goes a’surfing in his “souped-up” ‘29 Ford wagon. Edward Wright Kenneth Wright Raymond C. Yaw, Jr. Stephanie Yerger 98 Sandra Yingling Kathy York Donald Youskevi Jerry Bates Joseph Benoit Jerry Bradley Lenord Broomfield Kay Brown Chris Butts Brad Cable John Carissimo Joseph Carollo Charles Case Bernice Champion Gene Clark Alfred Colasanti, Jr. Linda Cordsen Lawrence Core Dolores Daniels Thomas Delaney Roger Del Nero Thomas Donovan Gizelle Drozd Laverne Zabielsk Thomas Zdziebko The Shutter Shy Ronald Eggan Frank Farine Richard Fazio Patricia Ferlo John Fitsik Fred Fox Judith Flanigan Lionel Goodman Robert Gorman Lauren Haley Kenneth Hand Louise Heschel Larry Heschel Willie Mae Holland Sharon Holmes Donald Homan David: Johnson Walter Krupowicz Gary La Plante Edward Lewis John Zimecki Edward McCarthy Gary Mead Gary Neidle Sheila Rogers Yvonne Salinas Mary Lou Sasenbury Sharon Sawyer George Schmitt Raymond Smith Willis Smith Keith Sturtevant Thomas Taylor Kenneth Tomasi John Uriarte Jerome Vacarro Allen Wallace Dennis M. Wilson Daniel Wyman Robert Zielinski D. Becker, N. Neiderhauser vie in the tryouts for Syracuse Conference vents and seasoned by the weird experiences of a sophomore year, we of the Junior Class, advised by Mr. Hayes by President Russ Marriott, Vice-President Alan Lake, Secretary Dorothy Oppitto, and Treasurer Linda Collier, have developed in aspect and matured in emotion. A well spiced potpourri of cur- riculum studies, social events, and scholarship tests graced our table of activities, and on this nourishing fare we out- grew the primary sizes of Sophomore livery. The PSAT and Merit Scholarship Examinations, though mentally exhausting, prepared us for the critical College Board Exams in May. From time to time we sought release from scholastic tensions in events like the Fall Hop, but the gala affair, the crowning centerpiece of our social year was the Junior Prom of January 31. As Juniors, (although no longer Sophomore pawns), we still lodged among the lower hierarchy of Rome Free Academy students. Next year will change all this. In final retrospect, however, with all its smiles and disappointments, uncertainties and ex- aminations, laments and frustrations, our Junior year proved a trial, but one we feel was well met. Junior Class Leaders: Presi- dent R. Marriott, Vice- President A. Lake, Secre- tary D. Oppitto, Treasurer L. Collier. ‘ RG Berry MPP Gits waver As Sophomores, C. Popp, and A. Peterson are instructed to use the voting machines by graduate D. Kenjarski. BOTTOM ROW: B. Agnew, D. Anweiler, S. Ander- son, R. Aquino, |. Argenzi, S. Antonucci. MID- DLE ROW: J. Adkins, F. Amuso, C. Abbott, M. Allgaier, N. Adolfi, E. Adle, T. Angotti, E. Ac- sante. TOP ROW: A. Ankin, J. Anno, D. Al- varez, J. Andrews, M. Anderson, E. Anania. BOTTOM ROW: B. Bailin, D. Barber, A. Barry, K. Barten, R. Baptiste, L. Arthur, J. Barber. MID- DLE ROW: R. Augustine, D. Bartolotti, D. Baker, C. Banks, R. Barnett, M. Bailey, M. Baker, J. Basile. TOP ROW: J. Armstrong, R. Balzano, R. Barto, L. Baker, P. Arnold, J. Balke, R. Baker, C. Barto. BOTTOM ROW: E. Bilboa, B. Bodie, C. Bitely, S. Boncella, V. Benjamin, J. Berndt. MIDDLE ROW: S. Bolton, J. Bernabe, D. Bravo, C. Biondi, M. Black, J. Bommarito. TOP ROW: B. Blockston, D. Boek, D. Bovi BOTTOM ROW: W. Bates, B. Bauman, T. Birnie, D. Becker, L. Beatch. MIDDLE ROW: M. Baynes, 1. B sr, B. Beckwith, S. Benson, J. Berke, . Bennett, J. Benish. TOP ROW: J. Beardsley, Baver, A. Bucknell, J. Bates, R. Bayless, F ell, J. Beeman, L. Burhanna BOTTOM ROW: B. Brown, L. Burke, P. Bush, M. J. Cesari, M. Bravo, M. A. Butkiewicz, M. Car- letta. MIDDLE ROW: D. Brooks, C. Button, J. Burns, J. Butler, M. Brown, P. Ciaralli, L. Ca- varetta. TOP ROW: N. Butler, D. Calandra, J. Cielewitz, M. Brush, R. Byrnes, A. Bucknell. BOTTOM ROW: P TOP ROW: J “Bottoms up” says A. Draper to S. Waters. BOTTOM ROW: J. Day, L. Collier M. Coluccio, A B. Colangelo, Chupka, J Cieslewitz, N. Cian- chetti. MIDDLE ROW: T. Chilluffo lo, D. Cook, A. Clinton, R Clemens. TOP ROW: A. Cianfrocco lain, T. Clark, B. Cilente, E. Chylinsk waty, J. Clark BOTTOM ROW: L. DeVito, L. Daniello, S. Cross, D. DeFazio, P. Daransky, P. Davis, V. Dence MIDDLE ROW: DeMarco, J. DesChambeau, P. DeProspero, L. Davies, J. Deeley, TOP ROW: M. Defilippo, D. David- L. D’Amore, C. Davis, J. Davis BOTTOM ROW: M. West, C. Commerford, A. Coniglio. SECOND ROW: J. Devine, C. Destito, S. Bathke. THIRD ROW: L. DeNicola, P. Montoya, T. Corcoran. FOURTH ROW: J. Cottet, W. Bailey, F. Belmont, D. Burtch. FIFTH ROW: J. Bravo, R. D‘Amore, G. Crandall, J. Cusanelli. TOP ROW: D Cook, J. DeHimer, E. Czajkowski, F. Corigliano. BOTTOM ROW: C. DiBella, A. Dougherty, C. Edkins, P. DiBerardino, P. Dewey, M. Dublanica, K. Drisgula. MIDDLE ROW: J. Domenico, D. DiPietra, D. DiBattista, K. Domenico, W. Dibble, R. Domagal, J. Dudus. TOP ROW: J. Durr, C. Edmunds, A. Dunlap, R. Dewey. “Sure Mr. Paige,” replies R the phone is off the hook.” BOTTOM ROW: F. Farlo, A. Elphick, A. Farnam, C. Fe Ss. F k, P. Ferrari. MIDDLE ROW: ne, S. Esche, M. Edwards, TOP ROW: B. Evangelist, D Eychner BOTTOM ROW: C. Geno, R. Gemedshiew, E. Frost, K. Giachetti, B. Gass, C. Fouts. MIDDLE ROW: R. Fisher, F. Francescone, C. Fowler, D. Formikell, C. Foulks. TOP ROW: A. Fielding, A. Fontana, J. Freeland, J. Finster. BOTTOM ROW: J. Gilbert, J. Grygiel, L. Gordy SECOND ROW: J en, J. Gualtieri, B THIRD ROW: L. Greci . J. Gualtieri, C. Geno TOP ROW: J T. Gordon BOTTOM ROW: S. Gorman, D. Gualtieri, P Hall, P. Griessen, M. Griffin, P. Harding. MID- DLE ROW: P. Harris, C. Harvey, S. Hammond P. Gualtieri, S. Hartman, D. Grieco. TOP ROW: G. Halder A R. Hahn Harvey, M. Hadwick, W. Harris A. Sanders, S. Hammond, and L. Smith admire the new class rings. BOTTOM ROW: R oule, E. Henderson, E. In- gersoll, R. Henderson, | lende n. MIDDLE ROW: M. Nordstrom son, D. Hosley, C. H Herbst. TOP ROW: J Higley, R. Hulbert, B Hellen, S. Horvath, R BOTTOM ROW: L. Kelley, E. Jones, J. Kelley, C. Jones, K. Kehoe, B. Joseph. MIDDLE ROW: J. Kekis, J mes, S. Jeroszk D. Hunt, K : TOP ROW: J. James, C j J BOTTOM ROW: D. LaMonica, J. LaGreco, G. Kunkel, D. Kolhepp, T. Lanzi, 5S. Haimes. MIDDLE ROW: M. Kidder, G. King, L. Larkin, C. Kleist, M. Krzyhowek, W. Klepadlo. TOP ROW: D. Kronberg, M. Lado, J. Klara, W. Ko- val, A. Lanzi, B. Lanier. BOTTOM ROW: C. Lauri, C. Luczynski, L. Le- Roux, J. Law, M. Marchione, P. Leonard. MIDDLE ROW: T. Lupino, P. Loparco, C. Lowell, C. Libent, G. Maclaughlin, W. Leszczyk. TOP ROW: B. Loughner, J. Marshall, D. Magee, L MacLean, E. Marcellus. BOTTOM ROW: S. Maracchion, D. Heburn, J Murling, M. Mumpton, S. Ogden, N. Nieder- hauser, A. Minnich. MIDDLE ROW: K. Nolan, E. Palinski, J. Pacelli, B. Moores, B. Nicholson, J. Nichols, P. Oliver. TOP ROW: R. Mitchell, J Murer, J. Mondrick, J. Murphy, M. Oram, D. Money. BOTTOM ROW: T. McClellan, B. McAdams, D. Meiss, L. Martin, D. Martoccia. MIDDLE ROW: L. Matthews, M. Martin, D. McCabe, A. Mer- curio, K. McNeil, E. McCormick, M. Mase. TOP ROW: J. Mastrangelo, J. Marshall, C. McAdams, R. Midlam, A. Mastraccio, C. Metzger, C. Mathis, E. Maurer, R. Migliori, L. McKinney, P. McGuire. BOTTOM ROW: B 4 Moneta, S. Motyl, D. Oppito, L. O’Neill. MIDDLE ROW: T. Marrello, J. Mumfor L. Newkirk, A. M eale, J. Paln TOP ROW: R. Owens, R. Mutti Palmer, T. Oliver P P. Bush, L. Arthur, and M. Cesari sign up for the P.S.A.T BOTTOM ROW: R. Marriott, L. Plunkett, R. Ma- rullo, J. Mortis, C. Pierce. MIDDLE ROW: S Nasci, K. Pelano, B. Newman, P. Peck, J. Plo- man, J. Peraino, C. Montalbano. TOP ROW: K. Pace, D. Pacifico, A. Lake, $. Oleniuch, N. Nicolella, A. Ortolano. “Oh, you‘re such a divine dancer,’’ says C. Popp to R. Byrnes as N. Butler looks their way BOTTOM ROW: A. Peterson, C. Popp, P. Piccola, D. Raulli, S. Patane, C. Pearsall, R. Perkins MIDDLE ROW: D. Ringrose, C. Riedel, M. Riolo, S. Pritchard, S. Pazdur, D. Pettinelli, D. Petrow, C. Petrie. TOP ROW: F. Reno, R. Priest, S. Ray- mond, N. Rentz, L. Rebisz, G. Pierce BOTTOM ROW: L. Roberts, E. Seoane, C. Sel- vetti, B. Schrefer, C. Seigler, M. Rahn. MIDDLE ROW: A. Schallenberg, D. Russitano, C. Roberts, L. Rassmussen, S. Schmitt, A. Robbins, J. Ruden- sey. TOP ROW: S. Rounds, L. Pomilio, D. Sat- terly, T. Root, L. Schuler, J. Rosenburgh, D. Sayers. BOTTOM ROW: J. Hegg, S. Sandford, K. Kin na, J. Giordano, G. Ferguson, J. Franklin, N Houser, B. Lowry. SECOND ROW: M. Garbry M. Haber, N. Smith, B. Sprock, J. Jeroszko, J Krulinski, N. Haley, M. La Tart, E. Armstrong THIRD ROW: J. Hermes, G. Frederick, L. Mc- Mahon, G. Perun, R. Grant, P. Pes idos, P Rutledge, R. Harmes. TOP ROW: C. Sawyer, G Millington, J. Partlow, M. Ischhia, F. Pelow, R Heilig, L. Robbins, D. Page BOTTOM ROW: J. Sorrell, M. Stanizzi, S. Simon, M. Soldato, L. Smith, R. Simon. MIDDLE ROW: B. Sholek, H. Sherman, G. Skiljan, J. Southern, W. Slobodian, M. Shattuck, S. Staple, J. Sham- pine. TOP ROW: Leo Spink, M Smith, M. Smith, J. Sterling, R. Sherman, J. Steele. BOTTOM ROW: 8B. Schiffler, P. Schneible, L. Romano, D. Schue, S. Schaller, D. Stalker. MIDDLE ROW: D. Shaw, P. Simpkins, A. Sanders, S. Siddall, J. Stannard, P. Sanzone, F. Seymore TOP ROW: G. Sbaraglia, E. Sezna, G. Smith, E. Schiller, J. Scherzi, L. Smith, D. Sexton. A. Taglioferri, G wind P. Tarat Switze D. Thomas Stone. SECOND ‘ROW: S adits K. Teles- � , D. Taglioferri, D. Surace, P Summa, E tragliano. THIRD ROW: Taylor, B. Stephens, Tarbonia, A. Terry, D. Surace, E Taylor, K askey, D. Swistak, Y. Terry, J. Spadafora. TOP ROW: C. Schoff, B. Taylor, J Sledziona, M. Stagliano. BOTTOM ROW: A. Testa, B. Tyler, J. Wheeler, M. Tuthill, C. Thomas, J. Treible. MIDDLE ROW: L. Thompson, K. Trombley, K. Tomaini, B. Toomey, F. Stewart, C. Tyksinski, G. Thomas. TOP ROW: R. Tardugno, G. Tuthill, W.-. Tyczin- ski, P. Terzini, B. Unangst, S. Tybinko Gee, | passed math,” says S. Fallik to A. Farnum. T, Vaninwagen, J I MIDDLE ROW: D. Van nu. TOP ROW: BOTTOM ROW: E. York, M. York, K. V umski. SECOND ROW Nright, C. Wolfgang, W frey. THIRD ROW: nge e, M. Z ka L FOURTH ROW . Wy r TOP ROW: F.. ¥ y, B. Yermar BOTTOM ROW: V. Williams, A. Williams, S. Wilg N. West, L. Wetmore. MIDDLE ROW: D. Welkes, T. Willian M. Wiedrick, S. Werner, K. Wheelock, D. Willi TOP ROW: A. Whitney, J. Willi A Well, you can’t win them all (he: SN ae “ Untried Sophomores “And let me say this about that,” replies candidate S. Dair The months between . . . as in a magic mirror which reflects rosy images of a past begun on a not-so-long ago September, we see ourselves, callow sophomores, roam- ing the bewildering corridors of Rome Free Academy: “Can you tell me how to find the north cafeteria, please?” We conquer the impossible; we eventually find the north cafeteria, along with such obscure-sounding places as the “stage workshop,” the “old gym — rear,” and the “new lab of ‘C’ building.” However, by the first snowfall we have become veterans, and the weird laby- rinths and strange place-names of RFA no longer trouble us. Next proceed colorful election campaigns, with these results: President, Dave Briggs; Vice President, Bill Drexler; Secretary, Pam Spriggs; Treasurer, Sue Dair. Clever cam- paign posters soon give way to brilliant corridor displays as we decorate the school for the holiday season. The snow has melted into spring as we hold our annual hop, its music and gaiety echoing into June. The glass is now empty. We are sophomores no longer. The Sophomore Class Leaders: Vice President, B. Drexler, President, D. Briggs, Treasurer, S. Dair, Secretary, P. Spriggs. 102 Mrs. Eskew BOTTOM ROW: J. Abbe, C. Argenzia, A. Acee, A. Anderson, S. Armstrong. MIDDLE ROW: R. Amici, R. Bambury, M. Arnold, M. Andrews, B. Ballard, A. Alvarez, S. Badolato. TOP ROW: R. Argenzia, B. Baldigo, J. Adams, R. Adle, R. Albert 105 Mr. Hickey BOTTOM ROW: J. Bebee, P. Baptiste, N. Barlow, J. Beal, M. Bator, MIDDLE ROW: R. Bates, B. Bauer, P. Bedford, K. Beck, P. Baumann, R. Barto. TOP ROW: B. Bar- nard, R. Batherick, B. Barnett, G. Bartell 201 Mrs. Gillis BOTTOM ROW: A. Biancucci, L. Bitely, B. Bingham, K. Brog, K. Brice, A. Bergin, S. Bowers. MIDDLE ROW: D. Briggs, P. Bonacci, W. Bloss, E. Benn, J. Boardman, R. Boiko. TOP ROW: R. Bimson, F. Bentley, M. Bieksza, S. Boiko. BOTTOM ROW: K. Butts, L. Calicchia, M. Buczek, P. Bush, S. Bryan, B. Burkard, F Burket. MIDDLE ROW: C. Brown, G. Brunette, J. Bucknell, L. Bush, S. Broski, P. Caris simo, M. Calandra, J Cangi, D. Bruno. TOP ROW: L. Calicchia, D. Bu L. Cobb G. Bromley, L. Bryant, V. Brooks yoi 202 Mr. Zazzara 5 4 — BOTTOM ROW: S. Carissimo, C. Ceravolo, K. Carmody, J. Cascarella, H. Chmielew- ski, J. Clark, M. Cicero. MIDDLE ROW: D. Chilluffo, W. Chrysler, J. Cecilia, D. Clark, D. Carrier, V. Civiok, R. Chamberlain, R. Closinski, J. Cavano, R. Carnebianco TOP ROW: R. Carrieri, R. Christian, J. Chase, E. Castro, R. Cerjan, D. Cheat, R. Ciccotti, S. Carriero. 206 Mrs. DeVisser ea BOTTOM ROW: V. Coleman, N. Cooper, P. Coyle, J. Conighlio, $. Conn, E. Collatz, N. Cook. MIDDLE ROW: J. Corigliano, M. Coviello, L. Cohen, S. Cochis, C. Congliano, J. Comis, Coccagnia, J. TOP ROW: J. Corigliano, E. Cosimeno, J. Coppola, R. Col- lara, A. Collins, L. Colasanti, S. Cordell, D. Collier. 304 Mr. Benedict BOTTOM ROW: E. Crawford, T. Cimberledge, S$. Dair, S. DeMatteo, A. Davis, J Czerski, M. Davis. MIDDLE ROW: T. D’‘Agostino, W. Deily, D. Dean, D. Deluco, D. Davidson, A. D’Anieth, P. DeMinco, S. Delpiano. TOP ROW: T. DelVecchio, J Deeble, R. Curling, J. Decker, R. Degennaro, M. Delpiano, E. Dayhoff, J. DeBonza MECHANICA “Who locked the door? These English books are heavy” W. Norman 306 Mr. Bielec BOTTOM ROW: P. Diffee, M. Dersherl, V. Deming, T. DiPaolo, C. DiFulrio, C. Des- tito, S. Dorsino. MIDDLE ROW: J. DiCaprio, J. Devito, M. Dimel, M. Dooley, D. Dlu- golecki, C. Davidson, L. Denisoff, R. DeProspero. TOP ROW: B. Drexler, N. Doria, N. Dicks, C. Dence, J. Douglas, D. DiMaggio, T. DiVito. “Duck quick,” yells M. Henze as sophomore colleagues attack with snowballs 118 Mrs. Baldwin BOTTOM ROW: J. Ehlinger, C. Eggleston, S. Emery, N. Edwards, M. Evans, A. Fac- ciolo, M. E. Evans. MIDDLE ROW: G. Eychner, J. Entelisano, R. Duda, L. Evans, D. Engelmann, R. Ennett, B. Edwards, W. Esche. TOP ROW: G. Drozd, R. Ennett, D. Dyke, A. Elliott, W. Eldridge, G. Esposito. ol ie 311 Mr. Dorsino BOTTOM ROW: B. Foley, D. Fields, L. Forbes, L. Fike, S. Flanagan, K. Finlay, J. Fischer. MIDDLE ROW: J. Fay, A. Ferrare, D. Finn, A. Feldmann, D. Fiedler, R. Feola, J. Fanfarillo, P. Figured. TOP ROW: R. Feola, J. Fisher, D. Fernandez, J. Finley, J. Flaver, J. Ferguson, R. Fitch, H. Finnegan. ieee (9 e Miss Austin ‘Ny BOTTOM ROW: P. Garrett, R. Gentilcore Genovese, M. Fritz, J. Gaffney, N. Gerstner, B. Gelburd. MIDDLE ROW: D. Fritz, R. Garofalo, P. Garofalo, A. Giam- porcaro, K. Galluy ¢. Getbehead, B. Froelich, S. Gemberling Fraser, D. Gebo. TOP ROW: B. Gannor ench ofalo, M. Galdun, J. Giachetti, F. Froio, R 0 Mr, Siringo takes a sophomore homeroom f 220 Mr. Grapensteter BOTTOM ROW: C. Giannotti, M. Greshtchuk, N. Griffiths, D. Glenn, P. Gifford, C Graham, P. Goodman. MIDDLE ROW: A. Gladwin, L. Grieco, R. Grieco, L. Good- mon, G. Gleasman, J. Gorman, D. Giardino, J. Glover. TOP ROW: T. Grant, C. Gleasman, M. Gratch, G. Giles, T. Greeney, R. Goodman, KR; Giovannucci. Mrs. Barnett BOTTOM ROW MIDDLE ROW 207 Mrs. Palombi BOTTOM ROW: § Herrin. MIDDLE ROW: T. Hogar T es. TOP ROW: K. H Mr. Besenfelder BOTTOM ROW: G. Jenr TOP ROW: T. H son, D. Fe ! 231 BOTTOM ROW: S. Klossner iker Jones, B Jones. TOP ROW: B. Kelley, W. Koder, P lara, E. kK ned T. k Mrs. Clark BOTTOM ROW: C. Luci lin. TOP ROW: J. Longo Ludden, J. Loftus 121 Mr. Valeri BOTTOM ROW: S. Lamb, V. Krupowicz, S. Leitholf, M. Lachut, K. Lascurettes, R I Leake. MIDDLE ROW: F. LaMonica, L. Lee, K. Kozick, A. Lloyd, L. Lewis TOP ROW: J. Kwasniewski, P. LaPlante, D. Lamphear, J. Lazovik, R 223 Mr. Dair BOTTOM ROW: N. Muller, L. Monteith, A. Mosher, P. Murphy, L. Nelson, R. Mus- carella, K. Molnar. MIDDLE ROW: K. Mondrick, K. Mokrzycki, A. Munter, D. Morgan, M. Mosca, M. Moffitt, C. Montroy, G. Newey. TOP ROW: R. Mulga, J. Murphy, D. Nero, J. Muldoon, H. Mortis, D. Moore, T Mowry. E. Merarch 327 Mrs. Case BOTTOM ROW: D. McCann, K. Mezza MIDDLE ROW: K. McPhilli hon, R. Mercurio, M. McConnico, M. McArdle D. Meyer Mok McCarthy, L. Melle CG. Mille TOP ROW: S. Miller “All right BOTTOM ROW: J who took my by his homeroom Christ MIDDLE n, T. Merkel, K. Mec- Mendoza, $ B. McLean, R McMa Managino E Mapes ROW: B. Marsha TOP ROW: £ T. Ma tt 331 Mr. Stromei mas present?’ wonders Mr. Hornyak while surrounded exclaims S. Cochis to D. Patricks Girls’ Gym Mr. Nassimos BOTTOM ROW: W. Ortolano, S. Pekola, R. Patane, K. O’Shea, S. Partlow, M. Palin- ski. MIDDLE ROW: W. Norman, J. O’Connell, D. Ouderkirk, P. Passalacqua, D. Parry, H. Norris, G. Parry. TOP ROW: J. Parry, T. Parry, C. Pasqualetti, D. Patrick, J. Ortolana, L. Oliver. 205 Mrs. Bart BOTTOM ROW: D. Rathbun, S. Ray, M. Price, M. Raymond, S. Phillips, C. Pierce, C. Priest. MIDDLE ROW: P. Perry, J. Puchyr, J. Rasmussen, R. Prosser, R. Petronella, L. Pultynovich, E. Peterson, D. Pettinelli. TOP ROW: J. Pich, R. Raiti, A. Pezzula, R. Pomilio, J. Piekarski, J. Rayner. Girls’ Gym Mr. Holmes BOTTOM ROW: C. Rubino SECOND ROW: R cee Roberts, R THIRD ROW filipy R ce, J. Ritchie, R. Robinson, A. Romano. TOP ROW: | Kipple Girls’ Gym Mr. Glenn BOTTOM ROW: S 1 ella, M. VanCourt, S. Versace, N � . MIDDLE ROW: G. Wakulik, J. Wardwell, J. Warcup, S$ Vrooman. TOP ROW: J. Ver- r, P. Vinci, P. Vaccaro. 4 R. Albert and S. MacKay campaign for their favorite sophomore ticket Girls’ Gym Mr. Hodinger D. Smith MIDDLE ROW: Storms, N. Stedn TOP ROW: S tewert Girls’ Gym Mrs. Morse BOTTOM ROW: J. Scuderi, G. Siegel, C. Seaton, S. Mataviesko, S. Miller, C. Schatz, P. Sestito, L. Sestito. MIDDLE ROW: J. Seals, E. Sexton, D. Potter, C. Schallen- berg, R. Shampine, K. Slowinsk . Sega, M. Seliga, G. Sholes, M. Skarnulis. TOP ROW: R. Schuller, maldor Sapieszk, R. Seoane, L. Schram, R. Sehn, P. Serino, J. Scalise, A. Scaccia, B nall, B. Schuler, J. Sledziona. Members of the Key Club D. Ellison, P. Vander- sloot, J. Loftus, D. Waldron, G. Woods, M. Mac- Beth, help guide new sophomore P. Spriggs. Girls’ Gym Mr. Kerry Girls’ Gym Mr. Rich BOTTOM ROW: P. Williams Wat C 1ka Weber. SECOND ROW: M v 3m, Velch, J. Ziemann Williams, C. Weaver C Wells Well THIRD ROW: Watts, P. Suk ’ c Williams, D. Wilson, J. Zielinski ROW: R. Wheeler Well “And where have you been all my life,” re- marks K. Engelbert to M. Price. ACTIVITIES nent to the men Years Between adjustment. The Years Between... A Blueprint of Growth FRANCES the Student Association nto acti on. The class presidents, three representatives from Stu- the Cabinet — the law making branch of Student Association. The second branch, the om chairmen, re- dent Association Cabinet me sstraccio, R. Marriott, D Briggs COMIS is involved in literally every phase affairs include a March of Dimes well community The year arive, the orientation of Sc 2amos as our for e an exchange student from the Phillipines and the raising of $260.00 cash for the Extremely successful this year were the annual Pep Rally community’s canned food drive. and the Kick-Off Dance The Student Council has sent spokesmen to the junior high schoc 1 to attend RFA Mr organization, busies himself from September to June guiding growth wer questions of those s Franklin Pelkey, a most willing advisor to the students in this phase of their educati the efficient operation of school government. tanzar Seccurra, ‘ Creed, L Phillips, R Acee, J Sperlik, W T. Mariano, ROW 3: T M. Parkhurst Watts, P Riewaldt Translating School Policy into Action Sophomores BOTTOM ROW: S. Carissimo, P. Gotti, K. Kozick, M. Fritz, S. Bowers, J. Fischer, P. Gifford, J. Michaniw, S. Tyksinski, ROW 2: S. Caldwell, T Mermes, P. Murphy, L. Trull, G. Sholes, L. Salce, E. Izzo, M. Andrews, C. Mathis, ROW 3: D. Stevenson, P. Klara, C. Dayhoff, A.-Elliott, C. Dence, R. Collara, D. Swortfiguer, G. Halder Juniors BOTTOM ROW: K. Kinna, A. Testa, M. Cesari, C, Luczynski, L. Zinger- line, N. Houser, D. Oppito, S. Pritch- ard, J. Southern, ROW 2: D. Guaspari, P. Simpkins, J. Ferlo, F. Grasso, J. Jeroszko, J. Bravo, R. Evangelist, P. Sanzone, J. Armstrong, A. Lake, ROW 3: E. Sezna, R. Vero, R. Midlam, P. Vandersloot, J. Davis, R. Beyless, E. Anania. Student Council oys Sports — b oO oc = ro co ° @ 2 A We're learning A. gy a i De-O-Wain-Sta Construction Crew The 1964 De-O-Wain-Sta Editorial Staff was fortu- nate in having two tireless advisors, Mrs. Adeline Van- Parys and Mr. Elmer Grapensteter, who aided in the production of this year’s De-O-Wain-Sta, Desiring to acquaint themselves with yearbook procedure, one representative from each section of the staff attended the yearbook conference at Rochester Business Institute in May of 1963. In September we returned to school after mulling over ideas during the hot summer months. After much discussion and disagreement, we finally agreed upon a Editors relax after a hectic day of picture taking theme. Long hours after school, on Saturdays, and during “vacations” we worked furiously toward each deadline. Those grueling, yet somehow exhilarating hours of groping for words and typing the copy, of finally well done pictures and planning ne layouts cropping yielded the reward for a task (we hope Of this much we efforts on this project, we can be certain: through our sincere have captured forever in “vears between. . print the poignant memories of the the still growing product of “blueprint for growth.” BOTTOM ROW: | -origliano, S. Newell, D. Davis, K. Englebert = s, A D. Wilcoxen, ROW 3: T. Miller, R. Capponi, Mr. Auchmoody C. Stropr J erlo, ROW 2: A. Testa M. § ma, ¢€ Matthews, K. Macleod, M. Martin P. Goldstein, S rc C A e : Financial Managers Is this blackmail or is someone making a down payment on “According to this the yearbook? dollars,” says K. Englebert to J. Creed our yearbook is going to cost three million Don’t just stand there; do something. J. Edwards, R. Jones, R. Nero, N. Szmurlo, M. Summa The purposes of the De-O-Wain-Sta Business Staff are threefold: selling advertising, collecting subscrip- tion money, and distributing the De-O-Wain-Sta year- books. In the fall the members largely invade down- town Rome to sell advertising to the merchants, whose purchases help to finance the yearbook. In addition to working industriously on their own business section, the staff members last year aided the Editorial Staff by purchasing two new cameras. An- BOTTOM ROW: E. Smith, J. Messineo, J Siegel, K. Englebert, Mr. Auchmoody, R. Nero, C. DiBella, G. Cortese, K. Trotz, ROW 2: G Corigliano, J. Zingerline, S. Fallik, R M. Dublanica, M. Masi, Zingerline, S ROW 3: P. Sluman, Swaney, L Engleton, S. Paz, nouncing De-O-Wain-Sta collections, colorful posters proclaim their messages from walls, ceilings, and the new lighted bulletin board by the auditorium. Upon arrival, yearbooks are speedily delivered to the individual homerooms by the members of the staff. To them is due much of the credit for any success that can modestly be claimed by the De-O-Wain-Sta. The Business Manager is Kim Engelbert. He is assisted by Richard Nero. P. Loftus, G. Smith, K. Volpe, N. Wentworth, S. Bowers, L McKinney, S. Pazdur, ROW 4: S. Getty, L. Vaccaro, G. Spadafora, J. Treible, E. Anken, N. Niederhauser, C. Ostrowski BOTTOM ROW: P. Valvo, G. Blais, M. Gualtieri Kurtyka, S. Hahr VanEvery Vanden burgh, M. Smith A. Bucknell, A. Lake, A. Sanders paste articles into Sentinel M. Bauman frantically searches for lost copy book BOTTOM ROW: A. Lake, S. Wells V oftus, J. MacKay Maaee [ sr, A. Beane, P. Bates, A. Mastraccio ROW 2: J. Jask W. | ; ee ° : a Vf BOTTOM ROW Baumon, J. Ruder “Attention please for your morning announcements!” As these words echo through the air each morning at 8:30, we prepare ourselves for the Broadcast Staff’s daily offering. The student body is made aware of each day’s roster of activities, both educational and extra- curricular, via the public address system. Headed by John Jaski, commissioner, members of the broadcast division are responsible, not only for these daily morn- ing announcements, but also for any special announce- ments. One of the duties of the staff revolves around R.F.A.’s sports events. The voices heard announcing the play-by-play gridiron half-time events, basketball games, and swimming meets belong to the broadcast staff. The sixteen-member staff serves R.F.A. in intellectual as well as _ social, growth. School news e of importance are reported by to meet the deadline show, and sc Work ing i BSI typists, who drafts of news the Sentir year, some with play, the talent BSI Press are the mposing the final Hahn is head typist; Mrs 3S typists submit copy for in the paper RFA lacks its c of our physi- growth are reported to the proper by RFA’s Displaying ir tems with school wide appeal, the RFA Bulletin Board ser RFA ves as an important meeting With Mr. Lux Bulletin Board personnel report on sports, school spirit, place for students as supervisor, and student opinion The gossip column is an especially popular attraction BOTTOM ROW: 8 N. Adolfi, ROW 2: C to students who reco Talented Bulletin B 1 artists design and caption hu- morous cartoons for display. Those wishing to become members of the staff must maintain a satisfactory Eng- lish average and show creative writing ability. The RFA Bulletin Board is headed by Deborah Schue. Bucknell, £ Sezna, B. Fazio, West Dublanica S H shn N. Warcup, C L. Feldman. ROW 3: Vance, C. VanWaldick Davis, B BOTTOM ROW: M ft 8 Faulkiner, M Efficiency in The Library Council, sponsored by Mrs. Helen Arthur, instills in its members, who perform duties one day a week, a knowledge of basic library skills. The one requirement for membership is a desire to help with library inventories and with the bulletins and displays of Book Week. Members also aid the librarians in their L. Zingerline slips a biography onto the wrong shelf the Library daily work; and at the end of the school year, the council holds its annual social function. The council officers are B. Chemelli, president; M. Dublanica, vice-president; M. Loftus, treasurer; L. Grow, secretary. “Sure, Mrs R. Faulkiner and P. Sanzone Arthur, we'll do the other twenty books,” gasp ke an attempt to perform a duet IClIQns a = a A ® = 7) ©) = Under the baton of Mr. Willard Mathers, the Rome Free Academy Orchestra offers their musical abilities, to acquire proficiency in playing a musical instrument, and lend musical enjoyment and appre- ciation to the student body. Together with the A Cappella Choir and the band, the orchestra performs at school assemblies here in Rome and at several area schools. The orchestra frequently offers to the community a full evening program of classical and contemporary music. At the Annual Music Festival in May, the group competes in Grade 5, one of the more difficult levels of musical competition. This season an “A” rating, based on musical selection and presentation, was awarded to our orchestra. Repre- senting Rome Free Academy at All-State and County orchestral conventions, the orchestra invariably ac- quits itself with distinction. “Are you sure Jack Benny started Minich Create Memorable Music A. Yanthis, R. La Bella, D. Reed, E. Robinson, A. Wasser, K. Kosick, A. Elliot, S D‘Augustino, D. Pettinelli, D. Glenn, J. Jaski, B. Nicholson, R. Taylor, M. Andrews, D Magee, R. Mitchell, P. Wolfgang, B. Yerman, E. Anania, M. Ischia, P. Capponi, C. Brown, this way?” wonders A J. Ortalano, J. Abbis, L. Domenico, C. Yanthis, D. Urtz, K. Stanton, J. Gorman, J. Corradino, J. Ferguson, Sexton, G. Bell, P. Kronberg, Mr. Mathers. G. Plato, P. Wright, E. BOTTOM ROW: J. Jaski, B D. Ellison, C. Toti, K. Kozick, L ROW 2: J. Abbis, S. Hammond, J E. Anania, R. Tardugno, J Hammond, D. Jones Nicholson Kelley, A Andrews C. Brown; Band prepares to play its favorite theme, the Club song. P. Capponi, R. Wasser, Mickey Mouse Boker, R. Taylor; Jlaver, J. Ortalano, R. Evangelist, R. Wheeler, D ROW 3: C. Wilson, K. Mokrzyski, R. Francico, A. Martoccia, D. Magee, F. Henry, J. Bartell, M Ferrell, Ischia, B. Yerman, M. Hayner, E. Latimer, P. Sanzone, F. Beatly, P. Allemann, C. Dayhoff, J. Campbell, L. Pugh, J. Anno; ROW 4: D. Urtz, A. Elliot, E. Clabaugh, C. Metzger, Mr. Wise, D. Roylance, R. Mitchell, P. Vandersloot, D Absent: J. L. Baker, D. Kronberg. Wolfgang. Harrison, The Rome Free Academy Band, under the leadership of John Wise, has brought much prestige to itself and to our school. Each May the band competes in the Spring Festival Competition, in which. they are rated by Last season the band was awarded a rating of A-6, the highest possible. It is worth mentioning that Grade Six a panel of instructors, professors, and musicians. musical arrangements are most difficult to play and are usually professional Last spring a very receptive audience heard the band’s repertoire of classical and contemporary music. The Concert Band also has skillfully accompanied guest musicians. The band has rendered many public per- formances as well as entertained the students of RFA. Early this spring it traveled to New Jersey to perform with bands from other schools in a special concert. The Rome Free Academy Band adds spirit and sparkle to the football field each fall, as the marching ensemble’s swell of sweet brass fills the stadium and provides entertaining half-time shows. reserved for performances. t e faster George, stop blowing those bubbles out of your horn! The “77th trombone,” D. Ludden. BOTTOM ROW: N. Strange, J. Paul, P. Zugner, E. Anken, J. Bauman, J. Treible, R. Sayers, L. Sacco, B. Thomas, G. Bromley, Fischer, C. Lauri, C. Hollingshead, G. Smith, ROW 2: K. Lascurettes, D. Ludden, S. Smith, P Passalaqua, W. Pope, B. Best, K. Osborne, E. Maillard, J. Cavano, R. Arthur, J. Hofstead, R. French, M. R. Carnebianca, D. Oleyniuk, B. Nowichi, ROW 4: D. Roylance, Hayner, P. VanEvery, J. Bommarito, F. Wooley, ROW 3: P. Mr. Wise, P. DeMinco. Absent: S. Thomas, T. Mowry. A Cappella and Sophomore Choirs lliam Moonan, the several assemblies idemy every year. re A n the annual NYSSMA to t enrollment, the ormed to allow sophomores Supervised by Mr. Moonan, s music at many RFA assem- } 5, the Sophomore and A s combine with the orchestra to pre- ms for the enjoyment of the whole school. Last minute studying is an important part of choir Sweet Is the Sound of Music Davis, D. Carrier, P. Duell, $. Maclaughlin, sham. ROW 4: J. Vergalito, T. BOTTOM ROW: C. Rubino, M. Mangino, D McCann, P. William v W. Gualtieri, N. Edwards, ‘ . Wadopian, B. Wellman, J. Wil- Calicchia, C. Priest, N. Weber, S Partlow, Hermes, B. Ballard, J. Debonza F. Tomeo, L. Lewis, L liams, D. Fernandez, J. Seals C. Gruber, L. Nelson, ROW 2: M Tyler, M. Seliga, T Guthrie, G. Wakulik, K. McPhillips, P. Figured, L. Fike, L. Stitt, M Leake BOTTOM ROW: L. Jones, J. Cicero K. Storms Graham, M S. Benson K. Kehoe, J. Murling, L. Greci, R. Ta N. Strange, B. Slabodian, J. Schneible, G , K. Wortman, A. Lloyd bent, C. Commerford, K tanton, J. Butler, B. Swaney, ROW 3: K. Taskey, K. Wheelock, C S. Fallik M die Gridle . Fouts, J. Burns, C. Bradish, S. Motyl, K. Browne, L. Fike, nandez, A. Mastraccio, F. Bell, Aconan, ROW 2: P. Williams, J wwyer 5 es, B. V man, E. Nolan, R. Swetland, D. Boek, darris, M. Nicklaw, L. Nelson, S. Alyward J W. ernandez, R. Townsend, R. Grant, C. Ostrowski, BOTTOM ROW: R. Swaney, A Ware, K. Taskey, S. Fallik, J. Messineo, ROW 2: R. McPhillips, W. Fernandez, M. Parkhurst, L. Greci, R. Grant, L. Pugh, D Maio. imbeau, L. Pugh, M. Parkhurst Sectional All-State | ve | BOTTOM ROW: D ale Mi Puglia, J. Ferlo, [ odice, T, Gorton, J. Messineo, J B. Williams, M. Nordstrom, J. K. Oliveros, C. Stropp, Weissman, B. Vergalito, P. Summa, J. Calicchia, J. Moffat ROW 3: N J. Gregory, S$ Joseph Atkinson S. Maracchion, V. Ciszek, A sland McKinney, S. Pazdur, ROW 4: D. Filippini engerson, K. Forse, M. Brown, D. Williams, S. Gemberling, K. Wheelock, G. Smith, R T. Boulant, Yanthis, D. Wolfgang, W. Townsend Hablamos Espanol ganized Spanish Club, under the guid- Elaine Puglia and Mr. Gordon Seckner, plan on becoming better informed of Spanish customs through learning Spanish dances and songs to the accompaniment of Mr. Seckner’s accordion. Slides of C. Riedel and R. McPhillips demonstrate their newly acquired steps after a Spanish Club meeting. tonao ango native landmarks picturesque bullfights and famous help acquaint the members with contemporary Moorish culture and architecture. This year’s officers include Donna lodice, president; John Calicchia, veep; Patricia Summa, secretary; and Joseph Ferlo, treasurer. | you try our patiencel’” booms G BOTTOM ROW: M. Vance, W. Lutz Sieg N Schnackenberg nirban Clark v ek, P. Cary, B. Grass. P. Murphy FP M | Das Deutsche Verein German The Latin Club, consisting of students who have taken d! Das Deutsche Verein, the members or are taking L« Ill, meets on a monthly basis. Through ls they become more fa- rds and life in ancient Rome. In act out skits on such themes as the ed by Miss Mae Austin, was Clark, president; Susan Hammond, Mary Ann Dublania, secretary. BOTTOM ROW: 8B yle P. Sasenbery, M. Ces 5 ustin N Bauman, A Verdgelin V Wieldric D. Washburn, R S. Hammond, M. Dublanica, P. Valv D uaspar Tarkowsk : Prugar, K. Macleod, T. Pepperman, P. Cary, ROW 3: : R. F M. Gualt BOTTOM ROW ROW 3 =nthusiastic desire of Miss Kath Ip students become better acquainted le Cercle Francais learns new 1 customs through films and with a menu completely French nual Christmas meeting the candlelight abroad as A. Krenitsky holds one McKinney, P. Loftus, S. Getty, Selden; ROW 4: N. Nieder- Rudensy, E. Sykes, C. Bates, N. Szmurlo, P. Doyle, G. Glazer, A. Lake, S. Waters, L. G. Crandall, G. Burneko Jeroszko, G J. Scritchfield, J Baynes, S. Wells Marriot; ROW 5: E xynes, M. Martin “Cérémonie pour Noel” was followed by the singing of French carols. Then the club members saw the film “Chanson de Noel.” This Christmas party proved one of the highlights of a memorable year. The officers are R. Capponi, President; A. Draper, vice president; J. Boone, Secretary; A. Krenitsky, Treasurer. G. Burneko views puppet show at French Club meeting. CENTER: B. Rasmussen; ROW 1: C. Selvetti, S. Bennet, L. Mowry, L. McKinney, ROW 3: G. Smith, S. Lighthoff E. Izzo, S. Anderson, C. Flanders; ROW 2: P. Falcone, M. Coluccio Nas L. Va J. LaRocco, S$. Spadafora R. Securra, E. Bilbao, A. Testa, M. Ziemann, A. Peterson, C. Popp, K. Slowinski, BACK ROW: E. Harris With glistening grace and vivid color, Rome Free result of long hours of Academy’s majorettes march in precision across the formances, not confined football field during half time. Although the spectators’ extended to sprinc interests are not always objective, they seem unani- head majorettes accc mous in appreciating the routines of the majorettes, the band to a concer Okay girls, here come the football players! RFA’s Lady of the Lake, P. Sluman frolics in the water. “Aquanauts” get a makeup treatment in the locker room. Synchronized Swimmers BOTTOM ROW: E. Hayes, D. Mecca, N. Draper, L. Grow, R. Faulkiner, J, Rosenburgh, Miss Thomas, L. Mowry, L. Wyher, E. Smith, N. Kirby, ROW 2: G. Egan, P. Gardinier, N. Beyette, A. Harris, P. Sluman, G. Smith, C. Popp, R. Guaspari, P. Sasenbery, P. Hoff, M. Loftus, B. Maycock, D. lodice, ROW 3: M. Dublanica, L. McKinney, B. Newman, S. Siddall, J. Spadafora, D. Wilkes, N. Adolfi, G. Libent, T. Merkel, J. Southern, J. James, N. Nieder- hauser, ROW 4; A. Verdgeline, S. Hartman, J. Krulinski, C. Phillips, N. Wentworth, S. Thomas, J. Manning, C. Allen, S. Smith, E. Anken, C. Ostrowski, L. Zabielski, ROW 5: J. Krull, C. MacDaniels, J. Scrithfield, J. Scrithfield, S. Wells. BOTTOM ROW: F. Tomeo, S. MacKay, B. Heberlig, C. Schatz, Mrs Quebec, J. Congilio, L ROW 2: C. Rubino, M. Getbehead, L. Cohen, L. Gifford, C Price, C. Corgliano, N. Lauri, T. Cataldo, ROW 3: M. Davis, L Under the direction of President Lois Mowry, Vice- president Julie Rosenburgh, Secretary Lorraine Whyer, and Treasurer Becky Faulkner, the members of Rome Free Academy’s Acquatics Club plan extra-curricular pool activities, such as the newly initiated program of water volleyball and the fifty-mile swim. The club members who hold Junior Life Saving certificates assist in teaching swimming classes. The highlight of the year is the water ballet, per- The Senior cast of the water ballet pose for a publicity picture. Wyher, N. Kirby, D. Mecca, L. Grow, R. Faulkiner, M. Sluman, G. Egan, P. Gardiner; ROW 2: BOTTOM ROW: A Verdgeline, L Nelson, D. Glenn, C. Edkins, M. Coluccio, Stedman, K. Rudolph, M. Tyler, A. Testa, V. Fleet, P. Hulbert, . Stephens Harris, V R: Chamberlain, $. Cochis, $. Gemberling, C. Wells, Williams, S. Fallik, C. Bitely, ROW 4: J Finlay, B. Froelich, P. Spriggs, J Blake, L . Dutcher. Fischer, Shampine, L Salce, formed in November with separate performances for parents and the general public. The theme, “RFA in Water Ballet’ “revolved around the forces which com- bine to build school spirit. It incorporated the roles played by faculty, inter-class competition, high aca- demic standards, club activities, and sports events in creating the aura which is a significant part of Rome Free Academy. E. Hayes, E. . Mowry, J. Anken, N. Wentworth, J. Krull. Manning, C. McDaniel, Rosenburgh, J. 2 ve ae : ca a = BOTTOM ROW: A. Cor L. Grow, A. Elphic W orth, Alyword, N oftus, ROW 3: P. Dain Lovier, K. Macleod, D. lodice, R. D’A F ownsend Hoff Jewman, Cates, R. Close, B. Marshall, D. Kozick, E. Jackson, ROW 4: M. L. Collier, C ropp Mowry 3. Ma : osenburgh, Weav Arnold, R. Harris, K. Pellam “ eS N. Cates swipes a soda Counseled by Mrs. Irene O’Shea and Coach Charles Dain, Rome Free Academy’s athletic organi- zation, the Block “R” Club, is a group of boys and girls selected by the coaches of the men’s and the women’s physical education department. These stu- dents are chosen on the basis of good citizenship, outstanding character, and active participation in the school’s athletic program. During the year the club has participated in the following sales: candy at basketball games, season football tickets, pro- grams at the football games, and Social Security plates. At the annual banquet new members, who to qualify must have received their nine-inch letter and a majority of votes from present members, receive their coveted “Block R’s.” This year the club was led by President Ron D’Amore; Vice President Ron- ald Townsend; Treasurer Nan Wentworth and Secre- tary Donna lodice. Upholders of Fair Play Girls’ sport activities at RFA are supplied by the Officiating Club with officials anc Prospective members must take a qualifying examina- y 1 judging personnel tion, the result of which determines whether a girl will be an umpire, referee, timer, or scorer. BOTTOM ROW: D. Cavano, C J. Tuthill, D. lodice, S. Carissimo ROW 2: A. Congilio, Greshtehuk, J. Cong J. Rasmusse F A. Peterson, C. Popp, B. Burkard, L. Blake S. Gulla, P. Hoff, V Rubino L. Collier, A. Congilic P. Tanner, Fleet Members officiate at intramural and occasionally at nterscholastic contests RFA‘s gym, the most adept members of the club may attempt At the annual basketball rating clinic held in to achieve the rank of a national official. Krulinski, L. Salce, =. � 2 W. Holland, G. Heilig, Ostrowski, L ROW 2: T. Merkel, J VanWaldick, D ROW 3: A. Calandra, Volk, J. Krull, J Wyher, Miss Demers, Sherman, L. Hepworth, S. Getty, Rosenburgh, C Angleton, J Beck Atkinson, P oepp A Joanis, C VanEvery J. Alderman, E. Sykes, S$ Assistants The Gym Leaders club, divided into senior, junior, and sophomore sections, serves under the guidance of Miss Ruth Demers, Miss Marilyn Thomas, and Mrs. Jane Quebec, respectively. Each member is given specific duties, such as preparing equipment and checking showers, for the expedient handling of gym classes. Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month, at D. Duffy 1. Mowers, D ROW 2: D C. Fink N. Draper, J Wilcoxen, G. Summa, L lodice, N. Popp, K. Trotz P. Sasenbery, K N. Kirby, G Messineo, E. DeRuby, Grow, S. G. Cortese, Oliveros, N. Beyette, D. Borkowski, M. Stephens, G. Corigliano, S. Paz, J 7 7 S Vw Ve Maitland, G. Gubbins, R onero, ROW 4: A M. Whitmeyer ; —_- - Worlock, E. Anken, Putnam J Acee, L. Turke, S. Smith, Thomas, S. Sperlik, K. Forse, ROW 5: raper, N Gifford, J. Scritchfield, A. Yanthis. Doyle Scritchfield, C Szmurlo, M in the Gym which time students exercise democratic procedures for improvement of gymnastic programs. With the help of the gym leaders, classes are run smoothly and pleasantly. Club officers are R. Gulla, President; C. Ostrowski, Vice-president; D. Cavano, Treasurer; L. Wyher, Secre- tary. Ferlo, K. Bottini, M B. Maycock B. Williams, J L. Mowry Lawson, C ROW 4: R Edwards, C ROW 5: M es, C Stropp, Faulkiner, M Flanders, J Hamil M. Vance, Federow, C P. Hoff, M. Loftus, G. Smith, Gregory, P. Kaser, D. Davis, N. Saver, K Sluman, Wentworth, E£. Hay Volpe. | . : 2 t 4 t - A f Sa! es ' a : Policing the Halls ; age. ieee , Wee “ BOTTOM ROW: B. Patterso Mr. Valeri, D. VanEtter S. Caldwel A new but now familiar sight this year desk stations which now spot the RFA school corridors Under the leadership and guidance of Mr. Richard Valeri and Mr. John Stysh, the Monitors’ Club has been organized for the purpose of eliminating noise. Presi- dent Dorothy VanEtten and the co-secretaries have set up posts and maintained silence throughout the build- ing during the triple lunch period. Utilizing posters and public address announcements, the Monitors’ Club has informed the students of their duty to behave in RFA without direct teacher supervision R. Throop, T. Del- Vecchio, D Hall, Boardman Jones, B. B. Conway, J. S. Waters T. Swanson. mportant tasks durinc operation of lighting and audio s; in the torium and the handling of other stage effects f Rome This group under the dire Free ection properties are the _ responsibilities A ies A aN Academy's stage crew of Mr. Franklin Pelkey is also in charge of the numerous technical problems presented by the record hops, such ¢ Ball c formal dances as the Ser and the social events like the water ballet The stage crew is headed by Robert Conway who co-ordinates the different divisions of the crew. BOTTOM ROW: Mr Draper e Sie gal own J B ROW 2: k G S. Lutwin S Sear es Egan K. Trot E. Feldman, ROW D Martylewski 3: A. LaGa Sampling a Career in Teaching sor of the Future Teachers ie help of its officers, strives f this club, promoting stu- hing profession and famil- ichers’ colleges and the to the hases of of America took n Day and conducted addition to other s planned an excursion Col ege. Martin, President; K. Forse, Treasurer; C. Rubino, n! i ims, G. Riewalot, D. Cavano, S. Getty, R. Worlock, Whitmeyer, L. Glocheski, M. Bauman, S. Yingling, Holland, ROW 5: R. Gulla, S. Volk, J. Acee, on, M. Gifford, A. Wadopian, N. Szmurlo, B. Chemelli, F. ari Se BOTTOM ROW: 5S. Smith, S. Simon, N. Gerrard, Mrs raves Schultz Duffy, C, Dodge, S. Orendorff, S. Lamb, ROW 2: S. Hepworth, C. Beckwith L. Hitchings, J. Kelly, P. Bush, N. Cook, P. Dewey, R. Mu ella, strong, K V. Benjamin, C. Carpenter, C. Harris, ROW 3: L. Jenkins, L Smith, S. Reyna decorates hangers for the nursing home Finer Homes for the Future Owning the distinction of having the most years of service of any New York State home economics organization, Mrs. Marian Graves’ Future Homemakers of America Club is now in its thirty-seventh year. The FHA club of Rome Free Academy limits membership to a total of forty-five girls. A national organization, the Future Home- makers of America Clubs send their school chapter representatives to national conventions, and spring and fall rallies. Membership is open to all girls at RFA, with meetings held in the homemaking room. One of the cardinal purposes throughout the year is to bring cheer and gifts to those in nursing homes. In addition to sponsoring an annual food sale and to holding birthday parties, the FHA girls conduct an annual fashion show. Club offices this year include: President Dawn Duffy; Vice President Margaret Eddy; Secretary Carol Dodge; Treasurer Mary Gerrard. Sherry Orendorf was chosen as “the Spirit of Home Economics.” M. Vance V Tut Gualtieri, ROW 3: R. Wheeler, P. Harris for the purpose of students Nurses Club and hours each Meeting with acquainting the nursing the Future is under the dire Loretta Wolzmuth Mrs. Francis Case week at Rome Hospital to learn the responsibilities of nd two nursing. The “Candy Stripers” relax at their Christmas BOTTOM ROW: V Telesco, A. Testa Coleman, N. Cooper, P. Williams, M Mrs. Case, G. Siegel, C. Priest, P. Hall, V. Deming, G. Blais, ROW 2: C Coniglio, P. Murphy, P. Falcone, M B. Rasmusse C. Flanders, E. Bitely, S. Emery, L. Hitchock, L. Lewis, C. Pearsall, C. Zakala, L. Zingerline, ROW 3: P M. Buczek, J C. Gruber, K W. Lado, j J Schatz Coluccio Zugner, C. Lauri Rasmussen, L. Jones, Lascurettes, Candy Stripers Lend a Hel Whitmeyer, s, M. Shattuck, M. Vandenburgh, ping Hand party, entertain the sick with Christmas caroling, and climax the year with their traditional June “capping” Exercise. The officers are T. Merkel, President; D. Oppito, Vice President; J. Ferlo, Secretary; L. Collier, Treasurer. K. Matthews, S. Broske, L B. Jarrett, L. Trull, ROW 4: E. Maitland, L. Goodman, C. Bitely, G. Skiljan, P. Healy, B. Burkard, L Pultynovich, S. Pazdur, J. Southern, N. Niederhauser, P. DeProspero, C. Zehr, S. Saple, ROW 5: J. Beal, S. Schaller, L. Hulbert, C. Wells, G. Sholes, P. Duell, S. Czerski. i Stitt, L. Sutter, S. D‘Agostino, A. Vergalito and D. Hep worth practice nursing duties. The traditional “capping” exercise closes the FNA program for the year. The October days saw the Red Cross Council, com- teenagers prised of one representative from each homer Beside s myriad of altruistic activities, the Red conduct a fund drive to raise money for Christma ross Club, counseled by Mr. Elmer Grapensteter, also rly soar With President Diane Martylewski, Vice-president steadily upward, surpassing the mark symbolizing the a Gryziec, Secretary Patricia Moneta and Treas- goal of 425 dollars, the largest amounf ever collected urer Susan News he members of the Red Cross by a Rome school 1ddition to an album depicting Council experience the joy and satisfaction which come typical phases of American sch life, the traditional only from service to the sick and underprivileged. chest of personal and school supplies was sent to needy Spirited Spectators Guided by Mrs. Helen Arthur, Mr. Edwin Rapke, and the club officers, the Pep Club has worked throughout rit at R.F.A. The club, with its large membership, has done an excellent job of the year to stimulate school sp stirring up the excitement at the football games, espe- cially at the out-of-town U.F.A.-R.F.A. er iter. Club members have also turned out in support of the BOTTOM ROW: K Scritchfield, Mrs f Wells, J Scritchfield R. Faulkiner, L ROW 2: G. Summa, D. lodice C. Stropp, M. West, R. Swaney, C nk, D. Cavar T. Merkel S. Volk, S. Pritchar utwin, M. Cesari, ROW 3: P. Gold M. Loftus, B. Chemelli, J. Kr R. Worlock, J. Eckenroth, E P. VanEvery, S. Sperlik Trotz, C basketball, wrestling, swimming, track, and other var- sity teams. In addition to cheering at the sports events, the club also has promoted a dance and has created enthusiasm for such activities as the Band Concerts. Club officers: R. Wells, President; J. Scritchfield; Vice-president; G. Burneko, Treasurer; J. Scritchfield, Secretary. Getty, C. McDaniel, P. Doyle, Henders J. Harrison, ROW 5: G Baynes, W. Lutz an, D. Sullivan, ATHLETICS requisite in evaluating the t students, through vities during the formative years, into better individuals, both men- ill-‘round athletic department and necessary fabric in the The Years Between... A Blueprint of Growth Goal-Getters of Miss Ruth qual caliber from such schools as Morrisville, New season in artford amil and Camden. Teams Ill and IV and play mostly intramural games, but they also have a few par welcome to join. After two weeks of exercise and The number of girls participating in field hockey is £ training in basic skills, the group is divided into four ever increasing. As a result, the caliber of our teams teams. Teams | and II play interscholastic teams of is constantly improving BOTTOM ROW: D. lodice, ROW 2: S. Adkins, B. Maycock, D. Davis, G. Summa, P. Hoff, Tuthill, S. Volk Smith Wentworth, C. Ostrowski Er _ — — J. Boone, R. Swaney, J. Rosenburgh, L Rackets and Clubs Tennis has become an increasingly popular sport for the girls as well as for the boys at Rome Free Academy. With Miss Ruth Demers as its sponsor, the girls’ tennis team competes with teams from other schools. Partici- pants in intramurals, however, are not necessarily girls already skilled in the sport, but often beginners with little experience in playing tennis. After school during the fall and spring, girls have the opportunity to improve their game as well as to acquire and perfect their skills in this intramural program. Golf, a relatively new sport for girls at Rome Free Academy, is not yet in the intramural program. Through class participation, however, many of the girls have developed an avid interest in golf which may evoke into an avocation for life. Miss Demers assists S$. Volk L Mowry demonstrates a successful follow J. Rosenburgh prepares to begin game Action on Volleyball, a sport which begins in the midst of winter serves as a source of pleasure and satisfaction for a majority of Rome Free Academy students. The girls’ sports department of the school accommodates this interest by making volleyball a part of its intra- mural program. Each class has its own instructor, and each class meets with its instructor, on a specified day after school for practice. On one Saturday in March, the girls from all three classes participate in an all- Rome play day at Laurel Junior High School. A Strough Competition marks the end of the volleyball season for Rome girls. J. Tuthill prepares to ser B. Newman tries for foul shot the Court The basketball season for girls at Rome Free Academy opens in November. Sophomore, junior, and senior girls play intramural basketball after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, under their respective in- structors. After several intramural games the supervisors choose girls to participate in interscholastic contests with other schools. At the season’s end the most qualified girls from each class are chosen by the gym teachers to take part in the Strough Competition. An all-Rome basketball play day marks the traditional highlight in the basket- ball season. All girls are welcome to play on this occa- Bi edatot tad C. tanduans sion, even if they have been unable to join the intra- for a pass mural program. BOTTOM ROW: B. Maycock, P. Hoff, D. lodice, L. Mowry, ROW 2: J. Tuthill, M. Loftus, A. Yanthis, F Occhinero, N. Wentworth. ay . Vv, 5 th ZA N LINDA GROW NAN WENTWORTH DONNA IODICE CYNDY STROPP, head cheerleader SUSAN NEWELL FRAN COMIS LINDA COLLIER Free Academy varsity and cheerleaders practice weekly to prepare for upcoming games. The selection of the cheerleading squads takes the spring. All second-term freshmer sophomores, and juniors are eligible, providing they pass all academic sub- jects. Applicants are taught by the cheerleaders during a two-week training session. A preliminary tryout and final tryout are held, at which time the cants are judged on appearance, po ture, coordination, and clude general attitude, spor and reliability. Upon qualification, cheerleaders must follow procedures governing the individual’s responsibility to the squad and to the school In addition to their cheering duties, both cheerleading squads aid the com- munity at large. For example, during the basketball games collections are taken by the cheerleaders for the bene- fit of the March of Dimes. BOTTOM ROW: P gula, ROW 4: | L ju BOTTOM ROW: D. lod Comis, N. Wentworth, ROW 2: . 7 w ir 4 it) A VA j 5 di r-} 4 P. Sluman executes a dive. B. Newman performs a hanging swan on appl Graceful Maneuvers The Apparatus Club meets in the gym Monday L. Mowry displays a graceful execution of a free exercise. afternoon. Under the instruction of Miss Ruth Demers t he members practice their skills on the trampoline, still rings, flying rings, horse, and ropes. A recent addition to the apparatus program is free exercise to the accompaniment of music. From simple exer- cises very intricate precision routines are formed. The girls who show the most dexterity on a piece of equipment compete in interscholastic meets. Girls also make use of the Rome Free Academy swimming pool. Twice weekly all girls are welcome to enjoy a “free swim” after school. During such sessions, they are free to perfect the strokes they learn during their pool classes, with either Mrs. Jane Quebec or Miss Marilyn Thomas serving as their instructor, Those who excel in a particular skill in the pool are chosen to compete in the Strough Competition. Pin-Sweepers no class time in girls’ physi- the supervis ome Bowling mural bowling, Miss Abb choos the vith teams from other With the completion of the seas awarded to the girls finishing in first place and also to the two girls with the high single and double games BOTTOM ROW: K. Gallup, E. Madsen, R. Hayes, T. Guiliano, ROW 2: K. Tomaini, E. DeRuby, A. Putnam, J. Acee. Sharp-Shooters Although last year the archery program was merely in the infant stage, it has outgrown this phase with an increase in participants. The practice of archery serves to master physical discipline and mental concentration. Included in the program are weekly practice sessions as well as scheduled meets. Under the able supervision of Mrs. Dorthea Finley, the archers of Rome Free Academy work to gain the dexterity necessary for perfection in the sport. The beginner shoots at a target not more than 20 feet away, gradually moving farther away from the target as accuracy improves. The most skilled archer shoots at a target as far as forty feet away. Each match is judged on a point basis, the winner being the one earning the most points. L. Wyher adjusts bow string S. Smith, T. Merkel, B. Maycock, J. Tuthill, D, Davis, C. Stropp, S. Angleton, L. Wyher, D. lodice, S. Adkins. Swingers Each spring America’s popular sport, baseball, finds its way to the diamonds of Rome Free Academy. In the girls’ sports department, however, a modified version of baseball, softball, is played. In class and after school, girls tote equipment from the gym onto the athletic field. Any interested girl is welcome to participate in the intramural program. The girls form teams with their friends, competing with one another. Out of the sophomores, juniors, and seniors on intra- mural teams, Miss Marilyn Thomas, supervisor, chooses the most valuable and enthusiastic girls to compete with other schools. Miss Thomas coaches, “Play ball!’ ‘ GYMNASIUM begins to practice for upcomin« select their field of compe ents such as the high oad jump, the basketball throw Running events such as also included The teams n scholastically, but also in a pr ‘Strough Competition.” In this program ec garnering points for a first. place trophy, competes with the other two classes. Last season this trophy Pa ce-Sette rs was awarded .to the seniors. B. Maycock, C. Ostre 7087-355: Seep Oe, | Bl bel 4 eke A Pac “gH 794-56-..79A aes ea ae “s 1S,3-942 BOTTOM ROW aA 4 4’ sll-carrier E. Barto. attempted yardage Black - Knights Break Even A game RFA gridiron squad improved upon the record of last year’s team by two victories despite unfortunate early season injuries and a grueling schedule. After a thrilling conquest of Mount Pleas- ant in the season’s opener and a heartbreaking loss to New Hartford in the next game, Rome high- lighted a creditable season by blanking Auburn and Proctor and by thumping Notre Dame. Fortune, however, had frowned upon the Roman eleven. In- juries to co-captain Rick Harris and to other key players stymied the team. Once again individual performances shone, as Rome placed three players on the all-star team of the Central Oneida League and one player on the cond squad of the Central New York All-Star Kick-Off — R.F.A. Sports Season The whistle! Toe meets ball! The season begins. Ere it becomes a memory, we gasp breathlessly as a fleet end snares a spiral pass and races for a touchdown, as a sweating giant sinks a last-minute basket for victory, as a slight young girl, armed only with a tennis racket, sends an opponent reeling with a brilliant backhand smash. Our valiant athletes, tense of muscle and strong of heart, strain to achieve the long-awaited victory, as have so many Ro- man teams before them. Amid churning waves and with breathless strides, with flashing ice skates and flying arrows we kick off another great year in RFA‘s athletic history. SY-lallolmmCialelinels RECORD Rome : Mt. Pleasant Rome New Ha Rome 2 Notre Dame Rome 3 Auburn Rome Proctor Rome Whitesboro Rome U.F.A. W Rome Vatertown Linemen R. Harris and G. Selden N. Cates and G. Homokay guard F D. Destito and B. Townsend wait for W. Fernandez, centering. J. Harrison covers W. Marshall. D. Spinelli protects kicker J. Lovier. Dandino, center. R. D’Amore hands off to A. Spinelli Bradley, T. Boulant, R lerie, G. Turne : K. Woodruf Ver ). Grove, R ° z Be Moa d, W. Plunkett, § homas, J. Armstrong, yerjan, A. Collins, R. Simon, M. Cove L. Zaglaniczny, J. Adtkins, G. Giles, J Bronsor : S. Clorl Vermir J. Alleman, N. Craw- B. Ballard ford jarvey, D. Furie B mith, J ndor S. Malone, L Hustlin’ Harriers Sectional Champs Stamina and agility characterize RFA‘s cross W. Plunkett leads Romans in C.O.L. meet. country runners, who enjoyed a fruitful season under the leadership of Coach William Coughlin. Having won in the Central Oneida League competition for the sixth time, the RFA runners have established a record we can all be proud of. At the Watertown invitationals the cross country squad won the Class A competition two years in a row. They distinguished themselves as victors of the seasonal competition with a formidable first-place opponent, Ilion. Cap- tained by Keith MacLeod, the 1963 Cross Country Team chalked up its second Section Three Cham- pionship and wound up with a seventh-place state rank at the end of a spectacular season. Coach W. Coughlin discusses “psyche” strategy. Roman Harriers off to another championship. . Macleod rests awaiting grueling meet RECORD Name of Meet RFA Teams Score Place Contending Fulton Invitationals 140 21 Proctor Invitationals 16] 33 IIlion Dual Meet 26 2 2 Watertown Invitationals 62 33 Auburn Dual Meet Central Oneida League Section 3 Z l 7th in the Intersectionals Cross Country runners show spirit during warm-up before meet BOTTOM ROW: J. MacKay, capt., Henderson, T. Feeney. 2nd ROW: G. Weiss, D Close, D. Shar. 3rd ROW : J. Campbe Rosenburgh, D. Sullivan Rome Mermen Rome Free Academy has its own breed of fish, a pedigree species with an unusual habit of outswimming neighboring schools of fish. This, of course, describes the outstanding varsity Mermen, who this O year splashed and splattered to victory in the Central New York Inter- scholastic Swimming Conference for the second successive year. Head coach Jim Wells and diving coach Paul Gigliotti looked on approvingly as the Roman churners, captained by John MacKay, submerged com- petition under a deluge of points. From starting block to diving board, the Mermen churned and foamed to new school records which include the following: Dan Sullivan, 200-yard individual medley and 200-yard freestyle; John MacKay, 400-yard freestyle; Dick Close, 100-yard free- style; Tom Feeney, 100-yard butterfly; the team of Dick Close, Bruce Beach, Dan Sullivan, and Tom Feeney, 200-yard freestyle relay. B. Henderson performs a backward swan Coach, | forgot to stop the clock. Coach Wells, B. Unangst Mgr., D. Satterly Mgr., Coach P. Swimmers bend over backward for victory. Gigliotti ry g BOTTOM ROW: T. Vaninwagen, R. Barto, G. Wakulik. 2nd ROW: D. Magee. 3rd ROW: L. Stoddard, B. Arthur, R. Hulbert. ‘‘Make Like’’ Fish RECORD Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. East Aurora ... Rome .. Rome .. Lockport Rome .. Rome .. New Hartford . Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. 2nd in Central New York Interscholastic Swimming Conference Relays 2nd in Norwich High School Invitational Relays 12th in Eastern Interscholastics Ist in Sections b ! Go, Boys, go 200 yd F. DelVecchio, B. Beach, Lowville Lowville Bethlehem Shaker New Hartford .. 39 — a 2 . 4 Popo a ¢ ‘ r x G. Weiss swims in for a first. B. Beach, D. Close, T. Feeney, D. Sullivan, only two tenths of a second from State Freestyle Relay Record. Double Wins Highlight Basketball Season ennis Parry bounce passes to Dennis jliano BOTTOM ROW: D [ stagliar es, P. Vaccar Evangelist, R. Balzar Wright, Manage SECOND ROW: R. C BOTTOM ROW: K. McPhillips, K. Kinna, L. Denisoff, L. Plunkett, R McPhi llips, T. Heilig. SECOND ROW: J. Green, J. Zeock, C. Foulks, R. Woodhead, A. Whitney, J. Vescio. Roman grappler smothers Proctor opponent, adding points to 48-0 victory. J. Green, J. Vescio, R. Woodhead, and C. Foulks practice in RFA gym for Sec- tional Finals © another P As j qa VVeed's RECORD Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome as |: VVS Rome ory 33 Holland Patent Rome é Cazenovia Asst. Coach J. Rofferty Chi 5 Hladun, managers, and head Coach E. Weed disci Rome . 32 Camden Rome .... New Hartforc Rome Pes 7 Canastota Rome a 8 Proctor Ist in Central New York Winter Tournament Oneida wrestler trys to free himself from tight Roman hold R. Woodhead awaits signal to tangle with opponent Puck Pushers Rome Pucksters rejoice in first victory over Clinton in ten years. For the RFA varsity hockey team, it was a year of crucial goals and crucial saves, of thrilling victory following thrilling victory, of glory compounded with greater glory. Coached for the fourth straight year by Don Geary, the powerful Knights trounced op- ponent after opponent in running up a long, late season winning streak featured by the first victory over traditional rival Clinton in several years. In one stretch of three games the high-scoring skaters sent seventeen goals flying into enemy nets. Captain Ron Townsend, averaging better than one goal per game, was assisted in his duties as captain by John Lovier and Peter Dain, who contributed speed to the offense. Also, goalie Dave Goetz made vital saves in several close contests. G. Halder and P. Lovier maneuver puck down ice to escape opponent defense KNEELING: Coach Don G STANDING: B. Town M. Calondra D. Doty Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome .. Rome Rome .. Rome .. WOWWOaAAWAABRNHN— WWW RECORD Canton Massena Lake Placid Norwood-Norfolk Clinton West Point .... Albany Academy . LaSalle Academy ..... Way |... ae Albany Academy Clinton .. vs New Hartford Ithaca P. Dain moves puck toward Clinton goal while R. Towsend follows BOTTOM ROW OND ROW Dynamic Dexterity der the leadership of Coach Jack Bean, RFA’s gymnasts ran the gamut ¢ competition ccessful year. Highlighting an Outstanding iding pe nances f n by undefeated co ns Larry Pacifico and Mike Oa r rest ective events were Jer on the side horse and Tom of seven meets, the Rome with the fol 1 the parallel bars. Victorious in five out ers concluded their second season owing meritorious Proctor Ilion Ilion Proctor 57 Illion Linton Linton M. Macbeth swings high on horizontal bar. R. Kochman demonstrates his ability in free B. Marshall straddles long horse. exercise Victorious Bowlers Strike 1 an other- as a tie with Notre team included an ve Besenfelder nts out of — vile awaiting their turn Rome Rome Re me Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome A Notre Dame Rome Proctor BOTTOM ROW: D. Washburn, D. House, T. Miller, J. Pirillo, ROW: N. Facciolo, R. Byrnes, L. D’Amore, D. Besenfelder, R. Samsel, J. Cangi, M. Rieck, J oss, K. Abramezyk, R. Marriot, SECOND T. Carinci, E. White, F. Woolley, R. Coluccio Diamond Dazzlers proved the as they compiled an excellent nst the keen competition of the C.O.L eam training and the sur g effectiveness of two first year varsity members enabled Coach Joe Skwarek, to finish with ecord in his first year as varsity coach Several thrilling contests highlighted the record. The RFA nine produced ast inning tally to defeat Hartford 6-5, while a 9-8 conquest of Proctor re- sulted from extra innings. Perhaps the best played game o the season came in a 1-0 pitchers’ duel against New Hartford The 1964 team has thirteen players returning as seniors, and RFA is looking forward to placing some of these on the Central Oneida League all star team to be chosen for the first time this year. With resolution, L. Haley prepares to meet the pitch BOTTOM ROW: L. Haley, D. Kozick, T. Mariano, R. Towsend, D THIRD ROW: J. Drexler, D. Simon, D. Colasanti, Coach J. Skwark, Parry. SECOND ROW: R. Nasto, Manager, J. Lovier, B. Sucheski, G. Homekay, P. Vaccaro, L. Wasser L. Janczewski, D. Schilling, M. Weaver, W. Neiss, J. Gardinier R. Townsend wonders if coach will let him play All right somebody! Get that dog to bring back that ball while D. Kozick and J. Drexler are preoccupied with the game. Roman Sluggers warm-up before big game eT RECORD Proctor Carthage Carthage Notre Dame .... Baldwinsville ... Baldwinsville ... Whitesboro .... New Hartford .. Proctor Notre Dame .... Whitesboro New Hartford .. Keith Macleod, 440- and 880-yard run record holder strains to the tape to help set a new mile relay record. Jim Grandberry sets the pace holding the 100- and 220-yard dash mark. Thinclads Overrun Opposition BOTTOM ROW: Coach Donald Bruce, John Verminski, G. Close, J. Borje, D. Woodruff, J. Benson, Co-Capt. F. Peraino, Co-Capt. T. Myslinski, D. Thaler, G. Scothon, D. Midlam, J. Allen, J. Griffin, Joe Verminski, Coach Bill Coughlin. ROW 2: Manager S. Waters, S. Thomas, K. Macleod, R. McDuffie, J. Plunkett, K. Pellam, W. Marshall, R. Kochman, J. Ward, R. Baker, W. Hunt, C. Barto, D. Spinelli, N. Cates, B. Beach, A. Spinelli, R. Tardugno, S. Tybinko, Manager A. Krenitsky. ROW 3: Manager J. Catalano, L. Martin, M. Harvey, C. Wilson, E. Beyette, J. Davis, H. Dyke, J. Bello, J. Zeock, D. Surace, A. MorreaHe, J. Durr, L. Plunkett, C. Pasqualetti, J. Ciabotti, D. Magee, J. Grandberry. BACK ROW: L. Sass, B. Mc- Adams, D. Pryor, J. Wasneski, P. Arnold, Mike DelPiano, T. Vander- walker, M. Coriale. Ww Marshall, J. Grandberry, S. Tybinko, and J. Bello happily head for showers. Once again a powerful Roman varsity track team has swept all competition before it. Undefeated in the ‘63 sea- son, the Black-Knight sixty-two man squad emerged Cen- tral Interscholastic Conference Champions by outpointing Watertown, Auburn, UFA, and Proctor. Perennial champs of the Central Oneida League, the team also vanquished New Hartford, UFA, Whitesboro, Proctor, and Notre Dame for the third straight year. Garnering yet another honor, the RFA paladins recaptured the Section Three title to reign over all Class A high schools in Central New York. To demonstrate the team’s prowess, they broke 15 out of twenty school records. To the 1963 track team is reserved a special salute to be remembered in “the years between.” RECORD Name of Team and Score Meet 20 North Syracuse .. 17 Section 3 Relays Proctor Proctor Dual 99 Watertown Ogdensburg-Watertown Notre Dame Notre Dame Dual 66 Watertown Utica Invitationals Whitesboro Whitesboro Dual 93 New Hartford ... 38 New Hartford Dual 63 Watertown Central Interscholastic 78 UFA Dual 462 Watertown Second Place Sectionals Finals: 13 sent to Intersectionals 5th in Intersectionals - _—_- - ry -_ a a ad Be ee = a i . = a... Se ats ae -- le = ‘ T. Spinelli starts ff winning relay with a splash Pole bender soars to victory. Racquetmen BOTTOM ROW SECOND ROW: R Backhand Opponents by Tom Fendura, winning stretch victories before being tre Dame of Utica. In erformances by Jim Rosen- Mike Burkard, fandy Rienzo highlighted a season ind downs. Besenfelder and been elected co-captains son, and with most of eam returning, the Netmen of their best seasons opponent wins losses Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro New Hartford UFA Golfers Shine in First Season RFA’s golfers enjoyed an active season of interscholastic golf on a varsity level. Led by Captain Mike Monroe, the team played eight matches in the Central Oneida League. All home matches are staged at the Beaver Brook Country Club, and coaching the var- sity golfers is Don Geary, himself an experi- enced golfer. RFA’s most formidable oppo- nent, Proctor, bowed to a Roman foursome in heated competition. OPPONENT WINS LOSSES TIES Proctor l Whitesboro 0 New Hartford 0 ] 0 ] UFA Notre Dame B. Bulsciewicz and D. Raylance demonstrate golf swing and follow through. D. Raylance, D. Alverez, D. Myers, P. Vandersloot, K. Englebert, B. Bulsciewicz, M. Monroe capt., T. Henderson, P. Cataldo, D. Jenkins, D. Geary, Coach. STUDENT LIFE The Years Between... A Blueprint of Growth Scholarship, Leadership, Character, Service... BOTTOM ROW: D. Cavano, J. Messineo, R. Swaney, L. Grow, G. Verdgeline, M. loftus, F. Occhinero. ROW 3: D. Washburn, J. ROW 2: P. Bush, C. Bates, M. Bauman, J. Alderman, A. Drexler, D. Besenfelder, A. Beane, W. Fernandez. Summa . . . These qualities are strong factors in the evaluation of students nominated to Rome Free Academy’s chapter of the National Honor Society. Honor grades are only one aspect considered by Mr. Paige's fifteen-member advisory council when they meet to prepare the final list of those elected to the Society. With only five percent of the junior population and fifteen percent of the senior class eligible, the most deserving of RFA students are honored in an inspirational and dramatic ceremony. J. Messineo receives Honor Society ribbon. Tops in the Nation Rome Free Academy finalists in this year’s | fying test are Barbara Chemelli and Anita thus take a significant step forward toward their ultimate national finalist awards. Total number of Merit Scholarship Letters of Commendation received by R.F.A. students this year is nine. Pupils who receive these coveted awards supposedly compose the top two percent of all high school enrollees throughout the nation Mary Loftus and Ray Wells. - Richard Capponi David Besenfelder BOTTOM ROW: A t. ROW 3: R. Samsel, M. Kahn BOTTOM ROW: D. Mecca, M. Mas 1. Dyke, S BOTTOM ROW: Yingl ing ROW 3: WwW Co ny C rse A rom- J JASK ROW 3: F Occt ner t f ROW 5: D L nson BOTTOM ROW: J. Messineo, G. He Lutz. ROW 2: G. Clark, K. Hunt. Absent iaiteckiotin — Class of '64 Gary Clark — Average 96.68 Salutatorian — 7 Class of '64 Marilyn Bauman — Average 96.45 Steve broadcasts farewell message to the school A Fond Farewell Rome Free Academy, in only its second year of partici- pation in the American Field Service Program, has achieved the distinction of having two of its outstanding students chosen to spend a year as exchange students in foreign countries. Steve Waters and Ted Gorton, both juniors, were selected by the AFS National Committee in New York to study for a full year in Sydney, Australia and Concordia, Argentina respectively. There they are living at the homes of local families, while serving as ambassadors of friendship and good will for the United States. The faculty and student body, with this great honor still fresh in their memories, responded heartily to the school drive for needed AFS funds, and to a last minute plea in the form of a telegram from Steve Waters in Aus- tralia, by contributing a whopping $991. Ted Gorton watches the swimming team work out Bill Fernandez, Student Association president, and Ted Gorton, soon to depart for foreign lands himself, wish Steve Waters Bon Voyage. Elsa with her eae - Philippine friend An Elsa Ramos — A Happy Story... na ryt +} 7, r cr Curtain Going Up. This effervescer good will unostentatiously manifests her desire to serve by working as a candy striper at the Rome Hospital. Through her wholehearted approval of such American “staples” as potato chips, strawberry ice cream, and, of course, coke, as proved her adaptability to new customs and new foods. Her favorite subject, asserts Elsa, is American history, she hopes one day to join the Foreign Service Diplomatic Ne are glad to have Elsa attend R.F.A., an arrangemen pastimes, hearing descr of the Philippines ce Program. ore than fifty ite, the ; sman peace, for g throughout the | d. And we at Elsa beams enthusiasm at AFS dance fl lin fi} Yj i, f | WY ET Wy b co ay q.% a { action! Curtain Going Up st e Bates 1 Robillard Loftus Hurlbut Isa Ramos san Getty Ann Draper Terry Pepperman Al Krenitsky Mike Martin ania ror : 7 ne SE A iL eee S. Waters, Mrs. Bates, and M. Martin display frustrations of “Allow me to introduce myself Kyle’s the name,” declares A opening night Draper At 8:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 26, 1963, a ca- pacity crowd in Rome Free Academy’s auditorium wit- nessed a performance of Curtain Going Up, a three-act comedy by Gregory Johnston, presented by the Class of ‘64. The play, the fortieth directed by Mrs. Curtis Bates, had been postponed from the previous Friday in defer- ence to the sudden death of President Kennedy. Miss Elsa Ramos, our exchange student, was among the cast of talented amateurs who made this annual endeavor an entertaining experience long to remain in the memories of the Class of 1964. D. Christman tries to direct a play in spite of a troublesome “Honest, Jocko, it was an accidenti” claims D. Nero to M. Parkhurst. janitor. “Dancing the night away” in a colorful tropical setting ld jungle growth; a scorching South Seas sun, tender ca- lypso music wafting past savage medicine-men masks; glowing yellow and red poinsettia blossoms, glistening under blue Tahaitian heavens all and som winter skies in the middle of January. The Junior Pron Tropical Paradise,” was esided over by Queen plus a retinue of four maidens, ncluding Patricia Su aren Kinna, Linda Collier, and Sharon Bel- mont. The sultry strains of the “Clubmen,” a five-piece combo, together with their vo st, added to the tropical magic. nto the warm sea, replaced by an even warmer the listeners, and dreamers drifted with the southern night, reluctant to emerge into the cold ourteen-degree temperature that awaited them outside the make-believe props of RFA‘s “Tropical Paradise.” John Klara poses with his dote, Winona Winfrey e make-be © props © R s pice F King James DeAngelo and Queen Norma Houser The Queen and her court: Karen Kinna, Patricia Summa, James DeAngelo, Linda dance after their “coronation.” Collier, and Sharon Belmont Bands, Beatles, and Ladybugs Highlight Talent Show The Crimson-four render a folk song. Included are: J. Drexler, W. Fernandez, R. Fernandez, and G. Williams al Whistlers Three primp. 1g tremendous obstacles, this year’s takes satisfaction in the following ac- igest, the most In addition to after- the cast gave bene- roups. ge is dark, but how will echo £ met Dse. a G. Burneko, io, jand R. Personable receiv ed the During ner junio the Junior Prom Also active in government an he capable vice president of Student Associa She has a cheere ur teams on for two years as a vars cheerleader year Fran plans to attend 2 where her versatility and magnetic personality sh A Merit Scholarship finalist, Anita Wasser is one our top students scholastically. She also has been honored by being named the Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year. Anita, who plays the flute, is a member of the band and orchestra and was also elected to the Honor Society Her outstanding qualities will undoubtedly serve as a strong asset in her chosen career Nain-Sta, Kim quiet leader Colgate Univer- a member of jOINg frien wishing him good Contributing to One of RFA‘s finest all-around representatives is intelligent, personable Barbara Chemelli. Described as “real sharp,” charming Barb claims extreme popularity among her schoolmates. Having ed as a Merit Scholarship finalist, she ranks among the scholastically elite of her classes, combining personality with brains. inar he i 1 member of f to attend Fordham nd the his time to the student body willingly helps books. Fran’‘s friendly ality and co-operative nature have contri as the President of the S quality, and he has proved buted to everyone’s our school. Bill has Indeed, she has earned her vast amount of ce Seminar, varsity tennis, f points for her work in Colgate Seminar and in the many Pep Club to Boys’ State, for the Red Cross C S$ Uiud Smile!! You're on We Wore in Sixty-Four +s ea PR . - oA ¥ P. Spriggs and S. Cochis Beatle S. Beach says to R. Riolo choked up about their — “1 wanna fold your faucet!” d hair-dos. ; ree? Mena Madness Decorating? for the Junior Prom ar Driso Wap agd J. Hoffstead. A ABEL, THOMAS 423 S. James St ABRAMCZYK, KEN 513 N. Jay St tennis, bowling ACEE, JEAN 111 4th St ADKINS, SHIRLEY L. 526 Mayberry St ADLE, SANDRA 219 Hamilton St. ALDACO, WAYNE 1211 Seneca St ALDERMAN, JANET 322 N. Dox- tater St.; Colgate Seminar, Hon- or Society, Co-editor BSI Press ALLEN, CYNTHIA 610 W. Sycamore St. ALYWARD, SHAROL 718 Kent St. ANGLETON, SHARON 6628 Bishop Rd. ANKEN, ELAINE Turin Rd. ANKRUM, DANIEL 602 N. George St. ANSON, CHERYL 609 Laurel St. ARMSTRONG, CARL 705 W. Liberty St.; Colgate Seminar ARNOLD, ED 806 Highland Ave. ATKINSON, STELLA 607 Floyd Ave. AVERILL, ALAN 8407 Dawn Drive B BAGALEY, RONNIE 116 Carey St. BARONE, SANDY 304 N. Madison St. BARONE, SYLVIA 1109 N. James St. BARRY, RON 110 Riverview Pkwy. S.; ice hockey BATES, CHRIS 635 N. Jay St.; Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, De-O-Wain-Sta Assistant Editor BATES, JIMMY 108 Park Drive BATES, PHILLIP 1505 Bedford St.; ice hockey, tennis BATHRICK, MERRITT 5992 Erie Blvd. W.; golf, track BAUMAN, MARILYN 208 Clark St.; Colgate Seminar, Honor Society, Co-editor BSI Press BAYNES, JOHN 505 Walnut St. BEACH, STEVEN 900 Franklyn St BEACH, WILLIAM RD +1 West srancn BEANE, ARTHUR J. 2027-A Nort Titan Circle; Colgate Seminar Honor Society BECK, ALICE 603 Floyd Ave BECKLEY, FRED, Jr. Westernville BECKWITH, CARRIE RD +3 Gore Rd BECKWITH, GARY R. 7637 Gifford Rd. BECKWITH, THOMAS J. Main St., Westernville BETHKE, WILLIAM 1506 N. James St BELLO, JOHN 431 Turin St.; track, cross country BENOIT, JOE 138 Riverview Pkwy. N. BERG, KATHIE RD +3 BESENFELDER, DAVID 1404 N. Madison St.; bowling, tennis co- captain, Colgate Seminar, Honor Society BESENFELDER, MAE 47 Russell Ave. BEST, BRENDA 300 Canoe St. BEYETTE, NORMA E. 211 gates Rd. BLAKE, TIM RD +3 BLAIS, RON 910 N. James St. BLOWERS, NANCY 1030 W. Domi- nick St. BOONE, JANICE 8460 Dawn Drive; Treas. of FTA, Sec’y of French Club BORKOWSKI, PAULETTE 220 Henry St. BOSTWICK, JUDY Lake Delta BOTTINI, KATHY 112 Railroad St. BOULANT, TIMOTHY 108 Maple St.; cross country, tennis, bowl- ing BOYD, GARY 210 E. Linden St.; track, cross country BOYSON, DAVE 714 Croton St. BRADISH, CAROL SUE 1700 Bec- ford St. BRADLEY, JERRY 28 Martin Dr.; cross country, track Cross- 214 BRADY, ELLEN 716 Cherry St. BROOKS, CHRISTOPHER 819 Hard- ing Blvd BROOMFIELD, LEN Miller Rd. BROWN, JEAN 918 Franklyn St. BROWNE, KAY 2626 Thor Ave. BRUSKAWIEZ, JANET 323 Sam St. BULSIEWICZ, ROBERT Rd +3 Lake Delta, golf BURDICK, ELIZABETH 618 Croton St. BURKARD, MICHAEL 606 Beech St.; tennis, bowling BURKE, BARRY LEE 407 E. Bloom- field St. BURNEKO, GUY 401 W. Walnut St.; Treasurer of Pep Club BURNS, DARLENE Townline Rd, R.D. tt4 BURTCH, SUSAN 1116 Laurel St. BUSCIGLIO, ANTHONY 203 Mas- sock Ave. BUTTS, JOHN 1313 N. George St. G CALANDRA, ANDREA 237 Pleas- ant Ave. CALICCHIA, JOHN 112 Third St. CALICCHIA, RICHARD B. 703 North Madison St. CANINO, ROBERT, 755 N. Jay St. CAPPONI, DONNA MARIE 607 East Dominick St. CAPPONI, RICHARD 607 Parry St.; Colgate Seminar, President of French Club CAPRICE, WILLIAM 201% East Bloomfield St. CARAMBIA, PATRICK J. 617 High- land Ave.; tennis CARRADO, RAYMOND J. 119 West Fox St. CARBIN, BEVERLY 2201-A Genie St. CARINCI, TOM 7891 West Thomas St.; bowling CARNEY, ARTHUR 2201-F Genie St. CARPENTER, MARY LYNNE 801 Amherst Dr. CASLER, ROBERT CATANZARO, DIANA 212 Depey- ster St CATES, NORMAN Jr. 724 N. Madi- son St.; track, footbaall CAVANO, DARLENE M. 708 Laurel St.; treasurer of Gymleaders, Honor Society CEKLOVSKY, MICHAEL J. La Vita Ave CHAMPION, BERNICE 102 Second St CHEMILLI, BARBARA 1000 Van Buren Ave.; Colgate Seminar CHILLUFO, RONALD 115% Turin St.; Colgate Seminar CHURCH, MARY JANE 909 N James St. CICERO, JEANETTE, 812 Belmont St. CISZEK, VIRGINIA 819 Belmont St. CIVIOK, CAROL 505 Mayberry Rd, CIVIOK, PETER 316 Matthew St; Secretary of German Club CIVIOK, WILLIAM 311 Henry St. CLARK, GARY M. 747 Camp St.; President of Latin Club, Colgate Seminar CLARK, GENE 406 N. James St.; basketball CLOSE, RICHARD 42 Dawn Dr.; swimming COLASANTI, ALFRED 116 Third St. COLASANTI, DOMINICK 605 Wil- liam St.; baseball, baskerball COLASANTI, RITA ANN 725 Union ot. COLEMAN CATHY 804 N. George St. COLONEY, WILLIAM JR. 3213 Or- ion Circle COMBS, ROGER 906 Elm St. COMIS, FRANCES 906 Valentine Ave.; Varsity cheerleader, Col- gate Seminar, Honor Society, Vice-president of Student Associ- ation CONNERS, JAMES 748 West berty St CORCORAN, PAT 714 N. James St. CORIGLIANO, GERRY 811% East Senior Class Secre- Dominick St tary CORIGLIANO, Bloomfield St. CORR, LAWRENCE 6879 | CORTESE, GERRY 743 Erie Blvd West JEAN 311 Eas Wilson Rd COSIMENO, JOSEPH R.D. 5 Tow- path Rd COSTELLO, LEONARD 107 Fifth St CREED, James St CREGO, DON 9160 Main St., West- ernvil | e CROSSMAN, ROSEMARY 711 N James St CUMMING, BARBARA 103 Ring- dah! Court CUMMINGS, DAVE 312 West Em- bargo St - PAT ee Mr. Flood seems to be repeating JACQUELYN 1900 N. CZYKO, DIANA MARIE, 113 East Myrtle St D DAIN, PETER 805 Jervis Ave hockey D’AIUTO, DAVID 281 East St. D’AMORE RONALD 339 Mohawk St.; wrestling, football, President of Block Club DANDINO, FRED 127 Fourth St football DANIELS, DOLORES 3 Martin Dr D’ARGENIO, CONSE 613 East den St DARNOLD, MICHAEL 2633 Thor Ave DAVIS, Court CLAUDE 102 Rinadak DAVIS, DARLENE 729 West Court DAVIS, JOHN A. 417 West bargo St.; track DeFAZIO, WILLIAM 108 Third St ahEOr Acyurac) Se VERLASEN Dox AvernauscHen Serra Accrenton You ane UcAves THE P mEmcAN SECTOR Arrenrod Paarezvous L AMERIC AINE SecTORe. Protesting the Locust Street closing, “students rush in where policemen fear to tread!” DELANEY, THOMAS 121 Fox St. DeNICOLA, THERESA 1003 Laurel St. DERHAM, MARY ALICE 3301 Vega Dr. DeRUBY, EILEEN 332 N. Doxtater Ave. DESANTIS, WILLIAM 1109 Clinton St. DESTITO, DOMINICK 255 East Dominick St.; football DIMEL, JOHN 2021 Holly St.; bowl- ing DIVIAK, ROBERT R.D. +3, Taberg DODGE, CAROL 314 West Liberty St. DOHERTY, JOHN 609 Millbrook Rd. DOHERTY, RICHARD 8415 Dawn Dr. DOTY, LORRAINE, Thomas Dr. DOUGHERTY, PATRICIA 8360 Turin Rd. DOYLE, PATRICIA 615 William St. DOYLE, PAUL 615 William St. DRAPER, ANN 1313 Schuyler St.; Colgate Seminar, Vice-President of French Club, AFS President DRAPER, DONALD 414 Liberty Gar- dens DRAPER, NANCY, 414 Liberty Gar- dens DROZD, GISELLE 7755 Turin Rd. DUNN, MICHAEL 606 Clinton St.; bowling DREXLER, JOSEPH 1009 N. George St.; football, baseball, Honor So- ciety, President of Senior Class DYKE, HAROLD 807 Mckinley Ave.; track E ECKENROTH, JOYCE 24098 Snark St. EDWARDS, JACKIE 198 Wager Dr., Delta Terrace EGAN, GAIL 1001 Jervis Ave. EGGAN, RONALD 701 Croton St. ELDRIDGE, CAROL Lee Center ELLISON, DAN RFD 33, Vice-presi- dent of Ski Club ENGELBERT, KIM 8403 Elmer Hill Rd.; golf, Colgate Seminar, De- O-Wain-Sta Business Manager ERNEWEIN, JAMES 516 Lawrence St. F FAIRBANKS, LYNN PO +761 216 FARINO, FRANK 310 Louisa St. FARNSWORTH, Anken St. FAULKINER, REBECCA 3217A Orion Circle, secretary of Pep Club, Treasurer of Aquatics FAZIO, BILL 718% West Court St.; tennis FEDEROW, CAROL 6413 Lamphear Rd NANCY 1502 FELDMAN, ELIZABETH 145 Ring- dahl Court FERLO, JANE 102 Sixth St.; secre- tary of FNA FERLO, PATRICIA 1105 Onema St. FERNANDEZ, WILLIAM, II, tennis, football, Colgate Seminar, Honor Society, President of Student Council, President of choir FERRARE, MARIE ANN 126 East Park St. FIELDING, DOLORES 254 Pleasant Ave. FIKE, CLIFFORD 7634 Gifford Rd. FILIPPIN], NATALINO 302 Cedar St. FINK, CHRISTINE 2522-A Atlas Dr. FITLER, WILLIAM 702 West Walnut St. FLANDERS, CAROLE 510 West Bloomfield St. FLANIGAN, JUDY 101 Arsenal St. FLEET, DAVE 406 Jefferson St.; cross country FONTANA, ANTHONY 121 First St. FORBES, HAROLD 9356 Sly Hill Rd. FORSE, KATHLEEN 1505 North James St.; Vice-president of FTA FOSTER, PATRICIA 7059 Lado Ave. FOX, FRED 164 Milles Dr. FRENCH, JULIANN 104% Fort Stan- wix Park FRENCH, KENARD 911 Franklyn St. FULLER, SERRY 609 Oakwood St. FULLER, SANDY 110 North Madi- son St. FULLMER, KAREN 2003 North Mad- ison St. G GALLICCHIO, JOHN 909 Harding Blvd GARDINIER, JAMES 910 Schuyler ot GARDINIER, PAT 912 Jervis Ave. GENO, CONNIE 108 Byrnes Ave GENOVESE, JIM 1009 Ave. GERRARD, NANCY 7232 Rd.; Treasurer of FHA GETTY, SUE 602 North Madison St. GIFFORD, MARY ANN ford St GIZZO, PAULINE 110 Byrnes Ave GLASGOW, ALAN 802 Massena Ave.; football, baseball, Colgate Seminar GLAZER, ERIC 6744 Williams Rd.; Editor-in-Chief of De-O-Wain- Sta, President of Program of French Club GLOCHESKI, LAUREL George St. GLOVER, NANCY 423 West Bloom- field St. GOETZ, DAVID 111 Riverview Park- way South; ice hockey GOLDEN, LINDA 1714 North James St. GOLDSTEIN, PAULA Turin Rd. Mtd. Rt. GOODMAN, LIONEL 219 East Whitesboro St. GORDON, BOB 611 West Embargo St. GORMAN, ROBERT 614 Elm. St. GREEN, JOHN 153 Erie Blvd. East; Co-captain of wrestling GREER, JACKIE 31 Martin Dr. GREGORY JEAN 517 Wellesley Rd. GRESHCHUK, DMYTRO 112 Ridge St. GRIFFIN, JOY 114 Mohawk Gar- dens GROW, LINDA 305 West Locust St.; varsity cheerleader, Colgate Seminar, Honor Society, Sec’y of Library Council — track Valentine Seifert 1608 Bed- 1203 North GRYZIEC, PATRICIA James St.; Vice-president Cross GUBBINS, GAIL 712 Liberty ¢ GUGLIALMO, JOE 1105 Elwood St GUILIANO, THERESA ANN 508 Noodland Ave GULLA, ROSE 109 First St., Pres Senior Gymleaders H HADDAD, MARILYN 713 Washington St. HAHN, SHARON 213 Elm St. HAHN, SUSAN 7894 Tannery Rd., RD +5; Colgate Seminar HALEY, LAUREN 108 Arsenal S HALL, SHIRLEY 217 Hamilton St. HALLIWELL, LOUISE 7663 Gifford Rd. HAMILL, MARILYN 808 George St. HAMMOND, DWIGHT T. 123 Lyn- dale Dr. HAND, CLAUDETTE af: HAND, KENNETH A., Jr. 742 Cal- vert St. HARDING, CLIFTON, Jr. 623 Woodland Ave. HARRINGTON, PAMELA 511 N. Jay St. HARRISON, JAMES 312 S. James St.; football, gymnastics HARRIS, ADELE 2002 Holly Dr. HARRIS, JACKIE 7817 Bell Rd. HARRIS, RICK Sleepy Hollow Rd.; ice hockey, football HAYES, ELAINE 505 W. Dominick St. HAYES, RUTH E. RD 1. Lee Center HAYNER, MILTON 103 S. Levitt St. HAVENS, GERALD C. 509 River- side Dr. HEAVERIN, CHARLES 730 W. Domi- nick St. HEILIG, GRETCHEN 206 E. Locust St. North 1005 Seneca HEMMES, SUZANNE 10 HENDERSON, KATHLEEN HENDERSON, THOMAS 145 } rKWy HEPWORTH, DAPHNE inner Rd | ery RG HEROLD, CRAIG Colgate HESCHEL, LOUISE 154 Pkwy North HLADUN, RICHARD 8348 Tur HOFF, PAULETTE 410 Floyd Ave HOLLAND, WILLIE MAE 101 tier Ave HOLMES, SHARON Bic +1 HOLST, HERBERT 217 Dale track, Cross country, swimmir HOMAN, DON 8500 Elmer Hill Rd HOMOKAY, GEORGE 312 ster St.; baseball, footbal HOPKINS, GERALD Teugega Point HOWELL, JOHN 1311 George St.; Swimming HOYTE, ROBERT 7940 Ridge Mills Road; cross country HUDSON, DONNA 2015 “F” So. Titan Circle HUGHES, BRIAN 10] Dr. HUNT, KENNETH 2202A Genie St.; Colgate Seminar HINTZ, TERRY 3424 B. Venus HURLBUT, CAROL 1712 N St. MacArthur James | IODICE, DONNA 908 W. Bloom- field St.; Spanish Club President, Officiating Club Secretary-Treas- urer, Block R Club Secretary J JALOSZYNSKI, Pennystreet Rd. JASKI, JOHN 107 Victory Dr.; Col- gate Seminar, Commissioner of BSI RICHARD 8294 JEROSZKO, WANDA Turin Rad., Mounted Route JOANIS, PATRICIA 156 Glen Road th JOHNSON, BONNIE Ss of 1820 North JOHNSON, CAROL 535 Dealing St. JOHNSON, LEONARD 207 S. Dox- + iter Ave. JONES, PATRICIA A. 1614 N. Mad- St. K KAHN, MICHAEL 113 West Oak St., Colgate Seminar. KASER, ELIZA RD +1, Lee Center Center KASKIW, ANDY Martin Dr. KELLER, MICHAEL 304 S. Madison St.; Baseball KELLER, RAYMOND 8277 Phillips Rd. Track KEMP, WELLS 802 Liberty Gardens KIEFFER, LARRY 1606 Carroll St. KIRBY, NAN 68 Milles Dr. KOZICK, DAN 143 W. Wright St.; Baseball, Basketball KRAMER, GARY 3004-A Saturn Dr., GAFB KRENITSKY, AL 310 S. George St.; Treas. French Club, Colgate Seminar KRULL, JOAN RD Cors. Rd. +3 Hawkins L LaGATTA, ANN 111 East Pine St.; Colgate Seminar LaPLANTE, GARY RD 3 Link Road LaPLANTE, LAWRENCE 720 Cherry St. LaROCCO, JANICE 929 Floyd Ave. LAW, MICHAEL 151 Dr.; swimming LAWSON, MARY 802 Amherst Dr. LAWYER, STEPHEN 3205 Orian Circle LAZZARA, LORRAINE 514 Lawrence St. N. Crescent Are they really going to build a yellow brick road through here? LEPPERT, JERRY 924 Calvert St. LEWIS, JANET 414 W. Park St. LINZY, GLORIA 225 Erie Blvd., East LOFTUS, MARY 7738 Bell Rd.; Col- gate Seminar, Honor Society, Treasurer library Council, Co- director of BS! Broadcast. LoMASCOLO, KATHLEEN 7141 Taft Ave. LOPUSHINSKY, MICHAEL 311] Oak- wood St. LOVIER, JOHN 109 W. Linden St.; football, baseball, ice hockey co-captain LUTWIN, SALI 125 Colonel Drive LUTZ, WAYNE 207 S. Levitt Street; Vice President of German Club LYKLING, RICK 116 Mill St. M MACBETH, MICHAEL 411 Walnut St.; gymnastics MacKAY, JOHN 403 West Linden St.; captain of swimming team MACLEOD, KEITH 3 Pleasant Dr., Lake Delta; track, cross country, Treasurer of Senior Class MAGLIOCCA, CARMEN, 911 West Thomas St. West MAIO, DOMINICK, 807 Oakwood ar MAITLAND, MOLLIE Lee Center MAKSYMCZUK, JOHN 721 St. MAMMONE, JOE, 900 Valentine Ave. MANCHESTER, WAYNE 108 West Locust St. MANNING, JANE 3005 Saturn Dr. MARCELLUS, BONNIE 538 West Thomas St. MARCHIONE, RUSSELL, 724 North Madison St.; tennis MARCISOFSKY, THOMAS 9079 Driftwood Dr. MARIANO, TOM 208 East Locust St.; baseball MAROCCHI, DICK 770 Lawrence St. MARSHALL, WILLIAM 118 East Tho- mas St.; track, football, gymnast- ics MARTIN, CARLENE 512 William St.; President of F.T.A. MARTIN, MIKE 137 Ringdah! Court, Colgate Seminar, Commissioner of B.S.I. Broadcast MATRASSI, DICK 708 Oakwood St. Union — w byy - MARTYLEWSKI, DIANE 708 West Bloomfield St.; President of Red Cross Club MARULLO, GREGORY 707 East Linden St. MASI, MARTHA 404 Ann St. MAY, BEVERLY Lee Center McCARTHY, EDWARD 406 North Jay St. McDANIEL, CATHY 2621 Thor Ave. McDUFFIE, ROBERT 524 Liberty Gardens; track, cross country McNAMARA, JOHN 309 Expense St.; bowling McNAUGHTON, JIM 308 Glen Rd. North McPHILLIPS, RICHARD dahl Ct.; wrestling MECCA, DARLENE 316 Lawrence St. MEAD, GARY 704 Kent St. MERCURIO, JOHN 611 West Wal- nut St. MERKEL, TONI 317 Glen Rd. North; President of F.N.A. MEROLA, SHARON 700'2 West Em- bargo St. MERCOLDIE, JoANN, 414 Healy Ave. 109 Ring- apWords from the ‘wise’? — Mr. Stysh 10 eee ; = METZGER, THOMAS 1800 North James St. MIGLIORI, St. MILANO, PATRICIA 529 West Tho- mas St. MILLER, ELLEN 106 Crossgates Rd. MILLER, SUSAN Buena Vista Dr. MARILYN 123 Second MOFFAT, JODEE 2306 Thor Ave MOWERS, IDA 702 Calvert St MUMPTON, DAN Holmer Rd MUNGARI, SALLY 131 Third St MURRAY, JOYCE 307 Cottage St MURER, EILEEN 7980 Cemetery Rd MULL, PAUL 207 Ridge St MURPHY, JOHN 2410 A Snark St MYSLINSKI, SHARON 209 Ridge St N NASTO, ROBERT 113 Carey Street manager baseball NAVARRO, JOSEPH 7060 Duly Ave. NEAL, GAFB NEAL, GAFB PAM, 2716 Falcon Ave.; RISE 3113A Park Drive, NEISS, WAYNE 4 Sunrise Driv e; baseball NEWELL, SUE 409 Lynwood Street; Treasurer of Red Cross, Varsity Cheerleader NICKLAW, MARLENE 303 Kossuth St. O OCCHIONERO, FRAN 7585 Gifford Road; Colgate Seminar Treas- urer, Honor Society OLIVERAS, KATHY 3105 Park Drive GAFB OSBORNE, KEITH 601 Jervis Ave. OSTROWSKI, CAROL Holmes Rd.; Vice-president of Gymleaders Pp PACIFICO, LARRY. 3420 B Venus Circle; track, Co-Captain of Gymnastics PAGE, DONALD 410 Lynwood Dr. PAINE, GALE Lee Center PALMER, BOB RD +1, Blossvale PAUL, JOYCE 6388 South Law- rence, RD +1 PARKHURST, MIKE 206 Lawrence St. PARRY, DENNIS 730 W. Court St.; baseball, basketball PAZ, SANDRA 117 Carey St. PECK, DAVE 807 Van Buren Ave. PEGLOW, JEAN 703 West bargo St. PELLAM, KENT 107% West Linden St.; track, Cross-country, editor of De-o-wain-sta Photographer staff PEPPERMAN, TERRY 403 Elm St.; Colgate Seminar, President of Latin Club PETRIE, JONATHAN Westernville PHILLIPS, DIANNE, 213 East Tho- mas St. PHILLIPS, CAROLE R.D. 3, Rome PIATKOWSKI, PHYLLIS West Branch Em- PIATKOWSKI, MARY RD PIEMONTE, ANNA 1305 Craig St PILLMORE, SANDRA 726 Nort! RUDD, FRANK 614 North James St SLEDZIONA, JOSEPH PIRILLO, JIM 112 Griffiss Dr - SLIVKA, JOHN } PLATO, GLORIA 310 West Park St. | SAFRAN, WALTER 325 K et SLUMAN, MARGARET 480 PLUNKETT, BILL 104 Fort Stanwix | SALAMONOWICZ, TOM ‘ Dr SLOCUM, WILLIAM SALERNO, DAVID POPE, WILLIAM une SMITH, ELIZABETH 1 TK SAMSEL, RON | oe SMITH, GAIL Homestead AI POPP, NANCY VO ) rm rr PORTER. DONNA 315 Liberty Gar — inate SMITH, KAREN 419 SCHILLING, BRUCE 500 West St = POTOCKI, PRISCILLA 1012 Cayuge SMITH, KATHRYN 853 St SCHNEIBLE, JANET : berry Rd Rd SMITH, LINNA L. 120 Lyndale D PREVO, GARY 1 en Me pape SCHULER, KAREN 417 West Park = SMITH, MARYELLEN PRITCHARD, HARRY 1010 West St ee Liberty st SCICCHITANO, GRACE 1002 West. SMITH, RAYMOND A. PRITCHARD, JOHN 425 West Em- Dominick St Coonrod a ciel SCRITCHFIELD, JEAN 1403 Nortt SMITH, SUSAN RFD PROPHET, LLOYD 9239 Stokes Rd Madison; Secretary of Pey k Center PRUGAR, JOHN 318 Ochab Dr SCRITCHFIELD, JOAN 14 North SNYDER, PATRICIA 713 E| PUGLIO, PAT 106 Crossgate Rd pga WIUD oo. ee SPADAFORA, GAIL 118 Se SCUDERI, JAMES 6760 South Jam SPERLIK, SUE 746 North st. SPINELLI, TONY 306 RAMOS, ELSA Silay-Hawaiian Cer SCUDERI, SALVATORE 6833 Sout! track, Tootba ee ee ee James St SPINELLI, DOMINICK 3104 ee, SES. Serre een or aaa Dr.; Track, Football = ) SEARLES, SUE 603 Lynwood S$ ack, Footb« ee ee ee SPOHN, ROSANN 925 Harding Head Majorette SECCURRA, ROSEMARY 605 East Blvd. : RAULLI, PAUL 214 North Madison Dominick St St. SECOR, EUGENE 303 Expense S REYNA, SHERYL 2404 B Snark St SEOANE, BEVERLY 120 MacA ee Ate D 519 West Bloom- —e a8 SERVISS, DONNA 112 Colonel R fegros Occide RIENZO, RANDY 1306 Franklyn St SERWAY, ALEX 908 East Oakwood tennis, cross-country St. RIEWALDT, GEORGE 105 Colonel SHAW, DAVID 602 North Jay St. Gr: SHEPARD, JAMES 1016 West Tho- RIZIO, CYNTHIA 204 East Bloom- mas. St. field S eae oe SHERMAN, JoANN 204 South Dox- ROBBINS, LARRY 2013 South Titan tater St. ROBILLARD, DIANA 2503 B. Atlas SHELOW, WILLIAM 519 Ashland Dr. Ave. ROSENBURGH, JULIE 1305 Frank- SIEGEL, JUDY 8115 Rome-Western- lyn St.; Vice-president of Aquat- ville Rd.; President of German ics Club Club ROSS, JOHN 132 Black River Blvd.; SIKORA JULIAN 631 West Thomas bowling, baseball St. SPOON, C WILLIAM STABLER, BOB 704 Calvert St STAGLIANO, DENNIS 116 First St basketball STANNARD, ELIZABETH 502 East Garden St STANTON, KAREN 514 West Tho- mas St STEVENS, c rcle MARY 3402B Venus STEVENSON, DUDLEY W. Saturn Dr. STORM, GAIL 1718 North James St. STRANGE, NICK 314 Hamilton St. STROPP, CYNTHIA 2102 Bedford St.; Head Varsity cheerleader 3010 STURTEVANT, KEITH 529 Dealing St e) SUCHESKI, BOB 814 Floyd Ave.; baseball SULLIVAN, DAN 1800 Bedford St.; swimming SUMMA, GRACE 414 East Linden St.; Colgate Seminar, Honor So- ciety SUMMA, MARK Carroll St. SWANEY, ROBERTA Colgate Semi- nar, President of Honor Society, Secretary of Choir You're Graduating!!! Mr. Paige SWETLAND, RICHARD 9109 Main SYKES, ELAINE 410 West Bloom- a SZEWCZYK, JOSEPH RFD SZMURLO, NANCY, 103 Vir T TAGLIAFERRI, JOHN D. 509 West Liberty St. TAGLIAFERRI, JOHN 123 Sixth St TARASOVICK, JANE 103 Arsenal St TARKOWSKI, RAYMOND — 1322 Craig St bowling, Colgate TAVERNA, DAVID 321 Nassau St. TAYLOR, RONALD 931 Calvert St. TAYLOR, TOM 7798 wrestling TENNIS, STEVEN 412% Henry St. THOMAS, JUDY 713 West Thomas St. THOMAS, SUE 2523 Atlas Dr. THOMAS, STEVEN 8216 Bielby Rd.; track, cross country TOEPP, LORRAINE 110 East Em- bargo St. Turin Rd.; TOMASI, KENNETH Marsh Rd TOTI, CAROL 908 North Madison t.. ice hockey, Jey TOWNSEND, RON 305 If Block R ¢ TROMBLEY, ALAN Sleep Rd TROTSKY, JOE wrestling TUFFY, DONNA 627 William St. TURKE, LOUISE Westernville TUTHILL, JANET 748 West Dominick St., President of Officiating Club TYSINSKI, GREG 811 West Domi- nick St U UPDYKE, SANDIE 512 North Madi- son St URIARTE, JOHN 1310 Craig St URTZ, DAVE Lee Center V VACCARRO, JEROME 114 Black River Blvd. VACCARRO, LORRAINE 814 Liberty Gardens VALENTINE, ANTHONY JR. 602 Millbrook Rd. VALVO, PATTI VANCE, MARY VANDENBURGH, FAIT VANDERPOOL, GENE VAN EVERY, PENNY VAN WALDICK, CONNY VARANO, RALPH VARELA, BECKY VARRENTI, AURELIO VERDGELINE, ANN VENDITTI, ANN MARIE VERGALITO, ANN VERRENTI, ANTHONY VERSACE, SALVATORE VESCIO, JOE vaiatalen JAMES VOLK, SHELIA VOLPE, KATHLEEN WADOPIAN, ALYCE WADOPIAN, DANIEL F WALDRON, DAVID WALLACE, ALLEN WEAVER, MICHAEL WEBB, EMMA WEBER, BILL WEBSTER, KEN WEISS, GREG WELLS, RAY WELSEN, DANIEL WENTWORTH, NAN WEST, MARTY ¢ WEST, ROBERTA WHEELER, RUTH WHIPPLE, CHARLES WIEJEK, EVELYN WILCOXEN, DIANNE WILLENBACKER, ALFRED WILLETT, JAMES WILLIAMS, BARBARA LIAMS, LYNN ERIC LSON, DENNIS J ILSON, DENNIS M WOODS, GARY WORLOCK, ROBIN WORTMAN, KAREN WRIGHT, CAROL 611 WRIGHT, JOHN KENNY WYHER, LORRAINE RD 3 WYMAN, DAN T YAW, RAY 2¢ YERGER, STEPH 61 YINGLING, SANDI 107 YORK, KATHY 6617 Bishops ZABIELSKI, LAVERNE 2% ADVERTISING In a small tribute, R.F.A. students gratefully thank Rome merchants, businessmen, and industries for their beneficial support in making the publication of this yearbook possible Their cooperation has enabled us to record our Years Between at Rome Free Academy. The Years Between... A Blueprint of Growth Best wishes to the Class Of '64 from SIRINGO STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THIS DE-O-WAIN-STA ® CREATIVE YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY ® DISTINCTIVE PORTRAITS THAT FLATTER ee FORMAL WEDDING PORTRAITS ® CANDID WEDDING ALBUMS ® FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS ALL SERVICES AVAILABLE IN NATURAL LIVING COLOR CALL ROME FF 6-0910 FOR AN APPOINTMENT 136 W. Dominick Street, Rome, New York THE 1964 DE-O-WAIN-STA BUSINESS STAFF Wishes to Express Its Appreciation to All The Business People Whose Financial Support Made This Issue Possible. ESQUIRE MOTEL INC. 1801 Black River Blvd. FF 6-5320 ALLEMAN’S MARKET Alleman's Market Choice Meats Vegetables and Groceries Packaged Ice and Cold Beverages 8217 Turin Street ENGELBERT’S JEWELERS 170 W. Dominick St. Rome, New York FF — 7-3100 ROME TRUST BRANCH ONEIDA COUNTY ONEIDA NATIONAL BANK SAVINGS BANK Corner James and Dominick 129 North Washington St. Marine Midland Trust Co. ROME SAVINGS of the NK Mohawk Valley = 122 West Dominick 133 W. Dominick St. Rome Daily Sentinel ‘ Rome’s Only Newspaper”’ Daily Circulation 20,000 136 N. James St. FF 7-4400 WRUN ‘The Best In Music’’ Congratulations Class '64 B. S. McCAREY CO., INC. 127 W. Liberty St. General Contractor Congratulations Class '64 CENTRAL CITY BUSINESS INSTITUTE Syracuse, New York SIMPKIN’S ALLEY THE UNIVERSITY ROW FOR YOUNG MEN SPARGO WIRE CO. Railroad Street Rome, New York THE DESTITO FAMILY HAS SERVED ROMANS FAITHFULLY SINCE 1908 THE SAVOY THE BEECHES THE PAUL REVERE Wi tejie) a elis8 NANGERBOB Ceramics M 'S Photo Supply Center Mohawk Lanes Inc. The Record Shop CANDYLAND ROME'S FINEST RESTAURANT 128 W. Dominick St. FERGUSON AUTO ELECTRIC INC. 310 Erie Blvd. Rome, N.Y. FF 6-2260 ARLOTT DUPLICATOR SUPPLY CO., INC. EXCLUSIVE AGENCY FOR GESTETNER STENCIL DUPLICATORS DYNACOPY — COPY-RITE — HEYER FLUID DUPLICATORS BUSINESS MACHINES SOLD, RENTED REPAIRED ALL MAKES PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS 820 Charlotte St., Utica, N.Y. Telephone 732-5106 The Play Shop Rome Funeral Directors Sandie’s Beauty Salon Alvord’s Dress Shop The Country Store Holland Florists THE FABRIC SHOP Upper Turin Road Delta Plaza WRNY 1350 ON YOUR DIAL KENRAY UPHOLSTERY Eo) me Sy 319 W. Dominick St. FF 6-3150 HARPER SUPPLY INC. 102 S. George St. Plumbing Heating Mill Sanzone’s Pharmacy Supplies Hotpoint Appliances San Carlos Kitchenaid Dishwashers J. E. Bird and Sons -LIMENTS OF THE ROME AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION ncoin Mercury, Inc. Copper City Motors rie Blvd. West Pettinelli Motors, Inc. Martin Street t Fiat TO THE CLASS OF 1964 Joe Torres Buick, Inc. 271 E. Dominick St. Buick Opel GMC Trucks LaMonica Motors, Inc. Lower S. James St Rambler Sid Stockholm Ford 726 Erie Blvd. West Fords Galaxie A. J. Ryan Motors, Inc. 601 W. Dominick St Chrysler Valia nt Dodge Dort Plymouth Imperial Dodge Trucks ag? Navelli Motors, Inc. 1721 Black River Blvd Oldsmobile Cadillac YOU CAN ALWAYS BUY A QUALITY RECONDITIONED USED CAR FROM A FRANCHISED NEW CAR DEALER ‘‘Support your city car dealers’’ Compliments of ROME DIVISION OF REVERE ROME MANUFACTURING CO. DIVISION WHITE EAGLE BAKERY FOR THE FINEST IN BAKERY FOODS DAILY DELIVERY SERVICE 308 South George Street Rome, N.Y. FF 7-5090 SHAFER’S SPECIALTY SHOP Medical Arts Pharmacy 139 West Dominick Street Philips Drugs MOHAWK ACRES SHOPPING CENTER FF 6-6260 Rosen’s ROME OFFICE EQUIPMENT 129 North James St. FF 6-0720 Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio T. P. Schaller’s Rome’s German Sausage Kitchen Martin J. Nunn Funeral Home OEPENDABLE SERVICE SINCE 1868 STRUCTURAL JONES BUS LINES mieoncen DESIGN TANNERY ROAD R.F.D. 5 FABRICATION Rome, New York ROME IRON MILLS INCORPORATED ROME,N.Y. Phone FF 7-9000 ST. JOHN’S PHARMACY 223 East Dominick Street FF 6-1140 JOE TAHAN’S FURNITURE and APPLIANCES 247 E. Dominick FF 7-3530 Holland Patent 865-8874 CAMRODEN HEIGHTS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB FLOYD-WESTERNVILLE ROAD ROME, NEW YORK CARLETON F. MARTIN ROSANNA M. MARTIN, Mgr ROME STRIP STEEL COMPANY, INC. COLD ROLLED STRIP STEEL Rome, N.Y. 13441 Phone 315 FF 6-5500 FF - 73111 AREA CODE 315 EpGar W. Cart ASSOCIATES Real Estate Consultant Realtor � Appraiser 1919 BLACK RIVER BOULEVARD ROME, NEW YORK WILLIAM K. “‘BILL” HENRY LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER Turin Rd. Rome, N.Y. FF 6-7920 Asta and Wil! Mieritz Phone FF 6-4200 ° Rome Unit Parts, Inc. O’Shea Supply Co., Inc. Pat’s Tire Service See : 1 Belcher t's Se Oe Ger ree ee King Pin Lanes FACILITIES INCLUDE Berke’s Drugstore T. V.- TELEPHONE - BREAKFAST sce sx Sac ad Edward Comstock Co., Inc. NEAR GAFI BARTELL MACHINE — TOOL CORP. Designers — Builders of Special Machinery Yacht Club Road FF 6-7600 OLIVER OFFICE EQUIPMENT Congratulations 148 North Washington Street Class of FF 6-2820 1964 From MONTGOMERY Rome Association of WARD CO. Black River Blvd. Rome, New York YOUR ndependent Independent Insurance AGENT sere ioy user Insurance Agents Nelsons ROTH BROTHERS COMPANY Insurance and Real Estate Est. 1870 1964 ‘‘Our 94th Year of Dependable Service ’ L. M. Delano” R. E. Van Valdick 5 F. Delane JOHNNY’S CLOVER FARM 184 West Dominick St. Delta Plaza — Turin Rd. FF 6-3981 Rome, New York FF 6-2400 KANOFF DEPARTMENT STORE ie}. |a:le) (El, cies. iis 5¢ to $1.00 Black River Boulevard 115 S. Black River Bivd. ROME'S FINEST BOWLING CENTER Shopping Center BAR-MAR Shoe Store Homestead Savings Loan Association NOMESTEAD S‘N , SAVINGS AND PORN SES dae ™ COMES TO SAVING a . COME TO HOMESTEAD. ’ AMERICAN CORNER ROME, N.Y. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1964 FROM SEARS ROEBUCK FINE HOME FURNISHINGS A imick Street 7-2940 . Phone FF 7-4640 pericarp Phone FF 7-294 Black River Blvd. Rome, New York 403 W. Dominick St. FF 7-1640 JAY’S PHARMACY YARN GIFT SHOP DELTA PLAZA — TURIN RD. Rosen’s Cingranelli’s De Costy’s Restaurant Mill’s Electrical Supply Inc. American Hardwell Plaster Co. Decker’s Specialty Shop Rudd’s Men’s Store Jack Henley MARKSON BROTHERS CONGRATULATIONS to the GRADUATING CLASS OF 1964 ROME'S FINEST FURNITURE STORE CS ALCOA ROME, NEW YORK ROME CABLE DIVISION STUDY HALL STUDY HALL STUDY HALL STUDY HALL