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

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SYMBOLS OF COMPETENCE Carl S. Paige Principal F. Anthony Dorsino Assistant Principal PEEL The administration of Rome Free Academy entails much responsibility. Carl S. Paige, principal, supervises the many problems of maintaining smooth operation of the high school. A St. Lawerence Uni- versity alumni, Mr. Paige began his career of teaching at Gouverneur, New York. He first took his posi- tion as principal of Rome Free Academy in 1944 when approximately seven hundred students were enrolled. Today the student body has almost trip- led to 2,000, and yet he handles his job with the same efficiency. His duties include scheduling of teachers’ courses and classes, co-ordinating extra-curricular activities, writing letters of recom- mendation, and handling major discipline problems It is truly fortunate to possess, as executive head of this school, one with such understanding, warmth, and perception. Mrs. Helen A. Wolf, as assistant principal, ex- pertly handles the problems of girls, whether of family or discipline nature. She helps girls make their stay at Rome Free Academy a success. Mr. Anthony Dorsino, a novice at his job this year, assists in various phases of school administra- tion. He also is in charge of counseling Rome Free Academy boys and maintaining discipline. Previ- ously he was an outstanding member of the mathe- matics faculty. This year has tended to show that his success will continue in his new career. Helen A. Wolf Assistant Principal

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PROGRESS THROUGH EFFICIENCY Serving his first year as Superintendent of the Rome Public School System, Walter M. Lowerre is already demonstrating progressive leadership in guiding Rome’s educational program. One of his major goals is to offer the children of this community not only a program of education which is current with the times and vital to their social growth, but also one which is geared to the children’s indi- vidual needs. Mr. Lowerre has come to this posi- tion after having served with distinction in the fields of teaching and administration in this same school system The Board of Education, an elected group of officials, aid Mr. Lowerre in the program of edu- cation by establishing the broad policies under which our school system functions. Directing the Board is Mr. Nicholas J. Bush. Other members of the staff include: Robert C. Bidwell, Russ P. Des- tito, Miss E. Louise Kingsley, George Waters, Donald W. Fulton, C. Eugene Roe, John R. Woods, and newly elected Robert Griffin. We are certainly appreciative of the dedicated services rendered by these fine people Walter M. Lowerre Superintendent of Rome Public School System Board members: J. R. Woods, R. Griffin, R. P. Destito, C. E. Roe, N. J. Bush, G. B. Waters, E. L. Kingsley, and D. W. Fulton who was absent when picture was taken.

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VOYAGE INTO SUCCESS Education is the initial preparation of the voyage of life. As on any voyage, certain preparations must be made to insure a successful journey. Hoisting the cargo aboard, our instructors must fill the hold of our ship with supplies, the education offered to us by our teachers. The ship symbolizes the initiative we must have to attain our goals. The sea is the oppressive element of life, the everlasting struggle against the billows of failure, the waves of frustration. If improperly equipped, the ship may falter and be swamped by the demands of society. Insecurely supplied with knowledge, the voyage may end short of its final destination, the attainment of its long-range goals. But what are these goals? For some, the continuation of higher education serves as their objective. For others affluence and position are of immediate importance The islands represent these goals. The voyage beyond the normal realm of achievement requires a temporary lay- over at these islands. This stop requires a replenishment of our supplies to carry us to more distant lands, more satisfying levels of achievement. The teachers, in a sense, are the carriers of knowledge. They will- ingly and devotedly cram the holds of our ships with vital knowledge. If we cooperate with them, the hold of our ship bulges, plentiful with knowledge, assuring us of a successful voyage. If we oppose them, we effect our own failure. Our guidance counselors help us chart our voyage. Pointing us in the proper direction, they add to our goals the value of achievement. Supplying us with priceless books, the librarians insure a vast supply of learning and expand our horizons. As we cast off toward uncharted seas, seeking the flickering beacon of tomor- row, we cast one lingering look back and utter one final farewell. Gerald Baker Edward Ball Physical Education History Dept. Head Lura Bellamy Joseph Basenfelder Art Mechanical Drawing 10 James Angelo Science Helen Arthur Librarian Phila Bates English Edward Bielec Biology