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

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Board members above: E. Louise Kingsley; Russ P. Desitito; Edward M. Vincenzi, Pres.; Donald W. Fulton; Robert J. Griffin, Sr.; Robert C. Bidwell; George B. Waters. Absent are C. Eugene Roe and Ni cholas J. Bush The Board of Education, officials elected for three or five year terms, and the Superintendent of Schools, Walter M. Lowerre, plan both the curriculum and the educational policies of Rome public schools. For the year 1966-67, changes scheduled by the Board include: the opening of Rome Free Academy Library on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings; classes in dis- tributive education, a program in which schools and local busi- nesses cooperate in the training of young people in the areas of sales and merchandising; a revised report card produced by machine and adaptable for mailing directly to homes of Rome Free Academy students; and the addition of a data pro- cessing course offered to RFA students. Those working for the improvement of the school system in- clude Superintendent Lowerre, President of the Board Donald W. Fulton, and Board members Nicholas Bush, Robert C. Bid- well, Russ P. Destito, E. Louise Kingsley, George Waters, C. Eu- gene Roe, Robert Griffin, and Edward Vicenzi. Walter M. Lowerre Superintendent of Rome Public School System

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ADMINISTRATION AND CURRICULUM

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Rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief, doc tor, lawyer, and fire chief are all in the line of duty for Principal Carl S. Paige. He is the remark ably versatile and very capable guardian of the more than 2000 students of RFA. He is rich with amiability, generally lacking of thanks for his immeasurable help, and resourceful in get ting his way with wily teachers, stubborn stu dents, and budget-minded Board members. Mr Paige pleads for the health, education, and wel fare of his students, and is the familiar fellow of cheer at the end of the numerous and success- ful fire drills. He sets a fine example of schol arship with his BA and MA from St. Lawrence University, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After 23 years of service at RFA Mr. Paige has earned our sincere thanks. With patience and understanding, Mrs. Helen A. Wolf administers to the problems of girls at RFA. Although her duties as a disciplinarian are many times difficult, Mrs. Wolf's interest in the welfare of student body has gained her the re- spect of the students at RFA. F. Anthony Dorsino is in his second year as assistant principal in charge of boys’ discipline. A former math teacher, he not only assists in school activities and student life but also lends an open ear to any problems that are brought up. Helen A . Wolf Assistant Principal Carl S. Paige Principal Principals F. Anthony Dorsino Assistant Principal