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

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Hart Davison Richard Gifford Joseph Michaels Paul Rice Frank Seward David Weisenburger Creative Craftsmen Under the careful eyes of Mr. Rice, Mr. Weisen- berger, Mr. Michaels, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Gifford, TOOL Roum and Mr. Seward, this year’s industrial arts students rb a received a change for their mechanical better- ment. While investigating the marvelous motors of their cars, R.F.A.’S mechanically-minded students mastered the trades of shop and indulged in learning some electrical, mechanical or automatic shop work. While many may never again see the inside of a dry cell or dip their fingers in a stack of wet sav’ dust, any of the aforementioned mar- vels can use their newly learned skills in and around the house; tasks such as fixing the family car or rewiring a toaster . . . maybe. Others will disperse after their senior year to work in a vari- ety of shops and or mills. This year, in addition to the regular shop pro- grams, there was a number of vocational students who went to various local schools or industries to learn their respective trades.

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Marion Graves Horizons In Homemaking Joan Joslyn Ruth Simms The aroma of pies, cakes, and cookies on the third floor of the new building makes every student conscious of his stomach and the homemaking depart- ment. In cooking classes, students are in- structed in the preparation of a meal from nutritional requirement to attractive table settings. In addition to cooking classes, the Home Economic Department offers courses in sewing, gracious living, interior decoration, costume design, home nursing, child care, and personal and family prob- lems. There is also a general homemaking class for boys. R.F.A.’s homemaking department rec- ognizes the need for a solid basis for fu- ture homelife and strives to fulfill this need.

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This Is Band The R.F.A. band, under the capable direction of Mr. John Wise, is a vital part of the student body. During football season, the band performs compli- cated half time shows at all home games and at many away games. Besides providing outstanding entertainment, the band helps keep school spirit up by playing at pep rallies. After football season the 100 piece marching band breaks up into two concert bands. The con- cert band presents programs at various elementary and junior high schools during the year, as well as a joint concert with the Wind and Percussion En- semble in the spring. The first band, which has consistently won an A6+ rating, performs several evening concerts plus an exchange concert with a high school band out of state. This year the ex- change was with Fairfield, Connecticut, for two weekends of excellent music and valuable musical experience. R.F.A. is really proud of the band and of the fine representation its members have given our high school. Wind and Percussion Ensemble Row 1: M. Kanoff, M. Gibson, D. Wood, M. Reynolds, L. Bur gess, J. Eannarino, S. Bara, J. Milles, K. Nelson. Row 2: F. DiBer- ardino, A. Tyler, A. Joseph, D. Pohl, V. Brown, N. Austin, R. Lit- tle, C. Cadrette, T. VanHorn, M. Davidson. Row 3: P. Cataldo, T. Uhring, J. Surace, J. Hurlbut, K. Bacher, D. Cadrette, B. Bara, H. Harmon, J. Thomas, D. Libent, J. Patchen, E. Pugh, C. Aus tin, R. Worlock, W. Slivka, R. Perkosky, P. Wright, T. Avard. Row 4: M. Presnell, K. Grikstas, K. Leidig, E. Morris, J. Vella, T. Lenio, K. Markeloff, S$. Albertson, L. Tetreault, C. Cannarozzi, C. Giardino, J]. Chandler, J. Vero, G. Frost, T. Ischia, J. Cesari, C. Wyher. Row 5: P. Andrews, A. Guaspari, R. Rower, R. Hol- berger, E. Hastings, E. Kaser, D. Arthur, B, Guida, B. Simpson, Mr. Wise. Absent; T. Lloyd, J. Shearer, R. Montalbano.