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

Text from Pages 1 - 268 of the 1969 volume:

IS69 de-o-wain-sta ROME. FREE ACADEMY ROME, NEW YORK si rclassmen TC ASST Cl we s Hi Yes, yes; I am old. In me appears The history of a hundred years. Empires’, kings’, captives’ births and deaths; Strange faiths and fleeting shibboleths; Tragedy, comedy, through my pages Beyond all mummed on any stages; Cold hearts beat hot, hot hearts beat cold, And I beat on. — Thomas Hardy | a. oa) = | = B) 7 2) Oo ty QO. 4 At tacition . é , f a ' _ , | ! : | . J ee | — «i y ow to | 4 . ; . hf | “% os | . ! = 4 J a ) ) { � 7 Mi 7 Pe ve 7 aie As 4 er mm i 4 P F | r? oe ee POOP An Understanding... . An Accomplishment. . . a 3° = (1) o x © Z. 3 jaa) CURRICI SENIORS Se) ADVERT CURRICULUM Mr. Walter M. Lowerre Board Of Education The Rome Board of Education, headed by Superintendent of Schools, Walter M. Lowerre, plans the curriculum and educational policies of the Rome Public Schools. They have continued the BOCES program introduced last year, have kept the mobile bus running, and have supplied the Driver Education program with new cars. The school board includes: Superintendent Lowerre, _ President Donald W. Fulton and members N. J. Bush, Russ A. Destito, Edward M. Vicenzi, George B. Walters, Robert G. Griffith, E. Louise Kingsley, and Robert C. Bidwell. Board Members: N. J. Bush, Russ P. Destito, Edward M. Vicenzi, Pres. Donald W. Fulton, E. Louise Kingsley, Robert C. Bidwell. Helen A. Wolf Principals Carl S. Paige Anthony Dorsino Carl S. Paige has proven himself to be one of the most tireless personalities at Rome Free Academy. A Phi Beta Kappa from St. Lawrence University, he has served at R. F. A. for twenty-five years. Few jobs are too hard for him, and few jobs are too small for him to think about. With the go-getting ambition that he shows, he has gained the respect of all the people with whom he has worked. Mr. Anthony Dorsino has been R.F.A.’s Vice-Principal in charge of boys’ discipline for the past four years. A former math teacher, he is always near, ready to hear complaints from both students and teachers. Mrs. Helen A. Wolf administers to the problems of R. F. A.’s girls. She -has the skill to handle their problems with patience and understanding. Mrs. Wolf has earned the respect of all with whom she has worked. Gwendolyn Mondrick Irwin Brown Guidance “See what’s become of me.” Through our school years, guidance counselors provide us with a program which best suits our capabilities. With their help, we learn to cope with our problems as well as acquire adequate information about tests and colleges. We would be very lost and confused without these perceptive counselors. Luther Meekins Patrick Stirpe Dorcas Watters, Chairman Guy Burneko Mary Downing English “Looking over manuscripts of unpublished rhyme” Under the supervision of Dorcas B. Watters, the English Department supplements its teaching materials with films and records in appropriate areas of study. There has been a recent stress on practical usage with more emphasis on composition and creative writing as well as on critical writing. Students practice communicating their ideas both through writing and through speaking. To provide a clearer understanding of certain plays and books, field trips are planned to see the productions as they are performed on the stage and in the movies. Phila Bates Mary Ann Calicchia Frances Case Lynda Fenwick George Freeland Elmer Grapensteter eS Richard Hodinger James Passer Marjorie Perry LIBRARY Jane Reid : James Rich Frances Thurber Elizabeth Weinkauf Donald Wimett History “Weaving time in a tapestry” To expand our understanding for the future, we need a good foundation from the past. During the sophomore year, World History from ancient Rome to modern times is taught. The following year, juniors study American History and cover discovery, colonization, and development of our country Seniors gain insight into the political, social, and economic Edward Ball, theories through one of the many electives offered Bernard Buchweitz Chairman Under the leadership of Mr. Ball, students will hopefully find a way to contribute to tomorrow Paul DelPiano Kenneth Farrell ; A Frank Harvey John Humphrey Lincoln Kan Nicholas Mammone Emelio Renzi Dennis Smith Richard Valeri Dean Woodard Lewis Moselle, Chairman Deanna Moselle Gordon Seckner Languages Today, linguists are very much in demand, since communications in our world have improved. Rome Free Academy students have the opportunity to learn such languages as German, French, Latin, Spanish, Russian, and Italian. Through the help of trained teachers and language laboratories, students learn the basic elements of foreign language. Under the direction of Mr. Lewis Moselle, the Language Department helps students to meet the demands of international communication That’s an easy thing to say Bianca Parish Ann Sorrentino Jacqueline Baynes Leonardo Milano Maria Perez Roberta Swaney Helen Arthur Library Wander through the books until you feel at home The Rome Free Academy library is developing a microfilm collection. The library classroom, which also houses many books and _ the micro-films, is used by classes in all subjects, and by all teachers for supplementary materials. The librarians are kept very busy ordering and cataloging new books, maintaining proper study conditions, and assisting students in finding research materials for their classes. Marjorie Mortis 29 Eleanor Doty Science It’s a real gas! Under the direction of Joseph Palombi, the Science Department makes us aware of our external environment as well as our internal functions. The many courses offered are Biology, Earth Science, Health, Advanced Health, Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, and Physiology. Most of these courses require labs in which the students actually experiment and derive their own conclusions. Our Science Department aims at giving each student a solid science background. Joseph Palombi James Angelo — ‘ : Edward Bielec Robert Garlinghouse Victor Gigli Theodora Gifford Frederick Lampman Robert Paul John Stysh Joseph Uvanni Ernest Stockwell, Elizabeth Clancy Alessio Cuzzivoglio Chairman r ec LL Frederick Dair Mary Erskine Helen Gillis Nelson Gray Alva Pearsall Joseph Rivers Barbara Smith Gerald Vanhattan Mathematics “When you have to make a choice.” For the math-minded, there is a great variety of courses. Under the supervision of Ernest Stockwell, students may find a course to suit their needs and capabilities. For sophomores, there is Math 10, a geometry course. Junior students are offered Trigonometry or Intermediate Algebra. For seniors, math is an optional course. However, they can take Math 12A, Advanced Algebra; Math 12B, Statistics or Computer Math; or Elementary Analysis. For business orientated students, Business Math and Bookkeeping are offered. Business Picking up the key punch The Rome Free Academy Business Department strives to make proficient businessmen for the future through the many courses which are offered. Courses added this year are Record-keeping, Computer Appreciation, and a second year of Distributive Education. Mr. Joseph Hickey directs this very beneficial Joseph Hickey, department. Chairman Ray Bradish Homer Foster Robert Haunfelner Helen Herlehy Mary Lou Hilow Mildred Morgan In Memory of Mrs. Olympia Palombi September, 1959 to August, 1968 Anna Tidd Jerry Tidd Nancy Tanny Hannah Temple Physical Education The boys’ Physical Education Department at Rome Free Academy is among the finest and most varied in the district. Interscholastic competition in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, swimming, cross-country, golf, tennis, track, soccer, and lacrosse is available. Intramurals are offered to the remaining students who also wish recreational activity in various sports. Paul Gigliotti William Coughlin “Games of friendly faces” 4 Donald Simon Myron Wells Physical Education Through the girls’ Physical Education Department, spirit and teamwork are developed. Girls are also offered a wide range of intramural and interscholastic competition. Field hockey, table tennis, basketball, bowling, gymnastics, swimming, volleyball, softball, track, and archery are offered to all interested girls. At the beginning of each class, anyone may see the girls doing sit-ups and jumping jacks to warm up for class. A necessary requirement for graduation, physical education enables each student to exercise healthfully and to gain skill in several recreational areas. Ruth Demers Susan Luizzi 2 Kay White Art Creative and talented students are given the chance to express themselves under the direction of Mrs. Hubbell, Miss Bellamy, and Mr. Besenfelder. Mrs. Hubbell instructs students in design, drawing, and painting, weaving, and printing. Miss Bellamy teaches ceramics and jewelry in addition to drawing and painting. Many fine draftmen have emerged from Mr. Besenfelder’s classes. Mrs. Hubbell and Miss Bellamy also assist the juniors and the seniors with annual prom decoration “Seasons change with the scenery” Margaret Hubbell ‘ . Claude Merrill Music Department Mr. Moonan, Mr. Wise, Mr. Budesheim, and Mr. Hubbell direct the R.F.A. music department. Musically inclined students participate in band, orchestra, and choir. These groups have performed publicly many times, and have earned a reputation of which everyone may be proud. Sounds of all the instruments Charles Budesheim William Moonan John Wise 38 Industrial Arts Under the careful observation of the teachers, many students learn some of the mechanics of shop work. Some students will never again see a shop aside from a corner in a garage or cellar. For others, it will be a trade to work in a shop or mill after their senior year. Hart Davison “You can build them again” Richard Gifford Joseph Michaels Paul Rice Frank Seward David Weisenberger Home Economics Not only jams, but also pies, cookies, cakes, and many other good foods are prepared, and usually eaten, by members of the home economics classes. These practical courses teach students techniques in sewing, cooking, gracious living, interior decoration, costume design, child care, and family and personal problems. Through the effort of their knowledgeable teachers, many students will become excellent homemakers. “I prefer Boysenberry more than any other jam” Nancy Casatelli Mary Earnest Marion Graves Driver Education “Bound to be a better ride” ; c There’s bound to be a better ride after a student takes Driver Education and learns the basic driving skills and driver psychology. After learning these skills in the classroom, the students practice by driving the driver ed. cars and by taking simulator tests. All who pass Driver Education are awarded a “blue card,” which allows all seventeen-year-olds with a license to drive at night. Gerald Manwaring Edwin Rapke George Wynne Special Education Under the direction of Mrs. Beverly Makarchuk, this group studies English, Social Studies, Math, and Occupational Education. When the students have gained enough background, they begin earning credits toward their diplomas. These students also take Home Economics, Shop, and Physical Education in addition to their other courses. Beverly Makarchuk Nurses A time of sickness The nurses are confronted with students whose ailments range from headaches to infected toes. The school doctors, Dr. Reid and his assistant, Dr. Hoes, give students their annual physical examinations, while the nurses check students’ eyes and ears. Mrs. Zizzi Mrs. Walzmuth Teachers’ Aides Strolling round the halls until you feel at home. The task of maintaining appropriate student behavior in the halls and on school grounds is accomplished by the efforts of the teachers’ aide staff. They assist in directing traffic, maintain relative calm in the cafeteria, and help to prevent disorder in the halls. Mrs. DeChambeau Mrs. Patchen Mrs, Weaver Mrs. Sager Office Staff Helen Anson Dolores Parry In addition to daily typing and filing done by the staff, the secretaries are busy compiling permanent records, class stand- ings, and departmental honors. In the four offices on the main floor and one in the library, the seven staff secretaries keep Rome Free Academy running smoothly throughout the year. From our files we learn a bit about you Bernice Hertenstein Anne Imler Doris Davison Betty Heberlig Carol White Cafeteria Staff Bout to make the most for lunch ROW I: R. Myrid, P. DeMarco, A. Bertone, A. Pettinelli, ROW 2: M. Mosca, A. Garafola, R. Hosley. Janitors After a challenging morning, we relax over a ’ ome 6 Carry your broom in your hand nourishing hot lunch made by the cafeteria staff. Without these devoted ladies, we’d probably rely on ice-cream sandwiches the year-round. The custodial staff is very efficient in keeping our school in good repair and having it cleaned for our daily use. The De-O-Wain-Sta Staff would like to give special thanks to Mr. Don Tomeo and his men whose constant good nature and willingness to work make Rome Free Academy a more pleasant place for everyone. - 3 Ba Teaveny it J. Nichols, T. Klara, J. Nagurney, A. Frisillo. SENIORS - ‘= . Bate � .' — ot hh Rape. Se NER oF at Te Kirk Hinman, Treasurer; Richard Toepp, Secretary; Reena Bucknell, President: Lauren Weissman, Vice-President THE CLASS OF 1969 It’s hard to believe, but our high school years are almost over. The three most memorable years of our lives have passed us by. A time it was and what a time it was! Our sophomore year found = us experiencing the bewilderment that faces every new sophomore class. We survived the sale of elevator tickets, forced choruses of the Alma Mater, and established a strong foundation for our future years. The Class of 1969 certainly made itself known in its junior year. Working together, enthusiastic class members, with the help of Mrs. Hubbell, transformed the gym into a psychedelic wonderland of a “Sky of Diamonds.” Our hard work and diligence brought us top honors in nearly every drive and class competition. And in May, when our rings arrived, we were filled with the anticipation of our senior year. Our senior year has been everything that we hoped it would be. Although we saw our football team lose its first football game in five years, we produced even more ORANGE POWER in our following games. Our fabulous Senior Play, “Time Out For Ginger,” broke all records for a capacity sellout. Then the plans for our Senior Ball began. And it will go down in the records of R.F.A. as the greatest Senior Ball in the 100 years of Rome Free Academy. It was a time of innocence, a time of confidence. It was the end of a century of Rome Free Academy’s history, yet for all of us it will bring a new beginning. Paul Adsit Mary Sue Agone Marie Aiello Judi Aites Linda Aldaco Donald Allen o a —- l Robert Amidon Roger Anderson Carol Andrews ow = - - = Edward Anson Genaro Aquino Anthony Baldomir Michael Aiello Gregory Alvord Patricia Anno Susan Ball Herbert Bambury Mary Jo Bannon Carol Baptiste Nancy Barber Ronald Barber Jacqueline Barone Peter Bartell Naomi Barton Thomas E. Bates Thomas L. Bates Dawn Beach ; Kenneth Bean Elaine Beckwith Raul Bennett Kathleen Benson Kathleen Bernabe Paul Berry Carl Berryhill Ellen Bidwell Thomas Bidwel Martin Birnie John Boardman William Bobo a ; Bonnie Bole Elaine Boncella Robert Boone Ann Boyd Elizabeth Brady Christine Brand Susan Brandal Jonathan Brodock Kenneth Brooks Lowell Bryan Alan Bryant Reena Bucknell Leslie Burgess William Burke Patricia Butler Luigia Calicchia Peter Cania Frances Cannarozzi Rae Ann Carley John Carmody Linda Carpenter John Carro Nicholas Cascarella Gin 4 Donna Casler Romeo Cecilia John Cesari Carolyn Chamberlain David Chapin Leonard Charney Edwin Charny Elaine Circle Ronald Clapps Thomas Clifford John Cole Jessica Coleman Wayne Colle Marlene Collier Anne Comis “4 ems William Conover Maurice Consilio Joel Cooper Joann Corgliano Jerry Corigliano Ronald Corr Carol Costello Judith Costello Freeman Cox Patricia Crill Janice Crouch Donna Czerski Joyce Ann Czyko Raymond D’Aiuto Anthony D’Ambrosi Carol Ann Daniello ve Liliana Daniello Josephine D’ Arrigo Deborah Davidson Douglas Davidson F Errol Davidson Michael Davis Frank DeCristo Gary DeFazio 9 Debra Dehimer James Deming Terry DePasquale Carol DeSimone — Mary Margaret DiBari Juanita Dickerson Frances DiMarco Nancy DiMarco Adina wh John Dombrowski Francis Dooley Richard Dorn Patricia Dowd Victor Drewnowski Mary Drisgula Gary Duell Royal Duffy Michele Eades Benjamin Edick Donald Edy Carol Eggleston Lawrence Ehlinger Martha Ellinger Eloy Emeterio Robert Erwin Dianna Esche Carl Evans Jan Evans Michael Evans Grace Facciolo Christine Fadel a Phyllis Farraggio Morris Fazzi Jerome Feldman Joseph Felice gil Sharon Fellows Bonnie Ferlo Carmen Ferlo Roger Ferlo © John Fiaschetti Mary Lou Filer Dale Finn Linda Fisher Joseph Fontana Bernadette Ford Michael Formikell Suzanne Forse Gwendolyn Fragapane Gail Francisco Frank Franco Richard Frasca Bruce Fraser Helen Friedman Janet Froelich Barbara Fusco Raymond Garlington Barbara Garofal Vincent Garofak William Garry Daniel Gawarecki Linda Gennaro Carl Giardino Patricia Gentile Connie Gibilaro Dianne Gibilaro Marion Gibson Bettina Gifune v aia Gi Gary Gill Richard Gladwin Muriel Ann Goggin Deborah Goldberg Ellen Goldberg David Golden Marcie Goldstick Wayne Goodman David Gorton Mary Gossner Yoshiro Goto Canton Graham rm @ Anthony Grasso Stanley Graziul Richard Green Jamie Greenberg Linda Greene Delores Griffin William Griffith Marilyn Grisham Ronald Gualtieri Diane Guerrero Andrea Guglielmo Patrick Guida John Haley Carol Hall Marli Hall Douglas Hammond David Harris Mary Hemphill Anne Halupka _- - RP gf e David Henry Charles Herrman Gloria Herron George Hickey Deborah Hill Betty Houghton Sarah Howell Janis Hubiak ae 3 Kirk Hinman Richard Holberger Richard Holland | Gail Howard Joseph Howard Patricia Howe Ab Donald Hoyte Alice Hugi PY ft Victoria Hundley John Hurlbut Richard Hussey Orlando Illi Steven Isner Linda Jacobson Diane Jenkins Kenneth Jensen @ David Jeror Betty Johnson Barbara Jones Converse Jones Douglas Jones Gina Jones Ruthann Jones Wilson Jones ri Anthony Joseph Nancy Ann Kaiser Rudolph Kanclerz Michele Keller Robert Kent Michael Kerwawycz Shirley Kirk Nancy Komanecky Jerry Koons Ronald Kozlowski Ronald Lambert Cecelia LaMonica Amy LaPlante David LaTart Robert Lazovik Allen Lazzara Lorraine LeFever Roberta Leffert Christine Leonbruno Marie Levadoti Leslie Lilly Gary Long Richard LoParco Jane Lucci Sheila Luczynski Peter Ludden Frederick Macri Marian Madonia Antonette Lupino Opal MacDonald | Ka Rosemary Magnanti ancy Man Donna Manuele Robert Marceau Karan Marcelletta Connie Marcellus Deborah Markham Arlene Martin Charles Martin Judy Martin Linda Martin Raymond Martinez Joseph Marull hard Maskell e Le vs Patricia McCue Robert McHorney : Joyce Mcllvenna Gayle McKinney Patricia McLaughlin Alan Melioris Patricia Merchant Dawn Meyer Christine Meyers i di: Justine Miceli Joseph Militello Deborah Miller Marilyn Miller Robert Miller Robert Mondrick Noreen Montalbano Joseph Mooney Rosezetta Morris Daniel Morgan Hope Moyer Jo Anne Murer Mary Murray Susan Murray Diane Muscarella Philip Muscarella ide a: a Thomas Muscarella Robert Myers Nancy Neidl James Nester Gary Nicholas Christine Nigro Nancy Nolan Kathy O'Mara Rocky Oppito Ernest Panasci Karen Panek Gary Pantzer Pamela Parish Mona Pelon Carolyn Peluso Arlinda Pendorf Kathleen Perez Ronald Perkosky Linda Petrie Bonnie Pettinell Arlene Pfluke Norman Pickett Patrick Pirillo Carol Pliniski Cynthia Pliniski John Poplawski Karen Potter Thomas Premo Elizabeth Pritchard N Sally Pritchard Pamela Puccio Leslie Pugh Gary Quattro Virginia Rahrig Lilian Ray Daniel Rayland Lorraine Raymond Larry Reames Patricia Reckentine Francis Redmond Prudence Rees James Reid Charlene Renwick Joseph Renzi Donald Reynolds � ta Mary Beth Reynolds Gary Rice Deborah Richardson Janet Richardson Phyllis Rico Sherry Riedel William Riegler Eric Ringdahl JoAnne Ringlehan Elvira Ritchie Alan Rizzuto Robin Roberts Linda Robinson Ray Robinson a Robert Rolfs Karen Roller Kathleen Ross Kathleen Rostkiewicz Rosalie Rouse David Roux Rebecca Rowe John Ruscito Stephen Russell Gloria Rutherford Virginia Salce Linda Salter 0 ace Anne Sanzone Warren Sasenberry Lynne Sauer Karen Saunders 4: Anthony Scalise Kathleen Scanlon Ronald Scerra Howard Scheible A: Michael Scheppach Joseph C. Schillaci Joseph D. Schillaci Francis Schiro Debra Schuler Anne Schultz Susan Schultz Margaret Sedgwick Mary Seliga Paula Serino Thomas Serviss Christine Sezna James Sezna Christine Siegal Bruce Simpson Marilyn Skorobogaty James Sgroi Carolyn Smith Ronald Keith Shaw John Siddall Sheila Simon James Skarnulis Deborah Smith Elaine Smith Linda Smith Steven Smith Patricia Soboleski Yvonne Soboleski Marvin Sorrell Roberta Spado John Sparace Nancy Spence Mary Susan Spohn John Spriggs Douglas Squires Eleanor Stadler m1 Patricia Stewart Gregory Stockholm Adrian Stovall Susan Stromei Walter Stromick Tracy Stubbs Michael Sturbin James Summa JoAnn Summa Kristine Summa Joseph Surace Karen Sutter Laura Swift Daniel Szewezyk Linda Szewczyk Patricia Taglieri Steven Tarasovich Joseph Tardugno Patricia Tardugno Denise Thaler Diane Thaler Barbara Thomas Karen Thompson Donna Tucker ti: Pauline Vail Yvonne VanVechten Judy Toepp Robert Tuthill Karen Valencourt John Vero a Richard Toepp Jack Trophia im @ William Tuthill William Tuttle Barbara Vinci Susan Vinneau Kenneth Volk Joseph Volpe us Patricia Waller Thomas Walsh Linda Walter Joyce Ann Warcup Jon Ward Kristin Waters Debra Watson Claudette Weed x Lauren Weissman Patricia Whaley Mary Whitney Michael Wiegand 7 sida i tl Darris Williams Deborah Wilson Rose Wimer Linda Wojcik Patricia Wolfe Dee Ann Wood Carol Woodruff Mark Wright Donald Yager Mary Ann Yost Clifford Younglove Barbara Zmudosky Gary Dorfman Debra Nellis William Slivka Patricia Williams I can’t BEAR being alone! Abbis, Daniel Albanoski, Joseph Alkire, William Amici, Thomas Anania, Paul Arredondo, Dickie Augustine, Daniel Balch, Dale Balch, Douglas Bambury, Ronald Berry, Steven Bidwell, Peter Kembrey, James Kolasz, Stanley LaMark, Dawn Loomis, Frank Luczynski, Karen Lynch, Thomas Magnanti, Phillip Marcisofsky, John Mastracco, Frank McClary, Michael Medeiros, Gail Mercurio, Ronald Michalina, James Mowry, Clayton Frameless Braudrick, Sherrie Brenon, Dennis Brown, Donald Cadrette, Donald Calandra, Jasper Carter, Larry Cianfrano, Dorothy Cianfrocco, Richard Coleman, Howard Converse, Edwin Cooper, Karen Corcoran, Thomas Friends Costello, Frank Cullop, Betty Dale, James Edwards, Nancy Egan, Peter Farino, David Fiashetti, Vincent Finster, Carl Gazitano, Peter Giambona, Valerie Godwin, Dennis Goreham, Steven We told you to have your pictures taken! Mull, Lucille Mullin, Paul Nelson, Gregory Oleyniuk, Ronald Orr, Janette Pacenza, Barbara Palmer, Kathy Paprocki, Henry Parker, Thomas Parry, Bonnie Peck, Lorraine Perry, Dorothy Piatkowski, John Pocchiari, Robert Potts, George Puccio, Kathleen Puccini, Christopher Rhone, Wayne Rizio, Lucian Robinson, Robert Ruzanski, James Semo, Nickolas Serino, Peter Sexton, Anne Shannon, Rosemary Slivka, William Gualtieri, Joseph Guisinger, Garold Guthrie, Michele Halliday, Gail Halpin, James Handy, Joseph Hart, Barbara Heath, Sharon Hosley, David Jaloszynski, Kasmir Jantzi, Elmer Jutzeler, Mark Solomon, Steve Spear, Terry Stoll, Sally St. Thomas, Salvatore Talerico, Richard Thomas, Timothy Townsend, Keith Trautner, Kenneth Tyksinski, Christine Watson, David Weaver, Richard STUDENTLIFE There were good times And there were bad times. Now there are no times left, For we’ve used them all... Salutatorian The salutatorian of the Class of 1969 is Roger Albert Ferlo. Roger has earned an enviable average of 96.50 while combining his studies and extracurricular activities to advantage. His activities have included the Senior Play, Colgate Seminar, National Honor Society, Boys’ State, and German Club. Roger has been the Editor-in-Chief of Rostra this year and has also functioned as Treasurer of A.F.S. and President of Latin Club. Rome Free Academy salutes this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian, Richard Holland and Roger Ferlo. Valedictorian Richard Paul Holland has earned the unsurpassed average of 96.77 to become Rome Free Academy’s one hundredth valedictorian. Richard’s dedication to the pursuit of learning during the last four years has earned him the respect of the entire student body. During his high school career, Richard has participated in countless activities, including Colgate Seminar, Pep Club, Future Doctors Club, A.F.S. Club, Junior Prom Committee, and Senior Ball Committee. He has also served as the President of French Club, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interact. mf rw BOTTOM ROW: Diane Thaler, Susan Stomei, Gloria Herron, Claudette Weed, Michele Eades, Helen Friedman, Carol Pliniski, Roger Ferlo, Mary Sue Spohn, Denise Thaler, Elizabeth Cynthia Stockwell, ROW 3: Milena Jovanovitch, Robert Pritchard, ROW 2: Nancy Komanecky, Barbara Jones, Lazovik, Daniel Szewezyk, Richard Holland, Christine Nigro Honor Society In March of each year, the National Honor Society inducts its new members. Each initiate of this highly selective organization must possess the qualities of scholarship, leadership and _ fine character, and show a willingness to serve others. Last March nineteen members of the Class of 1969 were inducted. Guided by Richard Holland, president; Cynthia Stockwell, vice- president; and Barbara Jones, secretary- treasurer, the Honor Society tries to in- spire scholarship throughout the student body. BOTTOM ROW: Diane Thaler, Nancy DiMarco, Kathy Perez, Mary Hemphill, Rose Wimer, Anne Schultz, Susan Stromei, Gloria Herron, Libby Pritchard, Nancy Komanecky, Andrea Guglielmo, Mary Spohn, Ruthann Jones. ROW 2: Helen Friedman, Mary DiBari, Janis Hubiak, Claudette Weed, Carol Pliniski, Eloy Emeterio, Fran Schiro, Roger Ferlo, Ellen Bidwell, Pat Reckentine, Yvonne VanVechten, Barb Jones, Mary Agone, Pam Parish. ROW 3: Ray Garlington, Cindy Colgate —_ _— _—— _ Stockwell, Debby Markham, Jan Evans, Don Hoyte, Bill Griffiths, Joe Fontana, Lauren Weissman, Marilyn Grisham, Milena Jovanovitch, Janette Orr, Linda Szewezyk, Anthony Grasso. ROW 4: Gary Dorfman, Ben Edick, Richard Neiss, John Hurlbut, Bill Slivka, Richard Holland, Dan Szewezyk, Sue Ball, Kris Summa, Chris Nigro, Dan Gawarecki, John Siddall, Bob Lazovik, Tom Premo. Seminar Beginning in October, Rome Free Academy played host to twelve Colgate Seminars on alternating Mondays. Through this program, selected seniors from R.F.A. and other area schools are given the opportunity to attend college level lectures presented by Colgate University professors. The subjects include modern European history, classical mythology, English literature, Asian religions, chemistry, biology, the U.S. in the twentieth century, and psychology. Mr. Edward Ball directed the R.F.A. delegation with the help of this year’s officers: President Joe Fontana, Vice-President Ray Garling- ton, and Secretary-Treasurer John Hurlbut. BOTTOM ROW: Ellen Bidwell, Helen Friedman, Nanci Barber, Barbara Jones, Yvonne VanVechten, Susan Stromei ROW 2: Patrick Guida, William Griffith, Carl J. Giardino, Joseph Fontana, Richard Holberger, Richard Dorn, Susan Ball BOTTOM ROW: Elizabeth Pritchard, Diane Thaler, Gayle McKinney, Anne Schultz, Mary Margaret DiBari. ROW 2 Alan Bryant, Pamela Parish, Cynthia Stockwell, Christine Nigro, Milena Jovanovitch, Claudette Weed, Carol Pliniski, ROW 3: Anthony Grasso, John Hurlbut, Gary Dorfman, Frank Franco, Richard Holland, Daniel Gawarecki, Benjamin Edick, Kirk Hinman Michael Evans. ROW 3: Ray Garlington, Paul Berry, Daniel Szewezyk, Jim Reid, John Spriggs, Thomas Premo, Bob Erwin, John Siddall, Jim Skarnulis, Francis Schiro. Reo — ww ents Scholarships This vear fifty seniors from R.F.A. were awarded Regents Scholarships again making our number of scholarship winners among the highest in Oneida County. The Class of 1969 offers special congratulations to Libby Pritchard whose score of 278 placed her first in the county The exam is administered each October to seniors in every secondary school in the state and requires an entire day to complete [This year nearly 175,000 seniors in 1.200 schools took the examination. Of this number, 18,843 scholarships were awarded. Each student is tested English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Music and Art BOTTOM ROW: Patricia Reckentine, Gloria Herron, Elizabeth Pritchard, Susan Stromei, Claudette Weed, Pamela Parish. ROW 2: Cynthia Stockwell, Richard Neiss, Roger Ferlo, Joseph Fontana, Deborah Richardson. ROW 3: Ray Garlington, John Siddall, Daniel Gawarecki, Richard Holland, Benjamin Edick, Gary Dorfman. Letters Of Commendation The Class of 1969 was proud to announce that sevent een of its members were awarded National Merit Letters of Commendation. National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test taken in February of the junior year is considered by most students to be the most difficult of all their standardized tests. Therefore, receiving a Letter of Commendation indicates outstanding achievement and great personal satisfaction. This year William Griffith’s excellent score enabled him to become R.F.A.’s only semi-finalist. LERRATR OR t - a) LARAR ASAI -E PA LARALA LAG gee ga” TE TRIN IRIS HEH Ye 7 i iew NLA LALAMALALA. , ( $ PRIN PRIN HEIR KGS? : At LALA ALA MARA SALMA SARA ALAR AIA EAR BAe PLA LAACLALARAMRAIE t LA Vitex xX 7% LA ? YR HER RT LASS ARAL “See what’s become of me” “But if your hopes should pass away” “Simply pretend that you can build them again” “Time Out For Ginger” A girl tries out for the football team. Everyone said “Impossible!” until they saw the Senior Play, “Time Out for Ginger” on Friday, November 22. Through her determination to play high school football, Ginger creates many hilarious scenes with her family and friends. Her two older sisters, Jeanne and Joan, and her parents are forced to cope with her eagerness. Howard and Agnes Carol make many witty remarks; Mr. Wilson, the high school principal, threatens to expel Ginger from school; and Eddie Davis, the football hero, is decked by Ginger’s scholarly boyfriend, Tommie Green. Comically marching on and off stage, Liz, the family maid, adds to the humor to the play. And banker Ed Hoffman almost turns cheerleadet with his cheers, “Boola, Boola”, and “Sis-Boom-Bah!”. Michele Eades Ellen Goldberg Agnes Carol John Siddall Howard Carol Helen Friedman Carol Pliniski Bonnie Pettinelli Roger Ferlo Jim Reid John Haley Edwin Charny rt : A RRA SAAS AMAA ANAM AMMA MN VINE HIRE TE way | | sa Run And Call The Critics This year’s talent show, presented by the Junior Red Cross, was one of the most successful events of the school year. Directed by Mr. Grapensteter and Mr. Burneko, the show also gave performances at the Rome Home, the State School, and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Syracuse. Vinny Garofalo and Anthony Joseph provided their audiences with many hilarious moments. Other fabulous performers included Sharon Davis, Kathy Perez and Valerie Ross. Altogether, well over 50 students combined their talents to provide the student body with a marvelous talent show. “A time of confidences” =, = Oo as o Oo 5 Back To Tara This year the Class of 1970 transformed the boys’ gym into a tranquil, but breathtaking Southern plantation when they presented “Back to Tara” on January 31, 1969. After anxious girls greeted their nervous Sir Galahads and paused for picture-taking, they were off for a magical, memory-filled evening. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Jennifer Caron as Queen. Members of her court included Jan Tietze, Bonnie Dean, Wendy Caswell, Barb Drexler, and Terri Ryan. Mrs. Robert Hubbell spent a great deal of time with enthusiastic members of the junior class to recall the days of Gone With the Wind. | nnpennaaad Yoshiro When I first came to RFA last September, I was very excited by the opportunity to experience American student life. Of course, I was also a little nervous about coming to a strange place. But my eagerness to learn new things overcame my apprehension. The size of RFA is almost the same as the size of my high school in Sapporo, Japan about 1,500 students. Japanese students study under the same system that RFA has. School begins at 8:30 in the morning and ends at 3:15 in the afternoon, with six periods everyday. Vacation schedules are different, but the Japanese school year consists of 42 weeks. Students at RFA have been very nice to me. They have helped me in my studies and social activities. They have given me an impression of enjoying themselves in school. During the past year at RFA I have learned a great deal. I have had interesting classmates. As a result, my classes have been stimulating. As I prepare to return home, I have pleasant memories of RFA, my teachers, and fellow-students. I will go back to Japan with great fondness for the people in Rome, New York, and the United States. YOSHIRO GOTO Dave An AFS experience is almost indescribable. It’s not just traveling abroad, but it’s living and adjusting in another culture in another family. ; I left Florida in the middle of the night, and by early morning | was in my new bedroom unpacking all my belongings. My first couple of weeks were mass confusion with the Spanish language. However, after I broke the barrier, I discovered a great new life in the Ecuadorian style. I made new friends who showed me around the city, took me mountain climbing, and taught me the social customs of the country. Hunting made another great pastime. We hunted turtle doves, deer, and trophy birds. We watched and played soccer on many occasions. Politics played a big role in Ecuador. During my stay, the government installed its new officers and congressional sessions started. There were many political hot spots during the two months. It was most interesting to watch and listen to the opinions of many political groups. I also learned of many different ideas and opinions of our country, ranging from complete hatred to strong favoritism. AFS is the greatest thing that could have happened to me. Since my Ecuadorian family and I correspond quite regularly, my experience will probably never end. DAVID HARRIS | re oe tae ae Tits Met Ob ’ BOTTOM ROW: A Gigli, K. Patchen, J. Carrado, P. Crill Grabo, P. Andrews. ROW 4: J. Giamporcaro, J. White, J. M. Seliga, M. Sworediuk, N. Sexton, P. Berry, H. Roberts, R Fedun, G. Reese, M. Stirpe, J. Harmon, M. Burgess, C Cook. ROW 2: B. Baynes, B. Erwin, P. Fielding, N. Emison Austin, E. Pugh, A. Stockwell, J. Vero, T. Ischia, B. Slivka, P L. Burgess, A. Taube. ROW 3: S. Forse, G. Williams, P Shearer, R. Worlock. ROW 5: D. Mitchell, G. Loveless, P Jarrett, J. Pratt, M. Thomas, P. D’Amore, V. Brown, A Guida, R. Mungari, Mr. Budesheim Joseph, D. Pohl, T. Lloyd, D. Cadrette, R. Holberger, R The Rome Free Academy Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Charles Budesheim, is one of the three facets of our outstanding music department. This year the orchestra helped to make the annual Christmas Concert a success. It also presented evening programs, which were open to the public, and several assemblies in area schools. Several members of this year’s orchestra were selected to attend the Allstate Orchestra and the area sectionals. The orchestra once again is proof of the high quality of our music department. Sharon Davis, Cynthia Stockwell. ROW : Carol Reid, Debby Anken, Anne Sanzone, Kathleen Perez, Sally Luden, Cindy Davis, Cathy Crossman, David Gorczyca; Leo Angelicola, Lindy Ferlo, Patty Waller, Tina Miceli, Yvonne VanVechten, Leslie Pugh, Linda Gorski, Sally Stoll, Denise Ray. ROW 2 Barbara Frasca, Mary Sue Agone, Barbara Drexler, Laraine Angela Barone, Sharon Cascarella, Patricia Agone, Candice VanDresar. ROW 3: Marilyn Grisham, Gayle McKinney, Lauren Jones, Karen Potter, Sally Howell, Sally Pritchard, Dianna Freeman, Philip Domenico, Robert McKinney, Peter Cania, Tom Harosia, Pete Bartell, Stephen Casanova, Peggy Hughes, Karen Mudge, Rosemary Clark, Drinda Wightman, Migliori, Mary Feeney, Jan Tietze, Bill Cooper, Joe Mercurio, Chris Leffert. Mike Wells, Jeff Kuzma, Charles Herrman, Bruce Holland, A Cappella Choir The a cappella choir, under the direction of Mr. William Moonan, constitutes an important part of the music curriculum. The choir offers a repertoire composed of religious as well as popular selections. The a cappella choir displays its talent in several assemblies at RFA and other local schools each year. At Christmas, the choir broadcasts a “ge of Christmas carols over a local television station. e sophomore choir was formed to give the sophomores an opportunity to display their talents and to prepare them for membership in a cappella. Directed by Mr. Moonan, the sophomore choir combines with the a cappella and orchestra to present a special program of musical entertainment. BOTTOM ROW: Barbara Kenny, Barb Agone, Sharon Parker, Mary Godwin, Helen Freeland, Regina Dixon, Paula Sanders, Ann Hermanel, Nancy Edick. ROW 2: Maureen Ellinger Barbara Maxim, Kathleen McGuire, Fredericka Delaney, Carole Hidy, Kathy Piatkowski, Jeanne Smith, Judie Cromwell, Sandra Cole, Barbara Ferlo. ROW 3: Renee DuPont, Cynthia D’Arrigo, Penny Mcintosh, Darretta Williams, Linda Luddlow, Bonnie Weed, Pat Miller, Patricia Knobloch. ROW 4 Lloyd Williams. Jimmy Mays, Kevin Dowd, Anthony Gallucci, Jim Ferrare, Scott Brockway, Walter McDonough, Alan Cidzik, Jim Acchino, Gerry Chilluffo, Harlan Marks Sophomore Choir Rome Free Academy’s Band BOTTOM ROW: M. Gibson, H. Brown, S. Samson, D. Wood, M. Reynolds, A. Taube, L. Burgess, N. Hemphill. ROW 2: D. Pohl, M. Joseph, N. Hemphill, M. Vaccaro, T. Lloyd, D. Cadrette, V. Brown, P. D'Amore, R. Little, R. Singleton, T. Walsh, P. Davidson. ROW 3: J. Hurlbut. J. Surace, J. Shearer, D. Cidzik, J. Vella, R. Kleist, D. Schuler, M. Burgess, B. Bara, J. Harmon, J. Patchen, C. Austin, E. Each year thousands of football fans enjoy the spectacular half time shows ole by the Rome Free Academy and. Directed by Mr. John Wise, the band plays a vital role in the football program by providing entertainment and inspiring school spirit. In the winter the marching band divides into two concert bands. The concert band performs in several evening concerts as well as in many assemblies at some of the elementary and junior high schools. The highlight of this year was the exchange concerts with Edison High School in Alexandria, Virginia. These concerts provided two weekends of new friendships, excellent music and wonderful musical experience. R.F.A. is truly proud of its band and of the fine representation its members have given our school. Pugh, R. Worlock, J. Cooper, C. Snyder, K. Holberger, P. Shearer, W. Slivka. ROW 4: E. Morris, K. Leidig, M. Bravo, M. Tuffey, G. Frost, D. Griffiths, J. Feldman, J. Vecchio, J. Drisgula, S. DeMinco, F. Cannarozzi, C. Giardino, J. Vero, J. Cesari, T. Ischia, C. Baker, J. Little. ROW 5: P. Andrews, P. Beach, R. Holberger, D. Mitchell, B. Simpson, R. Cecilia, G. Loveless, P. Guida, R. Mungari, Mr. Wise. ye ewe | ere +2 ee | oe ¢ — . —— — - r rf Hes BOTTOM ROW: L. Brooks, S. Fura, C. Stoddard, R. Seaton, H. Wright, D. Ellison, M Dromgoole, P. Barber, P. Flack, I Morris. ROW 2: A. Spindler, J. Recor, M. Goggin, I Bidwell. D. Wiley, M. Casanova, J. Patchen, E. Booton, P Sclace, G. Sherman, T. Pieluszezak, K. Swiezewski. ROW 3 P. Hall, E. Nuccio, S. Dayhoff, J. Frohlich, G. Patane, D Pettinelli, J. Gruber, J. Groeger, R. DeLutis, R. Zilnick, M. I ord. B. Rouillier, H. Sees, R. Evans, M. Pettinelli, Kapinos, V. Garofalo. ROW 4 V. Lester, J. Maitland, F oster. M. MclIntyre, P. Smith, ROW 5: P. Pirillo, W R S Flanders, D. Boardman, R. DiCaprio, Mr. Wise, W. Wicker, Reed, V. Esposito, M. Sorrell, T VanEtten, D. Peer MUSIC OFFICE UNDERCLASSME = Donna Summa, Secretary; Barb Drexler, Vice-President; Treasurer. Bob Domurat, President; Terri Ryan, LAE CLASS OF 1970 Our second year at Rome Free Academy has proven to be a very successful attempt at growing up. We as juniors accepted the duties of initiating the sophomores by selling elevator and cafeteria tickets. We also faced the dreaded PSAT’s and SAT’s along with the Merit Scholarship Exam. They were trying exams, but forced us to think about our futures — either business or college. The Junior Class was triumphant in all its attempts at fund-raising for the Junior Prom on January 31. Early in the fall we held bakesales, dances, and other events, which contributed to the funds. We must not forget to thank publicly Mrs. Hubbell and her artists for their hours of toil in creating decorations. Our officers, Bob, Barb, Donna, and Terry have served us very well. They provided the incentive for our success in the Thanksgiving Drive and Snow Sculpture. With great enthusiasm, the class of 70 anticipated the arrival of their class rings in May. These rings symbolize our future as seniors and the growing responsibilities that will face us. We look forward to accepting these responsibilities and hope our last year at Rome Free Academy is as successful and rewarding as the first two. ’ gas Vi. Pan ie K BOTTOM ROW: Karen Alonge, Angela Barone, Shelley Allen, Angelicola, Gary Balch, James Bartell, Michael Amato, Greg Marie Barbato, Ruth Andrews, Michele Aiello, Olivia Aiello, Alexander Patricia Barber. ROW 2: David Abbe, Bruce Bailey, Leo BOTTOM ROW: Eugene Bilodeau, Noreen Basham, Angela Bob Boek, Philip Betette, Jim Boardman, Lee Bartlett, Mark Bonavita, Janine Bartolotti, Dianne Bartolotti, Elayne Boerger. ROW 3: Herb Blowers, Keith Bennett, Art Blymiller, Besenfelder, Jeff Bean. ROW 2: Edwin Booton, Edward Bible, Jim Bauer, Mike Boulanger. ia BOTTOM ROW: Cathy Bonadio, Victoria Brown, Nancy Boulerice, Gary Capoccia, Michael Brown, Mark Burneko, Paul Broski, Jackie Braudrick, Pam Cannarozzi, Debbie Calandra, Capponi. ROW 3: Robert Brooks, Richard Burke, George Bernadette Bova, Mary Buck. ROW 2: Michael Buck, Leo Burgess, Randy Bright, Jerry Burke, Lynn Bowers Cynthia Carmody, ROW 3: Dave Cidzik, Joseph Carrado, Dennis Calandra, Janice Cardillo, Gary Colangelo, Mike BOT1IOM ROW: Elizabeth Colosanti, Jennifer Caron, Barbara Chandler, Val Catalano, Melody Robert Christian, Clemens. ROW 2: Paul Cavano, Rosemary Clark, Phyllis Cataldo. Cianchetti, David Castor, Vicky Chaney, Robert Cianfrocco BOTTOM ROW: Carmella Consiglio, Debbie Cortese, Susan Davidson, Ted Crawford, Andrew Comins. ROW 3: Don Crossman, Cheryl Cromwell, Catherine Cummings, Sharon Darling, Michael D’Antonio, Dennis Como, Joseph Commisso, Dayhoff, Patricia Covelesky, Sharon Davis. ROW 2: Robert James Czerski, William Crayton Cumming, William Cooper, Bonnie Dean, Lynn Davis, Nancy | ee Z ws BOTTOM ROW: Sherry Engelbrecht, Denise DeSimone, Dotzler, Renee Decker. ROW 3: Bob Dremluk, Peter Debra Durgan, Josie Entellisano, Barbara Elliot, Helen Domenico, Robert DiCaprio, Chuck Dillman, Roy Dunlap, DeRuby, Barbara Drexler. ROW 2: Terry DeBonza, Robert David Denmat, Stephen DeMinco. Eitches, Robert Domurat, Carla Dykens, Judith Duhnat, Amy | _ 4 ’ ' - a a 1 q i BOTTOM ROW: Kim Ferris, Jeannie Force, Paula Fricke, Fiaschetti, Debbie Epting, Mark Fausner, Mike Francisco, Mary Feeney, Cindy Fraser, Pam Flack, Marion Fahy, Jane David Ford Fahy. ROW 2: Jim Forst, Clarence Farrier, Bob Evans, Mike . BOTTOM ROW: JoAnne Gotti, Mary Gallien, Kathy Griffin, Goetz, Edward Gadwaw. ROW 3: William Grande, William Kathy Gregory, Michael Garlington, Teri Gorczyca, Darlene French, David Griffiths, Geoff Frost, Edward Goworek, George Giansanti, Debbie Giansanti. ROW 2: Michael Grieco, Robert Gacina. Giardino, Pete Gallicchio, Larry Gordon, Paul Hyatt, Peter BOTTOM ROW: Gary Hanba, Nole Hemphill, Charlene Griffo, Chuck Heburn. ROW 3: Randy Harris, John Harmon, Hayner, Anne Heaverin, Crystal Heisler, Mary Ann Healy Bob Henderson, Ted Herper ROW 2: Charles Halpin, Milton Haas, Philip Gruber, Frank BOTTOM ROW: Eileen Hoag, Sandra Homan, Monica Isner, Ann lIozzo, Judy House, Bette Holmes. ROW 3: Ken JoAnne Huntsinger, Joan Hubbard, Camille Iannotti. ROW 2 Holberger, Margaret Hughes, Timothy Ischia, Daryl Hoffner, Kevin Hill, Frederick Illingworth, Mary Beth Infusino, Mary Peggy Howe, Peter Hutchins. x P| : i BOTTOM ROW: Linda Kotary, Donna Kirkham, Karen Johnson, Karen Jones, Eleanor Krupowicz. ROW 2: George Kromes, Candy Jones, Barbara Klemm, Debbie Kolb, Ed BOTTOM ROW: Grace LaGasse, Shawn Lodge, Rebecca Little, Lorry Lanier, Deborah Lux, Christine MacFarland. Kienowski. ROW 3: Martin Lachut, Edward Jones, Richard Kleist, Roy Johnson, Edward Jordan ROW 2: Sharon Lira, Dave Lince, Jock MacDonald, Julian LoRusso, Judy Lewis, Karla Lutz. BOTTOM ROW: Debbie Martin, Diane Tomassi, Julie Beverly Martin, John McMahon. ROW 3: Chris Macknair, Murray, Janna McKinney, Susan Matteson, Rosemary Marino John Mastrangelo, Steve McClary, Les Mason, Terry ROW 2: Joe Mercurio, Denise Maxwell, Susan Melnick. McMaster, Dennis McMullen 306 BOTTOM ROW: Sharon Nasci, Ellen Morris, Linda Montana, Moore, Steve Miroy, Cecil Nellenbeck. ROW 3: Frederick Susan Meyer, Elizabeth Morris, Trish Millis, Darlene Meyers. Murphy, Robert Mungari, William Myrick, Richard Nasci, ROW 2: Cheryl Moore, Dorothy Mondrick, Mike Nero, Greg Nickolas Norelli, Michael Murray. hi BOTTOM ROW: Richard Peluso, Doreen Northway, Winifred O’Connell, Leo Palma, Gary Patane, Stephen Olnas, Paul Parker, Cynthia Owens, Mary Pakenas, Patty Patane, Nickolas Panara Nardozza. ROW 2: Frank Paine, Dennis Parks, Ralph BOTTOM ROW: Bernice Pristera, Donna Pugliese, Nancy David Pettinelli, Lena Perry, Bela Perkins, Teresa Perani. ROW Race, Debbie Pugliese, Sharlene Pierce, Barbara Perry, Sally 3: Vito Piemonte, David Petrie, Gary Poland, Patsy Pirillo, Pyle. ROW 2: Romeo Pettinelli, David Pohl, Mike Pettinelli, Gary Puglio, Chris Powers BOTTOM ROW: Diane Ricci, Elaine Recchio. Diane Reid, Reynolds, Heather Roberts, James Rivers. ROW 3 John Rolfs, Ellen Reid, Jane Rossi, Joanne Rosato, June Recor. ROW 2 Eric Ringrose, John Quinn, Wesley Richardson, Lawrence Elizabeth Rocco, Becky Roberts, Ellen Rolfes, Martha Reed, Anthony Rossi ww ) BOTTOM ROW: Rick Scerra, Simon Sacco. Debra Sbarglia, Rick Rutherford. ROW 3 Sandra Samson, Lynda: Salamonowicz, Brenda Rupley. ROW 2: Frank Rumfelt, Howard Rutz, Jack Rounds, Brett Rouillier, Leonard Schallenberg, Frank Ruscito, Richard Salerno, Thomas Schaller, Roger Scales. Bruce Sislo, Sebastio Sciorilli, Noreen Seymour. ROW 3: Henry BOTTOM ROW: Debbie Skrhak, Gail Sitrin, Dawn Sipley, Alice Selden, Carole Smith, Susan Melnick, Joan Serino ROW Sees, Jon Skalwold, Bob Singleton, Glenn Silberman, Wayne Cindy Smith, Dave Sezna, Douglas Schlieder, John Shearer, Schuler, Larry Seals, Roger Seigler ’ ry) r Wy Wyyyyy yin v | Felix Spinelli, Mike WUNWUUU UN EEdteeee, = — a = Z— a BOTTOM ROW: June Spink, Rose Smith, Carol Steve nson, Spoon. ROW 2: Foster Spadafora, Stefanik, Dan Smith, Gwynne Spencer, Charles Spencer. Rosemary Smith, Susan Spadafora, Mary Lou Squires, Donna BOTTOM ROW: JoAnn Taskey, Janice Sweezey, Marv Strange ROW 3: Dick Townsend, Michael Tyksinski, Philip Thron, Jeff Lucy Trembeth, JoAnn Totaro, Paula Telesco. ROW 2: Colleen Tuthill, Peter St. Thomas, Laverne Turner Tuttle, Aimee Taube, Jan Tietze, Mary Swerediuk, Gary Tardy BOTTOM ROW: Charmaine Vacheresse, Debra Walter. Larry Bonnie Waterman, Jean Warcup, Cheryl Vanderhoof, Barbara Wakulik. ROW 3: Ray Walters, Michael Walther, Tom Ward. Volpi, Chris Vacca. ROW 2; Denise Uriarte, William Welch, Vergalito, John Vella, Gary Vaccaro, Georgeann BOTTOM ROW: William Welker, Tom Wiggins, Kris Williams, Ronald Clapps, Tom Williams. ROW ?: Bob Wells, Jim Wagner, Royal Duffy , i. - ‘ s = =. —_ BOTTOM ROW: Naomi Yeoman, Janet Yost, Susan Zaremba, Margie Young, James Young, Duncan Wright, Paul Ziminski, Margaret Wright, Debbie Wright, Barbara Younglove. ROW 2: Richard Worlock. .' Dominick Grasso, Treasurer; Barbara Kenny, Secretary; Anthony Corigliano, President; Paul D'Amore, Vice-President. Dominick Grass¢ successful Thanksgiving drive, the pliacec cond I the scnoo competition, trailing the se rs by only $4.00. Another duty the sophomore class is to decorate the alcove r Christmas Work began on a mange! ne with al illuminated Christmas tree at the side. The figures were made of plaster of paris and papel ind were sprayed with a metallic gold paint The sophomore class also has plans i hold a money-raising activity by sponsoring lance for sophomores o1 ly he sophomore class may because we are underclassmen, but they are very rewarding We participated in every major drive held and made a good showing in each one. We hope oul enthusiastic school spirit continues through our junior and senior! years to make the class of “71” one long to be remembered “i BOTTOM ROW: Kiki Adolfi, Mary Amuso, Barbara Agone, Avantini, Cindy Anken, Cecilia Arredondo, Pamela Atkinson, Carol Aquillo, Karen Augustine, Debbie’ Anken, Diane Adsit Jeff Abbe. ROW 3: Cliff Baker, Jim Acchino, Tom Arcuri, ROW 2: Roy Arredondo, Dave Adams, Richard Agosta, Dawn Gary Amidon, Tony Baker, Bill Abbott sy BOTTOM ROW: Kerry Bell, Beverly Baynes , Carolyn Beckwith, Renee Barton, Sandra Baptiste, Denise Bartlett, Banks, David Beitter, Libby Benson. ROW 2: James Bice, Dave Beach, Louis Beach Bartolotti, Richard Barr, Karen Bills, Judi Berg, David Barber, Eddie Barone. ROW 3: John Bell, Anthony Barone, Vincent Felix Barber, William Batteas, Paul BOTTOM ROW: Sherry Birnie, Linda Bravo Jane Brement, Roberta Boyce, Evelyn Bolton, Cindy Marilyn Boyd, Patricia Brodock ROW 2: Paula Biondi Pamela Brockway Lesley Brooks, Bryant, Eileen Breads, Boardman, Pat Bingham Linda BOTTOM ROW: Joe Casillo, Lynne Cartwright, Jonette Chaney, Nannette Carbone, Deborah Burke, Mary Casanova, Karen Calandra, Sandra Carey. ROW 2: Dennis Carey, John Capoccia, Gary Budlong, Paul Cavanaugh, Barb Burkhart, Deborah Brooks, David Boardman, Bill Brown. ROW 3 David Louie Brooks, Brockway, Wayne Boyce, John Brady, Nick Bonacci Mike Boerger, Bower, Bravo, Eric Scott Charlotte Clark, Sandi Chamberlain. ROW 3: Mike Buchholtz, Phil Carroll, Michael Burdick, Mike Buongiorne, Karl Bucholtz, Michael Burgess. = : ® : BOTTOM ROW Catherine Chrysler, Nancy Crawford, Cole, Bill Clark, James Cilente. ROW 3: Frederick Cook. Ricky Michele Cormier, Donna Chilson, Teresa Coviello, Marie Cole, Alan Cidzik, Joe Colangelo, Garry Chilluffo Come. ROW Anthony Corigliano, Don Cimino, Sandra BOTTOM ROW: Rick Downs. Virginia Donavan, Sharon Jeffrey Dingus. ROW 3 Timothy Donahue, Orlando Destito, DeRuby, Patty DeMarco, Cathy Dougherty, Mary Dromgoole, Tom Draper, Michael Deneff, Ted Dlugolecki, Richard Jeffrey Dorsey, Joseph Drisgula. ROW 2: Susan Dorety, Regina Dodson, Rodney Dixon Dixon, Denise Dunn, Kevin Dowd, Leo Derrick, Dan Donai. Denise Davidson, Cynthia D’Arrigo, Judie Cromwell, Mark BOTTOM ROW: Gayle Curcio, Barbara Daniello, Lorraine ROW 3: Donald DeMarrow, Patricia DelVecchio Nancy DelVecchio DeDominick, Joe DeMatteo Crouch, Cindy Davis Richard DeLutis, Peter DeCristo, Paul D’Amore Helen Czerwinski. ROW 2: Jean Darrow, Fredericka Delaney i BOTTOM ROW: Katherine Entelisano, Catherine Elliott, | Edick, Renee DuPont. ROW 3; Don Early, Thomas Eldred, Belinda Edick, Donnel Durgan, Nancy Emison, Nancy Edick Sam Esposito, Lauren Farmer, Vinny Esposito, Gabriel ROW 2: Diane Ellison, Judi Fahey, Vicki Facchino, Corinne Ensenat BOTTOM ROW: Pamela Fielding, Yvonne Foster, Resha Foster, Barbara Ferlo, Laura Fowler. ROW 2: Steve Flanders JoAnn Fedun, Dawn Ford, Elaine Fierro, Lindy Ferlo. ROW Paes BOTTOM ROW: Helen Freeland, Barbara Gerace, Mary Godwin, Cheryl Goldberg, Pat Gannon, Debbie Giordano, Gina Gallucci. ROW 2: Mike Gentile, Margaret Fusco, Sophie Gemedschiew, Sharon JoAnne Gleba, Furia, Roseanne 3: Vinnie Figured, Gary Francisco, Steve Ferrucci, Charles Fedonczak, Keith Ford Gennaro, Francine Frohlich, Jane Giamporcaro. ROW 3: Winston Goodman, Anthony Gallucci, Mike Goodson, Mark Gilbert, Daniel Gallivan, Rick Goldberg, David Gawarecki. BOTTOM ROW Sharon Hackel, Susan Hall, Christine Patricia Gossner. ROW 3: Pat Grogan, John Gruber, Wade Grande, Patricia Hall, Nancy Hedrick, Roxanne Gromelsk Hampton, Joseph Groeger, Ray “Gromelski, Kelly Hall Lucinda Hahn. ROW 2: Ray Grabo, James Hanright, Gregory Dominick Grasso Griffo. Roy Mattoon, Barbara Goughenour, Linda Greenway BOTTOM ROW: Cathy Hill, Lori Haus, Rose Hrim, Dorothy Joseph Iozzo, Neil Hemphill. ROW 3: Gary Hilterbrandt, Holt, Carole Hidy, Bonnie Hoffman, Gwyn Hayes. ROW 2 Mitchel! Hundley, Bruce Holland, Richard Ingham, Thomas Brian Hatfield, Phil Hines, Thomas Hofstead, Merrill Irey, | Harosia, Eric Hubbard, Robert Herrington BOTTOM ROW: Gary Kozick, Virginia Jackson, Barbara Jones, Scott Jones. ROW 3: Craig Kozick, William Kolasz, Kenney, Loretta Jantzi, Patricia Knobloch, JoAnn Kierpiec Robert Jarosz, Eugene Klara, Charles King, Paul Koch, Brian Marlene Jacobs, Jerold Joeger. ROW 2; Doug Jackson, Susan James Jones, Karen Kautz, Linda Jones, Maureen Keller, David BOTTOM ROW: Barbara LaGasse, Victoria Lester, Linda Lee, Long, Michael Long. ROW 3: Robert Krenitsky, Arthur Jackie Kunkel, Sherry LaPointe, Paula Lira. ROW 2: Tom Lomascolo, John Krombach, Richard Lenaghen, Robert Lenio, Marie LeTray, Annette LeRoux, Debra LaVine, Nancy Lenaghen, John Little BOTTOM ROW: Sarah Ludin, Beth Luce, Rosemary Lynch R. Madonia. ROW 3: Michael Maratea, Dominick P Jan Markham. Gloria Martin. Bernet Marcoccia. Debbie Dale MacFarland Leonard Manfrates Michael Mandronico. ROW 2; Harlan Marks, Linda Ludlow, Colleen Richard Marsh Maclaughlin, Barbara Mastrangelo, Jerry Loveless, Dominick 305 y | i,” j : e BOTTOM ROW: Pamela McMullen, Lorraine McCormick, Michael Michik. ROW 3: Walter McDonough, Brian Maxwell, Betsy McMahon, Lynn Militello, Sharon Mercuri, Arlene William Meadows, Laurance Meyer, Anthony McKinney, Medeiros. ROW 2: Michael Montyre, Sheila McLaughlin, Bernard Messenger Kathleen McGuire, Elizabeth McDonald, Barbara Maxim, . Y ee BOTTOM ROW: Debbie Mulkey, Denise Myers, Gail Morris, Debbie Mizer, James Mondrick, Fred Mullins. ROW 3: Kevin Georgie Mowry, Donna Morris, Pamela Moulton, Monica Moores, Stephen Moore, Fred Miller, Jack Miller, John Morba, Mutton. ROW 2: Fred Moore, Cindy Muller, Audrey Mull Drew Miller NT) a ape . iY ae BOTTOM ROW: Carmel Nardozza, Mary Beth Newey, Sharon Vincent Passalacqua, Eugene Oleniuch. ROW 3: Stephen Nehl, Parker, Robin Neidl, Nancy Nelson. Maria Patane. Sara David O'Neil, Joseph Palma, David Pazdur, David Olney, Patane, Susan Nowicki. ROW 2: Tom Nelson, Linda Oram. David Paprocki, Paul Paine. Diane Ogden, Elaine Nuccio, Nancy Nicholas, Chris Paprocki, ’ BOTTOM ROW: John Pease, Linda Prescot, Linda Perry Polasek, Thomas Pieluszczak, Richard Pilny, Joseph Peraino, Tom Pickett, Joyce Pratt, Cathleen Powers, Elaine Petrucci Kurt Pfeiffer, Joe Peterpaul, Mark Pritchard ROW 2: Donald Pisano, Ricky Pereira, Harvey Potter, Linda Pelow, Kathryn Piatkowski, Joseph Preski. ROW 3: Robert BOTTOM ROW: Patricia Rooney, Gail Reese, Sue Recor, Kevin Roberts. ROW 3: Wayne Richardson, Richard Rivers, Kathleen Reid, Cheryl Pugh, Valerie Ross. ROW 2: Steve Mike Rogers, Larry Ringrose, William Robinson, Raymond Ross, Joycelyn Richardson, Valerie Roberts, Carol Quance, Pritchard BOTTOM ROW: Susan Seidel, Diane Savachka, Roberta Sherman, Bruce Schlieder, Lance Seymour, Tom Sellers, Seaton, Paula Sanders, Susan Seifert, Mary Beth Sega, Susan Francis Szmurlo. ROW 3: Tim Ruby, Gary Schmitt, Pat Schuessler. ROW 2: Patricia Sanford, Rick Scales, Gordon Shearer, Dave Schall, Frederick Sauer, Fred Seigler 4 . BOTTOM ROW: Leslie Smith, Deborah Smith, Betty Spink, Smith, Benny Smith. ROW 3: Kirk Spencer, Bradley Thierry, Margaret Spina, Mary Spencer, June Smith, Pat Stasio, Joe Squadrito, Thomas Spencer, Jamie Stackhouse, James Christine Smith. ROW 2: Jeanne Smith, Gail Smith, Christine Siegel, Paul Spoon, Salvatore Sparace. Sinclair, Valerie Smith, Linda Slawson, Norman Sorenson, Paul jee cheat f BOTTOM ROW: Carla Tardugno, Rose Tarbania, Ramona Kenneth Tarman. ROW 3: Michael Stephanian, Alan Stockwell, Bruce St. Denis, Charles Syms, Forrest Tanner, Alan Sturtevant, April Taverna, John Thomas. ROW 2: Mary Lou Stirpe, Janet Sturbin, Carolyn Stoddard, Peter Summa, Sweezey BOTTOM ROW: Candice Van Dresar, Eleanor Voci, Donna Gordon Voorhees. ROW 3: David Tomassi, Tim Thomas, Vaccaro, Matilda Tuffey, Donna Townsend, Candace Vleck, James Vecchio, Tom Van Etten, Philip Van Bargen, Leonard Joanne Versace, JoAnn Vanderhoof. ROW 2: Bernard Volpi, Urso, Anthony Trifeletti John Tolliver, James Vagnoni, Robert Vero, Andrew Ventura, BOTTOM ROW: Christine Webb, Debbie Wilczak. Kathy Daretta Williams, Bonnie Weed. ROW 3: John Wheeler, Watson, Julia White, Lauren Wightman, Evelyn Weston. ROW William Wicker, Pamela Wait, Brian Waters, Robert Welker 2: David Waller, Thomas Wheeler, Gary Ward, James Walters. BOTTOM ROW: Holly Wright, Delores Williams, Sue Yozzo, Young, Lloyd Williams, Thomas Wojdyla. ROW 3: Paul Wolff, Debbie Zielinski, Chris Zmudosky, Shirley Yager. ROW 2: Fred Whaley, Gary Williams, Albert Witt, Russell Zilnik, Margaret Wolff, Nancy Yeoman, Paula Woodward, Mark Richard Wyatt. BOTTOM ROW: Angeline Ciccotti, Christina Sanchez, Patricia Frederick Clark, Dale Durgan, Mark Bowen, Paul Yourman, Salter, Suzanne Shafer, Ann Marie Hermance. ROW 2: David Hepworth SPORTS Our Team’s On Top Black Knight Brigade i 816.828, orn ass st .9 Ig 07690489, ce + are ae ; ie a ei “Gi SES Ri BOTTOM ROW: Bob Cianfrocco, Dave Griffiths, Mike Davis. John Shearer, Robert Marceau, Mike Brown, Bruce Simpson, Jerry Corigliano, Bob Amidon, Rodney Dixon. ROW 2: Wayne Goodman, Bob Domurat, Jim Sezna, Tom Schaller, Dick Salerno, Raul Bennett, Tom Bates, Mike Pettinelli, Joe Volpe, Jerry Koons. ROW 3: Nick Norelli, Royal Duffy, Dave Pettinelli, John Ruscito, Steve Goreham, Stan Graziul, Dave Harris, John Marcello, Bob Miller, Wayne Rhone. ROW 4: Gary Quattro, Mike Cataldo, Tom Clifford, Bob Mungari, Jim Wagner, Bill Slivka, Ron Thompson, Gene Aquino, Leslie Mason, Dave Sezna. ROW 5: Darris Williams, George Smith, John Harmon, Dwight Williams, Mike Walther, Tracy Stubbs, Gary DeFazio. Team Managers: Winston Goodman, Dave Gorczyca, John Harding, Tom Spencer. During their fifth straight undefeated season, this year’s varsity football team showed the same strength and courage that has been a tradition at Rome Free Academy. Head Coach, Donald Bruce and his assistants, Ed Weed and Jim Rafferty, once again directed the team through a fine season. The Black Knights started the season with a 27-0 victory over Fayetteville-Manlius. The team’s only defeat came at the hands of New Hartford, who later had to forfeit all of their games because of fielding an illegal player. Last encounters against Auburn and Watertown ended as Roman victories this season. “Oh, my grace! He can’t find a hiding place!” oldest in the other Davis, two of the cancelled due _ to by Mike rivalries, been Co-Captained two state, have committments. These Bruce Simpson, and Gene Aquino, Rome Free Academy placed first in the Central Oneida League. The C.O.L. All-Star Team included Black Knights John Shearer, Tracy Stubbs, Mike Davis, Bill Slivka, Jerry Koons, Gene Aquino, and Jim Sezna. “Such Confusion!” “That’s an easy thing to say.” SCOREBOARD Opponent Fayetteville-Manlius New Hartford Notre Dame Auburn Proctor Whitesboro U.F.A. Watertown 0 0 12 21 6 19 15 31 i : | Ss 154 “Hang on to your hopes, my friend.” “Bound to be a better game than what you have planned.” “T look around.” “It’s a swift and tumble journey.” Cross Country oe i er ; $ tardy ia he Me ey Peraias' ., 2 a - ae a BOTTOM ROW: Coach William Coughlin, Drew Miller, Greg Moore, Ken Brooks; Co-Capt., Norm Pickett; Co-Capt., Dennis McMullen, Paul Berry, Dave Pazdur. ROW 2: Paul Riggleman, Tom Lowerre, Gary Vacarro, Bob Vatilla, Wesley Richardson, Rome Free Academy has had another fine season with a record of six wins and one loss. The team took the Central Oneida League championship for the tenth time in the past eleven years. Ken Brooks and Norm Pickett, two team veterans, captained the team throughout the season. SCOREBOARD Opponent Ilion 29 Guilderland 61 U.F.A. 42 Proctor 38 Notre Dame 41 New Hartford 31 Whitesboro 47 Tom Pickett, Ray Grabo, Rich Kleist. ROW 3: Coach Ed Hines, Wilson Jones, Mgr., Wayne Toepp, Cliff Anderson, Kevin Davis, Jeff Speicher, Brian Baynes, Dave Homokay, Dave Latart. This year’s top runner was Greg Moore, who broke the school record with a time of 11:26 for the 2.35 mile course. Greg also ran in state competition and finished in 37th position. The squad was mentored by Coach William Coughlin. “Want me to call your mommy?” “Pit Stop” “T ran my mile. . . “Run! That dog bites!” Where’s my camel?” BOTTOM ROW: Errol Davidson, Patrick Guida, Lauren Len Charney, Doug Davidson, Joe Schillaci, Bob Drumluk, Weissman; capt., Bob Rolfs, Anthony Mariano, John Rolfs, Gwynne Spencer, Jerry Lovelace. ROW 4: Paul Andrews, mgr.; Coach Bob Bean. ROW 2: Dave Henry, Keith Bennett, Pat Mark Schaller, Ed Barone, Lindy Ferlo, Jerry Staudmeyer, Pirillo, Kirk Hinman, Geoff Frost, Jeff Bean, Dave Chapin, Tom Wojdyla, Jim Siozopolous. Paul Cabanno, mgr. ROW 3: Steve Moore, mgr.; Dave Adams, Soccer Baldwinsville Chadwicks Poland FM VVS Chadwicks North Syracuse West Leyden Whitesboro Old Forge Poland FM VVS West Leyden Old Forge Whitesboro Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Nw hv This year’s soccer team, captained by Lauren Weissman, completed its second winning season in its four years of existence. The boys worked through a short but tough schedule of sixteen games, finishing with an 8-7-1 record. Pat Pirillo, the team goalkeeper, did a great job in the nets. Anthony Mariano set a new individual scoring record with ten goals in one season. Another record was broken as the booters had a high team score of 6 to 0 against West Leyden. Rome was edged out of a chance for sectional play by Old Forge. However, Coach Robert Bean, even while losing some fine players, is looking forward to another winning season next year. o CO NNOK FPF PNNWAN — WW OO WOoOAaANK he KK NW “And everyone agreed that it was a miracle they didn’t score.” “Run around the field until you feel at home.” “Kick it in a place where no one ever goes.” “The ball’s been tapping on my forehead.” A ean ee 5 eens. hid I feel sick. Where’s Marli? Basketball Coached by Lew Bennett and captained by Mike Davis and Gary DeFazio, the Black Knights basketball team had a trying season. Handicapped in some of their games by the loss of John Haley, Tracy Stubbs, and Geoff Frost, the team found several difficulties. Despite this set back, the R.F.A. roundballers: still won the Norwich Christmas Tournament and the Rome City Championship. The predominantly senior team saw excellent performances from Gary DeFazio and Dan Szewezyk, as well as from high scorer Mike Davis. BOTTOM ROW: M. Davis; Captain, K. Bennett, J. Corigliano, B. Dremluk, J. Haley. ROW 2: J. Kronberg, G. Frost, O. Sees, Rome Opponent 71 Ilion 67 92 Proctor 78 80 Norwich 104 Beacon High 73 Rome Catholic High Notre Dame Oneida Whitesboro New Hartford Proctor Oneida Notre Dame Ilion Whitesboro New Hartford Rome Catholic High Proctor Turner, R. Vero, E. Hubbard. Coach Lew Bennett, T. Stubbs, D. Szewezyk, G. DeFazio, Captain. Summit Meeting That’s two more. | K| ° ) | = x = s Q Kick the habit! My girdle is killing me! Call dad! Quick, get me a chair! This year’s gymnastics team, under the direction of head coach Robert Bean, successfully defended their Mohawk Valley Gymnastic League championship of last year. The team was undefeated in league action and sustained only one loss to give them a very respectable 8 and | record for the year. Jeff Bean, captain, led his team throughout the year and captured first places in the floor exercise, parallel bars, side horse, and all-around events at the league championship meet. Other Rome standouts, including Gary Hanba, Bill Cooper, Paul Jenkins, and Ron Gaithers, accompanied Jeff Bean to the Section 3 Championships. Gymnastics BOTTOM ROW: Fred Hanba, Gary Hanba, Bill Cooper, Jeff Bice. Ed McGurn, Ron Gaithers, and Coach Jack Bean. ROW Bean, Captain; Paul Jenkins, Jim Ferrare. ROW 2: Assistant 3: Mark Oberriter, Pete DeCristo, Mark Hart, Kevin Davis, Bill coach Robert Bean, Joe Drisgula, Ed Herrin, Paul Beach, Jim French, Rick Kliest, Mike Larrabee. | 3 wm Won, t j rv BOTTOM ROW: Sal Frank, Don Pisano, Bill Conover, John —_ Guisinger, Anthony Gallucci. ROW 3: Coach Ed Weed, Scott Capoccia, Simon Sacco, Bob Domerat. ROW 2: Lauren Simon, manager. Weissman, Mike MacCarthy, Don Hoyte, Steve Nehl, Gary Wrestling This year R.F.A.’s wrestling team was undefeated at home but found trouble on the road. The team’s record for the regular season was 5 wins and 6 losses. The grapplers placed second, tied with Whitesboro in the Central Oneida League and fourth in the Central New York State Western League. The team captains were Joe Volpe, who injured his leg and was out for most of the season, and Bill Conover. The three top scorers were Bill Conover, Sal Frank, and Lauren Weissman. You're squashing my Bippy! Opponent Ilion Proctor New Hartford F. M. Oneida Chittenango Camden Casenovia R.C.H. U-F.A. Swimming BOTTOM ROW: S. Jones, M. Birnie, R. Grabo, R. Green, B. Wells, Coach; P. Kunkel, K. Windrath, A. Blymiller, P. Beck, Dooley, B. Fraser, P. Mathis, R. Holberger, B. Maxwell. ROW Manager; J. Parker, Coach. 2: Paul Gigliotti, Coach; D. Golden, J. Dombrowski, Myron Opponent Carthage West Genesee Lowville New Hartford Troy Vestal West Genesee Liverpool Shaker Maine-Endwell Albany’ Lowville Glens Falls New Hartford This year the Rome Free Academy Swimmers recorded an _ outstanding season, finishing with a record of eleven wins and two losses. New records were set by Kim Windrath, a flying freshman, in th e 400 yard freestyle. Also in the 400 yard freestyle relay, a new record was set by Marty Birnie, Leroy Blymiller, Bud Dooley, and John Dombrowski. Rich Green once again starred on the diving board. The team was led by captains Rich Green and Bud Dooley and mentored by Coaches Paul Gigliotti and Myron Wells. Rome Opponen LaSalle Troy Oswego Ithaca Casenovia Clinton Hamilton New Hartford Clinton Hamilton Ithaca Whitesboro Whitesboro New Hartford LaSalle Casenovia Oswego WOem me ee ANWOWWNN EN WD BOTTOM ROW: F. Redmond, T. Wojdyla, A. Mariano, D. Davidson, D. Finn, D. Harris, Captain; D. Adams, T. Thomas, J. Staudmyer, S. Flanders. ROW 2: Coach Don Simon, B. Powers, Head Coach Don Geary, D. Smith, J. Bartell, M. The 1968-1969 Rome Free Academy hockey team proved to be in excellent form for the season. Led by Captain Dave Harris and Assistant Captains Kirk Hinman and Jim Bartell, the boys finished with a record of 14 wins, 2 losses, and | tie in the regular season. The team was undefeated in the Central Hockey League to be the new league’s first CHL champions. R.F.A’s old hockey rival, Clinton, was beaten twice by the same score of 5-3. A new record of team goals was set at 97 in a regular season. Goalie Fran Redmond did a great job for the team along with high scorer Tony Mariano, who netted 23 goals. This was hockey’s best season in the history of R.F.A under the coaching of Don Geary and Don Simon. Hockey Taskey, P. Panara, K. Hinman, Ass’t. Captain; J. Bartell, Ass’t. Captain; G. Burdick, M. Grasiano, M. Wojdyla, M. Hinman, M. Burdick, B. Tuttle, L. Williams. It happens, Coach. Take that, and that! Road Block BOTTOM ROW: T. Lucci, P. Capponi, P. Summa, L. Ferlo, A Comins. ROW 2: H. Henderson, B. Knudsen, K. Moores, R R.F.A.’s_ bowling team, under the direction of Coach Dick Dorsino, finished its season with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses. The players, however, are still green, so Rome may look forward to a better season next year. The team captain and high man was Rick Nasci. Serra. R. Bednarz. ROW 3: B. McKinney, D. Griffiths, B. Sislo, R. Nasci, T. Serviss, G. Tipton Bowling BOTTOM ROW: G. Ruzanski, A. Giardano, G. Cawl, J ROW 3: Coach Joseph Skwarek, G. DeFazio, J. Haley, B. Surace, P. Pirillo, R. Murphy, Mgr. ROW 2: R. Abdou, M Zmudosky, J. Byrnes, W. Kepinos Davis, G. Wright, J. Pemberton, T. Bates, B. Fraser, Mgr The R.F.A. Varsity baseball team, coached by Joe Skwarek, played its way to a successful season in 1968. The team had a fine 12-4 record and finished second to Whitesboro in the Central Oneida League. The team leaders were Captains Geoff Wright and Jim Pemberton. Mike Davis had the highest batting average at .400. Jo hn Haley and Geoff Wright were the leading fielders. Baseball Rome Opponent l uns SHNNNRADA TWH NK DAM North Syracuse North Syracuse Amsterdam Amsterdam New Hartford U.F.A. Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro U.F.A. RCH Notre Dame Proctor Whitesboro RCH New Hartford NA wWOcoNnM FN WK CONN ND UW BOTTOM ROW: Coach William Coughlin, W. McZeal, L. Mangino, J. Stahl, H. Adolfi, R. Macleod, R. Boculac, M. Carrieri, T. Taverna, M. Shearer, E. Kaiser, Coach Donald Bruce. ROW 2: N. Pickett, D. Chapin, T. Bates, R. Kattner, K. Brooks, B. Simpson, E. Ringdahl, W. Mays, W. Goodman, Coach B. Ring. ROW 3: D. Williams, R. Rohwer, J. Marcello, J. Sezna, R. Green, R. Toepp, G. Quattro, B. Marceau, B. Slivka, D. Williams. ROW 4: W. Cooper, B. Vatilla, G. Vaccaro, J. Shearer, W. Richardson, D. McMullen, J. Mercurio, P. Mathis, G. Moore, G. Frost, T. Schaller. ROW 5: D. LaTart, G. Hilterbrandt, R. Dixon, L. Mason, D. Miller, W. Jones. Track The 1968 track team, coached by William Coughlin, turned out a fine season. The team had an 8-0 record and captured the Central Oneida League crown. Other laurels included first place in the Section 3 relays, first in the Section 3 track and field meet, first in the Central Inter-Scholastic Conference, and second in the Utica Invitational Meet. New records were set and tied in many areas. Individually, Bruce Simpson ran _ the 100-yard: dash in 0:10, Bob Boculac in the 120-yard high hurdles ran 0:15:5, Mike Carrieri pole-vaulted 12 feet, and Dwight Williams high jumped 6 feet 2 inches. The relay team of Dixon, Simpson, Ringdahl, and Taverna ran the 440-yard relay in 0:45:2, and the squad of MacLeod, Miller, Moore, and Pickett ran four miles in 19:11.5. BOTTOM ROW: R. Rolfs, M. Gifford, M. Evans, C. Flack, D. Szewezyk, ROW 2: Coach James Watson, K. Dowd, D. Schall, B. Schlieder, L. Maxwell, B. Scanlon, M. Greico. The tennis team turned out a fine season losing only two matches to U.F.A. The team’s : top four men consisted of Captain Marty Evans, Tennis Dan Szewezyk, Bob Rolfs, and Kevin Dowd. Bob Rolfs entered the sectionals but was defeated in a close match. Coach James Watson spurred the team on through the season. Rome Opponent New Hartford U.F.A. Proctor Notre Dame Watertown Whitesboro New Hartford U.F.A. Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro Norwich MABE BDA UWA wr RK Ne Wee NOOC LO — Coach Don Geary, R. Frasca, B. Reid, K. Jones, T. Clifford, D. Finn, $. Olnas, B. Loreto, E. Panasci. Rome Free Academy’s golf team, coached by Don Geary, posted another winning season with a record of eight wins, two losses, and two ties. The top four players of the team were captain Kevin Jones, Tom Clifford, Dale Finn, and Ernie Panasci. The team placed second at the Central Oneida League Championship, and first in the city championship by defeating Rome Catholic High twice. Kevin Jones had the best team average of 8-2-2. Rome Opponent New Hartford UFA Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro New Hartford UFA Proctor Whitesboro Notre Dame RCH RCH BOTTOM ROW: Cindy Bryant, Joann Vanderhoof, Debbie Mary Stirpe, Kathy Reid, Donna Townsend, Patti Davidson, Bartell, Barb Bara, Barb Drexler, Mary Strange, Marlene Mary Pakenas, Darreta Williams, Denise Davidson, Bonnie Jacobs, JoAnn Fedun, Julie White. ROW 2; Jackie Kunkel, Dean. Shin Bruisers A lot of girls come to school during the fall sports season with bruises on their shins and aches all over their bodies These girls are members of the versatile girls field hockey team, which practices diligently every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights under the able supervision of Miss Ruth Solan and Miss Susan Luizzi. The. team tallied its best season this year with six wins, one loss, and one tie. The game of the season was played in the = rain against Beaver River, one of the toughest teams in New York State. The hard-fought game was decided in the last few minutes when the R.F.A. girls came from behind to post a 3-2 loss. The girls scored a total of 23 goals this season with their opponents scoring only five goals against them. A total of fourteen seniors will be lost after graduation this year. The loss will be a severe one because nine of the seniors are starting players. There is a great depth and enthusiasm in the sophomore and junior squad members, and this year’s experience should carry on the winning streak through next season. A fine team is sure to be built from the great material the coaches have to work with. In class competition, the seniors came out on top. The highly skilled upperclassmen walloped both the sophomores and the juniors with identical s cores of 4-0. The sophomores were able to edge out the juniors by taking second place with a 3-2 win which left the juniors in the bottom place. Reena Bucknell Mary Ann Yost Debby Davidson Cindi Pliniski Nancy DiMarco Janis Hubiak Mysshe Butler Rosetta Morris Linda Greene Libby Pritchard Rackettes Have A Winning Season The R.F.A. girls tennis team holds a high scoring record of which our school can be proud. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all girls from beginners to advanced players meet with Miss Ruth Demers to learn new techniques and brush-up on old ones. The racketeers piled up a 5-2-2 record this year. Outstanding victories were tallied ‘over Cazenovia, U.F.A., V.V.S., and New Hartford. Hard fought defeats gave a victory to Herkimer and tie to Westmoreland. Graduation will show the loss of only a few members of the squad, since most of the team are underclassmen. BOTTOM ROW: Rae Ann Carley, Cindi Fraser, Anne Boyd, Kathy Leidig. ROW 2: Barb Zmudosky, Pat Dowd, Colleen Tuttle, Joan Serino, Patti Davidson, Paula Fricke, Susan Hatch, Marcia Neiss. If you ever had the chance to walk across the south end of the J.V. football field, you might have thought that someone was trying to shoot an apple off your head. Every Tuesday and Thursday night after school, the archery team meets under the supervision of Mrs. Kay White to practice their skills to improve for forthcoming meets with other high schools in the area. The most qualified members of the squad are able to represent RFA at the annual- Central New York Archery Association meet in the fall. High scorer for the season was junior Amy Dotzler who rallied the team to three victories. ROW 1: Reena Bucknell, Debbie Davidson, Joann Dandino. ROW 2: Janis Hubiak, Jan Evans, Debbie Markham, Chris Baker, Roberta Leffert If a poll were to be taken to find out which A O sport most popular with girls at R.F.A., it ction n would undoubtedly show basketball far ahead of all other sports. From November until January, Th C girls comets on the intramural level to find ‘a e ourts championship team. In December, the All-Rome Basketball playday is held where the teams battle for the championship. The Stough Competition is the highlight of the season where each class tries to win the trophy. The interscholastic team is directed by Miss Ruth Demers and provides the more advanced girls with a chance to play against other high schools in the area. The girls have a rough season with a lot of practice and hard work, but it is made worthwhile when they turn in an excellent record at the end of the season. Attainments of endurance . Playing it close! The thrill of victory. . . Balance co-ordinated with strength Versatile Monday nights during the winter sports season are devoted to the agile girl gymnasts who practice and make up their routines on various pieces of apparatus. Besides gaining an overall knowledge of gymnastics, the girls, under the direction of Miss Ruth Demers, develop co-ordination, agility, balance, and poise. Each girl has her choice of a wide variety of apparatus including the uneven parallel bars, the horse, the balance beam, free exercise, and the trampoline. After developing their skills on the equipment, the more skilled members of the team participate in gym meets with various area high schools at home and on the road. The R.F.A. gym team also hosts workshops with area schools which don’t have such a diversified program as the one our athletic department offers. Besides the curriculum outlined in the athletic program, some girls are able to develop skills beyond those of the average student which will aid them in future pursuits. Gymnasts After the basketballs are stored away, the volleyball nets go up and the balls are volleyed throughout the gym. The famous yells of “I’ve got it” and “Set °em up” echo from the walls beginning in early February and lasting until the end of March. The interscholastic season provides the girls with an extremely heavy schedule this year. Practice was usually held during the activity period, as new techniques were taught to the girls by Coach Miss Susan Luizzi. In early March, the All-Rome Volleyball Sports Day was held, and the girls battled against members of their own class all day long for the championship. The middle of March ‘called for area tournaments that were also all-day affairs. This year the girls volleyed their way to an extremely impressive victory at the AWPENYS Tournament. Though the season ends with many sprained fingers and bruised shins, the effort is worth it when the final score is tallied. BOTTOM ROW: Reena Bucknell, Saneen Armstrong, Janis Hubiak. ROW 2: Cindi Pliniski, Mary Pakenas, Debbie Kolb. With a strong backing from the junior class, this year’s mermaids splashed to a very impressive record. Meeting with Miss Susan Luizzi every Monday and Wednesday nights, the girls work on all fundamentals and then are allowed to perfect their own strokes or dives. Extra prac- tice sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the activity period to get the team members ready for meets. Interschool meets proved rough competition for the mermaids, but they pulled through at every meet. The annual invitational meet held at Rome this year saw the only flaw on this year’s record as the Romans were defeated by a strong, well-balanced New Hartford team, 53-50. After the bathing suits were finally dried and the pool was drained out, the records that were compiled will stand for a long time. Mermaids BOTTOM ROW: Mary Beth Infusino, Ann Goggin, Bonnie _Luizzi, Coach; Elaine Smith. ROW 3: Donna Spoon, Sally Bole, Eileen Hoag, Elizabeth Morris, Colleen Tuttle. ROW 2: Howell, June Recor, Sue Recor, Mary Feeny, Mary Casanova, Michele Guthrie, Patty Davidson, Mary Pakenas, Kim Ferris, Claudette Weed. Nancy Davidson, Deb Burkhart, Sandi Chamberlain, Miss The efficiency and success of sports days depends on the help of many devoted girls. The Managers Club under the supervision of Miss Susan Luiz- zi aids to the well-balanced athletic program. Head-managers Betty Johnson and Ruthann Jones direct the club by taking phone messages, watching the gym Office, assisting in first aid, and serving refreshments during sports days. Strikes Gutters The girls bowling team rolls weekly at the Rome Bowling Center under the watchful eye of Mrs. Kay White. Strikes, spares, and gutters usually mark the score-sheets which are tallied the following day. Bowling matches are held with various schools from the area, and a Central Bowling Tournament is held in the later part of the season. In early June, a banquet is held honoring all the individual bowlers, and trophies are awarded to the all-around team and individual high scorer. This season honors go to Cindy Frasher. “Strike three, you’re out!” is the familiar cry that is heard every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night during the spring sports season at R.F.A. Interested ball players come to practice their skills at batting, running, throwing, and catching, to get in condition to compete against other schools. At the helm of all this activity is Miss Susan Luizzi, either playing shortstop or umpiring the game. At the end of the season, the pirls are invited to the Annual’ Chittinango Soorisday for an all-day tournament. For the past seven years, the R.F.A. girls have played their best to bring the trophy home. Last year, after rough competition, the girls were able to win and retire the trophy to Rome. This year was no exception — the girls won the trophy again creating the possibility of retiring another trophy in girls sports. Batters If you have any intentions of trying out for the President’s Physical Fitness Team, it would be wise to do some conditioning with the girls’ track team. Each spring, rain or shine, a group of girls with various intentions meet on the track to compete in this vigorous (ey Some come to shed a few pounds, some to earn a few points, others to try the challenging sport, and a few to compete for their enjoyment. At the helm of the program, either firing the gun for the hundred yard dash, timing the 50 yard hurdles, measuring a discus throw, or raising the high jump bar a couple of inches is Miss Barbara Smith who deserves a great deal of credit for the fantastic team she produces each year. The girls are taught one thing throughout the season — in a sport like track, pride in ersonal achievement depends upon a great deal of individual effort. 189 Ginny Rahrig Patty Tardugno Roberta Leffert Marli Hall — Head Jan Hubiak Saneen Armstrong Barb Garafalo “All set? You bet! Ready — hit it!” No matter if the rain were pouring down or if basketballs were bombarding them, our dedicated and vivacious ch eerleaders were always there to lead the school in cheers. Many times it seemed hard to provoke the crowds to cheer because of the excitement of the games, but our girls came through and transformed groups of tranquility to screaming enthusiasts. Under the supervision of Miss Kathy Fowler, an elementary teacher at Ridge Mills School, the two squads met every Tuesday and Thursday to practice old cheers and to develop new ones for the upcoming games. “H ¥. G Immediately after spring vacation, the girls’ gym is invaded ave ou ot by all eligible freshman, sophomore, and junior girls who are interested in trying out for the squads. After two weeks of Th S Stein 9? hard and painful, but fun-filled practices and cuts, seven e pirit . varsity and ten junior varsity girls are selected. To insure that school spirit is produced, the girls are judged upon the attitude, poise, co-ordination, and enthusiasm. BOTTOM ROW: Eileen Hoag, Nancy Nelson, Sue Anken, Lorraine Crouch, Georgianne Mowry, Jan Tietze, Spadafora, Drinda Wightman, Chris Russell. ROW 2: Debbie Chris Leffert. ACTIVITIES Student Association A. Grasso = “ .- M. Goldstick Rome Free Academy Student Association is composed of those students who wish to participate in school elections, clubs, and any activity concerning Student Association. This organization needs capable and outstanding leadership. The Student Government is directed by Mr. Franklin Pelkey, our co-ordinator of extra-curricular activities. The Association is headed by a president, a vice-president, and a secretary, and is comprised of Student Council and a Student Cabinet. The Council sponsors many activities including school elections, pep rallies, color days, fund raising drives, and the annual all-out. UFA_ Bonfire and _ victory celebrations. This school government has surely been important and helpful in our education at RFA. R. Dremluk BOTTOM ROW: Rose Wimer, Nancy DeMarco, Chris Sezna, Nancy Spence JoAnn D’Arrigo, Carol Andrews, Prudy Rees, Dee Ann Wood. ROW 2: Nancy Barber, Ray Martinez, Anthony Joseph, Ed Charny, Allen Lazzara, Tom Walsh, Gayle, McKinney. ROW 3: Richard Neiss, Jon Ward, Richard Holland, Dave Golden, Tom Clifford, John Ruscito BOTTOM ROW: Naomi Yeoman, Pam Cannarozzi, Debbie Hall, Mary Beth Infusino, Terri Ryan, Mary Feeney, Donna Spoon, Drinda Wightman. ROW 2: Cynthia Carmody, Candy Jones, Marcia Neiss, Felix Spinelli, LaVerne Turner, John Mastrangelo, Cathy Crossman, Wendy Caswell. ROW 3: Bob Drumluk, Leroy Blymiller, Thomas Lloyd, Geoff Frost, Dave Lince, Steve Olnas. BOTTOM ROW: Barb Kenney, Gayle Curcio, Sharon Furia, Elaine Petrucci, Katherine Entelisano, Sally Ludin, Barbara Ferlo, Barbara Maxim. ROW 2: Michele Cormier, Valerie Roberts, John Brady, Terry Miller, Peter Summa, Susan Schuessler, Margaret Wolff, Joe Casillo. ROW 3: Michael Vaccaro, Paul Beach, Tom Spencer, Robert Krenitsky, Mark Hinman, Thomas Arcuri, Kevin Dowd. De-O-Wain-Sta Editorial ¥ emg? T, oon i wi BOTTOM ROW: Ruthann Jones, Marcie Goldstick, Patricia Carol Pliniski, Amy LaPlante, Mary Ann Yost, Pat Williams. Tardugno, Marli Hall, Carolyn Peluso, Ginny Rahrig, Denise ROW 3: Janis Hubiak, Robert Lazovik, Peter Cania, Robert Thaler, Diane Thaler. ROW 2: Reena Bucknell, Roberta Leffert, Erwin, Ed Charny, David Harris, Patrick Guida, Sharon Mysshe Butler, Judy Costello, Jan Evans, Patricia McCue, Fellows, Miss Stahl Once again, the De-O-Wain-Sta Editorial Staff has tried their hardest to bring you the best yearbook ever. The year 1969 has special significance because it marks Rome Free Acade- my’s hundredth graduating class, and all the more reason for such a great yearbook. The Editorial Staff is especially grateful to Miss Carol Stahl, our advisor and a new arrival on the faculty. Editors for this year’s De-O-Wain-Sta were Buzzy Guida, Editor-in-Chief, and Jan Evans, Assistant Editor. Section Editors were Carol Pliniski and Ruthann Jones, Seniors; Janis Hubiak and Ginny Rahrig, Underclassmen; Marli Hall and Bob Lazovik, Student Life; Judy Costello and Roberta Leffert, Curriculum; Mysshe Butler and Marcie Goldstick, Activities; and Reena Bucknell and Dave Harris, Sports. Bob Erwin, Sharon Fellows, and Amy LaPlante were our indispensable photographers. De-O-Wain-Sta Business ; 72 ee the — BOTTOM ROW: Karen Jones, Frances DiMarco, Nancy Rosemary McMony, Carol Baptiste, Sandra Markham. Janet Mammosser, Gail Francisco, Susan Stromei, Barbara Thomas, Yost, ROW 3: Gwen Fragapane, Robert Eitches, Mike Alice Hugi, Mary Beth Infusino, ROW 2: Sarah Kinison, Anne Scheppach, Gregory Alvord, John Siddall, Rick Toepp, George Comis, Connie Marcellus, Marie Levadoti, Paula Basile, Clifford, Christine Nigro. Under the guidance of faculty advisor Mrs. Mary Lou Hilow, the De-O-Wain- Sta Business staff has adequately financed this edition of the yearbook. Business manager John Siddall and his assistant manager Mike Scheppach, together with the rest of the staff, collected subscrip- tion money and sold advertisements to finance successfully this yearbook. BSI Broadcast BOTTOM ROW: Gloria Herron, Libby Pritchard, Barb Peel, Donna Summa, Kathy Leidig, Rosanne Seccurra, Wendy Caswell. ROW 4: Anthony Lucci, Alan Spindler, Kristin “Attention please for your Monday morning announcements.” “Attention please for your Tuesday morning announcements.” And so it continues, day after day, week after week. In his 4th year as sponsor of B.S.I. Broadcast, Mr. Dennis Smith has done fine work selecting fifteen juniors and seniors who have kept the student body of Rome Free Academy constantly aware of college conferences, meetings, and newly made rules and regulations. Officers for this year’s group are John Siddall, p resident; Ray Meir, vice-president; and Libby Pritchard, secretary. This club provides an_ excellent opportunity for students interested in radio-announcing as a profession to learn to work technical equipment and to become used to live announcing. Each year members of B.S.I. Broadcast spend an entire afternoon touring local radio stations, seeing how they are run and meeting the people who run them. Waters, Sandy Markham, Cynthia Stockwell. ROW 2: Jay Meier, Dan Szewezyk, Peter Kunkel, Jerry Feldman. BSI Press BOTTOM ROW: Peter Cania, Fred Macri, Marisa Parish, Chris Leonbruno, Bob Amidon, Deborah Miller, Thomas L. Bates, Pamela Parish, Lyne Chamberlain, Claudette Weed, Tina Miceli, Thomas Lloyd, Joe Militello. ROW 2: Karen Jones, Frances DiMarco, Patricia Stewart, Debbie Goldberg, Yoshiro Goto, William Conover, Joe Mercurio, William Griffith, Fran Redmond, Myron Miller, Janna McKinney, Donna Summa, Judi Morreale, Cheryl Vanderhoof. ROW 3 Mr. Lincoln Kan’s second year as sponsor of Rome Free Academy’s BSI Press has been a very successful one. Tom Bates, an active member of last year’s staff, is Editor-in-Chief of the Echo this year. Backing Tom up are the competent staff of Debbie Miller as Ass’t. Editor; Pam Parish as Managing Editor; and more than sixty other members. The paper contains school news, editorials, community events involving Rome Free Academy students, and advertisements for local businesses. The Echo staff purchased an orange and black bell which was rung during football season after each Black Knight touchdown. Also accomplished was the estab- lishment of a B.S.I. Radio division, whose mem- bers write up school news to be announced weekly over WKAL. These two groups working together have established an excellent bridge of communications between students, faculty, and the community. P = : sftersie Arlene Pfluke, Gayle McKinney, Sarah Kinison, Janet Copeland, Pat Reckentine, Karen Thompson, Linda Szewezyk, Bonnie Weed, Lillian D’Aniello, Becky Roberts, Deb Nash, Maria Bravo, Terry Perani, Helen Friedman, Mary Sue Agone ROW 4: Garrie Amidon, Joe Taverna, Anthony Grasso, Frederick H. Sauer, Robert McKinney, Tracy Stubbs, Vincent Banks, Gary Vaccaro, Jonathan Brodock, Adrian Stovall, Kirk Spencer, Charles Bole Rostra And Forum Through the guidance of Mrs. Lynda Fenwick, and under the direction of Editors Lauren Weissman and _ Sally Howell, the Forum Board humorously and diligently composes news items and limelighters throughout the — school. Mind-shattering gossip, interviews of school celebrities, and reviews of activities and social functions are among the many items posted. Reading the Forum is an unforgettable experience for news-hungry students Roses are red, violets are blue essays, short stories and sonnets, too; these are all found in Rome Free Academy’s fine literary magazine, Rostra. Also under the direction of Mrs. Lynda Fenwick, Editor-in-Chief Roger Ferlo conducts a never-ending search for worthy examples of talented Rome Free Academy authors. BOTTOM ROW: Sarah Howell, Michele Eades, Carol Mowry, Roger Ferlo, Lauren Weissman. ROW 3: Gary Dorfman, Barbara Jones, Nancy DiMarco, Nancy Komanecky, Mary Joseph Fontana, Gary Wing, Jeff Kuzma, Bob Vatilla, Paul Hemphill, Linda Rossi. ROW 2: Sue Ball, Susan Hatch, Mona Berry, Greg Alexander Campanella, Marcia Neiss, Milena Jovanovitch, Helen Brown, Library Council One of the oldest service clubs of Rome Free Academy is the Library Council Guiding these ambitious helpers are Mrs Helen Arthur and Mrs. Marjorie Mortis who manage and assist in improving the library’s operations. The students work with the librarians and maintain college catalogues and career and vertical files, cover new books, shelve returned magazines, and attend to the front desk. Without their donation of one period a week, the maintenance of our library would be virtually impossible. R.F.A.’s Library Council is led by the following dedicated officers: John Siddall, president; Claudette Weed, vice-president) Joan Bates, secretary; and Debbie Miller, treasurer. materials, file BOTTOM ROW: Ruthann Jones, Deborah Miller, Susan Stromei, Kathy Rostkiewicz, Phyllis Rico, Gloria Herron, Patricia Stewart, Rose Wimer, Rosezetta Morris, Andrea Guglielmo. ROW 2: Carol Andrews, Marli Hall, Mysshe Butler, Patty Waller, Barbara Jones, Claudette Weed, Janice Crouch, Mary Margaret DeBari, Karen Potter, Nancy Mammosser, Chris Meyers. ROW 3: Chris Sezna, Eleanor Stadler, Kathleen Ross, Jan Evans, Betty Johnson, Marilyn Skorobogaty, Christine Nigro, Elaine Smith, Barbara Fusco, Janet Froelich, Donna Czerski, Jacquie Caske. ROW 4 Fran Redmond. William Griffith, Richard Neiss, John Siddall, James Reid, Garold Guisinger, Ed Charny, Michael Evans. Pep Club BOTTOM ROW: Marcie Goldstick, Bonnie Pettinelli, Patty Carol Peluso, Helen Friedman, Sharon Fellows, Marilyn Tardugno, Elaine Circle, Pam Puccio, Marli Hall, Ginny Grisham, Linda Greene, Jan Evans, Janet Froelich, Deb Nellis, Rahrig, Kathy O'Mara, Marlene Collier. ROW 2: Chris Sezna. Judy Costello, Linda Szewezyk, Lillian D’Aniello. ROW 4 Elvira Ritchie, Sarah Howell, Claudette Weed, Carol Pliniski, | Daniel Gawarekey, Richard Holland, James Reid, Ed Charny, Murf Yost, Michele Eades, Martha Ellinger, Barbara Garofalo, Charles Herrman Yvonne VanVechten, Susan Stromei. ROW 3: Christine Siegel, Bursting into the fall scene with renewed spirit was Rome Free Academy’s Pep Club. This year, Pep Club has had a very successful year with the direction of two new sponsors, Mr. Nelson Gray and Mr. Paul DelPiano. Under the leadership of President Carolyn Peluso; Vice-President Kathy O’Mara; Secretary Michele Eades; and Treasurer Jan Teitze, the dedicated members of the club have worked steadily for R.F.A. In addition to directing numerous color days, Pep Club has sponsored buses for out-of-town athletic events, decorated the halls, and kept up the general spirit of the student body. Organizing “Beat Whitesboro” Day, selling pins and yarn dolls, and sponsoring dances were other Pep Club activities. Pep Club also carried out plans for successful fall and winter weekends. Red Cross This year the Junior Red Cross has done a magnificent job in achieving its purpose of helping the poor and unfortunate people in Rome and overseas. The money from their annual fund-raising drive from their candy sale made a total of over $400 which they gave the local Red Cross Chapter. The proceeds of their very successful Christmas dance (which even Santa Claus attended) went to missions around the world. Another project was sending a Red Cross Chest overseas. These chests are distributed to areas afflicted with disasters. As is customary, the club once again presented its annual Talent Show. This year the club was under the capable leadership of advisor, Elmer Grapensteter and officers Pat OUCHLESS 2 McLaughlin, president; Lynn Sauer, rc Me = onal J secretary; and Donna _ Tucker, A ic v - aa swe = = y treasurer. BOTTOM ROW: Pat Tagliere, Frances DiMarco, Pam Puccio, Soboleski, Alice Hugi. ROW 3: Linda Carpenter, Michele Deborah Miller, Lynn Sauer, Dee Ann ee, Marie Aiello, Eades, Debbie Wilson, Nancy Neidl, Deborah Richardson, Claudette Weed, Mary Jo Bannon. ROW 2: Donna Casler, Betty Johnson, Ellen Goldberg, Barbra Fusco, Sharon Fellows. Ann Boyd, Sandra Markham, Rose el Cindi Pliniski, ROW 4: Ray Martinez, Les Lilley, Gary Rice, Clayton Mowry, Debbie Watson, Donna Tucker, Patricia Soboleski, Yvonne Tracy Stubbs, Stanley Kolasz, Carmen Ferlo, Joey Surace. ; pry: a _ 4 BOTTOM ROW: Andrea Guglielmo, Dee Ann Wood, Marli Hall, Alice Hugi, Pam Puccio, Debbie Davidson, Yoshiro Goto, Mary Hemphill, Kathleen Perez, Ginny Rahrig, Nancy Komanecky, Nanci Barber, Frances DiMarco. ROW 2; Susan Stromei, Pat Williams, Yvonne VanVechten, Anne Schultz, Mary Margaret DeBari, Tina Miceli, Leslie Burgess, Rosemary Magnanti, Leslie Pugh, Patty Waller, Mary Sue Agone, Christine Siegel, Helen Friedman, Rose Wimer. ROW 3 American BOTTOM ROW: Kathy Leidig, Ellen Reid, Janis Ringlehan, Linda Rossi, Mary Beth Infusino, Aimee Taube, Pam Cannarozzi, Joann Totaro, Patricia Gannon, Kiki Adolfi, Debbie Giordano. ROW 2: Rebecca Little, Barbara Agone, Joyce Pratt, Libby Benson, Kathie Reid, Pamela Fielding, Mary Dromgoole, Beth McDonald, Sandra Markham, Barbara Drexler, Nancy Emison, Joan Hubbard, Karen Jones. ROW 3: Barbara Erwin, Elayne Besenfelder, Jan Tietze, Janet Yost, Barbara Peel, Wendy Caswell, Joann Fedun, Pamela Atkinson, Deborah Miller, Kris Waters, Carol Pliniski, Pamela Parish, Linda Greene, Judy Costello, Marilyn Grisham, Cynthia Stockwell, Sue Ball, Barbara Fusco, Jan Evans, Milena Jovanovitch, Sharon Fellows, Janis Hubiak, Cindi Pliniski, Connie Marcellus. ROW 4: Charles Herrman, Dave Harris, Richard Holland, Stanley Kolasz, Daniel Gawarecki, John Siddall, William Griffith, Patrick Guida. Field Service Beverly Baynes, Deborah Lux, Martha Reynolds, Roseanne Seccurra, Patricia Agone. ROW 4: Marisa Parish, Debbie Burkhart, Debbie Bartell, Mona Campanella, Susan Hatch, Maria Bravo, Bonnie Week, Dawn Wagner, Patti Davidson, Candy Jones, Joan Serino, Marcia Neiss, Bonnie Dean, Janice Bathrick, Kris Williams, Mary Swerediuk. ROW 5: Robert Eitches, Kevin Roberts, Ray Meier, Duncun Wright, Geoff Frost, Bob Vatilla, Gary Vaccaro, Jon Kronberg, George Clifford. Anyone who has ever spoken to a foreign student in this country or to a student returning from abroad cannot help but sense the enthusiasm these students have for the work being done by the American Field Service. R.F.A.’s branch of AFS’ers is headed by Kristen Waters as president, Janis Hubiak as vice-president, Cindy Stockwell as secretary, and Roger Ferlo as treasurer. All have worked hard to raise funds necessary to sponsor another foreign exchange student next year. During the winter, they made arrangements for other foreign students in the area to gather in Rome for an AFS Weekend. Every senior has a special memory of the foreign student who was a part of his class, and every member of the school benefits through an understanding of other peoples of the world. BOTTOM ROW: Pat Covelesky, Lynn Mitello, Bonnie Bole, Kathleen Perez, Mary Murray, Deborah Richardson, Gayle McKinney, Mrs. Case. ROW 2: Mary Buck, Marilyn Boyd, Katherine Entelisano, Rose Hrim, Julie White, Carolyn Stoddard, Marlene Jacobs. ROW 3: Kathy Rostowitz, Melody Clemens, Susan Seidel, Robin Neidl, Dawn Avantini, Barbara Goughenour, Diane Ellison, Pat Fanfarillo, Cathy Crossman. ROW 4: Kathy Piatkowski, Cindy Smith, Mary Swerediuk, Linda Kotary, Debbie Mizer, Joycelyn Richardson, Susan Schuessler, Betty Johnson. ROW 5; Jon Kronberg, Roy Johnson, Richard Holland, Jim Reid. Future Doctors Nurses BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Wolzmuth, Karen Sutter, Nancy Neidl, Patricia Stewart, Mary Gallien, Linda Prescott, Regina Sbaraglia. ROW 2: Kathie Reid, Pam McCoy, Nancy DelVecchio, Cathy Dougherty, Jane Morris, Doreen Northway, Marion Fahy. ROW 3: Sandra Cole, Mary Dromgoole, Angela Barone, Laura Fowler, Ruth Andrews, Katy Patchen, Barbara Younglove. ROW 4: Dawn Wagner, Jeanne Smith, Debbie Burkhart, Ellen Rolfes, Karen Mudge, Judy House, Rosemary Clark, Holly Wright. ROW 5: Frederick Cook, Gary Dorfman, George Clifford. For those students who are interested in the medical field, the Future Doctors and Nurses try to open all doors for a better understanding of a possible medical career. The Future Nurses Club has the opportunity to work at Rome Hospital, thereby gaining valuable experience. Under the guidance of Mrs. Walzmuth and Dr. Reid, the Future Doctors and Nurses take an annual field trip and hear lectures by guest doctors. BOTTOM ROW: Marcie Goldstick, Jamie Greenberg, Alice Hugi, Elizabeth Pritchard, Katherine Entelisano, Patricia Gannon, Dee Ann Wood, Mary Beth Reynolds, Rose Wimer, Cathy Adolfi, Marli Hall, Jane’ Brement, Mary Beth Infusino, Ann Goggin. ROW 2 Helen Friedman, Sarah Howell, Mary Dromgoole, Diane Ellison, Darlene Giambona, Mary Sue Agone, Wendy Caswell, Reena Bucknell, Kathleen Ross, Pam Cannarozzi, Patricia Rooney, Elizabeth McDonald, Jane Maitland, Yvonne VanVechten, Karen Potter. ROW 3 Janice Bathrick. Debbie Burkhart, Gail Smith, Marcia Neiss, Milena Jovanovitch, Marilyn Grisham, Holly Wright, Ellen Goldberg, Patricia Howe, Barbara Fusco, Helen Brown, Judy Costello, Lillian D’Aniello, Aimee Taube, Chris Leonbruno, Kris Williams, Sandra Cole. ROW 4: Joyce Pratt, Mary Lou Filer, Delores Williams, Rose Anne Securra, Suzanne Stromei, Garold Guisinger, Daniel Gawarecki, Eugene Klara, Richard Holland, Richard Dunn, Gary Dorfman, Bruce Holland, Debbie Martin, Jane Morris, Carolyn Stoddard, Nancy Emison. French Club French Club, under the guidance of Miss Maria Perez and Miss Roberta Swaney, has had an active year They started their fund raising projects with a bakesale in November and continued their activities with a Christmas party and a computer dance. At the banquet held at the a of the year, the members presented a skit by Moliere This year’s officers are Lillian D’Aniello, president; Richard Holland, vice-president; Sue Stromei, secretary, and Chris Leonbruno, treasurer BOTTOM ROW: Ruthann Jones, Sheila Gerace, Debbie Carol Quance, Phyllis Cianchetti, Janet Copeland, Kathy Jones, Calandra, Crystal Heisler, Mary Sue Spohn, Elayne Pamela Parish, Christine Nigro, Mona Campanella, Candy Besenfelder, Donna Chilson, Nancy Komanecky, Barbara Peel, Jones, Marisa Parish, Drinda Wrightman, Barbara Frasca, Patty Mary Strange, Kathleen Perez, Loraine Migliori. ROW 2 Waller, Gloria Herron, Deborah Miller, Cindi Pliniski. ROW 4. Shirley Yager, Regina Sbaraglia, Karen Jones, Georgie Mowry, Lindy Ferlo, Ray Martinez, Felix Spinelli, Ernie Panasci, Lorraine Crouch, Nannette Carbone, Nancy DelVecchio, Sue William Tuttle, Jim Skarnulis, Frederick Sauer, Jon Kronberg, Recor, Cindy Davis, Ellen Morris, Linda Rossi, Ramona Jim Carriero, John Mastrangelo, Robert Eitches, Alan Spindler, Sturtevant, Lynda Salamonowicz, Joe Casillo. ROW 3: Andrea John Beady, Fred Moore. Guglielmo, Mary Sue Agone, Diane Bartolotti, Elaine Nucco, Spanish Club Mrs. Anne Coughlin again donated her time to helping annual Christmas party, a dance, and a program featuring Miss interested Spanish students further their knowledge of Spanish Perez speaking on her stay in Mexico Officers for this year’s culture, aided this year by Mrs. Anne Sorrentino. Some special club are President Pam Parish, Vice-President and Secretary events planned and executed by the club’s members were the Kathy Perez, and Treasurer Barb Frasca. BOTTOM ROW: Sharon Mercuri, Shawn Lodge, Marilyn Miller, George Clifford, Lloyd Williams, Paul Cavano, Mrs. Moselle — Advisor. ROW 2; Chris Leonbruno, Judie Cromwell, Yvonne VanVechten, Winston Goodman, Susan Stromei, Janet Yost, Kevin Hill. ROW 3: Colleen Tuttle, William Tuttle, Kevin Roberts, Carole Hidy, Marilyn Grisham, Kathy Piatkowski. ROW 4: William Meadows, David Schall, Christine Nigro, John Quinn, Duncan Wright. Latin Club Under the supervision of Mrs. Deanna Moselle, Latin Club has had an eventful year. A Christmas party and a toboggan party were held during the winter, and the Ides of March was celebrated with a banquet commemorating the death of Julius Caesar. During the spring, members showed their club projects at an open house. The officers this year are Janet Yost, president; Chris Leonbruno, vice-president; Judy Cromwell, secretary; Winston Goodman, treasurer; and Carole Hidy, program chairman. German Club BOTTOM ROW: Karen Jones, Joan Hubbard, Christine Siegel, Karen Bilk, Kris Williams, Janice Bathrick, Denise Maxwell, Carolyn Chamberlain, Suzanne Seidel, Pamela McMullen. ROW 2: Neil Hemphill, Bernard Messinger, Rick Holberger, Debbie Burkhart, Jeanne Smith, Linda Wagner, Dawn Wagner, Margie Young, Cindy Stockwell, Nancy Spence, Gail Reese, Mona Campanella, Scott Jones, Roger Ferlo, Ray Grabo. ROW 3: Ken Holberger, Pete Mathis, David O'Neil, Fred Cook, Mike Sc heppach, Gary Williams, Terry McMaster, Mark Fausner, Henry Sees, Dan Rayland, Roy Johnson, Dale Robbins, Art Blymiller, Tom Walsh, William Batteas, Chucky Herrman, Mr. Richard Hodinger, Mrs. Judith Hefty. German Club conducted its second year under the supervision of Mr. Richard Hodinger and Mrs. Judith Hefty. The club members visited General Herkimer’s house, east of Little Falls, and also saw the historic home of Major-General Baron Von Steuben in Remsen, New York. This year’s officers are Mike Scheppach, president; Nancy Spence, vice-president; and Cynthia Stockwell, secretary-treasurer. BOTTOM ROW: Pam McMullen, Janice Sweezey, Marli Hall, Patricia Tardugno, Pat Stasio, Nancy Emison, Joyce Pratt, Ramona Sturtevant, Barbara Agone, Marcie Goldstick, Ginny Rahrig, Shirley Yager, Jane Fahy. ROW 2: Dee Ann Wood, Nancy Barber, Pat Williams, Rae Ann Carley, Donna Casler, Laraine Migliori, Gloria Herron, Pam Cannarozzi, Alice Hugi, Yvonne VanVechten, Helen Friedman, Luigia Calicchia, Chris Sezna, JoAnn Totaro, Arlene Pfluke, Susan Stromei, Mary Lou Filer, Rose Wimer, Frances DiMarco, Cindy Davis. ROW 3 Carol Andrews, Roberta Leffert, Mary Margaret DiBari, Roseanne Seccurra, Pat Miller, Sharon Nasci, Tina Miceli, Sheila Gerace, Martha Ellinger, Connie Marcellus, Cathy DiBella, Debbie Sbarglia, Anne Halupka, Karen Potter, Bernet Marcoccia, Deborah Miller, Sarah Kinison, Leslie Pugh, Carla Tardugno, Mary Jo Bannon. ROW 4; Patty DiMarco, Matilda Tuffey, Linda Carpenter, Debbie Skrhak, Cindi Smith, Sharon Fellows, Marilyn Grisham, Debbie Hill, Deb Nellis, Ellen Goldberg, Judy House, Jan Evans, Maria Bravo, Judy Costello, Candice Jones, Carol Pliniski, Rosemary Magnanti, Claudette Weed, Barbara Erwin, Beverly Baynes, Prudy Rees, Barbara Ferlo. Future Teachers Many students hoping to pursue the teaching profession after high school are offered a chance to gain a better understanding of teaching in the Future Teachers of America Club. Under the direction of faculty advisor Miss Roberta Swaney, these members sell candy and have drives to raise money for a tour of one of the state colleges of New York. The capable officers are President Helen Friedman, Vice-President Maria Bravo, Secretary Claudette Weed, and Treasurer Ginny Rahrig. BOTTOM ROW: Diane Guerrero, Jane Fahy, Anne Heaverin, Janna McKinney, Hope Moyer, Valerie Giambona. ROW 3: Dorothy Cianfrano, Diane Gibilaro, Debbie Watson, Barbara Debbie Wilson, Patty Patane, Carol Stevenson, Terry Perani, Jean Perry, Lorry Laneir, Karen Cooper, Beverly Hulbert Peggy Howe, Patricia McLaughlin, Sandi Chamberlain, Kris ROW 2: Rosemary Sannon, Marian Madonia, Joyce Ann Summa, Judy Lewis, Liz Rocco, Linda Robinson, Mary Shead, Pat Howard, Susan Nowicki, Eleanor Voci, Lynn Davis, Spencer Working for a better knowledge of family and community life, Future Homemakers of America devote much of their time to civic and community activities. R.F.A.’s Chapter of F.H.A. is the oldest in New York State, having begun in 1929 as a charter member of the original Home Economics Club of N.Y.S. and then, in 1946, becomin an honorary member of the newly formed F.T.A. R.P.A.’s captor has had, in 23 years, six national officers. Since its origin, Mrs. Marion Graves has lent a guiding hand to the girls. Officers this year are President Debbie Watson, Vice-President Lynn Davis, Secretary Judy Lewis, and Treasurer Pat McLaughlin. Special club activities this year included presenting gifts to unfortunate patients in nearby nursing homes at Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. Future Homemakers BOTTOM ROW: Paul Cavaro, Jerry Loveless, Shirley Yager, Karen Kulecz, Sandi Chamberlain, Gail Curcio, Steve Ross, ROW Jerold Jaeger 2: George Clifford, Joseph Drisgula, Robert Eitches, Gary Vaccaro, Kevin Roberts, Adrian Stovall, Science Club Science Club was reformed this year under the guiding hand of Mr. Joseph Uvanni. The purpose of this club is to develop students’ interest in various fields of science. Students work on individual projects and conduct group experiments throughout the year during free 7th periods in room 218. A highlight of this year’s activities was a trip to Rochester, New York, during which the group toured the Eastman Kodak Plant and the Museum of Natural Science. Officers of this year’s club are President George Clifford, Vice-President Alan Spindler, Secretary Roberta Seaton, and Treasurer Paul Cavaro. The group also took other field trips and helped to work on the Rome Science Congress. James Rivers, Fred Macri, Augie Stagliano. ROW 3: Chris Macknair, Frank Franco, Thomas Premo, Allan Stockwell, Robert Erwin, Joe Cooper, Jon Kronberg, Roy Johnson, William Meadows, Orlando Illi Monitors a “t BOTTOM ROW: Mary Margaret DeBari, Sheila Gerace Finn, Fran Redmond, Thomas Walsh. ROW 3: Gary Burdick Barbara Thomas, Jessica Coleman, Sheila Simon, Linda Smith Francis Dooley, Debra Nellis, Walt Kapinos, Mike Wells ROW 2: Elaine Smith, Janet Froelich, Sarah Kinison, Dale 1969 will be remembered as the year of the “New Action” Monitors, for under the direction of a new sponsor, Mr. Richard Valerie, club members witnessed many progressive changes. Stu- dents wandering through the halls at odd times have probably noticed other students on duty as monitors, studying in the halls and trying their best to keep the halls of Rome Free Academy quiet. New additions to the club this year were personalized chairs with MONITORS printed in large letters on the backs where students sit during their assigned duties, and also buttons financed by a bakesale which were used for their identification as monitors. Officers of this year’s club are President Francis (Bud) Dooley and Secretary-Treasurer Janet Froelich. Stage Production a BOTTOM ROW: Robert Mondrick, Eloy Emeterio, Kenneth Jensen, Michael D’Antonio. ROW 2: James Bice, Joyce Warcup, Carla Vescia, Suzanne Kaczorowski, Rick Holberger, Harlan Marks. ROW 3: Ronald Lambert, Joseph Thomas, Richard Neiss, Chuck Fedonczak, Gary Vaccaro, Tom Furiel ROW 4: Charles Syms, David LaTart, Bob Vatilla, Mark Fedorek, Timothy Donahue Aquatics Club BOTTOM ROW: Kathy Leidig, Kathy O’Mara, Libby Benson, Mary Beth Infusino, Deborah Reames, Mary Feeney. Deborah Lux, June Recor, Rae Ann Carley, Pam Flack: Elizabeth Morris, Ellen Morris. ROW 2: Debbie Smith, Janna McKinney, Jackie Caske, Marie Letray, Donna Spoon, Pam Atkinson, Virginia Donovan, Beverly Baynes, Pauline Vail, Yvonne VanVechten, Cindi Pliniski, Mary Lou Filer, Eileen Hoag. ROW 3: Patricia Stasio, Tina Miceli, Leslie Burgess, Martha Reynolds, Terri Ryan, Claudette Weed, Lillian D’Aniello, Jeanne Ford, Sarah Howell, Debbie Bartell, Debbie Davidson. Anne Halupka, Leslie Pugh. ROW 4: Pam Cannarozzi, Georgeann Wakulik, Paula Serino, Bonnie Weed, Mary Pakenas, Sue Ball, Elaine Smith, Patti Davidson, Debbie Wiley, Terry Perani, Jean Smith. BOTTOM ROW: Marli Hall, Nancy DiMarco, Mary Ann Yost, Amy LaPlante, Mary Feeney, Cindy Fraser, Mary Strange, Ellen Bidwell, Sheila Simon, Saneen Armstrong, Bonnie Pettinelli, Reena Bucknell, Debbie Davidson, Eileen Hoag ROW 2: Barbara Drexler, Rosezetta Morris, Michele Keller, Janis Hubiak, Patty Waller, Marisa Parish, Michele Eades, Jan Evans, Patti Davidson, Nancy Spence, Claudette Weed, Christine Baker, Janice Crouch, Deborah Miller, Cind i Pliniski, Donna Summa, Barbara Bara. ROW 3: Paul Cavano, Dale Finn. Bruce Schlieder, William Conover, Lauren Weissman, Block Block “R” Club is composed of those students who have successfully completed the requirements necessary to obtain their varsity block “R”. This roup of Rome Free Academy athletes are advised y Poach William Coughlin and Miss Ruth Demers. Some of block “R” ’s major activities this year were selling programs at the football games, sponsoring dances after home basketball games, and selling refreshments at basketball games. Dave Harris, John Shearer, Thomas L. Bates, Gary Hanba, Rick pase i , Wayne Goodman, Kevin Dowd, Ernie Panasci, Anthony Mariano, Rod Dixon, Doug Davidson, Wilson Jones, Jeff Bean, Jerry Staudmyer. ROW 4 Rick Frasca, Ken Brooks, Drew Miller, Jim Bartell, Steve Olnas, Gene Aquino, Jim Sezna. Bill Slivka, Darris Williams, Tracy Stubbs, Geoff Frost, Daniel Szewezyk, Gary DeFazio, Dwight Williams, Bob Dremluk, Bruce Simpson, Eric Ringdahl, Kirk Hinman, Paul Jenkins, David LaTart, Dennis McMullen, Norman Pickett — Features originating this year were a weekly calendar of events in the case by the band room listing dates and times of all scheduled athletic events, and in the trophy case in the same hall, pictures of both boys’ and girls’ varsity sports events. Officers are President Bruce Simpson, Vice-President Debbie Davidson, Secretary Reena Bucknell, and Treasurer Bonnie Pettinelli. a] 2 et BOTTOM ROW: Frances DiMarco, Andrea Guglielmo, Jessica Donna Casler, Phyllis Rico, Martha Ellinger, Janis Hubiak, Coleman, Diane Jenkins, Nancy Komanecky, Nancy DiMarco, Tina Miceli, Carol Pliniski, Marilyn Grisham, Michele Eades, Debbie Davidson, Lili Ray, Carol Costello, Diane Thaler Anne Comis, Roberta Leffert, Elvira Ritchie, Rosezetta Morris Denise Thaler. ROW 2: Julie Aites, Mona Pelon. Helen ROW 4: Mary Gossner, Janice Crouch, Reena Bucknell, Friedman, Linda Jacobson, Nancy Kaiser, Chris Sezna, Leslie Connie Marcellus, Gayle McKinney, Christine Nigro, Debbie Pugh, Yvonne VanVechten, Pat Soboleski, Susan Stromei, Richardson, Patricia McCue, Linda Carpenter, Rosemary Prudy Rees, JoAnne Ringlehan. ROW 3: Anne Sanzone, Magnanti, Anne Halupka, Michele Keller, Dawn Beach : Gymleaders Each year the Gymleaders engage in a money raising project. This year the senior gymleaders sold gymbags under the guidance of Miss Ruth Demers, and officers, Reena Bucknell, Pres.; Deby Markham, Vice-Pres.; Nancy Spence, Sec.; and Janis Hubiak, Treas. A bake sale was also held. Juniors and sophomores also have their own clubs led by Miss Susan Luizzi and Mrs. Kay White respectively. Various duties of the Gymleaders are calling roll, leading exercises, checking towels, and seeing to it that the locker room is ens in immaculate order. BOTTOM ROW: M. Aiello, M. Goldstick, P. Tardugno, K L. Calicchia, M. Reynolds, C. Leonbruno, S. Howell, K. June, O’Mara, B. Pettinelli, R. Wimer, D. Wood, M. Hall, G. Rahrig. C. Weed, B. Fusco, J. Costello, L. Greene, S. Fellows, C E. Circle, C. LaMonica, A. Goggin. Row 2: B. Bole, C An- Peluso, M. Yost, C. Pliniski. Row 4; J. D’Arrigo, B. Garfalo, drews, J. Czyko, G. Herron, M. DiBari, P. Williams, G P. Dowd, L. Robinson, D. Nellis, B. Johnson, P. Howe, J. Rutherford, D. Watson, P. Waller, C Siegel, M. Butler, S. Froelich, G. Salce, J. Evans, P. Serino, N. Neidl, P. Stewart, Simon, M. Gibson, R. Carley, M. Filer, P. Tagliere. Row 3: P. Vail BOTTOM ROW: Eileen Hoag, Rebecca Little, Marli Hall, Ceil LaMonica, Judi Morreale, JoAnn Dandino, Saneen Armstrong, Donna Pugliese, Rose Mary Smith, Kathy Griffin, Kathy Leidig, Donna Summa, Karen Jones. ROW 2: Nancy Komanecky, Reena Bucknell, Deborah Reames, Mary Beth Infusino, Cheryl Cromwell, Carm Consiglio, Debbie Pugliese, JoAnn Totaro, Pam Cannarozzi, Sharon Nasci, Mary Beth Reynolds, Diane Jenkins, Rae Ann Carley. ROW 3: Debbie Calandra, Debbie Epting, Mary Strange, Roberta Leffert, Carol Pliniski, Candy Jones, Janice Bathrick, Janis Hubiak, Debbie Skrhak, Cindy Smith, Cindi Pliniski, Mysshe Butler, Patty Waller, Martha Reynolds, Terri Ryan, Amy LaPlante. ROW 4 Phyllis Cianchetti, Linda Greene, Patricia McCue, Mona Campanella, Joan Serino, Mary Ann Healy, Mary Pakenas, Betty Johnson, Janet Froelich, Ginny Salce, Judy Costello, Paula Serino, Judy House, Deb Nellis, Kathy Jones, Christine Baker, Cathy DiBella ; Officiating Club Timekeepers, scorekeepers, and floor officials are a most important part of any basketball or volleyball game. Officiating Club is open to all interested girls who participate in lecture sessions and actual floor work. Under the diligent guidance BOTTOM ROW: Valerie Ross, Marilyn Boyd, Sherry Birnie, Linda Breads, Joyce Shead, Jane Morris, Christine Grande, Lorraine Crouch. ROW 2: Joanne Versace, Sue Yozzo; Kay Patchen, Barbara Frasca, Elaine Petrucci, Beverly Baynes, of Miss Ruth Demers, each girl learns the correct procedures of officiating. Those girls who are more skilled at officiating have the opportunity to work towards their ratings as National Associate Officials. 2 Barbara Maxim, Libby Benson, Pamela McMullen. ROW 3 Chris Zmudosky, Susan Dorety, Debbie Mizer, Margaret Wolf, Daretta Williams, Penny MclIntosh, Bonnie Weed, Carol Quance, Linda Slawson. | s Po Pat Anno Mary Hemphill Opal MacDonald Majorettes Joann Summa Pat Tagliere Donna Summa Prudy Rees — Head Betty Colasanti Debbie Hall B. Holmes Jane Rossi . om .° ZF A ON � J ( J.V. Majorettes ROW 1: Norrean Montalbano, Bernadette Bove. ROW 2: Lynne Sauer, Linda Petrie, Gayle McKinney, Mary Ann Healy, Carol Daniello, Diane Thaler, Denise Thaler, Polly Vail. ROW Peg Fusco, Leslie Pugh, JoAnn Versace, Chris Grarele, Marilyn 3: Kathy Griffin, Geil LaMonica, Monica Isner, Jane Morris, Boyce, Deb Farriolo, Mary Lou Squires, Mary Gallien Archery Club BOTTOM ROW: Ann Gigli, Val Ross, Nancy Emison, Deb Smith, Chris Sinclair, Noreen Sexton, Amy Dotzler, Deby Smith, Sandy Hohman, Jane Fahy, Joyce Shead, Sharon Nash, Kolb, Linda Pelow, Peggy Hughes, Debbie Mizer. Pat Stasio. ROW 2: Matty Tuffy, Sandy Chamberlain, Jeanie Activity Directory AGONE, MARY SUI ECHO Staff H.R. Ch S ( I Show: | AIELLO, MARIE AITES, JUDI ALDACO, LINDA ALVORD, GREGORY D ANDREWS CAROI Gymuleaders: | ANNO, PATRICIA AQUINO, GENARO Co-Cap’t; Var Trac Basketba Intran BALL, SUSAN Syracuse Citizens Treas BANNON, MARY JO Intramurals; R Council; F.T.A.; F.N.A.; F.S.A BAPTISTE, CAROI Staff; F.N.A.; F.T.A BARBER, NANCY H.R. Chrm Club; Red Cross BARTON, NAOMI BASILE, PAULA Monitors; Red Cross Council; Talent Show BATES, JOAN Latin Broadcast; Red Cross BATES, THOMAS Ef J.V. Baseball Baseball; Mer. Hockey BATES, THOMAS I J.V. Football; Var. Football: J. Basketball; Var. Track Pep Club; Block “R” Club; ECHO Ed BE ACH DAWN Gymleaders BECKWITH, ELAINE Intramurals BENNET, RAUL Var. Football; Var. Wrestling BERRY, PAUI F.D.A.; Library Council; French Club Var. Track; Cross Country; Rostra: De-O-Wain Sta Bus Staff BIDWELL, ELLEN Block “R” Club; Intramurals BIDWELL, THOMAS BIRNIE, MARTIN Var. Swimming; Cross Country: Sr Play Comm BOLE, BONNIE H.R. Chrm.; Gymleaders; Red Cross: F.N.A.; Intramurals BOONE, ROBERT Intramurals; Var. Wrestling BOYD, ANNE Gymleaders: Intramurals; Red Cross BRADY, ELIZABETH — Spanish Club; F.T.A.; Gymleaders: French Club BRANDAL, SUSAN BRODOCK, JONATHAN BSI Broadcast; Russian Club: Var. Ski Team BROOKS, KENNETH Cross Country, Co-Capt.; Block “R” Club; Var. Track BRYAN, LOWELI Bowling BRYANT, ALAN Bowling; J.V. Football BUCKNELL, REENA Sr. Class Pres.; Jr. Soph. Class V-Pres.; Gymleaders, Pres.; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff: Block “R” Club, Sec.; Intramurals: Officiating; Pep Club; AFS; Jr. Prom Comm BURGESS, LESLIE AFS; Aquatics; Forum; Sr. Play Comm BURKE, WILLIAM — J.V. Football BUTLER, PATRICIA De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Library Council; AFS; Gymleaders; Officiating Club; Aquatics; Intramurals; Jr. Prom Comm. CALICCHIA, LUIGIA F.T.A.; Gymleaders; Red Cross CANIA, PETER BSI Photographer; De-O-Wain-Sta Photographer CANNAROZZI, FRANCIS Var. Baseball CORIGLIANO, JERRY — Var. Football; Var. Basketball; Var. Baseball; J.V. Baseball; J.V. Basketball; Science Club COSTELLO, CAROL — Gymleaders COSTELLO, JUDITH — De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Pep Club; AFS; F.T.A.; Jr. Prom Comm.; Intramurals; French Club; Officiating; Gymleaders; Sr. Play Comm.; Sr. Ball Comm. CRILL, PATRICIA — Archery Club CROUCH, JANICE — Intramurals; F.N.A.; Pep Club; Library Council; Gymleaders CZERSKI, DONNA — AFS; Gymleaders; Library Council . CZYKO, JOYCE — Gymleaders; Intramurals; F.N.A. D’AIUTO, RAYMOND — Intramurals DANIELLO, CAROL — Gymleaders; J.V. Majorettes; Bowling Club; Pep Club; Intramurals DANIELLO, LILIANA — Red Cross; Gymleaders; Intramurals; French Club, Pres.; Aquatics; Pep Club; BSI Press D’ARRIGO, JOSEPHINE — Gymleaders; Pep Club; Spanish Club; Intramurals DAVIDSON, DEBORAH — Intramurals; AFS; Pep Club; Gymleaders; Block “R” Club, V-Pres.; Aquatics DAVIDSON, DOUGLAS -— Block “R” Club; Var. Hockey; Var. Soccer; Lacrosse DAVIDSON, ERROL — Var. Soccer DAVIS, MICHAEL — Var. Basketball; Var. Football, Co-Capt.; Var. Baseball DEFAZIO, GARY — Var. Baseball; Var. Basketball; Var. Football; Block “R” Club DEHIMER, DEBRA — Gymleaders; Red Cross; Intramurals DEMING, JAMES — Var. Swimming; J.V. Swimming; German Club; Intramurals DIBARI, MARY M. — Monitors; Library Council; AFS; F.T.A.; Gymleaders; French Club DICKERSON, JUANITA — Gymleaders DIMARCO, FRANCIS — F.T.A.; Jr. H.R. Chrm.; BSI Press; De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff; French Club; Pep Club; Intramurals; Aquatics; Gymleaders; AFS; Red Cross Talent Show ih ‘t. = 6 ile te take Wee Pee Pee Se ¢ .v . ?Yaw 's een tere 7 : � DIMARCO, NANCY — Colgate Seminar; Rostra Forum; Gymleaders; Pep Club; Officiating; Intramurals; Block “R” Club; Jr. Prom Comm.; Student Council DOMBROWSKI, JOHN — Swimming; Monitors DOOLEY, FRANCIS — Monitors, Pres.; J.V. Cross Country; J.V. Swimming; Var. Swimming; Intramurals; Lacrosse DORFMAN, GARY — Rostra Forum; Syracuse Citizenship Conference; Letter of Commendation; Colgate Seminar; F.D.A.; BSI Press; French Club; Math Club; Our Town “DORN, RICHARD — Swimming DOWD, PATRICIA — Tennis; Gymleaders DUFFY, ROYAL — H.R. Chrm.; J.V. Football; Var. Football; Red Cross EADES, MICHELE — Honor Society; Senior Play; Rostra Froum; Pep Club, Sec.; Gymleaders; Block “R” Club; Red Cross; Intramurals; Jr. Prom Comm. EDICK, BENJAMIN — Colgate Seminar EGGLESTON, CAROL — F.N.A.; Gymleaders; Intramurals EHLINGER, LAWRENCE — Intramurals ELLINGER, MARTHA — Pep Club; F.T.A.; Gymleaders; Intramurals Managers EMETERIO, ELOY — Audio-Visual Club, Pres.; Var. Wrestling; Colgate Seminar ERWIN, ROBERT -— _ De-O-Wain-Sta_ Bus. Staff; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Science Club EVANS CARL — Intramurals; Wrestling EVANS, JAN — De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff, Ass’t Ed.; AFS; Pep Club; Colgate Seminar; Library Council; Intramurals; Block “R” Club; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; F.T.A. EVANS, MICHAEL — Library Council; Ring Comm.; Jr. Prom Comm.; De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff; Sr. H.R. Chrm.; Sr. Ball Comm. FACCIOLO, GRACE — Gymleaders; Intramurals; H.R. Chrm. FADEL, CHRISTINE — Aquatics; Gymleaders; F.H.A. FARRAGGIO, PHYLLIS — Gymleaders; Red Cross; Pep Club; Intramurals GREEN, RICHARD — Block “R” Club; Swimming; Track GREENBERG, JAMIE — AFS; Pep Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff; French Club; Red Cross GREENE, LINDA — Pep Club; Red Cross; Intramurals; Officiating; Gymleaders; AFS GRIFFITH, WILLIAM — Colgate Seminar; BSI Press; Debate Club; AFS; Spanish Club; Library Council GRISHAM, MARILYN — Colgate Seminar; Talent Show; ECHO Radio Staff; AFS; Latin Club; Gymleaders; F.T.A.; Pep Club; Intramurals GUALTIERI, RONALD — Gymnastics; J.V. Football, Intramurals GUERRERO, DIANE — F.H.A.; Swimming GUGLIELMO, ANDREA — Spanish Club; AFS; Library Council; F.T.A.; Colgate Seminar; Gymleaders; Intramurals GUIDA, PATRICK — _ De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff, Ed.-in-Chief; Var. Soccer; Var. Gymnastics; H.R. Chrm.; Sr. Play; Forum; AFS; Sr. Ball Comm.; Jr. Prom Comm.; Ring Comm. HAERLE, PAUL — J.V. Football; Intramurals HALEY, JOHN — Var. Football; Var. Basketball; Var. Baseball; H.R. Chrm.; Sr. Play; J.V. Football; J.V. Baseball; J.V. Basketball HALL, CAROL — Red Cross; Pep Club; Aquatics; F.N.A.; F.T.A.; Intramurals; Jr. Prom Comm. HALL, MARLI — J.V. Cheerleading; Var. Cheerleading, Head: De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Jr. Prom Comm.; Ring Comm.; AFS; Pep Club; French Club; Library Council; Senior Play Comm.; Gymleaders HALUPKA, ANNE — Gymleaders; F.T.A.; Aquatics; Intramurals HARRIS, DAVID — Var. Hockey; Var. Football; J.V. Football; Student Gov’t.; Block “R” Club; Summer AFS Exchange Student; Forum; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff HEMPHILL, MARY — J.V. Majorettes; Var. Majorettes; Rostra Forum; Colgate Seminar; AFS; Sr. Play Comm.; Jr. Prom Comm.; French Club; Pep Club; Sr. Ball Comm.; Gymnastics HENRY, DAVID — Var. Soccer; Intramurals HERRMAN, CHARLES — AFS; Pep Club; German Club; Sr. H.R. Chrm.; Our Town HERRON, GLORIA Gymleaders; Managers ( HINMAN, KIRK Var. Socce Jr. Sr. Class Treas.; ¢ HOLBERGER, RICHARD 4 Inc German ( ID; 4 HOLLAND, RICHARD Seminar; H.R. Chrm F.D.A.; AFS; Jr. Pr HOWARD, GAIL Intr HOWARD, JOSEPH HOWE, PATRICIA HOWELL, SARAH Aquatics HOYTE, DONALD J.V Colgate Seminar; Intramurals HUBIAK, JANIS J.V. Cheerleading; Var Block ‘R Club Colgate Seminar H.R Gymleaders, Treas.; AFS, V-Pres.; Officiating; Intramurals Ir Prom Comm Sr Ball Comm Pep Club De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff HUGI, ALICE Gymileaders; F.N.A.; French Club; Our Town; Red Cross; AFS; F.T.A.; De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff Sr. Ball Comm HURLBUT, JOHN Radi Seminar; Intramurals ILL], ORLANDO Intramurals; Science Club JACOBSON LINDA Intramurals; Sr. Ball Comm Gymleaders Frenct JENKINS, DIANE Intramurals; Sr. Play Comm Gymleaders; Aquatics; Red Cross JEROR, DAVID Var. Hockey; Intramurals JOHNSON, BETTY Officiating; Intramurals; Managers, Ass’t. To Head Mer.; Library Council; F.N.A.; Red Cross JONES, BARBARA Rostra Forum; Honor Society Colgate Seminar; Library Council; Latin Club; Intramurals JONES, RUTHANN De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; ECHO Staff; Managers, Co-Head; Library Council; Red Cross yigate Seminar JONES, WILSON — Wrestling; Track; Cross C« Block “R” Club; Intramurals JOSEPH, ANTHONY Intramurals; Talent Show; Sr. H.R Chrm JOVANOVITCH, MILENA Rostra Forum; Colgate Seminar; Honor Society; French Club; AFS; Syracuse Citizenship Conference; Library Council; Gymleaders Intramurals; Pep Club JUNE, KRISTIE Intramurals Gymleaders; Library Council; KACZOROWSKI, SUI Intramurals KAISER, NANCY Our Town; Majorettes; Rostra Forum; Intramurals; Ring Comm Library Council; AFS; Gymleaders; KELLER, MICHELI Block “R” Club; Gymleaders; Officiating; Intramurals KERWAWYCZ, MICHAEL J.V. Basketball; Intramurals KING, JOSEPH — Wrestling; Intramurals KOMANECKY, NANCY Honor Society; Colgate Seminar; Rostra; AFS; F.T.A.; Spanish Club; Officiating; Gymleaders; Intramurals; Jr. Prom Comm. LAPLANTE, AMY Officiating; Block “R” Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Gymleaders; Intramurals; Jr. Prom Comm.; Ring Com.; Sr. Ball Comm LATART, DAVID Cross Country; Audio Visual; Projection; Track LAZOVIK, ROBERT — De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff: Rostra: Jr. Class Sec.; Jr. Prom Comm.; J.V. Basketball; Var. Basketball; Var. Soccer; Colgate Seminar; Honor Society; Intramurals LAZZARA, ALLEN H.R. Chrm Bowling Team; Colgate Seminar; LEFEVER, LORRAINE — Gymleaders; French Club; F.T.A LEFFERT, ROBERTA JV. Cheerleading; Var. Cheerleading; Spanish Club; F.T.A.; | Gymleaders; Intramurals; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff: Officiating LEVADOTI, MARIE — De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff: Monitors F.S.A LILLY, LESLIE — Var. Football; Red Cross; H.R. Chrm. LUCCI, JANE — J.V. Majorettes; Var. Majorettes; F.N.A.: Pep Club MILLER, DEBORAH — ECHO Ass’t. Ed.; Radio Program; Library Council, Treas.; Ring Comm.; Sr. Ball Comm.; Block “R” Club; Intramurals; Spanish Club; Red Cross; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club; AFS; F.T.A.; Our Town Comm. MILLER, MARILYN — De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff; Red Cross; Latin Club; Officiating; Gymleaders; F.N.A.; Library Council MILLERS, ROBERT — Var. Football; J.V. Football; Wrestling; Block: “R” Club MOWRY, CLAYTON -— Red Cross MOYER, HOPE — F.H.A.; F.S.A.; Intramurals MYERS, ROBERT — Intramurals; Cross Country; Track NELLIS, DEBRA — F.T.A.; AFS; Gymleaders; Aquatics; Pep Club NELSON, GREGORY -— French Club; Intramurals; Science Club; Talent Show; H.R. Chrm.; Red Cross NESTER, JAMES — Intramurals; Red Cross NIGRO, CHRISTINE — Honor Society; Colgate Seminar; Spanish Club; F.T.A.; AFS; BSI Press; De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff; Library Council; Latin Club; Pep Club OGDEN, JUDIE — Intramurals O'MARA, KATHY — J.V. Cheerleading; Pep Club, V-Pres.; Aquatics, Sec.; French Club; Intramurals; Gymleaders OPPITO, ROCKY — Red Cross ORR, JANETTE — Colgate Seminar PACENZA, BARBARA — Intramurals; Pep Club PARISH, PAMELA — Spanish Club, Pres.; BSI ECHO; Colgate Seminar; Letter of Commendation; AFS; Intramurals PANASCI, ERNEST — Block “R” Club; Pres. Soph. Class; Golf; Spanish Club PELON, MONA — Gymleaders; French Club PELUSO, CAROLYN — De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Ring Comm.; Pep Club, Pres.; F.N.A.; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Ball Comm.; Gymleaders; Intramurals; Library Council PEREZ, KATHLEEN — Spanish Club; AFS; Pep Club; F.T.A.; F.N.A.; Gymleaders; Colgate Seminar; All State Choir PETRIE, LINDA — Majorettes; French Club; F.N.A. PETTINELLI, BONNIE — Gymleaders; Pep Club; Jr. Prom Comm.; Senior Play; Ring Comm.; Sr. Ball Comm. PICKETT, NORMAN -— Var. Cross Country, Co-Capt.; Var, Track; Block “R” Club; BSI; Intramurals PIRILLO, PATRICK — Block “R” Club; J.V. Baseball; Var. Baseball; Var. Soccer PLINISKI, CAROL — De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; AFS; Ring Comm.; Pep Club; F.T.A.; Honor Society; Intramurals; Gymleaders; Officiating; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Ball Comm.,; Senior Play - PLINISKI, CYNTHIA — BSI ECHO; Block “R” Club; Red Cross; Spanish Club; Aquatics; AFS; Officiating; Intramurals POTTER, KAREN — Library Council; F.T.A.; All State Choir; F.N.A.; French Club PREMO, THOMAS — Colgate Seminar; Science Club; Intramurals PRITCHARD, ELIZABETH — Honor Society; Colgate Seminar; Rostra; BSI Broadcast; H.R. Chrm.; Intramurals; Our Town; French Club; AFS PRITCHARD, SALLY — F.N.A. PUCCIO, PAMELA — Pep Club; AFS; Gymleaders; F.S.A.; Library Council PUGH, LESLIE — Majorettes; Jr. Prom Comm.; Spanish Club; F.T.A.; AFS; Sr. Play Comm.; Gymleaders; Aquatics; Intramurals QUATTRO, GARY — Var. Football; J.V. Football; Var. Track; Intramurals RAHRIG, VIRGINIA — _ J.V. Cheerleading; Var. Cheerleading; AFS; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; F.T.A., Treas.; BSI Press; Sr. Ball Comm.; Pep Club; Gymleaders; Aquatics; Intramurals RAY, LILI — Gymleaders RAYMOND, LORRAINE — F.H.A.; Gymleaders; Aquatics RECKENTINE, PATRICIA — ECHO; Colgate Seminar REDMOND, FRANCES — Var. Hockey; J.V. Football; Monitors; Block “R” Club; BSI; Library Council; Pep Club; J.V. Hockey REES, PRUDENCE — Head Majorette; H.R. Chrm.; F.T.A.; AFS; Gymleaders; Talent Show; Sr. Ball Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Spanish Club; Intramurals SKOROBOGATY, MARILYN — Library Council SMITH, ELAINE — Library Council; Monitors; Aquatics; Gymleaders; French Club; Pep Club; Intramurals SMITH, LINDA — Monitors; Pep Club; Bowling SMITH, STEVE — Intramurals SOBOLESKI, PATRICIA — F.S.A.; Red Cross; Bowling; Gymleaders SOBOLESKI, YVONNE — F.S.A.; Gymleaders; Bowling; Red Cross SOLOMON, STEVE — Cross Country SORRELL, MARVIN — Track SPADO, ROBERTA — Gymleaders; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Ball Comm.; Intramurals SPARACE, JOHN — J.V. Football; Spanish Club; Intramurals SPENCE, NANCY — German Club; H.R. Chrm.; Block “R” Club; Intramurals; Gymleaders; Sr. Ball Comm. SPOHN, MARY SUE — Honor Society; Colgate Seminar; F.T.A.; Spanish Club; Sr. Ball Comm. STADLER, ELEANOR — Gymleaders; Library Council STEWART, PATRICIA — Gymleaders; ECHO; F.N.A.; Library Council STOCKWELL, CYNTHIA — AFS; German Club; Honor Society; Pep Club; Intramurals; Colgate Seminar; BSI Broadcast; Jr. Prom Comm. STOVALL, ADRIAN — BSI Press; Science Club; Red Cross; Math Club STROMEI, SUSAN — De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff; BSI Press; AFS; French Club; F.T.A.; Gymleaders; Honor Society; Colgate Seminar; Pep Club; Library Council SUMMA, JOANNE — H.R. Chrm.; Var. Majorettes; Bowling Club, Sec.; Intramurals; Sr. Ball Comm. SUMMA, KRISTINE — Colgate Seminar; Spanish Club; Intramurals; Bowling; F.H.A.; Sr. Ball Comm. SURACE, JOSEPH — Var. Baseball; Var. Soccer; J.V. Baseball; Intramurals SUTTER, KAREN — F.N.A. SZEWCZYK, DANIEI Block Rr” Club; ¢ Honor Society SZEWCZYK, LINDA Club; Sr. Ball Cor Gymleaders; BSI Press TAGLIERE, PATRICIA Cross Gymileaders l Aquatics TARDUGNO, JOSEPH Chrm TARDUGNO, PATRICIA ( heerle 1d ng I ilrami Prom ¢ THALER, DENISI 10F ociety; J.V. Majorettes Library Counci eT ub; Spanish Club; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff ymleader quatics; BSI Press; AFS THALER, DIANE Honor Society olgate Seminar Library Council Pep Clut Majorettes De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Gymleaders; French Club; AFS Aquatics; BSI Press THOMAS, BARBARA De-O-Wain-Sta Bus. Staff; F.S.A Monitors; Gymleaders THOMPSON, KAREN F.N.A.; BSI; Aquatics TOEPP, RICHARD Sr. Class Sec.; De-O-Wain-Sta Bus Staff; Sr. Play Comm.; Var. Track; Cross Country; Var Soccer; Block “R” Club TUCKER, DONNA Bowling Club; Red Cross, Treas TUTTLE, WILLIAM Spanish Club; Latin Club; Nationa Latin Honor Society; Var. Hockey VANVECHTEN, YVONNE Latin Club; French Club F.T.A.; Aquatics; Gymleaders; Colgate Seminar; AFS; BSI Press; Pep Club; Talent Show; BSI Radio ECHO VERO, JOHN J.V. Basketball; J.V. Football VINNEAU, SUSAN Monitors; Intramurals VINCI, BARBARA Red Cross; Gymleaders; Intramurals VOLK, KENNETH Wrestling; Intramurals WALLER, PATRICIA — Spanish Club; F.1 Block “R” Club; AFS; Intramurals; Sr Officiating WALSH, THOMAS German Club; J.V. Swimming: Var Swimming; Intramurals; Monitors; Pep Club; H.R. Chrm.; Science Club, Treas.; Lacrosse WARCUP, JOYCE Audio-Visual, Sec.; Gymleaders WARD, JON — H.R. Chrm.; Track WATERS, KRISTIN AFS; French Club; Pep Club Intramurals; BSI Broadcast; Gymleaders; Officiating; Sr Play Comm WATSON, DEBRA F.H.A., Pres.; Red Cross, Pres.; Gymleaders; Pep Club; Intramurals WEED, CLAUDETTE — Aquatics; F.T.A.; BSI Press; Block “R” Club; Gymleaders; Library Council, V-Pres.; ¢ olgate Seminar; Honor Society; Intramurals; AFS; Red Cross; French Club WEISSMAN, LAUREN Block “R” Club; Pep Club; Rostra Forum; Colgate Seminar; Var. Soccer, Capt.; Var. Wrestling; Sr. Class V-Pres. WHITNEY, MARY — Bowling WILLIAMS, DARRIS Var. Track; Block “R” Club: J.V Football; Var. Football; Intramurals WILLIAMS, DWIGHT — Block “R” Club; Var. Track: Var Football; J.V. Football WILLIAMS, PATRICIA — De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; Sr. Ball Gomm.; AFS; Gymleaders; F.T.A.; French Club; Red Cross; Sr. Play Comm. WILSON, DEBORAH — F.H.A.; Red Cross WIMER, ROSE ECHO Staff; Gymleaders; Library Council; F.T.A.; French Club; Red Cross; AFS;: Intramurals; Colgate Seminar; H.R. Chrm WOJCIK, LINDA — Pep Club; Bowling Club WOLFF, PATRICIA — F.N.A. YOST, MARY ANN — Intramurals; Ring Comm.; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club; Block “R” Club; Gymleaders; De-O-Wain-Sta Ed. Staff; H.R. Chrm.; Sr. Ball Comm. ADVERTISING Ricco Furs Inc. Furs THE PLAY SHOP 234 We st Dominick Street Repairing Cold Storage Cloth Coats Restyling Suits Raincoats THE LITTLE CARD SHOP 109 E. Dominick Street : ; 2 182 West Dominick Street Telephone Congratulations to the Class of ’69 from MARGO STUDIO 113 Stanwix Street Rome, N.Y. Award Winning Photography in Black and White or Living Color LERMAN’S aL AR 168 W. Dominick Street , BEVERAGE COMPANY , — Sh a TE | a rary ot . BIviRAGES rome { 113 Sixth Street P ‘ f % Rome, New York FURIITURE PLIANCES GREEN ACRES RESTAURANT The Home of Successful Parties Rome Taberg Road 336-9904 Telephone 336-5800 FLOWERS by Dick Lee, Inc. 217 North George Street Rome, New York 13440 Compliments of Dale E. Moshier Barber Shop 117 N. Washington Street Rome, New York Congratulations to the Class of 1969 from Pé Upper Turin Rd. Rome, N.Y. Leon A. Clifford Realtor and Appraiser Thomas Kirkpatrick Co-Broker “Where Service Goes Beyond The Contract” To the Class of ’69 Best Wishes for Future Happiness McDonald’s Home of the BIG MAC Is Your Kind of Place 1707 Black River Blvd Phone 315-337-6722 LeFever Arms Co. Inc. Custom Gunsmiths Lee Center, Stokes Road R.D. 1, Lee Center, N.Y 13363 Compliments of MARK’S FASHION SHOP 181 W. Dominick St. Rome, New York Phone 336-3560 ROME STRIP STEEL COMPANY, INC. 530 Henry St., P.0. Box 189, Rome, New York 13440, (315) 336-5500 “the Customer's mill” COLD ROLLED LOW CARBON STRIP STEEL COLD ROLLED HIGH CARBON SPRING STEEL COLD ROLLED ALLOY STRIP STEEL COLD ROLLED FLAT WIRE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS of 1969 q i : A DIVISION OF CYPRUS MINES CORPORATION Congratulations to the Class of ’69 from the TRIPLE “C” Construction Inc. General Contractors ROME, NEW YORK Best Wishes from ROME BARGAIN CENTER INC. 117 West Liberty 337-7660 Towing Phone FF6-6940 St j5- BAPTISTE BROS. GARAGE General Auto Repairs—Truck Service All Types Automatic Transmissions 105 E. WRIGHT ST. ROME, N.Y. Best of Luck ROSEN’S MEN’S WEAR 268 W. Dominick St. Rome, New York Congratulations to the Class of 1969 £ ONEIDA NATIONAL BANK And TRUST COMPANY of CENTRAL NEW YORK ROME, NEW YORK COMMUNITY SWAN’S MUSIC DISTRIBUTING atten, Acres Rome, N.Y. Selmar Band Instruments COMPANY Gretsch, Ludwig, Slingerland Drums Nationally Advertised Merchandise Guitars—Accessories at Lowest Wholesale Prices Sheet Music Housewares—Shavers—Luggage Television and Stereo Radios—Phonographs—Watches Tape Recorders SIMPKIN’S CANDYLAND ALLEY LLU LT pal For Young MEN and WOMEN ROME’S 134-140 W. Dominick Street FINEST and RESTAURANT MOHAWK ACRES SHOPPING CENTER Compliments of Bartell Machine-Tool Corporation Elmer Hill Rd. Rome, N.Y. Beach Lumber William K. Henry Licensed Real Estate Broker The Building Ralph Deluco—Licensed Salesman Supply Center Henry Building 336-4100 1177 Erie Blvd Rome, New York Turin Rd Phone 336-7920 Oliver ee aie Cold Brook Campsites Office ‘ Port Leyden, N.Y. Tent or Trailer Equipment 148 N. Washington St 336-2820 Fishing, Swimming, Hiking The Family Campground Phone 345-7743 Congratulations to the 100th Graduating Class Midland Marine Trust Company of the Mohawk Valley “Your All Service Bank” 133 W. Dominick St. Black River Blvd. Compliments of SAMPO INC. Barneveld, New York DUTCH’S BODY SHOP 319 W. Park Street Rome, N.Y. Best Wishes from VICTORY Markets JOSEPH CARGLILO SONS Bombardier Dealer We Specialize in Service 405. West Dominick Street 336-7970 Rome, N.Y. Junior—Misses—Ladies Wear SHAFFER’S Mohawk Acres Shopping Center 336-3060 Rome, N.Y. GILLETTE’S Convenient Market Turin Rd. Rome, N.Y. Gallucci Super Market 401 N. James St. Rome, N.Y. FF7-2730 “For Friendly Service” HOMESTEAD SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION Congratulations “One hundred years of progress” 115 Erie Blvd. West Rome, New York KENRAY UPHOLSTERY JEWELERS, INC. ESTABLISHED 1907 319 West Dominick Street 178 WEST DOMINICK ST. 336-3150 TELEPHONE: 337-3100 re For Luscious Food Agway That Says It All RATHSKELLER Under The Goodyear Bldg. Black River Boulevard ROME AGWAY CORP. South James Street Rome, New York Rome, New York ROME SAVINGS BANK 112-26— W. Dominick St. Rome, New York 336-7300 Black River Blvd. Branch Rome, New York 336-7303 BEST WISHES Class of ’69 SIRINGO STUDIO Photographer for De-O-Wain-Sta Distinctive Photography Custom Framing Phone 336-0910 omeennce Street MARKSON._ CONGRATULATIONS BROS. g Class of 1969 1913-1969 ig from _ Og — Fay, NIAGARA MOHAWK I (7 SINKS Hee Se , Furniture Rome’s Oldest and Largest Furniture Store Serving Three Generations of Romans 241 W. Dominick St. Rome, N. Y. RUBBER STAMPS Made To Order Professional Workmanship Quality Materials 24 Hour Service Est. 1962 Owned and : Personal Operated by VA Business A. Marcoccia « Industrial ROME RUBBER STAMP CO. 418 Roberts St. Rome, N.Y B W TELEVISION HEADQUARTERS Sales Service Repair Color TV Specialists 310 W. Dominick St. Rome, N. Y. MR. CARPET “Where you get answers to questions you forget to ask” Dial 337-8906 262 W. Dominick St. Rome, N.Y. H. E. Schaller Capitol Restaurant Mohawk Lanes Merle Norman Studios Corigliano Texaco Station Joseph Adolphi’s Superette Sanzone’s Pharmacy Rome Television Center Inc. TOWNSEND'S SHOE STORE DOWNTOWN ROME Herb Philipson’s ARMY NAVY STORE Downtown Rome Sporting Goods Camping Equipment BEST OF LUCK PEREZ TV RADIO SERVICE Color—Stereo—TV Radio JAY’S PHARMACY James R. Scuderi, B.S Prescription Specialists Se , TT Se nw | FLOSURDO'S = : as Y | PIZZA VILLA }7, —y7- - — FOR QUICK PICK-UP THE FAMILY RESTAURANT COME AS YOU ARE ALWAYS BRING THE KIDS ROME UNIT PARTS, INC. Erie Blvd Rome, N.Y BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1969 CONGRATULATIONS Class of 1969 FOLEY’S DRIVE-IN Erie Blvd. West Best Wishes From GOLDBERG’S 153-161 W. Dominick Street Rome, New York BIRNIE BUS LINES UPPER WEST THOMAS STREET ROME, NEW YORK 336-3950 Rome’s Finest AIG NE IOA ye Ate 1 ; ug |e | t COUNTY Rome, New York TRABANT INSURANCE SERVICE Mohawk Acres Shopping Center Rome, New York Phone 337-8100 Camden, New York THERE ARE NO LIMITS 1 ON AN ABC EDUCATION = ® BEGIN YOUR BUSINESS CAREER IMMEDIATELY ©@ TRANSFER YOUR CREDITS TOWARD A DEGREE One and Two Year Diploma Programs in ACCOUNTING DATA PROCESSING MARKETING— RETAILING © EXECUTIVE AND MEDICAL SECRETARIAL ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE 4mm 130 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, N.Y. 12210 re, j 5 Accredited for Higher Education in Business ; BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1969 JONES BUS LINES Tannery Road R.F.D. 5 Rome, New York Phone 336-6530 ree ST WARD jem SS ar sror Ths Grapuare Here's proof—your graduation gift dollars go farther at Wards! Satisfaction guaranteed or your meney back—our policy since 1872. Give yourself the convenience of a Ward’s Charge-All Account Gift Shopping is easier on your budget with a Ward’s Charge Plate WHY BOTHER WITH CASH NO MONEY DOWN JUST SAY “CHARGE IT” Custom Kitchens Best Wishes 186 West Dominick Street to the Rome, New York Class of 1969 337-5100 ONEIDA COUNTY’S HOME NEWSPAPER DAILY CIRCULATION OVER 19,000 IN ROME AND 25 SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Rome Daily Sentinel MODERN STUDIOS SERVING FOR THE BEST ROME UTICA IN MUSIC IN NEWS IN SPORTS AM-1150 WRUN — FM — Stereo — 1043 Best Wishes to the Class of 1969 BARNEY LEVITT FLEMMA’S SHOE AND SONS STORE PLUMBING HARDWARE and THE HOME OF “FLORSHEIM SHOES” ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 177 W. Dominick St. Rome, N.Y. DISCOUNT PRICES Phone 336-2270 336-5920 FLAVORSEAL PACKING COMPANY DREAMSTEAKS FOOD-A-RAMA 315 Brush Ave. ROME BOWLING CENTER 115 Black River Blvd. S Phone 336-3540 WESTSIDE GROCERY fs A 3 . 720 W. Dominick St. Rome, N.Y 337-0380 Rowland, Bellinger, Comstock, Inc. “Always An Agent Available” 325 Erie Blvd. W. Rome, N.Y 337-3400 (Rome) 732-0206 (Utica) SCHUSS SHOP Turin Road — Rome ROME OPTICAL LABS All types of ey eglasses and contact lenses fitted at 310 E. Chestnut St Rome, N.Y 336-8120 Sisto’s Restaurant Lounge 249 West Dominick Street Phone: 336-2960 336-9965 Woods Valley Ski Area Best Wishes For A Very Successful Future “Snow or no Snow” COMPLIMENTS OF: ROME DIVISION OF REVERE ROME MANUFACTURING CO. DIVISION THE FABRIC SHOPPE Rome’s Teenage Sewing Center FRANK RETROSI AGENCY Materials, Patterns, Notions, Laces PAT TOM SHOP MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY COCCIA BROS. OIL ALEXANDERS RESTAURANT SUPERIOR DRY CLEANERS SAN CARLO RESTAURANT BON TON BEAUTY SALON ROME SIGN DISPLAY CO. ROME PAINT WALLPAPER CO. TOTS TO TEENS Congratulations Class of ’69 from TUXEDO MOBILE HOMES Lower East Dominick Street Rome, New York SPARGO WIRE CO Copper Wire in Rome Since 1885 Congratulations to the Class of ’69 from John and Nazzarene Your Yearbook Photographers at the ACME STUDIO 509 E. Dominick Street Fine Photography for: Portraits Weddings Children Family Groups In Color or Black White Best Wishes to the Class of 1969 from Kentucky Fried Chicken 336-7290 413 Black River Blvd. Phone 865-9902 Camroden Heights Golf and Country Club Floyd-Westernville Rd Rome, New York Owners and Operators Carleton F. Martin Rosanna M. Martin ur Motto It has been our desire to establish these places as retreats where vou mau find surcease and relief from the cocrudau cares of hfe. We don’t want vou to look upon them as restaurants, cates ot cabarets, but as havens where vow will be assured of relaxation Ind a pleasant hour or two safe m the port of sincere hospitality Pat, Roscv, Orrev The Savoy ROME'S MEETING PLACE SINCE 1908 “ON THE BAYOUS OF THE MOHAWK™ DIAL FEO Benarin’s Lounge Banquet Facilities Dining Dancing Live Entertainment Benny DiCastro — Your Host 287 E. Dominick Street Rome, New York WHITE EAGLE BAKERY For the Finest in Bakery Foods 308 S. George St Rome, New York 337-5090 THE BEECHES RESORT RESTAURANT and MOTOR LODGE Luncheons, Dinners Finest Facilities in Central New York for Banquets, Weddings Small Conventions Kanoffs Dept. Store Kanoffs 5¢ to $1.00 Store Bar—Mar Shoes Black River Blvd. Shopping Center IVAR RINGDAHL SON FLOWERS Nielsen’s Greenhouses Photo Center Mohawk Valley Cement Marina’s Pizzeria Rome Funeral Directors City Electric Motor Repairs H. B. GRAVES AGENCY Insurance Counselors Est. 1931 323 W. Embargo St. 336-2290 CATALDO BROS. SONS 1180 Erie Blvd. W. 336-7900 Rome, N. Y. Established 1868 Over a Century of Service to the Construction Industry of New York State Structual Steel Design Fabrication and Erection ROME IRON MILLS, INC. Rome, N.Y. 337-9000 HAMBURGERS Erie Blvd. Seneca Turnpike Rome, N.Y. New Hartford, N.Y. VARFLEX CORP. Manufacturers of ELECTRICAL INSULATING TUBING SLEEVING Rome, N.Y. 336-4400 “Health, Happiness and Prosperity be with You Every Day” Sincerely ROME AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION To the Class of 1969 JOSEPH P. TORRES SETH HUNTLEY President Sec.-Treas. KARLEN PONTIAC ras es NAVELLI MOTORS, INC. DAVIDSON CHEVROLET, ox wer Cadillac — Oldsmobile INC. eee, WE 29 Nef PETTINELLI MOTORS, INC. SETH HUNTLEY SON, INC. y® a) Plymouth — Fiat Volkswagon Wg aN i fs A. J. RYAN, INC. LAMONICA MOTORS, INC. en iS ay , i Plymouth and Rambler Ms al) Dodge Trucks JOE TORRES BUICK, INC. Opel — GMC Trucks Quality, “Personalized” Sales and Service You Can Always Buy Quality Reconditioned Used Cars From a Franchised New Car Dealer “Support Your City Car Dealers” 256 RIGGLEMAN BROTHERS GULF SERVICE Good Luck to the Class of 1969 501 W. Thomas St Proprietors Rome, N.Y Rad and Joe Professional Patrons Lawyers EMLYN GRIFFITH FRANCIS P. VALONE EDWARD F. McLAUGHLIN PAUL PILECKAS GEORGE B. GROW GERALD McDONALD Physicians . A. A. ADOLFI . EDWIN P. RUSSELL . J. GREENWALD . 8. P. STACKHOUSE . T. BERNARD REAL . PAUL P. GREGORY . EDWARD C. ALESSI . ERNEST H. PANASCI . MARTIN M. SANDERS . MILTON DORFMAN . JOHN B. LUDIN . RICHARD E. SAUER . JOHN GABLER . F. JOHN MAHRER . FRANK L. BROGNANO . JAMES B. EAMES JOSTEN’S Creators of fine class rings, awards, announcements, yearbooks, pins, and diplomas. Mr. Wen Thornton PO Box 54 Cleveland, New York 13042 Phone 315 675-3209 Autographs Autographs