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

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1971 volume:

AQ FACULTY AND 24... SENIORS S [gp] UNDERCLASSMEN ee 146... ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION ... 4 54... STUDENT LIFE OSNIS14TT ANNANLLAS ion Gay SPORTS... 108 es wy es ores nO... i FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Our new superintendent of schools is Mr. John MacDonnell. He and his family have come from Newport, Rhode Island, to settle in Rome. Mr. MacDonnell supervises the hiring of teachers, the deciding of the school calendar, and the planning of the curriculum.for the Rome schools. These decisions are discussed and passed or rejected by the Board of Education which serves as the school system’s contact with the community. The Board, which is responsible for the Rome School District, passes the budget and matters of policy, and approves the teaching and adminis- trative staffs. They also hold a grievance commit- tee where the people of Rome may express their John MacDonnell ; i views on education. SUPERINTENDENT AND Mary Griffith, Edward Vicenzi, Donald Fulton, Robert Griffin, Donald McKee. E. Louise Kingsley, George Waters THE DIRECTOR AND PRODUCERS Ralph Furiel FURIEL Mr, Furiel, the director of our play, and the producers, Mr. Mammone and Mrs. Arthur, head the Rome Free Academy administration. Ending only their second year of overseeing, disciplining, organizing, and directing the student body, they have shown that long experience is not a prerequisite to excellence. Nicholas Mammone, Helen Arthur ENGLISH Dorcas B. Watters, chairman Elmer Grapensteter, Carol Luczynski, James Rich James Passer, Francis Thurber, Carol Stahl, Elizabeth Weinkauf Headed by Dorcas B. Watters, the English department checks the vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation of our script. As the curtain rises, the sophomores read The Pearl and Silas Marner; the juniors, Macbeth; and the seniors, Hamlet. The English department also has a vast supply of records, films, and plays to supplement their lessons. Mary Ann Calicchia, James Hayes Richard Hodinger, George Freeland Jane Reid, Phila Bates Frances Case, Robert Mickler, Mary Downing Beth Withrow, Donald Wimett Susan Melick, Alice Flint, Rosemary Maio Edward Ball, chairman — ix —4 Lincoln Kan FusSTORY Ejane Kunkel, Dean Woodard John Stromei, Kenneth Farrell, Gary Newman The history department, directed by Edward Ball, adds the historical back- ground to our script. The sophomores take European Culture, the juniors take American History with a regents exam, and the seniors may choose from Govern- ment, Sociology, Political Science, or Economics as elective courses. Frank Harvey, Dennis Smith Richard Valeri Arthur West, Cynthia Goul, John Humphrey Benjamin Landset, Emilio Renzi LANGUAGES Lewis Moselle, chairman Deborah Priest This team of experts helps us with pronunciations of the French, Spanish, Latin, German, Russian, and Ital- ian words in our script. Three levels of German, Rus- sian, and Italian are available, while French, Spanish, and Latin also have fourth year courses. Students learn how to speak, write, read, and understand the lan- guage and also to understand the culture of countries Anne Coughlin, Jacqueline Baynes, Bianca Parish, Paula Tallman where their language is spoken. Third year students take a Regents exam in June. Gordon Seckner, Leonardo Milano, Deanna Moselle Janet Goodfriend, Karen Wojtanowski SCIENCE Edward Bielic, John Mazzaferro, James Angelo, Donald Boardman Joseph Palombi, chairman Victor Gigli, Robert Paul, Jim Swarthout Theodora Gifford, Karen Fick, Joseph Uvanni Science — Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Ninth Grade Science, Physics, and Health are taught at Rome Free Academy. Each course offers one labora- tory period per week during which the students put the knowledge gained during class to use. Beginning this year with the sophomores, Health is required for graduation. Mauricette Sullivan, Wilma Casanova 2b or not 2b MATHEMATICS Ernest Stockwell, chairman Randall Durgee, Gary Seldon, Elizabeth Clancy Computing timesaving formulas for our cast is a team of crack- erjack mathematicians. They teach algebra, geometry, trigonome- try, even calculus, and Fortran computer programming techniques in many advanced courses. The new addition to the math depart- ment this year is an advanced placement math course for seniors who will take a special exam and possibly gain college credit for their advanced work. Barbara Smith, Mary Erskine, Jeanne Mattis Robert McCarthy, Nelson Gray Gerald VanHatten 14 BUSINESS Jerry Tidd, Sebastiana Kulsick Mildred Morgan, Philip D’Antonio, Hannah Temple, Ray Bradish “How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” This department teaches students how to type up our script, keep our financial records, and sell tickets to our play. Those interested in becoming secretaries or going into the business world learn bookkeeping, management, business math, Homer Foster i : , aan ; shorthand, typing, salesmanship, retailing, and data processing. Anna Tidd, Sue Rossi Robert Haunfelner, Helen Herlehy Nancy Tanny Guy Nasci a if Margaret Hubbell, Brian Kelly, Lura Bellamy This artistic group designs and paints the scenery for our play. Talented students have such courses as drawing and painting, design, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, interior design, oil painting, watercolor, photogra- phy, advertising, stage or textile design, and graphics. Mr. Kelly teachs . mechanical drawing, and Mrs. Hubbell and Miss Bel- lamy also help with the school proms and plays. MUSICAL SCORE The two bands, the orchestra, and the two choirs provide sound effects under the direction of our three musicmen. Private voice and instrument lessons as well as string and woodwinds quartets and quintets are encouraged. The Wind and Percussion Ensemble makes an annual exchange concert, the choir appears on T.V. at Christmas time, and the orchestra stars in the String Jamboree in the spring. William Moonan, Charles Budesheim, John Wise These mechanics and craftsmen help put to- gether our scenery and make sure our production machine works smoothly. Courses available in- clude machine shop, g eneral metals, general woodworking, auto mechanics, power mechanics, basic electronics, solid-state electronics, commu- nications electronics, and general electricity. Paul Rice, Joseph Michael INDUSTRIAL ARTS David Weisenburger, Hart Davison, Richard Campbell HOME ECONOMICS Margaret Pritchard, Marion Graves, Mary Irla This department stitches up the cos- tumes for our play. Besides sewing, in- terested students can take cooking, child care, home nursing, gracious living, and personal and family problems. All courses last for one semester and give % credit toward graduation. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Ruth Demers Sue Gardner The Physical Education Department keeps the cast in good shape for the play. Students participate quite vigorously in re- quired gym classes; optional intramurals and inter-school teams are offered. During the three years, girls are presented a variety of sports including archery, soccer, field hockey, golf, tennis, bas- ketball, volleyball, and gymnastics; the boys are offered football, handball, wrestling, track and field, and circuit training. rn ae MEN’S PHYS. ED. Donald Bruce, Don Simon Paul Gigliotti, William Coughlin Marjorie Mortis The Special Education course includes health, English, history, and math plus some regular occu- pational courses. Classes are held in room 146 behind the auditorium. LIBRARY The library houses our script books, and the librarians stand ever ready to help the cast research their parts. Be- sides the usual fiction and non-fiction, a whole case in the library is devoted to Shakespeare’s writings, another contains college catalogs, and the classroom in the back contains the colorful oversized books which are too large for the shelves in the main library room. Eleanore Doty, Janet Beam DRIVER EDUCATION Edwin Rapke, George Wynne, Richard Gifford Connie McConnell, Joan Guy 19 These men really keep “the show on the road” by teaching procedures of safe transportation for our cast. This half-year course, open to seniors and juniors at least 16 years old, provides not only classroom instruction, but also si- mulator training and actual behind-the- wheel experience in driving a car. SPECIAL EDUCATION Shirley Guy The school nurses help to keep our cast in good health. They administer first aid to the wounded, provide couches for the sick, and excuse those who are too ill to finish the day. Other special jobs in- clude helping with the sophomore physi- cals and the tuberculin test given to some seniors. GUIDANCE As press agents for the stars of our show, the guidance depart- ment makes college recommendations, files transcripts, encour- ages applicants, and plans schedules. After helping us decide what to do to get where we want to go, they also help to get us there. Paul Barlow, James Milewski Irwin Brown, Gwendolyn Mondrick, Fay Blum Luther Meekins, Jane Real OFFICE SLAFE Doris Davison, Betty Heberlig, Helen Anson, Helen Bostwick, Delores Parry These efficient secretaries keep the production rolling from behind the scenes by typing tests, keeping files of student schedules, answering telephones, receiving visitors to the school, and, in general, keeping our play running smoothly. Bernice Hirtenstein, Anne Imler TEACHER AIDES A. Gualtieri, J. Volk, F. Sager, B. Eldred, J. Patchen, R. Argenzia The teachers aides keep our cast in line. They prevent running and shouting in the halls, see to it that no one loiters after dismissal, and make sure that students on lunch period don’t disturb those still in class. INTERMISSION: REFRESHMENTS A. Argenzia, C. Beckwith, R. Myrick, M. Mosca, R. Ferrare, P. DeMarco, A. Pettinelli, A. Garafalo, K. Herrington — Manager, A. Bertone During the lunch intermission, these ladies provide hungry students with nutritious refreshments. The lines are long, there is no music or candlelight, and the menu is somewhat limited, but the prices aren’t bad and the company is great! CUSTODIANS The custodians take care of maintenance after our perfor- mances. They help students whose lockers won’t open, un- lock secret storeroom doors, fix broken windows, turn down thermometers, and move desks when necessary. They also repair any materials and equipment which breaks as a result of hard use by the students. Jack Nichols, Oscar Beers, Jim Campbell “IT never let them cough. They wouldn’t dare.” Ethel Barrymore, N.Y. Post June 7, 1956 ery it EX SENIORS SENIORS _ Mark Hinman — President Barbara Frasca — Vice-president Barbara Kenney — Secretary Harry Mathis — Treasurer William Abbott James Acchino David Adams Catherine Adolfi Diane Adsit Barbara Agone Joseph Aiello Linda Albert Alan Alexander Gary Amidon Laverne Angell Debra Anken Cynthia Anstey Carol Aquillo Thomas Arcuri Anthony Arnold Lourdes Arrant Herman Ashe Pamela Atkinson Karen Augustine Dawn Avantini Anthony Baker Carl Baker Robert Bambury Thomas Banks Sandra Baptiste David Barber Rosann Barber Linda Barker Anthony Barone Edward Barone Denise Bartlett Louis Bartolotti Renee Barton Noreen Basham William Batteas Beverly Baynes David Beach Paul Beach Carolyn Beckwith David Beitter Deborah Bennett Elizabeth Benson Judy Berg Patricia Bingham Paula Biondi Sherry Birnie Diane Bjorklund David Boardman Eileen Boardman Michael Boerger Charles Bole Evelyn Bolton Nicholas Bonacci F. Mark Bowen Roberta Boyce Marilyn Boyd John Brady Linda Bravo Loujs Bravo Linda Breads Jane Brement Scott Brockway Patricia Brodock Eric Brooks Leslie Brooks William Brown Cynthia Bryant Michael Burgess Deborah Burke Barbara Burkhart Howard Cadrette Joann Cadrette John Capoccia Nanette Carbone Dennis Carey Mark Carey Sandra Carey Lynne Cartwright Mary Casanova Sandra Chamberlain Garry Chilluffo Donna Chilson Catherine Chrysler Alan Cidzik Dominick Cimino Charles Circle Fred Clark William Clark Clair Colangelo Joseph Colangelo Julie Colburn Sandra Cole Marie Come Suzanne Coniglio Fred Cook Anthony Corigliano Teresa Coviello Linda Cowan Leona Cross Lorraine Crouch Gail Curcio Paul D’Amore Barbara Daniello Cynthia D’Arrigo Jean Darrow Cynthia David Mark Dawson Mark DeDominick George DeFazio Fredericka Delaney Marilyn Dellork Richard DeLutis Nancy DelVecchio Patricia DelVecchio Joseph DeMatteo Michael Deneff Leo Derrick Orlando Destito Rose DiCaprio Pasqualina DiMarco Regina Dixon Rodney Dixon Richard Dodson Marlene Domenico Timothy Donahue Virginia Donovan Susan Dorety Cathy Dougherty Kevin Dowd Richard Downs Thomas Draper Joseph Drisgula Mary Dromgoole Ronney Dunham Richard Dunn Donnell Durgan Donald Early Belinda Edick Corrine Edick Nancy Edick Thomas Eldred Elaine Eldridge Diane Ellison Edward Elmer Nancy Emison Gabriel Ensenat Katherine Entelisano Barbara Erwin Sam Esposito Vicki Facchino Deborah Facciolo Judy Fahey Patricia Fanfarillo Mark Fedorek Joann Fedun Barbara Ferlo Daloratta Ferlo James Ferrare Stephen Ferrucci Pamela Fielding Vincent Figured _ A. A Richard Finnegan Steven Flanders Robert Fleming William Folk Dawn Ford Yvonne Foster Laura Fowler Gary Francisco Helen Freeland Francine Frohlich Sharon Furia Gary Gadwaw Daniel Gallivan Anthony Gallucci Gina Gallucci Patricia Gannon David Gawarecki Sophia Gemedschiew Roseanne Gennaro Barbara Gerace Darlene Giambona Debbra Giordano Joanne Gleba Mary Godwin Richard Goldberg Winston Goodman Linda Gorski Patricia Gossner Barbara Goughenour Ray Grabo Christine Grande Dominick Grasso John Graziano Gregory Griffo Raymond Gromelski Roxanne Gromelski John Gruber Jacqueline Gubbins Georgia Guy Sharon Hackel Lucinda Hahn Patricia Hall Susan Hall John Harding Robert Harrington Neil Hemphill Carole Hidy Bonnie Hoffman Thomas Hofstead Bruce Holland Dorothy Holt Rose Hrim Eric Hubbard Dianne Huhn Mitchell Hundley Richard Ingham Joseph lozzo Alan Jackson Virginia Jackson Kathleen Jacobs Marlene Jacobs Jerold Jaeger Brian James Loretta Jantzi Jerrilynn Jarnagin Carla Jiminez David Jones Linda Jones Susan Jones Maureen Keller Joann Kierpiec Eugene Klara Kathleen Kline Patricia Knobloch Paul Koch William Kolasz Marlene Koval Gary Kozick Robert Krenitsky John Krumbach Jacqueline Kunkel Barbara LaGasse Sherry LaPointe Debra LaVine Sherry Leach Linda Lee Richard Lenaghen Robert Lenaghen Thomas Lenio Annette LeRoux Marie LeTray James Liebi Brian Limotti John Little Deborah Livingston Arthur Lomascola Linda Lomascola Gerald Loveless Sarah Ludin Linda Ludlow Rosemary Lynch Craig MacDonald Dale MacFarland Colleen MacLaughlin Dominick Madonia Jane Maitland Leonard Manfrates Michael Maratea Bernet Marcoccia Jan Markham Harlan Marks Richard Marsh Deborah Marullo Barbara Mastrangelo Roy Mattoon Barbara Maxim Brian Maxwell Lorraine McCormick Beth McDonald Kathleen McGuire Penny McIntosh Michael McIntyre Sheila McLaughlin Betsey McMahon Norman McMinn Pamela McMullen Gary Melone Samuel Merchant Sharon Mercuri Robert Messineo Bernard Messenger Deborah Metcalf Larry Meyer Michael Michik Lynn Militello Fred Miller Jack Miller Patricia Miller Robert Miller Terence Miller David Mitchell Debra Mizer James Mondrick Fred Moore Larry Moore Stephen Moore Kevin Moores Thomas Morgan Donna Morris Gail Morris Jane Morris Georgianne Mowry Audrey Mull Monica Mutton Denise Myers Carmel Nardozza Stephen Nehl Robin Neidl Nancy Nelson Mary Beth Newey Nancy Nicholas Linda Nicotera Susan Nowicky Elaine Nuccio Eugene Oleniuch David Olney David O'Neil Linda Oram Frederick Ott Joseph Palma Randell Palmer Christine Paprocki David Paprocki Sharon Parker Vincent Passalacqua Marie Patane Kay Patchen David Pazdur John Pease Linda Pelow Joseph Peraino Ricky Pereira Barbara Perry Linda Perry Joseph Peterpaul Toni Pettinelli Elaine Petrucci Kurt Pfeiffer Kathryn Piatkowski Thomas Pickett Thomas Pieluszczak Richard Pilny Donald Pisano Diane Pocchiari David Potocki Harvey Potter Joyce Pratt Linda Prescott Joseph Preski Raymond Pritchard Karen Puchyr Chery! Pugh Carol Quance Sue Recor Gail Reese Gordon Reese William Reese Kathleen Reid — '™ _ Joycelyn Richardson d Kathleen Riley Larry Ringrose Diane Rockhold Joan Romano Bonnie Ross Steven Ross Valerie Ross Timothy Ruby Bernadette Samsel Christine Sanchez Paula Sanders Frederick Sauer Diane Savachka Linda Sbarglia Bruce Schlieder Christa Schneider Susan Schuessler Roberta Seaton Mary Beth Sega Susan Seidel Susan Seifert Bonnie Seymour ‘ Joyce Shead Frederick Sherman Gordon Sherman Melanie Shields James Siegal Christine Sinclair Linda Slawson Ben Smith . Christine Smith Gail Smith Leslie Smith Mary Jane Smith Valerie Smith Charles Snyder Marlene Soel Michael Sorrentino Salvatore Sparace Kirk Spencer Mary Spencer Thomas Spencer Margaret Spina William Spinelli Betty Spink James Stackhouse Michael Stanfill Gerald Staudmyer Michael Stephanian Mary Lou Stirpe Alan Stockwell Lucille Stolo Janet Sturbin Romona Sturtevant Thomas Suleski Peter Summa Janet Sweet Alan Sweezey Charles Syms Francis Szmurlo Lori Taliani Forrest Tanner Carla Tardugno Kenneth Tarman Martin Taskey April Taverna Joseph Taverna Leslie Taverna Paula Telesco Mark Thompson Elaine Tigert George Tipton Michele Toomay Jo Marie Totaro Donna Townsend Matilda Tuffey Anthony Trifeletti Susan Tyczinski Leonard Urso Donna Vaccaro Michael Vaccaro James Vagnoni Jo Ann Vanderhoof Terri Varano James Vecchio Andrew Ventura Robert Vero Joanne Versace Peter Vescio Eleanor Voci Philip Vonbargen Gordon Voorhees Pamela Wait David Waller Brian Waters Kathleen Watson Betty Jean Weber Bonnie Weed Evelyn Weston John Wheeler Julia White William Wicker Lauren Wightman Deborah Wilczak Daretta Williams Delores Williams Gary Williams Joseph Williams Lloyd Williams Albert Witt Thomas Wojdyla Margaret Wolff Kate Wongacharia Paula Woodward Holly Wright Deborah Wyman Shirley Yager Joseph Young Susan Yozzo Deborah Zawisza Albert Zierk Debra Zielinski Russell Zilnik Christine Zmudosky STUDENT LIFE STUDENT LIFE. VALEDICTORIAN Barbara Erwin leads the graduating class of 1971 to become valedictorian with an average of 96.32. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is active in many clubs such as: BSI, Future Teachers Association, Spanish Club, Red Cross Club, and Gym Leaders. Barb is also secretary of AFS Club and President of the Organization of Socrates. She plays violin in the orchestra. Barb is an avid skier and enjoys sailing and scuba diving. Barb plans to attend the State University of New York at Albany where she will major in languages. SALUTATORIAN Beverly Baynes earned the honor of salu- tatorian with an average of 96.28. Bev is a member of the National Honor Society and her interschool activities include BSI, Deowainsta-editoral, French club, Orchestra, band, and Syracuse University Citizenship Conference. She is also vice-president of AFS Club and secretary of FTA. Outside of school Bev is interested in skiing, sailing and swimming. Bev plans to attend either Smith or Middle- bury Colleges where she would like to major in English, languages or environ- mental sciences. This year forty-seven sen- iors from RFA were awarded Regents Scholarships. This exam is administered each October to every senior in every secondary school in the state and requires an entire day to complete. Each student is tested in English, Social Studies, Science, Mathemat- ics, Music, and Art. Jane Maitland, Patricia Knobloch, Debra Anken, Leslie Taverna, Julie White, Patty DiMarco Row 2 — Carla Jimenez, Kathie Reid, Robert Krenitsky, Michael McIntyre, Joseph Taverna, Richard Goldberg, Mi- chael Michik, Robert Messineo, Barbara Erwin Row 1 — Beth McDonald, Mary Dromgoole, Jacqueline Kunkel, Beverly Baynes, Marlene Jacobs, Holly Wright, Shirley Yager, Roberta Seaton, Lorraine McCormick, Thomas Draper, Charles Fedonzak, Richard Dunn, David Gawarecki, David Waller, Craig McDonald, Fred Sauer Row 1 — John Brady, Jim Vecchio, Beth McDonald, Ray Grabo, Susan Schuessler, Eric Brooks, Paul Beach, James Stackhouse, Mark Hinman, Thomas Suleski, William Wicker, Alan Stockwell REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS COLGATE SEMINAR Harry Mathis, Beverly Baynes, Patricia Knobloch, Jacqueline Kunkel, Debra Anken, John Little, Eliza- beth McDonald, Pau! D’Amore, Roberta Seaton, Julie White, Kamlaya Wongachariya, Ray Grabo, An- : thony Arnold, Tom Draper, David Gawarecki, Barbara Burkhart, Barbara Erwin, Matilda Tuffey, Kathie Through this progres selected Reid, Carla Jimenez, Mary Dromgoole, Diane Ellison, Lorraine McCormick, Cindy a, Patty Di- seniors from RFA and other area Marco Row 3 — Robert Messineo, Dave Waller, Jim Vecchio, Paul Beach, Alan Stockwell, William schools are given the opportu- Wicker) Lloyd Williams, Richard Goldberg, Mark Hinman, Richard Dunn, Thomas Suleski, Brian Lim- Is 8! PP otti, Michael Michik, John Brady, Linda Ludlow nity to attend college level lec- tures presented by Colgate University professors. The sub- jects include philosophy, psy- chology, mythology, literature, politics, and various sciences. The RFA supervisor, Mr. Edward Ball, directed the delega- tion with the help of this year’s officers: president — Alan Stock- well, vice-president — Jim Vec- chio, and secretary-treasurer — Libby Benson. $44 $352 tt 4-3 +h $48 99°99 rs $t-$9 +4 it ste ff ete ey mieieiet John Brady, Debbie Southard, Nancy Kortz, Linda Ludlow, Gregg Mead, Barbara Erwin, Gail Smith, Karen Esposito, Scott Brockway Nancy Emison, Holly Wright, Barbara Erwin, Robert Messineo, Brian Limotti, Mike Michik, Rick Goldberg, Mark Hinman, David Waller, Thomas Sileski, Richard Dunn, David Gawareki ORGANIZATION OF SOCRATES Under the supervision of Mr. Landset, the members of the Organization of Socrates offer academic aid in the form of tu- toring to students recommended by their teachers or guidance counselors in high school or elementary school. Other mem- bers work with youth through Scouting or the Neighborhood Action Center. Barbara Erwin is president of the club and Shir- ley Yager is vice-president. LETTERS OF COMMENDATION Since the Merit Scholarship exam is considered the most difficult of the standardized a Letter of Commendation is an outstanding achievement. This year 21 seniors were recipients of Letters of Commendation. The NMSOQT is designed to identify academically talented eleventh-grade students on the basis of the following areas: English usage, mathematics usage, social studies and natural sciences reading, and word usage. This year RFA had three semifinalists, Beverly Baines, Shirley Ya- ger, and Alan Stockwell. tests, receiving ate ONOR SOCIETY os Row 1 — Elizabeth McDonald, Margaret Wolff, Leslie Taverna, Libby Benson, Marie Ashline, Ann Redmond, Anne Powers, Row 2 — John Ward, Matilda Tuffey, Linda Slawson, Barbara Erwin, Barb Burkhart, Holly Wright, Patty DiMarco, John Little, Patricia Gannon, Mark Hinman, Al Zierk, Harry Mathis, David Waller, Lloyd Williams, Richard Dunn, Alan Stockwell, Richard Goldberg, Mary Dromgoole, Beverly Baynes The National Honor Society, with Mrs. Gifford a s its advisor, creates enthusiasm for scholar- ship, stimulates a desire to ren- der service, promotes worthy leadership, and encourages the development of character. There are approximately 30 members who are inducted in May of each year. They are selected for their service, academic honors, and leadership. The National Honor Society's officers include Patti DiMarco, president; Lloyd Williams, vice-president; and Rick Goldberg, secretary-trea- surer. Among this year’s activi- ties was a raffle to raise money to adopt a child overseas. NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS The National Merit Scholarship Exam is given in Feb- ruary for all juniors. The exam tests the student in En- glish, math, science, and social studies. Students earning the highest scores are eligible for scholarships or letters of commendation which help them in financing their col- lege years. Alan Stockwell Shirley Yager Beverly Baynes ORCHESTRA French horn: Michael Burgess, Dennis Schuler, David Harley, Mary Casanova Trumpet: Alan Stockwell, Joseph Drisgula, James Vecchio Trombone: Patrick Shearer, Gary Johnson, Barry Sweezey Frances Mantelli Second Violins: Pamela Fielding, Marni Brooks, Bonnie Carr, Nancy Emison, Patricia Forse, Susan Ludin, Anita Favata, Carol Samson, Da- vid Helig, Diane Giamporcaro, Mary Lou Stirpe Wind Bass: Paul Beach Percussion: David Mitchell, Gerald Loveless, Scott Simons Cellos: Fredrick Cook, Mark Marchwinski, Nancy Williams, Sera Wil- liams, Caroline Baynes, David Burke, Robin Dykens, Donald Bates Bass: Ray Grabo, Timothy Price, Matthew Frolich Violas: Carol Krulinski, Lauri Totaro, Joseph Ferlo, Rita Dixon, Virgi- nia Jackson First Violins: Jim Straney, Elena Bennett, Gary Williams, Beverly Baynes, Helen Swerediuk, JoAnn Fedun, Alberta Bove, Barbara Erwin, Diana Lim, Judith Lauber, Gina Tork, Nancy Ervin, Jane Giamporcaro, The RFA orchestra, conducted by Mr. Charles Budesheim, rehearses during first period on Mondays, Tues- days, and Thursdays. The 45 string members are joined by the 20 wind and percussion members on Thurs- days for full rehearsals. Besides per- forming several concerts each year as a full orchestra and a string orchestra, selected members of the group ac- company the a cappella choir in their Christmas program. Having received a 5A rating last year as a full orchestra, they plan to compete this year playing grade 5 music as both a string and a full orchestra. If possible this year, the orchestra will have its first exchange concert. This year’s concertmaster is Jim Straney. Piccolo: Diane Ellison; Flute: Holly Wright, Pamela Gawarecki, Sharon Furia, Mary Dromgoole, Lindsay Ratzlaff, Marjorie Maitland, Catherine Hatch, Deborah Bennett; Oboe: Paul D’Amore; Bassoon: Alan Gabel- man; Clarinet: Michael Vaccaro, Ronald Joseph, Neil Hemphill, Edward Szyper, James Cadrette, Richard Fenton, Robert Spindler, Jeff Gruber; Bass Clarinet: Debra Barber; Contra Bass Clarinet: John Gruber; Alto Sax: Thomas Pieluszcyak, Nancy Drisgula; Tenor Sax: Donna Davidson, Linda Olsen; Baritone Sax: Robert Putnam; Trumpet: Alan Stockwell, Joe Drisgula, James Vecchio, Edward Marucci, Jerald Jaeger, Terry McConnell, Eric Shimomura, Russell Zilnik; French horn: Michael Bur- gess, Dennis Schuler, David Hartley, Mary Casanova; Trombone: Pat Shearer, Gary Johnson, Barry Sweezey; Baritone: John Little, Carl Baker: Bass: Paul Beach, David Boardman; String bass: Ray Grabo, Timothy Price; Percussion: Beverly Baynes, Scott Simons, William Wicker, David Mitchell, Gerald Loveless, James Rundell THE MUSIC MEN (AND WOMEN) “Let’s band together!’ said John Wise; they did and now Rome Free Academy has its very own band. Every fall these talented musicians perform half-time shows filled with intricate formations and excellent music. The band puts on con- certs throughout the year. This spring the band traveled to Rhode Island to take part in an exchange concert. The students of RFA and the people of Rome can be proud of our musicians who have banded together. Piccolo; Christine Albert; Flute: Karen Davis, Robin Henderson, Chris- tine Dixon, Christine Money, Cecilia Fanfarillo, Janet Race, Linda Baron- owski, Sandra Cottman, Carolyn Stoddard, Janice Bidwell, Roberta Sea- ton; Clarinet Thomas Holdridge, Daryl! Richards, Patricia Hall, Fran Frohlich, Helen Benet, Gail Bacher, Michael McIntyre, Elaine Nuccio, Deborah Davis, Deborah Ackley, Donna Eldred, Dorothy Healy, Thomas Bennett, Kevin Underwood; Bass clarinet: Michael O'Brien, William Mantell, Michael Zilnick; Alto Sax: Debra Schuler; Tenor Sax: i Stephen Smith; Baritone Sax: Douglas Austin; Trumpet: Richard Delutis, Michael Cole, Joseph Bolanowski, David Smith, Gregory Chase, Dennis Huhn, John Walker, Michael Phillips, Mark Fitzgerald; French horn: Brian Gaffner, Keith Holberger; Baritone: Thomas Polera, Robert French, David Crocker, William Younglove; Bass Chas. Engelbrecht, James Fel- lenz, Michael McCarthy; Percussion: Charles Monk, Richard Mokry, Donald Peal, Steve Clark, Larry Mehl. A CAPELLA CHOIR Barbara Agone, Karen Agone, Debra Anken, Cynthia Arthur, Celeste Barnett, Diane Bjorklund, Jacqueline Bjorlie, Shelly Bramble, Paula Bravo, Scott Brockway, Janet Bush, John Caldwell, Mary Capponi, Robin Carr, Roberta Cascarella, Michael Clute, Sandra Cole, William A. Cole, Cynthia Coluccio, Melinda Corigliano, Paul D’Amore, Cynthia Davis, Lois DeFilippo, Patricia Dehnart, Fredericka Delaney, Donna DelBalso, Frank DelVecchio, Margaret DiBella, Peter Diviak, Regina Dixon, Robert Dixon, Judith Domurat, Paul Douglass, Karen Esposito, Olindo Ferlo, Debra Fragapane, Denise Froio, John Frye, Renate Gabler, Moses E. Gaither, William Galla, Anthony Gallucci, Linda Gorski, Robert Grabo, Judith Gray, John Greene, Susan Grove, Suzanne Haritatos, Marc Barbara Kenney, Carol Krisak, Steven Krumbach, Debra Lane, Hebert Lewis, John Little, Dawn Littler, Linda Ludlow, John MacDaniels, Deborah Marcellus, Donna Marchesane, Kathleen Maxim, Carlene McGarry, Kathleen McGuire, Kathleen Miller, Cheryl Morat, Mary Mudge, Stanley Nixon, Jacklyn Ott, Karen Panara, Lynda Patchen, David Peroni, Francelia Phillips, Susan Pohl, Maria Purcell, Terry Richard, Ramona Rossi, Paula Sanders, Helen Sanzone, Susan Seidel, James Siozopolous, Julie Smith, Randall Smith, Sylvia Smith, Valarie Smith, Sharon Soldato, Deborah Southard, Jeffrey Speicher, Pamela Stasio, James Szczerba, Debra Telander, Rita Thayer, Robert Thrasher, Leslie Tietze, Robin Tietze, Candice Vandresar, John Ward, Bonnie Weed, Donna Wheeler Hart, Cynthia Heburn, Gary Henderberg, John Herrman, Dale Hewitt, Sue Ellen Hines, Bruce Holland, Ronald Joseph, Kimberly Kahler, The choir is not a club. It is a fully credited course of instruction in the art of choral singing. It is selective, and admission is by recommendation of junior high teachers or by audition. The choir has a repertoire which has included much of the finest music of the choral literature. This year the choir has performed the Mozart “Requiem” and two other major choral works, “Psalm 150” by Jan Bender and “The Infant Jesus” by Buxtehude. Performances include annual Christmas appearances on WKTV and WIBX radio, and in concert at the Candlelight Con- certs held at the First Presbyterian Church. The annual spring concert is open to the public. Many members of the choir have achieved the highest ratings at NYSSMA Festivals. Many members of the choir later become members of college choirs and glee clubs and church and community groups. SOPHOMORE CHOIR The Sophomore Chorus, directed by Mr. Moonan, is an elective course which offers a full credit for partici- pating. It serves as a prepara- tory chorus for membership in the A Cappella Choir. A great deal of music is ex- plored, and music reading skills are developed. Barbara Baldwin, Elizabeth Bambury, Jane Bartell, Earling Bennett, Doreen Bilodeau, Jacqueline Bouvier, Marlene Burlison, Susan Casanova, Victoria Childs, Carol D’Amore, Sarah Ellis, Gloria Fedun, Maria Ferris, June Flory, Jeanne Goodblood, Margaret Gossner, Carol Grisham, Tonya Hannafon, Barbara luorno, Vicki Jorgenson, Joan Lenaghen, Joan Morris, Paula Myers, Sharon Rappa, Karen Sarbaugh, Kathleen Skibitzki, Denise Thompson, Bonnie Williams Cast of Characters In Order of Appearance Joseph Drisgula Carole Hidy Kiki Adolfi Mark Hinman Emily Kimbrough Beth McDonald Purser Thomas Hofstead Gayle Smith Michael Deneff Bruce Holland Harriet St. John Marlene Jacobs Winifred Blaugh Mary Jane McAdams Leo McEvoy Harlan Marks Inspector Paula Woodward Therese Susan Schuessler Mary Dromgoole Philip von Bargen Harry Mathis A battle with Cardinal Richelieu’s bedbugs? An ill-timed incubation of the measles? The courageous capture of a stowaway? Yes, all these events added laughter to the hilariously funny Senior Class play, “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay.” On November 20, an ecstatic audience sat on the edges of their seats (or rolled on the floor) and watched the insane antics of Kiki Adolfi and Beth McDonald as they portrayed Cornelia Skinner and Emily Kimbrough, two zany girls sailing to France. When finally in France, the girls encounter almost in- credible situations as Cornelia tries to become an actress and Emily stands by with the moral support. The two hour comedy was a stupendous success as those who attended emerged feeling undoubtedly, a little more “young and ” gay. ° nop rane ® we “T came here in Rome, New York in July and spent time during summer vacation with my host family. When summer has gone and Autumn has come, I have been here in RFA. After falling leaves season passed by, then snow started to drift, Winter has come. How | was thinking about the hard time that was coming, the time for closing books, the time for saying goodbye to all nice friends the time to leave away, and that would be the time of spring. Also I would never forget everything here in Rome and RFA. The good time of Swimming in pool, studying, watching games, selling Echoes, skiing and talking with friends. I loved to study in RFA with all young Ameri- cans, with all helpful and nice teachers. These experiences would be a kind of my everlasting remembrance. For each day that I spent here, I gradually learned and understood American people. The way of life, the way of thinking which I have never learned before. People in Rome have been so nice to me, they kept me in touch with heart and how can I forget!” Kate Wongachariya “An AFS experience is something quite unbelievable and almost undescribable. For me it was learning to eat rice at two meals everyday, trying to understand all of my fam- ily (except my sister Farzin) and everyone else who spoke nothing but Farsi (the Iranian lan- guage), but most important, learning about myself and understanding and loving people just as they are. “l stayed for 10 weeks with a fantastic fam- ily in the capital of Iran, Tehran. | had 4 sis- ters and 1 brother. The first night I went to my family after orientation meetings, I was completely shocked to find to find that my sixteen-year-old sister was the only one who knew even a little English. At first this pre- sented a slight problem, but after a while it really was fun sitting around with everyone speaking a different language and trying to understand them. After the first few days with my family, my sisters showed me around the city, and from then on I was in love with Iran and everything about it. “Twice during the summer my family took me out of Tehran visiting. Once we went to a mosque Mohalat Abigot, and another time we went to the Caspian Sea. I had a really great experience, too, when we visited a family friend in a village, and she taught me how to make a Persian rug. “Of course leaving my family and all the great friends I had made was very hard to do . When we went to the airport the day | left, we fit 17 people into the car. But the greatest part of my experience is that even though my summer in Iran is over, what I learned grows more and more each day.” — Debby Anken FALL WEEKEND L’HISTOIRE a ia © 2. = a UNDERCLASSMEN UNDERCLASSMEN Pat Woodward — Treas. Mark Frank — Pres. Corin Coleman — Sec Anita Favata — Vice Pres. The sophomore class left its mark on this year’s story of Rome Free Academy. The officers of the class of ‘73 were President Mark Frank, Vice President Anita Favata, Secretary Corin Coleman and Treasurer Pat Wood- ward. Our “extras” conducted a very successful Thanksgiving Drive. When the sophomores decorated the building at Christmas time, we were all filled with the holiday spirit. The sophomores have come a long way from the days of the seventh floor pool and $2.00 elevator tickets. The officers may look back on this year with pride and look ahead to a promising junior year. Ramona Salvaggio, Robin Russo, Dan Salisbury, Elizabeth Sanborn, David Russell, Karen Sarbaugh Steve Ray, Lindsay Ratzlaff, Mark Reynolds, Bob Reynolds, Russell Ray. Cynthia Zielinski, Cristie Windrath, Paul Tyler, Rox- anne Young, Pat Woodward, Cynthia Zmudosky, Mi- chael Zilnik, Michael Wilthiam, Rodney Willson, John Zourdos, Daniel Zaglaniczny Tim Taciak, Paul Taschler, Dan Tagliaferri, Dominick Tarbania, Alan Taylor Robert Siegfried, Gregory Syms, Timothy Spoon, Lyle Sorrell, Deborah Southard, Jeff Speicher, Steve Spellicy, Louis Sparace, Linda Spaller Kim Rowland, Ronnie Rounds, Debi Ruane, Marie Rossi, Darlena Michelle Herrin, Mary Heaverin, John Herrman, Toby Herold Rossi, Helen Roscoe, Maureen Rooney Pamela Bielby, Paul Bielec, Deborah Blankenship, Doreen Bilodeau, Helen Benet, Joe Balana (OY ae Bonnie Williams, Donna Wheeler, Glenda Wills, Nancy Joe Todora, William Tuffey, Leslie Toomay, Dabbie Townsend, Williams, Harry White, Dennis Williams, Mike Wickham, John Denise Thompson, Leslie Tietze, Rita Thayer Walker Donna Parry, Gloria Ottavio, Kathy Pacicca, Karen Parker, Janet Outwater, Donna Schofield, Donald Peal, Joe Peluso, Richard Owens, Glenn Pallas, Mark Patton, Robert Pease Anthony Vero, Joseph Vergalito, Deborah Varano, Donald Vogler Richard Piccola, Daniel Rasha, Judi Pobst, Joanne Raciti, Janet Race, Gene Rasmussen Jane Wager, Crystal Walters, Shelah Watts, Don Wagner, William Walsh, Carl Walker Jackie Ott, Rosemary Novak, Paula Myers, Lynn O’Brien, Perry Nizzi, Frank Nardozza, Mike O’Connell, Richard Olney, Michael Norman Jeff Dawson, Louis DeAngelis, Paula D’Antonio, Sally Dair, Pam Curtis, Patricia Alan DeProspero, Camillo DeSantis, Chris Destito, Steve Day, Lois DeFilippo, Robin Davis, Darlene DeSimone, Mary Culbertson Desalvo, Christine DeSimone, Carol D’Amore, Sharon DelVecchio, Patricia Bielby, Theresa Cross Paul Douglass, Rex Eccleston, Diane Donahue, Jill Pat DiCaprio, Aaron Dewey, Daniel Drewnowski, Peter Diviak, Christine Dixon, Nancy Drisgula Suzane DiBari, Catherine Diethrich, Kathleen Dickson, Winifred Drake aA ery PAR BEN my we me eas : - ; Nancy Entelisano, Sarah Ellis, Anita Favata, Susan Eitches, Donna Eldred, Cathy Cindy Green, Michael Grande, Mary Ann Graziano Elwood, Kathy Enos, Mark Fitzgerald, Denise Ellison. 80 Goodblood Lynn Folk, William Fipps, Steve Faler, Jim Felnez, Hans Flaatrud, June Flory John Finster, Richard Fenton, Debbie Finster, Maria Ferris, Pam Finn Patricia Forse, Gigi Gundlach, Priscilla Gualtieri, Sara Gregg, Richard Gregory, Donald Gray, Mark Haldeman, Deborah Grower, Gerry Harlan David Garlington, Diane Giamporcaro, Michael Giardino, John Gennaro, John Gettman Nancy Gardinier, Beverly Fuller, Lawrence Gamboni, William Gaffey, Fred Gallo, Richard Galli Vincent Bravo, John Breads, Joseph Bromley, Joseph Brognano, Michael Brockway Joel Friedman, John Frye, Alan Gabelman, Brian Gafner, Mark Frank Kevin Burke, Joan Broski, Jean Broski, Susan Bryan, Mike Bunal David Fanfarillo, Gary Edelman, George Finck, Dominick Favata, Gregory Facciolo, April Ted Chmielewski, Gary Chmielewski, Ben Clark, Viccy Evans, Chris Farraggio, Jennifer Fedorek, Kathy Evans, Gloria Fedun, Mark Evans Childs, Judy Chilluffo, Katherine Cary, Sue Casanova James Jones, Gary Jones, Donald Jaynes, Cynthia Vidzar, John Kahler, Gerald Jones Naomi Fox, Terry Friday, JoAnne Frasca, Arlene Francisco, Denise Froio Charles Kaido, Steve Lamascola, Robert Kullmann, Arthur Kirsak, Carol Krisak, Carol Krulinski, Tammy Kyreages, Nancy Korty John Jackson, Trudy Hutchins, Theresia Hubal, Clarice Internicola, Ken James, Kent Jarvi, Michael Ingham Linda Kirk, Vicky Lamandia, Barbara Langevin, David Landers b Carol Knobloch, Trudy Koening, Patricia Kolhepp, James Kennedy, David Kolassa Bonnie Miller, Rhonda Miller, Raymond Meier, Diane Miller, Elaine Miller, Terry Jones, Peter Melnick, Robert Miller, Alfred Meier Frank Sanzone, Cynthia Schaller, Carol Samson, Kim Sasenbery, James Searcy, Steven Dean Bill Schuster, Mike Real, Eric Shimomura, Robert Ryan, Robert Schultz, Michael Schneider, Terry Rybicky, Pat Serna ™ Mary Capponi, Cynthia Burkhart, Debra Cage, Wayne Cacciatori, Marlene Burlison, Gary Bustos es ee Joan Cesari, Vivian Carrick, Mary Anne Carletta, John Brooks, Greg Chase, Stephen Carley William Cole, Corin Coleman, Michael Clute Nick Cortese, Peter Corigliano, David Coppola, Patricia Conover, Cathy Corigliano, Sharon Crandall, Vicki Comstock Earl Clark, Frank Conover, Rick Cooke, Joseph Conti, Robert Hoyt, Dawn Collatz, Angie Colucci, Michele Como, Virginia Colquhoun, Camille Conner, Cynthia Converse John Harris, Cynthia Heburn, Janie Hassinger, Robin Hender- son Judy Domrat, Aron Donai, Rita Dixon, Robert Domingues, Jerry Eaves, Kenneth Dukett, William Ehlinger, Anita Ehlin- Daniel Dombrowski, Darlene DiFulvio ger Benjamin Baxter, Jim Berg, Michael Berthold, Edgar Bennett Thomas Harris, Margaret Gossner, Catherine Hatch, Carol Grisham Maxine Robinson, Joanne Roberts, Lea Roeder, Mark Bonnie Marsh, Deborah Marcellus, Wanda Martineau, Ried, John Ringlehan, Ronald Rice Margo Mario, William Mantelli, David Marino, Robert Marcinkowski, Randy Mahar Diana Lim, Melva Lewis, Judy Lusso, Bradley Metscher, William Swarts, James Sutter, Barr) Sweezey, Kathy Stur- Mark Longo, Roy Macumber, Joseph Lichko tevant, Virginia Strom John Mizgala, Mark Mulkey, Deborah Murphy, Melissa Murray, David Hartley, Donna Hickey, Paula Hidy, Jennifer Hinman, Sa- Sonva Moyer, Jo Ann Morris, Mary Moore rah Hinman, Carol Hubbard, Dale Hewitt Joseph Luczynski, Enrique Loz, Mary Jo Marceau, Marjorie Maitland, Jo- seph Mantey, Francis Mantelli Karen Joanis, Michael Hulbert, Charles Monk, Ken Nicholas, Betty Newey, David Neidl, Stan Terry Humphries, Karen Heiss, Nixon, Mike Naresky Dave Homokay Marie Squadrito, Carol Stirpe, Rich- Barbara Baldwin, Jane Bartell, Frank Batteas, ard Stepanian, Dennie Berry, Karen Ron Bates, Debbie Ackley, Elizabeth Stedman, Charlene Stoddard, Patty Bambury, Caroline Baynes, Tom Beasley, Troilo Jerry Bastek, Betsy Barto Thomas Bennett, Patricia Insogna, ° Donna Irvine, Cathy Hurley, Deborah Howard, Stanley Grim, Andy Ignacio, Alfred Houtenbrink Sharon Rappa, Donald Plinski, Patricia Powers, Marianne Porise, Gail Rapke, Scott Pitanick, Fran Phillips, Debbie Platt, Randy Portner, Guy Pirillo Bryan Urbanik, Michele Vacca, Sharon Turner, Marty Tyksinski, Tom Urbanski, Frank Uvanni, Joe Toepp lim Griffith, Diane Bone, Frank Blockston, George Mead, Jackie Bjorlie, Tom Bonavita Susan Baldigo, JoAnn Spohn, Carol Krumbach, Joelle Procopio, Mary Kay Gardner, Deborah Davis Sandra Sayko, Veta DeCarolis, Pat Dehnart, Donna DelBalso, Richard Dellork, James DeCristo, Paul Demski Deborah Fragapane, Doug Martin, Schatzi Gabler Owen Rowlands, Christine Salerno, Donna Salvador, Paul Ruscito, Paul Salamonowicz Bea 2 eel la Robert Grabo — Treas. Gary Lovett — Pres. Melanie Bednash — Sec. Nancy Ervin — Vice Pres. As the “understudies”, the junior class concerned themselves with initiat- ing the sophomores and selling elevator tickets. A fund-raising dance en- abled us to finance the Junior Prom. Our officers, Gary, Nancy, Mel, and Bob helped to make the Junior Prom a success. The junior class nervously awaited the PSAT’s, Merit Scholarship and College Board exams, which made us realize our future responsibilities. The arrival of the class rings seemed to reveal the coming of a great senior year. The actors have learned their lines so well that next year’s performance promises to break all box-office records. Mary Menter, Eleanor Ragonese Edward Szyper, Dale Switzer, Jim Szczerba, Janet Thomas Lauri Totaro, Robert Thrasher, Kathy Thompson Virginia Peel, Gail Schuster, Diane Serino, Sue Seccurra, Robin Pereto, Debra Schuler, Karen Cimino, Jo Ann Costello, Barb O’Mara, Karen Lux Gabe Vaccaro, Marcia Hirtenstein, Karen Van Winkle, Kurt Vander Bogart Michael Kicak, Janet Kennedy, Chery! Key, Vicky Jergenson Robert Killoran, David Klemm, Richard Kesler Dan Ashbury, Susan Balch, Mildred Banks James Leggett, Herbert Leuro, Rosanne Loparco, Michael Lince, Dawn Littler, Karen Lodge Kim Carlin, Jennifer Cecilia, Jack Capponi, Ryck Campbell, John Carr, Leo Capoccia, Denise Citro Mary Yousey, Novella Yourdon, Bonnie Zilnik, Darlene Zakala Carolyn Yearby, Frank Ziemann, Joseph Zeppetello, Deborah Yourdon, Paul Wolff Mark Greenberg, Mike Graziano, George Grisham, Susan Grove, Jeff Gruber, Lois Guaspari, Laurie Hall, Jean Hanright Suzanne Haritatos, Marcus Hart, Sue Harmon, Michael Harper Jeffry Schwartz, Rodger Seidel Kit Faroni, Paul Filer, Sigrid Flaatrud, Mike Fitzgibbons, Veronica Fiaschetti, Janet Filer, Candace Flanagan at te Cynthia Vidzar, Diane Versace, Diane Vaughn June Clark, Patricia Clampitt, Laura Clark, Donalyn Chirillo, Wayne Clapper Armand Castro, Dave Clark . - — a : Pam Smith, Michelle Skrhak, Linda Smith, Lorraine Smith, Joel Smith Mark Spencer, Robert Spindler, David Smith, Sharon Soldato, Marilyn Spaller Madeline Bove, Kathleen Bradbury, Jackie Bouvier, Charles Bostwick, Terrence Bork, Paul Boulanger Morrene Reader, Diane Raymond, Kitty Raymond, Andy Rayland Carol Giardino, Diane Giambona, Don Galla, Richard Garafola, Bob Grabo, Ronald Gaither be b ae Ae, ‘% FEASTS ) | %)” Goree 8 Mark Marchwinski, Robert Marcisofsky, Steve Magnanti, Alan Ouderkirk, Robert Palantino; Paul Ott Marylou McDonald, Marjorie © McCormick, Robin McClintock, Kathleen Maxim, Kim Mason, Jean Martini Mike Wojdyla, Stephen Parry, Nicholas Valdice, David Weisenburger, Kim Windrath, Steve Wing, Rosemarie Sbarglia, Denise Venture Jacqueline Buttacavoli, Marlene Butler, Mike Campanaro, James Cadrette, Jack Capp, John Caldwell, Anthony Calandra, Gene Brown Bob Rikard, Pam Riolo, Sharon Rizzo, John Ritchie Karen Panara, Shirley Palmer, Maureen O’Connell, Scott Fellows, Almond E. Mote, Tom Owens, Ralph Owens, Michael Pace Gina Tork, Deborah Turner, Bonnie Tuthill, Michael Urtz, Kevin Underwood, William Trela r, Dave Arenz, Douglas James Jones, Gary Johnson, Janice Kilde, Ronald Joseph, Joseph Ziemann dy G Mildred G lohn G c Veronica Parkhurst, Wendy Wescott, LaVerne Ottavio, Judy Gray, Mildre reene, John Greene, Joanne Gregory, Gerald Ward, Lou Ann Wheeler, Janell Nelms, Lynda David Gratch Patchen, Lynn Wager, James Peal Steve Bailey, Roberta Cascarella, Michael Casey, Amy Baldigo, Paul Avery 99 David Heilig, Sera Williams, Gretchen Houser Janette Ringlehan, Sandy Reed, Ann Richards, Lorraine Richie, Richard Rice, Jim Rundell, Richard Rienzo, Paul Riggleman, Gary Capozzola, Terry Richard, Laurie Richardson, Cynthia Reed, Bruce Faler John Roser, Paula Roller, Jan Roeder, Mona Rossi Catherine Rotolo Joseph Schenna, Mark Schaller, John Schillner, Alberta Bove, Shelly Bramble, Peggy Britton, Pamela Scarchilli, Lynne Saunders Jim Briggs Edward McGurn, Doug Meiss, Mike McNaughton, Melody Mehl, Nancy C. McGuire, Donna McLain Brenda Peterpaul, Mary Kay Peterson, Frank Piazza, Don Pettinelli, Michael Pinz Deborah Edwards, Karen Esposito, Robert Dixon Arnella Reeves, Barbara Rasha, Eric Rasha Kathleen Miller, Ann_ Fricke, — Elliot Friedman, Nancy Metcalf, Kathy Messmer, Dan Mercuri Blair W. Bishop, Renee Bilton, Janice Bidwell, Mike Berton, Angelo Biancucci Martha Hopkins, Debi Hodierne, Richard Homokay, Lindy Holewinski, Kathy House 1 Augustine William, Deanna Avantini, Linda Baranowski, Gail Vicki Krisak, Patricia Leffert, Judy Lauber, Cynthia Kurz, Ron Bacher, Bruce Barber, Marie Ashline, Celeste Barnett Langevin, Veronica Kozuch Jack D’Ambrosi, Melinda Corigliano, Diane Corradino, Patty Crofford, Mary-Carol Judy Simpson, Elizabeth Sims, Anthony Skarnulis, Marty Siddall, Cross, Donna Lee Davidson, Richard Davies, Thom Dair Scott Simons, James Siozopoulos Daniel Aikens, Melanie Bednash, Mark Bennett, Judith Anthony Montalbano, Carl Ford, Scott Mills, Robin Moore, Suzan Nigro, Linda Beach, Christina Benn Mercurio David Ellis, Robert Evans, Victor Elder, Phil Desmarais, Greg Emery, Gwen Evans, Mary Ann Ellison, Nancy Erwin Mike McCarthy, Mike Campanaro, David LoRusso, Glenna Maxwell, Toni Malorzo, Richard Mason, John Martineau Anne Powers, Ronald Pocchiari, Linda Pirillo, Burton Clark, Thom Polera, Chris Poplawski, Nelda Rodriguez Sal Sgroi, Charles Sherman, Michael Semo, Joyce Shrumm, Donna Seymore, Laure! Shaw, Shelia Shuck, Jeffrey Shaffer Janet Bush, Elaine Burley, David Burke, Linda Calandra, Elisa Buisch “ee $ 9 = Daniel Smith, Christine Smith, Judy Simon, Mike Sinclair, Marc Sitrin, Dave Smith ae) abe. sad Hardy Smith, Shelia Simmons, Gary Smith, Leonard Sobotka Sal Piemonte, Michael Phillips, Sam Pilia, Robert Pippen, Kathie Pease, Nancy Petrucci, Elaine Perkosky, Denise Perry Linda Tagliere, Lynn Thomas, Marcia Spraggins, Debbie Telander, Gary Tarantino Janet Bush, Elaine Burley, Linda Calandra, David Burke, Elisa Buish ¥ � = � ¥ Daniel Gorski, Debbie Granieri, Louis Giardino, Gary Grasso, John Gilbert Mary Davison, Sandra DeBella, Sandra Davies, William Culbertson, Paul Davis Richard Abbott, Helen Sanzone, Elizabeth Ackerman, Thomas Andrews, Karen Agone, Patty Andrews Larry Derrick, Frank Del Vecchio, Kevin Denyl, Mario De “Richard Johnson, Greg Keller, Jeffrey Kopchik, Janet Masi, Mary Ellen Dickson, Marilyn Di Castro Margaret Carmona, Andrea LeFever DiBella, Bennie Diliberto Susan Ludin, Cynthia Dudlow, Tony Madonia, Gary Magliocca, David Lyman, Richard Loreto, Gary Lovett, Donna Marchesane, Bernie Marcisofsky, Ron MacDonald Jessica. Henze, Terry Heilig, Chris Herbst, Henderberg Joe Olney, Joe Ferlo, Dominick Favata Helen Swerediuk, Susan Stefanick, Mark Costello Regina Mulford, Rose Mondrick, Richard Mokry, Denise Mills Lorraine Oatman, Susan Pohl, Cheryl Morat, Grace Nelson, Linda Olsen, Gerald Nelson, Kathleen Nowiski, Mary Mudge Marilyn Vanderpool, Kathleen Stromick, Linda Jo Summa, Pam Stasio, Henry Swistak, Brian Street, Mike Sweet John Commisso, Vicki Comstock, Michael Cole, Anthony Conestabile, Joseph Come, Bernie Colangelo ) i ODS Be SPORTS FOUOTBALL ROW 1 — Jamie Stackhouse, Richard Dellork, Mike Campanaro, An- thony Ceravolo, Rodney Dixon, Mike Pace, Jack Capponi, Pat Shearer, Trainer Dave Millhouse ROW 2 — Rick Loreto, Bruce Horn, Horace Brown, Jim Rundell, Marc Hart, Mike O’Connell, Vin Passalacqua, Jim Peal, Mark Carey, Assistant Coach Jim Rafferty ROW 3 — Ron Mac- Donald, Dennis Schuler, Carmen LaLonde, Mike Vaccaro, Steve Fer- rucci, Mike Donohue, Ed McGurn, Mike Graziano, Joe Williams, As- sistant Coach Ed Weed ROW 4 — Owen Rowlands, Gabe Vaccaro, Joe Peterpaul, Jim Acchino, Jim Szcerba, Bill Younglove, Bill Kolasz, Ar- mand Castro, Alan Sweezey ROW 5 — Managers Donald Pettinelli and Dave Waller, Gary Lovett, Ray Gillespie, John Little, Anthony Montalbano, John Catalano, Head Coach Donald Bruce. The R.F.A. Black Knights led by co-captains Ja- mie Stackhouse and Denis Schuler, ended the 1970 football season with a dismal 2-6 record. Head coach Donald Bruce and assistants Ed Weed and Jim Rafferty once again directed the team. Despite the fact that the Romans opened the season with four straight losses, the team showed traditional strength and courage by defeating arch rival U.F.A. by a score of 18-8. Rome’s other victory of the sea- son was a 14-0 win over Proctor. Things were going well for the Knights until the first game. Injury upon injury prevented the mighty Romans from playing full strength. Five R.F.A. players made the Central Oneida League all-star team. They are co-captain Denis Schuler — senior, Joe Peterpaul — senior, Rodney Dixon — senior, and Rick Loreto — junior. Juniors Anthony Ceravolo and Jackie Capponi received honorable mention. SOCCER ROW 1 — Steve Janowitz, Perry Nizzi, Joe Taverna, Mark Schaller, Tom Wojdyla, Dave Adams, Scott Simons, Bob Vero, Jesse Armstrong, Rick Ingham, Bill Jones ROW 2 — Randy Smith, Pat DiCaprio, Joe Peluso, Jim Siozopoulos, Tony Arnold, Randy Mahar, Mark Marchwinski, Phil Rockhold, Ed Barone, Jerry Staudmyer, Coach Bean ROW 3 — Tim Thomas, Steve Flanders, Mike Ingham, Steve Wing, Lindy Ferlo, Tom Polara, Paul Demski, Bob Putnam, Paul Salamonowicz ROW 4 — Bill Cole, Frank Bednash, Steve Duell, Dave Grenall, Paul Chmielewski, Paul Taube Tom Draper, Mark Bennett, Rick Rienzo ROW 5 — Mike Wojdyla. ’ The RFA soccer team, led by co-captains Dave Adams and Tom Wojdyla, completed their 1970 season with 8 wins, 5 losses, and 4 ties. According to this year’s coach, Robert G. Bean, “The team was involved in eight overtime games, which is some kind of a record.” Outstanding players this year were Dave Adams, Tom Wojdyla, and Rick Ing- ham. 22 Row 1: John Groman, Gerald Nelson, Jack Miller, Co-captain Harry Mathis, Co-captain Tom Pickett, Dave Vickers, Ron Pocchiari, Dave Gorezyca, Coach Bill Coughlin; Row 2: Mark Payton, Bill Baker, Dave Clark, Gene Brown, Frank La Gasse, Todd Matthews, Mike Yaworski, Richard Rice, Reggie Williams, Dave Gratch; Row 3: Marty Tyksinski, Rick Rathbun, Joe Szczerba, Ken Cerjan, Guy Ferlo, Terry Pazdur, Richard Nelson, Bob Lloyd, Bob Mathis, Don Gray; Row 4: Manager Kirk McKee, Dave Plunkett, Chris Blackman, Rod Pounds, Lee Parish, Jeff McKee, John De Angelis, Jim Kishlock, Rick Reed, Manager Bill Batteas; Row 5: Mark Adsit, Steve Switzer, Kevin Aldridge, John Gagnoni, Mike Johnson, Joe Petriccia CROSS COUNTRY The 1970 harriers, again coached by Mr. Bill Coughlin, finished third in the Central Oneida League. Co-captains Tom Pickett and Harry Mathis led the team to a 4-3 overall record for dual meets and a 3-2 mark in league competition. Sup- plying depth to the varsity were senior Dave Gorczyca; juniors Dave Vickers, Gene Brown, Ron Pocchia- ri and Gerry Nelson; and sopho- more John Groman. Following setbacks by Proctor and Notre Dame, the _ thin- clads gained momentum downing Whitesboro, New Hartford and UFA. However, injuries slowed them again at the season’s end, Highlighting the schedule was Tom Pickett’s record breaking run at Whitesboro and the great team effort made in downing tough New Hartford. Prospects for next year’s team are good with several varsity veterans returning. FIELD HOCKEY The R.F.A. girls’ field hockey team, under the direc- tion of Miss Ruth Solan and Miss Sue Gardner, ended the season with a 4-3-1 record. Although they lost to Whitesboro, New Hartford, and Beaver River, the team was successful in beating Proctor, JFK, and VVS and tied with New Hartford. Outstanding players were Cindy Bryant, Maureen O’Connell, and Patti DiMarco. Row 1 — Renate Gabler, Lorraine Crouch, Patti DiMarco, Cindy Bryant, Mary Lou Stirpe, Virginia Peel Row 2 — Jackie Kunkel, JoAnn Fedun, Sue Seifert, Sue Tyczinski, JoAnn Costello, Kel Toomay, Maureen O'Connell, Donna Lee Davidson, Val Vinci, Deb Schuler, Beth McDonald 115 TENNIS Despite the rainy season, causing some cancellation of matches, the girls’ tennis team, under the direction of Miss Ruth Demers, completed another successful year. With Betsy McMahon, senior, and Jill Dowd, sophomore, as outstanding players, the team finished with 63 wins, 4 losses and 2 ties. Shelly Bramble, Conny Conover, Debbie Mizer, Gail Reese, Debbie Marcellus, Joan Broski, Sharon DelVecchio, Judy Domurat, Pat Fitzgibbon, Kim Kahler ARCHERY The RFA archery team, this year under the direction of Mrs. Menickelli and Miss Cullen, had an unsuccessful fall season, but are hoping for a more successful spring season. Debbie Mizer and Gail Reese led the team as outstanding players. The team participated in the Central Area AWPENYS Tournament and met New Hartford, VVS, Whitesboro, and West Canada Valley in separate Cathy Corigliano, Donna Lee Davidson, Jill Dowd, JoAnn Morris, Betsy McMahon, Cathy Hatch, Gail Bacher, Chris Farraggio BASKETBALL “Orange Country” under the direction of Coach Stan Evans set a great record this year by tromping Notre Dame after nine years of defeat. A new ev- ent, the “player of the game” award, is given to a player for outstanding efforts offensively and defen- sively in the game. Among those getting this award were co-captains Rick Ingham and Bob Vero, high scorer Bob Dixon, outstanding rebounder Jim Run- dell, and starting sophomore Dave Russell. This year our team traveled to the Norwich Christmas Tournament and returned as consolation winners. At the time of writing, they had three games left to play and hope to have a winning season. POC KEY The R.F.A. hockey team got off to a great start this year with a perfect record. Chances look bright that they might go all the way undefeated; however, they will have three tough games with Clinton, Rome’s arch rival. In addition to their fantastic start, the pucksters have won the Lake Placid Christmas Tournament. Most of the scoring punch has been provided by seniors Dave Adams, Jerry Staudmyer, Jeff Bartell, and Tom Wojdyla. Junior Doug Meiss and Sophomore Je sse Armstrong have also contributed greatly to the team. The defense of Meiss, Mike Graziano, and Mike Wojdyla has been out- standing this year. Senior goalie Steve Flanders has been exceptional and is headed toward one of the finest years a Rome goalie has ever had. Lewis Pitts, Mark Oberiter, Ed Macgurnie, Paul Beach, Ron Gaither, Kevin Davis. Second row — Carl Vickers, David Weston, James Hanafon, Robert Mutton, Ed Graziano, Royal Dougherty, Phil Little Lou Vito, Sal Frank, Edgar Bennet, Don Pisano, Mike Pace, Len Urso Jim Sczerba, Lynwood Mason, Bill Riley, Coach Jim Rafferty, Mike McCarthy, Ed Miller, Raymond Clark. WRESTLING Row 1 — Bill Gaffey, Co-capt. Ray Grabo, Joe Barry, Bob Grabo, Tim Francisco Row 2 — Dave Waller, Fred Moore, Dan Dombrowski, Dave LoRusso, Mark Fitzgerald Row 3 — Don Early, Craig MacDonald, Kurt VanderBogart, Scott McKee, Gary Francisco, Carl Ford, Co-capt. Kim Windrath, Brian Maxwell This year’s swim team was coached by Paul Gigliotti and had a very good year. There were many outstanding perform- ers for the Mermen including Brian Maxwell, Ray Grabo, Craig MacDonald, Gary Francisco, Kurt Vanderbogart, Kim Windrath, Mark Fitzgerald, and Scott McKee. Led by co-captains Ray Grabo and Kim Windrath, the R.F.A. Mermen invaded Syracuse to take 2nd at the Christmas Tournament and also at the Central N.Y. Relay Carnival at Rome. They encountered tough meets against Liverpool, New Hartford, Shaker, Bethle- hem, and Vestal. There were nine school records broken by this years team: 100-breast-stroke, 100, 200, 400 free styles; 200 1.M.; 100 back stroke; diving; and the 200 medley relay and 400 free relays. The “Fishes” also participated in the Sectional and State Championships. Baldwinsville Troy Lowville W. Gennessee New Hartford Liverpool Row 1 — Rita Dixon, Georgia Guy, Cindy Bryant, Sue Seccurra, Val Vinci Row 2 — Donna Lee Davidson, Sue Tyczinski, Vicki Facchino, Kell Toomay, Mildred Greene Row 3 — Virginia Peel, Darretta Williams, Maureen O’Connell BASKETBALL During the months from November to January, the girls’ gym is usually busy with intramurals or interscholastic basketball. Under Miss Demers’ and Miss Gardner’s watchful eyes, the girls practice ev- ery Wednesday night for inter-school games. Kell Toomay, a newcomer to our school, Sue Tyczinski, and Darretta Williams were the outstanding players this year. Altogether, the teams won seven and lost four games in the interschool games. This year’s girls’ gymnastics team met the challenge of rebuilding with the help of this year’s coach, Miss Ruth Demers. There are some good prospects, and the team is hoping for a winning season. The highlights of the season include the New Hartford Invitational and the AWPENYS meet to be held at Rome. GYMNASTICS Row 1 — Lorraine Crouch, Corin Coleman, Linda Jackson Row 2 — Sandi Cole, Denise Mills, Virginia Peel, Virginia Jackson Row 3 — Cristy Windrath, Debbie Schuler, Donna Lee Davidson, Denise David- son The RFA soccer team, led by co-captains Dave Adams and Tom Wojdyla, completed their 1970 season with 8 wins, 5 losses, and 4 ties. According to this year’s coach, Robert G. Bean, ‘The team was involved in eight overtime games, which is some kind of a record.” Outstanding players this year were Dave Adams, Tom Wojdyla, and Rick Ing- ham. Row 1: John Groman, Gerald Nelson, Jack Miller, Co-captain Harry Mathis, Co-captain Tom Pickett, Dave Vickers, Ron Pocchiari, Dave Gorcezyca, Coach Bill Coughlin; Row 2: Mark Payton, Bill Baker, Dave Clark, Gene Brown, Frank La Gasse, Todd Matthews, Mike Yaworski, Richard Rice, Reggie Williams, Dave Gratch; Row 3: Marty Tyksinski, Rick Rathbun, Joe Szczerba, Ken Cerjan, Guy Ferlo, Terry Pazdur, Richard Nelson, Bob Lloyd, Bob Mathis, Don Gray; Row 4: Manager Kirk McKee, Dave Plunkett, Chris Blackman, Rod Pounds, Lee Parish, Jeff McKee, John De Angelis, Jim Kishlock, Rick Reed, Manager Bill Batteas; Row 5: Mark Adsit, Steve Switzer, Kevin Aldridge, John Gagnoni, Mike Johnson, Joe Petriccia CROSS COUNTRY The 1970 harriers, again coached by Mr. Bill Coughlin, finished third in the Central Oneida League. Co-captains Tom Pickett and Harry Mathis led the team to a 4-3 overall record for dual meets and a 3-2 mark in league competition. Sup- plying depth to the varsity were senior Dave Gorczyca; juniors Dave Vickers, Gene Brown, Ron Pocchia- ri and Gerry Nelson; and sopho- more John Groman. Following setbacks by Proctor and Notre Dame, the _ thin- clads gained momentum downing Whitesboro, New Hartford and UFA. However, injuries slowed them again at the season’s end. Highlighting the schedule was Tom Pickett’s record breaking run at Whitesboro and the great team effort made in downing tough New Hartford. Prospects for next year’s team are good with several varsity veterans returning. FIELD HOCKEY The R.F.A. girls’ field hockey team, under the direc- tion of Miss Ruth Solan and Miss Sue Gardner, ended the season with a 4-3-1 record. Although they lost to Whitesboro, New Hartford, and Beaver River, the team was successful in beating Proctor, JFK, and VVS and tied with New Hartford. Outstanding players were Cindy Bryant, Maureen O’Connell, and Patti DiMarco. 4, % « ow Hi hie ial Row 1 — Renate Gabler, Lorraine Crouch, Patti DiMarco, Cindy Bryant, Mary Lou Stirpe, Virginia Peel Row 2 — Jackie Kunkel, JoAnn Fedun, Sue Seifert, Sue Tyczinski, JoAnn Costello, Kel Toomay, Maureen O’Connell, Donna Lee Davidson, Val Vinci, Deb Schuler, Beth McDonald 115 TENNIS Despite the rainy season, causing some cancellation of matches, the girls’ tennis team, under the direction of Miss Ruth Demers, completed another successful year. With Betsy McMahon, senior, and Jill Dowd, sophomore, as outstanding players, the team finished with 63 wins, 4 losses and 2 ties. Shelly Bramble, Conny Conover, Debbie Mizer, Gail Reese, Debbie Marcellus, Joan Broski, Sharon DelVecchio, Judy Domurat, Pat Fitzgibbon, Kim Kahler ARCHERY The RFA archery team, this year under the direction of Mrs. Menickelli and Miss Cullen, had an unsuccessful fall season, but are hoping for a more successful spring season. Debbie Mizer and Gail Reese led the team as outstanding players. The team participated in the Central Area AWPENYS Tournament and met New Hartford, VVS, Whitesboro, and West Canada Valley in separate meets. Cathy Corigliano, Donna Lee Davidson, Jill Dowd, JoAnn Morris, Betsy McMahon, Cathy Hatch, Gail Bacher, Chris Farraggio BASKETBALL “Orange Country” under the direction of Coach Stan Evans set a great record this year by tromping Notre Dame after nine years of defeat. A new ev- ent, the “player of the game” award, is given to a player for outstanding efforts offensively and defen- sively in the game. Among those getting this award were co-captains Rick Ingham and Bob Vero, high scorer Bob Dixon, outstanding rebounder Jim Run- dell, and starting sophomore Dave Russell. This year our team traveled to the Norwich Christmas Tournament and returned as consolation winners. At the time of writing, they had three games left to play and hope to have a winning season. HOCKEY The R.F.A. hockey team got off to a great start this year with a perfect record. Chances look bright that they might go all the way undefeated; however, they will have three tough games with Clinton, Rome’s arch rival. In addition to their fantastic start, the pucksters have won the Lake Placid Christmas Tournament. Most of the scoring punch has been provided by seniors Dave Adams, Jerry Staudmyer, Jeff Bartell, and Tom Wojdyla. Junior Doug Meiss and Sophomore Jesse Armstrong have also contributed greatly to the team. The defense of Meiss, Mike Graziano, and Mike Wojdyla has been out- standing this year. Senior goalie Steve Flanders has been exceptional and is headed toward one of the finest years a Rome goalie has ever had. ( . a ea ' oe OM Z| «rp , ex , Lewis Pitts, Mark Oberiter, Ed Macgurnie, Paul Beach, Ron Gaither, Kevin Davis. Second row — Carl Vickers, David Weston, James Hanafon, Robert Mutton, Ed Graziano, Royal Dougherty, Phil Little Lou Vito, Sal Frank, Edgar Bennet, Don Pisano, Mike Pace, Len Urso Jim Sczerba, Lynwood Mason, Bill Riley, Coach Jim Rafferty, Mike McCarthy, Ed Miller, Raymond Clark. WRESTLING Row 1 — Bill Gaffey, Co-capt. Ray Grabo, Joe Barry, Bob Grabo, Tim Francisco Row 2 — Dave Waller, Fred Moore, Dan Dombrowski, Dave LoRusso, Mark Fitzgerald Row 3 — Don Early, Craig MacDonald, Kurt VanderBogart, Scott McKee, Gary Francisco, Carl Ford, Co-capt. Kim Windrath, Brian Maxwell This year’s swim team was coached by Paul Gigliotti and had a very good year. There were many outstanding perform- ers for the Mermen including Brian Maxwell, Ray Grabo, Craig MacDonald, Gary Francisco, Kurt Vanderbogart, Kim Windrath, Mark Fitzgerald, and Scott McKee. Led by co-captains Ray Grabo and Kim Windrath, the R.F.A. Mermen invaded Syracuse to take 2nd at the Christmas Tournament and also at the Central N.Y. Relay Carnival at Rome. They encountered tough meets against Liverpool, New Hartford, Shaker, Bethle- hem, and Vestal. There were nine school records broken by this year’s team: 100-breast-stroke, 100, 200, 400 free styles; 200 I.M.; 100 back stroke; diving; and the 200 medley relay and 400 free relays. The “Fishes” also participated in the Sectional and State Championships. Baldwinsville Troy Lowville W. Gennessee New Hartford Liverpool Row 1 — Rita Dixon, Georgia Guy, Cindy Bryant, Sue Seccurra, Val Vinci Row 2 — Donna Lee Davidson, Sue Tyczinski, Vicki Facchino, Kell Toomay, Mildred Greene Row 3 — Virginia Peel, Darretta Williams, Maureen O’Connell BASKETBALL During the months from November to January, the girls’ gym is usually busy with intramurals or interscholastic basketball. Under Miss Demers’ and Miss Gardner’s watchful eyes, the girls practice ev- ery Wednesday night for inter-school games. Kell Toomay, a newcomer to our school, Sue Tyczinski, and Darretta Williams were the outstanding players this year. Altogether, the teams won seven and lost four games in the interschool games. This year’s girls’ gymnastics team met the challenge of rebuilding with the help of this year’s coach, Miss Ruth Demers. There are some good prospects, and the team is hoping for a winning season. The highlights of the season include the New Hartford Invitational and the AWPENYS meet to be held at Rome. GYMNASTICS Row 1 — Lorraine Crouch, Corin Coleman, Linda Jackson Row 2 — Sandi Cole, Denise Mills, Virginia Peel, Virginia Jackson Row 3 — Cristy Windrath, Debbie Schuler, Donna Lee Davidson, Denise David- son ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES — STUDENT ASSOCIATION Tere Eel ese : Thomas Polara — Treasurer; Barbara O’Mara — Secretary; Paul D’Amore - President; John Little — Vice-president The Student Association is under the leadership of President Paul D’Amore, Vice-President John Little, Secretary Barb O’Mara, and Treasurer Tom Polara. It is the duty of this Association to Oversee various extracurricular activities and to co-ordinate the activities of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. Because of the size of R.F.A., it is necessary for such an association so school activities can proceed smoothly and successfully with maximum student body support. SENIORS Deborah Burke, Barbara Daniello, Marlene Jacobs, Mary Dromgoole, Joyce Pratt Debbie Wilczak, Sandra Cole, Maureen Keller, Winston Goodman, Dominick Grasso JUNIORS Jackie Bjorlie, Sue Seccurra, Judy Domurat, Barbara Mizgala, Lynn Thomas, Roberta Cascarella, Sue Nigro, Karen Panara, Cyndy Arthur, Diane Versace, Robert Spindler SOPHOMORES Terry Jones, Leslie Tietze, Gloria Ottavio, Corin Coleman, Donna Hickey, Debbie Canston, Betsy Barto, Mary Lou McDonald, Christine Albert, Anita Favata, Denise Ellison, William Cole, Robert Kullmann, Carol Krubinski Sue Schuessler, Joe Peraino Sue Seccurra, Sue Schuessler, Delores Williams, Karen Lux DE-O-WAIN-STA The De-O-Wain-Sta Editorial Staff, under the direction of Miss Stahl, is responsible for the. production of the yearbook. The staff are the ones who must schedule the pictures, makedayouts, write copy. crop thepictures, take the candids, and meet the deadlines. That’s What you'll find us doing every eighth period — Monday through Friday! Kurt Pfeiffer, Carla Jiminez Garry Chilluffo, Don Weisenburger EDITORIAL STAFF April Taverna Pat Fanfarillo Mary Kay Gardner Judy K. Fahey Bev Baynes Sharon Mercuri Sharon Mercuri Roxanne Gromelski Sandi Cole Sue Hall Joanne Costello DE-O-WAIN-STA $33 tt if tage De-O-Wain-Sta Business Stafé umder the®direction of Mr. Tidd, finances the publication of R.BYA’s yearbook. By selling advertisements to the businesses of Romegithey lower the price of the Yearbooks for the students. The Busim@8s Staff handles subscriptions and distributes the yearbooks. They create the pages in the advertising section and keep finan- cial records from year to year. BUSINESS STAFF ROSTRA FORUM 1 8 — Row 1: Douglas Martin, Shirley Yager, Carla Tardugno, Sue Yozzo, Roberta Seaton; Row 2 2: Jim Griffith, Patty DiMarco, Libby Benson, Linda Slawson, Donald Bates; Row 3: Albert Ferlo, George Mead, Anthony Arnold, Richard Goldberg, Chris Zmudosky Under the supervision of Mrs. Flint, Rostra-Forum screens poems, sayings, and stories submitted by R.F.A. students. A literary magazine is issued twice a year exhibiting the talents of the student body. The organization sponsors a dance to help to defray the expenses of publi- cation of the literary magazine. ECHO PRESS Echo Press, R.F.A.’s own newspaper staff, has all the scoops of the school. The paper has features, by-lines, a sports section, an editor’s column, and advertisements. Anyone _inter- ested in journalism and the pro- cess by which a paper is put together would be interested in joining the Echo Staff. All the articles are written by the stu- dents who are on the staff. The Echo is published monthly with the help of Mr. Kan. Row 1: Helen Sanzone, Susan Eitches, Nannette Carbone, Helen Swerediuk, Georgianne Mirarchi; Row 2: James Siozopoulos, Susan Stefanik, Anita Favata, Paula Sanders, Paula Hidy, Gail Smith, Gregory Syms; Row 3: Virginia Jackson, Carole Hidy, Denise Ellison, Karen Panara, Karen Agone, Robin Sanders; Row 4: Harry Mathis, William Cole, James Kennedy, Harlan Marks, Michael Harper, Herman Ashe, Scott Simons RADIO ECHO 4 This is Radio Echo’s third year of existence. It is on WKAL, Thursday nights at 6:15 p.m. Radio Echo airs school news, events and interviews of teachers and students. Director Dave Peroni is assisted by Lyn Jones and advised by Mr. Kan. Donna Lee Davidson, Harlan Marks, Maria Purcell, Albert Zierk, David Nolan LIBRARY COUNCIL Linda Gorski, Lynda Patchen, Patricia Knobloch, Patricia Bielby, Terry Humphries, Donalyn Chiullo, Michael Clute, Peter Diviak, Jonathen Brady, Patricia Powers, Kim Carlin, Sandra Chamberlain, Diane Bjorklund, Scott Brockway, David Homokay, Anthony Gallucci Library Council, supervised by the librarians Mrs. Beam and Mrs. Mortis, gives its services to the Rome Free Academy library. The staff checks and shelves books and keeps the library and the bulletin board at- tractive and pleasant. By donating at least one studyhall a week to working in the library, they make it run more smoothly. Linda Prescott, Carol Knobloch, Nancy Kortz, Helen Benet, Joyce Pratt, Mary Godwin, Row 2: Arnella Reeves, Roberta Atkinson, Marie O’Connell, Paula Hidy, Carol D’Amore, Maria Ferris; Row 3: Sarah Ellis, Mary Anne Carletta, Barbara Baldwin, Cynthia Ludlow, Jennifer Fedorek; Row 4: Gail Smith, Diane Rockhold, Kathy Piatkowski, Nelda Coker, Judy Grey FUTURE NURSES J Bidwell, Kathryn Piatkowski, Paula Hidy, Gerry Harlan, Kathy House, Brenda Marlene Butler, Virginia Jackson, Lynda Patchen, Bonnie Williams, Peterpaul, Sharon Rappa, Kim Kahler, Sandra Chamberlain, Mary Row 2: Suzanne Haritatos, Susan Mudge, Mrs. Joan Guy, advisor; Row 4: Mildred Greene, Judy Gray, Donna Salvador, Row 1: Linda Prescott, Janet Carmona, Julia White, Janice Patricia Dennart, Renee Bilton; Ouderkirk, Terry Jones, Lauren Wightman, Marlene Jacobs, Susan Pohl, Nancy Metcalf, Pam Stasio, Susan Schuessler Cynthia Schaller, Nancy McGuire, Elaine Miller, Ann Richards; Row 3: Elizabeth Acker Mrs. Joan Guy supervises the Future Nurses Club. This club is especially im- portant to girls who would like to become nurses because it acquaints them with nursing and other medical fields. The students volunteer to help at Rome City Hospital and the G.A.F.B. hospital. To further the knowledge of its members, the club takes several field trips to schools of nursing in the area. SPANISH CLUB Row 1: Darlene DeSimone, Robin McClintock, Christine DeSimone, Betsy Anania, Rita Dixon, Gail Schuster, Leslie Taverna, Debra Lane, Mary Kay Gardner, Al Zierk, Helen Swerediuk, Jackie Bjorlie; Row 2: Carol Knobloch, Bernet Marcoccia, Judy Domurat, Roberta Atkinson, Karen Agone, Karen Panara, Rosanne Loparco, Fran Phillips, Janet Bush, Linda Calandra, Robin Pereto, Nancy Erwin, Mary Anne Carletta; Row 3: Gina Tork, Marlene Jacobs, Diane Versace, Susan Nigro, Mary Kay Peterson, Pamela Scarchilli, Karen Esposito, Gloria Fedun, Barbara Frasca, Donald Bates; Row 4: JoAnn Fedun, Patty Davison, Pamela Fielding, Debra Fragapane, Barbara Erwin, Bonnie Tuthill, Maria Coughlin, Matilda Tuffey, Patricia Stasio, Francine Frohlich Spanish Club, under the direction of Miss Wojtanowski, in- creases the students’ knowledge of the Spanish language and customs received in the classroom. A trip to Albany was taken to visit foreign language classes and to tour the campus. Be- sides regular bakesales they have a Spanish Christmas Party and a dance. The club raises money to visit college campuses, and this year the Spanish Club is sponsoring a foster child from the “Save the Children Foundation.” GERMAN CLUB Row 1: Ray Grabo, Marjorie McCormick, Terry Richard, Carol Krumbach, Karen Flaatrud, Marlene Butler, Pam Smith, Paul D'Amore, Glenna Maxwell; Row 2: Al Zierk, John Little, Susan Ouderkirk, Cynthia Arthur, Roberta Cascarella, Robin Tietze, Darlene Zakala, Jonathan Brady, Mr. Hodinger; Row 3: Marc Hart, Steven Flanders, Maureen O’Connell, Ann Richards, Carol Krulinski, Anne Powers, Patty Davidson, Beverly Baynes; Row 4: Scott Brockway, David O’Neil, Gary Lovett, Jeffry Schwartz, Beverly Fuller, Frederick Cook, William Batteas German Club is interested in the students learning more about the German language, literature, culture and customs. This year, under the guidance of Mrs. Priest and Mr. Hodinger, the club is selling stationery to finance a trip to Colgate on December 4 to see the play, “The Moon”, a modern opera by Carl Off. The play is based on one of the Grimm’s fairy tales. Other trips are being taken to General Herkimer’s home and Baron Von Steuben’s home and tomb. Herkimer, Von Steuben, and Grimm are all of German ancestry. FRENCH CLUB Row 1: Pamela Bielby, Corin Coleman, Carol Krumbach, Donna Eldred, Roberta Cascarella, Jennifer Cecilia, Cynthia Arthur, Susan Securra, Laurie Hall, Gail Schuster, Douglas Martin, Susan Ludin, Nancy Entelisano; Row 2: Debra Mizer, Susan Eitches, Lorraine McCormick, Patricia Gannon, Kathryn Adolfi, Sarah Ludin, Veronica Kozuch, Barbara Mizgala, Susan Baldigo, Sharon Rappa, Lynn Thomas, Karen Lux, Sera Williams, JoAnn Spohn; Row 3: Jennifer Fedorek, Christine mmm RONCH, Be CLUE Poplawski, Sandra Cole, Robin Davis, Mary Capponi, Ann Redmond Toni Malorzo, Virginia Peel, Melanie Bednash, Robin Tietze, Mary Lou McDonald, Kim Sasenberg, Leslie Tietze, Anita Favata, Christine Albert Marc Hart; Row 4: Elaine Burley, Melva Lewis, Patricia Forse, Maureen O’Connell, Susan Harmon, Judy Gray, Caroline Baynes, Gail Smith, Patty Davidson, Susan Nigro, George Mead, Richard Garofalo, Janet Sturbin, Beverly Baynes, Susan Ouderkirk French Club, under the direction of Miss Tallman, expands the students’ knowl- edge of the French language and custons. Their dance, fruitcake sale, and candy sale help to finance a trip to the French Embassy in New York City. In early June, French Club also has a banquet to end the year’s activities. LATIN CLUB ®| gy : Row 1: Margo Mario, Donna Lee ay. Davidson, Carole Hidy, Elizabeth R Ackerman, Janet Filer, Lynda Patchen, Kathryn Messmer, Nancy Emison; Row 2: Linda Ellis, Patricia Powers, Darlene Zakala, Robin Tietze, Sandy Reed, Mildred Greene, Patricia FitzGibbon; Row 3: David McConnell, Winston Goodman, Lloyd Williams, Richard Goldberg, Patty Davidson; Row 4: Michael Clute, Albert Ferlo, Anthony Arnold, O'Connell Pieluszczak, Jerry Maureen Latin Club, with the supervision of Mrs. Moselle, promotes a more thorough knowledge of Roman life, history, and literature. In November they discuss Ro- man foods and eating habits, and in December they talk about the Roman Satur- nalia. January brings their interests to the Roman calendar and mythology, while in February things turn to Cupid and the origin of Valentine’s Day. SCIENCE CLUB Gina Gallucci, Monica Mutton, Pam McMullen, Roberta Seaton, Palma, James Vecchio, Renee Bilton; Row 3: Roger Seaton, Frank Batteas, Kiki Adolfi, Joseph Drisgula, Bernard Messenger, unidentified, Harlan Marks, Robert Spindler, Frederick Sauer, Marcus Hart, Richard Finnegan, Melonie Shields; Row 2: Jerry Alan Stockwell, William Wicker, Michael Michik, William Loveless, Thomas Lenio, David Pieluszczak, David Mitchell, Gail Batteas, Pam Stasio, Albert Zierk. Smith, Patty Davidson, Richard DeLutis, Paul Beach, Joseph Mr. Uvanni supervises Science Club whose pur- pose it is to develop the students’ interest in various fields of science. Yearly events include a trip to Potsdam University, field trips to science museums, and a dance. Students work on projects and can enter them in Science Congress. A twenty-five dol- lar savings bond is awarded to the best participant “2 ECOLOGY CLUB Ecology Club members show an active interest in the conservation problems of the community and nation. Under the guidance of Mr. Bielic, the stu- dents plan a trip to Sherburne Conservation Center on December 11. They organized a corner in the library for displays dealing with conservation. Pamela Bielby, Gina Gallucci, Barbara Daniello, Monica Mutton, Vicki Krisak, Loretta Sbaraglia, Cynthia Bryant, Sherry Birnie; Row 2: Deborah Burke, Nancy DelVecchio, Elaine Petrucci, Renee Moore, Marie LeTray, Elaine Nuccio, Rita Angelicola, Pam Smith, Linda Olsen, Cheryl Morat; Row 3: William Martin, Glenna Maxwell, Peggy Britton, Gary Magliocca, John Schillner, Pub Eileen Boardman, Judi Fahey, Mary Capponi, Marlene Butler, Pamela Atkinson; Row 4: Ann Redmond, Anne Powers, Patty Davidson, Marcus Hart, unidentified; Steve Nehl, Linda Ludlow, Cynthia Ludlow, Brenda Peterpaul, Jane Maitland. AUDIO VISUAL CLUB : ) mI 5 ‘ AUDIO visu Row 1: Gregory Syms, Kit Faroni, Phillip Rockhold, Donna Delbalso, Row 3: Gary Sherwood, Rayfield Richardson, Terry McConnell, Dave Judith Lauber, Sondra Davies, Marilyn Vanderpool, Kathy Messmer, O'Connor, Robert Kullmann, Ryck Campbell, Joseph Viola, David Heilig, Jean Hanright, Edgar Bennett, Richard Stepanian; Row 2: Ted Valdice Nicholas; Row 4: William Colangelo, Timothy Donahue, Chuck Chmielewski, Bruce Faler, Paul Salamonowicz, Donald Weisenburger, Fedonczak, Wayne Clapper, Michael Buongiorne, John Gruber, William Rex Eccleston, Michael Harper, Don Pettinelli, Bob Hoyt, James Walsh Gibbons, Michael Zilnik, Mr. Buchweitz; Audio-Visual Club handles stage equipment operation, repairs the equipment for the school system, and services the entire film li- brary of the Rome Public School System. They are responsible for the scheduling and distribution of films and programs of interest to students and teachers. Mr. Buchweitz is the newly appointed head of audio-visual services for the system. DEBATE CLUB | be PS The Debate Club, under the supervision of Mrs. Roman, meets once a week to debate issues of importance and interest to the members. The Debate Club is affiliated with the Foren- sic League and participates in inter- and intraschool debates. ce Row 1: Janet Carmona, Linda Olsen, Jim Griffith, Kathie Reid, Lynn Wager, Mary Kay Gardner; Row 2: Patti Davidson, Liz Sims, Maria Purcell, Jeffrey Kopchik, Jeffry Schwartz, Robert Messineo, George Mead; Row 3: Terry McConnell, Anthony Santulli, Bob Putnam, Marc Hart, Albert Ferlo, Robin Byrd, Garett Lovett ro UB Row 1: Mary Dromgoele, Susan Eitches, Marjorie McCormick, Nancy Emison, Paul D’Amore, Patricia Gannon, Kanlaya Wongachariya, Debra Anken, Ray Grabo; Row 2: Diane Ellison, Kathryn Adolphi, Marlene Jacobs, Pamela Atkinson, Holly Wright, Gloria Fedun, Mary Lou McDonald, Beverly Baynes, Beth McDonald; Row 3: Caroline Baynes, Linda Ludlow, Barbara Erwin, Barbara Agone, Sandra Cole, Gretchen Heuser, JoAnn Fedun, Pamela Fielding; Row 4: Helen Sanzone, Harry Mathis, John Little P aS A I BR oa The American Field Service, under the direction of Mr. Smith and Mrs. Tanney, raises funds to help finance an American student going abroad or a foreign stu- dent coming to the United States. Moneymaking projects include selling Christ- mas cards, holding a car smash, and sponsoring a dance. This club is an extension of the adult chapter of the city. Debbie Anken was chosen to go to Iran during the past summer, and Kate Wongachariya is spending the year at RFA. Row 1: Susan Seccurra, Christine Poplawski, Jacqueline Bijorlie, Carol Krumbach, Rita Dixon, Karen Agone, Judy Domurat, Elaine Burley, Cynthia Arthur; Row 2: Mary Kay Gardner, Paula Roller, Melanie Bednash, JoAnn Spohn, Ann Fricke, Susan Nigro, Karen Lux, Diane Serino, Gail Bacher; Row 3: Karen Cimino, Mary Kay Peterson, Maureen O’Connell, Linda Pirillo, Janet Bush, Diane Versace, Debra Fragapane, Mary Yousey, Roberta Cascarella, Diane Corradino; Row 4: Virginia Peel, Patricia Davidson, Robin Byrd, Gary Lovett, Albert Ferlo, Cynthia Ludlow, Maria Purcell, Karen Esposito, Bonnie Tuthill, Donna Lee Davidson FUTURE SECRETARIES “8 Row 1: Diane Donahue, Suzanne DiBari, Linda Jo Summa, Lorraine Richie; Row 2: Susan Stefanik, Betsy Barto, Patsy Morgan, Barbara Méizgala, Sharon Soldato; Row 3: Carol Serino, Pamela Stasio, Rosanne Loparco, Paula Roller The Future Secretaries of America Club helps to acquaint stu- dents interested in a secretarial career with the situations they may face in the business world. The club has bake sales and candy sales to finance trips to business schools. The activities of the past year included an installation banquet conducted by the Copper City Secretaries with whom the Future Secretaries Club is affiliated. BSI BROADCAST Row 1: Carole Hidy, Debra Lane, Gretchen Houser; Row 2; Barbara Dunn, Barbara Erwin, Sera Williams, Beverly Baynes; Row 3: Alan Stockwell, Marlene Jacobs, Kathie Reid, David Heilig, Susan Pohl, James Straney Members of the B.S.I. Broadcast Club can be heard every morning over the public address system. Under the guidance of Mr. Smith, the members inform students and faculty of the day’s events and special future happenings . To have announcements read over the public address, one writes the announcement on a special yellow announcement form and gives it to Mr. Smith for his approval. After approval, it is read by club members at the time specified. Membership selec- tion is based on tryouts after school in the spring. BED CKOSS CLUB The Red Cross Club, under the direction of Mr. Grapensteter, raises money for charitable pur- poses. The club has an annual fund-raising drive, an autumn dance, and an overseas chest. Every spring they also sponsor the Talent Show to raise additional money for charity. Douglas Martin, Carol Krumbach, Gail Bacher, Bonnie Williams, Betsy McMahon, Susan Seidel, Linda Prescott, Lauren Wightman, Leslie Smith, Mary Carol Cross, Susan Baldigo, Pat Dehnart, Diane Versace, Judy Domurat, Gina Gallucci, Pam Finn, Carol Krisak, April Taverna, Sue Seccurra, Mary Kay Gardner, Jennifer Hinman, Janet Sturbin, Marie LeTray, Elaine Nuccio, Deborah Burke, Linda Margaret Perry, Judy Fahey, Jean Martini, Brian Limotti, Elaine Petrucci, Pat FitzGibbon, Karen Esposito, Sue Pohl, Marlene Jacobs, Robin Russo, Pat Fanfarillo FUTURE HOMEMAKERS Row 1: Michelle Herrin, Ramona Sturtevant, Debra Telander, Janell Nelms, Lorraine Oatman, Marcia Spraggins Row 2: Judy Chilluffo, Novella Yourdon, Kim Carlin, Lucinda Hahn, Lynne Saunders Row 3: Elaine Fimmano, Kimberly Rowland, Linda Jackson, Nancy Tyksinski, Denise Bartlett, Patricia Bingham, Nancy Metcalf Row 4: Linda Jones, Renee Novy, Mrs. Graves, Sandy Chamberlain, Susan Balch R.F.A.’S chapter of Future Homemakers of America is the oldest in New York State. It began in 1929 as a charter member of the Home Econ- omics Club of N.Y.S. In 1946, the chapter became an honorary member of the newly formed F.T.A. Mrs. Graves has supervised the club since its origin. The girls work for a better knowledge of family, and community life. Delegates are sent to state meetings. At club meetings the girls make gifts for welfare patients, recite the national creed, and sing songs. FUTURE TEACHERS Row 1: Karen Esposito, Marie Ashline, Susan Grove, Carol Krumbach Linda Calandra, Christine Paplowski, Helan Sanzone, Jac kie Bjorlie, Rita Dixon, Sue Seccurra, Alberta Bove, Row 2: Robin Tietze, Toni Malorzo Lynda Patchen, Karen Cimino, Judy Domurat, Debbie Lane, Mary Kay Gardner, Gail Bacher, Lynn Thomas, Karen Agone, Pamela Scarchilli Row 3: Renee Bilton, Sue Nigro, unidentified, Roberta Cascarella, Nancy Row 1: Carlene McGarry, Susan Eitches, Leslie Taverna, Lauren Wightman, Leslie Smith, Nancy Emison, Kiki Adolfi, Denise Froio, Joyce Pratt, Patricia Knobloch, Donna Hickey, Terry Humphries, Row 2: Joan Cesari, Kathie Pease, Christine DeSimone, Darlene DeSimone Robin Russo, Karen Sarbaugh, Marilyn Boyd, Mary Capponi, Paula Hidy, Gloria Fedun, Corin Coleman, Row 3: Patty DiMarco, Carole McGuire, Melinda Corigliano, Helen Swerediuk, Karen Panara, Susan Ouderkirk, Mary Kay Peterson, Paula Roller, Maria Purcell Row 4; Ann Fricke, Robert Dixon, Sue Harmon, Robert Vero, Maureen O’Connell Patricia Davidson, Debra Fragapane, Bonnie Marsh, Maria Coughlin, Veronica Kozuch, Sharon Soldato, Debi Ruane, Pam Stasio, Pat FitzGibbon Hidy, Roberta Atkinson, Robin McClintock, Fran Phillips, Sharon Rappa, Jennifer Fedorek, Catherine Diethrich, Barbara Agone, Deborah Marcellus, Row 4: Patricia Miller, Bernet Marcoccia, JoAnn Fedun, Pamela Fielding, Barbara Erwin, Patricia Gossner, Debra Mizer, Linda Kirk, Caroline Baynes, Beverly Baynes All 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 Mrs. Downing, the members are raising money through a raffle to visit one of the state teachers’ colleges of New York State. AQUATICS CLUB The Aquatics Club, supervised by Miss Cullen, gives interested girls the opportunity to develop swimming skills. In addition to increasing the girls’ ability and strength, the Aquatics Club strives to develop poise and grace in its swimmers. Patti Davidson, Donna Lee Davidson, Anne Powers, Rhonda Mortis, Cyndy Arthur, Robin Tietze, Janet Carmona, Barbara Mizgala, Peggy Britton, Glenna Maxwell, Maureen O'Connell ARCHERY CLUB Archery Club is open to all interested girls whether they have participated in intramurals or not. The girls are able to shoot after school and also to compete against other schools in tournaments. Supervised by Miss Cullen, the club wants to stimulate and maintain an active interest in the lifetime sport of archery. Shelly Bramble, Debra Fragapane, Judy Domurat, Patricia Fitzgibbon, Vicky Lamandia, Debbie Mizer Te i a legal anarm.t if not.wel kelp you: : 3 e i “s K if Audi ORIN : = . . =_ Row 1 — Vice-president Tom Spencer, Mr. Boardman, Sec. Betsy McMahon, Richard J. “Uncle Dick” Valeri ROW 2 — Nancy Porcari, Paul Rapke, Gary Lovett, Craig MacDonald, Harry White, Jerold Jaeger, Mark Reynolds, Ron Bates, Jim McMahon, Gary Williams, Harry Mathis ROW 3 — Debra Lane, Robin Russo, Susan Marocchi, Cindy Burkhart, Sara Gregg, Cyndy Arthur, Mary Kay Gardner, Cindy Bryant, Kiki Adolfi, Glenna Maxwell, Gerry Harlan, Sarah Ludin, Patrica Gannon, Debby Anken, Corin Coleman, Robin McClintock, Betsy Barto, Cynthia Schaller Row 4 — Pat Woodward, Karen Sarbaugh, Joanne Gregory, Diane Ellison, Bonnie Williams, Gail Morris, Sherry Birnie, Marie Letray, Elaine Nuccio, Annette LeRoux, Rhonda Mortis, Barbara Mizgala, Paul D’Amore, Gregg Syms, Roberta Cascarella, Ann Fricke, Denise Ellison, Todd Harris Row 5 — John Walker, Betsy Anania, Melanie Bednash, Janet Sturbin, Gail Smith, Eileen Boardman, Mark Hart, Beverly Baynes, JoAnn Spohn, Dick Finnegan, Dominick Grasso, Karen Lux, Maureen O’Connell, Robin Tietze, Pattie Davidson, Janet Carmona, Christie Windrath Row 6 — Anthony Montalbano, Christine Sinclair, Bob Reynolds, Anthony Arnold, James Stackhouse, Anthony Corigliano, Diane Serino, Kathie Reid, Margaret Wolff, Christine Poplawski, Bonnie Marsh, Holly Wright, Kim Rowland, Cornelia Rees, Melinda Corigliano, Mary Kay Peterson, Paula Roller Under the supervision of Mr. Boardman, Ski Club promotes the sport of skiing and the opportunity to enjoy the sport with others. Demonstrations of equipment and ski fashions and instructions in skiing are given. The club meets every two weeks to plan for a trip to Gore Mountain during the 1970 season. Ski movies are also shown at night for the enjoyment and instruction of the club members. Fer CLUB Row 1: Karen Esposito, Linda Colandra, Carol Krumbach, Susan Seccurra, Gail Schuster, Karen Lux, Janet Carmona, Rita Dixon, Jennifer Cecilia, Jackie Bjorlie, Elisa Buish, Chris Salerno; Row 2: Karen Cimino, Renate Gabler, Gail Bacher, Robin Byrd, Maureen O’Connell, Robin Tietze, Patty Davidson, Ann Fricke, Cyndy Arthur, Diane Serino, JoAnn Spohn , Melanie Bednash, Karen Panara, Nancy McGuire; Row 3: Renee Row 1: Robin Russo, Jill Dowd, Betsy Anania, Kanlaya Wongachariya, Debra Anken, Debbie Marullo, Deborah Burke, Barbara Daniello, Sara Gregg, Terry Humphries, Corin Coleman, Robin McClintock, JoAnn Vanderhoof, Marilyn Boyd, Roxanne Gromelski, Cathy Corigliano, Leslie Tietze, Ray Grabo; Row 2: Elaine Miller, Nancy Delvecchio, Elaine Petrucci, Elaine Nuccio, Marie LeTray, Cynthia Bryant, McCormick, Kathryn Adolfi, Barbara Kenney, Betsy Barto, Christine DeSimone, Darlene DeSimone, Michele Vacca, Carol Stirpe, Sally Dair, Lorraine ; : : ; | Bilton, Mary Yousey, Gina Tork, Nancy Ervin, Susan Nigro, Melinda Corigliano, Bonnie Marsh, Helen Swerediuk, Diane Versace, Pamela Scarchilli, Robin Pereto, Candace Flanagan; Row 4: Virginia Peel, Judy Gray, Susan Harmon, Robert Dixon, Robert Cascarella, Robert Vero, Gary Lovett, Pamela Stasio, Linda Smith, Mary Kay Peterson, Janet Bush, Marc Hart Mary Lou McDonald; Row 3: Debra Ruane, Carla Tardugno, Patty DiMarco, Leslie Taverna, April Taverna, Sandra Cole, Mare Hart, Mary Lou Stirpe, Mary Dromgoole, Donna Hickey, Gloria Fedun, Ramona Saluaggio, Rita Thayer, Terry Jones, Patsy Morgan; Row 4: Bonnie Marsh, Janet Sturbin, Harry Mathis, Alan Sweezy, John Little, Paul D’Amore, Beth McDonald, Judy Abbe, Sigrid Flaatrud, Dave Homokay, Fran Phillips, Kathryn Pease, Mary Anne Limner, Sarah Hinman Under the direction of Mr. Selden, Pep Club promotes school spirit and support for the R.F.A. sports teams. Pep Club sponsors the Fall Weekend. They organize the bonfire and the crowning of the Queen during halftime of the U.F.A. game. This year Pep Club sold R.F.A. Black Knight Pennants to raise money to help pay for buses to the out-of-town games and to decorate the school. BLOCK “R” CLUB Sal Frank, Renate Gabler, Melinda Corigliano, Karen Lodge, Mark Schaller, Mike Graziano, Bennie DiLiberto, Robin Tietze, Marc Hart, Virginia Peel, Nancy C. McGuire, Mike McCarthy, Tony Cerevolo, Rita Dixon, Donna Davidson, Maureen O’Connell, Mary Yousey, Mildred Row 1: Cindy Bryant, Debby Anken, Joyce Pratt, Paul D’Amore, Sue Tyczinski, Debbie Mizer, Jackie Kunkel, Ray Grabo, Julie White; Row 2: Vickie Facchino, Donna Townsend, Toni Pettinelli, Mary Beth Sega, Don Pisano, Lloyd Williams, Bob Vero, David Adams, Maureen Keller Row 3: Dennis Schuler, Paula Sanders, Sandi Cole, JoAnn Fedun, Greene, Kim Windrath, Marty Siddall, Jim Griffith, Gary Lovett, Jessica Henze, Debra Schuller, Richard Rienzo, Kurt VanderBogart, Tony Ortolano, Robert Dixon, Jack Capponi Virginia Jackson, Paula Woodward, Beth McDonald, John Little, Rod Dixon, Denise Davidson; Row 4: Carl Baker, Harry Mathis, Craig MacDonald, Steve Flanders, Darretta Williams, Jeff Bartell, Tom Wojdyla, Mark Hinman, Rick Ingham, Jamie Stackhouse Block “R” Club, under the direction of Miss Demers and Mr. Coughlin, services the entire Physical Education department. They maintain the concession stand at basketball games and sponsor dances after the bonfire. Membership is an honor extended to students who have accumulated a high number of points for service in athletics and who have received the coaches’ recommendations. GYM LEADERS cane ae Susan Seidel, Carla Tardugno, Debbie Giordano, Nancy bie Mizer, Donna Townsend, Beth McDonald, Margaret DelVecchio, Deborah Burke, Marlene Jacobs, Chris Wolff, Mary Dromgoole, Christine Smith, JoAnn Fedun, Zmudosky, Libby Benson, Linda Margaret Perry, Melonie Beverly Baynes, Pamela Fielding, Barbara Erwin, Roxanne Shields, Lauren Wightman, Paula Sanders, Marie LeTray, Gromelski, Kay Patchen, Gail Smith, Virginia Jackson, Sandra Cole, Georgia Guy, Barbara Frasca, Cynthia Christine Sinclair, Daretta Williams, Linda Ludlow, Janet D’Arrigo, Diane Bjorklund, Elaine Nuccio, Elaine Petrucci, Sturbin, Linda Slawson, Eileen Boardman, Bonnie Weed Lorraine McCormick, Sue Yozzo, Annette LeRoux, Deb- Gymleaders, under the direction of Miss Demers, is an organi- zation that serves the Girls Department of Physical Education. Gymleaders take attendance, check towels, lead exercises, and check for gum and jewelry. They are there to help the teachers to do small, but necessary tasks so the teachers can devote more time to teaching physical education. Lorraine Crouch, Gina Gallucci, Barbara Daniello, Barbara. Georgie Mowry, Linda LoMascolo, JoAnn Vanderhoof, Ferlo, Monica Mutton, Nanette Carbone, Susan Hall, Nancy Emison, Joyce Pratt, Patty DiMarco, Cyndi Davis, Sheila McLaughlin, Vicki Facchino, Debby Anken, Cindy Marilyn Boyd, Sherry Birnie, Julie White, Susan Dorety, Bryant, Betsy McMahon, JoMarie Totaro, Leslie Smith, Gail Morris, Kiki Adolfi i OFFICIATING Rita Dixon, JoAnn Vanderhoof, Cindy Bryant, Gail Schuster, Nancy C. Jessica Henze, Debra Schuler, Liz Sims, Renee Bilton, Chris Zmudosky McGuire, Sheila McLaughlin, Joyce Pratt, Laurie Hall, Roberta Paula Sanders, Candace Flanagan, Robin Pereto, Susan Ouderkirk Cascarella, Cyndy Arthur, Virginia Peel, Mary Yousey, Melinda Darretta Williams, Mildred Greene, Pam Stasio, Julie White, Debbie Corigliano, Karen Lux, Vicki Facchino, Margaret Wolff, Susan Dorety, Mizer, Donna Townsend Karen Esposito Patti Davidson, Robin Tietze, Maureen O'Connell, Officiating Club services the girls’ intramural and inter- scholastic sports activities. At volleyball or basketball games, they are timekeepers, scorekeepers, and floor officials. This club is open to all interested girls, and under the guidance of Miss Demers, each girl learns the correct procedure of officiating. Maria Purcell, Donna Flinchbaugh, Helen Sanzone, Karen Agone, BEE-E G S Mrs. Mattis, Mr. Boardman, Robert Messineo, Albert Ferlo, Terry McConnell, Harlan Marks, Jeff Kopchik, George Mead, Jim Griffith Bee-Ess Club, standing for Bathetic Students, gives students an opportunity to rap about issues that are of immediate or serious concern. Of immediate con- cern are problems at R.F.A. which stu- dents may be able to change, but the seri- ous ones, such as politics, are not under the students’ control. They discuss books, lectures, and contemporary prob- lems getting opinions from many inter- ested teachers. There are no closed doors, and everyone is welcome to voice his opinions. Mrs. Mattis and Mr. Board- man carry on sessions in the senior lounge every other Wednesday. The meetings last as long as someone is will- ing to talk and someone to listen. J.V. MAJORETTES Toni Malorza Clockwise from upper right: Linda Tagliere, Corin Coleman, Laurie Taliani, Terry Jones, Jean Cesari, Kim Carlin, Melanie Giambona, Maureen Rooney J.V. MAJORETTES Marilyn Boyd Clockwise from top right Robin Russo, Ramona Salamonowictz, Jill Dowd, Sue Harmon, Renee Bilton, Debbie Telander, Roberta Atkinson, Elaine Petrucci No half-time activities at our football games would be com- plete without the spirited per- formance of the Rome Free Academy majorettes. These girls work diligently every night after school so that their presentation will provide superior entertainment for the crowd that fills the stadium. VARSITY MAJORETTES Joanne Versace Barbara Daniello, Jennifer Cecilia, April Taverna, Linda Breads, Carol Giordano, Diane Versace, Leslie Taverna, Linda Smith, Chris Grande, Cathy Rotolo This year, the girls not only showed their excellence at twirling, but also their originality in such routines as GEORGE OF THI JUNGLE. [he response of the crowd proved without a doubt that the majorettes are a welcome sight at any half-time performance, VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Cheering their team on to victory are the Rome Free Academy cheerleaders. The cheerleaders can be seen at the football and basketball games leading the student body with cheers and yells. The girls lend color and spirit to the sports activities at Debra Anken R.F.A. Those girls interested and eligible can try out for the squads in the spring. Cuts are made after two weeks of hard, but fun-filled practices. The girls are judged on attitude, poise, co-ordination. and enthusiasm. Clockwise from top: Carla Tardugno, Mary Yousey, Lorraine Crouch, Georgia Mowry, Donna Townsend, Virginia Peel, Cynthia Coluccio J.V. CHEERLEADERS Robin Tietze Clockwise from upper right: Linda Calandra, Barb O’Mara, Sera Gregg, Bonnie Marsh, Maureen O'Connell, Rita Dixon, Cyndy Arthur, Nancy Ervin, Melinda Corgliano, Laurie Hall. Gymleaders p Hidy Senior Play ub, Living Arts Society Hinman Jr. Class Pres., Senior, Class Pres Bus. vecretary, le} ib, Library k 101r, Brian Limotti Prom ( m., Red C ‘ John Little harles King J.V. and Varsity Baseball History Club Eugene Klara — Monitor’s Club, Homeroom Rep., | Art Lomascolo — Monitors Club murals, Pep Club, French (¢ lub Linda LoMascolo — Pep Club dard French ¢ Future Nurses 1 — Varsity Basebal Student ( Jeffrey Abbe Terry Aikens Darlene Aldaco Mary Amuso Margaret Andrewski Mark Angleton Mark Arbes Linda Assini Lewis Bailey Clifford Baker Douglas Balch Felix Barber Jean Barnes James Bauer Robert Beasley Carrie Beckwith Douglas Beckwith Isaac Bennett Dawn Bielby Bertel Bijerre Bernadette Bova David Bower Vincent Bravo Pamela Brockway Nancy Broski Mary Buck Gary Budlong . Michael Buongiorne George Burgess Dennis Calandra Teena Calandra Mary Camastra Mona Campanella Gary Capoccia Earl Carrick Salvador Cartagena Stephen Casanova Joseph Casillo Agnes Cassese Angeline Ciccotti James Cilente John Clapper Craig Clark . . . Donald Clark . . . Karen Clark Robert Clarke Bonnie Clifford Nelda Coker . Ramona Cole Jack Commerford . Dawn Conner . Denise Davidson Peter DeCristo John Delaney . Michael DeSimone . Thaddeu Dlugolecki Daniel Donai Rasheen Dunham .. . John B Eccleston Paul M. Egan. . . Ralph Ennett Robert Ennett Patty Faring Charles Fedonczak . Joseph Felice . . . Olindo Ferlo Karen Flaatrud Richard N, Fleck William Calla Michael Gentile Robert Giardino Thomas Gillander Ray Gillespie Mark Gorczyca William Grande . Milton Haas John Halpin . . . William Halpin Gary Hanba Tom Harosia Brian Hatfield Lorraine Haus . . . Ann He averin.. . Mary Hesler FRAMELESS NOT NAMELESS Steven Jacobs . . . Gary Jones . . . Gina Jones . . . Mary Lou Kelley . Allan Kirkham .. . Craig Kozick . . . Steve Kufsko . . . Martin Lachut . . . Carman LaLonde . . . Joyce Langevin . . . Bruce Lees Dale Lewandrowski . . . Dominick P. Madonia . . . Douglas Malakie _. . Deborah Mandronico . . . Michael Martin . . . Richard Martin . . . Mary Jane McAdams . . . Dennis McCaulley . . . Harold Morat.. . Deborah Mulkey . . . Nicholas Nardozza . . . Gerald Neighbors .. . Edward M. Nelson. . . Ronald Newey. . . Cynthia Owens . . . Frank Paine. . . David Parker. . . August Pasqualetti. . . Cheryl Pelano. . . Jerome Pinz. . . Patsy Pirillo . . . Cathleen Powers. . . Mark Pritchard . . . Cataldo Proia. . . Martin Proper. . . Janice Prusinowski . . . Eric Pugh . . . Carl Quance . . . Kathleen Raiti . . . Cornelia Rees .. . Phillip Rice... Donald Roberts . . . William Robinson . , . Jose Rodriguez . . . Patricia Rooney . . . Richard Scales . . . Dennis Schuler . . . Gary Semo . Carla Serna .. . Bonnie Seymour . . . Patrick Shearer . . . Dawn Sipley June Smith .. . 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CILENTE REAL ESTATE Live FH-STYLE BEAUTY SALON Hair Styting to Suit Your Individual Needs mours Frosting Open Tues.-Sat Permanents 9 A.M.-5 P.M Tinting Evenin t §S DY Shaping Appointment Wigs Serviced Free Parking 1919 Black River Boulevard Rome N.Y Frank Retrossi Insurance Stan’s Seafood J. E. Bird Sons Furniture Congratulations Class of 71 from MR. AND MRS. JOHN LOOS PROFESSIONAL PATRONS . Richard Sauer . Edward Powers . John Gabler . George Lim . Joseph Ostrowski . Frederick Grabo . John Ludin . Lindsay Ervin . S. P. Stackhouse . J. P. Amidon . Joseph Valvo ST. JOHN the BAPTIST CYO Congratulations to The Class of 1971 CATALDO BROS. and SONS, INC. CATALDO READY MIX, INC. 1180 Erie Blvd. W. 336-7900 336-0580 Congratulations To The Class of 1971 NELSONS OF ROME INC. “Rome’s Quality Department Store” J BEACH LUMBER “Your Service Lumber Yard” 336-4100 1177 Erie Blvd. Rome, N.Y. ROME AGWAY CORP. South James Street Rome, New York “The Future Belongs To Those Who Prepare For It” THE CLASS OF 1971 President: Mark Hinman Vice-president: Barbara Frasca Secretary: Barbara Kenney Treasurer: Harry Mathis Advisor: Mary Ann Calicchia WESTSIDE GROCERY 720 W. Dominick St. Rome, N.Y. 337-0308 JAY’S PHARMACY James R. Scuderi, B.S. Prescription Specialists Best of Luck HERB PHILIPSON’S ARMY-NAVY STORE Downtown Rome Harness Boots — Flares — Fringed Jackets Jeans “The IN Place for UP to DATE Apparel” ROME OFFICE EQUIPMENT 129 North James St. Rome, N.Y. Rome’s Largest Office Equipment Supplier | | _Leumays cURNITURE pPrumics Complete Home Furnishings LERMAN’S 168 W. Dominick Street HOUSE OF FASHION Bridal, Bridesmaids Evening Gowns Originals Made to Order 744 W. Doninick St 336-6640 SISTO’S RESTAURANT LOUNGE 249 W. DOMINICK ST PHONE: 336-2960 or 336-9965 Compliments of BARTELL MACHINE-TOOL CORPORATION Elmer Hill Rd. Rome, N.Y. THE BEECHES RESTAURANT and PAUL REVERE ee MOTOR LODGE Jt has been our desire to establish these places as retreats ° Where vou mav find surcease and reef from the cocrudau Cares of Luncheons, Dinners hfe We don't want vou co look upon them as restaurants, Cales oF Finest Facilities in Central N.Y. Cabarets, but as havens Where vou will be assured of relaxation and 2 pleasant hour or two safe m the port of sincere hospitality for Pat, Rosey, Orrev Banquets, Weddings, Conventions The Savoy ROME'S MEETING PLACE SINCE 1908 “ON THE BAYOUS OF THE MOHAWK’ IMAL FE GY CARL and NORMA EILENBERG DON and MARIA RICH cet ne 2. INVERN W8 6vels00 There's no place like ROME __ “Health, Happiness and Prosperity be With you every Day” Sincerely, ROME NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION To the Class of 1971 Vern Secor August Navelli President Vice-President Castelletti Pontiac, Inc. Rome Lincoln Mercury, Inc. Davidson Chevrolet, Inc. A. J. Ryan, Inc. Navelli Motors Chrysler, Plymouth Dodge Cadillac — Oldsmobile Sid Stockholm Ford, Inc. Valley Volkswagen, Inc. Quality, Personalized Sales Service You Can Always Buy Quality Reconditioned Used Cars From a Franchised New Car Dealer “Support Your City Car Dealers” KENRAY UPHOLSTERING 411 Erie Boulevard Rome, New York ROME 336-3150 SAVINGS 122-26 West Dominick Street Phone: 336-7300 HAMBURGERS Erie Boulevard Rome, New York RICCO FURS INC. Repairing Retail Furs Cold Storage Cloth Coats Restyling Suits Raincoats 109 East Dominick Street Phone: FF7-8250 BARONE’S BARBER SHOP 418 North James Street Rome, New York Phone: 337-1270 Razor Cuts Hair Styling Hair Straightening Hair Coloring ST. JOHN’S PHARMACY “The Sportman’s Drug Store” 217 East Dominick Street Rome, New York Manager: Paul F. Pomilio, B.S. TRABANT INSURANCE SERVICE Mohawk Acres Shopping Center Rome, New York Phone: 337-8100 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1971 ROME STRIP STEEL COMPANY. INC. 530 Henry St., P.O. 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 Photographer for DE-WAIN-STA Distinctive Photography Custom Framing Phone: 336-0910 122 E. Dominick St. Rome, N.Y. 13440 CONGRATULATIONS Class of 197 1 ROME INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS ASSOCIATION Neil S. Churchill Agency H. B. Graves Agency Joseph F. Graziano Agency Dana F. Higgins John Hnat Stanley Rebisz Agency Frank Retrossi Insurance Agency Harry F. Rice Reidel and Storey Insurance Rome Insurance Service Roth Brothers Company Rowland, Bellinger, and Comstock Insurance Fred P. Sestito Agency CFW Trabant Insurance Company Williams and Graves Insurance Rome’s Largest y A A Department Store fp _ tas Orman. WARD} SS ’ FOR THE GRADUATE “Make Ward’s Your One Stop Shopping Center For All Your Needs” Best of Luck to the Class of ’71 CORGLIANO’S TEXACO SERVICE PAT and LOU’S VARIETY STORE, INC. HEILIG’S GROCERY STORE JET CAR WASH BRINKMAN’S TEXACO LAKESIDE GROCERY rey at-jler-' r }] 129 N. Washington Street 13 in Downtown Rome Tere] 8) ‘sm 4 Mohawk Acres Shopping Center Savings Bank Camden, New York Member F.D.I.C. SPARGO WIRE CO. Copper Wire in Rome Since 1885 Congratulations to the Class of ’71 from JOHN RAHORCSAK Your Yearbook Photographer at ACME STUDIO 509 E. Dominick Street Fine Photography for: Portraits Weddings Children Family Groups In Color or Black and White BROMLEY’S RADIO and TV Sales and Service Quasar Color TV by Motorola Phone 337-6990 209 N. Jay Street JOSEPH CAROLLO SONS Bombadier Dealer We Specializein Service 405 West Dominick St. 336-7970 Rome, N.Y. Compliments of SANZONE DISTRIBUTORS CO., INC. Rome, N.Y. Phone 337-2795 Rhine Sport Garage “Quality Imported Car Service” G. R. Mellay 806 Calvert St. Rome, New York THE COLONIAL The Place Where Good Friends Meet Upper Turin Rd Rome, NLY. Congratulations to the Class of ’71 KANOFF’S 5¢ to $1.00 STORE KANOFF’S DEPT. STORE BAR-MAR SHOES Black River Shopping Center Bowl At H. B. GRAVES AGENCY ROME BOWLING CENTER Insurance Counselors Air Conditioned Established 1931 AMF Balls, Bags and Shoes 323 W. Embargo Street Sold on Premises Bowling Balls Drilled While You Wait 336-2290 Good Luck to the Class The LITTLE CARD SHOP of 1971 FOOD-A- rr 4 f at KEKIS MOBIL SERVICE ——— : a ERIE GLASS CO. FRANK ADOLFI’S MARK’S FASHION SUPERMARKET SHOP SANZONE SUPERETTE AL GRANT’S PIANOS Corner of Liberty and Madison St. Congratulations Rome, New York To The Class Of 1971 SIMPKIN’S ALLEY ROME UNIT PARTS INC. For Young Men and Women 721-723 Erie Blvd. 134-140 Dominick St. Rome-New York and 336-7500 Mohawk Acres Shopping Center JOSTEN’S BSMy AMERICAN J YEARBOOK COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE MR. 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JEWELERS FILLR-UP ESTABLISHED 1907 AUTO H SYSTEMS (AS) MEMBER AMERICAN a GEM SOCIETY 1800 Black River Blvd. 337-0350 Thanks to The Class of 72 We look Forward to Serving the Class of 73 Robert Hunter agent for Herff Jones Co. “Rings for Educated Fingers” Established 1868 — Over a Century of Service to the Construction Industry of New York State Structural Steel Design Fabrication and Erection Rome Iron Mills, Inc. Rome, N. Y. 337-9000 Rome, N.Y SCHUSS SKI SHOP TURIN ROAD, ROME GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1971 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1971 JONES BUS LINE MANY YEARS OF FRIENDLY SERVICE HAVE MADE US ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOL BUS CONTRACTORS AND CHARTER: SERVICES Rome Optical Labs All types of eyeglasses and contact lenses fitted at 310 Chestnut Street 336-8120 336-6530 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1971 from TONY MARIO of the MARGO STUDIO Rome’s Award-Winning Studio Fine Photography For All Occasions Black and White or Living Color 113 Stanwix Street Phone 337-9560 BARNEY LEVITT SONS Plumbing Hardware CONTRACT CARPET SHOWROOMS Electrical Supplies Discount Prices Best Wishes To The Class of 71 Phone: 336-2270 Congraulation TOWNSENDS to the class of 1971 SWANS MUSIC SHOE STORE HOMESTEAD SAVINGS Selmar Band Instruments Guitars — Accessories LOAN Television Stereos ASSOCIATION Sheet Music Tape Recorders Slingerland Ludwig, and Gretsch Drums Mohawk Acres Downtown Rome, New York Rome Rome New York ALVORD DRESS SHOP THE FABRIC SHOPPE Sportswear, Casual, Formal Bridal All Occasion Fabrics Stokes-Westernville Road Patterns, Notions, Trims Phone: 336-2089 Upper Turin Road PEREZ TV Sales and Service “Home of RCA” Color TV — Stereo — Radio 500 E. Dominick Street 337-4510 Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios Joe and Leona’s Country Store Rome Paint and Wallpaper Co. Sanzone’s Pharmacy Small World Boutique Camden Upholstering Co. G and F APPLIANCE RCA Color TV — Stereo Whirlpool Appliances 183 W. Dominick St. 336-5850 Congratulations To The Class Of 71 P C MARKETS Upper Turin Road Rome, N.Y. Congratulations From TONY’S ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS Specializing In All Kinds of Ironworks 501 S. James St. 337-3730 Con gratulations Class Of 1971 503 James Street SAN CARLOS RESTAURANT STONEHEDGE Nursing Home Good Luck In The Future Compliments of: ROME DIVISION OF REVERE WHITE EAGLE BAKERY For The Finest In Bakery Foods 308 South George Street Rome, New York 337-5090 VARFLEX CORPORATION Manufacturers of Tubing Electrical Insulating Sleeving Rome, New York 336-4400 Best Wishes To The One Hundred and Second Graduating Class of R.F.A. MARINE MIDLAND “Your Full Service Bank” 133 West Dominick Street Black River Boulevard Compliments Of: CLIFFORD REALTY AND ASSOCIATES two Locations N. Washington Street 337-1440 Lake Delta Office Shopping Center Turin Road 337-1401 Best Wishes from : a ges ee ‘ ROME NURSING HOME 950 Floyd Avenue CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 197] Where You Get Answers To Questions You Forget to Ask MR. CARPET 262 West Dominick Street Rome, New York 337-8906 In a free country, a newspaper is a teller of truth. It tells millions of people what has happened or what may happen. In this way, these millions learn what they need to know to keep their country strong and free. In our country, the job of the newspaper is so important that the men who founded our nation said in the Constitution: Newspapers are to be free — free to tell the truth about anybody or anything. It had to be this way so that you, too, might be free. Because one of its jobs is to keep you free, your newspaper is interested in you. 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Uvanni — Prop. 337-4490 INF USINO’S JEWELERS Congratulations to the Class of ’71 123 N. James St. 337-3290 FLAVORSEAL PACKING COMPANY DREAMSTEAKS 315 Brush Ave. Rome, N.Y. Joe Adolfi’s FOODLAND 503 W. Thomas St. King Of Meats — Finest Quality Open Evenings Sundays CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1971 THE ONEIDA NATIONAL BANK and TRUST COMPANY of CENTRAL NEW YORK ROME NEW YORK CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1971 BIRNIE BUS SERVICE INC. UPPER WEST THOMAS STREET ROME, NEW YORK 336-3950