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

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Valedictorian Andrew G. McCormick has attained an average of 97.31 to become our class Valedictorian. He is the president of the National Honor Society, and is ac- tive in Colgate Seminar, Key Club, and Block R. He was a starting defenseman for the Varsity soccer team and also was a member of the Varsity swim team. Andy enjoys playing racquetball and tennis. As well as being active athletically, he has studied piano for ten years. He plans to study genetics and chemistry in college. We, the class of 1983, are proud in congratulating you in your accomplish- ments. Salutatorian Mary Ellen Greco, our class Salutatorian. Mary Ellen achieved an average of 96.57. She aspires to be a biochemist or a genetic engineer. She will attend the University of Rochester this fall. Mary Ellen is a member of Colgate Seminar, National Honor Soci- ety, American Field Service, International Club, and the Rome Free Academy marching band. We, the class of 1983 are proud of you, and wish you all the best.

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AFS Students Teresa Zivec, an American Field Service student, came to Rome from Pordenone, Italy, which is near Venice. At home, she lives with her mother, father, and three sisters. This year she will be staying with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Heaney and her host sister Karen. Teresa is a senior here at Rome Free Academy and is seventeen years old. Her interests are canoeing, camping, and horseback riding. She is also con- cerned with world problems. Teresa would love to cross-country ski, ice skate, and travel around the United States so she can improve her English which is already excellent. Making new friends is also important to her. As a senior, Teresa is taking sociology, family and child, American History, health and English. Some of these courses are not offered in the school she at- tends in Italy. Teresa has found that she likes Ameri- can food, especially corn on the cob. She isn’t that fond of our Italian food because she says it isn't really Italian. Chris Ratcliffe is this year’s male American Field Service exchange student. He lives in Shrewsbury, which is near the Welsh border in Central England. Chris lives on a farm with his Mum, Dad, and sister. For this year he will be staying with the James Kehoe family and his host brother Chris. As soon as Chris arrived in America, he got involved in many activities. He went to the community the- ater and auditioned for a part in the play “Whose Life is it Anyway?” His English accent along with his acting ability won him a part as a punk xylophone player. Chris also earned a position on the boy’s soccer team. In school Chris is taking a rigorous schedule which includes calculus, physiology, drama, and American History. Chris’ first two months here have been very busy. He seems to enjoy life in America and has only a slight difference in language. For example, he calls a truck a lorry and a soccer match is called football. These differences will cause no problems and Chris is settling in for a good year.