Utica Free Academy - Academician Yearbook (Utica, NY)

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FGREWORD Titan . . . gigantic in size, mighty in force, unsurpassed in power . . . What better symbol could represent the Utica Free Academy, long outstanding in tradition, reputa- tion and size! What better theme could characterize the 1958 Academician as it records, in word and picture, the story of another year of progress and achievement! For Academy students, the symbol of the Titan has been most closely associated with Prometheus. He was the Titan who, according, to legend, brought fire from heaven, the gift by which man forged his destiny of dominance over all other creatures. That Promethean spark can be likened to the strength and enrichment our lives have gained here at UFA. Days spent in the Academy classrooms, library and gym have brought us knowledge, inspiration, friendships and, we may hope, the beginning of wisdom. Thus, it is in this true Titan spirit that the senior class presents the 1958 Academi- cian . . . EDITORS Co-editor Linda Endean Co-editor , , , , . Louis Abelove Literary editor . , . Barbara Ayers Copy editor , ,, , , Nancy Hensel Photography , . , . Louis Leogrande Business Managers , . , Vincent Capozzella Richard Wameling Associate editors, Cecelia Azzarito, Sharon Daskin, Gail Frankland, Lynn Karesky, Marcia Kover, Ronald Matter, Chester Patraitis, Johanna Scholl, Wanda Sharo, Michael Slive. TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty A , . 4 Students .. . 20 Activities . . . 74 Spgftg . .. 100 2

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I IAN FACULTY Titan in size, UFA is one of the largest high schools in the country. Equipped with adequate facilities in every field, UFA offers a broad curriculum ranging from industrial arts to rnusic, from homemaking to advanced algebra. With over 100 teach- ers, UFA has one of the most respected faculties in New York State. A student in UFA can be sure of expert help in any field in which he desires to become profi- cient. Witih readily available aid from ad- ministration and teachers, all students are given every opportunity to become Titans of tomorrow.