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Y, WEDNESDAY EVENING, June 24, 1959 WRUN AM—1150 • WRUN FM—106 Largest Class in Rome Free Academy History Graduated George Arthur Alton Theodore Gerard Amato Nicholas Aquino Jr. Sondra Ann Armstrong Joaiui Carroll Arnold John Jay Atkinson William Joseph Baldigo Albert Phillip Baldwin Nancy Catherine Barnard Nava Jeanne Barr Robbye Lee Barrow Allan David Bartlett Joseph Albert Bartolotti Jr. Martha Ann Bartolotti Nicholas Peter Bartolotti Jr. Philip Michael Basile Joyce Ann Baum Bradley Leonard Beach Consuelo Louise Beard Anna Marie Bell Nancy Barbara Berry Robert Dean Berry Jr. David Jay Bertram) Nancy Ann Bingham Lucille Marie Botttni Ray Wesley Bouton Harley Theron Bowen Bruce Charles Boyer William Bradley Jr. Barbara Ellen Breckline Robert Edward Brennan Patricia Anne Brombach William Joseph Brown Alice Elaine Bryan Leona Mary BreusAiew icz William Joseph Budd Joan Doris Buell Mary Burdtck Bruce James Burke Anita Marie Busciglio John Edward Butkiewicz James Edward Butler Frederick Lynn Butts Carol Ann Caisse Frank Anthony Caiicchia Willard Lyman Campbell Jr. Anita Louise Capponi James Francis Carmody Anthony Richard Carro Linda Louise Casler William Bradford Caswell Jr. Sandra Jean Cavaretta James Michael Cerjan Patricia Ann Charney William Michael Chomin Sandra Elaine Christ man Joseph Chyrywaty Joyce Marie Cianfrocca JoAnn Rose Qngranelli Pasquale Tom Gotri Michael John Oough Peter Felix Coccia Rita Marie Coccia Jeanette Yvonne Coia Diplomas Given 348 at Stadium Rome Free Academy graduated the largest class in its history last night, when 348 diplomas were awarded at exercises la the Stadium. Presentation of awards by announcement of Herbert Thomas Dyett scholarship recipients were features of the program, the acad- emy's 90th commencement. Philip Geary, lecturer, traveler and assistant director of air world education for Trans • World A - lines, gave the address. His topic was "This Is Your World." The salutatory was delivered by Miss Robbye Barrow and the val- edictory by John H. Weiss. E. Mark Wolf, president of the Board of Education, presented the di- plomas after Paige certified that the 348 in the class had satisfied the requirements for graduation and S c h o o l Supt. Lyndon H. Strough declared them graduated. The invocation and benediction were offered by the Rev. Paul A. Bonaek, pastor of St J o h n's Lutheran Church. New Prltea The prizes included two given this year for the first time. John Weiss received the William Searle memorial fund award of $25, es- tablished by the Class of 1138. for the senior who has displayed out- standing qualities of leadership and by his unselfish giving of time and talent has contributed to the betterment of RFA. Con- sideration is given to activities in student government and excel- lence in the field of public speak- ing. Winner of the other new prize, the Joseph Guiltinan memorial award, was Peter Parry. The $20 award will be given annually for five years to the graduate having the highest average in three years of science and four years of mathematics. Merit Scholar A highlight of the awards was S resemation to Susan Sanda of a atkmal M e r i t certificate "in recognition of outstanding per- formance and promise in the Na- tional Merit Scholarship Program. Miss Sanda was one of 850 high school seniors designated as merit; scholars on the baste of the era mi ration taken nationally by 480.000 students. Other awards presented by Paige: The Rome Community Theater award of two season tickets for the senior showing excellence in dramatics activity, the award be- ing based upon participation, de pendability, improvement and originality —> Nancy Goldstone. Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- tute bronze medal for the senior boy with tile highest standing sa TD&uMfSaffsjCS &2VJ SQ€7)C0 —* ag?t€T Parry, Lealakowahl prize of $10 to the completing the chem- with the highest av- — Peter Parry. Class of I I S award of $10 in memory of Orlando DelVecchio to the Bureau of School Information member who has given the most outstanding service — John Weiss Davis essay award of $40 — Patricia Gawaredri. Mary Johnson Howland me- morial prize for the girt with the highest average in the domestic science course — Patricia frankey. DAB Awards f t Stanwix Chapter. Daughters of die American Revolution, prize of $5 for the senior who has done the most outstanding work in sew lag — Virginia Cook. Ihe EsteUe Gerard Thomas award for the senior who earned the highest mark in the English III regents examination — John Weiss and Nina Greenberg, tied Ft. Stanwix C h a p t e r , DAR, lor tile senior girl who has the most outstanding work ia conking — Patricia Frankey. Eanke Vanderpool prizes of $60 each to die senior girl and senior bay who in the opinion of the prin- cipal and *rt teacher have done outstanding work in art for at least two years — Pamela Smith and Frank Trombley. Prism of $tt given by the Odd Girls Club to a member of the marching and concert bands for at least two years, the award be- tagfeaneajM)leaoertnp, loyalty, and performance— Carl S. Paige, principal, and Class of '59 Second One Topping 300 The RFA Class of 1959, with 348 members, is one of two classes in the school's history to exceed 300. The other is the Class of 1955 with 321 graduates. Third largest was the Class of 1939 with 298, followed by the Class of 1956 with 296, Class of 1950 with 287 and last year's class with 283. In the past two decades diplo- mas have been awarded to more than 5,100. All classes since 1936 have exceeded 200 and 12 have topped 250. Other classes in the past two decades and the number in each: 1MB - 251; 1941 ~ 250; 1942 - 261; 1943 - 212; 1944 - 210; 1945 - 220; 1946 — 219; 1947 - 231; 1948 - 249; 949 - 234; 1951 ~ 236; 1952 - 241; 1953 - 247; 1954 — 255; 1957 - 269. Sizes of the classes have to a great extent determined where commencement exercises have been held. The first commencement, on July 1, 1870, when the class com- prised two boys and two girls, took place in Sink's Opera House, on the site of the present Larkin Block on E. Dominick St. Some years later, the exercises were transferred to the Washing- tan St. Opera House, where the Masonic Temple now stands. The next moves were to the Family Theater, the Carroll Theater (now the Strand), the academy study hall in what is now the old Junior High) and the RFA auditorium In 1936 when the class topped 300 for the first time, the exercises were moved to the Capitol Tbea ter. The first Stadium Commence- ment was held seven years ago. Alternate Plans Ready Just in Case There's probably just one an- nouncement that gets as much attention from seniors each June as the posted examination marks That's the weather forecast for the commencement night. For every RFA dam hopes for an out door graduation. Since the first Stadium gradua- tion in 1952, the program has never had to be held indoors, al though in 1957 the weather forced postponement from Tuesday night 1 Business and Professional Women's Cteb sssrtteJ scholarvhip of $100 awarded in memory of El to a fill graduate of character, teftiat- (TVIIM TO PAOt 11) to Wednesday morning But if it should rani, faculty and seniors are ready. Both fair weather and rain plans are pre- pared each year. The rain plan calls for re- scheduling the program in the Stadium on Wednesday morning. If Wednesday's weather should still be unfavorable, the com- mencement would be held in the Capitol Theater, where all gradu ations were held for 16 years prior to 1952. Two sets of tickets are issued "Theater or stadium" tickets are limited by the capacity of thr theater but a large supply of "stadium only" tickets is avail- able for each graduation. Arrangements for the alternate procedure are drawn up each year by a faculty committee. If weafh er conditions are doubtful, the p r i n c i p a l , superintendent « schools and a member of ttie Board of EducationriecHlewhere the program is to be held. RFA Alumni Assn. Will Greet Class The new graduates wffl be wel corned as members of the Rome Free Academy Alumni Assn. at tonight's 78th annual reunion. The reunior will be held in the RFA auditorium at 8 13. Enter- tainment will be by Resent mecky) Coiuccio, formerly pianist with several name bands and arranger-conductor for •ODfttrtgi Patti Page. Catherine Ann Colangelo James Vita Colangelo Phyllis JoAnn Colangelo Joyce Ann Comito Marie Catherine Consilio Virginia Jean Cook Katherine Ann Corigliano Charles William Corwin Phyllis Irene Crawford Priscilla Ruth Crosby Janet Leigh Dailey Prosper D'Aiuto Lucille Ann D'Ambrosi Stanley Paul Damon Jr. Rose Marie D'Amore Ralph Sherman Davis Jr. Bernard Anthony DeAngelo Paul William DeCarolis Patricia DeMare James Stanley DeRuby Enrico Carl DeSantis Russell Edward Destito Carol Ann DiBella Angela Marie DiCastro Rita Vivian DiDone Ginette Julie DiNardo Delores Jean Dombrowski Daniel Edward Donahue Joann Barbara Donovan Elaine Marguerite Dorsino Gary Downs Ronald Duane Drake Alexander Randall Drisgula Alexander Nicholas Drumluk Elaine Louise Dursi Judith Marcia Eakins Gerald Edward FJdridge Raymond Joseph Emenwein Paul Allen Esch Edward Peter Esposito James Vincent Fazio Jr. Dawn Maria Filippini Faith Frances Finster Angela Regina Flore Mary Ann Fiorenza Roberta Ann Fiorini Sylvia Janice Fisher Terrance Edward Fisher Paul Fitsik Jr. Daniel James Fleming Patricia Ann Frankey Paula Abigail Freshman Nunzio Gaetano Domnick Gabriel Garofalo Beverly Ann Gaudin William Dale George Helen Lee Getbehead Frank Anthony Giardino Charles Stewart Gibbs Jacqueline Oiga Gilleland Elizabeth Ann Gleasman Karen Sue GloVer Vicki Sterling Goddard Nancy Jean Goldstone Carolyn Sue Goodman John Arthur Goodwin III Joan Clara Gorski Nina Jean Greenberg Ann Marie Guida Loreto Anthony Guiliano Hannelore Hildegard Hagerman Ronald Eugene Haley FROM A TO Z — Tieorge Allen was the first boy and June Zakala one of the last girls in the graduation procession of 348 members of the Class of 1959. Sylvia Vera Hall Edwin Overton Hannah Jr. Helen Susan Haritatos Roger York Hazelton Kenneth Edward Henderson Janice Dorothy Herthum Elisabeth Jane Hodierns William Vincent Hoff Alexander Gray Howe Richard Joseph Iodice Mary Ann Izzo Bonnie Ann Jacobs Mary Ann James William Stephen Jennings JoAnn Johnson Marcia Lee Jones Wilbur Jones Penelope Rae June Barbara Ann Kaczowka Aldona Kazak Peter Kazak Robert William Kemme Karen Kathleen Kent Mary Elizabeth Kern Marie Ann Killingbeck Kenneth Clay Kinna Jr. Barbara Jean Klara Kenneth Kosienski Beverly Kotary Patricia. Ann Kotary William'Emil Kozick Jr. Joseph Lambert Kunkel William Anthony Lado Pasquale LaGatta Geraldina Lagrotteria Ronald Frederick Lamandia Augustine John LaMooica Joseph Nicholas LaMonica Paul Douglas Larkin Anthony Laufer Mary Ann Lauri Patricia Ann Lauri John Michael Lawruck Ronald Francis Leppert Joan Frances Link Samuel John Linowitch Charles Ronald Lombino Anthony Joseph LoVaglio ' Paul Anthony Lucci Malvin Wayne Ludden Richard Wallace Ludden William Edward Lunn Duane Raymond Lyndaker Marie Madonia Jo Ann Maio David Malone Joseph Anthony Malorzo Alexander Henry Mandronico Delores Marie Marcelletta Carolyn Jean Marcello Alfred John Martin Caroline Susan Martin Antoinette Martinelli Clara Louise Marucd Stanley Joseph Masztak Judith Anne Mathis Letitia Mazzaferro Carolyn Jane McCale Thomas Woollen McCarney James Bennett McCreery Claudette McGraw Richard Eugene McLaren David McMullen Jr. John Anthony Merchant Judy Ann Metzger Robert Bruce Mezza Thomas Edward Millacd Leon Bradley Miller. Lucille Ann Mitchell Benjamin Alfred Moore Eda Ann MorganU Robert Charles Mortis Nancy Loretta Muldoon Vincenza Ann Muttillo Ann Marie Nasto Diane Nevinger Ann Marie Nizzi Gary Northrop Elaine Marie Nowiski Donna Leigh O'Brien Michael Occhipinti Terry Lloyd O'Connor Judy Olnas Sondra Osborne Robert Mansfield Osgood Joseph Ross Owens Patricia Page Carta Ann Panasci John Parks John Dominick Parry Peter David Parry Joyce Peck Janice Aura Peglow Douglas Wayne Pekola Nancy Elizabeth Pelow David Pelton Geatano Anthony Peluso Joseph Peraino Angela Theresa Perfetti George Richard Perry Arthur Piekarski Chester Stanley Pietras Theresa Angelina Podkowka Joseph Gregory Procopio Beverly Prosser Elaine Dorothy Puglia Gerald Anthony Puglio Gloria Ruth Reed George Raymond Reilley Rodney John Revette John Ritchie Paula Mary Rosch Mary Elizabeth Ross Josephine Anne Rossi Sandra Helen Rostkwicz Bruce Baker Roswig Reginald Dean Sanborn Susan Patricia Sanda Dale Xlden Sawyer Robert Schaller Sanford Philip Schilling Jr. Lorraine Joyce Schmitt Paul James Schram John Scicchitano Walter Thomas Scott John Anthony Semo Jr. Louis Semo Patricia Ann Semo Barbara Ann Serrani Burdell Sherman Donald Murray Shulkin Victor Anthony Simiele Frances Ann Skibitzki Richard Stephen Slowinski Aimee Ellen Smith James Donald Smith Pamela Aspinwall Smith Richard Thomas Smith Jr. Frank Spinelli Rosemarie Elizabem SquUlace Patrick Michael Stellate Harold James Stevenson Allen Lane Stirling Sally Anne Storms Joseph William Strohl Jr. Francis Sullivan Jr. Brian Swancott Carolyn Lee Swaney Timothy Lawrence Swiecki Barbara Joyce Szczesniak Adolph John Tagliaferri William Albert Tagliaferri Emmett Murchison Tally III Bonnie Lee Tanner Betty Ann Tarkowski Anthony Thomas Taverns III' Dawn Elaine Taylor Wilber Lawrence Taylor Barbara Ann Thomas Patricia Elaine Trela David Lewis Tripp Frank Lorn Trombley Carlton Jerome Tropila Ronald Lee Trull Marilyn Joy Tulley Robert Stanley Tyksinski Frances Julia Underwood Marilyn Vaccaro James Willard Vanderpool Beverly Kathryn Ventura Patricia Ann Vescio Louis John Vivian! Margaret Rose Volpe Ann Kathryn VonEsch Patricia Carol Walters Glenda Ellen Warcup Carolyn Lee Warner Donald Francis Weeks Jr. Joyce Marilyn Weismiller John Hubbel Weiss Rebecca Lois Wentworth George West Frank Weston Judith Norma Wiberg Joyce Ellen Wick Barbara Wightman Dale Louise Williams Malcolm Eugene Wills Frederick Roosevelt Willson Marc Edwin Wilson William John Wimett Judith Ann Wire Clara Mae Witzigman Marcia Lynne Wolf Mary Susan Wrege Doris Ann Wright Paula Ann Wyman Barbara Jean Yano June Marie Zakala Donna Marie Zatwamickl Joseph John Zawaly Richard James Zigrino Scholarship Total At All-Time High Scholarships totaling more than a record $72,000 have been won by Rome Free Academy seniors this year In addition to the Herbert T. Dyett scholarships announced at graduation, thera have been 49 awards earned by 30 students. Thirty of the 49 awards were| state regents of state engineering scholarships, which have a mini- mum four-year value of $1,000 and a maximum value of more than $4,000. This brings die possible value of the scholarships to more than $100,000, since only minimum amounts were included in the $72,000 figure. Recipients of scholarships and their awards follow: Robbye Bar- row, regents scholarship; Pa- tricia Brombach, regents; Bruce Burke, regents; Patricia Charney, Institute of Radio En- gineers Aero-Communications sci- ence scholarship; Sandra Christ- man, Lutheran Laymen's League award; Peter Coccia, regents; Judith Eakins, Rome Teachers Assn. scholarship; Alan Fike, re- gents and Union College; Daniel Fleming, regents, state engineer- ing and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute award. * Mere Recipients Paula Freshman, regents; Nancy Goldstone, regents; Nina Greenberg, r e g e n t s ; Ronald Haley, regents; Peter Kazak, re- gents; David Malone, regents and engineering: Thomas MiUacci, re- gents; Benjamin Moore, regents, Franklin College scholarship; Di- ane Nevinger, regents: Robert Os- good, Syracuse University minis- terial dependents' scholarship; Peter Parry, regents, engineer- ing, Hamilton College scholarship. Union College scholarship, regents scholarship at Cornell University. Theresa Podkowka, Central City Business Institute scholarship; Bruce Roswig, regents, Syracuse University trustee scholarship; Susan Sanda, regents, engineer- ing, General Motors national scholarship, N a t i o n a l Merit scholarship; D o n a l d Shulkin, regents; Patrick St ell a to. IRE Aero . Communications science scholarship, regents, Hamilton College scholarship. Apply Oaly One David Tripp, regents; John Weiss, Syracuse University Citi- zenship E d u c a t i o n Confer- ence scholarship, regents, en- gineering. General Motors na- tional s c h o l a r s h i p , regents scholarship at Cornell University; Rebecca Wentworth, regents; Judy Wiberg, regents; Marcia Wolf, regents. Winners of more than one of the various state scholarships usually may apply only one of the awards, the others being awarded to alter- nates. Most of the other multi- award winners may apply only one of their awards, the other scholarships going to alternates. RFA's Class of 1959 also pro- duced semi-finalists in the Nation- al Honor Society scholarship pro- gram and the Elks Lodge nation- al scholarship program. — Marjto Studio John Weiss Valedictorian —M&rgo Studio Robbye Barrow Salutatorian —Marco Studio Samuel Linowitch Class President —Marso Studio Nancy Goldstone ' Honor Society Head —Marro Studio Chester Pietras Yearbook Editor Class of '59 Academic and Departmental Honors Academic Honor* John Weiss 97.29 Robbye Barrow 96.88 Susan Sanda 96.80 Nina Greenberg 96.61 Patricia Brombach 96.80 Peter Parry 96.00 Diane Nevinger 95.78 Bruce Roswig 95.75 Theresa Podkowka 95.13 Thomas MiUacci 9462 Nancy Goldstone 94.54 Donald Shulkin 93.97 Paula Freshman 93.83 Marcia Wolf 93.68 Daniel Fleming 93.59 Judith Eakins 93.36 Priscilla Crosby 93.21 James McCreery 92.86 David Malone 92.61 Carolyn Swaney 92.52 Patrick Stellato 92.45 Barbara Klara 92.43 Lucille Mitchell . . 92.43 Elaine Dorsino 92.14 Charles Corwin 92.11 Nancy Berry 92.00 Claudette McGraw 91.90 William Kozick Jr 91.52 Peter Kazak 91.29 Donna O'Brien 91.23 Ronald Haley 90.93 Richard Ludden 90.86 Rebecca Wentworth 90.25 Benjamin Moore ... ...90.21 Patricia Charney ..... 80.07 Mary Ann Lauri 90.03 Science Honor* Robbye Barrow John Weiss Thomas MUlacci Peter Parry . . Daniel Fleming Bruce Roswig Peter Kazak . . . Tames McCreery Charles Corwin . "risetlla Crosby Susan Sanada . . . Nina Greenberg; . . . « Arthur Piekarski , Peter Coccia WUliam Kozick Jr. . Nancy Goldstone Richard Ludden . Marcia Wolf .... Lucine Mitchef , Paula Freshman . DonsW Shutkhi David Malone Patrick .Stella Claudette McGraw „ Patricia Charney « Mary Ann Izzo . . . » Kenneth Kinna Jr,'« *fe«i -•.**»*,«.».•< w » * - * • * * »-»•»• .MM *-m *#»»*#- ....... W.fw Mm MM ...90.00 ...90.00 .90.00 Barbara Klara 90.00 Benjamin Moore 90.00 Music Honors Diane Nevinger 97.33 Nina Greenberg 96.33 Clara Marucd 98.00 Joan Link 94.00 Rose D'Amore 92.00 Duane Lyndaker 92.00 Rosemarie SquUlace 92.00 Mary Ann Izzo 91.83 Judith Wiberg 91.50 Joann Donovan 90.83 Charles Lombino 90.50 French Honors Diane Nevinger 98.00 John Weiss * 98.00 Susan Sanda 97.68 Judith Eakins ..L 9733 Paula Freshman 97.00 Robbye Barrow 96.67 Carolyn Swaney 95.33 Rebecca Wentworth 93.87 Nancy Goldstone 92.67 Lucille Mitchell 92.67 Elaine Puglia 92.33 Marcia Wolf 91.33 Delores Dombrowski 91.00 Commercial Honors Theresa Podkowka 99.50 Nancy Berry 97.00 Carolyn Marcello 95.00 Barbara Kaczowka 94.25 Leona Brzuszktewics 93.50 Elaine Nowiski 93.50 Joyce Cianfrocca 93.00 Antoinette Martinelli 9300 Katherine Corigliano 92.75 Bonnie Jacobs 92,75 Marilyn Vaccaro 92.75 Nancy Pelow 92.50 Mary Fiorenza 92.00 Linda Casler . ......... 91.75 Beverly Ventura -- 91.63 Dale Williams . . . Joan BueD Lucille D'Ambrosi Joan Gorski ..... Loraine Schmitt . . Rosemarie Squillace .. Citizenship Education John Wetai . , Robbye Barrow ... Nina Greenberg ., Diane Nevinger ... DavkJ Malone . . . Peter Parry Bruce Roswig Peter Kazak „.. Nancy Goldstone .... Barbara Klara ..... ..97.671 ..98.00] .MM .MM -.95 67 ------- 94.71 9483 MM Paula Freshman 93.67 Robert Osgood 93.17 Daniel James Fleming 93.00 Theresa Podkowka 93.00 Marcia Wolf 93.00 Lucille MitcheU 92.67 Patrick Stellato ~ 92.67 Ronald Haley 9233 Nancy Berry 92.00 Judith Eakins 91,67 Letitia Mazzaferro 91.57 Richard Ludden 9130 Priscilla Crosby 91.33 Donna O'Brien 91.14 Peter Coccia 91.00 Joseph Kunkel 91.00 Nancy Muldoon 91.60 Elaine Dorsino 90.57 Enrico DeSantis 90.50 Claudette McGraw 90,43 Benjamin Moore 90.43 Kenneth Kinna Jr. 90.00 William Kozick Jr. ......... 90.00 David Tripp f 90.00 Spanish Honors Bruce Roswig 98.33 Nina Greenberg 96.67 Elaine Puglia 94.00 Alice Bryan ..93.00 Priscilla Crosby i 92.67 Joyce Comito 91.33 Mary Burdick 90.00 Home Economics Honors Patricia Frankey 91.33 Delores Marcelletta 90.83 Phyllis Irene Crawford 90.33 Elizabeth Hodlerne 90.33 Beverly Kotary 90.33 Barbara Szczesniak 90.00 English Honors Susan Sanda 96.50 Patricia Brombach 95.38 Peter Parry . . , . .,95,13 Diane Nevinger 95.00 Bruce Roswig 95,00 John Weiss 94.88 Robbye Barrow 94.75 Nina Greenberg •«*—_-JM,5e Graduation Page Prepared by BSI Minitn of the RFA Bureau of School Information gathered information and wrote many of the stories for Hie graduation page. TTie work John Weiss, BSI commission- er, and Nina Greenberg, head at the BSI Press Division. Thomas Millacd 94.38 James McCreery 94.00 Paula Freshman 93.75 Charles Corwin 93,38 Priscilla Crosby 92.88 Nancy Goldstone 9230 Lucille Mitchell 9230 Marcia Wolf 9230 Judith Eakins 92.38 Theresa Podkowka 92.13 Carolyn Swaney 91.63 Elaine Dorsino 9130 Claudette McGraw 91.38 Donald Shulkin 9138 Rebecca Wentworth 91.25 Patrick Stellato 90.88 David Malone . 90.50 Sandra Christman 90.38 Hannelore Hagerman 9038 Donna O'Brien 90.25 Daniel Fleming 90.00 Barbara Klara 90.00 Richard Ludden 90.00 Benjamin Moore 90.00 Art Honors Pamela Smith 91.87 Lucille Mitchell 90.17 John Lawruk . 90.00 Joseph Zawaly 90.00 Mathematics Honors Peter Parry John Weiss Nina Greenberg Bruce Roswig Peter Coccia Robbye Barrow Elaine Dorsino Susan Sanda Nancy Goldstone . . . Patricia Brombraeh Diane Nevinger — Patricia Charney .. Daniel Fleming — Marcia Wolf Donald .Shulkin Charles Corwin Patrick Stellato .... Paula Freshman . . . William Kozick Jr. . Joan Link David Malone ...... Donna O'Brien « . . . Mary Ana Lauri . . . James Thomas William John Semo Jr. .. Ronald Haley Benjamin Moore . . . » Enrico DeSantii .... Joseph Kunkel ...... Richard Ludden . . . „ Sandra Christman . . Helen Haritatos 99.83 98.43 98.33 98.00 97.67 97.43 97.33 97.33 '..97.14 97,00 97.00 9R.67 96.33 98.33 96.00 95.50 ....... 95.33 ....... 94,67 ... 94.67 94.67 ....... SH.57 - « . - - ~ -. •/O.rfU -v» «* - H3. Wt .«.**,S3.00 ,„,.92.43 *,•,»...92.33 -._... -.*/" • - • * » • wiilRiHWrl .92.00 ...-...92.00 ------ ' I >,i tua James Cerjan 91.00 Barbara Klara 91.00 Lucille Mitchell 90.67 David Tripp 90.33 Rebecca Wentworth 90.33 Carolyn Goodman 90.00 Arthur Piekarski 90.00 Paul Schram 90.60 Latin Honors Judith Eakins 98.33 Nina Greenberg 98.00 Diane Nevinger 96.67 Peter Parry 96.50 Patrick Stellato 96.00 Paula Freshman 95.33 David Malone 94.67 Dotma O'Brien 94.33 Letitia Mazzaferro 92.50 Helen Haritatos 90.67 German Honors Patricia Brombach 97.33 Hannelore Hagerman 95.66 Barbara Klara —...93.66 Michael Occhipinti .... 93.00 William Kozick Jr. 92,33 Thomas Millacd ... .9240 'Masts' and 'Bests Selected by Class According to tradition, Rome Free Academy seniors have chos- en the following "mosts" and "bests" from their number: Most likely to succeed: Judith Eakins and John Weiss. Wittiest: Joyce Baum and Dan Donahue. Have done most for RFA: Mary Ross and. John Semo. Most reliable: Nancy Muldoon and David Malone. Most athletic: Lucy Gratch and Tony Franco. Beat all around: Mary Am Izzo and John Merchant, Best dancers: Joyce Comito and Gerald Fiorini. Best looking: Letitia ro and Lou VlvfanL Most musical talent: rum and Joseph Procopio. Most studious: ter and Bruce Roswig The Nations] Msnor Society u> eludes not more than IS per cent of the senior class and not more than five per cent of the class, chosen by the faculty In recognition of scholarship, Bigness and Variety Mark Class History Rome Free Academy's Gass of 1959 has a history that's full of variety. The big class — 348 strong st graduation — entered the school on a half-day basis, made progress along with the construction program and completed school days using the new educational facilities. As sophomores the class elect- ed Samuel Linowitch. president; Barbara Klara, vice - president; Patricia Lauri, secretary; and Mary Ann Izzo, treasurer. During the school year 1956-57 the half-day sessions due to over- crowded conditions curtailed some activities, but the class kept busy. The sophomores dec- orated the halls for Christmas using the theme "Twas the Night Before Christmas." They also sponsored two dances. In ad dition to helping upper-class- men with their projects, the class published "The Fountain," a magazine under the direction of Mrs. Dorcas Watters. 'Jungle Mafic* Prom When they returned in the fall as juniors they found themselves on a full-day schedule. They held their prom with "Jungle Magic" as the theme and chose class rings. Officers of the class were Samuel Linowitch, president; John S e m o , vice - president; Phyllis Colangelo, secretary; and Mary Ann Izzo, treasurer. Win- ners of the annual Slingetiand prize speaking contest who were juniors were Judith Eakins (first prize for girls), Nancy Goldstone (second), and John Weiss (second prize for boys). Members of the class a c t e d as ushers for bar calaureate and commencement exercises. The s c h o o l year 1958 • 59 brought several changes, many of which were due to the com- prehensive facilities of the new building of RFA. Activities, meet ings, and assemblies could be held in the new auditorium. Vo- cational shops and the home econ- omics department added to the range of subjects taught. And the girls' and boys* swimming teams came into existence. Heading the class were Samuel Linowitch, elected president for the mlrd time; Timothy Swiecki, vice - president; Patricia Lauri, secretary; and Mary Ross, treas- urer. Give tint awCUM* . a \ 1 Salter play to be held at |RFA tn two years. The play, per- formed in April, was "Sky High,** a three-act comedy. Winners ft cille Mitchell and Clan atarueci first and second nespectlvely, and rrvmt TO PAon m i 42 Per Cent Plan More Education Plans to continue their educa- tion have been made by 149 mem- bers of the Rome Free Academy Class of 1959. These graduates, 42 per cent of the class, will attend 62 different institutions, 106 plan- ning further education in the state, 29 planning to attend out- of-state colleges and 14 being un- decided. ' Twenty-four students win at- tend one of the state teachers' col- leges. The largest group, 11 stu- dents, will enter Syracuse Univer- sity. The following institutions have been chosen by the graduates: Air Force Academy (1), Albany College of Pharmacy (1), Al- fred University (2), Anderson College (1), Brockport Stafe Teachers' College (3), Buffalo Un- iversity (2), Buffalo State Teach- ers* College (6), Bryn Mawr Col- lege (1), Canton Agricultural and Technical Institute (2), Cazenovia Junior College (2), Central City Business Institute (3), Chrysler Institute of Technology (1), Clark- son College (5), Concordia Junior College (3), Cornell University (3), Cortland State Teachers' Col. lege (4), Darthmouth College (1), Derby Technical Institute (1), D'Youviil*. College (1). Ehnk-a College (1), Franklin College (1), Hamilton College (4), Harpur Col- lege (1). LeMoyne College (J), Marcy State Hospital School of Nursing (1), Michigan State University (1), Mohawk Valley Technical In- stitute (7), MondeDe Institute (1), Morrisville Agricultural and Technical Institute (1), Mount Ho> lyoke College (1), Munich branch of the University of-Maryland (1), "~ *" " Iversity (3), Nyadl College a ) , Oberlin (l). Ounuiito State' en' College (2), Oswego Teachers' College (% Smiths College (2), Penn University (1), Potsdam Ttachars* Couege (2), Unrnrtfty (1). Purdue Untvtrstty (1). _/ Rochester University M), Roch» (TUft* TO eaoa tt> •• \ J, X Thomas M. Tryniski 309 South 4th Street Fulton New York 13069 www.fultonhistory.com
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PAGE TWELVE DAILY SENTINEL, ROME, N. Y, WEDNESDAY EVENING, June 24, 1959 WRUN AM—1150 • WRUN FM—106
Largest Class in Rome Free Academy History Graduated George Arthur Alton Theodore Gerard Amato Nicholas Aquino Jr. Sondra Ann Armstrong Joaiui Carroll Arnold John Jay Atkinson William Joseph Baldigo Albert Phillip Baldwin Nancy Catherine Barnard Nava Jeanne Barr Robbye Lee Barrow Allan David Bartlett Joseph Albert Bartolotti Jr. Martha Ann Bartolotti Nicholas Peter Bartolotti Jr. Philip Michael Basile Joyce Ann Baum Bradley Leonard Beach Consuelo Louise Beard Anna Marie Bell Nancy Barbara Berry Robert Dean Berry Jr. David Jay Bertram) Nancy Ann Bingham Lucille Marie Botttni Ray Wesley Bouton Harley Theron Bowen Bruce Charles Boyer William Bradley Jr. Barbara Ellen Breckline Robert Edward Brennan Patricia Anne Brombach
William Joseph Brown Alice Elaine Bryan Leona Mary BreusAiew icz William Joseph Budd Joan Doris Buell Mary Burdtck Bruce James Burke Anita Marie Busciglio John Edward Butkiewicz James Edward Butler Frederick Lynn Butts Carol Ann Caisse Frank Anthony Caiicchia Willard Lyman Campbell Jr. Anita Louise Capponi James Francis Carmody Anthony Richard Carro Linda Louise Casler William Bradford Caswell Jr. Sandra Jean Cavaretta James Michael Cerjan Patricia Ann Charney William Michael Chomin Sandra Elaine Christ man Joseph Chyrywaty Joyce Marie Cianfrocca JoAnn Rose Qngranelli Pasquale Tom Gotri Michael John Oough Peter Felix Coccia Rita Marie Coccia Jeanette Yvonne Coia
Diplomas Given 348 at Stadium
Rome Free Academy graduated the largest class in its history last night, when 348 diplomas were awarded at exercises la the Stadium.
Presentation of awards by announcement of Herbert Thomas Dyett scholarship recipients were features of the program, the academy's 90th commencement.
Philip Geary, lecturer, traveler and assistant director of air world education for Trans • World A -lines, gave the address. His topic was "This Is Your World."
The salutatory was delivered by Miss Robbye Barrow and the valedictory by John H. Weiss. E. Mark Wolf, president of the Board of Education, presented the diplomas after Paige certified that the 348 in the class had satisfied the requirements for graduation and S c h o o l Supt. Lyndon H. Strough declared them graduated.
The invocation and benediction were offered by the Rev. Paul A. Bonaek, pastor of St J o h n's Lutheran Church.
New Prltea The prizes included two given
this year for the first time. John Weiss received the William Searle memorial fund award of $25, established by the Class of 1138. for the senior who has displayed outstanding qualities of leadership and by his unselfish giving of time and talent has contributed to the betterment of RFA. Consideration is given to activities in student government and excellence in the field of public speaking.
Winner of the other new prize, the Joseph Guiltinan memorial award, was Peter Parry. The $20 award will be given annually for five years to the graduate having the highest average in three years of science and four years of mathematics.
Merit Scholar A highlight of the awards was
Sresemation to Susan Sanda of a atkmal M e r i t certificate "in
recognition of outstanding performance and promise in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Miss Sanda was one of 850 high school seniors designated as merit; scholars on the baste of the era mi ration taken nationally by 480.000 students.
Other awards presented by Paige:
The Rome Community Theater award of two season tickets for the senior showing excellence in dramatics activity, the award being based upon participation, de pendability, improvement and originality —> Nancy Goldstone.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bronze medal for the senior boy with tile highest standing sa TD&uMfSaffsjCS &2VJ SQ€7)C0 —* ag?t€T
Parry, Lealakowahl prize of $10 to the
completing the chem-with the highest av-
— Peter Parry. Class of I IS award of $10 in
memory of Orlando DelVecchio to the Bureau of School Information member who has given the most outstanding service — John Weiss
Davis essay award of $40 — Patricia Gawaredri.
Mary Johnson Howland memorial prize for the girt with the highest average in the domestic science c o u r s e — Patricia frankey.
DAB Awards f t Stanwix Chapter. Daughters
of die American Revolution, prize of $5 for the senior who has done the most outstanding work in sew lag — Virginia Cook.
Ihe EsteUe Gerard Thomas award for the senior who earned the highest mark in the English III regents examination — John Weiss and Nina Greenberg, tied
Ft. Stanwix C h a p t e r , DAR, lor tile senior girl who has the most outstanding work
ia conking — Patricia Frankey. Eanke Vanderpool prizes of $60
each to die senior girl and senior bay who in the opinion of the principal and *rt teacher have done outstanding work in art for at least two years — Pamela Smith and Frank Trombley.
Prism of $tt given by the Odd Girls Club to a member of the marching and concert bands for at least two years, the award be-tag feaneajM) leaoertnp, loyalty,
and performance—
Carl S. Paige, principal, and
Class of '59 Second One Topping 300
The RFA Class of 1959, with 348 members, is one of two classes in the school's history to exceed 300. The other is the Class of 1955 with 321 graduates.
Third largest was the Class of 1939 with 298, followed by the Class of 1956 with 296, Class of 1950 with 287 and last year's class with 283.
In the past two decades diplomas have been awarded to more than 5,100. All classes since 1936 have exceeded 200 and 12 have topped 250.
Other classes in the past two decades and the number in each: 1MB - 251; 1941 ~ 250; 1942 -261; 1943 - 212; 1944 - 210; 1945 - 220; 1946 — 219; 1947 - 231; 1948 - 249; 949 - 234; 1951 ~ 236; 1952 - 241; 1953 - 247; 1954 — 255; 1957 - 269.
Sizes of the classes have to a great extent determined where commencement exercises have been held.
The first commencement, on July 1, 1870, when the class comprised two boys and two girls, took place in Sink's Opera House, on the site of the present Larkin Block on E. Dominick St.
Some years later, the exercises were transferred to the Washing-tan St. Opera House, where the Masonic Temple now stands. The next moves were to the Family Theater, the Carroll Theater (now the Strand), the academy study hall in what is now the old Junior High) and the RFA auditorium In 1936 when the class topped 300 for the first time, the exercises were moved to the Capitol Tbea ter. The first Stadium Commencement was held seven years ago.
Alternate Plans Ready Just in Case
There's probably just one announcement that gets as much attention from seniors each June as the posted examination marks That's the weather forecast for the commencement night. F o r every RFA dam hopes for an out door graduation.
Since the first Stadium graduation in 1952, the program has never had to be held indoors, al though in 1957 the weather forced postponement from Tuesday night
1 Business and Professional Women's Cteb sssrtteJ scholarvhip of $100 awarded in memory of El
to a fill graduate of character, teftiat-
(TVIIM TO PAOt 11)
to Wednesday morning But if it should rani, faculty and
seniors are ready. Both fair weather and rain plans are prepared each year.
The rain plan calls for rescheduling the program in the Stadium on Wednesday morning. If Wednesday's weather should still be unfavorable, the commencement would be held in the Capitol Theater, where all gradu ations were held for 16 years prior to 1952.
Two sets of tickets are issued "Theater or stadium" tickets are limited by the capacity of thr theater but a large supply of "stadium only" tickets is available for each graduation.
Arrangements for the alternate procedure are drawn up each year by a faculty committee. If weafh er conditions are doubtful, the p r i n c i p a l , superintendent « schools and a member of ttie Board of Education riecHle where the program is to be held.
RFA Alumni Assn. Will Greet Class
The new graduates wffl be wel corned as members of the Rome Free Academy Alumni Assn. at tonight's 78th annual reunion.
The reunior will be held in the RFA auditorium at 8 13. Entertainment will be by Resent m e c k y ) Coiuccio, formerly pianist with several name bands and arranger-conductor for •ODfttrtgi Patti Page.
Catherine Ann Colangelo James Vita Colangelo Phyllis JoAnn Colangelo Joyce Ann Comito Marie Catherine Consilio Virginia Jean Cook Katherine Ann Corigliano Charles William Corwin Phyllis Irene Crawford Priscilla Ruth Crosby Janet Leigh Dailey Prosper D'Aiuto Lucille Ann D'Ambrosi Stanley Paul Damon Jr. Rose Marie D'Amore Ralph Sherman Davis Jr. Bernard Anthony DeAngelo Paul William DeCarolis Patricia DeMare James Stanley DeRuby Enrico Carl DeSantis Russell Edward Destito Carol Ann DiBella Angela Marie DiCastro Rita Vivian DiDone Ginette Julie DiNardo Delores Jean Dombrowski Daniel Edward Donahue Joann Barbara Donovan Elaine Marguerite Dorsino Gary Downs Ronald Duane Drake Alexander Randall Drisgula Alexander Nicholas Drumluk Elaine Louise Dursi Judith Marcia Eakins Gerald Edward FJdridge Raymond Joseph Emenwein Paul Allen Esch Edward Peter Esposito James Vincent Fazio Jr. Dawn Maria Filippini Faith Frances Finster Angela Regina Flore Mary Ann Fiorenza Roberta Ann Fiorini Sylvia Janice Fisher Terrance Edward Fisher Paul Fitsik Jr. Daniel James Fleming Patricia Ann Frankey Paula Abigail Freshman Nunzio Gaetano Domnick Gabriel Garofalo Beverly Ann Gaudin William Dale George Helen Lee Getbehead Frank Anthony Giardino Charles Stewart Gibbs Jacqueline Oiga Gilleland Elizabeth Ann Gleasman Karen Sue GloVer Vicki Sterling Goddard Nancy Jean Goldstone Carolyn Sue Goodman John Arthur Goodwin III Joan Clara Gorski Nina Jean Greenberg Ann Marie Guida Loreto Anthony Guiliano Hannelore Hildegard Hagerman Ronald Eugene Haley
FROM A TO Z —Tieorge Allen was the first boy and June Zakala one of the last girls in the graduation procession of 348 members of the Class of 1959.
Sylvia Vera Hall Edwin Overton Hannah Jr. Helen Susan Haritatos Roger York Hazelton Kenneth Edward Henderson Janice Dorothy Herthum Elisabeth Jane Hodierns William Vincent Hoff Alexander Gray Howe Richard Joseph Iodice Mary Ann Izzo Bonnie Ann Jacobs Mary Ann James William Stephen Jennings JoAnn Johnson Marcia Lee Jones Wilbur Jones Penelope Rae June Barbara Ann Kaczowka Aldona Kazak Peter Kazak Robert William Kemme Karen Kathleen Kent Mary Elizabeth Kern Marie Ann Killingbeck Kenneth Clay Kinna Jr.
Barbara Jean Klara Kenneth Kosienski Beverly Kotary Patricia. Ann Kotary William'Emil Kozick Jr. Joseph Lambert Kunkel William Anthony Lado Pasquale LaGatta Geraldina Lagrotteria Ronald Frederick Lamandia Augustine John LaMooica Joseph Nicholas LaMonica Paul Douglas Larkin Anthony Laufer Mary Ann Lauri Patricia Ann Lauri John Michael Lawruck Ronald Francis Leppert Joan Frances Link Samuel John Linowitch Charles Ronald Lombino Anthony Joseph LoVaglio
' Paul Anthony Lucci Malvin Wayne Ludden Richard Wallace Ludden William Edward Lunn
Duane Raymond Lyndaker Marie Madonia Jo Ann Maio David Malone Joseph Anthony Malorzo Alexander Henry Mandronico Delores Marie Marcelletta Carolyn Jean Marcello Alfred John Martin Caroline Susan Martin Antoinette Martinelli Clara Louise Marucd Stanley Joseph Masztak Judith Anne Mathis Letitia Mazzaferro Carolyn Jane McCale Thomas Woollen McCarney James Bennett McCreery Claudette McGraw Richard Eugene McLaren David McMullen Jr. John Anthony Merchant Judy Ann Metzger Robert Bruce Mezza Thomas Edward Millacd Leon Bradley Miller.
Lucille Ann Mitchell Benjamin Alfred Moore Eda Ann MorganU Robert Charles Mortis Nancy Loretta Muldoon Vincenza Ann Muttillo Ann Marie Nasto Diane Nevinger Ann Marie Nizzi Gary Northrop Elaine Marie Nowiski Donna Leigh O'Brien Michael Occhipinti Terry Lloyd O'Connor Judy Olnas Sondra Osborne Robert Mansfield Osgood Joseph Ross Owens Patricia Page Carta Ann Panasci John Parks John Dominick Parry Peter David Parry Joyce Peck Janice Aura Peglow Douglas Wayne Pekola Nancy Elizabeth Pelow David Pelton Geatano Anthony Peluso Joseph Peraino Angela Theresa Perfetti George Richard Perry Arthur Piekarski Chester Stanley Pietras Theresa Angelina Podkowka Joseph Gregory Procopio Beverly Prosser Elaine Dorothy Puglia Gerald Anthony Puglio Gloria Ruth Reed George Raymond Reilley Rodney John Revette John Ritchie Paula Mary Rosch Mary Elizabeth Ross Josephine Anne Rossi Sandra Helen Rostkwicz Bruce Baker Roswig Reginald Dean Sanborn Susan Patricia Sanda Dale Xlden Sawyer Robert Schaller Sanford Philip Schilling Jr. Lorraine Joyce Schmitt Paul James Schram John Scicchitano Walter Thomas Scott John Anthony Semo Jr. Louis Semo Patricia Ann Semo Barbara Ann Serrani Burdell Sherman Donald Murray Shulkin Victor Anthony Simiele Frances Ann Skibitzki Richard Stephen Slowinski Aimee Ellen Smith
James Donald Smith Pamela Aspinwall Smith Richard Thomas Smith Jr. Frank Spinelli
Rosemarie Elizabem SquUlace Patrick Michael Stellate Harold James Stevenson Allen Lane Stirling Sally Anne Storms Joseph William Strohl Jr. Francis Sullivan Jr. Brian Swancott Carolyn Lee Swaney Timothy Lawrence Swiecki Barbara Joyce Szczesniak Adolph John Tagliaferri William Albert Tagliaferri Emmett Murchison Tally III Bonnie Lee Tanner Betty Ann Tarkowski Anthony Thomas Taverns III' Dawn Elaine Taylor Wilber Lawrence Taylor Barbara Ann Thomas Patricia Elaine Trela David Lewis Tripp Frank Lorn Trombley Carlton Jerome Tropila Ronald Lee Trull Marilyn Joy Tulley Robert Stanley Tyksinski Frances Julia Underwood Marilyn Vaccaro James Willard Vanderpool Beverly Kathryn Ventura Patricia Ann Vescio
Louis John Vivian! Margaret Rose Volpe Ann Kathryn VonEsch Patricia Carol Walters Glenda Ellen Warcup Carolyn Lee Warner Donald Francis Weeks Jr. Joyce Marilyn Weismiller John Hubbel Weiss Rebecca Lois Wentworth George West Frank Weston Judith Norma Wiberg Joyce Ellen Wick Barbara Wightman Dale Louise Williams Malcolm Eugene Wills Frederick Roosevelt Willson Marc Edwin Wilson William John Wimett Judith Ann Wire Clara Mae Witzigman Marcia Lynne Wolf Mary Susan Wrege Doris Ann Wright Paula Ann Wyman Barbara Jean Yano
June Marie Zakala Donna Marie Zatwamickl Joseph John Zawaly Richard James Zigrino
Scholarship Total At All-Time High
Scholarships totaling more than a record $72,000 have been won by Rome Free Academy seniors this year In addition to the Herbert T. Dyett scholarships announced at graduation, thera have been 49 awards earned by 30 students.
Thirty of the 49 awards were| state regents of state engineering scholarships, which have a minimum four-year value of $1,000 and a maximum value of more than $4,000. This brings die possible value of the scholarships to more than $100,000, since only minimum amounts were included in the $72,000 figure.
Recipients of scholarships and their awards follow: Robbye Barrow, regents scholarship; Patricia Brombach, r e g e n t s ; Bruce Burke, regents; Patricia Charney, Institute of Radio Engineers Aero-Communications science scholarship; Sandra Christ-man, Lutheran Laymen's League award; Peter Coccia, regents; Judith Eakins, Rome Teachers Assn. scholarship; Alan Fike, regents and Union College; Daniel Fleming, regents, state engineering and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute award. *
Mere Recipients P a u l a Freshman, regents;
Nancy Goldstone, regents; Nina Greenberg, r e g e n t s ; Ronald Haley, regents; Peter Kazak, regents; David Malone, regents and engineering: Thomas MiUacci, regents; Benjamin Moore, regents, Franklin College scholarship; Diane Nevinger, regents: Robert Osgood, Syracuse University ministerial dependents' scholarship; Peter Parry, regents, engineer-ing, Hamilton College scholarship.
Union College scholarship, regents scholarship at Cornell University.
Theresa Podkowka, Central City Business Institute scholarship; Bruce Roswig, regents, Syracuse University trustee scholarship; Susan Sanda, regents, engineering, General Motors national scholarship, N a t i o n a l Merit scholarship; D o n a l d Shulkin, regents; Patrick St ell a to. IRE Aero . Communications science scholarship, regents, Hamilton College scholarship.
Apply Oaly One David Tripp, regents; J o h n
Weiss, Syracuse University Citizenship E d u c a t i o n Confer-ence scholarship, regents, engineering. General Motors national s c h o l a r s h i p , regents scholarship at Cornell University; Rebecca Wentworth, regents; Judy Wiberg, regents; Marcia Wolf, regents.
Winners of more than one of the various state scholarships usually may apply only one of the awards, the others being awarded to alternates. Most of the other multi-award winners may apply only one of their awards, the other scholarships going to alternates.
RFA's Class of 1959 also produced semi-finalists in the National Honor Society scholarship program and the Elks Lodge national scholarship program.
— Marjto Studio
John Weiss Valedictorian
—M&rgo Studio
Robbye Barrow Salutatorian
—Marco Studio
Samuel Linowitch Class President
—Marso Studio
Nancy Goldstone ' Honor Society Head
—Marro Studio
Chester Pietras Yearbook Editor
Class of '59 Academic and Departmental Honors Academic Honor*
John Weiss 97.29 Robbye Barrow 96.88 Susan Sanda 96.80 Nina Greenberg 96.61 Patricia Brombach 96.80 Peter Parry 96.00 Diane Nevinger 95.78 Bruce Roswig 95.75 Theresa Podkowka 95.13 Thomas MiUacci 9462 Nancy Goldstone 94.54 Donald Shulkin 93.97 Paula Freshman 93.83 Marcia Wolf 93.68 Daniel Fleming 93.59 Judith Eakins 93.36 Priscilla Crosby 93.21 James McCreery 92.86 David Malone 92.61 Carolyn Swaney 92.52 Patrick Stellato 92.45 Barbara Klara 92.43 Lucille Mitchell . . 92.43 Elaine Dorsino 92.14 Charles Corwin 92.11 Nancy Berry 92.00 Claudette McGraw 91.90 William Kozick Jr 91.52 Peter Kazak 91.29 Donna O'Brien 91.23 Ronald Haley 90.93 Richard Ludden 90.86 Rebecca Wentworth 90.25 Benjamin Moore . . . ...90.21 Patricia Charney .....80.07 Mary Ann Lauri 90.03
Science Honor* Robbye Barrow John Weiss Thomas MUlacci Peter Parry .. Daniel Fleming Bruce Roswig Peter Kazak . . . Tames McCreery Charles Corwin . "risetlla Crosby Susan Sanada . . . Nina Greenberg; . . . « Arthur Piekarski , Peter Coccia WUliam Kozick Jr. . Nancy Goldstone Richard Ludden . Marcia Wolf . . . . Lucine Mitchef , Paula Freshman . DonsW Shutkhi David Malone Patrick .Stella Claudette McGraw „ Patricia Charney « Mary Ann Izzo . . .» Kenneth Kinna Jr,'«
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French Honors Diane Nevinger 98.00 John Weiss * 98.00 Susan Sanda 97.68 Judith Eakins ..L 9733 Paula Freshman 97.00 Robbye Barrow 96.67 Carolyn Swaney 95.33 Rebecca Wentworth 93.87 Nancy Goldstone 92.67 Lucille Mitchell 92.67 Elaine Puglia 92.33 Marcia Wolf 91.33 Delores Dombrowski 91.00
Commercial Honors Theresa Podkowka 99.50 Nancy Berry 97.00 Carolyn Marcello 95.00 Barbara Kaczowka 94.25 Leona Brzuszktewics 93.50 Elaine Nowiski 93.50 Joyce Cianfrocca 93.00 Antoinette Martinelli 9300 Katherine Corigliano 92.75 Bonnie Jacobs 92,75 Marilyn Vaccaro 92.75 Nancy Pelow 92.50 Mary Fiorenza 92.00 Linda Casler . .........91.75 Beverly Ventura -- 91.63 Dale Williams . . . Joan BueD Lucille D'Ambrosi Joan Gorski . . . . . Loraine Schmitt . . Rosemarie Squillace ..
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Spanish Honors Bruce Roswig 98.33 Nina Greenberg 96.67 Elaine Puglia 94.00 Alice Bryan ..93.00 Priscilla Crosby i 92.67 Joyce Comito 91.33 Mary Burdick 90.00
Home Economics Honors Patricia Frankey 91.33 Delores Marcelletta 90.83 Phyllis Irene Crawford 90.33 Elizabeth Hodlerne 90.33 Beverly Kotary 90.33 Barbara Szczesniak 90.00
English Honors Susan Sanda 96.50 Patricia Brombach 95.38 Peter Parry . . , . .,95,13 Diane Nevinger 95.00 Bruce Roswig 95,00 John Weiss 94.88 Robbye Barrow 94.75 Nina Greenberg •«*—_-JM,5e
Graduation Page Prepared by BSI
M i n i t n of the RFA Bureau of School Information gathered information and wrote many of the stories for Hie graduation page. TTie work
John Weiss, BSI commissioner, and Nina Greenberg, head at the BSI Press Division.
Thomas Millacd 94.38 James McCreery 94.00 Paula Freshman 93.75 Charles Corwin 93,38 Priscilla Crosby 92.88 Nancy Goldstone 9230 Lucille Mitchell 9230 Marcia Wolf 9230 Judith Eakins 92.38 Theresa Podkowka 92.13 Carolyn Swaney 91.63 Elaine Dorsino 9130 Claudette McGraw 91.38 Donald Shulkin 9138 Rebecca Wentworth 91.25 Patrick Stellato 90.88 David Malone . 90.50 Sandra Christman 90.38 Hannelore Hagerman 9038 Donna O'Brien 90.25 Daniel Fleming 90.00 Barbara Klara 90.00 Richard Ludden 90.00 Benjamin Moore 90.00
Art Honors Pamela Smith 91.87 Lucille Mitchell 90.17 John Lawruk . 90.00 Joseph Zawaly 90.00
Mathematics Honors Peter Parry John Weiss Nina Greenberg Bruce Roswig Peter Coccia Robbye Barrow Elaine Dorsino Susan Sanda Nancy Goldstone . . . Patricia Brombraeh Diane Nevinger — Patricia Charney .. Daniel Fleming — Marcia Wolf Donald .Shulkin Charles Corwin Patrick Stellato . . . . Paula Freshman . . . William Kozick Jr. . Joan Link David Malone . . . . . . Donna O'Brien « . . . Mary Ana Lauri . . . James Thomas William John Semo Jr. . . Ronald Haley Benjamin Moore . . .» Enrico DeSantii . . . . Joseph Kunkel . . . . . . Richard Ludden . . .„ Sandra Christman . . Helen Haritatos
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German Honors Patricia Brombach 97.33 Hannelore Hagerman 95.66 Barbara Klara —...93.66 Michael Occhipinti . . . . 93.00 William Kozick Jr. 92,33 Thomas Millacd . . . .9240
'Masts' and 'Bests Selected by Class
According to tradition, Rome Free Academy seniors have chosen the following "mosts" and "bests" from their number:
Most likely to succeed: Judith Eakins and John Weiss.
Wittiest: Joyce Baum and Dan Donahue.
Have done most for RFA: Mary Ross and. John Semo.
Most reliable: Nancy Muldoon and David Malone.
Most athletic: Lucy Gratch and Tony Franco.
Beat all around: Mary Am Izzo and John Merchant,
Best dancers: Joyce Comito and Gerald Fiorini.
Best looking: Letitia ro and Lou VlvfanL
Most musical talent: rum and Joseph Procopio.
Most studious: ter and Bruce Roswig
The Nations] Msnor Society u> eludes not more than IS per cent of the senior class and not more than five per cent of the class, chosen by the faculty In recognition of scholarship,
Bigness and Variety Mark Class History
Rome Free Academy's Gass of 1959 has a history that's full of variety. The big class — 348 strong st graduation — entered the school on a half-day basis, made progress along with the construction program and completed school days using the new educational facilities.
As sophomores the class elected Samuel Linowitch. president; Barbara Klara, vice - president; Patricia Lauri, secretary; and Mary Ann Izzo, treasurer.
During the school year 1956-57 the half-day sessions due to overcrowded conditions curtailed some activities, but the c l a s s kept busy. The sophomores decorated the halls for Christmas using the theme "Twas the Night Before Christmas." They also sponsored two dances. In ad dition to helping upper-class-men with their projects, the class published "The Fountain," a magazine under the direction of Mrs. Dorcas Watters.
'Jungle Mafic* Prom When they returned in the fall
as juniors they found themselves on a full-day schedule. They held their prom with "Jungle Magic" as the theme and chose class rings. Officers of the class were Samuel Linowitch, president; John S e m o , vice - president; Phyllis Colangelo, secretary; and Mary Ann Izzo, treasurer. Winners of the annual Slingetiand prize speaking contest who were juniors were Judith Eakins (first prize for girls), Nancy Goldstone (second), and John Weiss (second prize for boys). Members of the class a c t e d as ushers for bar calaureate and commencement exercises.
The s c h o o l year 1958 • 59 brought several changes, many of which were due to the comprehensive facilities of the new building of RFA. Activities, meet ings, and assemblies could be held in the new auditorium. Vocational shops and the home economics department added to the range of subjects taught. And the girls' and boys* swimming teams came into existence.
Heading the class were Samuel Linowitch, elected president for the mlrd time; Timothy Swiecki, vice - president; Patricia Lauri, secretary; and Mary Ross, treasurer.
Give
tint awCUM* . a \ 1 Salter play to be held at |RFA tn two years. The play, performed in April, was "Sky High,** a three-act comedy. Winners ft
cille Mitchell and Clan atarueci first and second nespectlvely, and
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42 Per Cent Plan More Education
Plans to continue their education have been made by 149 members of the Rome Free Academy Class of 1959. These graduates, 42 per cent of the class, will attend 62 different institutions, 106 planning further education in the state, 29 planning to attend out-of-state colleges and 14 being undecided. ' Twenty-four students win attend one of the state teachers' colleges. The largest group, 11 students, will enter Syracuse University.
The following institutions have been chosen by the graduates: Air Force Academy (1), Albany College of Pharmacy (1), Alfred University (2), Anderson College (1), Brockport Stafe Teachers' College (3), Buffalo University (2), Buffalo State Teachers* College (6), Bryn Mawr College (1), Canton Agricultural and Technical Institute (2), Cazenovia Junior College (2), Central City Business Institute (3), Chrysler Institute of Technology (1), Clark-son College (5), Concordia Junior College (3), Cornell University (3), Cortland State Teachers' Col. lege (4), Darthmouth College (1), Derby Technical Institute (1), D'Youviil*. College (1). Ehnk-a College (1), Franklin College (1), Hamilton College (4), Harpur College (1).
LeMoyne College (J), Marcy State Hospital School of Nursing (1), Michigan State University (1), Mohawk Valley Technical Institute (7), MondeDe Institute (1), Morrisville Agricultural and Technical Institute (1), Mount Ho> lyoke College (1), Munich branch of the University of-Maryland (1), "~ *" " Iversity (3), Nyadl
College a ) , Oberlin (l). Ounuiito State'
en' College (2), Oswego Teachers' College (% Smiths College (2), Penn University (1), Potsdam Ttachars* Couege (2), Unrnrtfty (1). Purdue Untvtrstty (1). _ /
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