John "Faro" PiRoman died on March 11, 2014, in his home in Miami. You can read about his achievements and awards as a screenwriter and playwright at this site, which also provides additional links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_PiRoman.
I was looking through profiles wondering who might attend the reunion next week and searched Faro's name. I was sorry to learn that he died this year.
Faro was with a group of us on graduation night. We were all over Jacksonville - I remember the beach and Dunkin Doughnut in the early morning - I stole a pink napkin holder that I used in my dorm room and college apartments as a memento. I had as much fun with him that night as I have ever had with anyone anywhere. The crowd thinned out as the night progressed, but a few of us were together until morning.
I have thought of him often over the years, but we were never in touch after that night. I thought his parents were going to make him go to med school - we all knew he belonged in theater. His performances in Mr. Tyler's drama club were evidence of talent beyond anything expected in high school. I just learned tonight as I read his profile about his Emmy nominations and his work in theater and television. I probably watched his St. Elsewhere episode - would love to read his plays. it's good to know that he didn't waste his talent.
I remember telling him on graduation night that, before we were together in drama class (he the star, me a bit part player dodging other electives), that I thought he was a snob. When he asked why, I explained that I thought he called himself "Faro P. Roman" - using his middle initial. I thought he did it to feel superior to the rest of us peasants who ignored our middle initials. If I did the same, I would have been Penny J. Trefry. He roared. Intelligent, funny, insightful, observant. I'm sorry we lost touch.
I hung out with Faro and a couple of other classmates who haven't been seen at previous reunions and aren't present in our class website. I remember him as a really bright, energetic, witty guy who was very creative and had a sly sense of humor. I remember laughing at Faro's whispered comments when a teacher said something silly -- I tried not to laugh too loud so we wouldn't attract attention -- this happened with Mr. Durant, a couple of the coaches and even Mr. Tyler. Faro's bio on Wikipedia shows how creative he really was. I miss him.
Penny Trefry (Borgia)
I was looking through profiles wondering who might attend the reunion next week and searched Faro's name. I was sorry to learn that he died this year.
Faro was with a group of us on graduation night. We were all over Jacksonville - I remember the beach and Dunkin Doughnut in the early morning - I stole a pink napkin holder that I used in my dorm room and college apartments as a memento. I had as much fun with him that night as I have ever had with anyone anywhere. The crowd thinned out as the night progressed, but a few of us were together until morning.
I have thought of him often over the years, but we were never in touch after that night. I thought his parents were going to make him go to med school - we all knew he belonged in theater. His performances in Mr. Tyler's drama club were evidence of talent beyond anything expected in high school. I just learned tonight as I read his profile about his Emmy nominations and his work in theater and television. I probably watched his St. Elsewhere episode - would love to read his plays. it's good to know that he didn't waste his talent.
I remember telling him on graduation night that, before we were together in drama class (he the star, me a bit part player dodging other electives), that I thought he was a snob. When he asked why, I explained that I thought he called himself "Faro P. Roman" - using his middle initial. I thought he did it to feel superior to the rest of us peasants who ignored our middle initials. If I did the same, I would have been Penny J. Trefry. He roared. Intelligent, funny, insightful, observant. I'm sorry we lost touch.
Susan Cratem (Killoran)
I never really knew him but what a loss for all of us.Peter Raulerson
I hung out with Faro and a couple of other classmates who haven't been seen at previous reunions and aren't present in our class website. I remember him as a really bright, energetic, witty guy who was very creative and had a sly sense of humor. I remember laughing at Faro's whispered comments when a teacher said something silly -- I tried not to laugh too loud so we wouldn't attract attention -- this happened with Mr. Durant, a couple of the coaches and even Mr. Tyler. Faro's bio on Wikipedia shows how creative he really was. I miss him.