Welcome to our new Web site! This is where you can learn more about us as individuals. The thoughts and accomplishments are as taken from the Class of 1947 Edsonian.
Southside High School
Go Hornets
Richard Ackerman This is the avid sportsman with the inviting smile, whose imagination and humor are unique in style.
El-So-Hi Sports Editor, Edsonian Staff, Interclass
Basketball, Homeroom Basketball, Interclass Softball.
A. June Adams As free as the breeze and as quick as a sneeze,
That's "June," who makes everyone feel at ease.
Shamrock Shuffle Poster Committee, Edsonian Chief
Typist, G.A.A., Homeroom Basketball, Intramural Sports.
Beverly J. Allen Short, sweet and very kind, one like Bev is hard to find.
Junior Prom Decoration Committee, Edsonian Staff,
Upsilon Kappa.
Charles J. Allen "Chots," who is handsome-a true ladies' man,
In sports has been best since in school he began.
Sophomore Dance Ticket Chairman, Senior Play Ticket Committee, Homeroom Basketball, Junior Varsity
Basketball, Wrestling, Intramural sports.
Alice D. Anderson "Youth's for an hour Beauty's a flower,
But love is the jewel that wins the world."
Hatchet Hop Publicity Chairman, Hi-De-Ho-Down Publicity Chairman, Junior Prom Committee, Student Council, G.A.A., El-So-Hi Co-Editor, Library Staff, Upsilon Kappa, Freshman Class Secretary, Intramural Sports, Cheerleader.
Beverly J. Appleman Parley Coburn A career as a nurse is in view for this auburn haired, blue-eyed lass.
Hatchet Hop Committee, Senior Carnival Committee, Shamrock Shuffle Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Southside Orchestra, Elmira High Schools Band, Junior Council, Student Council.
Margaret Aumick Margaret is a quiet girl, with mind of studious turn,
She says she doesn't come to play:
She comes to school to learn.
Student Council
Carolyn Austin Always happy, always gay, That's our Carolyn every day.
Upsilon Kappa.
Mildred Baldwin Dainty-sweet-dependable-shy-"Millie" is sure to catch your
eye.
Upsilon Kappa.
Ralph Barden Parley Coburn Possesses an effervescent personality, nonchalance, gay laughter, and an ability to play basketball.
Junior Prom Committee, Junior Assembly Committee, Back-To-School Dance Committee, Senior Play, Varsity Basketball, Homeroom Basketball, Intramural Sports.
Charlotte June Barr Parley Coburn Blond hair--blue eyes--continual talker--loves big words and Mike.
Junior Prom Committee, Junior Red Cross, Back-To-School Dance Committee, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Intramural Sports, Edsonian Staff
Eleanor Ray Barr Some are blessed with beauty, some with brains, others with wit, Ah, but Eleanor, how do you rate having all three.
Junior Prom Committee, Back-To-School Dance Committee, Senior Play Committee, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Edsonian Staff.
Jean Beers Athletic achievements she is noted for
Friends and carefree laughter she has galore.
Upsilon Kappa, Basketball.
Beverly Benedict "Bebe" we call this cute little miss.
She's noted for looks and her "craziness."
Hatchet Hop Committee, Larry Hess Show Ticket Committee, Junior Prom Decoration Committee, Hi-De-Ho-Down Decorations Committee, Senior Play Property Committee, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Senior Carnival Committee.
R. Lois Bennett There's a ray of sunshine in her smile
Fun-loving and happy all the while.
Junior Coronation Co-Chairman, Sigma Gamma Chi, Upsilon Kappa, Homeroom Basketball.
William S. Bennett Not content with what is here, Into the future he will peer,
Hoping that he may bring near
Some wonder of the future year.
Bill---our Electrical Engineer.
Back-To-School Dance Committee, Senior Carnival Committee, Edsonian Staff.
Douglas Blair "Genius must be born, and never can be taught."
Junior Dance Committee, Homeroom Basketball
Anna Mae Bowdy Parley Coburn Always chattering, always gay,
A really good sport--that's Anna Mae.
Junior Prom, Hatchet Hop Poster Committee Chairman, Senior Play Poster Committee, Shamrock Shuffle Committee, Larry Hess Committee, Intramural Sports, Upsilon Kappa, Junior Humane Society, Sigma Gamma
Chi, Mixed Choir, G.A.A., Yri-Y.
Kathryn S. Boyd Hendy Avenue Lovely smile--charming company--light hearted and gay--
a true friend--dainty and demure.
Shamrock Shuffle Checkroom Committee, Larry Hess
Show Ushers' Committee, Upsilon Kappa, Tri-Y, Junior Humane Society Treasurer.
Judy Broich Judy--full of vim, vigor and vitality. When our score and
spirits hit a new low, her cheerleading helped elevate both.
Sophomore Assembly Chairman, Junior Assembly
Chairman, Larry Hess Show Committee, Senior Play Costume Chairman, Upsilon Kappa, Junior Council,
Library Staff, Cheerleading Club, Edsonian Staff,
Cheerleader.
Keith Brooks Parley Coburn A fisherman by nature, A student by compulsion, A friend forever.
Sigma Delta Sigma, Student Council, Varsity Baseball, Intramural Sports.
James W. Brown He's friendly and bright, and although he's shy. You can quote me as saying, "He's one swell guy."
Robert Brougham A friendly, easy-going chap; oh, how his blue eyes sparkle and snap:
Junior President, Junior Dance Refreshment Committee, Freshman Dance Refreshment Committee.
Mildred Bukowski Parley Coburn Loads of fun--sense of humor--nice to talk to--sociable.
Hi-De-Ho-Down Decoration Committee, Junior Prom Checkroom Committee, Shamrock Shuffle Decoration Committee, Senior Carnival Committee, Upsilon Kappa,
Tri-Y.
Franklin Bystrom Riverside "Sport royal, I warrant you." said Shakespeare meaning Frank's showing in every sport in the school.
Sophomore Dance Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Back-To-School Dance Committee, Senior Play, Student Council, Stage Crew, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Junior Varsity Baseball,
Junior Varsity Basketball, Intramural Sports.
Dorothy Calhoon Pennsylvania Ave. She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with
And pleasant too. So think on.
Junior Prom Committee, Hatchet Hop Committee,
Senior Carnival Committee, Upsilon Kappa, Tri-Y,
Edsonian Staff.
Glenn Campbell Glenn likes hunting and fishing best of his sports, and
likes his red hair best in brush cut. He will finish his vocational course here as a welder.
Homeroom Basketball, Homeroom Hockey.
Loretta Cappucci Sparkling eyes? Black Curly hair? Ready wit?
You've guessed her vivacious Loretta.
Junior Prom Committee, Back-To-School Dance Committee, Senior Carnival Committee, Senior Play Committee, Upsilon Kappa, Homeroom Basketball, Intramural Sports.
Jean Carr Jeanie with her light brown hair.
Sets off her clothes with a stylish air.
Senior Skating Party Ticket Committee, Upsilon Kappa.
Thomas Carroll Tom the boy wonder of Southside High--quite an actor--sparkling wit--arguing is his meat.
Sophomore Play, Hi-De-Ho-Down Chairman, Christmas Assembly, Junior Dance Committee, Senior Play, Edsonian Staff, Senior Carnival Committee.
Mary Lee Clark Hopkins Street A future Florence Nightingale with a smile that's sure to
make that bedside manner.
Junior Prom Decoration and Checkroom Committee, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Senior Carnival Committee.
Joyce Clarke Lovely to look upon is this fair maid.
Many are the heart's that before her are laid.
Shamrock Shuffle Committee, Sophomore Advisory Council, Blarney Stone Ball Invitations Committee, Hi-De-Ho-Down Committee, El-So-Hi Staff, Upsilon Kappa, Vice President
Cheerleading Club, Library Staff, Edsonian Staff, Intramural Sports.
Charles F. Clause Known to his friends as Chuck--a future electrician--with
his personality and winning smile he will succeed.
Shamrock Shuffle Chairman, Sophomore Dance
Committee, Junior Advisory Council, Senior Play,
Senior Carnival Committee, Elmira High School Bands.
Helen Marie Cleveland "She moves like a goddess, and she looks like a queen."
Shamrock Shuffle Committee, Junior Prom Committee,
Senior Play Committee, Senior Advisory Council,
Freshman Tri-Y Secretary, Sigma Gamma Chi, Mixed
Choir, Upsilon Kappa, Edsonian Staff.
Patricia A. Cobb Thomas K. Beecher We're sure this statement will need, no reverse;
Patricia will be a competent nurse.
Junior Prom Decoration Committee, Senior Play Committee, Hi-De-Ho-Down Publicity and Checkroom Committee, Tri-Y, G.A.A., Upsilon Kappa, Intramural Sports, Hubba Hubba Hop Checkroom Committee.
Virginia Cokely She is gentle. She is shy. But there's mischief in her eye.
Upsilon Kappa
Doris Collier Tall--stately--charming--a yen for horses--a true friend--never
at a loss for words.
Junior Prom Committee, Junior Humane Society.
Shirley Collins Mischievous "Squirrel"--dancing Irish eyes that captivate all--unsurpassed in sports--unexcelled in friendliness.
Junior Prom Committee, Hubba Hubba Hop Committee,
Senior Play Committee, Student Council, El-So-Hi Staff, Upsilon Kappa, Edsonian Staff, Senior Carnival
Co-Chairman, G.A.A. President, Homeroom Basketball, Intramural Sports.
Ralph A. Coppola He's what we term "one swell guy"
His personality will lift him high.
Senior Carnival Poster Committee, Shamrock Shuffle Poster Committee, Junior Assembly, Edsonian Staff.
William Cusick Parley Coburn Cheerful, friendly, personality too.
Bill's a man where there are few.
Hi-Y
Joan E. Dalton Three words describe this charming lass, A member of the present class, mischievous, mysterious and marvelous.
Sophomore Play, Sophomore Dance Committee,
Christmas Decoration Co-Chairman, Senior Play Assistant Director, Sigma Gamma Chi, Mixed Choir, Upsilon Kappa, Library Staff, Edsonian Staff, El-So-Hi Staff, Senior Carnival.
Robert E. Deitrick Waiting and hoping is not my way of doing things.
Freshman Dance Publicity Committee, Sophomore Dance Publicity Committee, Edsonian Staff 1946, Homeroom Basketball, Homeroom Softball, Boxing.
Robert M. Deneen " Dinky"--our man-about-town and comedian of-the hour-magnetic personality who makes the world his friend .
Shamrock Shuffle Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Back-To-School Dance Committee, Junior Assembly,
Student Council
Mary F. De Renzo Flashing blue eyes, a welcome smile, makes her
company worth while.
Junior Prom Committee, Junior Assembly, Senior Play Committee, Senior Skating Party Chairman, Sigma
Gamma Chi Secretary, Upsilon Kappa, Senior Advisory Council, Elmira High School Orchestra, Southside
Orchestra, Mixed Choir, Edsonian Staff.
Theresa Devereaux Tiny and sweet-mighty temper-hot fudge sundae
fiend-excels
in typing and shorthand
Senior Play Committee, Larry Hess Show Committee,
Junior Prom Committee, Senior Skating Party Committee, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Edsonian Staff.
Charlotte Devon "Gus" is a whiz at any sport; She is a queen on any court.
Larry Hess Show Committee, Junior Day Committee,
Senior Play Costume Committee, Upsilon Kappa,
Cheerleading Club, G.A.A. Treasurer, Homeroom
Basketball. Intramural Sports.
Hercules J. Diveris "From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot,
he is all mirth."
Junior Prom Committee, Shamrock Shuffle Committee,
Traffic Squad Lieutenant, Senior Advisory Council,
Varsity Basketball Manager, Football Assistant
Manager, Intramural Sports, Student Council, Senior
Carnival Committee.
James Donovan Dark---suave---exuberant personality---flair for good clothes-
our President Jim.
Sophomore and Junior Dance Publicity Chairman, Student Council President, El-So-Hi Staff, Junior Red Cross, Sigma Delta Sigma, Senior Play, Edsonian Staff, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Homeroom Basketball, Interclass Basketball, Intramural Sports, Wrestling.
Edwin Drake Coldbrook Park Perhaps someday he'll bring us fame;
He's a student we are proud to claim.
Student Council, Junior Humane Society, Edsonian Staff.
Francis Dunbar " Through life's dark road his way he wends,
An incarnation of large dividends."
Junior Class Assembly, Varsity Basketball, Junior Varsity Basketball, Volleyball, Homeroom Basketball, Baseball.
Daurene D. Dunn Hendy Avenue "But sure the eye of time beholds no name
So blest as thine in all the rolls of fame."
Larry Hess Show Ushers' Committee, El-So-Hi Staff, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Junior Humane Society, Edsonian Associate Editor.
James H. Eadie Quiet- red hair- big smile-- Jimmie is bound to win.
Shamrock Shuffle Co-Chairman, Hi-Y, Baseball, Interclass Basketball, Homeroom Basketball, Interclass Baseball.
Jack C. English Red hair, freckles, and a bashful grin.
That's our Jack---he's sure to win.
Shamrock Shuffle Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Back-To-School Dance Committee, Senior Play Committee, Junior Assembly, Traffic Squad, Homeroom Basketball, Interclass Basketball, Hi-Y, Homeroom Volleyball.
Robert O. Erway "Aliman left on the corner, and a grand right and left." We
will always remember Bob for his love of square dancing.
Sophomore Treasurer, Sophomore Assembly, Junior
Assembly, Homeroom Basketball, Intramural Sports.
Donald Evans "I wish there were some wonderful place,
Called the Land of Begining Again."
Betty Everett The name Betty means "blessed."
All who know our Betty feel that she fits her name.
Back-To-School Dance Refreshment Committee, Senior Carnival Committee, Upsilon Kappa, Homeroom Basketball.
Betty Farrell Always cheerful, her beaming smiles.
If strung together would reach for miles.
Upsilon Kappa, Homeroom Basketball
Walter Farrell "I love the sport well," said Shakespeare--and so does Walt. with baseball and basketball especially. His aim in life is to be an engineer.
Back-To-School Dance Committee, Homeroom Basketball, Intramural Sports.
Jack Fervan Jack's life is devoted to his two loves--hunting and fishing - when he isn't preparing to be a dentist.
Elmira High School Band.
Wanda M. Flaig A flair for cowboy ballads--wants to become a singer- dreams of Rochester- accomplished homemaker.
Senior Play Committee, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa.
Richard Folmer Loves horses--easy to get along with--a farmer at heart.
Ruth Gardner V ivacious--great talker--smooth dancer-- Cleopatra with the fellows--loves sports--mischievous.
Larry Hess Show Ushers' Committee, Junior Prom Ticket Committee, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Junior Humane Society.
Patricia A. Gilmore The super-duper economy-size secretary of the future---
laughing, lovable, happy-go-lucky "Pat."
Sophomore Assembly, Junior Assembly, Hi-De-Ho-Down Committee, Senior Play Ticket Committee, Shamrock Shuffle Committee, Sigma Gamma Chi, Upsilon Kappa, Intramural Sports.
Abraham Golos Here's to Abe. our orator true He's a scholar through and through. A successful lawyer he will bis. His personality. The key.
Student Council, El-So-Hi News Editor, Edsonian Editor-in-Chief, Homeroom Basketball, Intramural Sports.
Arthur Goodnough I'd love to roll to Rio. Some day before I'm old.
Senior Carnival Clean-up Committee.
Earl A. Goodwin Stalwartly strong--manfully tall--yet slim; for his athletic prowess will we remember him.
Student Council, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball.
Margaret A. Gordon Hopkins Street Commercial
Peggy is sweet. Peggy is fair. Peggy's the girl with the long blond hair.
Back-To-School Dance Co-Chairman, Senior Play Committee, Upsilon Kappa, Tri-Y, Junior Red Cross, Edsonian Art Editor
Ivan Gotham Not to tall and not to short, Ivan is Southside's all-round good sport.
Sophomore Dance Committee.
Judson Graves A cheerful smile- a happy face- Makes Jud a good fellow any place.
Senior Play Stage Crew.
Howard Green Curly hair and a handsome face
Give him a lead in any race.
Junior Dance Refreshment Committee, Homeroom Basketball, Homeroom Volleyball.
Leon Griswold When all is said and done. Acclaim as a printer he will
have won.
Senior Play Business Committee Co-Chairman, Stamp
and Bond Committee, Edsonian Staff, Senior Carnival Committee.
Robert Groezinger Parley Coburn Personality plus, this well dressed lad.
He'll be the best undertaker we've ever had.
Freshman Class President, Junior Prom Publicity Committee, Edsonian Photography Editor, Senior Play Publicity Committee, Larry Hess Show Committee, Interclass Baseball, Intramural Sports, Senior Carnival Committee.
Cliff Hager Tall and blond and handsome too
With his girl he will never be blue.
Sophomore Dance Refreshment Committee, Junior Red Cross, Homeroom Basketball, Intramural Sports.
Doris A. Hanilton On the dance floor you are supreme;
Perhaps someday you'll dance for a queen.
Junior Prom Decoration Committee, Upsilon Kappa, Home Economics Club, Sigma Gamma Chi.
Thornton Harkness Sparkling wit and smiles galore
Makes us appreciate "Buggs" even more.
Junior Prom Refreshment Committee, Senior Play Committee, Student Council.
Francis Harper Parley Coburn Francis Harper---his ultimate care?
To take to the skie and rule the air.
Shirley Harvey Shirley's sweet and Shirley's pretty, That's the reason for
my ditty. It's too bad there isn't space to write more about
her case.
Upsilon Kappa.
Clifford Haupt Cliff is Southside's Mr. Camera of 1947. He is also a "man of books"- having worked at the Steele Memorial Library.
Senior Play, Traffic Squad.
John Hayes "Come what come may. Time and the hour run through
the roughest day.
Student Council, Junior Assembly.
Doris Heller She's quiet and shy. And you might pass her by.
Were it not that you knew She's faithful and true.
Larry Hess Show Ticket Committee Co-Chairman, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Stamp and Bond Committee.
Caroline Hill Connie's the gal who wanted A farm and ended up with
"Ol' McDonald."
Student Council, Sigma Gamma Chi, Mixed Choir,
Upsilon Kappa
Joyce Hoffman A tall blonde, with blue eyes---that's Joyce---our vivacious
Senior.
Larry Hess Show Committee, Sigma Gamma Chi, Mixed
Choir, Tri-Y, Upsilon Kappa, Junior Advisory Council,
Edsonian Staff.
James Honeywell Jimmie's a fellow who tops the list; He'll make a fine
husband for some sweet miss.
Larry Hess Show Co-Chairman, El-So-Hi Staff, Edsonian
Staff.
Hazel L. Hopseker "She seemed a thing that could not feel The touch of earthly things."
Home Economics Club, G.A.A.
Robert P. Horton "For he is wise, if I can judge of him;
And fair he is, if that mine eyes be true.
And true he is, as he hath prov'd himself."
Edsonian Staff, Wrestling.
Beatrice Ann Hudson Washington, DC Academic Unbounded energy and extreme modesty makes Bea well liked by all---a whiz on the basketball court--
-an effervescent personality.
G.A.A.
William Jackson Hopkins Street Sparkling personality---troops of friends---that special l
ook--- all add up to Bill.
Hi-De-Ho-Down Co-Chairman, Student Council, El-So-Hi
Staff, Junior Red Cross, Homeroom Basketball, Intramural Sports, Senior Class Treasurer.
Ruth Johnson Jolly, Good-natured and full of fun,
She'll come to the aid of anyone.
Junior Prom Decoration Committee, Tri-Y, Junior Humane Society, Mixed Choir, Senior Play, Homeroom Basketball, Upsilon Kappa, Senior Carnival Committee.
Barbara Ann Kelley The portals of Southside will long ring with Barb's gay laughter.
Junior Red Cross, Upsilon Kappa.
Carol Kelly Blond, blue-eyed is this merry lass.
She's one of the treasures of the Senior Class.
Junior Prom Decoration Committee, Back-To-School Dance Decoration Committee, Student Council, Upsilon Kappa, El-So-Hi Representative.
Ruth Kester Ruth is loyal, sweet, and nice;
We wouldn't trade her for any price.
Hubba Hubba Hop Poster Committee, Junior Prom Decoration Committee, Upsilon Kappa, Edsonian Staff, Homeroom Basketball, Interclass Basketball.
