Southside High School - Edsonian Yearbook (Elmira, NY)

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FACULTY studies at New York and Alfred Universities. Live drama is the hobby of PAULINE COOPER, a sophomore English teacher. Miss Cooper re- ceived her A.B. Degree from Elmira College and has since studied at New York, Albany, and Alfred State Universities. Scribblers Club advisor, ELLEN B. MOXLEY lists among her many hobbies, collection of rec- ords, antique silver and' jewelry. Her degrees include a B.A. from Elmira College and an M.A. from Cornell University, She has also studied at Nazareth College and St. Bonaventure's Uni- versity. As advisor to the Class of 1959, IRENE ST. JOHN has had little time for hobbies during the past four years but she has enjoyed training her dog in obedience classes. Her alma mater is Syracuse University. Study at McGill and Alfred Universities beyond an A.B. Degree from Elmira College is acreditted to ELIZABETH CARR CHAPMAN, advisor for the El-So-Hi. To some there is nothing more adventuresome than solving a baffling equation or performing a delicate experiment. To teach us the basis for further exploration in these fields is the task of the math and science departments. Our mathematics department consists of six highly qualified teachers for this work. KATH- LEEN M. BUTLER, an avid bridge player and Amelia Carroll J. Roland Cerchie J. Hayes A. Ball Kenneth Leonard Rudy C. Winsor Yusko M- LCC Stanley Luella John W. W. Krouse B. Lund Finlay Science Kathleen Helen E. Winifred M. Butler Bower Lucy Math Abe Kenneth Ferris Ripley traveler, received her B.S. degree from Elmira College and an M.A. degree from Columbia Uni- versity. During recent summers she has taken graduate work at the National University of Mexico, Maine and St. Bonaventure's Universities, Elmira College and Cortland State Teacher's Col- lege. Aside from this, she is advisor to the Usher's Club. As we all know, HELEN E. BOWER has devoted her life to instructing our students in Geometry and Advanced Algebra. Since she spends nearly all her waking hours here at school, she has little time for extensive hobbies, but she does enjoy raising African violets. Miss Bower re- ceived her B.A. Degree from Elmira College. Another member of our capable staff is WIN- IFRED LUCY who studied at Elmira College and from that school received an A.B. Degree. Mathe- matics is only one of ABE FERRIS'S and D. KENNETH RIPLEY'S many responsibilities. Mr. Ferris derives a great deal of pleasure from coach- ing the Varsity Football Squad and attending other sports activities. He has a B.S. Degree from William and Mary College. Mr. Ripley, who has an A.B. Degree from Alfred University and who has done graduate work at Alfred, Rut- gers, and Cornell Universities, is a Sophomore Class Advisor. Aiding him in this work as class advisor is our newest science teacher, AMELIA CERCHIE. Last September Miss Cerchie came to us with a B.S. Degree acquired upon her June graduation from Mansfield State Teacher's Col- lege. Two other of our science teachers, CAR- ROLL .l. J. HAYES and ROLAND A. BALL, are advisors to the Science Club, a new school group. Mr. Hayes enjoys spending his leisure time in the fields of electronics and agriculture. At Columbia University he obtained an A.B. Degree. Working with the Boys Scouts is another worthwhile ac- tivity of Mr. Ball, who received his B.S. Degree at the University of Pittsburgh and has done graduate work at Cornell University. KENNETH C. WINSOR, a long-time member of the Science Department, received his B.S. De- gree at Bucknell University. His idea of a perfect time is a quiet afternoon of fishing. Another out- door man on the staff is LEONARD YUSKO

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FACULTY The smooth operation of all the departments of education in the Elmira School System is the responsibility of the various directors. New York State Industrial Teachers' Instructor, ROSCOE TARBELL, holdsa B.S. degree from Clarkson Col- lege and an M.S. from Cornell University. Mr. Tarbell's hobbies are bowling and water sports. Secondary Curriculum Director, VICTOR J. IM- PECIATO, resigned in April to take a post in Georgia. His degrees includes A.B. from West Maryland University and an M.S. in Education from Alfred University. KATHRYN M, POL- LOCK, who has an Elmira College B.S. degree also holds an M.S. in Education from Cornell University. Miss Pollock's leisure time activities are stamp collecting and knitting. B.P.E. degree holder, ROLAND J. GEORGE is a graduate of Springfield College. Graduate work has been taken by Mr. George at Ithaca and Elmira Colleges. He has the unusual combination of mountain climbing and piano playing for his hobbies. DR. WILLIAM DOBERSTEIN, Director of Guidance, received both his B.S. and M.S. degree from Cor- nell University. Dr. Doberstein also has a PhD. from New York State University. The Elmira school system is fortunate to have as its Director of Music, GEORGE ABBOT, a teacher of 46 years and a well known composer. Mr. Abbot has approximately ten compositions in circulation at present. He fondly refers to his Elmira March as his homerun as well he may since this march is played by all American Service hands. In his youth Mr. Abbot studied under private teachers and at the New England Conservatory of Music. At present, in connection with his hobby, he is remodeling a 150 year old house. Art Director, ELBERT RYERSON enjoys his career so much that he has made painting his hobby. Mr. Ryerson was granted a B.F.A. and an M.E.A. from Syracuse University. The adventures in an American school lie in learning as much as possible of our world. Here Robert A William Marion Lynough Dolan McCarthy Pauline Irene Elizabeth Carr Cooper St, John Chapman English Roscoe Victor J Kathryn M Tarbell Impeciato Pollock .r .. - .. . fl -.7 V1 f Roland J. Dr. William George George Doberstein Abbot Directors Elbert Ryerson to see that we apply ourselves to worthwhile projects of studies is a group of people known as teachers. The task of teaching is not an easy one. The teachers of today hold the world of tomorrow in their hands. Turning childhood fancy into useful adult realism, raising the ideals and thoughts of the students and developing the master minds of the future-these are the responsibilities of a teacher. Vitally important to all of us is the knowledge that we can both speak and write clearly to express our opinions. The responsibility of teach- ing us correct, lucid oral and written expression falls to our English Department, in which we have several notable persons, one of whom is ROBERT LYNOUGH. From St. Michael's College, he ac- quired an A.B. Degree and from Boston College Graduate School an M.A. Degree. Aside from this, he also did graduate work on School Ad- ministration at Cornell University. His many hobbies include writing, music, gardening, and skiing. Much of his leisure time is taken up by advisory duties and dramatics, the Edsonian Literary Staff, and Footlighters Club. WILLIAM DOLAN, a new member of the English Depart- ment, acquired his B.A. Degree at Johns Hopkins University. At Syracuse, he took graduate studies and taught Freshman English. Many of his leisure hours are spent in his well-equipped machine shop. In her leisure time, MARION MCCARTHY, a graduate of Elmira College, enjoys reading and golfing. Despite the fact that she is a busy homemaker, she has managed to take graduate

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FACULTY who enjoys viewing and participating in all ath- letic events. Mr. Yusko received his B.S. Degree from Mansfield State Teachers College. If RUBY M. LEE seems to have a never-ending supply of apt mottoes, the reason is that she is a collector of them. Miss Lee received a B.S. Degree from Michigan State University and has since studied at Columbia, Rochester, Cornell, and Penn State Universities. A Wittenberg College A.B. graduate, STANLEY W. KROUSE, Chemistry teacher, has the tremendous responsibility of balancing our yearbook financial reports since he is Edsonian Business Staff Advisor. A Syracuse University graduate, LUELLA B. LUND has received her B.S. Degree and taken additional graduate work at Cornell and New York Universities. Mrs. Lund's outside interests include cuisine and travel. Physics teacher 'and Flag Squad Advisor, JOHN W. FINLAY holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Union College and an M.A. from Cornell University. To learn of the latest possible scienti- fic advances Mr. Finlay has studied under the General Electric Fellowship Program at Union College and the National Science Fellowship Program at Clarkson College of Technology. Since the world has grown smaller by the scientific advance of communications and transpor- tation, there is a great need for understanding the political and socio-economic situations of the peoples of many nations. Naturally, this under- standing is achieved much more easily if we are able to speak the languages peculiar to each country. Although we cannot leam all the lan- guages necessary for such an understanding, our adventures in a foreign language at least take us a step or two in the right direction. Five members are included in the Language Department of our school. An A.B. Degree from Elmira College is credited to MINNIE BALTIMORE, who enjoys sewing in her leisure time. Reading, golfing, and Murray James B. William P. McKaig Matson ll E. Biery Fine Arts Joan S. Edith Elizabeth Keeley Lee Finter Home Economics .:l,,:l,' C ' .,.:,.e: A.. -Wi 1, TV E Z i Q., -sf' Q - Xt- ,tiff as - 1255 n tt' 4 . t. Minnie Madeleine Elsa Baltimore Daly Brookfield Marion Herbert Lynch Burke Hofer Foreign Languages traveling are the hobbies of MADELEINE DALY. Besides an A.B. Degree from Elmira College, Miss Daly has done graduate work at Columbia University and England's famed Oxford University. ELSA BROOKFIELD, who has a B.A. Degree from Elmira College and an M.A. Degree from the University of Lausanne in Freuel, Switzerland, has done graduate work at Middlebury College and the Sorbonne in Paris. Although she has many additional duties in connection with the National Honor Society and Spanish Club. Miss Brookfield finds time for extensive travel and classical music. French teacher and French Club Advisor, MAR- ION LYNCH BURKE, obtained her A.B. Degree from Elmira College, her M.A. Degree from Columbia University, and did graduate work at the University of Paris. She lists swimming and photography among her favorite pastimes. This year Southside High School is priviliged to have HERBERT HOFER as a faculty member. Mr. Hofer came to us as an exchange teacher from Austria. He received his education at the University of Innsbruck and holds the title of Lehramt Professor, For some of us the adventure in our American school lies in bringing the beauty of the world to the canvas. In the Art Department under the watchful eye of MURRAY P. MCKAIC we find ourselves developing a deepening appreciation for our world. We are learning to seek and find beauty in the most humble and most magnificent surroundings it can offer. Mr. McKaig is well qualified to guide us in our search for beauty since he received both his B.F.A. and M.F.A. Degrees from Syracuse University. Others of us spend much time learning to bring beauty and joy into the world through music. Drifting through our hallowed halls are the clear, strong voices of our vocal groups under the direction of JAMES B. MATSON, II, Mr. Matson came to us three