Thomas A Edison High School - Edisonian Yearbook (Elmira Heights, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1948 volume:

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All too fast the time draws nearer- School days behind we'll leave, Then for thee dear Alma Mater In the after years we'll grieve, Always as a gentle mother, Our hearts to thee are true, As you teach us loyal friendship To the Orange and the Blue. 2 W gf' 351 'gig fmivff Agibgfw, iw . , V ig, 5 Q , - fu .. A+ 1 A 'la gl.. 'lwr-.S 4 A Kansai. l ' 5 .,., is ' 15 in F, , if Q t iso! Wag X , 2 2' ! xv K N: 'Wx - 'U U ' x VIQEVIQSF-w-ki i I 3 ,y ' - ' '-A .4551 '32fI5if?!?zM.-'LIP . . , JACK R. TERRX' To B111 Tvrry, who has mzldv possihlc thc successful Completion of our high school days, this yearbook is sincerely dedicated. 4 DR. J. EDNVARD SMITH E, the Class of 1948, wish to vxprcss our upprcc'iz1ti0ri to Dr. Smith for his support :md avid intvrvst in tha- vfforts of this Class throughout our high school Czirvvr. Bvsidvs hc-ing our rcvvrcd Supvrintvndunt, hc is ll frivnd to ull :md ax stzlunfh pillar of our community. 5 Zowwlafg ' Row I-Mrs. Richard Thomas, Dr. Edward Smith, James Lamb, Eric Erickson, Mrs. Geraldine Lyon Row 2-Ralph Davis, E. Warren Eldrett, Paul Wood, Peter Beach, Theodore Schiefen, Jacob Welch 6 CAROL L. KIiNDALL At flu' Yap of ilu' .s'fafrsV, Dzc'z'Il.s1vl11' who lmx I1 1'f' zz Our llvlpcr, adz'z'.x'm', And Cl1lL'I1Vl'A' our frirnzl. 7 74 Row I-Albert Northrop, Louis Schiffner, J. Edward Smith, Martha Chimileski, Selma Howard, Dona Ackerman, Mario Lentrichia. Row 2-William Dwyer, Donald Backus, Laura Wagner, Estella Blair, Edna Klungle, Phillip Roberts Row 3-Norma Haskins, Geraldine Lyon, Esther Welch, Jean Cannon, Wendell Cleveland Row 4-Jack Terry, Edna Van Orman, Carol Kendall, Margaret Cleveland Row 5-Louise Sheeder, H. Elizabeth Corwin 8 F M4 15 1 . rw, f 'N ,J,, F fi QUJJX QJDXQNJL 1 Mqrdbwc 'L V7 To Ja now? V junior- Senim' Banciucf ff frail? 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Elizabeth Corwin, Barbara Jacobs, Jean Theopheles, Annabelle Andrews, Marian Gunshaw, Rosemary Kline, Kathleen Stansfield, Marilyn Paige, Ruth Coakley, Patricia Tarby, Miss Selma Howard Row 2-Marise Danque, Joyce Packard, Margaret Kezer, Barbara Dykes, Emily Borck, Phyllis Livermore, Lucille Palladino, Joan Frendberg, Mary Ellen O'Neill, Jean Randall, Betty Jane Gunshaw Row 3-Marjorie Jurusik, Doris Brown, Catherine Keefe, Barbara Miller, Helen Yohn, Betty Fell, Eula Wood, Anne Brucato, Rosemarie Bahantka, Patricia Hageman Row 4-David Smith, James Topping, Roger MaCann, Paul Burroughs, Clifford Adams, Richard Perry Row 5-Richard Miller, Richard Watson, Ralph Mullin, Harry Shephard, David Wood, Charles Welch Editor-in-Chief ........ . . ........ . . ...................... Emily Borck Assirtant Editors ....................................... Barbara Miller, Richard Perry Bnsinesx Manager , .... z ............................................ Ralph Mullin Literary .Sitaj-David Smith, Phyllis Livermore, Doris Brown, Lucille Palladino, Mary Ellen O'Ne1ll, Roger McCann, Betty Jane Fell. Photography Editor .................................................... David Wood Photography Stag ....................................... James Smith, Edward Brusso Circulation Manager .................................................. Helen Yohn Circulation Stag-Patricia Hageman, Barbara Dykes, James Topping, Daniel Pasielski, Mar- garet Kezer, Marilyn Crans, Marilyn Paige, Harriett Neal, Joyce Little, Patricia Tarby, Richard Miller Advertising Manager ................................................... Eula Wood Advertising Stag-Kathleen Stansfield, Anne Brucato, Rosemarie Bahantka, Mildred Petelchuk, Charles Welch, Doris Brown, Roger McCann Art Editor ....................................................... Marian Gunshaw Art Staf-Harry Shephard, Marjorie Jurusik, Nancy Ermold, Marilyn Crans, Norma Updyke, Joan Frendberg, Emily Borck Typing Manager ................................................... Barbara Jacobs Typing Stal? ..,............. Betty Jane Gunshaw, Jean Theopheles, Mary Ellen O'Neill ll mm Wm Uggam KING, QUEEN, AND JACK HELEN YOHN CLARK KEENAN MARIAN GUNSHAW CAb.vent7CY COMPTONJ 5... 12 R5 V mm. 'A . x I :vii .V V W V A E Q xl , A . M h ,.., Q b ' I , x . , - fffwl GE-orc ' ' ,f IN B7 7 'k Q18 f f l H P ' ..l . 1 3' 1 'Xa ,Q ,. . ---' ui, g fzeza q v ssmf X Q 4 :minus .mill - 4 4 . 'S 11 in!! IBIS!!! V 2- ' '1:5?.2:'.:::h q f J ' i gnu: f::CllB Q E 4 1 . igrgg-12-M Q 1. , K I M Af' . ' 3 f 1-f Eiaezsi Af 7 annum : A 'fA4 Z I lllllllf is I A f Z f ggllgai , n 1 Y - X! ' --H' - 'fe 2 1 f if , A x 1-I , :Viz f .- -f. U.. H F ,f' , . 'AX 4 , , -' ' 1 - ' Wm .,,, , . A if i 1 , A Farqmecl .FS yo ferlt . CLIFFORD ADAMS Junior Play Committee. While in school, hels always quiet Behind the scenes a bubble of riot. Bound to be a ready friend Willing to help to the very end. ANNABELLE ANDREWS Chorus 2, 3, 4-g Public Speak- ing Play 3g Junior Play Cast 3g Starlit Ball Committeeg Senoir Play Committee. Although she takes an awful teasing Sheis all right and very pleas- ing. She's always willing to assist When she goes she'll be missed. EARL ANDREWS A man who works hard is not easy to find Earl's our answer-heis just the kind. We hope that Earl is here to stay Because heis friendly in many a way. JOHN ANGROVE J u n i or Play Committee 5 Basketball Manager 3, john is Dutch's little sha- dow He is always on the go. Popular, jolly, mischievous, shy Nobody thinks of passin john by. JOAN BELSYK Class Day Play lg Yearbook Staffg Poetry Club 2g Sr. Play Committeeg Bowling 3g Girls Chorus 3, 45 Junior Play Cast 3g Starlit Ball Committee. A winsome girl Very tallj With laughter galore A friend to all. WAYNE BENNETT Quiet, never out of sort Fishing is his favorite sport. Scouting is always on his mind, This is the way he passes his time. EMILY BORCK Class Day Play lg Girls' Stateg Christmas Pageant lg Sr. Play Committeeg Poetry Club 2g Pilgrim of DAR awardg Junior Play Cast 33 Bowlingg Oratorical Con- test 3g Chorus fPresidentj 3, 43 Junior- Senior Banquet Committeeg Yearbook Staff 2, 3g Editor Yearbook 4g S t a r l i t Ball Decorations Chairman. Elmira College Key. An industrious, versatile lass Surely an asset to our class. With looks like hers and all her style, Therels no stopping her for many a mile. DORIS BROWN Poetry Club 25 Chorus 25 Choir 2, 3, 45 Christmas Program 25 Student Direct- or, Sr. Playg Starlit Ball Committeeg Yearbook Staff. Spring Concert Chairman. Doris is rather short With sparkling eyes She's a pleasant sort And always wise. DAWN BRYANT Starlit Ball Queen5 Sr. Play Committee. A smile like hers Ever so rare Goes very well With her honey blonde hair. PAUL BURROUGHS Band 2, 3, 45 J. V. Basket- ball 2, 35 Assistant Man- ager Baseball 25 Jr. Play As- sistant Manager. Bucky is a typing whiz Never passes a History Qui:. He always lends a helping hand By beating a drum in the band. CY COMPTON Football 35 Mixed Quartetg Newspaper Club 3, 45 Mixed Choir 3, 45 Baseball 35 Sr. Class Presidentg Sr. Play5 Starlit Ball Committeeg Stu- dent Council, V. Pres.5 State Choir. Loves to frolic, likes to sing With him a smile heill always bring When he leaves we'll find it thus What a friend he's been to us. WILLIAM EWSUK Jr. Play Committee5 Sr. Play Committee. Sonny is like his name Abbreviated and never vain. Lovey Davey is his style Always ready with a smile. BETTY JANE FELL Poetry Club 2 Pres.5 Cleo Club 25 Bowling 3, 45 Jr. Play Cast 35 Yearbook Staff. Flashing blue eyes, a wel- come smile, Makes her company worth while We're sure this statement will need no reverse Betty will be a competent nurse. RAYMOND FORKER Heis a boy who'll always be Full of laughter, full of glee He may be quiet around the school But gaiety is his rule. MARIAN GUNSHAW Christmas Play 1, Yearbook 3, J. V. Cheerleader 3, Art Editor, Yearbook 4. Her clothes are neat, Her art has style Shelll be on top, All the while. ILLENE HAMMOND Choir 2, Mixed Choir 2. Big brown eyes and curly hair Where there's laughter she'll be there Always peaceful and demure Guaranteed the blues to cure. FLORENCE HIGGINBOTHAM Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Cleo Club 2. Flossie has an infectious grin Tops in sports, she's sure to win Not too shy and not too bold She's a true friend we are fold. NORMAN HUTCHESON Jr. Play Committee 3, Sr. Play Committee 4. Hutch lives up to his name Some day he should win fame. Honest as the day is long He could never do any wrong. BARBARA JACOBS Athletic Club 1, 2, Christ- mas Play 1, 2, Yearbook Staff 3, 4, Typing Manager, Yearbook, J. V. Cheerlead- er 3, Senior Play Committee. Junior Play Cast. Hjakev our blond With eyes of blue Excels in sports And skating too. CATHERINE KEEFE Poetry Club 2, Chorus 3, Jr. Play Usher 3. Sweet and shy with a south- ern drawl She's full of fun and liked by all. She likes to work as well as play Her clothes are neat all the day. CLARK KEENAN Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band, Dramatic Club 1, Sr. Mixed Quartet, Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, Baseball 2, Cleo Club 2, Football 3, Jr. Play Cast 3, Orchestra 3, State Choir, Sr. Play Cast 4, Co-chairman Starlit Ball, Starlit Ball King. Clarkie is our Little Boy Blue As our Dorsey he will do- He is friendly, cheerful and gay As he winds his merrie way. MARGARET KEZER Mixed Choir 33 Newspaper Club 3, 4g Junior Girls' Bas- ketball Team, Sr. Play Cast, Yearbook Staff, Dramatic Club. Always smiling: always gay She was Edith in the play. She's the gal who likes a song We're always glad to have her along. ROSEMARY KLINE Library Council 1, 2g Chor- us 2, 35 Poetry Club 2g Cheerleading 2, 3, 4, jr. Play Usher, Student Council. Although Rosieis sweet and shy, She can get most any guy As ll cheerleader she excels Supporting the team with her yells. RETA KOLE Sr. Play Committeeg Chorus 45 Starlit Ball Committee. Pine City is her favorite home From the Heights she loves to roam Always dancing, always gay Thafs our Reta in a big way. PHYLLIS LIVERMORE Dramatic Club lg Cheer- leading 2, 3, 45 Choir 25 Chorus 25 Mixed Choir 3, 4, Bowling 35 Co-Chairman Starlit Ball, Committee Sr. Play, Committee Jr. Play, Yearbook Staff. Phils the girl in the midst of fun With that humor, friends she won Bound to be a huge success Ahead shelll go, we all con- fess. HARRY MCCANN Football lg Sr. Play Com- mittee, Jr. Play Couunittee 3, 4. Full of fun and joy, He is our No. I prop boy. Always teasing little joyce I bet she wishes held lose his voice! ROGER MCCANN Football 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 25 Mixed Choir 3, 44 Mixed Quartet 3, 45 junior Play Cast 35 Student Council Rep. 3g State Choir, Starlit Ball Committeeg Yearbook Staff. Rag is center of our basket- ball team, He is always on the beam- Physics is his Waterloo He'll always be a friend to you. ROBERT MCDONNELL Football l 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 25 Baseball 3g Glee Club 35 Newspaper Club 3, Sr. Play Committee. In the morning Mick com- mences With his jokes and false pre- tenses. And if folson ever dies, From his soul, Mick shall rise. HARRY MATKOSKY Student Council 4, Basket- ball 2. Quiet, industrious, that is Harry, Of girls he is a bit wary His study hours are never through Because this is what he likes to do. BARBARA MILLER Pres. of Chorus 2, Choir 2, Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4, Sec. Junior Class , Yearbook Staff, Starlit Ball Committee, Sen- ior Quartette. Barbie is a cute little trick Always calling for her Dick Friendly, happy, always gay Merrily she goes her way. WILLIAM MILLER Bill is in the Navy Reserves His many friends he well de- serves. He is always on the go, But going to classes he's very slow. RALPH MULLIN Vice President 1, Christmas Assembly 1, President 2, 3, J. V. Football 2, V. Bas- ketball 2, Baseball 2, 3, Jr. Play Cast, Boys' State, Var- sity Football 3, 4, Varsity Basketball 3, 4, Glee Club 2, Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4, Double Male Quartet 3, Senior Mixed Quartet 4, Starlit Ball Committee, Yearbook Staff. Year in and Year out, he seems to be Head of his class in each activity While at work, play and rest He'll always be among the best. RODNEY NORTHCOTE Christmas Play 1, Glee Club 2, J. V. Football 2, J. V. Basketball 2, Varsity Foot- ball 3, 4, Varsity Basketball 3, 4, Starlit Ball Committee, Mixed Choir 3, 4. Rodney always goes his way With never very much to say Some say heis bashful, some say he's shy But he is really one swell guy. MARY ELLEN O'NEILL Chorus 2, 3, Cleo Club 2, Ring Committee 3, Year- book Staff, Sr. Play Student Director. She's quiet, reserved Her success well-deserved, Friendly but shy She always rates high. JOHN OPRYSKA Class Day Program 1, J. V. Basketball 2, Newspaper Club 3, 4, Sr. Play Cast. He's just a little soldier, You know-not very tall But if he was a little bolder My! how the girls would fall. ROBERT OSTRANDER Bandg Glider Clubg Drama- tic Clubg Starlit Ball Com- mittee. Bob is a budding electrician Radio is his joy He's really a good technician A great help is this boy. JOYCE PACKARD Bowling 3, 4g Sr. Play Castg Yearbook Stalfg Red Cross and Bundle Drive. Always ready to do her best Full of energy, joyful zest Wherever fun and joy are found You'll find she's sure to be around. MARILYN PAIGE Chorus 25 Dramatic Clubg Poetry Club 25 Mixed Choir 2, 3, 45 Newspaper 3, 4g Student Director jr. Playg Sr. Play Castg Starlit Ball Committeeg Yearbook Staff. Although she is short Her ambitions are high. Weill see in the future Mairzy soaring high. LUCILLE PALLADINO Chorus 3, 4g Bowlingg Jr. Play Castg Jr. Basketball Teamg Sr. Play Committee 3 Yearbook Stalfg Starlit Ball Committee. Lucille is the girl of the Senior Class A very pretty charming lass. Ever helping to get things done, Ceal is always a lot of fun. THOMAS PALUCH jr. Play Committee 35 Sr. Play Committee. Tom's nickname is Beans.', Hels known for the shoes he cleans. Never sad, never blue, He will make it all the way through. DENNIS PANYLA Sr. Play Committee. Denny's the lad, of whom we're proud Seldom talking, never loud. Sleeping is a habit to him- A source of pleasure, a fight to win. RICHARD PERRY Football lCapt. 31 l 2, 3, 4g Mixed Choir 35 Class Vice Pres. 35 Class Treasurer 2 5 Yearbook Staff. On the football field Dick rates high. A gay smile- An all right guy. PIL.. STEVEN PESESKY Band 1, 25 Christmas Play 15 Vice Pres. 25 Glee Club 25 Mixed Choir 3, 45 Stu- dent Council 35 Newspaper Club 3, 45 Pres. Student Council 45 Starlit Ball Com- mittee. Curly hair, dark brown eyes, Steve is sure a popular guy. You'll find him at Keeney's most of the while, Ushering customers down the aisle. GERALD PRICE Baseball 2, 35 Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 35 Glider Club 3. There hegoes whizzing by It's our jerry in the sky Football is his private dream, In the corridor, he's a scream. JEAN RANDALL Bowling 3, 45 jr. Basketball Team5 Model for Teen Tim- er Radio Show5 Sr. Play5 Bundle Drive5 Sr. Play Corn- mitteeg Cap and Gown Com- mittee. Martha in the Senior Play Squeek's a pal any day Work or play she's always there And when sheis gone we will despair. ETHEL MAE ROHR Mixed Choir 3, 45 Triple Trio 35 Sr. Play Committeeg Starlit Ball Committeeg Li- brary Council. Ethel is the beautieian Of the Senior Class After her graduation Her fame will surely rise fast. DAVID SMITH Basketball 3, 45 Pres. Student Council 35 Mixed Quartette 3, 45 Duets 3, 45 Band 35 Mixed Choir 3, 45 Sr. Play Cast5 Starlit Ball Com1nittee5 Yearbook Staffg Golf 3. Dave is a star of T. A. E. In studies, music, and sports he'll be Always ready to brighten the dar, In his quiet, winning way. LEONORE SPIRAWK Mixed Choir 3, 45 Jr. Play Cast5 Sr. Play Committeeg S t a r 1 i t Ball Committeeg Senior Quartetteg Sr. Mixed Quartetteg Yearbook Staff. Leonore likes to skate With Frankie seen on every date A neater dresser you can't find As Beth she was indeed de- vine. KATHLEEN STANSFIELD Jr. Play Cast5 Yearbook Staff5 Sr. Play Committee. Rather shy with a twinkle in her eye, People look when Kathy goes by. Never too busy to do any task Tell me now, what more could we ask? RAYMOND TANNER Jr. Play Committeeg Sr. Play Committee. He's the roguish guy with zz grin Always the one that is sure to win Friends and admirers he's sure to possess, Since he is a T. A. E. success. JEAN THEOPHELES Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 15 Choir 25 Athletic Club 15 Dramatic Club 15 jr. Play Cast 35 Senior Play Commit- teeg Starlit Ball Committee, Yearbook Staff. In a shorthand or typing class leanie's the girl who does surpass. Plays a horn in the band, Willing lo give a helping hand. RICHARD WATSON Starlit Ball Committee5 Glee Club 45 Mixed Choirg Sr. Play Committee. Dick is a quiet lad, Whether at work or play. We have never seen him sad, His manner is always gay. LEONARD WECHTALUK Junior P l a y Committee, Senior P l a y Committeeg Baseball 2, 3. Zeke is quiet, but never dis- may For his heart gives a jump When Anne comes his way. EARL WEED Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 35 Glider Club 35 Baseball 25 3, 45 Senior Play Cast. Earl is clever Cheerful is he. He's known as Killer'l On the varsity. CHARLES WELCH Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 35 Football 3, 45 Baseball 3, 45 Yearbook Staff, Basket- ball 4, Senior Play Com- mittee, Starlit Ball Commit- tee. Short and sluby, he's always gal' Continually smiling through- out the day. When in search for a friend to be, Look around: Charlie you'll see. DAVID WOOD Football 2, 35 Captain 45 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Baseball 3, 45 Glec Club 25 Mixed Choir 35 Yearbook Staffg Senior Play Committee. Dave on the football held, none can surpass, He's been a great help to his class. His friends find him to be, A leader, scholar, a pal, all three. DURWARD BRIGHAM Durward is Artistic's joy A willing worker is this boy. Typing is his Waterloo When a lesson he must do. DONALD BRYANT He's known around as a good scout, Everybody likes him without a doubt. Grotto is his favorite place But he cares not for a pretty face. EULA WOOD Dramatic Club Play lg Chor- us 1, 2, 3, 4g Pianist 2, 3, 45 Band l, 2, 3, Poetry Club 23 Choir 25 Mixed Choir 2, 3, 45 J. V. Cheerleader 25 Varsity Cheerleader 3, 45 Junior Play Cast, Triple Trio 3, 4, Senior Play Cast, Yearbook Staffg Starlit Ball Committee, Senior Quar- tetteg State Choir. Laughable, likeable, lovable and gay Fit this Senior in every way. Actress, musician and stu- dent too, She'll always be a friend to you. THELMA CHURCHILL Midyear brought from Horse- heads A girl with auburn hair. In all our activities, We hope she has a share. JAMES CROWLEY Dutch is known for his art In T. A. E. he got his start Always singing, always gay Where he is, fohrfs on the way. HELEN YOHN Band l, 2, 35 Class Day Assembl ' 1' Poetry Club 2 I a S Girls Choir 2g Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4, Junior Play Cast Double Mixed Quartette 32 4, Duets 3, Bowling 3, 4 State Choir, Yearbook Staff Starlit Ball Committee. Full of fun, a friend that's true,' Most anything she's willing to do. A charming smile, a lovely voice, She's the girl of our choice. S PATRICIA HOCKENBROUGHT JERRY KOHENA Pat does in three years What we do in four Still she's the kind of girl, Of whom we should have more. JAMES KERBEIN jimmy is a hunting boy Eleanor's little pride and joy. And Coach still hates to wail, When Kerbein comes to practice late. Never a dull moment When 1erry's around. We all agree, Hels T. A. E.'s clown! HARVEY NYBECK Harveyis our boy with the grin, He keeps the class in a din. With all the teachers he has a way, Making friends all through the day. me Welt Hem af 7745 Clijord Adams-wills to Vincent Jones his 3 spoons and light bulbs. Anna Belle Andrews-wills to Joan Erickson her ability to get along with certain ushers. Earl Andrews-will to Ronald Ettenberger his library chair. Iohn Angrove-wills to Marjorie Jurusik his art ability. joan Belsyek--wills to Jean Spirawk the use of her comb. Wayne Bennett-wills to jim Dacey his knowledge of radio. Emily Borek-wills to each Junior the Seniors' love for Shakespearean drama-especially one Macbeth. Doris Brown-wills to whoever can stand it her 3rd year Latin book. Dawn Bryant-wills to Fannie Sopp her smile. Donald Bryant-wills to Vincent Jones his great love for school. Paul Burroughs-wills to Milford Burguess his ability for typing. Thelma Churchill-wills to Harry Misnick her seat in health class. Cy Compton-wills to the Class of 1949 a year in which they will accomplish many outstanding school activities that will forever be remembered in the T. A. E. memorandum and also in the hearts of the Classes of 1950, 51, 52. Also, to James Topping he wills his position as President of the Senior Class 3 and to him the ability to turn his many unforgetable mistakes of the year of 1948 into the strongest possible ad vantages. William Ewsuk-wills to Muzzey all the good looking women. Betty Fell-wills to Connie Van Kirk her seat in lunchroom. Marian Gunshaw-wills to Betty Jane Gunshaw her art ability. Illene Hammond-wills to Milford Burguess her crochet cotton and needle. Florence Higginbotham-wills to Patricia Middaugh her strength to play basketball. Patricia Hockenbrought-wills to Elizabeth McCarty her ability to rewrite Latin. Norman Hutcheson-wills to Bick Crowley his height. Barbara jacob:-wills to Edward Sobkowski her ability to roller skate. Catherine Keefe-wills to Joyce Spencer her striped flounce night shirt and she hopes she'll enjoy it as she did these cold winter nights. Clark Keenan-wills to Beverly Weaver his first chair in the solo trumpet section in band. james Kerbein-wills to Richard Riker his seat in detention. Margaret Kezer-wills to Pat Turner her daily peanut butter sandwiches-she will appreciate them. Rosemary Kline-wills to Pat Jovanelli her quiet humor. Reta Kole-wills to Shirley Hardy her perfect attendance. Phyllis Livermore-wills to Sophomore and Junior boys a resting place on her front steps as they go and come from Patty Kimballls. Harry Matkosky-wills to any Junior who will take it his homeroom seat. Harry McCann-wills to Douglas Mettler his parking place on Harris Hill. Roger McCann-wills to Bob Sobkowski his seat in 5th period study hall-he needs it. Robert McDonnell-wills to Bick Crowley an invitation to go on a real cruise this summer. Barbara Miller-wills to Marjorie Jurusik her job at Rays. She can run back and forth from Bee and Dicks. William Miller-wills to Don Bergmark his ability to maintain a steady girl. Ralph Mullin-wills to Edward Sobkowski his position on the end of the bench. Rodney Northeote-wills to Little Ollie his gym trunks if he can get into them. Mary Ellen O'Neill-wills to any Junior her seat on the bleachers that she occupied at T. A. E. basketball games. john Opryska-wills to Jack Misnick his ability to talk without bragging. Robert Ostrander-wills to James Dacey his radio ability. joyee Packard-wills to Beverly Weaver some of her weight. Marilyn lgzige-wills to any Junior boy or girl who thinks he can stand it her position as busybody of the Senior lass. Lucille Palladino-wills to Connie Van Kirk her height. Thomas Paluch-wills to Bill McCann his troubles in homework. Dennis Panyla-wills to any Junior with insomnia his ability to sleep. Richard Perry-wills to anyone who wants to take the risk his 4 year spot at right guard. Steve Pesesky-wills to any Junior his job as President of Student Council. Gerald Price-wills to Bick Crowley his ability to catch passes. jean Randall-wills to Ruth Coakley a bunch of bananas-because she won't be here to supply them for her. Ethel Rohr-wills to Greta Paige her ability to fix hair. David Smith-wills to Stosh Northrop the blue and white cap he lost last year. Leonore Spirawk-wills to Greta Paige her ability to obtain a man. Kathleen Stansfield-wills to her sister Pat her ability to get ads for the yearbook. Raymond Tanner-wills to James Fuller his ability to get along with a certain girl with initials K. P. Richard Watson-wills to George Stafford his talent with girls. Leonard Wechtaluk-wills to Muzzey his ability with women. Earl Weed-wills to a certain doctor his body for his experiments with epsom salts. Charles Welch-wills to Stosh Northrop his position collecting milk money for May's Dairy with Gary May- if he can stand him. David Wood-wills to Edward Sobkowski his ability to win the toss before a football game. Eula Wood-wills to Joan Mattern her share of the piano bench to be occupied during assemblies and for mixed choir. Helen Yohn-wills to Charles Andrews her locker-he seems to like the location. 23 .1-215, W of ?czme W 'Y QUIETEST Doris Brown, Don Bryant '--...,,.h..,.,,. . 2' BEST NATURED MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED NICEST SMILE MOST VERSATILE Rolwrt McDonnell, Phyllis Liver- David Smith, Emily Borck Dawn Bryant, Richard Perry Ralph Mullin, Eula Wood more- L ., ,Wm BEST DANCERS MOST COURTEOUS SLEEPIEST DOES MOS.T FOR CLASS Barham Millor, Clark Keenan Rosemary Kline, Cy Compton Leonore Spirawk, Dennis Panyla Ralph Mullin, Emily Borck 24- vi' ,. Y. X - f 1-,- Z MOST INDUSTRIOUS MOST STUDIOUS Rodney Northcoto, Lucille Palladino Harry Matkosky, Mary Ellen O'N4'ill N, fy' I 'x u S ELEVATED ABBREVIATED MOST DRAMATIC ABILITY SONCBIRDS Norman Hutvhvson, Joan Bvlsyck William Ewsuk, Marilyn Paigv Euln Wood, Clark Km-nan Hvlvn Yohn, David Smith My 3 ar Wmv'gn'.'grwNff 9 W '-Tok-A 'W' , ' fa lifkzro BIGGEST E.-XTERS BEST ATHLETES MOST DEPENDABLE Joyn- Pavlxard, Earl Wvcd Barbara Jacobs, David Wood .IL-an Randall, Stn-von Pcsvsky 25 pfwfaiecq The U. N. meeting at Flushing Meadow, New York, is going strong this after- noon in the year of 19483 and well, well, well, look who's here! I do declare if it isn't the Class of 1948 from good old T. A. E. I guess they all came to hear the speeches given by Cy Compton, the up-and-coming young politico with yards of red tape trailing from his pockets and Earl Andrews, our Christian missionary to Africa. To add to these notables, there is Mr. Dwyer-the new world labor leader, straight from a visit to the Pennsylvania coal fields. Phyllis Livermore, Eula Wood, and Rosemary Kline seem to be leading class cheers over on the other side of the hall. Phyllis owns a chain of stores for teenagers throughout the country. Rosemary is the owner of the smartest night club in New York, and Eula along with joan Belsyck, Florence Higginbotham, Joyce Packard, and jean Randall are the modern Florence Nightingales. They are all world famous for the celebrity patients they have had. Anna Belle Andrews, the new governess of California is still flirting with Rodney Northcote, the Phys. Ed. teacher at Cornell and with Ralph Mullin, proprietor of a large bakery in New York City. Among the ranks of T. A. E.'s alumni present, are two young men with their heads in the clouds-Harry McCann, a Hag-pole polisher and Clifford Adams, a steeplejack. james Kerbein, a store owner and John Oprysko, his stock clerk are admiring the biceps on the arms of William Ewsuk, the bearded bouncer at Don Bryant's new gambling casino. Don seems a little nervous at the sight of Paul Bur- rough's six shooters. There's Dave Smith, butchering assistant at Dick Stuart's new Armour plant. Ray Forker's famous stock farm keeps Dick well supplied with meat. Next to him is seated Leonore Spirawk and her brood fresidents of Horseheadsj and air stewardesses Kathleen Stansfield and Reta Kole. That group over by the door seems to be composed of Richard Watson, a riveter specializing in the tops of skyscrapers, Leonard Wechtaluk, in excellent shape from wielding the cocktail shaker in his own bar and Charles Welch, next only to Marshall Field in his clothing store business. David Wood, our bronzed, blond outdoorsman, is a conservation engineer, and Wayne Bennett a radio engineer for KDKA. Our talented musicians of the Class are now taking their seats. I'm referring to Clark Keenan and his golden trumpet, Doris Brown, a music teacher back at good 26 PMMW old T. A. E. and Helen Yohn who, incidentally, is humming an aria from Carmen. Helen is accompanied by Betty Fell, the most serious lady of leisure of the age. There is Emily Borck, the former world traveler and diplomat, with her husband of equal height. Mary Ellen O'Neill, holder of a B.A., M.A., Ph.D. and a D.D., Lucille Palladino who has circled the globe 7 times, Harry Matkosky the greatest mayor since LaGuardia, and Robert McDonnell who is limping slightly from being on one knee for so long as the successor to Al Jolson, are just arriving. Dennis Panyla, the banker, his eyes propped open with tooth picks just for today, Thomas Paluch, assistant to Einstein, Steven Pesesky, manager of Warner Bros. chain 5 Richard Perry, Coach at Notre Dame with his assistant coach Roger McCann and Jerry Price, All-American end at Notre Dame 3 are engaged in a bull session in the corridor. Directly below our balcony is another group from old T. A. E.-John Angrove, the most successful comedian of the day, Dawn Bryant and Thelma Churchill sharing fbur big hunks of men between them, Marian Gunshaw, sketch book in hand and pencil poised, Illene Hammond and Ethel Mae Rohr, beauticians working for Uni- versal Pictures, Norman Hutcheson, the tallest man in the world who has now reached the height of 7 feet 8 inches , and Bob Ostrander, radio technician. Look! Over there! It's Patricia Hockenbrought, the greatest concert pianist since Paderewski. Getting her autograph are Barbara Jacobs, a C. P. A. for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York City, Kitty Keefe, a telephone operator at Waldorf-Astoria, Marilyn Paige, a singer at Rosemary's Night Club, Margaret Kezer, the soloist at St. Patrick's Church in N. Y. C., Jean Theopheles, the world's fastest speed typist, Earl Weed, a mortician through whose hands many celebrities have passed, and Raymond Tanner, fire chief at Elmira Heights. Jerry Kohena, successor to Frankie Carl, is swapping stories with the two Millers, Barbara and Bill. Dick Goldsmith, Chief of Staff of the Army, is keeping a weather eye out for Petrillo because he's making some records on the side. Well I'm out of breath-and since I've mentioned everyone I can think of, I guess I'1l just settle back and listen to T. A. E.'s Class of 1948 discuss the problems of the world. -. 27 e ' an ide dz' ?4mde A FELLOW NEEDS A GIRL .................................... Norman Hutcheson I NEED LOVIN' ........... . ............................... .. I'M A LONELY LITTLE PETUNIA IN AN ONION PATCH Anna Belle Andrews Rodney Northcote IIM LOOKING OVER A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER ....... .... ' ..... Cy Compton HOW SOON .............................................. ........ G raduation STARDUST ................................... THE MAN I LOVE ............. SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES .. MARGIE .................................. TEA FOR TWO ............................. TIME ON MY HANDS ......................... I'M A'COMINi A COURTIN' CORA-BELLE I'LL BE SEEING YOU ....................... BALLERINA ............................... RIO RITA ............................. I'M ALWAYS CHASING RAINBOWS ...... BECAUSE ................................. THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE THEY CALL ME SHINE ..................... I STILL GET JEALOUS .................. LUCKY IN LOVE .................. I'M IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE ....... THE GENTLEMAN IS A DOPE ........... YOU'VE GOT TO BE A LADIES, MAN . .. THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU ....... IF IT'S TRUE ....................... I'M MY OWN GRANDPA ....... EMBRACEABLE YOU .................... MEMORIES ....,......................... A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY .... FULL OF FUN AND FANCY FREE ......... MAMSELLE ....................... . . . FINE AND DANDY ....... THAT'S MY DESIRE .. NIGHT AND DAY ..... I'LL WALK ALONE .... BABYFACE ......................... MICKEY .............................. PEDRO ............................... THE BIG BRASS BAND FROM BRAZIL . . . THE STARS WILL REMEMBER ....... I DREAM OF JEANNIE ............ NOW IS THE HOUR ......... RAGTIME COWBOY JOE .............. THANKS FOR THE MEMORY ............. WHEN YOU WERE SWEET SIXTEEN .... GOLDEN EARRINGS .................... IN MY MERRY OLDSMOBILE ....... MOONLIGHT BECOMES YOU .... MY ALICE BLUE GOWN ...... I'LL GET BY ................... DANCING IN THE DARK .......... SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME .... SERENADE OF THE BELLS ........ YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME ........ OUR STARS WILL SHINE TONIGHT ................ WHEN DAY IS DONE .............................. THIS IS A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN EVENING BLUE SKIES ....................................... TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE ...................... I WONDER, I WONDER, I WONDER .... I WONDER WHO'S KISSING HER NOW . . PAPA, DON'T PREACH TO ME ........ IT HAD TO BE YOU ................ THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU ......... HEARTACHES .............................. Junior-Senior Prom . . . . . . . Kitty Keefe . . . 'KOur Railroads . . . . . . Jerry Kohena . . . . Phyllis Livermore .. . . . . . . Billy Miller . .. Harry McCann . . . . . . Ethel Mae Rohr Kathleen Stansfield ...........RetaKole Eula Wood . . . Peggy Kezer . . . . . . . Education . . . . Johnny Opryska . . . . . . Ralph Mullin . . . . . . Dick Perry . . . Roger McCann . . . Joe Schmoei' . . . . Clark Keenan .. The Yearbook . . . . Miss Corwin . . . . Mr. Dwyer . . . Dawn Bryant .. . School Daze . . . . . Emily Borck . . . . . The Freshmen . . . Thelma Churchill . . . Lucille Palladino . . . . . Certification .. . . . . . Homework . . Wayne Bennett . . Joyce Packard . . . . Bob McDonnell . . . Harry Matkosky T. A. E. Band . . . . . . Starlit Ball Jean Theopheles Exams Ray Forker T. A. E. Helen Yohn . . . Illene Hammond . . . . . . John Angrove Jean Randall Mary Ellen OINei1l Jerry Price . . . . . . Steve Pesesky . . . Lenore Spirawk . . The Clocks . . . Barbara Jacobs . . . . . The Varsity . . . Dennis Panalya . . . . . David Wood . . . Clifford Adams . . . . . . Sonny Ewsuk . . . Rosemary Kline Leonard Wechtaluk . . . . . . David Smith . . Barbara Miller . . . Marilyn Paige . . . . . The Faculty WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME .. . .... Richard Goldsmith ALWAYS .................................... .. Florence Higgenbotham BLESS YOU CFOR BEING AN ANGELJ .... ............ B etty Fell I LOVE YOU TRULY .................. .... M arian Gunshaw ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE .................................... Doris Brown CUDDLE UP A LITTLE CLOSER ................................ James Kerbein ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND ................. .... ......... ..... P a u l Burroughs BONGO, BONGO, BONGO, I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE THE CONGO . . Earl Andrews OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING ................................... 8:45 SHOW BUSINESS .................................... Little Women, Dear Ruth KITTEN ON THE KEYS .............. ........... P at Hockenbrought SHOE-SHINE BOY . .............. . . AH, SWEET MYSTERY OF LIFE . . . . . . . 28 . . . . Tommy Paluch . . . . . . Don Bryant 163 elif N CCH X46 ,go 61' W1 w O, Lv Qld Vw Nm ef QV11 E-5C0Ye QQ, 4904! 1101 70445 766' ' Cliford Adams-Nothing. Anna Belle Andrews-Second period study hall and all the nice things about Senior home- room period. Earl Andrews-The silence of a study hall period?? john Angrove-Roaming the halls going down to Miss Howard's room. joan Belsyck-Everything and everybody. Wayne Bennett-Mr. Dwyer's talks on Pennsylvania. Emily Borck-Everything from the ticking of the clocks to the music of the Band. Doris Brown-The fun welve had in Latin class the past three years. Dawn Bryant-Being teased by Cy Compton. Donald Bryant-Mr. Schiffner's Algebra class. Paul Burroughs-Chewing gum in library. Thelma Churchill-Being called Red. Cy Compton-My classmates and faculty. William Ewsuk-Being in the back of the room in homeroom. Betty Fell-Trying to get out of gym class. Ray Forker-The vacations. Marian Gunshaw-Miss Howardls art classes. Illene Hammond-Our assembly programs. Florence Higginbotham-Social Studies and basketball. Patricia Hockenbrought-Vacation. Norman Hutcheson-Gym. Barbara jacobs-Mrs. Wagner's bookkeeping class. Kitty Keefe-The morning session in the Girls' Room. Clark Keenan-Dramatics and music classes in the auditorium. james Kerbein-Mr. Terry's detention class. Margaret Kezer- Fooling around during homeroom period. Rosemary Kline-The kids and the noise in the back of the room. jerry Kohena-Not graduating this June. Reta Kole-Staying out of school. Phyllis Livermore-School itself. Harry McCann-Mr. Terry telling me to get to work and keep quiet. Roger McCann-The vacations from school. Robert McDonnell-Watching Ed Belknap playing in an orange and blue uniform. Harry Matkosky-Getting up so early in the morning. Barbara Miller-All the old married couples around school. William Miller-Second period study hall. Ralph Mullin-Athletics with Mr .Northrop. Rodney Northcote-All the clowns in the school. Marry Ellen O,Neill-The conversation before the bell with all the kids I know. john Opryska-Mr. Dwyer's early morning Social Studies Class. Robert Ostrander-Getting out of 3rd and 4th period study halls to go to shop and riding donkeys in basketball. Joyce Packard--The long waited for vacation. Marilyn Paige-Being fascinated by Mr. Dwyer's voice. Lucille Palladino-The din in Room 17 during homeroom period. Thomas Paluch-The truant officer. Dennis Panyla-Sleeping in class. Richard Perry-The limp I always got during football season. Steven Pesesky-Mr. Roberts telling the second period shop class about the new glue which cost 89.00 a gallon. Gerald Price-Football practice and the bus going to the games. jean Randall-Chemistry Lab. Ethel Mae Rohr-5th period study hall with Mr. Schiffner. David Smith-Those leisurely hours spent at T. A .E. Lenore Spirawk-Miss Cleveland's and Mr. Dwyer's classes. Kathleen Stansfield-My long 45 minute day dreaming periods. Raymond Tanner-The teachers. jean Theopheles-5th period study hall. Richard Watson-Mr. Roberts telling those men to get to work in shop. Leonard Wechtaluk-Homeroom. Earl Weed-Staying out at noon from school. Charles Welch-Playing football. David Wood-Football and Coach Northrop. Eula Wood-Play rehearsals. Helen Yohn-Mixed Choir. 30 Qfaaafzg EMILY BORCK HELEN YOHN MARY ELLEN O,NEILL BARBARA MILLER JOAN BELSYCK BARBARA MILLER EMILY BORCK MARY ELLEN O'NEILL DORIS BROWN MARILYN PAIGE BETTY JANE FELL DAVID SMITH MARIAN GUNSHAW JEAN THEOPHELES PATRICIA HOCKENBROUGHT DAVID WOOD NORMAN HUTCHESON EULA WOOD BARBARA JACOBS HELEN YOHN 31 cbZofzcfafz!4e6Z444af7?4X As we have progressed through our four years in high school, the Class of 1948 has left its footprints in the sands of time. With a quick flashback to the year 1944, we find that as awe-struck Fresh- men, we were gradually absorbed into the student body of T. A. E. We elected Richard Goldsmith, president, Ralph Mullin, vice-president, Phyllis Marsh, sec- retary, and Eula Wood, treasurer. Tempus fugit was our explanation as we emerged from green Froshies to worldly-wise Sophomores. That year our slate of officers read: president, Ralph Mullin, vice-president, Steven Peseskyg secretary, Phyllis Marsh 5 and treas- urer, Richard Perry. Our first activity was a skating party at the Grotto Roller- cade. To begin a foundation for our treasury, we commenced to show movies after school. This would not have been possible without the help of Mr. Terry, Miss Howard and Mrs. Klungle. A White Elephant Sale was next on our list. This was not only a lot of fun, but was a financial success too. To complete our activ- ities we sponsored the 'cSenior Ahoy dance in honor of the Class of 1946. It was so well liked that we hoped it would become a school tradition. Our Junior year, alive with activity, then made its debut. That year our officers were President Ralph Mullin, Vice-President Richard Perry, Secretary Barbara Miller and Treasurer Marian Gunshaw. Hustle and bustle was our theme and our magazine sales were a large asset to our treasury. At the end of January we proudly exhibited the symbol of our success, our class rings. In March our Junior Class Play, S'Little Women became the talk-of-the-town and everyone agreed our class was not lacking in dramatic talent. On June 10, 1947 we pre- sented the Class of 1947 with one of the finest Junior-Senior Banquets ever held at the Elmira Country Club. In return, we were pleased as punch with the Watkins Glen Picnic which they gave us. Thus we added another page to our class history. Now we have reached our goal. The year 1948 was a far-distant speck when we first entered Thomas A. Edison High School. Finally the time has come when we must leave our Alma Mater. Our Senior year was filled with many activ- ities. Dear Ruth, our Senior play reiterated the success of Little Women. With the holidays drawing near we had a campaign selling Christmas cards. Dur- ing Easter Vacation we sponsored the Masonic Minstrels to give the Yearbook Fund a boost. With the capable leadership of Cy Compton, president, Clark Keenan, vice-president, Marian Gunshaw, treasurer, and Helen Yohn, secretary, our an- nouncements and caps and gowns for graduation were ordered. The Class of 1949 can be proud of the fine junior-Senior Banquet which they presented us. We hope they enjoyed the picnic we gave them in June. Monday evening, June 28, 1948, a dignified class, garbed in the white and blue caps and gowns of graduation marched across the stage of Thomas A. Edison High School and thus climaxed four years of happiness and learning at a school we shall never forget. 32 a I I MISS HOWVARD MR. BACKUS Da Vinci, Michaclzmgc-lo, all in one, Bruin in science, fricnd to all Add an smilc and heaps of fung Making his way through a Congcstcd hull VVhvn with Miss Howard we must work, Without his prcsenco school would bc, Nvvcr, never will wc shirk. Harder for teachers, and you and nw. MISS CORWIN Ask zlnyonc who knows Ont' who will gladly hc- Ablv, rvady, and willing To do the work of thrcc. Thorn' Can only bc one zlnswcr To who will do the bcst. As our friend, helpcr and advisor, Miss Corwin will lead thc rm-st. 33 H Sfifch infime 'Down Becfr The Walkiwzq Man , . . ft OVCT NTUWC JU 'mix ON THE BALL A-'51, Sag ' f. 'Ji m cw ,gg A im .iw klrs E- 1 5 10 .1-ZZ. Row 1fJoyee Anderson, Charles Andrews, Donald Bergmark, Margaret Bixby, Joyce Brewer, Edward Brusso, Barbara Bryon. Row 2fMilford Burguess, Ruth Coakley, Wesley Cowan, Wfilliam Crowley, Charles Crum, Lucille Dannelley, Marise Danque. Row 3fBarbara Dykes, Joan Erickson, Ronald Ettenberger, Delores Flint, Betty Jane Gunshaw, Norris Hall, Shirley Hardy. Row 4-Buddy Harris, Helen Hyrskanieh, Joyce Hurd, Phyllis Jackson, Patricia Jovanelli, John Jurusik, Marjorie Jurusik. Row 5fMarilyn Kehoe, Jacqueline Kingsley, Jerry Kohena, Norman Livermore, Margaret Luke. 36 Row I-Loretta MacBlane, Joan Mattern, William McCann, Elizabeth McCarty, Douglas Mettler, Anna Mysnyk, jane Nash. Row 2-Virginia Ortell, Greta Paige, Charles Petit, Phyllis Richardson, Carlos Rorick, Frances Rumsey, Arthur Rutty. Row 3ENaomi Scriven, James Smith, jean Smith, Robert Sobkowski, Fannie Sopp, Dorothy Speen, Joyce Spencer. Row 4-Fayne Spirawk, jean Spirawk, George Stafford, Stephen Staviski, james Topping, Connie Van Kirk, Beverly Weaver. Row 5-Charles Wicks, Pearl Wilson, Mary Ann Wolcott, Norman Zepp. 37 gm, ag W JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY As Freshmen, we gave our first assembly, a 'Talent Shown and sponsored a successful dance, the Gym Jamf' We began our Sophomore year by showing movies after school. Later we gave a Thanksgiving Assembly and held a dance in honor of the Seniors at the end of the term. This year, we ordered our class rings and gave them out at a Christmas party held in the gym. We launched a campaign to sell magazine subscriptions and raise money for the Junior-Senior Banquet. i'Strange Boardersn was chosen as the play we would present in the spring. l I 4 DOROTHY SPEEN MARJORIE JURUSIK JAMES SMITH JAMES TOPPING 38 . ' SDPHGM RES 'IN THE. Swlw' Az! af ' if r L, Row lfM2Il'f' Lou Stoll, Amelia Hable, Katherine Pastuzak, Nancy Ermold, Joan LeMunyan, Mildred Elm- quist, Patricia Stuart, Alice Adams, Arlene Haynes, Charlene Hughson, Mildred Petelchuk, Marjorie Lewis, Arla Stumpff. Row 2-Mary Palladino, Marian Coolhaugh, ,Ioan Frendherg, Marilyn Crans, Rosemarie Bahantka, Patricia Hageman, Dorothy Butrey, Ernestine Weir, Alice Palladino, Giovina Liberatore, Carol Wilson. Row 3-Dorothy Spears, Patricia Kimball, Anne Brucato, Kathleen Atkinson, Barbara Neal, Phyllis Hoyt, Patricia Weed, Margaret Valego, Jeanette Hyser. Row -P-Mary Kelsey, Marlene DuPree, Victoria Mehalick, Norma Updyke, Betty Jane Zepp, Patricia Turner. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS FRANK OLIVER PATRICIA KIMBALL CARL PESESKY fAbsen1--RICHARD MILLER5 if C e 40 S one gage: Row I-Lewis Davis, William Young, Theodore Chapman, Richard Kehoe, Peter Genovese, David Obuhanich. Row 2-Dean Isaacs, Arthur Butler, Warren Schultz, Fred Washburn, Paul Brighham, Leo Valego, Richard Ord- way, William Phillips, Kenneth Schwab, Jerome Spirawk, Russell Kingsley, Larry Wicks. Row 3-Edward Fell, Glenn Horton, Richard Miller, James Hardy, Francis Trumble, Harry Shephard, Carl Pesesky, Stanton Northrop, Lee Palmer, Carlton Thomas, Edward Hackett, Gary May. Row 4-Jack Nickerson, Donald Soper, Ronald Gustin, Howard Woughter, Frank Oliver, Frank Kerbein, Donald Moore, Richard Guidus, Norman Wood. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The first meeting of the Sophomore Class Oflicers was held on October 14, 1947. The class newspaper representative, Joan Frendberg, and the Executive Committee were chosen. Our class had a hayride which was a great success. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland were chaperones and everyone had an enjoyable time. When basketball season began, the Sophomores decided to join with the newspaper club and have dances after all home games. Plans are being made to have a Sophomore Weekend at the end of the year when the class will hold a dance in honor of the Seniors. 41 2353? MEN 43 WMM gm WLM-r' zgnrf-new Row I--Marjorie Fuller, Lorraine Soper, Ramona Strope, Patricia 'l'arby, Carol Petit, Elva Danque, June Al- bright, Joyce Little. Row 27Barbara Richardson, Ruth Woodruff, Marilyn Huilf, Shirley Hyser, Lois Hugg, Anna McBlane, Marion Spmker. Roan' 3- Martha Weakland, June Hubhard, Norma Gearhart, Blanche Bixby, Sonia Ewsuk, Irene Hughes, Joy Spirawk. Row -1- -Elsie Raupers, Mary Gilbert, Joyce Simmons, Harriett Neal, Marian Klebert, Joyce Spirawk. FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS M'-an ROBERT SUDLOW HARRIETT NEAL JACK PAYNE NORMA GEARHART EDWARD JAYNES 44 7 ZW Row I-Ralph Erickson Robert Rundle, Stanley Jankowski, Edward Jaynes, Dean Foster, John Feshoh, Buddy Clemons, Emil Kozemko, Donald Narde, John Kerbein. Row 2-Wesley Middaugh, Harley Forrest, Richard Button, John Kerrick, Dean Wheet, Paul Bjorck, John Wood- ruff, Daniel Pasielski, Howard Ames, James Cleveland, Harry Hetrick, Robert Erickson. Row 3-William Bastilla, Richard Brusso, Ray Schiefen, Bud Strong, William Scholvin, James McCarthy, Clair Johnson, Clifford Proper, Jack Payne, Richard Gilbert, William Misnick, Richard Riker. Row 4-james Dieterle, Buddy Barcus, Robert Sudlow, Harry Ellman, Donald Hurd, Amos Ranck, Charles Scriven, Dale Rumsmoke. FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY The Class of 1951 started out the year by electing the following oilicers to carry on the activities: President, Edward Jaynesg Vice-President, Jack Payneg Recording Secretary, William Misnickg Corresponding Secretary, Norma Gearhartg Treasurer, Harriett Neal. Towards the middle of the year William Misnick resigned as Record- ing Secretary and Robert Sudlow was elected to take his place. To raise money the Freshman Class sold personalized post cards, Kadet labels, and pencils with sports schedules on them. During National Education Week the Class of '51 put on an assembly program for the school. We had a Christmas party and a celebration of May Day which lasted the entire weekend. 45 MiHingM Jdck ' of- al I' 'HCLCJCS EQSX Does IT 2294134 Qmde 47 QM Seam!! Qmde 48 srw-vmw-wwe'-' ahuai aiiia laden! ' Row I-Barbara Neal, Dean Foster, Marjorie Jurusik, Steven Pesesky, Miss Sheeder, Rosemary Kline. Row 2-Norman Wood, Edward Fell, Jerry Kohena, Harry Matkosky, Cy Compton, James Topping, Clifford Proper, Lois Hugg, George Stafford, Carl Pesesky, Edward Janes. The purpose of the Student Council shall be CU to promote the general wel- fare of the school Q2j to work with the faculty in the promotion and coordination of school activities f3j to foster high ideals of citizenship and scholarship, and Qflj to uphold and perpetuate the worthy traditions of T. A. E. After the election of Steven Pesesky as President to succeed David Smith, the following other officers were chosen: Vice President, Cy Compton, Recording Secre- tary, Marjorie Jurusikg Corresponding Secretary, Barbara Nealg Treasurer, Jerry Kohena. The Student Council has loyally endorsed all of the school activities and has helped the various classes and clubs make their projects successful. It supported the band by presenting the movie, 'iwintertimel' with all of the proceeds going toward the new band uniforms. A Dear Ruth Dayv was held to advertise the Senior Play, Dear Ruth. The Student Council also was instrumental in making the library rules more effective and more usable to the average student. Since its small beginnings a year and a half ago, this organization has proved a great help to both the students and to the faculty. 50 gl . K ,, ,f ' ' 4, I A Jr' at M ,T ti lyk' play QF L .4'6L'z'Ze Wamenn MARCH 28-29, 1947 Meg, lhe eldest ........ Emily Borck fo, the playwright ...... Eula Wood Be!h,Ihe houxekeeper Leonore Spirawk Amy, Ihe arlist Mrx. hlarch .. BettyFeIl .. . . . Helen Yohn Mr. March ....... Charles Andrews Aunl March .... Hannah Mullel Mr. Laurence . Laurie .. ....... john Brook .. Prof. Bhaer .. lx! Girl .... 2nd Girl . .. 3rd Girl . 41h Girl . . . Annabelle Andrews . . Jean Theopheles . . . . Ralph Mullin Richard Goldsmith . , .. . Roger McCann .. Clark Keenan . . . . . Joan Belsyck . . . Barbara Jacobs Kathleen Stansfield . . . Lucille Palladino Row I-Annabelle Andrews, Clark Keenan, Betty Jane Fell, Emily Borck, Charles Andrews, Roger McCann, Richard Goldsmith, Helen Yohn, Eula Wood, Jean Theopheles, Ralph Mullin. Row 2-Helen Yohn, Barbara Jacobs, Joan Belsyck, Kathleen Stansfield, Lucille Palladino, Betty Jane Fell, Leonore Spirawk, Eula Wood, Emily Borck, Ralph Mullin, Rog- er McCann, Richard Goldsmith. Row 3-Wayne Bennett, Robert Os- trander, William Ewsuk, John Opriska, Joyce Packard, Jean Randall, Earl Weed, Leonard Wechtaluk. 644 66 2 rd' DECEMBER 5-6, 1947 Dora ......... Edith Wilkins ........ Miriam Wilkinx fudge Harry Wilkins . . Ruth Wilkins ........ Lt. William Seawright Albert Kurnmer Martha Seawright .... Sgt. Chuck Vincent . . Harold Klobbermeyer . TOP Joyce Packard . Peggy Kezer Marilyn Paige Cy Compton . Eula Wood Clark Keenan David Smith Jean Randall John Opryska .. Earl Weed Row IiMarilyn Paige, Jean Randall, Eula Wood, Margaret Kezer, Joyce Packard. Row 2-John Opryska, Clark Keenan, David Smith, Cy Compton, Earl Weed. CENTER Hula VVood, David Smith, John Opry- ska, Jean Randall. BOTTOM Row I-Mary Ellen O'Neill, William Ewsuk, Doris Brown, Row 2fBarbara Jacobs, Phyllis Liver- more, Paul Burroughs, Helen Yohn. , 1 Row I-Lorraine Soper, Norma Gearhart, Bertha Weakland, Faye Packard, Margaret Bixby, Blanche Bixby, Irene Hughes, Marjorie Fuller, Arla Stumpff. Row 2-Elva Danque, Barbara Richardson, Ruth Woodruff, Clara Haight, Patricia Tarby, Virginia Morey, Anna McBlane, Fannie Sopp, Joan LeMunyan, Katherine Pastuzak, Shirley Hyser, Eula Wood. Row 3-Elsie Raupers, Claudia Poyer, Mary Gilbert, Marianne Denson, Patricia Stuart, Mary Ann Wolcott, Annabelle Andrews, Amelia Hable, Mildred Elmquist, June Albright, Doris Fassett. Row 4-Sylvia Watson, Norma Updyke, Alice Adams, Marlene DuPree, Ernestine Weir, Eleanor Oprisko, Joyce Spirawk, Beverly Harrington, Lois Hugg, Reta Kole, Patricia Weed. Row 5-Miss Blair, Mary Kelsey, Harriett Neal, Frances Rumsey, Emily Borck, Joan Belsyck, Fayne Spirawk, Shirley Hardy, Barbara Dykes. Row 6-Mary Lou Stoll, Phyllis Hoyt, Josephine Misuraca, Phyllis Jackson, Marjorie Jurusik, Rosemary Kline, Lucille Palladino, Anne Pearson, Joy Spirawk, Marian Klebert. GIRLS' CHORUS HISTORY Navy blue skirts and white blouses accentuate the pretty music that these gals make. Girls' Chorus is for any girl in the high school who likes to sing. A year in chorus is a requirement for Mixed Choir members. These girls participated in the Winter Serenade and the Spring Concert. OFFICERS President ...... . . . . . . Emily Borck Vice President .... . : .... Eula Wood Attendance Taker . . .................. Marjorie Jurusik Librarians ...... . . . Norma Gearhart, Mildred Elmquist 53 Row I-Marilyn Paige, Virginia. Ortell, Doris Brown, Phyllis Richardson, Marilyn Kehoe, Joan Mattern, Patricia Kimball, Greta Paige, Marilyn Huff, Loretta McBlane, Sonia Ewsuk, Patricia Jovanelli, Lucille Dannelly, Helen Hryskanich. Row 2-Barbara Neal, Barbara Miller, Helen Yohn, Delores Flint, Marilyn Crans, Ethel Rohr, Margaret Valego, Katherine Keefe, Jean Spirawk, Jane Nash, Phyllis Livermore, Joan Erickson, Jean Smith, Leonore Spirawk, Eula Wood, Doris Sheets. Row 3-Donald Moore, Walter Palmer, Frank Oliver, Stanton Northrop, Charles Wicks, Miss Estella Blair, Wil- liam McCann, Kenneth Schwab, Lee Palmer, William Phillips, Donald Narde. Row 4-Jack Paine, Dean Isaacs, Jerry Kohena, Rodney Northcote, Ralph Mullin, Roger McCann, David Smith, Donald Hurd, Ronald Gustin, Steven Pesesky, Cy Compton, Gary May, Larry Wicks, Norman Livermore, Clark Keenan, Edward Jaynes, Richard Miller. MIXED CHOIR HISTORY Sixty voices selected from the student body of our high school blend together to form the T. A. E. Mixed Choir. This group, robed in their new royal blue choir robes, appear frequently for school activities and for outside engagements. If you should wander toward the auditorium any day at 11:15 the melodic strains that would greet you are none other than this group at work! Among their appearances were for the Student Council Assembly, Education Week Program, Winter Serenade, Easter Assembly and Spring Concert. Included in their outside engagements were programs for the Tri-County Boy Scout Dinner - and the Heights Rotary Club. The traditional caroling in the halls at Christmas time was supplemented by making a tape recording for rebroadcasting over WENY. Appearance at Baccalaurate and Graduation climaxed our year's activities. OFFICERS President ..... ............ ...... R a lph Mullin Vice President . . . . . Phyllis Livermore Secretary ..... . . . . .... Helen Yohn Treasurer ....... ................. D avid Smith Librarians ........ . .. Joan Mattern, jerry Kohena Attendance Taker . . .............. Barbara Miller 54 6066044 Row I-Paul Bjorck, Richard Button, Dean Foster, John Feshoh, Stanley Jankowski, Dale Rumsmoke, Clair johnson, john Woodruff, Robert Erickson, Peter Genovese. Row 2-Robert Rundle, Daniel Pasielski, William Scholvin, Frank Kerbein, Howard Woughter, Richard Gilbert, Richard Watson, Raymond Schiefen, Fred Washburn Row 3-Miss Estella K. Blair, Jack Nickerson, Norman Wood, John Elmquist, William Kole, Glenn Horton, Robert Sudlow, Charles Andrews, Frank Oliver. MALE GLEE CLUB HISTORY Give me some men who are stouthearted menu-here they are! Yes, these stout- hearted men join together to form the T. A. E. Male Glee Club. Any boy may belong and a year's membership in the group is a requirement for all tenors and basses in Mixed Choir. They too participated in the Winter Serenade and Spring Concert. OFFICERS President ..... ................. I lichard Watson QChoir 2nd Semesterj Vice-President . . . ...,...........,. Frank Kerbein Librarians .... .,.. ,I ohn Elmquist, Robert Erickson 55 ganna! BAND HISTORY The Thomas A. Edison High School Band has played for the Rotary Interna- tional Understanding Programs as one of their main features. Other activities which the hand has participated in are processional and recessional playing for assemblies, playing for the junior and Senior plays, and playing for the football games at home. The band has taken part in the S'Winter Serenade and the Spring Concert. The band sponsored the Donkey Basketball Camel' for the benefit of their uniforms. OFFICERS President ..... ............ . . . Clark Keenan Vice-President ..... . . . Wlilliam McCz1nn Secretary-Treasurer . . . ..... Anna Mysnyk 56 Zacemflea DOUBLE MIXED QUARTETTE Soprano . , .... Marilyn Crans, Helen Yohn Alto .... . . . Joan Frendberg, Phyllis Livermore Tenor . Cy Compton, Norman Livermore Bars .... .... R oger McCann, David Smith TRIPLE TRIO lst Sopranos .... Delores Flint, Pat Kimball, Joan Mattern 2nd Sopranos .... .... M arian Klebert, Jane Nash, Ethel Rohr Alto .... . .... Mildred Elmquist, Sonia Ewsuk, Eula Wood DOUBLE MALE QUARTETTE lst Tenor ............ Edward Jaynes, William Scholvin 2nd Tenor . . .... Richard Miller, Steven Pesesky lst Bass . .... Donald Hurd, William McCann 2nd Bass .... Donald Moore, Charles Wicks SENIOR MIXED QUARTETTE Soprano . . . . Barbara Miller Alto . . . . . . Leonore Spirawk Tenor . . . . . Clark Keenan Bass .... . . . Ralph Mullin MALE VARSITY QUARTETTE lst Tenor .... Norman Livermore 2nd Tenor . . .... Clark Keenan lst Bass . . . . . David Smith 2nd Bass . . . Roger McCann 57 gala ' :mm The Girls Athletic Club members receive points for participation in basketball, base- ball and bowling. Upon earning 100 points, each member is eligible for a letter. This year the club bought cardigan sweaters. The group gave a demonstration for Girls Day. The Glider Club was formed a year ago January. It is made up of boys interested in aviation. Through the generosity of the American Legion and Rotary Club, the Glider Club was able to purchase a Schweizer l-19 glider kit. Since that time the club has completed the kit and it has been inspected and licensed to fly. Plans are developing that will enable members of the Glider Club to take preliminary flight training. This consists first of ground school instruction followed by dual time in the air with a certified flight instructor. This past winter many of the boys have completed a short course in Link trainer made available through the Veteran School in Elmira. It is believed that Link training instruction will help the student in his regular flight instruction. The Elmira Heights Glider Club is fortunate to be located in an area that offers un- limited possibilities in aviation education. Next year we plan even more intensive activities in the club and we invite all students interested in aviation to join the Elmira Heights Glider and Aviation Club. 65 58 The T. A. E. Dramatic Club was active at the beginning of the year. A constitution was drawn up and officers elected to further the interest of dramatics throughout the school. At Christmas time, we had a Christmas party with all the trimmings. Mrs. Laurence A. Stannard, who has appeared on the professional stage and trained under Hollywood directors gave a series of monologues. Her husband, who is a prominent Elmira attorney, played the piano. He was once with Paul Whiteman's band. After the junior and Senior plays, the Dramatic Club once more came to life and the club members presented skits and pantomimes to show their acting ability. Hello there! Here I am after almost two years of growth. I've come quite a ways from just being an embryonic school publication and I've still a long way to go to attain my majority and commend the respect due my learned years, but since my development has been so rapid, my dear readers, I would like to tell you the interesting story of my life. I was founded back in 1946, but only after much ado and with many pros and cons! A grand group of boys and girls with a nose for news wanted to find an outlet for their journalistic talents. With the aid of Miss Mary Jane O'Connor, I was Hnally whipped into shape on a mimeograph and published 8 times. Sometimes I was pink, and sometimes yellow, red, or green, depending on the season and the Hair for color of the art editor, but all in all, I was a pretty cute youngster. Over the summer vacation I was quite forgotten, but I expected that for, like all school children, I, too, was entitled to my summer holiday. When September 1947 rolled around, all of my parents flike all proud papas and mamasj were on hand to see that I was properly groomed and dressed up for the 1947-8 school year. And did I get a new outfit! They found that I had grown to an amazing size-I needed some new clothes-in fact, I was found to be worthy of a 4-page Qeven a 6-page for special occasionsj edition. Perhaps this seems like an easy life, no ups or downs, but I have had plenty. To make a long story short, the finance experts on my staff with the help of our new advisor, Mrs. Wagner made it possible for the entire student body to buy me at a most reasonable price, and with a small income from the Basketball dances, I was sure of having my expenses paid for this year. I'm not exactly a stay-at-home, either. Six times a year I travel to 30 different schools in 3 states, and I bring you a cross-section of news and activities from those same schools. So remember kids, I'm your newspaper and it is up to the students of T. A. E. to determine whether or not I'm to remain as a progressive organ of your school activities. I've been given a grand start, and I sincerely hope that the civic-minded members of my high school like me well enough to promote my growth and popularity. Cordially, The Light Bulb 59 ihwaq ' Row I4Virginia Ortell, Nancy Ermold, Eleanor Oprysko, Barbara Neal, Ethel Mae Rohr, Marilyn Kehoe Patricia Kimball, Faye Packard, Joyce Little.. Row 2-Rosemarie Bahantka, Joan Mattern, Dorothy Speen, Harriett Neal, Marjorie Jurusik, Mrs. Norma Has- kins, Anne Brucato, jean Spirawk, Doris Sheets, Jacqueline Kingsley, Elizabeth Pleesa. This fall the Library Council purchased for general usage Webster's New Inter- national Dictionary of the English Language? On November 14, the AUTUMN WHIRL, a dance was held in T. A. E. gym. With the money earned from this dance, the girls bought their pins from A. Meyers and Co. A Valentine's tea was planned in order to have the girls' mothers see the pins, but our luck failed and they came a week late. A banquet at the Langwell Hotel will be our last event of the year. The girls of the Library Council wish to express their thanks to Mrs. Haskins, Librarian, for all the good times we have had working wth her in the library and on these other activities. 60 WW Helen Hryskanich, Patricia jovanelli, Ruth Coakley, Rosemary Kline, Eula Wood, Phyllis Livermore The Varsity Cheerleading Squad regretted its lack of consistency during foot- ball season. However, Came basketball season they arrayed themselves in a style of orange and blue that any team would be proud to claim their own. Chartering buses, hard-earned pep assemblies, an early football dance, besides a full time cheering schedule kept this effervescent squad on the move. :mica Wafzadtq Hieefzleczdefzc Marjorie Jurusik, Anna Mysnyk, Patricia Stansheld 61 4, ,,.. If qw-uc! 5+Bs-fb La Sam? fa Sch 'Bw' he Lu Ofvcn 'His uf.: w3Je, Ulm 3 'Ch Kuna Covnts '.'rou3h413V!o an-xi Lump Luis. lzwcsks aside in was SU' 4' I f3fsc'J 'rnnl Babyf P Q QW: if WWW Q ,A-Q, in A 4 3 VCI. f fl fr - .EV lggng v Xxf I x 63 Wcnadtq 7 Row IfRiehard Belknap, Ro Row 2-Rodney Row 3-William Perry, Jerry Kohena, Edward Sobkowski, Mr. Terry, Coach Northrop, David Wood, Edward bert Sobkowski, William Crowley. Northcote, Gerald Price, Ralph Mullin, James Smith, Stanton Northrop, Charles Petit McCann, Norman Zepp, Richard Stuart, Milford Burguess, Leo Valego, Earl Weed ames Kerbein, Roger McCann, Charles Welch. in L. E.7Edward Belknap L. T.-Milford Burguess L. G.YDavid Wood, Captain C. -Roger McCann R. l.7Riehard Perry C R. T. 7Earl Weed COACI-I ALBERT NORTHOP LINE-UP 64 .Bfjames Kerbein . H. B.-Stanton Northrop . H. B.7Leo Valego F. B.fEdward Sobkowski Q. B.-Richard Stuart 'Wcvz4itq? Row I-Donald Bergmark, Carl Pesesky, Lee Palmer, Edward Fell, James Topping, William Misnick, Raymond Schiefen, Douglas Mettler, Dean Isaacs, Norman Livermore. Row 2-Robert McDonnell, Gary May, Richard Guidus, Clillord Proper, Francis Trumble, Richard Riker, Louis Davis, Buddy Barcus, Donald Soper, Amos Ranck, Mr. Borzellere ? ?3! ! P CJ S-'DHP1 I I I I I wmwzvb :gases Ewiaf- 43.0-E8 SZ'572,Z 'U:?5'r2L E' 'H z 'N 2 L-' bl Z 5' CI -u 1Qf 1?1! ?' sffmiiff I our 9511? Nagar L- EQ E. w -rs fb :AZ Pi. iam-55572 Diem 5' '11 PC' F' 5 I U O :: E. Q. W fu 53 5 FJ '1 T' endow an Wmadtq A-AM I Row I+Gerald Price, Richard Perry, Earl Weed, Roger McCann, Coach Northrop, James Kerbein, Charles Welch Row 2-Rodney Northcotc, Ralph Mullin, David Wood 65 7 Coach Al Northrop and his boys brought to a close the 1947 gridiron season with a 27-14 defeat over Owego. This was a very successful season for the Edisomans All of the games including Oneonta were well attended by the Helghts rooters and the team seldom disappointed them. The schedule and scores are as follovss Date September 20 September 27 October 3 October ll October 18 October 25 November 1 November 8 Opponents Heights Vrsltors Corning Northside Vestal Oneonta Painted Post Corning Free Academy Hornell Waverly Owego 66 ii 4 ,W + , .Y , . , af Eg r .U ,,, X N ,W wig: - I A 5 V gp 5 , 2 U . I Q , , , ,,.,4 - ue, 2, , 1- A 1 - Q- . 1 N , , sl- L QP' ,nmtvg , 4,3 . If ' ,U X . L.,- ' C x 4 ,nm e-- . f .s - ,.. , , ,. . A 'S 'ff wr, M W H5 . R lafvyfxxm ,fl - ' ' 1 I - ' - K 'f'iWief1 : X ,,,4q,,,,,,,. f M M ,gl A , .,e-2-figm H ... 1 ,-P z ', + -' bil -- ' X ' E, '- , ' mfifkfw j , K ff lfglsfg-V K , , .. , I - 'f-33, 0 13'-H WW' , yawn , A ft, Q YJ, 4 I is - ,,:?.,g,n .-.f Wgkigu iw 7 x i 1 4, , 1 , ,f fm.bwi+ vb i bifgik7' . .' K rv'- fijvsufi,-'f' - Q . Q 67 T-E+' .,kQ.h'iv,..Q,!,1:. deadly? Rolwrt Sohkowski, David VVood, Edward Bn-lknap, Stanton Northrop, Edward Sohkowslti, Mr. Northrop, Ralph Mullin, Rodm-5' Northrotv, David Slllllll, Richard Stuart, Clharlvs Wvlch Wdfldify Zmazp Coach .Xl Northrop. Richard Stuart qilaptainl Stanton Northrop David Smith Edward Bvlltnap Edward Sohkowslxi Paul Burroughs, lNlgr. 68 ' Wcnaltq 244653466 Smlerl-W William Misnick, James Smith, Edward Fell, Lee Palmer, Carl Pesesky, Harry Ellman Slnnrlinlef' -Mr. Guidus. William Crowley, Gary May, Clifford Proper, Donald Soper, Charles Petit airy lxo hena, Amos Ranck JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Date Opponent Heights Opponent December 2 Corning Free Academy 20 49 December 9 Elmira Free Academy I7 25 December 16 Painted Post 5 16 25 December 19 Newark Valley 52 155 january 6 Painted Post 30 I6 january 9 Owego 23 Q56 January 16 Waverly 20 30 January 23 Horseheads 50 34 January 30 Watkins Glen 23 26 january 31 Southside 26 44 February 6 Newark Valley 23 15 February lfl Owego 37 36 February 20 Waverly 29 T35 February 24 Corning Free Academy 41 38 February 27 Horseheads 49 .ll March 5 Watkins Glen 159 21 The junior Varsity began their campaign in a none too glorious manner by losing tht first three non-league games. Then, in the first league game Gary hlay got hot and the J.V.,s coasted to a 52-35 victory. From then on until the end of the first round they won only two more games while losing four. These two victories came against Painted Post in a non-league game and against Horseheads in a league game. At this time Tommy Guidus came to teach gym and to coach the J.V.,s. From then on they won five out of six games. They lost to lNaverly by a close margin in an overtime period. Aside from this game they also played in overtime periods against Owcgo and Corning Free Academy and won them both. In all, they had a successful season with a .500 average, and they greatly appreciated the help of Tommy Guidus during the second round of league play. 69 Z The 1947 Varsity Basketball team turned in one of the most successful seasons in the school's history. Under the excellent tutoring of Coach Northrop, the team showed a high degree of poise and balance which brought numerous comments con- cerning its likeness to a finely timed machine. The team-play shown was singularly outstanding for a high school team. Combining the stellar offensive of Capt. Dick Stuart, Eddie Belknap, and Ed Sobkowski, the Edison team proved to all skeptics what a real offense looked like, rolling up 14 straight victories during the late season. Belknap, who won the individ- ual scoring title with 190 points, provided the fast movement which kept the opposing teams continually moving while Stuart made the nets sing a song of Swish with angle set-shots. Sobkowski added the finesse to the offense wth his re-bounds and shots from the side. The uncanny defensive play of Dave Smith and Stosh Northrop would have been sorely missed for they provided the backbone of the defense. Northrop, playing defensive center, was a constant threat with his ability to start the famed Heights fast break by intercepting enemy passes. Smith, who along with Belknap and Stuart will not be back next year, contributed greatly by capturing rebounds at the Heights defensive basket, setting up the intricate rebound-fast break system. The Northropmen were undefeated in league play, winning 10 straight to com- pile a record of 15 for 17 in the regular season thus gaining the championship of the Southern Counties League. In the sectional tournament Edison lost to Elmira Free Academy after severely trouncing Horseheads and Newark Valley. The final tally of the season was 17 for 20. The team attributed its success to the fine coaching of Coach Northrop. On many occasions, particularly during the sectionals, he showed the fine sportsmanlike conduct portrayed by his teams. The scores were as follows: Date Opponent Heights Opponent December 2 Corning Free Academy 34 53 December 9 Elmira Free Academy 31 23 December 16 Painted Post 41 32 December 19 Newark Valley 40 38 January 6 Painted Post 24 36 January 9 Owego 43 27 january 16 Waverly 43 37 January 23 Horseheads 59 36 January 30 Watkins Glen 59 37 January 31 Southside 57 44 February 4 Elmira Free Academy 48 41 February 6 Newark Valley 57 31 February 13 Owego 38 37 February 20 Waverly 51 45 February 24 Corning Free Academy 44 41 February 27 Horseheads 74 46 March 5 Watkins Glen 86 24 March 6 Horseheads 52 35 March 9 Newark Valley 69 50 , March 12 Elmira Free Academy 46 60 OL 'E 1 Seated-David Wood, Stanton Northrop, Richard Stuart, Vincent Jones, Edward Belknap. Standing-Mr. Northrop, Gary May, Roger McCann, Earl Weed, Ralph Mullin, Charles Welch. The 1947 Baseball Team, under the excellent direction of Coach Northrop, enjoyed a very suc- cessful season, winning 9 games, losing 3, and playing Corning Free Academy a tie game for 12 in- nings when the game was halted because of darkness. This year, being only the second year since the post-war revival of baseball found Heights with nearly the same team as in l946. The lineup was as follows: 2nd Base-Edward Belknap Catcher-Robert May Ist Base-Ralph Mullin Shortstop-Richard Stuart Right Field-Leo Valego 3rd Base-Cy Compton Left Field-Robert Aber Center Field-Louis Valego Pitcher-Earl Weed SCHEDULE 'Date Opponent Heights Opponent April 22 Painted Post 13 0 April 29 Southside l ll May 6 Elmira Free Academy 5 2 May 12 Waverly 6 2 May 15 Coming Free Academy 2 2 May 16 Watkins 16 3 May 20 Waverly 10 6 May 21 Elmira Free Academy 10 1 May 22 Painted Post 2 1 May 27 Watkins Glen 7 4 May 28 Horseheads 4 5 June 3 Southside l 4 June 6 Horseheads 9 7 71 S Skin AC C0111 Pli5.'x6'ci Ccm he work lf? Genhls A'f Nor K AS D F Space, i Kim ommercia Qress PRINTERS OF THE EDISONIAN OFFERS :Ts DEPENDABLE SERVICE TO ALL who DESIRE gjrirzfilzq wiflz Qyresfiqe 567 380 SOUTH MAIN STREET ELMIRA, NEW YORK The photographs in This book were made by . . . 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STRAUSS, INC. PI4 l2l N. IVlairt St. BEST WISI-IES TO THE Elmira, N, Y. CLASS OF LIS Cgmplimentg COmplimei1l'S of of , ELMIRA BERT WEBB S RESTAURANT FURN'-I-URE EXCHANGE West l4tl1 Street Cliff Coe Elmira Heights, Ni Y. ISS Lake Street BALLARD FUNERAL HOME Compliments l6l Oakwood Avenue Cf L. T. Ballard H. B. Codet 8, Mrs. L. T. Ballard, Lady Assistant D. T 'b t is ri u ors X Dixie Margarine and King Taste Phones 6035f8029 lvlayonnaise Compliments ot KENNY'S SODA BAR BARRY'S 320 East Wh Sm. TIRE 3. SERVICE STATION, INC. U. S. Tires Elmira l-leights, N. Y, Phone 5374 Tubes and Batteries Come in and see our most modern Recapping plant in the Southern Tier with latest equip- ment Cood Luck to the Class ot i948 DONAHUE LIQUOR STORE Home of Hart, Schatfner G Marx Michaels-Stern Worsted-Tex, Knit-Tex Botany SOO Tailored by Daroff For Men and Young Men 302 l4th Street if Elmira l-leights, N, Y. 2-8l36 T FRANK'S CLOTHES SHOP 350 N. Nlairt Sf. Elmira, N. Y. l l Compliments l -Expert Watch Repairing- i E. B. WILCOX l STAFFORD'S SERVICE STATION jeweler Lake Road l-lorseheads, N. Y, Elmira Heights, N. Y. Compliments COIVIPLIMENTS to of CLASS or 1948 WALTER c. GAREY R A o 'e a Law GEORGE'S Auto REPAIR Compliments of HAROLD WELLS Elmira, Troy, Canton Bus Line Upper Lake Street Elmira, N. Yi 552i HARDY 81 NEMETZ -Photographers- Best of Luck tothe Class ot l948 NAGLEE RELIABLE MOVING SERVICE Agent North American Van Lines, Inc. l Serving All Points Coast to Coast I Offices in Principal Cities Elmira Heights, N. Y. 2-5483 SANITARY PRODUCTS 8: PAPER COMPANY Division of Crown Zellerbaclri Corporation, Paper Products Sanitation Supplies and janitorial Equipment Compliments of S'kM441'5 Class ot i948 Plate Class and Mirrors For Every Purpose Pittsburgh Plate Class Products Modern Store Front Constructio Auto Class SOUTHERN TIER GLASS 81 MIRROR COMPAN Dial 5395 258 State Street Y Compliments of i Burley Sheet Metal Company For Your Insurance Needs See EMERY N. RUMSEY ll7 Oakwood Ave. Phone 5358 Furnaces, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal Elmira l'l6lgl1TS, N. Y. of All Kinds T ,iq l6O E. Fourteenth Street l Agent lo' Elmira Heights! N. Y. I Earm Bureau Insurance Companies Columbus, Ohio to I LL BEST WISI-IES to the CLASS OE I948 ak JOY AUTOMATICS IO8 E. Church Street Elmira, N. Y. I VAN BRUNT MOTORS Upper Lake Street I-Iorseheads, New York BRACE CHARLES M. PRESTON TOOL 8: MACHINE SHOP PAINTING, PAPERI-IANCINC I - cj- INTERIOR TSECORATINO I39 W. l7th Street ak Elmira Heights New York I Dial 4405 198 w. ieiii Street T Cgmplimgntg l27 W, Ielth Street of ak I DOLLY MADISON ICE CREAM i I DeIiciousIy Different T CLAUDE A. BUCKPITT I54-I56 Lake Street Elmira, New York l J. J. NEWBERRY CO. 126 W. Water Street Elmira, N. Y. Compliments I of A. BAUMAN 81 SON I Compl. ents i Dependable Since 1894 W olfm Compliments Complfments X l Zmlaxzslfib of ROBBINS KELLY nkucs FURNITURE CHAPEL lNGERSOLL'S STORE Elf 1880 Davis Street DRUGS 139 E. Water St. 109 Main St. I 2-2502 Philip E. Wolf 227 Hoffman STATE GRILL C I- I G- A- 133 E. Water St. Ompolmen S MAC GREEVEY X ,K KOLANACH HOMEWAY GRQCERY STEAKS BOOKS SHOPS BAKINC and SEA Eooos COMPANY STATIONERY 146 Sheridan Ave. X 174 Horseheads Blvd, bl: Dial 2,9183 Elmira Heights, N. Y. Elmira, N' Y. Compliments Compliments Shoe' Zipper' I Compliments of of Luggage f 0 KOBACKER LEO GRIFFIN'S FRANK'S V CLARK 6' SON FURNITURE BARBER SHOP REPAIR SERVICE COMPANY 262 E. 14th St. 124 W. 14th Street Elmira Heights, N. Y. Best Wishes from Compliments CHEMUNG VALLEY Ol REPORTER SELEWACH'S l-lorseheads, New York Compliments Compliments Ol ot KAMAS ohbins Speciaffy Slwps DISTRIBUTING COMPANY mc. 320 SOUTH MAIN STREET EDWIN BEARDSLEE REFRIGERATION SERVICE Pls 249 Robinvvood Ave. Elmira l-leights, N. Y. Compliments ot DEISTER X: BUTLER ll9 N. lvlain St. D' l 5lS4 AMERICAN 'a WARMING gt VENTILATING l J. H. CARROLL MOTOR CO. CO. , sk Heallllgr Venlllalng l Dodge and Plymouth Motor Cars and Sanitary Engineers i Dodge Trucks X Hr Elmira, N, Y. Baldwin at Ciray Elmira, N. Y Compliments X of BEAUTY H P S O , C I. THEOPHELES ComDlimeI'1fS Omp :ments of AND of in EL RIC SHOP PALUCH Bernice Krozinski ble STAR GARAGE Sophie Zombek Elf Pr0Ds. 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