Eden Central School - Embers Yearbook (Eden, NY)

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i' C i K A 5 Special Recognition Dave Eckhardt, a two-year veteran of the Cross Country team, helped lead the team to its undefeated season. Not only did he break Eden's course record, but he broke the course records of Alden, Pioneer and Springville. He placed 2nd in both the Orchard Park and Lake Shore lnvitationals. When it came to the annual race at Chestnut Ridge, Dave won the Division 4 race and the ECIC Individual Championship Race. He placed 4th in the Sectional at Elma Meadows, 10th in the Western New York Race, also held at Elma Meadows, and 34th in the Intersection- als State Meet at Rochester. Being only a iunior, Dave and the Cross Country team have another successful year to look for- ward to. Dave Eckhardt Being a year-round athlete, Don Magee showed skills in foot- oall, basketball, and baseball. In baseball, Don received three varsity letters. He participated in the County of Erie Baseball Association, the American Amateur Athletic Baseball Association, the Buffalo Evening News Suburban League and the Divisional All-Star Teams. Three colleges showed interest in his baseball ability. Don received four Varsity letters in football. He was a nember of the Divisional All-Star team and the All-Western New York team, and set two school records this year. He gained ll66 yards and scored 92 points in seven games. Twenty one different schools contacted Don concerning his football ability. l-le plans to attend Syracuse University where he was offered a Full football scholarship. He will maior in Business Management :md minor in Communications. Don hopes to play professional Football. Don Magee

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Eden's Foreign Ambassadors This summer I had the privilege of having an AFS experience in Belgium. I lived in a very small town called Joncret. The total population was about 450 people. Despite, or perhaps, because of my famiIy's inability to speak English, my trip was a great learning experience. Through the experiences with my Parents and friends, I learned a great deal about myself, my friends, home, community, and country. I was taught to appreciate the many opportunities and conveniences that I have, and to broaden my aspects on things that are available to me in the future. There is no doubt in my mind that my Belgium Summer made a large impression on my life and thoughts. There is so much that I can always think back on, so much to remember, and so much that I can never forget. I owe so much to AFS. I only hope that I can repay them for the great experience that was opened up for me. Sharlene Trumet Switzerland! . . . a dream come true! Who would have ever thought that I would be given the chance to spend an entire year in the maiestic Alps of Europe. I certainly engaged in a wide variety of experiences: I pitched hay, milked cows, fed pigs, skiied, hiked, cooked for a weekend camping trip for cub scouts, led the Neukemm's in the formation of a kazoo band. I even prepared Thanksgiving dinner twice - once for the 24 people in my English class and then again for I2 members of my family! My life in Switzerland was an altogether new world for me. No words could possi- bly describe my intense feelings for being given this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and become a part of another country and another people! Sue Heckman Sue Heckman and her Swiss sister 2 ii I t 4

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National Merit Finalist This year, Andrew Leonard became a finalist for a National Merit Scholarship. His score on the qualifying test placed him 67th in the state. To become a finalist, Andy scored in the top percentage, becoming one of the two in the history of ECS. His college plans are to attend the University of Syracuse, maioring in landscaping. Lei-ters of Commendation This year five Eden seniors were awarded a Letter of Commen- dation for exceptional performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test!National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. These students scored iust below what is required to compete for a Merit Scholarship. They ranked among the top 579 of those who took the test. Having five Commended Students is really an honor for ECS. In the past, the number has rarely been more than three. When considering students for acceptance, colleges tend to take great interest in the scores on the PSATXNMSQT test, making it possible for Commended Students to be accepted at higher universities. This honor is iust one more stepping stone along their road to success. Andrew Leonard lleft to rightl P. Howles, B. Lasota, A. Leonard, E. Meyer, G. Ptak. lstandingj R. Kraft. 26