SUNY at Oneonta - Oneontan Yearbook (Oneonta, NY)

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We expected- and received - dif ferent answers... John Havens Home Economics What am I doing here? I live here. The college is part of the community and part of society. At the college I follow my interests, study, talk, teach, and write. In the community I enjoy my marriage and my family, make certain contributions as a citi¬ zen, and attempt to gain perspective about the real world. Essentially, I see myself as a student. I find this institution and this setting convenient for me to live comfort¬ ably, find stimulation, and continue to learn. Carol Stephenson Class of 1970 Contrary to the popular belief of some of my professors, I am not here to “catch a man, nor am I here because it was the “in” thing to do, and certainly not because my parents prodded me into it—I was the one doing the prodding to get into col¬ lege. So, what exactly am I doing here? I’m having a love affair with life, trying to become supersaturated with experience and knowledge. My experiences with life these past three years have all been positive. My specific goal: not merely to meet people but to really get to know as many people (students, professors, administrators, and townspeople es¬ pecially) as is possible in four years. I have Friendship Committees to thank for the most part. No, I am not trying to put a plug in for Friend¬ ship Committee. However, my two years on the committee has provided a great opportunity for me to become well-acquainted with many, many more students, faculty, and admin¬ istrative personnel than the “unin¬ volved student would. Next year I am looking forward to becoming a townsman in Oneonta— to know my neighbors on a personal, friendly basis as opposed to student vs. townie. Idealistic? Perhaps, but I ' m just optimistic enough to believe that anything is possible—especially at Oneonta State! Michael Farenell Class of 1969 If I could change the motto of SUNY, I would make it, “Let each become aware and concerned.” I am attend¬ ing this institution so that I may be¬ come aware and concerned. The ca¬ reer I have chosen—teaching— should provide me with the greatest opportunity in helping people to de¬ velop that awareness. Though I real¬ ize that I cannot force them to be¬ come this way, I can at least provide them with the tools to make up their own minds. I have tried to do this with State Times this year, to the dis¬ may of a few. Some of the courses I have taken have helped me to strive towards that goal; the State Times this year has provided other students who share my goal with a vehicle towards achieving it. I think Albert Camus accurately sums up my thoughts: “This is what sep¬ arated us from you; we made de¬ mands. You were satisfied to serve the power of your nation and we dreamed of giving ours her truth.”

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Six more Oneontans: Students and faculty contribute their answers to the question we asked. Arnold Harris Class of 1969 I am doing what probably most other undergraduates at SUCO are doing—obtaining an education. This goal has not changed in four years. However, the manner in which I am obtaining this education has changed: the classroom has taken a back seat to small group and one-to-one re¬ lationships. The rote of classroom work has insured my entry into aca¬ demia. The experiences of fraternal living, campus politics, and SUCO’s rich social scenes have taught me how to live and to relate to my fel¬ low man. Garth Stam Physical Education Vince Lombardi said, regarding his move to Green Bay and now to Wash¬ ington, “ ... as if the Lord’s hand were on my shoulder and I knew which was the right thing to do.” I have similar feelings about my present position. Aside from the obvious rea¬ son of making a living, I’m teaching and coaching at Oneonta State be¬ cause I sincerely feel this is the right thing for me to be doing. Through teaching and coaching, it is my desire that students and ath¬ letes acquire a will to win and the motivation to do t heir best. I believe these are two of the secrets of great¬ ness in living. Nellie Chan Class of 1970 What am I doing here? I left a large university—the University of Iowa— to come here because I was curious about what a small quiet campus would be like. I guess I must have liked it because I am still here. As a college student, I’m experienc¬ ing all the typical—and some not-so- typical—traumas of college living. Oneonta is somewhat sheltered from the independence of this time period. I’m reacting to people and, hope¬ fully, people are reacting to me. I’m in the process of becoming . . . what? I don’t know yet—an artist, maybe. 24

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