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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