Whitney Point High School - Maroon and Gold Yearbook (Whitney Point, NY)

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Spirit Spirit is a feeling that fills the air. Whitney Point can say with pride that it has Spirit. Go to any sporting event, play, or concert and you will feel the spirit in the air. However, it is not limited to “special events”. Walk down the halls of either the Junior or Senior Highs during class changes and you will feel and hear spirit from all sides. The art exhibits by the art classes reflect the talent and atmo- sphere here at Whitney Point. The grueling sports practices show students and coaches working hard but also having some laughs. Spirit can be seen at the C.E.A. building. The children are always ready to try new things. At the Junior High, the group spirit grows. Everybody pulls together for a common goal, such as a dance or con- cert. The spirit at the Senior High shows itself in two ways: while everyone is still working together, they are now becom- ing their own individuals. The strength of individuals and the group togetherness coexist at Whitney Point to give it an un- deniable vitality. Every graduate will always share a sense of Whitney Point spirit wherever he or she may go. Ben Driscoll received the first annual David Nicholson Memorial Award. It is given to the Cross Country member who most exempli- fies team spirit. Ben would like to express his slncerest thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson and Mr. Mackey. 2

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Dedication Edward Bochniak “Helping young people, not in a dramatic fashion, but little by little throughout the years.” sums up Mr. Edward Bochniak’s basic approach to teaching. His dependability and resourcefulness have aided hundreds of students in his career at Whitney Point Senior High School. Mr. Bochniak began his work in public school education after serving in the military and teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He received his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and his Master’s Degree from SUNY Cortland. Believing that he had an obligation to assist in the aca- demic and social development of youth, Mr. Bochniak found that this duty “turned into a privilege.” He still enjoys the “intellectual atmosphere” of schools and believes he has much to contribute to student growth. His students, now and in the past, would certainly agree. The 1962-63 school year marked Mr. Bochniak’s arrival at Whitney Point, where he has been teaching senior high school English and occasionally social studies ever since. He has remained here for two major reasons: the enjoyment in his work and the camaraderie of his associates. Besides his effective work in the classroom, Mr. Bochniak has also coached Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity football and has been a class advisor and drama coach. In his private life, Mr. Bochniak likes long-distance walk- ing for his physical health and reading for his mental health. He especially enjoys Western non-fiction and World War II Air Force stories. This year’s Eagle yearbook staff proudly dedicates the 1986 edition to Mr. Edward Bochniak — our friend and mentor. 4