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Bernie Porray Scrapbook Page Feb. 22, 1979
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Bernie Porray Scrapbook Page – Fall 1977
Bernie Porray Scrapbook Page from Winter 72-73
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2020 Wayne Soccer Hall of Fame Inductees
From Wayne Soccer Alumni:
Normally this time of year, the school teams are in full swing and we are preparing for our annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This fall season will be much different as there will be a very different look to our shortened season that will include limited fans.Therefore, we will not have a homecoming or a Hall of Fame ceremony this fall, but we still are honoring our 2020 Induction Class. THEY WILL FORMALLY BE INDUCTED NEXT FALL (2021), but we wanted to make people aware of who was selected to be in this year’s Hall of Fame Class. This year we would like to honor:
- Nikki Albright (Sanchez)
- Ron Bradstreet
- Shana Dehn (Jordan)
- Al Granger
- Jamey Loucks
- Cindy VanHoover
- Bob Witt
- Leighana Woody (Krzyzanowski)
Linda Moshano (Vanderbrook)
Sad to see that Ms. Vanderbrook (Moshano) has passed.
https://obits.democratandchronicle.com/obituaries/democratandchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=linda-a-moshano-vanderbrook&pid=196928849
Bernie Porray Scrapbook Page from May 1979
Bernie Porray Scrapbook Page Sept 16, 1971
I though I’d feature some pages from Bernie Porray’s Scrapbooks. Unfortunately I only have from 71-79 or so. But better than nothing. If the image is unreadable, use the download button below for a PDF. (You can zoom in on most browsers using Ctrl+)
8th Grade Landscaping Crew
This is now a 50 year old event, so my memory is a bit fuzzy on some of the details. If you were there, feel free to comment or let us know you were there.
Probably in the fall of 1969 or spring of 1970, a group of boys from the 8th grade (class of 1974) in TC Armstrong Middle School, were asked to take part in a field trip. I can’t remember how many, 8-20 maybe? I can’t recall any classmate specifically who helped. We had to bring a lunch and we would miss classes, which sounded fine to most of us. I don’t remember if we rode in a bus or in cars, but the task they wanted us to do was dig up some pine trees and re-plant them behind the A-wing at the middle school. I guess it came under the category as “science”.
I don’t know how this started, probably as a conversation in the teachers lounge, but what I recall, we went to the home of Mr. MacDonald’s (a sixth grade teacher there) Mother, or Aunt in Wallington (Sodus) , where there were what seemed pretty large pine trees (taller than us) that we were to dig up, such that they could be transplanted. There were at least two, maybe four we dug up, which took quite some effort and time as I recall.
But when we finally finished, we had to re-plant them behind the school. The middle school was only a couple years old then, and had no trees or anything around it. So we dug some holes and re-planted them. It may have been a two day affair, not sure. We also didn’t obviously do all the work. Some number of teachers were helping, and maybe some other school staff.
Though my kids all went there, I don’t recall paying much attention at that time about those trees. So I checked Google Maps, and I can’t say for certain, but at least one of the trees looks like it could be a pine and about where I remember we put them.
Seemed appropriate that the class of 74 was involved, as we first occupied the school as sixth graders, before it was finished. No gym, no cafeteria, no other classes were there in the fall of 1967. If none of those trees survived, I’m sure we left a few other marks!
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No One Has Topped This Yet
This was one of my favorite submissions I received during my years of doing this. William Thurston, Class of 1977, sent me this photo many years ago from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. I wish it was a little bigger, but he had his Eagles pennant with him for a photo!
At 19,308 feet, it would be hard to top literally or figuratively. I never got to thank him in person, but when I came across this photo today it made me smile.
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Wayne Boys Soccer in Sectional Finals
The Wayne Boys soccer team defeated Pittsford-Mendon 4-3, on penalty kicks to adavance to the Class A2 finals. #2 seed Wayne will face #1 seed Pitssford-Sutherland for the Class A2 Championship at 5PM Friday Nov 1 at Hilton High School.
As usual, check official Section V website for times, locations.
Good luck Eagles!
Wayne Soccer History Update
For those interested, Wayne Soccer History has been updated. New look, it should work halfway decent on mobile devices. Also added Hall of Fame pages. New information and content for Boys and Girls 1973. More to come as time and info permits. To view, go to the Sports menu or waynealumni.org/soccer.
2019 Wayne Soccer Hall of Fame
Hello Fellow Wayne Central Alumni,
It is with great honor that the Wayne Soccer Alumni Association announces our 2019 Hall of Fame induction class. Please congratulate the following Soccer Alumni:
- Margaret (Herzog) Bockus
- Bill Drexler
- Russ Hanks
- Don Johnson
- Karen Schoppe
- John Serafine
The induction ceremony will be on Saturday September 14th on Porray Field at halftime of the boys and girls varsity games, (4:45pm-Girls and 6:45pm-Boys) during homecoming.
Following the games there will be a free reception for anyone who would like to attend at 8pm at Konstantinou’s Restaurant. Stop by and socialize with fellow alumni. Light appetizers will be provided.
Please email me with any questions. More information and details about the alumni game and other fall soccer events will be come out soon.
Thanks,
Jay Marino (jtmarino at waynecsd.org)
FAREWELL, FRANKIE
FAREWELL, FRANKIE
By Daniel May, Class of ‘76
As a lifelong sports fan who graduated from Wayne Central High School in 1976, I grew to maturity freshly familiar with a quote famously (if erroneously) attributed to Vince Lombardi—
“Winning isn’t everything… it’s the ONLY thing.”
This week I join friends and family to pause and remember a great man who long ago taught me otherwise— a legendary sports figure at my high school named Frankie Urbanik.
Throughout his life, Frankie overcame his apparent disadvantages in order to attend as many Wayne Central sporting events as he could. And by energetically rooting for Wayne Central’s sports teams— living and dying with every late-game penalty kick and fourth-quarter free throw— Frankie taught us, paradoxically, that there is more to the game than the game itself.
Whether his beloved Wayne Central teams won or lost, Frankie’s enthusiasm and attendance remained constant; no matter what the outcome, he was always there at the next game. After a tough loss, he provided living proof that the world doesn’t cease revolving because of a single setback; and after savoring a delicious victory, Frankie’s inevitable return to the bleachers reminded us that life is an unending sequence of worthy and difficult challenges to be met.
Most importantly, perhaps, for decades Frankie helped Wayne Central fans and athletes alike become better human beings by earning their respect, admiration, and affection by the way he lived his life. He was a wonderful example who has taught us all to recognize the valuable wisdom and dignity of our “special needs” brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. As such,Frankie was as valuable a component of a Wayne Central education as any tenured teacher or career administrator.
This is how I shall forever remember Frankie— as the unlikeliest of Wayne Central teachers, yet one who taught me so many valuable lessons that remain with me today.
I have many fond memories of Frankie, all relating to sports. He and I had a standing date for one-on-one basketball at lunchtime my senior year. It became something of a daily sideshow, and small crowds would actually gather to watch. It must’ve made Frankie feel good to be a player instead of a spectator, and he wasn’t above hamming it up for his audience. If a pretty girl was watching, Frankie would pause and earnestly “dedicate” the game to her. When he missed a short basket, Frankie would sometimes pound the nearest wall in theatrical angst. I don’t remember any of the scores… who won and who lost… but in retrospect I’d say we both came out on top.
It was easy for many of us to underestimate Frankie. One situation in particular taught me not to.
The Buffalo Bills were a borderline playoff contender in 1975, with O.J. Simpson still rumbling for all-pro yardage and a promising young quarterback named Joe Ferguson under center. The Bills were cruising to victory one Sunday that season when Ferguson suddenly went down with an injury. In came his even younger backup Gary Marangi, and the game slowly slipped away as the Buffalo offense sputtered and misfired. On the following Monday we all did our usual armchair analysis, but then out of nowhere Frankie chimed in— “Marangi’s a good quarterback,”Frankie insisted. “But he came in cold, and his cadence is different from Ferguson’s. It messed up the Bills’ timing at the line of scrimmage.” We were all stunned— it was a take worthy of Tony Romo himself. Frankie knew his stuff.
I moved away from Ontario in 1976 and didn’t return for over 30 years. My wife and I went to a Wayne Central basketball game in 2010… how everything had changed! The building was much bigger, the cheerleaders were all texting instead of watching the game… but there was Frankie, sitting court-side as always, but now in his wheelchair. It didn’t take him long to recognize me and recall our silly basketball games. Soon thereafter a couple of friends and I set up the“Frankie Urbanik Fan Page” on Facebook. Within a few short weeks his online following had swelled to nearly a thousand… several generations of Wayne Eagles who loved Frankie and recalled him fondly.
And now Frankie’s passing once again reminds us that life is finite… that every great athlete eventually comes face-to-face with Father Time… every great coach has to make that agonizing final stroll from the fields of friendly strife… and every great teacher has to bid a final farewell to the classroom where he imparted so much wisdom on impressionable young minds.
Dear Frankie, you’ve now been called home to your Creator after a life so beautifully lived.Thank you for sharing it with those of us fortunate enough to have known you… thank you for your dedication, for your enthusiastic and steadfast support, for all the lessons you taught us, for your devilish, contagious joy… and for making us laugh with you. As we mourn your passage and say farewell, we do so knowing that your unique legacy will surely outlive all of us and provide an excellent example to future Wayne Central students, athletes, and fans.
Winning might not be everything… but if our life’s box score is based on what we contribute to the world and the people around us, then you’re going out a winner, Frankie.
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Class of 1969 50 Year Reunion
Class of 1969 50 year Reunion!!!! Friday- September 13 – Ontario American Legion -Casual get together -pm Saturday- September 14 – breakfast at Konstantino’s and tour of high school -morning Saturday- September 14 – Ontario Country Club dinner and fun- pm Sunday – September 15 – goodbye breakfast – am If we have not contacted you in the past or if you have moved or if you have questions please contact: Carol – CARoyall@rochester.rr.com Mindy- mpellegr@rochester.rr.com Formal information to follow in 2019
Wayne Football to Play For Class B Championship
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Wayne Boys Baseball Win Sectional Title
According to the article, first one since 1955. We’ll have to take their word for it.
1970 Eagle
I scored a 1970 Eagle on eBay and got it today to add to my small collection. When I get one of these, I always wonder who owned it originally. No names, no other signings. Oh well, sounds like something I would do.
I hope to get at least some of this scanned and posted on the website. Though it may not be quick as I’ll probably have to spend night late nights to find the time. But what a great group of Wayne Alumni!
Blankenberg 2018 AGR 1st Team Selection
Congratulations to Logan Blankenberg for being a 2018 First Team selection in the D & C All Greater Rochester basketball team.
There was a mistake in their write-up however. It was not the first time a Wayne player was selected to the first team. Chris Collins was a first team selection in 1974.
I pointed out the error to the authors and the Wayne Athletic director.
Wayne Boys Basketball Win Sectionals
Wayne won the Class A2 sectional championship beating Northeast Douglas 57-54 to win their second straight sectional title.
Congratulations boys and to the Wayne coaches!
Wayne Boys Basketball in Sectional Finals
Wayne defeated HF-L in the Class A2 semi-finals Wednesday night and will play NE-Douglas for the Class A2 Championship Saturday March 3 , 12 PM at the Blue Cross Arena. Check the website for any updates.
http://www.sectionvbasketball.com/
Wayne has a chance to repeat as champions after winning Wayne’s first ever last season.