By JACK PALMER
Throughout students’ years spent in elementary school, middle school, and even high school, they see themselves grow into the people they will eventually become before entering the next phase of their lives: college. They might see themselves becoming friends with people they never thought they would, or end friendships they thought would last forever. For two particular Washingtonville Wizards, their friendship has lasted through thick and thin, and is still flourishing today.
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| JACK PALMER FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY |
Dylan Spaulding and Bobby Eichner, both seniors at Washingtonville High School, have been friends ever since they met in fifth grade. Through crazy shenanigans and classes together, their friendship has grown bigger than they ever thought was possible. It didn’t take time for the mischief to begin. Their first experience getting in trouble was in fifth grade when they “cheated on their math test and got caught by the teacher.” Dylan and Bobby both claim that this event sparked their friendship.
Anyone who has listened to “Krisperiences” on the #WizardNation podcast, would know what kind of crazy stories the two best friends have created together. For those who have not had the pleasure of listening, the adventures of Dylan and Bobby include flipping ATV’s, breaking bones and getting attacked by goats. Naturally, the stories would not be complete without something catching on fire. Both friends say their favorite moment together was “when we went camping outside and lit our tent on fire… with our friend Rylan in it.” For those who are worried, Rylan is okay. For two friends who do everything together, it is no wonder that their post-grad plans are quite similar.
Dylan will be attending SUNY Albany and entering the ROTC program there to become an officer, and then make a career for himself in the Army. As for Bobby, he will be at the University of Buffalo for the next four years, where he plans to obtain a degree in Biological Sciences. After his four years and gaining his degree, he plans to join the Marines in the hopes of becoming an officer of aviation.
Having so many memories together, and not being able to see each other in a few months is not halting the adventures of Bobby and Dylan. Bobby said what he will miss most about Dylan is “all the stupid comments and silly remarks he makes in class… not hearing those everyday is going to be tough.”
Dylan put it quite simply when asked if the crazy antics will continue during breaks from college, after college and beyond. He emphatically stated, “Of course… best friends forever.” Find yourself a best friend like Dylan or Bobby, have fun and make memories. But please…don’t light your tent on fire.
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