Mr. Binkoski is and has been an icon for Shamokin Area as a teacher, coach and administrator. He had a combined 33 years in education between Shamokin Area and Coal Township High Schools. He was a teacher for 23 years, Assistant High School Principal for 5 years and Middle School Principal for 5 years. As a coach he was the Head Football Coach at Coal Township high school for 7 years and at Shamokin Area for 6 years. The natural rivalry was played on Thanksgiving Day during his tenure at Coal Township and Shamokin. No matter what the records were coming in the games have always been competitive and a pleasure to be part of. Accepting on Edward’s behalf is Jim McGinn.