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School names wing after instructor Mohonasen music teacher 'Mr. B' taught for 4 decades
BY JUSTIN MASON Gazette Reporter

    In the words of ‘Mr. B,’ attitude is the key to success.
    For nearly 41 years at Mohonasen’s music department, David Bournazian’s attitude seemed to drive his students to success. During his tenure at the district, he had an uncanny knack for teaching students without an innate musical ability and an even greater propensity for empowering those with natural talent.
    The end result was a Mohonasen music program and marching band that is now nationally renowned. Bournazian’s accolades at the district are too many to list, something readily apparent by the treasure trove of trophies accrued under his leadership that now sit atop the instrument lockers in the high school’s band room.
    “And this is just the overflow, the ones that don’t fit into the trophy cases,” said Keith Bushey, who took over as director of the band after Bournazian retired in 2004. “The true representation of his dedication is the number of lives he’s touched.”
    Bournazian, who is affectionately referred to as ‘Mr. B’ or simply ‘B,’ was honored Monday when the district named the music wing in his honor. In the coming weeks, the wing will be named ‘Bournazian Way’ and have a new display of the various honors secured under his leadership.
    “This is just a small token for what you’ve done for us,” said Gary Spadaro, the vice president of Mohonasen’s Board of Education, who once played in the band under Bournazian.
    Bournazian was a saxophone player who aspired to live a musician's life during his adolescence. He joined the U.S. Army after World War II, was stationed in New Orleans and found himself heavily influenced by the Big Easy’s omnipresent jazz beats.
    When his service ended, Bournazian used the GI bill to start his education at Boston University. He left college to join composer Neal Hefti’s big band, but decided to return after living life on the road for a while.
    “I realized you can’t make a living otherwise,” he said.
    Bournazian started his career in Pittsfield, Mass., in 1954. Ten years later, a friend told him about a position that was opening at Mohonasen’s music department. At the time, the district was relatively young and growing. When Bournazian arrived, he decided to take the marching band under his wing. .........................>>>>...................>>>>............................http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r00704&AppName=1

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Students see whose cuisine is supreme
Club holds ‘Iron Chef’ competition
BY JUSTIN MASON Gazette Reporter

    Corin Noga winced and Lauren Chrysler immediately dipped a fork into the remaining bowl of the duo’s pasta concoction as their competitors began describing their dish to the panel judges.
    They had prepared similar dishes in some respects; both had cooked linguine with broccoli and both had liberally seasoned their recipes with fresh garlic, the main ingredient of choice for Schalmont Middle School’s version of “Iron Chef.” But as eighth-grade classmates Dominic Toma and Jordan Vanosky finished their description, Corin and Lauren immediately realized that they had forgotten an ingredient in their haste to finish in time.
    “The lemon adds a zing, and the Parmesan cheese complements the whole dish,” Dominic said proudly — and to the sudden chagrin of his competitors.
    The Parmesan cheese, mumbled Corin after sampling a bite. They had forgotten to add the Parmesan cheese.
    These things sometimes happen when the clock is ticking closer to deadline, they explained, especially since none of nine students on the four teams competing at Schalmont’s “kitchen stadium” — Diane Babin’s classroom — were accustomed to pushing out full meals in less than 30 minutes. ..............>>>>...............>>>>................http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r01104&AppName=1

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Kids, crafters gather at Jefferson
Event raises program money, offers gift opportunities
BY JASON SUBIK Gazette Reporter

    As snow began to fall outside Jefferson Elementary School Saturday many of its pupils were inside enjoying a pizza lunch with Santa Claus.
    The annual Jefferson Elementary School lunch with Santa event served as a fundraiser for the school’s Parent Teacher Organization and the Schalmont Central School District music program. Along with Santa there was also a bake sale, craft fair and fundraisers for other not-for-profit groups.
    PTO co-president Lisa Koveleskie said there were about 60 vendors in the craft fair Saturday and the PTO took in about $1,800 just from participation fees. She said the fundraising helps her organization support programs for the elementary school.
    “We do so many things for the kids. We have in-house programs where authors will come in,” she said. “We give money to the 5th graders for their end-of-the-year field trip. We support other fi eld trips.” ...........................>>>>................>>>>...........http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r01501&AppName=1

]]> Sun, 6 Dec 2009 07:28:57 Admin http://www.rotterdamny.net/m-1258717640/ http://www.rotterdamny.net/m-1258717640/#num1 CLASS OF ‘69 REUNION
    ROTTERDAM — Mohonasen Class of 1969 will hold its 40th class reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Mallozzi’s Restaurant. The evening will include a buffet dinner and a DJ.
    Tickets are $50 per person. There is still time to make reservations.
    Contact Kathy Winters Nichols at 356-6545 or mail payment to 1010 Manas Drive, Schenectady NY 12303 (payable to Kathy Nichols). ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:20 Admin