Scrapbook: 1979 in Schenectady-area high schools; Schenectady Civic Players, too

"Talent on Parade" was an annual event at Schenectady's former Linton High School. Showing off their skills in May 1979 are, from left, dancer Laurie Starr, vocalist and guitarist Becky Naylor, gymnast Mark Tomaszewski and bodybuilder Don Myers. Gazette file photo

The Schenectady Civic Players got into character for their May 1979 presentation of "The Amorous Flea." From left are Doug deLisle as Arnolphe, Deanna Grubs as Arnolphe's ward Agnes, Chris Bonhivert as Georgette and Bill Hickman as Alain. Gazette file photo

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Members of Mont Pleasant High School's Class of 1959 planned their 20-year reunion during the spring of 1979. From left are Pat Sabatini DiCaprio, Joyce Deyoe Ferraro, Sandy Evens Sarbo and Bob Volp. The big blast took place August 18 at the Sheraton Airport Inn. Gazette file photo

Frank H. Parisi, left, of Rotterdam, stands next to his wife Marilyn after receiving the 1979 Tippecanoe Distinguished Service Award at YMCA Camp Tippecanoe's fifth annual membership and recognition dinner in May 1979. Josephine Zaremba, the 1978 award winner, and Tippecanoe Administrator Donald Penta stand at right. Gazette file photo

Dr. Henry F. Sullivan, far left, director of the Scotia-Glenville High School Choraliers, leads members in a dance routine from the annual "Song Time" production in May 1979. Performers, continuing from left, are Jamie Hallenbeck, Bill Van Patten, Teri DeSimony, Jami Dunster and Terri Trier. Gazette file photo

Royalty was part of the review at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School in May 1979, as actors and actresses staged the musical "Once Upon a Mattress." From left are Jamie Shaver as Dauntless, Susan Boyajian as Winifred, Eileen Hughes as the queen and Mike Gatto as the king. The director was E. James Cole. Gazette file photo