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Mohonasen High School remembers September 11 through art
September 2007
Mohonasen
High School students, teachers and community members commemorated
the tragic six-year anniversary of September 11 through art in the
school's courtyard.
"This monument is a way to capture and
remember September 11 in a way that tries to highlight the positives
that came out of such a catastrophic event," said High School
Principal Patrick McGrath.
The artwork titled, "Perpetual Rejuvenation," was constructed last
spring and over the summer by three Mohonasen students and recently
retired Mohonasen High School art teacher, Lars Turin. The three
students who created the moving sculpture are Mohonasen High School
senior Devis Ceci, and former high school seniors Joe Jasenski and
Nick Tommasone. The sculpture consists of a broken glass facade,
which could be interpreted as representing strength and
determination.
"I wanted to leave something behind," said Turin. "I hope that you
are inspired, motivated and live your dreams with all your heart,
and it will take you places."
Michael Saccocio, Director of the City Mission of Schenectady and
former Deputy Mayor of Schenectady, was the guest speaker at the
event.
"This event is a lesson for us and we can choose how we respond,"
said Saccocio. "We can choose to do good in the midst of it."
There was a district-wide moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., which is
when the first airplane hit the Twin Towers.
The original plan was to have the entire Class of 2008 outside in
the courtyard during the ceremony, but it was not possible due to
the inclement weather. The ceremony was instead broadcast to all of
the high school classrooms for students and teachers to see.
Special thanks are extended to area businesses and community
supporters who either donated materials, money or time to help make
this event possible:
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Best Tile
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City Glass
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Grand View Concrete Corporation
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Larned and Sons, Inc.
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Mohonasen Teachers Association
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Niskayuna Glass
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Precision Glass and Aluminum, Inc.
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E.E. Turin Metal Works
