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Mohonasen's first graduating class was in 1960 (not 1959 that was previously published), making this year's senior class the 50th graduating class.

Jan. 14, 2009

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Mohonasen and Draper graduates invited to play in Alumni Basketball Game on Nov. 14

Oct. 2, 2008

Mohonasen High School is celebrating 50 years of excellence in education and would like to honor its graduates with an Alumni Basketball Game on Friday,  November 14.

Any Mohonasen/Draper alumni that played on a varsity basketball team are invited to participate in this exciting event. If you are interested in being a part of the game please e-mail high school principal David Collins or call the high school at 356-8300. All former varsity basketball players are welcome.

Pinewood community celebrates 50 years of educational experiences

Sept. 5, 2008

It all began in 1958. Mr. Potato Head hit toy store shelves – along with Barbie, the Hula Hoop and the famed Dr. Seuss book, “The Cat in the Hat Comes Back.” Elvis Presley and The Everly Brothers topped the music charts. The United States launched its first satellite. Ford produced the Thunderbird. Arnold Palmer won his first Masters golf tournament. Hawaii became the 50th state. And Pinewood school opened its doors to students.

On Friday, Sept. 5, the students and staff of Pinewood—along with several members of the school community—came together to celebrate the school’s 50th birthday.

“You should know that you are in a special school, in a special place,” Pinewood Principal Michele Hunter said. “Pinewood symbolizes 50 years of educational experiences for our community.”
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Celebrating 50 years at Mohonasen

August 2008

In 1958, Pinewood school opened its doors—just two years after the Rotterdam Union Free School District, the Carmen School District and the Pinebush Common School District merged to become the Mohonasen Central School District.

In the years before centralization, there was no secondary school in these three districts. Students attended high school in outside districts on a tuition basis. Immediately after centralization, the newly-formed district underwent its first building project—additions to the Bigsbee and Bradt schools and the construction of Pinewood, a new 14-room elementary school. That first year there were 2,240 students in the district.

In the spring of 1960, Mohonasen's first graduating class received diplomas—making the 2008-2009 seniors the 50th class to graduate from the district.

"This year marks a very exciting time in the history of the district," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Spring said. "It's a time to reflect and a time to look ahead at what the next 50 years will bring."

Look for special events celebrating this historic milestone all year long.

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