SCRAPBOOK – Let’s take a nostalgic journey back to 1997, a whole 27 years ago, as we explore the Capital Region Scrapbook filled with captivating images from Schenectady and beyond.

In the winter of 1997, Chrissy Fitzgerald from Guilderland is seen trying to keep up with her energetic Jack Russell terrier, “Jack,” in Tawasentha Park.

Back in February 1997, fourth-graders at Schenectady’s Hamilton School were engrossed in a visit from two individuals representing the Colonial era.

Bill Claus, in the role of Symon Schermerhorn, takes a question during a session at Schenectady’s Hamilton School in February 1997.

Bill Claus, portraying Symon Schermerhorn, showcases a historical artifact at Schenectady’s Hamilton School during the city’s 1997 Colonial Festival. Claus, along with Mike Iacobucci, played pivotal roles in bringing history to life for the young audience during the Colonial celebration. They portrayed heroes who aided settlers during the French and Indian attack on the city’s Stockade on Feb. 8, 1690.

As they gear up for their performance at the 1997 Schenectady’s Colonial Festival, Horlepiep dancers Geesje Put, Johanna Woldring, and Anneke Bull (from left) are captured in this candid shot.

Caught in the act of learning, 11-year-old Dominique Baker is seen plugging a socket during a renewable energy show at Schenectady’s King Magnet School on Feb. 5, 1997.

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On February 20, 1997, the WGY Players, including Natasha Grimes, Don Weeks, Sky Vogel, Joe Gallagher, Jean Foster, and Bob Blanchard, stood tall amidst the discarded pages of their script, passionately delivering their lines for the radio drama “The Dead Sleep Lightly” at Proctors.
Joe Gallagher, Jean Foster, and Bob Blanchard (from left) fully immersed themselves in their characters during the WGY Players’ performance of “The Dead Sleep Lightly” at Proctors on Feb. 20, 1997.

Claudette Mayer from Glenville is seen here basking in the sun and snow while cross-country skiing at Saratoga Spa State Park in February 1997. A perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

In the foreground, we see Gabby DeBlase and Ashley Penik unpacking Girl Scout Cookies ordered and sold by the Mohawk Pathways Girl Scout Council in February 1997. The girls were volunteering at the Niskayuna council office.

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Meet Lindsey Heumann, a lively 13-year-old student from O’Rourke Middle School in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District. She’s seen here, bursting with laughter during the school’s unique ”Mystery Theater” event. Along with her fellow students, Lindsey donned a costume and performed in the intriguingly titled ”Barbecue With a Vampire.” This memorable event took place on Feb. 20, 1997, at the welcoming home of Regina and Carlos Cabrera.
Take a trip down memory lane with the Giminiani family of Voorheesville as they enjoy a day of sledding at Collins Park in February 1997. Pictured from left are Robert (holding his young son Anthony, 2), Amanda, 8, and Kathy. Despite the Capital Region experiencing fewer snowy days this winter, Collins Park remains a popular spot for outdoor fun. Today’s Cap Scrap collection revisits both indoor and outdoor scenes from February 1997, a time of joy and togetherness.
Perched atop a colossal spring in the play area of Girls Inc. on Albany Street, 10-year-old Mary Glodny from Schenectady eagerly anticipates the arrival of her friends. It’s a warm February day in 1997, and Mary is also waiting for the arrival of spring.

At Glenville’s Indian Meadows Park, horses lead the way for the sleigh during the town’s Winter Festival in 1997.



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