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Andrew’s Chapel Singing

Andrew’s Chapel/Schoolhouse, Upson County, Georgia

Sunday, October 19, 2008

The annual Sacred Harp singing held at Andrew’s Chapel was called to order by Oscar McGuire leading 31b. David Grant offered a prayer. Oscar McGuire led 59.

A business session was held with the following officers elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Oscar McGuire; Secretary—Mary Brownlee; Arranging Committee—Bentley McGuire and Mary Brownlee.

Leaders: John Plunkett 81t, 271b; Lauren Harrison 270, 47b; Michael Walker 111b, 144; Sharon Hamrick 40, 276; Jonathan Smith 129, 186; Sandra Wilkinson 300, 278b; Richard DeLong 431, 399b; Charlene Wallace 99, 171; Robert Kelley 187, 463; Erica Hinton 72b; Nathan Rees 441, 527.

RECESS

Bentley McGuire, leading 47t, called the class back together. Leaders: Russ Hanson 290, 161; Rosemund Watson 503, 66; Jack Nelson 480, 225t; Martha Harrell 77t, 39b; Matt Hinton 39t, 229; Jenna Strizak 70b, 564.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was brought to order by Lela Crowder leading 30t and 371. Leaders: Robert Chambless 354t, 452; Wesley Haley 34b, 45t; Malinda Snow 191, 569t; Judy Chambless 531, 565; David Grant 85, 266; Jane Spencer 390, 478; Raymond Hamrick 402, 415; Wayne Watson 49b; Rita Haley 122, 128; Mary Brownlee and John Brownlee 211, 542; Bentley McGuire 325, 95; John Plunkett 287; Lauren Harrison 236; Michael Walker 182; Jonathan Smith 328; Richard DeLong 331; Robert Kelley 96; Nathan Rees 231; Jack Nelson 165; Jenna Strizak 88t; Lela Crowder 76b; Malinda Snow 198; David Grant 532.

Rosemund Watson, leading 347, closed the day’s session. John Plunkett offered a closing prayer.

Chairman—Oscar McGuire; Secretary—Mary Brownlee