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Palo Alto Anniversary Singing

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California

Sunday, June 5, 2022

A special singing to commemorate a half century of Sacred Harp singing in Palo Alto was held outdoors at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on the first Sunday in June. The class was called to order by Anne Caswell leading 34b. Terry Moore offered the opening prayer. The following officers were appointed: Chairman—Anne Caswell; Secretary—Dan Harper; Online Host—Paul Kostka. Online leaders are indicated by the word “online” in parentheses.

Leaders: Dan Harper 46; Bob Brylawski 163t (online); Leigh Cooper 385b; Terry Moore 454; Thomson Yeh 39t; Heather Purdy 168; Mark Godfrey 101t; Rebecca Edwards 48t; Gary Breitbard “Meeting in the Air” (online); Carol Steinfeld 49t; Jonas Powell 47t; Lindy Groening 84; Carla Smith 447 (online); Greg Freed 473; Sumie Arnold 313b; Dave Barber 129; Pat Coghlan 492; Susan Fetcho 475.

RECESS

Anne Caswell called the class back together by leading the song “Palo Alto”, written by Dan Harper in honor of the Palo Alto singers. The next five leaders have each been singing in Palo Alto for more than 25 years: Jeannette Ralston 196; Sue Lindner 217; Peter Ross 163b; Arnold Zwicky 146 (in memory of Jack); Paul Kostka 503. The next leader has been singing in Palo Alto her whole life, though less than 25 years: Sarah Kostka 334. Leaders: Susan Fetcho 464; Pat Coghlan 272; Leigh Cooper 189; Jenny Solheim 528; Jonas Powell 547; Lindy Groening 269; Mark Godfrey 228; Rebecca Edwards 402.

RECESS

Leaders: Mark Godfrey, Leigh Cooper, and Leon Godfrey 32t; Heather Purdy 142; Greg Freed 300; Sumie Arnold 457; Terry Moore 193; Dave Barber 108b; Jeannette Ralston 114; Paul Kostka 198; Sue Lindner 142; Peter Ross 99; Sarah Kostka 344; Arnold Zwicky 66; Hannah Blair 472; Jenny Solheim 455; Pat Coghlan and Heather Purdy 348t; Dave Barber and Greg Freed 162; Paul Kostka, Lorraine Kostka, and Sarah Kostka 178; Susan Fetcho and Jonas Powell 453; Rebecca Edwards and Lindy Groening 564; Dan Harper 29t.

The Secretary reported twenty-eight singers in person. The Online Host reported at least eight online singers before technical problems ended online participation. Greetings were acknowledged from singers in Los Angeles and Healdsburg, CA. Announcements were made.

Terry Moore offered the closing prayer, and Anne Caswell led 347 as the closing song.

Chairman—Anne Caswell; Secretary—Dan Harper