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McGuire Memorial

Bruce, Mississippi

April 7, 2024

The 10th annual Hugh Bill McGuire Memorial Sacred Harp singing (formerly held at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church) was held at the Bruce Forestry Museum. Henry McGuire called the class to order leading 547t (WB). Nicholas Thompson offered the morning prayer. Henry McGuire then led 487t (WB), and appointed Warren Steel secretary and Nicholas Thompson arranging committee. Leaders: Drew McGuire 33b, 37b; Warren Steel 74t, 375; Nicholas Thompson 139, 182; Mike Hankins 36b, 59; Isaac Green 488, 439; Jeff James 31b, 31t; Anne Steel 142, 318; Will Gatewood 478t (WB), 48t; Ricky Beasley 30b, 49b.

RECESS

Henry McGuire called the class together leading 486t (WB). Leaders: Danny Creel 283, 269; Larry Ballinger 428, 551; Chuck Howell 420, 373; Lisa Geist 527, 492; Amber Davis 177, 192; Chris Ballinger 111b, 344; Mark Davis 74b, 530; Charlie McGuire 442, 181; Regina Derstine 504, 390; Mark Tew 30t, 339.

LUNCH

Henry McGuire and sons, Drew and Charlie, called the class together leading 492 (WB). Leaders: Jeff James 527 (WB); Drew McGuire, Audrey McGuire, and Macy McGuire 213t, 160b; Curtis Gregory 341, 119; Isaac Green 525 (WB); Nicholas Thomson and Lisa Geist 526 (WB); Regina Derstine 208; Ricky Beasley 348b; Danny Creel 215; Mark Davis 189; Will Gatewood 530 (WB); Chris Ballinger 120; Anne Steel 400; Henry McGuire 511 (WB), 196 (WB); Molly Peck and Warren Steel 38b, 455; Dave Stewart and Drew McGuire 40, 140; Mark Davis 236. Announcements were made.

Henry McGuire, Drew McGuire, and Charlie McGuire led 62 as the closing song. Drew McGuire dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Henry McGuire; Secretary—Warren Steel