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Olympia Sacred Harp Singing

Prosperity Grange, Olympia, Washington

Sat, Mar 8, ’25

The annual Olympia All-Day Sacred Harp Singing was held at The Prosperity Grange in Olympia, Washington, on Saturday before the second Sunday in March. Song selections were called from the The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The class was called to order by Jenna Tompkins leading 46. Rosie Sokolov offered the opening prayer. The morning sessions of this singing utilized the double song lesson, in memory of the late singer, Solomon Ossa.

Leaders: Kate Fortin 171, 81t (in memory of Solomon Ossa); Eleanor Stevens 155, 63; Marla Elliott 38b, 66; Ani Gordon and Sophie Sokolov 146; Karen Willard “Change Song”, [332-1991-1991]; Laura McMurray 39b, 138b; Kevin Barrans 124, 373; Rosie Sokolov 313t, 298; Deb Koch 370, 302; Anne Huckins 448b, 315; Kate Fine 38t, 538.

RECESS

The second session was brought back to order by Carrie Walker leading 82t. Leaders: Bob Schinske 145t, 396; Maggie Luthin 335, 56b; Ruth Linehan 348b, 436; Dorothy Robinson 275t, 77t; Paul Chamberlain 547, 86; Dorothy Mitchell 497, 354t; Peter Schinske 271t, 128; Maggie Gammons 209; David Wright 321, 426b; Sophie Sokolov 234, 100; Nancy Novotny 274t, 573. Rosie Sokolov asked a blessing before the meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was brought to order by Kate Fortin leading 32t. Leaders: Thom Fahrbach 540, 200; Pippa Stoddard 157; Jamie Dawson 505; Steve Cackley 543; Kristofer Ilex 217; Emma Schwarz 564; Laura McMurray 345b; Sophie Sokolov 511; Ruth Linehan 460; Maggie Luthin 59; Kevin Barrans 422; Rosie Sokolov 384; Mullen Hamilton 47b; Marla Elliott 430; Carrie Walker 414; Peter Schinske 166; Kenzie Carter and Maggie Gammons 178; Kate Fine 532.

RECESS

The day’s final session was brought to order by Kevin Barrans leading 354b. Leaders: Dorothy Mitchell 474; Deb Koch with Jenna Tompkins 245; Nancy Novotny 480; Karen Willard 401; Leland Ross with Peter Schinske 224; Kristofer Ilex 32b; Paul Chamberlain 492; Thom Fahrbach 383; Dorothy Robinson 26; Bob Schinske 496 in honor of Sophia Schinske; Emma Schwarz 285b; Jenna Tompkins 235 in honor of Ian Suchon; Pippa Stoddard 57; Mullen Hamilton 112; Sophie Sokolov 48t; David Wright 503; Anne Huckins 162; Jamie Dawson 133; Kate Fortin 344; Steve Cackley 111b; Rosie Sokolov 76b; Carrie Walker 142.

A business meeting was held. Carrie Walker, the resolutions officer, thanked officers and committee members for their service, thanked the cooks for bringing a bounty of food, thanked the members of the class who had keyed throughout the day, thanked Kristofer Ilex, Paul Chamberlain and Bob Schinske for arranging, and resolved to meet again next year. Marla Elliott, the treasury officer, gave the treasury report stating that expenses had been met. Deb Koch gave the secretary’s report stating that thirty-two leaders led eighty-five songs. The meeting was closed. Announcements were made.

Jenna Tompkins led 267 as the closing song. Rosie Sokolov delivered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chair—Jenna Tompkins; Secretary—Deb Koch