Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Oxford Sacred Harp Singing was held in the Lafayette County Arena on the second Sunday in March. The class was called to order by Warren Steel leading 138b and 39t. Ken Tate offered the morning prayer. Mark Davis led 71 and 411. Molly Gatewood was appointed secretary, and Will Gatewood was appointed to arrange leaders. Leaders: Molly Gatewood 488, 455; Arlon Gardner 454, 49b; Sophie Gardner 282, 277; Jeff Corbett 31t, 344; Kerry Cullinan 70t, 569b; Jan Murray 31b, 285t; Anne Steel 269, 348b; Garrett Herndon 300, 503.

RECESS

Mark Davis brought the class to order leading 200. Leaders: Suzy Bishop 127, 325; Curtis Gregory 119, 341; Chuck Howell 40, 452; Lisa Geist 528, 272; Mary Amelia Taylor 385t, 278t; Beth Wallace 546, 442; Regina Derstine 208, 27; Mark Tew 108t, 318; Valerie Gatewood 143, 207; Ken Tate 147t, 147b.

LUNCH

Warren Steel called the afternoon session to order by leading 195. A brief memorial lesson was held. The list of deceased included Earl Ballinger, Henry Guthery and Ozella Blackmon—Alabama; Mel Kersey—Tennessee; Bill Fellinger—Vermont; and Corrone and Ruth Bryant—Florida and Maine. Beth Wallace and Warren Steel led 177 in memory of the deceased.

Leaders: Jeff James 124, 547; Danny Creel and Larry Ballinger 384, 224; Will Gatewood 535, 52b; Kerry Cullinan 378t; Jeff Corbet 99; Garett Herndon 475; Beth Wallace 196; Danny Creel 106; Jeff James 569b; Mary Amelia Taylor 228; Sophie Gardner 457.

Following announcements, the officers led 288 as the closing song. The class was dismissed with prayer offered by Jeff James.

Chairman—Warren Steel; Vice Chairman—Mark Davis; Secretary—Molly Gatewood