Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 53rd session of the annual Sacred Harp singing in memory of Ganus Wakefield, Gene Wakefield, Clifford Wakefield, Cecil Wakefield, Wilford Wakefield, and Wendell Wakefield was held on the third Sunday in November at the Natural Bridge Community Center. Song selections were from the 1991 Edition of the Sacred Harp.

The class was called to order by Glenn Keeton leading 59. Ken Tate offered the opening prayer.

A business session was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve; Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Vice Chairman—Butch White; Secretary—Lisa Geist; Arranging—Amber Davis.

Leaders: Butch White 84, 313b; Lisa Geist 540, 572; Amber Davis 49b (in memory of Murray Livingston), [402-1991-1991] (for Margaret Keeton); Debbie Hall 208, 426b; Mike Hankins 477, 527; Louise Yeager 503, 112; Doug Cantrell 490, 354b; Faye Donaldson 47t, 78.

RECESS

The class was called back to order by Glenn Keeton leading 277. Leaders: Roma Rice 323b, 52t; Larry Wakefield 317, 569b; Laurie Keeton 480, 128; Philip Gilmore 47b, 456; Ru Perry-Mize 159, 481; Larry Ballinger 528, 551; Betty Baccus and Junior Poston 166 (in memory of Julie Poston), [168-1991-1991]; Samuel Williams 502, 476; Wakefield siblings and descendants 333, 339, 45t. Philip Gilmore offered the blessing on the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Butch White leading 547. Leaders: Chris Ballinger 424, 460; Theresa Westmoreland 234, 299; Ken Tate 348b, 147t; Loretta Whitman 72b, 106; Ru Perry-Mize 56b, 448b; Samuel Williams 131t; Amber Davis 391 (in memory of Helen Langston and Sandra Spradlin); Lisa Giest 182 (in memory of Gravis Ballinger and Earl Ballinger); Glenn Keeton 507 (in memory of Josie Hyde and for Margaret Keeton); Lena Keeton 475, 546. Announcements were made.

Glenn Keeton and Butch White led 267 as the closing song. Samuel Williams offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Vice Chairman—Butch White; Secretary—Lisa Geist