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June 24, 1942
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Account of a school Class Day ceremony featuring a solo by Virginia Gifford, group singing of the school song, a speech by Class President Edward Farrell, debut of the class song written by Beverley Burgess and Barbara Popple, and closing with 'Auld Lang Syne'.
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Rogers. Virginia Gifford sang as a solo, "Smilin' Thru."
The entire assembly led by the Seniors joined in the School Song. Edward Farrell, Class President, spoke a few words to the Juniors who will be Seniors in the school year ahead.
The Class Song, words of which were written by Beverley Burgess and Barbara Popple and sung to the tune of "The Old Refrain," was sung for the first time in public by the class led by Virginia Gifford.
The Class Day exercises closed in the traditional manner with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" by the assembly, and the senior recessional.
The entire assembly led by the Seniors joined in the School Song. Edward Farrell, Class President, spoke a few words to the Juniors who will be Seniors in the school year ahead.
The Class Song, words of which were written by Beverley Burgess and Barbara Popple and sung to the tune of "The Old Refrain," was sung for the first time in public by the class led by Virginia Gifford.
The Class Day exercises closed in the traditional manner with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" by the assembly, and the senior recessional.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Class Day
School Ceremony
Senior Assembly
Class Song
Graduation Exercises
What entities or persons were involved?
Virginia Gifford
Edward Farrell
Beverley Burgess
Barbara Popple
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Key Persons
Virginia Gifford
Edward Farrell
Beverley Burgess
Barbara Popple
Story Details
Class Day exercises include Virginia Gifford's solo 'Smilin' Thru', assembly singing School Song led by Seniors, Edward Farrell's speech to Juniors, debut of Class Song by Beverley Burgess and Barbara Popple led by Virginia Gifford to 'The Old Refrain' tune, closing with 'Auld Lang Syne' and senior recessional.