USNA Gospel Choir in Atlanta for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration

The U.S. Naval Academy Gospel Choir was in Atlanta for three days for recruiting purposes, visiting local high schools and churches, and to participate in the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration by giving a concert at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.

On Saturday, January 14^th, 2006 just before the concert, the Atlanta Chapter, with help from the Georgia Parents Club, sponsored a lunch for the choir members in the basement of the church.

It was a nice chance to see the caliber of the young people who make up the Brigade today. The program and concert was held from 1300 to 1430 in the Ebenezer Baptist Church. It's a beautiful old church and the choir had the walls shakin'!

The choir's singing was energetic, uplifting, and terrific, as usual. What a talented group of Mids and what a great showcase for the Academy. (Kind of humbles those of us who can't carry a tune in a bucket, however.)

Thanks to Stewart Caldwell, our Chapter Director for Brigade Support, for coordinating this event for us, along with Cindy Miller, our area Blue & Gold Coordinator. Thanks also to the Georgia Parents Club and their members.

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Gospel Choir in concert at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Visitors in Congregation get in the spirit!

Mids hit the buffet line at luncheon before the concert
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Cindy Miller '90 scares Steve Frederick '72 and Bill Rentz '55 with a (fabricated) tale about the barbeque beans!!!

Hey, wait... the Mid third from left at the table has that exact same expression!!! What's going on here anyway???