GWD Program, 1997

Name/Title

GWD Program, 1997

Entry/Object ID

2021.219

Scope and Content

The 1997 program for the George Washington Day Celebration put on by the class of 2002 when they were in the seventh grade. The celebration was dedicated to Leslie Matthews, PE teacher. George Washington was played by eighth grader Dacia Beard (2001) and Martha Washington was played by eighth grader Hannah Galbraith Wright (2001). Front cover design by Anna Guengerich (2002).

Context

The George Washington Day Celebration was a tradition that began at Belmont College for Young Women, developed into a costume ball and dance at Ward-Belmont, and was transferred to Harpeth Hall, where it continued as a special all-school program performed by Middle School students until 2020.

Collection

Harpeth Hall School Archives

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Search Terms

George Washington Day, Harpeth Hall, Program