I am Reta Williams. I am currently working on a School Song Project. I
am trying to find and preserve the school fight songs of Indiana high
schools that were closed due to consolidation.
Last November Dana Hunsinger Benbow of the Indy Star interviewed me and wrote an article
about the project that was in the Star, both in print and online, last
December. That was just the jumpstart the project needed, although I
have used many other ways to advertise the project. In some ways it has
been a daunting project, but in other ways it has been really fun.
I have a list of 719 schools and have found 535 songs. My goal is to get
at least 600.
My husband and I visited Salem and Washington County about
three weeks ago. We went to the museum, the library and talked to the
county historian. Out of six schools, I have two – Pekin and
Campbellsburg.
My best resources have been people. When I can find the
right contact, I usually get some really positive results.
Thanks so much.
Reta Williams
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