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Past and Present NA Choir Members Perform Together for Navy Veterans Ceremony

To close out the summer, current Newark Academy choral singers and choral alumni gave a virtual performance of "Lean on Me" in honor of Bill Withers, Lone Sailor Award Recipient and a Navy Veteran, at the Lone Sailor Honors Reception. Performers included Meredith Janay '22,  Yasmeena Sharif '23, Abhi Varadarajan '23 and Yavan Vyas '23 were current NA singers, while alum Madeline Levinsohn '19, Gabi Poisson '17 and Christine Pan '18 joined them, with NA Choral Director Viraj Lal coordinating the rendition.
 
Each year, the US Navy announces the Lone Sailor Award recipients in recognition of  Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their respective careers, during or after their service, while exemplifying the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. This year, Bill Withers was counted among the honorees.

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