It
was clear from the beginning that Wally would be one of the guys who
could always be counted on, whether it was for singing in the ensemble,
passing around get well cards, or tweaking our director with a
well-placed non-verbal comment.
Walter Jennings contributions to
our chapter’s livelihood and good times are numerous, and everyone who
knows him, appreciates his presence and accurate melodic singing. Wally
keeps us going each night with his break-time refreshments, including
home-made cookies which he cleverly disguises as store-bought, and
assorted beverages. He was instrumental in helping us relocate to Kirk
of Our Savior Church when our old rehearsal venue was no longer
available, and has been a steady, reliable contact for us on all our
ongoing communications and requests, including use of the church for
extra rehearsals and meetings. Wally’s reliability and punctuality are
the cornerstone of hobbies like ours and sometimes are easy to take for
granted.
Wally’s easy, friendly manner belie his history as one
of our Nation’s finest, having given service time in the Marines, doing
the important work of protecting our freedoms and ensuring them for
future generations. He was reputed to have done important espionage
work with James Bond, although this has never been confirmed, Wally’s
quartet work is, of course, a cover for his continuing surveillance
missions.
2007 BOTY Walter Jennings
(click image to enlarge)
by Frank Adams
Renaissance Chorus
The Wayne Chapter proudly announces
its recipient of the 12th Annual “Albert J. Fricker”
Memorial Award “for Barbershopper of the Year for 2007. An
excellent member of our Lead section, an all-round chapter contributor
in many ways, a quartet singer, a man who helps our Chapter keep the
Green Light on for performances, and the Red Light on at breaks, this
honoree is our own— Wally Jennings
A member for 8 years now, Wally
has been part of the backbone of the chapter since he joined and has
helped keep our chapter strong as we’ve moved into the 21st Century.
