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Decades of alumni sing thanks to retired choir director

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The choir sings "Sing Unto God" during District 214 Community Education's presentation of "Notes of Thanks" Sunday at Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights. Forest View and Elk Grove High School Alumni from 1972 to 2005 joined together in a choir of more than 150 voices to show their appreciation for the direction of music teacher Jerry Swanson.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

Under the direction of Jerry Swanson, District 214 Community Education presented "Notes of Thanks" Sunday at Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights. Forest View and Elk Grove High School Alumni from 1972 to 2005 joined together in a choir of more than 150 voices.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

Director Jerome Swanson leads the choir during District 214 Community Education's presentation "Notes of Thanks" Sunday at Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights. Forest View and Elk Grove High School Alumni from 1972 to 2005 joined together in a choir of more than 150 voices to show their appreciation for the direction of music teacher Jerry Swanson.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

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More than three decades of alumni came together for a reunion concert to pay tribute and give thanks to the choir director who they said made such a difference in their lives. At least 150 singers who graduated from Forest View High School or Elk Grove High School gathered for two hours of singing led by Jerry Swanson. “It seems like just yesterday we were singing these songs for the first time,” Swanson said.

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