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Terry McAuliffe Inaugural Committee announces ceremony participants

Chris Graham

The Terry McAuliffe Inaugural Committee announced the participants taking part in the inaugural ceremony of Gov.-Elect Terry McAuliffe.

state-capitol2“We’re excited about the impressive and diverse group of individuals who are participating in the inaugural ceremony,” said Executive Director Brynne Craig. “The Gov.-elect, future First Lady, and the Inaugural Committee are looking forward to a memorable day filled with some of the most respected talent from across the Commonwealth.”

Introductory Music
29th Infantry Division Band, Virginia National Guard

Musical Selection
Virginia State University Gospel Chorale, Petersburg, Virginia
Professor James Holden, Jr., Director/Faculty Advisor
Mr. Perry A. Evans II., Director/Choreographer

Invocation
Reverend Beverly Ashburn
Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church, Newport News, Virginia

Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. John S. McAuliffe MIDN USN
with    Logan M. Burchett MIDN USN,
Keaton G Dille MIDN USN,
George R. Jamison MIDN USN,
Colin A. Jester MIDN USN

National Anthem
Ms. Sophia Nadder, Midlothian, Virginia

Musical Selection
World Children’s Choir, Falls Church, Virginia
Ms. Sondra Harnes, Artistic Director

Benediction
Rabbi Jack Moline
Agudas Achim Congregation, Alexandria, Virginia

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].