January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices

The Messiah Soloists who would perform at the annual presentation of “The Messiah” are shown in December 1959. They are, from left, Leslie Hildenbrandt, violinist; Haydn P. Morgan, bass; Mary Jane Rodkey, contralto; Thomas T. Tavaner, tenor; Mildred Torbenson, soprano; George Rodkey, bass; and Eugene H. Fink, director.

Rodkey

John Rodkey takes part in a tricycle race as principal of North Central High School, where he served from 1959 to 1979.