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The Northampton School for Girls Alma Mater

Katherine Burnett & Frances Cashman ’25

Anticipating how future generations of alumnae would feel about Northampton School for Girls, roommates Frances Cashman and Katherine Burnett wrote the ‘Hamp School Song in the very first year, 1924-25.  Frances composed the music, Kay the words.  The march-like tune and stride piano bass are typical of the popular music of the time.

It isn’t sung much any more.  We’d like to change that!  Here are the words and music to the song.

 

 

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