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The Whittier College School Song

“Friends Forever”

Hail to thee, dear Whittier

Home of friends foreverl

Thou art virtuous, Whittier,

In thy endeavor.

Now we charge thee, Whittier,

Home where peace and truth are nourished,

Grant to youth thy spirit ’til

Hopes and dreams have fully flourished.

Forward ever, Whittier;

Falter never, Whititer!

Friends forever, Whittier;

Alma mater, Whittier!

Words by Margaretha Lohmann, professor of music

Music based on “Gaudeamus Igitur,” C.W. Kindeleben, c. 1781

First published c. 1930 as “The Whittier College Hymn”

Later revised c. 1990 as “Friends Forever”

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