Ray Garrett received his undergraduate degree in history
from Yale University before joining the United States Army
to serve as an artillery officer in World War II. See
Veteran page.
After
the war, Ray Garrett pursued a law degree at Harvard Law
School and graduated in 1949.
The
Wiffenpoofs' Song
To the tables down at Mory's,
To the place where Louis dwells,
To the dear old Temple Bar we love so well,
Sing the Wiffenpoofs assembled
With their glasses raised on high,
And the magic of their singing casts its spell.
Yes, the magic of their singing
Of the songs we love so well,
"Shall I wasting," and "Mavourneen,"
And the rest;
We will serenade our Louis
While life and voice shall last,
Then we'll pass and be forgotten with the rest.
We're poor little lambs who have lost our way:
Baa! Baa! Baa!
We're little lost sheep who have gone astray:
Baa! Baa! Baa!
Gentlemen songsters off on a spree,
Damned from here to eternity:
God have mercy on such as we:
Baa! Baa! Baa!
Ray
Garrett loved this song and often sang it with his whole
heart and soul. He had a wonderful voice. He was active
in Yale Alumni activities and especially enjoyed the Wiffenpoofs.
He was an avid participant in barbershop quartet singing
throughout his life and also sang in the choir at Christ
Episcopal Church in Winnetka.
