Deirdre Courtney Batson, a 1972 Cornell graduate with a history degree, has been a passionate advocate for the Cornell Chorus. In her second appearance on the podcast, she delves deeper into the group's history. Deirdre provides unique insights into the challenges women’s singing groups have faced and the resilience of the Chorus through difficult times, such as its reformation in 1960 and its rise as a strong and independent group. She coordinated events like the Centennial History Tea to celebrate the Chorus's legacy and recalls memories such as the “cookie quartets” fundraiser. She highlights the evolution of Chorus-Glee Club relations into a unified, supportive community.