WQLN NPR first signed on the air in 1973, and on February 4th of that year – The Academy High School Choir, under the direction of Joseph Rugare reached their fundraising goal of $13,500. Allowing them to participate in the prestigious, by invitation-only International music festival in Oaxtepec (oax·te·pec), Mexico
This Day in History is presented by Chronicles on WQLN PBS.