Calling All Former Palmer High Students
Contributed by Sabra Nord Sturgis
Barbara Nord, an exceptional educator who dedicated over three decades of her life to shaping young minds at Palmer High School, passed away on June 8, 2022. Teaching was her passion, and she often commented that she truly did appreciate all of her students. One of her last requests came out of this love for her students: A parade of former students at her funeral.
A Celebration of Life, including a parade, is being organized by family and friends. The event will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023, with a funeral at the United Protestant Church at 1:00 followed by a celebration party and pot-luck starting at 3:00 at the Palmer Depot.
Attendees of the celebration party will have a chance to connect with friends during “Social” Studies Class and Art Class, where parade participants will be able to make a sign to honor the memory of Mrs. Nord. The parade will begin around 4:00, and a prize will be given for the best Palmer High outfit. All former students of Mrs. Nord from the classes of 1971-2003 are invited to walk.
Following the parade, the celebration will continue at the Depot with Electives: Music, Creative Writing, and History. Another of Mrs. Nord’s final wishes was that there would be “No Open Mic.” In honor of these wishes, friends and former students are invited to write down their confessions and memories during Creative Writing and share their stories during History Classes. Unlike her government class, participation is optional.
For those unable to attend, memories can be emailed to celebratebarbnord@gmail.com. More information can be found by searching “Celebrate Barb Nord” on Facebook.