Nancy McPherson Conn

After graduating from WMU, I married fellow classmate, John Conn who was a State Trooper. We moved all around the state. Casey was born in Bridgeport, MI. I became a "Stay at home" Mom and I loved it. I treasure the memories of the different adventures we took around the neighborhood.

We moved to Traverse City in 1985 and I was hired by Traverse City schools in 1986. I am still working for them today. My life has been full of challenges and I have grown from each of them. As I look back, I remember always thinking I was a "wimp" but I have discovered I am anything but a wimp. I am a very strong, independent person who loves life and no challenge is ever too hard to overcome.

I'm not sure I have a "favorite" memory. I do remember a Spelling Bee in Mr. Smith's class. The word was "twelfth." Rudy and I were disagreeing about how it was spelled and I was sure I was correct. Four or five people misspelled before it was my turn. Shocking Rudy, I spelled it his way and got it correct. He gave me this shocked look , so I just reminded him that girls always have the right to change their minds. He just laughed at me. Whenever I see the word, "twelfth", I think of Rudy.

I also remember almost failing Phys Ed. because I couldn't stand on my head. Yeah, that made a big difference in my life. Where would I be now if I couldn't stand on my head!