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RECOGNIZING NORRIS E. NICKERSON FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BANGOR
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Norris E. Nickerson was first hired as a Bangor High School English and Science
teacher and football coach in 1962; and
WHEREAS, in 1974 Norris assumed the role of Assistant Principal at Bangor High School
holding that position for fifteen years; and
WHEREAS, Norris became the Principal of Bangor High School in 1989 and continued in that
capacity until his June 2011 retirement; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Norris has held many offices and served on numerous
committees with both the Maine Principal’s Association and the National
Association of Secondary School Principals, further demonstrating his
commitment to student athletes and the importance of secondary education; and
WHEREAS, awards and achievements received by Bangor High School during Norris
Nickerson’s administration include: National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence,
U.S. Newsweek Top 5% High School, Standard & Poor’s Outperformer, Sports
Illustrated Top 50, Parents Choice Award Winner, and extensive State
Championships in both sports and academics.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SUSAN M. HAWES, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on behalf
of the Bangor City Council and citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize Norris E. Nickerson for
his dedication and commitment to education. Bangor consistently ranks among the best high
schools in Maine for academic and extracurricular achievements, and Mr. Nickerson is hereby
congratulated on his accomplishments over his long and distinguished career with the Bangor
School Department.
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Given this the 11 day of July 2011.
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Susan M. Hawes, Mayor