10/07/2026
Peggy Richard Mitchell, the Homecoming Queen of the Norfolk Catholic High School Class of 1966, proudly participated in the 2026 Homecoming Parade as her class celebrated its 60th reunion at the game.
After graduating from Norfolk Catholic High School in 1966, Peggy attended Old Dominion University for a year before moving with her family to Biloxi, Mississippi. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from Perkinston Junior College in 1969, followed by a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Delta State University in 1971.
Peggy began her teaching career in Mississippi, where she taught Remedial Reading and English for 10 years. She then moved to Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where she taught English at Choctawhatchee High School for 31 years.
Since retiring in 2015, Peggy has enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and the United States, spending time with her daughter’s family and two granddaughters in Franklin, Tennessee, and celebrating special family occasions. She is also an active member of the Fort Walton Beach Woman’s Club.
Peggy’s commitment to her community was recently recognized when she was honored as one of the Women of Honor in Okaloosa County, celebrating her years of service and contributions to the community.