After a 14-year battle with sarcoma, during the early morning on Wednesday, September 13, 2022, our beloved Nora Murray passed away.

Olivia Keithley, Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) Board of Directors President, MASC Alumna, and a personal friend shared that "this loss hits our community in deep and profound ways. Nora was a friend, mentor, advisor, and confidant to so many in our community."

It was through her promotion of student leadership and civic engagement that she helped students find their voice in life, school, and the world.

Viewing: 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m, Tuesday, September 20th

Haight Funeral Home - 6416 Sykesville Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784

Funeral Mass: 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21st

Holy Family Church - 9531 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133

Following the mass and burial, there is a luncheon at the Gamber Fire Hall - 3838 Niner Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048

Dan and Nora Murray

Catherine Nora Murray graduated from Liberty High School in Carroll County in 1982, proudly representing the school’s first ever-graduating class. After attending Towson University, Mrs. Murray went back to her alma mater to teach students health education. In 1998, she proudly took on the role of the Liberty Student Government Association advisor, continually building the program during her tenure. In her first year, she also brought her school to Maryland Association of Student Councils events where she admits she “fell in love with MASC”. In 2004, Mrs. Murray received the MASC Advisor of the year award for her exceptional leadership. Under her leadership, Liberty High’s SGA received MASC’s Felix Simon Award in 2006. Mrs. Murray not only led her SGA towards excellence, but inspired her students through her caring, devoted leadership.

Mrs. Murray led the Liberty SGA for 10 years until 2008. In 2008, she became MASC’s executive director, where she supported many events including MASC Fall Conference, Legislative Session, and Convention, as well as actively supporting the Region 2 conference. In 2009, she inspired and received the Catherine Nora Murray Unsung Hero Award, presented in recognition of her selfless service to the students she supported. After the Maryland State Department of Education changed the Executive Director position in 2009, which resulted in Mrs. Murray being removed, she continued to actively support MASC and its many events.

In 2009, she became the advisor of the Carroll County Student Government Association, where she served until 2013. As CCSGA’s advisor, she grew attendance to record numbers, as well as developed leaders for life.  

In 2014, Mrs. Murray joined Baltimore County Public Schools and served as the Regional Advisor for the Baltimore County Student Councils, working for years to also establish the Baltimore County Junior Councils!