Author, historian, teacher and matriarch Karen Lamb was honored Oct. 18, as the Decatur schoolhouse was named the “Karen Lamb Decatur School.” Approximately 50 people attended the dedication event, according to Lopez School District Superintendent Brady Smith.

“Many loving tears were shed at her Khu ‘eex [Lingit for ceremony/potlatch] Oct .18,” Lamb’s daughter Tacee Lamb told the Journal. “Mom was a teacher, for two years, at Lopez and then Decatur, making her a Lopez District teacher for 35 years.”

The name change was suggested by her son, Reed. The idea gained traction, causing a number of islanders to write letters in support of the tribute, as Karen was well-loved. As testament to that, when she finally retired, all 40 of her students attended her retirement party, Tacee said. Many r

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