St. Norbert College bid farewell to its unofficial campus mascot, an albino squirrel named Snowy, with a memorial service on Tuesday afternoon.
The squirrel gained popularity with students this academic year, with a Facebook group dedicated to the animal drawing the interest of 131 members.
Students organized the event after finding Snowy apparently had been struck by a car on Third Street on Sunday.
The service was held at the St. Norbert College Townhouse Village Square. In lieu of flowers, organizers asked guests to bring a canned food item for the Townhouse Village Thanksgiving Food Drive.
The service included music, a eulogy, poetry readings and prayers…
