Daniel Riley Nomination Letter

To whom it may concern:

I am writing to show and express my support for Michelle Owens to be inducted in the Cadets Hall of Fame. What a beautiful soul to be considered. Michelle had this glow about her that always made you feel special and important.

While marching the Cadets Color Guard in the late 90’s then becoming a member of Cadet Guard Staff in 2000. I was fortunate to get to meet and learn from Michelle. I remember being so impressed with her teaching choreography and running the Crossmen at the time. You could see how passionate she was about color guard.

Like many others, Michelle definitely impacted me through my teaching career. I definitely looked up to Michelle as a role model in this activity.

Years passed as I went to do other things. In 2008 I was asked to return to Cadet Guard Staff. It was that summer I had the honor to work with Michelle. Of course right away Michelle made me feel so welcomed. I remember we were always laughing about something on and off the field. But it was working alongside, I got see why she was so impactful at teaching. It wasn’t just her knowledge and ability to get the performers to achieve something. It was her special way of always making connections with each member every day. She also had this unique and loving way to get the members to believe in themselves. She was always one of their biggest cheerleaders on and off the field. Michelle was a big part in making sure the performers experience was a fun and memorable one.

I witnessed her inspire so many students for the next few summers. Not only did Michelle inspire students she also inspired me to be a better teacher and a human being.

This letter is just a few example of the many great and memorable things she did so naturally and with much love. I hope you accept my letter in support of Michelle Owens being inducted into the Cadets Hall Of Fame.

Warm Regards,

Daniel Riley

The Cadets of Bergen County ‘97 ‘99

the Cadets Guard Staff ‘00, ‘02, ‘08 - ‘12