Jana Bocook Nomination Letter

April 7, 2019

Dear Cadets HOF Committee,

I am writing in support of posthumously adding Michelle Owens to The Cadets Hall of Fame.

I met Michelle the summer of 1995 when she was at Crossmen, and I was marching Cadets. From the moment I met her, I could tell she was someone who cared deeply about the drum corps activity and its performers. She was a consummate professional.

Michelle taught the Cadets Colorguard from 2003 – 2008. I had the honor of teaching with her in 2005 and 2006. It is rare to find someone who exudes the kind of passion, positive attitude, and energy she did. She was always the first person to pick someone up that was down. Her encouragement and tutelage was felt by everyone she came in contact with. Her presence and joy for the activity was not only felt by the colorguard, but also the other sections, staff members, and volunteers. She was always a bright light, even on the most difficult, grueling days of tour. She was respected by all who knew her.

Michelle left a lasting impression on everyone she came in contact with. Her legacy and impact on the Cadets will live on in all of us who were lucky enough to know and work with her.

Sincerely,

Jana Bocook

Cadets Mellophone 1992-1998

Cadets Brass Staff Member 1999-2001, 2005-2006