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Roxann -
Just back from the celebration of Mel Shelton's life. Roxann,
you're amazing! Thanks so much for your efforts. The service was 10% funeral and 90% telling stories about Mel and how he had affected our lives. In addition to thanking Mel for his changing us for the better, it was so good to see my old friends Shirley, Peggy and Patsy Ewing, Doug Cochrane, Steve Smith, Bill Kennedy, Jan Wallich (Judi wasn't there because she had obligations inSeattle.), John King and lots of others. There were lots of folks from Boise State whose lives were made better by Mel Shelton. Tom Stitzel, who was dean of the business school gave a very empassioned remembrance. There were music teachers whose lives had been changed by Mel. Jim Perkins who was the Band director at Borah High when we were at Boise gave an empashioned talk about how Mel had helped when he first came to town. Marcellis Brown, the current band director at Boise State and others are trying to figure out a way to pass on Mel's memory by attaching his name to the district marching band contest or some other event. Overall, it was an inspiring remembrance of an inspiring man. If you can pass this along to all interested, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Ace
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Hello Everyone,
If you get Judi's Christmas missive you already know she is Band Director,
Teacher/Advisor, Orchestra Mistress Extrordinaire in Bellvue, Wa (a suburb of Seattle). Mr. Shelton was aware I'm sure and very proud of how his band brats turned out! BTW, Ace, if the medicine thing doesn't work out you could always be Judi's
Assistant (lol). I have vivid memories of you and Judi "strutting your stuff" in those Brave uniforms! While it is so sad to see our parents and teachers leave this reality, I am
comforted that as we the class of '65 grow closer as we grow older. My very best to all of you as THE CLASS OF 1965 TURNS 65!
Jessie Thaten Allen Outer Banks of North Carolina
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Hi Roxann, Doug, and others, Patsy, Peggy and I will be at Mel’s funeral. Being a part of Mel’s Boise
Go Braves, I have been blessed by great classmates. In college and
law school there were many. But, none better than Boise High class of '65. Go braves. Mel Shelton. Rest in peace. Jody Olson Subject: RE: Mel Shelton's Passing
Jody--That was a very well put sentiment about your classmates. I
would like to add that a huge blessing to all of us was the teachers and administrators with whom we came in contact. I think of Inez Woesner as making a huge impact on my education, and I can fully understand the love and admiration the band and orchestra people had for Mr. Shelton. I only hope that so many, many years ago we were mature enough to let them know of our appreciation. I am not sure I was. Feeling the connection to all of our BHS class~ Sue Ann Gilster Baxter |
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Roxann, thank you for the information about Mel Shelton. Although, I didn't
play in the band I do remember what a fantastic marching band we had. I looked at the website you've put together for the class of 1965 and it was so much fun. I lost my yearbooks in a flood about 40 years ago, and it was wonderful looking at some of those pictures again. I can see you put so much time and effort into such a huge project. I've been able to keep in touch with some of our friends from high school on Facebook and that has been great too. Take care, Colleen (coco keith) Peterson. |
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Hi Ace,
I could not have said it any better. Besides my father, Mel Shelton was the greatest inspiration to me throughout my whole life. Without him, I would not have aspired to further my education, teach at the college level and later, have success in business. He taught me to be gentle but firm in my dealings with other people. When working with young people in sports, I attempted to use his example for getting the best out of my players but still make sure that they had fun. I had an opportunity to visit with him in July of 2010 but, at his request, I did not do so. He requested that all of us remember him as he was. However, he told me that he considered the class of 1965 as the best. I believe that our football team, symphonic band and orchestra had the best talent compared to some previous classes but then, we were overachievers that made it work at an exceptional level. God Bless Him - John Spoljaric |
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Stan Hosac, stan@assistedhomecarellc.com
Hi Everyone,
During the summer prior to our tenth grade the Boise High Band was
In our Junior year some us more lucky guys got to accompany the drill team
Mel was kind, always happy, an exceptional band and orchestra teacher, an
Stan Hosac * see you all at the “50th” |
Rebecca Brock Ridenour Friday, August 12, 2022 |
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Hello fellow classmates of Boise High, class of 1965 I thought I would post an update, since I posted in 2010. At that time, my husband Rick and I lived in the mountains, south of Cascade. In 2019, we sold our home (in the dead of winter) quite quickly and moved back to Boise. We were staying in an RV park in Meridian for the winter months. The people who bought our home, had to snowshoe in to see it, but loved it and made us an offer that same day. Since we had not found a home to buy in Boise, we lived in our travel trailer, at the RV park until spring of 2019. We were fortunate to find just what we wanted and have now lived in our Boise home 3 years. It's so great to be back!! We had decided it was better to be closer to better medical facilities, since we both were having separate issues. I have connected with some of our classmates, through Facebook. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion, who is able to make it. My husband said he will skip this one and I am attending with a few other women who are also from the class of '65. Take care and God Bless! Becky (Brock) Ridenour | |||
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Ron Wallace Thursday, May 21, 2015 |
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Hey Boise High, Greetings from Medford High School Class of 65, Medford, Oregon. I was on our football team that played against you in Medford, Oregon fall 1964 and 1963. Congratulations on your great website. Ours is not as nice but it is mhsclassof65.com. I enjoyed reading about Paul Revere. He played here in Medford, Oregon many times. It was at our National Guard Armory. We called them Armory Dances. Anyway, best regards for your 50th. Ron Wallace Medford, Oregon | |||
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Etta Jensen Brewer Tuesday, March 24, 2015 |
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Hi to all, class of `65. 50 years, can you believe it? I have read all your comments and really enjoyed them. I have read the memorials and thought what a wonderful way to honor and remember all who have past. I did not play a real visible role in the class of `65 but I have been treated like I did. Thank you Sue and Roxann for that and all you do. I was very, very lucky to have been apart ofthe Boise High Orchestra 1962-65. Mel Shelton has and will always hold an honored place in my heart as will our orchestra(concert) mistress (LEADER) Shirley Ewing. Etta Jensen Brewer | |||
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jnix Sunday, September 5, 2010 |
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How fun to see former classmates after so many years. My husband, Bob Nix, class of 1966, will be with me, too. Judy Gregory Nix |
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Douglas Cochrane Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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Roxann, I am honored that you paid a personal visit to our home to invite me to the reunion. What a gift! Unfortunately we are suffering from a lack of Summer on the Oregon Coast so we will be heading south to Mexico on our boat in September. But I wish all of our classmates a great time at the reunion and good health and fortunes for the next five years when I will see you again. Fondly, Douglas Cochrane Yachats, Oregon 541/913-0632 |
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Stan Hosac Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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I am very impressed with the professional design and creation of our Boise High website. Which of you beautiful lady's put this together? Love Ya All, Stan Hosac ******************* Thanks Stan, that would be me. Roxann |
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Judth Olson Monday, July 12, 2010 |
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It will be such fun to be in Boise again and to renew passed friendships. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for all the preparation for us-- I know it will be a time to reflect and remember. | |||
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Dean Connolly Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
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Thanks to everyone for helping. It will be great to see everybody again. | |||
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Becky Brock Ridenour Monday, January 25, 2010 |
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What great fun to look at the pictures here and yet sad seeing the pictures of those who are no longer with us. Thank you for doing this. I have also found many high school friends through Facebook. What a surprise it was to find that Rosie Boggis and Bob Bissell live up here in the mountains near me. And Mary Rose and her husband also bought a home here and will live here when they retire. I hope we can get to the reunion. We are planning on it. | |||
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Gloria McLachlan McDonald Thursday, January 14, 2010 |
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I think you did a great job on this website. It brought back wonderful memories and some grins as I scrolled through the photos. Hmmm, there certainly have been some hair and clothing style changes for all of us through the years that made me chuckle. Whether I can come to the reunion, I don't know yet, but I wish each of you a wonderful 2010, good health and happiness. It seems like only yesterday that we were rushing around in the halls of BHS. |
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