Posted by (+15536) 7 years ago
This afternoon I learned of the passing of Jim Michels. Mr. Michels was one of three teachers in my life who had significant impact. He gave me my first job. When I was in the 5th grade I mowed his lawn. He paid me $6.00 each time.
As the VoAg teacher and FFA Advisor. He taught me many skills. I know how to weld, work on equipment, operate a Rumely Oilpull and a the Pioneer tractor because of him. (Not many around anymore that have had those opportunities). I learned how to speak in public and about leadership from Mr. Michels. He is responsible for much of the passion I have for range management and agriculture.
I learned how to dance, because of his encouragement. My favorite memory was a time when he came up to Monty Lesh, Tate Nation, and myself at a FFA-FHA function and said " as FFA officers and seniors, you boys should show some leadership and ask the girls to dance.
Miles City has lost an icon. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Captain, rest in peace.
As the VoAg teacher and FFA Advisor. He taught me many skills. I know how to weld, work on equipment, operate a Rumely Oilpull and a the Pioneer tractor because of him. (Not many around anymore that have had those opportunities). I learned how to speak in public and about leadership from Mr. Michels. He is responsible for much of the passion I have for range management and agriculture.
I learned how to dance, because of his encouragement. My favorite memory was a time when he came up to Monty Lesh, Tate Nation, and myself at a FFA-FHA function and said " as FFA officers and seniors, you boys should show some leadership and ask the girls to dance.
Miles City has lost an icon. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Captain, rest in peace.