Background
McDowell, Michael R. was born on August 10, 1937 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, United States. Son of Marion Jay and Nona Mae (Kelly) McDowell.
McDowell, Michael R. was born on August 10, 1937 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, United States. Son of Marion Jay and Nona Mae (Kelly) McDowell.
AS, Garden City Junior College, 1962. Bachelor, Western State College, 1964. Master of Arts, Western State College, 1967.
Educator, band and chorus, Lyman (Nebraska) Public Schools, 1964-1967; educator, band and chorus, Sidney (Nebraska) Public Schools, since 1967. Music director Varsity Swing Choir, Sidney, 1980-1995.
Trumpet player City Brass Ensemble, Sidney, 1967-1995. Supervisor merit badge Boy Scouts, Sidney, 1967-1995. Director local church choir, Sidney, 1967-1995.
Sergeant United States Army, 1956-1960, Germany. Member National Teachers Association, Nebraska Educators Association, Sidney Educators Association, Nebraska Music Educators Association, National Music Educators Association, Trailblazers Auto Club (president 1985-1990).
Married A. Gail, June 20, 1965. Children: Matthew Jay, Brian Lee.