Jay's friends and family will hold a memorial celebration of his life on Saturday, June 15 at 1 pm in Pioneer High School's Schrieber Auditorium, Ann Arbor.  This is a beautiful, newly renovated, professional theater, with easy parking and enough seats for everyone who wants to attend. 

Jay had an extraordinary gift – he was able to positively impact the lives of so many people, from so many communities.  At this celebration, a number of those people will share something they learned from knowing Jay - a lesson they've used to enrich their own lives, or those of others.  

And of course, there will be a lot of Jay's music performed by a number of his very talented musical friends.  

**If you learned something from knowing Jay that you'd like to share with others at the memorial gathering - either aloud during the celebration or in writing - please contact me in advance (bschmid7401@gmail.com).  It can be lighthearted or serious, practical or idealistic.   

Remember that even though very few of us will have the opportunity to create change on a large scale, every one of us has the opportunity to make small positive changes in the world around us, every day.  We hope everyone will take something from this celebration that will make the world a little better. 

Please share this information with anyone you know who may want to attend.  Also, formal dress is discouraged.  

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More About Pioneer High School

601 West Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 

Jay taught Social Studies and American History at Pioneer High School from 1959-1967.  He introduced and taught the school's first Black History course in 1968. He also coached the school's football team; if you look at the trophy case across from the entrance to the auditorium, you will see a trophy for his State Championship team from 1962, the year he was voted Michigan High School Football Coach of the Year.