Brighton HS Alumni

Dear Alumni - The Board is making every effort to stop the spam, especially the T-Shirt spam to stop. As many of you know this is a challenging effort. Please don't respond to any post that is not directly from us. We appreciate your continued support.

Please join us in congratulating Danne Shosey, Gary Shelters, Don Sanch, Larry Straub, and Brian Rowlette This past weekend they were awarded Honorary Membership into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association - the highest honor that a non-coach can receive!

Here is the amazing words that were shared during the presentation:

"Tonight, we are proud to present Honorary Membership in the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association to a remarkable group of individuals whose tireless dedication behind the scenes has supported Brighton High School football for decades.

Leading this distinguished group is Danne Shosey, whose remarkable 50-year journey with the chain crew began in the fall of 1974. Danne's commitment traces back to family roots, inspired by his father-in-law, Neil Fisher, and Neil's brother, Du Fisher, who started working the chains in 1966. Over half a century, Danne has anchored the crew, passing on tradition and dedication to the next generations, including two of his sons who now serve as part of the current crew.

Tonight, alongside Danne, we honor:

Gary Shelters (Brighton Class of '72), with 35 years of service

Don Sanch (Brighton Class of '75), with 27 years of service

Larry Straub (Brighton Class of '74), with 18 years of service

And Brian Rowlette (Brighton Class of '71), who has unfortunately passed away, but gave an amazing 32 years of service before stepping away.

Together with current crew members and past contributors, this team has witnessed unforgettable moments in Brighton football history— including the Drew Henson years, the 2019 State Final run, and their personal favorite of having the opportunity to run the chains at Michigan Stadium when Brighton had the honor of playing there.

These five men embody the unsung people behind high school football: dependable, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in the success and tradition of the game. Their combined service spans well over a century, and their impact cannot be understated.

Please join us in celebrating Danne Shosey, Gary Shelters, Don Sanch, Larry Straub, and Brian Rowlette as they receive well-deserved Honorary Membership in the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. Thank you for your lifelong commitment to Brighton football and to the sport we all love."

Your Alumni Board wishes each of you and your families an awesome Holiday Season and a New Year filled with love, good health and many unexpected blessings! Pictured below are: Sandy Bates, Nancy Fredenburg, Harriet West, Jim Matthews, Michelle Madden and Bruce Ritter. Not pictures: Pat Arnold, Beth Walker, John Park and Suzanne Conerway.

As of November 6, 2025 here are BHS yearbooks that are for sale. Each one is $40 plus postage (local delivery is free!). Contact Brighton Alumni President Bruce Ritter if interested: [email protected]
YEAR (quantity)
1965 (1)
1972 (1)
1973 (1)
1975 (3)
1976 (5)
1977 (4)
1978 (5)
1979 (3)
1980 (5)
1981 (4)
1982 (3)
1984 (3)
1985 (1)
1987 (2)
1991 (2)
1992 (15)
1993 (3)
1994 (4)
1995 (32)
1996 (6)
1998 (1)
1999 (3)
2000 (1)
2001 (22)
2002 (5)
2003 (8)
2004 (1)
2005 (1)
2006 (6)
2007 (5)
2008 (2)
2009 (2)
2010 (2)
2011 (4)
2012 (2)
2013 (10)
2014 (15)
2015 (6)
2019 (2)
2021 (2)

Beware of a SCAM on Alumni. Alumni are being sent the email below in the name of Brighton Alumni. The BHS Alumni Lifetime membership is $250 and can be obtained by contacting our President, Bruce Ritter at [email protected] DO NOT reply if you receive this email - it is NOT from us!

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