Mel Braswell

Building on a steady progression of track accomplishments over the course of four years, Mel achieved the ultimate honor All-American in 1965, his senior year. As a high-jumper he won seven state championships, clearing 6 feet, 7 3/4 inches in 1965, a state and school record. He won the CIAC high jump championship five times and the long jump championship twice, and he once reached 44 feet 5 inches in the triple jump.

Mel was a consistent scorer and amassed 380 points in his high school career. Mel finished third in high jump in the Golden West competition, then considered the national championship meet for high school track and field.