Capac High School - Capacian Yearbook (Capac, MI)

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Waiting patiently to practice the tim- pani, 8th grader Lori Behnke takes in- struction from band director Jack Seidler. Photo-Quain Senior Maria Ebner has taken piano lessons afterschool for eight years. Here she plays a few final notes of “For Elise” while she waits for her instructor. Photo-Quain On the Cover “The Boss” There are many responsibilities in being a principal. Mr. Remenap poses in his usual hallway stance with his “You’re in trouble look.” His attire, however, is far more casual than usual. Photo-Marion’s Who is this man? We see him every day, in the hall, at lunch, and some even get the opportu- nity to step into his office. No matter what experience students may have had with him, most agree he has our best interests at heart. Give up? He is Mr. Joseph Remenap, our high school prin- cipal. Mr. Remenap has been in the Capac school system for 11 years and principal for eight. He par- ticipates in many activities around Capac. One is Plaid Shirt Night. For the past 10 years it has been a pep rally for hunters to kick off their deer season, bring- ing in well over $4,000 for the schools many extra needs. In re- cent years this money has pur- chased two copying machines, a computer for the library and yearbook, physical education equipment, and a breathalizer. Thanks, Mr. R., for your many contributions to CHS, and for being such a sport, posing as our cover model. —Sue Rinke As principal of CHS, it is often neces- sary to write thank-you notes. Mr. Re- menap revises one before sending it out. Photo-Quain Student Life Page Design: Jane Quain

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The Halls Are Alive With the Sound of Music Some people wake up to it, some relax with it, most dance to it, and everyone listens to it! It’s the one thing that gets you out of bed, gets your blood pumping, and keeps you in the fast lane all the way to school. It’s music, of course! Whether you like to Bang Your Head with Quiet Riot, do the Crocodile Rock with Elton John, or go on The Ride of the Valkyries with Richard Wagner, music influences your life. The kind of music you listen to A little music helps senior Nicole Mill er calm her nerves as a yearbook deadline draws near. Photo-Quain Practicing for the Christmas Benefit Show, seniors Gloria Kot and Melissa Burgess and 8th grader Jodi Keskimaki dance to “Shake-down”, choreo- graphed by Sandy Remenap. Photo- Quain can reflect your personality, style, and even your mood at the time. If you had a great day and have terrific plans for tonight, you’ll probably have your car ra- dio blasting all the way home. Music not only ties together schools and generations but it even connects countries. Jo- hanna Saukkonen, a CHS ex- change student from Finland, said, “It’s an international lan- guage, one of the few things that is the same for me.” Music is expressed by many CHS students everyday. The band can often be heard playing and there are always students sneaking around with Walk- mans on. The halls of CHS are alive with the sound of music in the back of every kid’s mind. -Jane Quain 4 Music’s Influence The Halls are Alive

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The Lil’ Town with the Big Heart My Hometown It’s about one mile from end to end, it doesn’t have much activ- ity, but it is friendly and like a family. What is it? If you guessed Almont, you’re wrong. It could only be our own hometown, the don’t-blink-too- quick thriving metropolis of Ca- pac. Capac may be a small town, but it’s our small town, a town that shows warmth and friendli- ness. Like the sign says, it’s the “Lil’ Town with the Big Heart!” Okay, we all know it’s not really a thriving metropolis, and it can be pretty dead at times, but freshman Melisa Johnson summed it up pretty well by say- ing, “It’s almost like everyone is family here in Capac.” Well, maybe not everybody is friendly. As sophomore Shan- non Keegan stated, “Everyone is pretty friendly, except the cops.” But let’s not be hard on them— they have been known to help people in need, and where else do you know the police by name? To get it straight from the heart of the small town, the kids, a few CHS students pointed out some of our town’s positive aspects. Sophomore Jim Ondrus says, “There are no muggers,” and classmate Renee Kozlowski adds, “There’s not a big drug and crime problem in a small town.” Finally, senior Kim Robinson comments, “The security you feel in a small town can never be found in a large city.” There are other advantages, t oo. Junior Ryan Kaufman notes, “You can’t get lost.” (But have you ever asked him for direc- tions?) And senior Michelle Hess adds, “There’s not a lot of traffic.” (Perhaps she’s accident- prone?) For people who like to be in- the-know, small town life can be great. “You know everyone and it’s easier to get the good gossip,” says sophomore Misty Orlowski. Summing up the best of life in Capac, sophomore Melanie McNutt says, “You feel safe, be- cause even though it’s small, it’s home.” —Marty Barker When fall rolls around, the bleachers are always packed with die-hard foot- ball fans like these. Photo-Barker 6 Student Life My Hometown 9l Freshmen Tina Willmanjamie Walker, Kristie Vineski, and Tricia Riegal chow down after school, at Capac’s very own Paisano’s Pizzeria. Photo-Barker