May 29-31, 1993: Memorial Day Weekend

Mom and I headed up to the cabin in Baldwin.   We waited for the Gonyos to come, but they were late, so we decided to go to downtown Baldwin shopping.    We visited Peggy Katt at her antique store. Her granddaughter, Nicole, had mono and was here for the weekend.    When we got back to the cabin, the Gonyos had arrived.      I told Wendy and Joy I really liked Jase and would give him three sons.   We were all laughing.   

On Sunday, we went to mass at St. Anns in Baldwin.    The church was crowded.    After church, we went to Ludington to go shopping.    We had lunch at a Greek restaurant.    Joy bought a t-shirt that said "I want it all".      Then, we went to Pentwater to do some more shopping.   

Peggy and Nicole came up to the cabin for a visit after dinner.      

On Monday, mom and I left and headed up to the gravestone to put flowers down.    

May 28, 1993: Senior Breakfast/Last Day of High School

We had our Senior Breakfast on our last day of high school.   Sue and I were in love with Chris Papp.     We were so happy to get his senior picture and name card.    On the back of the card was an invitation to Chris's open house.  Of course, we had to go to that.    In Spanish class, Sue and I got a picture taken with Chris Papp.   

After school, Molly and I went cruising up to Silver Lake.   

My friend Patty Kmiecik turned 40 years old today. I brought over a birthday card for her after school.

May 27, 1993: Mr. Walker's Advice

In Marketing class, Mr. Walker said he thought I'd be good as a sales representative.  In his opinion, being a sales representative required alot of time missed from home, but did give you a good income.  

I took Molly Piersma, Sue Arnouts, and Kara Filius to the Senior Banquet held at Mona Lake Boat Club.  We traded senior pictures.    The announcement of mock elections took place.   Eric Anderson got Baby Face.    When class gossiper was announced, my whole table pointed at me.  Mandy Rozycki got that one.  

May 23, 1993: Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate was at 3 p.m.   Father Stasker and 2 other pastors gave a speech.    We wore our caps and gowns at this ceremony.    Matt Johnson, Jennifer Krybez, Sue Quakkelaar, Sue Arnouts, Leah Noordhoff, and I had pictures taken in front of the anchor.

Sue and I had dinner at Bill Knapps. 

May 21, 1993: Senior Awards & Baccalaureate Practice

Practiced for senior awards assembly.    Mr. Reed gave out the staff scholarship awards.   Four people got the $500 checks.    I got one of those checks.   I couldn't believe it!  Mr. Reed shook my hand as he gave me the check.

In 4th hour, Keith Bolema took pictures of all of us.  

My mom and I went to Ponderosa for dinner. Jayme Whitby was our waitress. She said she was moving to Fullerton, California in August.  Her sister was having a baby in December.    

May 10, 1993: Michigan’s Adventure for Physics in the Park

Our physics class went to Michigan’s Adventure for the day. I went with Jennifer Krybez, Sue Quakelaar, Leah Engle, Cheli Sibley, and Gretta Bugee on the rides.
When we were at the Falling Star, Chris Papp was waiting in line next and kept watching my way while I was on the ride. He sat in the back left hand side as you look at the ride. He wore black Umbro shorts like me.


I went on the Wolverine Wildcat. Chris Porter had never been on a roller coaster until he went on the Wolverine Wildcat. I went on the log ride plenty of times. We were all soaked when we got off. I had a cheeseburger for lunch. Then, I went on the flying trapeze. Tim Miedona, Eric Anderson, John DeWeerd, and Bob Hunt were on the ride with us.


Gretta and I went on the corkscrew.


I went on the Thunderbolt with my group. Cheli Sibley was on the ride. She was a lot of fun.


We all went on the log ride with John DeWeerd, Tim Miedona, Eric Anderson, and Bob Hunt. We were in the middle of them. We all laughed at each other and splashed each other. At the end of the ride as we got out, John DeWeerd looked at me and smiled.


Mr. Hesling made his comment that we looked like drenched rats.


Also, I had ice cream with Matthew and Brooke Bordner. I kept telling Matthew not to go live with his dad because in reality, Zig would be drunk a lot and not fun like he was on the weekends.


Took Matthew up to Hillside Drive and rode our bikes up and down the hills. It was fun flying down those hills. As we went by Chris Papp’s house, we saw him, Jeremy Redenius, and Chris Altman playing basketball outside.

May 9 1993: Mother’s Day—Another Beautiful Day

We went to 11:30 mass. At 1:30, Charlene, Kelsey, Grandpa, and Grandma Thomas came over for dinner. We had potatoes, chicken cordon bleu, peas, bread, jello, and strawberry cake for dessert.


Charlene and Steve were going to San Francisco next weekend. Kelsey had 2 jobs: making pizzas and working in a restaurant. Charlene and Kelsey were renting that cabin on the lake around July 17th.


I had to go to work at 3 p.m. George, Marianne, Kim, Wendy, and Joy were walking in the parking lot. They came into the store to see me. They came in the break room and we had a nice visit.  Jo Lawver’s mom had her hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago.