The South Haven Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), a group of South Haven High School students, want to make a difference in the lives of area youth. We work hard fundraising to continue supporting many local projects and programs, to which we have granted money.
Introducing the 2019 YAC Members
Olivia Ellis
Hello, my name is Olivia Ellis also known as Gracie. I am a senior at South Haven. I have been apart of YAC for 4 years now. This year I have the opportunity to be the President. I am a part of the Drama Department, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Softball, National Honors Society, Student Government and Be Nice. I am apart of the Miss Bangor Royalty and you can catch me at Lake Michigan College for Dual Enrollment. My future plans are attending Michigan State University in the fall of 2019 to study Exercise Science and hopefully become an Athletic Trainer.
Johnathon Ellis
Hi, my name is John Ellis and I am a senior. This is my 3rd year apart of YAC. I am a Varsity Football Captain. I am apart of the Drama Department and National Honors Society. My future plans include attend South Western Community College in hopes to be a police officer.
Holli Dannenberg
Hi, my name is Holli Dannenberg and I am a junior. This is my third year in YAC and I am currently the vice president. I am part of the varsity cross country and softball teams. I am also involved in Be Nice and the National Honors Society. I am the student government vice president for the class of 2020.
Chloe Kinney
My name is Chloe Kinney I am a senior at South Haven High School and this is my third year being involved in the Youth Advisory Committee. In school, I am involved in many extracurricular activities which include Be Nice, Student Council President, Drama Department, Robotics, the National Honors Society, and am enrolled part-time at Lake Michigan College.
Sam Dubuisson
Hello, my name is Sam Dubuisson. I am a Senior at South Haven High School. I have been in YAC for the last 4 years now. I am a member of the soccer team, captain of the ski team, golf team and am a member of National Honors Society. After high school, I plan to attend a flight school and become a pilot.
Olivia Price
My name is Olivia Price, I am a senior. This is my 4th year in YAC, this year I am the Publicity Chairperson. Throughout high school, I have been involved in other activities such as Key Club and NHS. But also apart of the swim, dive and track teams. I plan on studying chemical engineering after high school.
Parker Jensen
Hi, I’m Parker. I am a senior at the South Haven High School this year. I am part of the varsity soccer team, band, and I am on the robotics team. In my spare time, I like skiing, spending time with my pets and making things. After high school, I plan on studying mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech University.
Sophie Goodnough
Hi, my name is Sophie Goodnough! I am a senior at South Haven High School. I enjoy skiing, band, full orchestra, and robotics. After high school, I plan to study marine biology at the University of Maine or Michigan Technological University.
Opal Eddy
Hi, I’m Opal Eddy. I am in 11th grade. This is my third year in the Youth Advisory Committee and this year I am the Secretary. I play softball and apart of the National Honors Society and Student Council.
Corrine Caponigro
My name is Corrine Caponigro and I’m a senior. I’m apart of Key Club, YAC, Student Council, Be Nice, Science Olympiad, YES, Battering Ram, NHS and am one of the drum majors for the Purple Pride Marching Band. After high school, I plan to attend college to study psychology.
Crystal Caponigro
Hi, my name is Crystal Caponigro and I am a senior at South Haven High School. I am in Orchestra, Marching Band, Key Club, Student Council, National Honors Society, Science Olympiad, and Battering Ram. After high school, I plan to study Neuroscience at the University of Michigan.
Avery Ansinn
Hey guys, my name is Avery Ansinn, I’m a junior this year. This is my second year being apart of the South Haven’s Youth Advisory Committee. I am currently in the school marching, concert, and jazz band. I participate in the drama department and I am in TAB.
MaShayla White
Hello, my name is MaShayla White. I am a junior at SHHS. I am apart of the varsity volleyball and softball team. I enjoy being in the orchestra.
Jordan Taylor
Hello, my name is Jordan Taylor. I am a junior at South Haven High School. I am a member of Key CLub and BeNice. I am apart of our high schools orchestra, cross country, basketball, and track team. After graduating I plan on attending Haworth College of Business to study accounting.
Briann Beagle
Hi, my name is Briann Beagle. I am a junior here at SHHS. I enjoy being apart of the choir because singing is great! I am apart of BeNice. I plan on studying to become a criminal investigator.
