Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory - Shamrock Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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All of these experiences add to the high school experience--Coming of Age. Becoming an adult includes taking responsibility for your actions,using your brain, being a good sport, and all those phrases you've heard your parents and teachers use many times. And, it is true. Coming of Age does essentially mean evolving from a timid, naive, Cand dare we say stupid?J teenager into a mature and prudent young adult. After that, everything is really up to us. So, get ready, you are about to embark on the joumey of your life. -Tracey Chang '98 Above: Sophomores Sandra Esain, Stephanie Leung, Betty Chu, and Carmen Bullard hang out during lunch. Many stu- dents found time to spend with their friends in be- tween classes and other activities. Above: Freshman girls Kathryn Weslow and Caitlin Kearney lounge on the lawn during the freshman picnic. Such ac- tivities have helped new students become better acquainted with SHC. an Left: Senior John Moylan prepares to throw a pass to an open teammate. This year's varsity football team worked hard for an unde- feated season. Above: Juniors begin their stroll through Golden Gate Park during the Walk-a-Thon. The money raised this year will be used for improve- ments throughout the school. It is as hard to see one's sehf as to look backwards without turning around. -Henry David Thoreau Theme 3

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Coming of Ag What ware all about Below: Cross country runners share a moment of victory. Teammates on all Irish athletic teams supported each other to make each season a suc- cess. Right: Brother Christopher Brady speaks to a group of prospective students at Open House. Each year, SHC wel- comes an influx of new stu- dents as well as new teachers. Above: Senior scholars enjoy a day in the woods. Each year, scholars leam trust and risk-taking through challenging pro- grams. Above: Seniors Michelle Mullan, Jesus Nevarez, and Kristen Klein stop on the balcony after a retreat meeting. Many activities have allowed students to take part in the school community. We laugh. We cry. We jump for joy. We fall in defeat. We embrace in victory. We hide in sadness. We stand in pride. These are the days of our lives. Ever since the day we entered this crazy and confusing world, we have done things that have molded us and changed us. From the time we were four and watched Sesame Street until now, we have gone through a rollercoaster of different emotions. They say high school is supposed to be the best years of your life, right? If you really think about it, that statement probably deserves atentative hmm, . . instead of an outright Yes ! Of course, high school is filled with some of the most wonderful experiences you will ever have. But, at the same time, high school presents those earth- stopping things that creep up on us every once in a while: challenges and obstacles. 2 Opening

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Age of Reason Student lie. The name speaks for itself Whether it involves taking a trip to Washington D.C., going on retreats, attending dances, rallies, and masses, or partaking in a variety of school functions, students take a lot of time out from their daily rou- tines to participate in school activities. They are not just co- curricular activitiesg they are not just for fun. These activities have become an extension of our education and a part of our lU'e here at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Student We involves ups and downs, as well as hard work and good times. We have come to accept the fact that lU'e as a student not only entails studying for tests and writing reports, but also coming to terms with learning to educate ourselves through our experiences. -Bindhu A. Varghese '98 Right: Freshmen limbo at the Freshman Extravaganza. The new members of SHC were fully embraced into the community. Above: Seniors participate in icebreakers during their Service Retreat. This activ- ity helped promote team spirit and unity. 4 Division Above: Freshmen anxiously wait for the referee's deci- sion. Though everything was new for them, these rookies participated in many activities throughout the year.