Cardinal Newman High School - Accolade Yearbook (West Palm Beach, FL)

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OPPOSITE PAGE Junior Shari Laiacona takes part in a Speech tournament LEFT: Junior Jay Marra selects a university. Marlene Muscara Mary Nealon Carol Nefzger Dan Neitz Lisa Neyland Lourdes Nordelo Nancy Norton Cathy O ' Donnell John Orsi Karen Osburn Mary Oullette Jennifer Owens Rick Paladino Lou Palomba Kevin Paoletti Underclassmen 129

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An Award For The Future I really didn ' t know the meaning of the award itself, but when my name was called I was surprised to receive it! said junior, Shari Laiacona. She won the Freshman of the year award for her first year at Newman. That was the very first year that the award was established. It was designated by Father Lawrence Griffin, the class of ' 83 counselor, to be the class of ' 83 award until they gra- duate. After that the honor will remain for the freshman class at Cardinal New- Patty McGann Matt McGrath Shawn McGrath Andrew McManus Barbara McNamara Patrick McNulty Jim McSwigan Melonie Mecca Laura Metzger Beth Miller Marti Miller Angelia Mitchell Kevin Mullen Harold Murphy Kim Murphy man. Jay Marra was the winner of Soph- omore of the year and was chosen on the basis of individual achievements. Fa- ther Griffin said, 1 choose (the winner) by doing a survey of the teachers on who they think is the most outstanding stu- dent. To be chosen as the winner out of a class of more than 300 students is a true honor. This award was one of the features that helped to make the class of ' 83 unique among the classes at New- man. 128 Underclassmen

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Being a class moderator gives me the chance to get to know students on an- other level and it also lets them get to know me in a different way too. As Junior Class moderator, Mrs. Diane John- son has to keep a group of enthusiastic individuals together. Mrs. Johnson first became junior moderator last year. I was asked by the administration to take the job because they wanted someone who participated in activities, and they asked me. Since then, she has helped her class to set up Ring Day Mass, participate in Homecom- ing activities and raise money for their ultimate project. Prom. One of the class ' s first fundraisers, which Mrs. Johnson was very pleased with was their Punk Dance. It was great because the kids worked so hard to make it successful. Also it was good because people who used to not work on things did. Though she is the moderator, Mrs. Johnson tries to downplay her role. I don ' t want to be the dominant figure. The officers should take the leadership roles and I am their advisor, most of the time. I am a resource person. Despite the fact that Mrs. Johnson tries not to mention it, she does feel that the best thing she has taken part in was help- ing last years ' juniors with Homecoming. It was incredible because the whole class worked so hard to win. Everything they won they deserved completely. When asked what she feels she has gained from being Junior Class modera- tor, Mrs. Johnson stated, I learned things from the students. There is also the satisfaction of doing a good job. Also the students enthusiasm is good for the teach- ers because it keeps us enthusiastic! The Lady With Class TOP: Junior Class moderator, Mrs. Johnson. ABOVE: Junior Anne Titzel confers with Mrs. John- son about Homecoming festivities. RIGHT: Mrs. Johnson takes a break from Junior activities to teach an English class. 130 Underclassmen %«. JP