Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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Fire Up For A Victory We've got spirit, yes, we do. We've got spirit, how ibout you? This line described our SHA and ND cheer- eaders to a tee. Always energetic and reared up to go, our girls had that special key word of cheerleading, pizazz, ind it was certainly contagious. As you entered the gymnasium during a basketball game. you saw that gleam of red-and-white bouncing iround on the sidelines. What a sight! It was fabulous to ,ee the cheerleaders leading the team with words of en- zouragement. SHA also had enthusiastic juniors and seniors who :heered for the Notre Dame football players. These ND cheerleaders devoted their time even on brisk'Friday nights to root the team on to victory. Sure enough, in their-green-and gold, they caught the attention of the spectators. When the SHA basketball team and the ND football team needed an extra push, they could definitely rely on the cheerleaders. They were there at each game, very willing to give a boost whenever it was needed. A special feeling of unity existed among the cheer- leaders. They enjoyed each other's company and dis- played the real meaning of teamwork. Fans enjoyed watching such bundles of energy. 4 Above. SHA Cheerleaders. Kelly Chiaburro, Debbie Cusack. Megan Drotar, Sandra Fucci, Beth Cretella, Christine Chiaro, Raeanne Viscuso. Michele Manfreda, Melissa Colonnese, Stacey Limauro, Tara Lepore, Charlene Chiara, Melissa Ricci Ccaptainj, Jo-Ellen Paytas. Maria Loda, Chrissy Savastano. 4 Top: The Sacred Heart cheerleading squad lives up to their reputation of being very enthusiastic. Q Left:SHA cheerleaders impress spectators with their half-time mounts.

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Sinking lt with Style and Ending Up on Top What is all that cheering and screaming? you won- dered, as you entered the foyer of the SHA gymnasium. So you let your curiosity investigate and you opened the double doors to the gym. Just as you thought! They were at it again, charging down the court and running up the score. The talent and enthusiasum of the Sacred Heart basketball team was very evident with their fantastic I7 and 3 season and 2 tournament victories. Perhaps one reason for their tremendous record was found in the team's overall height. Members with frames which stretched over-5'9 were certainly great assets to the team. High scoring was another advantage - with the team averaging 60 points per game. Quick reflexes also paid off because steals and rebounds often resulted it another two points. For the first time this season, the Chargers played some Catholic teams from around the state. Though the compel tition was intense, the varsity team proved equal to the matches as they prepared to enter the Catholic League next year. Not only was the season a fabulous success, bu' it was also a unique one. Computer technology made it: way to the basketball program. Statistics which tabulatec each girl's points, assists, and steals were compiled by computer, enabling Mr. Piazza and his assistants to worl- not only on each girl's own weakness, but also to build up her strengths. mwww 4 Above: Displaying a strong defense. Laura Wood and Missy Montini keep their opponent from shooting. 4 Top: Basketball team members: Front row: Liz Navarretta, Laura Wood fcaptainsbt Second row: Kate Laffin, Lillian Perry, Maureen Maschio, Jennifer Germe, Sue Bowen, Missy Montini, Third row: Kathy Quinn. Paige Ferris. Julie Gaughran, JoAnn DiSantis, Laura Moran, Marci Garo- falo, Karrrie Reilly, Colleen Tracey, Kris Triana. Coaches: Ed Anderson. George Piazza, Ed Panzo. 5 Right: Reaching for victory. Lillian Perry jumps high to sink the ball. 2 Q 6 A ' , 1 Z 1 , - V V 1 A I .4 J ,, W f w W