Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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Break Boundaries Learning to speak in a foreign lan- guage was DOI an easy task. lt re- quired dedication, concentration, memorization, and practice. Howev- er, as one became aware of the dis- tinct culture of a country, learning its language was an enriching exper- ience. Sophomore Laurie Savastano vis- ited Spain last summer and the trip helped her become more interested in Spanish culture. From her exper- iences she learned that the Spanish were very family-oriented people. While Laurie returned to the Ll.S. to New Cultures brought back a deeper appreciation of her own roots as well. The language curriculum provided an effective program for Laurie and all students interested in building a strong foundation in communication skills. Girls learned basic vocabulary while they also developed interests in other cultures. Teachers gave stu- dents opportunities to increase their fluency through oral presentations. Whether one took Spanish, French or Latin, studying a foreign language was an important way to learn much about the culture of another country. hoping to visit Spain again, she also ov2sVV?wmwssUff92?UQiaWaw5f2?fxsv-f' 'tl,, -af -V ,.,,, W ,,,,,,,, ., M kwwwwwvwwwwmwwnw .,,.., , .,,....,,. . V l'WW' MW W ,...., .,.., 5 3 5 . 1 faraway I f E -Mmm we gg 3 ttt - Languagej45

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5 Right: Chris Cummings states her position in a French debate. v Bottom right: Displaying facts about Spain. Laurie Savastano inter- ests the class. v Bottom: Demonstrating their unique talents, Janice Crabtree and Kim Reilly perform a French skit. an Below: Rehearsing for Broad- way? No. Cindy Manger and Kate Laffin present a skit in French. K --,. e:-eeegfam. If . at .se np., r - K .rxf .4 ' 'T aZTE:55'.51i:lSz:I. . 1 -f i i - m 1- r Q:-I . ,' . :.Q:, 1ff:?i'1f..s' When I learn about the Spanish culture, I becvme more aware of traditions in America. -Laurie Savastano Language

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Mixing Pleasure with Business Whether it was calculating debits and credits in accounting or increas- ing one's knowledge of business law, business courses were certainly pop- ular. Many students commented on the practical uses of the courses they were taking. For example, it was obvious who took keyboarding Il when it was time to hand in a term paper. Students also learned how to fill out complicated income tax forms and how to balance a check- book - an added plus for college! S ,,, il' i 4 Above: Accounting pros Nancy Bacchiocchi and Kim Gronowski at- tend a conference at Quinnipiac College. Q Right. With the aid of a computer. Laura Civitello compiles student ad- dresses. Junior Laura Civitello was no ex- ception. The skills she learned during her economics and keyboarding classes aided her in the secretarial job she had at the R.A. Civitello Com- pany. Laura felt strongly motivated to continue in the field of business. Her plans have solidified since her exposure to the many opportunities SHA's business department offered. Who knows? She could be the future president of a successful business conglomerationl