Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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Q Above: Channel 8 brings us news and Al Terzi, the speaker for the Father-Daughter Break- fast. 4 Top: Presenting an idea of what marriage is about. Mrs. Paglia speaks to a senior reli- gion class. D Tap Right: Both Mrs. Raucci and Gina agree that the Valen- tine Luncheon is a very special event. O Right: Mothers' Club execu- tive board members relax and enjoy each other's company after a meeting.

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Students' Support System A new program was established this year for students who were seeking greater personal involve- ment in their school life. Peer coun- seling was initiated by Fr. John Pel- letier and Mrs. Jane Reed. Both fac- ulty members were very excited with the new program and were overwhelmed with the response of over IOO applicants. Choosing the 25 counselors needed, however, was a difficult process. lt was so hard to draw a cut-off line, said Mrs. Reed. There are so many generous stu- dents at SHA. It was important, however, to initially choose a small group for this type of program. The 25 counselors. girl' from - 4 classes. attended weekly meetings throughout the winter as well as training sessions. The ideas and guidance of both Mrs. Reed and Fr. John gave the group a dynamic edge. Generally. the goal was to provide Sacred Heart with a team of girls able to minister to the stu- dent community by sharing their personal gifts in support and en- couragement during times of chal- lenge. They worked as a group to develop the necessary communica- tion skills to reach this obiective. 2? 'Q . .1 ' M-Q... it Mrs. Jeanne Treanor Miss Carla Verderame Miss Jayne Vitale 4 Left: Helping to maintain SHA's beauty. Sr. Judith carefully plants tulips. Q Bottom right: Taking on an interesting responsi bility, Mrs. Reed and Father John discuss plans for Peer-Counseling. Q Below: lt looks as if Mr. DeRosa finished his work for the day. Faculty,v'57

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ex 'S P RE TI ove Who made the sudden mishaps of life a bit more bearable? Who put up with us when we were late, refused to clean our rooms or were down- right moody? The answer is our parents - the people we too often neglected to appreciate. Remember when you had to be at school by 7:00 a.m. to finish your comput- er program? What about the times you needed a ride home because you missed your bus or had a meeting? Who brought you that crucial research paper you left on the counter so you could hand it in on time? And who made all those trips to the store for school supplies, stocking-stuff- ers, or baking goods? So when you wanted so badly to tell your mom to stay out of your room and your dad that you were no longer his little girl, maybe a second thought was well worth your time. After all, our par- ents were so much more than just par- ents. 4 Top left: Andrea Gagne. Laura Carotenuto and their mothers enjoy lunch together. Q Left: Working in one of the new conference rooms is a delight for Mr. Lederer. Happily. he tallies Ten Week Club returns. Parentsf59