Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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Flllll I 333124525326 -1-I The Door ofthe Heart was carved from the rock of Tnie Belief. Beyond its shining face slept Excelsior, guardian of the Sacred Kingdom of Academe. The throne room was almost destroyed. The windows were smashed, the throne aflre. The knight appeared and approached the door, carefully plac- ing each key in its slot and turning it. The magic-user fought valiantly Q0 keep the demons back, but her power was weakening. The moon 'was almost at its pinnacle, the demons crept forward, preparing to attaclx. The knight turned the last key. The door began to open, all retreatin g from its imposing power. Demons shuddered. There was si- lence. Behind the door, there was a grand crystal chamber. It was empty. 'lWhere is Excelsior? The knight demanded, rushing into the chamber. UYou are Excelsior now, fine knight. ul? But the keys ... the struggles .. . They have unlocked Ex- celsior within you. 'll am Excelsior, the knight exclaimed, removing her helmet and sword. 'll banish you to the Abyss. The young girl drew near the demons. From this moon- rise, Academe pledges itself to strive 'ever higher. ' Above: Whisking through sleepland, Holly McQuovim grabs an extra cup of stardust in the senior lounge. be nh

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Right: Enthusiastically, Polly's school friends lrlope huziel, Mi- chele McCann, Cathy Lenti, Mary- Grace Santagata, and Ksenia Ky- zykj discuss her gown for the ball. The various crews flight, sound, stage, scenery, costume and make-upy were performing their essen- tial tasks at the same time that the cast was perfonn- ing in the spotlight. Make-up and costume crews worked directly with the actresses and actors Other girls had more technical jobs Some were at work either checking or testing microphones while others were applying a final brush stroke to the scenery and strll others were adjusting spot and cove lights t These intensive actions would continue untii everyth- ing was perfect The cafetena was filled with a buzz of voices as members of the cast conversed energetically ln an attempt to calm therr anxious nerves Meanwhile the crews were backstage in the balcony and in the dressing rooms completing last-minute tasks As the minutes crept closer to the time when the doors were to open it seemed that all of the unforeseen last minute kinks would never be adjusted. However just ln time everything was set When the doors finally opened on the evening of March 4 the crowd poured into the auditorium Dur- could feel the excitement in the air as you were sit- ting there said Patti Matteo The play centered around Polly Browne fplayed by Maryfirace Santagatab who attended a girls board- ing school in France and wrote herself letters from a make-believe boyfriend until she found a real boy- friend Lord Tony Brockhurst fplayed by Rick Faulk- ner The show which was performed three more times had no matinee performance this year. lt was none- theless a well-attended event each night 'lm . TS. . , tsffgasgs 58. six E' 'M S - .- i x wi A X i I 'Q' p .ee S. I , ' ' , ' Q , . 4 N t ing those moments before the show began, you Q 'fx . ,, . ' S 'i i' . . 9 I I X . I Q ig , ' . P D Q Right: At the ball, Polly Bromme II x lMaryCirace Santagatal and Tony Brockhurst tRick Faulknerljoyous- ly sing, l Could Be Happy with You. t'55'SwSf126m Musical S F' A