Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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Below: During a class in the Lec- ture Hall, Mrs. Reed successfully stresses a point. im Double Position Combining an active schedule of coaching and teaching wasn't easy, espe- cially if one was new at the school. This was a task Mrs. Connie Brommsberger had to master. She was a new addition to both the faculty and the athletics program, sewing as both an Algebra I and ll teacher and moon- lighting as this year's vol- leyball coach. She handled her respon- sibilities well. UI was a little bit nervous the first week of school, but after that I was fine. She enjoyed doing both jobs, feeling they gave HM 20 PWR Faculty her the opportunity to see the 'lother side of her stu- dents. Teaching and coaching are not that different, Mrs. Brownsberger said. ln both she reflected, she had to 'ialways expect the unex- pected. For Mrs. Brovms- berger, a native Louisianan who has lived in Connecti- cut for two years, coaching and teaching were two chal- lenges that she thoroughly enjoyed. Right: With lots of energy and en- thusiasm, Mr. Craig Mitchell takes pride in keeping the school clean.

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A, it ' 5 'L fry ' V-, NRSXXQ W Astoni hment School caught off guard Imagine an English teacher dancing around a stage to a Neil Diamond song. Envision a math teacher dressed in a SHA uniform, complaining about homework. Put these together with other teach- ers and get-ups, and you'll come up with the Teacher Turkeython held on No- vember 24. The students in the audience weren't the only ones who benefited from the performance. Many less fortunate people Left: Mimicking Madonna, Mr. lo- vanne listens closely to the inquir- ing mind of high society fashion consultant Mrs. Banovich at the had something to be grate- ful for this Thanksgiving as a result of the over 500 dol- lars in donations collected through the show. Many loved the Bartles St James act portrayed by Sr. Mary Grace Giaimo and Sr. Ei- leen Bridge. Others were surprised to find Brother Carl so religiously-minded. The forecast for cold and stormy weather came from the capable meterologist Sr. Christine and her side- kicks, Sr. Ellen and Mrs. Reed. Students enjoyed the Turkeython because they saw a wanfner and more dovm-to-earth side of their teachers. Tu rkeyth on. Mrs. Carol Ardito, Business department Mrs. Florence Banovich, Guidance Counselor Sr. Veronica Beato, Science department Sr. Geraldine Boland, Religion department. Mr. Paul Boucher, English department Sr. Eileen Bridge, Math and Science departments Mrs. Connie Brownsburger, Math department Sr. Rosemary Buttice, Religion department. 5955325 19 WH FacultyjTurkeython

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S L: ,I 'HRH'- -wl 'lr- x SA. Fw.. 452 V fx QI? Management: Teacher pursues balance How did one go from ex- plaining battle tactics of the Roman army to teaching the 'lbattle tactics of soc- cer? lt was an unusual prob- lem, but one that Mr. Carl Sieracki could relate to. This year, he was both the coach, and the Western Civilization teacher. Jug- gling both jobs throughout the year was both a difficult and rewarding experience. He had counted on sports during his college years to relieve stress. Plow, he re- lied on soccer as a source of l'freedom, an outlet from his pressures. Despite Left: Working at the computer, Sr. Ellen types a letter for parents. the long school weeks that sometimes left both the players and the coach anx- ious for the weekend, he nevertruly found coaching burdensome. Mr. Sieracki summed up his experience, l'The idea of coaching and teaching was the only way I could fol- low as an educator. The side of the player l was able to see as a coach was often completely opposite the side the student portrayed in class. l got a much better perspective of these young women and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Undoubtedly, both stu- dents and players benefited from his expertise. Mrs. Marie Colosanto, English department Mrs. Suzanne Crowell, Art department Sr. Ernestine Desiderio, Business department. Miss Dorleen Galardi, English department. Sr. Mary Carol Gentile, Religion and English departments Sr. Mary Grace Giaimo, Music and Religion departments Mrs. Jean Hilton, Guidance secretary Mrs. Anne Marie House, Foreign Language department. Mrs. Antoinette Incampo, Nurse Sr. Susan Marie Krupp, Math department Mrs. Elaine Lamboley, Foreign Language department Miss Mary Lee, Math department. WQ9E21??5ii'a Faculty