Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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Right: Demonstrating the concentration needed for the Handbell Choir, Karyn Cassello, Diana Branchini and Da- mien Price focus their attention on the music notes as well as the director. Above: At the Christmas concert, Hope, Kuziel, Michele Lan- dino and Michele Lipka sing soprano. Right: Members of the Cilee Club, Front row: Lorena Vene- gas, Bridget Aiello, Jennifer Slesinski, Veronica Giblin, Mid- dle row: Valerie Ambrogio, Roxanne Voira, Michele McCann: Back row: Barb Butler, Connie lazetta, Ksenia Kyzyk, Kris- ten Grandfield, Jessica Hyde, perform at the Christmas Con- cert for parents and friends. 956255 42 52233: Cilee Clubfrlandbell Choir 2 92 I if fi 'Aj 5 E .M I, 3 l.. fs? gIr ff,, 3

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Below: French Patriots iliim Hillman, Andrea Gayle, Jen- nifer Boucher, Amy Pernacchio and Dana Olmstedl sing Mademoiselle from Armentieres, a morale-boosting tune circa World War l, in an ellon to bring a taste of France to the United States. A A ' . :mrs , W. 14, 7K 4 .., t I fl. -JQZTQ S7'I.TTi,i'7lf ,w,A,,,,, hwy, .............- . wi' Above: Arms full of supplies for an authentic Spanish fiesta, Kim Gajewski and Danielle D'Addio head for the fun. 1 41' Language Clubs

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on You p if again W As one wandered through the halls after school she could hear the harmony pro- duced bythe Cilee Club. lfone thought she heard bells alter school Tuesdays and Thursdays there was no reason to be head they came from the Handbell Choir. The Cilee Club had a very ambitious year performing with the Notre Dame Cilee Club and band. Danielle D Addio said At first when you were learning music it was difficult but once you knew a piece it was fun. A fellow member Valerie Ambrogio commented We were all one big family. lf one practiced hard and learned the notes, her singing and knowledge of the music improved. Sheri Constantino be- lieved, The Glee Club was a really good experience and a great preparation for the musical. ln the Handbell Choir each ofthe eleven students had an essential part. The choir did not require the student to know music to try out. Choir member Marissa Bran- chini remarked lt was difficult at times because you had to follow other people s notes and you had to know when to come in but it was fine once you knew what you were doing.' Sr. Mary Grace directed both the Glee academic classes she devoted much ener- gy and many hours after school to the de- velopment ofthe budding performers. With her expertise the girls won recognition in school and the community. Throughout the school year both the Cilee Club and the Handbell Choir provided a nice change of pace as well as great en- tertainment. . 5717 . afraid: thelrings and dings were not in her Club and Handbell Choir. ln addition to her 3 lb' Above: Director of the Handbell Choir, Sr. Mary Grace Giaimo, conducts the musicians. Left: Carefully following the notes, Marissa Branchini and Deanna Benoit perform at the Bicentennial celebration. ESM? 45 3355382 Handbell ChoirfC1lee Club