Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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l r Zintercepting is the my T to Z1 fullbaclfs rough defensive play Supportive spectators lined the field and watched their sis- ters, daughters, and friends wish each other luck as the game be- gan. They had come to cheer on these girls who were members of Sacred Heart Academy's soccer team. The team was celebrating its second year. Although rela- tively new, they showed a great deal of potential. Coach Carl Sieracki expressed his impres- sion of the soccer team: They have so much heart. You can tell they want to be there. They work hard because they like to play. The team agreed that getting it all together on the field isn't easy, but working together, they found that they could conquer their mistakes one at a time. To increase team spirit, the soccer captains began announc- ing during assemblies goals that the team members had made. They also promoted a campaign for better attendance at games. Their efforts made everyone aware of the need for support in order to keep up the team's mo- rale. lt made me smile to know there was somebody backing us up, said captain Connie laz- zetta, lt made us feel good, like we were doing something worth- while. The relationship between the coach and the team enhanced their overall performance. As most of the team felt, and Con- nie expressed, Mr. Sieracki ex- pects from each player what he knows she can accomplish. He coaches on our level: he relates our experiences with things that have happened to him. Their coach admitted, I love the game and coaching it is fun for me. lt's the most popular sport in the world and it's about time we got it! Above: Front row: Alison Lee lmanagerl, Dina Lattanzi, Simone Minichino, Connie lazzetta fcaptainl, Maria Antonucci fcap- tainl, Jennifer Furdeck lcaptainl, Jessica Hyde, Jennifer Barba, Amy Pallandino, Shelly Graham. Back row: Mr. Sieracki fcoachl, Colleen Daly, Diane Holmes, '85E5m9E4gS??H'5 Nancy Lee, Jennifer Malenda, Meghan McDermott, Carolyn Lee, Jennifer Wil- son, Cherie Alfanso, Heather Dahill, Christina Ruenhorst, Sue Pemberton, Caroline Kiely, Pia Saracco, Kim Cy- ganik. N SOCCCI' M

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I . BICCRIHQ gives extra power to a team which ln becoming a mnning team, one of the most important, though often neglected, factors was school support. This year, the volleyball team actively cam- paigned to arouse student inter- est in their sport. One way in which they did so was by an- nouncing the results of games during assembly and asking the student body to improve atten- dance at each upcoming match. With more people cheering them on, members played with greater enthusiasm. According to Mary- Grace Santagata, lt was great when everyone was there. lt was easier to play when the school was behind you and friends were there, and harder when it was only relatives. 'seg 5944 2 A demands respect One game which generated a large amount of support was the match with a traditional rival, St. Mary's of New Haven. Preceding this event, girlsxfrom the volley- ball team decorated the gym with banners and balloons to create excitement throughout the school. On the fateful day a large crowd filled the bleachers, lined the walls and overflowed onto the stage. The spectators, mostly upperclassmen who had come to see friends on the varsi- ty squad, added encouragement and successfully boosted the volleyball team's morale: they won the match, and therefore qualified for the state touma- ment, proving that school spirit really did count. 47K-1 gffft J . ,WH . , Q V X' W , ' I , V A ' A , :E Maw' f l,,,, ,.,, ' . H , f .,,,f ffvf V ,, fr W ,,,,,,2p,,,f, - V Above: FTont row: MaryGrace Santagata, Danielle Fisco, Deana Papa, Stacy Senger, Chrissy Savastano and Jenifer Gemle fco-captainsl, Tracy Campbell, Theresa Gagliardi, Karrie Reilly, Back Left: Varsity player Karrie Reilly is still poised for the shot, but Danielle Fisco has already sent it across the net. row: Coach Connie Broumsberger, Kara Casey, Kelly McDennott, Katie Patton, Regina Boyd, Kristen Kuziel, Allison Aloi, Maureen Leary, Lisa Pettinella, Patti O'DonnelI. F4383 47353 Volleyball

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An agile Dina Lattanzi demonstrates her natural ability with this kick retum. Above: To set up a good shot, Shelly Graham traps the ball. Above: Seeking to maintain possession, Jessica Hyde and Maria Antonucci race forward. Left: Meghan McDem1ott, Jen Furdeck and Jenn Barba cheer for their victorious team.