Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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Brooke Murphy Melanie Nastri Jennifer Nichols Erin O'Brien Damm Onofrio Kimberly Paradis April Parker Moira Pascale Katie Patton Jennifer Paupini Paula Petrelli Gina Petrillo Susanne Peidmont Josephine Pinto Jennifer Pope Daniela Porto Beth Punzo Christine Quinn Meredith Reilly Kyle Salemo Ann Sandagata Melissa Sandagata Karen Schwab Heather Shanahan Jennifer Slesinski Patricia Son'entino Theresa Surprenant Jennifer Tonucci Alicia Trotta Maureen Troy Lee Ann Villano Jennifer Vitelli Roxanne Voira Kelly Wade Sheri Weidner Deirdre Whelan Nicole Williams Jennifer Wilson Sara Wilson Barbara Zipoli ' 95 51525382 FreshmenfConstitution Bicentennial

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Right: Solemnly dignified, Student Council President Chris Chiaro directs the procession off stage after the Pledge of Allegiance. Below: With hundreds of curious eyes upon her, Sr. Carol Sansone introduces Ms. Ann Craetano. i A is 5 5 -Q: if Wiffsi r ' ll? ' .- l pledge Alle- H 'V' giance to the Hag States of America ,. . these words rang out across the country at 11550 p.m. on September 17, 1987, honor- ing the 200th Anniversary of our Constitution. Across the country, the joyous sound of celebration filled the air. The day represent- ed a landmark in both our na- tion's history and the history of the western world. lt would re- mind future generations that for 200 years America's government had endured, based upon one single document drawn up and signed in 1787. The Sacred Heart Academy community celebrated the good fortune ofAmerica as well. As its WJYLQL of the United F3523 94 i'SQS?2f't FreshmenfConstitution Bicentennial o alty to Lasting Liberty l omm salute to this country, the school community held a patri- otic prayer service in honor of the momentous occasion. Sr. Nancy Strillacci was responsible for organizing the testimonial in honor of the birthday of the Unit- ed States' Constitution. Student Council President Chris Chiaro led the entrance procession and welcomed the faculty and stu- dents to the celebration. Fr. Ed- ward Moran then read the gospel and led the school in prayer. ln order to arouse spirit of the crowd the Crlee Club sang 'iThe Star Spangled Banner and filled the entire gym with a sense of patriotism. The Hand Bell Choir performed tribute to the Liberty Bell, a symbol of our nation's freedom and independence. The reading of a dramatic mono- logue by Ksenia Kyzyk reminded everyone about the hardships America had been through, em- phasizing both the Revolution and the devastating Civil War, and how America had survived them. Former Hamden Mayor John Deliicola had been invited to celebrate the occasion with the school. However, Mr. Delbli- cola was detained and unable to attend. Therefore Ann Craetano, Hamden's tax collector, led the students and faculty in the Pledge of Allegiance after mak- ing a brief speech about its sig- nificance.

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