Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory - Shamrock Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1996 volume:

O I' ' N fb e 9 Table of Contents in the HEART of.. Student Life 4-53 Vitality 54-75 People 76-129 Organizations 130-159 Sports 160-193 Academics 194-221 RT SE pix 55. K, A 1 3 'xr' We . 3 ,.-155' , - 'Il f WT I e l J KV L--. fi:- xlNk'x K ' ,Dig TTIZL, V C 59- ' lil ll 1 Ill aaglrwkl J Sacred l-leart Cathedral Preparatory l055 Ellis Street San Francisco, CA 94109 114157 775-6626 Population ll78 Shamrock 1996 Volume X ia-Rf In the Heart of the City l in the heart of. . . SHC atholie eoedueation in the Heart of San Franeiseo: this phrase adorns all of the mailings from our sehool, yet few people stop to think what these words aetually mean. Sa- ered Heart Cathedral is considered to be in the heart of San Francisco due to more thanjust because of its location. Sacred Heart Cathedral unites this city through many aspeets. from being involved in the oldest high sehool rivalry west of the Mississippi to being tho alma mater of former Mayor Jordan. to being the school with the most graduates in Cooperstown tDid you know there were two? Harry Heilman '12 and Joe Cronin 243. These faetors give the sehool a reputation of being one ol' the lront-running sehools in the nation. Yet to the stu- dents. daily experiences in classes, athleties,elubs, the hall- ways,eet.- bring SHC into their hearts. As graduates embark into the new world that lies ahead, they will neyer forget their education IN THE IIEART OF THE CITY. -Geoffrey Doempke St Lawrenee Tam 2 Theme ,, u nv .., .F Q 1 .... my . . 1. . 1... w'fqm5,5,5?MM 5415 Ill! iii! 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Thc seniors at thc opcning rally vhvcr fOr their class to Iilkif homo thc Bout. if rv Heartbeat he events within this school are very hectic. From the first day we step into the school, we are bombarded with opportunities to make ourselves more whole. Countless activities strive to unite the stu- dent body. As a school of nearly twelve hundred students, each unique and special, we create our school identity. These events show what the school is all about. The activities range from hear- twarming charity drives to the heartbreaking goodbyes of the Sen- iors. Our school offers so many things to do, all students are sure to find something in tune with their heartbeats. -Erwin T am Heartbeat 5 Travel A World Apart Christina Lee, senior The trip to Fr- ance was a blast. We learned more about the French and their culture. The food was fine in the loegin- ning. but after eating it every- day, it got boring. We had to pay for basically everything, in- cluding an ice cube! Overall, 1 learned that the French know how to live a good life and Americans Know how to make money. 6 Student Life Ben Samson, senior The trip to Spain was awe- some! We met people A from other parts of the US. The night clubs were the place to be. I recom- mend the trip to all upcom- ing sophomores and jun- iors. lt helps you to learn how to speak and write in Spanish The people are great, and everyone is friendly. The school was hard because they only spoke in Spanish. l'd do it again if I could. Chris Alvara- do, junior I miss Spain. I only spent a month there. but l still feel extremely at- tached. Our group began to feel comforta- ble when we stayed in Sala- manca. There we lived with Spanish families, attended classes at the Colegio de pana, and became a part of the culture. We hung out in the Pla- za Mayor in the center of the city. At night. we went dancing at the discotecas. 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Loft: .lvtitty Ft'rrztri 4-itiuys at lmrvatk trcmt walking tlirouglt nit liistoriutl part pt Spain. This group ut Sill! lt'lllS SQIXV Illillly grc-att lmtclmatrks. lfrviwlt 4 lwlpiitg lfrvttrltvtt ir. ,H 'J ' in Left: Studvtits stop alncipusvoittlwirtrip through Italy. 'l'lu' lIolis4'umwztsont-ol' tttzttty nwt' inspiring siglits. 4 . Above: 'I'rm't-lvrs limi Skttttsott, Russ lfvrretri. and Cltristiim YdI'Il1'I' tour at Spani- isltmttsoum..xllwlto wt-nt lc-arm-cl mttclt tilmttt tltc' c'utttttry's Itisturv. Left: 1-Ltttcit ltlst tt joy it mt .tl ul clttrittg tltc it s mm' trip, I stttclvttts it t'4'tx't'cl it Above: Tlin-sc txmvr- ivztn vetc'zttiottc'rstutir am zmcicnt Rmtmn ruin on at sunny titty in thc ltztlizin votttttry- siclv. Summer Trips 7 Right: Mr. and Mrs. Sc udcivr hump into Nts. Motnono on thvir inn' and stop for it Kodak tnontcnt. nttnvr trip to ifr- Right: Erwin sind Mztrlvtttv Tenn stop and tnkc El lm-nk in front of thc bvzltititnl llilXViliiilI1SCCINTY. Above: Mvtnhc-rs ot' thc' Slili yvztrhook stuff lcnrn ttvcfhnicztl ns wvll ns c'rt'ntiv0 tt't'ltttiqtit's for putt- ing it yt'zn'hook to- gcthcr nt at sntntnvr yc'z1rhookc't1tttp. 8 Student Life 'sv' Above: l.uwrcnt't- Tenn nnnlyzcs font- putcvr dtttzt during thc Naitionnl Youth Lcnd- vrship lforntn nt l'CISlf ow-r thc stun- mvr. Stndvnts wvrv introcittt't'd to tnnny tcfvhnologics in tht' tnvdirnl fivlci. Right:Stnntnvrhorc- ciotn finally gms to senior Goofi' Docntp- kt' ns ht' dvsptrrzttciy trivs to ntnnst' hint- svlf. livt-ryonc knows this tm-littg. Summer Keeping Busy Lorena Michel, senior Working this whole sum- mer gave me the oppor- tunity to earn some much needed cash. Although I had a job that at times I disliked, it made me real- ize the need and want of money in our society. I would have much rather ventured on the trips to Spain or France but unfor- tunately that wasn't possi- ble. However, working fi- nally paid off and I bought what I always wanted my car. the cockaroachv. L a w r e n c e Tam, senior The National Youth Leader- ship forum at San Francisco State Univer- sity was a memorable experience that I will cherish forever. I felt as ifl was already a doctor when I dealt with my soon-to-be-doc- tor peers. I also dealt with ca- davers, medical ethics, and the most explosive issues of to- day. Besides the education, the people I met were worth every penny of the trip's cost. My only complaint is that ll days is much too short. ,,.:.....:. ..-sy J 1 Kathleen Arnol- fo, senior This summer I worked at the Exploratorium as an explai- ner . I had to wear one of those orange vests and man the drawing boards and laser show. The job is pretty self ex- planatory. We had to report broken exhibits and lost chil- dren to our boss. I also worked at CYO Camp Armstrong as a counselor for 18 days. My cab- in included a group of about 8 girls. 0n top of all this, I went with fellow SHC students on a trip to Italy. I'd have to say that it was the most eventful sum- mer of my life. SUYHTHCI' Q , , ...-e-4 , My Right: lirwin Tam passes a rubber hike tire around the circle. Senior Scholars demonstrated team- work during this ae- tivity. Below: Senior seholars form a web of support for each other. This was a time for bonding and relaxation. Above: Students rev- joice triumphantly ai- ter sueeessfully ' pitching their tents, Pitching tents on lev- el ground, the schol- ars surmised, is vital it one wants to have a good nights rest. IO Student Life V Above: The senior seholars take time for a group photo af- ter the sueeessful climb over the I2 feet wall in ten min- utes. The climb in- volved a lot of team- work in trying to get eaeh other over. Right: Kathleen Doh- erty prepares to jump off the platform in hope of sueeess- fully grasping the suspended ring. From a distance, the ring seemed un- reachable but once on the platform, it be- came easily obtaina- ble. Sky s the Limit! Alan Abar, senior The Scholar Program Re- treat was an experience l will never forget! Going in- to the retreat. l didnt know what to expect. All l knew was that I was going to participate in a Ropes Course . I felt scared, but excited at the same time. The most frightening ex- perience for me was climbing 30 feet high, standing on a tiny plat- form, and jumping for- ward to catch a tiny ring. lt was a tremendous feel- ing, and it made me real- ize that, with courage, you can accomplish anything. Amy Fischer, senior This year's senior scholar workshop was an expe- rience l will never forget. ln the woods on a sunny summer morning, we trooped up steep hills to reach our des- tination only described to us as the Ropes Course . Little did l know that l would be climbing trees and crossing wires as a tight rope walker. The phrase my name is Amy and I choose to do this constantly rang through my head as a reminder that no matter how hard we try. everyone has limitations. John Mangan, senior This year's scholar retreat was the best one yet. We spent it in the San- ta Cruz mountains. The major activity involved climbing Iso feet up into a tree, stepping out onto a platform and leaping for a ring. We really had to trust ourselves and our safety har- nesses. Then we had to help the entire group cross over a 12 foot wall. AI the end of our retreat, we all went to the beach for a prayer service. Senior Scholar Retreat 1 1 Right: A Slltl stu- civitt striclvs Ulll of tht' VQIIIIDLIS hy wily ot tht' itt'w gtitv. Through tht' gifts rc- Ct'ix't'cl froth lust yt'ttr's Watlli-,X-'l'lioh this school improve'- mt'i1t will ht' tht' pri'- cfursor to tht' t'vt'h- tuztl sixth floor midi- tioii mid jlylli lmuilci- ing. Above: During luttvh on thc' Lat Salle Ckllll' pus. Briant Gong vis- its his loc'kt'rit1ordt'r to prepttrc' for his IIVXI class. QJII tht' st'c'ond floor. thvst' lockers wt'rt' adcivrl to the school in orrivr to zictczoriiiiiodztte ill! im'rt'ast'ri populzt- tion. l 2 Student Life 14Wp4:1'm'1 v fff'?rl'gf!'f f? V f' , .. . i- 3 tt Above: Sitting in thc' twwly-rcfurhislieci chorus room. Oscar Get' pauses from outing in ortivr to rcorgzttiizt' his thoughts. The' risvrs plavvti iti tht' Chorus room wvrc it much- m't'ci1'd addition to room lOl. ii' ' Right: Erwin Tam checks out a library book at the SllC li- brary. This year, bar codes were added to the Student Body Cards in order to pro- vide a mean ot' track- ing the schools books. Above: Lawrence Tam cratns his pa- pers in during the last minutes ot' his lunch period. To lower the increased temperature and make the library more comfortable. tans were used to circulate air through the first floor of the La Salle building. Campus Evolution Joseph Au, senior The new Gateway makes the school look more presentalole and more appealing. Having this great addition to our school gives me a feeling of pride and it makes our school look a lot nicer. Also, the changes in the choir room tRm 1015 are very good im- provements. With air condi- tioning, and bet- ter seating, it is no longer a bur- den to go to cho- rus practice. Lance Foster, senior Having the new televisions on the De Paul Campus is a good idea because it promotes learning through visual aids. The new com- puters on the La Salle Cam- pus will bene- fit the great publication of the Emerald. Miss Tummers, faculty The Gateway is great be- cause it identifies the school. This school envi- ronment is the best at which I have ever taught. I think that these new im- provements to the school makes both the La Salle and the De Paul Campus- es better places to be. Changes 13 Splash Q into the spirit Sara Mireles, senior im ii fm ll if Jo Ann De la Cruz, freshman lt was a perfect day to get wet. Everyone was having fun, screaming and laughing. lt was funny to see teachers and stu- dents getting dunked. Not to mention the blind-folded stu- dents who tried to hit the tar- get, but ended up going the wrong way. 14 Student Life I enjoyed watching and participating in the dunk tank activities this year. As a senior. it was my last chance to be a part of the Walk-a-thon. My friends and l liked seeing our fa- vorite tand not so favoritep teachers getting soaked! The dunk tank is an event l will definitely remember. lt was a great success. L a w r e n C e Pawson, jun- ior This year, for a Walk-a-thon event, SHC rented a dunk tank. I was just sitting in there, waiting for someone to dunk me.The wait- ing seemed like an eternity . . . Then someone got close to the target, and 1 took a deep breath. Dunk! The crowd dis- appeared and my eyes filled with water. -i rl .itll ntl, .T :l ll '. ii.. lm will 1 it til. ti Ima T. T zf41'tl'ff 'f 'fi' ll 'wt '4'f'f'l,+: W mm z ffl: ' 1 Ili , 'i 1!l 'iH! .l. iff , I ill O lil Moo mtl l. . tml l lllll lllll QW ml till tiff, Hi T , will nl wgxjilllll wit ul it 4 tl ,nl llll Will! ' il li,li-l, t il il, 1'. 4 l o ,ii ix 'wil . li it l it 1. . 2 4 t lil t si-fi X E I 1 S Left: Matt lfvgan pt-1-rs out tba' window to gm a bird'S vyt' yicw A of tht' dunk tank avtivitivs. T110 1 dunk tank was a popular activity which attravtmvd tnany 1-ituclt'nts during lunc'l1. lcz, ,ln ,vxnttv Di' la Cruz, and ,-xrclvttc Ballunadn spvnt tlic-ir luncilttintc on thc livld watching thc' tvavltcrs and stu- dents gait wt-t. Many studvnts ltad to stand nn tlu- field to soc' thc action bt'- Caust' tltc Court was oycr c'rnwdc'd. N 4. wut -MM' 'Nia-f: -flrt ,- D 5395 f lu- Left: katbcrinc' Mc'- Vviglt tuntblvs into tltc watvr altvr sntttvmtc lflj.fj.fi'fS tltc' targvt. lltt- vit'- titns nl tliv dunk tank sat anxiously, await- ing tlu- invyitablc- drop. Above: lillnd-t'oldm'd Conti-statits. ltayt' a start'-nt'l ' lwton' c'ottipt'tiit5,1.'l'ltc-t'oii- tvstants ltad In blind- ly lmiatc tltt' targvt which dunkcd tltt' yivtiins. x Above: Students ill- tvntlycly watch tlttt dunk tank activity. Students from both Catttpiis-sc-1-5 faint- to tht- La Salle- plaza to watch. Dunk Tank I5 Left: liivardn Antiv- Walking for a better future Jeannie Tam, sophomore I think this year's Walk-a-thon was alright. Compared to last year, there were not as many people who brought their ra- dios and blasted them. Sinee we walked slowly, my friends and l got stuek in with all the freshmen. It didn't rain th i s y e a r making this the first time I had a Walk-a- thon under the sun. L 'N Mrk' Jo Ann Boo, freshman The Walk-a-thon was fun. lt was hot and tiring but it was worth it. At the end we kllt? hotdogs and iee Cream. I enjoyed it a lot beeause I met new people and made new friends. lt Kris Landau, senior This year's Walk-a-thon was the best one yet! lt's too bad it was also my last. lt's always fun to just be wild for a few hours. lt was a real bonding ex- perience for the individual elas- and for the sehool as a whole. l'd have to say my fa- vorite part was the very start of the Walk-a-thon. Everyone was really excited. lt was a great day. was a great experience overall. 16 Student Life LIB Above: ,lessiea Ra- mirez and ,laekie Lewis take a steady pave at the begin- ning ot the Walk-a- thon. students had to walk ten kilome- ters in the early Fri- day morning. .pa Right: lirwin Tam and Lisa Menenses lead the Walk-a-thon tor the last time. The class ot 1996 set a senior elass reeord turn in for the WaIk-a- thon. 1 if -.Fi-f x.....3'i Left: Students inarvh out of the Po- lo Field singing and listening to the radio. Students brought ra- dios to add flavor and atnusentent to the IU kilometer walk. Above: Students lei- surely start oft' the Walk-a-thon convers- ing with their friends. Many students got closer to each other during this social event. 4. M, All Above: Linnea Cron- ander awaits her div- ision's turn to he called down to the field. The divisions were Called down by rank of the most money brought in. Walk-a-thon 1 7 Mass s Unite the community Stephen Gee, senior l think that the lit- urgies are good. The students put in a trernen- dous amount of effort planning and it pays off in the end. The masses are good especially the chorus. The chorus adds to the mass greatly. The masses also show a lot of class spirit because they gather the school together in one place. 18 Student Life Anthony Lum, senior I thought the masses in general showed a lot of participation by the stu- dents who planned the event. l was impressed by the material presented, such as the readings and banners. The added effort put in by the teachers make mass a most enjoy- able experience for eve- ryone. Vicky Wu, senior Liturgies here at SHC are very uniqueg each contains a special meaning as the entire student body gathers together. The liturgy commit- tee's efforts become evident in the readings translated into a variety of languages, personal statements, and the colorful banners. The choir also ex- pands with talent which in- cludes almost a whole band. These things show Sacred Heart Cathedrals wide range of backgrounds, skills, and expe- riences. Through mass we unite. fi' Left: Sharon Brown gives coininunion at a school ntass. Be- ing a Eucharistic minister is one of the ways students get involved, Left: These mein- bers of the chorus harmonize together. The chorus practic- es long hours to per- fect their angelic voices. Left: Father Conley and Joe Sosa tollow in the opening pre- cession. The cele- hrants at the masses enhanced the relig- ious experience, Above: The cast of Approacliing Zanzi- bar act out pilri ot the play for the tnass. The cast portrayed the aspect of prepa- ration for the school. Above: Matthew Za- mora and Erwin Tarn participate in a skit at the Advent inass. Cainpus Ministry strives for student participation. School Masses 19 Back-to-School Ni ht S Checking It Gut Alejandra Lizar- raga senior When l came back this year as a senior, l thought that school was going to be easy. l was so wrong. Not only is school hard- er, but I also have to worry about college applications and other college stuff. lt is a good thing that my parents are here to keep me up with my school work and to support me. Back- to-School Night helped them understand the pressures that I am up against. lf my parents didn't go to Back-to-School Night, I would probably be up to my neck in . . . you know. 20 Student Life Charles Nastari, junior My parents have been go- ing to Back-to-School Night ever since l was a freshman and they al- ways come back home impressed. They think that this school is good and the teachers are nice. They now agree with me that Sacred Heart Cathe- dral is the best high school in the city. Marie Vorris- es, junior l think that B a c k - t o - School Night is a great idea. lt lets our par- ents know what to expect and what not to expect from us. They become more understanding. ln a way, however, Back-to-School Night is not such a great idea. lt doesn't give us the space we need to grow. lf our parents knew everything that was go- ing on, we may become too dependent on them. Personal- ly, l don't want my parents to be breathing down my neck about every test, every quiz, etc. Back-to-School Night has both positive and negative ef- fects. f .N-awww 9 Left: Mr. Pardini an- swers any questions our parents have for him. He gives the same amount of re- spect and attention to his students as he does to their par- ents. Left: Mr. Sanchez explains how he plans to teach. He has been a teacher at Sa- cred Heart Cathedral for eighteen years and is the moderator of the Lan- guage Club. -Q Left: Sr. Audrey wel- comes our parents to Sacred Heart Ca- thedral. Her warmth and kindness alone is enough to draw anyone to our school. f ' Above: Our parents seem impressed with Mr. Moores cool attitude towards ed- ucation. Besides be- ing chairperson of the science depart- ment, Mr. Moore is a great teacher and has an easy time gaining the attention of anyone. Above: Our parents listen attentiyely to Mr. Damato as he ex- plains what he plans to teach his stu- dents. Mr. Darnato is one of the most un- derstanding and pa- tient teachers in this school. . Back-to-School Night 21 Right: Junior Juclwindar Singh foeuses on eurving at pumpkin for the contest. Pumpkin eurving was ai Nw new aetivity than ull stu- dents enjoyed. Right: Freshman Dwayne llegurty bobs for upples during the lunt'l1- time zletivities on llnlloween. Manny people purtitipzit- ecl in these llill- loween events. Above: Georgina Severin gets into the llulloween spirit by dressing us El Cerenl Killer. The eostunies the students wore were original and showed creativity. 22 Student Life lm Y sv- ,f iw?-X X N 2 R if Above: St mphoint mres Michelle Nlullan und Alodin Cano dress as their favorite eliilclliooci elmruv- ters. This year Ilkll- loween was at time to be different, feel different, and to net just like ai kid and not feel Strange ubout it. SE - K Right: Senior Trek- kies Kelson llerniun nncl lirwin 'lizxm pose for the ezunern in eostuines that are out of this world. People enjoyed the llulloween festivi- ties. 1 ,M H with W, Boo. Ahhh! Ann Tham, junior l had fun during Hallow- een this year. lt boosted school morale. l'd like to see more students with this type of spirit all year round. I hope we have the same activities well as some new ones next Hal- loween. P e t e r K i m , junior Halloween this year was really fun. I en joyed watch ing all the peo ple with inter- esting costumes parade around the plaza. l am glad we have this parade every year because it demonstrates a lot of school spirit. All of these ac- tivities got everyone in the Hal- loween spirit. Jennifer Williams, sophomore I thought the pa- rade was good because we were able to show our spirit and have fun. Some of the costumes were kind of funny and interest- ing. It gave us a chance to take our minds off school even though it was only during lunch. Halloween 23 Kirsten Broadbear, junior I was really nervous before I gave blood, but when you sit down and think about it, it'sjust one little pinch, and a few min- utes of dizziness. If you weigh a little discom- fort against s a v i n g s o - meone's life, it m a k e s t h e whole experi- ence worth- while. Teddy Sheridan, senior The Blood Drive is one of the most enjoyable chari- ty projects at SHC. I got to wear free dress, get out of class, stuff myself with do- nuts and pineapple juice, and hang out with friends. Aside from slacking off, I got to wear the bandage of courage, and I knew the satisfaction of knowing that my blood, which I usually take for granted, would be used to save so- meones life. 24 Student Life C Blood Drive '95 Jennifer Lueng, senior This years blood drive was a donated by N, ,N.. complete success: not only did we meet our goal, but we ex- ceeded it. In the fall, over one hundred pints of blood were the students and faculty to the Ir- win Memorial Blood Bank. SHC came to- gether to help others. I was glad to be apart of such a charity event. jfi, 1- cart Q' 5. Above: Seniors Matt Zamora and Kris Landau relax for a moment after keep- ing busy all day at the registration desk, Nw, W - ..,. ...,. m Right: Triumphant after the experience, Benson displays the official blood drive T- shirt. The T-shirt, fea- turing the cartoon character Pete, was given to all who gave blood. Right: During the or- denl, senior Benson Joe fights the pain. Though not one of the most plensunt ways to spend five minutes, it was eer- tuinly one of the most worthwhile. fly Above: Juniors John Alioto and Belle Heil- ton und Senior Mich- elle Sainez enjoy their reward after do- nating. Donuts, cookies and juice were given to SILI- dents to keep their blood-sugar levels high. ,K . , Above: Senior Kath- leen Doherty, minus one pint of blood, cracks a smile of re- lief. After giving blood, donors had to sit and wait for a doe- tor to give them the O.K. to get up. Blood Drive 25 Compassion Giving Your Heart Out Lani Lee, senior The Toy Drive was a success this year. lt fulltilled many under- privilged Christmas wishes. Students on the Charity Drive Committee combined with stu- dents from TUFF, and really worked hard in gathering sup- port from their generous fellow students. Knowing that l made a difference to at least one little kid made it all worthwhile for me. I think that a thankful, over- joyed smile from a child is the best Christ- mas present that one can re- ceive. Christopher Huey, senior This years Clothing Drive was not what I had ex- pected. We only distribut- ed about half of the clothes that were collect- ed, to no more than 100 people, carrying large bags. The great thing about the clothing drive, unlike any other charity drive, is that you can ac- tually see who is benefit- ting from your own ef- forts. 26 Student Life Jocelyn De ASiS, junior What makes a child's day but a little fun and play? With the successful outcome of this year's SHC Toy Drive, we tthe studentsj were able to put smiles on little childrens fac- es. Ten Toy Drive Committee members, including myself and Ms. Heidkamp, went over to Hamilton's family shelter to share the fun and enjoyment of Christmas with the children. Along with the fun that we had, we encoun- tered challenges and gained valuable self-knowledge from the time spent at the shelter with the kids. V Above: Senior Ra- chael Hall loads the school van full of food to give to local charity organiza- tions. The Block Club helped out a lot by representing SHC and delivering all of the food. Left: Collecting and sorting clothes is not all hard work. Here seniors Anthony Lum and Katherine McVeigh along with sophomores Patricia Krueger and Sara Blaschak pose for the camera with a number of cute clothing items. Y 5, Left: Juniors Martina Mlinar and Joselyn De Asis carefully fold the clothes in an- ticipation for the rush of needy people. The Clothing Drive not only needed peoples clothes but people's time to help organize the Drive as well. T51 is 9 in I S E Above: Some of the Block Cluh members along with volunteers at St. Teresa's Parish take a break from transportation and the ex- tensive food Collection to take a picture with some other volunteers. Together with the help ot' SHQI. the St, Tereszrs parish was able to provide l IU families with food boxes at Thanksgiv- ing. Above: Senior An- thony Lum and jun- ior Rodney Jeung prepare the suits for display much like a department store. Making the clothes easy to find and making them look good was some- thing that the Charity eommitee was chal- lenged to do. Charity Drives 27 Breaking Down Glass Walls Dorothy Santos, senior I went to the Hamilton Family Center. If was fun and exciting to see all those little kids. The experience I had at the center, made me realize that I should be grateful for what I have because com- pared to these little kids -I h a v e m o r e than anyone could ever imagine. Christina Varner, senior I think Senior Retreat was a really good experience for me. lt wasnt necessar- ily an eye opener but it so- lidified my knowledge of the poor, sick, and unpri- vileged. I enjoy service work and this was a chance to fulfill a goal of being compassionate, whole and overall, social- ly just. Anyone who cares even remotely about help- ing others should pursue this. 28 Student Life Herman Yee, senior The walk through the Tender- loin showed me how the peo- ple in this neighborhood live without any luxuries. There were only few playing areas, parks, libraries, or other public recreation areas. The streets were filthy. This experience made me realize what I have. It, however, did not tell the whole story about this bleak neighborhood. Some people may not have been rich, but they did have one thing - hope. X., ,,,. . if eiii Above: Corrin walks through the famous Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral. As a spiri- tual exercise, many seniors took an inter- nal self-examination through the Laby- rinth. 'WRX Right: Kamilia takes a trust plunge into the supporting arms of her classmates. Trust-building was an important theme throughout the serv- ice retreat. Left: Rachel Hall reads during a pray- er servire at Baker Beach. The prayer closed the retreat by bringing the stu- dents closer to eaeh other and God. Above: Retreatants with link- ing arms try to get everyone to stand up at the same time. Many ive-breakers began the retreat and helped prepare students and teachers to work together, Above: Yikes! I hope that's just wa- ter!! Katy leads Chris on a blindfolded jour- ney through the pla- za. This exercise helped students to become fully aware of their surroundings without actually see- ing them. Senior Retreat 29 Choices unior Opt to Retreat Anna Chu, junior The junior retreat gave me an opportunity to talk to and get to know people I otherwise would not have known. It also gave me a chance to relax and escape from the problems at home and at school. I had a chance to be around nature and just have fun. Ann Tham, junior I thought the junior retreat was one of the most mem- orable retreats I have ever been on. I really got to know many of the people I usually just pass by in the halls. My favorite part of the retreat was at night when we got to look at the stars and constellations. 30 Student Life Michael Madden, junior TYI6 retreat was a very relaxing and positive experience for me. It seemed like a week long vacation. After coming back from the retreat, I felt renewed. I personally learned a lot and look forward to future retreats. l Above: Juniors Lyn- ne Kapovich, Nlcole Auzenne, and Lisa Mei take time out to enjoy nature and quality time with their friends. The re- treat gave each Sill- dent an opportunity to get in touch with themselves and oth- ers. --A ,LLYYI I, Right: Before leav- ing the retreat, jun- iors take a last mo- ment to reflect on the memories they had. The Junior retreat was a memorable and rewarding expe- rience. V, Q 2 Left: Say ahh . . . Juniors Anna De Guzman and Rachel Borja taste each oth- er's food. A highlight of the retreat was the tasty and healthy food. Left: Juniors play volleyball to relax and unwind. Volley- ball was just one of the many activities students did during the retreat. Above: Junior Jane Simbre gets into the groove during an ice breaker. These activ- ities allowed juniors to get to know each other on a more per- sonal level. Junior Retreat 31 Right: Kathleen Ryan, Nicole Lupor- ni, Rati Sahi, and Sara Mira-les try to unscramble them- selves to become one . This activity asked that these stu- dents to work to- gcther to overrtomc- an obstacle. W we .ul if I 5 . .- wr t y 1 itttt ki g r ig ,l ,gy -r .ginger i ik.. 1 Above: Mighty Mouse suddenly ap- pears at the Frosh re- treat. one retreat ac- tivity challenged the frosh to use only masking tape and newspaper to make a superhero out of one of their small ' group members. 'Ilia 32 Student Life A I .. f iii: , '5 . l '-:: xfwl' - . .. ' fifst igs .. Q3 ,i Q it , , x .... .f l ...hth .-gi 3' f it ' if ,155 'W N fu, if QSM 1' K 'Nu Above: A small group breaks for a photo. Many fresh- men enjoyed small group avtivities more than any other part ofthe day. Left: These fresh- men valiantly work on putting together at puzzle, This activity was designed to bring these students closer together. Above: Dacheng Shen and Victoria Chekene cut out pic- tures of things they like, Later, they will separate the collage and make it into at puzzle. Tog ther Fresh on Retreat Aaron Davis, senior Being a Freshman Retreat leader was a great experience. Going on retreat helped me to get to know the freshman class and helped me to get in touch with my religious side in a fun and a comfortable atmos- phere. All the freshmen and even the retreat leaders had a great time with the ice-break- ers . The retreat taught us all about our religion and our- selves. lt was an experience I will remember for a long time. Sarah Bennett, freshman The freshman retreat was more fun than I expected it to be. For the most part the retreat leaders kept us entertained and busy. We started with a prayer which was immediately followed by a series of fun games. Then, we got into groups of about six or seven people and did a few worksheets. These work- sheets helped us get to know each other better. Natalie Young, freshman I think the retreat was re- ally cool and a fun way to get to know other people. At first I was a little nerv- ous because I didn't know any of the other people on retreat. However, after the games and small group activities, I made a lot of new friends. The retreat also helped me develop a deeper relationship with God. I'll never forget this experience. I really en- joyed it. Frosh Retreat 33 Venaver Hearts Of Gold Ms. Cathy Ronan, teacher During the five days of service work in Tijuana, I saw the dif- ference our Venaver group made in people's lives. We served food, cleaned toilets, played with orphans, and spoke with immigrants. The work was emotionally chal- lenging and eye-opening. When we left Mexico, I felt a loss for the sense of peace and the spirit of com- munity I had experienced there. Matthew Zamora, senior I Being chosen for Venaver I helped me gain the knowl- edge ofa whole new world. Eating food that was prepared from scratch and not shower- f ing for a week showed me what living without the bare essentials is like. En- tering another world made me realize that life back home could never compare to that in Tiju- ana. 34 Student Life Aisha Ramahi, senior I would consider my trip to Mex- ico the first ttrue experience' of my life. It gave me a chance to see with my own eyes the pov- erty of a third world country. I did a lot of hard work and I enjoyed doing it. I experienced things that changed my outlook on the world. After four days of hard work and sewice, I had accom- plished some- thing that I could cherish for the rest of my life. we .... with fiib, Ql- f - . , aG..i?' Above: Jane Lewis feeds a small puppy at the dump site. The students who went to Tijuana showed compassion for ani- mals as well as hu- man beings. .1-Si.--A 4 X . V Right: Josh Ortiz mops a bathroom floor. Cleaning and mopping were some of the service activi- ties performed by students and faculty. kt xx' 5 ..L.. -- t '--- dll.. ff f 9 2 ' if V' Z' Q A ' - is t - 4 iirii ti f f , 1 1 ' ' 5- , rl G 1 , Q , A K if X M ' 1,5,g' 1 2, , l 5. i 3 ' . Left: ,-xs tht- sc-ngulls fly high in thc noon sun, thvst- students from SIICZ scrvv luuvh to thc needy. Rc-rcivittg this tucul WilSllllDOfIill1l lornll thosc in lint: .f -. ,f A ' 1 2 t 'yi i YZ . 96131 ' 4 YR S ,ff sf V' s Above: Stucicnts svrvc' loocl to thv poor in Tljllklllit. Pri'- puring and sc-rviug thc foucl wcrv grunt vxpcfriviiu-s. Above: Lisa Roda-lo stands in from of an onormous mural. This mural dcpirts thc history of the Mcxiwtn pcoplc. VCUHVGI' 55 f ry. ,i Above: Rick Sheri- clzin and ,lcssicn Gray wzitvh with nwt: its stars twinkle' in tht' tnitlnight sky oycrlin-acl. Thcst- two froslitncri rtvulis- tivally portrziyccl thtvir t'liziratt'tt:rs. as siblings, of Turnvr and Pony. 36 Student Life Right: Wally lfxn- cirvw Column giyvs his son, 'l'urnt'r lliirk Slit-ridnnp, sornv tru- cizil fishing tips. An- tlrvw hrought expo- ricmw- troin othcr Sllti productions with hiin to thc Stilgtf whilt: Rick nmcltw his Sl lil dvhut with Zun- Zihnrf' yy- :tl t Above: Chzlrlottc lfxciriurizi Iillt'f..15.Zl und hcr hrothor, Scotty tNot-I Dziniolsl. that about olci tnvinorios. Both thvso actors liclpctl light up tho Stilgl' for this protluv- tion, R 'QS Left: Melanie Marti- nez plays the role of Aunt 0livia's tsarah Blaschekl caretaker. Both these actress- es' roles helped in bringing the final scene of the play to its climax. Above: Fletcher lvinee Petersony and his Grandmother tTheresa Iflynnl make a new friend in Randy tA..I. Napperj at a sight seeing spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Road rip Curtain Rises on Fall Play Rick Sheridan, freshman I think the best part about doing the play was the fun we had a cast. Sure the two and a half hour rehearsals were some- what grueling, but in the end, we had something to be proud of. A good thing about the re- hearsals was that, with each one, all the actors got to know each other a lit- tle better. As a freshman, I am looking forward to future plays. Jessica Gray, freshman Approaching Zanzibar was the IHOSI interesting play that I have ever done. I thought it was challenging and I am very glad that I was able to be a part of it. The best thing about do- ing the play was that I got to meet so many new people. lt was great to fi- nally look back on what we were all able to ac- complish and be proud. Vince Peterson, fresh- man The thing I enjoy most about SHC drama is the fact that most of the plays we do are more unique than anything other schools have done. SHC goes beyond the extreme! I also like meeting people while being involved in A drama. That's why it's a good thing to get involved with as a freshman. I loved being in Approach- ing Zanzibarn and I hope to participate in many more drama productions. Fall Play 37 Rall Class Competition Elyssa Naeor, senior Each rally has its own unique and creative theme. There has nev- er been a time when the rallies seemed boring. Despite the class competitions for the boot, rallies unify the school. 38 Student Life Anna Shea, junior So far, the rallies have been uniquely done by the rally board. I thought that the best HCI in all the rallies was the Pig Kissing Contest because I didn't expect a real pig to be there. The Step Team was really good because the routine was longer, and it showed how they put a lot of effort into it. The music brought more spirit too. Jane Simbre, junior This year's ral- ly was differ- T ent. Our first rally for the Walk-a-thon was held out- side, which was fun and excit- ing. Sitting outside in the sun and just showing our school spirit made everything work out just fine. Our second rally was different, well. Sitting up on the balcony made the Step Team performance and Mr. Farrell's kissing the pig eas- ier to see. ' . E- ,H .r .r ' H' . r Y- im? wa -fw..5sqegf...--, Left: Seniors Lisa Meneses and Nick Peneyra cheer on Ms. Ron- Em ,mL.A an and other teachers as they race through a football obstacle course, Once again, teachers participated in rally events help- ing to boost school spirit. 59 ug- -fe Left: Freshmen eheer on their team ina relay race during the Walk-a-thon rally. This year, freshmen were teanied up with seniors, and sophomores were teamed up with jun- Left: Smile! Juniors Mareiel Uatnino and Paula Kong pose to- gether during the l3l'lll'lx-NlillliJHCY ral- ly. For inany Sill- dents. rallies are a time to socialize and have fun. Above: Juniors pose under the sun while waiting tor the rally to begin. This year, the Walk-a-thon rally was held outdoors as students partici- pated in the various events. iors. Above: Pucker up! Students anxiously look on as Mr. Farrell is getting ready to kiss Vinvent the pig during the Bruce Ma- honey rally. Rallies 39 S irit Showlgby SHC Vanessa Mobley, senior I really enjoyed spirit week. lt was fun being able to dress up differently every day. My favor- ite day was pajama day! l felt as if I was ready to lounge around the house on a lazy Sunday morning instead of spending a stressful day at school. It was also fun to see my classmates dress up, es- pecially in tacky seventies suits and hip- W py clothes on Decades Day. Nicole Crosby, junior This year, spirit week was re- ally fun. There were many days dressed up. The seniors had Tinsletown Tuesday, the juniors took care of Decades Day, and the sophomores were in charge of Pajama Day. Friday, November 10, was Mean Green Day because the first bout of the Bruce Mahoney series was taking place that af- ternoon, and we got to show our Irish pride. .N . lf i . 1 i 1 qt k , 5 K X xg . . 1 - . . . .T K. Dina Greenwald, senior I thought that spirit week was a great success for the school because it was a time to have fun losing yourself to another identi- ty. Whether it's dressing up as a hippie or simply coming to school in your pajamas, the day always seems to go a little faster. School becomes more than a place you have to go every day. lt becomes something to be proud of. 40 Student Life Y .ui Above: Sophomores Jamie Lofrano and Katie Melsaughlin cherish their child- hood teddy hears on Pajama Day. With numerous students filing through the halls wearing fuzzy bunny slippers, this day proved to be the favorite of many. Right: Four SHC stu- dents display their retro Clothes. Det'- ades Day allowed students to ruin- mage through their closets and display the funkiest clothes they could find. t QW, 3 Ifwf t W X Left: Decades clash as Jaqui Lewis, Julie Cotter and Katherine McVeigh exhibit styl- ish differences. Dec- ades Day held a danee during lunch whieh allowed stu- dents to escape the present-day trials of life in the '90's. I Above: Erwin Tam overlooks a row of Kiss-the-Pig ballot jugs. Through the Kiss-the-Pig contest and a donation from Student Council, SHCI raised S500 to donate to the Saint Paulus fire victims. Above: Hollywood comes north, as Jen- nifer Lec and Jessica Ramirez model their filrn attire. These two students epitomized the spirit of Tinsle- town Tuesday. Spirit Week 41 Fever jungle of Love Tanya Vallecillo, freshman I think that the Homecoming dance was great, I had a fun time. The DJ was good be- cause he kept the music going all night, and he played a wide variety of music. The theme of the dance and the decorations helped make it a night to re- member. I look forward to more Homecoming dances in the future, and to seeing some of my friends nomi- nated for king and queen. K' A.J. Napper, senior The Homecoming dance was a great success. lt was a pretty big and com- plex dance, mainly due to the decorations. Senior Council put a lot of hard work into this dance. Al- though the council en- dured many physical hardships to get the dec- orations, the dance went very well. For once, it seemed that everybody was very happy with the music and the decora- tions. II was a pleasure to help plan this, since it was my last casual dance. 42 Student Life Joanne Esteves, sophomore I really enjoyed this year's Homecoming dance. The dec- orations and props were great, as well as the way the dance was put together. I thought that the king and the queen were a perfect match, and the Home- coming King and Queen cere- mony was nice and well as- sembled. The dance was well attended espe- cially by sen- iors. Above: Senior Ka- mailia Williams danc- es the night away. Though there wer- en't many slow songs, everyone seemed to enjoy the music played that night. Right: Aisha Rama- hi, Angela Chavez, Emily Valderrama, and Alejandra Lizar- raga show the cam- era their moves on the dance floor. Peo- ple danced not only in pairs but also in groups. Left: iloinc-coming Princios und Prin- cesses pose' with King Clirislon liilllftf und Quvcn Jmniln Dunlap. Hoinc'c'oin- ing night was incin- oruhlc for many, vs- pccizilly thc' candi- tl2lIk'S. Above: Stucicnls wait anxiously tor ilu' cla1nc'0 ns Mr, Grosli cilicrks thcir bids. Many found than thi' clmiu' was worth Inc Nvilil. Above: Junior Tru- ccy ivlngtoio and ifroslimzm Gil Wol- fcrt relax to El slow song. Homvcoming night was sharod by both couple:-3 and friends. Homecoming 43 Right: The teachers show their talented moves on the dance floor. The teachers put a lot of work into making this show a success. Right. Cathleen Padua captures the audiences at- tention as she sings UAH I want for Christmas by Mariah Carey. Cathleen was one of the few stu- dents who exhib- ited their talents during this year's Christmas show. Above: The chorus sings their hearts out under the direction ofMr. Dell' Olio. They ended their perform- ance by making the crowd laugh, singing Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer' 44 Student Life Above: Peter Lunny, Jordan Gonzales, Michel- le Mullan, Alodia Cano and Ste- phanie Balon sing as four geeks in The I2 Days of Christmas. Right: Patty Dunn shares her Christ- mas wishes with Matt Zamora. Matt and Patty were the hosts of this year's program. Talent Shines Bright Monica Demee, junior The Christmas show was pretty good. The teachers did a great job dancing, especially because it kept us entertained. They were very funny and it was cool to see the people that teach us acting that way. The I2 days of Christmas was really cute, and Lawr- ence Pawson was hilari- l ous. I liked the different costumes of the 12 Days of Christmas and it kept me anxious to see what else was in store for us. The choir did a great sing- ing job overall, and I es- pecially liked the last song, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer. S u z a n n e Rios, junior The Christ- mas show this year was an example of how much our school has lost its school spirit. In oth- er years, many students have danced, sung and done a vari- ety of different things. This year, the teachers had to put something together because not enough students participat- ed. The teachers did a great job, but it would have been bet- ter if more students showed their talents. The I2 days of Christmas could also have been better if we had practiced it more than once, and were better prepared. The only rea- son that people participated in it was because they were asked to. So, overall, I didn't like it that much and it could have definitely been better. Tim Ashton, junior The Christmas show was cool. lt was great to see the teachers go out there and make fools of themselves just to make us laugh. The chorus, filled with many talented people has im- proved a lot since last year. The chorus is filled with many musically talented people and their talent really showed at the Christmas program. The IZ days of Christmas was also a great success. At first Lawr- ence Pawson was really fun- ny, but after awhile he started to get annoying and kind of boring. Cathleen Padua sang All I want for Christmas by Mariah Carey very well and with a lot of feeling. All togeth- er, the Christmas program was a great success. Christmas Program 45 Right: A bunflt ol' :lance--govrs stop to smilo at thc cgattttura. Wintvr hull prow-cl to luv at mctnornhlc night for many. ti- 'U M.. Above: Elisa King duufcs with lwr flute to tltv fztst flowing music. A lalrgt' votiv- ty of songs wore played that nigltt, 46 Student Life P 9 T Above: A group of frcsltmcfu sltow tltcir movvs ou thc clunu' floor. Mauty trash- mcu rzttnv in groups to thc' Ciilllfl' and mt- joyccl tltvtttsclvvs. AN x Left: Christina Kosta and Alejandra Lizar- raga Nlelgoza set-in to shop at the same store! SHC students demonstrated an ex- ceptional sense ot' fashion at the Winter Ball. Above: Keith Agfa- olili and Remy Wil- liamson take a break from dancing. The plaza provided a place for dancers to relax and mingle with friends. inter Under Mistletoe Alice Liang, junior This year's Winter Ball turned out to be a great success. l'm glad they increased the num- ber of dance bids available so that everyone was able to go. l thought the Winter Ball was going to be ruined because of the heavy rain, but luckily, the weather cleared up. l en- joyed the music and seeing everyone all dressed up. The decorations helped the at- mosphere of the dance. George Carino, senior l really thought that the Winter Ball was a night to remember. l enjoyed the decorations in the cafetorium, and the mood they created. l especially liked the entrance into the dance. l also liked the desserts in the Paris Cafe. Overall, l had a great time and it was a very memora- ble night. Nikki Pantoja, sopho- more l really enjoyed this year's Winter Ball. l felt that this year's dance was much better organized than last years. The decorations and romantic atmosphere were great. The Paris Cafe in Mr. Parlante's room was also a great addition to the dance. l enjoyed the com- pany of my date and friends. Winter Ball 47 Close-U In the Capital Michael Lee, senior Close-up is a unique experi- ence which gathers people from all over the country to learn about the U.S. Govern- ment. I learned a lot from my Puerto Rican roommates in- cluding their interests and even a little Spanish. All the people at Close-Up contributed to provide a comfortable envi- ronment in which learning was made fun. The monuments, lectures, and workshop activi- ties were up great, but I'll . always re- member the people I met and the fun I had on Close- up. Stephanie Balon, junior I thought that the trip to Washington was an excit- ing experience. lt changed the way I see government and we made a lot of new friends. My favorite part of the trip was Capitol Hill Day. lt was really fun to see how the average per- son could actually take part in our countrys politi- cal system. 48 Student Life Stephen Gee, senior Close-Up was an enjoyable ex- perience. If I could do it again, I definitely would. It was fun meeting people from Michigan, Nebraska. Florida, and Puerto Rico! We had a lot of work- shops and seminars and the food could have been better. However, we had a blast on Capital Hill Day. We got to meet representatives from all our states and talk about important issues. lt was al- most a shame to come back home. X. .45 k--: - ff zfwx ' I 'I :hii L Above: Inside the Capitol Building are many pieces of our nations history. Stu- dents had the oppor- tunity to broaden their political hori- zons. Right: The offices of the House of Repre- sentatives and the Senate stand out among the proud buildings of Wash- ington. Students vis- ited a number of im- portant sights during Close-Up. W7 '1 ,VE .. .4 1, 1,4 ,,. 4 ' 'M' . ,F--. we ,ff V fp'-1 V4 af 5 Z' I ff 'J.:'f'Qf'V Left: Students pause during a brief visit to the White House. Every aspect of Washington was in- tegrated into the trip. Above: Here, two SHC students share a day out in Washing- ton with students from Nebraska. Meeting new friends was part of the Close-Up experi- CIICP. Below: Allison Serv- etti, Stephanie Bal- on, and Katy Con- way get ready for a night of fun and dancing. The dance at the end of the week-long trip was a last Chance for all the students on trip to get together one last time. Close-Up 49 Right: .lamilia Dun- lap, Patty Dunn and her father dance to the music' put on hy Heartunes. At the dance, oldies but goodies filled the night. Above: Sophomore Melissa Holder and her father enjoy their evening of dancing and socializing. This year, the Father! Daughter Dance was a big hit. 50 Student Life Above: Freshmen Justine lfiehelkorn, Melinda Sanchez, and Jennifer Ryan take time out to pose for the camera. The Father!Daughter Dance was not only a time to catch up with your father but also a time to bond with friends. Left: Senior Angie Guevara and her fa- ther spend some quality time with each other. The dec- orations and food provided a wonder- ful atmosphere. Above: Senior Suz- anne Medina and her father embrace each other, capturing the spirit of the Father! Daughter Dance. The useful vibrance of many fathers was visible throughout the night. Daddy, Little Girl Danielle Canepa, sophomore Alicia del Prado, junior The music was good and I had The Father!Daughter Dance fun dancing. lgot to actually talk gave me a chance to spend with my dad and catch up on time with my friends and es- things. My dad showed a differ- pecially, my dad. Afterwards, ent side of himself: he was out- with my friends and their dads, going and fun for a change. l'll defi- nitely go next year. we all went out to eat. This gave us an opportuni- ty to talk and extend this e nj o y a b le evening. Anna de Guzman, junior I never really get to spend time with my step-dad. The Father Daughter Dance gave me a chance to have fun and spend time with him and my friends. l especially en- joyed taking pictures. The whole night was a Kodak moment . Father!Daughter Dance 51 Golden Rings Symbols of SI-IC Pride - L4,' I III Nicole Crosby, junior I really feel that the Junior Ring Mass was a success. I enjoyed seeing so many people attend. I am very grateful for the help the Junior Council received in organizing this Mass. I hope that juniors will cherish their rings and Jerusalem crosses, and all the meaning they carry. This was definitely something to look back on and be proud of. 52 Student Life Tim Ashton, junior The best part about the Junior Ring Mass was when I first opened the box and saw my ring. A couple of years from now, I will remember all the good times I had at SHC. The Junior Ring Mass was a happy and proud day for all of us. Cheryl Esti- va, junior i There was a d i f f e r e n t sense of unity at this year's Family Mass because al- most evcryone attended. The ring ceremony was a special time for all of us as a symbol of maturing into young adults soon to face the world. Al- though not everyone received a ring, everyone received a Je- rusalem cross. The ring and the cross are constant remind- ers of the friends, effort, hard times and fun that we've had together as the Class of 1997. '15-v Q ,X fit f-Vw i 54 Vitality Patty Dunn and Lauren McCann cihccr cnthusiasticfally during at basketball game against Sl at Keznr Pavilion. Vitality e, the students of Sacred Heart Ca- thedral, tend to see school as an endless cycle of classes. We sometimes fail to realize that there is more to life than achieving good grades. Each morning, we roll out of our beds, faced with the decision of what to wear. We travel to school by foot, bus, or car. After division, we watch the clock, pining for our lunch bell which will bring the laughter and stimulating conversation of our friends. Their company lets us escape from a sometimes hectic day. After school, some of us go to work, which will unquestionably prepare us for our future. After a long day, we try to show our SHC pride by attending a bas- ketball game, or we just head home, exhausted from our day. After homework, our evening will give us a time of blessed relaxation. We clapse into bed and will dream of the challenges of tomorrow. - Mary Kate Blaine Vitality 55 the movies. N hat should l wear today? Does this outfit match? Do these questions sound familiar? Most people ask these figer shirts. Most students also enjoy wearing Calvin Klein, DKNY, and Armani clothing. They either en- joy the quality of the cloth- Making A lalemeni questions while choosing what to wear in the morn- ing. They just have to dress in a socially accept- able man- ner in ac- corda nce with the oc- casion, such as a dance, a party, or an if evening at rii H Ar' it 5, I! On the other hand, there will always be the non- conforrnists who dress ac- cording to their desires. Today, fashion trends pervade our society like an epidemic. The most noticeable fashion trend is the Nautica and Tommy Hilfiger apparel such the Nautical windbreaker jackets or the Tommy Hil- se Vitality ing or the prestige of the company. People have al- so brought back the retro- look , one type of fashion Fashion today is too trendy. Everyone has a tendency to only wear pri- mary colors. -Nick Peneyra has en- dured the changes, that's the sporty look. Nike, Fila, and Reebok are still in de- mand for their shoes, shirts, and jackets. Like epidemics, fashion trends come and go. They start out of no- where, affect the whole community, and some- times they die out unex- pectedly. Eventually, res- urrecting and becoming popular again. -Lawrence Tam Below: Peter Genera sports a busy shirt and tie combo on one of the many dress-up days during the year. Despite the strict code, many students were able to fit their personal tastes into their outfits. 1 me war , sg if Q X ix Dress up! Athletes such as Huey Cork- ery, who is involved with Soph- Frosh Football, has to dress ac- cordingly on days of a game. Dressing up is important be- cause it draws the SHC commu- nity's support to recognize the significant efforts of athletes, such as the football players. It al- so shows the pride on the part of the athlete and the unity they portray to the rest of the student body. Dress up days clearly pro- mote discipline which appllies to t . X both sports and school 'X Above Tom Courtney Joe Nflatteucci and Alfredo Sainz show off their fashion sense. Caps and beanies have Left: Amber Isaacs acts casual as she calmly strolls through the school day. Wearing casual clothes can promote a relaxed attitude which helps in relieving the pressures of dress code. recently become popular accessories to many outfits. Left: These juniors seem to share the same taste in fashion. A free dress day like the Walk-A-Thon allowed students to dress in their casual attire. Daytime Fashion 57 hen it comes down to it, clothes serve one universal purpose- they Keep the body warm. ln fact, many consider five years ago because it was not popular can now be worn with the inten- tions of going retro. ln the past, people were often Vogue SHC reveals ils fashionable side clothing a survival right and a basic need for hu- mans. But since the days of cavemen tor in political- ly correct terms-stone-re- siding peo- plei, cloth- in g has been ruled by fashion. Hey, Fred Flintstone was fash- ionable, right? ln the Nineties, clothing is still ruled by fashion. Everybody remembers how a shirt that was con- sidered radical ten years ago, is considered rela- tively unpopular today. The many Converse jack- ets of two years ago can now only be found in the bottoms of matured teen- agers' closets. ln recent years, fashion has taken a broad view. What could not be worn 58 Vitality criticized for wearing something odd, but today they are praised for their uniqueness. Although a lot of time is ln the eve- nings, person- al style reach- es its peak. -Aisha Ramahi often spent in the morn- ing picking out clothes, d a y t i m e f a s h i o n hardly com- p a r e s t o that of the evenings. Without the hindrance of dress code and the fear of detention, the students' art of placing together outfits really emerges. Students demonstrate this fashion sense at a varie- ty of events from parties, to dances, to dates. How- ever, only one thing re- mains certain in the ever- changing world of fash- ion: nothing lasts forever. Below: liricr liscarraman and Tony Lum dance with their dates at the Winter Ball. The Winter Ball proved to be a display of many interesting fashions, notably the girls' dresses. Slglin' Reggie Ramos, Carlo Beza, Ja- son Paule, and Hubert Martinez display their threads while lurk- ing around a basketball game at Kezar. Evening sporting events often allow students to show-off their clothes. Left: Sarah Zavattero and Erin Beckstead model their jeans, sweaters and blouses. Since their conception, Jeans have become the preferred pants for most teenagers. ,I Above: Ten freshmen display their clothes at the Jungle of Love . As a casual dance, it proved to be a collage of independent fashions. Left: Christopher Fortich wears his Structure windbreakerjacket which provides warmth as well as a fashionable statement. Windbreaker jackets fit all occasions ranging from the blaring sun to the pouring rain, Evening Fashion 59 Saviors Fire trucks tap into a fire hydrant in front of the new gate. The fire closed Gough Street during the day rendering the crucial con- nection between both campuses of our school impossible to nav- igate. Sinee it would be difficult to :novo l loo bodies front carn- pus to Campus, SllC's Open House was promptly postponed. l - 'WE We MIM WW We 1 N V Above: A firefighter sprays a blast of water onto the remnants of the church. The efforts of the firefighters proved to contain the fire but the all-wood church could hardly be saved, Right: Firefighters cool the ashes and embers of the structure. After hours of flaines, all that retnaincd of the church was merely its 60 Vitality shell. Right: The Saint Paulus church erupts in flatnes in the early morning. The ehurcih that had withstood the 1906 earthquake eould not withstand the scorching fire. Below: The Church continues to burn past dawn HS spectators gather across the street. This sight captivated the public as decades of history collapsed. n the early morning of November 5. 1995, a stunning blaze erupted across the street from ottr school. The Saint Paultts church, a landmark in San However, the Student Council provided the INOSI unique method of support to the victims of the fire. Through the Kiss- the-Pig contest, students ire! Flames deslrog lhe beauli- ful and hisloric Sainl Paulus Church Francisco, burned to mere rubble in the few hours be- tween the night and early morning. Scheduled on the day of this disaster, the Open House, our sch ool's majormeth- od of luring prospec- tive fresh- men, was promptly canceled because of limited ac- l was absolutely devastated when I found out that the Saint Paulus Church had burned down. My heart went out to all ofthe people who lost their homes and were left with noth- ing. -Ashley Williams cess to the area. Brother Christopher turned away over a thousand eighth graders and their parents as firemen cooled the scorching embers. The SHC community re- acted quire quickly. The following week. Campus Ministry led by Mr. Sulli- van gathered blankets and jackets for those who were left after stranded the fire burned the home- less shelter and a neigh- boring building. had the chance to buy 25 cent tickets and place those tickets in a bottle designated for a specific teacher. The favorite tor least favor- itep teacher was then designated to kiss a pig at the Bru- ce-Ma ho- ney rally. At the end of the event, S t u d e n t Council al- located 500 dollars to those victimized by the fire. 'Alt is amazing how the fire united the student body for a cause, re- marks sophomore Ezra Finkle. MThe fire destroyed a building but not a com- munity. Only months af- ter the fire the rebuilding had already begun, but the memories from what happened that early morn- ing will always remain in our hearts. -Geoffrey Doempke Saint Paulus Fire 61 hen you think about it, transportation should not really mean that much in our lives. But as a teenager, the method upper-classmen can be overheard when they drive by the bus stop. To get to SHC, students employ many methods. I Gel Around Going from Poinl A lo B in which we get from point A to point B plays an inte- gral role. Transportation becomes a symbol of f r e e d om . After taking the driving te s t , th e new driver no longer relies on th e b u s s c h e d u le for having to get to a destination. Stu- dents can hop in their cars whenever they need to. Students constantly crave the ability to drive and demonstrate that longing by sitting through hours of driver education simply for a piece of plastic. Driving has become a status symbol. No one would be daring enough to go to the prom by bus or BART, and laughs from 62 Vitality Carpools, buses, street- cars, BART, bikes and cars are all used to ensure that students arrive on Last year, l was able lo drive lo school, now l need to take three buses each way. l liked last year better. -Michael Williams time. De- spite the different methods of transporta- tion, stu- dents usu- ally come to a con- sensus. The bus is definitely out, remarks junior Eric Escar- riman. You don't have to rely on a schedule when wanting to get from place to place when you drive. Driving will often prove to be the means of transpor- tation for the majority of SHC students in years to come. -Geoffrey Doempke Below: Justin Love rests on his car in the Cathedral parking lot. Some students who drive to school can park in the lotg others have to move thier cars every two hours. .Mg..,. lf Scooiing .lane Lewis models her seooter Priseilla . Jane, a senior in her seeond year at SHG, has spent time around the world. Often parked on Willow street, many students walk hy the seooter every day. Jane adds to the sehool through her unique style and method of transportation. Left: Benson Joe walks to the Van Ness bus stop with the intent of arriving at the underground. For many Students without other methods of transportation. Ml TNI provides the erueial link between home and sehool. Above: Anthony Renteria drives home in his Ford Mustang. For many students, driving not only provides the means to get to and from sehooi, it provides the method of transportation on evenings, weekends and during the summer, Transportation 63 s you wake up in the morning to get ready for school, you drive off with happy feeling but some- thing seems to be miss- ibl Friend ing. You arrive to the windy little road on the La Salle campus and remem- ber what it is you forgot- the person that lives in th e s am e h o us e a s you know as your sib- ling . At S H C , sib- lings come . . t in many dif- ferent forms whether it be an older sister, brother, or even a twin. They create an intricate web of diver- sity in the SHC cornmuni- ty. Having a sibling who at- tends the same high school can have advan- tages as well disadvan- tages. The use of old tests and books can be consid- ered an advantage of hav- ing a sibling who attends . I 2 , 4 gl: - in '- 'vs ue 2 5... , ' 5 t 2 3 , . 4- ,f 64 Vitality the same high school. The disadvantage of having an older brother or sister is having to deal with eve- ryone asking, Aren't you ings or Foe so and so's little brother or sister? Although the dilemma of who sits in the front I hate it when my c l a s s - mates and teachers con- fuse my name with my broth- er'5. -Tim Tenorio seat on the ride to school may arise, sib- lings have a special con- n e c t i o n . The proud moments of seeing that loved one graduate, receive an award, or win a basketball game gives you that funny feeling in- side. As you can see siblings help create the diverse community of students at SHC, but when you walk down the halls and see double-you're actually seeing twins. -Dorothy Santos 81 La wr- ence Tam Below: Kevin Wong tutors his brother Derek during his lunch time. The advantage of having a sibling is having someone that will be there for you. X. 'U UN f 9 DS sux Twins s Amy and Jamie Lafrano are one ot' the three sets of twins at Sa- cred Heart Cathedral. Many peo- that being identical be a lot of fun but ple believe twins can sometimes it can get really frus- trating when people mix up the names. Being identical twins def- initely have its advantages. Clothes can be shared and you can play mind games with your teachers. -La wrence Tam 5? Left: Dennis and Jonathon Lee stick together during a special gathering. Attendin the same school allows these brothers to spend quality time together. Sl Above: Steve and Heather Hill show their brother-sister love. Even though siblings occasionally fight, they can always depend on each other. Left: Orlan and Jodie Maylas pose for a snapshot in the midst of chorus. I laving a sibling in the same class can be advantageous if you forget your homework. Siblings 65 Sfarf gour dag As the steam slowly rises above a fresh cup of hot Java, the aroma induces a new sense of alertness, rekindling both body and mind simultaneously. This magnificent sub- stance beholds the key to success. . . allowing every addicted student to re- main awake, and to con- centrate on many tasks of the day. 5 N , 4-3 ca fl fir' , 5 i Iti 2 F llllccc .. A N,,i:if:.-:. QS- ' - 1 ccc. 4L,,,,,p-4M M t I t E ,W 1,w..11:.: .. H, ii a , t -ZEEQ M-:?f???72' ,,,H,., K I ,VV, W- H Ei I My , , 5 vim? - 'X . sw.--.. ,Sq A. ,...., .Y ...,,, , Above: Matt Yee and Mike Victoria spend their mornings studying for todays exams. Mornings are times to socialize and study. +5 fig' 8 v Q Right: Senior Iiric Choy and junior Judy Chang sit outside the Scone Works on Eddy Street. Many students and facility purchase breakfast at this local bakery. 66 Vitality Right: Vanessa Barsi sits, completing her homework before school. Getting to school early allows some students to finish up on some of their work. Waytt prepares for her day by reviewing the textbook. Teachers also utilize mornings to prepare Below: Ms. ornings, the ulti- mate test for our sense of responsibility. The first hours of the day have of- ten proved to be vital be- they can be found social- izing in the nearby cafe, catching up on unfinished homework, or pensively meditating on the day to Morning Caffeine cause they set the stage for an entirely new learn- ing experience. lf we fail to awaken, many oppor- for the day. tunities for enlighten- ment will be put into peril. Simi- larily, if we sleep poor- ly our entire conscious- ness can be Division is to high school students as nap time is to kindergart- ners. -Mary Kate Blaine affected to the point of complete inattentiveness. There are some students who show a vast amount of initiative and organiza- tion. As soon as the sun appears on the horizon, come. On the other hand, there are those who tend to find themselves reck- lessly rushing around, at- tempting to avoid an- other con- flict with the dean. Neverthe- less, most of S H C ' s s t u d e n t s manage to roll out of bed, tumble into the shower and miracu- lously fall into division just before the sound of the dreaded bell which for- mally ignites a new school day. Morning Routines 67 t's lO:50: the bell rings- stretching across many classrooms in the school, a unanimous sigh can be heard. What caus- Brian Haughey. When l forget my pen, I have of- ten found ketchup to be a suitable substitute for ink, he continues. Although Time ff Cafe es this phenomena? The answer rests in the univer- sal savior-lunch. Stu- dents pour out of their c l a sses, visit their I o c k e r s, and even- . tually dis- Derse into if the plaza or -mi cafeteria. N. Q, r- Students f fall into the seemingly never ending line of others who are hun- gry and awaiting nourish- ment. However, lunch- time provides a much needed time off for many students. After the needs of the human body are sat- isfied, students rush to complete the previous nights work. Lunchtime provides me a time to catch up in work, remarls 68 Vitality many of us are not as in- ventive as Brian, we do treasure the time given to us during lunch. The 45 I enjoy sewing fellow class- men during lunch. -:Katy Ward minutes al- lotted to students p r o v i d e many op- portunities for different activities. While some students work in the cafeteria, and others find solace in the chapel, some wander downstairs to the library to check their E-mail or to cruise the 'net. No matter what students do during lunch, a universal consen- sus is often reached: they wouldn't give it up for an- ything. -Geoffrey Doempke Below: A student catches up on his studying during lunchtime. Lunch provides a time for students to either eat or do work, depending on taste. Mi ng ,KWH- Lunchtime at SHC Mrs. Maria Cauteruccio and Mrs. frances Pignati stop from their busy daily activities to pose for the cameras. These two mem- bers of the cafeteria staff strive every day to satisfy hungry freshmen. To do this, they must arrive early everyday to start cooking. After making several dozen sandwiches, they must plan, prepare and cook the noon- time meal. Their appreciation comes with the happiness of the freshmen. Q-rt ..E'f'H... Left: Two freshmen converse during their fifteen minutes for lunch. Over the course of the school year, freshmen often have to deal with several different arrangements of the cafetorium that disturb their routine. Above: Mrs. Helen Papalias, Mrs. Marina Stolarov, and Mrs. Bettie Castro pause during their routine. The Cafeteria Staff attempts to satisfy the desires of the students for nourishment, Left: Michelle Mullen takes a bite from her sandwich during lunch in the La Salle building. Many organizations use this time of the day to hold lunchtime meetings. Lunchtime - Inside 69 Hackegsack Frisbee is a game of precision. Whether it be firing one straight toward the waiting torso of your amigo, or sprinting to grab the quickly descending disc, you tnust be at one with the saucer. Hackeysack is virtually a game of volleyball, except legs are subsituted for arms, the only net is the pavement, and no score is kept. The only goal is to beat gravity, to keep the hackeysack airborne. A quickie game at break gives you the strength to go on . . . at least until lunch. -Brian Ha ugh ey ' Mug, , l Q t Mfr' 2 Above. Brian Hughcy at- tempts to intercept the hov- ering frisbee as it approaches him at full speed. One needs skill and concentration to master this simple, yet so- phisticated sport. Right: Seniors sit with their friends and converse during lunch. Students at SHC find a variety of stimulating ways to pass their long awaited, yet well-deserved lunchtime. 70 Vitality Right: Lance Foster and Ken Evans enjoy their lunch in the plaza. Lunchtime is a great time to replenish the body with nour- ishment and provides a peaceful environment at SHC. it.. .4 Below: Gail Finne, l leather Hoover, Mary Jo McGreevy, and Jennifer Ryan enjoy their lunch under the sun. Friends get together during lunch to gossip, share problems, and twork on homework together. unchtime! What do people do after they eat their lunches? Some pre- fer the calm of the library, the quiet time in the chap- come from the challeng- ing academic life they pur- sue. Then again, many students practice sports as a form of entertainment Lunch A Time fo Play el, the anxiety of the col- lege center, the diploma- cy of the SBO room, the commotion of the cafete- ria, or the endless excite- ment of the plaza. Aci- IFS H great OD portunity to tivites in the , , I . get ones mind D ala ln' off school. CllldC Clliil- ,Micflcllfe Sai- Iirlg andjok- nez ing with friends, ral- lying hack- eysacks, oscillating fris- bees, shooting basket- balls, spiking volleyballs, or catching up on lost homework. Many people choose to participate in such exasperating sports in order to burn off the many calories accumulat- ed while they indulge themselves in unhealthy foods. Other simply use this as a method to relax and to escape from the mental burnouts which to enjoy their peers' com- pany or just to pass the time. Another aspect of SHCS lunchtime activities include the students' chance to make up for the home- work that they mis- placed the night be- fore or the homework digested by certain do- mestic animals. Luckily, this extended break offers students a chance to fin- ish their work and to so- cialize at the same time. Regardless of the com- plaints that lunch is tedi- ous, in the vast scope of things, lunchtime at Sa- cred Heart Cathedral be- holds a variety of things to do and people to see. -Lawrence Tam Outside Lunchtime Activities 71 o matter how many sports you play or how many activities you are involved in, school would fail to be complete ents, friends, and anyone looking for a good show can spend the evening viewing our schools fine art. Evening After Hours af S.H.C. without a jarn-packed night-life. You'll always find something to do at SHC after hours. One of the most c o m m o n ways stu- d e n t s spend their evenings is by showing their sup- port for our hard-working teams. Night games are a great way of getting out, having fun, and kicking back with your friends while cheer- ing for the Irish out on the field. At least twice a year, the SHC Theater Company puts on a play or musical. Theater-goers can see an amazing display of talent for about the same price as a sporting event. Par- ,X l 72 Vitality Last but not least is the most popular way for the Irish to spend their eve- nings: dressing up and go- Fun-filled evenings provide an escape from school life. Es- pecially after a gru- elling day of Class work and wrestling practice. -Mark Choininanard ing out to one of the many danc- es our school has every year. Whether it's the Winter Ball, Home- coming, or Prom, you can always ex- pect a night of rhythm, music, and magic at a dance sponsored by SHC We're always up to sornething-no matter what the clock says, the Irish never quit! Some of the most exciting evenings of the school year are those of the Bruce- Mahony football, basketball, and baseball games. Students always turn out in very large numbers to support their team. Dancin' Sam Jayme dances up a storm at the Winter Ball. This was an op- portunity for students to dress up and get down at one of the schools major social functions. Some dance-goers probably spent the majority of the evening just getting ready for the event. When the perfect tie colors and lipstick shades were finally se- lected, the dancers were able to let go andjump into the night life, - Kris Landau Above: Theres nothing like an evening out at the theater. SHCs Drama program always provides fine entertainment for anyone seeking a fun night out. Left: Senior retreats create some informational as well as exciting evenings. Students have the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their fellow classmates. Evenings 73 BHVQTI Working at Chocolate lleaven at Fisherrnan's Wharf has been fun and cool. l have gained lots of experience, and l have kept up rny grades. Working at a busy place as Chocolate Heaven, I see many interesting faces and meet rnany new friends from the cus- torner services. Trying to bal- ance school and work enforces me to set my priorties. -Dennis Lee Y' Q.. W mf Above: Joan Rosario is putting clothes in order at the Warner Brother Store in the Downtown San Francisco Shopping Center. Right: Dennis Lee stocks up on chocolate while on the job. You can see Dennis in action at the Chocolate Heaven store at Pier 39. 74 OUr World 'prix ull- lu ' Ju... a Below: Eva Szabo serves her customer with a smile while working in the cafeteria at SHC during lunch time. Dedicating titne to help out in the cafeteria improves the efficiency of the lines and service. ant some extra cash? How does 54.25 an hour sound? Hey, its bet- ter than nothing. Many stu- dents at SHC juggle not the additional burden. There are some trade offs to having a job. For example, you can't satisfy everyone all at once. even Moneg Opporlunilg Knocks only school and extra-cur- ricular activities, but also work. Work gives stu- dents an experience that will benefit them later in life. Stu- dents get a chance to learn how to take on responsibili- Hes and manage W o r k i n g i s hard because I have to make sacrifices in my social and academic life. -Frances Barrios their time and money wisely. A job requires hard work and determina- tion but it also gives the opportunity to meet new people. Af the same time, they earn extra cash to buy luxurious items such as a car, wardrobe, and food. Senior Benson Joe says, Working is fun be- cause l get to meet many new faces but there is also additional pressure from working part time affects every other part of your life. Every moment you spend at work, you take away time you could be spend- ing with y o u r fr i e n d s . W o r k i n g might ulti- g mately af- fect your work at school. Regard- less of what everyone thinks about jobs, work- ing places you just one more step closer to being just like your parents. -Lawrence Tam Erwin Tam Alice Liang Work 75 Seniors sitting on thc lawn enjoy a day of fun in thc sun. Tha' outdoor rally lot cvcryonc: YCIZIX and show some school spirit. W Heart 8. Soul Walking up the numerous flights of stairs, you'll always see people smiling and laughing. Many diverse faces with different personali- ties grace the hallways of SHC. Everyone here has a unique style from taste in clothes to taste in music, mak- ing each person special and one of a kind. With the strong bonds of friendship at SHC there will always be a friendly face welcoming you into our hearts. From charity drives to sports, students come together to reach out to those in need. Surely the soul of SHC will remain with students long after they leave campus. -Alice Liang 81 Anna Chu Heart 81 Soul 77 lirika Aguilera Suna Aktnese Alexanclro Alclaz Andrew Alvarado Diana Ancheta Nicole Anderson Danielle Andrus Ricardo Angeles Frank Arancla Shannon Ashton Vito Azzolino Arclene Ballonaclo ,lerissa Marie Hantay Timothy Baptista Marjorie Bareng John Barry Tiinothy Bass Nancy Bautista Katie liechelli Caitlin Beitiks Sarah Bennett Ethel Donna Bernal Gerard Herroya Eric' Bifkel Michael Blaine Jo Ann Boo Alexis Bouey-Cotistantine Michael Bourne Kristina Boyd Melissa Brady Andre Bravo-Canales Annie Bresnahan -Rebecca Brinkley Michael Buitrago Erin Burns Julia liyington Lani Lynn Caeeres Christopher Calegari Jaztnin Cariola Sean Carreon Corinne Cartago Lytrel Carter Angela Castiglioni Nicholas Cavallero Giovanni Centeno Suzanne Chahan Gloria Chan Ayin Chang Jonathan Chau Vittoria Chekene Vicki Cheung Justin Chin Lani Chin Michelle Chin Kenton Chinn licluarclo Chow 78 People 22 BLU HIN What has been your most embarrassing moment at SHC? My funniest moment at SHC was in P.E. class. It was so funny, even to me. II was one of those crazy relay races that Coach Fran made up. One obstacle was to sit on a chair. I guess I sat down too quickly because the chair fell over and so did I. I thought it wasn't funny, but everyone else did. lt hurt, but it stopped be- cause of all my laughter. -Michael Bourne My most embarrassing moment at SHC was when I had just finished eating lunch. I went outside. A cou- ple of guys staned messing around. One of them had a Starburst in his hand: the other one ran away, close behind me. The one with the Star- burst tried to throw it at the person hiding behind me, but hit me in- stead, night above my eye. It hum, but when I look back at it, it was re- ally funny. -Jacqui Rastrullo My most hilarious moment at SHC was when I came to school carrying two bags. As I was walk- ing up the stairs I tripped and fell on my bottom. Boy, did that hurt! Everyone was standing close by and they all started laughing. -David Perry Freshmen 79 REBIRTH How's freshman life? Being a freshman is really cool. I have met new, amazing, and weird friends. I have had many new experiences that I will nev- er forget, like the first day of high school. I don't know why the upper classmen choose to pick on the freshmen because they know they were once freshmen too. I ean't wait until my senior year because I will be one of the oldest people. Being a freshman makes me feel as if I'm the last unpopped kernel in the microwaved-pop- corn-bag!! -Yvette Jaime Freshman life has been great. The pres- sure may be here, but that doesnt get in the way of making friends. . As I look at everyone here, they all look happy and proud to be in this school. School seems tough at first, but now that I've been here for a while, it feels more like a family than a group of wild and special teens going to an educational establishment. The sub- jects are hard, but division is cool QQJJ! - Andrew lbeizl Being a freshmen can be complicated, but exciting. There are so many new rules you have to follow and get used to. You also have to get used to new teachers and their methods of doing things, as well as new names and faces. But what's really hard to get used to is the schedule and dress code. However, there are many fun things about being a freshman. There are so many things you can choose to do that interest you.And of course, making new friends is definitely exciting. The chal- lenge of being a freshman is getting used to the routine. If you can do that, then things will get easier. -Christian Zulaybar 80 People X 41 Z ti V l nl 'wt A 1 Catherine Collette Jesse Connolly Patricia Copeland Donato Cortez Gregory Cortez James Cotter Dresda Cotto Miles Curtis Thomas Curutchet Shane D'Souza LilibethDames 1 Cherese De Castro Jo Anne De La Cruz Kathlynn De Vera Karen Dejoras Vanessa Del Carlo Francis Del Rosario Jeannine DeNardi Randolph Deo Lee Danielle Diestel Christina Dil.uzio Vanessa Dimapasoo Francisca Dominguez Meghan Duff Arielle Duhon Sienna Dunn Hanni El - Khatib Katrina Elicagaray Letitia Eng Scott Epstein John Paul Iispino Sean Fahey Justine Fiebelkorn Janelle Fiel Joseph Focha Alexander Fontillas Alexander Foster Brian Fry Corrie Fuhrman Joseph Gaston Amelo Lorraine Gee Teresa Gee Raymond Geronimo Ricky Ghilarducci Kate Gillis Martin Gilson Christopher Gleason Matthew Glynn Michael Gonzales Jessica Gray Greg Grinsell Deanna Guirola Erin Gulbengay Elizabeth Guy Victoria Guzman Dennis Halloran Freshmen 81 IVIODLAH What would you do with S1000? If I had a thousand dollars, I would spend half of it on my tui- tion. The other five hundred dol- lars would be spent on clothes, shoes, lotion, perfume lwingsj, a cellular phone, a stereo system, and other useless material things! But I probably might use most of it on pictures at Expressly's and dances. Oh yeah! I need to buy a camera too! -Diana Ancheta If I had one thousand dollars, I would buy tickets for my friends and me to go to Disneyland. Also, I would buy the cutest little puppy in the world. I would also buy a lot of my favorite foods. I would then go on a shopping spree and buy clothes and shoes. I know that this money could be put to better use, but these are just some of the things I want right now. -Crystal Lew If I had one thousand dollars, first I would buy a ticket to go on a Caribbean Cruise. Oh yeah! I would put a tiny amount of mon- ey in the bank. I would then go out and buy all the clothes and matching shoes I could with the rest of my money. -Karen Dejores 82 People Charles Han Nicholas I lardeman Justin Hart Ramiz Hasan Connor Hilllglll Dwayne Hegarty Marisela Herrera Angela Hom Helen Huey Brendan Hughes lsahel Hlli Lori Hurley Theresa Huynh Andrew Ihea James Isles Yvette Jaime Monique Jang Donato Jara Angela Jensen Desmosthenes Jimenez Dion Jolley Erie Jones Jeffrey Jonson Walter Jorgensen Gregory Kapovich Jennifer Kearney Megan Kelly Daniel Kerley Andrew Kerwin Elisa Maria King Rachel Kirwin Clifford Ko Justin KO!-itil Edna Kwong Maggie Lam Mellissa Lau Victor Lau Christopher Lawrence Jonathan G. Lee Rebecca Lee Ryan Jeffrey Lee Thomas Lee Valerie Lee Simone Lennon Carson Lepre Michelle Leung Crystal Lew Ryan Light Gianluca Lignola Loy Lineharger Eddie Liu Sean Loughran Sophia Loville Richard Luk Gahriel Luna-Ostaseski Nicole Luporini Freshmen 83 PARTY How do you guys spend your weekend time? My Saturdays are always filled. There is no time to waste and hardly enough time for my homework! Weekends are the part of the week that l enjoy the most, I often go to college football games with my friends. Sometimes, I go to the movies. During the times l'lIl not enjoying myself, my job takes up the remainder of week- end. Weekends are the only stress free times of my busy life.My friends and l support our school by going to the football games at Kezar. l cheer for my fellow classmates that play on the Soph-Frosh team. How- ever, the place to be is at the movies. That is where all of the people l know go to have fun. l also enjoy shopping at my fa- vorite stores and making sure that l'm up to date with the newest fashions. My friends and l talk about the latest gossip and share our secrets while talking on the phone. -Rati Sahi -Giovanni Centeno PARTY . . . You thought you knew the def- inition ofthe word but have you been part- ing with me? l go to the hottest parties eve- ry weekend, but of course l use my best judgement. My friends and l go to the best spot to hang out and chop it up. During the day, before the parties start, l'm out on the field practicing or giving my best effort in a game. -Jairo Vargas 84 People Kevin Lyons Brian Maechi Brian Madali Anthony Mai Joseph Mankiewicz Michael Mar Carlos Martinez Jesenia Martinez Ty Mason Kristin Mattias Daniel Mazeris Anthony MeAuley Edward McCue Chelsea McDermott Elisa Melehiori Jason Minjarez Charles Miravite Anne Moriarty Dana Mortenson Laura Moy Danielle Mulhair Jamaica Munoz-Lakm Matthew Murphy Sean Murphy Mario Nastari Jeffrey Ng Nicole Ng Kristen Nimau Sara Noto Julie O'Donnell Rosemary O'l-eary Daniel O'Shaunessy Patrick O'Shea Daniel Oehoa Marina Orton Sean Pacumio Rosemarie Panopio Ryan Pashelinsky Jason Pellegrini Rashad Perez David Perry Vincent Peterson Rachel Petru lan Phelps Cashmere Pimentel Linda Poon David Queyedo Robert Quindag Jacqui Rastrullo Gene Ready Daniel Reed John Reid Lea Ressio Matthew Rinaldi Michael Riyas Nicholas Rivera Freshmen 85 Noel Roldan Alvin Rosales Justin Rose Michael Ruegg Matthew Russo Nicholas Russo .Jeffrey D. Ryan Kathleen Ryan Bruno Saab Rati Sahi John Said Melinda Sanchez Veronica Sandoval Adora Rose Santiago Daniel Santini April Santos Stephanie Santos Jeremy Schwimmer Dacheng Shen Richard Sheridan Christy Shoung Stephanie Shum Samuel Sinkavich Brian Smith Kelly Smith Stacie Solt Michelle Soriano Gregory Springston Dominic Starelli Thomas Stark Chelsea Sullivan Jonathan Sun Tiffany Tam Jessica Tellez Patrick Thomas Jaime Torres Nicole Torres Jennifer Tov Morgan Trunnell Alan Tse Brendan Uniacke Tanya Vallecillo Michael Van Winkle Jairo Vargas Luis Villasenor Annika Vilt Jonathan Wackler Sheana Wanigatunga Shasha Welkom Lauren Wild Gil Germain Wolfert Ryan Won Denise Wong Devin Wong Erica Wong Glory Wong 86 People SSSS How do you feed your piggy bank? I earn my money by working over the sutnmer and earning good grades. I work for my parents,who pay me 55.25 an hour. When I get my tnoney I can spend it any way I want. So I buy new clothes or stuff for my room. Another way I earn my money is by getting good grades. My tnom would give me money for an A or B, but if I get a C she deducts from what I have. -Victor Lau I get money from my parents whenever I ask for it, but it's not a weekly allowance. Usually Ijust save it or use it to buy cook- ies at school. Sometimes I buy dance tick- ets. Sometimes I put it in my bank ac- count. I'm saving up to go to the Philippi- nes next year with my cousins to visit my fatnily. I don't want my parents to pay for everything because they still have to pay for my school, tny two brothers school, and other expenses. -Ardene Ballonado I earn money by working at Sytnphony Hall. I do the registration and have been working there for about a year and a half. The thing that I like about working is that it gives tne a good learning experience. But working creates a lot of pressure. I have to maintain good grades well as involvement in other activities. With the tnoney that I earn, I have to pay for my tuition. I also buy clothes and other neces- sities. Even though it takes a lot of work, I feel good after buying something because I know I have earned it. -Veronica Sandoval 88 People KISS UP Who's your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Mr. Moy be- cause he disciplines the class very well and I am able to learn more eas- ily. He made my first days at Sacred Heart Cathedral comfortable be- cause I felt as if I was at home and everyone was my family. Mr. Moy makes me feel comfortable about Algebra and my surroundings. An- other reason why my favorite teach- er is Mr. Moy is because Ijust love Algebra! Mr. Moy also keeps me awake with his wonderful loud tone of voice!! -Jonathan Lee My favorite teacher is Mr. Gallegos. Ile is like a role model to me be- cause he is a good athlete. He makes me work hard until I under- stand the lesson. He is very serious sometimes and very funny. I learn- ed in his class to never fool around because he'll get you. Mr. Gallegos is a hard working man. I also like the games we play with him. Ile really is a great and funny teacher!!! -John Paul Iispino My favorite teacher is Brother Paul because he is so cool and funny. He is a good Scripture teacher because he explains the material as if it were first hand material to him, Brother Paul also shows us movies so we can learn through visual materials. Oh yeah! He also tells jokes that are corny, but they keep me from get- ting bored and sleepy. Brother Paul is tall and as a result I look UP to him!!! -Jeff Ng Freshmen Annie Moriarty and Lori llurley go out to take a short break and get a breath of fresh air. Many students clanverl the night away at the first opening dance. Freshmen break through the banner for the first time. Many students en- joyed a day of walk- ing with their class- mates through Gold- en Gate Park. Jason Wong Michelle Wong Colleen Woo Michelle Woo Randall Woo Nathalie Yan Julie Yee Lauren Yee Aaron Yen Natalie Young Trisha Youngs Gerard Yparraguirrt Christian Zulayloar Not pieturedg Kevin l loran Freshmen 89 WISH A chance to change? If I could gain one ability, it would be ESP. I would know what eve- rybody was thinking. I would also know my grades, thus knowing what I could do to improve them. If everybody had this ability, then trust, love, and friendship would not be broken because everyone would know what their signifi- cant other were thinking. -Michael Victoria lfl could gain one ability, I would want the strength to take on more challenges. I would also want to be able to have the courage and motivation to try new things. -Michelle Enriquez I would have the ability to know what everyone was thinking. Sometimes I get so paranoid that I'd like to know what's on every- one's mind. I would also be able to know questions on tests. It would be nice to see the person I like and know what he thinks of me. -Elizabeth Liang 90 People if-,J I I -I H EV 7 y Z el! ,xi Keith Agcaoili Bernadette Aguirre Bert Jason Agustin Daniel Ahern Vanessa Alejandro Allison Allbee Regina Anihale Christian Annisteacl Colin Au Natalie Avdeef Humberto Aviles Christopher Bailey Michael Bareng Jennifer Barry Vanessa Barsi Erin Bechelli Erin Beckstead Theresa Bisio Sara Blaschak Nicole Boeci David Boles Grace Boss Michael Bouey-Cortstantinc Martina Bourhin Kathleen Boyle .Jennifer Brittain Patrick Burke Joseph Bussani Jeanette Bustos Ryan Carananclo Michael Canaveral Danielle Canepa Alociia May Cano Priscilla Carreon Alexis Caseiato Carolyn Cayahyab Vicente Centeno Christina Chan Cynthia Chan Jessica Chan Regina Chan Matthew Chaney Trafey Chang Cheryl Cheah Jonathan Cheung Cameron Chow Cynthia Chung Danielle Cocrilova Katherine Colvin Mary Coon Thomas Courtney Trevor Courtney Colleen Coussinat Ryan Crosby Domenie Cross Regina Cruz Sophomores Q1 Daniel Curran Yastnin Darwish Frank Davis Natalie Davis Karen De Castro Chrysantha De Peralta Carlos Del Puerto Joseph Della Cella Monica Detnee Etnmanuel Diaz-O. Mark Doherty David Douglas Brendan Downs Rachael Dudutn Patrick Dunne Elizabeth Duong Michelle Enriquez Joanne Esteves Jason Everett Aimee lfahlori Monte Fabiani Troy Farol Michael Faulkner Matthew lfegan Leonardo lfiallos Ezra lfinkle Bernadette Flynn Natasha France Joseph Frias Mary Frigiliana Alan Fung Paula Galie Michael Gallagher Patrick Gallagher Thomas Galvin Louis Garrett Jason Gatehalian Peter Genera John Ghiorso Christina Gogna Jordan Gonzales .Joseph Goyhenetehe Germond Gray Lateef Gray Lisa Grove Sergio Guerra Joseph Gutnina Raequel Gutierrez Garrett Hall Patil Hargarten Danielle llaskin Bahette Haven Ajah llerbert Alfredo Hernandez Derriek Higa Heather Hill Q2 People f-M 0 -1 DREAMING To dream o dream? Dreams are always important to have no matter how impossible they may seem. Who's to say that they'll never come true? You limit yourself only by how far you dream, so you might as well dream the impossible. -Jennifer Lee I believe that it is better to have dreams that will never come to pass than to not dream at all. Dreams give us hope that maybe the impossible will come true. lf we didn't dream, life would be- come boring and people would probably be afraid to try new things. Dreams help us succeed and give us the motivation to make that dream come true. -Bindhu Varghese I' not to Dreams that are unrealistic seem better than no dreams at all. If you dream of the impossible, it only makes it easier to achieve your goals. By dreaming, you open yourself to a world where any- thing can happen. ln this world, you Know no limits. -Jordan Gonzales Sophomores 93 REFLECT Actual experiences or treasured memories? I think memories that remain after the experience are most impor- tant. For me, the memories arent only remembrances of these ex- periences, they are learning tools. I learn how to handle my problems from these experienc- es and I remember what made things go right for me. Of course, the actual experiences are impor- tant, but its real value doesnt re- ally appear until we see them as memories. -Alodia Cano Experiences and memories are both very important. Experiences make life exciting, happy, sad, fun, interesting, and challenging. They are what make up life. Mem- ories help us by reminding us of positive and enjoyable things to repeat and also of mistakes to learn from. -Joseph Gumina I feel the memories that remain when the experiences are over are more important because memories last forever. Although the experiences may be over, the memory is always there to reflect on. Memories can bring out emo- tions such as happiness and joy but they can also bring out pain and sadness. Memories are also important because they are with you all your life, and no one can ever take them away from you. -Karen de Castro 94 People b 'L Hb A l 1 4 4 t A tu 145 J- X wwe? :iaith 1 bmw! f ,f ' . l 1 J Chavon llines Kenneth Ho Melissa Holder Jason Warren Huey Jonathan Huey Alexander Hwee Jose Gibson Jaochico Ramon Jayme, Jr. Eric Jingles Margaret Jisrawi Joy Johnson Albert Johnson, Jr. Jeffrey Jong Timothy Keefe Colleen Kelly Sarah Kennedy Timothy Kennedy Robert Kessell Kristen Klein Alexander Knox Anthony Kong Ariel Korn Reena Krishnan Patricia Krueger Lawrence Kwong Parvaneh Larizadeh Rosalyn Lavarias Andy Lee .Jennifer Lee Kavan Lee Matthew A. Lee Matthew Jung Lee Tiffany Lee Jessica Leonard Dino Lettieri Vanessa Lew Elizabeth Liang Brian Lint vincent Lo Atny Lofrane Jatnie Lofrano Cynthia Louie Kirnily Louie Liana Low Denelle Lurn Eric' Lum Geraldine Lynch Regina Lynch Elaine Mak Jaitnie Mak Sarah Maloney Manoli Manos Diane Marroquin Joseph Matteucvi Katie Mattias Paul Matulac Sophomores Q5 Jodie Maylas Hugh McBride Rose Mc lnnif-A Tracey MeKinney Kathleen lw1c'l.oughlin Cesar Mejia Jenny Mok Michael lvlontalban Ricardo Morales John Moylan Michelle N1Llll2lll Tiffany Muniz Lynda Name Todd Narruhn Mary Naughton Jeffrey Nelson Jesus Nevarez Natasha Ng Michael Nieves Kathryn O'Brien Miehael O'Connor Candiee O'Keefe Doris Ulivares Andrew Olive Nicole Pantoja Jonah Pape!-gh Lisa Pasero Blair Patterson Relmerra Pau Christopher Perkins Jillian Pieazo Joseph Ponggasam Jess-Aiea Posada Emily Powers Sean Powers Leo Ra Geneyie Ramirez Zacikary Hanu- John Regan Angela Reyes Kristine Reyes Jordan Richards Sarah Richen Francisco Riedel Amanda Rinaldi Risa Robins-Maloney Christopher Romero Georgina Kay Rufino Patriek Ryan Jennifer Saavedra Parvesh Sahi Alfredo Sainz Stephanie Samson Samantha Schaadt Gerome Segarra Matthew Sestak 96 People 2 it f if is gxi 1. RELATIDNSHIPS The people in our lives The most important person in my life is Jesus Christ. Jesus is part of my faith. Through Him, all things were made. He gives me faith and hope in what I do every day of my life. I have to try to be like Him. To improve my relationship with Him, I would go to church more often. -Bert Jason Agustin to yryfiyy I can't say that there's only one im- portant person in my life because there are really two - my parents. Sometimes I get annoyed when they're being strict, but then I re- alize they're only trying to protect me. I always have to stay open- minded to my parents' point of view. Sometimes I agree to their terms, and sometimes they agree to mine. -Priscilla Carreon There are many important people eelessr I H in my life, and it is hard to choose just one. If I had to choose one H - - -- - e person, it would have to be my 'I 7 mother. I could improve our rela- yyy -... ggg.e ' H tionship by listening to her with- d --i ,Q out starting an argument. I could g f let her know that I care and don't mean to hurt her. I learned that all the people in my life are impor- g glgggils tant and I shouldn't take them for granted. -Margaret J israwi Sophomores 97 FUTURE Looking at tomorrow l'd probably want to know some- thing about my future, like what l'm going to do, or if l'm going to have kids. Probably the most im- portant thing I would want to know is if l'm going to sing on Broadway or be an entertainer when I grow up. That's my big- gest goal for the future. -Mary Frigiliana If I Could know about anything, l would want to know if there are aliens or life on other planets. If there are, I'd want to know if these life forms are intelligent. l'd like to find out if they Can Com- municate with us, and if we can Communicate with them. -Malwindar Singh lwouldn't want to know anything. I am only Concerned with today. Nothing else is important to me right now. I just wake up every morning thinking about how I am going to make it the best day of my life. -Georgina Severin Not Pic turpd All in Hong DL nisc J ing C ina Knadler, Thomas Lafferty Ill, Nina Lee, Alston Lew Kristin 1 Rx in lc nnifn r l'llI1l idgn Joshu1Talmadge, Elizabeth Stillwachs Georgina Severin Dennis Shanahan Kevin Shriver Clayton Shum Denise Sid Veronica Sifuentes Kate Silvertnan Malwindar Singh Jacob Sirmans Brian Slavin Caesar Smith Luke Smith Jogreany Sosa Williatn Squire Max Stofle-Anderson Jasmine Supnet Cheryl Tajon Dashiell Talbot Jeannie Tam Marlene Tam Cheuk Tang Jr. Christine Taverna Marcus Tolero Keith Tom Christine Tom Dominique TOINEIS Michael Tse Robert Tye Michael L'niaeke Jacqueline Valenton Bindhu Varghese Peter Velleno Michael Victoria Rieardo vigil liloisa Villasenor Sara Wallace Elizabeth Walsh Fiona Walsh Mare Wang Daniel Weslow Nathaniel Wiley .Jennifer Williams Remy Williamson Brannon Wong Derrick Wong Douglas Wong lirie Wong Jessica Wong Tracy Wong Matthew Yee Andrew Yip Kimberly Young Kristin Zamora Sarah Zavattero Sophomores 99 ANXIETY What's up with the juniors? I heard from formerjuniors and teachers thatjunior year would be the hardest. L'n- fortunately. it's true. I realize, though, that this year really counts. I hope I can sur- vive all the hard work. Everybody has al- ready begun stressing out. Still, we are en- joying our new upperelass status. The word 'junior' just sounds so much more mature than sophomore' or freshman. -Christopher Alvarado Being a junior is like being a sophomore, but a year older. Same campus, same lunch, same old, boring, irritating dress code. This year, though, we get picked on about dress code. I finally have a top lock- er. Now I get to tell the sophomores to move out of my way. But the sophomore under me is really nice, so I don't have to yell at him. There are pressures from teachers, counselors, parents, junior year classes, prom, and the ever-sc1-important car sitting in my driveway. ir -Julie Cotter School is hard and moving slowly. Ilow- ever, I don't want our junior year to end. because after this, there will only be one more year left. We've already lost fresh- man and sophomore years, so I hope to make the best of this one. I think that if everyone tries their best to make our re- maining moments good ones, we will re- member them for the rest of our lives. -Joe Austria 100 People Allison Adams Joshua Adams Salina Ahtye Mark Alban Jeffrey Alejandro John Alioto Patrick Alioto Christopher Alvarado Cheryl Angcay Zachary Arbore Franeesea Artiga Timothy Ashton Richard Aspillera Joseph Asturias Joseph Austria Nicole Auzenne Virgilio Azuras Stephanie Balon Angelina Barsi Deanna Battaglia Raynald Bautista Andrew Behlmer Nuria Bertrand Williatn Bogdanoff Rachel Borja Christopher Bowstoad Jordana Bravo Karen Brennan Michael Brennan Daniel Brinkley Kirsten Broadhear Sharon Brown Aida Bubtana Krishna Bulkin Robert Burehard Avi Burk Sharon Burke Eugene Byun Richel Caltna Ana Lucia Castellanos Gina Chan Jocelyn Chan Julie Chan Linda Chan Judy Chang Luke Cheng Christine Cheung Vincent Chew Jenny Chin Anthony Ching Calvin Choi Anna Chu John Chung Kimberly Clemons Andrew Cohen Michael Cooper JLlIllOI'S 101 Megan Corsetti Jason Cortez Julie Cotter Philip Cranna Linnea Cronander Nicole Crosby Marc Christoph Cua Evalina Cunha Noel Daniels Dylan David Jessica Day Jocelyn De Asis Michael De Bergerac Anna-Lorrie ne Guzman Vincent De Vera Lawrence Dea Alicia Del Prado Raymond Diokno Sergio Dominguez Jr. Ashley Dunleayey Christopher Dunne Debbie Enriquez lirik tiscarraman Cheryl listiya Jose Estrada Ohmy Fasudhani Lawrence Faziola Julian Feinberg Jennifer Ferrari Michele Fichera Sarah Flores Thomas Flynn Clifford Fong Gregory Fong Maricar Fontanilla Joseph Forrester Brian Frank Anne Freeland Samantha Fu Jennifer Fulton Gregory Gaddini Marciel Gamino Vincent Gaviola Bobby Gomez Brian Gong Niklas Gustafsson Raymond Gutierrez Brian Hafalia Belle Halton Casey Handy Palmira Harris Mark Harrison Sharon Heagney Katherine Herman Etelvina Hernandez 102 People , Q J , ltlt Q X lm SOLES What's your sole style? Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! If I had enough money, I think I'd be buying way too many shoes. I notice around school how a lot of people have different tennis shoes for everyday. Nike. Fila. Adidas. Everyone gets brand names with the latest styles. Not me. I'll buy maybe one or two pairs and wait for them to wear out. But what I have a lot of are dress and casual shoes. Call me cheap, but I like buying most of them at Payless Shoe Source. I only buy those really expensive ones for a special occasion. -Mariecar Pagulayan The most I have ever spent on a pair of shoes was S180 for a pair of French- made, Italian leather. dress shoes. I wear them almost every dress-up day. The least I've ever spent was S10 on a pair of patent leather, platform sneakers. My fa- vorite shoes are my 'moon shoesf they're silver and white patent leather. Ask any of my friends about my shoes and they just sigh. I don't think anyone will ever know how many pairs I have, and I'm not telling! -Jacqui Lewis My favorite pair of shoes are my TYR mas- sage shoes because they massage my feet after a long day of walking. I would be willing to spend up to S100 for a single pair of shoes. If I could buy any pair of shoes, I'd buy shoes that would make me fly, In a perfect world we wouldn't have to wear any shoes at all! -Michele Fichera Juniors 103 JEALOUS Are you ready to move on up? Having a bottom locker is the worst. Juniors are supposed to have top lockers, and just be- cause my name is not at the be- ginning of the alphabet I don't get one. It's not fair. I have to wait so long for the person on top of my locker to get his things. It's unbe- lievable and I hate it. -Stephanie Linebarger It kind of stinks but I have a corner locker so I'm not tripping about it. There's this short girl on the top locker, and I find it hard that tall people get bottom lockers and short people can't even reach the shelves on the top lockers. -Mario Pena The guy on top of my locker dropped his book on my head, and it hurt a lot. Good thing he's not at his locker very often, or he would hit me more often than he already has . . . How rude could you possibly get? -Denise Ko 104 People Sergio Herrera Katherine Hill Ryan Ho Cynthia Hom Michael Hoogasian William lluey Newlyn llui Michael Hurley Francis I luynh Amber Isaacs Kareem Jaber Daniel Jang Nicholas Jeung Rodney Jeung Zoe Jewett Charles Johnctk lan Johnson Jennifer Johnson Nathan Jolivette Elizabeth Jouk Eric Jue Sonny-Ryan Jung David Kaplan Lynne Kapoyieh Elizabeth Keddy Victor Kerman Peter Kha John Kim Peter Kim Michael Kirwan Denise Ko Paula Kong Cristina Kosta Sean Krejci Shanna Krzyzanowslxi Alison Kwan Eric' Kwan Timothy Kwong David Lam Lawrence LZIIIC Frances 5. LEILI Persia Lauigan JanetLynn Laureta Elaine Lee Jefferey Alan Lee Raymond Lee Ryan Lee Myles Lennon Lawrence Leon Dennis Leung Jacquelyn Lewis Alice Liang Frank Lin Stephanie Linebargc r Eli Lipscomb Diana Litchman Juniors 105 Daniel Lottie Ronald Lowe Jennifer Lu Melissa Lue Peter Lunny Claudio Luporini Heather MacDonald Kristina Madali Michael Madden Jr. .lay Magallon Maria Magallon Tracey Magtoto Tara Mahoney Maria Cecilia Manuel Linda Martin Elizabeth Martinez Roberto Martinez Samantha Martinez Russell Martino Christos Mastrokyriakos Anthony Mattetttici Daniella Mattias Lisa Mei John Pastor Meneses John Patil Meneses John Miguel Kristine Miranda Are Mitchell Martina Mlinar livelene Monroy Sean Moriarty Joshua Murphy Charles Nastari Jr. Wilson Ng John 0'Rourke Daniel O'Shea Jann Leif Olonan Mark Philip Opena Liana Orozeo Franeesvo Ortenzo Tiffany Owyang Mariecar Pagulayan Antonio Paraiso Audrey Parangan Victor Paseua Paul Pastor Lawrence Pawson Michael Peltier Marcos Pena Mario Pena Stott Peradotto ll Guillermo Perez Rayna Peters Andrew Peterson Tulsi Pi Zachary Querubin 106 People 4 STDP Do you want a ride? Rushing out of the door, I leave the house at 7:00. Then I walk down an endless street where the dreaded bus stop stares back at rne. Finally the 44 bus comes and I get on with the smell of bad body odor. The herd of annoying people won't let me get by, and I push my way through to the back of the bus. The bus finally reaches the front of Taco Bell and I walk to school half asleep. -Virginia Schultz The way I get to school is by car. Before I leave I decide what turbo I want to use. On cold days I use the larger turbo be- cause the air is denser. Then I choose my ride height. Ifl feel like cornering, I'll slam it. When I attach the N.O.S. I use the 20 pound bottle if I am going anywhere after school. I usually use the carbon fiber doors but when I want to feel safe I use the titanium bonded OCLV. The engine is then tuned for the current setup. I push my car to its I 2,000 RPM motor-cycle-like red- line down Geary, stopping on the dime with 8 piston brembo brakes. The suspen- sion is so well-tuned that wheel lockup can be manually modulated. -LHITY Lane My older brother drives me to school eve- ryday. Most days I am really cold because he drives a Jeep Wrangler and he always had the doors and top off, even when it's really, really cold. l'II1 pretty used to it now. But I seldom get to ride in the front seat, because my sister refuses to sit in back. I hope to be driving myselfto school before the beginning of the next school year. -Catherine Shader Juniors 107 HANGIN Whatcha dom' this week- end. Because my classes all involve a lot of studying and homework, I try to make the most of my weekends. During the week- ends, I spend most of my time with my friends and on the phone. I like to get out as much as possible and go to parties or just Cruise around with my friends. I usu- ally have a pretty busy weekend, but when there isn't anything going on, I enjoy using the extra time to help Catch up on the sleep I miss during the week. -Avi Burk During the week, I'm usually at practice. On Fridays and Saturdays, I hang out at a friend's house, go shopping, or go to par- ties. Although, I usually don't have a lot of time to do anything, sports keeps me busy and takes a lot out of me. Also, junior year classes are a lot harder than last year. I have to stay home and study a lot. -Rayna Peters Usually during the wt ekends I go to Sa eramento with my family. There, I partici- pate in family parties, spend time with my family and go shopping at the malls. But when I'm in S.F., I go out with either my family or friends. Most of the time, I'll go to the movies, mall, or playground. Some Sundays, I go to a youth group meeting at my parish, St. Thomas Apostle, I browse around the malls looking at things I want to buy but don't have the money to. If I have nothing to do, my last resort is to stay home and watch t.v. -Audrey Parangan 108 People Ilona Queyedo Nicholas Rafe Naresh Ramaiya Jessica Ramirez Robert Ramirez Elizabeth Ready Jason Reela Diane Reid Katia Renderos Anthony Renteria Matthew Ressio Nicholas Reynolds Renata Maria Rios Suzanne Rios Luz Maria Rodriquez Veroniea Rodriquez LaRyan Russell Jeffrey Ryan Christopher Salazar Philip Sands Michael Santini Robert Sari Reeeenne Sarmiento Kate Svhaehern Virginia Schultz Gerardo Segarra Jr. Allison Seryetti Catherine Shader Anna Shea Jamar Sheppard Royce Shia Vladimir Sigaran Jane Simbre Jadwindar Singh Cynthia Siu Luke Skifich Karla Springer Sharon Stout Vanina Sueharitkul Filip Sugawara Jonah Tabajonda Lyle Noelle Tamayo Joseph Tan Ann Tham Cristina Tomaselli Karen Tong lisha-Marie Toomhs Andrea Torres Nadia Tostanoski Shirley Valderrama Kim Veerathanongdech Siliyia vigil Marie Vorrises Rafael Vranizan Nancy Vreic' Ellison Wada Juniors 109 1 10 People Jason Wang Ashley Wattles Rose Marie While Rachel Wirth Clarenfe Wong Darlene Wong Frecierirk Wong Hamilton Wong Joanna Wong Kerry Wong Kevin ll. Wong Mandy Wong Tonnny Woo Marnie Yanvz llenry Yang Angel Yao Jason Yee Trisha Yee Hacldy Yeh Corinne Young Jaclyn Yu Jennifer Yuen Veronica Zaearias Louise Zohr Charles Zulaybar Y l , Not Pictured: James Cling, Yu-Shan Mak IMAGINE Want to be someone else for a day? lf I had the opportunity to be a fic- tional character, l'd have to choose Frederick J. Flintstone. He releases his energy in a hu- morous manner. His enthusiasm makes him a very unique char- acter. He symbolizes our inner child. Yahha Dahha Doo! -Lawrence Pawson l would like to be James Bond be- One thing I have in common with Catwoman is our first names- her name is Salina kyle. Shes very acrobatic, and I really ad- mire that. I respect her ability to stand up to a man's power. She represents the independence and strength within a woman. -Salina Ahyte cause his life is filled with adven- ture. He has the coolest gadgets qespecially the carsl. He always wins and he's always out to save the world. His accent is very so- phisticated. His persona is very proper and prestigious. -Jason Cortez Juniors 1 1 1 1 I 2 People DAREDEVIL What is the biggest risk you have ever taken? For the Scholar retreat we went through a kind of phys- ical performance test. They made us climb 40 feet in the air and stand on top ofa small square platform. From there we had tojump off and I try to grab onto a ring about 5 feet ahead. Good thing we were on a harness! - Alan Abar During freshman year I let my true self come outg that was a risk itself. The Way you car- ried yourself could follow you for the rest of your high school years. I strive to be dif- ferent so I took a shot at being Kevin. It worked because now I'm known for being the wild and crazy person I am to- day. - Kevin Billups I went river rafting. As any warm-blooded human would be, I was nervous I watched the white rapids crash against one another. When I was on the raft, all I heard was 'Backpaddlel Left! 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During the first semester. we didn't really have any senior priv- ileges, but I do think we ended up with good ones. As a Senior Couneil member, I think that it was all a matter ofasking. People Should have just told us what they wanted. The seniors brought in so much money for the Walk-a-Thon that it's obvious this Class deserves great things. - Nick Peneyra What privileges? Our elass has to he the guinea pig, so we lose a lot ol' things the previous seniors had, like off-c'ampus lunch. I know senior privileges are things that the class as a whole earns. hut I do think we should get something hack for not having off-earnpus luneh. I guess we are. though, because we are getting FREE seantrons! - Herman Yee bqnior prixilt gas are sort of re- ward for all the hard work we, as seniors, have put in during our four years here at Sl IC. I don't feel its right to take them away for any reason. All seniors deserve it. Maybe we eould have thought up of more Creative ideas for what these privileges should have been, hut I feel that no IIIQII- ter what they are, they still are an important part of the senior tradi- tion. - Kathleen Doherty Seniors 1 17 TRANSFDRNI How have you changed from freshmen year? I've matured a lot since freshmen year. Maturation is one of the most important processes any high sehool student goes through. One example of my Change concerns my grades. During freshmen year I didn't Care mueh about my grades heeause I felt that it wasn't such a hig deal. However as I became an upper- elassman, I realized that it did play a very important part, espe- cially in college admissions. - Fernando Ifrias My views ahout life have ehanged greatly. I used to think that nothing eould ever stand in my way, hut now I see that things aren't that simple. I don't always get what I want. I have a lot more responsihility as a senior than I had hefore. It seems as if fresh- men year was all fun and games. Senior year is full of work, but everyone should find some time to have fun as well. - .Ioan Rosario When I came to SHC as a fresh- f ' I., N man, I was weak, naive, and V seared. Four years later I am gf ' ' tough, strong-willed, and alert. lfl . , I eould look hack to freshmen year ' I prohably eouldn't recognize my- 2 'f'A A self. I eame here as a hoy, and I 59' will leave as a man. - - - Benson .loe I 18 People A Wifi' f . , ni A 5.2 : .gi 2 , Xl 2 V J wif- X..-D' 5' . ' Q... 5? Q va 5 '1 vktk 4 nl 4 wifi nQ ,,,,y,,. M , W z I if Q W, ffm :G g, pg , E, .5 w5,,a:3.,,g?5 1 - . L . 24' W vn 3531, H, it ..- , if O in , xl me M? 54 ' 32 in if al sf Yagi? DANCE BEAT What is your favorite type of music, or song, and why? The Grateful Dead are my favor- ite. but it's notjust the music itself. l love the atmosphere at their concerts. lt's a different type of experience. l had the chance to meet other people and even trade bootlegged tapes. Too bad others now ean't have this same experience at a 'Dead' concert since Jerry Garcia passed away. - Beth Schultz l liked Miehael Jackson back in the old days. His style seems to have changed a lot: he doesnt even look the same. Despite his changes. 1 think his older songs are elassie. You won't be able to find that same type of music to- day. - Susie Holland The group After 7 has one partic- ular song I like - 'Until You Do Me Right' talks about not realizing something is important to you un- til its gone. I get the message to avoid taking others for granted and to treat others the way l want to be treated. Until there's har- mony between two people, noth- ing should be expected from that relationship. - Patricia Carbonel Seniors 121 TURN BACK What one past experience would you change? I really wouldn't want to ehange anything because I would go through life thinking about what eould or should have happened. Iiyerything that happens in my life oeeurs for a certain reason. I don't WQIIII to even Consider changing anything beeause I wouldnt be the same person. I deal with all my mistakes and learn from them. I - Teresa Sanchez I would eonsider changing my past studying habits. As I look at my transcripts from my freshmen throughjunior years, I realize that I rould have done a lot better. I have learned that studying takes a great deal of discipline. I know it was a mistake not to take school seriously, but this year I'm trying hard to keep up with all my work. - Christina De Vera One past experienee has taught me to always be on time. I had a doetor's appointment one day and I was running late. As the ear rolled to a stop, I immediately jumped out and ran to the build- ing. Without noticing that the door was shut beeause it was being cleaned, I ran right into it. Iwas so embarrassed. I would ehange this experience beeause I wish there could have been another way to learn to be punctual. - .Jennifer Ballesteros 122 People fb- T I Ymivssai M1 ahh-y Yivic-11 Mulimum Mm'gI1m1MuIc'y Viiiuwil IX1UllIl'l'l'US2l Gissvllm- Morulvs 1.uc'iis Mmknvn lilysszi Navman' Allwrt Nzippvr .'xIm'xmicim'r Nzirrulm NVilyllCNilfl'lllll1 Mariah Nvwlun Saxinsm1nNg limi Nugurlli Craig Nm irris linllllvvliO'lJ0il1i1'lI .mlm Okziiic- Joflrc' Olfiyai 'I'llUII1klsOl'Dl'll l.l1i-swrivgal ,lusuv Ortiz Clf1IliIm'i1l'n1iilfi Iioimlci lmciiin lilX'iSl'illll'illl5.1ilillklli .lvssiui Pillllilfiiyflli Kiltie' l'nIIm'rsoi1 ,lnsmi Paula- Yuiu-ssu Pvllil NivliolalsPc'i1c'yrn livklllQllithlfllkly-Swill1 .Xifillil Raliiiulii Jflillllll' Rmnus Rm-giiizilci Nziinos CIIHSIUII Rulin- isriim Rvilly lfrz1i1c'isc'ulin'yvs lfrzuik Rulmiim Seniors l 23 Ja!-zonRol1inson Lisa lioclclo Galuriullc Rosa .loan Rosario Robert Rovmii licluarclo Ruhio Adriana Ruvgg Angolo Rufino .lcnnilcr Ryan Jason Saavcclra Mic7l1cllcSainl'z .lacquclinc Salmon Paul Saluinlmidcs Benjamin Samson Teresa Sanclivz Dorothy Santos Adrian sulim-11 Lcslvy Sclincll lilizaln'IliScl1ultz Jvnnitcr Sliaclcr ,laincs Sliaini liclwarcl Slicrician Curtis Slionng Hmflon Sliuni Angcliva Sizemore: Dr-snioncl5inytl1 Conrtnvy S1 mrcnson Kcvin Sullivan Eva Szabo liclvin Talusan Erwin Tarn Lawrcnu: Tarn Wilson Tam Puarl Tang Brian Tonorio Timothy Tcnorio 124 People wg. .1 .4 SWIT H If you could spend the day as someone else who would it be? I would really enjoy being Mr. Seudder for a day. I want to ex- perienee the power he has over students. Giving out detentions would feel different than getting them. The thing I would have fun with is his walkie-talkie. Imagine me as the Dean of Students! - Rupert Martinez I would want to he tny grand- mother. She has always been un- derstanding. There's a big gener- ation gap between us, but I can honestly say that she's my hest friend. She is an hottest person who cares for herself. and eye- ryone else around her. - Joanne Ramos I would like to he my mom for a day. She has a million things to accomplish in a day, hut still man- ages to get everything done. She always finds time to spend with me no matter how many things are on her list of things to get ae- eomplished. I would like to learn how she can deal with home life and a eompetitiye joh. - Eva Szabo Seniors 125 0UR HDPES What are you planning to do after graduation Once I've graduated I'll finally have time to catch up on sleep that I've missed throughout the school year. It's the time to go to parties or just simply have fun with friends. But once college starts, I hope that I can still focus on my goals and he successful in whatever I decide to do. Keeping in touch with high school friends, as well as meeting new people are things I am looking forward ? In N I ND. - Ifrances Barrios After graduation I hope to attend the uniyersity of my choice. I would also like to reach all the goals I've been aiming for. The summer after graduation will hopefully he enjoyable since it might he the last one I'll he spend- ing in San Francisco. - Kevin Wong I hope to attend college and qual- ify for student athletics -I want to play either soccer or hasehall. Depending where the college is located, I would like to liye at home because I don't want to leave San Francisco. Working is also something essential for me to do after graduation in order to OR help my parents cover the ex- penses of college. - Josh Ortiz Nlot Pictured: Moises Garcia. Megan Ilanley. .Xpril Hughes, Brian kowng, .lane l,t xxis I I k Nlllfllll, Mayra Martinez, Melanie Martinez. Mollie Mc Phee, Kristie Moses Fi 126 People ourke, .Iaclyn Queruhin. 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I have learned to appreciate my being different from my friends around me. and also enjoy the uniqueness that my cultural-diverse background has given me. I see three elernents-privilege, op portunity. and challenge-compc:sing my life, and through these elements I learn to appreciate, ma- ture, and strive for my goals. I have been given the privilege to be born into the hands of my extremely generous and dedicated par- ents. They are the only people in this whole world who will under any circumstance dedicate their lives to my best future. I remember I used to question myself with which group of people do I identify myself. I was born in Mexico, raised there until the age of seven, then my parents sent me to Hong Kong to receive Chinese education for the following six years. Both different cultures have taught me different things. From the Mexican culture, I enjoy fiestas and become more expressive with my emotions than I would if only bathed in the Chinese culture. From the Chinese cul- ture, I learned to look further away for my future, work hard, and most important understand the ori- gin of my parents as well as mine. Compared to my siblings who only speak Spanish, I have the advan- tage to communicate in Chinese with my parentsg the matter is not simply the language but also the beauty of understanding the culture. Now that I study in the U I have found a better-suited way of receiving education. The American education is far different from the Chinese: Chinese requires a great amount of mem- orization which not necessarily requires under- standing, where as the American education requires a greater amount of understanding, critical thinking. and participating during class. Though I favor Amer- ican education, I appreciate the opportunity to re- ceive all these different types of education for they open different angles of perspective to my future plans. Now I have a choice in choosing in which country I want to start growing my roots. Privileges, opportunities, and challenges continue to emerge in my life and at the same time shape my future. I apply to college in search for a better edu- cation which parallels with the stairs to my future. I want to have a successful future and also become a fruitful tree so that I can inherit my parents' dream: to give the best to my next generation. -Linchi Chong'-Ki ian X 9 3 N x , 1 M 0141! SNC 130 Organizations These Emerald staffers demonstrate that working for an organization can be fun. Members of the newspaper staff work every day after school to Keep us well informed of the news within the school. 'luv Y 'U' Qu fi 31 Lifeline rganizations unite the Sa- cred Heart Cathedral com- munity. Besides being bound together through academ- ics and sporting events, the variety of organizations at- tracts and unifies the diverse individuals here in at Sa- cred Heart Cathedral. Clubs range from Model Building to Yearbook and from Student Council to Step Team in order to suit the needs of the various students. Gather- ing students together in order to utilize their talents and skills to benefit the school shows spirit and helps keep SHC alive and running. Organizations represent the li- feline of our school outside of the academic curriculum. -Lawrence Tam Lifeline 131 peak Your t's funny that my fondest memories of being a Big Mouth for four years are not those of re- ceiving tro- phies, giving up Saturday morning sleep or Friday night activities. I have nev- er given a second thought to the incon- veniences or even the major victories. l remember a team of roughly thirty SHC Big Mouths talking to SA is a great club to belong to if your are opinionated. We debate about topics that affect our J society and eventu- ally our future. Con- trary to popular be- lief, JSA is not for people with 4.0 GPA's or traditional NERD , ln fact JSA in- 132 Organizations ind trees, playing B.S. ia card gamel, joking around, and cheering so loud for one another, that we were or- dered to be quiet. l remember crazy group pictures, and total happiness whether anyone won or everyone flost . l would give an- ything to do it again. -Dana Martinezmo- les volves a vari- ety of differ- ent kinds of people who unite with one purpose-to change what we don't like and get involved now to mold our future into what we want it to be. We unite to make a difference. -Jessica Ramirez Above: JSA speak- ers take time off to smile at the camera during a tournament. Members spent their weekend represent- ing Sacred Heart Ca- thedral. Right: Nicklas Gus- tafsson presents his speech at a tourna- ment. Speakers nor- mally perform in a classroom in front of three to five people. www www Speech Moderator: Mrs. Carolyn Woodhouse Members: 31 Meetings: Thursdays aftersehools Activities: Tournaments and Invitations ISA Moderator: Mr. Paul Rogers Members: 20 M e e t i n g s : Thursdays at 7:30 Activities: Tournament at Santa Clara Marriott Speech: D. Fong, C. Young, J. Chang, Mrs. Woodhouse, A. Lew, S. Rios, M. Enriquez, I, Quevedo, J. Gonzales, E. Wada, A. Cano, K. Re- yes, E. Martinez JSA: M. Victoria, M. Lynch, M. Yee, A. Dunleavy, J. Cotter, J. Lewis, V. Pascua, P. Harris, A. Barsi SpeeCh!JSA 133 rite Your Heart 0ut he Oracle is SHC's collec- tion of creativ- ity published annually. It , consists of our it students' po- - ems, stories, and artwork. Through The Oracle, I am allowed to see the creativity of the many talented students of our school. The Ora- cle is a way for them to reveal those talents outside of class and have their works pub- lished for everyone to e n j o y . Throughout - the school ' year, we ac- Q cept submis- sions from the students or their teachers. During our weekly meetings, we share our interpreta- tions of the poems and stories. The mem- bers of The Oracle would vote after the critique of which works should be print- ed in the issue. -Karina Woo he Emerald i ues to read it really embod- . throughout ies the spiritof , T . the day. The the student V ' Emerald is for body and the at SHC students, whole school containing is- year itself. lt is one of the few unify- ing elements of the Sacred Heart Cathe- dral. Everybody reads The Emerald in division and contin- 134 Organizations sues central to their lives. That has been the tradition of The Emerald since its beginning in the late '2Os. -Brian Ha ughe y Right: Joanne Esteves and Michele Mullen edit the work in progress. lid- iting work is one of the most impor- tant processes each newspaper ed- itor and staff members go through, Below: Wayne Narruhn diligently types his tory which will appear in the newspaper. Many editors and reporters sacrificed their time dur- ing lunch and after school to do their stories for The Emerald. tri Above: Oracle students discuss the readings assigned for that particular meeting. Members must make care- ful decisions to finalize what will ap- pear in the literary journal. i ' tg. .. .W Oracle Moderator: Mrs. C. Kuehl Members: I5 Meetings: Thursdays at lunch Activities: Publish journal , Emerald Moderator: Mr Pardini Members: 75 Meetings: Daily Activities: Prints 7 newspapers a year - Oracle staff: C. Springer, M. Singh, J. Tarn, C. Fong, L. Dea, J. Gatcfhalian, Mrs. Kuehl, I., Kwong, N. Hocici, K. Woo, L. Tarn, A. Kwan M. Lue, J. Chan, and T. Lee. Emerald Staff: V. Pasciua, A. Hui, Z. Arbore, B. Haughey, J. Tarn, Mr. Pardini, E. Pangilinan, J. Gonzales, A. Ching, G. Severin, M. Lynch, J. Gatchalian, E. Taluson, T. Narruhn, P. Carreon, M. Mullen, W. Narruhn, Q. Chang, K. Allen, D. Martinezmoles, A. Kwan, A. Herbert, A. Cano, J. Esteves. Oracleflimerald 135 el P Learn eing a part of CSF allows me to meet many new people from many differ- ent schools through the district meetings. l feel a sense of pride when I go to the CSF District Meetings and repre- sent Sacred Heart Ca- thedral. Our school has one of the high- est numbers of mem- e do many things in the L a n g u a g e Club. One ac- tivity that not many people know about is that we show Latin American videos dur- ing lunch time. Con- tributing our ideas to T.U.F.F. makes the Cinco de Mayo a suc- cess every time. Tu- toring students who need help in their lan- 136 Organizations bers which to- tally intimi- dates the oth- er schools. We show our unity through our willing participation. CSF al- so possesses a help- ing spirit. Through our tutoring program, there will always be someone there to help out. -Katy Conway guage subject is also a job of the Language Club. Being a member of this club helped me to learn and talk, about the different cultures in this school. Be- cause of this, l feel more comfortable with the schools di- versity. -Monica Ibarra Above: Samson Wang takes time off lunch to tutor Joanne Ramos on her home- work. Tutoring is an obligation many CSF members participate in. Right: Claudia Mar- roquin and Suzanne Medina prepare their props for the Inter- national Faire. The Language Club played an important role in the Interna- tional Faire. 2 California Scholarship Federation 3 CSF Moderator: Mrs. Caroline Kuhn Members: 180 Main Activities: tutoring, district meetings Meetings: when needed J. Dunlap, G. Morales, L. Tam, T Sheridan, C. Alvarado, F. Barrios, L Lee, Y. Choung, N. Cabuloy, E Tam, V. Wu, C. Vinco, S. Wang, A Harrington, K. Doherty, H. Yee, Ms Kuhn, E. Pangalinan, G. Carino, M Lee, F. Chan, P. Tang, S. Gee, C Shoung, S. Chin, K. Woo, K. Cheng Angie Sizemore, E. Szabo, C. Huey S. Lee, J. Wong, K. Noguchi, M. Lla nes, E. Quidachay-Swan, J. Liang G. Lam, A. Hui, K. Williams, B. Jon A. Abar, L. Meneses, G. Doempkc K. Landau, J. Mangan Above: CSF officers, L. Tam, T. Sheridan, A. Fischer and A. Totnbes discuss their opinions. CSF officers rely on each other when they need help. . 1. Nxaixranmm . s ',.::::L ..,,.k 1 ,,.f,!.. ,f K -. -Q .. 'NYSA' Language Club Moderator: Mrs. Christo- pher Wallace Members: 25 Meetings: Eve- ry 2-3 weeks Wednesday mornings Main Activi ties: lnterna tional Faire, tu- toring Language Club: J. Sanchez lMod eratorl, M. lbarra, N. Torres, A. Bal lonado, M, Rivas, C. Marroquin, L Carter, V. de Vera, C. Wallace 1Mod eratory, R. Perez, T. Sanchez, l Caceres, M. Sanchez, E. Martinez D. Quevedo, C. Arrnistead, C. Can averal, F. Robaina CSF!Language Club 137 ilding Our Creativit he Art Club is very fun to participate in. For example, we have done crayon-melt- ing art, basic drawings, and ce- ramics. Ceramics need a lot of creativi- ty and patience. You need to have a good imagination. You can make almost any- thing out of clay. We he Model Building Club is fun and challenging. lt helps us learn a lot about mechanics. We put together and paint cars, planes, and ships. We also worked on a three di- mensional puzzle called Notre Dame of Paris. lt was quite 138 Organizations d o m a n y unique and in- teresting pro- j e c ts th a t r a n g e fr o m c h a r c o a l drawings to wire sculptures. The Art Club is basically a time to get together and have fun. When our imaginations be- come reality we have created art. -Valerie Lee complicated. lt has helped us to learn about team work and co- operation. lt was time con- suming and difficult because there were too many pieces and required a lot of pa- tience. -Isabel Hui Right: Ken Ho and Alex Hui flatten and knead their clay to be used for their projects. The Art Club does many unique and interesting pro- jects. Below: Nicholas Cavallero carefully pulls out the pieces necessary to complete his model. Steady hands and patience are important attrib- utes to successfully build models. Above: Artists survey the land- scape before transporting the im- ages onto paper. Being an artist re- quires lots of concentration and a keen eye. gr S-. PW Art Moderator: Sr. Donna Members: 35 Meetings: Every Friday Projects: Ceramics, Wire Sculptures, and Drawings Art Club: Sr. Donna, D. Cortez, K. Ho, A. Hui, S. Chin, K. Woo, V. Chew, A. Santos, C. Wong, M. Lau E. Lui, I. Hui, A. Hui, V. Lee, A. Breshnan, V. Sucharitkul, D. Wong . -..ai 'L in--wig ? -sa Model Building Moderator: Mr. Remington Members: 20 Meetings: Tuesdays Projects: 3D Puzzle of Notre Dame and other models to scale s ss i . . Q Model Builders: S. D'Souza, D. Ching, R. Woo, N. Cavallero, R. Hasan, D. Jara, E. Lui, V. Lee, l. Hui, R. Geronimo Art!Model Building 139 rite For ll Cultures mnesty Interna- tional strives to educate Sacred Heart Cathedral's student body about the irtjus- tices of this world. Members of our group meet is as International is of- ' ten seen as a rad- ical group, it is first and foremost a 'justice' seeking organization. Par- ticipation in SHC's I S. , H 'I .5 f several times a month in order to respond to Action appeals. tempt to influence lease of prisoners science, who are oned on the basis religious, political o Urgent We LII- the re- of con- itnpris- of their r social beliefs. Although Amnesty uff-Together United for the Future-is a group where we learn more about the different kinds of cultures at Sacred Heart Cathe- dral Prep. Through TUFF's different ac- tivities, I learned many new and inter- esting things about various cultures. For example, through the 140 Organizations Amnesty chapter has quadrupled in the past school year. We are anticipating even tnore involvement in the future, which will hopefully lead to an increase in our schools awareness of this important cause. -Jane Lewis International Fair I became tnore aware of different c u l t u r a I traditions. I think that SHCP is a community filled with special and unique individuals and I am glad we have TUF F to explore these different na- tionalities. -George Carina Above: Angie Guev- era, Jennifer Shader, and Amaya Bilbao carefully cut Christ- mas ornaments for the giving tree. TLYFF members dedicate their spare time to help out with pro- jects. Right: Tin Yam Yao composes a letter of plea during an Am- nesty meeting. Am- nesty Internationals letter writing has been very influential in releasing prison- ers. fb-M ,gr bove: TUFF intrin- ers discuss and ian activities for up- oming events. heir ideas are piv- tal for the success f cultural events td activities. ,MI W3 7.1.- TUFF Moderator: Ms. lirshier Members: 30 Meetings: every Wednesday morning Activities: international Fair, Toy drive, mass TUFF: A. Santos, J. Bantay, J. Boo J. dela Cruz, Y. Jaime, N. Bautista, K. de Vera, R. Panopio, D. Cortez, C. Zalubar. C. Pitnental, K. Collett: CZ. liotn, V. Suvharitkul, E. Martinez, K. Renciederious, D. Wong, J. Wong, J. Shader, S. Downing. A. Bilbao, R. Dea, J. Ramos, G. Carino, L. Tam, A. Guevara, G. Morales AITIHCSTYZ Top RONVZ Nl. Tfilll, .l. JXU S Yu T Yau D 7ohr H Yee C. Amnesty Varner, K. Glosson. J. Lewis Moderator: Ms. Ronan Bottom Row: C. Tajon, D. Diestal, NOIO. V. Sucharitkul. I. Tootnhs Members: 34 V' WU Meetings: every other Wednesday Activities: write letters. help with mass, petitions Amnesty!TUFF 141 olvi U3 Student Pressures he HIV Peer Edu- l cators attended a one day seminar at San Mateo. We went over statis- tics on Aids and HIV to prepare to teach our fresh- man and sopho- more classes. We used a number of ways to teach the class. We played a game where we handed out sheets of paper and asked trivia questions. Whoever wrote the right n Peer Help- ers we learn how to help other kids on campus to cope with their prob- lems. We discuss topics that are most likely to be brought up by teenagers. Peer helpers is im- portant because it helps kids to relieve stress. It helps kids to open up rather than just keeping things in- 142 Organization answers would get points and whoever get the IIIOSI points won. We also showed educational vi- deos. The pres- entations went well overall and we received lots of posi- tive feedback. The hardest part was trying to settle for classes down because sex is an embarrassing subject for everyone to talk about. -Ben Samson side. In a rou- tine meeting we practice with each oth- er in little groups, and we role play. It's beneficial to me because I learn how to handle problems of my own and prob- lems of others at the same time. I think it's a really useful organ- ization and I enjoy it. -Gene vie Ramirez Right: Anna Marie De Guzman and Rachel Borja prepare their materials to begin their discussion. Prepara- tion takes a lot of time, energy, and commitment. Below: Kristina Maldani, Allison Kwan, and Mr. DeIl'Olio inform the class on the aspects of HIV. These educators possess a broad range of knowledge so that they are able to inform SHC classes. Above: Stephanie Balon converses with Jamila Dunlap during a meet- ing. Peer helpers meet to talk, coun- sel, and discuss important student issues. Peer Helpers Moderator: Mrs. Simtnons Members: I8 AV MCCTU15-551 Peer Helpers: Mrs. Simmons, E. WCUIWSKUIY Dunn, R. Cruz, E. Duong, K. momliii-55 Williams, D. Zohr, G. Chan, F. ACllVlTl053 Chan, P. Tang, l.. Martin, M. DCUHYW55- with Rosenburg, S. Balon, P. Kong, K. Sfudffm De Castro, G. Ramirez, V. PY0blCm5 Allejandro, J. Laureta, A. Wattles HIV Peer Educators: M. Martinez, N. Colette. G. Chan, A. Dunleavy. R. Borja, A. Dc-Guzman, A. Kwan, Educators C. Alvarado, K. Maldani Moderator: Mr. Dell Olio Members: 9 Meetings: Seminar at San Mateo Activities: Educate students about HIV! AIDS rf- rw Peer Helpers!HlV Educators 143 pare e the his sport is ad- dictive. ln my Shot thing other than giving us first season of . si assignments bowling, l've W gs, g and lecturing. learned a ll is an ex- greatdeal. It is Z tremely com- great to be able to go to a differ- ent environment that is close to school and still have your friends and classmates around you. I enjoy seeing teachers out of their school set- ting, doing some- his year, I re- alized that the photo staff was itnpor- tant in many ways to SHC because of their contribution to the Emerald and to the Yearbook. It was great reopening the dark room and actu- ally seeing the devel- opment of the pic- tures l had taken. Be- cause it hasn't been open for several years, it took a long time to clean out the room and set it up so that it would continue to be used next year. 144 Organizations petitive sport. Probably the most in- teresting thing about bowling is that both girls and boys are on an equal level. There are girls bowling a lot better than some guys out there. -Justin Lee The develop- ing process is a lot harder and technical than l had thought. 1 hope that in years to come, the photo staff will ex- pand to an artistic photography club where students inter- ested in photography will be able to dem- onstrate their talent. -Theresa Flynn Above: Christopher Fortich, Erwin Tam. Elvis Pangilinan, and George Carino show off their hard earned trophies. Achieving trophies results frotn hard work, dedica- tion, and endurance. Right: Bowlers anx- iously await their turn while their team- mate bowls. Bowl- ing is not only com- petition, but also a means of socializ- ing. ,,,.......-- Bowling Moderator: Br. Paul Andre Members: 100 Meetings: Every Thursdays Activities: Sweepers and tournaments Below: Sacred Heart Cathedral's bowling club has such a vast number of participants that it is impossible to include a group picture with everybody. Alan Yu represents the phase every bowler undergoes before each attempt to knock down the pins. anim- :ny Jove: Theresa ,fnn and Michelle tfo prepare the rkroom for usu- e. Being able to refully use the rkroom is one of 2 skills a photo iff member must urn. Photo Staff Moderator: Mrs. Scudder Members: 37 Meetings: Meet when needed Activities: Attend all special events Photo Staff Members: M. Llanes, O. Gee, K. Doherty, M. Tufo, T, Narruhn, M. Lam, M. Jang, Mrs. Scudder, R. Lee, K. Boyd, L. Poon, C. Hom, D. Wong, G. Chan, L. Gee, M. Leung, L. Pawson, R. A. Duhon Bowlingflahoto Staff 145 pirit Showing Stu- dents th Way eing a Yell Leader is a great experi- ence. I am able to see the games while doing my job and having fun. Yell Leading is a challenge, but worth- while. Leading cheers at different games allows me to boost school spirit. AI first, I thought I would be too nerv- he Block Club gives stu- dents a c h a n c e t o show their pride in SHC. As a Block Club member, I am able to represent the school. We are dedi- cated to service be- yond the school gates and into the community. I enjoy helping in various ac- tivities because it gives me a chance to 146 Organizations ous to stand up in front of all those peo- ple, but after a few games I .tc became com- fortable. I en- joy Yell Leading for SHC and hope to con- tinue because it is great to see the crowd really get into the game. - Palmira Harris express my commitment to the school. The Block Club allows me to be an active mem- ber in the communi- ty. - Allison Servetti Right: Juniors Sharon Heagney, Amber Isaacs, and Stephanie Balon stop to pose for a quick photo. Mem- bers of the Block Club help to guide students to mass. They also assist in ushering during communion and in the distribution of song sheets. Below: Yell Leaders Michele Ifich- era and Jacquelyn Lewis laughingly lead students into cheers during a basketball game. Yell Leaders help motivate the student body's school spirit in a variety of sporting events. ai Above: These Block Club members take a break from loading boxes of food on their way to various shel- ters around the city. The Block Club is dedicated to serving the students at,SHC as well as the community. . 'Q f kk x 1-1, K ...MQ-w N . A :Raef ligfyw Kg-hir ima! ,Ex . ff?VV ' he A-.111-shy. 2-3' 1'P?:1a5ltf2-f-Z V - in -Q 'fi 1 1-,gun-hasrff' '-fav I1 gil Block Club Moderator Mr. P. Freed if of aetive members: 75 Meetings: Onee a month Meeting plaee: 1.206 Activities: Masses Sporting Events Open House Alumni Events Block Club: 1L-RJ Baek row: Balon, M. Magallon, B. llalton, C. Kosta, Holland, N. Collette, G. Doempke, Next row: J. Lee. C. Huey, 1-lichen, A, Harrington, M. Mlinar, S. Wang. J. Lee, A. Servettig Next row: E. Esearraman, J. Lee, K Herman, M. Fictlterag Next row: Mr. Freed, 13. Jeung, J. Ramirez. C. Ranee, M. Lynelt, S. Hill, A. Davis. N. Crosby, E. Tam, P. Salumbides. A. Abarg Next row: 1.. Meneses, P. Lunny, MJ. McGreevy, C. Kekoa, R Hall, 12. Martinez, A. Wattles, K. Hill A. Lum. Yell Leaders Moderator: Mr. Fabri and Ms. Ronan if of active members: 12 Meetings: Every week Meeting place: L4o3 Events attended: Basketball Football Volleyball Yell Leaders: ll--Rl Back row: C. Dunne, llill, M. Fieltera: Middle: J. Lewis, J. Cotter, P. Harris, 1.. Kwong, J. Ramirez: Bottom: J. Dunlap, A. Barsi. Block C1ub!Yell Leaders 147 OVCS To Save lot of students are naive about the en- vironrnent they live in. Earth Action helps make the problems become tan- gible for students. It helps them become aware of the prob- lems in the world such as pollution, over-population, and the lack of recycling. Earth Action is a learning experience but we also have fun hess is a stra- tegic game that involves skill, endur- ance, and cunning wit. l like playing chess because it re- ally makes me con- centrate. Many peo- ple don't realize how easy chess can be. The Chess Club can be fun for everybody. To become success- ful at playing chess, you have to be able to see the next two moves before you even touch the piec- 148 Organizations Earth because we don't just ab- sorb words and facts, we actually have hands-on ex- perience on what we learn. For ex- ample, instead of just reading newsletters about whales and their lifestyles, we ac- tually take field trips to go and observe them. -Elvis Pangilinan es. This year, l think the Chess Club has improved by teaching players new strategies and by making them men- tally tough. l have been in the club for 4 years and have been president for two, l must say that it has been a very fun ex- perience. -Kelson Herman Above: Eric Choy, Lawrence Tam, Na- than Whipple, Quin- cy Chang, and Ali- son Kwan sit and dis- cuss worldfwidc is- sues concerning Earth Action during one of their meet- ings. These discus- sions increase the students' awareness on current environ- mental problems. Right: Shen Dach- eng strategically plans his next move in the hope of inch- ing closer towards victory. Chess rc- quires careful inan- ucvering because every move is cru- cial in deciding vic- tory or defeat. Q 5? ill, bove: Kelson erman exam- ies the chess Dard to decide h a strategic love. Chess re- .iires a lot of me and pa- ence in plan- .ng the best ove. QP gp .4 lil' Earth Action Moderator: Mr. Gigiolio Members: I4 Meetings: Tuesday after school Activities: Habitat restoration Beach Clean-up Hiking Earth Action Members: Mr. Gigiolio M. Lee, Q. Chang, C. Shoung, M Wong, T. Yee, J. Chang, V. Suchar itkul, E. Hernandez, A. Kwan, E Choy, G. Carino, E. Pangilinan, S GCC. Chess Club Moderator: Mr. Rogers Members: IO M e e t i n g s : Wednesday after school Activities: Chess Tournaments Chess Club Members: Mr. Rogers K. Herman, L. Wild, M. Yee, R. Kes sell, L. Faziola, D. Shen, T. Galvin G. Parragnime, E. Lin, A. Maccala Earth Action!Chess 149 Bring Out School Spirit allies offer the student body the chance to come togeth- er for different functions. The hardest job of being a member of the Rally Board is preparing the set-up or the ra - lies. There are so many things to pre- pare such as seating and the rally pro- gram. Rehearsing is also hard since di fer- ent members are in- volved with different activities. When l'm he main rea- son that l de- cided to join the Rally Board was be- cause l want- ed to be in- volved in one the school's main ac- tivities. What I really like about being a member on the Rally Board is that every- one works together and respects each other's ideas about what we can do to make the next rally a good one. Our goal for each rally is to make it exciting, but at the same time have a significant 150 Organizations speaking in front of the student body, l get very nervous, but l battle the fear by focusing on an empty spot in the gym. Another way for me to battle the fear is IIOI to wear my glasses or con- tacts so that the peo- ple are a blur. -Chris Fortich meaning to it. Days before each rally, we have meet- ings to hear each other's ideas and try to be as crea- tive as possible. We also practice the tim- ing of various events. Before the rally, we make up the setting of the gym and bring out the materials needed. The partici- pation of the student body is a big help be- cause it implies to us that we are doing something good. -Jenny Chin Right: The Rally Board has meet- ings days before a rally. They hear each others ideas and plan how to make each rally an exciting one. Below: A.J. Napper calls the student body to order at the walkathon rally. Thanks to the work of the Rally Board, rallies remain organized and festive. Above: Kevin Allan and Jenny Chin sunbathe by the poolside to set the scene for an outdoor rally. Having the right props for a rally is one key for success. Rally Board Modcrator: Mrs. Knight Mvniht-rs: I0 ac- tiyf' tnt'inhc'rs. Mvvtings: Bc-fort' rallic-s. At'tiviti0s: Pro- duvtion of svhool rallic-s. Below: Mc-:nbc-rs of the Rally Board: lf. dt' Pvralta, Mrs. Knight, E. Pangilinan, C. Fortich, M. Zamora, N. Poncyra. Not Shown: A. del Prado, K. Allan, A.J. Nappcr, J. Chin. Above: Kvvin Allan g6IS into thc spirit by showing off the boot. Tho boot is awarded to the Class that demonstrates thc most class spirit at Cach rally. Left: Matt Zamora demonstrates a skit for the rc-st of the Rally Board. HC is onc- of the masterminds bc- hind rally rr:-ativity. Rally Board 151 tep to the Rhythm he reason I joined the Step Team was becausel like to dance and coordi- nate the steps involved. Our team feels unappreciated by certain people in this school who think the Step Team is an unnecessary group. But in spite of this, there are people who think the Step Team was chosen to be the cap- tain of the Step Team this year. I be- came a mem- ber because I like to dance and Step Team is the closest organization in our school to danc- ing. As a veteran of the Step Team, I have seen many im- provements. We be- came more diverse in our performances 152 Organizations plays an im- portant part in Irish spirit. Be- i n g o n th e Ste p T e a m has allowed me to make many friends that I will remember even after graduation. Step Team has taught me how to work with oth- er people and how to improvise on my dancing abilities. -Ronald Padua and the group is much larger than ever be- fore. We're try- ing out new moves, one of them is add- ing music to our dance steps. We're working more on our showmanship so that we don't look dead in front of the crowd. I hope the following years will keep up this tradition. -Vanessa Chew Above: The Step Team recently per- formed during the half-time of the Bru- ce-Mahoney game at USF. The basketball team and Step Team showed great Irish spirit. Right: Elizabeth Mar- tinez takes a break from practicing with her baton. The Step Team has been try- ing out new moves to perfect their per- formance. 13 WWW ' f A, ,LAA titi 'A X7 f gf mb ibove: Victor Pas- ua and other mem- bers of the Step 'eam gave a great rerformance during 'ur 66-52 victory ,ame against S.l. at YSF. Concentration 5 the Key to dancing J the rhythm. The Step Team Moderator: Ms, Tummers Captain: Vanessa Chew Members: 33 Meetings: livery Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Below: Vincent Chew and other Step Team members practice 3 hours a week to perfect their performance. The motto Mpraetiee makes perfect is very much alive in this team. Above: One of the Step Team's duties is to perform during school rallies. Stu- dents enjoy their liveliness and get in- to the act. Step Team 153 Follow th lanning prom . . . requesting vari- ous senior privi- leges . . . brain- storming activi ties to bring our class together . . . making the final touches on Grad Night . . . forming commit- tees . . . these are just a few responsibilities of a typical Senior Council meeting agenda. l.et's set the scene. . .it's 7:l5a.m., the morning has barely be- gun and the Senior Council is fresh with new ideas, he Junior Council repre- sents the stu- dents of the junior class and strives to unify all stu- dents. The hardest part of being on coun- cil is learning to give in and to compro- mise. I don't mind get- ting to school earlyg it's only a small sacri- fice to make us mem- bers of Student Coun- cil. The most fulfilling times are when the 154 Organizations eader wide-eyed with eager faces to start of a new day. It is often hard to wake up at tizoo AM but as my high school career comes to a close and as l look back on myjunior and senior years, l realize that being on Student Council has taught me that hard work, dedication, and per- severance pays off in the long run. -Terry Zee events which w e h a v e planned are successful and entertain- ing. l feel re- warded after a successful event when students come up and congratulate me. We must consis- tently meet our dead- lines and be careful in making choices that reflect the interest of our class. -Lyla Tamayo Right: John Mangan and Albert Nap- per take care of business during their lunch block. Being on Student Council involves many sacrifices and responsibilities. Below: Junior Council members pay close attention to the material being presented at a meeting. Coun- cil members participate in meetings by voicing their concerns and ideas as well as being held accountable for all that is presented. Above: Yenny Choung, Nicholas Peneyra, Geoffrey Doempke, John Mangan, and Albert Napper display their pride after setting up the zebra for the Homecoming Dance. Many students agree that this dance pos- sessed conspicuous decorations compared to those of the past. Q 5 Q? iexsc . xv-v ry ., . ww 5 , gp-1 Sr Council Moderator: Br. .John Members: 8 Meetings: Whenever needed Activities: Homecoming Dance, Grud- Night, Prom iliill- 5 Wx W 6 1 lr Council Moderator: Mr. Moore Members: 9 Meetings: Whenever needed Activities: Junior Prom i- Senior Council: S. Mireles, T. Zee. A. J. Napper, Y. Choung, J. Mangon, D. Santos, N. Penerya, G. Doempke. ,,..asf -- 4' 14 4. - Junior Council: L. Pavvson, N. Crosby, S. Rios, J. Laureta, M. Manuel, A. Peterson, L. Tarnayo, A. Wattles, Balon. Senior at Junior Council 155 uture Leaders now he hardest part about stu- dent council is putting in time before, dur- ing, and after school to plan an activity and have meetings. The re- sponsibilities include being prompt and ful- filling your duties in a committee. After a long time of planning you see the satisfac- tion in others' faces eing a part of the student council gives students an opportunity to voice their opinions and create events that bring the school com- munity together. The rnost difficult aspect is trying to please everyone at the same time, which is seemingly irnpossi- ble. Some of the re- sponsibilities are to report any upcoming events to division and to be dedicated enough to give some 156 Organizations knowing that our hard work has paid off. The fun part is putting our i d e a s a n d plans into ac- tion. lt is beneficial to the people who want to be future leaders. It helps us learn differ- ent skills such as communication and compromise. -Joanne Este ves of your own free time. What l like about the council is it encourages cooperation and teamwork. After all the hardwork put into a task, it's always pleasant to see oth- ers benefit from it. I gain a personal ex- perience with com- promising with oth- ers and organize im- portant events. -Michael Blaine Above: Sophomores Georgina Severin, Alodia Cano, and Michelle MLIIIHD pre- pare the candy grams. Working to- gether helps things get done. Right: Members of the council listen in- tently during a meet- ing. Listening is an important aspect of communication. .lT.111 Sophomore Council Moderator: Ms. Galvin Member aff: 10 Meetings: Every Wednesday Activities: Winter Ball st Sophomore Family Mass - Sophomore Council: ll rltop L Kwong, P. Carreon, M Mullah I Lee, M. Doherty, Ms. Galvin 41 rlbottom: F. DePeralta A Cano J Saavedra, G. Severin Ab ,alia ,,,,,, EL bove: The fresh- an council meets ith other c'ounc'ils to ssist them in plan- ng. Helping other Juncils makes activ- for the whole stu- :nt body more en- yable. -1 Freshman Council Moderator: Mr. Remington Member aff: I3 Meetings: once a week: 30 min.- 1 hr. Activities: freshman family mass, Freshman class Kris Kringle, Sr all freshman dance 1.ll.T. Freshman Council: ll Jtop M Blaine, M. Woo, A, Ballonado Kelly, Mr. Remmington L Wild A Moriarty, M. Wong, L. Fng S AKITICSGE, ll-rl Bottom: l Chau E Gulbengay Sophomore at Freshmen Councils 157 Leaders of the school y goal was to do things dif- ferently this year. Second semester was no exception! We've kept some traditional things such as Val- entine grams, the Christmas show and dances, but the Car Parade and the Fun House will hopefully be the students' high- he Student Body Officers have worked hard to make this year memorable for the entire student body. Com- pared to last year, this group has taken on additional respon- sibilities. We have put on a Christmas Show and organized a Halloween Festi- val. I think that both these events have been very success- 158 Organizations light of the y e a r. S t u- dents have g e n e r a l I y been cooper- ative and will- ing to partici- pate, making our job a lot easier. -Lisa Meneses ful. Right now, in the second half of the school year, I am definitely looking for- ward to the Air Band and the oth- er spirit activities that we will be planning. I am sure that the stu- dent body appreci- ates our hard work and dedication to our school. -Erwin Tam Right: Lunchtime activities includ- ed bobbing for apples during the Halloween Festival, The Student Body Officers planned several ac'- tivities during this event. Below: C,l..A.S.S. members active- ly participate in the mass. The mem- bers of this organization show their pride by helping with various litur- gies. rl Above: Homecoming King Christon Rance and Queen Jamilia Dunlap pose with Santa. They were part of the Christmas Show successfully presented by the Student Body Of- ficers. Student Body Oficers Moderator: Mr. Grcsh Members: 8 Meetings: Mondays during lunch, any other times rttrucicci Student Body Officers: N. Ac:IiVitit:S: Syhtxjl Cahuloy, P. Luhny, J. Rznnuriz, A loaders C.L.A.S.S. Modcrzttor: Mr. Le-c Mvrnlyvrsz I3 Activitivs: Altar Svrvers Almr, l.. Michel, E, Tam, I.. MCHCSCS C.L.A.S.S.: BECK Row: M. Blaine, P. Ryan, li. Burns, J. Sosa, M. Brady, l-. Wild, R. Hall, Mr. Loo. Front Row: B. Smith, D. We-slow, M. Doha-rty. .I. Loc-, K. Conway. G Ypatrrztgittirrc. SBO!C.L.A.S.S. 159 Varsity cross country runner Rodney Jeung speeds past the Competition on his way to the finish. Heart Attack ports require all the heart that an athlete can give. The long practices and harsh conditioning that these athletes face everyday build their undeniable dedication and loyalty. Whether they run, jump, throw, swing clubs, shoot baskets, dribble, kick, volley, set, spike, tackle, pin, or swim, the many talents of the athletes at Sacred Heart Cathedral are apparent in even the smallest tasks that they set out to do. SHC athletes put all of their ability into everything they face, head on. Proving that SHC athletes can compete against any of their opponents successfully. -Melissa Lue Heart Attack 161 his years Fightin' Irish Varsity Football team under new head coach Phil Freed began the season with an impressive 2-0 record. They started off by stearnrolling Lowell High School, San Francisco's 1995 AAA Charnpi- ons, by a score of 34-21 . The Irish followed up their vic- tory by defeating St. Pius X of New Mexico, 32-19. The Irish's lightening offense was led by senior quarterback Gibran Farrah and senior all-purpose wide receiver Chris- ton Rance. An unforgiving Irish defense assaulted the op- ponents. Leading the charge were senior linebacker Pete Fegan, senior nose tackle Alex McFarland, andjunior line- backer Anthony Renteria. The Irish suffered close losses in their next two games versus San Ramon Valley and Marin Catholic, but senior captains Patrick Flynn, Steve Hill, and Christon Rance rallied the Irish to victories over Half Moon Ray, 24-14, and 4159 ranked Archbishop Mitty, 28-17. Known as one of the Bay Area's premier running threats. junior running back Jamar Sheppard spearhead- ed the Mitty win with an interception for a touchdown. Suffering uncharacteristic defeats to Terra Nova and Rior- T A CKLIN G T709 Challenge dan, the Irish roared back against 8th ranked Benicia High School, smash- ing the Panthers 41-26. The win was punctuated with a safety against the heavily favored Benicia offense. Earning a record of 5-5, the Fightin' Irish showed they could be potent, having several significant victories. The team's Most Valuable Player. Ja- mar Sheppard ran for nearly 2000 yards this season and should contrib- ute greatly to the teams success next year. Good luck and GO IRISH! -Curtis Kekoa 162 Athletics T' Above: Junior Josh Mur- phy helps finish off the tackle against Half Moon Bay. Josh contributed to a defense that came through with many exciting big plays. Right: Senior Christon Rance jumps for the ball. Chris threatened his oppo- nents' as a receiver as well as a runner. This year's of- fense featured many ex- plosive players that con- tributed to big plays. ,..,.,.,.,.,..--'f r E . -Aw cw-ss .. ,. - f Q- I . nf M . , .. gg.-Q-A31 4 Q . c, 5 3 83 li? il Y . X.-f'-M was A A i .: L Christon Rance, '96 Safctylwide Receiver what I rcmcmbcr thc most about playing football at SHC was bcing with all tny fricnds, through good timcs and bad. Thi' tcam was a sccond family lor mc. We- put thousands of hours into practicc and game-s. I'll go away with prctty good mcm- ories. Pat Flynn, '96 Tight Endl0utsidc Lincbacker Playing highschool football is an vxcitingcx- pcrit-nrc. The-rc is nothing quitc likc it. 'lihc chancn' to play undcr tht' Friday Night lights ill Kczar Stadium is worth all thc work I VVVIII through. Itncvcrgcts boring to play football. Thr' tcam. thc fans. thc hits, and cycrything clsc gill mc pumpcd up to playflltt- ti-am madc cvcry day fun and intcrcsting. Left: Running Hack Jatnar Sheppard runs, cycing thc cnd-zonc. Jamar lcd tho Irish running attack with an- other oxcollcnt season. lliS rushing yards put him among thc Metro Rushing Lcadors. Look noxt year for more exciting play from this tal- ontod Junior. Varsity: lst Row: P. Fogan, T. Flynn, M. llulscxrgorac, P. Flynn, C. Rancc, A. Mitchell, G. llornandcz, A. Davis, J. Sheppard, D. Smyth, M. Lynch Z. Qucrubin,, M. Hurlcy. A. Rcntcria, 2nd Row: M. Pcna, V. Zcidan, J Robinson, P. Alioto, C. Kckoa, W. Bogdanoff, M. Rcssio, G. Farrah, M Maddan, S. Kuhls, E. Lipscomb, J. Murphy, A. Lotticri. 3rd Row: .l.P. Monusos, .l. Saavcdra, K. Sullivan, E. Wada, A. McFarland, S. Horrora, C Dunno, B. Gomez, J. Adams, P. Cranna, T. Lum. 4th Row: E. Kaiser, A Barsi, Coach Daloy, Coach Fabbri, Coach Freed. Coach Forrigno, Coach Blake, A. Fabbri, C. Tavcrna, S. Hill. Sth Row: A. Mattcucci. C. Wong, H. You, N. Jolivctto, A. Paraiso, W. Narruhn, A. Rufino. v Above: Junior Safety Chris Dunne takcs on the block of the Mitty player. Thc Irish dcfcatcd tnany football powcrhouscs this ycar. Thcy playcd cspccially wcll on thc road. Varsity Football 163 his year's Fighting Irish had a lot to be proud of. The best part about playing on this year's soph-frosh team was the record, Joe Matteccui proudly remarks. Considering that they are the only team in the history of SHC to go undefeated with a record of 9-O-l. he definitely has a right to boast. One change that the season brought for the sopho- mores was a new coaching staff. Apparently, the new coaches made the team what it is. No matter who you ask on the team they all seem to say that Coach Lee was their key to success. He made this season the best it could be, commented Alfredo Sainz. There certainly were some very talented freshmen and sophomores on the soph-frosh team. On defense, the power houses were sophomores Ryan Crosby, Patrick Dunne, Zack Rance, Frank Davis and freshmen Michael Marr and Nick Hardeman. The offensive line led us to vic- IRISH Break A Record with 9-0-1 tory with the help of sophomores Patrick Gal- lagher, Dan Curran, Leo Ra, Alfredo Sainze and freshmen Alex Foster, and Matt Russo. Of course, who could forget the team's most val- uable asset, quarterback Leo Fiallos. Sometimes the most important aspect of a team isn't that you have great players but that the players are united into one spirit. Dan Curren says that the best part of the team was, the family at- mospheref' Frank Davis summed it up by saying, The love we shared for the game made us come together when necessary. That is the real meaning of lrish pride. -Aimee Fabbri 164 sports -435 I ,,.-ll ,sn Joe Matteucci 98 Wide Receiver This was my second and final soph frosh football season It was very me morable be cause we had a record breaking season The new coaching staff made each and every day exciting From thc first day to the last it was all very fun 'Shih Above: Sophomore Pa- trick Gallagher concen- trates on his pre-garne war- mup. The coaches made sure that every drill and stretch was taken serious- ly. Right: Sophomore Ryan Crosby goes for a loose ball. It was the lrish's driv- ing efforts that led them to an undefeated season. First Row, 1top,l-rj: T. Courtney, D. Shanahan, B. Madali, P. Gallagher, R. Crosby, P. Hargarten, M. Russo, A. Yen, R. Cacanando: Second Row, ll- rlz C. Zulaybar, D. Curran, D. Ahern, P. Dunne, F. Davis, Z. Rance, A. Third Row, ll-ry: L. Deo, D. Lettieri, J. Matteucci, P. Sahi, J. Kosta, J. Lee, A. Aldaz, B. Smith, E. Finklc, C. Breshko, L. Garrett, M. Wang, J. Said, Sainz, L. Ra, J. Moylan, L. Fiallos, J. Nevarez, M. Lee, P. Ryan, T. Bass Third Row, fl-rl: B. Downs, P. Matulac, S. Murphy, T. Lee, G. Springston V. Centeno, S. Carreon, L, Carter, J. Della Celia, A. Fontillas, T. Baptista, N. Hardeman, K. Horan, M. Glynn, R. Pashelinskyg Fourth Row, ll-rl: B. Hughes, C. Han, A. Barsi, E. Kaiser, Coach P. Bugler, Coach C. Bornges- ser, Head Coach J. Lee, Coach O. Rodriguez, Coach D. Jackson, C. Tav- crna, P. Thomas, D. Reed, Fifth Row, ll-rl: R. Won, M. Mar, B. Macchi, D. Quevedo 's'P! ' 1. iff! Above: Sophontores 4544 Zack Rance, and 565 Joe Matteucci prepare to ruin the offenses plan for a rushing play. Soph!Frosh Football 165 he gun goes off, and everyone strives to get to the top. Hills can either get in the way or provide a real measure of extra security. However, for all cross country runners, hills and the varying views that they offer, make the sport very different from long distance running in track and field. The hills and varied terrain enable a cross coun- try course to range anywhere from two miles all the way up to three miles. Cross country is definitely not a sport for the faint heart- ed. It requires many hours of hard work and training to learn the best methods for running these hills quickly us- ing the least amount of energy. f'After the completion of each race, l get the feeling that all of the hard work put into the season has paid off, said Peter Lunny, the lead runner of the Mens Varsity Cross Country team. At Sacred Heart Cathedral, the Men's Cross Country team puts in hours of training everyday with a morning practice con- sisting of a twenty to thirty minute run and then the regular three hour practice after school. To the uninitiated, cross country appears to be an in- co QUER Figlotingfor the Lead dividual sport because each person runs on his own. This is not at all true. All scoring for cross country is based on how well the entire team does. One outstanding runner cannot create a winning team. Equally important is the support of other members of the team during races when runners are tired and would really like to quit. fwith the support of my teammates, the long practices and races became fun even with all the hard work required, stated sophomore Daniel Weslow. -Evan Quidachay-Swan Above: After a hard days meet, the varsity team likes to kick back and just rest. Team unity is very im- portant in Cross Country. 166 Sports ., V- 'V g an N K' Aw, -- V- I S - ftls If .... ..,,. .... A y - ' ....'.r:. wqzfww I Right: As William Squire spurts to the finish line he blows by runners left and right. ln the races, William Squire was known for his great finishes. l I . Q. A E Q- M W , 1 , K in- ? aa V, , ap 3, I, , 'Kg ' t-M, A V at ff. 1:...,. , ew 9,11-45 a ,. W, 4? KA if 1 ,, ,,,,,,, 5 N J?-Qivfg ,- .,,u 'ew V9 f4,,, ',. sq . iris A sa.. ' 1 , Peter Lunny, '97 Cross Country is at sport than is vt-ry haml to sttc'cat't'cl in. Unlikt' atll ot tht' physirail sports, rross t-ountry is atlso at nn-ntail sport. lit'- catust' it is not at physit all sport people ron- dcnin it as at non-sport. 'l'o tht- niatjority, cross vountry is boring. hut thost' who run clisatgrm' with than slatttwnvttt. Cross country takes at lot ot clmlictaitiott atntl hand work .intl tht' pvoplt' who atcatuatlly hatvt' thc will to run and lx' serious about running shoultl ht- lai- ht-lvd als trut' attlilvtvs. su. Hit' Daniel Weslow, '98 Cross Country is at grvan sport. It clovstrt take skill to run. ltjust tatkvs skill to keep ntnning for tltrvvitiilcsatt rant- paint. 'l'okttc'pth1 r tu p t rt- wt- praictirt- at lot. .xftt-r sol tool tlwjtutior var- sity tr-ann usually watrins-up around Japan- 'Voxwt lollowvcl hy running tlrills. The groan thing about cross country is tl tan antvr tht' scat- son you am' in tht- lx-st shaipc' ot your lite. After i tht' svatson you can join other sports and he tht' tim-st pt-rson on the teznn. Left:The Cross Country teatnt atl- ways Sticks together and the races are no exception. Garrett Hatll and Jordan Richards led the Junior Var- sity team all through the season. Below QL to Rl Back Row: Coanth Andrew Jolivctte, Roberto Martinez, Alvin Yu, Erik Esearrantan, Peter Lunny, Evan Quiclatthaty-Swan, Coattfh Tracy Kobayashi. Front Row: Rodney Jeung, Datniol Wcslow, William Squire, Garrett Hall, Doug Wong. tNot Shownpz Chris lluey, Jordan Ri- chards. Above: The Cross Country tc-aint is always unite-tl and in unifornt, Sonic exeeptions do apply. NICITS Cross Country 167 he sun slowly comes up, drifting over the pale blue sky, and . . . wham! The bus hits a speedbump, com- ing to a screeching halt. The cross country team sprawls all over the place. One sleepy runner after another toddles down the aisle, and jumps off the steps of the bus. lt hap- pens to be just another Saturday on the road going to at- tend a meet some place far away. The Sacred Heart Ca- thedral women's cross country team yawns and stretches in the sunrise. Rituals of warming up begin, and the girls begin to focus on their race. A loudspeaker calls for the coaches to meet together, then junior varsity teams to line up at the start and after a while the varsity team. Guns go off within a series of minutes. A cloud of dust fills the air, and spectators cough and tear with irritated eyes, but still anxiously watch to see who can gain the lead in the first two minutes. Scrambling past anyone could spell disaster in the long run of two to three miles to go. Each step gets Below: Team captain, Kath- erine llill leads the pack as the starting gun is fired. The most valuable runner on the wometts varsity team qual- ified for 61.05. this year, be- ing Oli? oi the two women in Sl IC history to qualify for this prestigious meet, RACING Ojjf the Room? harder, and breathing gets heavier, but still a runner must go on. Up the hills and into the valleys, the sun beats down on their backs. Rain comes pouring down, and drenched but persistent, the harriers keep going. At last one sees the finish line, and speed up. The only I thing she cares about is the finish, and she puts her heart and soul into that she believes, running. Never losing faith that SHC runners carry pride in each step they take, winning was not the issue that everyone faced, it was team unity. As sophomore varsity run- ner, Lynda 'Wildthingn Name said, twe were determined, organized, and uni- fied, never giving up, because we be- lieved in each other so much.' Many things contributed to the cross country season, two new head coaches, Tra- cey Kobayashi and Andrew Jolivette, showed the team new techniques, and taught the team how to stay focused and together. Varsity runner Katherine Hill concluded that, Running cross country is invigorating, and never bor- ing. The SHC women are devoted to running. lt's all about participation and encouragement in working as a team, and in this way, we are 'the bestk' -Melissa Lue 168 sports Michelle Canepa, Senior Varsity Cross Country This year is different having new foaehes but it was good to have new experiences about the sport and to work hard. Cro:-.su uuntry is a difficult sport. even though it is not often ac- knowledged hy people. it really preps your minds and it helps for other sports. lt should rcally be recognized by many more. Being that it is my last year run- ning my teammates made it all very enjoyable. Above: Racing down small slopes with the finish in mind, Kristin Klein advanc- es toward the end of her race. ln her second year running she has toned her skill and been added to the list of hard-working junior varsity runners. Right: Twins Amy and Jai- me Lofrano easily pass runners from opposing schools in their race for po- sition. As the gun is fired they can often be seen in the front of the pack pacing themselves for the rest of their run. Varsity: ll-rp Vanessa Dol Carlo, Lynda Natnc, Amy Lofrano, Kathcrint: Hill, Kathleen lxlcrumugltlin. Micthcllc Cancpa, Lctitia ling, Jainic Lnfrano, Kristin Klcin, Melissa Luc. and Anna Chu. 1 .f . A Junior Varsity: ltop row, lsrj Kanmilia Williams, Tracy, Melissa Luc, Ashlcy Wattlcs, Kathcrino Hill, Lynda Name, Kristin Klcin, Coach Tracy Kobay- ashi:lBotton1Row, l-nz An1yLofrano, Vanessa Del Carlo, Nicole Pantoja. Katlilmfn Mc' Lougltin, Jaiinc Lufrano. WOITICITS CFOSS COUDIYY 169 s swim season started winding down, we all realized how great it was to be on the team. We all learned at least one thing in our countless practices. We met every weekday except Monday, and occasionally we would have a Saturday practice. We not only did laps, but also tee shirt races, which brought excitement and bruises. Swimming was a great way to keep in shape and have fun doing it. lt not only gave us a means of exercising, but it also created memories for us all. l think the most mem- orable part for some was when we swam at Mercy Bur- lingame and we all had our team suits. As one swimmer said, l think that before we received the swim suits we all seemed as though we were partly a team, but when we got them it made us feel complete. Swim season cre- ated many memories for us all. The common favorite seems to be when Jane Lewis happened to push Coach Knight into the pool. At the end of the season we had a wonderful dinner, where everyone brought their families and we honored individuals as the IHOSI valuable, the most inspirational and the most improved swimmers. SPLASI-Ll' Irish Fishes in the Seal mers. Junior Varsity had an outstand- ing record of six wins and one loss. They came in second place in the GPSL finals and took great pride in themselves for such a success. The majority of our Varsity swimmers were seniors, and we would like to wish them all good luck in the future. -Patricia Copeland 81 Kate Gillis 170 sports Above: Before the meet at Mercy Burlingame, the La- dy lrish show their pride by cheering and clapping. This pre-meet ritual is a great bonding moment for the team. Right: Tara Mahoney, Me- gan Corsetti, and Jasmine Supnut warm down play- fully. iiven though swim- ming events are often very stressful, the swimmers al- ways find time to relax and have fun. Katy Ward, Senior Women's Varsity Swim Team Un the swim l have met many high-spirited and supportive friends, l think this positive atti- tude is what ultimately made our season so successful and fun. JHIIC LCWIS SCIIIOI' xgainst all odds our blossoming swim tcam ox ercamc the rook- it stigma which attt mptc d to paralysc our spirit hut nc ver ,A A could! ,MM ef g'f I 'S' I f W0men's Varsity Swim team Z Left: Lisa Pasero warms up with a but- terfly stroke. This year's switn team has done an out- standing job in de- feating lady swim- mers frotn across the Bay Area. Top lleft to rightyz Tara Mahoney, Monica Demee. Katie Renderos, Nuria Bertrand, Sharon Brown, Lynne Kapovich, Renatta Rios, Megan Corset- ti, Lisa Mei, Melissa llolder, Jacquie Rastrullo, Kate Gillis, Patricia Co- peland Middle tleft to rightl: Denise Zohr, Amy Fischer, Katie Conway, Katy Ward, Rachel Hall, Jane Lewis, Remy Williamson, Julia Byington Front lleft to rightl: Lisa Pasero, Linda Martin, Virginia Schultz, Linnea Cronander, Colleen Kelly , . .,.,e.mwews- tt k,kkxx xx Q V M ..,cc.. .M -W - sw. mimi-we .., -X mm . Linnea Cronander and Tara Mahoney tread water as they stop from a quick warm up to smile for a picture. Swimming 1 7 1 ut of all the sports at SHC, none offers the challenges and obstacles of tennis. There's more to tennis than meets the eye. Strategy, confidence, and friendship con- tribute to the mental and social aspects of the game. Though many may not realize it at first, the game of tennis requires a lot of mental concentration. Many found this year's tennis season different from last year because of the added difficulties. Junior Jenny Ferrari comments, Tennis was very different from last year. Since this was my first year on Varsity, I found many more challenges and obstacles throughout the playing season. Many play- ers from last years Junior Varsity team moved up to Var- sity and found playing on a higher level a wonderful ex- perience, though very challenging. Players of both JV and Varsity teams grew and matured together through the dif- Below: Sophomore Marlene Tatn practic- es her forehand. Players learn and perfect many differ- ent techniques dur- ing practice. ficult season. A sense of togetherness between players was shown NITY Pom' of the Game throughout the season. In both practices and games, the team joined together as one, re plied junior Kim Veerathanongdech, when asked about the relationships among the team. The closeness of the team stays with them during school, at practices, at games, and outside of school as well. f'l've be- come friends with many of the new team members, but l've also remained friends with my old teammates, said junior Louise Zohr. Bonds created within the JV and Varsity teams pro- vided a positive impact on the players during the season. Unity among team members is al- ways an important part of the game. The friendships and bonds formed during the course of the tennis season helps the team's performance. By get- ting to know each other and working with each other as a team, the players formed friendships that will last for- ever. -Cynthia Chan 81 Marlene Tam 172 Sports Nina Lee, '98 W0men's JV Tennis l enjoyed my first year playing on the JV team at Sl IC. II was a won- derful experience for me, not only as an indi- vidual, but as part of the team as well. S ff Above: Senior Monica Young and Junior Rachael Borja show their spirit be- fore their matches. The players displayed good sportsmanship against their opponents. Right: Senior Susie Hol- land, the alfl singles player finishes her backhand stroke. Good form contrib- utes to successful match- es. 1' iff, ', 'ft 1 x.x.m, '.f.f.T.1 1 ... . be s. e , 5 F. ' ' lax. -It - . ---- ' .Q ...M - fi-.flllg .-. www ' i i ' ,-4 Varsity: qstmmdingi. l-rl J. Day. l.. Junk. K. X'c'c'rz1tl1z111o115.2Cir'c'l1, J. Ifvrrnri. IJ. Lum, J. Kim, tiouvlm Jun .Xlkll'l'Ul1Z dincvling, l-rpNl.You11g, I.. Zohr, J. Cllzm, R. Bofiu. M. Tum. and llollzmdg Nm pivturvd: L. Clmcmg-Kuzln Junior Varsity: qslunding. I-rp J. 'l'nl111z1cigc,CI. lislivu, I. Tocm1hs.M. Duff Ii. Huck:-stcuci, N. Ng, Coach Raymond Wongg qkm-cling, l-ry ll. lluuy, M IQIIYIQLICZ, K. 'I'mlpi. li. Cunha. li. llvrnzlrlcicz. N. 1.00: Nm pivtllrvciz C 'I'ilV0l'llil Girls' Tennis l 73 at first day in August I walked onto the court with a sense of determination and pride, with thoughts of self-doubt and nervousness. The realization of my volley- ball season occurred the minute I laced up my shoes, took a deep breath, and took my first stride to Lombard street. The long painful run down the harsh concrete streets of Franklin and up the steep mountainous hills of Gough surely woke me up from my summer hibernation. Our team soon formed after strenuous hours of practice under our new coach, Teri Scott. With her expertise, skill, and love for the game, improvements in our play quickly surfaced. Pushing the intensity of our game at practice and focusing were two main goals we constantly kept in mind. Players such as Bernadette and Chev with their jammin' feet made us move quicker, as Sarah's down- town blocks pushed us to concentrate on both our hitting and covering. We practiced as we played. From there the team traveled, in those lovely buses, through the Bay Area cities searching for victory. Togeth- er we lost, together we won. On the court Yuen's sweet Service With oz Smile sets assisted the strong skills of sen- iors, Melissa and Deanna, while along side I talked it up and got up on the block. In the back row the consistency and awesome defense of seniors, Mary and Raina, with the powerful serves of Therese and Kimily kept up the intensity. Finally, our secret weap- on arose, Martina, who stepped up to the challenge. As a senior, I remember my last vol- leyball season drawing to an end. I think of those last moments with my teammates that I won't experience again: that quick hit right through the block and down in the opposition's face, that sweet dig right to the setter, a couple liners, loud voices on the court, the roar of the fans, the smell of hard work, the hard gym floor, maca- roni, victory, my friends, my team. -Alana Harrington 174 sports Above: One of the greatest strengths of the volleyball team was the ability to handle the pressure during games. Here, sophomore Theresa Bisio prepares to serve the ball. Right: Jen Yuen concen- trates during her serve. The deadly service is only part of the teams weapon- ry. f E Rayna Peters, Junior Varsity Volleyball JV and Varsity differ in that there is a different coaching style that I wasnt used to. There is more of a Challenge, The coach works us very hard, but it pays off at the end. X' 2 mi? 1 s I Martina Mlinar, Junior Varsity Volleyball In the '95 season, even though our team was young, we gained a lot of experience. We had much dedication and it showed in the way we played, but not on our record. Left: The team cele- brates after a hard fought victory. There is always a joyous occasion with the volleyball team. Front Row, qsitting, l-ry: Rayna Peters, Kimily Louie, Coach Teri Donohue- Scott, Jennifer Yuen, Deanna Battagliag Second Rowg istanding l-rj: Sarah Richen, Alana Harrington, Mary Driscoll, Chevon Hines, Bernadette Flynn, Martina Mlinar, Theresa Bisio, Melissa Langness Below: This poster shows the encouragement that the team had from the student body. Positive attitudes from both the school and the team helped to inspire the players to try their best. Womens Varsity Volleyball 175 iis year's Junior Varsity team consisted of two jun- iors, Marcee Manuel and Jocelyn De Asis, five soph- omores, Kristin Zamora, Patty Krueger, Lisa Grove, Reena Krishnan, and Jessica Leonard, and five freshmen Lea Ressio, Kathleen Ryan, Elisa Melchiori, Erica Wong, and Lani Caceres. Below: Jessica Leonard steps up for another ace. The lrish pounded the competition this year with their killer serves. Having Marcy and Jocelyn on the team helped us to come together as a team by leading us on the court as K well as off the court. The Junior Varsity team was very supporting towards one another which helped us to be- come closer as the season progressed and helped our talent to show. Our coach, Tara Coaolan, helped all of us to play to- gether as a team by supporting us through practices and games and letting us correct our mistakes at practices. She didn't give up on us even when we gave up on our- selves, and she encouraged us throughout our season. SERVING Up Wins Our practices were well focused, but we al- ways allowed some time to fool around, but only at the right times. We spent a lot of time at whatever we needed to work on and it helped us to become dedicated and hard- working players during our season. Marcee Manuel, '97 Outside Hitter Being a young team we were able to improve more as the season pro- gressed. We were unit- - ed and had a lot of fun Before our games we always had team 5 meetings and discussed the goals we wanted A to accomplish during our game and through- out the season. Our team meetings were probably the most important thing we did before the games, be- cause it was here that we said what- ever arguments or problems we had with any member of our team we had to put aside. I think this is why we came out successful through our sea- son, especially at our tournaments, and helped us to develop well as play- ers. l'm glad to have been a part of this team because it was one of the best teams I played with and l'm glad to have ended the season well. -Reena Krishnan 176 v 1 Above: The J.V. team nev- Right: Reena Krishnan er forgets sleep is an im- goes for the kill during a portant factor in winning. crucial game. Here they all take a little cat nap between games at a tournament. WWW t,,,,h-wx M if' .t.v 'Nw Junior Varsity: QL-RJTOD1 .lvssica Lconard, lilisa Mvlvltori. Patty Kruvger, Lea Hessio, Kristin Zamora, Katltlc-cn Ryan, Erica Wong. .lovelyn Dm- As- is, lsottontz Lani Carcris, Marci Manuel, Coach Tara Karolyn, Rccna Krislinan, Lisa Grove. 'N--ng,,, f e. ri rNri ir W L01 53' lloi uf 33115. 5 33:5 lan-,.,,,,.-. ' 'M--.... Freshmen: tl.-R Tom: Coach Tricia I loran, Bc-tlt Guy, Erin Burns, Jessica Tellcz, Elisa King, Julia Yu, Justine lfieloelkornog lliottontj Jcnttifcr Kiar- ney, lirin Gullwngay, Kristen Mtltias, Shf-ana Wanigatunga, Annie Min- arty. womens Junior Varsity gl Freshmen Volleyball 177 he weather has been, once again, the women's soc- cer team's greatest opponent. Having almost half their games canceled, the girls kept their determination and motivation, as well as the Irish Pride throughout their disappointing season. Inspirational players such as Amy Fischer, Maryjo McGreevy and Belle Halton led the Irish through the best season of the past five years. Returning varsity player Lorena Michel says, Younger faces on our team proved to be quite beneficial. Kristen Nimau, Dresda Cotto and Liz Stillwachs shined with en- ergy at every game! Such a spirited group kept the com- petition exciting. A great asset to the team has been first year player, Belle Halton, showing tremendous ability as goalie. The women's soccer awards banquet proved success- ful with Most Valuable Player awarded to senior Amy Fischer and Most inspirational awarded to Belle Halton. RAI Ram Go Away Sophomore Liz Stillwachs also came away with Most Improved for the sea- son. The women enjoyed memories and stories of fun, laughter, sweat and mud. For some, the '95-'96 season is the last, for others, it is just the begin- ning. All in all, both junior varsity and var- sity have a bright future. Nothing but success lies ahead. -Vanessa Pena 81 Lorena Michel Above: The varsity team cheers after a successful game. Teamwork and pride was high among the players, 178 Sports Right: An lrish player fakes her opponent. Many stra- tegic plays were used dur- ing the games. 'QM ln. r ' +551 9 'fd F wi., . ' if -', - 5 :.1'f' ,lQ.-Q5 ,,:,Ew,.,? T VHIICSSH PCIIH, '96 l must adtnit spirit and energy is what drove our team to victory - on and off the field. l'm sad to go, but happy I was able to be a part of such an inspirational bunch! Mrs. Susan Warner JV Coach l'm really sad to see the senior varsity players go, theyre great! Next year should be action packed! Left: The JV soccer team gets warmed up before a game. Many hours of prac- tice were put into the season. Varsity: Top Row, il-rj: Mary Jo McGreevy, Mary Driscoll, Amy Fischer, Coach Shay Wisely, Vanessa Pena, Lynda Name Middle Row, tl-rj Dres- da Cotto, Paula Gailie, Gisselle Morales, Lorena Michel, limily Valder- rama Bottom Row, tl-rl: Kristen Nimau, Maria Magallon, Belle Halton, Katherine McVeigh, Elizabeth Stillwachs Not Pictured: Sharon Heagney, Amber lssacs l JV: Top Row, il-rp: Jennifer Fulton, Melissa Brady, Regina Lynch, Dan- ielle Haskin, Kathy Herman, Rachael Kirwin, Stacie Solt Middle Row, tl- rj: Amy Lofrano, Nadia Tostanoski, Kristen Klein, Stephanie Linebarger, Jacqui Radtrullo, Jessica Posada Bottom Row, tl-rp: Jamie Lofrano, Ilona Queveedo, Jilian Picaso, Remy Williamson, Shirley Valderrama WOfIlEifl'S SOCCCI' 179 KC et Pumped! , U know! , Ain't no party like an lrish party . . . . . . a Lady Irish Party that is! Anyone who has come to a girls varsity basketball game this year can attest to hearing familiar chants coming from the girls' locker room before each game. As they run onto the court during warm-ups, the girls readily display their tremen- dous team spirit and comraderie to match their high level of athletic skill. This team is a team of experience and great dedication, especially during the off-season. Some travel all over the Bay Area, the state, and even to Phoenix to face the best competition in the country! The girls came into the league with a 7-3 preseason rec- ord and ranked as the lOth best school in the Bay Area in the S.F. Examiner. Although they were honored to re- ceive the highest rank ever in SHC Girls' Basketball, the girls faced outside criticisms that they were overrated. Rank only meant something if they showed it on the court. Every game was a challenge for the girls, not only because of their opponents, but because they had to chal- Below: Freshman Christina Dil-uzio ag- gressively drives by her opponents. Christina is the only freshman on the girl's varsity team. HOOP. Read , Aim . . . Fire! lenge themselves to play up to their potential game after game. No other team in the GPSL had their height, quickness, or depth. How- ever, the girls could not shake their rnidsea- son four game slump until they realized their own talents and improved their game. Junior Jen Yuen agrees that the intensity of league competition was the highlight of the season. Every game was a dog- fight, according to Coach Brian Harri- gan. Senior Jamila Dunlap says she'll never forget getting the last say against S.l. for the first time in six years, a memorable experience es- pecially for the seniors. Freshmen Crissy Di Luzio feels that the trip to the Surf N' Slam Tournament in San Diego was the highlight of the season. ln addition to facing some of the top teams from California, Wash- ington and Ohio, the girls managed to squeeze in some fun and unforgetta- ble season memories. Competitiveness and comraderie was the 1995-96 Girls' Varsity Basket- ball team's secret to success. -Chris Huey iso Sports Lisa Meneses, '96 Guard This yt-ar was a great year for Si it 1 lmaskvthall. Not only did we have great support from our par- ents and families at the games. hut tht- guys' and girls' teams got along tht' best l'yc experienced throughout my four years. I Iovt-ti going to the gym at lunch for tht' shoot-around with my llxillll, tht- other coaches, and thc JV and Varsity guys. X .,. f-- Above: Junior Jen Yuen dribbles down the court to score. Teamwork contrib- uted to the team's success on offence. Right: Sophomore Sarah Richen aims high for a shot. Sarah was an impor- tant asset to the team us- ing her height to her advan- tage. Q . -wa. Xl Below: tlsactk row 11. to R11 Coach A. Christ, Richeh, M. Mliriar, R. Pe- ters, T. Bisio, K. Williams tFront rovvp J. Hyun, C, DiLuzio, L. MCIICSCS, .1, Yuen, J. Dunlap, J. 1JeA5i5 1,5 ' NENESE5 UEASV5 Above: Coming together right before a ganna, the Woriiarrs Basketball 'I'PE1111St'IS upto beat 5.1. Their victory over 5.1. was one of the highlights of their sc-arson. Girls Varsity Basketball 181 his year's Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team showed great determination and had a terrific sea- son. Probably one of the most exciting games of league play was the first game against St. Ignatius. With seven seconds left and the lrish down by three, Joy Johnson hustled the ball down the court, made a move at the three point line, and swish, the game was tied. The irish went on to win by four points in overtime. ln that game the whole team played their best and showed great spirit. The .l.V. team is combined of eight sophomores and four freshmen. Because there were only two returning players from last year, the team had to work hard during preseason and practices. With a new coach Julio Burruso, it was a new experience for everyone. With only two losses in league, the J .V. team proved to play exception- ally well, ending their season with a record of 7 wins, 3 losses. Joy Johnson, Jennifer Lee, and Erin Bechelli lead the J team in scoring, while Tracey McKinney, Danielle Mul- hair, and Melissa Holder added to the team's defense, S WISH otbing but Net with many rebounds. Lea Ressio, Kim Young, and Angela Jensen proved to be strong forwards showing great im- provement, with guards Jennifer Saa- vedra, Sheanna Wanigatunga, and Monica Demee adding fast break la- yups and steals. Everyone showed ef- fort and teamwork, eventually leading the J.V. team to having a great 1996 season. The Freshmen Girls Basketball team reached their goal of improving throughout the season. The team earned many wins due to their hard work and effort. Janelle Fiel, Suna Ak- mese, Yvette Jaime, and katie Be- chelli led the way, and showed great promise and expertise. - Melissa Holder 81 Kim Young 182 Sports S., S JN, .-, ..,f Above: Jennifer Saavad- era looks to make a crisp pass while being pres- sured by the defense. Dur- ing the season her passing earned her many assists. '-Q- .a........., - Right: Lea Ressio shoots a three over one of S.l.'s best to put the irish ahead. The Lady irish perfected their outside shooting skills dur- ing the season. H2 Z lf? Jen Lee, 98 Point Guard I had fun on this ytars .l.V. tc ani. WU workvd well togcther and I was able to soc' cvoryonv ini- proy L., Kim Young, '98 Forward Playing on the J.V. lovcl was challenging but fun. and in a way it was a new oxpuriemro for me. More' competition was involved and l was playing on a totally new lc-vel of basketball. Left: Joy Johnson govs up strong with a fast-break layup as shc- blows D851 a would be dcfendcr. Joy ayt-ragvd oyvr ten points a game and was a valuable assest to this ycars JN. J.V.: topll-rpCoac'hBurruso lvl Danni M lloldcr l N41 Kinncy l Res sio, D. Mulhair, K. Young I lem bottomll rp X lense n I Saawadc ra I Johnson, S. Wanigatunga I B4 4 hilli Frosh: topll-ryfloacfhBurrell L buy A Duhon V Dclfsarlo M Ktlly J Fiel, K. Ryan, S. Aktnc sc bottontll fl X Jaime N4 llc rrc ra J Tcllel A Ballonado, K. Mattias K Bcchelli Girls JV gl Frosh Basketball 183 he 1996 wrestling season was the beginning of a new era for the Irish. Under the new head coach, Mike Nak- anishi tClass of 9 1 J, and assistant coach, Tom Farrel, the '96 wrestling program began with a bang in September. Any grappler who wasn't in a fall sport had to go through Coach Nakanishis conditioning program. As the season rolled on the Irish found themselves in great shape. The team had also increased in numbers. By November the JV and Varsity wrestling teams had both tripled in size bring- ing back veterans such as Erik Escarraman, Herman Yee, and WCAL champ Geoff Doempke. The team recruited some promising novice wrestlers such as Paul Matulac, J.P. Cling, and Benson Joe. On November 30 and Decem- ber 1 SHC participated in the first tournaments of the sea- son in which the Irish dominated. On the JV level, Michael Gallagher, Ezra Finkle, Paul Matulac, Ryan Crosby and Greg Grinsel all brought home medals. The Varsity team won two out of their three dual meets with clutch pins and victories from Edvin Talusan, Marc Chommanard, and Reggie Ramos. ln the pre-season, the lriSh made their mark at all the tournaments that they attended. January 1 1 was a day that will go down in history for the Irish. The team won their first dual league meet in three years. The JV team beat Sl by a score of 27-6 and the Varsity skinned PI Ti' Irish Hit The Malt the Cats 57-18. Commenting on the meet, JV grappler Ricardo Angeles said, 'Alt felt great to pin my opponent and help my team win, and Varsity wrestler, Brian Tenorio said, 1 think that with the talent and size of the team we have a promising future. Unfortu- nately, a loss of wrestlers and the fact that the Irish were up against some of the best teams in California such as Bellarmine, Riordan, and St. Francis caused the Irish to end their season with a record of 1 and 5. The Irish individually showed their effort and talent on the mat. Wrestling is a truly individual sport, wrestlers are alone and completely self reliant dur- ing a match. This is probably what makes wrestling one of the toughest sports around, especially psychologi- cally, commented Varsity grappler, Clayton Shum. JV wrestler Sergio Guerra agrees, saying, The pressure of wrestling and the fact that matches are one-on-one makes it a challenging sport. Good wrestling requires basic tech- nique, quick thinking, efficient reac- tions, physical strength, and most im- portantly psychological strength and confidence. The '96 Irish wrestling pro- gram demonstrated talent, toughness, and confidance as they tore up pre- season tournaments and grappled with the WCAL. -Ezra Finkle 184 Sports Above: Erik Escarramen wears his opponent out as the referee gives the two point take down signal. Er- ik brought home medals from every tournament he attended and came through with clutch victo- ries in dual meets to help out the team. Right: Josh Murphy man- handles his opponent. Josh is one of the novice wrestlers who shows great promise for the fu- ture. 5 2- ,... J V - st-saga' Geoffrey Doempke, '96. 171 lbs MMy senior year will most likely be my last year of wrestling. My most noteable achievement was probably when I became the third WCAL Champion in school history. Throughout my life, I will never forget my experiences on the wrestling team, l will consid- er myself lrish foreverf 1 03 lbs pion. Greg Grinsel, '99 t'As a freshmen l was slightly im- timidated by this sport. But l gave it a shot, hoping to have a new experience. l plan to contin- ue this sport for the next 3 years and aspire to be a WCAL cham- Left: Herman Yee wraps up his helpless opponent and starts to pin. Herman's effort and strength were spectacular this season. Back Row: Coach Farrel, Z. Querubin, S. Jung, J. Austria, C. Mastrokyr- iakos, E. Talusan, N. Race, E. Escarraman, M. Chommanard, A. Sainz, J. Murphy, Coach Nakanishi. Middle Row: S. Guerra, E. Finkle, J. Chung, R. Crosby, R. Angeles, J.P. Cling, P. Matulac, G. Del Carlo. Front Row: B. Joe, A. Paraiso, H. Yee, B. Tenorio, C. Shum, R. Ramos, G. Grinsell. Missing: G. Doempke, M. Gallagher, M. Ressio. Above: Michael Gallagher attempts to pin his opponent. t'Pinning,' is achieved when one wrestler holds both of his opponents shoulders in contact with the mat for two seconds. Men's Wrestling 185 hen the Irish first started practicing for the I995- IQQG season, any observer could tell this team was loaded with talent. All they needed to do was to mesh together and work as a team. When asked about the expectations for the upcoming season, senior Chris- ton Rance commented, I have a feeling that we will suc- ceed. We just have to work hard during practice and at the games. One of the high points of this year's season was the sec- ond matchup against St. Ignatius. The Irish breezed through the preseason with a record of I I-I . They contin- ued their dominance through league play by winning six of their first seven games. The Bruce-Mahoney was one of these victories. Going into the game, S.I. was also on a winning streak capturing five games in a row. The Wild- cats built a 12 point lead early in the third quarter, and it appeared that the Irish were beaten, yet, they refused to quit. Big defensive efforts were shown by sophomore guard Albert Johnson Jr. andjunior transfer guard LyRyan Russell. Key buckets were scored by senior forwards CHAMP . T mance the WCAL Christon Rance and Joe Braucher. The victory enabled the Irish to remain in a tie for first place. This season, they won thrilling vic- tories against Bellannine, St. Francis, Riordan, and S.I. This is the first time they have swept St. Francis and S.I. in the same season. The team also ranked among the top five teams in the Examiner Poll throughout the sea- son. When asked about their goals for the season, junior LyRyan Russell em- phatically replied, We want to win state, baby! -Oscar Gee and Joe Braucher lee sports Above: Senior Christon Rance, muscles his way up to the bucket leaving his defenders below. The Irish have demonstrated increased offensive power and stronger defense un- der the hoops this year. Right: Junior LyRyan Rus- sell glances downcourt while setting up the next play. As a transfer student this year, I-yRyan's talents, combined with Al Jolm- son's, created a deadly duo, X ,, .5 vn- Al Johnson. '98 Guard This. yt'.1r's varsity lmttslgvthall tt-.1111 provvtl lu111t't'I anti vxtm-1-ci all 4-xpvctatioits, Tlirougltlhx'4't1l1Iril11lti0t1s1111111tltlrplslycrs. wt' hattlvti to .1 stttatly ratikittg 111 thc' top flvv ot tht' liatv.-Xr41a.1s wt' rt-att-ti Zltttp tht' 1st.AL. Orr rvl.1t1x't-ly young ts-11111 has S0141 txrtwrvclwitt that sholild bt' tollowvd tor yvarf- It1n't1l11t'. -.5 ,v . -- . 1 Q., 4 1 52:33 - W -- .':2 . ' xii! rf 5 IF Joseph Mankicwivz, '99 Forward This yi'ar'5 tt-.1111 started Hill lll Nova-itilzvr with an attitttmlv to win. and this attitutlt' stayed with its through all twvlvc' It-agtit' 511111163 Our tvaitrs hard work, cictvrttiitia- tion, and leach-rship propvllvd its tlirougltatt outs-ztatitlittg svasoti. From what l can sux this will hr' .1 Milllllllg It-am lor yvars to VUIIIP. Left: Ditto Kratsas ai1ciJt1stit1 Love' lvacl thc- Irish clown thn' Court. lit tht' fast- pacvtl gatttc of bas- kvtball, stwctl. pow- vr, and 1-tiduratttv art' that lwy to witt- ning. Varsity Basketball, tstattclittg, l-rl: Coach Pvrvz, J. Lovc: C. liowstvacl C Smith, J, l5raut'l1Cr, C. Rat1t't', J. Sltc-ppartl, Coach Bttrlwg tktic-vlittg r L. Russell, Z. Rat1t't', L. Fiallos, D. Kratsas. B. llafalia,A.Jol1t1sot1 Frosh Urcwtt Basketball. tstandittg, l-rl Coavh Nodar. J. Lee, C. llaught J. Kosta, J. Iwi-lI1KlCWllTZ,.'X. Yct1,Coacl1 Flyttttg tkt1efflit1g, l-rl: M. Vat1W111 klv, T. Curtttciltc-t. D. Wong, D. Ochoa, T. Lt-0 M0115 Varsity Basketball 187 he lrish JV Boys Basketball team had a successful season. Last year the team was divided into two separate teams, making their initial pracices a little rough. However, the team grew closer and learned how to work together. Even though the first couple of practices were shaky for the team, eventually the players came together and began their winning season. Many of the games were filled with suspense and ex- citement. During the game against Serra, the Irish were down by three with under a minute left. Joe Gumina made a basket, and Joe Della Cella and Jesus Nevarez sank a couple of free throws, winning the game by one point for the Irish. This year the coaches prepared many players for var- IRISH jV Boys Play Ball sity level. The winning season was due in part to many of the leaders of the team. Joe Bussani led the league in scoring while Pat Dunne stood defensively under the net gain- ing a lot of rebounds. Jesus Nevarez was the point guard who led the team on the court. Joe Gumina, Tim Kennedy and Hugh McBride were the team captains, also contributing to the fact that the team was number one in league play. Below: John Ghiorso goes up for the shot as his teammates watch with pense. Individual as well as team effort made this a winning team. Above: Coach Borngesser helps his team prep for the big game. With many strat- egies, Coach Borngesser led his team through a suc- cessful season. rss Sports NEW QUUEY Michael Bouey Constantine, '98 Center This basketball season was a lot ol fun. l wish tltat it never had to end. We played together asa ICZIIII, and always kept our spir- its high. The games that we played showed team pride and unity. I am looking forward to playing with my 1681111116105 again next year on the varsity level. I xr A .,,E . W Right: Joe Gumina tips the ball to an Irish player. The Irish boys played well of- fensively as well as defen- sively. , 223 ..... ,, if l i l at . :fic it 1 ' Q C K kkkkk K . ...,. V, an -V'. Q J.V.: Top Row, ll-rj: Matthew Cheincwy, .low Bussani, Michnol Bouc'y-Con- stantinv. .loc Gutninn, Hugh McBride-, Frank Davis, Assit. Coach Vinu- Wong Middle Row, tl-rp: Thomas Courtney, Jesus Ncvurcz, .loc Dc-lla Cvl- lu, .lov Mattc'ucci, Put Dunne Bottom Row, ll-rl: Cvrmoncl Gray, John Ghiorso, Pat Burkc, Tint K1'nnc'cly Frosh Blue: Top Row, ll-ry: Giovanni Ccntono, Dominic Stnrclli, Rick Ghi- lzirduccti, Mivlinf-l Blaine, Chris Zulaybur, Patrick O'Shoa, Coach Nodar Bottom Row, ll-rl: John Paul Espino, Mike' Mar, Vito Azzolino, Lytrvl Cart- cr, Eddie McCue. Not Pictured: Milo Curtis. Mons ,IV gl Frosh Blue Basketball 189 he success of last year's Men's Varsity Soccer Team continued this season as they, once again, earned a chance to compete in the WCAL semi-finals. Knowing that the spot in the semi-final rested on a win in their final game, they left their hearts on the field. With fifteen min- utes left in the game and Josh Ortiz taking a corner kick, Chris MacDonald flew into a perfect cross and buried it in the back of the net. The remaining time seemed to pass in slow-motion and when the final whistle blew, the entire team sat around with a bewildered grin on their faces. Coach Krueger laterjoked, lf the offense couldn't do it, then it was up to the defense to get the job done. This play exemplified the way the team grew together and backed each other up. After obtaining the best record that SHC Soccer has seen in a while, the team is sorry to see the season end. Next year's squad has a lot to live up to and I wish them luck in maintaining the winning tradition which started last year, says senior Josh Ortiz. The motto this year was, lt's not the goals we score, it's the goals we achieve. The Men's Varsity Soccer Team definitely HEADED Straight Into The Goal achieved all the goals they had set for themselves. With a lot of team mem- bers returning next year, it looks as if SHC will be a force in the WCAL for some time to come. We'll be back here next year at this time, claims sophomore Matthew Lee, and nobody doubts him. -Michael Lee 190 sports .5 Above: Juniors Filip Suga- wara, Victor Kerman, and senior Desmond Smyth work together in an at- tempt to score yet another goal. The unity within the team this year, greatly aid- ed them in establishing their highest rank in many years. Right: Senior James Shaini dribbles back and forth to avoid his opponents. The individual effort put out by the members of the team assured that each player was needed for a success- ful season. :KN Josue Ortiz, '96 Half Back This year'S Varsity Soccer Team has taken our school program to the next level. Not only have we made the playoffs, we have gained a bit of recognition and have given lrish soccer a new meaning. We are no longer the doormats of our league. Left: Desmond Smyth uses his body to Keep the ball away from his oppo- nent, as Victor Ker- man sprints to assist his teammate. The team shared a sense of loyalty, that bond- ed the team togeth- er, through all the wins and losses. First Row, ll-ry: Coach W. Krueger, S. Krejci, IS. Reilly, T. Lettieri, D. Smyth, K. Bulkin, lf. Frias, C. MacDonald, Coach Adolfo Pena: Second Row, ll-rj: K. Noguchi, R. Cuburu, R. Gomez, .l. Shaini, J. Ortez, F. Su- gawarag Third Row, tl-rl: J. O'Kane, V. Kerman, M. Lee, J. Saavedra, G. Cisneros Chris MacDonald, '96 Full Back Our soccer program has come a long way since l started playing here four years ago. We have a great group of guys on the team this year. l am going to miss play- ing with them. We have had great times together, on and off the field. Above: Brian Reilly, Chris MacDonald, and Desmond Smyth use team- work to steal the ball away from an opponent. The Men's Varsity Soccer team utilized position and strategy to reach their goals this season. Men's Varsity Soccer 191 occer, a game of endurance and athletic ability has a great number of dedicated hard-working players. At each game they are eager to show the world that soccer boasts only the best athletes. This is true. You need a certain skill to play soccer at a competitive level. You need to be able to run 60 minutes non-stop on a 100 yard field, plus control a ball with any part of your body except your arms and hands. The programs motto this year was lt's not the goals we score, it's the goals we achieve. We did score goals, but most important we achieved bigger goals off the field. The J.V. and frosh teams had a very rough season due to rainy and wet fields. However, the J.V. team was suc- cessful with efforts by their captains M. Brennan, P. Lun- ny, M. Doherty and F. Riedel. The frosh were lead by their two captains B. Uniacke and M. Rivers, an exceptional first season. There was a lot of talent on the team and l Below: Junior Peter Lunny takes charge of the soccer ball, as a teammate passes it his way. The team depended on this veteran to lead them toward victory. KICKI 'IT with j. V Soccer hope to see a lot of them try out next year for an exceptional J .V. team. -Micheal Uniacke 1 92 SpOrtS Mark Doherty, '98. Left Haltback. Our regular Season victory over S.l. was probably the greatest highlight of the year. We beat them l-0. and wt' could have scored more. Our l-1 tit' with Bellarrnine was probably the second best part of the season. We were the only team to scorr on them the whole year. Above: Sophomore Mark Doherty slides to kick the ball into the opponents goal. The amazing talent of this team showed that SHC is a major competitor in athletic events. Left: Freshman Eric Jones competes with a S.l. op- ponentfor the soccer ball. The freshman boy's team had an outstanding sea- son, due to the effort, and talent that all the players demonstrated. 4 194 Academics Senior Erwin T am listens attcntively to Ms. Warner as she Cnlightens him on the topic of Russian folktalcs. Heartfelt hat is the first thing that pops into a student's head when someone says aCademiCs? Some may say grades, learning, or a ton of stress. Others may sim- ply whine, No, no! Not again! The stress of Class and earning good grades is probably what makes academ- ics seem so repulsive. However, as they say, there is a good side to everything. Students can have a good time taking Classes with fellow students while learning at the same time. School prepares us for our future by expos- ing us to a great deal of knowledge and a variety of clas- ses. This gives us a valuable chance to see what we may want pursue in the future. -Joanna Wong In the Heart of Academics 195 o be or not to be - that is the question. ln life, many people take on roles - as a teenager, an adult, and later on, maybe even one of the greatest and most fulfilling roles tal- though some may argue otherwisej, a father or mother. What better way to prepare ourselves for these roles than in drama or Christian Life classes? The study of life and the possible obstacles that may be encountered are one of the many things discussed in Christian Life classes. Teachers present issues and conflicts that have happened or that will be likely to happen in the future, such as con- flicts between parents and teenagers. Junior Miles Kaplan reflects, 'tl think that role playing is a better learning tool than reading something. We did some role playing in- volving conflicts in rela- tionships the other day, and it helped. lt allowed me to understand what certain conflicts are like by giving me a hands-on experience. Some clas- ses even go far as get- ting married - figuratively, of course. Students get a taste of married life by do- Dramalife Acting It Out ing some role-playing in which they learn the re- sponsibilities that come with being a husband, wife, father, or mother. Senior Chris Huey said, From the baby project, l learned that caring for a baby is actually harder than it looks. lt was fortu- nate that the babies wer- en't realy they didn't cry or Above: Sophomore Mary Naughton per- forms a skit with her partner for drama class. Taking on roles can give students a better understanding of other peoples perspective. 196 Academics Right: Senior Tony Lum poses for a photograph with his children. Learning the responsi- bilities of parenthood , was one of the many subjects covered in Christian Life classes. have to be changed. If we really wanted to, we could find other people to 'babysit' or just get rid of them by dumping them in our lockers. Though very different drama classes share some commalities with Christian Life classes How's that? Christian Life focuses on how to live life, while drama gives students a chance to take on a variety of roles. Dra ma students take on roles they may or may not want, but in doing so, stu dents learn how to adapt to the many changes that occur in life. Junior Kath erine Hill says, I enjoy it because drama can help people in the future, and it's always exciting. The re's so many things to learn. These classes are great tools for the future not on ly are they educational but they can also be a ton of fun! -Joanna Wong l Kr x 'liw 4 vi' 5 ,V , ,, t E C f r-- r-- J If ' g-'xx I i ,Q f 13 is 1. ff' wi :VV Wg. ,ff i e M 5 ' ,,g XLLL - -' A A Vhik Ei ? V- 'VIL 'm A if ,A, ..:. . M f , 9 N :.k I K KAAA . ,,,, f-:f-f aw vang Q1 eeeee , A 'El :VV i V':::'--f .3 VL K ,k..: M W , , ,,.: up HNMLALL mL,m.:L. W M Left: Sophomore Cae- sar Smith watches his fellow classmate, soph- omore Lisa Grove, as she performs her skit. Her action and move- ments lead her class- mates to a better under- standing of her charac- ter. Below: Junior Philip Sands, Maricar Fontan- illa, and Chris Mastro- kyriakos performs a skit dealing with homosex- uality. These skits help students deal with many important issues that they may he faced with. f-Mmnw--f-- ...M-may-aa-.-.-.,,.tM.N.aaw ,1 Left: Sophomore Katy McLoughlin gives a dra- matic' performance of her skit. The creative roles that students take on extend the interest and fun of various clas- ses. Drama St Christian Life 197 Right: Using their in- crc-dible flc-xibility and strcngth, these T216 Kwon Do students prac- tifc- their cirvscent kicks. Tac Kwon Do is thc per- fect way to learn sclf- deftvnse, cxercise, and have fun at thc stuns titnu. Below: There are tnnny activities that English tcuvliers use to tc-ach thvir students. Sc-niors Josh Ortiz and Mary Jo Mc'Grc-evy mit out a svvne from Dastiev- sky's Notes from L Inder- ground. 198 Academics Right: English class is one of the few places in this svhool wherv someonc can wear a to- ga without gc-tting de- tention. Sophon1orcJot- Ifrias prctonds to be tho Greek god Atlas, who holds thc- world up on his shoulders. ' Eff F2 . 43 4 i ,. r' 4 ff. 'Y' Hs 1 .M Q J l m....,,,. M-mv'-a--...,,1, 01011 re you sick and tired of the same old clas- ses that you have been studying for the past nine to twelve years? Math grows more and more challenging as you move into Geometry and Trigonometry. Social studies begins to seem more like math with all the dates that you have to memorize. English? Well, English stays fun and in- teresting. Junior Allison Kwan said, English class is a lot of fun. lt gives us a lot of opportunities to speak about our opinions and to learn about others at the same time. lt bene- fits me because of the reading and writing in- volved within this course. Unfortunately, English class does not provide its students with everything that a person needs in life like public-speaking and self-defense skills. Recog- nizing this hole in our cur- riculum, SHC added two classes this year: Speech 1 and Tae Kwon Do. Speech classes are held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2: 15 to 3: 15. IIS teacher, Ms. Car- olyn Woodhouse said, Teaching the Speech Class at SHC has given me the opportunity to teach students the impor- tant lifetime skills of com- municating in a formal and Expression Speaking Out informal forum. l've had a great experience teaching senior to freshmen stu- dentsf' Most of the SILI- dents admitted to enrol- ling in the class solely for the credit, but as they made new friends and learned more about the advantages of good pub- lic-speaking, they grew to appreciate what they were taught and enjoyed class. Left: Tae Kwon Do is a great way for students to release the stress that they built up during the week. Senior Mo- desto Llanes enjoys every minute of the the class. Former Speech student and future U.S. President senior Wilson Tam stated, Speech class was a unique experience. The various activities helped me learn the fun- damentals of public speaking. it also helped me express my thoughts to other people. Tae Kwon Do is a Kore- an martial art which focus- es on a lot of kicking tech- niques. At the beginning of each class, the instruc- tor and his students greet each other with a bow. Af- ter warming up, students begin learning by follow- ing their instructor's ex- amples. Besides teaching students how to protect themselves, Tae Kwon Do teaches them to have self-control, confidence, and respect. Students should take advantage of the new courses offered to them by this school because, who knows, one of us in the future may become the new William Shakes- peare, Abraham Lincoln, or Bruce Lee. -Corinne Young Above: Ms. Carolyn Woodhouse is the new speech teacher and Speech Team Coach at SHC. Students like her because she always takes the time to listen to each and every one of them. English, Speech, and Tae Kwon Do 199 he incredible inven- tion of the pencil proved to be a mixed blessing to the students here at SHC. With all the different classes and doz- ens of exams, a sharp number two pencil ap- pears to be the most im- portant tool, next to the mind. Whether in the art room or in any classroom, the possession of a pencil is definitely a must. When exam time rolls around, the scantron can be a blessing in a disguise for both teachers and stu- dents. Errors can easily be cleared with an eraser when using a pencil, rath- er than depending on that messy and bothersome white out to correct mis- takes. Cynthia Hotn ex- presses, Scantrons are te- dious. l'm not used to be- ing so neat, it's hard to fill in those little boxes within the lines. This system gives teachers a break when grading hundreds of Right: With creative energy emanating through the art room, tests. The cold hearted grading machine gives completely unbiased cor- rections, programmed to label any stray carbon markings wrong. lt can be Lead Pencil It In painful answering hun- dred or so problems, but most students learn how to deal with it. Sr. Donna and Mr. Par- lante's art classes, offer a chance for students to brandish their artistic side. Art extends a hands on ex- perience that many stu- dents enjoy. Sophomore ,ei ..o- i - i f Michael Bouey Contantine stated, The class is fun. You let your imagination take over and let people actually see what's on your mind. Sometimes it can get a little boring, but that's only when we're studying art history. By using a pencil, you can sketch your latest master- piece. Simple sketches bring forth ideas and basic pictures that can be easily changed. Seeing things from an artistic eye makes people think differently. lt makes you see the world from a creative point of view, mentioned sopho- more Christine Tom. From the hands on work inside the busy art room to the tense classroom during finals, the pencil serves a universal tool that is a necessity to SHC students. -Cynthia Siu sophomores Keith Agcaoili and David Douglas demon- strate their talents by making their work come alive. 200 Academics 1 Left: Trying to stay focused on thc scan- trons, senior liduar- do Ruhio concen- tratcs on neatly fill- ing in the small hox- cs with his trusty pvncil. Left: llours of study- ing and last minute' crmntning bvforcl tht' tcst scemed to pay off as senior Court- ney Sorenson races through her svuntron test. Below Sophoniorc Dennis Sltzttialmit looks on as scnior Stovvn Kuhls Carvcs an intricate work of art. Students learn about art and haw- fun att thc: sonic time. rv- Left: Junior Dylklll David czlrofully rc- vhccks his unswvrs. Onc can ncvcr hc too carcful when tok- ing thosc tedious scuntron tcsts. Art Classes 201 Right: Ms. Kelly points out the rela- tionship between the different slopes to her honors alge- bra class. This is one of the many things that will be needed later on. Below: Here, in the accounting class, senior Halen Cahn is trying to focus on the numbers despite his partner's sneaky at- tempts to talk in class. Right: Freshman Chrissy DiLuzio teaches the class the importance of fun- damental algebra. All the hard work and effort will even- tually pay off in the future. 202 Academics ii i f i .::.t i .... . s A .. 1-- A :, 'Li K' im Q h urt ... ,W-, If if Q w., 3,3 to L 'F AKWQ E, rw Q Q' -2 Q s , H-, ., M 7! A--, Right: Mr. Gresh helps point out im- portant facts to sen- ior Tim Kilkenny. With a little extra help, anything is possible. fi ffl: :- ,,,...tr.. E W 'Li 1--Q . -,, ,...i t '.Z t . 5 ' Q, 3 K j . ,,., ,i-., 1 . -Q.,ti1t:--1. hy do I need to learn this? As if I'm going to use this in the future. One thing is for sure, math is used daily in life to figure out everything . . . espe- cially SSSSSSSSS. When you have it, you must keep track of it. ln order to do so, fun- damentals in algebra are needed yes algebra. We learn about variables, percentage, problem solv- ing, and more. There are many who hate taking this class, but what can we re- ally do about it? lt's re- quired, and besides, we need it later on in our adult lives. Accounting, taught by ,. Mr. Gresh, is another im- portant math class that helps to develop our math skills. lt is more than crunching numbers to- gether. Many students Aftermath Logically Speaking find accounting to be very easy . . . lt's just adding subtracting and balanc- ing! claimed Monica Wong. Yet others find it more difficult. lt's hard and confusing . . . do you really need it in the fu- ture? questioned Maggie Lam. As long as you lis- ten to Mr. Gresh, the class is easy. We learned to keep journals and balance our checkbooks. lt's inter- esting and definitely worth taking! Now that's a new approach to account- ing! Well whatever Math you may take at SHC, just be sure to study hard!!! -Cynthia Siu Left: The accounting class gives students the opportunity to study hard and crunch numbers. Here, a group of stu- dents practice sub- tracting debits and finding out marginal costs. Math 203 our heart is pound- ing, your hands are shaking uncontrol- lably, and you're sweating bullets . . . These may be your typical reactions ei- ther after an intense peri- od of P.li. or when you are stuck on a problem in the middle of a big math ex- am. Both situations are physically and mentally excruciating, totally wear- ing you out. You often wish for a ten minute time out just so that you can re- energize your tired body. There is a lot of sweating that goes around at SHC. Physical Education may get you in shape . . . but crarnming for exams will definitely get you out of it. As for the freshmen across the street, P.E. is no picinc. They must drag themselves to the gym and change into their at- tractive uniforrns, as freshman Monique .lang put it, The uniforms make you look like a tree. After forty-five minutes of vol- leyball, basketball, or mush ball, streams of per- spiration trickle down their tired faces. Problem: How can they continue Sweafing In the Heat of the Moment throughout the rest of the day feeling disgusting? I don't know how, but most freshmen simply hide it. Since numerous exams pile up towards the end of the grading period, stress- ing and crarnrning leads to sweating, and sometimes nervous breakdowns. l definitely don't like 'sweat- Above: Coach Fran pa- tiently coaches fresh- man Chrissy Delsuzio on the perfect serve for volleyball. ln P.E., class. new students learn new sports and find a love for the game. 204 Academics Carino is sweating over ' one of his exams in the library. He is hard at work. jotting down not next class. Right: Senior George MM- ing' over exams. Trying to review everything l've learned in one semester is extremely stressful. The subject I don't like study- ing for the most is English because we usually have essay tests and there's a time limit, commented senior Evan Quidachay- Swan. Crarnrning all night makes you worry, won- dering if you covered all the information that might be on the test. You can hear your heart pounding against your chest. You then try to memorize fif- teen pages of the chapter within the five minute break. The sauna-like con- ditions don't help all the extra bodies packed into the library. Despite all the sweatin' going 'round this stuffy school, there's just one question . . . are you Sure? -Cythia Siu es for a test in his xx 2' fi' Left: So much informa- tion is packed into the li- brary that sometimes it's hard to find any- thing. A classmate helps freshman Jo Anne De la Cruz look for inn- portant articles. Below: Freshman Jus- tin Rosc' is ready to spike the ball while practicing his powerful serve. llis Classmates anxiously await for their turn to show off their skills. Left: Teamwork is a must to sricrcecl in any sport. Here freshrnan lilisa King follows through with a superb pass, hopin to score a point for her team. PE. at English Classes 205 Right: ,,Parlez-vous francaisif.. Juniors Alicia del Prado, Chris Bow- stead, Richel Calma, senior Jason Paule, and sophomore Paula Galle help each other with their French. French class promotes the learning of the language as well as group activi- ties. Below: Je comprends . . . Oh, l get it now. Mrs. Knight instructs her AP French students, seniors Lauren McCann and Nick Peneyra, on how to construct condi- tional sentences, some- thing that will definitely be on the AP French ex- ams for students who plan to take it. 206 Academics l Right: Freshmen Nicole Andersan and Nancy Bautista perform a skit for french class. This is one of the many activi- ties that give students the opportunity to prac- tice speaking a foreign language. was hat do French and History classes have in common? History and French help students to discover the other cultures of the world. French teacher Mrs. Knight commented, 'Foreign language study exposes students to new cultures and tgraditions in addition to their different ways of expressing ideas. In studying other lan- guages, we shorten the gap between foreign cul- tures. Students gain a new perspective on their own culture as they learn about others. Ignorance breeds prejudice and that sense of knowledge promotes acceptance of diversity. Mrs. Knight and Mr. Moe instruct the French cours- es at SHC. Both teachers find different ways in mak- ing French fun and enjoy- able. Senior Samson Wang recalls, Ml remember during sophomore year, Mrs. Knight assigned the class to create and per- form French skits. At first, l thought that this would be difficult because we only learned about a year and a half's worth of French. But as we got started, l was amazed at how much French I actu- ally knew. l had a lot of fun working on the skit pro- jects. I got to know some of my classmates better Foreign Breaking lhe Barriers while improving my speaking skills. World History classes are taught by Mr. Galle- gos. Ms. Williams, Ms. Scott, and Mr. Phillips. Many students think that History is boring but Mr. Gallegos adds a different touch to make the class a noteworthy experience. Freshman Alexis Bouey - Constantine says, I dis- covered that it's important to learn about our past so as to not make the same mistakes others had made before us. Learning about other countries' cul- tures, traditions and histo- ries give us a better under- standing of what they did and what they went through. I remember one time Mr. Gallegos made us squeeze together with our arms above our heads to show us what the slaves had to go through when being deported. lt made me sad to think that slaves had to go through these kinds of conditions for months. Hopefully, the next time you go to a French or a History class, you won't think it's just another waste of forty-five min- utes. lt's an unforgettable experience that teaches lessons about life. -Samson Wang l ! the world. ...milk Left: Freshmen Victor Above: Mr. Gallegos Lau takes a break to corrects papers whilc smile for the camera. his students work on an llard work and effort in-class assignment. are needed to learn Students aren't the only about the histories of ones who have work to do. French 81 History Classes 207 ramming, everybody has done it at some- time in their life. We cram our books and binders in- to our lockers.We t'cram for tests in the library, and we all know how cramped the halls get be- tween classes. Lockers and the school library have one thing in com- mon, which is that they are both annoyingly stuffy. Everybody on the La Salle campus has some- thing negative to say about their lockers - it's too small, its on the bot- tom, etc., etc., etc. On the other hand, you will never hear the freshmen com- plaining on the De Paul campus. lan Philps said, I like my locker because it's spacious. lt's big enough to put clothes in and l treat it as a closet. Another freshman, Valerie Lee ex- claimed, Theres a shelf on top. There's a lot of space for my backpack and other stuff. Also, my door is easy to open and close. Right: Seniors Mi- chael Lee, Joanne Ramos, Alvin Abar, Samson Wang, and Jeff Liang put their . brains together to study and finish their work. The many ta- bles in the library al- low students help each other and work together. T f A 2. Tilt? school library is an- other story. Because of its oven-like temperature, many students stay away frotn it. They run in to check out books, and then leave as soon as possible. Other the students who Crammtng Stuffing Our Lockers, Brains, and Halls are not as lucky to leave when they want to, come to the library during lunch or before school to cram for tests because they need a quiet place to con- centrate. Zack Arbore said, f'The library is an im- portant resource where students can have a quiet place to study and some- times socializef' Even though the library has cer- tain downsides, there are positive things about it, such as the newly in- stalled internet which can help you learn more using outside information. The internet and e-rnail help us to get out of this cramped school and talk with other people. It also helps us get ready for the modern world, mentioned Court- ney Sorensen. ln between classes, the halls always seem to get jam-packed. Hundreds of students rush to their next class while others inch along as if they had all the titne in the world. The lim- ited space in the hallways create a sense of stuffi- ness. Whenever you turn around. both familiar and unfamiliar faces pop up. Although we can't do much about the locker size or the hallways, plans are being made to add a new and improved sixth floor library to the La Salle campus next year. Hope- fully, they will include air conditioning! -Darlene Wong 208 Academics Left: Junior Tommy Woo gives a big grin he crams his books in- to his beautiful, orange, photo- decorated locker. Although the La Salle lockers are rather small, they serve the great purpose of holding our many books until they are needed. Below: Junior Nicholas Rey- nolds gives sophomore Daniel Curran tips in geometry. The li- brary provides space for group or individual study. Left: Sophoniores Georgina Severin, Ajah llerbert, and Heather Hill fight their way up the end- I' .5 jj xi J it df Left: Juniors Ray Bautista and Vincent Gaviola work as well as have fun on the internet. The in- ternet helps us with our work and allows us to reach out to oth- ers byusing li-mail. less stairs to get to their lockers. Many students at SHC fight the infinite traffic each day. Library and Studying 209 Left: Senior Alan Yu resets his cart for his experiment. The physics class is stud- ying the effects of ac- celeration using trial and error. Below: Seniors Os- car Gee, Mark Chom- manard, James Shai- ni, and Adam Choy have the hands on experience of work- ing with a track to measure accelera- tion. Right: We all strive to find balance in our lives, as we do with this experiment. Seniors Katy Ward and .lohn Mangan are observing the el- fects of spring ten- sion. 2 10 Academics ,li . Right: A necessary tool used in calculus class is the graphing calculator. Mr. Chris Karas helps to ex- plain the many func- tions of a graphing calculator to senior Mary Kate Blaine. . A 'wi-W 'W eep within the realm of mathemat- ical equations, the study of physics and cal- culus are closely related and practically dependent on one another. These subjects are not simply bogged with complex numbers and intricate equations. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be a human cal- culator to be able to learn and grow to appreciate these subjects. Physics, the science that deals with matter, en- ergy and their interac- tions, is difficult to under- stand, but extremely worthwhile. lt is used in everyday society, wheth- er you believe it or not. Having the knowledge and the ability to figure out problems is a definite plus. Senior Oscar Gee commented, The Conser- vation of Energy lab stirn- ulated my intellect the most. lt really gave me a new insight for my under- standing of potential and I mcg' Relative needs kinetic energy. Calculus, taught by Mr. Chris Karas, serves as a definite advantage to those who take physics. You are able to rnanipu- late numbers and convert equations to your advan- tage. l've learned a lot about velocity and accel- eration so far. Since l want to take physics next year, the knowledge that I have gained from calculus will probably help me a lot when the class learns about friction and all that, stated junior Joanna Wong. If you have a love for mathematics and logi- cal thinking is one of your strong points, then you will definitely enjoy cal- culus. Junior Joseph Tan said, Calculus is my fa- vorite class because I love math. lt's an interesting course and the possibility of getting college credit is also a great incentive. -Cynthia Siu X Left: Carefully re- cording the meas- urements, senior Yenny Choung watches as her part- ner, Carla Vinco, sets the photo gate to measure the ve- locity of her cart. Physics 81 Calculus 21 1 or many of the stu- dents at SHC, school is well, difficult. We spend six hours at school. Then we go home and are hit with six more hours of homework and studying. ln between studying, eating, and sleeping, we hardly have enough time to have fun. So what's keeping us from dying of boredom? lt's chemistry. ln chemistry, teenagers can do what they do best, which is make trouble, and learn at the same time. There are limitless ways to have fun. ln Chernland, one can go from being the Bunsen Burner Bandit to the Test Tube 'Tyrant to the Flask Flasher. Chemistry may be one of the most enjoyable classes, but that does not mean that it is not taken seriously. Even with all the distractions that come with taking a chemistry class, students usually find it easy to keep out of trouble. They have a lot of fun taking field trips to the laboratory and working in groups, but they still un- derstand that the main ob- jective of the class is to learn. According to Mr. Ri- chard Moore, the only way that a student can re- ally get into trouble is by not wanting to learn. He said, Students lnL1Si look Inferno Playing with Fire between the fingers of their hands and feel the vi- brations of the molecular world. ln other words, stu- dents get in trouble by not wanting 'Moorei Students need to want 'Moore'. Mr. George Gigiolio, has a dif- ferent attitude towards trouble. He said, Besides talking, students mostly get into trouble for not wearing their goggles. For that particular crime, I think getting hit with chemicals is punishment enough, but to prevent that from happening, I try to make the students wear their goggles by making them sing 'the Goggle Songf Chemistry should be fun and exciting, but safety always comes first. Funishments are rarely given out, but when they are, they hardly ever fit the crime. Fortunately for all of us, Chemistry is a required class, everyone has the opportunity to enjoy it whether they are taking Chemistry Honors, Chem- istry in the Community, or regular Chemistry. lt is the perfect class because as long as poeple are careful, nothing can go wrong . . . unless they are chewing gum. -Corinne Young Right: Senior Suzie Holland checks the pil level of water from Islais Creek. Students checked the pH level of water to see how acidic is was. 212 Academics Q QXGHQQ. Left: Is it safe to go into the water? Jun- ior Brian Frank mon- iters the bacteria lev- els of Islais Creek. Below: Students in Mr. Moores Chem. Comm. elass take several fun and edu- cational field trips. Junior J.P. Cling ana- lyzes the lslais Creek water for alkalinity. Left: Goggles are hip in the '90s. Junior Josh Adams stays in style and is well pro- tected while making a solution of copper Chloride. Left: Tools in a chemistry laboratory must always be treated with care. Junior Luke Skifich carefully uses this balance beam to de- termine the mass of his product. Chemistry Class 213 CGLD CASH If you had Ssoo to spend on your class- room, what would you buy? If I had S500 to spend in order to buy something for my class- room, l'd buy the best used com- puter that I could find to assist my students in their work. I would like a computer that includes graphing software and Geome- ters Sketch Pad. This would ena- ble my students to get a better picture of this beautiful subject. -Ms. Susan Tummers Since S500 wouldn't cover a field trip to Paris, I'll have to go with my second choice: tape recorders and headphones and micro- phones. This way, we could pre- tend to be in Paris, without even leaving the classroom. Any lefto- ver funds would go to cafe au lait and croissants for those difficult mornings. -Mrs. Christine Knight If I were given S500 to buy any- thing for my classroom, I would spend it on new and better graph- ing calculators for my math clas- ses. ln the future mathematics students will be required to use graphing utility programs. We must prepare them properly. -Mr. Chris Karas 214 Academics Br. Christopher Brady, FSC Principal, Chief Executive Officer, Sr. Audrey Gibson DC Assistant Principal for Mission Effectiveness, Instructor in Spanish, Mr. Louis Meyer Assistant Principal for Academics, Mr. John Scudder Assistant Principal for Student Services!Dean, Br. Antonio Gonzaga, FCS Teacher Emeritus, Mr. Edward Bennett Instructor in Religion Ms. Maryanne Berry Instructor in English, Mr. Michael Cardella Instructor in Computer Applications and Social Studies, Mr. James Conolly Instructor in Social Studies, Mr. William Corkery Instructor in Religion, Mr. George Cosmos Instructor in Mathematics, Mr. Lawrence Damato Instructor in Biology Mr. Mario Dell' Olio Instructor in Religion and Performing Arts. Br. Donald Johanson, FSC Instructor in Mathematics, Sr. Donna Kramer, DC Instructor in Art and Religion. Ms. Susan Ershler Instructor in Social Studies, Mr. Thomas Farrell Instructor in Science, Mr. Gary Flinders Instructor in Religion Sr. Frances Meyer Instructor in Mathematics, Mr. Stephen Francheschi Instructor in Physical Education!Health, Mr. Phillip Freed Instructor in Science and Physical Education, Mr. Matthew Gallegos Instructor in Social Studies, Ms. Barbara Galvin Instructor in Religion and English, Mr. George Gigiolio Instructor in Science Mr. Peter Gresh Instructor in Mathematics, Ms. Cha Hara Instructor in Japanese, Ms. Aileen Heidkamp Instructor in English, Dr. Kenneth Hogarty Instructor in English, Mr. Angelus Karas Instructor in Mathematics Mr. Chris Karas Instructor in Mathematics, Mrs. Christine Knight Instructor in French, Mr. James Koeppen Instructor in Social Studies, Mr. William Krueger Instructor in Social Studies, Mrs. Cristin Kuehl Instructor in English, Mrs. Caroline Kuhn Senior!SophomtJre!Carecr Counselor Faculty 215 Mrs. Christine Lansing Instructor in Science, Ms. Mariellyn Lawlor Instructor in Social Studies, Mr. John Lee Instructor in Social Studies, Mrs. Marie Llamas Instructor in Mathematics, Mr. Donald Moe Instructor in English and French, Ms. Jo Ann Momono Instructor in Mathematics Mr. Richard Moore Instructor in Science, Ms. Mary Moreno Instructor in Spanish, Mr. Emil Moy Instructor in Mathematics, Mr. Ronald Nocetti Instructor in Social Studies, Mr, Manuel Nodar Instructor in Spanish, Mr. Lori Palumbo Instructor in English and Performing Arts Mr. David Pardini Instructor in English, Mr. Dennis Parlante Instructor in Visual Arts, Br. Paul Andre Durham, FSC Instructor in Religion, Mrs. Yolanda Perez Instructor in English and Religion, Mr. Gerald Phillips Instructor in Social Studies and Computer Applications, Mr. Paul Rogers Instructor in Religion and Computer Applications Ms. Cathy Ronan Instructor in English and Religion, Mr. Juan Sanchez Instructor in Spanish, Mr. Richard Sansoe Instructor in Social Studies, Mr. Mario Sazo Instructor in Spanish, Ms. Teri Scott Instructor in Mathematics and Social Studies, Mrs. Judy Scudder Librarian Mrs. Janet Shapiro Instructor in Mathematics, Ms. Deborah Simmons Instructor in Religion, Mr. Christian Sullivan Instructor in Religion, Ms. Susan Tummers Instructor in Mathematics, Mrs. Karen Vanderveen Instructor in Religion, Mr. Christopher Wallace Instructor in Spanish Ms. Susan Warner Instructor in English, Ms. Catherine Williams Instructor in Social Studies, Ms. Carolyn Woodhouse Instructor in English, Ms. Krysta Wyatt Instructor in Science, Ms. Jane Clausen Bensen Secretary for Principal, Ms. Mary Brennan Consultant from the Institute of Drug Education and Alcohol Services 216 Academics CHANGES Was it better then or now? The school has changed in many ways. Beyond the change to a co- iff mi tt ed school, tuition costs a lot n more. But students are more se- i , L rious about education. Our athlet- nvti I I ic programs are much stronger. I J,,I , gi , 4 , if Another large difference is that fi, M3 r,.i ' f f I I Emfx ' now I'm a teacher and I used to fl' be a student. Also, whereas the A ,Q I school used to squeeze my par- X V ' ents for money, now they squeeze me, despite my abys- mally low salary. -Mr. David Pardini -W' We are multi-ethnic. I used to see more Irish kids in the classroom and I only saw young men. I think students are now more intellec- tual, curious, and they take their studies more seriously. I like teaching in the new building. It's quieter and more spacious but I A miss the smell of the old wood floors. I miss Hack Stolarof. He knew every idiosyncracy of the old building. -Mr. Edward Bennett The students have retained the great qualities they had in the past. Plus, they're more academ- ically focused, more diverse, and better-looking. All the good quali- ties students used to have, they still have. For example, they are very honest and concerned with more than just their own lives. Today the students take their ed- ucation more seriously, but also know how to enjoy themselves. As always, we as a school remain lucky to get such students. -Mr. Kenneth Hogarty Faculty 217 NOW 84 THEN How has time changed teenagers? Teenagers today compared to teenagers of my time are pretty much the same except for what they wear now. Students now have more advantages because of the many technological ad- vances that have developed since l was in high school. lt's bet- ter to go to high school today be- cause of the great benefits they have over what we had then. -Mr. Mario Sazo fl Ve' T Teens nowadays have more re- e sponsiloilities than we did back in is i the 80's. They confront violence, Q I drugs, and having to support F ffl f themselves while going to school. Kids in the 80's had fewer X W nj expectations from their parents than kids do in the 90's. Being a L teenager isn't easy. -Ms. Carolyn Woodhouse I went to a high school where there weren't any female stu- dents so SHC is definitely differ- ent in that aspect. SHC is also more socially aware and college oriented. Teens nowadays are exposed to more social issues like hopelessness, poverty, envi- ronmental concerns, and sexual- ly transmitted diseases. This awareness seems to lead students to loe more active in their community. l am impressed with today's teens. -Mr. Christian Sullivan 218 Academics . , .,,. ,wg- - --.- f ' Mrs. Marge Burke Receptionist, Mr. Timothy Burke Director of AdllllSSl0flS, Mrs. Carol Collins Secretary for Academics and Studies, Miss Sue Elvander Registrar, Mrs. Lois Gilliam De Paul Campus Attandance Secretary, Sr. Grace Zafarano, DC Bookstore Manager Mr. Wayne Henderson Comptroller, Br. Joseph Fabiano, FSC Library Assistant, Mr. Brett Lowart Development Director, Ms. Betty Lubey La Salle Attendance Secretary, Mrs. Joyce Pasero Secretary for Admissions, Mrs. Martha Schwarz Library Assistant Mr. John Vigo Director of Public Relations and Events, Mrs. Doris Villaroman School Treasurer, Mr. Carlos Del Pueno Head of Maintenance Staff, Mr. Manuel Canchola Maintenance Staff, Mr. Jose Gutierrez Maintenance Staff, Mr. Leopoldo Manlapig Maintenance Staff Mr. Jaime Pimentel Maintenance Staff, Mr. Jorge Prado Maintenance Staff, Mr. Jim Quach Maintenance Staff, Mr. Carlos Suarez Maintenance Staff Not Pictured: Ms. Winifred Kelley, Mr. Phillip Remington, Mr. stuart Rosenthal, Br. Christopher Donnelly, FSC, Mrs. Anna Collier, Mrs. Dena Gumina, Mrs. Mary Alice McNaughton, Mrs. Bes- sie Castro, Mrs. Maria Cauteruccio, Mrs. Helen Papalias, Mrs. Frances Pignati, and Mrs. Marina Stolarov Left: A good-natured Mr. Sansoe endures some technical difficulties. Faculty 219 lo the Hgart ofthe Maller Editors in Chief: Copy Editor: Student Life Editor: People Editor: Sports Editor: Academics Editor: Moderators: Geolfrey Doempke Lawrence Tam Jane Lewis Kris Landau Alice Liang Melissa Luc Alice Liang Ms. Aileen Heidkamp Ms. Cathy Ronan 220 Yearbook Credits Layout Staff: Diana Ancheta Jcrissa Bantay Ethel Bemal Mary Kate Blaine Jo Ann Boo Cynthia Chan Gina Chan Tracey Chang Kathlynn De Vera Jo Anne De La Cruz Kelson Hennan Chris Huey Nicole Luporini Chris Salazar Adora Santiago April Santos Teddy Sheridan Marlene Tam Chrissy Taverna Robert Tye Bindhu Varghese Samson Wang Darlene Wong Herman Yee Trisha Young Corinne Young Jaclyn Yu Right: Members re- lax in the yearbook room after meeting a deadline. During the pressing time of a deadline, the room becomes the nucle- us of the staff. isis' 415 ...lv ,E .. 'Sil?ff's2'.f'f jf: lf, ...- e., aqfwfggwam.. ii 75 K- ffl. wwf-,f Q., Fl :iw 1- f. ,..f-?- 'I ,,f. , V 5 rr.: r X -a.' .., n ,g sais? as-ff.: ,,,. . ff 1 gg N' f W.-g,g:' ts, -ww 5 lm J N:-nz . ff . 'Q Photo Staff: Loraine Gee Monique Jang Carlo Beza Maggie Lam Eric Choy Ryan Lee Kathleen Doherty Michelle Leung Theresa Flynn Gianluca Lignola Oscar Gee Linda Poon Dina Greenwald Robert Quindag Sam Jayme Denise Wong Modesto Llanes Vanessa Mobley Faculty Helen Shum Photographers: Michelle Tufo Denise Zohr Br. Chris Brady Anthony Ching Mr. Curran Niklas Gustafsson Ms. Ershler Cynthia Hom Mr. Fabbri Lawrence Pawson Ms. lleidkamp Jessica Ramirez Ms. Knight Katia Renderos Ms. Ronan YasmineDarwish Ms. Schwarz Allan Hong Mr. Scudder Rose Mc Innis Mrs. Scudder Todd Narruhn Ms. Sinmions Rebecca Brinkley Mr. Sullivan Kristina Boyd Mr. Vigo Gloria Chan Ms. Wamer Ariella Duhon Ms. Woodhouse We would like to extend our gratitude to all other persons who contributed to this book in one way or another. We would also like to especially thank Mrs. Judy Scudder, Ms. Cathy Ronan and Ms. Aileen Heidkamp for putting up with lost pictures, missed deadlines, a messy yearbook room and seemingly terrible work ethics. Throughout this all, they have steered the book to its conclusion, genuinely dedicated to its success. Photo Credits 221 CUHEDRQ Q Q 'dz E U1 7 A X I' ,lbs Q Q65p As 5 I Q ' 5 Jr' ,T 6 'lv N FRHNQSS As the school year gradually draws to a close, students disperse for the summer. Freshman become sopho- mores, sophomores become juniors, juniors become seniors, and seniors become alumni. This sense of passing continues constantly. Every four years l 10 dif- ferent students pass through the halls late for class, or give Ms. Lubey an excuse about how they were ab- ducted by pigs from the planet Bacon. However, the one thing that makes Sacred Heart Cathedral great is the fact that going to this school does not end on May 25, it continues on for life. Both faculty and alumni will always be considered Irish, even after their time may have ended in the heart of the city. -Geoffrey Doempke 224 Flatline Good-bye! 'u