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

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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

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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.

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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