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

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Below: Luz Maria Rodriguez. Marciel Gamino, and Stephan- ie Balon pose in front ofa palace in Seville. There were many op- portunities to visit sights. Right: The students pose for one last pie- ture before departing for their three week trip to France. The stu- dents were excited to be away from home and to be in a foreign country. Above: Christine Tav- erna, Elizabeth Jouk, and Linnea Cronander spend time bonding, Through the trips. many friendships were built among the trav- elers. Right: These students are excited to fight in a eapcu. a mini bullfight, Participating in these types of events taught students more about the Span- ish culture. 6 Raising our Voices as i -nf' i , nz: as , , -f , iw, K, tw f. J,

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r nf 2 ez Protected by a garbage bag, Tom Courtney eagerly awaits gnal to begin the pie-eating con- 'he contest was one of the spirit- ng activities during the week of 'ucc-Mahoney football game. -as 4. Above: Juniors Colleen Coussinat. Risa Robins-Maloney, and Natasha France relax at the Walk-a-thon. The Walk-a-thon was a great success with over SIZUJJOO raised. Above: Freshmen Stephanie Chaney and Jennifer Gallagher take a break from dancing at a HNight on the Ni- le. Homecoming week was filled with numerous activities leading up to the dance. Left: Sophomores show the strength and closeness of their friendship at lunch. For many stu' dents. lunchtime is a great time to catch up with one another and share the latest news. Student Life 5

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Leaving Home Stud ing Abroad Imagine going to school during summer vacation in another country. Last summer two groups of students had the opportu- nity to do just that. Fifteen students, guid- ed by Mr. Juan Sanchez and Mr. Chris- topher Wallace, embarked on ajourney to Spain. The students took classes at the University of Salamanca, learning about the Spanish language and culture. Besides taking classes, the students explored the countryside. They visited legendary cathe- drals and museums, and shopped in the Plaza Mayor. Students had a chance to participate in a capea, which is a baby bull fight. Additionally a group of eleven students, led by Mrs. Christine Knight and her hus- band, traveled to France this summer. The first two weeks were spent in Nice, where students attended classes. When class was over, they had a chance to visit popular tourist attractions such as Monte Carlo, the Kate Colvin '98 B 0 Visiting France was I the most wonderful '. ' ' experience I've ever had. I could live there of-1 forever. The people are extremely friendly and welcomed us with open arms. It is like paradise. The food was so delicious and heavenly. The scenery was spectac- ular. I can't wait to go hack again! majestic Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum. The last week of the trip was dedicated to sight-seeing. They visited Avignon, Tours, and Paris. Visiting such places allowed the students to have a greater respect for the country. These trips to Europe not only allowed for studying, but also provided opportu- nities for adventure. The trips allowed the students to build many friendships as well. The students stayed with families and were exposed to every day life instead of just being led around on tours. The stu- dents had to be responsible and manage their time and money. This was a chance for the students to practice and improve their use of the language while having a good time. This opportunity gave students the chance to practice the language, learn the culture, and raise their understanding of the different lifestyles in Europe. - Nicole Bocci and Letitia Eng Mr Sanchez teacher was the most success lul I have had Four of our students were at the top of a class of fifty-eight. I hope that next year's class will be as successful. I ei.ig i f . ' ' q I I I D r am also very honored to have been asked to teach at the University of Salamanca this summer. Left: The students in Spain take a break to rest their feet. Many excursions were planned for the stu- dents. allowing them to enjoy the wonderful scenery. Foreign Trips 7