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

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Venaver Practicing Gur Faith Venaver. Come and see. That is exactly what a group of SHC stu- dents did as they traveled to the world next door in Tijuana, Mexico. For five days, students Cheryl Angcay, Nuria Bertrand, Katia Ren- deros, Suzanne Rios, Georgina Sev- erin, John Paul Meneses along with teachers Ms. Shirah and Ms. Lawlor set aside time from their daily lives to live simply and to help out those in need. During their five day mis- sion, the group took on various tasks which consisted of feeding hungry inmates in an unsightly jail, washing dishes in the kitchen of a migrant shelter, and feeding famished scav- engers at a junkyard. 'LI have never seen a place as horrifying as the dumps, said senior Nuria Bertrand. Seeing humans and dogs almost skeletonized by hunger made my heart sink and made me realize that the food we gave out was only a temporary relief. I could not believe that these people spend most of their lives rummaging through others, trash in order to survive? The students felt overwhelmed by the lessons they learned while in Ti- juana. It only took a smile or a sign of love to rejuvenate the lives of the people we helped. We are all human beings who need much more than food to survive, we need each oth- er,,' said Georgina Severin. -John Paul Meneses and Cheryl Es- tiva 28 Raising Our Voices Above: Georgina Severin, Suz- anne Rios, Kevin Murphy, Nuria Bertrand, Ms. Shirah, Katia Ren- deros, and Cheryl Ancay visit the border to experience what goes on every night when people attempt to gain their freedom.

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6, F D pg. 1 F all Pla Deck the Halls . . . Plastic pine trees, plum pudding in the oven, Saturday night claymation specials- it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. To help start the season of spending the Drama Department proudly presented its fall production of 'tlnspecting Carol,'7 di- rected by Ms. Lori Palumbo. Set in a mid- western city, a financial predicament forc- es a struggling theater company to antici- pate the arrival of an elusive inspector. The inspector's evaluation of the produc- tion will determine whether or not the company receives a governmental grant which they desperately need. The plot of this hilariously accurate portrayal of mis- taken identity thickens when the real in- spector witnesses the nightmarishly dis- astrous final dress rehearsal. Senior An- drew Cohen and junior Sara Blaschak led a talented cast of both stage veterans and rookies through this rendition of Dick- ensas classic A Christmas Carol. Ms. Palumbo showed the cast how to ,ry fr f f za. . ' l . W My . 17. '2 , ' ' Amy Wong '00 o Working on the play was a very enjoyable experience. I had a chance to meet other V . , New people and gained a sense of self-satisfac- tion. I wasn't sure if I would fit in', but after the first day I could tell that this would be an incredible experience. Even though the work was strenuous, the re- sults were very rewarding. bring life to their characters. She also taught them that hard work paired with de- termination and a sense of humor pays off. The actors spent countless hours practic- ing and rehearsing this Christmas comedy. Though strenuous work caused the cast to become a little restless, their determina- tion gave way to a outstanding play. 'tl didn't know what to expect when I first sat down, but I quickly found myself laughing uncontrollablyf, says junior Ni- cole Bocci. An equally dedicated group of technical crews helped make this sold out show an undeniable success. Sacrificing many hours, these crews brought life to the mythical Soap Box playhouse and helped the actors reach their peak per- formance through lights, costuming, and sound. The efforts of these two groups, the actors and the technical crews, brought the house down and left the audiences asking for more. -Kris Reyes Dominic Bocci '00 I must say, the play was very hard work. After a long hard day at school, I still had to go to play practice everyday! There were long hours and strenuous work, but the results were more than rewarding. On opening night you really do see what all your hard work was for. This play was a lot of fun and was worth the many hours we put into it. Left: The cast of t'In- specting Carol stops and smiles for the camera. The play brought together a group of diverse tal- ent, making the play a success. Fall Play 27

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f I 1 7 xi. . 'laws 'J :A AAIEI ,v VL . Left: Cheryl Angcay and Suzan- ne Rios prepare lunch for the needy. Most of their work con- sisted of preparing meals for sev- eral groups in Tijuana. att I .5 irie Left: Georgina Severin, Nuria Bertrand, and Katia Renderos take a picture with two of their new friends. The students who went to Tijuana enjoyed spending their time with the children. Below: Cheryl Angcay and Suz- anne Rios draw pictures with the children at Centro La Salle. The children appreciated the company that the SHC students brought. tomorrow. A 3, ' Q ai' gi H Georgina Severin '98 - The greatest aspect of the . ... I Venaver program is that ' even after having to go V t through the difficult proc- . ess of returning and read- justing to my life with a new perspective, I contin- ue to live the experience everyday. The experience remains in my heart and mind. I hope to share all that I have leamed with others. Suzanne Rios '97 There are no words to de- scribe this trip, but to say that it has truly changed me spiritually. Now when I get low I simply think back to the five days in Ti- juana, Mexico. I remem- ber my classmates' smiles, beautiful for- eign voices, and their matching faces. This memory gives me hope of a better is . N a 1 On - 3.. Q O A I ,ai 2, .Q ff ,wa- f 1 gh A f . X f fi, Above: John Paul Meneses and director Kevin Murphy turn to the camera while building a book- shelf. During the Venaver expe- rience students leam through both physical and spiritual exercises. . 1 at . I Venaver 29