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You want a better kind of future, One that everyone can share You're not alone, we all could use it Stick around we're nearly there
Father Sergio Figueredo, S.J. Principal
SYNCHRONICITY among Human Beings can be a dream, a reality, a step in our psychological development, a family affair, an enriching goal, a positive outcome of a Senior Class, a pleasant feeling, a varied expression of common effort, an unavoidable condition for a professional work, an evident reflection of our social growth, an indispensible factor for community life .. .
Whatever would be our personal experience of different kinds of SYNCHRONICITY in our daily life . .. something remains BASIC for a steady SYNCHRONICITY among persons: ALTRUISM. Planning together, organizing together, timing together, achieving together, feeling good for this series of common accomplishments all these DEMAND a lot of CONCERN for OTHERS, a mature habit of unselfishness, a strong DECISION to HELP and YIELD in what is necessary to do something TOGETHER
The ME-NOW-ATTITUDE does not have much to do with SYNCHRONICITY. Or it does: That is the most efficient way to destroy SYNCHRONICITY in its very roots.
In a word, the BASIC COMPONENTS of SYNCHRONICITY are CONCERN for OTHERS and RESPONSIBILITY. Hence, SYNCHRONICITY requires a strong training in LIVING and WORKING with OTHERS and for OTHERS
As it often happens, one word leads a person to think about many moments in life. This year the term "synchronicity" will inevitably make me think about a song which has a catchy phrase (proper perhaps to 1984?), " I'll be watching you " This in turn, makes me think of a very beautiful person I know, who in turn often leads me to think about God. It does not end there. In Belen jesuit School, we constantly repeat the phrase of Fr. Arrupe, "Men for others." This phrase rests on the clear understanding that we not only have a responsibility towards our fellow-men, but that we must seek to discover God in those who surround us.
So in a rather unique manner, this term "synchronicity," this album, the song, leads me to realize the presence of God in my life, the person of Christ in another human being. It leads me to strive towards the realization that Christ is here, in our midst, and that what we do or fail to do, ultimately makes me a participant or a nonparticipant in that continuous process of redemption that started with His crucifixion and resurrection.
Belen calls itself a Christian community, let us strive together, parents, students, faculty, staff, administration, to make real that brotherhood with "every word we say," with "every step we take," keeping in mind always that in a loving way He tells us, "I'll be watching you "
The year of 1984 marked an emotional and climactic moment for the entire Belen Community. The school not only survived for many years, but also prevailed despite many set-backs mainly because of a well defined reason for being. There is only one Belen. A school pursuing excellence, producing men of education, spirituality, enlightenment and wisdom.
These are the most important goals the administration, teachers and students are trying to achieve.
F. Pichardo Science Dept. Head
Rafael Fernandez: Life Science 7
Clubs: Life Science Club
Gentlem en Get your holy book Science is power No passes Don ' t worry, there is plenty of time to flunk your test No homework, detentio n' KUMMMMMANDGETIT
Sci entia est pot ent ia It' s not candy , it's a glucose pill love giving out pinkies My brain is fa ster than my hand You Indians, me chief O.K. earthling s
Peter Montadas: Physical Science 8
Clubs: Racquetball, puter Club
Richard Galati: Earth Science 9
Clubs: Astronomy Club
O.K. , take out a sheet of paper It ' s debatable
Read the questions CAREFULLY And then again It doesn't matter if I think the test is easy That ' s irrelevant The point is this You don't have to learn anything It's up to you I wouldn ' t worry about it . It ' s going to be a long , hot summer for a lot of you
Sigrid Bango: Comparative World Literature 12, Speech and journalism 12, Yearbook Moderator
Good morning Gentlemen This air is driving me crazy let me see your faces You guys are intellectual Bambies F.I.U Library Field day Research paper Paranoia
Senior Skit The Grand Inquisitor Killer B
Carl lung's concept of Synchronicity opens an additional dimension of consciousness with respect to the nature of human experience. So does the study of literature Literature helps mankind to gain a richer perspective in as Huxley put it , "the incomprehensible sequence of changes and chances that make up life." A good English class involves both interpretation and communication. Language arts involve composition, grammar, spelling, and good oral communication It fosters both oral and written discussion of the very values inherent in the literature A good English class puts it all together - Synchronicity
S.Bango English Dept. Head
Josefina Chirino: American Literature 10, Theology 11, Campus Ministry, Encounter Co-Ordinator
Your teacher is the fountain of wisdom It's my Cuban accent Who saw the Dolphin game last night? I would have married Thoreau O.K. Fine C'mon Guys I didn't know that boy George was a man!!!
Leopolda Nunez: Humanities One, Humanities Two Assistant Principal
Gentlemen Please We are just pawns in the Game of life
Cubano Hold on I forgot
Charmaine lcaza: English Literature 11, College Counselor, Encounter Co-Ordinator. I Assume that you all read the Assignment! I'm Fuuuuurious! Of Course God Created Man First ; You Always Make A rough Draft before the Final Masterpiece When I Was Younger S.A.T. I Hate the 18th Century
Catherine Kerbel: 8th and 9th grade English
This is not tea time! Major Major test tomorrow My words of wisdom How dare you use a double negative in my class! This is not a holiday camp you know I'll be on the tele tonight speaking with your father
Barbara Smith: English 8, English 9 Cheerleader Moderator.
You didn ' t do your homework??? Cliofus and Tyrone are fine My husband and I Euuurope Not in my class you don ' t
Loudes Moller-Gomez : American Literature 10, Speech and journalism. Ha, Ha, Ha you are so funny New York is the greatest My speech class is driving me crazy Yes I went to Lourdes I blush very easily VINCAM Would you like to step out? Rap Session Come on Guys
Ricardo lbarria: English 9, English 10. Did Anyone read??? Nevit No groans are you snapping at me??? You have to travel there are some days you don't feel like teaching but this isn't one of them No I don ' t have your papers
English 7 My
Ana Sanchez : English 7 Are you understanding me you guys? Enough is Enough Tomorrow Stay after class
Armando Rodriguez: L.A History- 12
You're the best senior class since Hey I am here to help you Un chorrito de--- I am going to be a father El examen fue una "papa" No tengo complejo Estoy fuerte verda? mi Norm ita
Jose R. Tey: S.J. World Geography 7 Little Boy come here! Do it the WiJ.Y you want to
Roberto Hernandez: Social Science I, II
I'm not going to repeat it again
But Let me know when you are ready to start This is no time to fool around, Quizzes come from the book. Tests from class notes. Is that dear?
Martha Rodriguez: Social Studies
Leonardo Ramos: U.S. History, 10
Get out I'll break you like a bronco Bags up front Ingrid I'm going to beat you up If you don't shut up I'll "bon't mess with me
Patrie Collins U.S.: History 10: Government 11: Directed American Studies 12 Butchers, bakers and candlestick makers Claud peper matriculated Did you watch 60 minutes last night? We're finally getting tennis courts Take out your notebooks
Brian Wentzel: Psychology 12: Guidance Director
Head shrink A member in good standings of the killer B's Who made my office the senior playroom Prove your existence in 45 minutes I can psychologically break you I'll tell you after you graduate
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Humberto Adan : Moral Philosophy 12, Disciplinarian 7 and 8
Gentlemen Where' s your belt? Get your shirt tucked in if it ' s not there I don ' t have it Bring it back signed 7th period Get in line Tough crackers Have a quarter? No note - no excuse Why are you late? Detention is Tuesday - Be there
LEHTOur world, our society, is not stable. The world with its economy, culture and politics changes constantly In this century many values, philsophies and institutions have lost their continuity and reliability
Then, we ask ourselves, what remains unchangeable? What can bring unity to these unstable elements? Who would synchronize and bring harmony to our lives? St. Paul said, "Christ yesterday, today and for ever." The graduating class of 1984 searches for synchronicity in all of life's goals (academic, athletic, achievements and spiritual life). In following Christ we will achieve the integration of these values . St. Paul had one goal in life: to be like Christ. "The life I live now is not my own, Christ is living with me." (Galatians 2 ) Make Him your goal too.
Fr. E Alvarez
Theology Dept. Head.
My name is Father Eddy Can you come to Camillus
this Friday? I'm going to visit jail Encounter Program Krome A venue Processing Center Summer trip to the Dominican Republic Oye , Nene, eso nose hace
Eduardo Blanco: Theology 8th Grade/Campus Ministry
Life is a ghetto La vida es un tango
Gerardo Garcia: Theology 9,Theology 11C/Campus Ministry
You live in a glass box Obviously Be good for the sake of being good You're dead that is not moral You've got to be on the line Gentlemen Lolita and Pepita Let's mediate You are God's gift to the world You have to buy the whole package If you want wahrr Evil is the lack of goodness
Josefina Chirino: Theology II
I can never find the words I refuse to comment on that I don ' t hate my brother Moral awareness comes at the age of I love Zayre and K-Mart Look at my new shoes I' m not a Communist Oye Chirino
Fr. Enrique San Pedro S.J.: Theology 10 and 12 Pleeeaaazzz If you don't bring your book take notes Gentlemen When I was in Vietnam
Es un examin facil No tendran mucho que leer iA las cinco de Ia tarde! Borges y yo Es mi poeta favorito Es un pequerio repaso El genio de
No institution can hope to accomplish the fullest extent of its capabilities unless every one of its constitutive elements work together for this common goal. In a school like Belen this is extremely important because not only academi<: excellence and athletic distinction are aimed at; we must emphasize, in addition, our commitment to develop an awareness of others' needs and the giving of our time and effort to help others. We have seen our students coming together this year to achieve these goals. In the Department of Modern Language the examples are numerous. Their hard work and dedication, throughout every day of the academic year, made possible great accomplishments and us teachers feel proud of their outstanding contribution to our school. We at the Department of Modern Language want to congratulate all of them for their effort, dedication and commitment in achieving this common goal of excellence in unity
Aurelio Baldor Modern Language Dept. Head
Nicasio Urbina
Puntito papa 0 0 0 Dajemosnos debabosadas 0 Caballeros empecemos 0 Todo depende del estado animico
Maura Aspuru jSeftores! 0 0 ;,Eh? 0 jCamacho!
Beatriz Jimenez
El entusiasmo es burbujante Caballeros, no caballos jSeftores! Una noche de teatro Sentados, callados y preparados 0 Pongamos esta saliduria en pratica 0 0 Mal de muchos, consuelo de tontos o
Lourdes Arteaga
Examencito el viernes Senores silencio 0 La tarea y estudien 0 On, my God!
Carol Ann Villa: Algebra II, A.P. Calculus, Analysis Clubs: National Honor Society
"Birthday parties Trivial Pursuit Ja! Matriculation and truncation SOCATOA Ruby Six of one, half a dozen of another Sign, not sine Defective chalk What's so funny "
Elena Rosas-Guyon: Algebra I, French I, Introductory Analysis. Clubs: Senior Beta Society, French Club
" Take out your homework! Please remembe r my dear aunt sally Wasn ' t that a neat problem, y'all? Do it my way You resent female authority "
Mr Quinn: Analysis, Geometry Clubs: Radio and electronics
"Obviously O.K., Fine Quiet Sit down Shut up Valladares!!! "
I certainly feel that synchronicity is a most appropriate word to describe this year's senior class. Like a diamond, this year's class is multi-faceted - and like a diamond all of these facets cooperate to exude an indescribable brilliance. This brilliance is composed of such facets as sincerity, honesty, integrity, warmth, determination, consistency - the list is really endless . Take with you all of the values that you have obviously acquired and do your part to contribute to a world synchronicity. And remember always : "Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you."
Carol Ann Vila Mathematics Dept. Head
Jimmy Perez: 8th Grade Math, Discipline Instructor
"Where ' s your belt? Hey you! Shut up! Copy the glossary! You want the paddle? No excuse! Allright, that ' s enough!
" You turkey Dehyperize Those talking, please drop dead Oh, I'm sorry to wake you up Ga head "
The Ramon Guiters Memorial Library was founded in 1941 when Miss Gertrude E. Guiteras provided in her will, the funds to establish a free library, open to the public. The library was inaugurated in 1955 in the city of Matanzas. After the communist takeover of Cuba, the library was closed. Then in June, 1972 it was reopened at Belen jesuit School in Miami.
Since then it has served the students of Belen as well as the public. The library has facilities consisting of audiovisual materials in languages, arts and sciences, a periodicals department, and a Library Bulletin of Acquisitions published bimonthly. The library also contains a very interesting, but small, collection, of rare books.
The library has proved to be very beneficial. Also, it has grown extensively in the past three years. At its present location in the new Belen Building, the library's facilities have expanded and will continue to do so, to better serve the community
Synchronicity, as a manifestation of Jung' s process of individualization demands from each person a keen awareness of life It is a process that calls the person to understanding. Recognition of our motivational forces, both good and evil is the first step to creating a healthy self-acceptance. Acceptance of ourselves as we truly are is self love, not egotism. It is this self-love that nurtures communal love . Our goal as counselors is to assist in the awareness of these motivational factors, and provide by instruction and example, techniques of integration. A self-actualized person perceives the world and his life as an unceasing process, whereby, events become the stepping stones of further achievement, healthy relationships and a true spirituality.
Brian Wentzel Head of the Guidance Dept.
Synchronicity can only be achieved through proper leadership, everyone working together as a team towards one common goal. To achieve a common goal certain things must first be taken into consideration. The most important ingredient is good leadership Good leadership must be presented at all levels, we must have good leaders in our administration, in our faculty, and most importantly, the student body. What makes a good or a bad leader? A good leader will prepare you for the future; while a bad leader will only be concerned with present. A good leader will think before he acts, while a bad leader will only act on instinct.
To the Belen Seniors, during these last few years, you have developed the basic knowledge that will help you prepare for life . You know what is right and what is wrong, what is moral and what is immoral , and what is Christian and what is not. It's your decision, "we have only just begun. "
Carlos Barquin Athletic Director
I never knew I had so much to give
How hard times can fool ya'
Oh I'm ok, I'm alright
Feeling good out on your own I'll break away, I'll break away
Chartrand , jorge I. Esp inosa , John P Fernandez , Alejandro Fernandez , juan C.
Rodriguez, Carlos X Serrano, Federico A. Solorzano, jose B. Sosa , Raul E.
Bello , Edward Brito , Alejandro
Hernandez,
Muniz, Daniel Ortiz, Gustavo A Perez, Enrique Permuy, Eugenio A.
Lurigados, Alfred Martinez, Mario A. Mendiola, Jose I.
Alvarez, Ignacio M.
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Neyra, Gabriel Palancar, Juan C. Perkins, Maurice A. Planas, Michael A.
Roberto J. Mila, Michael R Negret, Lawrence M.
Esparza, Raul E. Esslinger, Edward R. Garcia , Alfonso Garcia, Jonathan M.
Canales , Gabriel E Delgado, Jorge X. Echeverria, Carlos M
Lopez-Jenkins , Nicolas
Marquez, Javier I.
Miyares, Bernardo
Pedroso, Raul E. Perez, Alex , Perez-V ., Carlos M
Pines , Eduardo I. Quintero , Enrique M Rodriguez , Alejandro E. Saizarbitoria , Juan C.
Gibera, luis A. Gonzalez, Marco G. Gravier, Alejandro J.
Del Pino, Diego R. Donnell, Michael R. Fernandez de Castro, Jose Ferro, Sixto J.
Cernuda, Emilio l. De Cardenas, Robert De Oro, Paul A.
Braceras, Wilfreda 0 Casillas, Fernando R. Cejas, Pablo
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Hernandez , Enrique D
Martinez-Padilla , Gustavo
Mastrapa , Carlos M
Menendez , Jorge I
Mirones , Daniel
Montgomery , Allen Morales , Manuel Oliver , Mariano J
Ortiz, Erick A.
Permuy, Alejandro J
Portuondo, Ernesto D
Rodriguez , Frank H
Nunez, Guillermo Ortega, Carlos Ortiz, Aurelio
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Sueiro, Alexander Urquia, Alexander Valladares, Luis Venegas, Augusto
Benitez, Oscar M. Borges, Eduardo M De Aguiar, Richard
De Ia Fe, Alberto Fernandez, Mario A. Fernandez, Rolando
Marrero, Albert R.
Mendoza, Alex Moliver, David
Pacios, Ramon Pines, Gustavo A. Pola, jorge
Prado, Fernando). Rodriguez, Javier Roldan, Emilio
Ros, juan C. Ruiz, Pedro A. Valladares, Ernesto Yanez, Mario M.
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1) ERIC WINS STATE!!
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2 Another strong finish. 3 It ' s always lonely at the top! 4 Keep pushing on!
5 A strong sprint gives Belen another victory.
6. Another meet, another victory.
As we look back to the season of Belen ' s most successful sport in the past, we find no surprises, no let downs, but rather just what we expected , another successful season. As usual , Coach Carlos Barquin was again able to field a team of strong runners , full of determination and desire, not to mention talent.
This is due partly to the exploits of Junior Eric Alvarez. Eric had another excellent season, but this one surpassed any he ever had before Among his accomplishments this year , Eric won both the District and Conference meets and was ranked #1 in Dade County for all AAA, AA , and A divisions as he made the All-Dade team But the highlight of the year was at the State meet where Eric finished first, and became the only Belen runner ever to do so Because of this , Eric , along with Senior Emiliano Herran who placed fifth in the meet, made the All-State team. For the second time in Belen's history, two runners made the All-State team . All in all, Eric finished as the #2 runner in all of Dade County behind AAAA Killian's John Henry.
A final record was set this year as Eric was joined on the All-Dade team by Seniors Emiliano Herran and Juan Carlos Alvarez. This is another first in Belen his.tory . Never before have three runners made the All-Dade team.
As a team, Belen had many highlights. Behind the running of Seniors J.C Alvarez, Emiliano Herran, Joaquin Riera , and Teddy Sanchez , along with Juniors Eric Alvarez , Luis Planas , and Sophomore Richard Torra , Belen compiled a 12 and 1 record. Throughout the year, Belen defeated every team in Dade County, including highly ranked AAAA teams like Killian and Hialeah Miami-Lakes. Belen also won the District and Conference Championships and finished the year as one of the top three teams in the whole county.
Although the team is losing four Seniors this year , our future looks very bright. With the return of Eric, Luis, and Richard / along with some hopefuls from the Junior High team Belen Cross-Country will again rise to the top and success will again be ours
The Junior High team finished the year with a record of 23-6 Coached by Mr. Humberto Adan , this fine team complimented its record with two championship trophies. The first was received for a first place finish in the Gulfstream Athletic Conference Championships on October 27, 1983 The second trophy was received on November 17, 1983 at the Dade County All-Catholic Eighth Grade Division Championship. The team was very proud of both of these accomplishments.
The team was led by the strong running of Fernando Calvo, the top runner in the county, Wilfreda Baceras, and Robert Gonzalez. Along with the rest of the team , made up of Otoniel Boudet, Alex Garcia, Robert Suarez, Craig Symmons , and Francisco Braceras, these young runners did a fine job, a job the whole school can be proud of.
3 . Sague makes him pay for this catch .
"Just call me Gero"
5 "Ok guys, this is what we gotta' do " 6 Milton celebrates his only touchdown.
7 "Now introducing #82, Cespedes or Menendez or whoever!!
8 Sorry Para, too late
9 "Coach, there's nobody to pitch to "
The 1983 football season was one filled with many dreams and expectations. It was filled with team unity, friendship, and personal growth However , it was also filled with disappointment because of a streak of close losses, such as the Coral Shores game (14-13) , which utterly destroyed our moral support as well as our shot for the district championships .
The team probably would have done better if it had not been for its one major setback. Most of our experienced players were subject to injury and had to end their season short. Among these were jorge Rodriguez, Ed Hillman , and joe Rodriguez. So , it was left up to the less experienced players, such as Alex Adams, Oscar Benitez, and Eddie Cora, to lead the team to victory. And they did . The Wolverines went on to win three consecutive games: Ransom , Pace, and Dade Christian . But, our inexperience caught up with us and we lost the remaining games of the season to the more experienced teams of Westminister and Pine Crest.
Yet there were some highlights to the season joaquin Novoa, the team's quarterback , threw for 1000 + Jorge Del Valle, fullback, ran for over 600 yards. Our leading receiver was Rolando Mendoza And on the defensive side , Jorge Guisasola led the team in tackles , while Carlos Vega, who intercepted 7 passes, was voted all conference, county, and state player. All in all, it turned out to be a pretty good year for some of the players
Now, as the " Year of the Seniors " comes to a close, the team will lose 17 out of 25 starters. But, the future years do look good as our Junior Varsity, which went 6-1 under head coach George Gonzalez , moves up . A new breed of very promising players , such as Eddy Perez and John Sague, make our future in football look bright. To next year's team and the future teams we say, "Good Luck! " We would also like to express our thanks and appreciation to Coach Richard Stewart, and finally a fond farewell to our seniors
Belen v. Gulliver
Belen v. Westminster
Belen v Ransom
Belen v. St. Brendans
elen v. Pine Crest
B elen's first swimming team ever faced a tough challenge and finished the season with a respectable 3-3 record. The team was led to victories against Ransom, St. Brendans, and Miami Country Day, by senior Alex Milton, Gian Zumpano, joe Zumpano and jose Sinca. The team was coached by Bob Karl and Carlos Barquift
1 Standing, L. toR., G Cantens (asst. coach), J. Lopez-Garcia, E. Marrero, L. Valladares, A. Paniagua , E Rodriguez, R. Prohias, 0 Roche, A. Rodriguez, R Marrero
1. "Que chucho"
2. Let's win it for the "Gipper "
3 And the "scene" is set
4 Concentration is the key
5. Tom glides through the air
6 Hope he doesn ' t break the backboard
1. Lopes looks for an open man
2. Roche fires away
3. What did you call me?
4. Clutch free throw shooter
5. Red's on Fire
6. The baseline "movimiento"
7. Fans showing their spirit
Despite the fact that the Wolverines ended the 1984 Basketball season suffering a heartbreaking loss to Coral Shores, 54-52, in the final game of the District 16AA Championship, the season as a whole was nothing short of spectacular.
The Wolverines had a well balanced attack led by the play of Tearn Captains Thomas Gonzalez-Diego and jorge Lopez-Garcia. The strength underneath was provided by Senior Alex Rodriguez, Sophomore Arnie Paniagua, and first year player Orlando Roche. When the team needed outside shooting they would turn to jose Roca and Emilio Marrero. The defense and the quickness was provided by jorge Perez, Robert Torricella and Flory Puente. Other members of the team were Eddy Rodriguez, Luis Valladares, Ralph Prohias, Jose Mola and jorge Barquin.
The team was off to a good start when for the first time, Belen won the Westminster Early Bird Tournament and was off to a 5-0 start. After the Christmas Break, the team won 11 of its next 13 games, including an impressive victory over Gulliver, when Thomas Gonzalez-Diego hit two free with one second left to lift Belen. Probably the biggest highlight of the season was a loss to a tough AAAA Columbus High by three points, one that will never be forgotten. For the first time ever, Belen came closest to defeating an AAAA school that was supposedly way over its league.
Some other highlights were defeating AAA Pace High three consecutive times for the first time ever. Despite the loss to Coral Shores to end the season, Belen finished with a record of 19-7, received a #1 ranking in Dade County, and for the first time in many years, Belen achieved a #8 ranking in the State of Florida.
Belen loses nine seniors to graduation, but with the play of junior Emilio Marrero and Sophomore Arnie Paniagua, next year's team has the possibility of being very strong again.
This year's J.V. Basketball Team went 13-2, with impressive victories over AAA Pace, Gulliver, and a great effort against powerhouse Columbus, coming only five points short. The team was led by Tony Franyie, Bibi Argamasilla, Rolando Torricella, Coco Rionda, Luis Diaz, Jorge Padron, jorge Mora and Willy Pujals. This season was definitely not a bad way to end Gaston "Pompy" Cantens career as a Belen coach. He finished his four-year 41-4 record at Belen to pursue a college coaching career. This year's "Baby Wolverines" went 14-1, continuing the seventh and eighth grade tradition. This year's team, coached by Carlos Barquin was led by a flock of young talent including Bernie Miyares, Miguel Fraga, Carlos Perez, Alex Rodriguez and Marco Gonzalez. Belen's future in Basketball looks very prosperous.
Opponent
Belen s Westminster
Bele n vs Pine Crest
Belen vs Gulli er
Belen vs Ranso m-E erglades
Belen vs Curle y
Belen Christmas Tourna ment
Belen vs . La Salle
Belen vs Pace
Belen vs Curle
Belen vs. Marathon
Belen vs . Westminster
Belen vs Pine Crest
Belen vs Gulliver
Belen vs . Ransom
Belen vs . La Salle
Be len vs . Pace
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Belen vs Southwest H.S.
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Despite the fact that seven starters of last year's successful team were seniors, the 83-84 soccer team was expected to keep the winning tradition alive with a young but very talented team. They were to be challenging for a top conference and district ranking. Unfortunately, the successful season never materialized as Belen ended the season with a disappointing record of 6-13 . Reasons for this unsuccessful season included: talented players quitting or never going out for the team, players on academic probation, poor turnouts at practice, and a feeling of apathy among the younger players.
Even though the season was one of despair and disappointment, there were some good moments. The first annual Belen Christmas Tournament was one of those moments. Four teams, including county-ranked Sunset (4A), were invited. In the first round, a fast, controlled, and aggressive Belen team soundly defeated a surprised Kendall Acres team, 5-1 . On the second day, Belen faced off against Sunset. Belen was not intimidated and quickly scored the first goal. Then Belen's unyielding defense took over, holding a persistent Sunset offense to only one goal, forcing an unexpected overtime period. Sunset finally prevailed over the tough 2A team.
The second highlight of the year came at the District Tournament, where Belen defeated Northwest Christian 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals There Belen played number two ranked Miami Country Day School. Belen held strong but suffered a heartbreaking defeat, 2-1 (two shots hit the crossbar in the final minutes). Thus, the season ended two goals shy of a district trophy.
This year's team was coached by newcomer, F.I.U. star Munga Eketebi, who did the best he could with the little that he had. The experienced defense was the team's greatest asset. It was led by four year veteran and All-Conference sweeper Ted Sanchez, the talented three year Spanish veteran Carlos Muniz, the aggressive sophomore Jorge Borges and the team's rotating goalkeepers Tony Abella and Colombian national Camilo Rocha. The offense and mid-field were led by freshman sensation Carlos Huerta, the never tiring veteran J. C. Alvarez, the powerful Venezuelan Jorge Dalmau, and the quick, blond wonder Fernando Carranza.
1984 has been the best year for the Belen tennis team since it was created 9 years ago. The team's record was 11 wins and 2 losses this year. The team was basically composed of the same members from the previous year: Hector Ortiz, Ralph Quintana, Jorge Dalmau, and Luis Iglesias. But two new members were added: Julio Trias and Carlos Torres de Navarra. The only two members who will not be returning next year are the seniors Ralph Quintana, and Jorge! Dalmau, but they will be hopefully replaced by new talent coming from the B-Team.
Belen came in fourth place in the Gulf Stream Athletic Conference and in third place in Districts 8-AA. Hector Ortiz, the number one player took first place in conference and was the runner up in districts . It was his most successful season at Belen.
This year Belen began the construction of its own home courts. Belen has done this with the effort of the families of the tennis players and other contributions, which has made the dream come true. Four top tennis courts are being built which will surely help Belen's tennis. It will enable players to practice together instead of individually.
The Belen Wolverine Baseball Team began its season with new coaches, high expectations, and 7 seniors to anchor a vastly experienced ball club. Despite their experience, the team got off to a very disappointing start with a 6-7-1 record. Eventually, with the help of the seniors, the Wolverines bounced up from their slow start to win 6 out of the last 7 games.
The peak of the seasQn came when Belen defeated Westminster Christian for the first time in the school's history by the score of 6-4. This victory helped propel Belen into the District playoffs. In the Playoffs, Belen beat both Dade Christian and LaSalle with the help of great batting from Juan Figeras, AI Consuegra, Ferni Garcia, and Angel Navarro. The defensive contributions were made by, among others, jose DeGoti, Jorge DelValle, and Frank Argamasilla. Pitchers Joaquin Novoa and Tony Franyie further contributed to Belen's victories with impeccable work from the mound.
The Wolverines reached the district final game, but suffered a heartbreaking, season ending loss to Westminster. After the game, coaches Ed Fraga and Ernie Rodriguez consoled the team by telling them that they had played up to their potential despite their slow start.
Next year the Baseball team will be led by returning starters Frank Argamasilla, Tany Franyie, and Emilio Roldan. They will be aided by young aspiring players such as Tom Jelke, Leroy Hernandez, Javier Mariscal, and Jose Lopez. Good luck to the 1985 Wolverines!
The 1984 Baby Wolverines enjoyed another great year, one of the team's best in fact, going undefeated in 9 games. Coach Gaston Cantens, affectionately known as Pompi, said that the key victories were over St. Brendans 8-5 and over Gulliver Academy 6-4. The team was led by 8th graders Lopez de Mendoza, Hoyo, Gordillo, Bohorques, Richard, Guitierrez, Perez, lnfiesta, Braceras, Oliver, Lanza, and Mestres. The Coach also said that he hopes 7th graders Espin, Baste, and Zabala will return next year to continue their undefeated streak. Good luck to the Baby Wolverines.
Track and Field Sc he dule 1983-198 4
F.I.U. Relays
Miami High Relays
BE LEN vs Pace
BEL EN vs Westminster
BELEN vs Ra nsom
Dad e County Yo ut h Fair
Invi ta tional (Jr. and Sr. High)
BELEN v s. Coral Sh ore s, LaSall e
BELEN vs Gulli v er, Pine Cre st
Florid a Relays
10K at Westminster
BELEN vs . St. Thom as, St. Br endans, and ra ce
Conferen ce M eet
BELEN vs. Curle y
Dist r ict Meet
State Meet
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1 Herran goes up.
2 Better than a day at the Beach?
3. Catch him Cali!
4 Just a nice picture
5 Look out behind you.
6 Coach doing some weights
The 1983-1984 Track Team had a great season. Superbly coached by Carlos Barquin and Richard Stuart, the team compiled an 11-2 record and won the Conference Championship. This was just the start of the surprises in store for the team.
The grand finale, and highlight of the season came at the State Track Meet in Winter Park. There Eric Alvarez won his second State Title and became the first Belen athlete ever to place first in State competition. In the pole vault competition, District Champion Ricky Mayo took sixth place. Both of these fin,e athletes made the All-State Team.
Throughout the year, the team was led by the talents of other athletes as well. Among these were M.V.P. Emiliano Herran, Danny Garrido, Manny Portuondo, Carlos Vega, Robert Torricella, juan Sague, AI Gross, Lyn juarez, Luis Planas, Richard Torra, and Fernando Calvo. These helped Belen to its fine season, but without the support and contribution of the entire team, the season would not have been so successful.
The team will be losing only four seniors next year, Emiliano Herran, j. C. Alvarez, Robert Torricella, and Carlos Vega. Thus, the strength of next year's team will be experience. With the experience of next year's seniors, juniors, and sophomores, as well as the underclassmen, the team can only expect a bright future, one filled with continued success.
VARSI TY FOOTBALL MR RICHARD STUART
M.V.P OFFENSE JOAQUIN NOVOA
M V P DEFENSE
CARLO SVEGA
COACHES AWARD JOE RODRIGUEZ
J V FOOTBALL
MR. JORGE GONZALEZ
M.V.P JUAN SAGUE
MOST IMPROVED ALBERT GROSS
VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY
MR. CARLOS BARQUIN
M .V P ERIC ALVARE Z
MOST IMPROVED EMILIANO HERRAN
JR. HIGH CROSS COUNTRY MR. HUMBERTO ADAN
M.V.P . . ................. FERNANDO CA LVO
MOST INSPIRATIONAL O TONIEL BOUDET
VARSITY SWIMMING MR. BOB KA RL
M .V.P JOSE ZUMPANO
MOST INSPIRATIONAL ENRIQU E ART ALESO
M OST INSPIRATIONAL JORGE BASTE
M OST INSPIRATI ONAL ClAN ZUMPANO
VARSITY BASKETBALL MR RUBE N MAR RERO
M V P ALEX RODRIGUEZ
M.V P EM ILIO MARRERO
BEST DEFENSI VE JORGE PER EZ
MOST INSPIRATIONAL TOM GO NZALEZ-DIEGO
J.V. BASKETB ALL
MR GAST ON CAN TENS
M.V.P TONY FRA YIE
M.V.P
JORGEMO RA
JR HIGH BASKET BALL MR CARLOS BARQUIN
M.V.P BERNARDO MIY ARES
BEST REBOUNDER CARLOS PEREZ
VARSITY SOCCER MR JOSE RODRIGUEZ ..•....... MR MUNGA EKETEBI
M.V P ...•... TEODO RO SANCHEZ
MOST CONSISTENT •...... JUAN ALVAREZ
MOST PROMISING CARLOS HUERTA
JR HIGH SOCCER MR JOSEPH MARSHALL
M V.P FRA NCISCOOTALVAR
MOST IMPROVED JUAN ZALZARBITORIA
VARSITY TEN NIS MR PATRICK COLLINS
M V.P HEC TOR ORTIZ
MOST IMPROVED .. . . . .. . . LU IS IGLESIAS
VARSI TY TRACK MR CARLOS BARQUIN
M .V.P EMILIANO HERRAN
BEST RUNNER ERIC ALVAREZ
BEST FIELD EVE NTS DANIE L GARRIDO
VARSITY BASE BALL MR ED UARDO FRAGA
M.V.P ANGEL NAVA RRO
MOST IMPROVED ALFRED CONSUEGR A
JR HIGH BASEBALL MR GASTON CANTENS
M .V. P VICTOR LOPEZ
MOST IMPROVED ARTIE BOHORQUES
SPECIAL AWARDS MR CARLOS BARQUIN
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR ERI C ALV AREZ
JR. HIGH ATHLETE OF THE YEAR FERNANDO CALVO
SPORTSM AN OF THE YEAR EMILIANO HERRAN
There's nothing you can do that can't be done
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung
Nothing you can say, but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy
The name and style of the old Philosophy Club were modified this year. The Thinker, as the new club is called, is dedicated to the study of Eastern and Western culture and to the awakening of greater selfawareness. This year members debated the issues surrounding China's "one child policy," examined Eastern and Western mysticism, and studied the works of Kahlil Gibran and Herman Hesse. Future plans are to increase membership, publish a magazine, and obtain a replica of Rodin's famous statue of "The Thinker ." The club wishes to thank Mr. Ricardo lbarria for his continuous support and enthusiasm since returning to Belen in January 1984.
This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.
- William Shakespeare
I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble, or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.
This year, the French Club was very active. Led by the untiring "RG" the club had its most successful year, one in which many goals were met.
At the 1983 Christmas Assembly, the boys sang Christmas carols in French. They also offered eggnog and French pastries to those teachers that were present.
The club members also attended a French play, Le Medicin Malgre Lui. All were intrigued by its plot and they had a good time. After the play the club members were treated to lunch at a classy French Restaurant called Chez Nous. There the students got a taste of the culture they were studying.
Finally, the Club held various French pastry contests and did participate in the prestigious Belen Language Fair.
The members would like to wish a fond "au revoir" to all and extend their best wishes to the upcoming members.
BASES BOARD - C. Muniz (Advisor), M. Nunez (Treasurer), A. Roig (V. President), J. Corrales (President), J Hernandez (Ecology), J Barsa (Microbiology), J Barinaga (Computer), G. Garcia-Montes (Weather), J. Abreu (Electronics), R Branly (Astronomy), L. Valdez (BASES Journal).
This year marked the fifth anniversary of BASES. With the enormous help of all the club moderators and especially Father Tey, BASES synchronized itself to become the science club that it used to be.
The Astronomy Club finally obtained its long awaited dome, along with a new telescope The Computer Club maintained its great popularity with the Belen community, becoming BASES' most progressive club. Weather" Electronics, Life Science, and Microbiology finally got off the ground with tremendous promise for the years to come.
The last five years have had their ups and downs, but we have at last reached that needed synchronicity to be one of the best clubs of Belen now and in years coming up.
EXECUTIVE BOARD - A. Roig (V. President), R Branly (Secretary), Fr. Tey (Moderator), M Nunez (Treasurer), J. Corrales (President).
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Top Row: A. Roig, J Corrales, R Branly (President) 2nd Row: A. Kredi , ) Mendieta, M. Berastequi, M Berastequi. 3rd Row: M. Morejon, M Fueyo , A Gonazalez , P Campo, ). Torres
Bottom Row: M. Trujillo, 0 De Tuya, L. Albelaez, M Moreno, R Galati (Moderator).
Top Row: D. Del Pino , A. Salas , C. Gutierrez , E. Mascaro , M Berastequi. 2nd Row: E Cernuda , A. Castro , G Santamarina , A. Xiques , R Suarez , M Berastequi , A. Kredi 3rd Row: J Cos , M. Cadela , 0 Fernandez , E. Del Valle , ). Abreu , E Garcia , M Morejon 4th Row:). Casatellano , A. Daire, P. Uribasterra, F. Grinan , ) Guis asola , R. Garcia-Vidal. 5th Row: ) Fernandez de Castro, ). Barsa , ). Barinaga (President), ) Barinaga (V President), A Gonzalez 6th Row: P Montadas (Moderator), M. Rodriguez, A Schurger, F. Gell. Bottom Row: M. Moreno , R. Torricella, E. Gonzalez , N Otalvaro, R Mendoza. Not Pictured: ). Lopez-Garcia, R. Torricella , T. Gonzalez-Diego. A s t r 0 n 0 m y c I u b
MICROBIOLOGY
Top Row: Mr. P A. Hernandez (Moderator), F. Carillo, P. Carillo (V. President). Middle Row: j. Zumpano, M. Aguirre, J Alvarez, A. Xiques. Bottom Row: E. Rangel, j. Barsa (President), B. Digon.
L • I f e s c • I e n c e M • I c r 0 b • I 0 I 0 g y
Top Row: Mr. R. Fernandez (Moderator), M. Casal (V. President), J. Fanjul. Middle Row: A Hernandez, A. Caraballo, D. Celis, A. Fernandez (President), L. Garcia-Chacon (Treasurer) Bottom Row: L. Albelaez (Secretary), 0. De Tuya, K. Kredi.
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Top Row: L. Beltran, ) Corrales, R Bottom Row: A. Jimenez , G. Garcia-Montes (President) ,' ) jirr enez, W juliach
Not Pictured: G Perez , R Torricella
Top Row: M Mila , H Espinosa, ) lriarte, Mr D Quinn (Moderator) Bottom Row: E Garcia, N Velazco , L. Beltran.
Not Pictured: B. Gilbert (President), R Hernandez (V. President), C. Roache (Secretary), R. Torricella, T Gonzalez-Diego
I e c t r 0 n • I c s c I u b
The club dedicates itself to serving the community at large and its school. 1983 will be the year Key Club gave each classroom an American Flag. In addition, donations went to the Belen Chapel. The Key Club is the most active club at Belen for it is constantly on the go with as many as 2-3 projects each month. Some of their activities this year were: the Jerry Lewis Telethon, the Easter Drive, the Thanksgiving Drive, the Christmas Toy Drive, the Multiple Sclerosis Drive, Flag Day, and Bake Sales.
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Barinaga , Benigno Digon Third Row: Augusto Lopez, Luis Vazquez, Pablo Hernandez-Villalon, Ignacio Duarte, Alberto Daire , Rolando Fernandez, Luis de Varona. Fourth Row: Carlos Muniz, Jorge Vasseur, Andres de Armas, juan Ros, Roberto Pupo, Jorge Cortinas, Eugenio Hernandez. Fifth Row: Fernando Carranza, jose Alvarez, Rafael Espinosa, Alberto Gross, Jorge Cos, Jorge Barinaga , juan Fernandez de Castro. Sixth Row: Thomas Jelke, Manuel
A. Garcia, Carlos Fernandez, Lyn juarez, Javier Beltran, Daniel Garrido, William juliachs. Not Pictured: Alfredo Cepero, Alberto Fernandez , Rene Gonzalez , Edward Hillman, jorge Khuly, Jorge L. Lopez-Garcia, Miguel Nunez, Camilo Rocha, Xavier Briggs , Raul Cardona, Luis Clemens, Ricardo MayoAlvarez , joseph Granda, Felix Guanche, Will iam Muir, Hector Ortiz, Arnalda Paniagua, Peter Quiros, julio Trias, Antonio Trombetta, Gregory Viejo
To be a member of the National Honor Society is a special honor bestowed on those students who excel in academic endeavors. These students also show the qualities of leadership, character, service and scholarship A student in NHS should not be satisfied when he reaches this point. He should always strive to be the very best he can in everything he sets out to do An NHS student always helps others in need He truly exemplifies the phrase "A man for others."
OFFICERS - Alfredo Cepero (Pres }, Jorge L. Lopez-Garcia (V P ), jorg e Khuly (Sec.), Alberto Fernandez (Treasurer), Eugenio Hernandez (Activities Director), Mrs Carol Ann Vila (Sponsor).
Standing, L. toR., Top to Bottom: P Cejas , F Casillas, ). Coto, J. Delgado, A. Gonzalez, R. Santamaria , K. Tarracido , F Gambin, R Esparza, C. Perez-Abreu , R Cherenek , ) Azcue, 0 Garcia, C. Perez , K Kredi, 0 Boudet , M Hadad, C. Huerta , C. Symns, E Hernandez, A Zaldivar , D Garcia, M Hidalgo, C. Machdo , 0 Zegueira, L. Albelaez , X Martinez , W Braceras, C. Garcia, N Bean , H Artalejo, A. Fuckler, R Diaz , G. Li , R Diaz (Sec.), A. Kredi (V P ), Mrs Hernandez (Moderator) , ) Zumpano (Pres ), A. Bertot (Treas )
PRESIDENT - JOEY ZUMPANO
VICE-PRESIDENT - ALEX KREDI
SECRETARY - ROL Y DIAZ
TREASURER - ALEX BERTOT
The 1983-1984 Beta Club had a great year as it was very active throughout the entire school year. The club began working early as Mrs. Elena (R.G.) Rosas-Guyon, the moderator, started the early organizational work. The elections were carried out early in the year and 4 seniors and 1 junior were elected to head the club
Throughout the year, the club sponsored many projects and also received some special recognitions First, the club sent letters to the Florida Congressional Representatives in order to have the week of March 4th-the 10th named National Beta Club Week. This was very successful and all the Congressmen gave the idea full support. Second, for 13 years of devoted service, the National Organization sent the Belen Chapter a Certificate of Recognition The club was also named a Banner Club for installing and maintaining a Junior Beta Club. Third, the club ran a successful Christmas Toy Drive. The toys were donated to the Hope Rural School, a migrant mission in Indiantown, Fla Fourth, the club even served the community at the Special Olympics. There, club members served as huggers. The club also donated $100 .00 to the Felipe Arroyo Memorial Scholarship Fund, and , of course, bought each Senior a stall to wear at the graduation , and a patch for their diplomas.
So, the Beta Club had another successful year The executive board members would like to thank Mrs. R.G. without whose help and tireless dedication, none of the good things that happened to the club and all the good things the club did, would have been impossible .
A very active Spanish Club resided in Belen this year. Instead of limiting itself to in-school activities, the club set its goals on activities outside the school walls. This goal was accomplished consistently throughout the year as the clubfarticipated in various in school and out o school activities. The club members made frequent visits to Avante Theater where they were treated to small plays, 2 Spanish films and a French film They also visited The Cuban Arts Museum and the new Cultural Center in downtown Miami. The club members helped out in the "Amigos of the Americas " program and are currently planning trips to New York and Spain. The club members co-ordinated the "Noche de Teatro;" these plays eventually went to the Youth Fair The club also published Ateneo, the club ' s semesterly magazine publication. But none of this would have been possible without the help of Mrs. Beatriz Jimenez and Mr. Aurelio Baldor, to them the club extends a very special 157 thanks!
Unbelievable dances, great Homecoming, !.D.'s, and State Presidents. These were but a few of the many accomplishments realized by the 1983-1984 Student Council. The greatest of these, however, was at the State Convention held in Plantation from May 3-5. There, Belen was elected State President for the second time in the school's history. The election itself took on many phases . Vital to the victory were campaigning, speeches, artwork, and, most importantly, the workshop. Jorge Perez and Robert Torricella ran a fundraising workshop at the convention which was deemed a major part of the victory. The workshop was organized and realized through the many hours of dedicated work the two delegates put into the project. They had, however, much needed and untiring help, as well as moral support from their friends Jorge Lopez-Garcia and Thomas Gonzalez-Diego. Were it not for these four, the workshop would not have been more than a far-fetched dream. Another important step in the direction of victory was the appointment of Robert Torricella to the office of FASC Parliamentarian. This victory was a gift from the Senior Class of 1984 to the entire school.
Executive Board: T Gonzalez-Diego (Pari.), J. Lopez-Garcia (Treas.), A. Arazoza
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The school year 1983-1984 was a glorious year for Vincam, the Belen newspaper , for it marked the return of creativity, hard work, and a high journalistic standard of quality to the newspaper , something it had been lacking the past couple of years Under the careful auspices of moderator Lourdes Moller-Gomez and staffed almost entirely by Juniors , Vincam has once again achieved a place of prominence.
This year saw the publication of three eight-page issues of Vincam. Each issue had its own comprehensive News , Editorials , Sports , and Entertainment departments Each department was edited , respectively, by Edelberto Farres , Luis Clemens , jorge Fernandez, and Javier Rodriguez . The entire project was policed under the watchful eye of Editor-In-Chief Juan Ros, affectionately known as "The Boss."
The staff received many compliments, mostly from the faculty, and few complaints They hope a precedent has been established for years to come , and they look forward to another successful Vincam year in ' 84- ' 84
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The Campus Ministry is a department in Belen Jesuit School dedicated to stimulate spiritual and religious growth at Belen. This encouraged through retreats, days of sacrificial acts, volunteer works, and masses at Belen.
The retreats are divided into three categories: one-day reflection days, three-day retreats or senior encounters with other schools such as Pace These retreats greatly encourage spiritual growth through the interaction with other people .
Another way in which the Campus Ministry encourages this growth is to conduct a day of sacrificial acts such as Hunger Day, in which everyone was asked to abstain from eating a big lunch. The results were excellent; almost everybody participated, and a lot of money was collected for the Dominican Republic.
Another program enacted by the Campus Ministry is the Camillus House Volunteer Program, in which the students are asked to help with the distribution of food
These programs as well as the masses at Belen help students to reflect on the many things that we take advantage of, such as: clothing, food, shelter and even a loving family.
I get by with a little help from my friends
I get high with a little help from my friends
Going to try with a little help from my friends
Today Belen , tomorrow Sarajevo!
The Spanish fair at Belen was an event in which the Belen student body, participated using their skills in poetry and short story with enthusiasm The usual first and second places were won after two weeks of deliberation by the Spanish teachers of the language department , headed by Aurelio Baldor. This year the fair presented a special Felipe Arroyo award - it was won by Jorge Khuly , 12-C, for his outstanding poem " La Arena." Also winning an award was senior Gus Garcia-Montes with his short story , " EI Mundo de las Camaras fotografias, " which also won first prize at the Dade County Youth Fa[ In the end the Spanish fair was a tremendous success and is sure to be even better next year.
SPELLING BEE CONTEST :
7th grade: Armando Hernandez (7B)
8th grade : Peter Chu (8C)
9th grade: Rolando Diaz (9A)
10th grade : Antonio Castro (10C)
Poster Contest:
7th grade : Juan Fanjul (7B)
8th grade : Raul Esparza (8A)
9th grade : Ale x Sosa (9D)
10th grade : Agusto Lopez (10A)
11th grade : Jorge Barquin (11A)
Projects : 7th grade: Alejandro Santana (7C)
8th grade : Ernesto Portuondo (8D)
9th grade : Jorge Baste (9E)
10th grade : B Digon (100)
11th grade: Jorge Garcia (11A) , French
Literary Contest: Felipe Arroyo , S J Award
9th grade : Poetry: Eudelio Ferrer (9C)
10th grade : Poetry: Rafael Espinoza (10C)
12th grade : Poetry: Jorge Khuly , "La Arena " Poetry : second place : Rene Gonzalez
9th grade : Short story : Mario Rodriguez (9A)
10th grade : Short story : Mario E. Fernandez (10C)
12th grade : Short story : Gustavo GarciaMontes ( 12C)
12th grade : Short story : second place Rolando Branly (12C)
9th grade : Essay : Eduardo Cruz (9A)
10th grade : Essay : Jose Alvarez (10C)
FELIPE ARROYO , S J. LITERARY AWARD :
1983-4: Jorge A. Khuly , " La Arena ." Special commendat ion to : Gusatavo J. Garcia-Montes , " Un Mundo de Camaras Fotographicas "
In February it was announced that the Close Up Foundation had recommended Belen, because of its active in the program, as the site for the first in a series of programs dealing with the theme "Campaign '84. " The C-SPAN company had decided to tape a number of shows at various high schools from all over the United States They intended to reveal what Americans at a high school level think politically about their community and country. Belen was chosen as the first site. Mr Patrick Collins had met with other teachers from schools also involved in Close Up and had prepared a program which consisted of many events such as: a debate by the fv1iami Beach Senior High Debate team, a question and answer session with a number of guest speakers, and thirdly a question and answer session with representatives from the actual presidential candidates. In the ensuing weeks, all parts of the Belen community came together to make the program possible. After the taping on March 9 , it was generally agreed that the event had been a smashing success for Belen, which was able to gain national exposure
Is it really that boring?
The 1983-84 Close-Up trip to Washington, D.C. was of many firsts. These along with the usual components of the week-long program, made the trip a very worthwhile and enriching experience.
Among the first was the fact that Belen was making the trip in November. Though the students were disappointed by the lack of snow, the Christmas decorations and the cold weather were greatly appreciated. Another first was the visit to Colonial Williamsburg and jamestown. This visit provided the students with a basis upon which a comparison between our Founding Fathers and the modern-day politicians was made possible.
Perhaps the most valuable aspect of the trip was the chance to meet students from Dallas, Fort-Worth, and Philadelphia. Though there were many cultural differences, most of the problems and worries faced by the studeflts were similar. The 14 students who participated in the program would like to extend their deepest thanks and appreciation for all their work in the program and helping them get a look at their government.
Gene Hernandez
' The world better know that we're going to do whatever's necessary for the safety and protection of our freedoms '
Robert Pupo, a student at Belen jesuit Prep in Miami, asked Reagan if he would consider sending American troops into Central America.
"It would have to be very evident that it was a direct threat to the United States," Reagan said. "It would have to be something that we saw as actually a threat to our security and our safety - and then we would be defending ourselves, not someone else."
Sylvia Vilato, a student at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami, asked the President about the U.S. confrontation with Cuba in Grenada. Vilato, a Cuban who came to South Florida with her parents, asked : "Would you envision any further confrontation in the future, or do you feel that Fidel Castro got the message?"
"Not only he, but a number of others got the message, all right," Reagan said "We're not warlike. We want peace. We don't plan any confrontations. That will be up to them. But we know that we can't buy peace at any price.
"And when our national security is concerned, the world better know that we're going to do whatever's necessary for the safety and protection of our freedoms "
Aniette Lauredo, a student at St. Brendan High School in Miami, asked Reagan about immigration policy.
"We have legislation in the congress right now and we've had trouble getting it passed," Reagan said, adding that something must be done to control U.S. borders because a "great many illegal immigrants just come into the country and suddenly disappear into the whole population."
Diane Lipman, from North Miami Beach High School, wanted to know if Reagan would set aside more federal financial aid for students who couldn't afford college otherwise.
"We think an adequate amount is [already] set aside," Reagan said. "The government alone is providing help of some kind for 40 per cent of the students [in college]."
Reagan said he was sympathetic to the financial plight of college students because he'd paid his own way when he was that age "And one of the better jobs that I had was washing dishes in the girls' dormitory," he joked
"I really didn't like the answer he gave," Lipman said afterward. "I think it needs to be a lot higher than 40 per cent."
jorge Rodriguez, from Miami High School, wanted to know why the nation's youth wasn't represented in the federal government.
"I wouldn't say that you don't have representation in government. This, while it is not exactly connected with the government, certainly gives you access to the government," Reagan said.
This report was supplemented with material from The Washington Post Service.
Winners :
1st Place : 9th - Michael Berastequi
10th - Gian Zumpano
Andres de Armas
Albert Gross
11th - Javier Rodriguez
2nd Place : 8th - Peter Chu
9th - Jorge Planas
10th - Humberto del Valle
3rd Place : 8th - Luis Abelaez
9th - Hector Lopez
10th -Rene Suarez
Honorable Mention: 9th - Juan Oryarzun Juan Sague 10th - Augusto Lopez
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The Second Annual Belen Math Fair was again a great success - another fine tradition at Belen has been established! The tenth grade projects - their experience from last year was a great asset! The math teachers find it very gratifying to see the fruits of their hard work in the form of enthusiasm and hard work during the weeks leading up to the fair!
2 m 1\NNUAL E• ELEN i\{A TH FAIR !\{ARC H·19Bll
For the first time ever, Spanish Awards were given in the school to recognize talent and achievement. These, however, were very special awards. Besides the usual awards for poetry, essays and posters, two special awards were instituted.
The first of these was the Father Felip.e Arroyo Award. Dedicated to the memory of a man so close to many in the school, the award is basically a literary contest. Contestants enter either poetry, short stories, or essays out of which 3 winners are named. The overall winner then receives a $50.00 prize. This year Senior Jorge Khuly took the first place honor.
The other special award was the Don Quijote Award given by the Sociedad Cultural Hispanica. The many winners of this award receive the honor of having demonstrated an achievement in any aspect of the Spanish language and literature.
Congratulations to all the winners in this year's Spanish Awards Ceremony and a special congratulations to jorge Khuly, the first winner of the Father Felipe Arroyo Award.
This year could easily be described as an outstanding one in the area of Guest Speakers. The school was fortunate in having speakers who were entertaining and at the same time quite informative. The speeches ranged from venereal diseases to fire-prevention, from the history of Cuba to alcohol and drug addiction, from Jewish High School lifestyles to several visits by District Attorney Janet Reno Guest speakers such as these are being used every day more and more in the educational system to enrich a person's knowledge of the things going on around him Thus , Belen is constantly striving to obtain the best speakers possible
SEVENTH GRADE AWARD NOMINEES
ENQ.ISH
LUIS GARCIA-cHACON 7-B
FERMIN FERRO 7-D
FOREIGN LANGUAGE : SPANISH
SECTION 1 ARMANDO HERNANDEZ 7 -B
SECTION 2 MARCUS CASAL 7-8
SECTION 3 JUAN FRANJUL7-B
SECTION 5 MAURICE PERKINS 7-E
SECTlON 6 HILARY C. CANDELA 7-D
SECTION 7 GABRIEL VIDAL7-c
MATHEMATICS
EMILIO REVILLA 7-A
JUAN FRANJUL7 -B
CARLOS GARCIA 7-c
JOSE E MARRERO 7-D
JUAN PALANCAR 7-E
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ANTONIO F SUAREZ 7-A
ALEJANDRO GARCIA 7-B
ALFRED LURIGADOS 7-c
ALEJANDRO BASTE 7-D
CARLOS LAMELA 7-E
SCIENCE
EMILIO REVILLA 7-A
LUIS GARCIA-cHACON 7-B
MARIO MARTINEZ 7-c
JOSE M. MARTINEZ 7-D
MAURICE A PERKINS 7-E
SOCIAL STUDIES: WORLD GEOGRAPHY
EMILIO REVILLA 7-A
JUAN FRANJUL7-B
CARLOS L. GARCIA 7-c
JOSE E MARRERO 7-D
GEORGE A CASTELLS 7-E
THEOLOGY
LUIS GARCIA-cHACON 7-8
ROBERT CARRERAS 7-c
CARLOS TROMBETIA 7-D
CARLOS LAMELA 7-E
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
ARTURO CARABALLO MARCUS CASAL ADOLFO
FERNANDEZ. JUAN
FRANJUL , LUIS FERNANDEZ, LUIS GARCIA-cHACON 7-B
FERMIN FERRO, JUAN CUETO, JOSE MARRERO
LEADERSHP JUAN FRANJUL7-B
SERVICE ROBERTO MARQUEZ 7-E
CITIZENSHIP ARMANDO HERNANDEZ 7-B
SPECIAL AWARDS
RICHARD SANTAMARIA (MIAMI HERALD , SPELUNG
BEE AWARD , NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY, TUTORING
aRTIFICATES
LEADERSHP SERVICE CITIZENSHIP
ENGLISH
PABLO CEJAS 8-c ALLEN KIM 8-E JORGE ABREU 8-A
NINTH GRADE AWARD NOMINEES
ROLANDO DIAZ 9-A
KEVIN TARACIDO 9-C
OTIO ZEQUEIRA 9-D
JOSE ZUMPANO 9-E
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH
SECTION 1 ROLANDO DIAl 9-A
SECTlON 2 JOSE LOPEZ 9-B
SECTION JA ALEX GONZALEZ 9-E
SECTlON 6 RAULINCERA 9-B
SECTION 7 CARLOS MARTINEZ 9-E
ALGEBRA I
ROLANDO DIAl 9-A
PEDRO CAMPO 9-B
KEVIN TARACIDO 9-c
ALBERTO ZALDIVAR 9-D
JOSE ZUMPANO 9-E
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
RAMON aSPEDES 9-A
JOSE CIL 9-B
JAVIER BRITO 9-C
EDUARDO GARCIA 9-D
LUIS ESPINO 9-E
SCIENCE
ROLANDO DIAZ 9-A
ALEX BERTOT 9-B
KEVIN TARACIDO 9-C
AARON SCHURGER 9-D
JOSE ZUMPANO 9-E
WORLD HISTORY
ROLANDO DIAl 9-A
PEDRO CAMPO 9-B
KEVIN TARACIDO 9-c
ROLANDO GOMEZ 9-E THEOLOGY
ROLANDO DIAl 9-A
FRANCISCO GAMBIN 9-B
HENRY BELL 9-c
OTIO ZEQUEIRA 9-D
ALEXIS KREDI9-E
GENERAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
ROLANDO DIZA 9-A, PEDRO CAMPO 9-B RAUL INCERA9-B
KEVIN TARACIDO 9-C, ALEX GONZALEZ 9-E
ROLANDO GOMEZ 9-E JOSE ZUMPANO 9-E
CITIZENSHIP
LEADERSHIP SERVICE
ENGLISH
JOSE ZUMPANO 9-E
EDUARDO GARCIA 9-D
RICARDO PEREZ 9-E
TENTH GRADE AWARD NOMINEES
AUGUSTO LOPEZ 1G-A
PABLO HERNANDEZ-VILLALON lo-B
JORGE VASSEUR 1G-C
GIAN ZUMPANO 1G-D
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH
SECTION 1 l YN A JUAREZ 1G-C
SECTION 2 GIAN ZUMPANO 10.0
SECTION 5 JUAN MASSENS 1G-B
SECTION 6 ANTONIO BASTE 1G-A
SECTION 7 JUAN BARINAGA 1G-B
MATHEMATICS
LUIS de VARONA 1G-A
PABLO HERNANDEZ-VILLALON 1G-B
ANTONIO CASTRO 1G-C
ANDRES de ARMAS 1G-D
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
LUIS de VARONA 1G-A
MIGUEL GONZALEZ 1G-B
ALBERTO GROSS 1G-C
ANDRES de ARMAS 1G-D
SCIENCE
LUIS de VARONA 'IG-A
PABLO HERNANDEZ-VILLALON
JORGE VASSEUR 1G-C
GIAN ZUMPANO 1G-D
SOCIAL STUDIES : HISTORY
ANTONIO TROMBETIA 1G-A,
PABLO HERNANDEZ-VILLALON 1G-B
ENGLISH
EIGHTH GRADE AWARD NOMINEES
RAUL ESPARZA 8-A
ROBERT CHERENEK 8-C
JOSE CUETO 8-E
FOREIGN LANGUAGE : SPANISH
SECTlON 1 AARON TUCKLER 8-c
SECTION 2 ROBERT CHERENEK 8-C
SECTION JA JOSE CUETO 8-E
SECTION 3B FERNANDO CASILLAS 8-c
SECTION 4 CARLOS PEREZ-ABREU 8-c
SECTION 5 PETER CHU 8-c
SECTION 7 ANTHONY CUEVAS 8-D
MATHEMATIC
RICARD LORENZO 8-B
CARLOS PEREZ-ABREU 8-c
ANTHONY CUEVAS 8-D
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
JUAN SAIZARBITORIA 8-A
RICHARD LORENZO 8-B
PABLO CEJAS 8-c
JUAN CASTRO 8-D
LOUIS IGLESIAS 8-E
CNICS
RAUL ESPARZA 8-A
RICHARD LORENZO 8-B
PABLO CEJAS 8-c
ALEX DIAZ -ASPEZ 8-D
CARLOS ORTEGA 8-E
THEOLOGY
RAUL ESPARZA 8-A
RICHARD LORENZO 8-B
RAUL DIAl 8-c
ANTHONY CUEVAS 8-D
saNa
RAUL ESPARZA 8-A
RICHARD LORENZO 8-B
XAVIER MARTINEZ 8-c
ALEX DIAZ-ASPER 8-D
ERIC GARCIA 8-E
GENERAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
RAUL ESPARZA 8-A RICHARD LORENZO 8-B PABLO
aJAS.
ROBERT CHERENEK, XAVIER MARTINEZ , CARLOS
PERIEZ-ABREU , AARON TUCKER , JORGE AZCUE NELSON BEAN , FERNANDO
CASILLAS, KARK KREDI
MIGUEL A GONZALEZ 1G-B
LYN A JUAREZ 1G-C
GIAN ZUMPANO 1G-D
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
LEADERSHIP SERVICE
CITIZENSHIP
GIAN ZUMPANO 1G-D JORGE PADRON 1G-B
AUGUSTO LOPEZ 1G-A
JUNIOR CLASS AWARD NOMINEES
ENGLISH
XAVIER BRIGGS 11-A
JUAN J FERNANDEZ de CASTRO 11-B
JUAN ROS 11-c
MODERN LANGUAGES : FRENCH
THOMAS JELKE
SPANISH
ROBERTO PUPO
MATHEMATICS
XAVIER BRIGGS 11 -A
CARLOS FERNANDEZ 11-B
JUAN ROS 11-c
SOCIAL SCIENCE
XAVIER BRIGGS 11-A
JUAN FERNANDEZ de CASTRO '11-B
JUAN ROS 11-c
GOVERNMENT
XAVIER BRIGGS 11-A
THEOLOGY
XAVIER BRIGGS 11-A
CARLOS MUNIZ 11-B
JUAN ROS 11-c
CHEMISTRY
XAVIER BRIGGS 11 -A
CARLOS MUNIZ 11-B
JUAN ROS 11-c
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
LYNN
XAVIER BRIGG S. ALBERTO DAIRE , IGNACIO
DUARTE JUAN
FERNANDEZ de CASTRO ROBERTO PUPO '11 -A ,
CARLOS MUNIZ 11-B, JUAN ROS 11-c
HARVARD AWARD
l YN A JUAREZ 1G-C
MARIO AGUIRRE 1G-D
THEOLOGY
I UIS de VARONA 1G-A
CITIZENSHIP SERVICE
LEADERSHIP
XAVIER BRIGGS II -A CARLOS FERNANDEZ 11 -B
ROBERTO PUPO 11-A
RAUL CARDONA 11 -A
Homecoming Week '83-'84 A week highlighted by fun and excitement with all its spirit radiating throughout the school. It was truly a week to remember!
It all started on Monday, November 7 1983. The seniors on this day went throughout the 7th and 8th grade classes planting the seed ot spirit throughout. On thi s same day array of very creative hats were worn by the students ranging beanies to flower pots and trees. These were accompanied by such brands of jeans such as Sergio Valente, Levi's, and Calvin Klein On the next day the seed was growing, with such activiites as the field competitions , and the volleyball game between the Seniors and Juniors This was all topped by the presentation of the movie "Victory" , transmitting the idea of unity and friendship through the whole school. The seed grew to become a very beautiful flower on the day the Seniors presented what was to become ·the climax of the whole week and possibly the greatest Senior Skit ever in the history of Belen After this event, the rest of the activities just fell into place as the flower got more and more beautiful with such events as Spirit Day with the football Pep Rally , the Homecoming game, the Alumni Field Day , and of course the Homecoming dance.
Homecoming Week '83 -' 84 is truly worthy of the statement " WHAT A WEEK! "
1 They could be arrested for what they're thinking
2. The underclassmen sit this one out.
3
1 Gene says "N "
2 "T 0 but h' ·
3 Whoo-Tall Ben" and smile says "Yes'" · ere did you e Gang" ·
4 Homeco get that hatH I mJng crowd d' Ia eah? !splays spirit!
The uninvolved "Non-volvo" B-teamer "Mr. Stud" "Ciousseau" in disguise "Mr. T", "Disrupto", and "Divido".
"Refreshing the unity , the message, the showmanship."
- Ryan Review
"The Seniors brought the boat in."
- Bulnes Chronicles
"It was better than 'Arroz con Mango.' " - Pichardo Daily Report
" Extravagant Magnificent Extremely funny ."
- The Squiggy Sun Times
" It was the highlight It was didactic It showed alot of unity "
- Bango Magazine
" It was real good , especially the part about me ."
- El Reportero Armando Rodriguez
"Fascinante mejor que el teatro de Calderon de Ia Barca"
"It was a Broadway Produ c tion"
"Take 'em on the road! "
- Fascinacion Baldor
- The Collins Clover
-The R G Report
" I think it really reflected what this senior class is all about. "
"A cast of thousands' "
" Interesting "
"It was great' "
- The Figueredo Files
- The Vila Gazzette
- The limbo Journal
- Smith
The 1984 Tombola was exciting event, as well a great success. This success was due to the conscientious efforts put forth by the entire Belen community, which combined all its resources to make the 1984 Tombola a truly extravagant event.
These efforts began in late January, when the student body began its campaign of raffle ticket sales which netted well over $50,000 The students were aided in their endeavor by the cooperation and support of both parents and faculty. All these efforts culminated on the weekend of March 2, 3, and 4.
Tombola '84 ... Rides, food, games, and dances all contributed to the jubilant atmosphere prevalent throughout these days.
The entire event had come together to make one of the most memorable weekends in Belen's history. Synchronicity!
1. Hey look that's me on the Ferris Wheel. 2. Psst, Hey Kid , Want some coke?
3 School puts on a real good show
4. "So what if it's your dog what are you going to do about it?"
5. The original Cavemen
6 Leticia open your eyes
7 Killer Quioscos
8. Did you see the muscles on that guy?
9. Girls smile, it's for the yearbook
5
6 I don ' t believe
either
1
1 Put your head on my shoulder
2 En Ia Selva vivia un
3. The psychopath!
4. What is the man in the back plotting?
5 Wicho and his " Harem. "
6. What's your next move, Henry?
7 Simon on the groove
8 Why does he have two girls?
9. What a Fox, Thank God Mom's not here.
10 A night out with the girls.
1. "The folks live it up!"
2. "The Fiesta racks in some bucks."
3. "Bob's dancing is much butter."
4. "Uno, dos, tres; que paso mas cheverre "
5. "You wouldn't believe they posed "
6. "The beauty of the Fiesta."
7. "The party goes on "
8. "What's so funny, Ms Chirino?"
The Sophomore Prom was, as all Belen activities, not only a time to have fun and enjoy oneself, but also a time to reflect on all the accomplishments and tasks that the school undertakes on the behalf of the students. By working together, both the school and the Student Council were able to come up with a prom that the sophomores could enjoy. As such, it would only be befitting that we take the time now to thank the school for working with us in providing us with this occasion that the sophomores will remember for the rest of their lives.
1984 brings Belen yet another first, the 1984 Wolverine Summer Camp. Masterminded, coordinated, and directed by Mr Carlos Barquin, the camp is open to all boys and girls from the ages of 6-14. Included are two four week sessions of swimming, basketball, dancing, ping-pong, and, of course, field trips, to name a few.
The camp has been run very efficiently in this its first year of existence This is definitely a sign of experience, devotion, and caring For this, the Echoes Staff applauds Mr. Barquin. However, others have also played a major role in the success of the camp. These are, of course, the junior and Senior Counselors, which have come together to insure that the camp's kids are well cared for and that the whole operation is a smooth process They have been successful on both counts. This fine group of counselors is made up mostly of Belen students and Alumni The other counselors come from schools all around Miami The counselors are : Eric Alvarez, ) C. Alvarez, Jorge Barinaga, jorge Barquin, Elena Blanco, Gus Busse, Miriam Campbell, Conchita Cepero, Anna Fernandez-Rocha, Annie Figueras, joe Garcia, jorge Gonzalez, Lisa Gonzalez, Ricky Hernandez, Emiliano Herran , Susy Macia, Maria Perez, Sylvia Perez, Luis Planas , Luly Planas, Ernie Portuondo, Aleida Tunon, Augusto Venegas, and Gian Zumpano
All in all the kids seem to get a real kick from the camp. It gives them a place to meet new friends and do things they couldn't do otherwise. It insures that the kids can have a place to run around and do whatever they want while being supervised
Again the Echoes Staff would like to extend its congratulations to Mr. Barquin for a very successful Summer Camp '84. It is refreshing to find a person who cares, he should know that his efforts are not unrecognized or unappreciated
The pictures on this page are captionless as they speak for themselves
It's been very hard
But it's getting easier now
Hard times are over, over for a while
The leaves are shining in the sun
And I'm smiling inside
1 We ' ve been waiting 6 yrs. for these babies!
2. Archbishop McCarthy talks about the true meaning of it all.
3 Class of '841istens to Gene's Salutatorian speech
4. It's a miracle!!!
5. Up, up and away!
6 and he can also chew gum at the same time.
7 The ceremony ends and life begins.
It's Louis not Luis "Mich, tell whoever it is I'm sleeping" long distant love affairs Tex -n- Tanya Ivan , we're gonna flunk! Kawama Delegate my beach house at Holmes the California kid Sweet Lou! Alby , go show Jesse your mesch ... Eddy!!! ... Denny's Grand Slam Breakfast Call Maite, we're going to Ugo Vivian , eres una chusma! ... Vivils, Tenchi, Sylv -I luffs you all! . . . Adventurous trips to The Strip and Biscayne Blvd. in Guinea's van the buggies in the grove massive pigouts at Victoria Station I' m perturbed Kate Hepburn is not a pellejo! the letter scandals tripping out in psychology Chez Louis' Oui, je parle frarr;ais Late night study sessions at American Hospital A.M C. . . . I am not an airhead! whaddaya mean you can't turn lefts on reds?! it's been real Thanx Mom, Dad, Sisses -I love you.
11 / 12 / 66
Miami, Florida
6 yrs. at Belen
Oceanography, Pep Club
Vincam , Yearbook
Close-Up, Encounters
Who ' s Who Among American High School Students
French Gold Award
2nd place French Orals Dade
County Youth Fair
Belen Science Fair Winner
Studying Communications at the University of Miami
it's nearly at an end.
It was given as a promise, to each and every man. It's a long time since started, and the days left now few.
It seems the words sent Ion ago were true."
Savor this moment he told himself, know what it tastes like, how much it weighs, the exact shape of it - Do not let it drift away and be gone, unappreciated, For once in your life, take the time!
- Morgan Llywelyn
1/7/66
Los Angeles, California
I don't care Barq, I'm quitting again Sonesta Decorator I want to quit school and disappear Joaquin the Gardener Roger, get off the floor Prom Nightmare Egging the town John no! Don't! Not in the car!! Out the window!!-!-;----:--- Lake Worthless . . . Term Paper .. . Alex, Roland, more toilet paper I want some toilet wader . .. Billy Joel .. . XCountry #1 . . . Soccer also #1 .. . Track #101 Police THANKS BARQ THANKS MOM AND DAD, LUVYA!!
6 years at Belen
Cross-Country 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Soccer8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Track8, 9, 10, 11, 12
C.E.L.A.C. 12
Student Council 7, 8
AII-Conf in X-Country 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
All-State in X-Countr y 9, 11
All-Conference in Track 8
All-State in Track 8, 9
5 year letterman in X-Country
4 year letterman in Soccer
3 year letterman in Track Studying Business Admini stration at Regis College
John Juany Juo 32,21,15
I don't know Party at Octavia's ... Zeek ... The Baj Boys ... Kiddies Weekend English Curse Gorda and D.M Quarterback Final all nighters Frosty Thanks Scambio L.A. (1, II) MTA 5-South survivor Club member What an encounter! V. W. Bug The Cowboys ... The Celtics ... The Police ... Luke for Pres. Duke Bound Thanks Mom and Dad!
11/17/65
Havana, Cuba
6 years at Belen
Football9, 70, 11, 12
4 year letterman
Team Captain 12
Soccer 10
Track and Field B, 9, 70
2 year letterman in Track Beta Club 12, Pep Club 11, 12
Computer Club 10, 11
Oceanography Club 10, 11, 12
Football All-County Han Mention 12 Science Fair 7, 8, 9
Social Studies Fair 8, 9 Political Campaign Volunteer 11 Camillus House 12
Studying Pre-Med at
University
Experience is not what happens to a man . It is what a man does with what happens to him .
- Hallmark Card
6 / 1 / 66
Miami , Florida
Alby I don ' t know No Jesse, I won't pick you up Eddie you're a vegetable the ld scrupleless shotgun wedding at Tampa picadillo is the password figure -head VP Student Council " affairs " Mr 'Mate on SeaEscape El Vice-Presidente Yoda " die will I soon " life in a warzone
Scarface ' s cousin, babyface Chez Louise Llaca shut up your dog Party at my house Again gotta get ripped the Tamp a experience sleep cheap it ' s vivitime Doggie in a Volvo Cuando me Combiene Playing for keeps 12 oz curls I don ' t do condiments I'm pe r turbed Prom invitation translation Caco mi primito the Pharoah 3 quarters at Ruta's Praying to the porceline god Eddy get out of my house Gucci airpump it doesn't matter I' m a senior this is a one legged town
Gotta get to Melbourne Love them GATORS Beaty Powers
Abuela , limonada I' m not lazy I just won't do it Love you Dad , Mom, Charlie, Eddy , and Yoyi Forever
6 y rs in Belen
Student Coun ci/ 9, 8, 9, 11, 12
Student Coun cil Vice Preside nt
Oceanograph y Club 10, 1 1 (pre s.)
Racquetball 70
C.E.L.A.C.
Facse/1 '82
Computer Club
B.A.S E.S. Board
Ecology Club
Beta Honor Socie t y 11 (treas .), 12 (vp)
Tombola Cre w 11, 12
F.A.S C. Convention 11, 12
S.A.S C. Convention
Lake Yale
Studying Business Admin is tr a tion at University of Florida
Sci rocco Susy U M Basketball Club Semester exam mech sessions at Frank's and John ' s Jamming out at J P.'s Fender Strat 12 / 5 / 82 at the Grove Part-time D.j. Serious procrastinator term-paper shock quasi-G.Q Rusty Pelican addict I.L.S.S hanging at John's get me a Vivarin! late-night studies The Cave ... Thanks Mom, Dad and Quino, Love Ya .. .
9 / 28/66
Miami, Fla.
Six years at Belen
Weather Club 8, 9
Astronomy Club 8, 9
C.E.L.A.C. 12
Pep Club 12
Yearbook 11, 12
Dance committee 12
F I.U
Business administration
11/7/66
Longview, Washington
Bari Please, you cannot talk in the library Bango's echo The cheo chase Summer of '82 and the Bronco .. . Lisa's kitchen . . . Pool games at F.I.U . .. . M.I.T.? No, U.F 1390 term paper weekend last minute layout Skit and Ring Ceremony celebrations Encounter (group #3) my hardest class is analysis talking deep with Juice John you're a bad influence tag team with Robert on Carlos Degoti leave my lunch alone July 3 at the Sonesta Disney World '81 Sanibel '80, '81, '82 Class of '84 Thanks Mom, Dad and everybody
Anda Que buena vida Kawama Yo me hecho a llorar Airline Freak Study sessions at Chez Louis ' with Godfather's Pizza Vivian , eres una chusma Ya, yo no puedo ma Coconut Grove Let ' s ride the bugies Camara Z-28 St. Brendan Parties Duran Duran, Madonna . . . Jorge , we need copies . .. Did you see G H ? Dynasty Tendri Os car , let ' s go to lunch Videotapes Manny , did you do the L A. essay Sailing Bye Love you Mom , Dad , Alex and Maria
3 / 26 / 65
Miami, Fla
3 yr s at Belen Pep Club 12
C o mputer Club 11
O ceanography Club 11
Vo lunteer Political Campaign
St udying at Miami -Dade Community Coll ege
4/13 / 66
"If
I fail, if I succeed, at least I'll live as
Miami, Florida I believe."
"I think we're being filmed" The slopes Thomas Dolby Hair Kawama with John Paul black circles Luke ?! lunch in Analysis Close Up - ugh! scambio nice clean room study sessions at the arcade ... procrastination incarnate ... gone on a trip ... research papers - double ugh! . . . Sigrid's enlightenment class .. . Luly B. - my little coffee table . .. "Hey Ed!" bad notetaker good photo copier only twenty no contacts or vision Vivarin Shaving Tish's legs with Fig and Degoti ... Mr . Quinn! .. . The Bighouse? ... P. Morris ... Encounters .. . Ted ' s frisbee lessons like / as a bear forehead " Just lie back and relax" (mistake) . .. Thanx Ma and friends ... real world here I come!
George Benson
5 yrs at Belen
Computer Club
Microbiolog y Club (Pres.)
Christian Youth Croup
Oceanograph y, B A. S.£.5. PSA T honorable mention
Close-Up , C.E.L.A. C. Encounters
Studying PreMed at the University of Florida
Call me 'Wicho' Good grief! Has that ever happened to you? To both Manny's: ' Knots Landing ' is better than 'Dynasty' Oscar: I'm not analyzing Carlos Henao: Are you through? Khuly: you weigh the same as I do, but at least I'm shorter M.B.: ERA No! . . . J.Z.: To whom the bell tolls! . . . C .B.: Seafood on Monday J.S .: Sign and don't pay the CAVALIER I.E .: Que hay para desayuno?
L.B.: Your hair is too short To the whole family: Thanks for everything To the senior class: Lots of luck in the future
If you would have a happy family life, remember two things: in matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste swim the current.
9 / 12 / 67
Miami, Florida
6 years at Belen
Social Studies Project Award, 8th Science Project Award, 9 Math Award, 11
Yearbook
Key Club
Spanish Club
C.E.L.A.C.
Weather
Radio and Electronics
Studying engineering at Florida International University
8/9/66
San Juan, Puerto Rico
lnf pride Sigma Five The Green Machine Smoke Screen Revenge . . . no bra . . . Cheryl Missions . . . El Grovo ... I'm insane ... Mr. Astrophysics ... Me voy a quemar Laberinto Aureliano B- Tearn in Jorge's Aspen Es que hayyy tiemmpoo the STRIP Man, Miami's dead Wonderful German I.D. ' s Dr. Muellers in Germany B A.S.E.S. all the way let ' s serenade you know who make the moment last forever thanks Mami Papi
6 Years at Belen
B.A.S. E.S. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Astronomy 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Astronomy President 12 Spanish Club, Weather Club Computer C/ub,' Radio Club
N.H.S ., B A.S E.S. Board Science Fair Award 2 yrs. Geometry Award, Honor Roll Spanish Short Story A ward 2 yrs Service A ward
Studying Astrophysi cs at the University of Chicago
Breets Brittangus Jay I love Camaros 76' ers #1 Luly 8/08/82 Kika's party The Cave 4th period graffiti with Espi ... "Que pasa .. . "No man" ... B-ball fanatic ... "Anda!" ... "Where's the beef? - Right here me friends" . . . I Love Luly ... " ... the Incessant Whooping Whopper" .. . THE ETERNAL PEN Tienes peste! Crashing out Student Lounge "pilitas" Research Paper dilemma bigotees Gracias Mami, Papi, Abuelas y Abuelo, y Carmita
11/1/66
New York City, New York
5 Years at Belen Rocketry II
C.E.L.A. C. IV
Political Campaigning Ill
March of Dimes
Physical Fitness A ward II
Attendance Award Ill
Studying at Miami-Dade Community College
7 / 16 / 66
Miami , Fla
Fern Mazda Soccer #2 Gilbert let ' s go play basketball . . . white supremacy . . . Herran, lend me some paper . . . 8:15 always late B.K )'aime Paris ... Fern. I need some notes ... 1260 . . . Sto . Domingo report for Baldor: disaster studying with Ed The broken antenna . . . soccer practice skiing in England . N D future tycoon I hate work Midnight meching sessions thanks Mom, Dad, Bill , and Luly
Six years in Belen soccer 10, 12
National Honor Society 12
National Beta Club 11 computer club 11 Ecology Club 11
Close Up 11
honor roll 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 72
Studying Engineering at Notre Dame
Red Corvette left turn embarcator speedster 454 H.P. engine . . . new paint job .. . Fish .. . Caski ...
August 19, 1966
Miami, Florida
3 years at Belen Miami Dade South Business administration
02-16-66
Washington, D.C.
Cep Can you do me a Jai-Aiai Analysis study sess1on at my house ton1ght Larrea II Hail to the Redskins You're graduating Georgetown McDonald's Copy your notes A.P Spanish Test tomorrow ... Elorrio in the twelfth game, Thanks Mom and Dad.
6 yrs. at Belen Soccer 10, 11
National Honor Society 11, 12
Astronomy Club 11
Dade County Youth Fair
Special Award for Poetry 11
Don Quijote de Ia Mancha
Spanish Award- 12
Honor Roll - 6 yrs.
Summa Cum Laude
Studying Business
Administration at F I.U
Fred Prince Fredoric U.M Cannes #1 Waldo ... Be serious .. . Bozo ... Turbo Bug . .. Yeah you're good looking Westminister 6-4, The Green Machine lives Debs Vet Who has my Polo? Hey Buddies ... J39756 .. . Rush, Police, Kansas, Adam Ant, Romantics, The Wind ... Sarasota ... Jim and the Doors . . . Close Up Duran Duran Abba OA JOa Alia AC Suuure? Later Fr. Rahner Thanks for the love and support Mom, Dad, Awi, Claudia
11-28-66
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
6 yrs at Belen
Basketball 7, 8, 10
Baseball7-12
Oceanography 11, 12
Pep Club 11, 12, Close Up 83
Santo Domingo 2 yrs
Mascot "Waldo "
C.E.L.A.C.
Letter in Basketball and Baseball
Youth Fair Bridge Winn\ r 9th
Baseball All Conference '1, 8
Majoring in Arts and SciJi,ces at University of Miami )
4/29/66
New York City, New York
Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour
Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.
#37 Don't worry I have time Don't spaz on me V P
The Green Machine The Difficult One To Ann and AI Crevass Guess who's sick Mom, I'm sleeping at Alby's ... Sure Jesse, take my car . .. Sonesta ... I've only wrecked twice Am I late? Where does she live Jess? Bird Bowl How was it in Tampa? Let's hit Candy's I haven't talked to her lately Don't worry I'll find you a date I'm positive the door is locked I cleaned out my car RG's examscams ... Sorry guys I can't tell time ... Llaca I'm studying with you tonight My Brothers That's sweat The Acres Journey Concert Incident 46 hrs. without sleep Prom You're right I'm never home Atlanta Bulnes Fan Club Chure! Jesse wake up Abuela, mis pantalones Alby loan me money Ceci Does this look like the face of a man who cares? I almost made it 66.45 Thanks Mom, Dad and family, I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
5 yrs. in Belen
Baseba/18
Footbal/10, 11, 12 Letterman 11, 12
B.A.S E.S. (Sec., Treas.) 8, 10
Racquetball Club 10
Computer Club 10
Oceanography Club (pres.) 11
Yearbook 10, 11, 12 (Layout Editor)
Tambala Crew 11, 12
Studying Accounting Florida International University
NASA Sigma Five Aspen Power the chick at church ... I got to sleep ... I don't know .. . beach at 3
A.M .... Space Cadet . .. Dexter . . . Columbia liftoff . . . Yoyi the Right Stuff you sleaze bucket leach Nick jones Nunez clone father of Tralf 2001, A Space Odyssey the Strip I'm going to disconnect the phone ... I blinded her with science .. . day at the Smithsonian Air Museum ... David Bowman of BASES . . . Summers '84 last minute mech outs at Mickey ' s Thanks Mom
3 / 5 / 65
Miami, Florida
6 years at Belen Beta Club, Christian Youth Croup Philosoph y Club, Spanish Club Astronomy Club, Preside nt, Weather Club, Ele ctronics Club, Orden Del Quijote, Belen Science Fair Winner, Dade Science Fair Winner, Society for Distinguished American High School Students, Astronomica 1 League, Belen Language Fair Winner, Dade County Youth Fair Performing Arts Special Award
Studying Electrical Engineering at Marquette Univ ersity
2/10/67
Venezuela
Fatman tennis Zurs Viladrau Joaquin are you the gardener? Ace Let's go eat Champagne ... ski . . . Let's go fishing . .. Men at Work .. . "GOAL"
ASTRONOMY
Weather 4th place Dade County youth fair
Volunteer work for Dante Fa see// Most improved tennis player 10th grade
Studying Business Administration at U M
Joche #9 Goter 1/12/83 Luke, what did you put in it? Where am I? Luz, that was quick 7/29/83 ... FFF ... All-Dade .. . Video games at Barsa's during the Physics Final Analysis sessions at Cep' s . DeGoti, stop biting your knuckles Don't move, I love it right here Baseball # 1 . . . Reds Orioles Celtics Dolphins Manny, you going out this wend? Fig, what are you hitting? Mrs. Vila Thanks Mom and Dad for all you support.
1/30/66
Coral Gables, Florida
6 years at Belen
Cross-country 1, Basketball 8
Baseball 1-12, Computer Club 9, 10
Oceanography 10, 11
Racquetball 1 , 8, 9, 10, Pep Club 11, 12
All-Conference Baseball 11, 12
All-Dade 1st Team Baseball 11
All-Dade 2nd Team Baseball 12
Most Valuable Player of Belen 11
Volunteer in Dante Fasce/1 political campaign
Knights of Columbus
Studying Pre-Dentistry at St. Thomas University
June 25, 1966
Pensacola, Florida
BB6 WW 4 Baseball history 84 31 . 7 . . . 3 . . . Del
DQ Stud Rodney Henri I'm never speaking to you again ... Frank I'm coming over ... Fig why are you always in my pool? . . . AI smile ... Sigs trauma paper
Wentzels prize pupil R.G.'s second teacher I'll stop playing with my ring Joaq lose weight Skits spirit Eddie stop biting your nails MFFFB Wawi Mac and MTV Skit party at my house Jacuzzi sessions after FB practice . . . If I'm late one more day I will not graduate ... Henri lose weight ... Part of Al's mad diving outfield . . . 4 TO performance vs. LaSalle 8-Ball BuBear Later, everybody take care of yourselves FSU here I come I love you Mom, Dad. Sis _
Manny Diaz not Garcia
Never say Never Encounter 83 Key Biscayne Sophomore year But Mrs Vila! Senior rule Idealistic Aileenian Philosophy Arcadian Escapades What did you say? ?? Attempted murder
The Sandwich Caper
To all my friends: A toast! . . . Lunch Bunch .. . Spanny .. .
I can't believe I got myself in this mess!! I survived the Killer B's Term Paper What's that? Cruise Fever 81-8283-84 Good bye! It's, been an experience!!! Love you Mom and Dad . . . Let's Party!!!
8-16-66
Miami Beach, Florida
Beta Honor Society French Club
Bases
C. Y O.
Tom bola Crew
Yearbook
Volunteer for Dante Facse/1 Campaign
Studying Accounting at Florida International University
4-10-66
Oakland, Calif.
Chevy II Sanibel Island Skying in Vermont I'm . . . Hey buddy . . . Up Coinilius . . . Hypnosis and Inquisitor : Raiders #1 Cep, how do you do th1s? Hydroshd1ng on rocks Cristina
7-20-83 Police concert Mom and Dad love ya I made it
6 yrs at Belen Racquetball 9, 70 Oceanography - 11 Christian Youth Group 7, 8
Worked 35 hours o f volunteer work for Dante Fa sce/1 Studying Computer Engineering at F I.U
I hear me 0 0 0 John Taylor haircut David, pay up Ana Pro II Thor Sound hair flairs Draco 0 leather
12 / 11/66
Key West, Florida
six years at Belen
Ecology Club 9
Dance Committee 12
Pep Club 12
C.E.L.A.C. 12
Yearbook 12 and Ricky Rat 0 I gotta go diving soon escap1st dreamer ° Lord Byron Island I don't need drugs, I make my own ° Berlinetta Sunrise Beach Bash where are my clothes? The Cave You'll get your money Thanx, Mom and Dad
Tambala Crew 12
Argon 12
Encounter 12
Dominican Republic 10
Fav o food - Strawberries and Cream, anything Thai, Indian or Greek
Fav oplaces - Coconut Grove and Key West
Fav ocars - Berlinettas, Karmen Ghias , 944 's and 4x4's
Fav. towns - Key West, San Francisco, New York, Minneapolis, Toronto , London , Paris (in order)
Fav actors - Michael Caine, Mel Gibson , Lawrence Olivier
Fav. actresses - Daryll Hannah and Katheline Turner
Fav people - Mums , Pops, Lenny , Ricky , juice , Angie, Susy , Marc
Fav. words and phrases - Warped; royally; feedback; beat; escapism; Barbarous
Fav. body - Daryll Hannah (definately)
Fav. personalities - john Taylor , Andy Roony , Billy Idol , R.G
Fav hangouts - jump Street, Backstreets, ANYWHERE with lots of
females
Fav osports - Scuba, shooting, lobstering, Island hopping , overnight on the water
Fav books - Island, Dune Series, Lord of the Flies and The Hobbit Fav o movies - Le Avalance, Liquid Sky, Rocky Horror, Return of the jedi
Fav omusic - Duran Duran, Sex Pistols , Adam Ant , U2 , Naked Eyes , Ape-X, Billy Idol, Big Country , Bow Wow Wow , Bowie, R E M ., Oingo Boingo, English Beat , Roxy and Blondie
instruments - Bass, Guitar , Drums, Recorder, Synthesizer, Tape Player , Telephone
Fav odrinks - Long Island Iced Tea , Kamakazi 's, milk , straight Rum , fresh Orange juice
11-12-66
Santo Domingo, Cuba
Espi Led Zep Floidian Psychology He lends me money I still haven't started my term paper Don't worry about it Mech sessions at Khuly' s house but Mr. Quinn Take it easy Kafka Who? Si seguro
Be serious Terminal Senioritis Pool at B.B Camouflaged Car Fern, I can't Ma Grundies Experience . . . Que pasa animal . . . Thanks mom and dad Good luck Seniors '84
6 yrs. at Belen Clubs: Christian Youth Croup 12 AGO. N/1, Cave Committee 12 Tombo/a Crew, 12 Studying Pre-Med at University of Florida
Ghost White Rose of the Castle Where' s Alby? "The Bug" F.A.S.C. CONVENTIONS Aaahhh ... Chuuuupa ... "Hard to believe" ... What? ... Ate the spoiler at Joe's ... a mecharse los ... Sunchaser weekend ... Mr. P.... Senior Skit ... I hate it ... What? Figs bash at Ruta' s Yene Yorgi I and II Thanks Belen Bye you guys Thanks Mom, Dad, and God
2/24/66
Miami, Florida
10-29-66 Juan Fernandez
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Ferny Awesome 280ZX
Bronco I'm going fishing today I caught a sixty pound shrimp B-Ball There it is It's always work Oooh Stuffed Face job you pudwacker ... Alabao . . . Pool at B.B ... . Hern, I can't, I got to go fishing The Police Last minute cram sessions Hern, Strain yourself You Bum The Penny Warson 8 Street Permanent Senioritis . . . Mech sessions at Khuly' s house . . . Hern don't get physical Father Kikorhanu Bok Hopefully I will graduate Thanks Mom and Dad
Computer Club 10, Christian Youth Group 12
Racquetball Club 9, 10, 11
Spanish Fair Award 1st Place 8th Grade
Attendance A ward 11th Grade
Worked at Dante Fasce/l's Campaign Studying Electronic Engineering at University of Massachusetts
Fig The Peach baseball #25 Del pick me up Halloween IV Sanibel82 , 83 Gatlinburg 83 Walt Disney 81 All Night Finals Six Flags Atlantis, July 28, 1983 The Bookie ... I live two lives . .. Ft. Lauderdale : July 4, Spring break Homecoming Treasure The circle weird things happen with full moons Suurre Me parti en el senior skit life is a continuous flux weekend warrior friends are forever J39757 Ceci let's talk Palm Friday with the seven disciples . . . Henry let ' s switch . . . that jams . . . I have to go where there ' s water Gilligan's Island rebel without a cause shaving Tish ' s leg Football #63 I Dream of GENIE . .. To all the girls I've loved before . . . Debs vet .. . Senior Prom Fuchas Park jai-alai Joe Romantic thanx Mom , Dad, Glori , Annie
2/ 20 / 66
Miami , Florida
6 years at Belen
Varsity Baseball I, II, Ill, IV }r High Baseball 8
Varsity Football II/, IV
Computer Club
Oceanography Club
C.E.L.A.C.
Ecology Club
Racquetball Club
B A.S.E.S
Study ing Engineering at F.S U
You've got to learn to do everything lightly. Think lightly, act lightly, feel lightly. Yes, feel lightly, even though you ' re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them
"La vida te da sorpresas; Sorpresas te dan Ia vida"
9/24/65
Chicago, Illinois
Gidge El Gallo de Oro carnicero o dentista? Frusty ... aye wanajo! . . . take me to Prince ... los esteroides . . . takin them acids . . . Y los vie jos? .. .
Hanry, Luke and Bird it's been over a year since Kawama one more point no more exaggeration and excessive melodrama Yon, how old is she? . .. in another world .. . no "caramelitos" for me guys Papito-Bro and me (Easter '83) scambio he knows captive love you Mayra just wanna bang on the drum all day ... thanx Mom and Dad take care you guys ciao
M.F.F.F B Term Paper, AH! On Wang O.K.
Joaquin Filete' s House Joe and Fern 's dream Z
R.G place Your welcome Bio class Jai-Aiai Fever Gilbert's alienation Hern ' s the master at?
DeGoti' s twitch Wash the car Hi a Hialeah # 1 We beat Westminster #77 Oh Sure Sore's briefcase Thanks Czar for L.A. THANKS MOM.
4 / 1 / 66
Huntington Park, California
3 years at Belen
Baseba/110, 12, Footba/111, 12 Chess Club 10
Computer Club 11
All-Dade Han Mention Footba/112 Studying Business Administration
10/10/65
Havana, Cuba
Garcia, not Diaz AI, 12-6 turn lay Que chusma! Give me my throat! Hey, my glasses Sherry baby ... Loretta ... Kerbel's Apple ... On Golden Insect ...
Bruni, not jon Salpica M.D. watch for old hands and bullets Engels and Yami Un San juan alumbrado HPRSMCETMM (Arcade mania) Marron CocoLoco Sra TY AT Buddy Pasas alteradas Bango's Lamaze class Freebees for lunch chisme session chicle, en el carro! afternoon nap 2:35 threats Thanx, Love ya, Mom, Dad, Teri, Fern, Buel Bye, U all!
4 yrs. at Belen
Key Club(//)
Spanish Club (II)
National Honor Society II, 12
CELAC 12
Spanish Honor Society 12
Honor Ro/19-12
B.A.S.£.5. 11, 12
Volunteer at Jackson Memorial12
Volunteer for Dante Fasce/1 11
English A ward (II)
Don Quijote de Ia Mancha Award 72
Honor Ro/19-12
Youth Fair 2nd Place (II)
Summa Cum Laude
Studying Pre-Medicine at the
University of Miami
A.lex, can you give me. a ride? Viva Espana a tad b1t Hey guys B1g fat hairy deal O K so I got lousy spelling Meching out for Baldy at Mike's You wanna go snorkling? Hi Janeau Did you do your math homework? . . . the dome . . . Alex's speeding ticket thanks Mom, Pop.
5/12/66
Madrid, Spain
6 years at Belen
Weather Club
Computer Club
Philosophy Club
Chess Club
C.E.L.A.C.
Spanish Club
Spanish Short Story 1st place
Spanish reading 1st place
Society of Distinguished American High Schoo/ Students
Beta Club
D C. Y.F Short story 1st place
Studying Mechanical Engineering at F.I.U.
7/27/66
Miami, Fla.
PSST, PSST, PSST Go to your abortion clinics Toro ... Frankenstein ... Mrs . Vila, I'm Carlos not Oscar ... Izquierdo, I was late because . . . St. Brendans (A.P., A.M., E.M.) Oh, really? I can do many things Kawama weekend Did you bring your shirt money? Mendoza, did you call her? Any parties this weekend? '83 summer in Paris PACE encounter, prom, and friends (Dawn, Georgina, Barbie, Lisette, Linny, Angie, and Ben) So divide, divide One Bahamamama please Vega, you're getting me wet! Oh, you have friends? Grounded again? Thanks, Mom and Dad.
3 years at Belen B A.S E S 11, 12; Computer 10, 11; Astronomy 11; Oceanography 11; C.E.L.A.C. 12; Yearbook Staff 12; Principal's Honor Ro/19; Tambala Crew 12; Track and Field 11 Study ing Business Administration at Miami-Dade Community College
I'm Oscar not Carlos Wrigleys Doublemint gum I was at Rip's Let's go party Kawama Weekend Jose, you're paranoid Don't analyze ey Guineo, don't pass it PACE encounter Que te pica? ... el punkero ... Toro .. . eagle eyes .. . don ' t touch the merchandise Patty, Odalys, Amarylis, Barbie Divido Don't worry about it Wanna buy a ticket? Marijevo psst, psst, psst letter caper Holiday Health Club . .. Vivian, people just tell me things Paris '83 Sylvia, Lourdes #1 to my family, I love you all to all my friends I leave behind, good luck
7 / 27 / 66
3 years at Belen Computer 10; Yearbook 12; C.E.L.A. C. 12; Oceanography 11; Beta 11, 12; Tambala Crew 12. Studying chemical engineering at Florida International University
McDonald's at 12:50 ... Z28 . . . 3 term papers Party, Grove, D'Pizza . . . Spring Break at Ft. Lauderdale .. . 76ers #1 UM or UF Favoritism Biscayne Telepathy Does this school ever stop Vila the Savior Graduation? 3 days of Baj at Key Biscayne April 10 Bumpies "Groupies" Brian-Bango Flory, you want to pass Analysis? Retreat at Chino . . . MC2880 . . . Roche's B-Day . . . Procrastination .. . OJ You're looking good Can I take copies 6 more weeks of school THANKS MOM AND DAD, I LOVE YOU!
9/4/66
Chicago, Illinois
5 years at Belen Christian Youth Croup
C.E.L.A.C. 12
Ecology Club
Computer Club
Science Fair Award 8
Miami News Writing Award
Studying Pre-Med at the University of Florida
Rowing Spain 84 Don't ask me, I'm just the Photo Editor F I.T. - rowing, surfing, and a little studying 6/4/84, Ocean Reef Tragedy . .. L.A. 1+2 ... Finals at jordi's ... Guajiro, my leg hurts ... Bango Final ... The Dac Fac Den at Pete's Tampa in 3Y2 ?!? Am. Stud.?, I forgot I can't, I got practice Nationals 83 the key VOLVO 66 Ft. Lauderdale Electronics Club? ?? ... Ben, stop eating in my class or get out working on the Car The Grove Double flip on hydro joooooorge and his rabbits Gusman window Cruising in Melbourne, Surprise Bigotin and Conor RR's, they're sooo good Surf's Up Little parties at jorge's Thanks Mami, Papi.
03/31/66
Cocoa Beach, Florida
4 years at Belen
Yearbook 9, 10, 11, 12 (Photo editor)
Radio-Electronics Club 12 (Pres.)
Computer Club 10.
Oceanography Club 9, 10, 11, 12
C.E.L.A.C.
Science Fair Award 9
Astronomy 9. B A.S E S Pep Club
Studying Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology.
10/27/66
There's nothing you can do
That can't be done.
Nothing you can sing That can't be sung
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game.
Nothing you can make That can't be made.
Nothing you can save That can't be saved
Cuba Cubanito, the Cuban Let's skip Bald or Potato revolution and revolt Don't worry about it ... my mungstang won't start ... Encounters and retreats
Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in titre.
There's nothing you can know
That can't be known.
Nothing you can see
That can't be shown .
Nowhere you can be
That isn't where you're meant to be
It's easy . All you need is LOVE.
6 yrs in Belen
Student Council11, 12
National Honor Society 10, 11, 12
Meterology Club 10, 11, 12 CYO 12
Hispanic Honor Society 12
Belen Spanish Poetry A ward 9, 10
All you need is love metch
My friend Barbara CELAC speeches mi querido profesor Ay! Los amores de Federico Roach do you have the stuff
Jim Morrison my sister scream of the butterfly
Thanks Mom, Dad, and Belen
Spanish Essay Contest
1st place Religion 10, 11
3rd place English 10
1st place Social Science
National Piano Award
Summa Cum Laude
Studying Electrical Engineering at Cornell University
Tom ... #12 ... TRIO ... Deerborne ... Good times, bad times L.A. (1, II) bugs me too Yenee Torricella, thanks carterita BUGA TOMbola Adi Castle Movies-Riera B.B Iceman
Gulliver Win Asst. Coach Dancing with myself Zeta Did you hear who's in the hospital? Sick People. HA HA HA it's cheaper split scene 4th of July
... still waiting, Lopes ... You'll see, Perez . . . Paul and Dave Dan Rather Bart Thomas King of Sarcasm Hall and Oates, Tom and Lopes Good Friday Massacre Awakening Are you under 22? 2:22
A.M. Kelly Smith Encounter Spirit, Catch It? Take Care ... Class of 84 ... Thanks Dad, Mom, Ralph and Abuela
8/22/66
Miami, FL
Most Inspirational 12, Best Defensive 17, MVP 10,8
Show my heart some devotion
Push aside those that whisper never, Feel like a child on a dark night
Wishing we could spend it together
- Culture Club
8-10-66
Matanza, Cuba
Jesse I'm just a lonely fetus Eddie leave my wardrobe alone! Abuelita special cruising in the Yoda saina sessions at Del's Chez' Louis Joe Stud sweetness rear view mirror flash sessions The St. Agatha incident
Albityville Horror 19 yrs. old in every state but Florida
Marr:iage at Tamp a The Pharoah 3 round trip tickets to the Strip the meat cleavers on the rampage cram sessions at Llaca's test of alcoholic tolerance Eddie I'm gonna get you a watch Sanaco! Siempre en Ia pinta The Bulnes Fan Club what good are you? Alby you're a houseplant Where can I get a ticket to Duran Duran?
George, give me her number Oh no, Jesse's in love again stow away on Sea Escape Love you Mom, Dad, Abuela and Lili
6 yrs at Belen Soccer 10 Footba/111, 12 Oceanography Club Racquetball club
CE.L.A.C
Student Councill-12 Fasce/182
Pep club
Sgt at Arms
Executive Board St Council
Computer club
BASES
Ecology club
Studying International Relations at University of Florida
#25 strong - safety Guisa you have a nice girlfriend I don't do those kind of things hair 365 is out of place the clean cut American kid GUIS! Joaquin you're a good Q.B , chure Cep, did the math? Carlos your brother talks too much! ... Soccer hit man . . . Guis you can't, you're married ... Crimson Tide ... speech incident Sigrid, I can ' t take this class anymore!
. . . What's happening Bubba ... me, Joaq and co . .. CRISTINA . ..
7/20/66
Lakeland, Florida
6 years in Belen Footba/111, 12 Soccer 12. Oceanography club 9, 10, 11, 12 B A.S E.S Yearbook
C.E.L.A.C. Science Fair Award 9 Computer Club 12 Studying Industrial Engineering at University of Alabama.
8 / 26 / 66
Cartagena, Colombia
Guinea Maniac Wicho Abuser Khuly , can you be bribed? .. . Damn , I' m a good driver .. . Are you sure, manure? The Biscayne Adventure Did I ever tell you about the time . . . Looouiii ... Ivan , let me drive your car .. . Negroo . . . "I ' m glad you know who's boss around here" Let me borrow your notes, I was asleep during class We ' ll meet in the West end, building 3, Top floor of Milton ' s house Oscar, did you know you look just like your brother?
3 years at Belen Soccer 10, 12 French Club 11, Computer Club 12, Oceanography 11, 12 Yearbook 12, C.E.L.A.C. 12 Fasce/1 Campaign 11, Encounter 12, Camilus House 12, NEDTaward Studying Comput e r Science / Busines s Admin at Florida International Uni v er sity.
Yene Elena Backbone Billy Idol 4.0
The Rebel ... B-Ball at U.M. with Frank and Joe .. . 35 to 33 ... I'm a survivor! ... 2/5/82 ... Police .. . Camus, Jr and no more Spanish ever again frustrated center still the best choice Tom my I don't care if I'm liked, only respected Ia minoria selecta Volvo Savage el romantico FYCV AAA Thanx Mom, Dad, Silvia, Elena and God, I love You! Everything returns!
8/22/66
Indianapolis, Ind.
"The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart."
"You can win and still not succeed, still not achieve what you should, and you can lose without really failing at all."
Hern Little Madman Hern you amaze me tipito barbarian falling out Espi's car at 40 M.P.H Led Zep BS Mech sessions at Louis' house My brothers are so lazy senior ring Ring Party pool at B.B Motley Crew Conan Fern, you don't impress me ... Author of 157 literary works ... Espi, you're a bum ... studying with Vega? ... Would you people ... just leave me alone prophet of nihilsm I don't care Good luck Senior Class of 1984 Thanks Mom!!!
5 / 17 / 66
Miami, Florida
6 years at Belen
Christian Youth Croup 12
Radio/Electronics club 12
History Club 9
BASES 9, 10
Community Service Award Encounter '83
Studying Engineering at Loyola Univ New Orleans
" Behind a fiord there live a few
Who cry by nights on empty pews
The hour glass is full no more
The earth is cold down to its core I look at you and take your ring
A child not born begins to sing
Sun and rain pours down our vines
As lightpoles look like candy canes
Longhaired children sit on dewey
55
Si ing of the life that never was The I it hoots to those who pass
Reminding us 1 time for mass
We curse the day. orn
Our flesh immediatley 1-
On opposite mountains now make battle They herd us into trucks just like cattle,"
HERRAN, SHUT UP!!! Shower Skip Days every week
Skip school but go to practice I have to read 3 books for tomorrow #8 #16 Oral exam 2 months late All-American in Analysis Cep lend me your notes Ted, you schizophrenic SHUT UP, PLEASE! No Angel, I'm not going to the dance 20 220's under 30 Non-Stop talking Miami-Deland , Deland-Miami; 6 times Never missed a practice No Robert, I don't talk in my sleep Baldor ' s favorite student Mrs. Vila, did you grade the test? Kill the pig ... Eddie Murphy lunch sessions ... I was sick . : . Practice in the summer? Yes! 8 hours of sleep + 1 1n Baldor's class . . . THANKS MOM, DAD, BARQ .
6 / 16/66
San Juan, Puerto Rico
4 years at Belen
Cross-Country 10, 11, 12
Track 9, 10, 11, 12
Computer Club 11, B.A.S E S 11
3 year letterman in X-Country
3 year letterman in Track
X-Country; AII-Conf
All-County, All-State 12
Track Most Improved 11. 1st Place Youth Fair Lit. Comp 70 X-Country Most Improved 12
Track M VP. 12 Service Award 10
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR 12
Studying Law at Florida Int e rnational University
10/15/66 Philadelphia, Penn.
"So before we end (and then begin) - We'll drink a toast to how it's been and so it's time to change our ways but I've loved these days."
Ed ... TR-6 ... Alleo .. . Bimini '83 .. . Elephant Discoverer Georgetown - maybe someday thanx for the good times Annette Rocky Horror
The Doors Locked in handcuffs # 13 - in jury shortened season, U.M practice field Palm Friday and the Seven Disciples The circus Scambio Hey Alfred look at that guy up there Annette - not again Hello Goodbye Hello thanx Mom and Dad and finally on my L. W. and T. to Annette I leave my love and a straw.
6 yrs. at Belen Football Letterman 10, 11, 12
Oceanography 9, 10, 11, 12
National Honor Society 11, 12
Student Counci/12
Computer Club 11, 12 Pep Club 10, 11, 12
CELAC 12
Society of Distinguished American High School Students Science Fair 9
Valedictorian
Studying Biology at the University of Miami
Life's tough in the big city Summers at the Key Did Gus get a Hot Rod? Any time at the Key Patty Beatles Oh, please R.G. let's take a break Mr. Chicken Cluck, Cluck, Puck Fr. Fig Look to your left and what do you see O.K. I won't mention the Key anymore! ... Mr. Bill ... B.J. and P.J .... Rent a Wreck ... Again! .. Camus all over ... Alan Parsons ... Don't worry George M-14 Snorkling can be nerveracking Right Gus? 12-18-82 Love really is forever Vote for me, please It's over! Good luck to the class of '84 Take care Gus and Jorge Gracias Mommy y Daddy!
04-13-66
Coral Gables, Florida
1-2-1967
Miami, Florida
The hunger artist 0 Don Quijote 0 0 El Caballero Blanco Master Procrastinator pool shark Me? Conceited? No, I'm above that 0 0 Volvo 0 0 0 Yankees and Dolphins/# 1 0 the cheo chase 0 potato power IMAGINE Ay! "Fred , Speed up" 1470 Led Zep Pink Floyd Anarchy! 0 0 0 Gandalf Lives (so does Bonzo) 0 WE WANT THE WORLD AND WE WANT IT NOW!!!
6 years at Belen NOH.So 10, 11, 12
Spanish Honor Society C.E.L.A.C.
National Merit Scholar Finalist Fol oU. V oi.Po PHI BETA KAPP Award Premia juan}. Remos
First Annual Felipe Arroyo Award for Spanish Lit Valedictorian Studying Comparative Lit at Amherst College.
Chino Just call me Steve P Journey # 1 UM 0 0 Police Concert '83 Cutlass Supreme Billy Joel ° Tinks F.I.Uo Library it's all over radical shorts term paper Frustration 0 0 0 and God said let there be light 0 0 Roach, I can always look up to you 0 0 Bobby ' s Z 0 Pitaman 0 Norbertico 0 0 Gracias a mi familia , especially Tata!
"Make a move across the Rubicon opportunity is yours." - Journey
11 / 7 / 66
Cienfuegos, Cuba
3 years at Belen
C.E.L.A.C. 12
Christian Youth Group Society of Distinguished American High Schoo/ Students Miami News Writing Award Studying Business Administration at the Un iversity of Miami
"Some see things as they are and ask: Why? I see things that never were and ask: Why not?" ·
Robert F. Kennedy
7/25/66
Miami, Fla
Llacs Nia U.M. Basketball Club My car is smoking! ... Chuck, let's eat ... Joe . . . Married ... Llaca and Guerrowitz . . . Del, no more trivia! . . . Notecard specialist Gene, you owe me barbudo My little bro' 10/8/82 Bango's and Wentz student Thanks Nia and Mom, I couldn't have done it without you
Society 11, 12
Lopes . . . #50 . . . BMW . . . TRIO . . . 4th of July ...
Cruise ... Brickell's Gym ... BIA . .. # 5 Mystique ... Split Scene Tom and Lopes Hall and Oates Good Friday Boy Trust me, Tom Had to be Perez Around the Corner, John BUGA Treasurer's Report? HA, HA, HA
L.A. (1, II) Bugs me ECHOES ... Stones ... Party at Octavio' s . .. U. of M .. . .
Kiddies W-end Awakening Celtics Downpayment, Juaq? Piaget Out-of-Scene Females Oez Will it ever glow? Zeta big AL CU JO Dave and Paul 12-Pack St. Thomas Encounter Say Nei Amazon Lou's baby-brother Bing Thanks Mom, Dad, Bro, Grandma, and Friends
10/31/66
San Juan, P.R.
6 Yrs at Belen
Basketba/19, 10, 11, 12 (4 yr. Letterman)
Most Improved 10
All-City Honorable Mention
Team Captain 12
Yearbook 10, 11, 12 (Editor-in-Chief)
Student Council10, 11, 12 (Treas.)
CELAC 12, Pep Club 11, 12
Society of Distinguished American High School Students
Social Studies 7, 8, Spanish Award 9, 11
Science A ward 9
Dante Fasce/1 Campaign 11
National Honor Society (Treas 11, V P. 12)
Cum Laude
STUDYING BUSINESS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
"Life what is it but a dream."
- Lewis Carroll
4/ 3/66
Weehawken, New Jersey
Luke #7 or is that # 35? scambio The candy man The cardiac kids what an 18th birthday! Black circles bird Wawi 0.0 $60 + Czar and John =0 Want some more Luke? Hallmark Gone fishing in France 66 Log Mr. Quinn! Out on a trip Czardu-Candu Bob and Alina Sorry Peach Cainsville, Heaven or Hell Dirgis uoy Evol Luke in Wonderland Thanks and love you Mom and Brother ...
6 yrs. at Belen Football Letterman 11, 12 B.A.S E.S Astronomy Club Weather Club Computer Club
Pep Club
Studying Pre-Dentistry at University of Florida
Mendy, Mendo, Mendoooozzaaa
Hey Man I've got the best tan Officer, The TUBE did it Halloween 4, The Final Chapter Fig did you throw the eggs away? Ft. La uderdale nights! Leo the Ligurias' house Yes I'm 21 baby El Polvorete The Infamous RAT OOOH BOOOY! Team Bobsled 84 Police Concert! Duran Duran Kawama 84 Rosa eres un azque What's for dinner? Microwaved lizards , yummy ... Hey johnny can I be the godfather? ... The Blues Brothers El Magneto Mark I'm sorry about your car but a red Corvette was chasing me MT A scam 80 Thanx Mom and Dad , I love You Goodbye Belen and thanx I guess it's time to get serious.
1 / 9 / 66
Jersey City, N.J.
6 years at Belen
Baseball 7, 8
Basketball 2 year letterman
Football 12
Yearbook84
Pep Club
Encounter 83
Christian Ministry
1/25/67
Miami, Florida
The legend of the black Ferrari ... But that's beside the point . . . Skying in Colorado . . . Sunsets . . . Be original 135 Lambourghini Countach Civil Engineering Supra King Arthur CASTLE Slalom Belens frog stroke ace New year's eve in Colorado ... Chicago Champion ... Class of '84 ... Photo editor ... I love you Mom and Dad ... Take care Bill, see you in 6 months.
5 years at Belen Swimming IV C.E.L.A.C. Honor Roll/, II, Ill, IV. Math award// Yearbook Computer Club N.B.S. College of Engineering, Cornell University.
I am a six hundred year I ( old knight in search of a six hundred year old ideal in a country that knows not nor understands what I search for.
We beat Westminster ... Parts, Parfums . . . Ft. Lauderdale Weekends Labor Day Weekend 84 P.R. what's that? Pro Jai Alai player Studying Analysis, Theology, Psychology, L.A. and English at Cep's house #11 #10 I've got to get a haircut!!! OH YEAH YOU'RE GOOD LOOKING!!! I'm Graduating Don't laugh it's not a joke I'm finally getting a car COORS D'Pizza encounter with Mega ... Pink Floyd Laser Show? I don't remember Studying at J B.' s Playing Vid at ).B.'s I'm never doing a research paper again 65 (F) 84 (C+) Thanx Mom and Dad, you ' re the greatest and I love you a lot.
1/ 28 / 66
Milledgeville, Georgia
6 years at Belen
Baseball10, 11, 12
Football10, 11, 12
Bases 9, 70, 11, 12
Oceanography 10, 11, 12
Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12
All Dade Baseball 3, 4
All Conference 4 years
Studying Business administration at St. Leo College
7/12/65
Houston, Texas
#3 Football, #12 Baseball, I don't believe I made ALL STATE Honorable Mention Two-a-days with Hewitt what a pain in the ... Stuart let me call my own play ... FSU Stinks ... Just kidding . .. Let's Party .. . Big Red # 1, P.R. Kicks ED's too wicked Bahamas - 83-84 - with Michelle what a killer time!! Key Biscayne Hotel 79-8D-81-82-83-84 What a Bartender I am Busted in the nude at the jacuzzi at key colony It's Quarters time . . . W aak stop touching, my ear . . . the keys with Mich It's snow time!!! Mustang Fever I can't sell my car who would want to buy it? Thanks and love to mom and dad and mia for giving me a good life!!!
6 years at Belen
Baseba/17, 8, 9, 11, 12
Footba/19, 10, 11, 12
Oceanography club Pep ClubB Bases
C.E.L.A.C. Captain of the football team All-Dade Quarterback
All State Honorable mention Studying Pre-Den at Loyola University.
Mickey Sigma Five, the summation 2001, 2010
Hey Wood Conqueror of War and Peace Frank, smoking car "Salvaje" Wow, wacky stuff The Dale Summers on the Beach The Strip "EI Grovo" Chase Manhattan Bank You're in debt happiness ... $1,000,000,000 ... The Beginning ...
Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subside to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to stay, ' Nothing gold can stay Robert Frost
5 yrs at Belen
Astronomy 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Computer 11, Microbiology 12
BASES Sec. and Treas 11, 12 Chr Yth Gr. 12
Honor Ro/19, 10, 11, 12
NHS 12, Science Fair 2nd Pl.
MDCC Outstanding Performance 9, 10
Theology Award 11, Order of "La Mancha " 12
Soc. of Dist. Am. High Schoo/ Students 10, 11, 12
Magna Cum Laude
Studying Biology at the University of Miami
and on /
Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And wither then? I cannot say j. R. R. Tolkien
9/24/66
Miami, FL
Vaya Give me a break Such is life Paneda why don't you comb your hair KAT dogg I am not a guataca 94 English Term Paper Paninga Paneda Pangels Panuelo Pani Pampers Gandalf lives *Thanks Mom and Dad
Jorge #14 Trio Mustache Abraham L.A. (1, II) bugs me too t?o ·, .. can of Raid ... En tu Car a . .. Supra Cru1se 83: 84, 85 etc. S.C. very profitable Tomta Not Joaqu1n, Jack The Cave Studying with Red and Joaq Youth Group Marital Problems Tom Lopes it's ironic? Life-Death Next year Who's Mom .' Not Mine Tom, great Homecoming? No way, I'll get tied Chuc k B B Celtics Best D.P Skipping
Aga1n Quahty Inn-Debs Good Friday '82 Gin and Tonic BUGA Pace Lourdes, HA, HA, HA Gables, Sunset, American, YEAHHH Ya Mai-Kai Red wasn't me Joaq, I'm tired Lopes, no more than 4 Vila Larry Bud Dave, Late Night Are you also under 22? Nerfball Sil, thanks for taking all the Dolphins Little Sisters, Lisa and Silvia Thanks Mom and Dad Love Ya Love, Tia, Family Good Luck Class of 84 K.I.T
4/4/66
West New York, N.J.
6 yrs. at Belen
Basketball8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Baseball8, 9, 10
Student Council7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (School Sec.)
FASC, SASC Conv S.C. Exec. Mem. Basketball Most Imp 8, Best Def 12, Baseball M V P. 8
Beta Club, Computer, Ecology, Oceanography Service Award, Tombola Crew, Camillus House, Fasce/1 (Volunteer) Studying Business at the University of Miami
"If you love something, set it free, if it comes back to you, it's yours to keep, if it doesn't it was never meant to be."
4 / 25 / 66
Miami, Florida
#24 Firebird weights at Roche's Gators Suck ... You tried to be a tough guy . .. E.E. . .. Santo Domingo ... Celtics #1 .. . Fraternity Row ... Favoritism . . . Analysis at Bobby's Spring Break Ft. Lauderdale Brian Bango 3 term papers Key Biscayne Caravana Party Grove D 'Pizza King Bird over Dr Pita Pajaro Caliente Paton Never again THANK YOU MOM!! LOVE ALWAYS!!
6 years at Belen Basketba/17, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Computer Club 10, 11, 12 {Treas.)
Youth Croup, Ecology Club Astronomy Club, Oceanography Club
Doctors Hospital Volunteer St Peter and Paul Youth Croup Baseba/17
Studying Pre-Med at the University of Miami
Ruta Tennis #2 Fila Lapinta Who should I invite? Dimelo Letters of suicide Charles who? Did you study? La muela Beach bum No summer job ... Killer cassettes ... I mixed ... Rush Concert survivor Ocean Reef 83 # 21 is my # 1 . The foursome I'll drive Key Colony #636 Ski Colorado 12-31-83 See Ya Sunday Perfect teeth
T.F.T.M Mayte I've got too many friends - the Slice - I'm too Pessimistic Killer pride Bra Psychiatric Counseling Ring Ceremony 2 . 3.0 or else ... Thanks mom and Dad I Love you ...
7-27-1966
Miami, Florida
6 years at Belen
Letterman in Tennis 10, 11, 12
Pep Club
National Beta Club
C.E.L.A.C.
Student Council
Tambala Crew
Theology Award 11
All Date Tennis Team Honorable Mention
Miami Herald - Miami News 11, 12 Close -Up
Studying Pre-Dentistry at University of Miami ·
Today' s dream is Tomorrow's reality. Success begins with a dream, but that is only the first step.
William Shakespeare
7/23/66
Miami, FL
Juac #7 Cruise-115 Karen Jorge, Y.M Gong Show Kamikazies
What a smile toothbrush Algebra tutor Calculus tutor? All nighter's at Jorge's house Senior Class Typist L.A. (1, II) ... Belen Choir . .. Fr. Sar .. . . Cafeteria Privileges ... Barq, hurt it back Vacation, what a movie WAC Spring Break Riverwatch Celica Hawk The Bird Hair #63 out of place Ted's Nohda Lopes white sofa Andrietti Tom, going to movies, where' s Alex? Marianna's Pool 4th of July Weekend . . . Debbie in Mai-Kai . .. My Pinta ... Tennis, anyone ... Riera's copy machine ... Thanks Mom, Dad and the Three J' s
4 Yrs at Belen Cross-Country 9, 10, 11, 12 Track and Field 9, 10 Soccer 9, 10 BASES 11, 12 Ecology 11 Computer 11, Oceanography 11, 12
Soc. of Dist. Am High School Students
Studying Architecture at the University of Miami
Red Roca #30 Basketball 17 pts
R.L.P .T.R.F .A. ... Aurelio? .. . Jose Emilio ... Redheads have more fun . .. Do we have practice again? ... F.I.U. C Y O Pres ? M.C L. True Friends Santo Domingo Baj Luv ya Teri April 1 THANKS DAD AND MOM.
Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or the faster man , but sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can
7 / 8 / 66
Santiago de Cuba
6 years at Belen
Basketball 7, 10, 11, 12
Beta Club 12 Treas 12
Christian Youth Croup
Racquetball Club, Fascell Camp. Camillus House, Sto Domingo Trip
All-Dade Han Mention Basketball 12
September 9, 1966
Bogota, Colombia
... Roach! ... keeper! ... Cep, do me a favor ... Latin Connection Summer Sessions with Maria Monti Chuchumaya Colombian mean machine Pototo! Ah! Friday Nights with Nanny thanks, Tenchi! Fred and negroitis Rene and Barbara Profesor, lo metafisico de Ia vida! Beatles forever La Mafia Federico Boston, more than a feeling "All you need is love," John Lennon ... Ricardo, cuelga ya! ... Love you Mom and Dad Thanks! Copa Mundial
6 years at Belen Soccer 11, 12 (Letterman)
Christian Youth Croup 11, 12 (Secretary) Computer Club 10, 11
Distinguished American High School Student Award
Dade County Youth Fair- 2nd Place - in Spanish Poetry
Honor de Don Quijote de Ia Mancha
Magna Cum Laude
Tulane University
Biomedical Engineering
Roche #40 Red, let's go to Bumpies or to see "Love History" 84 Mr. District April 10
M&M's Mc2880 Michael J.. . . U.M. or U.F.?
The Strip Leon Uff Gas, let's go to the townhouse Flory, the 76'ers are the best Disco Beat My killer bike
The 3 Term paper Massacre Alex, thanks for the windshield Philosophical Reasoning China's Combo The 3 steps to follow Pita idealistic food from Cuba with Love I got the best sister in the world Westminster final shot ... Thanks Ana, Mom and Dad .. .
"Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars "
2/20/66
Havana, Cuba
3 yrs at Belen
Basketball 12
Microbiology 10, 11, Ecology 11
CELAC, Chr. Yth Gr. 12
Spanish Club 10, 11
Letterman in Basketball
Chess Tour 1st Pl
Science Fair 1st Pl.
St Peter and Paul Yth Gr
Studying Pre-Med at the University of Miami
3/16 / 66
Miami, Florida
Thumpy Alty #52 Pump Iron at Roche's Gym
Let's go play some hoop THE TOTAL Eddie Murphy and Mr Johnson Thr Colt, The Rabbit(what's next?) Awesome Encounter? Ransom #1
27 rebounds pssst I' m marrying the waitress at Tony Roma ' s Analysis, Gasso' s Bible Tomorrow ' s double-shot Tuesday USBA Gasso's Playboy Channel J. Buffet Cathy Lee Facseii-Nuriez campaigns . Adventures of the milk wagon THANKS DAD AND MOM!!
4 years at Belen
Basketball9, 10, 11, 12
Track 11, Weather 9
History Club 12
Pep Club 11, 12
Yearbook 9, Ecolog y 11
Basketball Best Rebounder 11
Basketball All-Conference 12
Basketball All- Tournament 12
Miami Herald Hon Mention 12
Miami Ne w s Hon Mention 12
Spanish Fair, Science Fair 2nd pl
Studying Account ing at Florida International University
"If we wouldn't laugh, we'd all go insane."
Filete Disrupto I've lost it Palm Friday 32
Security at the Sonesta Fiesta Fire and Ice Backstreet I Love Rabbits To be or not to be Kitty Crave Silly Bunny Thursday Night at Sig ' s with the gang Us ted quereis
Calculus with John empanada I'm broke Amino Acids Mami Ya Prom Scam Encounter 84 I can't ski, I sink Love-Hate relationship with Sig What a lovely pair Pencil Legs Czar, lend me some money It ' s not a joke Rock Lobster Barbarians live longer if they wear ears for necklaces Let's go to war, and Belen Marching Band ni un chiaro postitochi Costilla de puerco Canary in Coalmine Hi, my name is Carlos Yeah , yeah Get ready Sin City, here I come Gracias Mami y Papi.
10 / 13 / 66
Miami, Florida
5 years at Belen
Soccer 10, Basketba/112
Christian Youth Croup 11, 12
CELAC 12, Beta Club 11, 12
Student Council12, Astronomy 11
Tambala Crew 12, Ecology 11
Oceanography 11, 12
Letterman in Basketball 12
Fasce/1 Campaign 11
S Studies and Science Fair 9
Studying Biology at the University of Florida
'All that you touch, All that you see, All that you do. All that you say. Everything under the sun is in tune but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."
Pink Floyd
4/20/66
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jojo Wawi C Shark Kisco kid Belushi Dukey #88 the Funnel only Zork, Luke, and Czar know me and Czar in the Caribbean U- 2 . . . Luke's on the edge . . . triple digits in a Mazda ... Bono J.R.'s bashes Lil Hare Racer Filet let me have some protein Prince Henry your notes Luke I just passed by Brad's house Love ya Dad and Mom Wilma is a bad influence in Belen Filete let ' s go to the Carreta . . . incident in Santo Santo Domingo The elephant Luke your pants are growing
Computer club 11, 12. B A.S E.S. 10, 11, 12
Oceanography club 10, 11, 12. Fasce/1 Campaign '82
Pep Club
Photography Club Racquetball Club
Studying Business Law at University of Miami.
Rod Joe Wimp Red Celica Bowling top 8 in county averaging 200 Oscar , are you going to the gym? .. . Did you read English? ... Let's have a party in Calculus I finally shaved Izquierdo , I'm late again What happened to Senior Skip Day? Master in the art of leeching 48 hour term paper Fountainbleau Hilton Thanks, Belen, Mom and Dad
12 / 25 / 66
Miami, Florida
Six years at Belen Yearbook 8 , 9, C.E.L.A.C. Belen Science Fair - 1st place; Bridges 9, 10; Dade County Science Fair (excellent)
Florida International University Business administration
"I think it's true what they say about the squeaky wheel always getting the grease. "
- james Taylor
2 / 3/66
Miami, Florida
"Your children are not your children
They are the sons and daughters of life's longing for itself
You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, Which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams."
- Kahlil Gibran
"Farewell to you and the youth I have spent with you.
It was but yesterday we met in a dream.
You have sung to me in my aloneness
And I of your longings have built a tower in the sky.
But now our sleep has fled and our dream is over."
- Kahlil Gibran
Joe #55 Mctuse gruesome twosome Czar, por favor maneja Steak and Eggers J.T What do you mean you don't like Gilbert O'Sullivan? It's a Cutless salon not a supreme Czar, get me a job Luke, drink some Clusivolo y Lederplex Tish, you're madd ... Perez, do you know this . .. Kahlil Gibran . . . Mami, voy con Czar y Luke . . . pool shark . . . Urban Cowboy tape .. . Z- 28 ... When are we going out on the boat? : AI by, when are we going out with the girls Coach, I can still play Filete, I'm going to get you a pair of bongos page 95 of The Prophet for Sigrid Thanks Mom, Dad, Sis
4 Years at Belen Letterman in Football 10, 11, 12 Student Counci/12, Yearbook 12 Pep Club, Tambala Crew All Dade Honorable Mention Player of the Week Coaches A ward (Football) Science Fair Winner Studying Business Administration at Florida International University
"Innumerable force of Spirits armed, That durst dislike his reign, and, me preferring, His utmost power with adverse power opposed In dubious battle on the plains of Heaven, And shook his throne. What though the field be lost?
And is not lost: the unconquerable will, And a study of revenge, immortal hate, And courage never to submit or yield, And what is else not to be overcome?''
- John Milton
Soupy The potato club everybody will hate you and your green Volvo did you do your Calculas yo soy de alii Frederico Gonzalez Lorca Coqui but Roach, projecting Puerto Rico #1 "you stupid fool" ...
"In being able
to relinquish much of the past and experience fully the present, one, does in fact, gain a new life."
F. Thomas.
7/1/66
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Spanish Club V.P. 11.
Spanish Honor Society 12. C.E.L.A.C.
Beta club 12
Soccer 12
Cum Laude
Studying Pre-Med at Tulane University
10 / 24 / 65
Miami, Florida
Van Halen #1 Good luck for Jai-Aiai Microbiology Club? SCAM B I 0 '84 Sal Amazing Nissan Pool Games at F.I.U Lisa's kitchen Footloose I did lots this weekend Summer '83 in Lauderdale Munchman Craze Encounter with St. T ' 84
Juan M. Sa lva t
six years at Belen Astronomy 7, 8 WeatherB, 9 Computer Club 10 Creighton University Pre-med
Ted Theodorick best Sanchez CC runner j6 :30 Barq, you don't even know what running is like Soccer 18 . . . Curley 2-1 .. . Lenny's ankle , Hugo ' s nose my Nohda beatnik music Everglades Delinquent save the environment keeping the frisbee tradition alive karate man Cauce-Sanchez tag team the Bag Nuclear Nightmare biking to Belen N.H.S nominee What! 3 term papers "receive" encounter renewal? Albert, my sleeping bag? I'm not late, Barq Oops, the eggs I don't call myself a christian, Riera Barsa, I don't smoke .. . heavy party goer? ... Calc. A.P. 3 U of F ... Gainesville, here I come . .. Brothers, sister, cousins, family, abuelos peace, love, and happiness
10 / 29 / 66
New York, New York
Cross Country (9, 10, 11, 12)
Soccer(9, 10, 11, 12)
All-Conference Soccer
National Scholar Athlete
National Soccer Coaches Award. Honor Roll (9, 10, 11, 12) So ciety of Distinguished American High School Students Science Fair Award. Summa Cum Laude Studying
Biochemistry / Environmental Science at Un iversity of Florida
Never give children a chance of imagining that anything exists in isolation Make it plain from the very first that all living is relationship Show them relationships in the woods, in the fields , in the ponds , and the streams , in the village and the country around it. Rub it in Balance , give and take , no excesses - it's the rule in nature and, translated out of fact into morality, it ought to be the rule among people.
Aldous Huxley (Island)
9/15/66
Miami, Fla.
Term paper due when? Gil, let's cruise the Vettes Party at my house ... Suzanne's in the Grove ... Cars . . . They're Beautiful Lot. 2 La Palma Bird Bowl at 1:00 A.M .... Backstreets, we almost got there . . . Me and my 911 Abuela Disco *1 Palm Day Where' s the Duck? Right here my friends Papito Bro Me and my Loyola Veterans How much money do you need? Super Q Willy Chirino Overtime at Continental Park Locas Girl Analyzer Special Sauce from B.K Working out at Sportroom's European Cars I love you Mom and Dad . .. Pace people are great .. .
2 Yrs at Belen Football 12
Oceanography Club 11
Pep Club 11
Dante Fasce/1 Campaign 11
Camillus House 12
Studying Business Administration at Miami Dade Community College
Cruising Wee Hours The Brat La Rata What Does Tish Mean ... Summer School Addict ... Procrastination3 ... Obno To The Tenth Power Only At Concerts John Get Me A Date I'm Hyp. Are You Hyp Midnight Crams With Bill Like wow I Think I'll Start Next Year Wishful Thinking Why Not D., C., K., and F The Mustbang Lives On The Grove ? At The Strip Till Morning Let's Not And Say We Did The 3D's of Life Must Be Accepted Yeah Only You Can Do The Job John Let Go OF that Girl Hey Son Get Off That Officer We're Good Kids, (SURE) I Can Chug Chuck I Just Got A Ticket Miami is A Butcher Shop I can Hang With The Best Sigrid don't tape Swimming In My Own Creation Can I Borrow Your Car Married Man I AM TROUBLE WAITING TO HAPPEN
2 / 25 / 66
Havana, Cuba
6 Years at Belen
Footba/110, 11, 12
Racquetball Club, Oceanography Club, Computer Club
Yearbook, Ce/ac, Pep Club
Dante Fascell Campaign, Science Fair (9th)
Camillus House, Encounter 12
Saint Thomas Of Villanova Pre-Law
5/25/66
Miami, Florida
Cl 5Z%bA
CZAR #83 Jojo and me in the Caribbean Canary in a coalmine Luke and Me meet Mr. Tai Club B & A Sonesta Fiesta Yeah Yeah Joe I can't drive today Uncle Roosky Siiiggg Luke, the mercy kid Filets you owe me $56,795 05 Hessefied . . . Sarduchi . . . Oreos . . . 20 Class A's . . . Killer Caddy ... He's my favorite person ... suuure .. . U.F here we come Thanx Mom, Dad, Sis, Sig, and Brian ·
6 Years at Belen
Footba/111, 12
Basketball10
Pep Club 11, 12
Computer Club 10
Oceanography Club 10
Racquetball Club 10, 11
All Dade Herald Second Tearn
Letterman 11, 12
Cum Laude
Studying Engineering at University of Florida
Silva Can anyone lend me money? Scambio Let's play pool Encounter Most attentive student of 1984 Ay Ed Espi Fast Cars, Money, Music, Romance ... Risky Business ... Sunglasses (Warfareres) ... Ford Shelby Cobra = Dream Car ... 82 Mustang (4 cyl.) The Who The Police Rush 3 Research Papers Sleeping in class Thanks Mom
7/5/66
Jersey City, New Jersey
5 Years at Belen Rocketry II Christian Youth Croup IV Volunteer Campaign Work Ill Young Republicans II Spanish Fair Honorable Mention I Studying at Tulane University
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood.
- The Animals
Too many hands on my time
Too many feelings
Too many things on my mind When I leave I don't know What I'm hoping to find When I leave I don't know What I'm leaving Behind - Niel
Bring on good night, I couldn't stand another hour of daylight.
9/24/66
Havana, Cuba Sting
Zork Bulnes loves me! #81 shuuure Annette please? The key : sub races what do I do with my hair now? Del grow up the green Hornet Sanibel Island 1220 Humanities at Czar's concord .. . 6 mick .. . Police and Duran Duran .. . rap sessions with Sigrid U M. practice field The Doors Encounter '83 love ya Mom, Dad, and God THE END
6 years at Belen Basketba/110 Footba/111, 12. racquetball club 7, 8 C.E.L.A.C. National Beta club 11, 12 Pep club oceanography club. computer club B.A.S ES ecology club. Fasce/1 Campaign '82 science fair 9. Studying Pre-law at F.I.U
Juice Juice for the Bage
Norman Bates Psycho The Juice Mobile How ' bout a ride Shure Why Not Sounds of Juice Madman
Sleeping in Class Psychology Teacher New Wave Late again
Studying at John ' s House Dare to be Different Encounter ' 83 Everyone deserves a second Chance You owe me money I don't do that any more The cheo incident If you only knew It hurts Thanks
10 / 18 / 66
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
4 Years at Belen
Computer Club 11
Weather 11
O ceanography Club 11
Retreat Leader 12
Camillus House
Christian Youth Croup
Political Campaigning 11
Studying at Florida International Un iversity
7/4/66
Coral Gables, Florida
"Man's youth is a wonderful thing: it is full of anguish and of magic and he never comes to know it as it is until it has gone from him forever."
- Thomas Wolfe
Robert Jackie #10 #15 The OEZS The Ferguzano Family Cujo Don ' t worry about Lourdes Tom Analysis Cram (and jam)
Sessions Speed Limit Mr. T Ha, Ha , very funny Em , we're in Idaho
BUGA Good / Bad Something Bugs me Weekends with V & G Senioritis, Lopes it's killing us Is Perez in school today Herran, Shut Up No, My name isn't Tom Term Paper Anxiety Embarcador (#12) No, defensive players don ' t get respect 20 steals vs. LaSalle (84 in the season) Yes, I speak Swahili 38'8" in Triple Aurelio 9 / 28 / 82 Handcheck I got the scholarship Great cocktail Alex me and Flory at Proms ORC and the Carts shot blocker Let's jam
Thanks Barq for Track Thanks Sig and Pat Thanks Frs. Rip and Izquierdo for a lot Thanks Friends for the good times and memories (esp TGD, JLG, GHP , EH, )S, and RAT) Thanks jacs , Luv Ya Thanks Family for everything, Love ya all To all my friends, Remember goodbye doesn't mean forever!
6 years at Belen
Basketba/17, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Track 12, Baseba/18, Honor Rot/ Student Counci/7, 8, 9, 70, 11, 12 (Sec.)
Beta Club 7, 8, 9, 70, 11, 12 (Pres.) Tombola Crew 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Yearbook 8, 9, 11, 12 (Seniors Ed.)
BASES7, 70, 11, 72, Band 10, 11
CELAC 12, Five time Letterman
Racquetba/18, 9, Pep Club 8, 11, 12
FASC Parliamentarian 12
Soc. Disting Am HS Students 12 Studying
Big Lou Commissioner Alvarito Guedes Pepi Cardin Pool Shark at BB I came in 2nd at the Miami Grand Prix The Penny Wars on 8th Street "Celica, 924 and Ferrari" "$, Porsche, Cigarette Boats, UZ1, and Heather Thomas .. . "Callo Rat" ... Barbaro . . . Que pasa artista No problem Permanent Senioritis Encounters Cave Dance " The Sharp Shooter" Thanks to Belen , my family and especially my PARENTS
2/ 25 / 66
Miami, FL
6 yrs at Belen
Oceanography Club 7-12 (Pres 12)
Ecology 9-12 (Pres and Founder)
BASES journal Editor and Founder BASES Board Mem 9-12
Spanish Club 1D-12
Christian Youth Group (Pres 12)
Belen Science and Social Studies Fair (Hon Men.)
Belen Spanish Fair 1st Pl., Spanish Lit Dade County Yth. Fair
Social Studies Nominee For Silver Night Award
Santo Domingo Trip 11, Krome
A venue 12, Camillus House 11, 12
STUDYING ACCOUNTING at the UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
5/12/65
Havana, Cuba
Yea, Yea, Yea Good Friday incident
Weasel Wake up George 60 mile perimeter Mustbang Gillette Tr II I'm going to change my workout The Gruesome Twosome Chuck Sinatra Sig, I'm thinking, it's horrible the fat burger Yea, I studied La Rata Ft. Lauderdale Sig, he's after me with his commandos Hey mustache I know what you're trying to do Wentzel take care R.G Bye and I Love You Mrs. H WE WILL PARTY!!! #19 The Madman . . . Look out world here I come .. . THANKS MOM AND DAD I'm GRADUATING!
6 years at Belen
Football 9, 10, 11, 12
Track 10, 12, BASES 9, 12
Racquetball 9, 12
Astronomy 9, 12
Oceanography 9, 12
Student Counci/9, 12
Football AII-Conf All-Dade 2nd team, All-State 12
Track AII-Conf AII-Dist 10, 12
All-State 10
Studying Business at Loyola University
MAC #70 parfums stonnet to the bonnet Honda, Midget, Honda Chicago #1! Palm Sunday and the seven disciples, '84 .. . Big Red ... The Who CAVE Ia rata party at Jorge's, parts I and II Angel, I can't I have a game tomorrow Finals junior year sem. II cabanas U-2 Rush YES, Pretenders, U-2 concerts Police ' 83 Genesis concert ' 83 (Luke's house) The P.R ., A+, A++, C.G New Year ' s Eve 1984!!. The strip . .. La hermana, Angel, Lisa, C.B. Smith Park?! ... Jai-Aiai .. . John's Football Camp . .. Willy and the Kegs . . . Continental Park ... Math sessions at Del's house Canary in a Coalmine Fig and the gas Football at the U.M Practice field Car trading with J.R . ... thanks BJP, Seniors, Mom and Dad .
9 / 5 / 66
Chicago, Illinois
5 years at Belen
Track and Field Ill
Letterman in Football
Yearbook 9, 10, 11, 12
Oceanography Club 9, 10
CELAC
Pep Club
Racquetball Club 9, 10
Science Fair 9
Dante Fascell Campaign 11
Columbia College Chicago Communications
If you're thinking of building, we would like to place the first stone.
We would like to staff the Class of '84.
"It's all over ... but the shouting!"
Congratulations to Thomas and the Class of 84 MOM, DAD, RALPH,ABUELA
Congratulations THE TORRICELLA FAMILY
Dear Papi,
How proud I am of my son!
He will be graduating from high school this year. And he is graduating from the same school you graduated from in Havana
It seems just yesterday that your first grandson was born on that memorable 4th of July, 1966 and pitiful to remember the little time God gave you to see him grow. What an irony your last day with us was the same day of your second grandson's second birthday, the 26th of February, 1970. You can't imagine how much I' ve missed you and needed you.
On balance, his years at Belen have been very good plus a great learning experience for him in every respect . He has experienced the joy of success and taken it with humble pride. He has also suffered the agony of defeat (some, the result of his own mistakes and some, resulting from those envious or irrational things imposed by men) and he has accepted it with dignity, respect and honor but always with faith in his ideas and strong in his convictions even when others said they were wrong or refused to listen and reason.
He has learned to make up his own mind and to reach his own decisions But , to do this , he has also learned to filter what he hears on a screen of truth and take ' just the good that passes through He asks for and listens to our advice but we never try to make the decisions for him
Now he'll slowly and progressively stop being an adolescent to become a man. My son will begin college I just can't believe it. And to think you are not around to feel the same joy and pride I feel!
But now things are going to start changing He is entering into a life cycle when things start getting more difficult and where life's realities and the envious world in which we live start taking their toll. Where will they take him? How much tragedy and sorrow may he have to face? It will take a lot of faith , understanding , love and much courage to live in today's world. Now more than ever , I ask for your help , Papi.
Help me to steer him in the right direction and I also wish you sort of look after him . Let's treat him gently but not coddle too much because only the test of fire makes fine steel. Let him have the courage to go out to set his goals and objectives but let's teach him that patience, prudence and perseverance play an important role in reaching them
He will have to learn more about mankind That all men are not just and true But that. for every bad man there is a good one. That for every enemy there is a friend. Let's teach him to scoff the cynics and to beware of too much sweetness or big promises. But, let's also teach him to continue to extend his helping hand when others need it and that his leadership ability be put to use for the benefit of the world , his country, his community. All of this accomplished with goodwill in his heart , a smile on his face and with integrity and compassion . This is quite a task , we have before- us , Papi But he is such a nice guy so responsible and so deserving of all of this that I am going to do my best, with your help, to steer him in right and teach him properly.
He is your grandson And I am so proud of him , my son! His father , your son
De ar Seniors,
Learning has never been easy.
We have to lose a little sometimes before we can win,
We have to make disc overy a way of life.
Sometimes we did push you But only to make you stronger
All we did was plant some seeds and Share beginnings, Your inner light will cause those seeds to grow and blossom
Synchronicity means designing your life, Making it happen,
The spiral is a symbol of life Moving onward and upward
The right thing at the right time
Transforming empty yesterdays into full tomorrows
Take us with you in spirit as you go
So much of you is behind!
Photographers
, ECHOES
Jorge Jopez-Garcia Editor-in-Chief
Thomas Gonzalez-Diego
Eddie Cora
Robert Torricella
Alex Milton
Ben Gilbert
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Managing Editor
Photo Editor
Photo Editor
Mrs. Sigrid Bango Adviser
Staff : G. Pines, C. Gutierrez, J. Perez, C. Paiieda , L. Aguirre, J Gallardo, C. Garcia-Rivera, C. Vega, J. Santamaria, M. Zannoni, 0 Garcia-Rivera, L. Beltran, J.
Special Thanks to : Mrs. Conchita
