1971 Echoes Belen Jesuit Yearbook by Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

For sponsorship information contact mdemola@belenjesuit.org

Special thanks to: Cres Ruiz, Javier Mariscal, Jose Lopez Varela, and Peter Montadas

RAMON GUITERAS MEMORIAL LIBRARY .Belen Jesuit Prep. Schl.

Dedication

If there is one man that shows the true spirit of Belen it is Mariano Loret de Mola. He is a man who gives himself fully to reach a goal which he has set for himself - whether it is winning a basketball game or running the school.

As Assistant Principal, he realizes that the unpopular job of keeping order is his responsibility and tries to be fair in all disciplinary problems brought to him.

As coach of both Basketball and Baseball, he led both teams to triumphs never before reached by Belen teams. In Basketball the varsity enjoyed a 21 and 9 record and the J. V. a 28 and 0 record their best ever. He led the Baseball team to first place in the Gulfstream Finals.

Aside of Mariano's two major roles he teaches Spanish and is always there when he is needed - whether to organize the tombola or to give ·advice to a student.

Mariano is a man who has taken the right road in the entangled expressway of life - the road· of devoting himself to others. It is in this spirit of appreciation and gratitude of his work in bettering Belen, that we dedicate this issue of Echoes 1971 to Mariano Loret de Mola.

Another bomb scare???

La Liga

Samson!!! (Billy)

Belen's "Prison"

Our Substitute Cheerleaders

Del "Trapo"

We're number one.

By the back.

Squirrel, what did you find? thing gave way!

The Belen Buddha

OK, Todo El Mundo "Penance Hall" !

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The Wolverine

The Wolverine is one of the most thievish, daring, powerful animals in the world. It is the largest .member of the weasel family. A ruthless killer, the wolverine makes sport of trappers, not only eating their bait, but usually carrying off or destroying the traps as well.

THE WOLVERINE MEANS BELEN •••

FACULTY

LABERYNTH

In the covers of vocational-orientation books, it was common to sketch a crossroad. What road should be taken?

The yearbook staff has selected a similar symbol for this term's edition.

Of course, the inside cover picture is modernistic. They are not two paths which come apart like rays in an angle. It is an intersection of various expressways, with curving traits of an interchange center.

The graph does not symbolize the particular case in selection of a career; it wants to reflect symbolically the complex society in which they will have to live, where the influences come and go, change and remain the same.

In order to avoid confusion in that laberynth, there is no other choice than to follow the guidelines. How difficult life will be in the XXI Century: turbulent speeds, firm hands on the wheel.

Belen wants to prepare those drivers of modern life. Each one will be self-conscious, never resting comfortable in a social group. However, they will take the responsibility of their own personal treks or flights.

Among the hundreds of drivers that will graduate in '71. Belen aspires to present 26 graduates capable of receiving recognition as masters of the steering wheel of life.

Rev. Daniel G. Baldor, s. J., Rector, Theology I, Latin- Am. History

MI. Antonio B. Abella, Principal, Environmental Science

MI. Mariano Loret de Mola, Asst. Principal for Discipline and Services, Athletic Director, Spanish II

Rev. Pedro Cartaya, s. J., Spanish Lit., Debating Society

Mr. Francisco Javier Lopez, s. J., Algebra I, World History, Sociology

Rev. Alfredo Quevedo, s. J., Humanities Dept. Coordinator, Humanities, Theology II, III

Mr. Carlos Garcia- Carreras, s. J., Thelogy IV, Algebra II, English 7, Spanish 7 ·

Mr. Edward Moseley, English8, U.S. History

Mr. Frank E. Linn, English 8, II, and IV

Mr. Carlos Barquin, Physical Education, ·Athletics

Mr. Johns. Gallagher, English 7, I, and III

Mr • Narciso Sanchez, s. J., Math 7, Algebra I

Mr. Angel Fernandez-Varela, World Lit., Lat. Amer. Lit.

Mr. Luis Lopez, Spanish 8 and I

Mr. Manuel Labra, Biology, Chemistry, SciencP Club

Mr. Gabino Diaz, Sci. Dept. Coordinator, Phys. Science, Biol. , Science Club

Mr. Henry Diaz, Co-ordinator Math Dept., Calculus Physics, Math (Jr. Div.) Algebra II

Mr. Ricardo Gonzalez, Math (Jr. Div.)

Mr. Eugenio Ferreiro, Geometry, Science, Coach 7 and 8, Basketball, Baseball

Mr. Fructuoso Pirez, L. A. Literature 11, World Literature 12, Spanish 7b-7a

Rev. Enrique Campo, s. J. Assistant Principal of Studies, Religion 8a-c

Rev. Fernando Lopez, s. J., Spanish 8a, 7a

Florentino Azcotia, s. J. I Counselor, Rel. 7a, b 1 C 1 Coordinator Religion Dept.

Rev. Luis Ripoll 1 s. J. I Counselor

Rev. Otto Martinez, s. J., Guidance Counselor, Psychology 12 1 Coordinator of Guidance Dept. , Youth Council Coordinator

Mr. Enrique San Pedro Accounting Dept.

Mr. Jose Estevez

L. TOR.: Mrs. Maria A. Celalla, Mrs. Julia Reboredo, Mrs. Alicia Diaz, Mrs. Julia Fernandez, Mrs. Perez, and Mrs. Armida Perez.

You usually see her in her office hurrying to prepare grades or handling school correspondence. At other times, if you peeked into 7C, you could see her teaching Spanish.

Mrs. Ana Solana, or as we all know her, "Ana" has become a part of the Belen way of life. Her work as secretary and teacher has been so outstanding that we, the yearbook staff, dedicate this page for her.

To really appreciate Ana, one must know Belyn and its way of life. What Ana has added to each one of us is something which can not be measured here.

Mrs. Ana Solana Secretary, Spanish 7

SENIORS

PETER STUCZ 10-12

Judo Team IV

Cools Club II, III, IV

Basketball IV

Baseball III

Sodality IV

Yearbook III, IV

Language, Education MDJC

EDDIE LUACES 11-12

Judo Team IV

Cools Club III, IV

Sodality III

Architecture MDJC

GINES LLEONART 11-12

Judo Team IV

National Honor Society

Na tiona! Beta Club

Cools Club

Chemical Engineering

MDJC

CUAUHTEMOC RlVERO 9-12

Basketball II, III, IV

Baseball III

Yearbook II, III

Class Officer II

National Honor Society IV

National Beta Club IV

Medicine

Holy Cross College

ERNESTO SEDANO 8-12

Law

MDJC

RUBEN B. HERNANDEZ 8-12

Yearbook III, IV

Student Council II, IV

Class Officer II, IV

Sodality Club III, IV

National Honor Society IV

National Beta Club IV

Pre-Med

Spring Hill College

JULIO M. GOMEZ 9 -12

Yearbook II, III

Vincam III

Film Club III

National Beta Club IV

National Honor Society IV

Law

MDJC

ROLANDO FIGUEREDO 10-12

Altar Society IV

Commercial Pilot

MDJC

MARIO RAMOS 9 -12

Accounting MDJC

JUAN MENDOZA 9-12

Pre-Engineering

MDJC

RAFAEL R. EGUILIOR 8-12

Sodality III, IV

Mechanical- Engineering

1\.IDJC

JORGE BUSSE 11-12

Sodality III, IV Pre-Med

MDJC

JULIO CAMPA 9 -12

Baseball II, III, IV

Basketball II, III, IV

Yearbook (Ed.) III, IV

Class President IV

Student Council III, IV

Cools Club IV

Management

Florida Institute of Technology

ORLANDO PUENTE 8-12

Basketball II, III, IV

Student Council IV

Yearbook III, IV

Medicine

University of Miami

FELIPE MARTINEZ 9 -12

Yearbook IV •

Library Club II

Cools Club IV

Sodality II, III, IV

National Honor Society IV

National Beta Club IV

Medicine

University of Miami

JUAN GARCIA 7-12

Baseball I, II, III, IV

Basketball III, IV

Yearbook IV

Vincam III

Film Club III

National Beta Club IV

National Honor Society IV

Biology

Spring Hill College

Architecture MDJC

Basketball III, IV

Yearbook Ill

Cools Club III, IV

Advertising MDJC

CARLOS SANCHEZ 7-12

TOMAS PAEZ 9-12

JORGE ALVAREZ 9-12

Library Club II

· Psychology , MDJC

Engineering MDJC

FRANCISCO MARTINEZ 9 -12

OSCAR GOMEZ 8-12

Library Club II

Business Administration

MDJC

JORGE CARIDAD 7-12

Library Club II

Business Administration

MDJG

ARTURO MOSQUERA 7-12

Library Club II

Dentistry

University of Florida

RAMON AWNSO 7 -12

Baseball IV

Library Club II

Law

MDJC

JUAN FEIJOO 9 -12

Astronomy Club IV

Chemistry

University of Miami

Our official scorekeepers (from the senior class) of basketball. Rolando Figueredo at right and Ramon Alonso next to him.

RICARDO PAU 10-12

Cools Club IV Liberal Arts MDJC

CLASSES

Guillermo Prado

Jorge Casuso

Jose A. Collado

Orlando Robaina

James Jacque

Jorge Amavat

Jorge Lopez

Ramon Uribarri

Fr. Cartaya -A Part of Us

Rene Garcia

Nestor Rivero

Fernando Lamas

Enrique Camacho

Roberto Catasus

Roberto Pineiro Alberto Li

Camilo Lopez

Humberto Garcia

Angel Lamela

Oscar Fumagali

Luis Redondo

Charley Torres

Angel Rodriguez

Alberto Aran

Jose Aleman

Orlando Manrique

Pedro Mencia

Jorge Cabrera

Alex Puente

Carlos Perez

JUNIORS IN SPIRIT

Vicente Cossio

Jose A. Garrido Jr.

Ramon del Collado

Manuel Morales- Gomez

J. Alberto Gonzalez

Ralph Bouza

J. Aguilera Jose Alvarez

F. Aparicio D. Arguelles

Luis Bulas

Jorge Campana

M. Crudele Manuel Diaz

c. Emerson

Alfredo Castro Prudencio Garcia Ramon Garcia

J. Gutierrez Armando Incera

Gerardo Li Jorge Lopez

Luis Navia

Elpidio Nunez

Gustavo Padron

Carlos Penin

Henry Pfister Pedro Pifia

E. Sanchez L. Santamarina

J. Smith

Charles Stock

Carlos Valdes Luis Vidal

A. Zubillaga

Raul Aparicio

Jorge Arrojas A. Blanco

Carlos Casas Juan Cespedes

An to lin Cossio Raulpav a los

Luis Diaz Julio Fernandez

Alfonso Forment I. Fuentes

Carlos Fumagali

Luis Fuentes

Rene Lamar

Juan Marrero

Luis Martinez Andres Mejides

M. Mifiagorri

Rigo berto Pujo 1

Carlos Reyes Antonio Ricol Luis Rivero

Pierre Robaina Paul Rodri'guez

Joaquih Ruhi' Francisco Ruiz

Miguel Ruiz

Mario Ruiz

Rafael Sotolongo Alejandro Villalobos

Timothy Harrington Jorge Hernandez

Robert Leifert Enrique Leon

Ruben Lopez Roberto Luque

Reynaldo Marsal Jeffrey Palmatier

Manuel Perez Mark Rathjens Reynaldo Sanchez Jaimie Simione

Frank Vianello Charles Villoch

Claudio Villoch

Luis Mesa

Francisco Alea

Alberto Berriz

Jorge L. Bouza Bernardo Diaz

Rafael Franco Eduardo Garcia

Frank Garcia Miguel Gonzalez

Orestes Gonzalez

Alberto Guirn Luis F. Hernandez Jose M. Herrero

Jose Lopez Mauricio Lopez

Hector Maldonado Ernesto Martinez

Ildefonso ·Mas Daniel Mendez Rolando Pantoja Enrique Patterson

Juan Rodriguez Bernardo Portuondo Javier Purrifios 1 Carlos Sanjurjo

Manuel Vergara Amando Villanueva Julio Suarez Humberto Botta

Carlos Camacho Jorge J. Dieppa

Jorge Figueras Carlos Garcia

Manuel Alvarez Manuel Arvesu Luis Bethart

Rolando Bravo

Nicholas Crane Enrique del Campo

Anthony Crudele

Robert DeHart

Joseph Donnelly Carlos Fernandez Jose Ferrer John Gallagher

Benigno Garcia

Hans Garcia Eugene Geyer

William Glass

Raul Suarez Agnelio Sedeiio Raul Rodriguez Alex. Portal

Jorge Garcia Jorge Garciga

Alberto Gomez Francisco Gorordo

Luis Gutierrez Charles Vazquez Luis Jauregui Celimo Hernandez

Mario Martinez

Jorge Medina

Alberto Peiialver Gabriel Bustamante

Percy Aguila

Fernando Arar

Sergio Balsind

VIctor Bared

Fidel Barreto

Octavio Benitez

Alberto Blanco

M. Uomihguez

Carlos Fonts

Julio Galnares

Alfredo Garcia

Pablo Garcia

Eduardo Gotor

Aurelio Guim

Manuel Jurado

Ignacio Martinez

Delfin Molins

Oscar Montero

Jorge Padron

Alejandro Rojas

Fernando Saenz

Oscar Socarras

Roberto Soli's

Carlos Vasquez

Rene Veliz

C. Bethancourt

Fernando Caban

Gustavo Calleja

Art. Fernandez

Juan Fernandez

Jesus Gancedo

Paul Guzman

Ariel Marti'nez

Rolando Mart.

Jose Mendez

Eduardo Perez

Guillermo Perez

Obdulio Piedra

Avelino Pinon

Justo L. Pozo

Oscar Rivera

Guillermo Sarille

J. Suarez-Murias

Hiran vna: C. Arboleya

Steven Arkin

Antonio Armada

Eduardo Arvesu

Max Belin

David Bonderud

Jeffrey Bryn

Pedro Carvajal

Joseph Castro

Frank J. Co to

Carlos M. Darna

Ernesto de la Fe

Raul Gallo

Gary Golding

Fermin Gonzalez

Franc. Gonzalez

Joseph Kalbac

Richard Lasch

B. Lotspeich 1

Thomas Maroon

Carlos MacDonald

Jesus Mendez

Goran Ostlund

Luis Rodriguez

Jose A. Ruiz

Raul Coto

Mario Villoch

Carlos W. Perez

Roberto Seigido

Alfredo Garcia

Jorge Lorenzo

Osv aldo Perez

Modesto Abetjras

Roy Allen

Miguel Balais

Mark Binot

Michael Clancey

Charles Buechele

Alvaro Cabrera

William Callahan

John J. Brady

Ramon Flores

Frank Fowler

Humberto Garcia

Walter Gil

Jorge Gomar

Thomas Harrington

John Harris

Rene L. Hernandez

Daniel Kalbac

Frederick Kise

Alfonso Ledo

Fose F. Masso

Joseph McDowell

Carlos Muiioz- Bustamante

Michael O'Donnell

Jorge A. Pereira

Narciso Puntonet

Arcadio Reyes

Michael Schwitalla

Kevin Shaughnessy

Migue1 Tost

Juan C. Zorrilla

Guarino Aguilera

Roberto Agullo

Alfredo Aparicio

Raul Benitez

Rodrigo Bustamante

Luis Camacho

Edgardo Callava

Jorge L. Darna

Francisco Diez

Ricardo Eguilior

Jose M. Garcia

Jo.Cuervo

Victor Vianello

Raul Pefia

Paul Arango

Angel Concepcion

Rene S. Hernandez

Ignacio Jimenez

Mario Leon

Antonio Marti

Luis Marti

Mario Martinez

Antonio Moya

Javier Negrin

Juan C. Parets

Eduardo Perez

Jorge Perez

Enrique Portela

Francisco Quintero

Carlos Ramos

Evelio Rodriguez

Julio Ruiz

Robert Seoane

Jorge Urrutia

Adalberto Vara

Juan C. Barreto

Frank Blanco

Jaime Blanco

Miguel Caridad

Joaquih Casajuana

C. Di'az-Padron

Jose Franchi

J. de la Fuente

A. Ganares

Emilio Lacal

David Leir

Orestes Lugo

Jose A. Montero

Jose F. Peiia

Jorge s. Perez

Julio Perez

Rene Ramos

Leopoldo Roca

Alicio Ru1z

Arcadio Torres

Jorge L. Ucha

ORGANIZATIONS

TOP ROW (L. toR.): J. Jacques, R. Garcia, R. Pineiro, F. Linn (advisor), R. Hernandez, R. Catasus. BOTTOM ROW (1. toR.): R. Urribari, M. Morales, c. Sanjurjo, J. Campana, A. Forment, J. A. Garrido.

TOP ROW (1. toR.): A. Ledo, F. Aran, R. Martinez, J. Figueras, J. Campa, M. Diaz, C. Torres, M. Torres, R. Garcia, R. Pantoja. MIDDLE ROW: c. Sanjurjo, R. Pineiro, R. Hernandez, C. Fumagali, R. Garcia, T. Crudele, V. Cossio, T. Harrington, S. Arkin, J. Kalbac, R. Marsal, G. Sarille, 0. Montero.

Jose A. Garrido (BUSINESS MANAGER)

Ruben Hernandez

Juan Garcia

Peter Stucz

Felipe Martinez

Orlando Puente

Manuel M. Gomez

Jorge Cabrera

Alberto Gonzalez

Car los Perez

Alberto Aran

Orlando Manrique

Father Javier Lopez (ADVISOR)

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Father Otto Martinez

Frank Alea

Carlos Perez Sr.

JULIO CAMPA - Editor

Yearbook Staff

To a few Belen is just a school but to the majority of the students it is the place where they learned together, shared together, and had fun together. This spirit of activity is what our yearbook has tried to capture. May this yearbook always bring to your mind the fondest of memories.

The staff

NATIONAL BETA CLUB

BACK ROW (L. toR.): F. Lamas, J. Garcia, Mr. E. Moseley, Advisor, J. Gomez, G. nart, and R. Pineuro. FRONT ROW (L. to R. ): R. Aparicio, R. Hernandez, R. Garcia, Ramon Garcia, Pres. , J. Campana.

YOUTH COUNCIL

BACK ROW (L. to R. ): J. Garrido, A. Gonzalez, A. Cossio, J. Campana, C. Stock, M. Crudele. FRONT ROW (R. to L. ): R. Garcia, A. Aran, Fr. Martinez, Advisor, M. MoralesGomez.

TOP ROW: R. Aparicio, A. Aran, R. Bouza, C. Torres, J. Cabrera, A. Rodriguez, V. Cossio, C. · Penin, C. Fumagali, A. Forment, A. Mejides, A. lncera, 0. Fumagali. BOTTOM ROW: A. Portal, C. Hernandez, L. Hernandez, J. Bouza, R. Garcia, L. Redondo.

E X p l 0 r e r s

TOP ROW: J. lopez, A. Blanco, C. Garcia, M. Ramos, A. lncera, J. Arnavat, Mr. Gabino Diaz, Moderator, L. Rivero, R. Davalos, G. Hernandez, R. Garcia, Medina. MID-ROW: R. Pantojas, M. Dominguez, P. Mencia, J. Campana, D. Gallagher, E. Geyer, R. Lash, P. Carvajal, D. Bonderud, E. Perez, S. Arkin, M. Clancey, F. Saenz. .. ' 824

One of the two winners of the Jonathan Dickenson campout during thanksgiving.

Group picture taken during the summer trip of 1970 in Montreal, Canada.

Mass for all to close the camp.

Eagle Awards presented by the honorable Mayor of South Miami Jack Block to T. Ferrer, H. Botta, F. Aran, and R. Garcia.

Presentation to _ the school of a letter from President Nixon to Troop 43 congratulating the Troop for a new record number of Eagle Scouts.

Think

Wirmers of the Jose Marti Camporee

STANDING (L. toR.): R. Garcia, R. Hernandez, F. Martinez, C. Fumagali, P. Stutz, T. Paez, L. Hernandez, R. Pau, J. Gallagher, R. Flores, E. Luaces, J. Campa. BOTTOM (L. toR.): G. Leonart, I. Fuente, J. Cespedes, J. Bouza, G. Hernandez, M. ,A.rvesu.

TOP (L. toR.): Charle$ Billoch, R. Bravo, C. Fernandez, , C. Perez Dummy, J. Gallagher, R. Lopez, J. Ferrer, J. Palmatier, Claudio Billoch, M. Alvarez, G. Hernandez, M. Arvesu, M. Belin, M. Perez, De La Mesa. ABSENTEE: 0. Manrique.

TOP ROW: R. Bouza, R. Pineiro, M. Morales, J. Collado, J. Aleman, c. Torres, R. Catasus. BOTTOM ROW: R. Collado, A. Aran, V. Cossio, Fr. Pedro Cartaya S.J.; moderator, J. Cabrera, J. A. Garrido, R. Urribari.

Oratory Club

SITTING (Left to Right): J. A. Garrido, Fr. Pedro Cartaya; moderator, M. Morales, J. Bouza, 0. Robaina. STANDING (L. to R. ): M. Alvarez, F. Martinez, R. Bouza, M. Gonzalez, B. Diaz, J. Aleman, G. Prado, J. Campana, c. Hernandez.

Who's pulling on the other side?

Fr. Rector delivers speech on his day.

Hopping along with the Junior Division.

Eighth graders show their talents on the boards.

Speedy Mencia gets one for the juniors.

Let me have it!

Marathon winner, Paquito Ruiz, scores for the sophomores.

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ATHLETICS

0. Puente brings the ball down the court.

Mencia shows his foul shooting style.

Rivero, our best foul shooter, makes one against LaSalle.

A pose before the

Carlos Perez is about to control the

Cabrera goes for an easy layup.

St. Patrick Massacre center jump.

Campa goes high for two more.

Garcia heads for the basket.

Our bench.

Aran shots from the outside.

Paez grabs a rebound.

Manrique gives a quick pass.

Pete puts in two more points.

A pep talk before the game.

• • A time out is called to cool things. then •••

As the game gets started, it gets pretty rough, so .••

The rest is in the books; another victory.

An easy jump for Perez.

Defense is our game.

Another fast break for Cabrera.

finds no competition over St.

Mencia calls his play.

Campa

Pat's.

Everyone Gets a Foul Shot

Varsiry

STANDING (1. toR.): Juan Garcia, Tom Paez, Julio Campa, Carlos Perez, C. Rivero, Pete Stucz, and Coach Mariano 1oret de Mola. KNEELING (1. to R. ): Orlando Puente, Orlando Manrique, Jorge Cabrera, Pedro Mencia, Alex Puente and Alberto Aran.

After we started with one of the most complete teams we ever had, a plaque of injuries beset us, despite that, we flnished with a 22 and 9 record, the best ever for a Belen varsity basketball team, we also won Gulfstream Conference Championship.

City Prep Lage .Hox Scores

Belen Victory

Julio Campa broke his own school record by seizing 31

BELEN

COACH - Mariano Loret de Mala. LAST YEAR - 19OUTLOOK - Good. LET· · TERMEN- 3. PLAYERS TO \VATCH- Julio Campa, Orlando Puente, Cuauhtemoc, Carlos Perez. Says de Mala: "I think we have a good chance to win the district (Class B) championship.'"

BELEN raised its basketball record to 14-4 by defeat- 1 ing St. Thomas Aquinas, 6359, in the St. Patrick's. gym. Julio Campa's 25 points paced Belen with Cuathemoc Rivero getting 22.

Belen (63) St. Thomas (59)

Ci!mPa Rivero

0. Puente Cabrera Mencia Manrique Totals

Belen Jesuit Aquinas

·16C

Belen (21-4) and St. Patrick's (12-7) meet in the first round of the District 16C tournament Friday night at 8 in St. Patrick's gym. Belen should be favored since it recorded an easy 66-43 victory over St. Pat's during the regular season.

The other first-round contest In IGC sends Marathon against strong Mary Immaculate in Key West.

The two first-round winners - likely to be Belen and Mary Immaculate - clash Saturday night at 8 in .Mary Immaculate's gym for the championship.

Brien

Miami Military

Dade Christian

Deerborne

Killian

Curley

LaSalle

Miami Christian

Palmetto

Pace Bele11 Victory

t:'orwards Julio Campa and Cuathemoc Rivero combined for 34 points Monday night to pace Belen Jesuit to a 6644 home basketball victory over Everglades High.

Campa tallied 18 points as the winners coasted from

Curley (13-7)

Belen ( 16-4)

Deerborne (14-4)

fil'lrn Wrsminster 4:) -Julio Campa scorr.d I 0 nf his Hl points and Cuathcmoc Hivero 12 of his 22 points in the fourth qunrlcr as Bclrn .Jesuit (12-3) left its basketball starters on the floor for a 34-point burst. We:;tminstcr Christian trailed hv 2.'5 points going into thal period. Belen (91

(UI

4. Pace (ll-10)

(10-5)

Belen 75, Florida Christian 51- Belen rode the 27-point outburst of !or the victory over Flortda Christian. Belen moved to 134 while Christian is 9-3.

CQral

Belen, Subdues

St. Pat;, 81-59

Belen High outclassed St. Patrick's, 81-59. Friday night in the loser's gym to advance. into the District l6C championship game tonight.

St. Pqtrick's, which finished with a 7-18 record, surprised a much taller Belen squad with a full-court press and held a slim 19-18 lead at the end of the first quarter.

rebounds while leading Belen High to a 59-31 basketball conquest of Miami Christian in the loser's gym Monday night. Belen (Sf)

Belen Jesuit 74. Riverside · Military 58 - Cuathemoc Rivero scored 2l points at St. Patrick's Gym Wednesday to lead Belen to its 20th victory in 24 gamC's. John Buckner led Riverside, now 8-10, with 24 points.

Belen, trailing by two after a quarter, took control of the boards Thursday night to defeat LaSalle, 56-42, in the Columbus High gym. Julia Campa's 21 points led Belen (6-3) from a 14-12 deficit to victory. Belen (.56)

Belen, the archdiocese's top contender for Class I3 state honors, was upset by an·· Belen (Sll· st. Patrick's cs9) other B team, Pine Crest, 56campa rg r lilnser I 46, but came back to take l g Florida Christian, 75-51. Julio 1 1 ; ! 2b. Campa, the big scorer for the ? f 8 3 g Jesuits, had 21 against Pine 4 3. 6 0 14 6 Crest and then ·13 against 8?Tntals 24 11 59 • Florida Christian while 5-7 Pedro Mencia had a hot hand a 2 ; to top the scoring with 27.

All roads lead to basketball

If you don't think that the basketball season is already upon us . . . just look at next weekend.

St Patrick's and Belen open the campaign Friday night when they clash at the St. Pat's gym on Miami Beach. Then, Belen comes back Saturday night for a second straight game, visiting Everglades School.

For Belen, it'll be a step up in competition this season as the school has been classified as Class B after rolling to a 19-8 record last year, losing I in the finals of the C-8 district

I tournament.

Coach Mariano Loret de Mola has only three lettermen back from that team, but they are all good ones.

THE 6-3 Julio Campa leads the trio, after averaging 19 points a game, along with 14 rebounds.

IBacking Julio are 5-11 guard Orlando Puentes, who was 14 points a game in scoring, and 6-2 forward

Rl'h'n 58, Miami l\1ilil<trv 4R - Belen won its fomtf1 straight to improve its record to 8-3 at the expense c;f Mirtmi Military (2-:l). Julio Campa had 20 points t1nd Carlos Perez 19 for the winners.

Cuauhtemoc Rivero, who is a strong rebounder.

Best of the newcomers could be Carlos Perez, a 6-5 1/z center up from the junior varsity. where he was the leading scorer. Perez will add some helpful height to the front line and should team well in rebounding with Campa Puente.

Other front line candidates are 6-0 Juan Garcia, 6-2 Tommy Paez and 5-11 Peter Stucz.

For the guard spot opposite Puente there are five, prospects, 5-7 Pedro Mencia, 5-«;Alejandro Puente, 5-7 Orlando Manrique, 5-10 Alberto Aran and 5-8 Jorge Cabrera. Belen will play a 28-game, schedule, including eight games against other Archdiocese teams.

BELEN improved its basketball mark to 17-4 behind the 36-point outpouring of luiio Campa in a 92-64 rout f Pme Crest. The winners were ne"er threatened after bUJldmg a 41-15 halftime margin in the St. Patrick's gym.

Belen 66, St. Patrick's 43 - Julio Campa scored 28 points and hauled down a school-record 28 rebounds in pacing Belen (17-4) in its gym. St. Patrick's (1 Q-6) only player in double figures was Scott Simmons with 10.

llclen 66 St. Pat\;o -13 Campa Rivero

0. Puente Mcncia ARan Stucz Manrique

Belen

St. Pit's

·16C at Key We:st FRIDAY'S RESULTS

Mary Immaculate 79

8 p.m.- Belen vs .. Mary Immaculate Belen 59, Coral Shores 45

Belen 84, Riverside 76Julio Campa scored 27 points and Cuathemoc Rivero 26 to lead Belen to its lOth victory against five defeats. Host Riverside fell to 3-11 despite a 44-point performance by Blane Buckner, giving him 87 points for the last two games. Belen 81· Riverside 7 6

-Four starters were in double figures for Belen (9-3). Cuauhtemoc R i v e· r led with 18, followed by J u I i ·o Campa's 13 and Carlos Perez and Pedro mencia with 12

Belen 59 Coral Shores 45

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FORWARDS .Julio C<tmpa t1nd Cuathemoc Rivrro led Relrn to a 71-66 victory over t1rchrival LaS<tlle High in the St. Patrick's School gym.

Campa scored 23 poinls 1md Rivero arlded 20 for Brien, which held on to a lrttd throughout the half and hoo!'ted its srason record to 4-1. LaSalle, now 0-2, was led by Marcelo Llorente with 24 points.

Belen 55 1\I. Chriet. 43

Julio Campa of Belen- en-·

joyed a super week as he led Belen to two wins in three games. During the string. he notched 24 points in a 73-57 loss to Cardinal Gibbons, had 27 as Belen took Riverside Military and then notched 20 in a 55-43 win over Miami Christiarr.

Belen 55, Miami Christian Belen 59, Marathon 4843 - Miami Christian (1-7) Julio Campa netted 22 points held Julio Campa to 20 for the winners (15-4).

Beleu 95, Ransoin 25Belen outciRssed the losers jumping off to a 20-2 quartcr bulge and pouring it on for its third victory in four games at St. Patrick's gym. Ransom is 0-.1.

Brien 61, Dade Christian 60. With .10 points, his best scoring night of the .season-, Jul.io Campa led Belen (16-4) to. 1ts fourth straight victory. His three-point play with 45 seconds provided the win· ning margin. Pedro Mencia added 18. Bob Distefano led· Dade (9-8) with 23 points, followed by Scott Campbell 17. ,.

Belen 61 Dade Clu·. 60

Belen 64. Ransom 36 _ Ten players got into the scoring act as Be 1en (7-3) crunched Ransom (0-4) at Miami Springs Youth Center. Julio Campa topped· the winners with 14 points. Bden 6-t. Uonsoin

Belen 63, VJestminster Christian 45 - Julio Campa's 17 points and Pedro Mencia's 15 led Belen (21-4) to a season-ending victory over Westminster (12-10) in the St. Patrick's gym.

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The celebration of the first undefeated team in Belen; the school's basketball J. V.

Figueras gets a lift after a goal saving game.

Last game of the season ends in victory ride for the coach28-0

The first string benched by M. Loret De Mola.

Mariano giving instructions (or orders?)

from up close.

Aleman makes a field goal

Figueras drives for a basket.

Ruiz gets an assist.

Mike Crudelle shows us how to do a press.

"Paco" (F. Rniz) hits from the foul line.

the Foul Line

M. Diaz at the foul line converting a bonus shot.

J. Figueras completes a 3 point play.

J. v. Sharpshooters at

A. Cossio sinks a free throw.

usual.

E. Nufiez lays it up on a fastbreak as

"Manny" hits from the outside.

R. Franco sets up the offense.

Junior Varsiry

STANDING (L. toR.): M. Diaz, E. Nunez, A. Castro, J. Aleman, J. Figueras, A. Cossio, A. Mejides, F. Ruiz, L. Hernandez, Coach Mariano Loret De Mola. KNEEUNG (L. t? R. ): M. Crudele, R. Franco, L. Martinez, E. Martinez, A. Crudele.

This was a unique season for our J. V. team. They went out with one goal in their minds: an Wldefeated season. They worked hard towards it and accomplished it, finishing with an unbelievable 2 8-0 record. Belen is proud of all of you and the future is brighter than ever if this past year was a preview of things to come.

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7 and 8th Grade Basketball Team

STANDING (1. toR.): Coach Ferreiro, B. Shikany, E. Portela, J. Pozo, G. Golding, T. Maroon, P. Aguila, A. Fernandez. KNEELING (1. toR.): M. Benoit, M. Dominguez, C. Bethancourt, J. Galnares, E. Perez, E. Arvesu.

1 Belen vs St. Brenda 1

1 Belen vs c. Christi w

1 Belen vs Blessed Trinity 1

vs St. Brenda

vs St. Michael

vs Blessed Trinity w Belen vs St. Michael 1

1 Belen vs St. Hugh w

vs St. Hugh

vs St. Timothy

w Belen vs St. Tim.othy 1 Belen vs St. Patrick

w Belen vs w Belen vs St. Theresa

1 Belen vs St. Theresa 1 Belen vs St. Peter and Paul

w Belen vs St. Peter and Paul L

1 Belen vs Gesu

vs St. Mary

A completely new team without experience struggled to a 7-12 season. The team, however, provides material for next year's Junior Varsity and gives Coach Ferreiro a promising outlook.

Coach Ferreiro gives the team a pep talk during a time out.

does his thing .•• getting rebounds.

Will it go in or not?

Gary

Blanco pitches a victory in regular season game.

Our battery mates; De La Torres and Diaz.

M. Diaz threw a no-hitter in tournament opener against Deerborne.

J. Campa fires a fast ball in tournament game.

Happy times after a victory.

Our coach gives us a pep-talk •••

• • • and the Result is a victory.

As long as it doesn't bounce, I'll catch anything.

Having fun?

What's the use.

Campa gets ready.

Nufiez charges a grounder.

Our defensive player of the year, Juan

makes another catch•

Donato catches another one.

Our Coach

Garcia,

Campa slams another hit. Alonso gives the ball a ride.

Mario hits a solid one.

Donato finally gets a hit.

Our leading hitter keeps his streak going.

Alonso steals another base.

Joe Kalbac beats out one of his hits.

Mario gets the out at home.

Juan Garcia gets a hit to left field.

M. Diaz crosses the plate with style.

TOP ROW (L. to R. ): E. Nufiez, A. Blanco, R. Alonso, J. Campa, 0. Puente, J. Garcia, M. de la Torre, Coach Mariano Loret de Mola. BOTTOM ROW (L. toR.): 0. Manrique, D. Arguelles, M. Diaz, J. Kalbac, R. Marsal, M. P. de la Mesa.

(W) 7-4

4-0 (L)

Belen vs Westminster (W) 5-1

Belen vs M.M.A.

1-0 (L) Belen vs St. Thomas

11-4 (L)

Belen vs M. Christian

6-0 (L) Belen vs St. Thomas A.

6-3 (L) Belen vs D. Christian

Belen vs R.M.A. (W) Forfeit Belen vs St. Patrick (W) 8-1

Belen vs M. Christian (W) Forfeit Belen vs St. Patrick (W) 3-1

Belen vs Dade Christian (W) 15-3

Belen vs Fla. Christian

9-2 (L) Belen vs La Salle (W) 3-1 Belen vs Fla. Christian Tournament (W) 5-3 Belen vs Westminster (W) 15-1

13-9 (L) Belen vs Coral Shores (W) 7-5

2-0 (L) Belen vs M.M.A.

Belen vs Deerborne

Belen vs D. Christian

4-1 (L) Belen vs M. Immaculate

This year we had one of the best all-around teams ever. A combination of 'strong hitting and fine pitching carried us into a second place finish in the Gulfstream Conference. Our team went into the district semifinals and made a good showing, as experience and hardwork paid off in an 11-9 record for the season.

Trophies before presentation. It's actually like a family reunion.

Getting strong for the give-away.

Banquet

To eat or be eaten.

Thanks given to the players by the coach.

The baseball hero for 7th and 8th graders; Percy Aguila.

Carlos Barquin awards his best track man; Jorge Cabrera.

John Gallagher gives Loret De Mola our appreciation for his services.

John helps him carry it.

(This

Castro puts on last final burst of speed.

Our top runner J. Cabrera finishes first as usual.

"They're Off!"

Was Our First Mee.t Ever)

J. Bouza approaches fmish.

Coach Barquin welcomes home J. Campa.

A. Aran finishes ahead of an opponent.

STANDING (L. to R. ): Coach Carlos Barquin, J. Aleman, R. Garcia, F. De Castro, J. Campa, C. Perez, A. Aran, 0. Manrique, M. Crudele, Asst. Coach Mariano Loret De Mola. KNEELING (L. toR.): L. Hernandez, F. Ruiz, J. Bouza, J. Cabrera.

Belen Runners at the Class B State Meet in Jacksonville.

This was our first year in Cross Country Competition under the direction of Coach Carlos Barquin, our team placed third in the Gulstream Conference Meet and won the District 8B Championship. This important victory earned the team a spot at the Class B State Meet in Jacksonville. Our runners made a fine showing and left a promising outlook for next year. Overall, the record was 3-1, and for the first time in its ten -year history in Miami, Belen competed in a State Competition.

The way it began at the State Meet •••

The End

This year, to celebrate Cuban Independence Day, a panel was formed to discuss the topic, "Cuban Education Throughout History" under the direction of Fr. Baldor and the Lat. Am. History Class.

Members of the panel, L. to R. : J. Campa, c. Rivero, J. Garcia, G. Lleonart, R. Pau, D. Stucz.

20 de Mayo

(MAY 20)

Este afio, para celebrar esta fecha pattiotica en la historia de Cuba, un panel de esrudiantes del "Senior Class" se formo bajo la direccion del P. Baldor para tratar el tema, "La Educacion Cubana, ayer, hoy, y manana. "

Everyone seems to enjoy the evening.

Faculty

Father Azcoitia addresses the graduates as well as the attentive faculty members.

R Figueredo adds a • the little humor to evening.

The Senior Homeroom Teacher, Fr. Garcia - Carrera ("Charlie") speak of the past year as a h tior ourselves searc and truth.

Abella recalls Mr. past memories of the Class of '71.

Juniors on their own.

When you're hot you're hot .••

• • • When you're not, you're not.

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The faculty walks with pride.

Graduation

.We Have Arrived and Yet We Have to Keep Going

The Entrance to the Graduation

Fr. Baldor talks to the seniors.

Rivero receives the host.

During the Mass.

Seniors make a line.

Rivero gets a handshake from Father Baldor and receives his diploma from Monsignor Walsh.

Garcia, receives his reward.

Lleonart, our newest member to the senior class, gets his goal.

Alonso gets his diploma.

Puente "I finally made it. "

Figueredo shake hands with Fr. GardaCarreras.

Faculty in a hurry at the end.

Last seniors to leave.

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