1979 Echoes Belen Jesuit Yearbook

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FOREWORD

And a youth said, speak to us of Friendship. And he answered, saying:

He is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving.

And he is your board and your fireside.

For you come to him with your hunger, and you seek him for peace.

When you part from your friend, you grieve not; For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain.

And let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening ofthe spirit. For love that seeks aught but the disclosure of its own mystery is not love but a net forth: and only the unprofitable is caught. '

And let your best be for your friend.

If he must know the ebb of your tide, let him also know its flow.

For what is your friend that you should seek him with hours to kill?

Seek him always with hours to live.

For it is his to fill your need but not your emptiness.

And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures.

For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.

Kahlil Gibran

And reach the highest of heights

The ashes of her confinement Will soon rise from Belen, like the phoenix

To the hope that

DEDICATION:

This year we celebrated the 125th anniversary of Belen - this has been a monumental educational achievement. Belen has served the student population under three flags (Spanish, Cuban, and American) and all types of political climates, economic conditions and during times of tremen,dous cultural upheaval.

Belen's long life has been made possible by the dynamic character of our educational enterprise. In our world, the 'surest way to be left behind by the times is to stand still, to be complacent, or to do something in a certain way just because "this is the way it has been done in the past.''

We certainly do not intend to sit by quietly while the challenges of the present and the futl.lre are upon us, nor do we intend to rest on our laurels, contemplating past triumphs. Our history, our tradition, our successes are functional only as a springboard to the future. We do have very solid fol.uidations - educational programs that will prepare our students to be productive builders of the world of tomorrow. A world, hopefully, in which the brotherhood of mankind will be cherished; in which the clamor for social justice will find receptive ears; in which true peace will reign.

We justify Belen's existence today by attempting fo educate the man of tomorrow; a man that will be, above all, a man-for-others.

President-Principal Fr. Felipe Arroyo, S.J.

Fr.

Otto Martinez S.J. Asst. Principal for Academics and Guidance Director

Jose M. Izquierdo S. J. Assistant Principal

Mr.

Leopaldo Nunez Dean of Students

Mrs. Sigrid BangoWorld Literature; English Literature English Department Chairman

English Department

Mrs. Denise Aloma - English

Ms. Anne Poulo- English, Speech

American Literature; Journalism

Humanities I, II; English Literature

Physical Education Department

Top: Mrs. Valerie Giroux

Bottom: Ms. Georgina Garcia

Mr. David Hewett -P.E. Coach Athletic Director, World History

Mr. Carlos Barquin- P.E. Coach Assistant Athletic Director

Mr. Edward Donahue Algebra I, Math IV, Physics

Mr. Michael Crudele Mathematics

Mathematics Department

Ms. Carol Vila Mathematics Dept. Coordinator Algebra II, Calculus, Biology

Mathematics Department

Fr. Ignacio Lasaga Mathematics, Theology 2.

Eugenio Ferreiro Geometry, Algebra II, Analysis

Mr. Frank PichardoScience Department Head Chemistry, AP Biology

Ms. Maria E. Tavel-FreyreLife Science, Physical Science

• 1 e n c e D e p a r t m e n t

Mr. Chris MigliaccioEcology-Earth Science, Biology

Mr. Paco RuizPhysical Science, Assistant to Fr. Izquierdo

Language Department

Ms. Maria Elena Cartaya Spanish

Aurelio Baldor Spanish Department Head Spanish Culture Spanish Literature, A.P. Spanish

Mr. Jimmy Perez Spanish

Mr. Pedro BermudezWorld Cultures, U.S. History, Current Global Issues

Mr. Sergei GrigorukCivics, Current Global Issues, Economics

Social Studies Department

Mr. Roberto HernandezSociology, Economics

Mr. Patrick CollinsSocial Studies Department Head U.S. History, Government

Mr. Alfonso Pesant

World Cultures, Spanish

World History, Latin American History, World Cultures

Current Global Issues Coordinator, College Counselor

Mr. Armando Rodriguez

Mr. Joe Lamas

Theology Department

Fr. Guillermo Arias

Fr. Eddy Alvarez

Fr. Florentino Azcoitia

Fr. Pedro Cartaya

Fr. Luis Ripoll

Mr. Eduardo Dieppa

Ms. Maria Eireos- Asst. Librarian

Mr. Guillermo Jorge- Librarian

Mrs. Maggie Roza- Receptionist

Ms. Terry Elias- Admin. Assistant

Mrs. Rene Malgarat- Secretary

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT: Ms. Sally Bermudez; Secretary; Mr. Kent Stehlik, Campaign Counsel; Fr. Richard Chisholm, S.J. Dir. of Public Relations; Dr. Jose Rasco, Director of Development.

Mr. George Busse- Comptroller

Mr. Enrique San Pedro- Business Manager

Janitor and Custodian

Maintenance

Above: Mr. Pablo Gonzalez

Right: Bro. Manuel Eireos

Above, Left to Right: Julia Reboredo; Julia Fernandez; Maria Acelaya; Armida Perez. Cafeteria Staff.

Mr. Tomas Menendez, Transportation

L. Aguirre

G. Ahrens

J. Alvarez

J. Arguita

E. Arango

A. Arazoza

J. Arcay

J. Argamasilla

J. Armengol

P. Aynerrch

J. Bared

L. Batista

A. Becerra

L.Beltran

E. Benitez

0. Benitez

R. Branly

V. Bustamanto

E. Bustillo

L. Casares

G. Carballo

F. Carranza

A. Cepero

A. Consuegra

J. Corrales

C. Cortinas

R. Cruzval

J. De Goti

J. Del Valle

C. Du-Quesne

0. Espino

E. Espinoza

R. Echeverria

E. Falla

A. Fernandez

J. Fernandez

R. Fernandez

J. Figueras

G. Forte

J. Gallardo

G. Garcia-Montes

J. Garrigo

R. Gonzalez

T · Gonzalez- Diego

J. Giiille

J. Guerra

J. Guisasola

C. Grande

E. Hernandez

J. Hernandez

F. Hillman

w. Juliachs

J. Khuly

A. Lopez

J. Garcia

A. Lucas

A. Martinez

H. Martinez

M.Menendez

R. Mendoza

R. Miyares

J. Montalvo

G. Morales

A. Navarro

J. Novoa

H. Olivera

C.Pafieda

G. Perez

M. Pirez

E. Pizarro

J. Planas

E. Prieto

R. Quintana

I. Quirch

F. Rico

J. Roca

C. Rocha

J. Rodriguez

J. Rodriguez

J. Salvat

J. Santamaria

J. Sardinas

F. Sierra

J. Smith

C. Solares

E. Sori

R. Torralba

R. Torricella

L. Valdez

P. Valdez

A. Varona

C. Vega

F. Puente H. Quevedo

M. Acosta

M. Alejo

R. Alfonso

A. Aynerich

J. Barrera

F. Blanco

F. E. Blanco

J. Bradley

G. Buicas

J. Buscemi

J. Cabarrocas

0. Cabeza

M.Cambo

E. Cabrera

L. Cabrera

0. Carreno

A. Casariego

R. Collato

J. F. Dearing

A. De La Fuente

R.DelAmo

F. Diaz

A. Duarte

M. Eluilior

C. Esnaro

F. Fernandez

J. Fernandez

A. Ferro

L. Fuentes

E. Fuller

J. Gallett

J. Garcia

J. C. Garcia

C. Garcia Velez

R. Gonzalez

A. Grant

R. Hernandez

R. Jimenez

J.Kim

L. Domingo

E. Lopez

F. Macia

Malooley\r. Mendia

A. Menendez

D MontalboH. Montiel

J. Moreiras

A. Novoa M. Perez R. Perez

J. Pestonit s. Pinon

J. Quintero

G. Quirch

R. Regalado

R. Ribas

D

A. Rodriguez

M. Salman

P. Trujillo

A. Rodriguez S.Sanchez L. Uriarte

D. Rodriguez J. Rodriguez F. Roza E. Sabatini

A. Silva R. Silva J. Torre-Veredeja C. Trujillo

C. Vasallo J. Varela

J. Alonso

E. Alvarez

P. Alvarez

R. Alvarez

w. Alvarez

J. Amador

R. Andino

J. Arcay

M. Artecona

A. Averhoff

J. Babun

B.Baez

M. Becerra

H. Besada

A. Blanco

C. Ahrens

J. Almanza

D. Blanco

W. Borroto

A. Calleja

H. Candela

E. Canet

B. Cantens

C. Capote

A. Cardelle

G. Carranza

A. Carrero

0. Casariego

J. Castellanos

H. Castro

E.Cayo

E.Chau

E. De Aguiar

J. DeLaPedraja

J. De Hombre

C. DiazAlbertini A. Diaz

J. Diaz

J. DiezArguelles

D. Dorrego

L. Dowling

C. Draschner

R. Echeverria

G. Espinosa M. Fabre

J. Feito

B. Fernandez

F. Fernandez

M. Fernandez

D. Fernandez

L. Fernandez

E. Fidalgo

P. Forment

H. Formoso

J. Garcia

J. Gonzalez

R. GonzalezDiego

J. Granados

A. Guerra A. Hermida

A. Hernandez

A. Hernandez J. Hiebra

E. Iturralde J. Iturralde

D. Lopez

F. LOpez

G. Lopez

A.Marban

C. Martinez

J. Martinez

E. Miguez

J. Milton

A. Montero

F. Mora

N. Morales

A.Munio A. Muniz L.Noy

M. Ortiz J. Pafteda A.Pefta

C. Perez L. Perez R. Perez

P. Permuy R. Pielago A. Pino

F. Ponce De Leon R. Quintero E. Retamar

A. Riera J. Riera E. Rodriguez

E. Rodriguez

M. Rodriguez

R. Rodriguez

J. Sainz

N. Sanchez

M. Sempe A. Sirven

G. Sosa J. Stokes T. Tomas

M. Tozzano J. Uribarri B. Vazquez

R. G. GarciaMontes J. Gonzalez

R. Rodriguez

E. Santamaria

R.Adams J. Armengol E. Bustamante

F. Alvarez G. Alvarez M. Baiamonte G. Barbara D. Cabarrocas R. Carrera

J. Alvarez J. Bergouignan J. Casals

J. Alvarez J. Blanco R. Casals

F. Arango 0. Buigas c. Castellanos

W. Castillo

M. Casuso

J. Civantos

S. DeSolo

T. Fernandez

E. Cortinas

A. Debs

C. De Ia Cruz

J. De Ia Cruz

L. De Ia Huerta

J. de Ofia

D. Del Moral

M. Del Valle

G. Delgado

G. Diaz

M. Diaz

R. Diaz

M. Fernandez

A. Fernandez

Carol

E. Fuentes

G.Gari

E. Garcia

F. Garcia

J. Garcia

T. Garcia

E. Garcia Montes

H. Gomez

J. Gomez

L. Gomez

F. Gomez Terron

G. Gonzalez

J. Gonzalez

P. Gonzalez

S. Gonzalez

B. Granda

L. Guerra

A. Hernandez E. Hernandez J. Herran

F. Iglesias A. Jimenez J. Juncadella

A. Lima L.Lopez L.Lorenzo

R. Martinez J. Martinez R. Maresma

R.Mas M.Mato L. Menendez

G. Miquez R. Orta D. Pardo

R. Pastoan G.Pena B.Pena P. Perez

S. Perez

C. Plantada

G. Portuondo J. Powell

J. Pubillones A. Quirantes R.Ramos T.Ravello

J. Ravelo J.Riera

J. Rodriguez A.Romanach

J. Salman

A. Sanchez

A. Sanchez

F. Sanchez

M. Solares

A. Suarez

R. Vasquez

A. Vega

L. Vega

R. Vergar

M. Warren

J. Zulueta

J. Adan

F. Arellano

J. Arenas

H. Avila

C. Batlle

A. Berard

J. Blanco

T. Cabrera

W. Candela

H. Casariego

R. Castella

A. Collazo

M. Cueto

F. De La Camara

G. De Lamerens

J. De La Hoz

R. De La Huerta

A. De Leon

R. De Los Reyes

A. Diaz De Otazu

R. Dobal

R. Estevez E. Doce E. Draschnar F. Dumenigo J. Esnard J. Esteban

C. 0. Fernandez E. Garcia V. Garcia H. Garriga J. Gonzalez

Gonzalez J. Guerra H. Hernandez R. Hernandez R. Hernandez K. Irigoyen

F. Martin F. Martin A.Aran J.J.imenez M. Juncadella H. P. Mila C. Morales / W.Proskauer L. Lamar C. Lima Lademann M. Pena M. Perez C. Lopez

R. Martinez L. Mechoso E. Mendia

0. Morales N. Muniz J. Nosti J. Menedez F.Poey A. Rabassa R. Reboso G.Pena M. Rico

C. Rodriguez

C. Rodriguez

J. Rodriguez

M. Sainz

J. Sanchez

J. Serrat

L.Silva

J. Smith A. Suarez

J. Torres

L. Touissaint M. Utset

A. Valera

C. Vara

F. Villaronga

H. Machado

J. Lopez

C.Yafiez

Pep Rallies Get Wolverines Into the Spirit

Left to Right, Back to Front: Coach Long, S. Echemendia, C. Yanez, J. Blanco, V. Garcia, R. Gutierrez, K. Irigoyen, E. Fuentes, P. Clancy. Second Row: Coach Crudele, Coach Pumariega, J. Argilagos, T. Cabrera, J. Serrat, A. Aran, E. Dace, E. Fuller, A. Muniz, G. Pena, M. Cueto, A. Dishington, Coach Paul, Coach Hewitt. Third Row: J. Civantos, J. Casal, A. Berard, F. Menendez , B. Granda, A. Cosio, 0. Kramer, C. Lima, L. Mechoso, H. Avila, J. Alvarez. Fourth Row: T. Garcia, A. DeLeon, J. Guerra, F. Arango, F. Dela Camera, L. Guerra, R. Suris, M. Suarez, R. Carrera, F. Dumenigo, R. Orta.

3. Coach Long, Coach Crudele, Head Coach Hewitt and Coach Paul.

We Believe

Victory's Thrill

The Spirit Never Dies

Intensity

Wolverine Football1978-1979

The Wolverine's 78 football season can be summed up as being rather frustrating. A break here and there and the Wolverine's record would have been much better than 3-7.

The Wolverines opened the 78 football season by playing Curley, a AAA school. A blocked punt, which was returned for a touchdown enabled Curley to win 13-0. After the opening kick-off of the following week's game against St. Andrews one could not have blamed the Wolverines if they felt like going home. St. Andrews returned the kick all the way for a touchdown to take a 6-0 lead. The Wolverines, however, rallied behind Frank de Ia Camera passes to Franz Arango and Alex de leon to win 12-6.

The Wolverine's first home game was against Ransom Everglades. Belen's defense, the "Crunch Bunch", allowed only six points but Belen's offense, the "Mean Machine" was unable to score as Belen lost 6-0. Nobody was taking the Wolverines seriously as they prepared to face undefeated Marathon. The Dolphins were favored to win by 21 points. The Wolverines, however, won 7-0 the lone score being a bomb from Frank de Ia Camera to Alex de Leon.

The Wolverine's next game was against their arch-rival La Salle. The game was billed as the "Battle of Eighth Street". Belen scored first as the first half ended as Alex de Leon drilled a beautiful thirty-five yard field goal to give Belen a 3-0 lead. La Salle, however, had the ball most of the fourth quarter deep in Belen territory. La Salle, turned away twice by a Robert Suris interception and a "Crunch Bunch" goal line stand, attempted one last-ditch drive. With Wolverine fans gathering at the end of the end-zone to view the climax to the gridiron clash, La Salle attempted a field goal but it went wide. Belen had beaten La Salle on their home field!!

The victory was short lived, however, as the Wolverines had to prepare to face Westminster. The Warriors surprised Belen and won 17-0. The Wolverine's record slipped to 3-3. Belen's next game was against Pine Crest the third ranked team in AA. The Panthers capitalized on Belen errors and won 33-0.

The Wolverines still had hopes for a winning season as they prepared to play Cora1 Shores. The 5-1 Hurricanes scored first to take a 7-0 lead but Belen drove to the Shore's one yard line before half time. Twice Belen had apparently scored, once on a pass and once on a quarterback sneak but twice the officials ruled no score. The Wolverines, not believing their eyes, left the field in frustration as the half ended. In the second half Kenny Irigoyen caught a touchdown pass as Belen tied the score. Since the game ended tied, a Kansas tie-breaker was played. Coral Shores won by a score of 13-7. Belen had lost the game and their hopes for a winning season.

The Wolverine's next game was against Dade Christian. The first half ended in a 7-7 tie but in the second half poor playing conditions dictated the game's outcome as Dade Christian returned an interception for a touchdown and stopped a Belen drive late in the game. Belen's record slipped to a 3-0 as Belen lost 14-7.

Belen was doomed to a losing season but the Wolverines showed their pride against Loyola in the season finale. Loyola took a 6-0 lead but an Alex de leon field goal closed the gap at 6-3. Towards the end of the game the "Mean Machine" drove to the La Salle one yard line. Twice Oscar Kramer crossed the plane of the goal line and twice the referee ruled no score as Belen lost 6-3 to close the season at 3-7.

Despite the losing season every Belen student should be proud of the Wolverines. Belen earned respectability as a tough football team. The '79 football season promises to be a great one for Belen. Let's congratulate Coach Hewett for his work and wish him luck as he helps the Wolverines prepare for 1979.

Standing: H. Hernandez, A. Rabassa, A. Lopez-Castro, C.

de la Cruz, J. Rodriguez, G Candela, Coach Barguih. Kneeling: L. Menendez, H. Montiel, L. Candela, C. BatHe. Sitting: J. Sanchez, R. Ribas, D. Lopez. Not Shown: R. Andino.

Above: Coach Carlos Barquin

Left: Alfredo Ra bass a

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1. Carlos De la Cruz loosens up before a meet.

2. Coach Barquin prepares his runners for the race.

3. A typical cross country meet start.

4. The rookies duel LaSalle.

1. Juan finishes at Westminster Invitational. ·

2. Amadeo and Billy battling it out.

3. Lino and Hugo sprinting it out at District.

4. Stretching out before the meet.

2.

1. Alfredo and Andino after a tough meet against La Salle.

2. The Cross-Country Team finished the season with a surprising second in the State Tournament.

Wo l verine Cross Country 1978-1979

The 1978 Cross-Country season was one of the greatest in Belen's history. Belen's great runners and their coach Carlos Barquin won victory after victory for the school. They won the right to go to the state meet and finished in second place.

Belen's promising season started with a victory at the first meet in which Belen got 15 points, a perfect score, and the second place team Dade Christian got 66 points. (In Cross Country lowest score wins.) The top runners at this meet were Juan Rodriguez and Billy Candela, who tied for the first place. At the second meet Belen again defied their opponents. They won the meet 18 to 50 vs. St. Brendans.

At the Westminister Christian Invitational, Belen came in second place to Westminister Christian. At this meet, Juan Rodriguez was the 7th place runner and was the first Belen runner to cross the line. Even though our first runner came in at 7th place, Belen went on to finish second place because its slowest runner came in at the 46th place out of 98 runners.

On Sept. 26 Belen ran against Pace and defeated them 20-49. The first place runner was from Pace but Belen got 2-6 place. The 2-6 place runners were (in order) Juan Rodriguez, Billy Candela, Carlos de la Cruz, Alfredo Rabassa, and Humberto Hernandez.

On Sept. 29, Belen placed second behind Gold Coast. The top 3 runners were Juan Rodriguez, Billy Candela, and Alfredo Rabassa.

On the Oct. 3 meet Belen lost to Curley by a heartbreaking 3 points.

At a meet on Oct. 6 Belen beat Ransom 22-37. Belen defeated St. Andrews 23-34. The only defeat of the day was Westminister Christian's win over Belen 23-32.

At the District Championship Belen received yet another chance at conquering a 1st place victory but came in 2nd place to Clearwater Central Catholic. The first runner for Belen to cross the line was Carlos de la Cruz who came in 13th place. The second of Belen who was in 21st place was Juan Rodriguez. The 3rd who came in 25th place was Amadeo Lopez-Castro.

The season ended on a winning note as Belen finished 2nd place in state competition for the first time. Hopefully, next year Belen will be 1st in state but after such a perfect season what more can we ask for?

3.

3.

1. 2.

1. Frank Civantos checks for a pulse.

2. George Fernandez describes Rescui-Annie.

Students watch a film explaining the CPR Technique.

4. Sergio Rodriguez revives Rescui-Baby.

4.

1. George Mendia shows the proper technique.

2. Mr. Pichardo explains to Alonso the difference between a male and female dummy.

3. George takes over for Mr. Pichardo.

2.

This year, as a result of the efforts of the Science Dept., Cardiopulmonary Rescucitation (CPR) courses were started at Belen.

CPR was first taught to the seniors of the Advanced Placement Biology Class and the response from the rest of the students was so great, that the class was later expanded so that all grades interested could participate. The course was taught and later developed for Belen by senior George Fernandez, who in addition to being a certified CPR instructor, is on the Youth Committee & Board of Directors of the Red Cross.

The course is designed to teach proper methods of sustaining the life support systems of the people who have suffered respiratory and/or cardiac arrest, and how to recognize early warning signals associated with heart attacks.

Homecoming

ily feeling.

1. Homecoming Mass accentuates fam-

2. Fathers Alvarez, Arroyo and Martinez share in the giving of the Mass.

3. Homecoming Mass draws crowd.

2. 3.

1.

2.

3. I've got it- I've got it!

Ms. Bango demonstrates her non-literary talents.

Seniors win again?

1. One wonders why they lost.

2. Barquin goes home ... at last.

1. Sigrid keeps her cool.

2. Fr. Arroyo connects solidly.

3. Mr. Lamas psychs hirriself up.

1. Senior shows determination to prevail.

2. Ms. Garcia in a feeble attempt for second base.

3. Crock concentrates despite fatigue.

1. Juniors receive trophy.

2. Senior J. A dan takes a solid swing.

3. The truth is proclaimed.

1. Jimmy Perez has fun at the dance.

2. Belenites and dates dance the night away.

3.

4.

5.

Chino and Amadeo take part in the fun.

Pace exploits new fashion.

Frank Menendez and date.

Homecoming- 1979

This year's activities began with a beautiful Mass celebrated in the school yard. Many parents and neighbors of the school attended along with the student body and contributed to the feeling of community.

More vigorous activities commenced with the traditional Senior- Faculty softball game. For the first time in recent history, the Seniors won in a 17-8 landslide. The long ball proved to be the Faculty's downfall. However, in the newly-added volleyball match, the Faculty dominated the serves and beat every Senior team that played against them.

The Homecoming Dance was held at the Konover Hotel on November 8. A rock band, Southern Trust, and a disc jockey, Disco Dream kept the couples busy all night. All who attended agreed that the combination of rock and disco provided something for everyone. The mediocre food was forgotten as few people strayed long from the dance floor.

Close-Up

Close-Up is an annual event for Belen Juniors and Seniors. They go along with other schools in Miami and the country, to Washington and see what goes on behind the scenes in our government. Our Senators and Representatives speak to them and tell them what they are doing. They also learn the tricks of the government trade and what influences decisions. But learning of the present doesn't help without learning of the past. They taught how and why things were done in the past as well as shown where major events took place.

Close-Up has its fun side as well, visiting monuments, watching a play, and getting together in 1. the gameroom. Going with other schools makes the atmosphere much more enjoyable. Singing on the bus, last minute skits, and just sharing what 2. we have learned in the day with the group, makes the trip complete.

Mr. Patrick Collins, head of the History and Social Studies Department, has given Belen the opportunity to be involved in this program. A program full of fun, culture, and history.

1. Arlington National Cemetery.

2. Congressman Fascell addresses students.

3. The gang strikes a pose.

4. Cosio, Dish and Vince on steps of Jefferson Memorial.

4.

5 1. Cosio listens intensely to Congressman Lehman.

2. View of Lincoln Memorial.

3. The guys at the stair from a scene from the "Exorcist".

4. A seminar at Georgetown University.

5. Our Nation's Capitol.

SeniorFaculty Tennis

2. What? Senior

Surely you jest.

1. Frank aces as Manny looks on.

win

3. Luis Delgado hits a passing shot

4. Frank Pichardo on the return.

5. Fearfully awaiting the serve.

In order to fulfil their Theology requirement, some of the Juniors spent two hours each week in either Jackson Memorial Hospital, Variety Children's Hospital or Coral Gables Hospital.

Other students worked in the C.C.D. program at Centro Mater or at the Sunrise Home for the Retarded. Hopefully, this successful program will help to develop Belen students as Men for others .

Social Service

Standing, L. to R.: A. Suarez, H. Casariego, K. Irigoyen, E. Cosculluela, A. Lopez-Castro, F. de la Camera, J. Mendia, J. Dieppa - Coach. Kneeling: F. Rico - Mgr., F. Poey, H. Mendia, P. Clancey, A. Rabassa, H. Garriga, M. Rico, J. Powell.

Coach -Jorge Dieppa

1. Clancey takes it in the belly.

2. Don't close your eyes Alfredo!!

3. The Wolverines huddle up.

1. Touch kick!

2.

gives his eyes to his opponent.

Mendia

3. Vamos, Bola!

4. De La Camara plays hard.

1. Balancing act?

2. Desperate thirst.

3. Coach Dieppa observes his team.

4. The Junior Varsity Soccer Team

Standing: E. Fidalgo, L. Candela, R. Hernandez, J. Iturralde, A. Muniz, F. Ponce de Leon, J. Castellano. Kneeling: A. Casariego, V. Mendia, A. Cardella, R. Ribas.

Wolverine Soccer 1978-79

The Wolverine soccer squad enjoyed a very successful season. Coached by Jorge Dieppa, the team started slowly, but soon established themselves as one of the toughest teams in the Conference.

Season highlights included wins over last year's Conference Champs, St. Andrews as Freddy Poey scored a last minute goal. Wins over Ransom (5-1), Marathon (7-1), and Dade Christian (5-1) showed Belen's ability to score at will yet limit the opponent to a single goal. Belen advanced to the district final after defeating Loyola and St. Brendan to play Ransom. After regulation time ended with the score at 2-2, a record seven overtime periods were played before Ransom scored on a magnificent passing play to defeat Belen 3-2. .

With goalie Alfredo Rabassa and strong play from several Sophomore returnees, Coach Dieppa hopes to continue the improvement of his young team.

Student Day

1 . Blanco wins dash despite bad start.

2. All together now . . . PULL!!!

3. Deadly when equipped.

4. Tony Grant reaches high.

2.

3.

4.

1. Determination plus coordination.

2. The ninth-street games.

3. The Marathon Men?

4. Frank tells it like it is.

5. Half-time.

5.

Science Fair

Once again, Belen' s auditorium filled to capacity with student projects that ranged from molecular models to ecological succession on a volcano to the chemistry of terrorism. Bridge competition was the toughest ever but freshman George Sainz won for the third straight year with a bridge that held 52 lbs. Belen's four County Fair contestants each brought home an award:

Gene Hernandez - Dade County Science Teachers Association Award

Jose Ferto -Dade County Medical Association A ward Guillermo Carranza - Dade County Science Fair Excellent Award ·

Eusebio Garcia- Tropical Audubon Society Conservation A ward

1. See the tree, Gus?

2. Paco and Migliaccio test bridge's strength.

3. MMM? What is it?

4. Auditorium is crowded with students and projects.

Social Studies Fair

Blood, guts, war, pyramids, castles, History of Belen One could relive it all and much more in the Third Annual Belen Social Studies Fair. The fair was once again a success due to the work of Mr. Rodriguez and the History Club.

A project titled "Food Resources" by Alberto Fernandez, Gene Hernandez and Jorge Lopez Garcia was the winning project in the 7th and 8th grade division.

Antolin Blanco's project on the Aztec pyramids won the 9th and 10th grade division and received the highest score in the fair. Alfredo Rabassa's replica of a courtroom won the upper division.

The Social Studies Fair gives students a chance to experience history not just read about it. Man, through history learns not to make mistakes. If this is the case the students participating in the fair will not make many mistakes in the future.

1. Standing, L. to R.: Coach Marrero, T. Fernandez, P. Mila, R. de los Reyes, R. Gutierrez, L. Lamar, K. Fernandez, G. Cantens, Coach Ferreiro. Kneeling, L. toR.: J. Arellano, J. Arenas, M. Leon, H. Machado, M. Suarez, B. Candela. 2. Head Coach Eugene Ferreiro looks on.

1. Warm up shots.

2. Mila before the game.

3. Hewitt awaits the fans.

4. Stretching out before the game.

5. And the game begins.

1. Kiko skys high on a jumper.

2. Maynard lays it up against the glass.

3. Before the game.

4. Murderer's Row cheers ::tt district.

1. Pompey boxes out opponent.

2. Arellano open for shot.

3. KiKa towers over St. Brendans.

1. Maynard on the jump shot.

2. The players with their parents

3. Maynard over LaSalle.

4. Mothers cheer their kids on.

1. The score says it all.

2. The celebration after the Pace victory.

3. Coach Ferreiro directs the action.

4. Belen cheerleaders lean for the fans.

5. Wolverine Pack Growls Que Animales!

1. Marrero gives pregame instructions.

2. The Belen cheerleading squad. They helped us through the tough games, with pretty smiles, and inspired our crowds to cheer us on to victory. Thanks. From L to R: Patty Altonaga, Margie Cadi, Sonia Laguna, Dianne Regalado, Cecilia Altonaga, and Cathy Her1. nandez.

1. Fausto Alvarez goes up for a shot.

2. Pablo on a fast break.

3.Team huddles before game.

1. Ted, Tomas and Bernie resting on the bench.

2. Julio, Jorge and Fausto anticipate a rebound.

3. Ricky Retariar practicing during halftime.

4. Teddy puts it up against 2 LaSalle.

1. Top Row - Left to Right: Coach R. Marrero, J. Gonzalez, P. Alvarez, B. Cantens, F. Alvarez, T. Tomas, P. Perez. Bottom Row: J. Alvarez, R. Retamar, A. Hernandez, T. Garcia, M. Solares.

2. Bernie Can tens going for a long shot.

3. The battle for the ball.

4. Albert plows in. 2.

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1. Eddy Fuller, "never misses."

2. Other coach worried.

3. Pete Perreira giving game plans.

1. Ramon out jumps opponents.

2. Tomas on the free shot.

Ramon Torralba, Anthony Grant, Eddy Fuller, J. Varela, D. Montalbano, D. Cabeza, M. Camba, Coach Pete Perreira. Sitting: R. Torricela, A. Consuegra, Tomas, F. Puente, J. Roca, E. Prieto, F. Roza.

Wolverine Bask e tball-19 78-1979

Despite the fact that the Wolverines ended the 1979 basketball season on a disappointing note, a 65-63 loss to La Salle in the District 16AA playoffs, the Wolverines season as a whole was nothing short of spectacular.

The Wolverines were an explosive team but still had a well balanced attack led by the play of Kika and Tony Fernandez, Manny Leon, Gaston Cantens, Francisco Arellano, and Ralph de los Reyes.

The Wolverines only losses, were to Columbus, Deerborne and Pace, all very highly ranked teams in their respective divisions.

The Wolverines did, however, beat Deerborne in one of their meetings 74-67. Belen played well against La Salle defeating the Royals 77-60, 73-53 and 84-76. The Wolverines broke the 100 point mark against Ransom, defeating the Raiders 103-59.

The high point of the season was not a district game but rather a game against Pace, a team led by Dade County's leading scorer Ted Mizerak. The Wolverines led until the third quarter when Pace took a seven point advantage. The Wolverines, led by the foulshooting of Francisco Arellano and the shooting of Kika and Tony Fernandez, closed the gap and took a two point lead. With eight seconds left, Ted Mizerak tied the score for Pace. Manny Leon took the ball down court and took a jump-shot from the top of the key. As the buzzer sounded the ball went through the net and the Belen fans in the Dade South gym jumped all over the players.

Belen won its next six games including an impressive victory over St. Andrew's, the only team expected to give Belen competition in the 16AA playoffs.

In the first state poll Belen was ranked 3 but then came the district playoffs. Belen was to play La Salle in the Wolverines first district playoffs. The Wolverines built up a 17-8 lead but La Salle came back and to the shock of the Wolverines' players and fans, Belen lost 65-63. It was the first time La Salle beat Belen in four years. Belen did, however, win the Gulfstream conference for the fourth straight year.

Despite the frustrating finish Belen students have something to be proud of. Later, Kika, Tony and Manny Leon were named to the All Conference Squad and Coach Ferreiro was named the Miami News Coach of the Year.

This year's J.V. Basketball Team went 17-6. Although it was a winning season it was the most disappointing season for Coach Ruben Marrero, this beirig his worst record at Belen.

The team was composed of outstanding players and their strong point was height.

The team captains for the 78-79 season were Fausto Alvarez and Albert Hernandez. The muscle underneath was provided by first year players Peter Perez and freshman Pablo Alvarez. When the team needed outside shooting they would turn to the sweet soft touch of Bernie Cantens. The ball handling and play making was handled by Ted Garcia and Ricky Retamar. Other members of the team were Mario Solares, Jorge Alvarez, Tomas Tomas, Carlos Draschner, and Julio Gonzalez.

The 79 baby Wolverines were undefeated, 20-0, in regular season play. The team was led by the playing ability of Antony Grant, Julio Varela, Manny Cambo, Dennis Montalbano, Frank Rosa, Orlando Cabeza, Eddie Fuller, and Tomas Gonzalez-Diego. Other players included; Ramon Torralba, Jose Roca, Flori Puentes, Robert Toricella, Eddie Prieto, and Alfred Consuegra. The high point of the season was when the team won the G.A.C. championship under the coaching of Carlos Perreira, a Belen alumnus. Since we were the only undefeated team in the conference, there was no need for a playoff to decide the winners.

For one hundred and seven years Belen Jesuit was one of the finest preparatory schools in Cuba. The alur.1ni were and are leaders in both business and professional fields

In 1961, the Castro government forced the closure of Belen Jesuit as a Cuban. educational institution With all facilities and materials confiscated , e Jesuits brought the tradition and ideals of Belen Jesuit to a new home , Miami and ·the United States Once again the United States has provided a new beginning for individuals who could no longer operate freely in their own society.

For the past seventeen years Belen Jesuit has grown while enduring small and inadequate facilities. During this time, plans for the BELEN JE S

UIT INTERCULTURAL

CENTER were finalized . These plans combine the unique educational needs of Miami with the Jesuit character of educational excellence. The following is a documentation in word and design Of these dreams, plans and desires.

Belen Jesuit Prep.

Havana, Cuba

1925-1961

THE JESUIT SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE

The BELEN JESUIT INTERCULTURAL CENTER will be a modern well designed educational and service facility for students and citizens alike.

The minimum goal needed to complete the Center is $2,000,000.

A sense of world citizenship, intellectual, and emotional awareness, that we are one planet and one Humanity, with total responsibility for the future of both.

CLASSROOMS

The basic environment for the teaching of man

Well designed with adequate space and lighting, these instructional areas will provide the backbone of Belen Jesuit's educational process. They replace the overcrowded converted classrooms now in use. Not luxurious classrooms but functional and efficient.

COURTYARD OF THE AMERICAS

In all recorded history no region of the world has enjoyed such cooperation and productivity as the Americas.

The Courtyard will honor men like Washington, Marti, Bolivar, Jefferson and others who have contributed greatly to the peaceful progress of the Americas.

GYMNASIUM

Mind and body together, create the total man.

A complete physical plant, one which will give Belen's fine athletes, facilities comparable to their record of championships.

Belen's teams currently have no athletic facilities to play or practice in.

In phase II of Belen's development program a full size Gymnasium will be built enabling the Wolverines to finally become the home team.

HUMAN RESOURCE PAVILION

This area will provide an enlarged opportunity for the development of a sincere appreciation for human diversity and an understanding of others and their respective cultures.

The Human Resource Pavilion will be opened to the general public as a service to Miami's cosmopolitan population.

In the tradition of Finlay, Edison and Vines, these Ia boratories are dedicated.

Traditionally the area where techniques obtained in the classrooms are put to practical application. l·n essence, an area to give the student an understanding of the physical, chemical and biological make-up of the world he lives in.

Three modern laboratories physics - biologychemistry, will replace the single cramped area now used for all three sciences.

2 LANGUAGE LABORATORIES

Two fully equipped areas designed to study both the English and Spanish languages. This will enable Belen Jesuit graduates to be fully prepared for careers in Miami's bilingual community.

THE DECISION IS OURS

Until now the administration and Board of Advisors of Belen Jesuit have carried the responsibility of making the BELEN JESUIT INTERCULTURAL CENTER a reality. They have done the research; sought and retained the required consultants, and received approval from all regulatory agencies.

They have brought the spirit and ideals of Belen in Havana to Miami. They have endured seventeen years of overcrowded, inadequate facilities to reach this moment of destiny.

Now it is our responsibility to complete this unique human endeavor.

We stand at the threshold of history, it is our support which will dictate its course.

In accordance with plans to raise money for the building of the new school facility, the Belen Athletic Department sponsored a basketball game between the Faculty I Alumni and the Miami Dolphins.

Belen started the evening on the right foot as the Wolverines-over-35 defeated the LaSalle team in a runaway. In the main event, Belen hopes for a double win were dashed as the well conditioned Dolphins wore down a weaker Belen team led by Perreira, de la Vega, Palacio, Hewett, and Marrero. Coach Ferreiro substituted frequently and the freshness of the subs helped to hold Cornelius, Harris, Matheson, Strock, Bokamper, and Jones under 100 pts.

The game was well played, despite the final score of 99-78, and provided the huge crowd with a night of excitement. Fans of Belen and the Dolphins packed the Dade South facility and helped raise $2,200 for the new school.

Left to Right: J. Lopez, F. Menendez, A. Gutierrez, G. Sanchez, E. Solernou, R. Martinez, Coach C. P. Collins. Not Shown: A. Hermida.

Coach Pat Collins points out Emilio's need for a haircut.

1. Most Improved Player Ricky Martinez smashes home a winner.

2. Senior Gonzalo Sanchez watches his return.

3. Players talk strategy over a glass of lemonade.

4. Frankie Menendez concentrates on his smash.

1. Alberto Guitierrez models his equipment.

2. Senior Frank Menendez hits an impressive overhead.

3. Frank Menendez returns the ball with a forehand.

4. Switch hitting Armando Guitierrez hits a left handed forehand.

5. Sophomore Ricky Martinez serving an ace.

1. Ricky Martinez splices a forehand winner.

2. Gonzalo with a strong return against St. Brendan.

3. Emilio Solernou in a pensive moment:

4. M.V.P. Emilio in action.

Freshman Albert Hermida shows his style.

WOLVERINE TENNIS 1978-79

As in recent years, the tennis team was coached by Mr. Pat Collins, former tennis player himself.

The team was anchored by the play of Emilio Solernou, Armando Gutierrez, Frank Menendez and Rickey Martinez. The Wolverines finished fourth in the Gulfstream Athletic Conference with 4 victories including an impressive win over LaSalle. For the first time in Belen history, a player advanced to the quarter finals at the District Meet. Unfortunately, Rickey Martinez lost a tough match and Belen hopes for a champion were thwarted for this year. Emilio Solernou, the star of the LaSalle victory, was voted Most Valuable Player. Belen hopes for the future rest on the shoulders of Martinez and freshman Albert Hermida, but Coach Collins looks forward to a strong crop of new studentathletes to continue the Belen tradition.

Track and Field

Standing, L. to R.: E. Casculluela, L. Sarmiento, C. Batlle, R. Suris, B. Pena, V. Garcia; C. de la Cruz, F. Civantos, A. Montero, H. Machado, A. Tarafa, A. Lopez-Castro, L. O'Naghten, Coach Ruiz, Coach Barquin. Kneeling, L. to R.: L. Menendez, H. Montiel, J. Gonzales, A. Muniz, G. Gonzales, G. Gari, M. Suarez, G. Candela, J. Rodriguez, A. Rebassa, J. Blanco, H. Gomez, L. Delgado, A. Silva.

G.A.C. Conference Trophy

Coaches Carlos Barquin and Paco Ruiz.

1 Juan takes off with the baton at District.

2. Bob gives Luis the lead at District.

3. Chino at the start.

4. Chino takes off.

5. Chino attacks the first hurdle.

6. Luis uses his power at the start.

7. Luis O'Naghter takes the baton in first place at the Ransom Relays.

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5. 6.

1. Bob starts the medley at district.

2. Hugo and Lino pace each other in the two mile.

3. Bill flies over the Hurdle.

4. Gus fires the discus.

5. Mike starts the run at the long jump.

6. Alfredo looks down as he swings over the bar.

1. Alfredo arches over the bar.

2. Luis shows quick start.

3. Bob sprints at District.

4.

Vince bends the pole at Conference.

4. Then throws it for a personal record

5. Alfredo attempts to clear the height.

1. Juan anchoring the Medley at District.

2. Carlos Batlle running the 440.

3. Luis Sarmiento prepares to throw the shotput.

1. Coach Barguin and Coach Ruiz planning strategy.

2. Mike and Chino talking before a race.

3. Another race, another victory for Amadeo.

4. Promising star Angel Montero leaps to victory.

5. A picture of Tony and his shoes.

6. Sarmiento gives Amadeo the lead at District.

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Wolverine Track 1978-1979

The Wolverines began the '79 track season soon after Christmas. The track team worked hard during a January cold snap, but the work eventually paid off. The team didn't have a real field and once again used the parking lot at Crandon Park as their training site. Though obstacles hampered the runners, the track team felt better when they defeated teams that had real track courses. For the eighth year Carlos Barquin coached the track team.

The season began in a dual meet against Westminister. The meet set the tone for the '79 season as the Wolverines won easily and the 440 relay team of Jorge Blanco, Luis Sarmiento, Mike Suarez and Robert Suris, set a school record. The team also faired well in the Ransom Relays finishing second only to Westminister Academy. To everyone's surprise, the team did very well in the All Catholic Meet, a track meet featuring all the Catholic high school teams from South Florida. In the All Catholic Meet Alfredo Rabassa set a record of twelve feet for the pole vault.

The team won, for the first time, the Gulfsteam Athletic Conference title. The team came back after being disqualified from the 330 yard hurdles to win by one half of a point. Amadeo Lopez-Castro set a record of 51 seconds in the 440.

The next week consisted of hard training for the upcoming district meet. Members of the Belen Squad qualified for four events in the Florida AA meet.

Perhaps Jorge Blanco best summed up the 79 season when he said, "As a result of long and hard practices and a great deal of dedication, the '79 season will be remembered as one of Belen's best."

Left to Right: Coach Koziol, G. Alvarez, A. Peiia, K. Fernandez, T. Fernandez, A. Vega, R. Ramos, Coach David Hewitt. Kneeling: J. Uribarri, P. W. Casal, B. Peiia, F. Mora, R. Rettamar, A. Hernandez, J. De la Hoz.

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Left: Alberto Vega on third. Below: Coaches and player contemplating game.

1. Rex Carrera slides headlong into third base.

2. Fernandez and Casals await the hit.

3. Sophomore Bernie Peiia ready to run.

4. Kiko Fernandez prepares to bat.

1. "Junior" Hernandez avoids flying spikes.

2. J. de la Hoz loses one in the sun.

3. R. Retamar stares from the bench.

4. Setting up the double play.

5. A close play at home plate.

1. Uribarri asking for advice.

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3.

"Pee Wee" setting up for a catch.

J. Alvarez in home run pose.

1. Kika Fernandez safe at second.

2. Belen's Ace Pitcher De la Hoz.

3. Coach Hewett setting up the play.

4. Frank Mora catches the foul ball.

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2.

3.

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5.

Jose Casal pops it up.

Alex Peiia eyes the runner.

Angel Hernandez takes third base head on.

Kiko takes the throw and makes the putout.

Alex drills it for a strike.

Left to Right: Coach M. Crudel, J. Quintera, J. Moreiras, J. Pestoni, C. Rocha, A. Consuegra, J. Novoa, L. Uriarte, J. De Goti, R. Ribas, H. Puente, J. Alvarez, J. Sardinas.

1. The 7th and 8th grade Baseball team.

2. Carlos pitching a fast ball.

3. Mr. Crudele, Coach of the baseball team.

4. Alfredo Consuegra up at bat.

1. De Goti has his eye on the pitcher.

2. Juan Quintero hits a homer.

3. Luis Uriarte awaits the hit.

4. Puente is on base for sure.

5. Alfredo watching the ball.

Wolverine Baseball 1978-79

Young and inexperienced players made up the bulk of the 79 baseball squad. The team, coached by David Hewett, had only two seniors: team captain Kika and Tony Fernandez.

The team was led by the hitting of Jorge Alvarez, Kika Fernandez, Tony Fernandez, Jose Casal and Frank Mora. Jorge de la Hoz was the ace of the Belen pitching staff with five of Belen's seven wins and 55 strike outs to his credit. The Wolverines also got strong pitching from Alex Pena.

Two victories against Gulliver, a 19-11 victory over Ely, and a victory at Dade Christian got the Wolverines off to a quick start. Towards the middle of the season the Wolverines fell into a slump during which they would lose 11 of their next twelve games. The squad however, came back and won two of their last three games. In the district 16AA playoffs the Wolverines lost to Pine Crest despite a four run rally.

The three players who made up the nucleus of the Belen hitting attack reaped post season honors. Sophomore Jorge Alvarez who had a solid .364 batting average was named to the All City baseball team. Kika Fernandez, who had a consistently high batting average of .354, joined Tony Fernandez who had a .350 batting and Jorge Alvarez on the All Conference squad.

Though the baseball team will miss the play of Kika and Tony Fernandez, with a squad of young determined players one can only expect productive baseball seasons in the near future.

Jorge Alvarez summed up the feelings of the Belen players when he said, "Though our record was 7-17-1 you must also consider that the team lost five games by one run."

The 7th and 8th grade baseball squad was led by the hitting of young players such as Joe de Goti, the club's leading hitter, Joe Moreiras, Roger Ribas, Juan Quintero and Luis Urarte. Joaquin Novoa was the leading hitter ..

The Baby Wolverines had victories against Sheridan Christian, Miami Christian and Ranso1n. The team played well against teams like Loyola and St. Theresa but were unable to win against those teams.

Mike Crudelle, Coach of the squad said, "Though a young and small team, The Baby Wolverines showed the potential to become winners in the Belen tradition."

1. Wow! What a Festival!

2. Where are all the people that got on the ride?

3. Ms. Carol Vila with her spouse.

4. Ticket Thermometer measures sales.

5. Death-defying rides.

6. Students work!

1. Four nights of lights.

2. Fun in the sun too!

3. Step right up, folks

4. The dynamic duo: Manda and Cresencio.

1. John Bradley can't believe he'll be photographed.

2. The Round up.

3. Juniors take care of ticket booths.

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Rowdy time in the kitchen.

5. Cuban Food!

1. Just another town Just another crowd Same dogs

2. Is this the health food booth.

3. Super loops at dusk.

1.&2. Channel23 reports on the event.

3. Materialistic incentive for alturistically charitable work - made in Sweden.

4. Diskothek with Rock 'n' Roll music.

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Tombola 1979

The Tombola, held at Sts. Peter and Paul School for the first time, proved to be the most extravagant ever. With rides such as the Super Loop, Swiss Bob, and Discoteque, festival goers were provided with plenty of excitement. One observer remarked, "The rides looked scary but really were great f I"un.

As usual, the classes had their own kioskos. The smell of "arroz con pollo" and "pan con lechon" encouraged many to enter the cafeteria to sample the fine Spanish and Cuban cuisine served up by Jimmy Perez's hardworking group of parents.

Raffle sales netted over 29,000. Mr. Nunez coordinated this difficult task to provide money for the scholarship program. The grand prize winner drove away a 1979 Volvo Viking.

The palm-enclosed dance floor provided the latest Rock and Disco hits for partyers to boogie the night away.

This year's Tombola was a grand way to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Belen. From the planning of the ticket sales to the setting up of the booths to the riding of the last ride, the Festival owed its success to the hard work of the faculty, parents, and students. The philosophy of the Tambala is to help students at Belen and this year the proof of the dedication to this idea was very much in evidence.

Sophomore Prom

The 1979 Belen Sophomore Prom was held at the Everglades Hotel. Without the work of Jorge Blanco, Fausto Alvarez and Albert Hernandez, the dance would not have been a success.

The crowd was entertained by a Fort Lauderdale band, Lattitude, and by Sophomores Jerry and Ricky Diaz, which vvere the disc jockeys, on the Everglades Rooftop. Everyone had a great time as they danced to the music of Lattitude and Disco Dream.

Towards the end of the evening, awards were given out. Ricky Martinez was awarded "Chester of the Year" while Paco Garcia was awarded "Mecha of the Year" and Alberto Quinantes was given "Disco of the Year".

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1. Lili Arango, Bernie Peiia, Clara Cano, Carlos Castellano.

2. Fausto Alvarez and Barbie de la Fuente smile for the camera.

3. Lattitude sets the mood.

4. Ted Travolta?

Sports Banquet

1. Carlos Batlle, Tony and Kika Fernandez and Pompi Cantens celebrate. ·

3. Amadeo Lopez-Castro, Mike Suarez, Tony Tarafa, Manny Leon, Santi Echemendia and Chino

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2. Guest speaker Barry Horn of the Miami Herald Neighbors Section.

Cosaulluela.

Amadeo Lopez-Castro

5. Chino Cosalluela

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1. Juan Rodriguez and Coach Barquin

2. Sportsman of the Year Tony Fernandez and Coach Hewitt

3. Athlete of the Year Amadeo 1 Lopez-Castro

Cross Country

Most Outstanding

Juan Rodriguez

Most Inspiring

Amadeo Lopez-Castro

Football

MVP

Robert Suris

Most Inspiring

Frankie Menendez

Vars. Basketball

MVP

Tony Fernandez

Kika Fernandez

Manny de Leon

Jr. Vars. Basketball

MVP

Peter Perez

Most Improved

Fausto Alvarez

2. Jr. Basketball

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Tony Grant

Most Versatile

Manny Cambo

Soccer

MVP

Chino Cosculluela

Most Outstanding

Frank de Ia Camera

Baseball

MVP

Kika Fernandez

Tony Fernandez

Jr. High Baseball

MVP

Juan Quintero

Most Improved

Roger Ribas

Track

MVP

Juan Rodriguez

Most Improved

Amadeo Lopez -Castro

Tennis

MVP

Emilio Solernoy

Most Improved

Ricky Martinez

Athlete of the Year

:I. Amadeo Lopez-Castro

Sportsman of the Year

Tony Fernandez

Special Events

1. Procession in the Orange Bowl.

2. Belen makes its presence known at the O.B.

3. A hair raising experience.

1. Can I put this down now?

2. No, you can't look at the sun now.

3. Freshmen seek out alligators.

SENIOR-FACULTY-PARENT BANQUET

1 Seniors reminisce about past fun.

2. Mrs. Vila, Mrs. Clancy, and Mrs. Acosta.

3. Fr. Arroyo and Mr. Donahue enjoy a good laugh.

4. Mr. Rodriguez entertains the Seniors with tales of Latin America.

Student Council Elections

1. Seniors prepare the ballot booths.

2. Ballot booths were borrowed from Dade County.

3. Carlos Battle answers audience questions.

4. Fausto Martin presents his platform.

5. Frank Civantos briefs students on voting procedure.

1. A graduate receives his diploma from Bishop Roman.

2. Bishop Roman, Monsignor Walsh, Fathers Arroyo and Alvarez give the Graduation Mass.

3. Monsignor Walsh delivers a message to the graduates.

4 Graduates meditate during Communion.

5. Mr. Leo Nunez, Master of Ceremonies

6 Frank Civantos receives his diploma.

7. Hurrah! We finally made it!

8. Valedictorian Civantos speaks of friendship and dreams of the future.

9. Kiko Fernandez walks in with a confident stride.

10. Luis Sarmiento receives Communion.

11. Sergei Rodriguez awaits his moment.

12. Salutatorian Reinaldo Gutierrez calls for social action in his welcoming speech.

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f]:)innn

The festivities of this year's Senior Prom began early with cocktails at Luis Sarmiento's house. Here the people indulged in champagne and chocolate cake, and the small party generally set the mood for the night. After this, a long caravan started for the actual prom at the Coconut Grove Hotel. The caravan was interrupted, however, by a minor incident when Reinaldo Gutierrez's car was engulfed ·in flames. This slowed down the caravan, as rumors of an explosion prompted by a terrorist attack spread, but the fun soon continued. No worry, Reinaldo and Claudia, his girlfriend made it to the prom safely in Reinaldo's spare "BUG."

The mood at the prom was relatively calm during dinner, as Rapid Transit played "dinner music". This quickly changed, however, and the band exploded with fast moving, hard rock and roll. The power of the music carried the momentum of the partying until about 1 A.M., and then the couples moved on to the next stage.

The third part of the Prom festivities was a party at Tony Villamil's house. The party was dis..: appointingly dry, but the music from Southern Trust was excellent as they continued the beat of the totally "ROCK" prom. At the party, some of the couples continued to enjoy dancing, as others enjoyed the privacy of nearby foliage. The party continued until about five in the morning, and the couples then went on to further, yet independent activities. Some went to Key Biscayne to watch the sunrise, others went to various restaurants to eat breakfast, and others just went home "early." The majority of the people ended up going home about seven.

In general it was a fun evening, that will add to the nice memories of our Senior year.

Bye ...

Reinaldo P. Gutierrez

Fr. P. Cartaya, J. Berouginan, R. Gonzalez-Diego, W. Alvarez, C. Rodriguez, J. Gonzalez, H. Chau, F. Ponce de Leon, M. Solares, J. Martinez, E. Rodriguez, E. Ravelo, J. Alvarez, J. Armengol, E. Draschner, B. Vazquez, L. Perez, B. Baez, A. Cardelle, R. Torricella, R. Hernandez, Mario Bolares, R. Orta.

Camera Club

Orlando Casanego, Ms. Maria Elena Cartaya, Guillermo Gonzalez ; Damian Pardo, Benny Granda, Ralph Gonzalez-Diego, Alex Diaz, Luis Perez.

Christian Youth Group

M. Aran, G. Esteban, E. Salerno (President), A. Collazo, R. Sanchez, J. Sanchez, J. Rodriguez, S. Rodriguez, E. Garcia, R. Conce, S. Gonzales, A. Munos-Bustamante, R. Alonso, R. DelaHeria, C. Adan, J. Carboneii, J. Lopez, A. Quirantes, P. Pardo, F. Arellano, C. Battle, F. Oliva, R. DelaHuerta (Vice-President),. J. Adan, J. Fernandez, G. Gonzalez, F. Eddie Alvarez (Moderator), R. Hernandez, J. Riera, J. Pobillanes, M. Fernandez, M. Fernandez, 0. Gonzalez, J. Arcay; D. Caborrocas, J. DelaPedraja, L. Delgado, F. PoncedeLeon, J. Hiebra.

Key Club

Mr. L. Nunez, F. Garcia-Montes, R. Couce, A. Hernandez, S. McNamara, J. Fernandez-Rubio, E. More, R. Acosta, M. Aran, L. Delgado, C. Romagosa, A. Suarez, E. Gomez, J. Oramus, R. Rodriguez, H. Garriga, P. Clancy, M. Sainz, J. Rodriguez, J. Gonzalez.

History Club

CELAC

Standing: Jorge Lopez, Luis O ' Naghten (Pres.), Mr. Rodriguez, Guillermo Gonzalez, George Fernandez. Kneeling: Hector Formosa, Damien Pardo, Jorge Mendia, Eddie Gomez, Argeo Hernandez, Juan Rodriguez. Sitting: Guillermo Carraneg, Mario Perez Arche, Juan Oramas , Goarde Lamerens, Manny Fernandez. Not Shown: Pedro Martinez , Luis Delgado.

Back Row: Juan Oramas, Jorge Fernandez, Andy Munoz-Bustamante, Rene Gutierrez, Gaston Cantens, Raul Rodriguez , Luis Delgado, Roberto Alonso , Jorge Lopez, Armando Rodriguez (Moderator) Front Row: Argeo Hernandez, Carlos Romagosa, Frank Menendez, Emilio Solernou, Raul delaHeria, Rafael Sanchez, Aquiles Suarez, Jose Gonzales.

Forensics

Top: E. Garcia, P. Alvarez, J. Civantos, D. Pardo, 0. Kramer, J. Salman, S. Hernandez, A. Hernandez, F. Oliva, M. Fernandez, M. Warren, L. Delgado, G. Sanchez, S. Gonzalez, J. Pubillones, X. Iglesias, J. Bergouignan, Miss Anne Poulo. Not Pictured: H. Lademann, R. Estevez.

The Belen Forensics program began the year with an inexperienced team and without a Moderator. Despite the doubts about matching their past years successes, the team worked hard and long, and were indeed rewarded with many successes. At the District Meet, Herman Lademann and Damian Pardo qualified for the State Meet along with Pedro Alvarez and the team of Hernandez, Oliva, Sanchez, Framer and Hernandez.

At the State Meet in Tampa, Pedro Alvarez placed 2nd and Hermann Lademann placed 5th in tough competition. One more obstacle was to be overcome in order to qualify for the National Forensics Championship: the Catholic Forensics League Championship held at Pinecrest School on March 31. Only 2 Belen students survived this ordeal: Damian Pardo (Declamation) and Hermann Lademan (Dramatics). Accompanied to Milwaukee, Wisconsin by Moderator Ms. Garcia, the two were to be matched against the best in America. At the end of the competition, Damian Pardo was selected as the National Champion in Declamation!

National Honor Society

Back Row: A. Munoz-Bustamante, E. Gomez, J. Menendez, v. Garcia, c. L. O'Naghten, N. Muniz, M. Utset, H. Lademann, J. Gomez. 3rd Row: H. Gorriez, R. Rodriguez, S. Gonzalez, E. Ravelo, C. Adan, D. Pardo, M. Perez, F. DelaCarnara,, S. Hernandez, F. Villaronga, A. Hernandez, J. Lopez, J. Rodriguez, Carol Villa (Moderator). Second Row: J. Argilagos; F. Civant()s, E. Draschmer, F; Martin, R. Ramos, L. Gomez, R. Estevez; A. Cosio, R. Couce. Front Row: G. DeLamerens, J. Iglesias, J. Casal, J. Mendia, R. Gutierrez, H. Fernandez, A. Dishington.

Movie Club

P. Cartaya, A. Lima, J. Juncadella, T. Tomas, J. Carbonell, G. Gonzalez, J. Zulveta, L. Lorenzo, A. Quirantes, A. Cardalla, M. Becerra, M. Ortiz, A. Guerra.

Oceanography Club

Luis Degado, Oscar Kramer, Oscar Gonzalez, Roberto Alonso, George Fernandez, Vincent Garcia, Santiago Hernandez, Argeo Hernandez, Reinaldo Gutierrez, Henry Garriga, Mr. Mike Crudele- Mod.

Pep Club

R. Gutierrez, F. Civantos, A. Fernandez, E. Fernandez, E. Cosculluela, S. Echemendia, A. Munoz-Bustamante, E. Solornou, A. Hernandez, G. Cantens, R. Alonso, F. Menendez, G. Fernandez, F. Garcia-Montes, R. Suris, R. Sanchez, A. Fernandez, L. Delgado, J. Rodriguez, E. Braiia, J. Argilagos, A. Cosio, A. Tarafa, R. De La Heria, A. Fabre, R. Couce, R. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, J. Carbonnel, J. Amat, R. Pelaez, S. McNamara, S. Hernandez, J. Plana, P. Clancey, R. Acosta, E. Gomez, J. Lopez, M. Leon, J. Oramas, A. Suarez.

Student Council

1. Back Row: Jorge Corrales, Gene Hernandez, Juan Carlos Alvarez, Jorge Perez, Andy DelaFuentes, Robert Torrica, Goarde Lamerens, J. Fernandez, Pete Permuy. Middle Row: Ted Garcia, Albert Hernandez, Alfred Hernandez, Sergio Gonzalez, Vincent Garcia, Henry Mendia, Tony Terafa, Kenny Irigoyen, Frank Civantos, Juan Menendez, Frank Menendez, Fausto Martin, Carlos Batlle, Eddie Fuller, Jorge Blanco. Front Row: Reinaldo Gutierrez, Amadeo Lopez-Castro, Jose Argilages, Jorge Lopez, Jorge Mendia, Andrew Dishington, Armando Rodriguez (Moderator).

2. Henry Mendia, Frank Civantos, Armando Rodriguez, Tony Terafa, Frank Menendez.

Tambala Crew

CPR Class

G. Fernandez- Instructor, F. Pichardo, E. Cosculluela, G. Gonzalez, A. Lopez-Castro, J. Lopez, J. Rodriguez, R. Rodriguez, L. O'Naughten, J. Barquet, M. Sempe, J. Bergoulgnan, R. Suris, K. Irigoyen, L. Lorenzo, J. Salmon, R. Rodriguez, C. Rodriguez, R. Gonzalez, M. Cassuso, J. Berdobe, M. Warren, G. Barbarra, D. Pardo, D. Quirantes, Q. Aremensal, E. Draschner, M. Cueto, G. Alvarez, J. Iglesias, J. Rodriguez, J. Joncadella, L. Gomez, Willy Castillo, E. Garcia, M. Gomez, A. Rabassa, J. Rodriguez, R. Couce, A. Suarez, A. Dishington, 0. Kramer, P. Clancey, J. Amat, A. Hernandez, S. Hernandez, L. Delgado, A. Cosio, C. Mendia, F. Civantos, E. Gomez, R. Gonzalez, E. Ravelo, G. Ravelo, R. Maresila, S. Gonzalez.

Left to Right, Back to Front: Goar de Lamerens, Bobby Hernandez, Alfredo Rabassa, George Fernandez, Carlos Morales, Juan Rodriguez, Carlos Battle, Reinol Gonzalez, Mr. Leo Nunez, Luis O'Naghten, Vince Garcia, Frank de la Camera, Fausto Martin.

Echoes Staff 1979

STAFF

H. Garriga, R. Gonzalez, P. Forment, R. Pielago, L. Toussaint, A. Diaz, J. Garcia, R. Echeverria, J. Gonzalez, G. Gonzalez, D. Pardo, E. Coscullela, J. Rodriguez, M. Fernandez, L. Menendez, E. Bustillo, J. Zuluetta, H. Chani, A. Montero, R. Gonzalez, 0. Casariego, M. Cueto, R. Gutierrez, G. Fernandez, X. Iglesias, E. ltturalde, B. Pena, A. Lopez-Castro, W. Castillo, L. Aquirre, Mr. C. P. Migliaccio.

Staff member hard at work on a layout.

1. The darkroom is overcrowded with drying prints.

2. And there's always layout work to do

3. Manny Cueto, George Fernandez, Joe Argilagos, Reinol Gonzalez and Reinaldo Gutierrez select pictures for the Spring section.

4. Eddie Iturralde takes a moment to relax.

5. Luis Delgado prepares artwork for the Oceanog1. raphy Club.

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Student Council Activities

1. Pres. Frank Civantos addresses delegates at District VI meeting.

2. Goar de Lamerens and Al Hernandez and friends.

3. Henry Mendia with Emma Gonzalez, Miami High President.

Standing, Left to Right: A. Lopez-Castro, J. Rodriguez, Mr. S. Grigoruk: Moderator. Kneeling: H. Mendia, P. Alvarez, R. Gutierrez, L. O'Naghten. Not Pictured: R. de Ia Huerta, H. Garriga, C. Battle, T. Garcia, L. Menendez, C. Sanchez.

Belen Wins Florida Association of Student Council Elections

The auditorium was packed with over 850 students. The tension rose as representatives from 115 schools in Florida cast their votes. As the vote counting ended, pandemonium erupted as Belen was announced as the 1980 President of the Florida Association of Student Councils!

This happy event occurred as a result of a long and hard-fought campaign. Ten students orchestrated the vote soliciting. Juan Oramus provide the posters and artwork. The publications were prepared by Tony Tarafa, Frankie Menendez, Pat Clancey, Henry Garriga, Henry Mendia, Fausto Martin, and Vince Garcia. Carlos Batlle delivered an impassioned speech at the Convention and Frank Civantos provided the experience needed to make sure all angles were covered.

Despite strong competition from Brandon High, Belen's teamwork and guidance provided by our Man-behind-thescene, Mr. Rodriguez helped us over the highest of obstacles. As the last votes were recorded, and we realized that we actually won, we recognized that with good planning, teamwork and dedication to a common goal, we could accomplish anything! ·

RICHARD M. ACOSTA

"Have you done any of the Math?" the Doors Swamp Hike Hard to conceive On the Roof Rhinoceros sounds the Freak running into telephone poles maniac driver "I didn't see the stop sign" Hamlet '78 "Let there be confusedness" EKAT "Let's get hungry" "Let's join a club this year" weird noises in class Yessongs "Where's my frisbee?"

Starship Trooper Summers in Kansas "I have to go flying" Math IV genius total mech Halloween Party trolling in Gulf Stream

CLUBS: National Honor Society, Key Club

CUM LAUDE

Studying Engineering at Miami Dade Community College.

CARLOSADAN

" dan" Jai-alai star Cinci Reds "Moon skeeter " Larry Bird to Boston Basketball Drop-out Duster Always giving rides never has any gas Can't stand physics hoop come back Never misses a Belen basketball game wears sneakers to school Beatles -Paul McCartney freak enjoys the back stabbing scene always talking with Ripoll Rocky Horror Picture Show going crazy before the tests 4.0

CLUBS: National Honor Society, Key Club, Pep Club, L.A History Club, Student Council, Christian Youth Group, Basketball I.

AWARDS: Distinguished American High School Students

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Studying Accounting at the University of Miami.

JUSTO ALONSO

Moe Going to school with the Prince Let's go to the bay mumbles Who is that kid?

Sewer water colored eyes Making names for James for the Samoan That's right Football Cool, calm and collected Party lot can't quite grow the beard Religion with Lasaga Miller hats Boston wanted to play football Liquid lunch Kansas Give me a ride home Smoke rings Oh, it's about that time back problems

CLUBS: Pep Club, Key Club

Studying at Miami Dade Community College

ROBERTO ALONSO

Roberr Disco Pete & Lenny's Frustrated Red Cross volunteer Gage and Desoto Rescuing people with Attila BA!BA! Flaca and Gordo at the Lime· lite BAmobile (EI Toyota) Dominican medicine man El Barril ito Silver The Old nest

CLUBS: L. A. History Club, Christian Youth Group, Ocean · ography Club

Studying Medicine at Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra

PEDRO LUIS ALVAREZ

Extemporaneous Speaker Lamas' disciple Frankie, give me a cigarette Paulo's shadow non-conformist frustrated poet Red Capitalist the Lion Esoterica jokes "But I love Giroux" Mac "pues yo tambien tebgo un Master"

CLUBS: Forensics II, Ill, IV (Pres.), Vincam II, IV (Feature Editor), S.I.C. newsletter (Assistant Editor), History Club, National Honor Society I, II, National Beta Club Ill, Campus Magazine Correspondent.

AWARDS: Forensics National Competitor II (Quarter Finalist), Ill, 2nd Place in State- Extemporaneous Speaker (FFP) .

Studying International Relations and linguistics at Columbia University.

JOHN RAYMOND AMA T

Pace "We're seniors, man" "I know it all" "I ripped" "Plato said all night metching Topiclub Party at Tigertail J & B . Santana Concert My record is 22 The Stones night moves Amazon 4 Ana's green eyes Mercy close-up party lost in the Keys Porsche 7.14 Health Food Mgr dislocated shoulders Football '77 Belen Dances Senior Skipday "Let's play hoop " Would you? She's so uncool" decker Thanks, Eddie! Doctor Pace Goodbye, Belen, Hello Spring Hill

CLUBS: Key Club, Pep Club, Football II

Studying Pre-Med at Spring Hill University

JOSEPH DANIEL ARGILAGOS

Joey D King P.R #55 best linebacker "the Seats" Front seat of a Volvo Frampton and Supertramp Grove the Inn my stereo pillows why Georgetown? Mr. Vocab Nautilus '78 doesn't get invo lved embarcador always late will it last? kicked out of Conven· tion LaSalle parking lot Travers Concert 4.0 A night with Clapton 19 tackles Player of the week Lyle's the affairs Easter in P.R fighting tipped Bango's favorite beach bum intellectual politics New Years Carollton roster Zonker Shorecrest the "graduate "

CLUBS: National Jr Beta , National Honor Society, Key Club , Pep Club, Yearbook, Vincam, Student Council, Football Ill, IV, All Dade Honorable mention.

Studying Foreign Service at Georgetown University

ERNESTO BRANA

Spiderman Blackwidow soy el D.J phone number on album slip Let's get the rum cake Fort Laramie Huper States Let's tape Tack· ling makes me __ Let's take a break All brain Raquetball with Attila Does the other speaker blow up too? Hot D J get the amp sensa· ·tions Notre Dame Movies give me a ride speargun and Robert That's Me!!!

CLUBS: National Honor Society, Pep Club, L.A History Club, Student Council, 6 yr Club

Studying Engineering at University of Florida.

GASTON I. CANTENS

Pomps Basketball'78- ' 79 #20 Let's go shoot Dade . U M I'm finally going to start Feb. 15, 1979 Westminster game and after Ana I gotta take the kids out Taking Joey home Indian We let him down I have to mech or I won't graduate I might stay in Miami Marquette?

CLUBS: L.A. History Club , Pep Club, Basketball Ill, IV (Capt.), 6-Year Club

Studying Business Administration at Marquette University

JAVIER CRISTOBAL CARBONELL

Trans-Am '79 850 Holley James Dean Four on the floor

Dry T /A Sandro Calculus at F.I.U Carrot Sprout roots Elvis Fountainbleu Park It's a rag Car wastes too much gas Mmmm Thump Chester, get your putt-putt out of the way of my T I A Shoot yourself What do I do? Overnight reports Trampoline

CLUBS: Pep Club, Movie Club, Christian Youth Group

Studying Engineering at University of Miami

FRANCISCO JOSE CIV ANTOS

Frank Bomar el Presidente · C.F.U.F.C sole survivor of the Doobies Tanzania and Bolivia "Never look at girls while driving" Miami Beach? Civantos you're killing me 1450 Walking Pep Rally Harvard, ugh Track team bus Palm Thurs State Convention Calm down, I'll get your keys back Best driver I can't drive stick Best Bowler I hate malt liquor Speaking of dr Belen Abstains The blue Ventura Black Jew SC humor Paco beach bum Belen # 1 forever

CLUBS: Jr. National Society, National Honor Society II, Ill, IV, Chess Club, History Club, Forensics II, Ill, Philately Club, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Student Council (Pres.), Christian Youth Group, Yearbook, Court Observer, Court Aide , Pep Club, S.I.C., WQAM Radio Belen Correspondent, Football Ill, Track IV

AWARDS: NEDT, National Merit Scholar, Dade County Science Fair Excellence I, II, Society of Distinguished American High School Students, Social Studies Fair Winner

VALEDICTORIAN

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Studying Pre-Med at Harvard University.

PATRICK CLANCEY

Crack the sky low profile nonexistent Key Club President want to go to Earth Sea? I feel dumb experienced goalie Steely Dan Yes songs was the most minority student I'm gonna cool it for a while boots and corduroys · Castellanos made player of the week Haven't done anything Raquett Ball Superloot was a trip

CLUBS: National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Key Club (President), Vincam, Soccer II, Ill, IV.

AWARDS: Who's Who Among American High School Students

Studying Business Administration at Miami Dade Community College.

EUGENIO DE JESUS COSCULLUELA

Le Chin Machine Basketball, track, soccer 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 shot 18, 17, 16 all time leading choker " Tarafa will never beat me " AC material State Close Up Let's call George F. & laugh Let's pull the H coolee night "Concert partner - great" Thou art stabbed Ferreiro and Barquin think I'm gay Christmas Angel Coup d'etat- yearbook Celicas are great Where is my radio? Weight watchers mascot soccer State champs I'm a beast You're a B __ Pontius Pilate The absentee Where's Amadeo? The famous bite Lady Zenaida.

CLUBS: Pep Club, Yearbook Asst. Editor, Vincam Asst. Editor, Basket · ball, track , soccer.

AWARDS: All -Conference and MVP in Soccer

Studying Business Administration at Loyola Universi t y

ALB-ERT FERNANDO COSIO

Albert Evilguy BMW's are great the old guille Easter and New Jersey girls N.Y. is # 1 Led Zeppelin Jethro Tull I'm in love

O.K. Pace Backstabbing Hey, punctious let's be evil Where's Dish Monty's Bob is with the wife, man Easy quick Halloween at Tigertail Fatiga Being evil with Sarmiento Lacrosse is the best the Grove

4 0 Mechon Skying with Frank Goodtimes

CLUBS: National Honor Society, Key Club, Pep Club, L.A History Club, Vincam, Football IV, Track I, II, Ill, 6 yr. Club

AWARDS: All District Mile Relay

CUM LAUDE

Studying Pre-Med at College of Holy Cross.

RICHARD COUCE

The Grand Prix Bird's Nest I think he's Disco future NeuroSurgeon munching out at Burger King tennis Star Trek fanatic Donahue's Disciple Big Five Soap Mork and Mindy Jimmy Connors El Cientifico Calculus mech sessions Youth Fair Close encounters on senior skip day Prom Night supermech

CLUBS: National Honor Society, Movie Club, Christian Youth Group, Raquetball Club, Key Club, Oceanography Club, Pep Club, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Society of Distinguished American High School Students.

AWARDS : NEDT, Belen Science Fair (First Place), Honorable Mention and Special Award in Youth Fair

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Studying Pre-Medicine at University of Miami.

RAUL CARLOS DE LA HERIA

Deli Kind of like Doc's before L.A Marma Well Poodle Killer at 7 Rita at Ransom Beatles Bjorn Borg The Font Wimbledon, here I come Fiat X19 Fights with the Bug Could it be another Castro Munching at the Steak n' Egg Boston Lead The Prom, memories, Tauro, Wow

CLUBS: L.A. History Club , History Club, Christian Youth Group , Tennis III-IV

Studying Pre-law at Miami Dade Community College

LUIS DELGADO

Hut-Hut Tweetums earthquake Jr Jacques Cousteau Jr fish lover jock Luisin orange juice diving in Dec Oceanography Club V P "Can I borrow your water skis? " "I don't believe this, O K !" Straaaiiit! If I remember right "What am I here for?" different stories $62 topsiders two shots from half court in a row V.W time "I'm not nervous!" Elliot Key '78 "Dad mira quien esta aqui orta ves" underwater movies Most consistent Track Team member Those chess games "That's all I have to say about it!"

CLUBS: Track IV, Key Club, L.A History Club, Oceanography Club, Movie Club, Christian Youth Group, Forensics, Rocketry Club, Pep Club

Studying Marine Science at Miami Dade Community College.

ANDREW DISHING TON

Dish Key Biscayne Boston Massacre . a night with Clapton X-mas balls Vikings # 1 munch out the freak Coors # 76

Baylor Polar Bears the forest mechon 31st at Sonesta Canti government semester Ia abuelita Mildred Led Zeppelin # 1

Styx Molly Hatchet close V.P Tara Dolphins v. Houston Homecoming Games

CLUBS: National Honor Society, Key Club, L.A. History Club, Student Council, Cross Country II, Football IV, Soccer II, Ill.

Studying Pre-Medicine at Baylor University.

SANTIAGO A. ECHEMENDIA

Santi Rabbit Lucy Looking in the mirror Mr. Mellow I'll quit when my father gets back Canada with Gerb El Panico Accident prone Number 77 Mr. Sentimental Pumping Iron Strawberry Shakes Preparing the munchies at Joey's House The yacht November 5

CLUBS: Key Club , L.A. History Club.

AWARDS: Letterman in Football

Studying Bus iness Administration at Un iversity of Miami

IN MEMORY OF ALL OUR CLASSMATES OVER THE YEARS WHO WERE UNABLE TO BE WITH US AT OUR GRADUATION FROM BELEN.

ALEXANDER FERNANDEZ

Hi Mayi Cow Me and Pace at LaSalle Wendy's Hewett hates me! Alexander Shakespeare a bike? Top Club No Prom '79 OK, Coach ":'- I'm not married Carrolton Formal Don't salivate, Guti fun in New Orleans Led Zep I'll get a car someday Surely you jest Ottividets Let's rap Shorty Fifi, didn't I pass? Hey Dude 'Wonder who my roommate will be "Bye everybody"

CLU BS: Movie Club, Pep Club, Key Club, Football II

Studying Business Administration at Loyola University.

ANTONIO FERNANDEZ

"Which one are you, Tony or Kiko?" Twin Fern Double Trouble # 22 B B "Superman" Travers Stones Let's tee off Corolla Toyota the Magician Practices at Ida Fisher Crandon Park Ft. Lauderdale '78-'79 Disco Math Rock-n-Roll Dade South All City All Conference stab sessions U.M Baseball Hoop 1st base Swingmen Belen dumps Pace house parties "Excellent" "Aipermative" Tamiami Ocean Reef Club Bimini Intellect from Ponce BROTHERLY LOVE Retreat '79

CLUBS: Basketball, Baseball, National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, Pep Club.

AWARDS: Letterman in Basketball and Baseball, M V.P. in Basketball and Baseball, All Conference III -IV, All City IV, All County IV.

Studying Liberal Arts at Catholic University.

CARLOS ALBERTO FERNANDEZ

CLUBS:

Studying Electrical Engineering at the University

Mango sleeping in Father Eddy's Class Unreal mobile The tuner Doctor Mango on the court Studying for Latin, American History, and English I can eat five Whipper Physics whiz 680 Math case of Heineken

National Beta Club, Pep Club, L.A. History Club, 6 yr. Club

of Miami.

ENRIQUE RO GE LIO FERNANDEZ

lg Hoop No. 12 My house is the coolest Toyota Corolla '78 Tinted windows Tok-Rite Labor Day Weekend at Ocean Reef '78 Stat Island

Polly Bucke Clone New Year's Eve '78-'79

Belen dumps Pace 65-63 Newspaper Kid

Pat "Superman" Travers Earvin (Magic) Johnson

Mac's Truck Anto, what do I do Dish, I have to sit behind you My mom has the best munchies

Kiko Molly Hatchett concert Saturday Night Live Dunking with Rene Clean-up batter

Spring Hill College Parties Baseball Partying with Kiki LaGorce Island

CLUBS: Pep Club, Basketball I-IV, Baseball I-IV.

AWARDS: MVP Basketball IV, All Conference Basketball and Baseball IV, MVP Baseball IV

Studying Business Administration at Belmont Abbey College.

FRANCISCO J. FERNANDEZ-RUBIO

The Prince First Class Leech cigarette bum What a trip purple Vega Close -Up '79 Government mech sessions at library General Hospital Ms. Poulo hates me Hey Babbs, let ' s go munch walking barefoot the cool yellow visor Where are my keys? the night before the L.A final my sister's a trip Kennedy Park Coconut Grove give me a break I can't relate to that the party lot Hey Chester, let's drag I can't wait till graduation

CLUBS: Key Club, Vincam, Student Council, Pep Club, 6 yr Club

Studying Psychology at University of Miami.

GEORGE FERNANDEZ-BORDENAVE

Attila! Mr C P.R Always skipping classes

Coral Shores, table at Lums "I can ' t believe this is happening to me" Guzzler drunk after one BBC Beach Bum future Sur · geon General Heart Specialist Board of Directors Kamakazi Driver Epileptic attacks veged out in the Grove T J Dare I Guas

Caucasian Hey Dude Boston Reminiscing A P Biology-Writing letters T A B B Palm Thursday takes Fridays off AnalysisDonde esta Attila? wild & crazy Always out of gas J.D Gage and Desoto, paramedics at large Ceasar Judas, Peter and Pontius - : backstabbers anonymous Another Steve Martin You're all jealous of me Belen

CLUBS: 6 yr. Club, Vincam, L.A. History Club, Pep Club, History Club, Student Council, Oceanography Club, Boy Scouts, Christian Youth Group, Key Club, C P.R. Instructor, Yearbook School and Faculty Editor

AWARDS: Candidate for Silver Knight, Red Cross, Student Council Service to School and Community

Studying Medicine at Universidad Catolica M adre Maestra.

FRANK GARCIA- MONTES

Junior Tigertail Halloween party Second

Period Left at the spot Donahue's class

Science Fiction I'm melting Styx

Zamoan Munchies at B.K Sample it As you like it E-Z Kwik Retreat at La Agrupacion

Skipday on Teny's boat Miami Dolphins

Senior Homecoming Play U M Rocky Horror Show Engineering Cabana Beach

Lourdes Homecoming

CLUBS: Key Club, Oceanography Club, Pep Club

Studying Engineering at the University of Miami

EDUARDO GOMEZ

383 '69 Charger Jackson Social Work Saturday basketball at St. Brendan's the grub frustrated doctor Dodge # 1 BBC wine cellar the nose knows disco 95 MD2020 didn't go to Boston "I'm broke" skips blue Satellite venus No tickets "gross" speed freak no inspection frustrated comedian Dart CGI Cross Country FlU Moonman

A.P "I didn't study" letter to Castro Civil Rights report "Hope you die" PPPD "I'll do it the night before" Alright, up against the car golf course

CLUBS: National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Key Club, Pep Club, Forensics, Cross Country II-III.

AWARDS: Who's Who Among American High School Students, Society of Distinguished American High School Students.

CUM LAUDE

Studying Pre-Med at Tulane University.

ALBERT GONZALE Z

Sabaaayyycious "What a Monster" "Otto, I did it" the eyelids "Get away Chester" U.F O. - Ugly, Fat, and Obnoxious Athlete Humanities, 37 on final "Out of my way" machete pero Otto "You Animal" Farrah Need a power booster? She ' s delicious Skipping Government again Let's go to the bak· ery, Moe Head seats at Curtis Chester go grow some hair Just give me an "F"

CLUBS: National Jr. Beta Club, Key Club, Pep Club, Movie Club, Forensics, 6 yr. Club

Studying Micro-Biology at University of Miami.

JOSE LUIS GONZALEZ

James Dean Madeline Roadrunner Hollywood, Swiss cheese Buck him off the road Hollywood police I have you Laundry in the morning Zappa Doctors Hospital New Years at Red Lion My radio ' s too loud I'm going deaf Lyn.yrd, Boston, Kansas Second period parties Tazmanian Devil

Joe , you little man Samoan I ' m really rel i gious I never turn traitor Can't wait till Friday Hundred dollars"in change Mike, Jimmy, Sass, Carisma, Greek ripping off my car Beer nut Skip Day '79 Winn Dixie Mr. Skip

CLUBS: Key Club, L.A. History Club, 6 -Year Club

Studying Medical Technology at Miami Dade Community College

OSCAR BENETTE GONZALEZ

The P.R Walking to School B.S A Marite The Midget Mafia You must hate me The group May Lightning strike C.G I. Reports Let ' s go to lunch, I've Math IV Collins The Terror of the neigh · borhood The Road The V.P. of the B.B.C Liq · uid Protein My girls are typing it for me Terry The Old Man My mom's pharmacy My new Rabbitt.

CLUBS: L.A. History Club, Boy Scouts, Forensics, Student Council, Oceanography, Christian Youth Group, 6 years at Belen.

Studying Hosp ital Administration at University of Mi ami.

REINOL A. GONZALEZ

Reindeer Rei Disco Rei Rock '72 Ford Van Western Boots the cowboys "Skoal" B.B.C "I want a '57 Chevy with a 454" the Doobie Brothers Concert Cooa's powered The A.V. man "Reinaldo, I mean Reinol" Killer Time All The Time The Rock-N-Roll Van the Train Car Crasher Southern Comfort Sun Devil the Capitalist Addidas Tombola Crew The Flea Market Thanks, Mom and Dad

CLUBS: National Beta Club, Yearbook, Football Ill, Track II, Soccer II, Ill, 6 yr Club.

Studying Pre-Dentistry at Tulane University.

ARMANDO GUTIERREZ

Guci baking cookies the paint Wave Running Away 22 cups of coffee

The Lil' Ripper Kiko's house parties Alice Cooper Concert Sk i p Day "the Stones are the best" at Loyola Cruise to St. Andrews "Come on Pace " Que Maja Tennis, good under pressure "I have to get a car " Led Zeppelin Tigertail Party Queen Concert "tonight's the night" Lunchtime Basketball studying Physics at the Mangas bad memory Key Biscayne Summer

CLUBS: National Beta Club, Key Club, L.A. History Club, Student Council, Tennis Ill, IV

Studying Pre-Medicine at Loyola University.

REINALDO P. GUTIERREZ

Revolution XIII VW Fanatic Tupamaro SIC Driving through Grove 2-5 a.m Fascist to Communist in six months The Beatles were God Led Zeppelin "I love Claudia" M.I.T. Reject C.F.U.F.C "Don't worry, we'll spray paint it black" Terrorist tendencies Spare car in glove compartment "OF COURSE" Helter Skelter Dazed and Confused BBC Officer Machete Frustrated Valedictorian "I'm just going over to Claudia's house" Rock Freak 4/5179 Senior Skipday Casualty Rolling Stone Arquitecto Frustrated Philosopher Frustrated Psychopath Parked outside C.V.'s house "TIME'S JUST SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS"

CLUBS: SIC, Founder and Editor-in-Chief; VINCAM; Student Council, Freshman Treas., Senior V P ; Yearbook, Art Director and Photographer; Pep Club; Chess Club; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society, Treas.; Court Observer; Court Aide; 6-Year Club; Dist. VI Newsletter, Editor; Photograph Club; Track, II, Ill; B.B.C., Treas.

AWARDS: NEDT Award; National Merit Scholar; Who's Who; Social Studies Fair Winner.

SALUTATORIAN -SUMMA CUM LAUDE

RENE F. GUTIERREZ

Coach Ouazi Plumber Font Topi Club Thou art stabbed Lamas Jr cancer hair studying at Hiahleah I would I have Papy's I'm going to the fronts Traded my soul Cow wants me paranoid MD 20 / 20 I would marry her Cosa Mas grande de Ia vida "Papage " Football # 85 "Hey guys, I made the Miami News All Dade Team" Basketball #25 "I can't hit boards man " Truck Robinson 76ers New Orleans (Sin City) Shark Most inspirational "Cow, you frustrate me"

CLUBS: L.A H istory Club, Student Council, Basketball, Football

Studying Business Administration at Loyola University

ARGEO RAFAEL HERNANDEZ

Fig Diano Ross Mr. Drama Major Look at my basketball moves One, two, three, sips and ooh what a headache ambassador Ann Landers "Chago, No!" Brothers' keeper Next generation Ch. 10 "O K. little boy" muscle contractions fat, fast and faster Katherine Hepburn Black Literature seasick and seaburned puppy love WMBM "overall athlete?" Car of the rising sun taxi Tampa Serpents Rose Royce Ain't no mountain high enough all my children Love is

CLUBS: National Beta Club, National Honor Society, L.A. History Club, Movie Club, Forensics, 6 yr Club

Studying International Relations at University of Miami.

SANTIAGO HERNANDEZ

Skeeter Little General Cheryl! Rotunda Head Backstabber Munch at Burger King Derrick Harry's Pit Please don't bail me out Physics is a trip Muhammed Earth, Wind, and Fire give me the gory details the denier caved in bathroom living with a pig Battles with Otto Topi Club Looking at Guti Salivate Toothpaste Kid The Little Maja Weekend only on special occasions Let's Party skipping every class cement with Bob My angels I don't fool

CLUBS: National Honor Society, Key Club, History Club , Forensics, Movie Club, 6 yr. Club.

Studying Bi ology at the Universi ty of Fl orida

OSCAR KRAMER

Sass That's the way it should be The Guitar Have to fix the Fiat Oceanography .Club Meeting It's too cold to go on a dive Dead at the Doobies Playing harmonica in English class Hi, Julie, wanna dance disco? Bob Dylan Record connection "44" Under the Tree at Monty's The artist It takes brains to play offense Looking spaced out Hawaiian shirts

CLUBS: Football Ill & IV, Pep Club, Oceanography Club Pres 78-79, Letterman's Club, Six -Year Club, Forensics, Student Council.

Studying Ocean engineering at Florida lnstitude of Technology

MANUEL A. LEON

shells "what a cute doggie" majada the IHOP trial America concert no, it's just an eye sickness # 5 hoop # 1 . the inner secrets a day on the beach R.C beloved Pompi Jan. 31, 1978 the Stones B.U weak lungs wash those blankets Nair head the Pack is back Miami vs Houston the jacket best D intellectual no, I got a game tomorrow Mick Jagger Framp· ton concert.

CLUBS: National Beta Club, Pep Club, L.A. History Club, Six Year Club, Basketball

AWARDS: All Conference and MVP in Basketball

Studying Marketing at Baylor University

AMADEO LOPEZ-CASTRO

Cross country Never run on Saturday Soccer Track All Con· ference Barq's Athlete of the Year Where ' s Chino? Peter The Wabbitt Miller would lose money without me Member BBC, but couldn't beat Mendia Kenny Loggins Parties at Franky's house 5 l 14 / 79 Ileana short time bachelor Santana My athlet ic career is over! - right Barq Close up '79 State Coup d'etat Dadel and with Chino & George F.

CLUBS: Yearbook, Vincam, Student Council, Pep Club, CPR Club.

AWARDS: Letter in Cross Country, Track & Soccer, Athlete of the Year 1979

Studying Business law at Loyola

JORGE A. LO PEZ

Shorty "Don't worry I'll work it out" U. of Michigan Football and Michigan State hoop good tipper · the swing 76ers Merry Christmas Park A D. Close-Up '78 Humanities Jody Beatles Cutlass Billy Joel Pizza Hut Summer '77 "They call me Pat" Fourth of July weekend I would Let's go munch D. H Doobies Skit Night "Mech"

CLUBS: National Honor Society, Key Club, Pep Club, L.A. History Club, Christian Youth Group, Student Council, History Club, Tennis, 6 yr. Club.

AWARDS: Who's Who Among American High School Students

Studying Accounting at Georgetown University.

PEDRO J. MARTINEZ-FRAGA

Pete Mr. Modest I'm the greatest China is great Kung Fu Youngest Master Alii is also great Sir Tarkenton Minnesota # 1 Historian Sly and the Family Stone Jazz freak Goes after nurses · Pit in Hey! 98 pge. report Agnostic Philosopher "Sugar Shack " VOlkswagen # 1 see Rashad! the gym is home Barks Catanese Sings German Buddhist Eastern U.S. Champ lawyer Big P beer, skipday Culture is mine surrealistic Ha ha ha! Friend Imitates people with feelings

CLUBS: History Club, Christian Youth Group, Vincam, Forensics, Student Council.

AWARDS: Who's Who Among American High School Students.

Studying Political Science at University of Miami.

STEVEN RUSSELL McNAMARA

Mac Speedwagon Physics genius in disguise

Let ;s get Hungry 1/4 pounder person , Math 4 . Molly Hatchet ' 79 Red Truck Labor Day Weekend ;78 Halloween Party ' 18 (Grove) "I gotta join some clubs this year " Plantation Owner Fish -eating Creek Mac Truck B.K. Lounge

The Big "8' ; Yes songs Tinted windows "Let ' s play some Fris" Ft. Lauderdale Cosmic Courier Zeppelin at New Orleans P C B.O.C Pat Travers Gainesville, Fla. ,

CLUBS : Key Club, Pep Club, 6 yr. Club

Studying Civil Engineering at University of Miami.

JORGE MENDIA

Mendi What are you doing tonight? B. B C. -President Monty's "Let's go to the mangs" The H.P CIBBS The Debs The Reformist Soccer O.U Miller The Key Judas B S Frisbee at Cabanas "Let's have a Meeting " Tech I The canadian "I ' m writing a report " C F U E.C Daiquiris Cooler nights Supertramp Beach 10:00 I don't know

CLUBS: Soccer X, XI, XII - Letterman, National Beta Club - Presi · dent, National Jr Honor Society, National Honor Society, History Club -Vice President; Track, Yearbook Editorial Staff; Vincam- Club Edi · tor ; Student Council - Senior Class Pres , Pep Club, S.I.C., Court Observer, Court Aide

AWARDS: Society of Distinguished American High School Students, Who ' s Who Among American High School Students, Honorable Mention All County Soccer , NEDT Award

CUM LAUDE

Studying Pre-Med at Georgetown University

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FRANCISCO JOSE MENENDEZ

Taking what others found at the beach #37 "Football will have a good team this year" Z luck Dolphins vs. Oilers game '78 America Concert E.T All County defensive back "What a stick" "Coach Paul didn't mean it" changing faces Close Up G U. summer the unknown assailant Rank Gatlinburg '77 "Let's play some hoop" Roundabout

CLUBS: National Beta Club, Pep Club, L.A. History Club, Student Coun· cil Treasurer, Football I-IV, Tennis Ill, IV.

AWARDS: Most Inspirational Football Player (IV)

Studying Business Administration at University of Miami.

EDUARDO MORE

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CLUBS: Key Club, Pep Club, Oceanography Club

Studying Engineering at The University of Miami.

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Yuca Moreeey French Fry Freak South Miami Cops Sophomore Beach Party Conehead Give me gum Donahue's Class Merry Christmas Park Paranoia Trip Always Busy Let's go to B.K

ANDRES MUNOZ-BUST AMANTE

Moon Moses hangs around the Grove '61 Blue Bug lost in LA Kenny Loggins Moon, what do you do in your spare time? Shorty, give me your notes Paul McCartney, M & M's Always sits in the corner James Taylor Very secretive Dan, we'll go fishing next weekend Involved in freak culture Billy Joel The philosopher Fabre ' s system is the pits sailing f have a regatta this weekend I'll be out some· where in the middle of the ocean Freebird Sessions in Jose's car What a fool believes Shaved off his personality Frisbee The million dollar opportunity KP . M T A. Meching Sessions at Villaam i l's house.

FRANCISCO JOSE OLIVA

Chester Masher Bald Senior # 1 D.J Disco Freak "It's a drag" Drag race with the Prince Stranded in Tampa "yoli'' Village People # 1 Used to date pre- teens Sept. 22, '78 57% J.T's Cosmic Connection Lattitude Dec. 2 Remember 1984 feb 19 at 3:49a m

CLUBS: Christian Youth Group, Key Club, Forensics, Football Ill.

Studying at Biscayne College.

LUIS M. O'NAUGHTEN

Pencil Louie the Stick the Big 0 Has to run around the shower to get wet Weight Watchers Mascot Battle for N.H.S. president History Club Pres Civic Day Presentation Politician Ronald Reagan's disciple "What's a Slesnick" "Lou Frey for governor" YAFanatic owns no political T-shirt Yr's Archconservative Calculus mech session till 5 a.m "Can you type this for me, O'Naghten" Retired Vincam typist obviously G.U Future congressman

CLUBS: National Jr. Honor Society, National Honor Society, Movie Club, Vincam, Yearbook, History Club (Pres.), Track IV.

AWARDS: Who's Who Among American High School Students, NEDT.

CUM LAUDE

Studying Accounting at Georgetown University

JUAN ENRIQUE ORAMAS

Johnnie "What a Bash!" Critic at Large Orgasma Mellowing out Getting up at 4 a.m Let's party out Prince of Monaco "I'm fasting" Sliding down the Halls "Excellent" "How Chevere" Being Prepy "She's such a Prude" Beach walks en el cayo "Oh, Okay" Gatlinburg '79 My Fiat Walking after her Grub Day '78 Boz Scaggs Veggin' Out Dan's Math class "45 min. Descarga" B. B C. I love it The good spirit 7% Leaving early Big shot? It's over, it's over now

CLUBS: Key Club, Pep Club, L.A. History Club, Movie Club, Six Year Club, Year· book, Vincam

AWARDS: Who's Who Among American High School Students

Studying Psychology at the University of Miami

RAUL PELAEZ

Apple Rower I can't go tonight beast Papucho's brother very religious the apple treatment secret addict Devo I'm going to be a Forest Ranger Let's go fishing incredible L.A. scrapbook What are the steos Red ears

Father Eddy's rum cake Balloon blower Biggest B.A.S.S "Cuatro panes, Leon" Neatest Senior Rope Handle Inverted apple Government Meching Sleeping in class Police shoes 2000 in 1 suitcase Prime target for prank phonecalls Lourdes she is No 1 the greatest the best 4ft 11 in to 6ft. 1 in Beeper my little virus "Too tall for Lourdes" CRA is No. 1 Good-bye Belen.,

CLUBS: Pep Club, Key Club.

Studying Business Administration at Miami Dade Community College.

JUAN E. RODRIGUEZ

Rod # 14 beaten by de Ia Cruz at State Saturday May 26, double disaster ''and now Eddy Gomez will give a conclusion" 105 at State the Iceman "I notched both the Buigs and Diep" All State Juan Rodriguez the Unknown Backstabber where is she now, Rod? 2 MVP's the Calculus student of the year mechanical genius Track State Meet 1979 Wicked Rod

CLUBS: Cross Country II, Ill, IV (Capt.), Track II, Ill, IV, (Capt.), National Junior Honor Society (V.P.), National Honor Society (Pres.), History Club, Pep Club, S.I.C , Tombola Ticket Crew, Chess Club, Vincam (Sports Editor), Yearbook (Sports Editor), Court Observer, Court Aide, Student Council, 6 yr. Club.

AWARDS: Cross Country - Most Consistent, Most Improved, Most Valuable, All Conference Ill, IV, All District Ill, IV, Track M.V.P., All District IV, National Society of Distinguished High School Students, Who's Who Among American High School Students, NEDT

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Studying Foreign Service at Getirgetown Un iversity.

RAUL RODRIGUEZ

Samoan Toyota Debbie Boston weekends at Hallandale "I can't have a date" Federal Discount T Y Park the Par· rot Skips, got lucky the first time Homecoming with Elena Married Man Sugar Shack Steely Dan She turns me on Jose, what are you doing Friday? "One of these days I'm getting a Corvette"

Studying Industrial Engineering at University of Florida.

CLUBS: National Beta Club, Key Club, L.A. History Club, Track I, Cross Country II, Varsity Basketball Ill, 6 yr. Club.

SERGIO M. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

Mr Authority Mr Mature me tienes muy preocupado No, we do what I want Fi rebird complex Velvet Swing fanatic I am not for sale Racquetball Freak Study after the party The Clone Meehan

CLUBS: National Beta Club , Student Council, Soccer II

Studying Medicine at the University of Florida

CARLOS ALBERTO ROMAGOSA

Charlie "Alright, Alright" el armagado "tremendo rap" J O.'s one night stand E.l.P. concert soph. year Saturday Night Live Ia Hooch "You love it" Don's Math IV class Loggins My aunt's in the Key Gatlin cheatnotes no socks love those hot fudge sundaes Peter Pan and Tinkerbell Monty's sun in "Oh no!" look who's here Chucckkk OOO.K I don't get it

CLUBS: Key Club, Pep Club, L.A. History Club, Movie Club, Vincam, 6 yr. Club.

Studying Advertising at University of Miami.

GONZALO SANCHEZ

The Mouse Burping leftover ' s for breakfast Obnoxious Tennis · sleeping in class Fraga and his sister New York New 'York.,. the AMC Pacer Pedro?

CLUBS: National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Vincam (Associate Editor), Forensics (President) IV.

Studying Journalism at Columbia University.

RAFAEL L. SANCHEZ

RALPH Never in school on time Will I pass history? Anna Senior Prom Doubling Zig Zag The bus "Hey, can you give me a ride? Better late than never Did you study? Love ' 94 M.T A. Skip Night Students St. Brendan's Tack Lit the Filter Villaamil Mech Sessions George Benson 240-Z Anna The Fury The next Most Tardy Record Holder Monty's Parking STYX Overdue Dot Dot's Over the phone for over an hour Belen Alumnus

CLUBS: Pep Club, History, L.A History, Christian Youth Group, CPR Club

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LUIS C. SARMIENTO

Lucho The immigrant Human IBM 4 0 M.I.T 24 hoL water skier Carroltan's volleyball coach Soccer Track Jinx o Frank's boat Close-Up problems (soap opera) Colombian's fak License Beard? Essays turned into volumes Cypress Gardens Never on time farmer Donahue's 99's M.T. and making up

CLUBS: Pep Club, Christian Youth Group, Yearbook, Soccer IV, Track IV

AWARDS: All-Conference Track IV

Studying Civil Engineering at University of Miami.

EMILIO SOLERNOU

After the party? I'm going to the ten and nip? don't ruin my tennis arm Deli and I are fighting again Close-Up I've heard it's a blast Mr. Conceited If you miss three you're out Am I not right, Mr. Eddie? "That's Pinch" Toyota Beatles Majoring in L.A J C I never choked Well I snipped Thank you for flunking me I'll see you at Wimbledon No te preocupes Yankees # 1 I won't kiss her; I'll just shake her hand Mr. Eddie's disciple 4th of July Where's she this weekend You th i nk I wouldn't Celtics

CLUBS: Christian Youth Group (Pres ), L.A. History Club, Tennis.

Studying Marketing at University of Miami

FRANCISCO JAVIER STEINHART

CLUBS:

Studying

Frankie the elective group writing papers 12 ocheap 0 BBC 0 dead head Molly Hatchet el Canel 0 0 New York, New York 0 Marabella "the heck with you" Springhill, Alabama

Key Club, Vincamo

Communications at Springhill University.

AQUILES FRANCISCO SUAREZ

Leroy Arroz con frijoles I hate my hair Aaaah Atlanta Falcons Working at Burger King Reckless Driving Argules Frogman "Pardon me, Boy" Lunchtime hoop Soccer Jerome Beating Adam one-on -one Fighting with La Salle people at Burger King Ageelez Rocky Horror Duke # 1 Stabbing with Skelter Blondie's in Tennessee "du hope ou du defense" "Georgetown scares me, man" Let's play B-Ball Kunta Cum Laude Mr. Magoo

CLUBS: National Honor Society, Key Club, Pep Club, L.A History Club, Football Ill, Soccer II, Ill, IV, History Club

AWARDS: Who's Who Among American High School Students, National Society of Distinguished American High School Students, NEDT Award, National Merit Commended Scholar.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Studying Medicine at Georgetown University

MIGUEL SUAREZ

Rebel El Papa (originator) Hawaiian fatiga Skiing at Yacht Club Beach

Bum J.M Cuervo's house Zeppelin Dallas # 1 . The forest The music room Key rat Texas "Keep it down Dish" K.B.A.C Frisbee Hoop, track, and football # 15 Great defense I hate 440's Cabanas Playing cards at 3 a.m The Stones Europe ' 78 1800 Club Munching out night with Clapton Studying at Dish's Dec 31, 1978 B-Ball Spain Defensive Back Gables' parties Cayo Killers Baeza's apartment "I love Key Biscayne" Let's go to Maynards

CLUBS: Football IV, Basketball Ill, IV, Track II, Ill, IV, National Beta Club, Key Club, Student Council, 6-Year Club

AWARDS: Letterman Football, Basketball

Studying Biology at Baylor University

ROBERT SURIS

Bob Sari Football # 13 Number one backstabber James Scott The "B", it stands for B B-Baylor Club I'm inspired Crunch Bunch I choked Wow Hell, yeah hurtin' , LaSalle game raquetball : Station Wagon sn,eakers track Humanities Class Killer Miller 60 / 40 Suribaby Ms. ' Garcia Skit night "jock" , I'm in love

CLUBS: L.A History Club, Pep Club, C P R., Football IV, Track IV 1

AWARDS: M.V.P. Football, All Conference, All County, All City in Foot · ball. ·

Studying Accounting at Loyola.

ANTONIO TARAF A

Turf ' 1 1 can't, I have to work" she's kinda cute the loner Cayo Killer B.B O golfer pants Manitos. the Towers pool

0 0 V.P 0 My uncle's hat girlfriends R. A. pain Let's work on Vincam record breaker, not record holder 280 Zummer 11C & 12C R the best Grand Canyon , Coors and Miller I don't need it State Conventions (3) bombillo the more, the merrier Ziggy I hate Algebra Close-Up Mr. Continental hurdler Boston University 0 taste me, taste me beach boy Bye, going skiing, rum and coke

AWARDS: Letterman in Soccer and Track.

Studying Law at Boston University.

CLUBS: Track, Soccer, Vincam, Student Council (V.P.),' C.P R , S.I.C , Pep Club, 6 yr. Club

COMPLIMENTS OF MR. MIGLIACCIO

MESSAGES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ECHOES would like to thank the following people for their help in producing this year's model:

Manny Cueto- Soccer and Track photos

Reinaldo Gutierrez- table of contents, page design, cover design, Senior candids, poetry and artwork

Goar de Lamerens, Carlos Yanez, Jose Argilagos- Senior section

Manny Fernandez, Mike Fernandez- all copy

George Fernandez- C.P.R., Clubs, Senior candids, Faculty photos

Lino Menendez, Juan Rodriguez- Sports sections

Eusebio Garcia- Belen 125th Emblem artwork and design

Xavier Iglesias, Qscar Kramer, Joseph Buscemi- Emblem Design

Mr. Michael Crudele- title page photo, Soccer photos

Mario Perez-Arche- Homecoming photos

Ms. Maria Elena Cartaya- Tennis section photos, Track photos

Mr. Chris Migliaccio- Basketball photos and slave driving

Ms. Georgina Garcia- Coordination of picture sales

Fr. Juan Dorta-Duque- Belen historical material

Photography- Danny Lopez, Benny Granda, Albert Rodriguez, Angel Montero, Raul Echeverria, Ralph Gonzalez-Diego, Guillermo Gonzalez, Alex Diaz de Otazu, Jose Garcia, Mr. Jose Lamas, Fr. Otto Martinez, Mr. Sergei Grigorek, Ms. Marty

Migliaccio, Mr. Carlos de la Cruz Sr.

Photographic Labwork- Julio Gonzalez, Orlando Casariego, Lord Toussaint, Henry Chau, Rich Photo Studio, Bryn-Alan Studio

Layout- Carlos Batlle, Frank de la Camara, Juan Oramus, Henry Garriga, Willy Castillo, Xavier Iglesias, Eddie Iturralde, Damian Pardo, Ernie Bustillo, Bill Pena, Jorge Zulueta, Tony Muniz, Luis Delgado, Ricky Couce, Alfredo Rabassa, Ricky

Martinez, Luis O'Naughten, David Cabarrocas, Carlos Castellanos, Luis Sarmiento, Teddy Garcia, Vince Garcia, Louis Agguirre.

Amadeo Lopez-Castro and Chino Cosculluela- Close-Up photos

Mr. Ken Thornberry- Taylor Publishing Company Representative.