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I am involved in Mankind
-John Donne
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
-Burke
ECHOES '81: XAVIER IGLESIAS
LAYOUT
Fr Sergio Figuered o , S J
Fr. Jose Izquierdo, S J Pri ncipal Assistant Principal
Fr Luis Hipoll, S J Counselor
Mr Francisco Ruiz Ass istant to Asst. Principal
0: Wh y a re Math skills so vital today?
A: In today's highly technological society, understanding statistics and probabilities, learning how to work with a computer and even being able to manipulate ones own finances has become a survival skill. c.v.
Mr. Edward Donahue
Mrs. Maria-Elena Tavel-Freyre
Mrs. Carol Vila
Mr. Eugenio Ferreiro
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Mr. Carlos Barquin
Mr. Roberto Suris
Mr. Gaston Cantens
POPULATIONS, CONSTITUTIONS, INTERACTIONS I I I
Q: What can we learn a bout ourselves by studying other cultures?
A:
''Study in g oth er c ul t ures is a sovereign reme dy for th e diseases of elitism and dep ression It is both a humbling and uplifting expe rie nce ."
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"By st udying other cultures we co me to grips with our own bias, prejudice , and insecurity. By re cognizing these weaknesses, we grow as human beings and we learn to accept and evaluate others within the ir respective c ultural contex t."
"The com mo nalty of human experience; the ri chness of human experience; and th limitatio ns of our own experience. '
-J. L.
Mr. Pat rick Collins
Mr. Armando Rodriguez
"Confucius, Thomas Jefferson, Yoshimune, Moses, Leonardo Da Vinci, St. Benedict, and Mahatma Gandhi are all famous people who had an impact on their contemporaries because they understood themselves, human natu re , and the world Their insights and their deeds make them the greatest teachers for students of the social sciences To understand the lesson s of these teachers and the cultures which produced the m is a co nsciousness broadening experience which is vital to the formation of an educated person."
I Although each of us is unique, we have a great deal in common with other human being s, disregarding their backgrounds. This should help us to be more und ersta nding and obviously less prejudiced.
-R.H.
Sr. Celia Morell, R.S.H.
Dr. Patricia LaBahn
Mr. Roberto Hernandez
Dr. Rafael Monserrat
Alvarez, Jose A. Argamasilla, Alejandro
Ballesteros, Rafael
Bencomo, Ruben Bravo, Carlos F. Carrillo, Felix Cinca, Jorge A.
Daire, Alexander Deeb, Kevin L. Digon, Benigno Fernandez, Gustavo Fernandez-Carol, Paul Franyie, Antonio Garcia, Jorge C.
Gonzalez, Miguel Hernandez Villalon, Pablo Juarez, Lyn Lopez, Augusto
Marcelin, Luis E. Menendez, Alex Mora, Jorge A.
Ortiz, Hector Porro, Juan C . Portuondo, Antonio Pujals, Gustavo Rangel, Emilio R. Rionda, Joaquin Romero, Raymond
Sanchez, Jose A. Sorondo, Maximo T orricella, Rolando Trias, Julio A. Vasseur, Jorge Verdeja, Michael Viejo, Gregory
President
Vice
Secretary T . Portuondo
Treasurer A. Franyie
Homeroom Teacher Ms. M. E. Tavel
M. Verdeja
President A. Argamasilla
Alfano, Alex Arechaga, Eduardo
Bared, Carlos E. Borges, Jorge U. Brito, Alberto Candela, Maurice Caceres, Julio
Castro, Antonio De Armas, Andres Del Valle, Humberto Espinosa, Rafael Fernandez, Mario E. Fernandez de Castro, Rafael Fuentes, Julio
Garcia, Jorge L. Gross, Alberto Jimenez, Rafael Lage, Gustavo Lopez, Jose R. Mendiola, John M. Mestres, Antonio
Moro, Francisco Padron, Jorge L. Perez- Abreu, Roberto Pozo, Roberto E. Quevedo, Alex Reeve, Victor Rionda, Roberto
Rosell, Teobaldo Roza, Jorge Santamarina, George Suarez, Rene E. Torr a, Richard Uribasterra, Pablo Vazquez, Luis A. Zumpano, Gian
President G.
Vice President R. Rionda
Secretary V. Reeve
Treasurer A. Gross
Homeroom Teacher Ms. M. E. Cartaya
Lage
Alvarez, Jorge R. Arrojas, Fernando Batista, Victor M
Benites, Guillermo Borges, Pedro Cervera, Javier Cos, Jorge L.
De Varona, Luis Diaz , Luis J Fernandez, Benjamin Fernandez, Rafael Fiterre, Armando Garcia, Douglas Gonzalez, Dennis
Hernandez, Guido Jorge, Bernardo Lamazares, Manuel Lazada, Luis
Menendez, Jose M. Montalvo, Eduardo Muir, William Otalvaro, Noe Parra, Armando Perez, Eduardo Pujals, Guillermo
Quiros , Peter A. Retamar, Javier Rivero , Jose E.
Sola-Lionch, Carlos Tejera, Tinerfe Tor res de Navarra, Carlos Valladares, Jose
H.R. Teacher-- Mr Fernandez Pres. W. Pujals
V.P J. Cerrera
Sec. J. Rivero
Treas. P. Borges
H.R. Teacher- Mrs. Jimenez
Pres.- M. Rionda
V.P.- M. Fernandez
Sec. - A. Sanchez-Bonudy Treas.- E. Leal
Abella, Antonio Adams, Alexander Argamasilla, Francisco Baldor, Daniel Braniella, Jose Cardelle, Frank Castro, Leonardo Cortinas, Jorge Daire, Alberto De Goti, Jorge Dulzaides, Ignacio Fernandez, Mario A.
Garcia, Juan A. Gonzalez, Otto Hernandez, Rodolfo J. Leal, Elio Lorenzo, Carlos E.
Mestres, Joey Mola, Jose A. Monroy, Alfredo Pacios, Ramon Pereira, Jorge L. Prohias, Rafael Rionda, Manuel Rodriguez, Nicolas Sanchez-Boudy, Arturo Segura, Armando Urguia, Alexander Vergara, Juan A.
Acevedo, George Acosta, Julio Alvarez, Fernando Batista, Alberto Beltran, Javier Briggs, Xavier Ceberio, Andres Chiu, Frank Civantos, John Deeb, Erick Duarte, Ignacio Fernandez, Frank A.
Fernandez, Jorge E. Fernandez de Castro, Juan
Gutierrez, Carlos A. Jelke, Thomas Marrero, Emilio
Mayo-Alvarez, Ricardo
Menocal, Mario G. Moliver, David Pernas, Guillermo Pola, Jorge Rodriguez, Jose R.
Ros, Juan C. Rousseau, Luis Salas, Charles Valladares, Luis Venegas, Augusto Yanes, Mario M.
H.R.
Pres. - E. Marrero
V.P.- J Rodriguez
Sec. - A. Ceberio
Treas.- R. Mayo
Teacher- Mr. Morrell
H.R. Teacher- Mrs. Aloma
Pres. - R. Cardona
V.P.- C. Muniz
Sec. -C. Garcia-Velez
Treas. - C. Fernandez
Aquero, Francisco Alvarez, Eric
Benitez , Oscar M. Bolet, Eduardo Cardona, Raul Carrillo, Pedro Cuan, Oscar De Aguiar, Richard De Ia Cruz, Alberto Farres, Edelberto Fernandez, Carlos 0. Garcia, Jorge
Garcia Velez, Calixto Jimenez, Eugenio Lamas, Carlos Martin, Enrique Mendez, Luis
Muniz, Carlos A. Munoz, Guillermo Planas, Luis I. Roig, Alejandro Rodriguez , Javier Roldan, Emilio
Tadeo, Julio Urquiza, Sergio Valladares, Ernesto Van de Water, Ricardo Vidaurreta , Octavio Zayas, Manuel
Aguiar, Manuel Aguirre, Louis Anguita, Juan C. Alvarez, Juan Bared, Jose I. Batista, Laureano Brito, Jesus
Caceres, Luis Cauce, Francisco Cora, Eduardo De Ia Torre, Juan Del Valle, Jorge Fernandez, Alberto Fernandez, Juan
Garcia, Fernando Garriga, Jorge I. Gasso, Robert D. Gonzalez, Ahmed Hernandez, Eugenio J. Hillman, Edward lsern, Peter Lopez-Garcia, Jorge
Llaca, Frank G. Milton, Alexander Navia, Francisco Nunez, Miguel A. Planas, Juan E. Prieto, Bias J. Puente, Floriberto
Riera, Joaquin Roca, Jose E. Rodriguez, Jose Alberto Sanchez, Carlos Sanchez, Mario Santamaria, Juan J. Silva, Fernando
H.R. Teacher-- Mr. Donahue
Pres. A. Fernandez
V.P. --F. Llaca
Sec. L. Batista
Treas. --F. Puente
H.R. Teacher- Mrs . Chirino
Pres. - T. Gonzalez-Diego
V.P.- A. Arazoza
Sec. - E. Sari
Treas.- V. Bustamante
Argamasilla, Jose E. Arazoza, Alberto Barinaga, Jorge Barsa, John Beltran, Luis A. Benitez, Eric Bustamante, Victor Cepero, Alfredo Consuegra, A lfredo De Goti, Jose Diaz, Manuel Espinosa, Enrique Fernandez, Sergio Figueras, Juan C. Garcia, Manuel
Gonzalez, Rene J. Gonzalez-Diego, Thomas Grande, Carlos M. Hernandez, Jorge F. Herran, Emiliano Lucas, Albert Madiedo, Reynaldo
Martinez, Alfredo E. Menendez, Manuel Miyares, Ricardo A. Morales, Gustavo Novoa, Joaquin Palacio, Jose A. Quevedo, Hector Quintana, Rafael
Rocha, Camilo A. Rodriguez, Jorge A. Sanchez, Teodoro Sardinas, Jorge L. Sari, Enrique Torralba, Ramon A. Zannoni, Mark B.
Armengol, Jose M. Ballesteros, Eugenio Becerra, A. Branly, Rolando Carranza, Fernando Corrales, Jorge I. Dalmau, Jorge A.
Echeverria, Ricardo Espino, Otto N. Falla, Enrique Gallardo, John P. Gambirazio, Carlos Garcia-Montes, Gustavo Gilbert, Benjamin
Guerra, Jesus M. Guisasola, Jorge E. Ibarr a, AI do E. Juliachs, William Khuly, Jorge Martinez, Humberto J.
Mendoza, Rolando Morlote, Manuel Navarro, Angel L. Paneda, Carlos A. Perez, George Quirch, Ignacio J. Rodriguez, Alexander
Rodriguez, Eduardo Rodriguez, Jose Antonio Salvat, Juan M. Sueiro, Hugo Torricella, Roberto A.
Valdes, Luis G. Vega, Carlos
President R. T orricella
Secretary A. Navarro
Treasurer J. Khuly
Homeroom Teacher Mr. C. Migliaccio
H.R. Teacher: Mr. A. Baldor
PRES.: M. Cambo
V.P.: V. Mendia
Sec.: C. Garcia-Velez
Treas.: R. Quintero
Alejo, Manuel Alvarez, Julio Barrera, Jorge Beltran, John Blanco, Rodolfo M. Bradley, John Buigas, Gabriel
Cambo, Manuel Cabrera, Luis Carreno, Octavia De Ia Fuente, Andrew Duarte, Anibal Fuentes, Luis Garcia, Jaime Garcia, Juan Garcia-Velez, Carlos Gasset, Anthony Hernandez, Ricardo J. Jelke, William Jimenez, Ricardo Leon, Rilde Mendia, Victor
Menendez, A. Novoa, Alex Perez, Micheal Pestonit, Julio Quintero, Juan Rodriguez, A. Rodriguez, Alberto Rodriguez, Danny Roza; Francisco Sabatini, Eduardo Silva, Rafael Tirse, Alexander Trujillo, Pablo Uriarte, Luis A. Valiente, Jose
Andino, Rafael Blanco, Francisco J.
Borges, AI berto Busse, Gustavo Cabeza, Orlando Carbonell, Luis
Del Amo, Ramiro Eguilior, Rodolfo Esnard, Carlos Fernandez, Jose R. · Fernandez, Luis P. Fuller, Edward Galletti, Julio
Garcia, Juan C. Gutierrez, Victor Guso, Jordi Latour, Alfredo Blanco, Francisco Macia, Federico Montiel, Hugo
Moreireas, Jose Padron, Carlos E. Perez, Cesar Puertas, Henry Regalado, Peter Ribas, Rogelio Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, Leonardo Sanchez, Juan Sanchez-Medina, Rolando Silva, Anthony Tawfik, Mohamed Torre Verdejo, Jorge Trujillo, Carlos Varela, Julio 10-B
Homeroom Teacher Mr. C. Barquin
President E. Fuller
Vice President F. Macia
Secretary J. Fernandez
Treasurer J. Moreiras
President
Vice
Secretary
Treasurer
Ahrens, Carlos Alonso, Juan Arcay, Jose Besada, Humberto Blanco, David Canet, Ernesto Uribarri, Juan Castellanos, Jorge Diaz, Alejandro Echeverria, Raul Fernandez, Ben John Fernandez, Miguel Fernandez-Galindez, Orlando Formoso, Hector Gonzalez, Jorge
Hermida, Alberto Hernandez del Calvo, Alfredo Lopez, Eduardo Martinez, Carlos Montero, Angel Mora, Francisco Noy, Lionel Pena, Alejandro Pielago, Raul Retamar, Eusebio E. Rodriguez, Manuel Rodriguez, Rodovaldo
Homeroom Teacher F. Pichardo
F. Mora
President 0. Galindez
A. Hermida
A. Pena
Alvarez, Pablo
Alvarez, Walter Becerra, Manuel
Candela, Hilary
Capote, Carlos Castro, Henry
Diaz-Aibetini, Carlos Dowling, Luis Feito, Jose A. Fernandez, Francisco
Fernandez-Rocha, Luis Fidalgo , Edward
Gonzalez-Diego, Ralph lturralde, Jeff Lopez, Danny
Miguez, Enrique Milton, Jose Paneda, Jose Perez, Carlos Perez, Richard Ponce de Leon, Francisco
Quintero, Rafael Riera, Jorge Rodriguez , Ernesto Sosa, Gabriel Stokes, Jerry Tomas, Tom as
Secretary
Treasurer
Homeroom Teacher Ms G. Garcia
President H. Castro
Vice President F. Ponce de Leon
R. Perez
L. Fernandez Rocha
Homeroom Teacher Ms. C. lcaza, Ms; C. Vila
President B. Baez, E. Santamaria
Vice President E. lturralde, E. Alvarez
Secretary T. Muniz, A. Cardelle
Treasurer E. Rodriguez, M. Sempe
/"'\lllld11Ld 1 ,JUiyt:: Alvarez, Esteban Averhoff, Armando Baez, Braulio Blanco, Antolin Cardelle, Albert Carranza, Guillermo Casariego, Orlando de Aguiar, Edward de Ia Pedraja, Jorge Diaz, Jorge Diez-Arguelllas
Garcia, Jose
Draschner, Carlos Espinosa, Guido Gonzales, Julio lturralde, Eduardo Martinez, Jorge Muniz, Antonio Rodriguez, Eric Rodriguez, Ramon Sanchez, Virgilio Santamaria, Eduardo Sempe, Marcelo Vasquez, Balbino
MASSESAND RETREATS
The motto of the Jesuit order, as begun by St. Ignatius of Loyola, is "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam." Two vital acts performed by Belen "For the Greater Glory of God" are the giving of Mass and the providing of retreats for those students who wish to mature in their faith, share the Christian experience, and learn more about themselves.
In instituting the Eucharist, Christ said "Do this in memory of me." In keeping with Jesus' commandment, the Mass is offered on the occasion of special religious festivals as well as every morning.
Belen has a long history of striving to make its student body truly Christian. One effective way to achieve this is through the presentation of Christianity in action. This is what Mass is all about. A sign that this message was being heard were the increasing attendances at the morning liturgies. This year a greater number of homerooms frequented these masses than had in the recent past.
Largely due to the efforts of Fr. Pedro Cartaya and Fr. Eddie Alvarez, retreats became an integral part of the Christian life at Belen this year. The early part of the first semester consisted of mainly senior retreats. These were followed by senior-junior retreats. By the second semester the other grades were invited to participate.
Retreats were successful in that they helped the students reflect upon their relationship with themselves, others and God. Having done this, many grew mentally and spiritually, which are important steps in maturing into adulthood.
COURT OBSERVER PROGRAM
Wednesday's, when most Juniors are listening to lectures, a bakers dozen of uncommonly well-dressed Juniors are at the Dade County Courthouse. This group participates in a program sponsored by the Dade County School Board known as the Court Observer Program.
1 Ms. Toni Kirkwood, the program's teacher, sends her "Belen Kids" as well as her other students (from various Dade schools) everywhere from murder trials to bond hearings to the detention centers. Then, in a small classroom that was recently moved to the second floor, Ms. Kirkwood asks her students for feedback on what they have seen and heard. She also gives lectures on the · criminal justice system and has frequent guest speakers who discuss justice-related topics with her students.
The program itself was designed to give Juniors and Seniors from all schools a "feel" for the justice system, perhaps in order to curb teenage delinquency. This program is twelve years old.
The class is divided into two nine week sessions. A student must attend either a morning or afternoon session once a week for the duration of the term. Students that participate in the program love it. Most say that they have learned much about our system of laws and procedures and enjoyed themselves in the process. Hopefully, Belen students will continue to have the opportunity to take this class.
- Ed lturralde
8th Grade
1st Place
J. Corti?ras
0. Cuan
I. Duarte
I. Dulzaides
C. Fernandez
R. Pacios
J. Ros
2nd Place
E. Alvarez
F. Alvarez
J. Beltran
J. Civantos
A. Daire
J. Fernandez de Castro
J. Garcia
T. Jelke
L. Mendez
N. Rodriguez
C. Salas
A. Urquia
S. Urquiza
M. Yanez
3rd Place
G. Acevedo
J. Acosta
A. Adams
X. Briggs
E. Marrero
R. Martin
R. Mayo-Alvarez
M. Menocal
L. Planas
J. Pola
M. Rionda
J. Rodriguez
A Sanchez-Boudy 12th Grade
2nd Place
F. Gomez-T erron
VISITSAND
1 - Dr. Valencia addresses the juniors on the use of Literature in Clinical Psychology
2- Fr. Divarka Primanda celebrates mass with the freshman class
3 - Fr. Barrios and novices from the New Orleans Province
4 - 9-B students are visited by a greek sage.
1. Amigo of the Year"' - Adolfo Jimenez receives his award.
2. Florida Closeup at F. I. U.
3. Congressman Dante Fasce/1 and Mr. Collins.
4. Fr. Parmananda enlightens the students on the subject of the Society of Jesus.
Blood Drive
In December, the Belen community had a unique opportunity to put its beliefs into practice. The John Elliot Blood Bank came to sponsor the first annual blood drive. Twenty five students and faculty each donated a pint of blood to be used in Miami area hospitals. Despite the minor inconveniences, all who participated felt that they had done something worthwhile to personally help someone in need.
BelenScienceFairAwards
Second Place : Antonio Muniz 8-C
Albert de Ia Cruz 8-C
George Acevedo 8-B
Frank Chiu 8-B
Leonardo Castro 8-A
Joey Mestres 8- A
Raf ae l Jimene z 7- B
Benigno Digon 7- A
Alejandro Quevedo 7-B
Benjamin Fernandez 7-C
Augusto Lopez 7- A
John Cevantos 8-B
Lui s Planas 8-C
Lui s Aguirre 9-A
Reinaldo Madiedo 9-B
John Gallardo 9-C
Alex Rodrigue z 9-C
Gene Hernandez 9-A
Migu el Nunez 9- A
Enrique Sori 9- B
Rolando Branly 9-C
Ed Rodriguez 9- C
Camilo Rocha 9- A
Ben Gilbert 9-C
Third Place :
Luis Valladares 8-B
Jorge Garcia 8-C
Javier Beltran 8- B
Mario Menocal 8- B
Mario Yanez 8-B
Juan Ros 8-B
Juan Fernandez de Castro 8-B
Manuel Rionda 8-A
Frank Cardelle 8 - A
Frank Argamasilla 8- A
Juan Garcia 8-A
Jorge Cortinas 8 -A
Alberto Gross 7- B
Alexander Daire 7-A
Michael Verdeja 7- A Luis Marcelin 7- A
Rafael Ballesteros 7-A
Jose Valladares 7-
Eric Alvarez 8-C
Ignacio Dulzaide s 8- A
Arturo Sanchez 8-A
Juan Anguita 9- A
Jorge Lopez-Garcia 9-A
Mark Zannoni 9-B
Jorge del Valle 9-A
Gus Garcia Montes 9-C
Jose Rodriguez 9-C
Aldo Ibarra 9- C
Honorable Mention: Guillermo Pernas 8-B
Jorge Pola 8-B
Javier Rodriguez 8-C
Enrique Martin 8-C
Nicolas Rodriguez 8-A
Ramon Palacios 8-A
Otto Gonzales 8-A
Luis de Varona 7-C
Pablo Hernandez Villalon 7-A
Kevin L Deeb 7-A
Alex Milton 9-A
Tom Gonzalez-Diego 9-B
Jorge Sardinas 9-B
Flory Puente 9-A
Hector Quevedo 9-B
Luis Beltran 9-B
John Barsa 9-B
Eugene Ballesteros 9- C
Jorge Guisasola 9-C
Jose Roca 9- A
Car los Vega 9-C
Albert Fernandez 9-A
Jose Palacio 9-B
Julio Acosta 8-B
Armando Segura 8- A
1981 DADE COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS
SUPERIOR EXCELLENT HONORABLE MENTION
Alberto Daire
Edward Hillman
Rodriguez
Jorge Corrales Xavier Briggs
Alfred
Teddy Sanchez
Jorge Vasseur
SPECIAL AREA AWARDS
Miami Herald First Runner-Up
Upper Junior Division
Edward Hillman
Florida Marine Aquarium Society
Edward Hillman
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
Edward Hillman
Fla. Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission Award
Teddy Sanchez
LANGUAGE FAIR
LANGUAGE WEEK AWARDS
SPELLING BEE CONTEST
7th Grade Award : ARGAMAStLLA, ALEJANDRO
8th Grade Award : CUAN, OSCAR
9th Grade Award : BARINAGA, JORGE
LANGUAGE PROJECTS
7th Grade
First Place : Second Place :
8th Grade
First Place Second Place·
9th Grade
First Place : Second Place : COS, JORGE L DIGON , BENIGNO
9th Grade Awards: TORRICELA, ROBERTO NOVOA, JOAQUIN (Poster) MADIEDO, REYNALDO LITERARY CONTEST: 9th Grade (POETRY) FIRST PLACE AWARD : GONZALES , RENE (SHORT STORY) FIRST PLACE A WARD : GARCIA MONTES, G. 10th Grade (POETRY) FIRST PLACE AWARD: ALVAREZ, ALEX
SECOND PLACE AWARD: PESTONIT, JULIO
12th Grade (POETRY) FIRST PLACE AWARD : IGLESIAS , F. XAVIER
SECOND PLACE AWARD : GONZALEZ, SERGIO (SHORT STORY) FIRST PLACE AWARD : GOMEZ-TERRON , F
FRESHMAN SWAMP SLOG
For the third consecutive year, Mr. Migliaccio's Freshman Earth Sciences class spent a day in Everglades National Park observing natures ecology. After studying the unique area in class, students had an opportunity to see the area first hand. Alligators, egrets, silver palms and spoonbills were but a part of the wildlife observed there. The unanimous h igh po int of both trips was the "swamp slog" into a cypress head. Thanks goes to Ms. Jimenez, Dr. LaBahn, Ms. Mr. Khuly, Manuel Becera and Ramon Rodriguez.
Close-Up
This year, twenty-two Belen students visited Washington, D C. along with Mr. Pat Collins Their trip was sponsored by the nationwide Close-Up Foundation Its purpose is to enable students to have a closer view and a better perspective of the American governmental system The week was divided into seminars, workshops, and lectures
The group who went was somewhat disappointed at the lack of snow but everyone agreed that the entire experience was an eye-opening one The Close-Up students extend their deepest thanks to Mr. Collins and the entire staff of the Program for helping them have a wonderful and enriching experience - Ed lturralde.
1 Looking down the Mall.
2 Congressman Fasce/1 addresses the Belen delegation.
3 Mora, heavy cargo
4 The group strikes a pose between snowball fights
1 - A symbol of our nation's greatness.
2- A Belen "Big Mac Attack"
3 The Lincoln Memorial radiates Washington in the night.
4 - Belen students prepare for the long trip home.
5 Senator Lawton Chiles discusses local and national issues
6 - Dante Fasce/1 mixes with students at the coffee hour.
Participants :
E. Canet
M Fernandez
A Hernandez
F Mora
L. Noy
M. Becerra
C Diaz-Aibertini
E. Fidalgo
J lturralde
0. Lopez
J Paneda
F Ponce-Deleon
E Rodriguez
B Baez
0 Casariego
J Oiaz-Arguelles
G. Espinosa
J Garc ia
E. lturralde
B. Vasquez
A. Cardelle
C Oraschner
R. Rodriguez
V Sanchez
J. Juncadella
A. Quirantes
PECIAL EVENTS
1 - What's that thing on your head, Alex? Why it's an FTD original!
2- Which way to Mecca?"
3 - Aim and fire!
4 - I' II get you for this!
5- Ya'/1 saddle up mah horse now, ya hear?
6- "Yoda" goes west!
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1 Get off the base, you!
2 This is softball, not golf.
3 Faculty Appreciation Day.
4 "I'll fix dat dere."
5 "Ted Weaver," manager.
6 Nice swing but where's the pitch?
7 Teachers enjoy their day.
1- The administration ponders the fate of Pepita Paste/to, alias Ted Garcia.
2 - Rene accordians his way through the talent show.
3- Talent show winner Bernie Cantens shows his prowess
4 - "The hills are live with the sound of Adolfo"
5 - La Virgen de La Caripqwe/1
6 - Adrift in shark infested waters are Pepita and his dad, Alberto Quirantes, pray for deliverance . ..
HOMECOMING-1981
"Everywhere we go! People want to know who we are! So we tell them: "We are the Wolverines! The mighty, mighty Wolverines!"
These were but a few of the sounds of that most memorable week of the year, Homecoming Week. Alumni traveled back to their Alma Mater to catch a glimpse of what Belen was, is, and will be.
Monday, "Hat and Color Day" kicked off the week. The students proudly wore their blue and gold in addition to some rather peculiar headresses.
After school, the seniors and faculty had it out in the annual Senior I Faculty Softball Game. Once again, the faculty outsmarted their younger and more agile opponents and came from behind to win 10-9.
On Tuesday, the Belen faculty was treated to a most unexpected surprise, "Teacher Appreciation Day." Each member of the teaching staff was presented with a box of "goodies." Although students did not have to buy their teachers an apple, a little understanding and cooperation was certainly welcomed. Planned and executed by S.C. president, Jorge Blanco, the event set a pleasant mood for the rest of the week.
As the sun rose over Belen on the third day of Homecoming Week, 1980, students were rapidly getting into tune with the festivities.
Throughout the day there was a presentation of Breaking Away, an Oscar-winning film that deals with a young man's quest to leave adolescence behind him. That evening students from all grades were invited to display their musical, theatrical, and athletic abilities at the Second Annual Belen Talent Show.
"What is that familiar sound? What is it we hear? Voices! Laughter! Ah yes, the Senior Skit!" The Senior Skit, a virtual Homecoming institution, was ''Waves from Mariel.'' It was the comical story of Mariel refugee Pepito Pastelito's (Ted Garcia) efforts to succeed as a Belen student and a Wolverine quarterback to fulfill his promises to the ever-insistent "Virgen de Ia Caripowell" (Jorge Powell). The Skit was a great triumph for the Senior Class. School spirit was at a high point, as the week's sunset quickly approached.
"We're from Belen! We couldn't be prouder! And if you can't hear us, we'll yell a little louder!. " This contagious cheer quickly spread through an inspired crowd at Homecoming Friday's pep rally. Similar cheers captivated an even more inspired crowd at the Homecoming Game. However, all the cheers and euphoria could not save the Wolverines from the hungry jaws of Gulliver who outlasted Belen 14-6. The loss, however great, could not deter the overwhelming school spirit that zoomed full speed ahead, as the Homecoming Dance appeared on the horizon.
"The Beatles? The Rolling Stones? It's the 1960's? No, it's the Belen Homecoming Dance." The largest school dance of the year took place at the Konover Hotel. "Heroes" rock and rolled a jubilant crowd with music from bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Styx, Fleetwood Mac and many more. It was a great way to end a week that would soon be but one more memory.
As the stars twinkled far above the Konover and Miami, dancing couples felt a last surge of Homecoming spirit. With that last surge, Homecoming Week 1980 made its quiet and swift passage into history.
-Mike Fernandez
STUDENT DAY
Barq Ball - your life in your hands.
Blast off the blocks.
Belen's most exciting new event.
Go for it!!
ONEONONE CHAMPIONSHIPS
For the second consecutive year, the sophomore and freshman classes staged a one on one basketball tournament to decide the best player among them. Midway through the second semester, the sophomores devised a tournament which would raise funds for their prom as well as bring out the best players in the divisions.
After a month of intense competition, two finalists surged from the pack. On a hot day in April, JORGE PEREZ AND JUAN SANCHEZ battled for 20 minutes to determine a champion. In the end, it was JORGE PEREZ who took home the prize.
Later on in the year, the senior class, in collaboration with the juniors, held a similar tournament to determine their best player. The finalists were PETER PEREZ AND TED GARCIA. The two dueled endlessly, but eventually PETER PEREZ overcame his opponent and was declared winner of the tournament.
JULIO VARELA
TOMBOLA1981
1. Now what do you think this really means?
What a crowd!
Just another board on the wall.
What a drag.
Ricky and Friend
Flower world 3 - Guitars sing the sweet song of Tambala 81 4. "Lily what big hands have!"
5. Friends enjoy gambling in Vegas
1 The Big Time Spenders
2. ''You mean I won?''
3 It's all in the wrist.
4. The Garcias hard at work - as always.
5. Throw that monkey a peanut.
5 .
2.
1. Yes, it actually is edible.
2. It's alive.
3. Chaperones take a break
4. "Come on, we're desperate!"
5. Just one of ' 'The Boys. ' '
SOPHOMORE PROM
1 - No, Manny, this dance will not change my mind about your grade.
2 - Louis Uriarte moves to the beat.
3 - We drew straws for this table!
4 - Alex Alvarez anxiously awaits the next course.
5 - Mr. and Mrs. Barquin boogie down.
6 - "The King and/"
7 - We decided to sit this one out.
L-R.toprow: R. Ribas, J. C. Alvarez, H. Montiel, A. Menedez, H. Puertas, A. Rodriguez, T. Sanchez, V. Gutierrez, V. Sanchez, L. Menendez, J. Sanchez, J. Riera; L-R.bottomrow: Coach C. Barquin, M. Menocal, E. Leal, L. Planas, E. Alvarez, E. Jimenez, R. Van De Water, J. Roza
1. Streech 2. And they're off! 3. Toll fee 30¢ 4. Along the jungle roads
1 - Coach Barquin goes over course rules with the runners.
2 - The field is always crowded in the beginning, but 3- there's only one winner when ft's all over.
4 - When the pace is fast and furious, the end of the race is a welcome relief.
WOLVERINECROSS-COUNTRY1981
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Back to Front, Left to Right: J. Casal, R. Casals, M. Perez , J. Barrera, A. Fernandez-Carel, R. Echeverria , D. Cabarrocas , E. Fuentes, J. DeOna L. Guerra, J. Garcia, F. Sanchez, L. Fernandez-Rocha, J. Uribarri, G . Espinosa, L. Carbonell, J. Gonzalez, A. Pena, C. Castellanos, J. Anguita, R. Perez, J. Novoa, G. Gari, E. lturralde, C . Martinez, E. Fuller, C . Fernandez, T. Garcia, C. Diaz-Aibertini, A. Montero, J. Powell, E. Miyares, C. Vega, F. Cauce, R. Sanchez Not Pictured: E. Miguez, A. Muniz.
BE LEN vs Pinecrest - L
BELEN vs Wes tminster -W
BELEN vs. Dade Christian -L
BELEN vs. Marathon - L
BELEN vs. Coral Shores -L
BELEN vs. La Salle - W
BELEN vs. Gulliver -L
BELEN vs. Ransom- W
BELEN vs. Boca Raton Academy - L
BEL EN vs. St. Andrews -L
1. Fuentes and Guerra go high and low.
2. Pre-game pep talk
3. Flexibility is a must.
4. Everybody goes to the Belen- LaSalle game. 3.
4.
&
1 - The pocket holds.
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- Perfect form.
4 -A "swarm" of Wolverines
5 - One bad dude. 6 - Serious talking
Crunch Bunch.
4.
Fans get in the spirit.
Deadly rush
"Moe" gets the extra point.
Quarterback Jose Casal takes it from all sides.
1. Head to head combat.
First down.
Oooooh Yeah!
Luis gets watered down after a long game.
"Gatta stop him now
Willing but not able
1 Execution.
2. "Down set "
3. Heading straight for the uprights.
4. Loud crowd.
5. "You're not going anywhere, son!"
INE 1981
After having gone 8-2 th e previous season, everyone expected to have another excellent year in football. But with sixteen lettermen gone, mai the offensive line, it seemed that it wouJd be a n year. No doubt the most frustrating aspe ct of the ten game season was that many of the games wer ithin the squad's reach to win, but becau bad luc k and other circumstances beyond their co earn won only three ga mes.
''Peewee' ' j' \i.fc:f5Gfrt.. games.
But there were g oo d p the second ye ar in -arival La salle. There was to t he Ran som Raiders . the .ca!:l cor n
1. Unanimous decision.
The Team Managers.
Congratulations!
The Yearbook editors an d sta ff hope that th ey injury-free wi nning se ason
1.L.toR.,standing: E. Ferreiro (coach), F. Alvarez, P. Alvarez, B. Cantens, T. Tomas, J. Gonzalez, P. Perez, R. Marrero (asst. coach). Kneeling: E. Ravelo, E. Rodriguez, J. V. Alvarez, J. Alonso, R. Retamar, J. Riera.
n r Miami Christian Ransom
Key West
Gulliver We stminster
La Salle
Pine Crest
Clewiston District Play-offs: Gulliver W
Deerborne L
1. Big fast break. 2 "Where is everybody?"
3. "Pistol" Bernie.
1. Bernie feeds the ball to an open Wolverine under the basket.
2 The cheerleaders pump some life into the Wolverine crowd.
3 Bernie anxiously looks for an open teammate.
4. Peter throws in a bucket in heavy traffic
5. Powerful Pablo bulldozes for two points.
6. "Hey Pablo, please give me the ball."
1 - This is a good place for a stick up!!
2 -
4
outclasses his opponents.
Pete
3- Belen runs Deerborne's offense around in circles.
- Ona goes for the rebound.
1. Fired up!!
2. John keeps his cool. 3. "Who is that masked man?"
1. The girls give the people a show at halftime.
2. Johnny skies to block a shot.
3. Tomas drives with determination at a mass of Ransom Raiders.
4. Pablo angrily awaits someone to cut to the hoop.
1. Alex is head and shoulders above the rest.
2. Mendy directs the offense
3. Joe takes it to the hoop.
4. Standing, L toR: Coach R. Marrero, J. Moreiras, E. Marrero, E. Rodriguez, J Pestonit, A. Rodriguez, M. Gamba Kneeling, L to R: 0. Cabeza , F. Roza , T Gonzalez-Diego, F. Puentes, R Mendoza
Coach Gene Ferreiro fielded a very ced team, starting with a squad of two seniors and t hree juniors. As the season prowas la ter forced to sta rt on e s nior an d four juniors.
Belen looked strong in the jamboree
ting Westminster and Gulliver and had an impressive victory over AAA division Curley The squad ' s lack of experience then began to betray them as they lost to a powerful Deer borne , whi c h had an outst nding off-season program, and were upset by Gulliv .
The team then played rat r medi but still mana ge d to After a disappointing loss to St. Bre s, Belen regained its only to suffer a subsequent loss to rne.
It was at this point in the season that the season around and led the tea confidence they needed and procee defeated Gulliver in a fast paced, Deer borne.
Outstanding players this year included individuals such as Pablo Alvarez, Jo strumental roles in leading the Wolverin
Coached by Ruben Marrero, the J. V. B J.V. Wolverines lost their first two gam
seve n ga me win ni into th e di strict ola'vton·s. ion-fill ed game, Gulliver in an excellent match and went n to give th e sa me treatment to the season Pace handed the J. V. squa two defeat s, but Belen ounced LaSalle. After being unable to hold ba Deer borne, the team ent on crushing Coral Shores, Ransom, and rathon. 0 1J. i t n r ed to be after this disap the J. V. squa steam ro lled t str ight wins. team was able to a heartbr king fin al g '«:H1 Cle iston.
Gaston Cantens turn Wolverines gained t AA District Play -offs, Be l yet another loss against one of the ir best. T Belen then ove rp ower Shores. Durin g t he rest f by stopping M _ arath on game winning st reak by nmovable force . However , was the longest stre ak the
players of th e c aliber of nza lez-Diego.
- Ed Fidalgo 105
Left to right, top to bottom 1st row: J. Roza, J. Riera, E. Marrero, A. Adams, J. Degoti, R. Torricella 2nd row: R. Cardona, J. Mestres, B. Argamasilla, F. Argamasilla, J. Retamar, E. Bolet
Back:LtoR - B. Fernandez, F. Macia, J. Sanchez, L. Candela, J. Castellanos, J. lturralde, A. Muniz, F. Cauce, R. Torralba, E. Canet, A. Fernandez-Carel, Coach A. De Goytisolo. Front:LtoR- J. Riera, J. Mendia, L. Rodrigues, S. Fernandez, R. Rebos, G. Gari, J. Powell, C. Diaz-Aibertini, E. Fidalgo, M. Menendez, A. Car delle.
1. He thinks he knows what he is saying.
2. Gus practices for the opera
3. Hey, isn't he a cavalier?
4. Powell telling another stupid joke.
5 The best in the league.
1 - Up in the air!
2 - A pensive moment.
3- Belen's leading scorers
4 - Juanchi makes the play.
ved the squad was e team healthy. In Belen took on arch-rival LaSa victorious winning the game 3 goals to 1. Scoring instrumental goals in the victory were Juan Sanchez, Lenny Rodriguez, and Muniz. In the next playoff game Belen d against a strong Loyola team. To of all, including Loyola, the W set t favored Bulldogs five to zero turned up with an excellent perforng th e , adding one goal each P ell and · Fi · algo.
A t 1 Finals n was m hed against triple A division powerhouse Curley. In a game in which Belen showed much courage Curley proved too powerful an opponent and Belen was defeated one to zero. Thus Belen finished the season, surprisingly, as District Runner-up with a 7-9-3 record.
1 "Tell me about it, Ref."
2 This is soccer, not basketball.
3 Faithful friends and family followers.
R. Martinez, R. Adams, E. Miyares, A. Latour, R. Ribas, B.
Baez, J. Martinez
1. AI Hermida turns on the topspin.
2. Eddie leaps high to get an ace.
3 George unleashes a backhand as Braulio looks on.
4 Newcomer AI Latour showing some potential
5 Eddie Miyares prepares to swing away under Mr. Collins ' watchful eye
1. Does this mean we're not undefeated?
Richard shows his flawless backhand.
2.
3. Braulio takes the net.
J. Powell, J. Blanco, L. Vega, J. Gonzalez, J. lturralde, A. Montero, J. Castellanos, A. Muniz, J. Gonzalez, A. Perez, J. Sanchez, H. Montiel, V. Gutierrez, E. Herran, A. Rodriguez, J. C. Alvarez, M. Perez, E. Fuller, J. Pestonit, T. Silva, H. Puertas, E. Rodriguez, L. Batista
1 - Alex and Roger lead the pack.
2- The opponents sit in awe when Belen's MVP runs.
3 - Jeff closes the distance
1 - Larry still has kick coming into finish line
2 - MacJeff Macjump.
3- Practicing quick starts at the 1st Annual Key Biscayne Invitational.
4- Yephipoo soars over the hurdle.
5- Monteroats stretches for inches.
1 - Gift and his magic pace.
2 - Gables #I?
3 - Angel coming in for a landing.
4 - Julio breaking records
1 - The graceful ballet of the discus.
2 - Enos and the hop, skip, and jump.
Track meet rolled around, Belen had t eam to beat, and by the time the why. Belen had walked awaY. with Track meet title and had p ced team. Outstanding Montero, Tony Muniz, Julio
1981 SPORTS BANQUET WINNERS
CROSS COUNTRY -
Most Outstanding - J. C. Alvarez
Most Improved - V Guiterrez
MVP Junior High - E. Alvarez
FOOTBAL L -
MVP Offense - L. Guerra
MVP Defense - G. Gari
Coaches Award - J. Casal
SOCCER-
MVP Offense - T Muniz
MVP Defense -G Gari
Most Improved - J. lturralde
VARSITY BASKETBALL -
MVP - P Perez
Most Improved - B. Canteas
JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL-
MVP - M. Gamba
MVP - J. Moreiras
JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL -
MVP - F. Aryamasil/a
Most Improved - E. Bolet
TENNIS-
MVP - R. Martinez
Most Improved - J Martinez
VARSITY BASEBALL-
MVP - J Casal
Most Improved - B Pena
JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL -
MVP - F Argamasilla
Most Improved - Carlos Fernandez
TRACK-
MVP - A. Montero
Most Improved - T. Muniz
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR-
Julio Gonzalez
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Jose Casal
to front,
to
G.
Back
left
right: Coach Koziol, J. Casal, A. Pena, A. Vega, M. Rodriguez, B. Pena, E. Rodriguez, F. Mora, Coach Hewett,
Perez, J. Uribarri, J. DeGoti, A. Consuegra, J. Figueras, R. Retamar, J. Paneda, J. Novoa, J. Quintero.
1 - Coach poses.
2 - No one gets through Frank Mora.
3 - DeGoti looks for an RBI.
4 - The clean-up man.
5 - Ricky coaxes the pitcher.
1- Get ready to slap that tag.
2 - Concentration
3 - Snap that curve.
4 - They say that even Hank Aaron started this way.
5 - The long stretch.
1 - Manny stands ready.
2- Too close for comfort!
3 - Power hitter Alex Pena
4 - Speed and control is the trick.
1 - Charlie keeps them close.
2 - Coco shows his style as he smokes a fastball by Gulliver.
3 - A put-together infield does the job in Miami Stadium.
4 - Benitez anxiously awaits slugging the ball as the pitcher winds up.
5 - Another bites the dust. 1.
Front to back, left to right C. Argamasilla, 0. Benitez, T. Franyie, L. Mendez, R. Prohias, C. Fernandez, A. Adams, W. Pujales, R. Martin, Coach C. Migliaccio, Mgr. C. Salas, R. Cardona, J. Retamar, B. Argamasilla, J. Mestres, J. Mora, N. Ortiz, Mgr. J. Fernandez
Coach Dave Hewett had a 11ntt pitdling aff which IJlQIUded such skilled as Uribarrl and Alex Pena and alloWeq only 18 runs in the first seven games.
The defense, which allowed only 94 runs, included such brilliant players as Jose Casal, Frank Mo ra , Bernie Pena, Manny Rodriguez, and A. Vega.
year Belen was also blessed with an awesome offense Jose Casal and icky Retamar led the team in this departm
eason included a 14-4 victory over La S and winning the District Championship, 4-0
For next ye ar, Coa ch Hewett and the Wolverines promise an players are graduati ng seniors and the whple pitching staff will
Th Baby Wolverines enjoyed another fine season and were coac
over Deerborne, 5-4 Viet. ris Migliaccio.
The team had a powerful offense which scored an average of 11 runs a game. The t am was led by Alex Adams, Hector Ortiz, (MVP) "Coco" Argamasilla, (Most Improved Player) Carlo Fernand ez and a strong defense which included the same players and catcher Oscar Benitez
Highlights of the season includ ed a 10 inning 9-8 victory over Pine Crest, a 2-1 victory over hig ly rega rded St. Theresa and two victo ri es over Dee rborne with a combined score of 3 0- 9
With 5 players returning, Coach Migliaccio hope s to a gain field a stron g team ne xt year.
ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL
7th GRADE- A:
1.- HERNANDEZVILLALON, Pablo
2. - JUAREZ, Lyn
3. - ORTIZ, Hector
4. - VASSEUR, Jorge
5 - ALVAREZ, Jose A
6. - DIGON, Benigno
7 . - TRIAS, Julio
7th GRADE- 8:
1. - VAZQUEZ , Luis
2. - CASTRO , Antonio
3. - De ARMAS, Andres
4. - ESPINOSA, Rafael
5. - GROSS, Alberto
6 -ALFANO, Alex
7. - PEREZ-ABREU, Roberto
8. - REEVE, Victor
9.- ZUMPANO, Gian
7th GRADE- C:
1. - MUIR, William
2. - COS, Jorge
3 - MONTALVO, Eduardo
8th GRADE- A:
1. - DAIRE, Alberto
2. - GARCIA, Juan
8th GRADE- 8:
1. - BRIGGS, Xavier
2. - ROS, duan
3 - BELTRAN, Javier
4. - DUARTE, Ignacio
5. FERNANDEZ de CASTRO, Juan
6.- MAYO-ALVAREZ, Ricardo
7. - ACEVEDO, Jorge
8. - MARRERO, Emilio
8th GRADE- C:
1. - MUNIZ, Carlos
2. - CARDONA, Raul
3. - CUAN, Oscar
4. - PLANAS, Luis
9th GRADE- A :
1. - HILLMAN, Edward J.
2.- LOPEZ-GARCIA, Jorge L.
3. - NUNEZ, Miguel A.
4 . - LLACA, Frank G.
5. - ALVAREZ, Juan C .
6.- ANGUITA, Juan C
7. - RIERA, Joaquin
9th GRADE- 8:
1. - BARINAGA, Jorge L
2. - CEPERO, Alfredo
3. - GARCIA, Manuel A.
4 - GONZALEZ, Rene J.
5. - SARDINAS, Jorge
6.- SANCHEZ, Teodoro
7. - HERRAN, Emiliano E
8. - QUINT ANA , Rafael
9 - TORRALBA, Ramon
1-0. - ROCHA, Camilo IOCO'-
9th GRADE- C:
1. - KHUL Y, Jorge
2. - CARRANZA, Fernando
3. -- CORRALES , Jorge
4. - JULIACHS , William
10th GRADE- A:
1. - BUIGAS, Gabriel
2 - JIMENEZ, Ricardo
3. - LEON, Rilde E.
4. - BLANCO , Rodolfo M.
5. - GARCIA-VELEZ, Carlos M.
6. - JELKE, William
10th GRADE- 8 :
1 - FERNANDEZ, Jose R.
2 - VARELA, Julio A.
3 - ANDINO, Rafael V.
4 - MACIA, Federico M.
5. - MONTIEL, Hugo R. a:o--
11th GRADE- A:
1.- FERNANDEZ, Miguel
2. - FORMOSO, Hector
3. - NOY, Lionel
11th GRADE- 8:
1. - FIDALGO, Edward
2 - ITURRALDE, Jeff
11th GRADE- C:
1. - VAZQUEZ, Balbino
2. -A VERHOFF, Armando
3. - MUNIZ, Antonio
4. - ALMANZA, Jorge
5. - ESPINOSA, Guido
6. - RODRIGUEZ, Eric
7. - MARTINEZ, Jorge
11th. GRADE- D:
1. - GONZALEZ, Julio
2. - BLANCO, Antolin
3. - MARBAN, Alex
4. - SEMPE, Marcelo
5. - De AGUIAR, Edward
12th GRADE- A:
1. - GARCIA-MONTES, Eduardo
2. - CASAL, Jose A.
3 - RAMOS, Reinaldo
4. - MARTINEZ, Ricardo J.
12th GRADE- 8:
1. - GARI, Gustavo
2. - FERNANDEZ, Manuel
3. - ZULUET A, Jorge
12th GRADE- C:
1. - CIVANTOS, Joseph
2 - GOMEZ, Henry
3 . -IGLESIAS, Francisco
4 - ARMENGOL, Joaquin
5 - DIAZ, Gerardo
6 - RAVELO, Eduardo
7.- PARDO , Damian
8. - DIAZ, Ricardo
CHRISTIAN YOUTH GROUP
Fr. E. Alvarez, S. Gonzalez, President, A. Diaz, M. Diaz, M. Diaz, F. Gomez-Terron, J. de La Pedraja, E. Garcia, D. Pardo, L. Lorenzo, J. Armengol, R. Diaz, H. Gomez, L. Gomez, J. C. Gonzalez, A. Lima, J. Herran, T. Tomas, J. Gonzalez, E. Rodriguez, M. Sempe, R. Rodriguez, J. E. Arcay.
BELEN CHRISTIAN YOUTH GROUP
The Belen Christian Youth Group is a group that has been in this school for many years. Every year a new flock of members join to continue the work of those who had to leave. This year has been a noted one. One good reason is because we have been working hand in hand with the Sts. Peter and Paul Youth Group. Through the will and determination of the Belen Christian Youth Group's President, Miguel Diaz, and Vice President, Jose E. Arcay, we have been able to accomplish many things. By our side the whole time were the President and Vice President of the Sts. Peter and Paul Youth Group Caridad Roca and Connie Quintero.
In the earlier part of the year we visited a "Nursing Home" to cheer up the people there and make life just a little happier for them. Our appeal against the abolishing of religious services on T.V was a noted one. Towards the end of December we gave a Christmas party at the "Home for the Retarded Children''. The people in charge of the place told us that they had never seen the children enjoy themselves so much.
In the later part of the year, we helped in a drive to collect money for the retarded children. Our canned food drive this year was also a success. A very touching experience we had was when we visited the Mariel refugees in their camp. We also sponsored a drive to collect medicines and other goods for them.
The most important drive which both groups sponsored this year has been the building of homes in the Dominican Republic. Father Eddie Alvarez took twelve teenagers, three from Sts. Peter and Paul and nine from Belen, to the Dominican Republic for the building of these homes. In order to accomplish this goal, we had to raise a minimum of $3,500.00 for the building materials. We raised this money through hard work in car washes, dances, presentation of a movie, and many donations. The two groups hope to be sponsoring this activity every year. The drive was a success thanks to God and all the members of the two groups.
- Jose E. Arcay
BELEN ACADEMY FOR THE SCIENCES OF EARTH AND SPACE
It was a year of excitement and achievement for the members of the Belen Academy for the Sciences of Earth and Space. Some new clubs were added to the organization, field trips were organized, and consideration was given by the Administration to finally make it into the school's first student run non-profit corporation.
BASES is an organization of seven scientific clubs; the Astronomy, Weather, Oceanography, Rocketry, Amateur Radio & Communications, Computer, and the Scuba Clubs. These clubs all have their Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers. Each club raises its funds in the most feasible way and when equipment has to be purchased, or the club plans an activity, BASES matches the funds with appropriations or grants, somewhat like the federal government of the clubs.
The proposed BAS year works like Secretary, man oft the B
one in use this previous Vice president,
and Chairds a seat in from
announce d the F.C.C.
novice ES also had a seat in the lnte iami an August 1981.
BASES sponsored "activities in conjunction" this year included three trips to the Kennedy Space Center where a videotape was made by students, of the first space shuttle launch. In it people from all over the country are interviewed.
Future BASES plans call for the revitalization of the Belen Filmmaking and Video Club. This will be the eighth club affiliated to the BASES network. We have learned that only the students themselves can make BASES great because like in student government, here a student acquires the responsibliity to run his own affairs. Only by actively participating in the BASES process, can the real "experience" be felt.
- Alberto Quirantes
A. Blanco, R. Branly, J. Corrales, Pres.; C. Draschner, J. Dalmau, J. Gonzalez, W. Jelke, A. Muniz, C. Muniz, M. Nunez, F. Ponce de Leon, J. Salvat, B. Vazquez.
J. R. Alvarez, G. Alvarez, E. Espinosa, D. Gonzalez, G. Garcia-Montes, Pres.; F. Gomez-Terron, P. Gonzalez, T. Jelke, M. Morlote, J. Powell, J. Ros, E. Rodriguez, T. Tomas, R. Vergara.
The Astronomy Club, in its third year of operation, accomplished most of its goals for the year. Activities included field trips to the Southern Cross Observatory at the Museum of Science and a weekend trip to the historic launching of the Space Shuttle at Cape Canaveral. Students were able to use the school equipment on a regular basis and to participate in the operation of sophisticated hardware such as the solar activity monitor. Students with interest and knowledge in varied fields of astrophysics and planetary geology shared their views with the group during formal presentations. Next year the Club plans to widen their coverage of astronomical events to include meteor shower observations and additional work with the school telescopes.
- Jorge Corrales.
AstronomyClub
This year, the Weather Club of B.A.S.E.S. enjoyed a year full of accomplishment. Records of daily weather in the Miami area were kept, and the Club also received weather information from every country and large city on Earth. This was done through the use of the Club's teletype machine. Each day, Club members recorded the daily weather information and posted it in the school lobby Late in the year, Club director, Gus Garcia-Montes wrote a TRS-80 computer program that would forecast weather. After more than 50 tests, the program proved to be fairly reliable. Next year, the Club hopes to publish an article based on their research done on local weather conditions.
- Gustavo Garcia-Montes
WeatherClub
OceanographyClub
E.
C. Draschner, E. Hillman.
D. Lopez- Pres., L. Noy- V. Pres., H. Formoso- Treas., M. Becerra, M. Zannoni, G. Diaz, J. Santamaria, V. Sanchez,
DeAguiar, R. Torralba, J. Guisasola, M. Menendez, 0. Galindez, E. Cora, C. Vega, R. Retamar, J. Gonzalez,
The Oceanography Club was established with the goal to provide its members with an understanding of South Florida's unique aquatic environment.
Due to our location in South Florida the club has been able to provide its members with a few diving and snorkeling trips throughout the year. These trips include expeditions to John Pennekamp (Grecian Rocks and North Rocks) , Looe Key, Fowey Rocks and the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences.
The Oceanography Club is currently planning a three day trip to the Bahamas to take place sometime in July. The club is also looking forward to next yea.r in hope of providing its members with a larger variety of activities.
Vice-President
Vice-President
President - Danny Lopez
- Hector Formoso
- Lionel Noy
F. Gomez Terron, P. Gonzalez, H. Gomez, E. Hernandez, J. Juncadella, A. Jimenez, L. Lorenzo, A. Quirantes, J. Ravelo
1-ieaded by Francisco Gomez-Terron, the Radio Communications Club studied long hours in order to obtain their F.C.C. novice amateur licenses. Over the summer, club members continue to work toward getting their amateur ham radio operators licenses. This license will enable the club to communicate with other ham radio operators worldwide.
- Rolando Branly
J. Civantos, L. Gomez, R. Ramos, J. Martinez - Pres., A. Averhoff, B. Vasquez, B. Baez
Since we live in a society that has become so dependent upon computers, we believe that a basic understanding of the computer can be beneficial.
This year the Computer Club was able to come in contact with some college students who were willing to share their time and experience with them. These people would come to Belen once a week and teach our members computer programming. The Club expects to continue this, and possibly expand their facilities to include more equipment.
RADIO CLUB
The Geology Club was organized under the direction of Julio Gonzalez. At the several meetings held during the evenings, students studied the various rock formations here in South Florida. One field trip to the Silver Bluff Formation along South Bayshore Drive was the high point of the year. Next year's plans inelude an expansion of the field trips to other areas, use of seismology instruments and the study of volcanology.
- Rolando Branly.
The goal of the rocketry club this year was to attain a better and more precise understanding of the latest space and rocketry technology. The club met every week after school to discuss the various NASA missions and to study the construction and functions of modern day rockets. Club activities included launchings of homemade rockets at Tamiami Park on weekends. Next year's plans include a Halftime show at the Homecoming football game.
J. Gonzalez- Pres., T. Jelke, E. Ravelo, B. Vazquez, J. Rodriguez
J. Brito, I. Dulzaides, T. Jelke, W. Jelke, F. Navia, A. Segura, K. Deeb, F. Silva - Pres.
STUDENT COUNCIL
R. Rionda, M. Verdejo, E. lturralde, H. Formoso, M. Rionda, M. Fernandez, G. Lage, W. Pujals, T. GonzalezDiego, 0. Galindez, E. Santamaria, F. Alvarez, E. Garcia, A. Hernandez, F. Mora, S. Alvarez, J. Gonzalez, E. Marrero, R. Rodriguez, F. Ponce de Leon, B. Baez, J. Blanco (Pres.), S. Gonzalez (V. Pres.), A. Rodriguez (Mod.), E. Fuller, M. Cambo, F. Macia, J. Quintero. EXECUTIVE BOARD: Armando Rodriguez (Mod.), Fausto Alvarez {Treas.), Jorge Blanco (Pres.), Sergio Gonzalez (V.P.), Eusebio Garcia (Sec.), Edward lturralde (Par.)
lturrAide
1. Candidates tor the VicePresidency and Presidency await questions from the audience.
2 Campaign propaganda fills the lobby's walls.
3. And the winning legs are
4. The Top Four meditate.
5. Group cooperation is the key to a successful Student Council.
6. Making sure everybody gets the message.
front row (left to right): Mrs. Gloria Arazoza, Vice Pres., Mrs. Vivian Digon, Mrs. Elena Saenz.
standing (left to right): Mrs. Susie Argamasilla, Mrs. Coquin de La Fuente, Fr. Richard Chisolm, Mrs. Teresa Cambo, Pres., Mrs. Ella Granda, Mrs. Lourdes Quirch, Mrs. Yolanda Cinga.
The Belen Mothers Club operates in various activities in the school and helps out during Tombola time. They also have masses and gettogethers during the year.
THE MOTHERS CLUB
Waren, M. Senipe, A. Averhoff, B.
WAR GAMES CLUB
The purpose of the war games club is to give students an understanding of warfare through the use of tabletop war games. The club is open to juniors and seniors only.
THE STRATEGY AND TACTICS CLUB
M.
Vasquez, G. Carcanza, E. DeAguiar, Mr. L. Nunez, moderator
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Art and Layout
Ronnie Ramos
Damian Pardo
Xavier Iglesias
Financial Editor Joseph Civantos
Managing Editor Mike Fernandez
Feature Editor Manny Fernandez
Staff: A. Quirantes, E. Cortinas, M. Warren, T. Garcia, J. Alvarez, J. C.
Gonzalez, ·F. Alvarez
OPENING
: Xavier Iglesias. Chris Migliaccio.
Alvarez and Fr Barrios COVER THEME CONCEPT: Xavier Iglesias
Migliaccio
DESIGN: Xavier Iglesias
SENIORS
Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all. A chance that special ole-.-r.M.Jirdl 've been dreaming to a lonely place, strength in love.
G. Benson
I desire to speak somewhere without bounds for I am conWncedthatlcannot exaggerate enough even to lay the foundation of a true expression.
H. D Thoreau
*If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch; If all men count with you, but i1none too much ... you'll be a Man, my Son! I Kipling
IN MEMORIAM
JOSE LUIS MIGUEZ
February 25, 1963June 27, 1981
1. At St. Michael's Church, the class of 81 anxiously await their diplomas.
2. Salutatorian Joseph Civantos and Valedictorian Xavier Iglesias.
3. Reverend Fr. Edwards reads the Gospel prior to delivering the homily.
4. The eucharist is consecrated.
1. Henry and Joseph Gomez proceed into the church
2. Amigo of the Year, Adolfo Jimenez.
3. Fausto receives his communion.
4 Albert Quirantes, Eddy Ravelo, Ronnie Ramos, and Tony Sanchez join the other seniors in lining up outside the church.
5 Joseph proudly accepts his diploma.
6 The senior graduates unsuccessfully attempt one last dignified pose
7 Senior of the Year Jorge Blanco is congratulated by Fr. Edwards.
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The Empire Strike s
4. The Jazz Singer
5. Stir Crazy
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Another One Bites the Dust- Queen
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Lady - Kenny Rog ers
Ba ck in BlackACIDC
1/31/63
Miami, Fl.
2/25/63
Miami,
2/17/63
Miami,
JORGE BLANCO
RICHARD BUSSE
DAVID CABARROCAS
JOSE CASAL
ROBERTO CASALS
CASTELLANOS
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ANTONIO DEBS
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GILBERTO DELGADO
3/3/63
Montgomery, Ala.
Stell! Weird Harold Nazi Guerilla the Police South Beach notas Salvation Army Lieutenant 7/3/80 "no car" smokestack humanities breakdowns at 2:00AM "I just can't study with Vega" "Sweet Home Alabama" "don't you know who the jam is?"' "si no Mami'' Big. Fat Stella WWII book bag John, the madman
12/26/63
Philadelphia, Penn.
Ona Madman Quarterback sacks LaSalle game Jorge, ban'ate hydrosliding "That's right I'm bad #54 "Didn't you use to play hoop Killer "Alii want is a million dollars" I'm gonna live off my dad Supra Where's David? Flying through the Keys BMW M-1 Who did these dot-dots?
6 yrs. at Belen, C.E.L.A C., Christian Youth Group, Vincam, Real Estate at Miami Dade Community College
JORGEdeONA
6 yrs. at Belen, Letterman in Football and Basketball, Pep Club, C.E.L.A.C., Business Administration at Tulane University
10/17/63
Miami, Fla.
Santi Fefa mecha Dr. D . Celica Tulane mosquita muerta golf course incident rap sessions with Gene raid on palm trees REO Santi, lend me your notes FlU Library Playpen walking bank studying for finals till 3 AM I'm gonna skip Cabanas, Key Biscayne UM pool at 2 AM
9/4/63
Miami, Fla.
Pupi Village Inn Monty's Lauderdale " 22" Playpen The "Bird" nos fuimos me luge biology, a big mistake! "OIIe, cuanto falta? " "Ted, should I sign?" I should 'a played hoop Gatlinburg with Burt can't ski Millie the wife ExamScam rap sessions with Gene "It's Monday, no school" skip days raid on the palms "I'm playing racquetball" "esta leo esto" "Mr. Nunez, I'm late again"
SANTIAGO de SOLO
6 yrs. at Belen, Racquetball Club, Pep Club, C.E.L.A.C., Christian Youth Group, B.A.S.E.S., Pre-Medicine at Tulane University
JORGE de Ia OSA
2 yrs. at Belen, Racquetball Club, Pre-Law at University of Miami, CUM LAUDE
1/10/63
Miami Beach, Fla.
Saab 900 Zorn pseudo-intellectual pumping iron Unit One disc jockey Boz Scaggs Biology mech the analyst Mr confidence straight york barbell future genetic manipulator diving at the keys sea sickening FlU Librarv CGI term papers RIJACLI ' 81 horseback riding Rodney and Lady Parade ' 81
1/10/63
Miami Beach, Fla.
que pasa Blob SAAB 900 Jackie Ia muneca z-o-m-b-i-e roping on horseback Lady Rodney Jerobe Mach racing Georgetown? Me? pumping iron York barbell trainee "Hey Mike, still working out?" "Damian's diet is working" Unit One "best light chase system around" "you want rock? , we ' ll play rock" Heart REO "Ricky or Jerry?" "you're Ricky, aren't you?" That's it.
4 yrs. at Belen, B.A.S.E.S.,
GERARDO DIAZ Biological Science at Univ. of Southern California
4 yrs. at Belen, Christian Youth Group, B A.S.E.S., RICARDO DIAZ Biological Science at University of Miami
JOHN PAUL de Ia CRUZ
1/30/63
Miami Beach, Fla.
Lito Mari anti-lamunism cap italist Reagan Aid Ortega y Gasset D.C. '81 Cali. Columbia "Mein Kampf" Emperor Diaz Dallas Cowboys# 1 "I was made for a life of leisure" let them eat cake" "I don't feel like going to Baldor's class today" "I have to work out" "that's a mere repitition of the obvious" REO Speedwagon B-52's concert Jimmy Buffet Heart Steely Dan procrastination wit and sarcasm Dog , Modo. Fatman
2/23/63
Chicago, Ill.
AI INDIO "Key Rats Rule!" Ice Tea surfin ' Umpa #44 #14 (The Intimidators) go for it ski freak wrong way 76ers # 1 JD Lil' Ripper FrizB blitzhound killer Lauderdale. The Musketeers "Munchies" Zeppelin think snow Van Halen Homecoming All World Bo "Get a Haircut" freak wired Skiing (The Mangs) Aspen
7/11/63
Wilmington, Del.
Manny Mama in mecha the snowmobile Juami can you give me a ride Lums with Cubano and Santi "Mato, let's go out on the boat" I learned how to surf hydroslyding at Cocoplum
4 yrs. at Belen, Christian Youth Group, MIGUEL DIAZ Political Science at Catholic University of America· ALVARO FERNANDEZ
6 yrs. at Belen Letterman in Football and Soccer Pep Club
Christian Youth Group Student Council
Pre-Dentistry at Creighton University MANNY FERNANDEZ
6 yrs. at Belen, National Honor Society, Racquetball Club, Pep Club, History Club, Christian Youth Group, Vincam Feature Editor, Yearbook Financial Editor Pre-Law at University of Miami SUMMA CUM LAUDE
11/8/63
Havana, Cuba
7/6/63
San Juan, Puerto Rico
8/9/62 Havana,
go after the game?'' let's go to the beach that's not how you pronounce my name always switching radio stations whole Iotta love me tango que pelar i,me dejo Ia barba? I should have been the quarterback let's skip I love accepted in Tulane Thanks Mom, Dad. and Sis
ANTONIO FERNANDEZ
EDUARDO FUENTES
6 yrs. at Belen. Soccer.
Letterman in Football and Track, Racquetball Club. Pep Club, Christian Youth Group. BAS.E.S., Engineering at Loyola University in New Orleans
4 yrs. at Belen, Pep Club,
EUSEBIO J. GARCIA Christian Youth Group, Yearbook Organizations, Yearbook, Forensics, Student Council Secretary, Pre-Medicine at Tulane University
5/25/63
Miami, Fla.
4 yrs at Belen, Christian Youth Group, Student Council , JOSE GARCIA Philosophy at University of Alabama
TED GARCIA
6 yrs at Belen, Letterman in Football and Basketball, Pep Club, C E.L.A.C. , Vincam, ,Student Council , Business Administration at Villanova University
EDUARDO GARCIA-MONTES
6 yrs at Belen National Honor Society Racquetball Club
C.E.L.A.C. Pre-Law at University of Miami
GUSTAVO GARI
4 yrs at Belen, Letterman in Football, Soccer and Track National Honor Society, Racquetball Club , Pep Club , C E.L.A C , Christian Youth Group, Pre-Dentistry at Creighton University
HENRY GOMEZ
3 yrs at Belen, Cross Country, Track and Field , National Honor Society, Christian Youth Group, Forensics
B.A.S.E.S ., Pre-Med at Cornell University SUMMA CUM LAUDE
JOSEPH GOMEZ
6 yrs. at Belen, Football, National Honor Society, Vincam, B A S E.S., Biomedical Engineering at University of Miami
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XAVIER IGLESIAS
7/13/63
Ciego de Avila, Cuba
Chino asqueroso y apestoso concrete Celica plmpala Wednesday morning cruises Monica AMIGOS Honduras man for others rum and coke Amigo of the Year Beer at the beach or vice versa I' d love to live in Boulder, Colo that'll stay with me for the rest of my life 13 is my # . tsu niema kani nam-bo opera singer they stole my car John Lennon I'd like to be a beach bum JALES in action frequenting 7-11 and Tropicare Drive-in I've got breakfast first and second period Chinaman CGI believer do you think he'll flunk me Yeah, I love her! Thanks, everyone!
1/25/63
Miami, Fla.
Junca Sandinista Operation Beatlemania los primos (Mas y Junca) movies at Junca's Salvadorean peasant Ia barba ExamScam Tombola Crew Juncky II "hey man " captain video Nova Are you going to class?, I m not" J R. mucha maja San Salvador Tachito #1 descarado que suei'io un cafesito "Hey, Mr Nui'iez" Miami Association of Jesuit Athletes (MAJA) club "that's life" "Let's do some business" Gracias Mami y Papi
6/13/63
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Baby Brazilian-American-Cuban rockero "Patricia, I love you" Getaway group Fiat Strada "plays both bass and guitar" Amazonian Indian "why aren't you like your brother?" part time bodybuilder skipping psychology I'm #1!2? Carrolton dances wild and crazy guy nights at Alice Wainwright killer miller "Mima, why are you up?" love that lcaza talent show rock 'n' roll these were the best of times bye, bye Miami!
4/28/63
New York, N.Y. Inventor
I hate beer philosopher "me lo dices" talented but lazy true and loyal stupidity at its best you'll see "I am that which you think I am not" do you know how to use it? do I have a big one today life is for those who live it 10/3/63 Ciego de Avila, Cuba (LORENZO) 2. what's your first name? your last name? stop that! retired mascot "you fool" restless who does calculus homework? JALES life is a barrel of monkeys #1 monkey Amigos - what rules? Dom Rep.
know" "you
4 yrs. at Belen, Pep Club , Vincam, Student Council, B.A.S.E.S., Foreign Service at Georgetown University
JOSEJUNCADELLA
3 yrs. at Belen Pep Club
C.E.L.A.C.
B.A S.E.S. Political Sience and Pre-Law at Miami Comm. Col.
ANTONIO LIMA
4 Y2 yrs. at Belen, Soccer, Pep Club, C.E.L.A.C., Christian Youth Group, Vincam, Student Council , Pre-Law at Boston University
6 yrs. at Belen Letterman in Track and Field Christian Youth Group Student Council
B.A.S.E.S
Electrical Engineering at Columbia University
LORENZO
4 yrs. at Belen, Pep Club,
Christian Youth Group, Yearbook, B.A.S.E.S., Science at Loyola University of New Orleans
5/27/63 Hartford, Conn
6 yrs at Belen
Basketball Letterman in Tennis National Honor Society Pep Club
C E.L.A.C Vincam
Finance at Georgetown University
ADOLFO JIMENEZ
LUIS LOPEZ
LORENZO
RICARDO MARTINEZ
Ralph Boogieman el cafesito Tombola Crew-Nunez MVGDT (frustrated loner) Jeanie the blind lead ing the blind ExamScam graduation odds Junca's cousin taking notes with Ricky and Indio flaco electives? Luds Duffy's Monty s Santo Domingo, here I come nota asquerosa #1, 2, 3 sisters' cars Indio's godfather Psychology; what's that?
4 yrs at Belen , Pep Club , Student Council,
Pre-Med at Miami Dade Community College
10/8/63
Miami, Fla.
Mate Ana water skiing hydro Vail Chevette night I'm in Homecoming ' 80 UM pool Ocean Reef Incident Nov 7 take it as it comes Graduation? it ' s just a rep Jeanies I need help on the test I got the BMW I found it Wainwright JC the Grove Ralph, bring some OJ handles aquasport diving Manny, do my term paper year-round vacat ion Maja let's munch Jewish look owe 71 dollars Bahamas Summers
12/29/63
Miami, Fla
My gold Ferrari mellow C. C and T F. M.A.J A let's go on a run Kermit party at 17 the Sons F F and L s Midnight raids the sign, "don t pay" las enanas type Elena! racquetball with Carrolton stopped driving 110 "Let's go to Jackson's for lunch" senioritis since 7th grade Cabanas K.B 12/29-31/80 Disney World and back in 5 hours Heinie 1 5 studying for semesters at Wainwright Mi Tio hydroslyding in the streets What?Study? pa Ia playa noes el carro es el choler the
4 yrs. at Belen, Racquetball Club , Pep Club, C.E.L.A.C., Vincam,
MATO Pre-Law at University of Miami
UNO MENENDEZ
6 yrs. at Be len, Letterman in Cross Country and Track and Field, Racquetball Club , Pep Club , C E.L.A C , Vincam, Yearbook Sports Editor, Engineering at University of Miami
r defensive backs rule Homecoming RM SOB Wainwright Gatlinburg (no gloves) Fila shorts (thanks to the doctor) bike helmet Tennis Team paper caper LaSalle game (revenge) Journey ants off- reading to football practice crab-athen getting Nunez sick 1/26/63
6 yrs. at Belen, Racquetball Club, Pep Club, B.A.S.E.S
EDUARDO MIYARES
2 yrs at Belen, Letterman in Football and Tennis, Pep Club, C.E.L.A.C., Vincam, Architectural Engineering at University of Florida
LaSalle Festival Banner New Year ' s Night ping pong at 2 AM BASES Prez Elvis the Pelvis auditorium ambush I th ink my brain is going to explode Orca the Killer Whale but Boooob silly Bob Biology overdose Christopher Columbus Thanks Mom and Dad
4 years at Belen Christian Youth Group, B.A.S.E.S., Racquetball,
ROBERTO OAT A Pre-Law at American University
MANUEL
JOSE MIGUEZ
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2/21/63
Caracas, Venezuela
915/63 Havana, Cuba
JORGE POWELL
4 yrs at Belen Letterman in Football , Soccer and Track, Racquetball Club, Christian Youth Group, Student Council, B.A.S.E.S., Pre-Dentistry at University of Miami
JOSEPH PUBILLONES
3 years at Belen, Forensics I and II, Christian Youth Group, B.A.S.E.S , Racquetball, Architecture at The University of Miami
ALBERT QUIRANTES
4 yrs. at Belen, Racquetball Club, Christian Youth Group, Vincam, B.A.S.E.S. President, Pre-Law at Catholic University of America
REINALDO
4 yrs at Belen, Baseball
RAMOS National Honor Society, Racquetball Club , Vincam Associate Editor and Editor-in-chief, B.A.S.E.S , English Literature at University of Miami, SUMMA CUM LAUDE
EDUARDO RAVELO
6 yrs. at Belen, in Basketball National Honor Society, Christian Youth Group, B.A.S.E.S , Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology MAGNA CUM LAUDE
JORGE RAVELO
4 years at Belen, Letterman in Basketball, B.A.S.E.S ., Business Administration at Colorado University
8/21/63
Montreal, Canada
Cubano Mr. guataca Corvette destroyer BKU Grad B-ball at the Youth Center "Ah Ston, give us a break" Ms Garcia hates me CGI is the pits I'm giving myself an A 1 Let's skip Psych forget school , let's go to the beach Wainwright Exam Cookout kill that Mariellta food fight in Pine Crest AC/DC Cheaptrick, Styx, REO, and Heart concerts temptation, frustration Thanks a lot Mom and Dad
Sailing Calculus mech
2/24/63
Miami, Fla.
Fish
4/17/63
New York, N.Y.
BalOn Barreta VW "rny
12/12/63
Miami, Fla. Fred Dr Sanchez
no socks , ExamScam S.P Disney World the 31st Freddie, can you punt? Westminster game Friday 13, Ted where's my wallet? blackeye Ricky M clutched Konnovergate- the bar LA semester came through I. Fern 1 8 Thanks Mom and Dad
2/6/63
JUAN CARLOS RODRIGUEZ
4 years at Belen, Christian Youth Group, Yearbook, History Club, Business Administration at Miami-Dade Community College
ALEJANDRO ROMANACH
3 years at Belen, B.A.S.E.S., Racquetball, C E.L.A.C.
6 yrs. at Belen, JAVIER SALMAN National Honor Society, C.E.L.A.C. Vice-Pres., Forensics, Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology
ANTONIO SANCHEZ
6 yrs. at Belen Pep Club
C.E.L.A.C. Student Council at University of Miami
FEDERICO SANCHEZ
4 yrs. at Belen, Letterman in Football, Pep Club, Vincam, Electrical Engineering at University of Miami
very few dot-dots
6 yrs. at Belen Racquetball Club Pep Club
C E. L.A. C. Vincam
B.A.S.E.S.
Electrical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
MARIO SOLARES
9/17/63
Miami, Fla.
Wild Man late to school every day Mi ssion Impossible strateg ic al p ositioning cramming for the te st leaper bodybuilding "Pumping Iron" jai-alai racquetball, squash ro wing for the Big 5 my brother ' s files Benny Hill . riding my 10 speed Lamborghini Countac h SS Triumph TR6 , Datsun 280Z Honda CBX Rolling Stones Rock and Roll # 1 native tan the auditorium my 4-speed Capri summer school expert CA CID
9/20/63
Philadelphia, Penn
Caballo Discoteco '79 Pete and Lenny' s me roza Fifi's skips almost killed6/ 1/80 WEDR -Soul Star 600 watts stereo dream chivirichip Ston's mosquita muerta Arrow hot Levis from B T. ExamScam Marisol Church? South Beach "Work weights disco" LaSalle canvas festival sign?- guess who Dunes '79penny pincher nota - 7/3/80 when I get my check vacuum center fielder "Hey Mahn" "Not today Stell, I got a game tomorrow"
12/6/63
Holguin , Cuba
Rock ' n' Roll rules Rolling Stones Queen cook! '65 Vette track and B-ball Bruce Lee "I must get a tan!" Fort Lauderdale Mission Impossible McShemp Schwartsnegger's student Stell and Liz: Jagger brothers se formo HasHisHer give me ayaper the Biscayne Incident El HP give! Hmmmmm massive Jukebox check 'em pump for the cruise outlaw from the dress code Ay! Papo ! Heartbeat singer Woof! prep up the car AC/DC
7/17/63
Miami, Fla.
Brady cars, cars, cars Toyota SR5 280Z Beatriz's party Maria playing ping pong at Jerry s house "Let's meet at Jerry's house " "Let's go skiing " boating or sailing forget studying stranded on a hobie at Stiltsville due to Pat and Eddy I finally got my new bumper due t o Willy racquetball at 3 AM with Mar ia Bye Belen, hello college
Waarrr-ren Patton the 18th at Biltmore Nicklaus Green Berets Strategy and Tactics Club hacker Nunez on the Pincer Movement Tricky Dicky Watergate Freak golfer 007 stifle yourself Philadelphia 76ers Freak Commun ist Global Indoctrination
6 yrs at Belen , Racquetball Club , Pep Club, C E.L.A.C. , Christian Youth Group , B.A.S. E.S , Commercial Art at University of Miami
2/6/63
Miami, Fla.
Zuuu the name is Bond, James Bond Interstellar communications Ann and Nancy SS partying the bookless wonder Calculus I, II, Ill and so on can I have a ride? what's the little guy doing today? fake note printer at Mario s tenn is addict LA Rams, Dodgers, Kings, Aztecs etc you're being brainwashed translating Bicho's tests Tombola ligation ABBA vs Heart last minute English Term Paper Jethro Tull flute freak beach football weird albums my song
5 yrs at Belen Football Letterman in Baseball Racquetball Club C.E.L.A.C. Vincam
ALBERT VEGA Electrical Engineering at Tulane University
LIZARDO VEGA
6 yrs. at Belen, Letterman in Basketball and Track, Racquetball Club, Christian Youth Group , B.A.S.E.S., Industrial Engineering at University of Miami
6 yrs at Belen Racquetball Club , B.A.S.E.S., RAUL V ERGARA Business Administration at Miami Dade Comm. Col/
6 yrs. at Belen, Forensics, M IC H AEL WARR EN Strategy and Tactics, Club President , Pre-Law at St. Joseph's University
JORGE ZU L UET A
4 yrs. at Belen, National Honor Society, Racquetball Club , Pep Club, C E.L.A.C ., Vincam, Yearbook, Student Council
Bio-Med ical Engineering at University of Miami MAGNA CUM LAUDE
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE . SENIOR CLASS OF 1981 FROM MR. AND MRS. BENIGNO GRANDA
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ninety students at that first yearbook meeting I attended as a sophomo re. Sin c e and the book has hopefully improved. It is hard for me to believe it is already words. Three years of designing layouts, taking and cropping photograp hs, p roperforming editorial duties have hardly prepared me to put together t his pag e
nd particularly a year as the editor-in-chief, has t o be on e of th e m ost rewa r ding can ever be fortunate enough to have. There is a special som e thing about the any other club. Perhaps it is the fact that, unlike any other school organ iz ation , borate for one year on a project that will have a great amount o f impact on the This unique aspect places considerable responsibility on the staff As editor of congratulations to my crew of a faithful few who met all the challenges, dealt limited budget, and produced a book of which all of Belen can be proud. A spec ial advisor, Chris Migliaccio, who with a deep sense of dedication. and hard driving has talent and focused it in the proper direction. Another individual deserving a nod is our Thornberry, who was a/ways there with a helping hand and a friendly smile.
s book revolved around reflections, and water imagery was employed to convey this all probability was to be Belen's last at its Eighth Street and Seventh Avenue address, appropriate. 1980-81 was a year in which to reflect and I hope that this publication is the events that took place and has captured the true spirit of this school. If Echoes '81 then it has really fulfilled its purpose as a yearbook
