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A NEW BEGINNING
The phoenix is a mythological bird associated with the worship of the sun in classical antiquity Only one phoenix exists at any time . It is unique . Some soy its life spans more than 500 years. As its end approaches the phoenix makes a nest of aromatic leaves and spices. sets it on fire , and is consumed in the flames. From this pyre a new phoen ix arises, w ith its promise of a new down after a sometimes turbulent sunset
A new down A new beginning It is fitting that the phoenix, with its intimotions of immortality and its allegory of res urrection be the symbol for the new Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, since it also has been born anew and has surmounted many obstacles The first Colegio de Belen was founded in 1854 by the Jesuit fathers in Havana , Cuba. It was first established in the Old Havana in on old hospital for convalescents, but was moved to the suburbs of Mar ionoo when the schoo l received a donation of sixty acres and several buildings This complex was later known as the Palace of Education, and its spiritual and academic lives earned a reputation of excellence all over the world.
In 1961. Castro's communist reg ime conf iscated all the private schools. Belen was one of the first to succumb, but , li ke the phoenix hod many lives In September of that very some year, Belen was reborn under ve ry adverse cond it ions on the fourth floor of the Gesu School in .downtown Miami. Belen did not interrupt its educat ional tradition The school next moved to S W 8th St where a small bu ild ing was bought , further annexes added, and a second f loor constructed. From 1962 to 1982 the spirit of the phoenix prevailed in cramped classrooms with faulty construct ion Soon the high standards of education swelled the student population to proport ions wh ich mode the -8th street sc hool buildings incapable of meeting the physical and environmental needs of the inst itut ion A massive campaign was in it iated by the Jesuit fathers parents , alumni, students and concerned citizens. A new Belen hod to be builta new Belen worthy of its 128-yeor tradition of spiritual, academic, and athletic excellence
In September of 1982 the phoenix rose once more from its ashes . The cutting of the ribbons the first day of school marked on emotional and climactic moment for the entire Belen community If the school has not only survived, but prevailed through so many set-bocks, it is because it has a well-defined and altru ist ic reason for being
There is only one phoenix There is only one Belen , adamant in its pursuit of excellence. It now pledges to continue to produce men of education, spirituality, enlightenment and wisdom These the qualities which ore indeed immo rtal. These ore the qualities which enhance the allegory of resurrection.
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Senrurs Editor . . .
Ed Santamaria
Managing Editor . . .
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Photography Editor . . .
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Layout Editors
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Organizations Editor . . .
Tom Gonzalez Diego
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Copy Editor . . .
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Sports Editor . . .
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Finances .. .
Luis Fernandez Rocha
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Sigrid Bongo
Cover Design ...
Angel Montero
FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION
The phoenix is a most appropriate symbol for teaching. There is, in the course of the year, an expense of energy- not in giving information (which is effortle-ss), but in extracting information and in eliciting responses and ultimately in trying to develop in the student a greater sensitivity to beauty in art and to the feelings and needs of fellow human beings. By the end of the academic year, one is in need of being re-vitalized It is in the re-creation of the summer, the ashes of the teaching year , that one is refreshed and renewed for a new year. And each year is like a new beginning. There is, though, a vital difference: The phoenix was perennially the same ; human beings never can be Life and renewal involve change, and as soon as we stop growing we begin to die
ADMINISTRATION
May -you always bear in mind that ''Nothing you do in the lord's Service is ever without value." 1 15:58
Father Francisco Perez-Lerena S.J. President
Armando Rodriguez Florida Atlantic University World History 9, Latin American History 12 , Dean of Students, Student Council Moderator, History Club
"Christian Dior St Laurent You know what mean A lot I don ' t wont to hear a whisper Chif Senior Skip Day 82 Senores, no confundan Ia gimnasia con Ia magnesia "
Father Jose Maria Izquierdo S.J Assistant Principal for Discipline
Mr Jimmy Perez Discipline Grades 9 and 10
Mr. Leopolda Nunez Assistant Principal for Academics Theology
Mr Albert Hernandez Discipline 7 and 8
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those students talking kindly drop I Time out , let's try again >dy does that to me !31eu , bleu , )Ur est bleu the juniors song way tionA Hey , de-hyperize ,
<1111 Mario Hernandez Mercy College Mathematics 8 , French I, Notional Junior Honor Society, Key Club
I Ann Vila emot ics Deportment Head
Vila Warp breoh that chalk A.P fatigue CroshJ vacillate It's getting a bit hairy Now er ' re cooking gas It can ' t be Luis Philly !
is on obvious renewal of interest in mathematics today due to ty ' s preoccupation with computer literacy !3ut, I would like to 1 renewed attitude towards mathematics in the sense that I my students to become aware that mathematics has its own :::>f beauty and appeal to any person who is willing to look beautiful and elegant results in mathematics ore no than that- they hove virtually no pract ical application !3ut is "' enough to be beautiful and elegant? A great mathematician ? twentieth century, G H Hardy, said : " A mathematician, like o er or a poet , is , a maker of patterns If his patterns ore more 1onent than theirs , it is because they ore mode with ideas "
Ferreiro !3iscoyne College Algebra 1, Analysis Varsity !3osketboll
10t rearrange the furniture Iemen!!! Geometry was the ce of the Greeks and Romans , it they conquered the world Jm of human wisdom is this - be now! "
Randall de Polio Michigan State University Geometry Physics Moth IV
'Chalk talk Monday Night Football Appreciation Day Gene Machine Murderer's Row The Eric School of Thought Resuelvon eso "
"Move away I teach as the book says Do it the way you wont to!"
Eugenio
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Given the rare or which our knowledge is advancing , it is very important for the students to understand the aspect of the dynamic , searching, inquiring nature of science People hove developed increasing needs for answers- and for more power to shape and control these answers
Today, extensive research in all scientific areas is having for reaching effects on the lives of all of us Many of the latest discoveries hove hod a great impact on our understanding of life
Life is constantly renewing itself. Species come and go, bur life remains We hove the duty to respect, defend and protect all living forms Let us hope that man is wise enough to live in harmony with nature sensible enough to understand and appreciate its beauty, and industrious enough to constantly renew his efforts and resources thus Insur ing his own surv ival.
Frank F Pichardo University of Miami Chemistry Advanced Placement Biology Microbiology Club
"Isn't it? Let's do an experiment Asi no, nene you got a congenital problem? You throw it in the sodium and Pow! I'll fix dot dere! Not molarity, molality!
Leopolda Figueroa University of Florida Science 9
"Your test is postponed again Get busy, now! I told you about extra credit We're staying here for lunch You know better!
Wendell Still Biology 10 University of North Carolina Physical Science 9
"No questions before late bell questions only at the end of class"
P.afael 0 Fernandez University of Miami Life Science 7 Biology 10 Microbiology Club
"Gentlemen! Before or after, not during class The temple of science Scientia est Potentia I wrote the book The bell means nothing, I am the bell! Glucose and Galactose
Let me see who is talking "
English - Humanities
provoke me You have a problem I'm thirty bur I'm still young I do NOT hare my brother "
Good literature is an imitation of life Each rime a student re-ads a work of literature he makes a discovery of both ethics and aesthetics Literature encompasses all fields- philosophy sociology psychology Reading is a continual process of renewal and discovery lr provides the student with on opportunity for serious reflection It also provides a student with reasons for writing Writing. in turn gives the student the much needed exercise in communications skills
To enable the student ro read more comprehensively ro think more profoundly, ro write more coherently. these ore the goals of a good Englis.h deportment Once these goals ore mer the 13elen student becomes a more original thinker berter communicator and a more solid world citizen
Sigrio Clongo
Aurelio A Bolder Fordham New York Un iversiry Spanish 9. 10 11 Advanced Plocemenr Spanish
" No quiero turisras en lo close ellober inro borgiano es fasc in anre 1 Odo a Ia Cebolla Nueva York Nueva York! sangre sudor y logrimas ni uno polabro en ingles me asombra su infanrilismo Com inanre no hay camino
Times change in many ways and we w ith rime bur rhe challenge of maintaining and upgrading "Ia rerro nosrra " will not go away The birth of tomorrow may not req ui re a rouch of La Mancha bur jusr rhe keep ing of a green bough in rhe hearT where the singing bird will come And this is the joy that dispels a hundred cores year offer year bringing rhe prom ise of a brighr future for all of us Aurelio Bolder Modern Languages Deportment Head
Mario Elena Corroyo-Wrves Univers.iry of Florida Spanish 7 8 9
''SMirr roils in Ger o nore Hoblen esponol lr s nor o rocking choir Que re duele' Don r ger smarr wirh mel Guise The Closer You 're our of uniform Noras de gromotico
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Se ocerco otro componere Yo Yo! As.i me gusto
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Mario Mauro Aspuru Florida International Univers.iry Spanish 7, 8. 9. 10
La clove de esto es froncomente buena. senores crezcon un poco hoy que ser cultos Yo se que Ia gramotica es monotone tienen que mejoror su octitud
Egbeno Bermudez Xavier University Spanish 7, 8
Lourdes L. Arteaga Spanish 7 8 9
Senores ariendon alguien hablondol problemas
Univers.iry of Havana
Examencito el viernes Hoy estes cinco siempre me don
Oearriz L. Jimenez Univers.iry of Cincinnati Spanish 7 8 9 , 10 Spanish Club
Senores el desorden con arden Usted sabe su condeno excurs1ones curiosidod inrelectuol Ia pociencio rode lo olcanza 13orborismo eruditos boca cerrodo y abierto Pongomos esro sabidurio en procrico
Silencio!
HEOLOGY
Theology is supposed to be a " close encounter of the first kind" with God ond men for others is the motto of our school and the theology classes should the prime elements in providing the foundation for this drive Our expectations for this coming year to make God a closer friend community service all the 'I to give meaningful answers to relevant questions to provide a greater understanding of Christian morality and spiritvality
Father Pedro P Cartaya, S J St Louis University Theology 11, 12 Theology Department Head OASES Club
" Astronauts are spaced out Computers, galax ies , hurricanes God Is runn ing the show 5().50 rain fo r tomorrow Santo Domingo Carl Sagan long range goals Hialeah Tech all depends on the weather but whether or not
r Jorge J Sardina S J Uni v ersidad Pontif icia ogy8 ;elar ond
Father Luis Ripoll , S J University of Havana Counselor Spanish Grade 10
" Tanto culpa tiene el que mota Ia vaca , como el que le agarra Ia para Call me next period please ! Give me a pass Jimmy is going to burn me help! "
Father Florentino Azcoltia Unlversldad Pontlflcla de Comlllas Theology7 Altar Ooy Society
" I know my people and m y people know me De quiet in my sweet and lovely class Listen to my beautiful sermon Chucho and Fefa
r Enrique Son Pedro S J ogy Grode 12 9
PHYSICAL EDUCA TIOt
Physical education ' s chief contribution to the education of on individual is the area of physical fitness. Physical fitness means the ability to corry on1 work load without staggering, to participate in recreation with ease and E joyment, and to hove a reservoir of endurance to meet the emergenci of life. The human body is in a constant state of renewal- it should be optimum condition to meet any crisis that should come up.
Carlos [)orquin University of Miam i Physical Education Deportment Head Cross Country Track and Field Spring Football
" Hurt it bock Hey ch ico booby trap toke a lop Caballo blanco [)orq [)all two points predicament do It again too slow "
Gaston Con tens University of Miami Physical Educat ion Jr High [)osketboll
" Pompi Quiet VHS Director I hove to p ick up the basketball After school basketball camp wedding bells "
Richard Stuart Florida State University Physical Education Track Football
Dav id Hewett [)elmont Abbey College
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SOCIAl STUDIES
10 crime to be ignorant After all , we ore all >rant , we're just ignorant about different things to stop learning , changing, growing and helping is rrible offense against yourself As apathy is the on of the human spirit , " self-renewal " is the lifeng antidote
C. Patrick Collings Social Studies Deportment Head
ert E. Hernandez University of Miami )I Studies 11
ter In Miami Dade I sow Marilyn Monroe in on folkways ond mores Gee whiz, you know! ties again Esto corboto me Ia compre I Enconto en Cuba"
Ricardo !barrio World History 9 Chess Club
Georgetown University U S History 10
"The tests were generally bod When I was in Europe I make a hell of a lasagna no late essays read the book My sister learn effective note-taking the high school years ore good, but the college years ore better
C. Patrick Collins Springhill College U.S. History 10 U S Government 11 Directed Readings in American Studies 12 Tennis Team
" He ain ' t heavy, he ' s Magruder Substantive Due Process and Procedural Due Process Conor Larkin Close Up The Tennis Team is still unbeaten on its home courts Where's your Ford Escort? Do you think writing a letter will help?"
Rafael Monserrot Syracuse University Psychology Head of the Guidance Deportment Ecology Club
·'Gentlemen prefer Hones Listen to the tone of my voice Open up Group Dynamics You con do anything you really wont to Mystic ond Magician Whot the hell is thot? "
If something is worth doing, it's worth doing well.
Rafael Monserrat Guidance Director
Jorge A Alvarez University of Miami World Geography Social Science 11 Football Ooseball Grades 7 ond 8
" I can stop this in o heartbeat Are you coiling me a lior? I'm more serious thon a heart attack Two key terms If you ' re up you ' re out! "
"Thank you dear Is it time already? Like Dickens Don ' t be Japanese. I'm depressed
Celia F. Morrell ( 1 Civ ics Spanish Geography Theol<
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RELIGIOUS LIFE
'' Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things."
Corinthians
IN HONORIS CAUSA
This year our own Fr. Izquierdo had the privilege of receiving an Honorary Doctorat• degree from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. The Echoes staff and the Belen community would like to congratulate Fr. Izquierdo on being a member of the graduating class of 1982.
CLOSE-UP
rhe Lincoln Memorial at night
What's he doing in the yeorbool-;. I'm tol-;ing over this show
Are these girls really getting " Equal ;tice Under Low? " A breothtol-;ing monument
1) The Badge Bunch 2) "Los Guilles " 3) The Close Up ''Snowbunnies.''
4) A week at Washington.
5) The Surv ivors
This year from the 28th of February until the 6th of March there were 25 students experiencing what many people talk about, in Iaymon's terms, it's called Close-Up. A 7 day voyage into the essence of American government With the careful supervision of Mr. Pot Collins , the students labeled the trip to D.C. a huge success. The students learned a new perspective about government in our notion's capitol. The week consisted of various seminars, workshops , and lectures But the students also enjoyed some free time . Time which was put to good use.
With the help of our companions from Houston, the Belen students hod on enriching and stimulating experience; on experience that will lost a lifetime. Memories of the snowball fights and the banquet will not be forgotten The Close-Up students would like to extend their deepest thanks to the Close-Up program and especially to Mr Collins for giving us the chance to experience Washington D.C.
Roland Sanchez
SPORTS BANQUET
HONOR ROLL
12th GRADE- A :
1 FERNANDEZ, Miguel
2 ITURRALDE , Eduardo
3 MORA Francisco
4 . RODRIGUEZ, Eric
12th GRADE- 0 :
1 ALMANZA Jorge
2 FEITO, Jose
3 MILTON, Jose
4 . PEREZ,Carlos
12th GRADE- C:
1. A VERHOFF, Armando
2 BLANCO, Antolin
3 DIEZ-ARGUELLES, Julio
4 DRASCHNER,Carlos
5 . ESPINOSA Guido
6 GONZALEZ, Julio
7 MUNIZ, Antonio
8 VAZQUEZ, Balbi no
11th GRADE- A :
1 BARRERA Jorge A.
2 BUIGAS, Gabri
3 CARRENO , ovio
4 GA RCIA-VELE't. COTIQs
5 URI RTE, sA.
1th GRADE- B:
1 TOAAE-VER DEJO , Jorge
1th GRADE- C:
1. ALEJO, Manuel
2 ANDJNO, Rafael NCO , Rodolf o M Jose R.
ADE-A:
1. GO ZALEZ, Rene
2. HILLM A N, Edward
3. KHUL Y, Jorge
10th GRADE- 0:
1. SANCHEZ, Teodoro
10th GRAD(- C:
1. OARINAGA, Jorge
2 3RANL Y, Rolando
3 . CEPERO , Alfredo
4 FERNAN DEZ, Alb e rto
5 GARCIA, Ma nue l A.
6 HERNANDEZ, Eug en io J.
7 . NUNEZ, M iguel ; A.
8 ROCHA Camilo
9 SARDINAS, Jorge L.
9th GRADE- A :
1 BRIGGS, Xavier
2 CARDONA Raul
3 CLEMENS, Luis E
4 DAIRE, Alberto
5 . FARRES, Edelberto
6 HERNANDEZ, Mauro L.
9th GRADE- 0 :
1 CARRILLO , Pedro
2 FERNANDEZ DE CASTRO, J
9th GRADE- C:
1. CUAN , Oscar
2 DUARTE, Ignac io
3 MUNIZ, Carlos
9th GRADE-D :
1 BELTRAN, Javier
2 ROS, Juan C.
3 YANEZ, Mario M
8th GRADE A :
1. DE ARMAS, Andres
2 DIGON, Benig no
3 . JUAREZ, Lyn
4 . ORT IZ, Hector
5 VAZQUEZ, Luis A
6 ZUMPANO , Gia n
8th GRADE- 0 :
1. COS , Jo rge L.
2 GRANDA Joseph
3 LOPEZ , Augusto
4 PAN IAGUA, Arnalda M
5. TRIAS, Julio A
6. XIQUES, AI erto J
8 th GRADE- C:
1. 13ARINAGA, Ju an C.
2. CASTRO, Antonio
3. DE VARON , Luis
4. ESPINOSA Rafae l
5. GONZA LEZ, Mig uel A.
6. GU ANCHE , Felix
7 1\IONDA Roberto
8. VASSEUR, Jorge
8th GRADE - D:
1. AlVAREZ , Jose A.
2. DIA Z, Luis J.
J. HER NANDEZ-VILLALON, P.
4. MUIR, William
5. RANGEL, Emilio R
6. VIEJO, Gregory
1th GRADE- A :
1. CRUZ , Eduard o OI AZ, Rolando
3. GAMI3 1N, Francisco
4 HUE RTA, Carlos A.
5. MACHADO. Carlos M
7th GRADE- 0:
1. BERTOT, Alexander J.
2. CAMPO, Pedro G.
3 . l , Jose E.
4. ZALDIVAR. lb ert o F.
7th GRADE - C:
1. NOVARO, Gian D
7th GRADE - D:
1. HIDALGO , Manuel J.
2 KREDI, Alexis E.
J. ZEQUEIRA, Otto
4. ZU MPANO, Jose I.
eremony
>r the first t ime at the new Belen, on awards remony was held for grades seven ·ough eleven . The event culminated a year I of hard and perseverance on the lrt of Belen ' s best students.
Christian Youth Group ir Santo Domingo
This year for the second time in a row a group of !3elen students wE on a trip to the Dominican Republic. Their mission was to build oquodect for a rural town and to learn the way of life of t "compesinos." The success of the trip was evident in the sotisfocti felt by the students and in their desire that other !3elen stude would be able to shore in the experience in upcoming years.
HOMECOMING
1) A case of moss migraine. 2) Blowing gets the job done J) The faculty slugger Rick !barrio awaits the tempting p itch. 4) I om a gorilla at Iorge! 5) Ql3 Jorge Mora leads the attock.
5.
1) Flea braces for explosion
2) Butch Cassidy c the Sundance Kid.
3) The Sophomc prepare for Battle.
4) Dance the n1 away.
5) One more bl and the job is done.
6) Cartaya gets gc to first base.
7) The Nonconformi
Jlph and his "estotistics."
1e Apple Dumpling gong. odriguez y sus Huevos . 1e Natives ore restless Splain dot dere!" orth Izquierdo.
Homecoming 1981-82
Yeah, I know what you must be saying to youself "wonder what cute phrases the 'Boys from Yearbook' come up with this year to describe Homecoming Week." Well, if you ore expecting that sort of article, you ore about to read something a bit different
Seems that this year we hove been blessed with a wonderfully beautiful new school. Please try to overlook the fact that there were no outdoor facilities, just to make this article more interesting. Activities this year consisted of the usual type as in the previous years. So if you don ' t recall exactly what they were, please refer to lost year's yearbook for more details
We hove, though, gone a little out of our way and will toke you on "Memory Lone" (corny, yet cute expression) and recap the highlights of this SUPERB, MARVELOUS and FOREVER WORSHIPPED Homecoming Week for you. As hard as it may seem to believe, the faculty actually won the Senior-Faculty Softball Game. Through the " grapevines" we hove learned that the victory was basically due to their latest acquisition, Coach Billy Long, and certain other unauthorized players.
Another event which we would also like to discuss with you is the Annual Senior Skit, coordinated by Ms. Sigrid Bongo, which was simply "eggcelent ." It basically revolved around o "Huevo-oriented" society which we one day would find ourselves in if we wouldn't be careful. This topic simply left our minds scrambled.
Against our better judgment, we ore forced to inform you that the football team lost the "Homecoming Game," too strong Pope John Paul II , held in Ft Lauderdale , not in Rome as some of you wise guys might be saying by now. We, here, personally recommend that all of the games should be played before labeling any of them the sacred "Homecoming Game, " allowing us to select o victory as such As crushed and "emotionally destroyed" as you would hove expected the Student Body to feel after this painful and agonizing football loss, the show hod to go on and the Konover Hotel was the place to keep the partying olive, along with the great, original sounds of Wildlife As usual, this "Homecoming Donee " was one of the top, exciting events of the year.
It was a good Homecoming, or at least o different one At any rote it was o NEW BEGINNING
Sophomore Prom
1) "We're in the money !"
2) "Open Eyes"
0) "Guess where I'm going after this."
4) Cheap Sunglasses.
5) Rick and Claire
6) Hey! What's the story?
7) Licea's android double.
1) What's he smiling at?
2) The Jorges' toke lookolike dotes.
3) ''I'll toke two "
4) A "blind" dote.
5) Hey where is everybody?
6) This Chirino con donee too.
7) Disciples of "Telstor."
VALENTINE'S FORMAL
Fiesta Latina
1981-82 morl-<;ed the first year Belen he Fiesta Latino. The purpose was to r funds for the athletic deportment Fiesta was a smashing success and she become a yearly even t.
fUDENTS
onan goes to Belen?
dex up a move
)ne of the Village People. :abrera ' s " evil eye " ' 'You really blew the job this
.
1) Just a little more muscle, guys.
2) The speedsters "rev" it up
3) Julio Gonzales, super goalie.
4) Jorge gives Alex a "facial."
5) Running away from the field.
3.
4. 5
TOMBOLA 82
The burger hut is hot
" I got dragged "
Mr 13aldor directs traffic at a booth.
, Speed Lim it Live!
, Learning t o gamble early
1) The ferris wheel dominates the s 2) Speed Limit solo.
3) Defending mother earth.
4) 13elen's biggest and best Tombc
5) Frank shows off his new dan< :noves.
6) Nunez and Maggie discuss anci 1. Egyptian politics .
2. 3.
:ernondez fries five for Vila Ferreiro contento en Ia cocino . Always a winner. en el guille . Hairless and scored and unidentifiable. Vol being force fed.
1)Tom sells "coke" by t he ounce 2)"0ur First Customer."
Once again the Belen community awaited the Tombola with great anticipation. However, this t ime the To 1 bola would undergo a change of surroundings. The new and larger property would add a new d imensio n the Tombola ; the whole school awaited a carnival that would be bigger, better, and more successfu l th ever before. It's a pleasure to be able to say thot it fulfilled everyone's expectations.
This year the amusement rides that had been so popular two years before, were broug ht back. Tl thrills and excitement of the whirling rides were enjoyed by all, young and old alike.
For those who the dips, spins, and twists of the machines, there were plenty of things to enjoy o
ground The traditional once again provided assorted diversions and games. Belen's Las Vegas St was there to provide excitement for those visi1ors who enjoy the casino-like atmosphere. Each booth a t t l Tombola offered something distinct and entertaining for all passersby.
The cafeteria supplied the Tom bola with the aromas and tastes of delicious dishes. All t he hearty appetites the fair were treated to the best Cuban that Belen mothers could muster.
To top things off this year's drive was also successful. The school chose to raffle away a bran d new Me do RX-7 and a trip to the Bahamas. The quality of the prizes along with the great sa lesmanship a nd e thusiasm of the Belen students led to an record total in ticket sales .
Echoes would to extend a final note of tha nks to the Student Body, the Facul t y, and, the Ad mi nistratic whose combined efforts made everything possible for a successfu l Tombola 82.
DANCES
·ankie and Co. 1onkeros pose. dresses down the occasion etta lets loose. Three's Company." Whatsa better dan dot?"
J.
5 . 1) One of the 2) The Go Go l3unch.
3) Santa wreaks havoc amongst females.
4) Teri and friend.
5) Tarzan monkeys around.
SPANISH FAIR
panish Fair Winner
)panish Club
This year, for the first time in the history of Belen, the Spanish Club sponsored a Christmas show for their parents. In addition to this, they participated in the first annual Language Fair. The Spanish Club published their first literary magazine entitled ''Ateneo'' which featured prize winning short stories and poems written by the student body. On behalf of the Spanish Club, thanl-<;s goes to Ms. Jimenez for her hard worl-<; and dedication which helped in forming the club and which, in turn, will help it to grow and flourish in the future.
los Borquin, V. G. Sanchez, Elio Leal, Carlos Muniz, Luis Planas, Eric Alvarez, Richard Torra, Rafael Ballesteros, Eric Torra, Roger :lS, Ted Sanchez, Emiliano Herron, Juaquin Riera, Alex Rodriguez, Victor Guitterres, J. C. Alvarez, Hugo Montiel, Juan chez.
1) Going for the gold
2) "The Gift. "
J) Eric takes a small detour
4) Talk about cross-country.
5) Hugo going for the record
6) "Gift" takes it in.
1) Hugo brings it home
2) Future prospects
3) Always a strong start
4) Ribas never understands.
5) Alex in form .
1) Straining for the finish
2) Running through Gator Country .
J) Headed for Nat ionals
4) Victory Celebration.
Belen's 1981 Cross-Country season began in early August, as it has every year. To improve the technique, the team ventured to the Moun toins for a of intense training. The trip inspired t hopes for the rest of the season.
On September 21 the team defeated Coral Shores a Deerborne to begin its string of seven straight dual meet victor ies . The other 5 were against Curley, Gulliver, Pace, LaSalle, and Westminster. In the Invitational , the Wolverines finished a disappointing second, mostly due to the temporary absence of its runner (Juan Carlos Alvarez). The team later went 0 1 win the First Annual Belen Invitational held at Tomior Pork.
On October 23 the Wolverines encountered their loss at the hands of highly 3 I) Homestead. Yet Belen managed to bounce or defeat St. Brendan, Pace, and Pine Crest in the follo'v two meets.
The lost meet of the year ended with a loss to state runner-up Ransom-Everglades . Belen soon avenged loss by winning conference for the fifth time in six ye and district for the eighth time in nine years.
Due to the illness of a runner, the team placed fourth in the State Championship, missing second by ly nine points. Belen's seven state runners all return r year, leaving Belen with outstanding chances at its fi State Crown. The seven ore : J. C. Alvarez, Eric Alvor Victor Gutierrez, Emiliono Herron , Hugo Montiel, Hen Puertos, and Juan Sanchez. Also returning ore two y lettermen Roger Ribas and Alex Rodriguez , along v.. freshman Luis Planas, sophomore Teddy Sanchez or rising eighth grader Rafael Ballesteros
row L-R: L. Castro, T Muniz, R E. Cheverria, F. Argamasilla
1ding L-R: L. Fernandez-Rocha, R. Retamar, A. Pena, J. Uribarri, E. Lopez, L. Carbonell, G. Espinosa, J. Martinez, E. Fuller.
eling L-R: J. Anguita, R. Perez, J. Novoa, E Cora, C. Esnard, E lturralde, S. Alvarez, J Rodriguez, A. Adams, J. Rodriguez.
1g L-R : A. Montero, F. Cauce, M. Perez, F. Macia, E. Hillman, C. Vega , J Santamaria, R. Sanchez, M. Becerra, J Del Valle
1) Belen executes the screen pass .
2) TOUCHDOWN!
3) The line sets up for another ploy
4) Mike tries to find some room in a crowd.
5) Running the option.
Esnard bulls his way around left-end.
Rich evades a would-be tocl"iler.
Mil"ie Perez bursts up the middle.
Richard runs away from a float?
Novoa searches for on open mon. 1.
1) A well earned " high five "
2) In the endzone and untouched.
J) Mike in the open field
4) Determined to escape
5) Rich eyes the field.
1) Stampede.
2) Grape again?
.3) Defense stands ready.
4) Mike can never be cornered.
5) Looking for daylight
6) Roach keep the play inside. 1.
Rollercoasters have been said to be symbolic of life- when it reaches its highest point you've got to be ready for a drop at any moment. This is true also of Belen Football. In 1980 belen had its best season ever, going 8 and 2 and .J I usually winning by a large margin This year the win/loss column registered 4ond 6, with most games won or lost by a last minute score, which games like St. Andrews and Gulliver all the more painful to remember. But that's not so bad considering that we were the only team in our conference without a J V. and a true "home" field.
The season did have its moments of glory though, like the almost impossible task of beating Marathon down there and the Westminster Academy Massacre And what about Rich Perez's 90 yard punt return and his 200 yard game. If you preferred to watch the passing game you were undoubtedly kept well entertained by Angel Montero's private aerial show as a wide receiver and a defensive back Or if you're a little on the sadistic side and like the defense, there were plenty of bangs, and thuds with Muniz's laugh being heard in the background. A five year jinx was broken when Ed "Flea" lturralde caught his first and only interception, but probably, the best single play was when Coach Hewitt called a trick play on a field goal attempt and Manny Cambo walked in for a touchdown while the opposition's defense were still getting out of the huddle
The 1981-82 season wasn't as bad as it sounded at first, after all, high school sports and high school in general is for learning and enjoying yourself simultaneously. And with a home field and a J V. coming soon, the Wolverines, just like that rollercoaster, are starting towards the top.
Ed lturralde
eft to right , standing : R. Marrero (asst coach) , P Alvarez, T Thomas, C. Droschner, J. Pestonit, J Gonzalez, J Moreiros, B :antens , E. Ferreiro (coach) . Kneeling : E. Rodriquez , V . Gutierrez, D. Blanco , J. Alonso, F. Rozo, M. Combo, 0 . Cobezo .
1) Pace con' t keep up w ith Jc ' 'pace ' '
2) A huff and a puff and in he goe
J) How many hands does p, hove?
4) Eric is t he center of attention
5) Belen's answe r to Koreem.
6) "Net" Conten ' s.
with 1e ELP!
Jw blow. ·rung out Seniors. rosch strolls it in /here ore the rests le wrist bonds?
1) Bernie on top of it all.
2) Slow on the buzzer, Snard.
3) Julio up from the key
4) Bernie on the give and go.
5) Belen Volleyball at its best.
6) Guess who.
'ou figure it out.
lohn lool"is for on opening 13ernie goes for two Jinst LaSalle
Sene "resolveindo." ·rying to pull a fast one -le con shoot! )risch puts one up against :e .
1) Standing L. toR : R. Torrolbo, J. F nondez, A Consuegro, H. Sori, J S dines, E. Marrero, J. Lopez-Garcia, Rodriguez, Coach R. Marrero KnE ing L. to R. : J. Roco, R. Torricelo, Perez, R. Mendoza, T. Gonzol Diego, F. Puente, F. Argomosillo. 2) George's loyal fans.
3) Street boll moves.
4) So for, so good.
5) Why did you do it Flory?
6) Lopes powers it in
he fans
_uis Diaz ; George Padron; Willy Pu; Jose Rivero; Geo rge Roza; R. ez-Abreu; Tony Franyie; Alex 1amasilla Bottom Row : Robert 1zales; Javier Retamar ; Mike ·deja ; Rolando Torricella; Jose driguez; Jorge Mora ; Alex ndoza . ·om pays close attention. time to set up. follows the shot ,oft touch a Ia Em
After three years o! disappointment in foiling to win the District Championship, the Belen Varsity squad brought home the trophy in 1982.
The season con best be described as one of overcoming adversity. To start, this year's schedule was the toughest in Belen history, featuring seven games with Closs AAAA and AAA schools. Furthermore, the team began the year by practicing without a court. A typical question asked by the players was, "Where ore we going to practice today?" In addition one of our more experienced players, Tomas Tomas, was injured for the season, after playing only a few games.
The team was off to a good start when for the first time ever, Belen reached the finals of the Early Bird Tournament, coming in second. Probably the most exciting game of the season was against Columbus. The Belen Fans, pocking the Columbus gym, inspired the players to keep the score close by playing a tough, aggressive team defense. In the third quarter Belen exploded to toke the lead, only to fall behind in the closing moments of the game and lose by a mere four points to a tough Closs AAAA school.
After the Christmas break, the team won 9 of its next 13 games, including a heartbreaking onepoint overtime loss to Deerborne despite having dominated most of the game.
Surely the highlight of the season was still to come when Belen would go on to demolish Pope John Paul II and a very physical Pine Crest team to capture the District 15AA Title. This set the stage for a Belen v. Deerborne Region BAA Championship game. After three quarters of ploy Belen found itself down by 12 points due in port to some questionable refereeing. The team then courageously put together a fierce comeback only to fall short by four points. Certainly it was a sod moment but the fans and players could still be proud because they hod given it their all.
The team was led by All-Dade, All-Conference, MVP Bernie Contens, All-Conference, Best Defensive Player, Pablo Alvarez, Eric Rodriguez, John Alonso, Julio Gonzalez, Joe Moreiros, Carlos Droschner and David Blanco. Other players who greatly contributed to the team's 17-11 season were Manny Combo, Fronk Rosa, Julio Pestonit, Orlando Cobezo and Victor Gutierrez.
We must keep in mind that all this could not hove been possible without the hard work and dedication of Coach Eugenio Ferreiro who completed his lost coaching season at Belen this year. He began coaching in 1968 at Belen when he was a senior guiding the 7-8th Grode team to four winning seasons. In 1973 he become the J.V. coach with a two year record of 39-1. His Varsity career is just as impressive with a seven year record of 146-51 including four Conference Championships, three District Championships, and two Regional Championships to his team's credit. In on interview with Yearbook correspondent Ferreiro said, ''I wish all my players will continue to work hard in life like they did on the court.'' He also wished Belen and its students a good future. In the some way post and present players, along with the Belen supporters will always remember his contribution to the school and its team. Appreciation is also due to Gaston Contens who filmed the games and served as assistant coach, and Ruben Marrero who was also on assistant coach.
The J. V. squad gave Coach Ruben Marrero his most successful season after seven years of coaching at Belen. This was definitely not a bod way to end off his J.V. career and move on to coach Varsity. Among the highlights of the season were victories over AAA division Pace and Western, twice defeating Deerborne in a convincing manner, and a great effort against AAAA division Columbus, coming only four points short. The team's success was mainly due to "hard hustle," team unity, and on extremely reliable bench.
Playing key roles in the 16-3 season were Thomas Gonzalez-Diego, Alex Rodriguez, Jorge LopezGarcia, Rolando Mendoza, Emilio Marrero, and George Perez.
In the 7'th and 8'th grade division, first year coach Gaston ''Pompy'' Contens, led his team to a nearly perfect season, having only one heartbreaking loss to a tough St. Brendan opponent. Nevertheless, this team kept tradition olive by once again capturing the Gulfstreom Athletic Conference title.
- Eric Rodriguez -
- Jorge Lopez-Garcia -
Top, Left to Right: Coach De Goytisolo, C. Dioz Albertini, E. Conet, B Boez, J. Castellanos, J. lturrolde, A. Muniz, V. Mendia, B. Fernandez, J. Sanchez , A. Cepero, L. Uriarte, F. Mocio, R. Iglesias (asst. coach). Bottom, Left to Right: A. Abello, A. (ardelle, A. Urquio, E Fidalgo, T. Sanchez, L. Roderiquez, C. Muniz, J. C. Alvarez, D Boldor, J. R. Sanchez.
1) Fred sets up a lead pass to a strea Uriarte .
2) !3elen goes sky high to win a headbc .3) Fancy footwork near the line.
4) Lenny leads the break
5) Crossing the defense up
Couce stifles the LaSalle offense in ricts
Juonchi tokes the defense out of the ·ure.
'Get your hands outto the way!" 'he loyal Wolverine fans. 'he breakaway .
The 1981-82 Belen soccer team finished another successful season by reaching the District Finals for the fourth consecutive year. The team was led by on extremely talented offense mode up by Tony Muniz at striker and the "scoring machine" Luis Uriarte and Juan Sanchez. The Wolverines were also blessed with the skill of junior midfielders Fred Mocio and Lenn Rodriguez. These vets provided the necessary link between offense and defense. Senior goalkeeper Jeff lturrolde anchored a defense that was virtually impenetrable at times, thanks to the aggressive ploy of four year starter Jorge Castellanos, Broulio "Brewster" Boez, Albert (ardelle, and the resident bicycle kick expert, Ernie Conet. Coaches Augie de Goytisolo and Rolph Iglesias molded the group into one of the most explosive teams in the league.
The season started off slowly as the Wolverines faced a difficult season which included several powerful 3A teams. But as the season progressed the players started working together as a team with major victories over Gulliver (4-1), Pine Crest (1-0), and previously unbeaten Miami Country Day (5-1). As luck would hove it, however, the team went into a slump towards the end of the season losing four games by only one goal.
As the District 15AAA playoffs arrived, the Wolverines were determined to win. The first victim was LaSalle, who Belen beat for the seventh time in three years by a score of 3-1. Belen's next opponent was top ranked St. Brendons. In this game the Wolverines avenged on earlier loss to the Sabres by shutting them out 2-0. In the District the Wolverines were matched up against Curley. Despite a spectacular game by Jeff lturrolde, Curley managed one fluke goal. The Belen offense responded by putting pressure on the Curley defense but this was not enough and the Wolverines valiantly lost 1-0.
With many experienced Juniors and Sophomores returning, Belen should remain a powerhouse in the years to come and continue the winning tradition that goes hand in hand with Belen Soccer.
1ck L-R: Coach P Collins, H. Ortiz, T. Rosell, R. Quintana, J. Dalmau, Front L toR: R. Ribas, B. Baez, A. Latour, J. Martinez.
2
1. B B puts on the show
Roger gets "high"
3. Braulio backhands the return
1) Foot fault!
2) Never lost a match
3) You got it right that time.
4) Jorge moves in for the kill.
5) Perfect form
6) The Approach.
1) Ribas serves up on ace 2) !3elen's future in tennis.
J) Stalking the opponent 4) Concentration.
5) Ruto's steady forehand
The 1981-82 Wolverine Tennis season began with m questions. Would the team, with only two starters re1 ing, be able to post its second winning season? 0 they improve on lost year's best ever -5 record? The of the season showed positive answers to both tt question, thanks to the coaching of Mr. Pot Collins, cc ed with a little bit of luck and a lot of determination.
The team won all the matches it was supposed to, showed enough poise to beat a strong Westmin team (4-J) The team was anchored by strong ploy f seniors Jorge Martinez and Broulio Boez, and the tE also received lively shot of new talent from 8th gr< Nino Ortiz, and Sophomores Jorge Dolmou and R1 Quintana.
The big surprises come in the tournament Belen c come tough competition in the Conference Tourne · finish in third place behind the playing of Jorge Doln 5. who was runner-up in the No 4 singles. The real high of the season however, come in the District Tournon where Belen surprised many 4A teams on its way to c place finish out of some 40 teams. The team finished on 8-J record, the best record in the h istory of WolvE Tennis.
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TRACK
)W: R-L, R Torro , E Torro , E A lvarez, L. Planas, C. Muniz, A. 13oudy, C. Muniz, P Garrido, R Ballesteros 2nd row R-L. F. :e, E. Herron , H. Montiel , M . Perez, C. Padron, J. Sanchez, J. Fernandez, C. Vega, J. Riera . Top Row. J.C. Alvarez, C. 13arquin, mzolez, R Perez , T. Muniz , S. Alvarez, J. lturrolde, R Stuart
1) Muniz, graceful as a Flamenco dancer
2) Angel has the height.
3) Steve on the go
4) Montero jumps with or without legs
5) Full stride ahead of the rest.
irborne Yoga.
:astellanos to the air.
)uest for fire
Coach Stuart comments on Athlete's
I hope I hit Barq ." EEE!"
elen blows out of the starting blocks.
1) Always a fast start.
2) Graceful as a swan.
3) Will he ever come down?
4) A hair-raising experience.
5) Technique is the key.
6) Looking towards the next hurdle.
6.
Date Opponent
Result
Feb 3 Fac ulty- A lumni W in
Feb . 12 Columbus
Feb 17 Palmer
Feb . 18 St. Brendan
Feb. 23 Gulliver
Feb 25 PopeJo
M ar 2 La Soli e
Mar. 4 Palme r
Mar 5 Loyol a
Mar 8 Curl
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
row L toR : Coach Dove Hewett, A. Peno , F. Mora , J. Figueras , J. Ponedo, E Rodriguez, J. De Goti, J. Uribarri, Bottom row L
J Quintero, E. Retomar, M. Rodriguez , F Garcia, J. Degoti, F. Argomosillo
1. The 7th and 8th grade Baseball Team
2 Speed is the nome of the game
3 and so is style
4. You call this one
5 . Contact is expected .
::rnie unleashes a fastball.
What ore you lool-;ing at Fronl"i.
Ponedo in form.
He ' s out!
Way to go!
1) A rare picture of Torzan on tl mound.
2) Ernie eyes the signals.
3) A picture perfect follow through.
4) Will he try to steal?
5) "It's not me it's the baseba fault "
6) The mastermind on the field
1) County MVP.
2) Take me to your leader
J) Nice swing
4) " Get to it Fernie ."
4) Degoti makes the play at short.
The 1982 Belen Varsity Baseball Team looked forward to the season with grand expectations. The team returned with seven seniors, six of which were starters. After o bonner year in 1981, returning senior pitchers Ernie Rodriguez, Alex Peno, and Juan Uriborri were once again expected to silence the enemy bats. Led by the booming bats of Fronk Mora, Rick Retomor, Manny Rodriguez, and Juan Quintero, the fearsome Wolverine attock was ready for another chance to score runs to support the excellent p!tching.
The Wolverine team hod o very tough rood to the top in 1982. Among the formidable opponents the Belen team faced during the year were 4A power Columbus, stalwart 3A teams Curley and St. Brendons, and the always tough Bulldogs of Loyola The Wolverines lost o heartbreaker to Columbus, but rebounded for on exhileroting victory against Loyola at their home field. Curley and St. Brendons also bit the dust as the Wolverines trampled their opposition on the way to o district championship and o 20 win, 9 loss season.
After their climatic district victory, the Belen team ended its season in o loss to 2A rival Westminister Christian at the regional championship game. Though the loss to their nemesis, the Warriors, was disappointing, the Wolverine fans hod o lot to cheer about for the next year because some talented underclassmen will return to lead the team. Fronk Argomosillo, Jose De Goti, Jose Figueras, and Juan Quintero will all return next year to lead the Wolverines through another exciting season.
Fronk Mora
Julio Varela
Chalk Talk
B.A.S.E.S.
Chairman: Julio Gonzalez
Vice-President: Frank Ponce de Leon
Treosurer: Eddie Cora
Secretory: Bill Jiliochs
Boord Members: Rolando Bronly, Jorge Corrales, Gus Garcia-Montes, Luis Valdez, Jose Garcia, and Ed deAguior
Advisor: Father Pedro Cortoyo
From the first day in which the Belen Academy for the Sciences of Earth and Space arrived at the Belen campus, the neverending effort to adjust to the premises began. Many students including Rolando Bronly, Jorge Corrales, Gus Garcia-Montes, Luis Valdez, and Bill Juliochs spent much of the final days of summer vocation assisting in the movement of the possessions of their club to the new location.
The adjustments did not end here. New agreements with the school library, which has helped us so much in our efforts, hod to be mode. An inspection of the sturdiness of the school's roof hod to be mode to determine if it was safe to build a dome on it. An all out effort in order to complete plans so that the new Apple II computer could help the faculty teach was also under way. The adjustments and plans would hove never been possible if it were not for the dedication of many hard-working students, administrators, and members of the faculty.
There is no doubt that the awareness of science has risen in Belen to some extent because of the efforts of all these people. Now that most of the adjustments to the new environment hove been mode, it is time for the magnification of all these people to begin working so that more of the student body becomes aware of their surroundings. Unfortunately, one great adjustment is still left, the acceptance of our responsibilities now that Fr. Pedro Cortoyo is leaving to Santo Domingo. This should not deter our members; it should inspire them. Fr. Cortoyo has always said that it is our work that keeps B.A.S.E.S going. Now, more than ever, this must be the case.
Julio Gonzalez
ASTRONOMY:
WEATHER
J. Corrales, R. 13ranly, M. Nunez, A. Roig, J. Garcia, 13. Vasquez, M. Menocal, A. Shurger , T 13iano
C. Juliachs, A. (ardelle, C. Martinez, T. Tomas, E Rodriguez, G Espinosa, T. Muniz, E DeAguiar, V. Sanchez, G. Garcia-Montes.
OCEANOGRAPHY:
D Lopez, C. Droschner , R Quintero , Arozoza, J. Guisasola , H Formoso , M Zannoni, 0 Galindez, E DeAguiar, L. Noy, R Echeverria , M Rodriguez, R. Retamar, J. Gonzalez, C. Vega, E. Santamaria , L. Fernandez-Rocha, R. Perez , J. Diaz, V . Sanchez, R. Torralba.
ECOLOGY:
L. Valdez, G. Hernandez, G Garcia-Montes, J Corrales, Mr. Montserrat, A. Fernandez , W Juliachs, Y Sanchez, R. Branly, Otto Espino, T. Muniz, E. De Aguiar
COMPUTER CLUB
top to bottom; left to right- E Cora, 13 Gilbert , J. Gonzalez, G Espinosa, T Muniz, M Becerra, F Planas, 0 Garcia-Rivera, C. Garcia-Rivera , J. Santamaria , J. Barinaga , R Mad iedo, J. Borsa , J. Gallardo, M . Menocal, T. Jelky, J. Martinez, C. Gutierres , A. Averhoff, P. lsern.
MICRO-BIOLOGY CLUB
Top row L-R : Mr . Fernandez, 0 . Galindez , A. Marban , J. Diez-Arguellas , T. Muniz , G. Espinosa , C. Draschner, E. de Aguiar, J. Gonzalez, T Sanchez , R Sanchez, E Santamaria , J. Sanchez, J. Diaz , M Yanes , V Sanchez , R de Aguiar
IATIONAL HONOR
:oCJ£TY:
CKneeling) J. Almanza, G. )inoza, B. Vazquez, E Rodriguez, A. Muniz; anding) A. Averhoff, J. Gonzalez, A. Blanco, C. ::lschner
CQUETBALL
1. A GON:
(Standing) L. Nunez (Moderator), C. Perez , R Pielago, J. Feito, l3 Vazquez, E Monet, A. Schurger , A. Jimenez, E. Espinosa, E. Ballesteros.
2. OMICRON:
C. Perez, R. Jimenez, E Lopez, L. Uriarte, J. Varela, R Sanchez (Sitting) R. Pielago, J. Feito, Moderator C. lcaza
reosurers : 5. Alvarez , Vice President : A. ·rhoff, Secretory : B. Vazquez , President : J. cia , Moderator : R !barrio
KEY CLUB
PHILOSOPHY CLUB
VINCAM
Rick Hermida Moderator
ECHOES 82
Jose Garcia Co-Editor
Ed lturrolde
Ed Santamaria
Julio Varela
Co-Editor
Broulio Boez Associate
Jose Garcia Photo
Jorge Lopez Layout
Ed Cora
Tom Gonzalez-Diego
Bolbino Vasquez
Organization Editor
Eric Rodiguez
Ed Fidalgo
Luis Fernandez-Rocha
Jose Garcia
Sigrid Bongo
Angel Montero
David Vazquez
Eric Torr a
Mark Zonnoni
II
Echoes would like to extend special t hanks to:
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Garcia
Julie Oglesby
Cecil Suarez
Susie Suarez
Johnny Santamaria
Mrs. Varela
Orlando Golindez
Gloria Varela
Fronk Mocia
Julio Gonzalez
Fronk Mora
RING CEREMONY
1) A one ring circus
2) Yes free
3) Moss en masse
4) Droschner gets his long owo ring.
5) What's everyone smiling at?
EN lOR
IROM
.ooking for feet?
If three is a crowd what's this?
:lass shows.
"Pablo el caballo"
Where is Pielago?
1)
3) I told you we should have g to the cocktail.
4) New Wave in a Tux?
5) TallyHo!
5.
Someone else with Sar glasses.
2) Tony and Piki again.
The Sunset delegate 2) The Nietzscheans . 3) The 13ig Fig goes New Wave
4) Forget about finding Pielago.
5) El "Yo."
1) The "kulowecs" in de1 attire.
2) Why?
3) "God bless America"
4) Looking for Pielogo.
5) Conet looks for ono dote.
6) Guess whose cocktc was?
IRADUATION
Cuba
Carlos
Almanza
Camaguey, Cuba
Quote:
:we wouldn't Iough, we would all go insane."
- Jimmy Buffet3/12/64
John Alonso
Johnny #42 CoCo Plum. Power Craft Esther 5/12/79 RR 502 Hydro or Ski? Hey Dude fishing with Begus Dykas Soldier Key Bl3oll with Gene CJ-7 Rig my board? University Inn What Sunk? The lang O.C. road. "You had to be there ."
Esteban Rafael Alvarez
Pablo Aromis Alvarez
Joe Walsh
Jose Emilo Arcay
Humberto Besodo
Antolin Victor Blanco
David Blanco
Carlos Capote
(ardelle
Guillermo R. Carranza
Jorge Luis Castellanos
" Winners never quit , quitters never win. " (Bobby Knight)
Ooslng Circle
an Halloween Herb Traveling
Morine Biologist Parking with Gloria Big Red Janitor on
G and Gonzo's show Led Zep , Beatles Peace and love Chong Woodstock Radical hippie
, hyper The New Ed Gonzo , Mexican Bill, I need a ride. I'm grounded ogain Sneaking out atrer
hate haircuts Becky and Bonzo
Jorge Luis de Ia Pedrojo
Jorge G Diaz
Carlos
7/26/64
Oakland, Cal.
Footbollsta
Jose A. Feito
1/5/64
Tampa , Flo
11/9/64
Wilmington, De.
- Robert F. Kennedy -
Miguel Angel Fernandez
Quote
Herman Hesse
10/12/63
Miami, Fla.
Yo The
six years at Belen Echoes Editor
Photo-Editor : three years
Student Counc il: four yeors
Chess Club - Pres
Philosphy Club - Pres Tombola Crew
Senior Skit
Bases Boord Member Football -Three yeors
Jose A. Garcia
Govinds El Primo George's Sub Heinl's at
Tulane of the north Maronte Diving at Pennecamp A.P Biology tesl
to Vivarinize Bruce Chess Champ Pastelito D
Jorge
5/30/64
Miami, Flo.
5 years at Belen. Letterman in !3osketboll , Letterman in Track, !3.A.S E.S Astronomy Club, Geology Club, Oceanography Club, Yearbook Vincom Student Council. Christian Youth Group Chess Club, Philosophy Club, All-Conference Track 80. 81, 82. Sportsman of the Year 81, 1'st Prize in Spanish Literature 82 , All-District 80 , 81, 82, All Dade Basketball Honorable Mention. J'rd Place State High Jump Who's Who Among American High School Students 81 , Not ional Junior Honor Society, Pre-Med, University of Miami
Julio Gonzalez
Vamos Gaucho! All-Conference Choke I hate 440's Sweetwater Invitational Ping Pong Tourney Will two friends really go at it this cheap?. I pulled itl Trail !3owl This ain t no 440, Jeff I pulled it again! Out !3orq. I hod a term Paper " You con thank Julio for losing this meet" D C. Award #24 El Capitan de !3.A.S.E.S Julio it's 4 :33 in the morning- thanks Hugo I never dunked Death Volley The Jungle Epic Late again, Carlos Thomas, a recoger piedras Chalk Talk with Coach Gene La Joulo El Premia Novel de Literoturo Aureliono Speech at State I missed the mot " Odo a Unomuno" Albert's !3oysclub Don't borrow cleats from Jeff I can't toke this class anymore You ore the Turtle? My cousin's Olvd Jullto 82'nd Airborne Disqualify me Please! Thanks Mom and Dad
J/J0/64
Newark , New Jersey
Albert Hermida 4/24/82
3/28/64
Havana, Cuba
1/\iomi, Flo.
Daniel E Lopez
10/26/65
Fla . 6
Carlos M. Martinez Mort The Grand Turks Weekend escapades Ferreiro's chalk talk "Hey Rick, how about them Gotors" Exam Scam Konovergote Stones concert in Orlando "Willi ever hove a cor?" Let's get silly All nighters for exams Bicho " Hey , did you read English?" Fronk' s memory lapses Shopping at the grove We're late Altered States Mr. Potato Head Fig trees at Belen Cebolla Tomas the crippled sportscaster Tombolo '81 er nino Research paper trauma "Has anyone been to Rick's class this month?" wuelo "Trust me these girls ore rioe!" Horror Boy Nirvana at Alice Wainright Are you gonno study or just cheat? Belen , the long and winding rood Encounter with Nothingness The Carranza Myth. Teenage Wasteland One of those Bongo Tango Why?. "Don't worry I'll graduate" Ady, Sylvia, Lauro A memorable list of forgettable girls Mod Dog Sympathy for the Devil "What exactly is it that you do in college" Rainy days at the beach Huevo Mexican women ore spicier Roll out the barrel Photography Frustrodo Hong Loose This one is for my best friend, my brother Good luck to the Seniors of ' 82. WE'RE THE BEST!
Jorge Antonio Martinez
1-1-65
Chicago, Illinois
Enrique Miguez
12/8/64
Miami, Fla
Joe Milton
CELAC
P.acquetball
Havana, Cuba
Huggy Bear #5 Cigarette Racing Team #1. Borq, you're crazy "The Tour" Moster of Self-denial AnoMorle
Psychologist
go to the Stones Concert Coral Theatre
Lauderdale to Hollywood non-stop Goldilocks and the three bears the lock broke! 96% Exam Scam Konovergote ; 523 courtesy of the " C" survivor ''I'll pay good money" Blcho is my idol "yes officer"
Johnson and
Traficante at S C. Convention
Antonio E. Muniz
June 4, 1964
Madrid , Spain
Quote :
" I shall pass thru this world but once; any good thing therefore I con do , or any I con show to any human being let me do it now , let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."
- Stephen Grellet
7/27/64
Miami, Fl.
6 years at Oelen
Letterman in Oaseball , Soccer
Pep Club
Racquetball Club
Oceanography Club
Science Fair Winner
Honorable Mention
Ousiness
FlU
Jose Manuel Ponedo
Alejandro Javier Pena
Pablo Permuy
6
Carlos V. Perez
"Infinite
-Gene Roddenberry
Richard
Raul Pielogo
11/23/64
Coral Gables, Florida
6
"Coigito Ergo Sum? (I think therefore I om) Francisco Ponce de Leon
Sold my Stone 's ticket Got picked up ot Miracle Got caught at Alice Wainwright Close Up '81 [loss Guitar The Lough Attock An encounter with nothingness Tomatoes Grove Festivol'82 Hong Loose Squiggy Imitator Fort Myers: a town of many memories and experiences [loses V P End of the world party J T #1 Strawberry Fields Forever New Wove Craze Plato Hugo Dumas Poe Descartes Freud Egypt Space shuttle launch T.S.[l Teenage Wasteland Grodnite 82 Prom 82 Roundabout Loser shows Memories of parties and donees To the girls who hove come and gone in my life goodbye Preetty good Thanks mom and dod Nirvana!!!
Miami, Fla
Quintero
Miami, Flo
Eric Rodrigues
9/17/64
Manuel Antonio Rodrigues
Rodovoldo Rodriguez
10/29/64
Havana, Cuba
Eduardo Sonromorio
"Love, as an affection cannot _be commanded but beneficence for duty's sake may even though we ore not impelled to it by any inclinationnay, ore even repelled by a natural and unconquerable aversion .' '
Immanuel Kant
8/20/64 Miami, Flo.
Jerry Leigh Stokes, Jr.
Balbina Vazquez
DEDICATION
Trato Personal.
Aquello que nos acerca mas a ti. Y nos separa de los demcis.
Desde que abrimos nuestras puertas, hemos hecho hincapie con nuestros clientes en ese trato tan personal y servicial que nos ha valido el apellido de TU BANCO.
Porque, para nosotros solo existe un estilo de servicio: de persona a persona. De TU a TU. Ya que ellatino no cree en esas sonrisas plasticas que tanto abundan en el giro.
De hecho, siempre nos hemos identificado con tus necesidades. Y con los de nuestra comunidad. Sea cual sea el tamano de tu deposito, sabemos que tu cuenta representa tu seguridad economica personal. Y cuando le encomiendas a un banco el dinero que has ganado con el sudor de tu frente, tienes
derecho a esperar que se te retribuya esa confianza ... con creces.
Trato personal. No hay substitute, ni creemos en imitaciones. Y siempre lo hallaras en TU BANCO. Ya se trate de una cuenta corriente ode ahorros, de un prestamo para mejorar en vivienda, un prestamo personal o comercial. o sencillamente de una visita amistosa.
Ven a vernos.
Comprobaras lo que hay detn:is de ese Trato Personal.
En TU BANCO.
BEST WISHES TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1982
E. Sans ·& ociates, Inc. engineer-
Fernando Rodriguez, the Founder of all Yaradero would to congratulate his nephew, Ernie Rodriguez and all his classmates of the graduating class of 82.
FLORENCIO OTTO BUSOT
