1992 Echoes Belen Jesuit Yearbook by Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

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

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Junior High studen-ts Tenth grader Franklin scrambling up the ·stairs at Aguilo watches from a disthe start of a new school tance the Mass being given year. by Fr.. Eddy Alvarez.

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W'ell, it'sti.me·to·move on .. ·We about the .past, and ,now look to the · - · ·f\lt1:1·re. - We found out riew . things · · · . about ourselves; others, and the · ·world aroun-d us. ·, - · ·. - · We )earned to what .we have today, because it might not be here ·.tomorrow. We were .told the only constant is change. . _ And .there were People .· .came and went. ,Tip1es : But we managed. We fought hard, · · . . we .cut corners· here an d there, but ·. · _. · · .. whether we ·spent -seven ·· years here · . . · .. or_just two, ' we grew 'grew .... - -· and, most we grew up. '

-Ernie Moran

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MAKING THE BEST OF IT

Inside the walls of this Jesuit establishment, committed to shaping over eight hundred boys into men for others, one cannot help but notice the uniquely high academic standards, the incredibly demanding athletic program, and the tirelessly active clubs and extracurricular organizations, not to mention the people who meet these standards and demands. The National Merit Scholars, the AllDade athletes, the Silver Knight Nominees, these are the students who carry on the tradition of Wolverines of yesteryear, who make Belen what it is today, who lead Belen towards the next century, and who truly understand that it's what you make of it.

-ERNIE MORAN

Study dedication are major ele- The next generation of Belen stuments of here in Belen dents enjoying their 1st tombola.

TAKE THE CHANCE

The daily regimen of diligent study and hard work at Belen at times leads Belen students to believe there is no such thing as "Student Life," but upon reflection, one soon realizes how rich a life each student is offered during the course of an academic year. A chance to serve others through community service organizations like "Key Club," and "Peer Ministry." A chance to excel in interscholastic and intermural athletics. A chance to take advantage of an excellent academic curriculum. A chance to develop friendships which will last a lifetime. All of these are facets that Belen offers to each student. What you make of it is up to you.

- PETER PEREZ

Willie Garcia-Tunon tries The Belen cheerleaders atto get the crowd ftred up tained new heights at the before Belen's annual foot- homecoming pep-rally. ball homecoming game.

Don't believe the Hype ...

We're Just ...

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hat is Belen Spirit? Belen Spirit is something that cannot be equalled by any other school. Whether it's our attendance at sporting events, or our enthusiasm at the Pep Rallies. "Many schools are jealous of our school spirit. They take our fun and excitement in the wrong way and try to punish us because they don't have such loyal fans," says Senior guard Gaston Macau. "If it were not for the fans screaming, yelling, and being obnoxious, we would lose many of our games because the fans keep us playing hard. We try to win it for the fans," says Senior Alex Hoyos. "Teams get scared when they have to play us, they say, 'Oh No not the Belen fans again!'", says Alexis Gonzalez.

Basketball is not the only example where Belen Spirit is shown. Whether it's at the Saturday afternoon Football games or at the soccer games, there will always be fans to support them. ''I'm proud to play for some of

the less popular sports because in Belen you know that there will always be fans supporting you," said Goalie Eddie Mena.

Pep Rallies are the most prevalent example of Belen's Spirit. Imagine eight hundred kids screaming for no apparent reason. Pep Rallies can be best summed up by sophomore Randy Egues, "We enjoy yelling and screaming after school, it's what we look forward to all week. It's a great way to relieve some tensions of school and to show our support towards Belen sports.''

When we leave Belen one thing will always stay with us: our Belen Spirit. As graduate Jorge "Smiley" Zagales states, "I try to attend most of Belen's sporting events, because the thing I love the most is the sense of pride Belen students have for their classmates and their school.''

-MARIO R. LAMAR

The seniors show their spirit for the rest of the school at one of the many pep rallies.

Student Council President Ricky

helps keep the spirit alive at the Homecoming

The

Souto

pep rally

Varsity Cheerleaders, an integral part of Belen's undying spirit, strut their stuff for the students.

The multi-talented Junior Varsity Cheerleaders get ready to start up another cheer at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

The winner of the coolest teacher contest, Ms. M. Hernandez, takes her seat on a block of ice during the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Senior Offensive Lineman Otto Ortega awaits his turn to be introduced by Coach Richard Stuart at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Sophomores Jaime Pozo and Barney Vaughn, along with the other sophomores in between, demonstrate their school spirit by holding up the banner.

Breaking up the long first Semester, homecoming provides PSYCyioieED

By the time the school year reaches November, the students around Belen find themselves in a lingering, never-ending pit of boredom and conformity. Everyday is the same, none different from the other. Then, out of nowhere, comes a savior that allows the students to kick back, relax, and enjoy at least one week in the year. This savior is known as Homecoming Week, a time when the halls of Belen are filled with colorfully dressed students pumped with school spirit during this brief stint of nonconformity. Throughout the week, the students were allowed to display their original hats and ties, as well as go into their parents' closets and find their biggest eyesores from the '60s and '70s on Tacky Tuesday. As the week progressed, the students found themselves participating in outrageous activities, such as dumping their faces in a bowl of Jello to fish out hot dogs with their mouth, or running to a chair and sitting on a blown balloon. Finally, on Friday, the whole school gathered in the Central Patio to fire up our football team in the Homecoming Pep Rally. After the pep rally, seventh grader Eric de Angulo said, "This is my first Homecoming and I couldn't believe the atmosphere around the school. It was like we were one big family."

However, even though the school week was over, the biggest part of Homecoming Week was yet to come. As senior Javier Cardenal put it, "All

the distractions during the week is just a prelude to what's really happening. Everybody knows that Saturday is the one day everyone waits for." On this day, the football team plays their final game of the year, which is followed by the dance, this year held at the Hotel Intercontinental. First off, the Wolverines proceeded to trample the Coral Shores Hurricanes 20-0 on the football field. As everyone returned home happily, they knew that the day had only begun because everyone was anxiously awaiting the dance. It began at eight and lasted way past midnight as everyone danced away to the band X -it. Yet, the night was still young and the couples knew there was still plenty of time to party. Most juniors headed to the beach to attempt to keep their spirits going way into the wee hours of the morning. Meanwhile, the seniors headed to different hotels, such as the Hilton and the Alexander. Their parties continued until the sun came up the next day. According to senior football player Jose San Martin, his final Homecoming Week was, by far, his best. "So much happened this week. First, the skit, then we kicked during the game and then the dance. Man, it was a week ago and I'm still tired from all the action Saturday night.'' So, as the week came to a dose, it was obvious to many that this week of fun and madness was one that will not be forgotten soon.

Eddie Garcia-Rivera

The Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders anticipate their moment on the floor to perform in front of the school at the Homecom ing Pep Rally

It's Homecoming week and where the ''Hell'' is ...

unlike in the previous years, the 1991-1992 senior class's homecoming skit was well thought out, well planned, and most importantly well executed. There were many ideas considered for the homecoming skit. These included such ideas as a Bill and Ted type scenario, coming from the popular movie and currently running cartoon, another idea was a run off from Terminator, and a strange one involved a terrorist take over of the school. The grueling job of writing the skit was tossed between groups. The senior class as a whole did not pay much importance to the skit, missing the first meeting of the year on the subject Out of great generosity the drama class took up the task of writing the skit. With little time they juggled around the previously discussed topics finally coming up with WALDO GOES TO HELL. The plot of the story developing in that Waldo has died. Waldo being the source of the spirit of Belen it was necessary to bring him back from his place of resting, which just happened to be hell and why he went there is to be left to the imagination. In their attempt to rescue Waldo the "brave" seniors must travel the dark deep pits of hell pass through many different zones in order to reach him. These zones included La Salle, the intellectual classroom of Columbus, and battle it

PauiLobeckinvokestheMusesto help in the quest through Hell.

out with the group of hicks from Coral Shores. This all to get back the spirit of Belen the ever so great Waldo so that they can get win the homecoming game.

There were many hardships that faced the creation of Waldo Goes to Hell. Of these was to first find a part for all seniors that wanted to contribute. This, was then followed by the problem of who was going to play which part. After tryouts were done the roles were handed out and the skit was again edited to be able to fit the persons playing their roles better. Many long hours were placed into the skit. The sets for each scene needed to built in accordance, a task that proved to be grueling. Rehearsals took place many times a week including Sundays None of this could have taken place without the eternal barking and damnation which the faculty director could not withhold from the many times uncooperative seniors. The credit for such people must be given to Mr. De Los Santos, and Mr. Ledesma.

The skit encountered many problems in the writing stages. First was that it needed to cram 4 years of life into a fraction of that time. It also needed to be understood by the audience not only the senior class. This fact proposed a major problem.

ALEX BARRIOS

Senior Jorge Roca a.k.a. Mr. Pichardo flatlines Javier Argamasilla to enable him to travel to hell in search of Waldo.

The "La Salle posse" planning their answer to the arch-angel's question.

Father Perez-Lerena, senior Juan Vazquez, guarding the exit from hell.

The students and faculty rise to begin the celebration of the Evangelization Mass.

Senior Edgard Perez leads concelebrants Fr. Mendez and Fr. Cartaya, and main celebrant Fr. Alvarez, to the altar.

The Senior class bow their heads to acknowledge Fr. Alvarez consecrating the Eucharist.

Five Hundred Years RELiGIO

Belen celebrated the 499th anniversary of Columbus' landing in the New World by playing host to several honored guests in a School-wide assembly. On Monday, October 14, teachers and students gathered in the Central Patio which had been decorated with the colorful flags of various nations.

One of the highlights of the assembly was the announcement of the publication of a book which will contain student writings, in both English and Spanish, to commemorate the anniversary of Columbus' landing and 500 years of Christian evangelization. A committee will make sure that the book is published and that the proceeds go to the needy people of the Dominican Republic. A similar book was published 100 years ago by the students and faculty of the Belen School in Cuba.

Assistant Principal for Activities Mr. Armando Rodriguez proclaimed that this was a celebration of ''Hispanidad,'' our Hispanic heritage. Rafael Serrano, president of Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos (CELAC), said, "I feel that, being a school mostly composed of Latin American students, we should feel proud and

celebrate our cultural heritage, rather than suppress it in the process of integrating into the American society.''

The message conveyed to us by Archbishop Edward McCarthy was the need to continue the evangelization which began with Columbus' arrival. Spanish teacher Mr. Ralph Ledesma said, ''It was a beautiful display of the connection between religion and our culture from the people who conquered it.''

Mayor Xavier Suarez gave a speech which stressed the importance of Miami's geographical position and contested the view of the United States as a melting pot by saying that he preferred to think of it as a "salad," with ·each ingredient keeping its own individual personality while combining to create a unique flavor.

Throughout this celebration it was dear that the most significant event about Columbus' voyage was that it made possible the spread of the Catholic faith in the New World.

- George Loge

The student body of Belen listens attentively as Fr. Mendez reads from the Gospel.

THESE

Tabout yourself.

he Community Service program at Belen gives students the opportunity to help those less fortunate, to truly be "Men for Others." It also leaves you feeling good

The Community Service program was led once again by Mr. Guillermo Fernandez-Toledo, with help from Father Eddie Alvarez. This year, trips were made to the Catholic Home for Children, the Nursing Home, and, occasionally on weekends, Camillus' House.

Most students were required to make one trip per semester, which would count as ten percent of the semester work grade. Peer Ministers, however, had to make three trips each semester. As Senior Peer Minister Javi Argamasilla put it, As Peer Ministers, we must lead by example, so that the others may follow. I like going, anyway, 'cause it helps me give something to the Community, to my brothers. We're all brothers in Christ."

Mr. Fernandez-Toledo said, "The reason for the trips being made mandatory is because we want to teach our students to be more concerned

about others. For as Christ tells us in the Bible, 'I was hungry, and you fed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. Whenever you did this for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.' If we can get students to do this, they will be better men in the future.''

Father Eddie Alvarez adds, I Ah, we want students to experience things they may never have seen. Some students may not realize how many people need help right here in Miami.''

The Community Service program allows students to help themselves by helping others. Though they may not be able to solve the world's problems, they meet our local problems head on.

Ernie

Moran

12th grader Ramon Branger accompanying the elderly

Seniors Ralph Serrano, Bernie del Riesgo, Eddy Martinez, and Peter Perez with juniors Kevin Crew and Leo Caraballo enjoying a game of dominoes with the members of the nursing home.

Senior Bernie del Riesgo fulfilling his community service hours by helping out a local nursing home.

Mr. Fernandez-Toledo, community service moderator, donating his time and effort to "folks" at the nursing home.

Gaby Dieppa, Frank del Rio pose for a picture with their dates.

Niberto Moreno, Gaby Dieppa, Bebo Chavez celebrate during their first prom.

Staying close on prom night, they still find time to smile.

Some Wallflowers, Othe Oblivious, But All ...

X CITE

The end of the school year was near, and to celebrate their so called graduation from junior high the eighth graders had a semiformal dance which was held in the school cafeteria, it was organized and chaperoned by eighth grade teachers Mrs. Teresita Campos, Mr. Eugene Zoller, and Mrs. Mercedes Garcia.

Mrs. Francis Pena, and Mrs. Lourdes Menbiela were in charge of the decorations, while Mrs. Rody Castillo took care of the buffet. Carlos Barquin Jr. DJ. 'd the dance.

"It was a huge success," says eighth grader Giorgio Ramirez who led the conga line to music of Gloria Estefan.

Mrs. Campos says, "I was very pleased

with how everything turned out, everybody had a great time. What especially pleased me was that the kids themselves took the initiative by saying that they wanted a dance." The two students who were mainly responsible for the dance were Alex Castro, and Javier Avino who led the efforts of the other students.

"Every school has a dance, and we were missing out on something," says Alex. Javier adds, "It was something for us to have so that we could have fun and remember these times."

After it was all done they capped off the evening by going to a restaurant with their parents and dates to finish celebrating.

- Ignacio Segurola

Eighth graders and their dates enjoying a slow dance on the cafeteria "dance floor".

yThat's this? An automobile?

To a Belen senior or junior a car can mean much. The car is an integral part of every students' life. A car supplies freedom, independence, and usually leaves a parent set back from a large sum of money.

Favoritism among students range from speedy turbos, full size party wagons, supernatural sedans, boom droppin' econoboxes, mud slapping "SUV's" (sport utility vehicles) A.K.A jeeps", and good old family "hand me downs". Most students tend to be one with their cars. Owning the quickest car in the school, (a turbo Talon) Leo Monserrat loves his species of cars. He says, "When you drive a car like this, the rush from a standstill to full throttle can give you a 'high'. Sporting 195 horsepower from just 2.0 liters, Danny Herran and Leo Monserrat are hard to match, even with a VB Mustang. 'Turbo is the new age for sports cars", says Danny.

Of course, when you need volume, a sports car will not suffice. That's when you call Tony Laurencio who can fit 27 sardine-like packed party animals in his van. Two great uses for his van are taking advantage of the large sliding door to view Christmas decorations in December and its use as a shuttle bus to Field of

LDreams.

Now we hop into one of the five jeeps to go off reading just for the fun of it. Erick Cartaya, owner of an old model CJ-7 says he likes his jeep better than say, Alexis Gonzalez's new model Wrangler. "Both are fun in the sun'', says Mario Lamar who also owns a new model jeep.

As far as supernatural sedans go, there are only two in Belen. Those belong to junior Oscar Vasquez and Senior Carlos Pernas. Oscar's 92 BMW 325i is just a reward given to him after demolishing his 90 model M3. The 89 SHO speaks for itself when you pop up the hood.

Finally, there are three "boom droppin' " autos. One is a pickup and the other two are econoboxes. These systems can knock out your eardrums if heard for an extensive period of time. Ernie Avino, who owns a 91 civic si says he loves his sound system even though it cost him a fortune.

That's all for cars this year. Guys, when you get a chance visit Vince Vigna through the drive thru at the 107th B.K. But most importantly, drive safely and stay alert at the wheel. "Pach, no more burnouts!"

-LEO MONSERRAT

Seniors Alexis "AI" Gonzalez and Willy Rodriguez show off their new Jeep Wrang le rs. Danny's Talon and Alex Barrios' lemon 240 loom in the background.

Alejandro Barrios cruising along in his 240SX.

Carlos Pernas uses his rocket-like 2 door sedan to show most sports cars who really owns the road.

This unusually clean, jacked up, new model wrangler belongs to Senior, Mario Lamar

Jorge

one of the leaders

Tony Laurencio plays an uplifting song for his group outside the main hall of the Archdiocese Youth Center.

Rodriguez,

of the Senior Encounter, tells one of the many stories that touched the hearts of the Senior class.

Julio Gondar, Orlando Debesa, and Albert Sosa, a.k.a. the "terrorists," pose for a picture before getting ready to go to sleep.

Learning to Be Men for ...

ight o'clock on October 21, the Seniors enter the gates of the Youth Center's retreat house with anxious faces, not really knowing what experiences would arise during this time of self-examination. From the very moment the students sat down to hear what their leaders had to express, the students' respect for their peers was well founded. The rest of the retreat continued on the same positive note.

''I thought of a few students who I thought would give us uouble and I got a little worried. To my surprise, some of those same people I thought would be disruptive were among the ones who conuibuted most to help make this retreat successful,'' said senior J avi Argamasilla. The thought of the largest Senior class in Belen history participating in a retreat for three days away from home set a tone of insecurity for Belen's adminisuation. However, the students' superb behavior eased all possible tension and contributed in making this extraordinary reueat possible.

The level of respect the students expressed toward each other throughout the reueat seemed

to have taken the reueat to new heights. In this reueat there were no . . . nerds . . . losers ... aggravating people to create discord. The entire senior class underwent a change for the better due to their receptive attitude and willingness to improve themselves and truly be "men for others."

Toward the end of the retreat, the essence of peace could be seen in the eyes of all participants. As senior Mike Grandchamp commented, "I never felt so close to this class or so much respect for each person's special individuality." This was surely three days which resulted in a bond unbreakable by the passage of time.

The Senior Encounter proved to be a success and for the first time in Belen's history the probability of a second Senior Encounter for the same class was mentioned. As Ms. Chirino said, ''I was proud to say to the entire senior class, that I will not hesitate to tell the sixth graders of Belen to be like the seniors."

By Danny Garcia

Senior Willy Rodriguez reads a "palanca" sent to him by one of his friends. "Palancas" are one of the many added benefits of going on retreats.

NEW RIDES, SENIOR DANCES HELP MAKE TOMBOLA A ONEYMAKE

The Belen Tombola, always a highlight of the school year, as it raised money totals comparable to previous years. This was no small accomplishment, considering there were two major concerts that same weekend. The success was a result of new rides, popular booths, and the Senior Dance.

Along with the usual rides, such as the 'Himalaya' and the several funhouses, this year's Tombola featured three new rides: the 'Ranger', the 'Gravitron', and the 'Zipper.' Freshman Rene Espinosa said, 'I loved all the rides, especially the pink elephants.'

Among the booths, the 'Jail' booth and the dunking booth were big money

makers. In addition, a new booth, Ms. Hernandez's paintball booth, brought in a steady cash flow. "I loved the Tombola," she said. "The kids kept coming to our booth, we were scrambling to get more supplies, but the hard work paid off. Also I got to cool off in the dunking booth." Ms. Hernandez's shift in the dunking booth was the busiest of the entire weekend.

Finally, the Senior Dance brought in more money than any Tombola Dance in the school's history. In fact, it was such a huge success on Saturday night that it was opened again on Sunday night. "It was a great success," said Senior Willy Rodriguez. "We made a lot of money."

-Ernie "Montee" Moran

Mr. Zoller tries to pronounce "pain con leshon" at his extremely successful Tombola booth.

buy

"You wanna

What?!?" Ms. Mirna Jimenez asks Mr. Oswaldo Mena at the Tambala while Miriam CamboMartinez looks on.

Senora Fernandez dedicates her time to sell Roses to the patrons of the Tom bola.

Junior Ricardo Gomez enjoying a Sunday afternoon at this year's Tom bola.

The confused and perplexed crowd listening to the very eccentric music being played by Little Blue Lizards.

At the Battle of the Bands dance Seniors Ramon Branger, Willie Rodriguez, and Fernando Font display their "Trendy" mashing abilities.

Total Chaos is the only word to describe the mash pit at the Belen Tambala dance.

Stylist dancing, enthusiasm, talent are put on ...

IS P LA

0n February 7, Belen had its annual "Battle of the Bands" dance. This year the bands featured were NSYNC and X-IT, with a special cameo appearance by the LITTLE BLUE LIZARDS.

NSYNC kicked off the dance with a few cover songs that pleased the crowd. X-IT followed opening their show with the GUNS N ROSES version of Paul McCartney's 'LIVE and LET DIE'. "Both bands played awesome but the crowd got a little out of hand when they started slam dancing'', said senior J. ·c. Pintado. Out of the three bands that played only two, NSYNC and X-IT, were accually competing for the prize. NSYNC proved to be better than X-IT as The aftermath.

they walked away with the prize. Anticipation could be felt throughout the crowd before the long awaited LITTLE BLUE LIZARDS finally came on. The band consists of senior Johnny Calderin on drums and class of 90 graduates Charlie Calderin on guitar and Iggy Ortiz on vocals. "I think they should of won the prize if they were competing'', said senior Javier Cardenal. For having never played before in public, the LITTLE BLUE LIZARDS put together an enjoyable and very eccentric set. Overall, the dance proved to be a success.

- Giorgio Luigi Ramirez

The World acclaimed Little Blue Lizards liven up the crowd as they show their extraordinary musical talents at the Battle of the Bands dance.

While serving, Our Jesuits

Lead by ...

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Besides academics and hard work, the Jesuit education has always placed an important focus on the spiritual and religious side of the entire student body. Throughout the year, Belen provides a variety of religious activities for all students. Many prayer groups, encounters, and retreats are offered for the students' spiritual reflection. ''It has been my distinct pleasure,'' says Chris Hammon, "to partake, as a student, in the school's religious activities." In addition, the school provides daily masses in the chapel. This year, however, the first period classes, rather than the homerooms, took turns in attending.

As always, school masses were held in the Central Patio on special occasions. Some of these occasions included Thanksgiving Day, Ash Wednesday, and Our Lady of Belen. Also, a Teachers' Honorary Mass was given in which a number of outstanding teachers were honored for their years of contributions to Belen and its students.

For the second consecutive year, a mass was held to honor a special anniversary. Many honorable guests, including City of Miami Mayor

Xavier Suarez, assembled to acknowledge the 500th anniversary of the discovery and evangelization of the Americas. ''The most appealing celebration which we had in the 19911992 school year was the mass of the 500th year anniversary of the evangelization of the Americas," says Father Eduardo Alvarez.

by Leo Monse"at

Juniors J. Sanchez, M. Melo, D. Valdes, G. Zapatero, and G. Guardiola seem pensive while Danny Suarez-Comesana entertains Andy De Angulo.

Father Lemus prepares himself for another day of serving the Belen community.

Father Mendez emphatically delivers his message during the Thanksgiving Mass.

Father Sardina catches a few moments of solitude during his demanding counseling schedule.

Father Lemus hears Senior Danny Garcia's long confession during a mass.

Seniors Javi Argamasilla and Ricardo Carmona posing for the camera with the children of the village.

Senior Javi Argamasilla standing in front of a typical house of the village.

The local kids take time off from playing to smile for the picture.

For almost a decade helping friends who are .ESERVIN

Santo Domingo

"It's a totally different world," says Carmona, a senior at Belen. Santo Dommgo, a world in which God rises above everything else amidst the poverty. The people of Santo Domingo simply put God above everything else, above their empty stomachs and their aching bodies.

A typical day in Santo Domingo consisted of waking up at the untimely hour of 5:45 and making a long, arduous walk to mass. The volunteers would then return for a breakfast of bread and coffee and proceed to walk to the school building. During the day, the volunteers would work at a summer camp for young children between the ages of 4 and 6. These poor children were taught how to pray, to wash their hands before eating, and to play games. On the last day, the participants had a party and watched the children go home with balloons in their hands and smiles on their faces. "They're happier than anyone I've ever seen," said Edgard Perez, a Belen Senior. After a small lunch, the school was painted with help from some volunteers from the Jufra, "Juventud Franciscana."

The volunteers make this trip in order to give as much as they can to a simple people who have nothing, giving them everything from a helping hand to a comforting smile. This is an experience

which cannot be easily forgotten. Blood, sweat, and tears are left behind in this small town of La Vega. But one cannot help but wonder why volunteers return year after year to the poverty, famine, and disease which plagues the Dominican countryside. What do these volunteers really get out of this? After all, each pays his own way for the trip to Santo Domingo only to get there and work hard for several days. ''The reward is knowing that I'm doing God's will,'' said Ms. Chirino.

Those who make this trip return home with so many memories and inspiring stories. One such story is that of Mildra, a 19 year old girl, who gave one of the students a miniature vase as a gift. This just goes to show us how loving and giving these people truly are, sometimes giving even more than what they can afford. The last night the volunteers spent with their Dominican family, about 60 villagers came to serenade them, singing songs of their love and appreciation. ''That was beautiful,'' said Ricardo Carmona with a twinkle in his eye.

GeorgeLage Senior Editor

Exhaustion shows on the faces of Seniors Javi Argamasilla, Edgard Perez, and Ricardo Carmona with Ms. Chirino and Ms. Fernandez on their final day.

Close Up Continuing the Tradition Of Enthusiastic Students INvOLVE

The week of February 16-22, 1992 will be one that 17

Juniors and seniors will not soon forget. For one week, these Belen students put their studies aside to actually witness the workings of the government first-hand in the nations capital, Washington, D.C. In that period of time, put through a hectic schedule of events that ranged from seminars on the media to meeting local congressmen. Senior Gaston Macau had this to say about the Oose-Up trip, "It was an excellent experience because I had the opportunity to see everything that I had learned in class about how the government works.''

Even though they enjoyed seeing the sites in Washington, the Belen students also had the opportunity to meet people from different parts of the country, and in essence different walks of life. They stayed at a hotel with students from Ohio, California, and even Paraguay. This was the best part of the trip for senior Carlos Incera, who said, "Not only did Oose-Up give me a chance to learn new things, but it also helped me meet new people." On the last day of the trip, the leaders gave them the day to do whatever they wanted.

This provided them with the opportunity to see Georgetown University, the FBI headquarters and the Hardrock Cafe. Some people even decided to relax and end the day with ice-skating. That night, seniors Alex Leon and Carlos 'Looch' Gomez and junior Gaby Morales capped off the week by winning the talent show with their rendition of the song 'More than Words'. Mter it was all over, junior Marcos Ortega summarized it best by saying, ''This will probably be one of the best experiences in my life."

- Jamie Alleyn

Seniors G. Macau, C. Gomez, C. lncera, J. Alleyn, A. Leon with Juniors G. Morales, K. Ortega and C. Canino meeting with our Fl. Rep. Dante Fascell

At the Closing Ceremony, the Belen delegates enjoy their final dinner at Close-up

Juniors C. Zumarraga and E. Erdman visiting the Georgetown campus during their Close-up tour.

The Close-up group getting some free time.

All in a day's work for disciplinarian

Senior Danny Suarez in between classes converses with disciplinary Eduardo Blanco.

Mrs. Urves grins and bears it as a student shares a joke with the class.

Jimmy Perez.

Dean of discipline, Ms. Grace Acosta, getting ready for a strenuous day of handing out late slips and detentions.

You have to follow RULE ,_ '

Discipline is a very imponant aspect in every Belen student's life. Belen has always been known for its strict disciplinary policy, this type of thinking has been around since Belen was founded in 1854. Although Belen has never had a slacking disciplinary policy, last year it kind of slacked off a bit. Senior Oscar Corral had this to say about the discipline last year, "Belen's always been strict, but last year too many shocking events took place to really judge the administration." Most students tend to agree with this type of thinking.

"Last year was easier discipline wise. Many students were seen with long hair and numerous student code infractions were committed," states Dean of Student Discipline Jimmy Perez. This year, however, there is a new "strong man" in power, or in this case, strong lady. Ms. Grace Acosta came in this year as the Dean of Student Body Discipline for the whole school. The changes have been radical. Students are now very fearful of this, "little giant". The mere sound of her shoes tapping the floor is enough to make one's skin crawl. Ms. Acosta has brought about many

changes in order to once again, improve Belen's disciplinary policy, and has succeeded. When asked how Ms. Acosta is able to keep order so well in the school she only had to say, "I try to be as fair as possible with all my students. I only want to help mold them into fine men.''

Although Belen has seen many disciplinary changes, we always manage to get back on the disciplinary tracks.

J. C. Pintado

Jimmy Perez listens to the Digon twins as they try to squeeze their way out of a detention.

It's More Than Just OOK

0ne of the few days that Belen students actually look forward to besides the last day of school is student day. A day in which the student body gears up to compete in events such as, basketball, tug-of-war, the balloon toss, barq-ball, and many other wild and zany games. Oass homerooms participate in the events against each other to see who is victorious in the day's calendar of events. Senior Pedro Perez said, "It's all in the name of fun." Refreshments were being sold by the Key club to the thirsty students which was a relief since it was such a hot day. "It was very enjoyable and it gave the

students a chance to take a break from the books to go outside and have some fun and socialize," said Sophomore Ed Alleyn.

The most popular event throughout the day was basketball. From nine in the morning until well past two in the afternoon, the different homeroom teams dueled each other for the bragging rights of victory. The basketball game was refereed by Jose Emilio Roca, Jorge Martinez, Pedro C. Lopez, and Stephen Holland. Jose Roca said, "The competition was good. I enjoyed being part of this." As the winners of the student day were announced, the day slowly came to an end.

-LEO MONSERRATE

Eighth grade onlookers sit mesmerized by the basketball skills demonstrated by their classmates.

Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Naranjo tabulating the results of the sixth grade relay races.

Straining for the win, these students show the need for team work.

Tenth grader Eric Bradford waits for the opening tip to come his way.

Barqball between rival eleventh grade homerooms produced some exciting competition.

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Cast members Alfredo Oliva and Raul Herrera portraying two of the mentally disturbed guards.

Eric Garcia-Tunon, "Marat", during the climactic death scene.

The officiai"Marat-Sade" invitation drawn by drama club artists.

MHours of preparation result in a performance of pure

entally disturbed people in Belen's auditorium?

Not really! The insane people were just members of the drama class participating in Belen's spring play, Marat/Sade. The insanity was performed once on March 27th and twice on March 28th. All of the performances were sold out.

Although the play depicts the persecution and assassination of Jean Paul Marat, a French revolutionary, by a country girl named Charlot Corday, its message is much deeper and disturbing. The play is written and performed by inmates of a sanitarium in Charenton France in the early 1800's. The fictional author and infamous inmate, the Marquis De Sade, is the "director" of this strange play performed by fellow mentally

disturbed inmates.

Senior Erica Garcia-Tunon performed a powerful and convincing role as Jean Paul Marat, the martyred revolutionary. Juan C. Lopez played Charlot Corday, Marat's assassin. Another notable performance was turned in by Senior Paul Lobeck as the Marquis De Sade.

Director Roberto De Los Santos said, "Every year I wonder how the play will finally turn out and without fail our students always surprise me with something wonderful. I am very proud of this production because the subject matter, inhuman cruelty and loss of liberty, were difficult to deal with."

Thus, once again Belen produced a quality, thought provoking spring play which was a total success.

- Juan C. Pintado

Full stage view of the production during one of the numerous dress rehearsals.

A Night To ... MEMB

As the sharply dressed couples began to slowly walk in the main ballroom at the Airport Hilton Marina on Friday, April 3, the highly anticipated Belen Junior Prom began. "A lot of hard work and preparation was put into organizing this dance. We had to find a D.J. and a band that everyone liked, pick an affordable location where the dance would be held, and raise money in order to pay for the dance," said Junior Alek Muelle, coorganizer of the prom, and the Junior class vice-president.

The evening began with a delectable meal which consisted of a garden salad, breaded shrimp with rice pilaf, steamed vegetables, and chocolate mousse. After the meal the well liked cover band, NSYNC, began its set. "The band got the crowd really revved up for the rest of the night and made the dance a little more

exciting especially when we started slamdancing to some of the songs," said Junior Juan Pardo.

NSYNC took a short break and the D.J.'s (Exotic Productions) began to play. They played mainly bass songs such as, "Doo-Doo Brown" and "It Takes Two." The crowd enjoyed the D.J.'s since they played a different style of music than that of the band, which played mostly progressive-rock. Instead the D.J.'s played a little bit of hip-hop and bass which is very popular amongst the all so very trendy and fashionable Junior class.

The band came out again and the dance floor became intensified with all the violent slam dancing that was going on. Overall the Juniors enjoyed the prom very much and were thankful to the Student Council which had done most of the work that had gone into organizing the prom.

- Giorgio L. Ramirez

Junior Danny Palacio struts his stuff off the dance floor with his date at the Junior Prom.

Junior Ricardo Herran at the Junior Prom proposes the question to his date of whether or not she was going to join him later at the post-prom bash.

Junior John Llovet with his date and Junior Jorge De Mena with his date wondering when the band is going to start to play.

Both Juniors Enrique Sanchez and Jorge Azcuy who have temporarily lost their dates ask if one has seen the other's date.

Junior Hugo Bastarechea, Ricardo Herrera, Eduardo Marilla, Juan Pardo, and Manuel Monteiro posing with their dates.

Academics in Belen in not revered too highly by the students since it is one of the most strenuous, difficult and challenging facets in the school system. Belen is not notably known for its plethora of classes but also for its strict and rigorous courses for study ranging from philosophy to Latin American history, from theology to humanities, and from psychology to peer ministry. Newcomers to the school usually find that the work load given in Belen is a bit more than normal and that the required courses offered are somewhat demanding but in the end, after a lot of hard work, the students do find that all that studying and all the sleepless nights they spent worrying about whether or not they had studied enough for their next exam does pay off. It pays off when they see themselves going off to very selective universities and being offered scholarships and many other different academic rewards. Even though the students find Belen to be very hard, they do believe that the school prepares them to be young and mature individuals ready to face and to take on the demands of the real world.

GIORGIO L. RAMIREZ

Father Perz..llerena instructing "What have I done? Is the yearhis students on the intricacies of book hell?", Mr. Holland seems

ENGLISH

Reading and writing are major concerns of all students in today's life. The enhancement of these essentials is provided by those teachers who are part of the Belen English Department. The success of this year's department is in the good hands of the head of the department, Mrs. Sylvia Hernandez. In Belen, the English Department puts a large emphasis on the study of literature. Of course,

there is some "refreshing" of the super grammar and vocabulary courses given in the earlier grades. "I do use a vocabulary book in class. But I stress American Literature," says Mrs. Lourdes Salas, tenth grade teacher.

In spite of the excellent teachers which belong to the English Department, there still exists a small problem among Belen students. Some Belen students are lazy when it comes to reading. This leads to buying Cliff Notes a few days before the test. Mr. Pedro Lopez, Senior World Literature teacher, says, "I have nothing against CliffNotes. In fact, I encourage them. But only as a supplement to reading the novel." On the other hand, some students really erijoy reading. "It just comes naturally to me. I just can't stop reading!" says Senior A.P. English student Carlos Danger. For students such as Carlos, there are other classes such as Mr. Robert de los Santos' A.P English class. Other electives within the department include Mr. Stephen Holland's excellent Journalism II class, Mrs. Hernandez's Vincam class, and

Mr. de los Santos' Speech and Drama class. Like all of Belen's departments, the English Department is well-organized and well-guided by responsible teachers to bring out the best of Belen students.

-Leo Monserrat

Tenth grade English teacher, Mrs.

Salas, grading tests

r. Pedro Lopez giving advice to his eleventh graders on their term paper.

Mrs.

give to her disruptive students.

Vincam moderator, Mrs. Hernandez, going over some of the many articles turned in by her students.

Eleventh grade

Cristina Casero, ninth Language Arts teacher, thinking about which punishment she should

English teacher, Mr. Robert De los Santos, reading out grades to his students.

rs. Carol Vila emphasizing a point in advanced computers class.

r. Mario Remis pondering a tough question.

r. Jesus Bicelis explaining a complex physics problem.

MATH

With Mrs. Carol Vila at the helm, the Math Department underwent some changes implemented by herself and Belen principal Fr.

Izquierdo, S.J. The changes introduced a brand new teaching staff ready to pick up where the previous staff left off. Mr. Jesus Bicelis was selected to teach Math Analysis to the seniors and physics to both seniors and juniors. The second new addition to the faculty was Mr. Mario Remis Jr. who was given the responsibility of teaching Algebra I to the M

freshmen. Although the results won't be seen in the near future, Mrs. Vila is certain that these new teachers have the potential to help this Math Department and make the students more interested in the subject matter.

- Giorgio L. Ramirez

s. Brenda Naranjo anxiously awaiting her next math class.

enth grade geometry teacher, Mrs. Hewett, writing the class math assignment on the board.

SCIENCE

The Science Department is the fastest growing department in the school. Along with the laboratory and the new observatory, this year a new class was offered, A.P. Biology, for Seniors. As Senior Mike Vidal said, "I'm glad I had the chance to take this class and get college credit. Every student should take advantage of this opportunity to earn credit and save some money."

Along with the familiar faces, like Mr. Frank Pichardo, the department chairman and Chemistry teacher for juniors, Mr. Pedro A. Hernandez, tenth-grade Biology teacher, Mrs. Mercedes Garcia, who teaches eighth-grade Physical Science, and Mr. Rafael Fernandez, seventhgrade Life Science teacher, there were new faces: Mr. Jesus Bicelis, who taught Physics to juniors and Seniors, and Ms. Miriam Hernandez, who handled the sixth graders and taught A.P. Biology to the Seniors.

The Science Fair was once again a huge success. Students were given the option of either constructing a bridge or doing a project, although for some it was not optional but mandatory, as they were being graded on it. Others completed entries for extra credit.

In a time when environmental issues are at the forefront of not only the nation's, but the world's, agenda, scientific knowledge is a must for everyone. As Ms. Hernandez puts it, "Science education has become necessary for everyone so

that we may not only understand our continued existence but also take steps to improve the quality of our lives."

- Ernie Moran

Tenth grade biology teacher, P. A. Hernandez, preparing his notes for the class lecture.

Chemistry teacher, Frank Pichardo, instructing junior Hugo Basterrechea on his homework.

MATH

With Mrs. Carol Vila at the helm, the Math Department underwent some changes implemented by herself and Belen principal Fr.

Izquierdo, S.J. The changes i ntroduced a brand new teaching staff ready to pick up where the previous staff left Mr. Jesus Bicelis was selected to teach Math Analysis to the seniors and physics to both seniors and juniors. The second new addition to the faculty was Mr. Mario Remis Jr. who was given the responsibility of teaching Algebra I to the

- Giorgio L. Ramirez

s. Brenda Naranjo anxiously awaiting her next math class.

enth grade geometry teacher, Mrs. Hewett, writing the class math assignment on the board

SCIENCE

that we may not only understand our continued existence but also take steps to improve the quality of our lives."

- Ernie Moran

Tenth grade biology teacher, P. A. Hernandez, preparing his notes for the class lecture.

Chemistry teacher, Frank Pichardo, instructing junior Hugo Basterrechea on his homework.

Life science teacher, Mr. Rafael Fernandez, giving one of his seventh graders some tips on how to study.

TMaking matters into his own hands, ninth grade earth science teacher, Mr. Wagner, handing out detentions to the misbehaved students.

rs. Cambo-Martinez in the middle of her computer class lecture.

s. Josephina Chirino ministering through song.

heology teacher, Geraldo Garcia, seeming to be very pleased with his attentive ninth graders.

heology teacher, Fr. Eddy Alverez S.J., in between one ofhis many classes.

RELIGION

The Theology Department is an essential part of Belen. It is one of the most influential departments in the school. In addition to the classroom material taught to the students, the department organizes and conducts the school masses, retreats, and social service.

Among the academic topics covered are the history of the church, Christian morality, the

gospels, and social justice. In addition, for juniors and Seniors, there is peer ministry, in which selected students are able to organize and lead retreats and encounters for their peers while also learning in the classroom.

If there is one subject, however, in which learning takes place outside the classroom, as well as inside, it is theology. For juniors and Seniors, the ETC (Encounter Towards Christ), a three-day retreat, is available several times a year. It is held in conjunction with LaSalle High School, and is a very popular retreat among upperclassmen. Senior Gus Arrieta states, "The ETC is one of the most beautiful events in my life. It felt like God took me in His hands."

If you've ever wondered how the participants in the school mass, such as the readers, the crossbearers, among others, are selected, it is through the Theology department. Senior Edgar Perez, a noted cross-bearer, says, "The odds of department heads like Father Eddie Alvarez selecting you to be in the mass are small if you re not a

Senior, so if you want to be in the mass you might want to approach him and tell him."

The Theology department also provides the mandatory social service, where students go on different days of the year to visit nursing homes, orphanages, and children's homes. Senior Frank Robles states, "I really like visiting and playing with the children."

-Jose More

Mr. Fernandez-Toledo, eighth grade theology teacher, taking attendance.

Pablo Taquechel helping out one of his tenth grade theology students.

SPANISH

0ne of the reasons why Belen maintains an advantage academically over other schools is because of its dedication to promoting a second language. This not only allows Belen to enhance the education of its students but also permits its students to obtain that one weapon which distinguishes them from their competitors - having a facility of speech in at least two languages.

This year, the Modem Language Department once again had a successful year. Just as in previous years, Belen students showed their literary qualities at the Dade County Youth Fair by winning more prizes than any other school. Students also demonstrated their talents in the annual Modem Language Fair by submitting wonderful projects and slogans. The level of excellence was proven by those few students who entered the literary contest.

Each year, Miami is seen as the city with the greatest population growth. As a result, Spanish, as well as other modem languages, is seen with growing statistics each year. Spanish is seen as a must in today's society mainly because of this immense foreign population being introduced to our neighborhood. Not only are jobs requiring that one be able to speak Spanish but it has also become the second language of Florida Because of this interchanging of society, Belen is introduced with the dilemma and the goal to maintain the students' Latin background. Their aim is for

the students to keep their status or increase it on being bilingual, which will allow them to have that extra grip on society. They are able to achieve this goal by requiring their students to take a Spanish course from sixth through tenth grade. And in the fmal two years of high school, although not a requirement, students are seen yet again in a Spanish classroom or even selecting French as a new challenge.

As head of the Modem Language Department, Fr. Pedro Cartaya, S.J., has proven once again his ability to lead the students to excel in their knowledge in Spanish. With the level of excellence which this department proves to be, the students are left with a sense of belongingness in our community and also with an edge on life.

-Javier Antuna

French teacher, Mrs. Vidal, grading homework from her students.

Spanish teachers, Mrs. Artiaga and Mrs. Leon, seem to be enjoying themselves at the Student day games.

Spanish teacher, Mrs. Urves, taking a break between classes for lunch.

Eleventh grade Spanish teacher, Mr. Ralph Ledesma, questioning the validity of a student's excuse.

M rs. Jimenez, tenth grade Spanish teacher, in the middle of one of her class lectures.

Seventh grade geography

teacher, Mercy Alonso, administering a test.

r. Eugene Zoeller, eighth grade civics teacher, grading his students' homework.

leventh grade U.S. government teacher and head of the social studies dept., Mr. Collins, adding to his current events bulletin board.

HISTORY

Social Studies have always been a matter of pride and joy. With a wellthought-out plan for study the students get a comprehensive view of the world and the government of this country. This regimen consists of Geography, Civics, World History, American History, United States Government, and Latin American History. As extracurriculars to this program there are Close Up and the Citizen Bee. All of these combine to form the final product of a Belen student.

Geography is the first subject you take in

Belen. It helps the students acquire map reading skills and a precursory knowledge of the different areas of the world and their landscapes and climates. This is the perfect introduction to the program.

Civics gives you a knowledge of how the elections in the government work and introduce you to newspaper reading. This sparks an interest in current affairs that will be carried on for life.

World History is an analysis of the world, focusing on Europe and Asia. This sets the tone for further study of the Americas.

American History is a look at the United States from its preconception to the present. It helps us realize why this country is the way it is and why we think the way we do. It also further sparks an interest in current events by reading TIME magazine.

United States Government shows how this country's political system works. It also gets you involved through participation in a political campaign. This sparks an interest in politics for the rest of your life.

Latin American History gives you a knowledge

of Hispanic culture. It helps you gain knowledge of Cuba through a thorough analysis of the country. "It helps you gain a knowledge of how Hispanics think and of their heritage," says teacher Armando Rodriguez.

Close Up allowed our students to rub elbows with students from other states. Belen students shone showing their knowledge. They saw the capital for a week, seeing the country's government at work.

Belen students' knowledge of Social Studies culminated this year at the Citizen Bee. This was a competition in the state of Florida combining all Social Studies. Marcos Cornillot won the state competition, showing what a great department we have here at Belen. "It was great to represent the Social Studies Department at this competition," said Marcos.

- Julio Gondar

Eleventh grade psychology teacher Brian Wentzel, going over his semester syllabus with the class.

Mr. Jorge Martinez, tenth grade U.S. history teacher, watching over his students while they take their exam.

HUMANITIES

Humanities is the study of literature, languages, and philosophy. It is the perception of all creative arts, and is a subject rich in art and flavor, dealing with painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and philosophy.

Belen is privileged to have an outstanding Humanities department headed by its chairperson, Mr. Leopaldo Nunez. Mrs. Marie Jean Miyar,

Mr. Robert de los Santos, and Fr. Oscar Mendez, S.J., are its other faculty members. Belen requires all juniors to take a Humanities class, history of art, which emphasizes the study of painting, sculpture, and architecture. The class covers the study of art through the Renaissance. An Advanced Humanities class is offered as an elective for Seniors. It covers the study of art from 1650, the past Renaissance period through the 1980's.

Mr. Nunez teaches both the junior and senior level classes, directing his emphasis on history and painting. He would like to emphasize to all students in Belen the importance of art appreciation.

Mrs. Miyar teaches history of art for juniors and Advanced Humanities in Senior year. Mrs. Miyar emphasizes sculpture and architecture in her classes. She wishes to "eliminate the prejudice against art from some people that think that art is insignificant." Mrs. Miyar thinks that students should be allowed and given the opportunity to release the creativity which is in

every one of us.

Fr. Mendez, S.J., has enlightened the Seniors with his Logic and Thought class. This class allows us, the students, to be fully alive and not just drift in the fog of superficial information. It gives the students in Belen the opportunity to discover with clarity the objective truth that surrounds our world. Fr. Mendez states, "What I want to see coming out of Belen are young men that are in full control of their minds and their own destinies."

Mr. de los Santos teaches Advanced Humanities and emphasizes the teaching of musical history of the Humanities department.

Fr. Jose Tey, S.J., offers technical assistance to the classes such as slides, architectural movies and musical tapes.

Mr. Roberto De Los Santos preparing a test for his twelth grade A.P. Humanities students.

Humanities teacher, Mr. Leo Nunez, going over the book with his eleventh graders.

- Mario Travieso

Everybody enjoys a good joke, especially Humanities teacher, Mr. Roberto de los Santos.

Fr. Mendez S.J., philosophy teacher, explaining one of the theories oflogic that are dealt with in the textbook.

Eleventh grade humanities teacher, Mrs. Marie Jean Miyar, lecturing her class on the basic fundamentals of Roman architecture.

Tenth

grader, David Jimenez, proudly receiving his awards in academic achievement, Spanish, Science, Language Arts, P.E., and Math from Belen president, Fr. Marcelino S.J.

ollege counselor, Mrs. lcaza, giving Senior, Felipe Aguel, awards for his academic excellence in Math, Chemistry, and Humanities

ighth grader, Matthew Powers, receiving his gold medal in P.E.

AWARDS

In Belen the start of a new school year usually brings about the early first semester preoccupations among the student body for example: the fiiSt tests, buying the right books, the fust football game, and of course the academic awards ceremony. However, many students who were actually nominated for the award did not really look forward to the banquet because oflast year's monotonous ceremony.

This year the students were in for a surprise thanks to the hardworking and diligent faculty and staff members who kept the ceremony running smoothly and made it the least bit tedious. The event took place on the evening of September 20, in the ballroom of the Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown Miami.

The ceremony was hosted by Mr. Armando Rodriguez, Assistant Principal for Student Activities. "Academics should not take second place to athletics," which is not the usual case for most students. The guest speaker was Dr. Lisandro Perez, Professor of Sociology at Florida International University who centered his speech mainly on how important it is to excel in school. He pointed out that students who do exceptionally well in college are students that "thrive in the learning environment, who are interested and curious about the subject matter."

Some of the students who walked away with a number of awards were Eduardo Carreno of sixth grade with seven medals, eighth grader Alan Diaz

with eight medals, Freshman David Jimenez with six, Tenth grader Luis Corea who earned nine medals, and Junior Hiram Rodriguez who received eight medals.

Book awards were also given in addition to the medals to a few seniors who excelled in certain areas. The recipients of the book awards were Ricky Romagosa, Ricky Souto, and Mark Hernandez. Despite the long ceremony all the students as well as their families were proud of their accomplishments and seemed determined to excel in the new year.

- Giorgio L. Ramirez

Fr. Jose Izquierdo S.J. handing ninth grader, Javier Placer , awards for his academic achievements in P.E. and Theology.

Director of Student Affairs, Mr. Armando Rodriguez, prepares to read the names of students who achieved academic excellence in the 91-92 school year.

so, you want to get involved. Belen's wide variety of clubs are where you want to be then. Students getting involved in the world around them and making a difference is the ultimate goal of a Jesuit education. Key Club, Peer Ministry, are focused toward service to the comrhunity and have been extremely successful in projecting positive images of the school.

A.L.P.H.A. Club, Beta Club, B.A.S.E.S. and others are more geared toward the practical application of theoretical knowledge in common, everyday situations. Meeting throughout the year, the clubs provide constant opportunities to the student body to make a difference in their world.

Echoes staff relaxing for a change in the courtyard during club portrait day!

The Forensics club from Belen Jesuit demonstrating their "T''eam spirit.

oderators Cristina Casero, Beatrice Jimenez, and Roberto De los Santos surrounded by the hard working members of the ALPHA club.

GETTING THEIR ACT

TOGETHER

within the club there are numerous branches, each with its own chairman, who handles the majority of the responsibilities for his particular branch. He is not without help, however, as there are facu1ty moderators for each branch.

The president this year was junior Jorge Fernandez, who ' summed up the year by saying, "We saw a few plays, some art exhibitions, and a couple of films."

New to the club was music moderator Ms. Miriam Hernandez. An avid music lover herself, she accompanied the students in att.ending performances such as Blue in the Night and Puccini's Manon Lescot. In fact, she got free tickets for the students to the dress rehearsal of Lescot. "We saw a few good musicals and operas," she said. "They were intellectually enriching."

Mrs. Jimenez explained ALPHA's goal when she said, "We're trying to develop an interest in the areas that ALPHA encloses."

- Ernie Moran ....

Members of the award winning . Thespian Society Ralph Guiguo, Paul Lo beck, Eric Garcia.:. Tunon, Roberto De los Santos, Eddie Masferrer, Chris Hammon, J. C. Lopez, Raul Herrera, Alfredo Oliva, Manuel Lauredo, Jorge Fernandez, Rafael Robaina, Brian FitzPatrick, Pedro DeCardena gather for team photo.

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It is said that the best way to provide the students with the opportunity is through direct contact and research. Out of the myriad of clubs in which students may participate, one which offers these experiences is B.A.S.E.S., or the Belen Academy for the Sciences of Earth and Space. B.A.S.E.S. is the name given to the conglomeration of four clubs, which concentrate on more specialized areas of science. Among these clubs are Marine Biology, Radio and Electronics, and Meteorology that allow students to explore interest in any particular area, and gain useful knowledge beyond that which is taught in class.

This federation of science is governed by the B.A.S.E.S. board, which consists of the president and vice-president of each individual club, and the board is presided over by a president and vice-president elected by the board with approval of the advisor. The moderator is Fr. Pedro Cartaya, S.J.

The Astronomy club, moderated by Fr. Cartaya, holds bi-weekly meetings in the multi-million dollar space observatory. This club also holds late night vigils to see once-in-a-lifetime glances at the planets, stars and other heavenly bodies. Fr. Cartaya even speculates seeing a UFO once, but he was probably just kidding.

The Radio and Electronics club, also moderated by Fr. Cartaya, has only had to buy fifty dollars worth of equipment because all the other expensive equipment was acquired through donations from the Belen community, including a 1948

Moderator Mr. Pablo Taquechel and Belen's Marine Biology club sitting in for their group picture.

short range radio used in World War ll. With its vast amount of hardware the club members spend hours communicating with different parts of the world.

The Meteorology club, moderated by Mr. William Wagener, conducts daily readings of the weather, humidity, wind speed, and migrating birds. The Meteorology club has more than seventy-five thousand dollars worth of equipment, and Fr. Cartaya, though not directly involved with the club, reminds us that the readings of the Meteorology club in Cuba was more widely trusted than the national weather report for daily weather reports. He adds that if this country ever needs the services of the Belen Meteorology club, it can count on accurate reports.

Finally, the Marine Biology club, moderated by Mr. Pablo Taquechel, is the largest in the B.A.S.E.S. union. Its president, Mike Grandchamp, has organized a number of activities for the club. Most notable among these were the fishing trip to Isla Morada, on which Mr. Taquechel caught a lizard fish twice his own body weight, and the innumerable snorkeling and diving trips, where members collected specimens for the aquariums maintained in the school Marine Biology lab.

Fr. Cartaya believes, "B.A.S.E.S. gives the opportunity to students who have never gotten involved in any area of science to do so and have fun in the process."

- Pedro R. Perez

GETTING THEIR ACT

TOGETHER

The president this year was junior Jorge Fernandez, who summed up the year by saying, "We saw a few plays, some art exhibitions, and a couple of films."

New to the club was music moderator Ms. Miriam Hernandez. An avid music lover herself, she accompanied the students in performances such as Blue in the Night and Puccini's Manon Lescot. In fact, she got free tickets for the students to the dress rehearsal of Lescot. "We saw a few good musicals and operas," she said. "They were intellectually enriching."

Mrs. Jimenez explained ALPHA's goal when she said, "We're trying to develop an interest in the areas that ALPHA encloses."

-Ernie Moran .-111111

Members of the award winning , Thespian Society Ralph Guiguo, Paul Lobeck, Eric Garcia- Tunon, Roberto De los Santos, Eddie Masferrer, Chris Hammon, J. C. Lopez, Raul Herrera, Alfredo Oliva, Manuel Lauredo, Jorge Fernandez, Rafael Robaina, Brian FitzPatrick, Pedro DeCardena gather for team photo.

BLAZING NEW

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t is said that the best way to provide the students with the opportunity is through direct contact and research. Out of the myriad of clubs in which students may participate, one which offers these experiences is B.A.S.E.S., or the Belen Academy for the Sciences of Earth and Space. B.A.S.E.S. is the name given to the conglomeration of four clubs, which concentrate on more specialized areas of science. Among these clubs are Marine Biology, Radio and Electronics, and Meteorology that allow students to explore interest in any particular area, and gain useful knowledge beyond that which is taught in class.

Moderator Mr. Pablo Taquechel and Belen's Marine Biology club sitting in for their group picture.

short range radio used in World War II. With its vast amount of hardware the club members spend hours communicating with different parts of the world.

Finally, the Marine Biology club, moderated by Mr. Pablo Taquechel, is the largest in the·B.A.S.E.S. union. Its president, Mike Grandchamp, has organized a number of activities for the club. Most notable among these were the fishing trip to Isla Morada, on which Mr. Taquechel caught a lizard fish twice his own body weight, and the innumerable snorkeling and diving trips, where members collected specimens for the aquariums maintained in the school Marine Biology lab.

Fr. Cartaya believes, "B.A.S.E.S. gives the opportunity to students who have never gotten involved in any area of science to do so and have fun in the process."

- Pedro R. Perez

Christian Saenz, Diego Escala, Tom Cieezco, Jorge Calienes, Luis Travieso, Roberto Garcia-Tunon, and other members of the Radio and Electronics club with moderator Fr. Cartaya.

Fr. Cartaya with his amateur star gazers from the astronomy club Alejandro Garcia, Ricky Romagosa, Mike Grandchamp, Javier Taboas, Luis Otero, Patrick Kokorian, Robert Cozzari, Ramon Barcia, Chris Rasario, Ahmed Riesgo, Juan Hernandez, Erick Blanco, Marcos Jimenez, Jay Carreno, and Charlie Fernandez.

Father Cartaya, moderator for the B.A.S.E.S. club, giving a general tour of the Belen observatory to some students.

A SCIENTIFIC OUTLOOK

B.A.S.E.S., the Belen Academy for the Sciences of Earth

and Space, is a series of clubs that had dedicated itself to the search for scientific truth. It gives the students an opportunity to take the knowledge they receive every day during class and apply it to practical, everyday use.

B.A.S.E.S. is moderated by Fr. Jose Tey, S.J. and is headed by its president, Fernando Rivas. It is divided into four fields of scientific study. These are astronomy, marine biology, meteorology, and radio and electronics.

One of the most traditional clubs at Belen, since the school relocated in Miami, has been the Astronomy club. About twenty students, from all grades, make up the membership of this club, which meets every other Wednesday night for the study of astronomy and observation. Fr. Pedro Cartaya, S.J., moderator, stated, "We are very proud of our astronomy members and of our observatory. We boast having one of the finest observatories among all high schools in the United States."

The Marine Biology club, under president Mike Grandchamp, is moderated by Mr. Pablo Taquechel. It allows students to study and experience the underwater world. Members can usually be

found in one of many expeditions, lab studies, diving trips to the Florida Keys, or even practicing in the Belen pool.

The Meteorology club, moderated by Mr. William Wagener and led by president Mark Hernandez, dedicates itself to the study of the earth's atmosphere. Their activities include long hours of observation at a recently built weather station, or giving the students a daily weather report on the Belen School News broadcast.

Finally, the Radio and Electronics club, headed by president Chris Hammond, is one of the most intriguing clubs at Belen. Their use of Ham Radios and other electronics allows them to speak to other parts of the world.

B.A.S.E.S., to sum it all up is an opportunity for students to experience things that cannot be taught in a classroom. Mike Grandchamp believes, "Sometimes we think we are learning things in the classroom that we will never use in our life.

B.A.S.E.S. gives the students an opportunity their classroom knowledge to a real life experience."

- Mario R. Lamar

Meteorology club from bottom left to right, Alejandro Villasuso, Mark Hernandez, Fernando Rivas, Fr. Cartaya, Jorge Serret, Patrick Kokorian, Nelson Tarke, and J. C. Lopez.

JUNIOR BETA

S enior Beta Club members gather for their club photograph.

Top Row: Ernesto Avino, Alejandro Barrios, Julio Gonzalez, Jorge de Mena, Eduardo Masferrer, Juan P. Salas, Felipe Navarro, Oscar Rodriguez, Juan Serna, Paul Giralt, Manuel Fernandez, Juan Rodriguez, and Alfonso Duran; Middle Row: Carlos Gomez, Leo Caraballo, Thomas Mauri, Alexander Villasuso, Adrian Sainz, Jorge Escala, Frank Robles, Manuel Monteiro, Jorge Yazji, and faculty advisor, Mr. Rafael Ledesma; Bottom Row: Bernardo del Riezgo, Ricardo Carmona (President), Jose More, Nelson Taracido, Patrick Kokorian, Enrique Lopez, Joaquin Alemany, and Javier Carreno.

Junior Beta Club members showing their unity.

Top Row: Alejandro Paredes, Pedro Hernandez, Luis Diaz, Rainier Leon, Alex Diarmendi, Alberto de Solo, Alex Castellano, Nilberto Moreno, and Mrs. Martha Vidal; Bottom Row: Julio Gonzalez, Alejandro Barinaga, Frank Tudela, Daniel Zumarraga, Rolando Hernandez, Alexander Ali, and Roberto Guerra.

Members of the Vincam: Jorge Escala, Salvador Escalon, Paul Briz, Mike Grandchamp, Carlos Incera; 2nd Row: Robert Lecusai, lggy Segurola, Manny Vega, Gabby Morales, Silvia Hernandez; Last row: Rene Morales, Gus Arrieta, Otto Ortaga, Adrian Sainz.

LEARNING TO EXCEL

worry about photo store hours. Developing photographs was easier than I thought, too." The non-profit paper is designed, written, and edited by students, with Mrs. Silvia Hernandez looking on as the advisor and Mrs. Cristina Casero assisting her. The money for the printing of the newspaper is raised by the selling of ads.

Among the topics that were featured in the centerfold spreads were AIDS, substance abuse, and Tomobola. In fact, controversy brewed when the issue featuring articles on AIDS was not distributed to the junior high and sixth grade, a decision made by the administration.

In its most successful year ever, the Vincam made an impression that will surely last for many years to come.

- Ernie Moran

Carrolton Students helping Jorge Escala pick a new layout for the next issue of Yincam during exchange day.

PUTTING THINGS IN

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as they've drawn most of the layouts used in this year's yearbook. Some credit also has to be awarded to the staff's photographers, Andy Dinkins, Claudio Mena, and Willy Rodriguez. Besides the two editors, the photographers do most of the hard work. They have to travel to all away sports games and all out-of-school events and sacrifice their weekends and free time to capture these events on film The most credit, though, has to be given to Mr. Holland, Johnny, and Yoyo, for their hard work and dedication These three individuals are totally committed to getting the yearbook into production. They work every day from the beginning of class all the way through lunch and , when necessary , even weekends. Yoyo says of his dedication, "I don't mind working through lunch or weekends at Holland's house. It's not a job for me, it's really enjoyable 'cause Holland doesn't put too much pressure on me."

- Stephan Gonzalez

Exhausted yearbook staff taking their club picture.

The hard working editors -of the Echoes staff, Johnny Calderin and Giorgio Ramirez, doing some last minute adjustments.

REDISCOVERING

LATIN AMERICA

One of the major cultural awareness clubs, C.E.L.A.C. tries to develop an appreciation for Latin American social and political concerns. The club sponsors conferences and lectures by major Hispanic authors and civic figures throughout the year. One of the most notable events sponsored by this club was the slide presentation of South and Central America. The members of this unique club are Jose More, Ramon Branger, office Cris Hammond, Manuel Rodriguez, Christian Hofseth, Nelson Tarke, Giorgio Ramirez, William Rodriguez, Carlos Pemas, Mike Vidal, Mark Hernandez, Alex Villasuso, Jorge Escala, Pedro Perez, Mike Grandchamp, and Fernando Rivas.

ACTING AS ROLE MODELS

To become a Big Brother you must be chosen from an

elite group of Seniors. To be chosen means to give up your homeroom time. The Big Brother Program was established so that students would be able to relate to someone in their own predicament when trying to sell their Alumni Day or Tambala raffle tickets. Mr. Armando Rodriguez, the administrator of this program, is always ready to use the Big Brothers and to chase after them when things are going poorly. Senior Javi Lopez says, "It's fun some of the time, and it's an easy way to make some money at the end of the year." Without the Big Brother program the school would

be at a loss when it comes to its fundraisers. All the pushing and begging that the Big Brother does usually pays off with the school reaching its goals in all its fundraisers this year. There are always complaints that the Big Brothers only come in when there is something to be given out or picked up. Senior Jorge Escala says, "In response to those complaints alii have to say is that I need my homeroom time to study and sleep, too." In closing, this warning is given to future Big Brothers: read all the small print, and keep all the papers with the Administration's promises to you.

- Alex Barrios

Members of the Big Brother Club: Armando Rodriguez, Bernardo Del Riezgo, Vincent Vigna, Jorge Rodriguez, Raul Herrera, Alfredo Oliva; 2nd Row: Thomas Mauri, Alex Barrios, Carlos Zaraluqui, Edwardo Mena, Ramon Branger; 3rd Row: William Rodriguez, Javier De la Vega, Mark Hernandez, Mario Lamar, Daniel Garcia, Roberto Caballero, Eric Garcia Tunon; Last Row: Javier Lopez, Alex Blanco, Giorgio Luigi Ramirez, Alfredo Calderon, Oscar Corral, Danny Herran, Juan Carlos Lopez.

MINISTERING TO OUR FAITH

Peer Ministry, a theology elective for juniors and Seniors, is the backbone of the Theology department. With Ms. Josefina Chirino at the head the Peer Ministers learn about Jesus and his plan for our lives in more detail.

The Peer Ministry class is responsible for putting together Days of Reflection for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Also, the Senior Peer Ministers planned and organized the Senior Encounter and Senior-Parent Encounter. "It's hard work, but when you see your classmates get closer together you know it's worth it," says Senior Peer Minister J. J. Rodriguez.

Throughout the year the Peer Ministry class has gone from learning about Jesus and the Gospel to seeing how Jesus fits

in our modern society. The class made up of lectures, where Ms. Chirino passes on her divinely inspired knowledge, and class discussions, where everyone shares their views. ''I enjoy the .class discussions because they give me a chance to say how I feel about God in my life and in Belen," says Senior Peer Minister Edgard Perez.

Every day, when a Peer Minister walks out of class, he walks out with a glow, because he now knows what God wants, and he's out there spreading the Word to the rest of the Belen community.

- Javi "Showtime" Argamasilla

p eer Minister club sharing a moment of togetherness.

E.T.C. group leaders join in for their club picture.

IN TOUCH WITH GOD

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School has established an ex-

cellent reputation based solely on two factors: strong academics and devotion to religious life. This environment allows a student to formulate Catholic values and ideals and then, upon graduating, launch off into their life's journey, prepared to tackle any obstacles, and grasp their destiny as successful people.

· The academics impose responsibility and discipline upon the student. The religious activities create an opportunity for the students to experience the Lord, His peace and mercy, and longlasting friendships. And because of this, there is much popular demand for retreats. For instance, the E.T.C. (Encounter Towards Christ) is a joint retreat with LaSalle High School. Thus presence of females is considered a factor in the eagerness of Belen students to attend. The E.T.C. is a retreat for the youth Uuniors and Seniors) and is organized, directed, and led by Peer Ministers from both schools. The other part of the team consists of cooks from both Belen and LaSalle.

The encounter requires almost two months of planning, during which directors and leaders prepare schedules and talks, and, the cooks, the menus. The team also undergoes spiritual preparation, for the Lord will speak through them, as they are with Him. As the three-day retreat begins, the participants experience encounters with themselves, where they search inside for their beliefs and values. Then they encounter with those around them, strengthening their old friendships and making new ones, while learning about trusting, accepting, and forgiving. Finally, and ultimately, they encounter Christ, His peace, love, and mercy. To end the retreat, God's final blessing is bestowed at the closing mass, where the participants receive a fish as a symbol of their accomplishment, a memoir of their beautiful experience, and a reminder that God is always there. Junior Adrian Sainz says, "At first, I was skeptical about participating in the activities, but I gave things a chance, and I'm glad I did, because I experienced some beautiful things: myself, my friends, and Christ."

-Javier Emilio Argamasilla

paul Lobeck and Raul Herrera performing their award winning duo interpretation of "The Producers" in the Belen auditorium for Mr. Zoller's 8th grade class.

PLAYING THEIR PART

Serpent: A Ceremony," by Jean Oaude van Italie. Eric Garcia-Tunon, with his powerful performance of "Playing with Fire" by Barbara Fields, qualified for the national tournament in Arlington, Virginia. The duo of Paul Lobeck and Raul Herrera also qualified for the nationals with their piece, "The Producers," by Mel Brooks. Finally, Eddie Masferrer and Chris Hammond went to the nationals with their interpretation of "Rosencrantz and Guildenstem are Dead." The team's statewide and national acclaim is attributed not only to the talent of the students themselves but also to the patience, coaching, and criticism of Mr. de los Santos.

- Eddy Masferrer

Forensics club Ralph Guiguo, Paul Lobeck, Eric Garcia Tunon, Moderator Robert de los Santos, Eduardo Masferrer, Christefer Hammon, Juan Carlos Lopez, Raul Herrera. Bottom Row: Alfredo Oliva, Manuel Lauredo, Manuel Fernandez, Brian Fitz-Patrick, and Pedro de Cardenas.

Key Club Awards earned Mrs. Hewitt, Mr. Ledesma, Members of the Key Club throughout the 10 yrs. of and Mrs. Calderin gladly ac- posing for yearbook picture. Mrs. Hewitt's reign. cepting their outstanding service awards.

STRIVING TO MAKE AD FFERE CE

,..At times when a club runs too smoothly for too long, people can overlook all the hard work and long hours required to achieve success. Key Club, Belen Jesuit's largest service oriented organization, begins its work during the summer months prior to the new school year. One of the club's first activities is the used book sale at the beginning of the school year. Throughout the year, Key club sponsors a wide variety of fund raising activities such as canned food drives for the poor, March of Dimes collections, and Red Cross blood drives. Mrs. Hewett's excellent guidance helps the club achieve success. Key Club president and Silver Knight nominee Johnny

Calderin says, "Being active in Key Club helped me to become a more caring and involved person. I believe that true generosity is not giving of one's money but instead, giving one's time and effort."

Concern for others is the basic thread that unites all Key Club members and as senior Pedro Perez puts it, "What better way to become 'men for others' than through a club that is dedicated to serving the community?"

1 992 Key Club officers; Johnny Calderin, Adviser Mrs. Hewitt, Pedro Roberto Perez. Bottom Row: Fernando Font, Edwardo Mena, Fernando Rivas.

inducting the new members taking members in front their picture for a of the faculty and change. parents.

Ricky Romagosa N. H . S . c 1u b

SEEKING EXCELLENCE

0ne of the most popular academic clubs offered in Belen is the National Honor Society. Being the most popular academic club it is also the most respected because of its strict requirements like for example maintaining a 3.5 G.P.A. and performing a certain number of community service hours. Besides the National Honor Society stringent club policy it is a club that's recognized nationwide.

Some of the sponsored events the club had this year were canned food drives and car-washes for Camilus House, and clothes drives for needy children. The National Honor

Society is a club dedicated to service as well as academic excellence and with Mrs. Carol Vila as the club director it is looked upon highly. Members of the National Honor Society are known for their great academic achievements and their service to the community.

The club leaders this year were seniors Chris Hammond, Felipe Aguel, Salvador Escalon, and Carlos Incera. "It's a great opportunity to participate in the club and a great way to meet new people," said senior Felipe Aguel.

- PEDRO PEREZ

N.H.S. Club officers Slvador Escalon, Christifer Hammon, Carlos Incera, Advisor Carrol Vila, and Felipe Aguel.

CONQUISTADORES

Ms. Mirna Jimenez visiting the Columbus ship replicas in the Port of Miami with future Spanish Honor Society members.

YOUNG SCHOLARS

Mr. Ralph Ledsema posing with some of the Spanish Honor Society members.

Future academic leaders, these are the members of the Junior National Honor Society. Faculty Advisor Mrs. Carolin Collins was not present for this photograph.

LEADING THE WAY

Leading the school into another year of excellence the Belen student council members seen here with moderator Mr. Armando Rodriguez, secretary George Gonzalez, president Ricky Souto, vicepresident Gus Arrieta, and treasurer Otto Ortega.

Belen's student council Vice-president elect, homeroom president and Aleck Muelle arguing a vice-presidents gather in point during the Belen the courtyard for their student council debate. group picture.

Student president elect, L. J. Rodriguez, Campaigning for the upcoming elections.

GIVING IT THEIR BEST SHOT

The 1991-1992 year in sports at Belen could be dubbed the year of rebuilding, starting over. The best example of this is the 3-A District in which Belen found itself for the first time. This new district challenged the school's athletic department by having Belen compete with much larger schools.

Another change in the athletic department was the addition of various new coaches. Most of the new faces could be seen out on the football field; Coach Hansen, Coach Sierra, and Coach De Valle who filled in gaps as assistant defensive and offensive coaches. The baseball team saw a new coach as well, Coach Hernandez, who the team quickly named "Captain Calestenics." There were some very bright spots in this year's sports calendar: the swimming team's undefeated season, both Varsity and Junior Varsity Cross Country teams dominated their meets, and the junior high baseball team's championship season.

Mindful of all the major changes, the athletic department's year finished off quite well and the amount and quality of underclassman athletes bodes well for Belen in the future.

Soaring to new heights, Alexis Gonzalez is the epitome of Belen's first season in District 3A.

Fielding hard hits, Belen's athletic teams demonstrated their resolve and determination all season long.

A New District, A New Offense, Inexperience Lead to

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he expectations were not high for the 1991 Belen Wolverines Varsity Football team following the 9-1 team of last year, due in part to the loss of seventeen starters, but after the final whistle was blown their 5-5 record ( 1-2 in district) proved to be disappointing. Before even stepping foot in the field, this team had their backs against the wall. Belen moved up to District 3A which includes such formidable opponents as Pace, Key West, and Chaminade. The Wolverines would enter this new district with a new single wing offense. Head Coach Richard Stuart referred to the at times confusing offense as being ''a throwback to the old days''. Inexperience played a key role in the

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Wolverines season as well. On offense there were only two returning starters, while on defense there were just three. This was also the first year in which grades were a factor. RB Eddie Martinez, FS Jose San Martin, and LB Ramon Branger were three starters who suffered under this policy.

The offensive line was anchored by three seniors; returning starter and First team All County tackle, Otto "Cheap Shot'' Ortega, guard Javier Salazar, and tackle Alex Hoyos. Juniors Marcus Ortega and David Tejeda also played big roles. The running game was led by workhorse Alexis "Twinkle Toes" Gonzalez, who was the ninth leading runner in the county with 461 yards on 96 carries and scored 7

Bottom Row (Left to Right): William Rodriguez, Javi Argamasilla, Eric Car:taya, Ramon Branger, Carlos Zarraluqui, Albert Acuna, Eddy Mena, Jav1er de Ia Vega, Marco Fernandez, Joshua Caballero, Mike Hernandez, Carlos Zumarraga, G'!nzalez, Miguel Vidal, Eddy Martinez; Middle Row: Jose San ME!-rtln, Frankie Fernandez, Robert Caballero, lggy Garcia, Peter Martell, Guillermo Aleman, Tom Mauri, Pedro de Cardenas, Stephen Gonzalez, Otto Ortega, Marcus Ortega, Randy Egues, Javier Salazar, Pedro Perez; Top Row: Alex Hoyos, Carlos Canine, Mario Lamar David Tejeda, Albert Fernandez, Florentino Mas, Javier Hermida lggy Segurola, Nibaldo Capote, Felipe Fernandez, Fernando Font , Aurelio Gonzalez, Jose Perez, Jorge Roca

All-Dade CB Javi "Prime Time" Argamasilla (5) leaves his feet with reckless abandon to block the potential go-ahead score.

RB Eddie Martinez (31), following the path cleared by FB Tommy Mauri (42), manages to stay on his feet gaining a few yards during the Homecoming victory versus Coral Shores.

The tough Wolverines' defense breaks from the huddle prepared to stop yet another opponent.

Junior QB Albert Acuna (1 0) drops back looking downfield for a big completion.

NT Alex "Pork Chops" Hoyos (62), with the aid of Frankie Fernandez (33), send a message to the opponent: Don't come 'round here no more.

Varsity Football Record 5-5

Belen 9 St. Edwards

Belen Marathon

Belen 16 Florida Air Academy

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Belen 9 Ransom Everglades

Belen 20 Pine Crest

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RB Alexis "Twinkle Toes" Gonzalez shakes and bakes his way through the Marathon defense for one of his county leading

The other half of the All-Dade Duo, CB Mike "Atwater" Vidal (27) shows no respect for All-State RB Terry Moore (35), stopping him cold.

TDs. Eddie Martinez also showed flashes of brilliance after joining the team midway through the season. Javier Argamasilla filled in more than adequately as the slot back. Senior Javier de la Vega and Junior Albert Acuna time as quarterback. The favorite target was big play WR Fernando "Gazoo" Font, who fmished tenth in the county with 3 09 yards on 13 receptions and Two T ds. TE Robert Caballero ( 10 rec) and WR Eddie Mena ( 11 rec), who combined for five touchdowns, were also instrumental to the passing game.

The defense was comprised for the most part of seniors, with ten of eleven starters being just that. The defensive front was led by two third year seniors; First team All County and All State Honorable Mention DE Javier "Davidson" Salazar, who led the team in sacks with ten, and Second team All County NT Alex ''Pork Chops" Hoyos. DE Steve Gonzalez sured up a tough line with timely tackles. The line backer corps rotated throughout the season but the play of Senior Otto Ortega

and the only non-Senior, Junior Frankie , Fernandez, was exceptional. LB's Ramon Branger and Mario Lamar also contributed support. The defensive secondary otherwise known as ''The Lunchmen' ', consisted of First team All County CB Javier ''Prime Argamasilla and the most pleasant surprise of the year Mike ''Atwater'' Vidal. Both Argamasilla and Vidal tied for second in the county with three interceptions apiece. Prop 48 FS Jose San Martin (two interceptions) provided the big hits when needed.

There is no question as to whether or not this team had talent. It did! But one has to wonder how well this team could have done if those changes had not occurred. This team displayed character, in that, amidst all these changes, it was able to respond to the adversity and yet still come out a winner.

by: Mike Vidal #27

LB Ramon "Sinead" Branger loses his hair but not his head after delivering a devastating blow to future FSU TE Kamauri Charlton.

QB Javier de Ia Vega manages to escape from a Key West defender as he gains a first down for the Wolverines.

Sweating It Out on The IDIR

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For the Junior Varsity football team, this year, undoubtedly, was a year of learning. Learning because of three factors: new offense, firstyear players, and a new coaching staff.

Whether you are working with veterans or rookies, a new offense is always hard to learn. The new offense was the same one the Varsity team used this year, the single wing. It is a confusing but effective offense. Ninth grader Javier Placer, wide receiver and cornerback, said, The other team is always lost, but sometimes I don't even know where the ball is going I"

First-year players make it even more difficult to learn the offense. For the first time in Belen history, the Junior Varsity team consisted of eighth and ninth graders, instead of the usual ninth and tenth graders. Ninth grader Andre White Shoes" Anon, wide receiver and kicker, said, Because we

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were first-year players we were eager, and that made it easier to learn the plays."

A new coaching staff is always a factor that can make or break the season. First-year head coach Eric Hansen and assistant coaches Manny Fejioo and Eddie Delgado had to be sure the team would accept them and their ability to coach At first they weren't sure about us, but they finally realized we knew our stuff," said coach Delgado.

The team ended with a 4-2-1 record, which is impressive considering the quality of opponents such as Curley, Ransom, and South Dade. The team was led by quarterback Frank Delrio and runningbacks Richard Neg ret and Orlando Torres.

As for next season, coach Hansen could only say, "I'd like to get forty Marcus Aliens, but I'll probably get forty Woody Allensl"

Chased out of bounds by the Wolverine defensive unit.

Eddie Mena # 11

The defensive line waiting for the offense to challenge them.

Coach Hanson trying desperately to transmit his ideals.

High tackling and missing tackles will be corrected before spring practice is over

victim.

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The Belen Varsity Cross Country team lives up to their name - The Pack.

After

tough district race, Sophomore David Jimenez gets a drink to replenish his lost body fluids and minerals.

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his year's varsity cross country team was one of the most successful in Belen's history. Although the Wolverines have always had a winning tradition in cross country, this year's team had one distinct characteristic - Youth. Javier Taboas, one of only two Juniors, was the most experienced and oldest runner on the team. Most of the leading runners, though were sophomores, led by the team's top runner, Alex Bienes. This year cross country posted an undefeated record of 12 wins and 0 losses, which in and of itself is quite an accomplishment considering the lack of experience.

After capturing the district title, the team headed to the state finals, where they placed a very respectable fifth out of sixteen schools. Alex Bienes finished a strong season by running the mile and a half in 16:14 which earned him tenth place in the state. Soph-

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omore Lorenzo Puentes also had a strong showing at the state meet. Coach Carlos Barquin describes the team as being young and adds, "If the team keeps up the hard work and dedication, we will be experiencing much success in the years to come." In almost every race this year, Belen's "pack" strategy was the secret to their success. He adds, "Most schools have one or two good runners while the rest of the team lags behind. Belen's runners, on the other hand, cross the finish line around the same time, therefore accumulating points."

With no runners graduating and this unique strategy, the Belen Cross Country "Pack" assures many more victories in the years to come.

By: Nelson Taracido Mike Vidal

Top Row (From Left to Right): Lorenzo Puentes, Mike Cabrera, Javier Taboas, Alex Bienes, Juan Sepulveda, Daniel Suniga, David Jimenez; Bottom Row (left to Right): Eric Santa-Cruz, Benjamin Rodriguez, Fernando Vargas, J. J.

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here's a famous saying that goes Success comes from early on." This year's Junior High Cross Country team showed that success in Belen cross country will be assured for years to come. Belen's cross country program has always had a history of incredible success. This year was no different. However, this winning tradition was not only continued by the Varsity squad, which won the district championship. It was also continued by the Junior High team. The team ended the year with a perfect record, finishing first in all twelve of their meets. According to Coach Carlos Barquin, this team turned out to be more than he expected At first, I thought it was going to be a rebuilding year. But with all the talent on the team, it would've been hard for us to lose at all." The team was led by jighth grader Frankie Ruiz. Ruiz finished firsf in all ten of his races It got to the point where l thought

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I was a machine. I knew no one could even carry my running shoes, much less keep up with me." Other top runners were Alexis Cabrera, Carlos De Cespedes, and Erwin Acle. They make up what is sure to be a high caliber cross country team in the future. Yet, as Coach Barquin puts it, this is not just speculation With such a flawless record and load of talent, it will be obvious that this group will win the district four years from now." And when this team is running away with races in 1996, it will be known that it all began in Junior High, because success comes from early on''.

Eddie Garcia-Rivera

A group of J.V. cross country runners display their winnings Pushing to the limits, Roberto makes his move to the front with pride. of the pack to cross the line first.

Relentless to achieve victory, these two Belen runners setting the pace, show Belen Jesuit Prep. earns their nickname as the wolverines.

A gruesome and demanding daily workout for the Belen Cross Country team gives away to smiles as these two runners cross the finish line in victory.

Cool, calm, and collected, David Jimenez shows why the J.V. Cross Country Team earns the right to their unblemished record.

Senior swimmers Leo Monserrat, Alex Barrios, and Rick Romagosa celebrate their victory over arch-rival Christopher Columbus.

All Dade swimmer Danny "DWA" Suarez after a well deserved victory in the 500 meter freestyle, gives his opinion of who's #1.

Swimmers "Take their mark" at the District Swim Meet, before winning their 4th consecutive title.

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he loss of two star swimmers to graduation had no major ramifications on the 1991-1992 swim season which was a tremendous success. This year's squad went undefeated, which is no small feat even in the best of circumstances as loyal fan Berta del Nodal said, ''It is wonderful that these kids are rewarded with a perfect season after their hard work and dedication.''

At this year's Dade County Youth Fair meet, the team obtained a Second place victory behind rival Columbus. A chance for redemption against Columbus came two weeks later at a scrimmage meet. On this occasion, Belen came out on top with the best swims coming from Junior Andy de Angulo, who is a four time state finalist and top three finisher in the 100 breast. The hard work and dedication of Danny Suarez paid off in his time of trial. Ricky Romagosa and Leo Monnserrat delivered great swims at this year's District Meet and helped the team to yet another District Victory. Alex Barrios, "the super

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scrub" helped tremendously in the quest for the perfect season.

The State qualifiers must be congratulated for their great work. Among them are: Finalists Andy de Angulo, Danny Suarez, Rick Romagosa, Leo Monserratt, Alex Barrios, Gus Membiela, and Enrique Sanchez. Prelim qualifiers were George Lebert, and Alex Codero.

"We owe it all to the blood, sweat, and tears of Coach Kirk Peppas who is not only our team backbone but the one who gives the support during long hours of training," said Leo Monserrat. Alex Barrios had this to say, ''The season was the most I could ever want out of one, because we slaughtered our archrivals, The Columbus Explores."

The 1991-1992 Wolverine swimming season was characterized by extreme hard work, victorious accomplishments and a wonderful experience.

-Alex Barrios

The Belen Varsity Swim Team awaits their upcoming swim meet against Columbus at the Tamiami swimming pool.

Varsity Basketball RECORD: 8-17

Ft. Pierce Westwood L, L

St. Brendan W, W

South Miami L, L

Pine Crest L, L

Jesuit Tourney L, L

South Dade L, W

Ransom W

Pace L, L

Coral Shores L, L

Norland L

Curley W, W

Key West L, W

lnteramerican L

District Tourney 2nd Place

Power forward Alex "porkchops" Hoyos (52) rips down a monster rebound before finishing the play with a reverse slam.

Center J. J. "beza" Rodriguez (50) shows one of his patented turnaround moves scoring easily over his opponent.

Senior Center J. J. Rodriguez (50) leaps at the tipoff thus proving the theory "WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP."

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Upon entering the season, expectations for the 1991-1992 Wolverine Varsity Basketball Team were not very high. The Wolverines were entering a new district and moving up into class 3A. Along with the tougher district opponents, the team was to play South Miami, Norland, and South Dade (twice), all contenders in the class 4A division.

The team consisted of seven Seniors, five Juniors, and one Sophomore. It was led by Seniors J. J. Rodriguez (13.6 ppg, 11.5 rpg) and Alex Hoyos (12.2 ppg, 10.4 rpg). Tremendous contributions were turned in by Gaston Macau, Mario Travieso, and Alexis Gonzalez, whose defense was outstanding all year. Albert Acuna's ball handling was near perfect. George Gonzalez and Alfonso Cueto contributed quality minutes off the bench, and Sophomore Eric Bradford proved to be a pleasant surprise. "The play of Eric Bradford was a great compliment to the team, after being moved up from J.V. His rebounding and defense were outstanding," says coach Jorge Martinez.

Although the season was not a great success (8-14), the team finished in second place in the District, losing to last year's State Runner Up, and

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a favorite this year, Pace, in the finals. Exciting wins over Curley and South Dade proved to be the highlight of the season. Alex Hoyos proved vital by hitting last second shots against both teams to win. Cocaptain George Gonzalez summed up the South Dade game best when he said, "The feeling I got when the horn sounded and the shot went in I cannot explain. The team was down because we hadn't played well all year, but, after that game, we were confident that we could do we ll in the District Tournament." The team traveled to Key West to play the Conchs in the Semi-Finals. Belen went in and posted a convincing twenty point victory. However, in the next round the team's lack of height was evident as Pace dominated the boards and the game in the Finals. "I'm not satisfied with second place, but that's not too bad considering that it is our first year at the class 3A level,'' says Senior Alex Hoyos.

-MARIO R. LAMAR #65 and RAMON BRANGER #7

Guard Alexis "cuello" Gonzalez (10) catches the defense off-guard by shooting not passing, giving the wolverines the lead.

J. V. Basketball RECORD: 21-1 Ft.

The tenacious Wolverine defense traps a Pine Crest opponent in the corner, creating a turnover during the last minutes

Sophomore Point Guard Marcel Llorente sinks a clutch free throw providing the margin of victory.

of the game.

Freshman Forward, Mike Cabrera goes up for the power slam on a South Dade opponent giving the Wolverines the lead.

New District, Same Results J. V. continued to

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Belen's Junior Varsity Basketball team ended the 1991-92 season with a record of 21 wins with only 1 loss. The team dominated their opponents so thoroughly that their average margin of victory was 20 points. Under the leadership of Coach Jose Roca, the Junior Varsity players stomped their opponents with an aggressive defense which fueled their high scoring offense. Coach Roca, said, "the defense was the key to our success." The team's one defeat came in an emotional, aggressive and intense quadruple overtime game against Norland.

A major reason for the Junior Varsity team's incredible winning margin was due to the advantage of having height on the team. The forwards and center Erick Bradford, Alex Levy, Richard Sanders, Kevin Crew, Faustino Garcia and Omar Travieso have both size and quickness, which provided the team's guards Marcelo Llorente, Armando Calo, Miguel

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Cabrera, Jorge Azcuy, and Alfredo Grandal determined the pace of the game and controlled the tempo during the whole season. The team's co-captain Marcelo Llorente said "I am very happy and proud to be a part of such a successful team." Mandy Calo, the other cocaptain of this well trained team, said "I expect next year's team to try and continue with this winning tradition."

This year's Junior Varsity team with its 21 wins has shown their focus and determination by achieving an excellent winning record and has perpetuated the tradition of the Junior Varsities in the past.

- Mario Travieso and - Ramon Branger #7

The 1991-92 Junior Varsity Basketball team huddles during a timeout on their way to an important victory.

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he 1992 Junior Varsity soccer team ended it's season with a less than impressive record of four wins, three losses and two ties. Compared with previous teams, this team's lack of "enthusiasm, dedication, determination and experience all attributed to their dismal performance" according to Coach Z. Taquechel. Alex Veloso, left full-back said that this season "lacked motivation and consistency due to the absence of interest by teammates." This deprivation of basic elements is owed to the deficiency of returning starters that would have brought leadership to the team. Ricky Zurita believed that the team had a slow beginning because of their inexperience, but he also stated that in the "second half of the season we were taking practice more se'riously and didn't give up like in the first half." He also attributed some of the blame to Coach Taquechel, saying that he "lacked

the ability or willingness to fire us up be.fore a game and during half-time."

Their basic strengths were their young age and that the team has ten of eighteen players returning that are better or prepared to face the new season, but still need to "learn the meaning of unity and hard work." Coach Taquechel believes that the future of the team is hopeful under his expert tutelage and that their record will greatly improve, with chances of an undefeated season.

Bottom Row: (left to right) Jose Leon, Martin Powers, Gaston Lacayo, Carlos Lopez, Humberto Vanegas, David Jimenez; Top Row: (left to right) Coach Z. Taquechel, Jose Muerto, Ricardo Zurita, Deuh Dill, Dick Hurtz, David Boon, Benji Rodriguez, Felipe Fernandez.

- Peter Perez and Mike Vidal

Sophomore midfielder David Jimenes positions himself to make the steal which led to the go-ahead goal.

The tough, wolverine defense squashes yet another opponent hope of scoring by stealing the ball.

Forward Ricardo Zurita prepares to make a perfect slide tackle against arch-rival Key West.

Senior midfielder and co-captain Ernie "Montee" Moran makes a perfect lead pass to his fellow teammate, David Trujillo.

Senior forward Victor Sallick dribbles his way past the Pace defense, setting himself up for one of his team-leading thirteen goals.

Midfielder Daniel Suniga shows perfect form ih rocketing in a goal against arch-rival St. Brendan.

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The season looked bleak for us right from the beginning. We had only four returning starters, Senior goalkeeper Eddie Mena, Senior left defender Ernie Moran, Senior left wing Victor Sallick, and Junior center midfielder Danny Suniga, and all but Mena would be playing a position different from the previous season; Sallick at center forward, Moran at center midfield, and Suniga at right midfield. Also, we were moving up to class 3A, and our district included Key West, St. Brendan, and Pace. Head Coach Carl Osborne, due to personal problems, joined the team less than two weeks before the season opener at Miami Country Day. In those two weeks he had to evaluate talent, make the final cuts, and prepare the team for the seventeen-game regular season. As it turned out, it was not enough time. We looked unready and sloppy early against Country Day, falling behind 2-0, but we showed heart in scoring two goals in the final twenty minutes to salvage a tie. We realized right away we had to work hard to reach our full potential.

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But how much potential was there? With only seven sure starters, and no established forwards, Coach Osborne , had to shuffle lineups almost every game in search of the right balance of offensive explosion with defensive stability. So we sacrificed performance in the early games to find our identity for the latter part of the season.

We found it, thanks in large part to the experience of those four returning starters. Together with Senior defenders Fernando Font and Eric Cartaya, they provided the leadership this team, which for most of the season consisted of six Seniors, five juniors, three freshmen and one eighth grader, so badly needed. But the biggest surprise was the play of the Fab Freshmen, left midfielder Gaby Moran, left defender Javier Placer, and point man Jorge Pupa. Gaby and Javier started every game, and Jorge won the starting point man job before mid season and held it until he was struck down with a serious cold the final two weeks of the season.

Bottom Row (I tor): Victor Sallick, Jorge Pupa, Daniel Suniga, Rudy Hernandez, David Trujillo, Javier Placer, Gabriel Moran; Top Row (I to r): Coach Carl Osborne, Ricardo Caporal, Ernesto Moran, Edward Mena, Luis Saladrigas, Eric Cartaya, Javier Lopez, Fernando Font.

Sweeper Fernie "Gazoo" Font effortlessly breaks up the opponent's twoon-one advantage, shattering their hopes of scoring.

VARSITY SOCCER Record: 12-3-4

Miami Country Day T

St. Brendan W

La Salle W Key West L

Homestead T

Ransom T

Dade Christian W

Florida Christian W

Miami Country Day W

LaSalle W Key West L

Palmer W

Hebrew Academy W Pace W

Dade Christian W

St. Brendan W

Coral Park T Pace W

Key West L

Goalkeeper Edward "Rascateer" Mena risks life and limb to make the spectacular save in one of his eight shutouts this season.

Freshman sensation Gaby Moran follows through on a corner kick in order to center the ball.

We hit our stride at just the right time, running off separate four and five game winning streaks. In fact, thanks to those two streaks, we won nine of our last eleven games, the other two being a hard-fought, much-closer-than-the-score-indicated 3-0 home loss to Key West, and an emotional1-1 tie at home against 4A state-ranked powerhouse Coral Park, in a game we led most of the way.

We headed into the District 16-3A Championships, held at our own Belen field, at peak performance. We dominated Pace, winning 4-0, and it was finally time for the longawaited, much-anticipated, third and most crucial matchup between Belen and Key West. In the back of our minds, we had been waiting for this game since January 18, when they beat us at Belen, and were waiting for the chance to finally beat a team we had outplayed, yet somehow lost to, twice.

And so on February 14, Valentine's Day, we went at it, once and for all, for the district , championship. Early on, it was the same old story: we outplayed them but couldn't put the ball in the net. And it came back to haunt us. They scored about thirty minutes into the half, and we found ourselves down a goal at halftime. Though they had played aggressively, sometimes downright dirty, we kept our cool, for the most part. We just played our game, and again had the better chances of scoring, but we couldn't get any breaks. It just wasn't meant to be. We fought hard, until the final whistle, but in the end, we came up a goal short.

All in all, a goal short of the district cham- , pionship in February is about a hundred goals farther than we anticipated being back in November.

- #1 0 Ernesto Moran

Goalkeeper Edward Mena and sweeper Fernie "chic" Font take a break from the action to pose for the camera.

Freshman defender Javier Placer takes a shot on goal, demonstrating the Varsity team's "total soccer" strategy.

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Inexperience and disappointment were the words that plagued the Varsity Baseball team this season. The team consisted of four Seniors, five Juniors, seven Sophomores, and two Freshmen, emphasizing the team's youth and inexperience, while disappointment came along with a 4 and 13 record. Even though inexperience and and disappointment have a negative connotation here, one should not be deceived.

Deceiving is another word that describes the Varsity Baseball team due to the statistics. Even though the stats were against them, the team throughout the season gained some self-esteem and improved it's technique, raising hopes for next year a more experienced and hopefully a more successful season.

"We had many tough losses; games we should have won, but in many cases, one inning made the difference. We could have had a better record," said Senior first baseman Alex Hoyos. One of those tough losses came in Districts against Key West at DadeNorth. This loss however really wasn't a loss, but a win in the eyes of the Varsity players. As Junior shortstop Albert Acuna stated, "we played our hearts out today."

Unstable pitching haunted the team as future F.S.U. Seminole Senior catcher Javi De La Vega

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said, "These pitchers of ours worked like animals, but unfortunately the results weren't positive." This was due to the fact that the pitchers were inexperienced in the Varsity level, though they improved significantly as the season progressed.

The hitting game also progressed with Seniors Javi De La Vega and Danny Garcia, and Junior Adrian Sainz leading the team with the highest batting averages. As Adrian said, "I thought I would never get out of my beginning of the year slump. But after a few games I started making contact and my slump was over with". It began with inconsistency, and ended with explosive hits against Key West to wrap up the season.

The strongest and most effective positions were held by the outfielders. Consisting of Lorenzo Puentes, Jose Elisondo, and Jose Corral, the outfield was an outstanding force. As Robert Linares said, "with the energetic, speedy, and aggressive outfielders we have, many inning have been ended on a sorry note for our opponents." The Belen outfield will definitely be a force to reckon with in the future.

As the season ended, four seniors departed with it, but the younger players are waiting for next year to turn the tables and lead a victorious team, with experience and without frustration, to new heights.

Adrian Sainz nabbing another runner at second.

Roberto Linares waiting for another ball over the plate.

Belen's varsity baseball team in the obligatory team photograph.

Pitcher Carlos La Casa, Alberto Acuna, Javier De La Vega, discussing the strategy to follow with their coach.

Carlos La Casa ready to unleash another of his patented fastball.

Who says Belen's Junior Varsity dug-out spirit is dull?

Pounding out another hit for Belen.

In full swing, Junior Varsity player David Hernandez smacks in another run for Belen.

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Belen Junior Varsity Baseball team and their proud coach Jorge Martinez.

For Belen's Junior High Team, This Truly was their Championship ...

JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL

Coach Fraga confers with his infield players during late Demonstrating excellent bunting technique, Belen's junior inning rally. high baseball shortstop gets another hit.

Outfielder Ignacio Hernandez prepares to relay the ball to second base.

Coach Fraga and his champion Junior high baseball team.

Belen's Junior high baseball team pitcher delivering another fastball.

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his season was a difficult one for the wolverine golfers.

Turn out for the try outs was minimal for the five spots open on the team roster, making it possible to only have six members at the beginning of the season. Two of those six players dropped out after the progress reports, making it even harder for the struggling team. But those who remained gave it their best shot. The #1 and #21ayers placed in the top 12 of the district tournament where the competition was professional level.

The team met several times a week to practice their golf game. They spent long hours practicing their tee shots as well as their short game The four golf players ranged from freshman Felipe Aspllaga to junior and most improved player Frank Paderes and seniors Gonzalo de Ia Iglesia and the team M.V P. Javier Atuna, who led the team to an eleventh place finish at the

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Dade county youth fair.

Over all, the season was one which was full of ups and downs with a record of 3-8.

Head coach Ms. Maria Elena Cartaya Wrves described the season as one of rebuilding. Furthermore, "the season was one of enjoyment and also one which gave those students a chance to pursue their dreams and hopes in the game of golf".

Belen's golf team and coach: Felipe Aspillaga, Frankie Senior Javier Antuna showing everyone how it's done. Paredes, Mrs. Maria Elena Cartya-Wrves, Javier Antuna, and Gonzalo De La Iglesia.

Javier Antunas form helped him capture team M.V.P. honors.

Frankie Paredes ready to send another drive down the lanes.

High off the tee, Javier Antuna demonstrates the shot that helped him get second place at the Dade County Youth Fair tournament.

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Eric Gonzalez returning a hard

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Young and determined are two adjectives which characterize this year's Varsity Wrestling team. With only one senior returning, a rough schedule containing its share of powerhouses, and new District 3A the pressure was on this team to perform. All things considered, the team's final record of six wins and seven losses was respectable and gained some respect throughout the district.

Although young, the team did have experience with its entire Varsity lineup comprised of second year wrestlers. ''All of us have been through this before," says wrestler Omar Cartaya, ''so we know more or less what to expect.'' The team also had some problems filling up the higher weight classes they did not have too many big

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people but, according to Head Coach Cosme Salas, "The people that filled in did a more than adequate job.''

When the District Tournament came around, the team had already gotten a feel for what was demanded of them. They responded by advancing all fourteen Varsity wrestlers to the Regional finals, with Sophomore Andres Vidal, last year's 103 lb. Regional champion, held on to his title for a second year. Vidal was the only wrestler to advance to the State Competition where he was defeated in competition. Such a strong showing by such a young team would impress anyone and further fuels the expectations of the coaches and the team members of what is to come.

Mike Vidal #27

The 1991-92 Varsity Wrestling team stretches out before a much anticipated match against tough opponent, Coral Shores.

12/5 VS. Ransom w 12/6 VS. Dade Ch. w

12/10 VS. Miami Beach L 1/9 VS. Miami High L

1/10 VS. Hialeah L

1/16 VS. Braddock L

1/22 VS. Central L

1/23 VS. Jackson w 1/24 VS. Curley w 1/30 VS. Pace w 2/4 VS. Coral Shores w 2/8 VS. Sunset L 2/10 VS. Pinecrest w

Andres Vidal shows his opponent why he finished 4th in the State Meet in the 103 lb. division.

State qualifier, Sophomore Andres Vidal, offers a friendly handshake before manhandling yet another opponent.

Wrestler Omar Cartaya squares off before winning, thus giving Belen enough points to win the match.

Junior Ignacio Garcia, state meet qualifier, soaring over the bar set at 13 feet.

Senior Alexis Gonzalez airs out another winning jump during competition.

Senior Ray Diaz blazing over the hurdles toward another win.

Soaring To New EIGHT TRACK

The Varsity Track and Field team, despite moving up to class 3A and a new district 16, finished undefeated in dual meets for the second consecutive year, and repeated as District champs, winning their district for the fourth time in the last six years. Twenty-five Wolverines qualified for the Regional finals at Lockhart Stadium, and four made it all the way to the state meet at Winter Park.

Led by head coach Richard Stuart and assistants Carlos Barquin and Miriam Hernandez, the team defeated schools such as Ransom, LaSalle, St. Brendan, Curley, Coral Shores, and district rival Pace in dual, triangular and quadrangular meets going 15-0. Also, the team took first place at the First Annual Wolverine Relays at Belen. At the Jackson invitational held at Miami-Dade North, the team finished sixth out of eighteen public schools and one other private school, Columbus. At the All-Catholic meet

at St. Thomas Aquinas, the team finished second behind only the host school. The team finished ahead of Columbus in both meets.

Junior lggy Garcia broke the school record in the pole vault, going as high as 13'6". Junior Alec Muelle broke school records in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes and joined seniors Eddie Martinez, Alexis Gonzalez, and Eric Cartaya in breaking the 4x1 00 meter relay school record.

The four Wolverines who went to state were senior Javier Salazar in the discus, senior Eric Cartaya in the 330 meter hurdles, junior lggy Garcia in the pole vault, and sophomore Alex Bienes in the 2 mile run.

- Ernie Moran

Members of the undefeated Belen Track and Field Team proudly pose for their team photograph.

Alejandro Bienes streaking toward another win.

Jeremy Yong giving a little extra effort during his shot-put turn.

David Jimenez encouraging his teammates to finish strong.

Ignacio Garcia just barely failing to clear thirteen feet six inches on the pole vault.

Gaston Macau easily clearing the bar.

Eric Cartaya turning on the speed in the hurdles.

Javier Salazar concentrating before one of his winning discus tosses.

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n Thursday, May 14, it was time once again to recognize all the students who gave 110% in their respective sports. After the Invocation by Fr. Izquierdo, S. J., and the dinner, each athlete was called to receive his letter or pin. Most Valuable Players were recognized in each sport. Senior Javi Salazar was named the Varsity Football team's M. V.

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P. Sophomore Alex Bienes was cross country M. V. P. Junior Andy de Angulo, senior Eddie Mena, and Alex Hoyos won in swimming, soccer, and basketball, respectively. Finally, senior Javier de Ia Vega was the big winner. Besides his baseball M. V. P. award, he was named athlete of the year.

- Ernie Moran

Belen's cross country team members celebrate with their friends

Coach Stuart introduces the members of the undefeated Varsity Track team.

A collection of just some of the various trophies captured this year by Belen's athletics program.

DEDICATION AND SERVICE

Itakes a wide variety of talented, dedicated people to operate an educational institution such as Belen Jesuit, Administrators and teachers are undoubtedly the backbone guiding students by providing short and long term goals to be met; standards to be attained. Equally important, though on a less viable plane, are the school staff: secretaries, librarians, receptionists, maintenance and cafeteria staffs, who help maintain the day to day operations in motion. Thanks to the dedication and service of all these individuals, students at Belen are given the opportunity .to strive to even greater heights.

These are just a few of the Coach Richard Stuart, Mr. many who dedicate their Armando Rodriguez, and lives to Belen. Mr. Stephen Holland share a reflective moment

Teacher's Mass.

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Major corporations have C.E.O. 's and countries have Prime Ministers and Secretaries of State who are entrusted with projecting positive images and resolving problems, but who does Belen Jesuit have? None other than Father Marcelino Garcia, S.J. He dedicates his time and effort to helping Belen ". progress a little more each year." He has demonstrated tenacity and diplomacy, year after year, achieving success after success during his nine

years as Belen's most obvious guiding force.

Although Father Garcia does his best work behind the scenes, he is always highly visible at the major school functions such as Tombola, Homecoming, Academic Awards, and Graduation ceremonies. Diligence and determination exemplified in the work of our school president are two of the major reasons that Belen has continued to grow and prosper.

ather Marcelino Garcia, S.J. busy at his desk resolving problems for Belen.

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uiet, patient, calm, and just."

This is the description that Senior Alex Hoyos gave when asked his impression of Father Jose M. Izquierdo, S.J., principal of Belen Jesuit. Although each of these words accurately describe the man who on a daily basis holds the reins of our school firmly in his hands, one could and should also mention his

caring dedication to the students and faculty of Belen. At any given moment of the day, Father Izquierdo can be seen walking the corridors, visiting classrooms or meeting with parents. He is accessible to those who need him and by being so provides an excellent example of leadership to everyone here at Belen.

s usual, Father Izquierdo handling three problems at a time while managing to remain calm.

Director of Student Affairs and twelfth grade Latin American history teacher,

Mr. Armando Rodriguez, rushing to teach his next class.

Disciplinarian, Ms. Grace Acosta, walking through the hall checking on the student body.

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Well as you should know the people that keep Belen Jesuit Prep running smoothly is basically the administrative staff particularly the principal, Fr. Jose Izquierdo, and the president, Fr. Marcelino. However, sometimes, due to their busy schedules, they are not able to deal with some of the problems of the school. This is where the trio of assistant principals made up by Ms. Grace Acosta, Mr. Leopoldo Nunez, and Mr. Armando Rodriguez play their parts as important administrative assistants in the school.

"It's a difficult job, but someone has got to do it." says Ms. Grace Acosta, assistant principal of discipline. Relatively new to school, three years, Ms. Grace Acosta does her part making sure everything is running in order and keeping the student body in line. Ms. Acosta is notorious for her strict rules of discipline for example, short hair length, shirt tucked in at all times, and punishments for tardiness to class. Although Acosta is a little harsh at times she constantly tries reasoning and logic before force. Besides being one of the heads of discipline in the school, in her spare time Ms. Acosta is a successful

Rottweiller breeder and trainer. On occasion she does bring some of the dogs that are well-liked by the students. Even though being a disciplinary head is a difficult job, Ms. Acosta has accepted the challenge and performed it admirably.

Assistant principal of academic affairs, Leopoldo Nunez, who besides being an administrative assistant is also in charge of all student scheduling and planning. In addition, Mr. Nunez teaches eleventh grade Humanities and twelfth grade A.P. Humanities. Mr. Nunez most of the time works in close cooperation with Mr. Armando Rodriguez, assistant principal for activities and student council advisor for nineteen years. It is clear to see that Mr. Armando Rodriguez has a strong desire to serve Belen and keep the school running which is evident since he is the major force behind all fundraisers. Clearly these three administrative aces provide Belen with direct leadership and guidance on a day to day basis.

-GIORGIO RAMIREZ

r. Leo Nunez, Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, takes time out from his hectic schedule to pose for a photograph.

._ Alexander Anthony: English Dept./7th Literature

._ Blanco, Eduardo: Disciplinarian 7th and 8th grades

<Ill Alonso, Mercy: Social Science Dept./7th World Geography

._ Alvarez, S.J., Eduardo: Theology Dept. Chairperson/12th Theology

HELP ALONG THE WAY

fter several years as a teacher at Belen, as well as being the Junior National Honor Society moderator, Mrs. Carolyn Collins has decided to take a step into the field of counseling. With her warm stare, students immediately feel at ease when they walk into her office, and as for her counselees, that same comforting feeling is noted. She has as all counselors do, many goals and inspirations. However, she has experienced the transition from teacher to counselor, and her general outlook was stirred, which sets her apart from others.

As for her goals, she has a reasonable number of goals which help her to cope effectively as a counselor First, she aims to bring about a positive change in her students' academic potentials, as well as their everyday relationships with others, by communicating with them and consulting parents and teachers for assistance. Secondly, she appraises student achievement by examining standardized testing data and grades to determine if the students are reaching their maximum capacity. She also spends time trying to develop strategies to promote student growth and to prevent problems in areas such as peer relationships, stress management, self-awareness, and career-awareness, among others.

For newcomers to the school, she assists with orientation and smoothening their adjustment period. Her college intentions involve helping with students' concerns, problems, and college selection. Furthermore, she remains knowledgeable about the latest developments in the counseling field by maintaining her membership and involvement in local, state, and national professional counseling

organizations. It's hard to believe how attentive she is to her counselees individually despite their great number

Mrs. Collins has a different outlook as a counselor as well as inspirations of her own. Her views of the student as a whole, seen through their external and internal influence which motivate and manipulate a student's behavior in the classroom, has differed from before. She also feels that without awareness of the student as a whole, it seems that incorrect assumptions can all too easily and frequently be made to describe the student's behavior This new outlook could never have been prompted without her inspiration and interest in human behavior and the dynamics of human relationships.

Mrs. Collins has also found a different type of relationship with her students so far as a counselor She believes that her relationships with her students is different now in the sense that she is able to work on a one-on-one basis, and her primary goal now is to help solve problems as opposed to teaching academic subject matter This is the attitude that has gotten her where she is now, an attitude of helping relationships and serving others.

After taking a new step in the field of counseling, her comforting manner of being relieves everyday tension for many students. At the rate she's going, all her goals will be attained.

<Ill Cambo-Martinez, Miriam: Mathematics Dept./7th Mathematics; Computer Science - Danny Garcia

._Campos, Teresa: Mathematics Dept./8th Mathematics

..,. Arteaga, Lourdes: Foreign Language Dept./7th and 8th Spanish

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Barquin, Carlos: Athletic Director/Physical Education

..,. Cartaya, S.J , Pedro: Foreign Language Chairperson/11th and 12th Spanish

Cartaya-Wrves, Maria Elena: Foreign Language Dept./11th and 12th Spanish, 6th Disciplinarian

Bicelis, Jesus: Mathematics Dept./Science Dept./12th Math Analysis; Physics

Collins, Carolyn: Counseling Dept./Mrs. Collins points out pertinent statistics to one of her eleventh grade counselees

..,. Casero, Cristina: English Dept./9th English and 9th Language Arts

Chirino, Josefina: Theology Dept./8th Theology; Peer Ministry

Charles: Social Science Dept./9th World History

Collins, Patrick: Social Science Dept. Chairperson/11th U.S. Government

THE END OF AN ERA

re there twenty-eight hours in a day? It seems that for Mrs. Maria Hewett, Key Club advisor, there should be. Mrs. Hewett has been with Key Club for eleven years and now, to many sad on-looking eyes, she takes her last look at Key Club from the viewpoint of its administrator. When asked why she decided to leave Key Club she stated, "The first reason I am leaving is because after eleven years as the club's faculty advisor, I felt it needed a change. It is so well established that its strength will not be damaged by me stepping down from the administrative position." Mrs. Hewett went on to say how it had been "a pleasure to work with people because I have had the chance to work with some caring young men. It has also left me with a feeling of accomplishment that we have helped those that are in need." One of the programs which she has helped institute is the book drive, which has saved many Belen parents both time and money. The Catholic

Home for Children has also benefited from the dedication of Key Club under her supervision. Students struggling through school must thank her for the after-school tutoring program she has instituted. Two of her proudest achievements are the Father-Son day, which has proven successful, and B.A.S.T.A. In looking to the future, she has this to say: "I have left the Club in capable hands with Mr. Ledesma, and I believe next year's officers, sophomores now but juniors by then, are very capable of maintaining the Club's dedication to helping others." Her last statement about Key Club was that she was going to miss it, and as Senior Ricky Romagosa put it, "We are going to miss her, too." The Senior Class must be very thankful to Mrs. Hewett for all the concern she has had in regard to Senioritis. Mrs. Hewett has been a point of strength for many Seniors.

- Alex Barrios

Garcia, Gerardo: Theology Dept./9th Theology

Garcia, Mercedes: Science Dept./8th Physical Science

Fraga, Eduardo: Physical Education Dept./Health; Physical Education

De Los Santos, Roberto: English Dept./11th A.P. British

Literature; 12th A.P. World

Literature; 12th Adv. Humanities

.,.. Fernandez-Toledo, Guillermo: Theology Dept./8th Theology

.,.. Haibi, Dora: Foreign Language Dept./6th and 7th Spanish

.,.. Hansen, Eric: Physical Education Dept./Physical Education

.,.. Fernandez, Rafael: Science Dept.j7th Life Science

Hewett, Maria: Mathematics Dept./1Oth Geometry

Hernandez, Miriam: Science Dept./6th Science; A.P. Biology

AN EYE ON URFUTURE

ith eighty percent of this year's 114 Seniors going on to four-year colleges or universities, not to mention the junior and sophomore classes which she also counsels, college counselor Mrs. Charmaine lcaza is a pretty busy person. But then again, she's always been that way, at least during her thirteen years at Belen. Originally an English teacher, and chairperson of the English department at Belen, she became college counselor at Father Figueredo's request when the school relocated, eleven years ago, and has held that post ever since.

Mrs. lcaza already knew a thing or two about the college admissions process when she took the position, having graduated with a master's degree in English from Barry University. She also has a guidance counseling certificate from Florida International University, as this year, along with Mrs. Collins and Mr Wentzel, she is a guidance counselor for all students from sixth through twelfth grades.

Through networking, meeting, and visiting campuses, she has become very well-known among college admissions officials. In fact, this year she was named chairperson of the Jesuit High School College Counselor's Association, as well as a member of the Southern Association of College

Admissions Counselors and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors : She could not have achieved this success, however, without adjusting to the changes in the college admissions process. These changes include a greater emphasis on finances, more applicants at the most selective Institutions, and the forcing out of smaller schools because they can't compete with the large schools. As she says herself, "A well-developed college counseling program became necessary, as we needed to start working with students earlier." That program, which was introduced this year, divided the tenth through twelfth grades among Mrs. lcaza, Mrs. Collins, and Mr. Wentzel, so that each student could be properly attended to.

In a school that aims to prepare students for higher education, Mrs. lcaza may be the most valuable faculty member for a college-bound Belen upperclassman. As Senior Claudio Mena said, "Mrs. lcaza is a big reason why I'm going to Christian Brothers University. Her help was priceless. I can't say enough about her." Many students agree.

- Ernie Moran

..,. Lemus, S.J., Francisco X.: Counseling Dept./Spiritual Counselor

..,. Leon, Gisela: Foreign Language Dept.j9th Spanish

..,. Hernandez, Pedro: Science Dept.jBiology

Ledesma, Rafael: Foreign Language Dept./Spanish 11th

Hernandez, Roberto: Social Science Dept./Economics; Sociology

..,. Hernandez, Sylvia: English Dept. Chairperson/9th English

<Ill Holland, Stephen T.: English Dept./11th English; Yearbook

Jimenez, Beatriz: Foreign Language Dept./Spanish

<Ill Perez-Lierena, S.J., Francisco: Theology Dept./12th Theology

Lopez, Pedro: English Dept./12th English

<Ill Jimenez, Mirna: English Dept./6th English

<Ill lcaza, Charmaine: Counseling Dept./College Counseling

<Ill Martinez, Jorge: Social Science Dept./10th History

THE BUCKS STOP HERE

hat a difficult job Mr. George Busse has! He must balance the budget when, at times, the money is just not there. He must collect money from people, pay bills and keep a thorough record of all of Belen's economic activities. Although he seems grouchy sometimes, he always gets the job done very efficiently. He's present daily, in his office, working and trying to keep the accounting for the school, students, and faculty in the best possible way. He changes money, is on top of accounts, receivable and payable, and keeps the accounts for all the activities in good shape. When someone goes to him he always tries to help in the best way he can. He makes the checks requested to be able to pay for club purchases, or bills accounts properly. He keeps track of everyone's finances confidentially, professionally, in a thorough and organized way. There are many sides to Mr. Busse. He's a proud husband, father of five, and has six grandchildren. Not long ago, after our grandmother's death, when we were all together, he showed us a side that we

did not know, that he is a sensitive and wise man. He gave us advice that I will never forget. For him there are two very important loves in life. One is the love of freedom and the other is the love for one's mother. He told us that one does not realize how important these two loves are until they are lost. Therefore he advised his children and nephews to love this country and the freedom we enjoy here, and to love our mothers as much as we can, while we have them. He keeps in shape by swimming daily. In competition, he recently won first place in the 200 meters, second place in the mile and eighth place in the relays of the Masters National Swimmers. One can also see him in church as an active parishioner who reads at Sunday mass. He has worked at Belen for the past fifteen years, and has seen the school through good and bad times. A consistent and dedicated worker, he is a quiet man who cares for, and serves, the community.

- Johnny Calderin

Remis, Mario: Mathematics Dept./9th Math

Roca, Jose E.: Mathematics Dept./11th Algebra II

Mayorga, S.J., Fulgencio: Foreign Language Dept./Continental Spanish

Pichardo, Frank: Science Dept. Chairperson/11th Chemistry

..,. Mendez, S.J., Oscar: 12th Logic and Thought

Menocal, Ana Maria: English Dept./8th English

Miyar, Marie Jean: 11th and 12th Humanities

Naranjo, Brenda: Mathematics Dept./6th Math

.,... Saborio, Teresa: English Dept./7th English

Salas, Lourdes: English Dept./American Literature

.,... Perez, Jaime: Disciplinarian 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades

Sardina, S.J., Jorge: Spiritual Counselor 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

<0111111 Stuart, Richard: Physical Education Dept./Physical Education

Taquechel, Pablo: Theology Dept./1Oth Theology; 11th L.A. History..,.

NOT YOUR VERAGEBILL

ow does a down to earth yet somewhat eccentric history buff whose interests and hobbies range from passive gardening to 200 m.p.h. drag car racing end up teaching an Earth Science course at Belen? If you are William Wagener, the answer is quite simple. He said, "I just love to teach and of all my years of different teaching experience. I've come to consider Belen as my second family. I'm thankful for the opportunity that God has given me to come to Belen and contribute to the formation of these young men." His is a direct, friendly approach to teaching that most of his students admire. Freshman Javier Cantens said, "Mr. Wagner Is always well prepared for his class and he tries to make the subject interesting as well as trying to be a good person with his students."

But, Bill Wagener is by no means just another teacher. He is an avid collector of Tiffany lamps. Pre-W.W.II toy soldiers. and Art Deco pieces. He is

a ". bona fide member of The Sons of the Revolution " as well. Even though he is an Eagle scout who enjoys scuba diving, salt water fishing. archery. and target shooting. this man is consumed by two seemingly paradoxical hobbies: drag racing and sailing. He states his motto as, "Slow on the water and fast on land." Bill has been sailing since the age of eight and is currently the proud owner of a Twenty foot Hunter sloop. As for speed, how about 12.86 seconds in a half mile track? That is the best time that Bill's 1973 Mustang Coupe, a show car that competes every year at the World of Wheels competition, has posted this year. Bill Wagener is the driver and owner of this and other automobiles which can race at almost 200 m.p.h.

William Wagner with his wide spectrum of Interests and talents is just one more important part of the Belen experience.

<0111111 Vidal, Martha M.: Foreign Language Dept./8th Spanish

Vila, Carol A.: Mathematics Dept. Chairperson/11th Algebra II Honors; 11th and 12th Computers; 12th Calculus; A.P.

<IIIII Tey, S.J., Jose A.: Theology Dept./6th Theology; Audio-Visual Coordinator Vega, Frank: Theology Dept./7th Theology .,..

<IIIII Wentzel, Brian: Guidance Psychology

Zoller, Eugene: Social Science Dept./8th Civics.,..

A VIEW OF THE

FUTURE

The world of an underclassman is constantly changing. At first, yoy. don't know your way around the school, you get booed at pep rallies, and forcibly removed from the basketball cou_rts. Then, as time passes you begin to mature. You earn your space, your respect. Before you know it, you're in high school. Then, you are the one doing the booing, removing minors from the courts. But through all this, you realize that these are moments and occurrences that you'll never forget: the Homecoming football games, the detentions, the dates, the retreats, the dances, the get togethers, and you'll think back knowing that you tried to make the most of it.

Diego J. Texera, Samuel Escudero, and Roberto Zurita enjoying a break in their geography class.

8th grader Fernando Martel searching through the depths of his book bag for his lunch money.

Abasolo, Bryan Abaunza, Ricardo Acevevedo, Jose Albir, Carlos Alonso, Gerardo Alvarez, Alejandro

Amich, Simon Armada, Nicholas Barcia, Carlos Batista, Frank Bertrand, Michael Boucugnani, Giancarlo

Bowe, Colin Calzada, Nicolas Canto, Eduardo Carballosa, Julio Carreno, Jay Connor, Brendan

Cuenca, Christian Curbelo, Carlos Diaz, Armando Diaz, Ignacio Diaz, Michael Diraddo, Gabriel

Elizondo, Juan Escala, Victor Fernandez, Alfredo Filgueiras, Rolando Font, Rodolfo Gambino, Gian

Garcia, Jeffrey Garcia-Allen, Marcos Godoy, Michael Gomez, Javier Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, Martin

ANOTHER FACE IN THE CROWD

For most people coming to a new school is a difficult process especially if you're a sixth grader. But for Eddie "Wato" Canto the adjustment has been very smooth. Eddie, who is the youngest out of four in his family, is probably one of the most talented kids in the sixth grade. He's president of his class, starting off guard on the Basketball team, and he also plays baseball and track. "Eddie is one of the most gifted kids I've ever coached whatever Eddie sets his mind to do he can do it with excellence," states a former coach ·of Eddie, Kirk Pep pas, Belen's varsity swimming coach. When Eddie is not tackling the gridiron with his athletics, he's studying hard to keep up his grades. "I know that I have to build good study habits at an early age because when I get to high school things will come easier," states Eddie.

Eddie is surrounded with a pool of talent in his family, his brother Javi attended and was an All-Dade swimmer, his other brother Albert is an all American in water polo. Most of his cousins are also great athletes. "I've always been surrounded by athletes in my family from brothers to cousins. They've all excelled." Senior Ramon Branger, who knows Eddie's family well, states "I think Eddie will be the best athlete of all his family.l know he's young but he's got an instinct the rest just don't have." So whenever you're in the halls and you see a lanky little sixth grader, don't be deceived because that's Eddie "Wato" Canto the truly multi-talented kid.

Javier Argamasilla

Eddie Canto, "Wato," taking a break from his busy schedule in the Belen cafeteria.

LEARNING THE ROPES

Entering a new school is hard in itself. But some people think that Belen is tougher than regular schools. Sixth grader Michael Mena states, ''Belen is a hard school to be new in because it is an all guy school and there are older guys too. II

Others point toward the tougher and higher academic standards placed on the students. Sixth grader Javier Serret, who attended Greenglade Elementary, says, ''Now that I am in Belen, I have to study a lot more than I did in my old school. II

It is always hard to enter a new school because most people do not know one another. Sometimes kids come into the school and know just a few people that they happen to go to school with before. This tends to make groups of kids based on their old school. But as the year goes on, most sixth graders meet the other people in their class. Sixth grader Brendan Connor says, "At first I stuck by the people from my old school because they were the only ones I knew. But through sports and classes, I got to know most of the other sixth graders."

Nelson Taracido

Ramon Branger shows some newcomers how to cope with Belen's demanding studies and at the same time enjoy school time with their friends.

Mendez, Ramiro Mitjans, Aurelio Morales, Diego Navarette, Christian Noa,Joseph Orozco, Miguel

Pereiras, Alan Pernas, Franscisco Pierson, Ricardo Portuondo, Rafael Reyes, Angel Rivera, Luis Rojas, Mario Ruiz, Gabriel Sablon, Rodolfo Sayre, Michael Serret, Javier Solares, Manuel

Gonzalez, Xavier Godie, Fernando Granda, Javier Hernandez, David Hernandez, David P. Llanes, Mikel Lopez, Edward Lopez, Pablo Lopez-Ramos, Aide Lorenzo-Luaces, Carlos Marquez, Richard Martinez, Royner Masvidal, Gabriel Mena, Michael

Soler-Baillo, Victor Souto, Javier Ubilla, Luis Vazquez, Alejandro Vich, Ivan Vidal, Pedro

Abaunza, Gustavo A. Acosta, Calixto A. Aclei, Erwin A. Aquila, Micheal E. Alexander, George Almeida, lexander D.

Alonso, Renata J. Alvarez, Nicholas P. Arenas, Daniel Aviles, Daniel 0. Ayala, Nicholas Balandra, Arturo

Banchas, Christian N. Barakat, Munir D. Barasoin, Rene Barba, Eduardo J. Bared, Anthony Barros, Jose M.

Batlle, Luis J. Blanco, Erik Bonilla, Alexis F. Botero, Marco A. Calderin, Aida E. Campo, Juan C.

Carreno, Eduardo M. Carega, Nardy Cepero, Eduardo Cerveza, Armando L. Chaguaceda, Luis M. Chamorro, Roberto

Chica, Manuel Ciocca, Marco R. Conde, Enrique Conesa, Christopher Couret, Raphael Cozzari, Eduardo E.

Jonathan Rieso catching up with current events by reading Mr. Zoeller's newspaper bulletin board in between classes.

STUDENTS SPEAK OUT

The majority of last year's seventh graders had the privilege of being part of the Belen community and its wide variety of activities. Most of these young men share the same type of feelings of love and unity toward Belen, which is a feeling that runs strong through most of the school. Tony Bared put his feelings about Belen in these words, "I'm glad I made the choice of coming to this school, I've never had so much fun as I have had here in any other place." These feelings of pride can be found in anyone who has the free choice of staying or leaving Belen. Belen has the long standing tradition of being a school of "Men for Others." Young George Landa seems to have integrated this general philosophy already. He states, "Belen has helped me realize how lucky I am and that I should try to help people in my community who have less than me." Raul Gomez, another seventh grader, seems to have a more practical opinion of the school. ''Belen is a great school even though I have to study a lot. I don't mind though because I know that I am great education." In general, the seventh graders seem to enjoy the atmosphere here at Belen.

- Alex Barrios

Delicacies? Not quite, but Michael Garcia enjoys his take-out lunch from Belen's world-famous cafeteria.

AT LEAST THEY TRY 0

ver the years our school cafeteria has improved in the variety and in the nutritional value of the food they are serving. Among the most successful new items we find the Steak and Cheese, the frita and the Sloppy Joe.

It is the consensus of the student body that the service in the cafeteria has improved. The Belen students feel that the cafeteria is kept nice and clean and that the quality of the food being served is very good. Students mention that some improvements are needed in the long lines to purchase food.

Students feel that we need new menu items, they would like to see the Cuban sandwich and the Media Noche added to the menu. Another suggestion was to have a separate register for those students who are purchasing only soft drinks and desserts. This additional register will help reduce the time spent on long lines, and it will give the students additional time for eating and socializing.

We conducted an interview among the seventh graders to find their opinions of the school cafeteria. The following are their responses:

Samuel Escudero would like to see a larger milk container, "Sometimes I feel like drinking milk, but since I am very thirsty at lunch time, the small milk containers satisfy me."

Jose Garcia of 70 enjoys eating at the cafeteria because here at Belen he can drink Coca Cola at lunch, "I enjoy eating at Belen's school cafeteria because I can drink Coke and other soft drinks with my lunch."

Another student interviewed is Marcos Macau of 7E, we wanted to find out what menu items appeal to him. Marcos said, "The Belen Cafeteria pizza tastes just like pizza from Pizza Hut." Marcos would like to see additional menu items.

Andres Solares of 7C enjoys the Steak sandwich, Andres stated the following: "The Steak and Cheese sandwich offered by the Belen cafeteria is a meal in itself." He further said that he feels very satisfied when he eats lunch at school. Roberto Garcia Tunon of 7A would like to see french fries in the menu. "The Belen cafeteria should offer french fries every day. French fries are a good complement to any sandwich."

Our investigation among seventh graders, led us to the conclusion that students in general are satisfied with the quality and quantity of food served in the Belen cafeteria. They would like to see new menu items as they suggested, but as a whole feel that the Belen school cafeteria is a "cool" place to eat. - Mario Travieso

Cuerdo, Cesar M. De Angulo, Eric A. De Cardenas, Juan Pablo De Orozco, Gabriel Egues, Javier Adrian Escalon, Jason A.

Escudero, Gabriel Escudero, Samuel Esnaro, Fransisco J. Espino, Eduardo Falero, Ricardo 0. Fernandez, Fransisco J.

Fernandez, Oscar S. Garcia, Jose Garcia, Micheal L. Garcia, Ramuro N. Garcia De los Rios, Juan E. Garcia-Tunion, Roberto

Garrido, Alfredo A. Gasteazoro, Rodrigo Gomez, Raul A. Gonzalez, Carlos A. Guida, Humberto C. Guillen, Pablo

Hernandez, Daniel Hernandez, David A. Hernandez, Ignacio A. Hernandez, Juan Carlos Hidalgo, Patrick Jacome, Daniel

Jimenez, Marcos Laburu, Daniel M. Landa, Jorge Lanuza, Antonio C. Latour, Nicholas A. Lascano, Marc A.

Llama, Roberto Llamas, Thomas Llorenet, Micheal Llorente, Daniel E. Lopez, Eduardo lvo Lopez, Jose E.

Macau, Marcos A. Mallo, Erik Nelson Mantecon, Alexis Martinez, Alberto E. Martinez, Erik Masvidal, David R.

Matranca, Marcelo Melo, Carlos M. Mendoza, Eduardo A. Menendez, Jose R. Menendez, Manuel J. Menendez, Oviedo T.

Milian, Gabriel A. Miranda, Omar F. Meghani, Seyed M. Moncholi, Manuel E. Montalvo, Erik D. Munoz, Geman D.

Ortiz, Goyco S. Parlade, Albert J. Pantino, Luis A. Penarredonda, Arturo S. Perez, Micheal Petrovich, Micheal J.

Puentes, Lorenzo A. Quintana, Andres F. Rasco Ill, Jose I. Regueira, Javier M. Remorini, Leopolda L. Rice, Carlos

7th GRADE EXTRAORDINAIRIE

Like most seventh graders, Marcos Macau loves sports, so much that he played on five different Belen teams as a sixth grader. His excellence in sports may overshadow his excellence in school. · Marcos played for the Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, and Track teams, but his excellence came in Basketball and Volleyball. Marcos led the Jr. High Basketball team to an excellent season. "He's a good player with outstanding natural ability," says Coach Barquin. As captain of the Jr. High Volleyball team, Marcos was named to the All-Star team. "Marcos began playing with me as a nine year old," says his brother Gaston, a Senior at Belen "He competes in tournaments with people twice his age, and continues to beat them." Marcos' excellence in sports may eclipse his performance in the classroom. Marcos has maintained a 4.00 G.P.A. while juggling his many sports. '

Marcos' achievements on and off the court have made his family and school proud. "As school becomes harder, I hope to continue performing to my full potential," says Marcos.

- Mario Lamar

Suiting up before practice, Marcos Macau watches his teammates stretch -out.

Racing towards the future, seventh graders Antonio Suarez and Jose

demonstrate some of their athletic capabilities.

FROM SEASON TO SEASON

From hard-nosed pigskin football games to fast-paced basketball games to the "boys of summer" of baseball, you can be sure that for as long as these sports are professionally played, the Belen seventh graders will dedicate any free time they have to talking about or "imitating their favorite sports figures and teams," either in Belen, with each other, or through organized leagues at a local park. Nardy Carreaga, a seventh grader who is on the Belen wrestling team, stated sincerely "I love the sport of wrestling and enjoy dedicating my time to it." Belen is always a top contender at the junior high level to win its conference in almost every sport. But how could one mention sports in Belen without mentioning the cut-throat pick-up games that are organized during lunchtime. Many seventh graders sit impatiently in their classes with a ball at hand waiting for the bell to ring so that they may race down to reserve the best court or area of grass for these games. Many seventh graders also play or have played outside of Belen through organized leagues in parks such as Tamiami, Glades, and Flagami. These leagues are very helpful in that they teach kids to play sports from very early ages and also teach them good sportsmanship. Sports in Belen are truly on the rise and the seventh grade level is certainly no exception.

Tommy Mauri

Lopez

Rodriguez, Daniel Salvat, Miguel Santa-Cruz, Ivan Santos, Michael Sanz, Santiago

Rieso, Jonathan Riesgo, Ahmed Rico, Alexander Rico, Roberto Rodriguez, Andres Rodriguez, Damian

Sardina, Gustavo Salem, Joseph Socorro, Alfredo Solares, Andres Sotelo, Michael

Suarez, Antonio Suarez, Daniel Suarez, Javier Stillman, Mark Terran, Ricardo

Texeda, Diego Torra, Alexander Tur, Fernando Usategui, Alejandro Vadia, Eduardo

Vigo, Jorge Villar, Villoldo, Cachaldora Xiques, Richard Zurita, Roberto

Aguel, Fernando Alvarez, Mario Luis Angles, Marc F. Arango, Jose Luis Arellano, Oscar Jorge Arrazola, Luis A.

Arrieta, Alejandro M. Avina, Javier F Barcia, Ramon Barinaga, Alejandro Bascuas, Ernesto A. Battle, Ricardo Y

Benitez, Oliver A. Binker, Harry M. Briz, Brian A. Brizuela, Javier R. Caballero, Felipe J. Cabrera, Alexis

Calienes, Jorge A. Canales, Juan E. Canut, Bismark Caporal, Richard C. Carmona, Roberto C. Carr , Alexander

Castillo, Charles Castro, Alejandro E. Ceide, Jose E. Chaves, Manuel A. Ciereszko, Tom as A. Covington, Mark A.

Cueto, Bias I.

De Cespedes, Carlos M.

De La Torre, Alexander I. De Solo, Carlos A.

De Vera, Joseph Nicholas Del Rio, Frank Alexander

GETTING CLOSER

Just picture yourself walking down the aisle to the priest and receiving your certificate of graduation. But what does graduating from Junior High mean? Does it mean harder tests and more studying, or does it simply mean being one of the big guys? What does high school really mean? As eighth grader Ramon Navarro said, "I expect to have fun with my friends, but to also have problems with academics. '' High school is like entering a new world. The idea of seeing changes in your lifestyle, of not fitting into your old clothes, as being recognized as a Mature individual, and of having to make your own decisions in life, start to enter your world of consciousness. Many ask, ''How can we prepare for all this?" The answerthere is no way to. Many changes will happen without being recognized.

Along with the physical changes also comes the mental changes. Problems begin to appear and Responsibility takes over. Being the first year that grades begin to count for college, ninth grade poses a challenge of reaching graduation as well as the pressures of Academics. Finding time to study is a major responsibility of the eighth grade graduates. As eighth grader Tony Venzal said, "The major difference between Junior and Senior High is the amount of time I must dedicate to studying." Getting into Junior Varsity sports while trying to find time to study is a difficult task many of the students must overcome. This is what a mature and responsible Adult.

There are many experiences to look forward to, but never forget the memories they will bring. Sure that there are many challenges ahead, but these are the best years of student's lives. Getting into high school is a major step forward but finishing Junior High is equally important.

- Javier Antuna

Sergio Mantica, Jean Rodriguez San Pedro, and Nicholas Godoy taking a break by the Key Club board.

Delgado, Alejandro Diaz, Angel Jr. Diaz, Gabriel Diaz, Luis Dieppa, Gabriel Dill, Derek

Dominguez, Rene Elizondo, Christian Elizondo, Luis Escala, Diego Faxas, Manuel Fernandez, Daniel

Fernandez, Enrique Fernandez, Robert Flietetes, Ignacio Flores, Jose Fortun, Jorge Galan, Alejndro

Garcia, lvo Gardere, Jonathan Giralt, Steven Godoy, Nicholas Gonzalez, Benigno Gonzalez, Edward

Guerra, Robert Gutierrez, Alfredo Hernandez, Pedro Huguet, Juan Jacobson, Danial Kellner, James

Kurenuma, Hiraki Labura, Christian Lavandeira, Mario Lima, Michael Lledo, Jorge Jr. Lopez, Daniel

SCOUTS HAVE THE POWER

Boys Scout troop 43 has been in Belen for three years. The Belen troop now numbers 16 members and is still-growing. Belen · was chosen as a scout headquarters because it is situated in an all male school thus having more opportunity to attract members. This organization teaches young men to be good citizens and to become leaders of tomorrow. They are also taught to do their duties to God, their country, and to other people. A new members is taught that "A Scout is trustworthy, 'loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent," and all these are qualities that are taught at Belen. And who could be the one who teaches all these values to the new members? The answer is not an adult, but the Power, Mathew Powers, an eighth grader who has climbed the ranks until now achieving instructors position. Mathew teaches all the new members the basics, and helps them

reach ' the level of the rest of the troop. After teaching the new members the basics, he helps them to earn merit badges. Mathew holds twenty-three merit badges of his own including fishing, rifle, archery, shotgun, fire building, and eighteen more. When asked which was the hardest merit badge to receive, he said, "I think it was the fire building one because we were supposed to build a fire without using matches or a lighter just wood, and that day all the wood I found was wet."

Boy Scout troop 43 has been a great addition to the values that are taught at Belen. The Boy Scouts in Belen seem to have found an excellent permanent base to hold their meetings and attract new members. With young leaders like Mathew Power, the future of Scouting at Belen looks very bright.

Ernie Moran

Matthew Powers spends his free time learning about and interracting with the "great outdoors" and nature through his participation with the Boy Scouts.

TOGETHER WE STAND

The eighth grade class has always been known for its unity among the student body They stick together not only academically but also in extracurricular activities. This unity has helped the Class of 1996 become one of the best classes in Belen.

The eight graders have demonstrated, through their spirit during homecoming, presence at football and basketball games, and general comradeship, that they already consider themselves integral members of the Belen community. "Their en-

thusiasm during the day of reflection," says senior peer minister Pedro Roberto Perez, "was contagious. They truly care about each other and are determined that they all make it to the eighth grade graduation."

"My best times have been here at Belen. All my friends are here and even though the classes are hard, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else" says eighth grader Danny Pena. With a promising class like the class of 1996, the future of Belen is very bright indeed.

Mr. Zoller and some of his eighth graders listening attentively during the Evangelization Mass in the Belen courtyard.

Lopez, Rolando Luzarraga, Jose Mantica, Sergio Marimon, Adrian Marina, Juan Maristany, Carlos

Martel, Fernando Marti, Albert Martinez, Andres Martinez, Ariel Martinez, Daniel Matranca, Martin

McMillan, Luis Menendez, Jorge Menendez, Roberto Morales, Ricardo Moreno, Niberto Munoz, Eric

Munoz, Fernando Myers, Patrie Navarro, Raymond Negret, Richard Nunez, Roberto Paredes, Alejandro

Pena, Danny Perez, Eric Perez, Giancarlo Perez, Michael Powers, Matthew Quintero, Lazaro

Remorini, Daniel Richards, John Rivas, Antonio Rivera, Alejandro Rodriguez, Carlos

NINTENDO FREAKS

It used to be that a parent could get home in the evening, switch on the T.V. to the local news, and relax. Not anymore! Ever since the youth of this nation discovered the wonders of Nintendo, the T.V. has become the kid's domain. Parents arrive after a long day at the office and are received not with the squeals of loving children, but with electronic bleeps and blurps and fights over who get to play next.

"I could stay up all night; I never get tired of it," says eighth grader Alex Paredes. The Nintendo mania has now gotten just a bit stronger with the release of Super Nintendo, an upgraded version of the original mega-hit home video game. In case people believe that it is only the ·younger set who enjoy the varied games that Nintendo has to offer, Belen senior

Alex Hoyos admits to having a bad case of "Nintendo-itis." Alex says, "I sometimes go to a friend's house to do homework or something, and I end up playing his little brother's 'Tecmo Bowl.''

But what is it exactly about Nintendo that these so called Nintendoholics like so much? Is it the hundreds of different games, the music or the advanced graphics? These are definitely some valid reasons but not the reasons for eighth grader Danny Martinez: "It is a chance for me to whip my brother Eddie in 'Double Dribble.' That kind of chance doesn't come around very often."

So, from the younger kids to seniors in high school and even some parents, Nintendo has become an integral part of family life.

Javier Eques takes time from his tedious homework schedule to improve his scores on Super Mario Brothers.

Valdes, Erick

Valdes, Humberto Sergio Valenzuela, Francisco J. Vasquez, Armando

Rodriguez-San Pedro, Jean P. Rojas, Henry Louis Rosario, Christopher Luis Ruiz, Francisco Javier Sabates, Enrique Jose

Varzquez, Jose Luis Villa, Rene

Vital, Daniel Manual Zumarraga, Daniel Alberto

Saez, Michael Salas, Alejandro Muerto Salinero, Efrem Alexander Sanchez-Galarraga, Daniel Schwartz, Joseph Rafael

Siervo, Javier Alexandre Sobrado, Javier Souto, Roberto Carlos Suarez, Javier Enrique Tettamanti, Carlos E.

Toledo, Jose Luis Torres, Orlando Travieso, Luis Esteban Tudela, Frabcisco Jose Usategui, Ramon Augusto

Abaunza, Leonidas F. Acle, Eric C. Ali, Alexander Saleem Alonso, Marco Amor, Carlos

Anon, Carlos Avino, Carlos Avino, Jorge Balder, Jose Barreneche, Miguel

Basterrechea, Eric Batista, Hector Bellon, Javier Bellumio, Demian Bonafonte, Rafael

Cabrera, Miguel Cantallops, William Cantens, Javier Emilio Carballea, Manuel Caraballo, Jose

Caraega, Daniel Caridad, Jorge Carrillo, Carlos Castellanos, Alexander Casro, Edwin

Cervera, Jose Chavez, Omar Cicilia, Orlando De Armendi Alex De Solo, Alberto

Ninth grader Daniel Llerena and friends looking back at their Freshman experience.

A FRESH START

Freshman. What does that mean to the Class of '95? Freshman year is a year of change for many. "Finally, to be able to say I'm in high school is a privilege," are the words that describe the excitement of Jose Gonzalez feels. It's a time that parents begin to let up their leashes and allow the ''baby" some freedom. Omar Travieso said, "We can finally go out on weekends to more 'in' places, bring along some girls and not have to worry about the super mommy chaperons." This is the year that many turned fifteen allowing them to get their licenses. Alex Fernandez is "crazy to ' get his mom's Honda and dad's Ford Mustang and see what they've got." Another privilege of being a freshman is finally being able to play junior and varsity sports. Omar Travieso, a star basketball player, is "very happy to be able to play some real teams instead of the Mickey Mouse schools my brother is always talking about" Mr. Travieso's on his son's freshman experience is simple, "I knew what to expect, but I was still surprised by all that the kids can come up with."

- Alex Barrios

Newest sport? Ninja Basketball? No. These freshmen seem to have developed a novel approach to playing hoops.

MORE THAN JUST BOOKS

Every day of last year everyone who left school left thinking of what to do. Freshmen differ from other grades in that with no real form of transportation, they have to make do with what they have. Eric Basterrechea says, "I go home call my friends and go play football orB-ball, you know, things like that." Others like Jose Balder like to stay home and, "chill out, I don't like to do anything except just sit around." There are also those athletic freshmen with talent who are able to play different sports. George Lebert is a dedicated swimmer who has no time for anything else, "I have to swim right after school, by the time I get home it's too late to do anything else."

Swimming is not the only sport that takes up study time. There are a few freshmen who were able to play football or basketball. And of course there are the freshmen who are able to enjoy their after school time with the finer things of life.

- Alex Barrios

Guardiola, Gerardo Jose Guigou, Jorge Gutierrez, Alexander J. Hernandez, Jorge

Diaz, Alan Fernando Diaz-Cruz, Fernando Espinosa, Carlos Eduardo Espinosa, Robert H. Espinosa, Rene J.

Hernandez, Pablo Hernandez, Rolando Lacayo, Gaston 0. Lago, Manuel Angel

Estevez, Angel Fernandez, Charlie Fernandez-Abril, Jorge Ferrer, Jose Fiallo, Rafael A.

Florin, Hector L. Fuentes, Alejandro M. Garcia, Alberto Garcia, Hector Garcia, Orlando Alberto

Garces De Marcilla, Juan B. Gonzalez, Eric Peter Gomez, Alan Raul Gomez, Eduardo Grandal, Alfredo Julian

Le Bert, George Leon, Rainier

Lessaier, Michael A. Llanes, Alfonso Jose Llantada, Roberto Belarmino

Llerena, Daniel Antonio Martel, Carlos Erik Martinez, Jorge L. Martinez, Luis Roberto Mascaro, Guillermo F

Mesa, Joseph A. Meynarez, Michael A. Miranda, Gabriel J. Morales, Juan Carlos Moran, Gabriel A.

Moreno, Luis G. Muelle, Erik Munoz, Eduardo G. Osle, Victor Javier Padilla, Alexander

Parra, Wilson Pertierra, Alejandro J. Placer, Eduardo Felix Placer, Javier Ernesto Poe, Ramon Enrique

Portocarrero, Felipe Pose, Manuel Gabriel Powers, Martin James Pupa, Jorge Gabriel Rabilero, Rodrigo

Ninth graders Eric Martel and Felipe Portocarrero heading back to the books after a short break of Field Day activities during Homecoming week.

ALL WORK NO PLAY

Academic pressure in Belen can be seen throughout all four years of high school beginning with the ninth grade. Belen offers the ninth graders academic clubs to participate in if qualified. The clubs prepare the students for their remaining years in high school and helps them pursue their academic achievements in Belen. For example, Junior National Society, and the Junior Beta club are some of the clubs that are available to the ninth graders. "It feels good to help out some people that are less fortunate than I. Even though the Junior Beta club is very academically selective with its members, it's worth it," said ninth grader Junior Beta club member Carlos Espinosa. The Junior Beta club gives the students a chance to work with the needy while the Junior National Honor Society stimulates academic interest and growth among their ninth and tenth grade members. Ninth grader, Roberto Llantada, Junior National Honor Society member says "Ninth grade in itself is a very trying year and being in the Honor Society puts much pressure on me but I'll benefit from this throughout high school and hopefully in college." Evidently, clubs help the students grow academically and spiritually.

- Giorgio Luigi Ramirez

PLAYING WITH BIG BOYS

Freshman year at Belen means more than just another year at the school. It means added responsibility in many ways. Academically, the grades begin to count towards college admissions. Activities and clubs, beginning at this point, also come out on resumes for college. Athletic ability also has greater significance, as one has the opportunity to play junior varsity or even varsity sports.

One would think it nearly impossible to excel in all these areas, but one freshman who hasn't had trouble with this at all is Javier Placer.

While maintaining over a 3.0 grade point average, Javier played on the junior varsity football team, the varsity soccer team, and the junior varsity baseball team. Also, he was a member of the National Junior Honor Society and Key Club.

In football, Javier played wide receiver and cornerback, and had two touchdown catches despite playing only half the season at wide receiver. He started at left defender on the varsity soccer team, and played centerfielq on the junior varsity baseball team.

"The secret," he says, "is dedication. If practice for one of my sports runs late, I stay up late that night studying. Sometimes, I everi get up early the next morning to keep studying."

His achievements have not gone unnoticed. ''I respect his ability to keep up his grades while playing all those sports and having those activities," said twin brother Eduardo Placer. "He's a nice guy, too. He's modest, and he doesn't rub it in when he succeeds at something."

"Javi is absolutely amazing," agrees fellow freshman and varsity soccer teammate Gaby Moran. "He accomplishes everything he sets out to do, and he's always smiling and cracking jokes. He knows when to be serious and when to be funny." ·

Hopefully, Javier will continue to excel, both in the classroom and out on the playing field. Being a student-athlete, and a successful one at that, is easier said than done.

- Ernie Moran

Future varsity soccer star, ninth grader Javier Placer, warming up before a night game.

Tarafa, Alexander Julio Tomas, Jose Manuel Travieso, Omar F. Ullivari, Tony Gabriel

Raton, Alexander Reyes, Arnoldo Jose Riaz, Omar Rodriguez, Arthur Felix Rodriguez, Daniel J.

Vadia, Victor Jose Valdes, Jose R. Vargas, Fernando A. Varona, Jose Manuel

Rodriguez, Julio Alejandro Rodriguez, Raul Ruiloba, George Ruiz, Sergio Oscar Saenz, Christian A.

Sarna, Carlos Lorenzo Sanchez, Francisco Oscar Santa-Cruz, Eric Silva, Eddie Jorge Solares, Jorge Juan

Soler-Baillo, Jose Manuel Souto, Armand Tadeo Suarez, Francis Xavier Suarez, Lionel Victor Tamayo, Leonardo H.

Abela, Rafael J. Acosta, Ramiro J. Aguila, Frank A. Aleman, Guillermo Alleyn, Eduardo A.

Armada, Francisco Aspillaga, Felipe J. Avina, Joaquin A. Aycart, Alfredo Balaguer, Joaquin A.

Bertrand, Joseph J. Betancourt, Eugene A. Bienes, Alejandro A. Borbolla, Daniel P. Bosch, Audley Paul

Bradford, Erick Brown, William P. Calleja, Jorge A. Calo, Armando J. Calonje, German D.

Campo, Andres F. Carreno, Javier F. Carrizosa, Antonio J. Cartaya, Omar S.

Cepero, Carlos M. Chisholm, Robert M. Ciarsolo, Richard Corral, Jose A.

HIGHER LEARNING

Geometry

American History Biology

American Literature Health Can it be? Yes, it's time for the dreaded sophomore year at Belen. Class work begins to pile up, teachers become more demanding, and parents let their sons know that the serious studying has begun.

For most students, the sophomore experience at Belen is a mixture of chaotic studies and new social encounters. Sophomore Robert Chisholm says, "Tenth grade is weird. The classes are hard and the teachers seem to think that their particular class is the only class that we have. By the time the weekend comes. I am ready to relax but the studies don't let up. I enjoy being around my classmates though.''

Jorge Fernandez Silva has a different opinion about the academic load on sophomores. "I realized early on that this year was gong to be very demanding so I simply tried to divide up my study time to be able to do my best. So far, it seems to be working." ·

The social changes that sophomores go through also seem to help them cope with the demanding school load. "Being able to date without parents chaperoning you. everywhere is great.," says Javier Carreno. Dances and homecoming take on a whole new character when your fifteen and in Belen.

- John Carlos Calderin

Mrs. Hewett fields questions from Felipe Aspillaga and Ramon Rasco during her tenth grade geometry class.

So close yet so far. This is the golden grail for most sophomores: a car waiting for them to finish their grueling school day.

A TASTE OF FREEDOM

Astep into manhood a taste of freedom these are just some of the ways the tenth graders describe the thrill of getting their restricted license. As you walk into any tenth grader's room, mixed in with the school books, there is bound to be a Florida Driver's License Handbook. Eduardo Alleyn states, "Even though I passed the test with flying colors, I still do not feel secure without a parent in the shotgun seat." Some of the tenth graders feel that the fact that they have their restricted license gives them the right to take the car without parental permission. Oddly Bosch says, "When my parents are sound asleep at night, I roll the car out of the garage and just drive around for hours, listening to music and getting a feel for the car." The climax of tenth grade comes when the student is able to get his operator's license and be free to go out on his own. Obviously, this is also when greater responsibilities and maturity must begin to emerge. With this new responsibility comes the firSt step into manhood. Kenneth Cunningham states, "Before I got my license, my grandparents used to drop me off and I was usually shunned by girls. But now with my new wheels, I tour the Grove with style as the girls come flocking to see me." From now on, students can ask girls on dates without having to be dropped off by their parents. Many parents teach new responsibilities to their children with this opportunity by making their children get a job to either pay for gas or insurance. Hopefully, Belen has helped to prepare these new drivers for this important step.

-Jose More

Hermida, Javier A. Hernandez, Michael J. Hernandez, Jose A. Herran, Javier

Costa, Eduardo Cruz, Eduardo Cruz, Maximo L. Cunningham, Kenneth J. De Quesada, Thomas R.

Diaz, Mario F. Duran, Alfonso M. Duran, Joseph K. Egues, Randy A. Escardo, Daniel

Estevez, Carlos Estevez, Juan C. Fernandez, Alberto B. Fernandez, Felipe r Fernandez, Julio 0.

Fernandez, Marco A. Fernandez-Ouincoces, Guillermo

Fernandez-Silvia, Jorge Garcia, Faustino Garcia-Martinez, Antonio

Garcia-Menocal, Carlos A. Giralt, Paul Brian Gomez, Alan A. Gonzalez, Javier G. Guzman, Sergio

Herrero, Andres Herrero-Sanchez, Luis Hued, Alfredo A. Jimenez, David A. Jordan, Alejandro

Lagoa, Gabriel Leon, Alexander Wade Levy, Alejandro G. Linares, Roberto A. Lindseth, Christopher J.

Llorente, Marcelo Lobaina, Alexis Lopez, Carlos M. Lopez, Jason V. Lopez, Rodolfo E.

Lopez, Rodrigo Magdaleno, Juan C. Martell, Peter F. Martin, Robert Martinez-Cid, Ricardo

Membiela, Gustavo J. Menendez, Nestor E. Miranda, Guillermo Moreton, Cesar F. Opitz, lanpeter

Pelaez, Daniel A. Pena,Jesse Pena, Orlando M. Perez, Armando Perez, Daniel D.

Who says you can't have it all?

Sophomore Ramon Falero consumes mass quantities in Belen's cafeteria while seeming to ponder about the rest of his day of classes.

FIVE STAR?

Avital part of the Belen community which surpasses many others is food. As tenth grader Alex Leon stated, "I was always fond of the quality of food served at Belen. After four periods of class, my desires overwhelm me towards food. Since the day I came to Belen, I've always loved the Tuna sandwiches. It keeps me going." However, on the other side of the spectrum we have tenth grader Faustino Garcia, who said, "I think the food at Belen is a bit nauseating. I'm a real food lover, but this food is not exactly five-star food. Sometimes I sprint to the lunchroom because I'm so hungry, when I see the Special, I bail."

Regardless of food preference, the lunch staff strives on improving the quality of their food to help our Belen students grow and relieve themselves of the distractions inflicted by hunger. Thus contributing to their splendid academic results.

- Daniel Garcia

Homeward bound, Ricardo Perez and Carlos Cepero cross the courtyard ready to enjoy the upcoming weekend after a demanding week of classes.

TENTH GRADE BLUES

Most people relate high school with goofing off during the mostcarefree time of your life. However, this time is probably the hardest time in one's life. By coming in contact with problems for the first time; their life becomes one of worrying and responsibility. Tenth graders must look for an escape from the harsh academic workload of high school. They encounter this utopia in the form of weekends. It is a time for relaxation, enjoyment, and partying. Yet, living the social life of a tenth grader is no easy task. There are many different and tempting things to do. The overall consensus seems to be that nothing tops partying on Friday and Saturday nights. According to sophomores Ramon Falero, "there's no better feeling than Friday evenings when you know that for the next two days there's nothing to do but party." Yet others, such as Carlos Cepero and Francisco Armada, take advantage of their time by not just partying but also enjoying themselves through leisure activities. "I also like to spend the weekend playing basketball and football with my friends," says the athletic Cepero. On the other hand, Armada spends his weekend on his favorite hobby. "I take advantage of the weekend to update my very large and exciting stamp collection," states the boisterous sophomore. However, no matter how many different things these sophomores find the time to do on their weekends, they all come to a crashing end with the bitter taste of Sunday night. It is then when they realize that their paradise has been lost for yet another week and it is time to return to the academic stress of Belen.

- Eddie Garcia-Rivera

Puentes, Lorenzo A. Reboredo, Humberto M. Robayna, Rafael L. Rodriguez, Benjamin Rodriguez, Oscar

Perez, Demetrio J. Perez, Ricardo A. Perez, Ricardo L. Pernas, Juan C. Pozo, Jaime E. Pozo, William

Salas, Juan P. Sanders, Richard J. Sepulveda, Juan J. Serna, Juan C. Suso, Pablo

Tirado, Pablo A. Treto, Roberto M. Vadia, Ricardo J. Vanegas, Humberto Vaughan, Arturo X.

Vaughan, Barney R. Veloso, Alexander Vich, Roberto Vidal, Andres C. Vigo, Luis A.

Villalba, David J. Villar Jr., Juan A. Zaldivar, Renzo A. Zamora, Alberto Zurita, Ricardo A.

Abril, Daniel L. Acuna, Alberto E. Alemany, Joaquin J. Alonso, Jorge J.

Ana, Emicel Angles, Michael A. Aragon, Fred Armada, Carlos R.

Azaret, Carlos R. Azcuy, Jorge Eduardo Baldyda, Andrew M. Barco, Nolan Jesus

Basterrachea, Hugo R. Benitez, Omar A. Blanco, Angel Bou, David F.

Caballero, Joshua Cabrera, Ariel Canino, Carlos-Jorge Caraballo, Leonardo J.

Carmona, Benito F. Caso, Jorge R. Chang, Tommy T. Corea, Luis Felipe

Eleventh graders Adrian Sainz and Rene Morales cramming a few minutes before Mrs. Vila's next exam.

AHEAD OF THE PACK

Throughout Belen, academics is referred as a high attribute for the school. One of the grades that stands out the most is the Junior year. As eleventh graders, they are eligible to participate in the National Honor Society, an academic club. "Although I had to work hard to get into the N.H.S., it was worth it," stated Junior Ernie Erdmann.

Most Juniors agree that Junior year is the crucial year of their scholastic career. Colleges place a great deal of emphasis on Junior year grades. Junior year is also the time when most students begin to understand the importance of the standardized tests they take, such as the S.A.T. and A.C.T. Most Juniors feel that the hardest class of the year is chemistry class, taught by Mr. Frank Pichardo. Junior, Frankie Fernandez, says "In all my years at Belen this has definitely been the most challenging class."

Also, there are many other Juniors who are preoccupied with other activities. Alfonso Cueto says, "With my busy schedule playing basketball not, and my hard studying, I find myself at home without any friends every weekend night." All these activities mark the Junior year as the hardest and also one of the most important. It does live up to its reputation, but all in all, Junior year is probably the best preparation for college and the future.

- Juan Carlos Pintado

BELEN'S FINEST

This year would be one of change and having to adapt to those changes for Frank Fernandez. Not only was Belen entering a tough District 3A for the first time, a new offense was being installed and this was Frank's first full season on Varsity. But Fernandez took it all in stride and played an instrumental role in Belen's season. The future is looking bright for both Frank Fernandez and Belen Varsity Football. Although only a Junior, Frank's played both sides of the ball for the Wolverines this year. Once the new offense was installed, Fernandez found his position at two (#2) back where he split time with senior Thomas Mauri who says, "I believe Frankie has the talent to be a star on both offense and defense." The role of the two back is more a blocking type fullback than runner even though he takes the place of the quarterback in that he calls the signals and cadence. Frank was also the only Junior to start on the tough Wolverine defense where he was a mainstay at strong outside linebacker. According to Head Coach Richard Stuart. "Frankie really developed for us this year on both sides of the ball. I think he has a chance to be a great football player, it's just a question of how hard he'll work."

For Fernandez, one reason he decided to play football was the lasting brotherhood and camaraderie formed with the team. According to Frank, 1enjoy playing football this year mainly because of all the friends I had and made on the team. I'm glad I had the chance to be a part of this · team. I don't know what I'm going to do without these Seniors here, they all mean a lot to me." Next year though, Fernandez will be the leader of this team and he will have to step up and deliver like he did this year.

-Mike Vidal

Junior Frankie Fernandez, #33, leading the defense to a sack of Pace's quarterback.

Cordero, Alejandro Cornillot, Marcos Andres Cozzari, Roberto Jorge Crew, Kevin Cueto, Alfonso

De Angulo, Andres F De Cardenas, Pedro Pablo De Mena, Jorge A. De Varona, Sergio A. Digon, Francisco Javier

Digon, Juan Carlos Erdmann, Ernesto E. Fernandez, Francisco R. Fernandez, Jorge A.

Fernandez, Luis I. Fitzpatrick, Brian Scott Garcia, Ignacio Garcia, Michael E. Garcia, Oscar A.

Garcia, Victor Gomez-Pina, Alejandro Gomez, Richard M. Gonzalez, Aurelio Mario Gonzalez, Eric Franklin

Guardiola, German Manuel Guigou, Rafael Hoefseth, Kristian Hermida, Jose Raul Hernandez, Rodolfo

Herran, Ricardo Jane, Juan M. Jorge, Alexei Kokorian, Patrick Lacasa, Carlos A.

Lauredo, Manuel E. Lecusay, Robert Anthony Leon, Jose L. Llovet, John L. Lopez, Enrique

Lopez-Santos, Jose Luna, Otto I. Mantica, Rodrigo Martel, Ignacio C. Martinez, Luis R.

Mascaro, Sergio F. Melo, Manuel Merille, Eduardo Miranda, Jorge Luis Monje, Davis Anthony

Monteiro, Manuel A. Morales, Gabriel J. Morales, Rene Muelle, Alejandro Muniz, Alain S.

Orozco, Tomas I. Ortega, Marcos A. Otero, Luis B. Palacio, Daniel E. Pardo, Juan F.

Disciplinarian Jimmy Perez hands out the "keys to Belen's parking lot" to juniors Victor Garcia and Juan Jane during lunch break.

KEYS TO FREEDOM

Freedom? What does freedom mean to a junior on, his 16th birthday? It involves seeing a beautiful new car parked in their driveway. In the minds of juniors, freedom cannot be truly achieved until that fateful moment when a pair of keys is dropped in their hands and their "trusting" parents tell them to take their new car for a spin. This is the moment they've been waiting for their whole lives.

But, as always, along with this new found freedom come many burdensome responsibilities. Gas seems to be one of the biggest dilemmas. Cars miraculously run on empty for days and days before 2 or 3 dollars are scrounged up to pay for gas. Then the weekend comes along and you must decide whether a car wash is truly needed or not. You open the car, take a deep breath, and suddenly open your eyes only to see, groups and heaps, heaps of things like dust, trash, dirt, old sneakers, pens and pencils, etc, etc., strewn about the car floor. That's when you're forced to take out the old vacuum cleaner, the soap, and your trusty Armour All and get to work. This is only the beginning of a car owner's problems and you call that freedom.

Cars also bring about new friendships. It is no longer a challen ge to be at the right place at the right time in order to meet your friends. This is a time when friends get really close. Suddenly, friends start forming closely knit groups with whom they spend all of their free time with. Adrian Saenz, a junior, said "Nothing beats going out with your friends in a car and just having a good time."

The bottom line is that cars mean freedom. The freedom to do as you wish and go where you want. But more than that, the freedom to just have fun.

- George Lage

ONE MORE TO GO

Every single day, the same thought races through the junior's minds What is it going to be like to be a senior? Undoubtedly, junior year is a formidable obstacle which must be overcome before dreaming about senior year, but dreams are cheap and, fbr most juniors, are the only relief available during the arduous eleventh grade odyssey. Jeremy Yang says, "I can't wait to get the senior graduation ring. We should have gotten those things last year. I just can't wait."

Senior ring is but one of many incentives that the juniors have for reaching senior year. Luis · Correa says, "I can't wait to be rid of the junior teachers. This year has been the most difficult year I've ever encountered." The idea of having more electives to choose from and some free periods appeals to most juniors also. Many can't wait for the privileges of being a senior. They want those little extras that come with senior status. Jeremy's brother, Jeffrey, who is also a junior, says, "I'm looking forward to being able to use the senior lounge. That's if this year's seniors allow us that privilege and don't destroy it first."

To obtain all of these privileges, these juniors know that they have to surpass just one more obstacle JUNIOR YEAR.

Juniors Leo Caraballo and Robert Cozzari hanging out in front of yet another of Belen's numerous bulletin boards.

Paredes, Francisco J. Pelegrin, Jorge A. Perez, Lisandro J. Prado, Antonio F. Rodriguez, Alberto G.

Rodriguez, Lorenzo J. Rodriguez, Jorge Rodriguez-Perez, Manuel A. Sainz, Adrian Saladrigas, Luis R.

Sanchez, Enrique Sanchez, Jamie F. Suniga, Daniel A. Suso, Borija Taboas, Javier A.

Tejeda, David Torres de Navarra, Felipe Trujillo, David Trujillo, Francisco Valdez, David L.

Vasquez, Cesar Vasquez, Oscar M. Vega, Manu'el Vidal, Jose L. Jr. Woleff, Edward

Yazji, Jorge A. Yong, Jeffery Yong, Jeremy Zapatero, Giovanni Zumaraga, Carlos F.

ONE OF A KIND

From Senior skit to Senior prom, this was definitely a year filled with visions and decisions, expectations and frustrations, changes and ideas, and a year in which the seniors of the class of 1992 will remember always. It was a landmark year in which the largest senior class ever, graduated as a whole, and in fact were the first sixth grade class to begin in Belen. From the victorious Homecoming football game in which we .all cheered together, to the Senior Encounter, in which we all came together, we shared and laughed through so much and now we go our separate ways to different schools but we will all go with the common characteristics of maturity, independence, dedication, and diligence which we were taught by our Jesuit educators.

-THOMAS A. MAURI

The seniors with their Senior Florentino Mas dates pose for the camera taking a break after perwhile enjoying the prom. forming in the senior skit.

Seniors Eddie Mena and J. J. Rodriguez take time to take a picture before dessert.

Seniors Eddie Mena, J. J. Rodriguez, and Alexis Gonzalez try to mingle with their parents.

Seniors pose for a picture before leaving.

COMING TOGETHER

It all started one Sunday morning in April. Seniors, their parents, and teachers began to trickle into the Belen cafeteria. It would be, for the most part, a day of reflection. A day to relieve tensions and unmask hidden truths.

The parents heard talks from the students and vice versa. The main theme throughout the talks was the desire of the Seniors to become independent and leave for college. As Fernando Font's mother put it, "Some of these parents have real legitimate reasons for making their sons stay. As for me, I encouraged my son to leave." This was not the norm for most parents. Eddie Mena's parents believe that a year or two at FlU will mature their son enough so that he may leave later on.

The Seniors heard many impressive talks as well. Many of the stories they heard were very touching and personal. Their parents expressed their sadness in seeing their sons leave but at the same time realized that it was time to let go. After the Encounter, Senior Ricky Souto commented, "Sometimes we don't realize how our parents feel. They try to hide their sadness because they feel that it is beneficial for us to grow as people."

In the end, a new relationship grew between the parents and their sons. A channel, hopefully, was created in which Seniors and their parents could successfully express their feelings.

Mario Lamar

Eddie Mena, Mrs. Mena and Mrs. Hewitt enjoying themselves at the banquet.

Mrs. Souto, Ricky and Mrs. Ortega enjoying their dinner conversation.

The anticipation begins at the start of your second semester, in January. The Hotel menu, and the band are selected. Time goes on and it's a few weeks before prom. One invites a girl and, although not a requirement, most try to find the perfect, cheap tuxedo. Final preparations go into effect and a major question arises: How to get to Prom?

There are three basic types of transportation, not including those that come with a chaperon! One can drive, rent a limousine or persuade a group of friends to go in a van. "I enjoy the van since I don't have a driver's license, I have to rely on my friends to drive me," says Senior Pepe San Martin.

The day finally arrived: April 10, Senior Prom Night. Off one went with his date to the famous Starlight Ballroom of the Doral Hotel on Miami Beach. The couples entered to find

a romantic view of the ocean, as the food was being prepared to be served. After dinner was finished, the band Exit began to play. The Seniors were disappointed when they noticed how bad the band began to play. It seemed that the band had done some partying on their own. The bad music didn't ruin the night. "We weren't going to let a bunch of idiots ruin our night," said President Ricky Souto.

One AM finally rolled around and it was time to leave the Hotel, but the night was still young. It was off to different hotel rooms to party until the week hours of the morning. "I had so much fun that I had to sleep for two days in order to recover from prom," said J. J. Rodriguez.

-Mario R. Lamar

One of these things is not like the other. Can you find which one it is?

Alex Barrios and Vicky deRojas take a break for a picture.

The Three Amigos, J. C. Pintado, Carlos Gomez, and Mario Garcia, show some class.

Willy Rodriguez, Javi Argamasilla, Oscar Corral and company demonstrate on how to have a good time.

Senior Steve Gonzalez, waits for after prom activities with girlfriend Tania.

Javi Argamasilla trying to show off some of his John Travolta moves.

Nervous about the big dance, George Gonzalez bites his nails to ease the butterflies.

Mr. and Mrs. Willy Rodriguez wonder how their little ones are doing at home.

and

enjoying some of the delicious meal.

and date pose for one of the memorable pictures taken at this year's prom.

and

get ready to strut their stuff on the dance floor.

Ramon

Vivianne

Lazaro Marcos

Bianca

Pinti

Mr. Martinez and date enjoying the music at one of the Pleasure Island's discos.

Eddie Mena and Gaston Macau walk- Aftermath on bus #2 ing down Main Street, Disney World

PLEASURE AND MAGIC

The Ultimate All-Nighter, Grad Nite '92, took place for Belen Seniors on Saturday, May 9. The Seniors arrived at Belen at 11:00 AM to board the charter buses bound for Orlando. At 5:00 PM, Pleasure Island in Walt Disney World was closed to the public and open for high school Seniors from around the state. Among the schools from Miami attending were Miami High, Hialeah-Miami Lakes, South Miami, Braddock, and Ransom-Everglades.

Though prices were a little steep for tickets, the Seniors felt it was worth it. Senior Lazaro Marcos said, "Hey baby, for an allnight buffet and Pleasure Island dancing in the nightclubs, I'm getting my money's worth." A problem arose, however, when the buffet consisted of chicken bits and soda. Although the Seniors were disappointed, it didn't stop them from having a good time.

At 9:00 PM the Seniors were let into the Magic Kingdom with unlimited use of the rides until 5:00 AM. Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain, and the ever-popular Pirates of the Caribbean were the hit attractions.

Throughout the night, musical entertainment was provided by such artists as Restless Heart, Mint Condition, RTZ, MC Lyte, and the featured artist, Shanice. There was also a DJ mixing the latest dance hits.

Finally, at 5 AM Sunday morning, the students loaded back on the bus and headed home to Miami. Senior Eddie Mena summed up the Grad Nite experience, saying, "It was overrated, but I must admit I had fun."

-Ernie Moran

Mike Grandchamp relaxing after bogging the night away.

George Lage and Alex Blanco wondering what all the hype is about.

Seniors posing for a picture in Wilderness World.

Eric Cartaya and Javi Salazar discussing the lack of females at Pleasure Island.

Group of seniors getting cookies during one of our numerous stops.

Senior Eric Garcia-Tunon waiting in line at Goofy World.

Seniors in Chip-n-Dale's land posing Mario Garcia at the end of the night. for the last picture of the night.

The Most Reverend Augustin A. Roman, Auxiliary Bishop of Miami celebrating the Baccalaureate Mass.

Javier Argamasilla, Fernando Aguado Mrs. Mauri and Tommy leaving the accompanied by their mothers during church at the end of the mass. the Baccalaureate Mass.

r----BROTHERS IN CHRIST

The 114 Seniors of the Class of 1992 gathered together for the Baccalaureate Mass on May 27. This was the last event before graduation, and would be the final time they celebrated the Eucharist as a family. The Most Reverend Augustin A. Roman, Auxiliary Bishop of Miami, just recovered from heart surgery, celebrated the mass at St. Kevin's Catholic Church.

Accompanied by their mothers, the Seniors entered and took their seats. Bishop Roman, in his homily, spoke of how in this, the SOOth anniversary of the evangelization of the Americas, it was our duty as Christians to continue to evangelize.

The offertory procession went along as the choir played this year's Senior class song, "Forever Young." The procession included the Senior Class Banner and a photograph of the Senior Class.

As the Seniors and everyone else received the Body of Christ, the meditation song, "Friends are Friends Forever," was sung and played beautifully by Manny Garcia- Tunon, Belen graduate of the Class of'88.

The Seniors received the final blessing from Bishop Roman, and left awaiting anxiously for the graduation ceremony.

- Ernie Moran

Mrs. Dinkins proudly accompanying her son, Andres into St. Kevin's Catholic Church.

Javier Argamasilla reading from the scriptures during the Baccalaureate Mass.

GOALS ATTAINED

FINALLY! The day the most men in caps and some of us had been work- gowns this school has ever ing towards for as many as seen, were preparing for seven years, or as little as our moment in the sun. two years, arrived. Friday Some of us would be movnight, May 29, 1992, the ing on to college elsewhere Commencement Exercises in the state or country. of the Graduating Class of Others would be staying 1992 were held at the Uni- home in Miami. We would versity of Miami's Gus- see each other again, we man Concert Hall. For the hoped, but never again as first time in eighteen students or boys, but as years, and the first time men for others. Once and ever since the school re- for all, we were forever located, every single Sen- one. ior was present. One- _Ernie Moran hundred-fourteen of us,

Mr. Avino, city of Miami manager, addresses the audience as the guest speaker at Belen's Senior Graduation Ceremony

Salutatorian of the Senior class, Hiram Rodriguez, welcoming his fellow graduates and families to the ceremony

The Belen Jesuit Preparatory School graduating class of 1992 and the dedicated faculty

Jaime Alleyn receiving congratulations and, more importantly, his diploma from Reverend Father Jose Maria Izquierdo, S.J., Principal of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School.

Graduating Seniors awaiting their turn to receive their diplomas.

4 YeGJS at &fen; Key C&di (11-1.2); VIIISity

Mllrlm Blol'o![y C&di (10-11); W(ao's Wlio Among

Higfi. Scliool.5tull'mts; Wili attau!UniverJity

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ACOSTA, RAUL

AGUADO, FERNANDO

Gttonufe.

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Perdnl, CoCombi4AliSaint'• Dmy '74; Belen. 1st 6th Gnuft. Cliw (6t.tter tfum St. Hugh}; Cfleu 6th lOth (1111114 1.2 SO!t oj); Key Cli&6 9 thru 1.2, SUrf! 11 11114

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ALBERNI, WILLIAM

tlie MiU. Strut

, Alan's

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AMORIN, CARLOS

ARGAMASILLA, JAVIER E.

6 Yt4111 at Bela; Stul!mt CounciC V.P.; Cbs (9-10); Vcasil;y Wrtstftng (9-11); Ldimn4n (9-11); Kwon. Do (9-12); Key C&ah (9-12); Mttt.orofogy Tmu. (10); Nllliona! HONJr Society (10-12); Jr. Nat. HONJr Society (9); Vbu:Qm (12)

AVINO, ERNIE

fwf4er

VINCE,

liow'1

&uc.A ••• Spu.ch ••. .fru putoc&. FT. MCIICu"mt prtmo" ••• La.-La.fiolllO memory ••• fr: 1lea! 6ooi:6aci in an fiour ••• vm, #1 G&friem' ••• I liwe JOil• •• ''Wiim£v£T JOil cfo something 6ad; I Jln4 autf' ••• lfiiiiJ 6Ani. (foglc}, LA., pliysia) ••• Cl..EMSON TIGERS ••• HEAT, .Hurrialllu, Dolpfilns (11011) ••• l'ofa.&Nftll, 1t0psinglngto eadi.otfit.r •• , 61'ooi£di'iv£1l0wiJ)'Il ••• 2say1J,JC, wliotlioppent.d'l ••• MOM. tkin t6in' ••• DAD, "atalia.IIUIIIt:Janlo mm6io 11111U que tu !Uidsta.'' sudTs at &gfi. ••• CARLOS, livt tat It sfup &asWall; stop a6ldmg OIL d"al! ••• Cristflul, filM. jvat wf Hefa ••• llO 6oyfrlmd's wlilfe I'm around:. DUKE, Wllat s0111t food, 61&1 ••• TIA NUSr, TIO Jorgt. TIA MERCl', TIO JOAQJ.DN fuir, graru£ conan), MEQUJ, )UANITO, DINORAH, JUAN, ABUE (llO quit.nJ sapo), ABUELO, ABllf.LA, Jorgt. !ldsy, mercy, 111at, joaqut lt]a.vl (6nlsfi. yOIII'Udlij, patty, auu, Jofim9' ••• 1M JOil aJ[ ••• Vltil. Mvt Jim ill HO!IItoll

Damned: if You Do, arufYou're Damned: ifYouDon.'t."

"Don't aiTow anyone to tdt you. wliauo dO, aCways .flglit llt.Ver give up, 6ecausefree4om. Jortfwse. wlio fauglit for it lias 11 tliose. wlio cfid"n't wili llt.Ver inow."

- By Wfio Cares -

Elsa • •• Hcnt.Fnms.Bei1G.MIIIy Tms.GiCd".Yofa.Nia a4v.on liM ••. Brotliers MNRRLCG. koci tlie ••• Revmgt. sweu.Anytfmt. 11J9'Wiim 1119'0IIe diri room.liq. l6uni e;r fat chlds ••• Rapt. Mw 1111119' yetn ••• ft.n'llri fwl4 • •. TniC.fritnbliip art. not walf5 tliot lim If ofi!to 6fu4oli!tofu4. Rkiytlianh liefp COP' ••• tiigumyJdfautofit, tliarW liefp Be.ciy. ECEBt]DIItJ lit.y slit's ug£y. I inowwliatcar. Wlias l!augliter Pk ••• I 11W1t 6u:n c&uniing. NO I DON'T DO GOIDS. Baci pfctyworfd: Hctvt. I ever llt4 to you. No seh WG$mt fooiillg for Oilier date. New yetn eve 1991-92 ro.t liouse. Pr:1119' w1111. N'1C4 dOn't dO it (an}. Catlwa:n.s.

BARRUECO,ROBERT

BORBOLLA, FRANK

May 1.Z, 1974; Hil&dilfe, Mkk.; 3 Y11. at Belen; Vamty S«m (U); 5 Wuis Vamty S«m (12); Vamty Foodioli (12); J.V. Foodioli (10); SouUl CampGigiL (11}; Big Brotlia Program (12); Ytmfiooi Spo!U Edhor (12); Canam '9.2; Turtft Master (12);

BRIZ, PAUL X.

7 l'ears Ill &fen; Cliw Cfu6; Civla Cfu6; CrD.u COIIIIIr)' (6); .Key Cfuli (91 1.2); SW4ent Counci! (7-1.2); J.V. Foociali (9, 10); VIJI$lty Foociali (12.); AfpfiA Cfuli (11); MIII'IM BiolOgy Cfuli (11); Illlei'IUIIiona! Tlioplan Socitty (1.2); l'elfonnt4 Ill 'MJJrr#Sot!t. (1.2); IfeanA Ross-I.dilintll, ]!Mer SouiD an4 Marioll &tiny Cllmpaigns; Pllltldpatd ln. Program fur die lmprovtmell& of Jewlsfi. SCums ln. OW County; Oll1cwt Fid4 Trip '9.2 Cali, Calia, #3S, ]at06 Horowlllr, Papdaao, Gytntr4Stics, Cu6q, Naid Iimllst., Billy, 6uni, Twlu., .surt., squiiC .•• Tfds go a6out ln. clinmol"ogiaiCon!er: Ddlo an4- (Too 1111119' ltOria to tt.ll) ••• MiHa DrEams(- and A.B.) ••• Pfi.yslaiCSciena, wllere it af[ 6tgall (- lllll!]a.v) ••• BiolOgy (lg!fY metliDd) ••• Bm cfwlta tva Sopflomort ytJJT ••• "Mrs. H., I mlgfit tAU this ••• Cfa-orddis (mt., Gui, A' T.J.) ••• Tomholil TicUtSauufa£ ••• GQJI9 Wlllfar£c6aingEGnkSclellaFina!(mt.,Jcty, Pept. Dmuty) ••• "TJ., dO you gas todctyr' ••• CflemUtry, 'I'rilmgulilr ••• Soafo, Mllnumadio ••• 7th Period" Bridsli. Lit ••• Femy's &culi. I ••• S!ll4ll gatJiaings Ill Dmise's • JIAilorProm: Btst Wflaldiago, IaaflagoJa.vi(nudut), "JJ. slidaves you", ''Pepe Cali's naitt!I",Ja.vl.'s 6rdjast&curr. furaurdilta •.• (Mt., Pept. Gilly, Mario) ••• Sard6d'9L T'!ffy, Dem!Hi115111lu, "ro G, Yo B'' (Mr. A' Efoy, Llzny) ••• Tony's Bash ••• Hib Olli of limufnt.sJ ••• I..opu. stop trying 10 fum{ ••• Drarnal Cl4is (51ft) ••• Hallgrnallln. Logk ••• Wliat lfs ••• StUs Bmw£s ••• Senior Siit (Hdp llnJ) ••• Homecomiltg: Tiumper, Mllllif£ Gym. TfiGnis for die lidJ!fuC a4vist Oscar ••• Out of limufnas: r.4dlt'sJ an4IL Fem.y's n (Papdaao) ••• Grilli ofN-(Mt., 0•-.Josr, Femy) ••• Outofliand:wltli. Vic. .Lany Futtva! ••• (Mt., Gfiiy, Mario, '1], Pt.pt..l, Fong. I'm. wasta! ••• Paz.BFF ••• DriHdmet ••• Tampa: Pit at Tony's fiousr, "RD6, WaU1ip" ••• 'MJJrr#Sot!t. ••• Smilt • •• BmcA after Jbul& . , •JORT Jlllll!ualons ••• Sllllla Cfaus Brigadt. , • , We4nuicty lligfit wltli. die er- (Mt., Ja.vi S., Rmllon, JAVI. A , • , )IMt., Osellr) ••• Tliurslfay gatJiaings (mt.,lsR, OsCIII') •• • !sa, wllere's print.as ••• 99 fiouses ln. C1l6ct ••• Jamlia Day Bash ••• FidiC ofDrr.mns .•. Cancun. an4SadorProm.stUirt:ft •.• tfwW fur 6tlpbtg -get tfwugfi. ••• Tfian1ywMom, AM, Lt. MaiO, Nlno,]rwl. Tina.fur everything IIlii! Tfian1 yw most of al1 God ••• Petr. I'[ miss yw jfmvtr •.• Wdt I must 6e Oil my way llOW, so f'ml9 •••

CALDERIN, JOHNNY

6 at Befell; Key Clii6; (Let.) J.V. Foodialf; V1111ity FoothaJI

Javier CanfenaC

6 yrs. at Bekn.

Y ear6ook staff

Wrestling 10th an4 11th

11I aCways try to fooR for tfie ri£Cicufous in e.verytfiif19"

Ro6ert Smitfi

Lol death. has rearec£ IUmself a throne in a strange aCont. far down. from tfie dUn West, where. tfie gooc! tfie 6ad cuu! tfie worst ancC tfie 6est

Have gone to tftdr etemaC rest • • • Tfie. tfie viofet cuu! tfie vine ••• Whife from a proucC tower in tfie town. death. Coo is gigantica1Iy down

Anc! amU! no eartfi.Cy moans1 down.., down tfiat town. sfiaf£ settfe. lienee} fielt risin9 from a tftousancC tfmmes 1 sria[ do it re.verenre • • •

A dlrge for tfie most Covdy dead tfiat ever c!id so J0Uf19l •.. Vastness! and agel cuu! me.mories of eicC! Sifence! and DesoCation! ancC c!im n.igfitl

tftatW Mom, Dad ancC Hennonos ••• ." •• BBB ••• IIll .•• RRR.

CARMONA, RICKY

at Bdelu

C&di (9, 10, 11, U); Belli C&di (10, 1.1, U); Belli C&di Prui4t:nt U; Honor RD4I (10, 11); .Aald'anlc Awan! (11); Gof4 Mt4aC: Geometry 10; Si&er Mt4afi: Spallisli 9, 9, U.S. Hiltmy 10, Britisli Lllatzlurt 11; Toudi. Fair Writ1J19 Suon4 !'fa« 9; FiiJt !'fa« 10; &fm]tsllit Sciala Fair Suon4 Prace 9; Pur MinUtly 11-U; Senior E.T.C. #25, 26 U (Uiu(er), Z9 30 Amor

Sardo Domillgo MisJicm. '91; Tr.am.

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Cfiapy+@runo

CARRILLO, MIGUEL

CARTAYA, ERIC

(Tfiumpa), (Mmli{eJim), (Gaudio),Cor1ay4 (Dtsrspemd'o), Mario (I'm Tirrd) ••• Oscar, IDoi mort fmgs ••• TOll)'' •.• Cfoset of COSUimDS ••• So JJ. How's Patty ••• £ric, T6e. Parilng Lot K11Jir ••• Mo, I woul4 li4vt warud tol ••• Plnd.'s •.• Tali Ta!rs at Soccu l'nlcdu ••• 1992 WofvrrW Bas&IW (2 an4 il!fbdt.y) ••• SUitt. 'fnlci(1991) 330 ••• )uniorProm, RaW; Eric, Mt) • ].C. ts iiiFmti.awftnfafe ••• ••• Plnti's ••• Eidlt. It's4111111dng. plAy fetmegetitl ••• JJ., VaferuincDvmp Man ••• Stevr. WCIId'tout, to 6ig ••• 1 Boc1 (No Plapose} ••• WoCwrint Soccu (Dutruc!iw. Dtfr:nle} ••• Psyc&ofOgy, IUC clAss. Btu&s, Teak I'm lnllibrg fumy .•. ]4V)''s liousr. *Be!tnBar ..• Edi!it, Brrmger,JJ.IIJII!MtintMdials ofyouinowwliati11Drarn4 ••• Fort6osew&o d'on'tinow it's ali;o&oC. •• FbuCa Wl1)' ••• CJ-7 ••• Santo Domlllgo ••• ali my Frien4s (C.Z. E.M,F.F, E.M.J.S,R.C,G.AJ.MJ.DJ.S,E.GT,R.HJ.A.,W. A.ETC). Mom4 an4Papll .••

6l't.IIIS atBefm; (7-B);)Iador Vamty foot6al( (9-10);Junlor Vamty Soccu (9-10); Vamty Fooc6al£ (11·12); Vamty Socc.tr (10, 11, 12); Vamty Traci M.V.P.; SUitt. FiMCs (10, 11, 12); Big Brodia (12); Santo Domingo (12)

CORRAL, OSCAR

DeARAZOZA, RALPH

6 l'em ill BeCm; Jr. Honor Society; (7, 8, 9); Compulers; MlltA AWIIIC (7); Sdenal AWIIIC (8, 9, 11); f.Jig&sli. AWIIIC (11); Aal4tmk Adiievement (9); Honor Society (11, .U); Honor Society COitVeiUiO!t (11); Nadona! H'upanic Seml.Fbulllst

uwhere are my ... ?"

Gon:mfo De fa Igfesia.

Foot6atr

Golf

uOfoetunate. to fuwe fotm4 Homer as the fittufd of your yfotyl" the Great ••• A[ men are piyl ••• uTime. is the most vafua6fe thing a. man can spencf'. Tfieopfimstus ••• uLay off my 6utter finge:rl 11 Bart ••• A :frimc! is Cony souylit fia.nC!y fcnuut ancC with t!ifficuCty iept! St. Jerome ••• By copying the mocfefs sfioufi 6e perpeu•fattd:t Hsit.li Ho It's not m.in.Ut9 min to me it's m.in.Ut9 daffoc!Us ancC viofets! Ro6ert Lovennan ••• I a.m. a. man! Dreaming Butt:e:iffy•••• How wondeifu£ is 4eath ancC his 6rotlier sfupl Percy SfieC!y ••• To every man upon this ea:rtfi. dtatli come.tli soon or fatei ancC fiow can man c!ie 6etter tfuut facing fearfu! oddS for the as flu of his fatlier ancC the tempfes of his got!! Lon( Maaw!y ••. tfianis mom, cfac!, ancC wfioe:ver is important in my Cife • ••

DE LA VEGA, JAVIER

7Yan

DEL RIESGO, BERNARDO J.

wUhtlie dldatorship of

profetarlat

0emocnu:Y at fast ••• See Jll· •. I' II 6e 6aci ••• my Mom IIIUC Bco, Ell, Papapa, M.IJrnalno, NiM y T1llu, A6ut1lftL y Ahueto, my fornlLY, Glsdle, 6er.fand9', IIIUC ate my O.D., P.A.O.,J.L. S., D. O.J.G.J.L.E., E.P., P.P.P.,I.S.,J.M.,AJ.H.,J.V., IIIUC otlim, ttadiers, prtats, FR.S, FT.E. Fr.E., FT.M,. FT.L, Fr.C. Befen.IIIUCG(N{.

servlct.s, pressura, goo4 memoria,

DINKINS, ANDY

I: LfWe d'ogglt.. Mr. CMijf, Dud po(o, MGD, PooiPczrty, H., BB, W. Fea(, DCTFSOTCWSHE, Jal, 13 lir, BJ:, Rr4s vs Liglils, Wl4u Los pisolos, trip to Poi• fiouse, W. 6ult #18, Cuto, .sedimol, C6ab, Parofu .•. Ditt Co&. ••• Wfio uamaC out W.llglits ••• Lu& ••• BcJom..Boom ••• ••• SHO-timt. •• WW'IC tliat Gog come. from. .•. l'earfiooi Cliw: .Knuts, 'Vilrll¥ proplt, PMS, + AL+ LtD - But Frien4s, Hid, Dcri T00111, DOI\'t open tliat CGIIW.pfiont. Hert.'sto you, Slue Winy n. tUCdrpictulu ••• Powatoy.ue&!uu: Padi.& LtD •• • IfioleTGgll ••. 9-6-91Bye ••• Sliuiul •• All'I Fe6rvluy goa( ••• UM Cap ••• l¥tg Can ••• Mt4W.ad's Pueo ••• H.iey1:MM88, Spy van,

Septan6er .U, 1974; Miami, FLi 7l'mrs at Bdm; Swimmfllg (6, 7, 8, 9, 10); 'l'nlci (10); Computer CW6 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12); Pluilfent (9, 10, 11); Moilaulor (12); RGdlo 11114 fkc.. tnmics (6, 7, 8); Vinc4m (1L 12); Graplilcs Edhor (11); r.4itor..V..CCdtf (12); JOIGTIII!Ism .A.C. of Fforf4a (12); Kt;y CW6 (9, 10, 11, U); Btlert Kt;y Nt:wsl'attr Edhor (12); Computer Scienu.11114 COIIIIIIUIIicati at fiU

ESCALON, SALVADOR

to the moon.Let ' s cimb through the sleeps to hide." .Jim Mort·ison

I may l ive in my own little worl<'l,but everyone there knows me without form,shadt:! 1dthout colot·,paral)'Zod forec , qesture wi •L ion, •• " '!'.:>. E l iot a s1.n , ilnd stn•s a pleasure." GtJio)T'f*' hard; it 1 s hard to find. Oh well, whatever never nti nd." Nirvana

" It ' J> the end of th.:- woti • .ls l..now it and I feel fi11e." REM went like one that has beer. stunned and is of forlorn , a wiser m.ln, he rose the morrow morn " Samuel Tal-lor Col•:ridqe ma n with quick. hands can grab a tiger by the b* ¢ls,but it takes a hero on squeezing. " Stephen King

"I've. afways

Mlri Twain-

FONT, FERNY

pari

''Hey Baby, liow 1111idl"

Jamu'

BluCPIIIaycat

That's

:ooi, MariA's 6at1

C4nl!aeKidJ (MY, ff, AGJJ,FM #31) ••• Evi!Chw:b ••• You'O: 6eforucC tD spm4

7 lit Belen; NIZtiolul! )unlor Honor Society, 7, 8, 9; Nation4C Honor Society 10, l..L 12; Spanlafi Honor Society 10, U, .U; Kr:Y Cfufi 9, 10, 1L 12; ACIIdDnic Atmevema¢ AWGIIC 6-12; Kr:Y CCu6 Convmtion 10, 1.2; Gof4 MdaC Physic4C E®altion 10; Goli£ MdaC Soda( Studlu 10, 12; GoliC MdaC MiliA 11; GoliC MdaC Tfit.ofogy 10, U; Goli! MdaC Sciellct. 2.2; NIZtiolul! Hispcmk Sdiofar Sador 92; Clius

••• Flip, cut.tlit.A.F•••• H"ararrufUwe •• •]ahtlit.Sndt. .•. Blo •• , Wllleli.the windOws ••• DouhfeSfiot ••• liomt.£olllta4vlllllage ••• v6at£ag«inst !Srt ••• Mmi.]UST DO IT •• F&ps 11114). Feer(BI<,) •• Hilum,. your LA IIOitS ••• Yolianis Sl1l4y ••• CA, cl'ont cry

I.a.eltnerJ em I'm. ••• Cogic

GARCIA, ALEX

• .• District Clilllnps .Aglllll Wlio""' wliUt. mm can't jumpi

Tlillllis ••• Manolft.s of our Blilnc.o, Cl'au4lo Mella, JIM.I.op«.

Sliot Wuimt •.• B111 to NY • , • Afmlglity CDC ••• BBC ••• SUIISiilnt.Cfu6.,. Litliium.'sforJCoob ••• COIIID1 • NoW1111a atStuaR ••• TlieGoodi At Wasli.Squart. • Sador Enl: ••• Forme afyouwlio dim'tinDw, tlicpro61'em.is UMl ••• Splldng on.DmlnLogit ••• Danger&: Mt.lntlic CGna£ ••• Pt.st:tciU Trw:i.Rsflblg ••• Pint Clllddng ••• Li.wlfs ••• S1amnerSdiooCwitkMariD,JAVI,. Bn!Jrge:r, •• BicmcQ, if JOUSIIJ •ony again, I'II 6reattlic pad'drt. IIVe:TJOUf fle44 ••• HlclfcAii. Grun RatSna&. ••• I misu4 you]o, A! Tfiam: to RllbU!JofUznn, PeBrojo, A.!Q:. CarlUcJios D&:G, Dllll BUd; fnlni. Vic., Steplio, Ndson, JAY A &:V, Bill, BIIIJI9t. IUci,. Toyo, Gilln, An4staJia, Matmnca, Crlstbul, CfuistR. OCMI, F..ve, CU, ••• GoG, l'm Oult4 Hm.l

GARCIA, MARIO

T l't1111 at Bdtn; Bas&t6all (6, 8)1 IC£y Clil6 (.12); tm1011Dn4C Tfiupllm Soclay (1.2); l'aafiooi Stllff (.12)

"Peopft. with. COIIIli!J&IUU! cfiamcter llfways

- He.mumn. Hesse.E.uuK meforW. 5tn1!9ilr d'ots ym/ve 6em TrG4brg ••• I'm. sony forW. int.onvmiatt.c. l'au've.lllrlved ••• E44lt •• Dado (Diu) ••• Tflt.IJITi\IGC • ; • TlUiidiuC: Ay Plqll ••• Apwithlli: Owslgfi. ••• .2n4Stmt.sterSilp in Balifm: Oscar-2.7, Mt.-31 ••• The.Siiawd:HeGIC ••• Bousg: Tfie. Man, W. Mytli. W. Cfa.ufa ••• Tlie Bousqy Flie., • , E.4uoan£ W. Nerd •.• Sf!aved Again , •• Bernie's Pfimntr, •• MonW af So8tuGe. ••. Sony. I'm groun4t4 .•• duttli. af ll Llfelime ••• "As af rigit now, yau'ft. not going to 6t. 6ati In yrar" BW ••. Bclus4)"s Baci ••• FIIIIJIIdilrg d'oW!Uhe NoGc.fluciy wltli. Oscar ••• The. Rotting Smufwidi. ••• CIK!usJad: l'a, it was ll9 jt.CIIC&UI •• , at Big Lau'a ••• Wri Laufer PO$St. (W. down) ••• Tfie. D.A.R.E. De.Yi£ ••• Mat414 gon{al ••• Cliechps at HOIIItCOiftbr9 ••• King Artliur's .suic:Uk.,. TD!tJ's,,, Itlioug{ltltwas 3399 GonfoM.- He'a gotllGurd ••• The.Grilldla tfiat.Stofe. Cfmstmas .,. FW4af'Drttlml' Bort}ft.frum.Hdi ••• GIIS eatS su6s ••• Wfiat if D-O-G spd& CATl (itd'oesn'tJ ••• "Guys, i(s 6& ll Perfil to 1M' Taqs (Zonv) ••• Pa1'utrianBasliiltg (fruming]oseJ.,. Ed'd'lt, dim'tgetyourfwpe.s up (W.gnwy boll) .•• .•• Perfidpl sneaaTia llSiiowemea W. fovtpb_y .•. The. Big T,., Tony's: outaf fimu!wltli.Mam.adty ••• AirHoc&y wltli.JC ••• ITwas W. Sapcnt Lon! ••• It.'s In die 6ag •• , Cali: d'ormidO •• , TtaUJgt. WutelGnd' I,D,W , , • TW I (tf.t. nlg{lt it got out af fiand): W. d'nllli OJ; trtated&&peta ••• TWH (outaflimu!again): TWHI (Is tlim any d'ou6tJ ••• The.d'tpcaun ••• Hyt, guas wlio's ft4vlllg towntliis wuim4., Sony guys, I'm going out wltli.Pamt an4 camll'o tliis wuim4, , , OSCGr &; Lage:Us Gym&; SJlll •• Lage]IISt Can't Win ••• Wfiat If. , •King afSidHIIIIIOI' ••• Pem.ywfdstfe.W. Loser ••• Fltcy: 6Gnmw ••• l'oyo, Jim Ww tfiat 6clniLive.JIWI, man. mnem.6tr £nwunta •• , The. Iron Cnl5$ ••• CtaMlng wltli. RJIIIl ••• RJIIIl (Nordlgua, Cadilru) ••• it Is: I tfdni some tharW onCa •• Tlianh to al£ fit)' jfimlf$, yau've llllllfe. it wortfi. W. rid't • •• Tfianis, Oscar&; RJIIIlfor 5UII1ing mt up •.• Tfianis Penelope. Tid, GGUIO &; Ringo. if onlf you. COIM 6t. tocfay ••• Tfianis, Mom. Dill£ Mmudii, Moniqut, GeorJt. Naadt, Cm!os, OICIII' &;TIM: It's notpaft.ct. &utI wovlifn'tdulngt onetliiltg .•• TfuDW AJudr. for ge.tdng me tfauugft st.lioo(. • An4 tharW to al[ tliose wlio tftougflt I cou&6(t mait ill }'lm'vellllllfe.lt jlllt so 1111Jdl6tuer.

GARCIA- TUNON ERIC A.

11Notfiing great was adiieve4 without entfiusiasml'' Emerson. ••• 11I sfialC try to correct wfim sfiown. to 6e. e.rrOTSj atU! I sfialC adOpt new views so fast as tfie,y sfialC to appear true. views I inte.nd no mocCification. of my oft- personal wisfi that aCC men, every wfiere coul4 6e. freel" Lincoln. ••• 110fast regret, regret can cfit.l" Tennyson. • •• fiow potent cheap music isl" NoeL Cowan! ••• 11My appfe. trw wifC ever get across atU! eat the. cones wufer IUs pints, I ttC£ fiim he. on!y says/' 11Gooc! fenas tnaie. gooc! ndgfi60TS" Ro6ert Frost •.• than& e.very6oc!y

11Wow I sfwufc! have. dOne. my own • • .1"

Eric Garcia Tunon Forensics A.L.P.A. Key Club

GOMEZ, CARLOS

-Julio Gond"ar-

GONZALEZ, ALEXIS

tliaW .forW.Iifoci(Mt) SmlllK

fisk)' W. onqLuJ

JJ. am jlu jb(Mt) ••• Birlitd4ySfupovm ••• CalialtAII!gl'¢wjmoJpts ••• Wcliu nlinult.Ipey ••• LDm6ago • •• Hf4d'm:Bt:adi.<mo Cooilu ••• Hey, Let'• go DuM Mmculionb for inviting t& ••• OJ.(Wcnud) ••• GICI wfW. Hugs(weird) •JcwlS. I am see ••• TtopiaiC ••• • •• )4V A. JOI' lirougi¢W.sliou riglit(notJ.,. FPL ••• Rigged Up Nfgf¢Fflfillcg Tripi.,. nw.'1 inW.Ffats,., Sony JCJt4UU, •• Wfli1,YDK4ldit.'t U$t.10 Q:llt ••. "Loser, SfiootTDUDef'(Dcnny'l) ••• s&cic= ••. GalliatD!m£y{3 a.IIL Talis) •• , Clit:I{Stlc4nl ••• Is ltdiMyttJ Tfimli.GocfCrdM cll4n't maielt

.KiltGant,B udL

4 y,. at Bden; Basictlial[ (9, 12) CaptGin (10, 12); foot6al[ (10);StwfentCound£(10-12)Pru. (10, 11); (12) St.err.IG!y; F.A.S.C. CDILvmtimL (11·12); Ldt. Yak LtAult:lsliip Worbliop (1991); S.A.S.C. COIWtl1tiDn. atSprlllg VAflo/, S.C {12); Honor Sockty (11·12); Splllll.sli. Nadona£HonorSoc:iety (11·12); C.E.L.A.C. (12) V.P.; Kf:y Cfub (10); Eng&li. Awan£ (Gofd.) 9; P.E. Awan£ (Gord) 9; Tfieoi'Dgy (Gor4) 9-10; St. Tfiom4s Univ. Dua! Enroainem (11-12); Wfio'a Wlio Among Am.erican Higli.SdiooCStulents

GONZALEZ, JULIO

lCey Club (9, 11.. 12); Radio IIIII! Efalnmia Club (!I); Beta CW6 (ll-12); Spanlsfi. Naiion!IC Honor Sodd:y (12); Wfio'• Wfio Among A.meria1n Hlgfi. ScfiooC Stw!enu; DCrf A-t

at Befm; Varsity foot6cal( (11, .12); J.V. FOOI6al[ (9, 10); 61kGflllk8auWTeam;JuniorHigi\BasdaiJ:(8);}111dor BetA Cfu6 (7, 8); 8ebl CW6 (9, 10); Key Cfuli (9, .12); Marin£ Biol"o!zy C6J6 (10, 11); Suret:aly (9, 10); 'I'Tus1lrer (8); Pur Mlllistly (11) "Tfie

GRANDCHAMP, MICHAEL

fo' youl ••• cfacis.Pct6nt:r day ••• PSYCOPATHS ••• .Hll'EFLEXAPHOBIA ••• DOEXrlUBONUCLF.lC ad4 .•• AUGFNBIJCH ••• WE WVE OTT ••• LYCANTHROPY ••• SCHIZOID ••• DAB. ••• AMIGO ••• jllllm'1 1in foiL Futiv4 ••• Cap.P1!Jo ••• "GI'IIIl

••• TMNT ••• St4r Trti ••• Tu, I stili an4 wUI continut. to c.oll"ea 1lit. TeSt of iy llfol ••• Ft.mii!Ufo's JiftA peM{ su6a ••• • • • f.aallillflmEE.EEJ ••• Injl4dl ••• Art TrioM.C-P•••• ••• 6u1Jt.rtlim lit.ltt.riingl" ••• Projt.et:Gmisis

JtiliWllilingfarPauC to.fbdsli tfat. pagu ••• mANX: Papi.Momi(yu arm Gfgi&:]DCII!IIt.), Blanta aru!Sam, my Compa4ra: PXB,C L,AR,CHJV,AGR,FA,R.T,AL,PP,PL ••• arultfit rtStoj6rotflm lnamu

1111411it.Hrdadit.sl ••• Llh FCIIISI;Wp strivdng ••• f.XCFLENSORJII

lOb ailn to Chicago, •e got a full tank of gas, 1 half

a pack of cigarttttl, it ' s dark, • llt'rt •uring

Blun Brothers ,

Adreat to soae, 1 nightllrt for others, ,

-"erlin

Later in the evening u you lit 111kt in bed, 1ith the echoes of the uplifitn ringing in your head, you s1oke the day ' s last cigarrette, relttbtring •hat you nid

-Bob Seger

lloke lut night to the sound of thunder, ho• far off I nt and •ondtred started hu11ing a song trot 1962 ain ·t it funny ho• the night 1oves. llllen yo\i just don ' t sell to have u 1uch to lose, strange ho• the night aoves lith autuan closing in.

-Bob Seger

lie· re killing the young to feed the old and un that ain't no good

-John "ellentatp

Let it rock, Let it Roll, Let the bible belt tOll and save ty soul, hold on to sixtttn u long as you can, changes tau around real soan, uke us •onn and un

-John "ellentllp

Hen I 11, on the road again, there I 11 1 up on stagt, here I ga, playing star again, there I go, turn the page

-Bob Seger

In hnadu did lubla lhan a splendid pltnure·dott detrtt 1 •here Alph the ucred river ran throcQh caverns ttuunltss to tan do•n to the sun len sea lleave 1 circle round hit thrice and close your eyes 1ith holy dread, for he on honeydn hath fed, and drink the tilk of paradise.

-SIIutl Taylor Coltridge

Let us not talk falsely no•, the hour is getting late. -Jiai llltndri1

No, no, not for us, not h.t a •• • y1ng 1s no rolintic.i.and Death il not a gue which will soon be over. Death is not anything. Death is not; it's the abscence of prescence, nothing •ore : the endless tile of never co1ing back. It's like1 no• you see us, now you don't ••• It's a gap you can't see And when the wind blows through it, it likes no sound.

-To• Stoppard

But So is Bill

Death 1akes angels of us all and givts us wings where •e had shoulders, s1ooth as raven ' s claws...

-Ja•es Douglas "ornson

All the world's indeed a stage, and we are 1er1ly its players, perforHrs and portrayers, each another's audience, outside the guilded cage.

-Rush

It •5 the lure of easy 1oney, it ' s got a very strong appeal · -Bltn Fry

I have run I have crawled, I have scaled these city walls only to with you But I still haven't 1'1 looking for... : .•

Co•e on "ary, Don ' t fear the reaper •.. -Blue Oyster Cult

They can have •Y gun when they pry it fro• •Y cold, dtad hands.,.

Never, Never give up.

-Sir Minston Churchill

Sontos, Cartaya. CoO'W, Vifa, .Armando,

Himm,

-Salv

HERNANDEZ, ALFREDO

RAPE!"

Hiaftali, the. 6tgfluling.

MicMy'a BigliiOIIIIi. ••• Qlwlt. Yppy,

RomewOJi

Bernie, lliu.sfiot JO!!ett.adi.fiim. "Igg'•tht.Ruufan.''

Tlianis for r.vayt{dng Mom. fos d'os A6udltos, A6udita, y Adit4.

Born 12./01/74 11t Miami, Fforiaa; 6 TfiiiS 11t Stwfent Cound£ 7·10, 12.; Pmilft:nt 7-10; Big Brother Coonllnatot 12.; ky C616 9-12.; Stllff'MDn6a 10-12; DistinguisliaC M£m6er 9, 11. 12.; C>utstmufing Mmlher 10; MeltorofDgy C616 9-12; Via Pmilft:nt 9; 10, 11. 12; Nlltl]r. Honor Soday 9; Nlit(Honor Sodlty 10, 11.1.2; .spantsliHonorSoday 10, U. 12; SwimlnUig Tram 7, 8, 9, 10; JuniDr Higli Tennis Team 7, 8; Varsity Tennis Team 9; Natlmui! Hispank ScMfmsfdp F'UIII&st; Wlio's Wlio Alnong Higli ScliooC Stwfenls; Univmity of Pmnsy£wnl4 Booi. Awardi ACGICemic Acftit;yei!IQIL Award: 7-121 Citiunsfdp Award: 9; GoftC MdG£ lit MaiJianalks 9; GoftC MdG£ ill Scienct.s 9; SiCver Me4a£ ilt SociaL Studlu 10, 11; Peift.ct Atterufiln« 7-12.; D!llft COIIIItJ Yolltfl Filii" 1st l'f4« 9-11; Sell. JIW!er SOIIIO Cllmpa!grt Volimteer, Rq. Art SUnort Campaign Volimteer, Pllll A.nteria1n HospliGC Vo!untu.r 8, 10; Henry Sbmj'or4 Sclio!Grsfiip, Univ. of Miallll: Dtml.'s Honor Sclio!Grsfdp, Univelsity; Sanly Nilllngcr Award:

HERRAN,DANNY

DANNY•t"M Danlter'In6om tm 'Ta TSIAWD Blid.&: l'et'1 Illig 4 song-vCIIIIJ" d'o 11Dt d'ic'Bii[P6anmer, wliat 11 ji!U-Sador En c:ounla"lst &: 6ut 6tli. gr"I fiat£ Mr you .3 ex a rJ4Idnll Henu n,Canfena!y Cclfl!aon. yeN to 81,82,85,90, 9.2 'TNSLPPTSD- tfat.Jets ltlni'9.2 Yovii.M iJslcms ill D.R. 91 'Bin£ It ol4 you td: tfat. gasmaC'Canaat 91:Los AlociGd'o.!:' Born To WIN"Macgyver'.U &: raL.{ans-Mr LDpa mociff'LIIgo Polnt'jia\ &mci'SICI Bltdmrilgt.Bt4Yel' Or.d, Vaii;Stum6oat'Pint i pfeaK P* tfat.IDISo on•Wfi:y Is It tliat I a£wa:y1 Mvt. acdltnu in. odier CDIIIIIritsl'VI.vialult.is no C616'tlic WIUtel!ye.m•coc•m! 6dt'jllldorprum. Aliy 1fiiiiW forW. 6oat l'lck sin.onlm.'BAJA'Q!d.t ill Bict8sl Cilldi.•rso-u Jortfat. now'MmintJ'micCtmns 11114Jbta& at ilniD's•ila tfat. llllli'But wiy at 7:.30 ill tfat. moming'Toni you got llllllrit.d: too young 6ut at Ct.ast you did: It rigf'lt tfat. first time'Of CDUIU BELEN is 6euer tlian cofum &u.•BGu filliillg (1.3 15.)'Mory on'Yoyo your panif cn. onJlrr.'Tfno I a£wa:ys ret you wirl10 you wouli6\'t ga mad:•flii[Scfioliasfiip at Harv jruu.lt'1 tJit fBI'I'ft.alurt from tfat. gMao -•Bin( jlllt II swd[ fvmry 919''Stil[6e&evr. ill5canrr9' Smith'Galt. tlitmy'Sfiow me 4 good:&: gradDul row&: I'[sfiow you 4 ofJit:a' Clft, YCNIIII'r.lt - mel''l'HANKS pop.mom,told,nuay,vivi,tinogq.chadd.ar.jiWI.maggit.l'ou n!es, 116uda.mt. m&:m&:J&:a.rz:r. JIW9'• saru&u. jarda,. a&na. mi&, jW. ani, emie,t14 mari, uril'a,'9'fia.manolil. Alio 1fiiiiW to JteYe,6i rd;YMznlle,rme,OUD It II[ diosr. I'vr. met.IT'S YOUR. WORLD YOU CAN CHANG£. ITI

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mw W/ NII!JalaC W oriadiiC 6oy

, Sfmmone. vs Hcrali! ••• Bo6 AlftA wiii prevail ••• Mcztt,Kar{ is 01\ fWI WllJ ••• Dctvi4 l<tn9 of Lcztt. Ni!Jlit T.V•••• Mr. Coi!W Looi:LUAR ••• Jav,Balfet pruc:tlc:e. is aw:ell'aC ••• E.T.C. .27=Comlc. R&f '91 ••• Sapatt czt TCJI9''• ••• Later Atw, 1Gii to yw in. 8 wu6s •.. M.G.M('90), Capliva('91},l('92} ••• guac{tdilpt.it'1 .Anlonio ••• Wrutwroool ••• A6e! II:MlltiJII Tfit Afro Bros ••• 9ta .91* prom-a&fglit,junior wouf4 && to tlianiMimd, Pap1. TiiDGocf(nwm it), Mom. (nwm it), Dad'(mean it),Mr.De.Los Santos(Dmt't mean iii6Bng),I wouf411Dt Milt to ftavl'. out Tfit. G@ft PCIISP GiseC fe.JCd9'), cuu! w Killla!l Posse For Ali thos"- goocC t1mt.s ••• Spedll£ tliarW to IlBuC D.(fiiau! s111c.e. 6inli),Mcztt (my eviL twln).A6fe(w .Afjrndlter) • , • Deann4 (ICimpJTer),AJW,f.ritJ.C., Aqle, ED, Hiram(for wficzt 11011) ••• &:the rut of m.y Bdm Bnnflm ••• To m.y Paralls, wfiom alimg willi. W f'le4! of GocC 111t wliczt I am todily.Tiianis forw pcrtielta ••• 114liiJ/114lf4/114114114114/HE'f fity fity GOODBYE! ••• T6is program wa.s lirougli& to yw 6y w fetter "R." ••• c- wliite.IIDisc -}

HOYOS, ALEX

ft's cd'coliDL •. THl.IMPf.R •• Miami High , , • # Mi& Plilmps ••• Foodicd[ 110's ••• Party at 'l6e OXI ••• Hey GCD19'o wfim's Bajls7 ••• St. Ed's fllllllil"e. • • • Q!leridO Ramo1t, •• Anutt4 attlieGnm,,. this is goi"!J In my dDt dot'

:MIIdDnna on wRDds , , Lets go to 16e woocfs ••• Sfiln9atatMario's

LAGE, GEORGE

"Wfiat torture cliambu is tliis pfacel'' Goetfit.

Mario Lamar

7 Ycars at Belen

Varsity Football (12)

Student Council (11, 12)

Big Brother ( 12)

Varsity Basketball Statistician (12)

Key Cub (10-12)

Yearbook Editor (12)

Oose-Up (11)

French Oub (11)

French Oub Pres. ( 11)

Marine Biology (1 0)

Silver Geometry Award (10)

University of SalamancaInternational COurses (9)

Studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida

But offic.a I just yot fiere ••• Fimtuul. Brigade. at Fief4 of Dlt.ams ••• Caldfost ••• 2 inch. ••• Femy, wfim' s your nQ:t B-Day7 ••• Wfiat'5 a Q!m&ri or a Hoyal ••• KiltYourwelf ••• Maria's BGcil ••• Ostar stop 5cmJmillp at tfie aossin9 yuan! ••• Jose M. can you drive mt to 5diooG' Hoyos, want to go to Igoiste ••• Craig is ••• StruggTti's Row ••• Femy wfitn. 4l4 you stop ••• AltA vete. a 6anar lifiorafl ••• No ManU, quitro tm' con mi a:migos ••• 5:00am. Yafioooie. ••• SpuiaC to M,MA.B) ••• Mom, D'"' Guid ••• If s it mu! tfi4t'5 tfUttl

LAURENCIO, TONY

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'Yems atMollic4's ••• OSCOJ's foi1d

LOBECK, PAUL J.

LOPEZ, JAVIER

poo£ with PurtAfolt

Operation Gnuii£SfGm.. Oct. 31, 1991 ••• EriA; is BtMarisa's ••• Erit is figfltmg SO!MW&- ••• Ct.c:i: "Do you a& r.m'' ..• Ysset ant Eric just ad[ 111e ••• Tlit Grat Awaieaing: "Get up ,Yil&wn. Midey l'ovrs yal" ••• FTo11t Row: "Tiit tlWts arr. atPIICO's fiouu.'' ••• Hey POII:fi, wml!l4m«.i NOT.,. DiiCyw liaveyour6.m. toldily7 Wa.s it fum! orsoftl ••• Tlie E!llii1-Lo6eci incid't:nt: ''Imagint Lo6ai wa.s (wbl£.wlni}" ••• "pafiaps alie CGI'1ia a sfwwofiu&t to illltlu!(y flit. lim pfay" ••• Us T.W. #1: tlie aniva!. Us T.W. #2: Ami taliillg too fowl? ••. Us T.W. #3: I tfon'tremem6er Mo's fiouse ••• JJ. anttlie Gmlt Vafaulne's ''Di4yougetmupruentl" ••• "Jwante4totlirowtliefoocf' ••. ••• BwchGanCau: "get ready to tlie PyWm'' .•. Jullan's 119' twin liroWr, lie spends a Cot of 1il1le In tlie d'oset .•. SliooTeminoe ••. mt. is tfds taiml •• ," JJ., tfo yw fiAve 1119' tinfoil'. ••• m!iiejinma!at E.m's ••• Ali'Hodey

MACAU, GASTON

MARTINEZ, EDDIE

faa not go to pracdct. all wui ••• Gecmutas ••. I'm going

)'OI'clll4 ••• PmDOLASINlMlNER.TZ. ••• Lll,fl goillgto Scad6d

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7 Yr.an 11t Bdm; 3 Yrs. Vllllity Foot6alli 3 Yn. Lettmnan; TtAm Captain; Alt-DIIU HOIIOI'II6k Mention; Pur Mbdsuy Sador Entountt:r Leader, NJ.H.S.; N.H.S. (Co!tvmtflm); S.N.H.S.; Ac.a4emit A wan(; 3 GoCl Mdafs; 4 SiCver Mdafs; D.C.Y.F. Pr1u WiMer, NationaC Hispanic Sc.lioCar, Wlio' s Wlio Amollg AIIIDiaaL Hfgfi. ScliooC Slw!aats; eMu Team; Mlllh Team; Cfuanpion. 1988; Cfiw CW6; Ctvia C6&6; C.LL.A.C. C616; Kq CW6; Archituturt 11t UM

MASFERRER,. ED

ovet Beach (BUyOUt

•• , DrWbrg III"OIIIIIfM!ami ••• VafcntineDsy ill Wufifngum ••• Bofiay Twins

MlmBoo6oo".cliris ••• 6i& ••• "GrrmSr.aCllaan6er''·Aliat••• IladLCounty1'0UtF41r

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MENA, CLAUDIO

5 atBefat;J.H. SotaT(B);J.H. SotaTMVP;J.V. Socur (9); Soca:r (11., 12); Varsity Socu.r MVP; AJt.Dadt. SotaT Honondik Mt.nlilm (12); J. V. Foot6ali (9, 10); Vamty Foot6GII (11, 12); Vmlty Golf (12); Pur Minister (11., 12)1 Smior Encounter DiRctm; ky Clidi (9-12); ky Clidi Cliafr· 1111111 (11); ky Clidi Seaellll)' (12); ky Clidi Diltingulsllt4 Seae1a1y ky cu.6 Sponsor's Big Brotlia; SIEver Kniglit Nomtnu; Vlnc.ant (11); Yramooi (12); Trr.as(9, 12); Aa:ounting in FlU

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JUST

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TREKEI GOir

6 Trms at Btiar,; }ulllor High Socar 7; Vcasfty Socar 10-12; AJt.Da4t. HCIIIOIII6k MentiDa 1L 12; Co-Copta1n 12; CoiKfi.'s Award 12; Vamty Trad. 1.2; D.C:r.f. Wrldrrg Award 8; Junior Bdll Cfidi 9; Matli. Twn 10-11; SenlorEntounter Lalier Gnlup #13; Pur MfnUtly 1.2; Ed!ou '9.2; Majoring ill COIMIIII1lmlions

Bllstboii ••• But g19'S1 S«m'IS ll mzC spmt, .• Caalfost,

, Logic 11114 Sluf: tlit. wllleh ••• Ccmyum, GA ••• BIIICt. Springs1eal. RDIBng Stmlts, PauC Mceannt.y, Bi/Iy Jod, Santlaul, U2 conans ••• Camping out wldi. Santy .t: J. P. for U2 tic1ets (got' em out ill 9 rninuw) ••• Rivienl'91 ••• I jvlt migfil:. , • Malimou4 ••• RtJolcc tlit. Ban4]AMS ••• TfiaMs, RtJolu. for Mond4y lligfils ••• Ltft iCtfen4tr •••6-0-4••• 11-5-.2. 1.2-3-4-., ••• DOII'twony, Rlijs 6aci.tlit.rr. •.• Shwingll, ArJattin4 '87 •• RDal, you me. llcColb- ••• .)IOIIUmJulia.10Uyl ••• ORe struie DONE! I'm out ••• Foot6all Ia Us frcmtyard ••• PBA, Ecuad'oriUidnalTeam, Laz:, cbmt offtlit.piti ••• ••• ••• No J'IIIPIIU ••• "Tfds Is llprivatepmty'', •• Bono 3/1/9'1. ••• NooneasW ••• 7thgna{tHdlcopta'rilfe ••• NewTtdl"1 attlit.KaD'ums'

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MORE, JOSE

c6Ufmg after JC6oo( at Gillll + Y oyo'I •• CiGu.o the Hog atSiioneys ••• F4y cfruw II Bouaqy ••• Ht.y Rllai[ l!i4 1111£ get IL wfdtr. diaft.al tool ••• Hey Ericorsliiiiii ny coslnLany ••• EARDy ••• theSapaltfonC_twlt.e .•• TM.jiwte£6roir. 6utw caru wfim wr.'vr.gotthetulir. ••• 4:00 A.M.•Pept at the dOor, fiey the toifr.t's the otliuw4}' •.• 'I'M. Toro cap ••• Cllli, I Mvt. dl:rut onfm to iap Y"" ••. TM wliat !fi ••• Oye #"1@&: Y"" (RMS) ••• EA 6ro liact in. mlfilsay sdiooC •••

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ORTEGA, FRANK

Frani ••• Cfle/ ••• Driver lllldJoillr ••• tm. conapondlng Jtaaary ••• .rid'twali. siglng ••• P.B.A. Party-Big Cisco ••• ffaat ]f1IIT 6ustaC ••• 911-91 fiOUK ••• 9-1.2-91 Ptnti.'s fiOUK ••• One for l'ou a4venlures ••• foot figflt wfRjdy at SweiUOIII, st1q1 tliroat at Brim lfancu ••• medianlal!liDIIr.ridlllg cfu:plllllercow:rjo6 ••• 1.2-13-918gliufiow, wfiatlltrip ••• Pind.I don'td"otliotr.tliings ••• Llf9'..fovr.godifw ''l'u'' l'ing ••• Ni«Lifr. Aty-WIIatimoto cl!ef:Mddior Malre.-ColnLaundiy 11114Balum4Rqu6!k ••• Wr.o'1 Honitng ••• It' annpatt ••• l!lllfch ••• M.arto w(ruyo ••• SamsotJJ.wjAN. ••• Mr. Peuimllde 1990 ••• Sunsliinr.CiW ••• CDC ••• iilhlir.fottr4CIIf

6 TaliS at &fen; Vanity Foot6all Letttnnan (11, 1.2); Fim. Team Afi;.Dad"e Miami HendiC (12); J.V. Foot6all Letttnnan (9, 10); Most VaWfe Prayer (10); Vmlty W!at&ng Let,. tennan (10); Jr. Higfi. BGsiedialr {7); Nationa£ HOIICII' Society (10-12);JIIIIIorNationiiCHOIICII'Society(7-9);HomavomV.P. (6-12); SUufent Cound! 'lmlnlm' (1.2); F.A.S.C. COII'IIaldon. (11); Sports E4Uor- \lincam (1.2); Crot11 Up {11); Kr:y Cfu6 (10); Computer CCu6 (6); Attt:llding Univmilf ofMicftigtln

PELAEZ, PEDRO

PEREZ, EDGARD A.

• Iggy, It.'s kmgTat .•. stay 6iaer ••• 1Ktliemoo6d:km •.• E44y, cofortlieMinm

4on'tsmili.lt SOIIU peopft. ••• 11trur..frien4 ••• Ak.sa116,CIIII'tclilne ••• t/ran,:for fiebtg a.frien4a&o ••• goo41Ucills ulirini

11t Iggy's ••• .A1u6ar,Go6y, Tutu,junior,Mididre,Ofarna.Bmlrk,.Cfid: (a,A[a, Vllferie,Mom,Da4

T-Go4 Bfw tliemall

Goo4Lucidass of'92

3l'ems

Belen; Mlrdstly; K9' C6di (11, 12); SadDr Belli C6di (12); C.E.L.A.C (12); Amor m Aa:iD1t (11, 12); SIEver MediiLAlgt&ll D; MmtiDn. Bdm Sc:imu Fair 1990; Wfw's Wfw Among Amerialn. su.fmls 1992

PERNAS, CARLOS

7 Tan at Brien; MmW. BfoCogy C6a6 (10-ll); Comp11ttr CWii (9·11); B.A..S.E.S. V.P. (ll); Wlio's Wlio in.AIIItl'laul Hf9h Sclioo[ Stwfents; Nado!wll Hispallic Semiflna.Gst

JCt;y C&ib (9·11); Cfas.s '1'mlsurtr (1.2) "Imitation

JC,PilltfJuanil,fago,SpuJolin,PEA ••• luly ••• mario, I Jim tDO ••• CaMs,you. fooi ad& tD4ay ••• 6tli. gnr4t. joci ••• Oil& tlit.9'9'5 agllill •• Martso!is iy cousill ••• JIIlllm'yarwltli.TO]ll& Gflm.,. I Twilu,,, Btn!tlit.lllllfoww IIUid't! •• SIIIISI'dm! C&i6.,. J\&nlgfity CDC ••• CDC nigfit5 wltli Ew., Ca.Anastasia.et£. • • Otto tm not !JOI"9 1111t wltli. , • Sa1sic 8t ]cw-it newr m4s ••• Dlirll9'• Wfiat's 4 iooi? ••• 60's rt:Viva! withJolinny,Dlll19er,AII!Jd .•• Mario ani! tlit.IIUid't£ pon ••• Fief4 ofDmans-Wfiat 4 trip ••• ••• Litt!t.strtets ill. Mario's jeq Toyo,wfiatcoforil JOIIf

4111!J ••• Fmfs MR2 £ivu ••• Egaman.. , , Cmfos- Hot Senior, •• Oil wants 4Crad.er ••• Jim. is ltlllaliw .•• B-6oys arm'twmtliyiO li4II!J lllltwltli.l&S ••• Mmio-Looibl.tlit.Mimlr ••• l.Sll? •• • Ta, my 1CI(is art..&J:Jiraltcofms ••• Cfiristy -Ltis MDsfl.,. BinC- Calli adlyou.)ml .•. Wmpdi'IIII\Unigfit5 ••• GJan,.Don't ad[ my ••• X-llliiS fC!niUI(

PLANAS, RAUL

RAMIREZ, GIORGIO L.

liigfudioo!yrs, •• GIORGIOA.K.A. ToTo ••• 88-90plllp0'efwyrsa&St.B ••• 90-91 ••• 144adwnturu ••• 10/31/90wflAJ.C. Bmia-an4

Mllluty ••• Broim ann a& fiomuomillg ••• wandering eyua& liomecoming dizna ••• Lounfu ;ana.s formaL Iiams witli. Amado ••• 91 new years widi. Giml an4Pinta4o's Wllteljall9 .1\Ms BAR l!piiiUIIellt- Ana, Baty,Jou,GianJalmt.,Mlltt,an4 tlit l'alllllnclnfll ••• pfding up Lugo • , , Vafmtinu mdat. • , • liuer Bgfiuliow witli. Glan,Eric,PbuadO ••• SiB-60Grd'lllg ••• INXS C011Ct1t ••• F.F.'s B-4ay party an4 Plnta4o ••• F.f. yottruuchgreatfriau! n,- lloC ••• udilniuCIIIl1aekmcont.diay mosfdllg ••• ftu go10 JC-Martan4 01111dvu a. lift. • DOORS rillul£ wflA Gilllt an4Pinta4o ••• 11th grru{o- tlit 6ut ofW. WOISt ••• 91-92 ••• disco dlsCD .fldt£ trip 10 tlit witli.Marcd'o •• , TOf9' "tlitr&tver'',Frr.d;Btni;JO!!fJost. •.• 9/13/91-c.G. P.B.A. party ••• Fm!an4I answaillg pfumu 4 a.IMng 90.210 party a&FIIIIIi's ••• O&vuop 6a4trippblg ••• W!Uit's a.SttiUacR ••• 10/31/91 tiiOVk maiiftg ••• 10/1.6/91 party a&Pblli's ••• Marcd'o dim't lislaL10 wliattliey sa.y 11& u. ••• tlit wiluC vdodty ofW.t.dlir& rgg wtmMar i.fe6pe.A.fiiii,JIIimtJofilllly ••• Jolilllly wlilitW.!#@•df yourpro6fem ••• L.6.L "-joi!lt4tlitMASONS

fGn4 of MU MU .•• 'l'lianis 10 a6cdcfgfigifnllloparstuvwa.y an4

Mr.HoiTmuC an41iis illsplmt!cm"W. garag€'dim't

GIAN ••• fmNer J011119.ym{llllft. ••• fong Civt

2 Tears

Bdtn; Vcas&y Soccer (9-11); Honor RoO: (9-10); Wlio's Wlio Among Amaialrl Hfgli. ScliooC SUidenu (9-10); Conservlltion CW6 (10); Mlllint. BiDI'ogy C6l6 (11); Ecliou Stoff 'Writer (11); Co-fAiilor Ecliou (12); Stwlmt Council (12); Big Brotfaa (12)

RODRIGUEZ, HIRAM

4 Years at Belen; VII!Jity Bas&t6aii.I..ettmnan(U. 12.);J.V. Bas&t6aii Leltmn4n (9, 10); Molt Vafuafifc Jlfayer (10); AJt. Dale Honora6fc Menlioll (lL 1.2); Marine Biofog Cfuli (9, 10); CCu6 (9, 10); VinalmSII!fJWriler(ll); Pur Mil!istly (11., 12.); Senior E.ncounter Ltmfer; R.etmltl.t.llder (6, 8, 7}; Big BTotfier Program

••• Venni.DisneywilftiMCrew(W,R.AJ) ••• Sarmfrst 91 E4 61: Femy ••• Q!lenfo R.arnon, ••• Ba9'· Sanl6ei 91(afiout time Ed) 92? ••• Om4y ••• PCG ••• Gt.oiJe. J dfw stlcier ••• OzlianG aw:r (AJ;Ots,Mt.) ••• Plsad"o? ••• Airpcnt RDIIdne •••

RODRIGUEZ, WILLIAM

BFf'• Als "Language." ••• S(eql overcztAls 6rotlia's fiovu.(not) ••• Alimfo's Pr:naStal:e.Pape{alo ••• J'l}'efiD1ripl ill240 witftFem ••• Croiet.t: Tu66's ofBIWry (nK.t:MiU) ••• He.wu Wciy ••• At cut my liair ••• A&d"e.'s#1 ••• HotdCocmwtGrove.(R4y-GO!Mfri end)Home.Sprbrg Breai 91 •• •JJ.'s a diici •.• Juf's Rllfe. ••• MAB.AT/SADE -ICOKOL •• •)aves, Fern's,J.'s, .t: T&my's Pllltiu ••• Gcwy ••• Flti4 of Drums Bon Fin, I migfitofnot10Udia!tlie God6o ••• My poor.rilter ••• HOIII«<OIIii1g 91-PmdiGwae, .t:my.fadia'tlie.IIIJIP&er ••• FllldiUy; I c:ard ••• MiU the. v&imate. sdl'out ••• ja&.lnd4mt cztD.D To6yl Olieyl ••• Dit1Bvtius Awlll!! ••• "Abt d'amt. un zi'' .•. Poo( llfglits withNutor ••• I'm ilL r.vay6odlu sadorpoge. ••• Tliat's Clfe. ill tlie 6ig Geamstt:r dldit .•. (A.G.,R.B.,F.F.,M.V.JJ.R.J.A.,D.G., R.S.,D.S.C. ••• E(Svs) M., T.M., E. (Af:/) M., 0 (CM.ds) 0., WVE TOU ALL ••• Nutorit wasnt tliesame. wldiovt your llll:itu4t

SALAZAR, JAVIER

"Wfioever saUC 'It's onLy neverpfaym on my team."

1. Julio Guzman, Gul 2. Jamie Brewster, RE 3. Todd Antonopoulol. Cur.

Jesus Martin.

Patrick Larco.

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SAN MARTIN, JOSE

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"I invincilife, I liave no fear, I 6enevofent, I the King. " 4 Years at Bel'tn; Vamty Foot6aii (11, 12); Aft.Da4e Hon.oralil't Mmtion (11-12); Kr:Y Cfu6 {9-12); Sailor Silt (U); Cfass Sea!lllly (12); Atialdbrg Mlaml Dad£ Colftgt •

Ignacio Segurola

- W. E. Henfey1 In.victus

SERRANO, RAFAEL A.

Tfie. cmdfe. rocis a6ove. the a6yss1 anc£ common sense. us tfia:t our is &uta. 6rief crack of fight 6etween two e.tmlitie$ of diuiness. - VLADIMIR NAHOKOV ••• Tfie. rea! scientist ••• is mu!y to 6ear privation anc£1 if nw! 6e.., starvation. rather than ret anyone c!ictate. the c!irection. his went sfwufc! taie. - ALBERT SZENT •.• I am nuu! as fit[ anc£ I am not yoing to taU it any more. - PATTY CHAYEVSICY ••• I fia.ve. a. dieam..- MARTIN LUTHER. KING Jr . . . I m Goya. of the 6are. Jiefi' 6y the enemy's 6reath 90U9ed tifl the cratm of my eyes yape. ••• I am grief.- ANDREI VOZNESENSKI

{{It is 6e.tte.r to ao things not fet it 6e. aone 6y otfie.rs." YEARBOOK STAFF

Raphael Serrano Lima, Peru 73 4 years in Belen C. E. L.A. C.

7 Yrm11 at Belar; JUidor Beta. C£u6 (8, 9); Nationa£ Honor Scx:it:ty (10-1..2); Spclnlsli. NationA! Honor Society (1.L 1.2); Kr;y Cfu6 (10-1..2); Carnputer C£u6 (8-10); M&orofo.gy C£u6 Cliw Clidi (7); Civla C£u6 (B); Math Awtri (9-11); .Ac44emic Arfdevernmt Awanf {9-11); Wfio's Wfio Among Amaialll H"1!Jii.Scfioo(Stu4mts (9-1..2); (11); Jargt. Valiit.z: CllnrpCiiglt (11); NationA! Hispanic Scliofanfilp Semi.FVullisv NationA! Matt Fill4&&t; Silt (1.2)

SOSA,ALBERT

6oys and girfs, d)rin9 time is lim."

7 at Belen: Stu4ent Cound! Prut4cnt (1..2); Anns (11); Prest4cnt (6-U); FASC COIM!IIion (11, 1.2); SASC COIMIIIion (11); LaU Leat!mliip Wcnilfiop (1.2); Kt;y Cfuli (9-1.2); l'{1HS (7-9); NJHS Prest4cnt (9); NGtlonaC Honor Society (10.1.2); Spcadlft NGtlonaC Honor Socit:1y (10.1.2); J.V. S«t.a' (6-8); V. S«t.a' Lelia'malt (911); Lald'mliip A-.! (7, 9, U); Saviu A-.! (B); Wlio'1 Wlio Among Amt:ric.arL Higft Scfioo( Stud"mls; NGtlonaC Hlspclldt SclioliuJiiip Semi-Ftnall.st; Princ.ao11 Booi A-.! (11); A.ailanlc Adtievement A wan£ (6-1.2)

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SUAREZ-COMESANA, DANNY

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Anyways, I keep picturing all the se little kids playing s ome game in thi s field of rye and a ll. Thousands of l i ttle kids, and nobody is around except me And I'm standing on the edge of this crazy cliff . I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. Thats all I'd do all day, I'd just be the catcher in the rye. I know its craz y but thats the onl y thing I'd really l ike to be know its crazy.

TARACIDO, NELSON

Pulling mamw. C6ddL at flit Cftvefmu!a ••• Divil1g at 3:00 .AM

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TRAVIESO, MARIO J.

VAZQUEZ, JUAN

6 Yem at Bden; Foodia!C (9, 10, 1.2}; Socur (10}; Tnd an4 Fid4 (10, 11); Stwfmt Cound£ (9·12), F..ualtivr. Boanf (1.2}; Kq C£u6 (9-1.2), I>istbJ9uis6a! Mem6er (10, 11); Nlllio!W HOIIOI' Soeiety (10-1.2}; Big Brothu Pn!gn1m. (1.2}; Spanfsli. HOIIOI' Sod£ty (10-1.2); Cbr. Up (11}; Yearfiooi - Spmu E4kor(12); eacaw.- GoliCMda£(1.2); Algmn- Gall! Mda£ (11}; Wlio's Wlio Among Amaialn Hlgli. ScJioo( SUuCosts

VIGNA, VINCENT

7 Years at Befell; Kt:y CCuii (9-12); Adtve Senria. Awan( (9); DfstinJIIdllia! Mem6er Awn (10); Auau!t4 District 11114 Illtmlaliolul! Kt:y CCu6 COIMIItions (10); Matorofog CCuii (9-12); St.cru41y (9); Via Prui4t:nt (10, 11); Wfio's Wfio Among Amaiaul Hlg(l. ScfiooC Stu4mts (9-12); Citlunsliip Awn (11); Senior Be= Cfu6 (U, 12); Pur Millistly (11, 12); Senior E.ntoiiiUtr, ETC's #2.S, 26 (Cooij, 2.7 (Iader), .28 {Dirt.ctm}, 2.9 11114 30 (Seml.A®&J; Nadon4C Merit Com. 'IIIDI4e4 .5twfento Nadon4C Hlspanlc Sdiobsliip SemJ..EiJul&st; CELAC (12); Senior Silt: Mnmt.JSok (12}; NJHS (9)

k's11Dtllmop, it's my 1\air ••• Eggs S.D. HOIIIWJ!IIing ••• Wfio's ••• Allee ••• Long 1M Ba6ar ••• my tllifs gone .•. )Ole, dlA JOil II& ywr watm4 caie ••• .A11Ddicr fndtJu! evming W111tfiing Iggy fiis Amaiaulw ••• IIIOI'e6alroons ••• N.Y. '90-'91 ••• Qut,Bur6fl ••• niaiUIIIJ ••• lggy's fiouseil ourfiouse ••• goot!movta ••• Yes,IIIIO!Mrf..T.C.(E&, wlim's MllriD's te4l) ••• Af6at. wanuomeiiiiiSI!ios ••• 119' ciOsetnc.OUIIIt:rwiiAadreocho's aznat: .•• )llngfeBumy,liow' Tr. tlie bees

VILLASUSO,

ZARRALUQUI, CARLOS

ZAn{ (tlit. orfglnaQ ••• #9 ••• 5-51m.'t 6a4 ••• Sllljblg trip$ t11.5tlwt (royo,RB,DG,RSJ - SGni6d: .2Miieys,Eddlt.,G a6y,GaroJoe ••• Xey1:0t Waier.syWio •• , North CarolinA ••• Olio ren4 me yavr arr •• , So!IIUo4y taU me fionlt ••• PapdliwJ Jr. Prom (Hey, wlim'• ZGnJ} ••• frr6-WO!ting PaC ••• Mdtlemeltis my 6utut:ftiau! Hey, wfiat'1 vp coatAl • •• Homr.amdng '91-styl!ng lll.tlit. 6fmmu ••• Olio fau£ me money fli peyyw6ad. ••• flY ••• RevaK IIIOMa'cMmp oJBtfen. ••• Of4 Cud'eriWI!Ig ••• CarpooC'9().'91 ••• Big AL ywWIIIItcufp •• ·.D'•Iioclt ••• Tripfl\A(cz.t.AC,OO+AG.AC+AG)••• Va!entinCs '9.2: Palm Back .•• Auguat2.3, 1991.· Canaat.• Ht lid, sony tll1 ••• 'I'fiiiiW t11 OO,AC,RB,EC,DG,DRJS,sG,MV,NA. f),(,AG,MLJSM.RC,NC.ML,TMJ)ll, •• ESPECIALLY lllDC. fLL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ••• 11114 t11 Mom.Dcuijou,Bec.y,Papio, Tl a.tlit. Cepero .famU1 11114 GOD 1fillllis for maiblg me wlio I am, Cow )'Oil Ali ••• It.'1 over ••• Su ya, 4on't 6e yal ••• I'm Olltllllim

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CONGRATULATIONS

To our beloved son

PEDRO ROBERTO PEREZ

and The Class Of '92

Wishing you a life filled with Love and success and the wisdom to enjoy it. God Bless you.

Doy gracias al senor, Porque haz cumplido parte de tu meta. Sequiremos con tits pasos, hasta el final de tu carrera. Que siempre sea asi tu papi

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FELICIDADES JESSY, A TI

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LA FAMILIA CAPOTE

To our dearest son Jorge,

There are no words to express our love for you and how proud we are of how beautiful inside you are. We see that you have become the young man that we I always dreamed you would be. We pray to God that all the dreams that you have come true for you now and forever, as there is no one who deserves it more than you We love you with all our heart and have you present in our hearts and minds every second of our lives.

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y Papi

Love, ''your 'little' big sister."

"Rey, thanks for being a great 'big' little brother"

Carmen

Mami

Sofia, Gloria, Peter, Blanca, Alex, Gabucho, Rafico, Louie, Ernie, Claudia, Warren, Dennis, Rebequita, Pepita, Mark, Pia, Pablo, Michin, Chichi, Coty, Terry, Lorena, Xavier, Cynthia, Debbie, Theresa, Alexandra, Rey, MariaLorena, Shannon, Gabriela, Paola.

Congratulations, Ernie, and best of luck from

Delia, Rocio, Cleofe, Lourdes, Pepin, Monica, Camilo, Paul, Picky, Debbie, Silvia, Johnny, Joseph, Freddy, Pedro, Roy, Elkie, Micheal, Jillian, Toyita, Lorena, Susan, Jon, Juanjo, Dieguito, Abelito, Alexander, Nastassia, and

Mom, Dad, Gabriel, David, Chuck, lnesita, Querida, Mami Melida, Maya, Orfi, Patricia, Rosa, Ito, Pepe, Carmen, Pancho, Elizabeth, Boli, Chacho, Lourdes, Jimmy, Viche.

The Members of The Belen Society of Jesus and the Faculty and Staff of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Wish to Congratulate the CLASS OF 1992 for Their Ability to Unite and and Reach for a Common Goal: 100°/o Graduation Rate

Abasolo, Bryan • Abaunza, Gustavo Antonio • Abaunza, Leonidas F. Abaunza, Ricardo Gustavo • Abela, Rafael J.

Abril, Daniel L.

Acevedo, Jose Gabriel • Acle, Eric C. Acle, Erwin A. Acosta, Calixto Alfonso Acosta, Ramiro J. Acosta, Raul Michael

Acuna, Alberto E.

Aguado, Fernando F. Aguel, Felipe Aguel, Fernando Aguilo, Franklin Alexander Aguilo, Michael Edward Alberni, William J. Albir, Carlos Esteban • Aleman, Guillermo J. Alemany, Joaquin J. Alexander, George Gaston Ali, Alexander Saleem Alleyn, Eduardo A. Alleyn, Jaime Jose Almeida, Alexander David • Alonso, Gerardo Antonio • Alonso, Jorge J. Alonso, Marco Javier Alonso, Renato Julian Alvarez, Alejandro E. • Alvarez, Mario Luis Alvarez, Nicolas R. Amich, Simon A. • Amor, Carlos M. Amorin, Carlos Eduardo Ana, Emicel

Angles, Marc F. Angles, Michael A. Anon, Andres F. Antuna, Javier I. Aragon, Fred Arango, Jose Luis Arellano, Oscar Jorge Arenas, Daniel Argamasilla, Javier Emilio Armada, Carlos R. Armada, Francisco Armada, Nicholas Loren • Arrazola, Luis A. Arrieta, Agustin J. Arrieta, Alejandro Manuel Aspillaga, Felipe Javier Aviles, Daniel Omar Avino, Carlos A. Avino, Ernesto L. Avino, Javier Francisco Avino, Joaquin A. Avino, Jorge Ramon Ayala, Nicholas Aycart, Alfredo J. Azaret, Carlos R. Azcuy, Jorge Eduardo

BBalaguer, Joaquin R. Balandra, Arturo • Baldor, Jose Ignacio Baldyga, Andrew M. Banchs, Christian N. • Baques, Andres • Barakat, Munir David • Barasoain, Rene • Barba, Eduardo Jose Barcia, Carlos Francisco •

Barcia, Ramon J. Barco, Nolan Jesus Bared, Anthony Barinaga, Alejandro Barreneche, Miguel Angel • Barrios, Alejandro Barros, Jose Manuel Barrueco, Robert C. Bascuas, Ernesto Alejandro Basterrechea, Eric M. Basterrechea, Hugo R. Batista, Frank A. • Batista, Hector Jorge Batlle, Luis Jose Batlle, Ricardo Y. Bellon, Javier A. Bellumio, Demian Martin • Benitez, Oliver A. Benitez, Omar A. Bertrand, Joseph J. Bertrand, Michael David • Betancourt, Eugene A. Bienes, Alejandro A. Binker, Harry Manuel Blanco, Alexander Blanco, Angel Blanco, Erik • Bonafonte, Rafael III Bonilla, Alexis Francisco Borbolla, Daniel P. Borbolla, Francisco Javier Bosch, Audley Paul Botero, Marco A. Bou, David F. Boucugnani, Giancarlo • 146 Bowe, Colin Francis • 146 Bradford, Erick Branger, Ramon Briz, Brian A. Briz, Paul X. Brizuela, Javier Raul

Caballero, Francisco Jose Caballero, Joshua Caballero, Roberto Carlos Cabrera, Alexis Cabrera, Ariel Cabrera, Miguel Angel • Calderin, Aldo Enrique Calderin, Johnny Calderon, Alfredo Jose Calienes, Jorge Alberto Calleja, Jorge Alejandro Calo, Armando J. Calonje, German D. Calzada, Nicolas Humberto • Campo, Andres F. Campo, Juan Carlos Canals, Juan E. Canino, Carlos-Jorge Cantallops, William Cantens, Javier Emilio Canto, Eduardo Javier • Canut, Bismarck Caporal, Ricardo Costa • Capote, Nibaldo J. Caraballo, Jose Antonio • Caraballo, Leonardo J. Carballea, Manuel Carballosa, Julio Manuel • Cardenal, Javier E. Careaga, Daniel Eduardo • Careaga, Nardy • Carldad, Jorge L. Carmona, Benito F. Carmona, Ricardo L. Carmona, Roberto Carlos Carr, Alexander Carreno, Eduardo Manuel

Carreno, Javier F.

Carreno, Jay Anthony *

Carrillo, Carlos Adolfo *

Carrillo, Miguel Benigno

Carrizo sa, Antonio Jose

Cartaya, Eric J.

Cartaya, Omar S.

Gabriel Rafael

Diaz, Ignacio Jose *

Diaz, Mario Francisco

Diaz, Michael *

Fernando C.

Casanas, Manuel Oscar Dieppa, Gabriel A.

Caso, Jorge R.

Castellanos, Alexander

Castillo, Charles

Castro, Alejandro Enrique

Castro, Edwin Sergio

Ceide, Jose Antonio

Cepero, Carlos M.

Cepero, Eduardo

Cepero, Ernesto

Cervera, Armando Luis

Cervera, Jose Roberto

Chaguaceda, Luis Manuel

Chamorro, Roberto J.

Chang, Tommy T.

Chardiet-Suarez, Angel E.

Chaves, Manuel Antonio

Dill, Derek Joseph

Dinkins, Andres L.

Diraddo, Gabriel Angel *

Dominguez, Rene

Courtney J.

Duran, Alfonso Manuel

Duran, Joseph K.

Echeverri, Juan Felipe Chavez, Omar Angel

Chica,Manuel*

Chisholm, Robert Michael

Ciarsolo, Richard

Cicilia, Orlando Rene

Ciereszko, Thomas Andrew

Ciocca, Marco Romano

Coli, Mauricio Roger *

Conde, Enrique A.

Conesa, Kristopher *

Connor, Brendan Berry

Cordero, Alejandro

Corea, Luis Felipe

Comillot, Marcos Andres

Corral, Jose Antonio

Corral, Oscar J.

Costa, Eduardo Carlos

Couret, Raphael A.

Covington, Mark Andrew *

Cozzari, Eduardo Enrique

Cozzari, Roberto Jorge

Crew, Kevin

Cruz, Eduardo

Cruz, Maximo L.

Cuenca, Christian Jorge *

Cuervo, Cesar Manuel

Cueto, Alfonso C.

Cueto, Bias Ignacio

Cunningham, Kenneth J.

Curbelo, Carlos Luis *

DDanger, Carlos Ricardo

De Angulo, Andres F.

De Angulo, Eric A. 9,

De Arazoza, Raphael

De Armendi, Alex Fernando

De Cardenas, Juan Pablo *

De Cardenas, Pedro Pablo

De Cespedes, Carlos Manuel Ill

De La Iglesia, Gonzalo I.

De La Torre, Alexander lsmael

De La Vega, Javier

De Mena, Jorge A.

De Orozco, Gabriel Jose

De Quesada, Thomas R.

De Solo, Alberto Raul

De Solo, Carlos Alberto

De Vera, Joseph Nicholas

Debesa, Orlando Luis

Del Riesgo, Bernardo Jesus

Del Rio, Frank Alexander

Delgado, Alejandro Ruben *

Diaz Jr., Angel Rafael

Diaz, Alan Fernando

Diaz, Armando *

Estevez, Juan Carlos

EDaniel Eduardo

Fernandez, Enrique Gustavo *

Fernandez, Felipe

Fernandez, Francisco J.

Fernandez, Francisco R.

Fernandez, George M.

Fernandez, Jorge A.

Fernandez, Julio 0.

Fernandez, Luis I.

Jorge C.

Guillermo

Ferrer, Jose Porfirio

Fiallo, Rafael A.

Ignacio Juan

Flores, Jose Alejandro

Florin, Hector L.

Font, Fernando M.

Font, Rodolfo R. *

Jorge A.

HHammon, Christopher P.

Hermida, Javier A.

Hermida, Jose Raul

Hernandez, Alfredo J.

Galan, Alejandro R. 160 Hernandez, Daniel

Gambino, Gian Luca • 146 Hernandez, David •

Garces De Marcilla, Juan M. 169 Hernandez, David Alejandro •

Garcia De Los Rios, Juan E. 153 Hernandez, David P. ••

Garcia, Alan Norberto 245 Hernandez, Ignacio Alberto •

Garcia, Alberto 169 Hernandez, Jorge Francisco •

Garcia, Alejandro Guillermo 246 Hernandez, Jose Antonio

Garcia, Carlos A. 147 Hernandez, Juan Carlos

Garcia, Daniel A. 247 Hernandez, Mark A.

Garcia, Faustino 179 Hernandez, Michael J.

Garcia, Hector 169 Hernandez, Pablo

Garcia, Ignacio 185 Hernandez, Pedro Hector

Garcia, lvo Rafael 160 Hernandez, Rodolfo

Garcia, Jeffrey Randolph • 146 Hernandez, Rolando

Garcia, Jose A. 153 Herran, Daniel

Garcia, Mario M. 248 Herran, Javier

Garcia, Michael E. 185 Herran, Ricardo

Garcia, Michael Lazarus • 153 Herrera, Raul E.

Garcia, Orlando Alberto 169 Herrero-Sanchez, Luis

Garcia, Oscar A. 185 Hidalgo, Patrick F.

Garcia, Ramiro Nicolas

Garcia, Victor

Garcia-Allen, Marcos

Garcia-Martinez, Antonio

Garcia-Menocal, Carlos A.

Garcia-Rivera, Eduardo A.

Garcia-Tunon, Eric Antonio

Garcia- Tunon, Roberto D.

Gardere, Jonathan Michael

Gasteazoro, Rodrigo

Genie-Reyes, Alvaro E.

Gomez, Javier

Gomez, Raul A.

Gomez, Richard M.

Gomez-Pina, Alejandro

Gondar, Julio Alejandro

Gonzalez, Benigno J.

Gonzalez, Edward L.

Gonzalez, Erik Franklin

Gonzalez, George Andrew

Gonzalez, Javier G.

Gonzalez, Julio C.

Martin

Gonzalez-Llanes, Stephan G.

Goudie, Fernando Arturo

Leon, Alejandro Ernesto

307 Mauri, Thomas Armando

Leon,AlexanderVVade 178 McMillian, Louis Samuel *

Leon, Jose L. 186, 110 Melo, Carlos Manuel *

Leon, Rainier 170 Melo, Manuel

Lesassier, Michael A. 170 Membiela, Gustavo J.

Levy, Alejandro G. 178 Mena, Claudio J.

Lima, Michael 160 Mena, Edward 0.

Linares, Roberto Alejandro 178 Mena, Michael Oswaldo *

Lindseth, Christopher John 178 Mendez, Ramiro Eduardo *

Llama, Roberto *

Llamas, Thomas E. *

Llanes, Alfonso Jose

Mendoza, Eduardo Antonio

Menendez, Jorge Carlos

Menendez, Jose Rodolfo

Llanes, Mikel * 149 Menendez, Manuel Javier

Llantada, Roberto Belarmino * 171 Menendez, Nestor Eduardo

Lledo, Jorge Luis Jr. 160 Menendez, Oviedo Teofilo *

Llerena, Daniel Antonio 167, 170 Menendez, Roberto Carlos

Llorente, Daniel E. 154 Merille, Eduardo

Llorente, Marcelo 178 Mesa, Joseph A.

Llorente, Michael 154 Meynarez, Michael Andrew

Llovet, John L. 186 Milian, Gabriel Arsenio

Lobaina, Alexis 178 Miranda, Gabriel J.

Lobeck, Paul James 270, 10 Miranda, Guillermo J.

Lopez, Carlos M. 110, 178 Miranda, Jorge Luis

Lopez, Christopher Adam

Lopez, Edward Alexander *

Lopez, Enrique

Lopez, Ivan Gustavo

Lopez, Jason Victor

Lopez, Javier A.

Lopez, Jose Enrique *

Lopez, Juan Carlos

Lopez, Pablo Ignacio *

Lopez, Rodolfo Eduardo

Lopez, Rodrigo

Lopez, Rolando

Lopez-Ramos, Aldo *

Lopez-Santos, Jose E.

llirenzo-Luaces, Carlos*

Luna, Otto I.

Luzarraga, Jose R.

M, Gaston J.

Macau, Marcos Antonio

Magdaleno, Juan Carlos

Mallo, Erik Nelson*

Malo, Felipe A.

Mantecon, Alexis E.

Mantica, Rodrigo

Mantica, Sergio A.

Marcos, Lazaro E.

Marimon, Adrian Tomas

Marina, Juan-Francisco

Maristany, Carlos Miguel

Marquez, Richard Ryan *

Martel, Erik C.

Martel, Fernando A.

Martel, Ignacio C.

Martell, Peter F.

Marti, Albert Ignacio *

Martin, Robert John

Martinez, Alberto Enrique

Martinez, Andres L. *

Martinez, Ariel Jesus

Martinez, Daniel A.

Martinez, Eduardo F.

Martinez, Erik *

Martinez, Jorge L. *

Martinez, Luis R.

Martinez, Luis Roberto *

Martinez, Royner *

Martinez-Cid, Ricardo M.

Mas. Florentino Carlos

Mascaro, Guillermo F.

Mascaro, Sergio F.

Masferrer, Eduardo A.

Masvidal, David Raul

Masvidal, Gabriel *

Matranca, Marcelo *

Matranca, Martin

Mitjans, Aurelio *

Seyed Masoud II

Manuel Ezequiel

Palacio, Daniel E.

Pardo, Juan F.

Paredes, Alejandro Armando

Paredes, Francisco J.

Parlade, Albert Joseph

Patino, Luis Antonio

Rivas, Antonio Alejandro

Rivas, Fernando S.

Rivera II, Luis Emesto •

Rivera, Alejandro Javier

Robayna, Rafael L.

Robles, Francisco I. 297 Pelaez, Daniel A. 178 Rodriguez, Alberto German 189 Pelaez, Pedro A. 288 Rodriguez, Andres C. 157 Pelegrin, Jorge A.

Pena, Danny

Pena, Jesse

Rodriguez, Arthur Felix

Rodriguez, Benjamin

Rodriguez, Carlos F. 163 Pena, Orlando Marino 178 Rodriguez, Damian •

Penarredonda, Arturo Sergio

Rodriguez, Daniel J. 174 Pereiras, Alan John •

Rodriguez, Daniel R. 157 Peres, Jose M. 289 Rodriguez, Dennis A. 165Perez, Armando 178 Rodriguez, Hiram 298 Perez, Daniel Danilo 178 Rodriguez, Jorge I. 20, 189 Perez, Demetrio Jose

Rodriguez, Jorge J. 299 Perez, Edgard A. 290 Rodriguez, Juan Francisco 181 Perez, Eric Michael

Rodriguez, Julio Alejandro • 174 Perez, Giancarlo Di 163 Rodriguez, Lorenzo Jose 181 Perez, Lisandro J. 189 Rodriguez, Oscar J. 181 Perez, Michael •

Rodriguez, Raul 174 Perez, Michael Angel

Rodriguez, William D. 300 Perez, Pedro Roberto 162,291 Rodriguez-Perez, Eduardo Javier 163 Perez, Ricardo A.

Rodriguez-Perez, Manuel A. 181 Perez, Ricardo L. 181 Rodriguez-San Pedro, Jean P. 163 Pemas, Carlos Miguel 321 Rojas, Henry Louis 163 Pemas, Francisco Guillermo • 149 Rojas, Mario Emesto • 149 Pemas, Juan C. 181 Romagosa, Ricardo Antonio 301 Pertierra, Alejandro H.

RRabilero, Rodrigo

Raffo,

Sotelo, Michael *

Souto, Armand Tadeo *

Souto, Jose E.*

Souto, Ricardo Javier

Souto, Roberto Carlos

Stillman, Mark Anthony

Suarez, Antonio J.

Suarez, Daniel Walter

Suarez, Francis Xavier

Suarez, Javier Antonio

Suarez, Javier Enrique

Suarez, Lionel Victor

Suarez-Comesana, Daniel E.

Suniga, Daniel A.

Suso, Borja

Suso, Pablo

Vidal, Andres C.

Vigo, Jorge A. *

Vigo, Luis A.

TTaboas, Javier Alejandro

Tamayo, Leonardo H.

Taracido, Nelson Manuel

Tarafa, Alexander Julio *

Tarke, Nelson Charles

Tejeda, David R.

Teran, Ricardo Jose*

Tettamanti, Carlos E.

Texera, Diego Jose

Tirado, Pablo A.

Toledo, Jose Luis

Tomas, Jose Manuel

Torra, Alexander Joseph *

Torres De Navarra, Felipe

Torres, Orlando

Travieso, Luis Esteban

Travieso, Mario J.

Travieso, Omar F.

Treto, Robert M.

Trujillo, David J.

Trujillo, Francisco

Tudela, Francisco Jose

Tur, Fernando

Ubilla, Luis Francisco *

Ulfe, Manuel De Jesus

Ullivarri, Tony Gabriel

Usategui, Alejandro Rafael

U sategui, Ramon Augusto

Vadia, Eduardo

Vadia, Ricardo J.

Vadia, Victor Jose

Vaides, David L.

Vaides, Erick

Vaides, Humberto Sergio

Vaides, Jose R.

Valenzuela, Francisco J.

Valle, Jose Alejandro

Van Den Branden, Eric A. *

Van Den Branden, Yves*

Vanegas, Humberto

Vargas, Fernando A.

Varona, Jose Manuel

Vasquez, Armando

Vaughan, Arturo Xavier

Vaughan, Barney Ricardo

Vazquez, Alejandro Oscar*

Vazquez, Cesar D.

Vazquez, Jose Luis

Vazquez, Juan

Vazquez, Oscar M.

YEARBOOKING

peter, since when have you been an electrician? ... You'll have to take the car spread's pictures over, Leo ... Danny, tell Mario to leave ... preferably with the snakes ... Willie are these fuzzy things really varsity basketball players? ... What do you mean what's a quad-pack! . . . Has anyone seen Argamasilla and Mena? ... No, that was the little guys lunch bell ... Jaime, you're late ... Bacon pizza after we get these headlines done . . . Y ds, we can go sailing if we finish this thing . . . Do you know how to . ? E., ·1 f swim. . . . rnie s artie e actory ... Well, somebody has to do it ,· .. Grease pencils, Technicroppers, picas, points ... Was it really just a year ago that twenty-six seniors began an adventure into the bizarre world . of "yearbooking"? We tried to chronicle for posterity the Belen experience. We enjoyed ourselves and hope that you enjoy this our product.

ISTAFF I

Co-Editors

Student Life Editors

Giorgio Luigi Ramirez

John Carlos Calderin

Photo Editor

Andres Dinkins

Copy EditotEditor

Academics Editor Ernesto Moran

Athletics Co-- Editors

Miguel Vidal Ramon Branger -

Underclassmen Co-Editors " / Javier Antuna

Senior Editor Mario Lamar .

Index Editnr Julio Ghndar

Layout

Thomas Mauri

Javier Cardenal .-::

Business Editor

Peter Perez ;:-

,Yhotographers/Staff Reporters

- Claudio Me na William Rodriguez Alejandro Barrios Juan Carlos ' Pintado Mario -Travieso _ Daniel Garcia

Stephan Gonzalez George Lage Eduardo Garcia-Rivera - I

StaffJ avier. Argamaslla Eduardo Mena " Leonardo Monserrate Nelson Terasido

Adv.sor · Stephen T. Holland -:; #

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I COLOPHON I

- Its What You Make Of It Volume 30 of the Echoes Yearbook was produced by the yearbook staff of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. The 1992 Echoes consists of 360 pages printed on 100lb. Evergreen recycled stock, -with a press run of 900 copies. The 9x12 book has twenty-four pages printed in four color process. Echoes is -printed by Taylor Publishing Company of Dallas, Texas, represented by' Ken Thornberry of Fort ·· _

The body copy throughout the book varies from 10 point Geneva Thin in the underclassmen section to .12 point Times ·Roman used in the Student Life and Athletics sections. All captions are in 8 point Geneva Thin. Headlines are set in Times Roman and Times Roman _Bold, ranging in size from 24 point to 72 points. initials range from three to ten picas in height. bylines are in Times Roman Italics of 8 .points. · ·

-The cover.uses 160 points binders board, Smythe sewn, rounded, and backed, and printed on four-color lithecote material covered plastic lamination. The theme concept was created by Andres Dinkins, and the cover design -by J onny Calderin and ·Giorgio Ramirez. Cover art was executed by Taylor Publishing staff artists.

Senior and U nderc'lassmen portraits were taken by the of Bryn-Allen Studios, 'who also assistea with candid photography at special events. Special appreciation is due to Teresa Campos and Mrs. Jimenez for their invaluable contributions of ·photographs of various athletic events which the Echoes staff photographers neglected. All other photographs were taken by Echoes ·staff photographers.

The Echoes staff wishes to thank the maity people who helped in the production of this volume: Mrs. Marie Jean Miyar, for her suggestions and hands-on attitude; Mr. Ken Thornberry, f9r his enormous patience and technical support; Jeff, Blake, Lily, and Linda, of Bryn-Allen, for their care and ded(cation, Dr. Calderin .for his understanding; Carola Calderin, for her inspiration and enthusiasm; Mrs. . Sylvia Hernandez, for her example of excellence; and Fat-her Marcelino -Garcia, S.J ., for ·his fa,ith in us you made all this possible. -

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