2002 Echoes Belen Jesuit Yearbook

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Another school year begins, as a new chapter is opened in the extensive history of Belen. What makes this year any different from the past?

Over the past seven years, Belen has expanded and improved its facilities. Students appreciate all the advancements- a gym, a new wing, computers in every class, computer labs, expanded class options and elective selection, change in grading scale, and a home for the Jesuits. These improvements have definitely enhanced the school and benefited the students, faculty and administration.

Belen is a family and a dynasty. Countless families have remained involved through generations of children, and grandchildren.

"There is an indescribable feeling of brotherhood and family here; it's not something that can be explained to someone who hasn't experienced it," said senior Marcos Alvarez whose brother graduated from Belen.

Friendships emerge that will last a lifetime. As students mature, they go through so many experiences together, bringing them closer and closer making it unforgettable.

"It's been an amazing ride through Belen so far; I wouldn't trade it for anything," said senior Benjee Chiriboga.

Mike Montiel

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TOP: NORMAN RUIZ-CASTANEDA GETS DOWN WITH HIS BAD SELF.

MIDDLE: STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT EDDIE MACIAS SHOUTS ORDERS AS HE OVERLOOKS HIS SCHOOL.

BOTIOM: LOUIS GONZALEZ, A CLASSIC PHILOSOPHICAL THINKER, CONTEMPLATES HOW HE FAILED A MRS. SAN JUAN ART HISTORY TEST.

TOP LEFT: FRESHMAN JORGE AZZE HOOKS UP WITH SOME GIRLS AT THE KICKOFFDANCE "HIGHSCHOOLIS GONNA BE DOPE!" HE SAID.

TOP RIGHT: PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN , JOSE SAUD GIVES A THUMBS-UP APPROVAL ON HIS FIRST DAY AS A SENIOR.

LEFT: WORRIED PARENTS AND ABUELAS DESPERATELY SIGN-OUT THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN FROM SCHOOL EARLY ON SEPT.1, AFTER TERRORIST ATTACKS HIT NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON

BOTTOM: DAVID CABALLERO GETS HIS GROOVE ON AT HOOTER'S.

PHOTOS BY ECHOES STAFF AND BRYN ALAN

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SENIORS MIKE FENTON , E M ILIOSAIZ , ANDRE ENRIQUEZ , JOSE GARCIA-TUNON AND SEVERAL SOPHOMORES SHARED A WEEK WITH QUINCEANERAS AND FRIENDS ABOARD THE CARNIVAL TRIUMPH

THE MONTES BROTHERS , ALEX , JEFFREY, AND GABY, SPEND TI M E ATTHE BEACH IN SARASOTA.

JOSE GARCIA, JESUS CARRETIE , MIGUEL FERRER , AND FRANKIE RUIZ CLIMB TO THE TOP OF A CATHEDRAL TOWER IN FLORENCE , ITALY.

ANDY PORTUONDO , DANNY MUNILLA, JOHN LUKACS, RICHIE PUERTO, VICTOR LEON , DANNY MARTINEZ, JESUS CARRETIE, REUBEN MOLINARES , AND ALEX MUNILLASPENT A WEEK IN SARASOTA THIS SUMMER.

MIKE MONTIELFLEWTO PUERTO RICO WITH HIS GRANDPARENTS TO VISIT

STEVEN RICO, NIKOLAS BALSEIRO, AND MEGAN RICO VISITED MT. HOOD IN PORTLAND, OREGON OVER THE SUMMER.

STEVEN IGLESIAS AND GIRLFRIEND NATHALY GARCIA TRAVEL TO VENICE , ITALY, WITH HER FAMILY.

EDDY LAZZARIN WENT DOG MUSHING ON A GLACIER IN SEWARD, ALASKA, WHERE SOME OF THE DOGS WERE TRAINING FOR THE IDITAROD RACE.

\\Whose turn is it?" the supervisor asked. Roy Schulth is and Chris Fleitas looked at each other in perfect synchronicity and said \\Not mine " They then turned to Marcos Alvarez who was resting on a chair by the corral pretending to sleep.

\\Marcos," Roy yelled. \\Get upllt's your turn." Quite reluctantly and visibly irritated , A stood up and proceeded to begin doing his iob, shoveling horse manure. When Fleitas, Alvarez and Shultheis decided to apply for a iob at Pinewood Acres Summer Camp, their options were limited. Since they were not 18, the only thing available to them was maintenance and riding instruction. And, because they wanted to work with children, maintenance was out of cp.JeStion.

The three were ioined by six other riding instructors and a very militari tic supervisor," as they d cribed her. Though the iQb a tough, requiring walking hor for hours under the scorching sun, they made valuable friend hips. Mrs. Judy lQnes, the camp owner, said \l Pinewood had the best riding staff that session than any other year."

CHRIS FLEITES AND CHRISTINE MONJERTEACH CAMPERS PROPER RIDING FORM

MARCOS ALVAREZ, ROY SCHULTHEIS, AND CHRISTINE MONJER LOOK AT HORSE DROPPINGS FROM ABOVE TO DECIDE WHO WANTS TO UNDERTAKE THE TASK OF CLEANING UP.

CHRIS FLEITES, MARCOS ALVAREZ , AND ROY SCHULTHEIS BID FAREWELL TO THEIR FAVORITE HORSE, DIABLO, ON THEIR LAST DAY OF CAMP.

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Whether it be at a fundraising event in the Dominican Republic or helping young kids at an orphanage, volunteer work has always been a productive way to work over the summer, even without the luxury of pay. This will to help others without helping oneself is what drove Enrique Alard and others to visit Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic to raise money for orphan kids. At a lesser degree but an equally important one it is what made Stephen Putman assist at an orphanage. The helping spirit is something that has accompanied Belen students throughout their high school experience and resulted in countless smiles from those who benefit most.

CHRIS FLEITES AND CHRISTINE MONJER REJOICE AFTER A LONG DAY OF HARD WORK.

PHOTOS BY CHRIS FLEITES

ENRIQUEALJ\RD, DAVJDCOSTA MICHAELORTIZ. LUIS COSTA, JAVIER RIVERA, AND DANIEL TORRENT ATTEND THE "FUNDACION MILL" FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR ORPHAN CHILDREN IN CASA DE CAMPO, DOMINICAN REPUBUC.

Seventh grader Aleiandro Alvarado practices archery in the Summer Knights program coordinated by Mr. Ralf Ross. \\It was one my favorite activities over summer," he said. The Summer Knights program teaches

Jl('lrticipants about chivalry, heraldry Whtch means the art of the shield, archery, and also swordf" ting. The program encourage responsibility and spect. Lord Magnus, which was the name Mr. Ross Used in the program, knows how to run a great program. I even got to make own shield," he said.

SNDilTIN' IT IN

Pr paring for a big game, the summer hockey team intimidates and messes with the minds of its opPQnents. They pat1icipq ed at a tournament in l(ey Largo this July where they quaJified for 2nd place. The team is of several Belen students and a frend from La Salle.

Kneeling in the front are brothars Brian and Danny Cox, Ocinny Cuadra, Julian Mir:ancfa, and Ramon Trillo. Standing 1n the back are Coach Charles Hernandez, Manny Lopez, Charlie SOfo their La Solie buddy, Greg Hernandez, Mike Verwey, Ricky Garcia, and COaCh David lago. It was so yet so much fun. We trained hard, and played our hearts out," said sophomore Ricky Garcia.

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THE CLOUDS BILLOWED IN THE SKY AS THE SUN FADED INTO THE OCEAN. AFTER A BEAUTIFUL DAY, SENIORS JESUS CARRETIE AND RICHIE PUERTO RELAX ON THE STUNNING BEACHES OF SARASOTA WITH CLOSE FRIEND JOHN LUKACS AND PUERTO ' S BROTHER , BELEN ALUM ROGER PUERTO ,.

FR. WILLIE GARCIA-TUNON SJ ACCOMPANIED BY SENIORS JC ALAM , MANNY SANTELICES , AND ANDRES BAYON. ALSO JUNIORS DANNY RODRIGUEZ , FELIPE OJEDA , RENE CARBALLO , AND IGGY DUQUESNE AS WELLAS FRESHMAN CHRIS RODRIGUEZ , AND BELEN ALUM LEO MARRERO ATTENDED THE CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE ' 01 THIS PASTSU M MERATLOYOLA UNIVERSITY IN NEW ORLEANS.

SENIOR JESUS CARRETIE AND HIS GIRLFRIEND VERO BILBAO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE AWESOME DAY IT WAS , AND SPEND IT AT THE BEACH WITH THEIR FRIENDS. THE COUPLE AND THEIR FRIENDS

JUST CHILLING WITH NOTHING ON THEIR BUT TOTAL EASE

BOTTO M : 6TH GRADERS HECTOR AND CHRIS GUTIERREZ HAVE A LITTLE SAND FIGHT ON MIAMI BEACH.

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DRESSED IN LATIN FLARE , 7TH GRADERS

FELIX PEREZ , JESUS VALENTINO , AND DANIEL URGUELLES TAKE A BREAK FROM REHEARSING FOR THEIR SALSA PERFORMANCE AT THE AIDA LINARES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. LEFT

7TH GRADERS DANIELARRIBAS , STEVEN RICO , AND JAVIE RAMOS AFTER THEIR FISHING TRIP TO MARATHON KEY. THEY CAUGHT APPROXIMATELY 28 GRUNTS IN THEIR SEA ENCOUNTER.

RIGHTSENIOR MARIO SAN CHEZ AT HEARST CASTLE IN CALIFORNIA. ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT OF HIS TRIP WAS VISITING ALCATRAZ.

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RICHIE MASSk GUITERASAND HIS UNCLE BELEN ALUM

JOHN A. GUITERAS , CLASS OF 1976, ENJOY A FUN DAY OF TOP : ALEXANDER LEON , AND GOLFINGATTHE ANDREW GARCIA TAN ON THE TURN BERRY ISLE BEACHESOFSANIBEL. RESORT.

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8th grader Daniel Alonso has always been into fishing. He iust loves the ocean, and anything ____. relating to it. For his dad's birthday, the entire Alonso family and some friends spent a whole week at Marathon Key. It was a perfect day when they went out on the boat. Alonso's fishing experience with some luck powered him to pull out that huge 15 lb red grouper out of the 25 feet deep waters.

\\Fishing is so relaxing that it's iust one of passions. I love being out at sea, with no worries. As I felt the tug on the line, I knew it was a big fish, but as I pulled 1t out I was astonished. That was the first red grouper I've ever caught," he said.

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JUAN WEISSENBERG WAKEBOARDS ON LAKE TAHOE , NEVADA.

Jonathan Canal really loves music. The piano is his favorite instrument. He also plays the bongos. He even played in a summer recital at the University of Miami. In August, he went on a trip .•, to Disney's Animal Kingdom with his family. As they strolled through the streets, he spotted a monkey playing the bongos, not an ordinary sidlt. Canal's musical sense kicked in, and he went over to play the bongos with the monkey.

\\The monkey was hilarious, and played pretty well. We iammecl together. The vacation has been the best one of my life," he said.

STORIES BY JESUS CARRETIE

CARLOS TRUJILLO, JAVI JACOMINO, LUIS PEREZ, RICHIE PUERTO, DANNY MOJENA, JONATHAN SALUM, DANNY MUNILLA, PEDRO MUNILLA, ANDALEXFRANYIE GATHERATTHE DOCTOR'S CLINIC RIGHT BEFORE ITWASTIMETOA TAKE SHOWER. "WHILE I WAS STANDING FOR THIS PICTURE I WAS IN DISBELIEF AT HOW AWESOME THE SCENERY WAS. IT LOOKED AS IF IT WERETAKEN FROMTHESCENEOFAMOVIE," SAID DANNY MUNILLA.

A GROUP OF PEOPLE FROM YAROA GATHER ON THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP. THE TOWNSPEOPLE WERE VERY APPRECIATIVE TO HAVE BELEN COME TO HELP THEM. THEY ALSO AIDED BY COOKING AND CLEANING. THE MEN OF THE TOWN HELPED BUILD THE BRIDGE.

RICHIE PUERTO, VICTOR WHITE, DANNY MOJENA, AND CARLOS TRUJILLO TAKE THEIR ONLY RELAXING MOMENT OF THEIR DAY AS THEY BATHE IN THE RIVER.

THE SIX MAIN PYLONS SHOWN ARE THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THE BRIDGE BUILT BY THE SERVICE GROUP.

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FR. WILLIE GARCIA TUNON SJ AND SENIOR LUIS PEREZ TIE UP THE COVERTOTHETRUNKOFTHETRUCKSOTHE MEDICINE DOESN'T FALLOUT ON THE WAY BACKTO YAROA. A SMALL GROUP LED BY FR. WILLIE LEFTYAROATOSANTIAGO IN ORDER TO GET MORE MEDICALSUPPLIES. THE CARGOTRUCK ARRIVED FIVE HOURS LATE MAKING THE RIDE HOME AVERY DANGEROUS ONE.

A group called the Belen Youth Missions went on a service trip to a small town in the Dominican Republic, Yaroa. On this 10-day trip from June 12-22, they built the six main pylons of a 150-foot bridge. The average workday was from 7:30am to 5:00pm. Not only was their goal to build the bridge, but to entertain and provide for the less fortunate children of the town.

The living conditions on this trip were quite different from back home. They slept in a school on the floor of one of the three classrooms. There was neither air conditioning nor running water. When it came to taking showers, they bathed in a nearby river. One bright spot in the living conditions was the food because the group was fortunate enough to bring Tony Toca, a volunteer cook.

Most of the people who participated on this trip were Belen students and alumni. Many said they go on these trips to get away from the daily rigors of life.

"The trip made me realize how lucky I was and how never to take anything for granted," said senior Marcos Alvarez.

THE GROUP PAYS THEIR FINAL RESPECTS TO THE TOWN OF YAROA RIGHT BEFORE THEY BOARD THE VANS TO RETURN TO PUERTO PLATA. IT WAS A ONE HOUR TRIP WINDING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN BACK TO SEA LEVEL TO REACH THE AIRPORT.

SENIOR RICHIE PUERTO STANDS IN FRONT OF WHAT PEOPLE CALLED HOME FOR TEN DAYS. THIS SMALL SCHOOL HAD THREE CLASSROOMS AND ONE CAFETERIA. THERE WAS NO AIR CONDITIONING OR RUNNING WATER IN THE SCHOOL.

SOPHOMORES JAVI

GARCIA-TUNON AND LUIS COSTA RUN GAME AT THE BELEN KICKOFF DANCE.

SENIORS CRIS FLEITES AND ROY SHULTHEIS WITH THEIR CO-WORKERATTHE BEACH ON JULY 4TH

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SOPHOMORE JD MOISES IS SPOTTED SMOOTH TALKING TWO YOUNG LADIES AT A PARTY

SENIORS DAVID BOUZA, EDDIE MACIAS , JOSE GARCIA-TUNON, MIKE MONTIEL, MARCOS

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TOOK THEIR FRIEND NICK DE LA VEGA TO HOOTERS FOR HIS BIRTHDAY IN AUGUST.

JUNIORS DAVID

CABALLERO, ALEX

GUARDIOLA, LOUIS

GONZALEZ , XAVI NAVARRO ANDCRISVALLENILLA

RENTED AND HAD A GETTY ATTHE BEACH. SENIORS LUIS PEREZ , RICHIE PUERTO, RUBEN MORENO, AND JESUS CARRETIE CHILLAFTER CLUB 609 AT MORENO'S HOUSE

JEREMY CRUZ PLAYS POOLAT FRANKIE VILLASANTE'S HOUSE WITH HIS FRIENDS EDDY MENDIOLA, ANDRES CLAVERO, AND ANTHONY CLAVERO.

ALVAREZ, EMILIO SAIZ,

DANNY MARTINEZ

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Over the last couple of years, nightlife has gone beyond traditional movies and malls. Open houses, get-togethers, and bowling are among other activities have taken evening entertainment beyond what it used to be. \\1 love hanging out with my pals. We have a grand old time." said senior Andre Enriquez. Nightclubs, renting, foam parties, and even Hooters have contributed to the expansion. Locations now vary from Sunset Place and Coconut Grove, to South Beach, Downtown Miami, Kendall and Ft. Lauderdale. Clubs include Level, Opium ,and Crystal on So Be to Club 609 & Valentino's in the Grove and Space in Downtown. Though \\getties" and open houses still top the charts, clubs are becoming increasingly popular. \\Throwing clubs is a lot of hard work but the money makes up for it," said promoter David Bouza. Where will the moonlight take us? Who knows? For now, South Florida is a high school hotspot, where the college crowds and party-hard clubbers abound

Eddie Macias

OJ RUDY DELGADO

NICK CARMONA

PHOTOS BY ECHOES STAFF

JUNIOR LOUIS

GONZALEZ AND HIS GIRLFRIEND MONICA SOTO SPEND THEIR CHRISTMAS EVE SHOPPING TOGETHER. GONZALEZ AND SOTO, A JUNIOR AT LOURDES,HAVEBEEN ANITEMFOR 13 MONTHS. "SHE'STHE PERFECT GIRL AND I THINK I LOVE HER MAN!" HE SAID.

PHOTO BY BERNIE MACIAS

EDDIE MACIAS AND HIS GIRLFRIEND, DESIREE FLEITES CHILL OUT AFTER LAST YEAR'SSTUDENTCOUNCILBANQUETAT WHICH HE WAS FORMALLY INDUCTED PRESIDENT. THEY HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR 11 MONTHS AND COUNTING. "WE'RE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER. EVEN WHEN WEARGUE, WE CAN'TSTAYMADATEACH OTHER. PLUS, IFI DON'TLIKEWHATHESAYS I JUST SLAP HIMAROUNDALITTLE," SHE

STEVE IGLESIAS AND HIS GIRLFRIEND NATHALY GARCIA STAND IN FRONT OF A CATHEDRAL IN MILAN, ITALY THIS PAST SUMMER. THEY MAKE IT A HABIT OF TRAVELING A LOT, ESPECIALLY TOGETHER WITH HER FAMILY. "THE TRIPS ARE FUN BECAUSE NOT ONLY DO I GET ALONG WITH NATHALY REALLY WELL, BUT HER PARENTS TREAT ME LIKE A SON," HE SAID GARCIA IS CURRENTLY A JUNIOR AT CARROLLTON.

EMIUOSAIZAND HIS GIRLFRIEND, CASSIE MARTINO, SEEM TO HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH EACH OTHER ATONE OF MARTINO ' S COUSIN'S QUINCES. THEY HAVE BEEN HAP PLY TOGETHER FOR MORE THAN A YEAR AND A HALF. WHEN ASKED WHY SHE LOVES HIM SO MUCH , SHE ANSWERED, "I JUST DO. HE'S SUCH A LOVEABLE MEXICAN." MARTINO IS CURRENTLY A SENIOR AT LOURDES ACADEMY. ... { 1 6}

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Very rarely is there a case in which a teenager finds "the one" he or she believes completes their existence. For senior Jonathan Salum and Lourdes senior Sissi Infante, this is very much the reality. They have been together on and off since 6th grade and consistently for four years. This loving relationship began at a track meet in 6th grade where Salum was competing in the hurdles and Infante in the 4 X 4 relay.

"From the moment I saw her, she just caught my eye and wished I could be with her," he said.

" I just know we'l l be together forever," said Salum.

If their high school love is any indication, Salum' s conviction will come

Both excel in Track and Field. Salum is a District Champ in Pole Vault. H e has overcome many obstacles to end up where he is, acheiving new personal best jumps every year he competes. Infante is a top runner for her school, helping her Cross Country team reach the State Championship meet many times and even a iding them in their win her freshman year. Both, despite their busy lifestyles between school and sports, still manage to keep an ongoing relationship that has lasted four years. They understand that having a relationship at such an early age means giving up certain things that a normal relationship would endure. Sometimes one of them has a big test, or a race in another city which would prevent them from seeing each other as often as they could, but they both understand and are a very happy couple. true.

Marcos Alvarez

JONATHAN SALUM , YEARBOOK

EXTRAORDINAIRE , DANCESWITHSISSI

INFANTE AT LAST YEAR, S JUNIOR PROM. SEE STORY ABOVE.

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SENIOR JONATHAN LAY AND HIS GIRLFRIEND , CATALINARIOS , AT HER JUNIOR PROM FOR MIAMI SUNSET HIGH. LAY AND RIOS HAVE BEEN GOING OUT FOR THREEYEARS. " I KNEWFROM THE FIRST TIME I MET HER THAT WE WOULD BE TOGETHER FOR A WHILE , " HE SAID.

SENIORS DANNY MARTINEZ AND MIKE MONTIEL HANG OUT AT THE BEACH WITH THEIR GIRLFIRENDS , NIKKI BORGES AND ANDREA IGLESIAS MARTINEZ, THE VICE PRESIDENT, HAS BEEN GOING OUTWITH BORGES FOR THREE MONTHS WHILE MONTIEL HAS BEEN WITH ANDREA FOR SIX MONTHS BOTHGIRLSARESENIORSATST. BRENDAN HIGHSCHOOL.

PHOTO BY ANDY PORTUONDO

RIGHT: WITH A SMILE LIKE THAT, BRUNO DE LA FUENTE OBVIOUSLY

JUNIORS CHRIS GUEITS, LOUIS GONZALEZ, GASTON FONTELA, DAVID CABALLERO, RENE VELIZ, ALEX MUNILLA, ROBBIE LLOVERAS, DAVID CARNRIGHT, RICKY HERNANDEZ, ALEX ESTEBAN , ALEX GUARDIOLA, AND LUIS LLAMAS ALL THINK THEY ARE HOT STUFF IF ONLY THEY KNEW

GUITAR WHILE HIS BAND EDIBLE NADS OPENS UP ATTHETALENTSHOW

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RIGHT: JOE PINO STYLES HIS MEXICAN OUTFIT ON HAWAIIAN DAY.

JP BERMUDEZ , DAVID CABALLERO , IGGY DUQUESNE , RENE

VELIZ , FERNIE HERNANDEZ, JAVI CARABEO , ANTHONY " CHEESE " TORRENTE , LOUIS GONZALEZ , AND RENE LARRIEU PRACTICE THEIR " INTERPRETIVE DANCE ."

Homecoming Week '01 was a week marred with the cancellations of Field Day and the Senior Skit. The skit was replaced with the First Talent Show which showcased the talents of some and the foolishness of others. Despite these traditional events being moved to the second semester's counterpart of Homecoming Week, known as Wolverine Week, it was a spirit-filled and exciting time. Students dressed according to the theme of the day, halls were filled with signs and banners, and most importantly, everyone had a fun week, with such additions as DJ Rudy spinning music during lunch.

"It was the best Homecoming Week I've seen since I began working here," said Mrs. Cristina Casero.

The Varsity Football team played Archbishop Carroll on an unprecedented Thurs night with the Tropical Park stands filled with hundreds of exhilarated fans who watched as the Wolverines romped the Bulldogs 55-0.

"When we returned the first kickoff for a touchdown, I knew this game would be a joke, and I was right," said Javier Garcia -Tunon.

Saturday night more than 17 5 couples gathered at the JW Marriott Hotel for an evening filled with dancing and sweating from all the dancing. Senior David Bouza and Lourdes Senior Jillian Sanz won Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen, respectively. Jonathan Salum and Mike Montiel won princes and Christy Antonell and Danica Guevara won princesses.

Marcos Alvarez

JUNIOR RICKY MORENO SHOWS OFF HIS DOLPHIN JERSEY ON PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

SENIOR MIKE MONTIEL THROWS DOWN APHATBEATON HIS DRU M S

PHOTOS BY BRYN ALAN

THE SENIOR CLASS CHANTS "WE GOT SPIRIT" AS YET ANOTHER GRADE DECIDES TO BOW DOWN AND ACCEPT THE TRUTH BY NOT CHANTING BACK.

PRIDE ON COLLEGE DAY BEFORE GETTING IT TAKEN BACK BY ITS OWNER, EDDIE MACIAS.

QUARTERBACK JOAQUIN SAN CHEZ AND ROY SCHULTHEIS TALK ABOUT THEIR PLANS FOR AFTER THE GAME DURING THE THIRD QUARTER OF THE CALAMITY BETTER KNOWN AS THE HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST ARCHBISHOP CARROLL.

THE 9TH GRADE HALLWAY ILLUSTRATES WH0 1 S "GOT SPIRIT" BY DECORATING IT WITH PAWS AND BANNERS TEACHERS SUCH AS MRS. ANGIE FERNANDEZ, MR. THOMAS DE QUESADA, AND MRS. GISELL RODRIGUEZ DESERVE MUCH CREDIT FOR THEIR HELP.

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THE 8TH GRADERS SHOWTHEIR SCHOOL SPIRIT AS THE JV CHEERLEADERS TRY TO

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PHOTOS BY BRYN ALAN

PUMP THEM UP DURING

PEP RALLY.

ICTOR LEON JAMS TO THE SOUNDS OF EDDIE DUQUESNE AND ARTURO ROBINSON'S GUITAR PLAYING AT THE TALENT SHOW. NORMALLY, LEON IS NOT THE SINGER, BUT BECAUSE OF SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, HE BECAME THE LEAD MAN.

PHOTOS BY LUIS ANGULO

JUNIOR DAMIAN PENICHET DEMONSTRATES HIS "OOOOHHH- FACE" ON HAWAIIAN DAY.

SENIOR RECEIVER ROY SCHULTHEIS ELUDES THE CARROLL DEFENDERS ON HIS WAY TO SCORING A TOUCHDOWN.

SOPHOMORE ALEX CASTRO STRUTS HIS STUFF AS HIS NAME IS CALLED DURING THE PEP RALLY. CASTRO IS ONE OF MANY TALENTED SOPHOMORES ON THE VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM.

PHOTO BY ENRIQUE ALARD

PHOTO BY ENRIQUE ALARD

LUIS CARMONAATTEMPTSTO MAKE FUN OF FRESHMAN PETER MUNOZ ATTHETALENTSHOW.

PHOTO BY ENRIQUE ALARD

HYPE IT UP

Cheerleaders, crazy little kids and cocky juniors were key elements at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Later that evening, Varsity Football massacred the Archbishop Carroll. At Bulldogs 55-0. Tight security patrolled the Pep Rally crowd as a result of the junior class which the day before rushed the stage during the Talent Show.

Student Council President Eddie Macias introduced captains of both Junior Varsity and Varsity who in turn presented their respective teams. Those recognized included Cross-Country, Swimming, Golf, and Football. The high kicking cheerleaders, performed a terrific show with the addition of some new dance moves and spiffy twirls.

''We have practiced really hard perfecting these stunts for this Pep Rally," said Lourdes senior and Homecoming Queen, Jillian Sanz.

Then, the gym got quiet as the ABC Bulldog mascot came out and started talking a \\Iii trash" to mascot Waldo. Waldo did not take the insults lightly as he quickly rushed the Bulldog putting him in his place. After an uproar from the crowd, the Varsity Football team emerged to cheers and praise. Captain Richie Puerto introduced every player and promoted the game.

\\It was great hearing my name cheered throughout out the gym. At least, I think it was my name," he said.

Cheerleaders then gave a small bag of sweets to senior players and expressed their gratitude to the Student Council for their support during Homecoming Week.

FRESHMAN EDDIE

ARGUELLO SALUTES THE BELOVED MASCOT WALDO AS HE IS CALLED UP TO JOIN HIS TEAM. ARGUELLO IS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN CROSS"COUNTRY, A SPORTWHICH HE HAS BEEN ATFORAFEWYEARS

TOP: ON DISPLAY ONE OF THE BETTER BANNERS OF THE BELEN HOMECOMING 2001 CONTEST "THIS YEAR WE ADDED SOME NEW STUFF TO THE WHOLE HOMECOMING TRADITION I'M HAPPYWITHALL THE WORK OUR STUDENT COUNCIL DID. EVERYTHING TURNED OUT GREAT", SAID STUDENT CON CIL PRESIDENT EDDIE MACIAS.

AND THE CROWD GOES WILD!!!! THE UNDERCLASSMEN SHOW THEIR TRUE SCHOOL SPIRIT AS THEY RISE IN UNISON AND CHEER TO THE FULLESTOFTHEIR CAPABILITIES.

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PHOTOS BY BRYN ALAN

Benjee Chiriboga

THE CROWD QUIETS DOWN AS HEAD COACH MR. RICHARD STUART DELIVERS SOME INSPIRATIONAL WORDS NOT JUST FOR THE FOOTBALL PLAYERS BUTTOALL. HIS SPEECH HYPED EVERYONE UP FOR THE GAME LATER ON THAT NIGHT.

THE CROWD , JUNIOR MIGUEL FERRER PROMOTES THE · CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR THEIR UPCOMING MIAMI DADE-COUNTY YOUTH FAIR

CHAMPIONSHIP RACE. THE TEAM RAN WELL IN THAT RACE, AND CAPTURED THE

ONE OF THE CAPTAINS, JOAQUIN SAN CHEZ TROTS OUT ANDLEADSTHERESTOFTHE FOOTBALL TEAM TO CENTER STAGE

LEFT : WITH INCREDIBLE BALANCE, THE CHEERLEADERS PERFECT THEIR STUNT GROUPS WITH TOTAL CONCENTRATION. THEY SPENT A LOT OF TIME PREPARING FOR THE PEP REALLY WHICH SHOWED IN THEIR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE.

LEFT: AFTER SOME TRASHTALKING BYTHEABC BULLDOG , WALDOTHE BELOVED MASCOT, DECIDES TO TAKE CARE OFTHE PROBLEM WITH A SMALL RUMBLE.

CHEERLEADERS KINA MILLS AND NICHOLE PEREZ DEMONSTRATE THE TREMENDOUS SPIRIT THEY HAVE FOR BELEN, ALONG WITH MASCOT

NO UNifORMS!

Show Your Colors

Where have all the Seminole shirts After the devastating loss by Florida State, a sign that the Seminole dynasty has slowly begun to crumble, it seems their fans have pretty much packed up and left town. Is it because there just seemed to be a lot more Miami Hurricane clothing at College Day, or is it that the majority of the Belen student body are just plain

\\I'm glad to see all the different types of jerseys and shirts for my team, the Hurricanes. I don't think we're front runners; I just think that when you're winning, you feel more like showing off your team," said senior Roy Schultheis.

Amid all this confusion about who is a real Cane fan and who is not, there was the same loyal, fan base for the Florida Gators. It is quite difficult to imagine that there would be such a large number of them every year seeing how the University of Florida is in Gainesville. One must also take into consideration the harassment these fans get from opposing Hurricane fans; they just have to realize who is the dominant team in Florida.

\\I've always been a fan of the Gators and I will be until I die. I make sure to dress in my Gator best even though I know I'm going to get a lot of boos. I guess that separates the real fans from the imposters," said senior louie Velasco.

With all the different colleges that were on display on College Day, one of the most peculiar shirts in the crowd of students would have to be the one worn by senior Eddy DuQuesne. His LSU Cuban Club shirt caused much confusion and left many asking why.

\\Its my dad's 25 year anniversary shirt and really that's one of the few college shirts available in my house so I wore it," he said.

FOOTBALL TEAM CAPTAINS DANNY MUNILLAAND RICHIE PUERTO SCOOP OUT THE ARCHBISHOP CARROLL BULLDOGS' ROSTER ON THE INTERNET. THE WOLVERINES DEMOLISHED THE BULLDOGS 55-0. {2+}

OBVIOUSLY A HURRICANES' FAN , IS COVERED FROM HEADTO-TOE (LITERALLy) IN THOSE DOMINANT GREEN AND ORANGE COLORS.

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DAN MARINO "WANNABE" AND FANATIC MIKE ORTIZ SPORTS THE EVER-FAMILIAR# 13 JERSEY IN HONOR OF THE DOLPHIN FOOTBALL LEGEND.

COUSINS EMILIO SAIZ AND ALEX DEL RIO FLEX THEIR WOLVERINE PRIDE ON SPIRIT DAY.

PHOTOS BY JOSE CANTO, MIKE CARRERAS, AND JASON SAULEDA

EDDY DUQUESNE WEARSS HIS TIGER PRIDE WITH A TWIST OF HIS CUBAN CULTURE.

REPEATING HIS ANNUAL TRADITIONAL, JONATHAN SALUM TROTS OUT THE SAME OUTFIT HE'S BEEN WEARING SINCE 6TH GRADE NATURALLY, HE HASN'TBOTHEREDWITHALTERATIONS. "IT'S TIGHT, BUT I LIKE ITLIKETHAT," HE SAID.

PIMENTEL PERFORM STAIND ' S " OUTSIDE. " THEIR POWERFUL PERFOMAN CE BROUGHT TEARS TO THE EYES OF MOST WHO SAW IT.

SENOR EDDIE DuQUESNE PLAYS AN INCREDIBLE GUITAR SOLO TO BUNK 182 ' S " DAMMIT. "

PHOTOS BY CHRIS FLEITES

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Of the many traditions during Homecoming Week, one of the most enduring is the Senior Skit. Unfortunately, Homecoming Week was pushed forward and a wellorganized skit was improbable. The skit was replaced by the First Belen Talent show. Every student in the school was given a chance to try out for the event. The ones who made it were mostly seniors, but also included a 6th grader, an 8th grader and an act made up of juniors. These stars had their own unique performances including interpretive dance, battle of the drums, and a Belen band called Edible NADS. The show was a huge success and generated laughter in the hearts of all who viewed it. "I was pumped up the whole show," said drummer Mike Montiel, "and the awesome crowd got me even more pumped up."

Chris Fleites

SENIOR VICTOR LEON SCREAMS INTO THE MICROPHONE HIS BAND EDIBLE NAOS WAS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW.

THE MUPPETBABIES POSE BEFORETHEIR PERFORMANCE.

SOPHOMORE CHRIS RODRIGUEZ

BOLDLYWEARS HIS TRUE COLORS , BLUE AND GOLD , AS HE CHEERS ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM. " THE REASON I DRESS UP LIKE THIS IS TO SHOW EVERYONE HOW PROUD I AM TO BE A WOLVERINE, " HE SAID.

Adrenaline pumped and school spirit exploded as the Wolverine Varsity Football team rushed onto the field. For seniors, it would be their final Homecoming Game. Roughly 250 Belen students, teachers, and parents attended the most electrifying game of the year. Bodies covered in blue and yellow body paint, teachers wearing the Belen colors, and parents screaming at the top of their lungs, weren't unusual sights in the stands. Student Council President Eddie Macias pumped up the crowd by starting cheers and squirting water at unsuspecting fans.

"My main goal was to get as much of the student body to go," he said, "which was quite easy because the cheerleaders did such a fantastic job hyping up the student body during the Pep Rally. None of this could've happened if it weren't for the never-ending support from my Executive Board. I think it's safe to say that h II t e game was a success.

The most advertised football game of the year was a nail-biter as the Belen Wolverines demolished Archbishop Carroll 55-0. However, despite the commanding lead going into the second half, the Wolverines never quit until it was done. "I was hoping that the game would have been decided within the last few seconds," said senior Ruben Moreno.

Nothing could be further from the truth. The Wolverines scored their first touchdown less than a minute in on a run by junior Mike Gonzalez. The defense stopped every ABC offensive drive before it even started. On the Wolverines' second offensive possession, Gaston Fontela scored on a run.

"After the second touchdown, I knew the game was over. We scored two touchdowns in a matter of five minutes," said senior Eric Esteban. "I think that nobody thought the game was going to be that much of a destruction. To tell you the truth, several of my friends actually thought that Belen was going to lose. Man were they wrongl" he said.

Joaquin Sanchez, senior quarterback, had a tremendous performance throwing for three touchdowns. Also, Roy Schultheis, the leading receiver of the game, had four catches for over 100 yards, and also scored two touchdowns.

Adrian Gomez & Brian Costa

SENIOR DEFENSIVE BACK RICHIE PUERTO #9 , LEADS THE WOLVERINE PACK AS THEY GET READY TO HUMILIATE THE ARCHBISHOP CARROL BULLDOGS IN FRONT OF ONE OF THE BIGGEST CROWDS IN BELEN HISTORY. THE WOLVERINES WENT ON TO SCORE 55 POINTS. THE DEFENSE DID THEIR JOB BY SHUTTING THEM OUT ON OFFENSE

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SENIOR FREE SAFETY DANNY " SHIMMI " MUNILLA # 20 GETS READY TO LAY A PUNISHING HIT ON AN ARCHBISHOP CARROL BULLDOG RUNNING BACK.

MUNILLA IS KNOWN FOR BEING ONE OF THE HARDEST HITTERS ON THE TEAM. " EVERY TIME I RUN THE BALL WHEN WE SCRIMMAGE IN PRACTICE , I ALWAYS TRY TO FAKE OUT MY BROTHER BECAUSE EVERY TIME HE HITS ME , I GET A HEADACHE ," SAID DANNY ' S YOUNGER BROTHER ALEX THIS WAS ONE OF MUNILLA'S BEST GAMES, RECORDING 11 TACKLES AND 3 PASS DEFLECTIONS

JUNIOR MIKEY GONZALEZ #32 TAKES A BREATHER AFTER CATCHING A TOUCHDOWN PASS FROM SENIOR QUARTERBACK JOAQUIN SANCHEZ WHICH WAS THE FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF THE GAME. GONZALEZ ALSO SCORED ANOTHERTOUCHDOWN ON A RUN

SOPHOMORE ALEX CASTRO #44 ASKS JUNIOR DAVID CABALLERO #62 A QUESTION ABOUT HIS DIFFERENT ASSIGNMENTS ON DEFENSE CABALLERO ' S HELP WAS A KEY REASON THE WOLVERINE DEFENSE SHUT THE BULLDOGS OUT. "WHEN I GET THE CHANCE TO HELP OUT ONE OF MY

TEAM M ATES , I GIVE THEM THE BEST ANSWER POSSIBLE BECAUSE WHEN IT ' S JUNIOR RENE VELIZ GETS HIS MUCH DESERVED THEIR TURN TO PLAY, I GETEXCITEDTO LOOKATTHEMANDSEETHE WATER BREAK AFTER PUTTING OUT 100 PROGRESS THEY MADE FROM THE HELP I GAVE THEM, " HE SAID PERCENT EFFORT. YOU CAN TELL JUST BY THE

LOOK ON HIS FACE THE TOTAL CONCENTRATION AND DETERMINATION HE PUT FORWARD IN THE GAM E

PHOTOS BY BRYN ALAN

SENIOR MARCOS BLANCO THANKS ONE OF THE WAITERS WHO HELPED MAKE DINNER ENJOYABLE.

TOP: JUNIOR RENE LARRIEU THROWS DOWN HIS BEST DANCING SKILLS.

RIGHT: RICKY PALMEROLA! NO CAPTION NEEDED!

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LEFT: SENIOR RICHIE PUERTO HUGS HIS GIRLFRIEND NATALIE MORENO.

FAR lEFT: STUDENT COUNICL PRESIDENT

EDDIE MACIAS THANKS THOSE WHO MADE THE DANCE A SUCCESS.

D/\NCE WITH ME

After an incredibly stressful few weeks of planning, the Homecoming Dance turned out better than ever before. Homecoming Week was moved up from early November to the last week of September due to an accreditation process the school was to undergo.

"Our Student Council was going crazy trying to get everything planned out," said Student Council secretary Jose Garcia -Tunon, who also headed the Homecoming Committee which consisted of major contributors Steve Iglesias, David Bouza, Andre Enriquez, Danny Bustamante, Eddie Macias and Mike Montiel.

"It was a major rush to make sure things would run smoothly."

160 couples, along with 8 faculty and administration members, made their way into the Grand Ballroom at the JW Marriott Hotel on Brickell Ave. expecting a great night. DJ's Ideal, Ethics and Popeye tore it up, getting everybody out on the dance floor, even Jonathan Salum.

"It seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves out on the dance floor. Me, I personally like to take the time to get to know my date and talk about current issues," said senior Raul Smith.

"I'm glad we were able to get things done in time, and that everything was taken care of so that all the couples could enjoy themselves," said Vice President Danny Martinez. "There was a crazy level of stress that we had to work with, but it was definitely worth it."

Mike Montiel

EDDIE MACIAS ENJOYS ALL THE HARD WORK STUDENT COUNCIL PUT INTO THE HOMECOMING DANCE , WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND DESIREE FLEITES.

SENIOR ROY SCHULTHEIS LOOKS FORWARD TOA

M E M ORABLE NIGHT WITH HIS DATE FRANCES MATOS

LiVING LEGEND SENIOR JOAQUIN SANCHEZ SAYS : " NO PICTURES , PLEASE NO AUTOGRAPHS ."

SENIOR JESUS CARRETIE SPENDS

TIME WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND VERO BILBAO

TOP : SENIOR BRUNO DE LA FUENTE ARRIVES W ITH HIS DATE ODETTE COSSIO

BOTTOM: SOPHOMORE JASON LOPEZ

S M ILES WITH HIS DATE, THE BEAUTIFUL LAUREN CAMPOS

TOP: SENIORS GET TOGETHER AFTER A GREATDANCE , EAGERTOHEADOUTTO THE AFTER-PARTIES.

TOP RIGHT JONATHAN SALUM ENTERTAINS LONG-TIME GIRLFRIEND SISSI INFANTE. INFANTE HAS HADTO PUT UP WITH HIM FOR NEARLY FOUR YEARS

RIGHT THE 2001-2002 HOMECOMING COURT PRINCE MIKE MONTIEL, PRINCESS CRISTY ANTONELL, QUEEN JILIAN SANZ, KING DAVID BOUZA, PRINCESS DANICA GUEVARA, PRINCE JONATHAN SALUM

BOTTOM: ROBERTZALDIVARAND DANNY MUNILLA DANCE WITH THEIR DATES.

RIGHT PRESIDENT EDDIE MACIAS AND VICE PRESIDENT DANNY MARTINEZ HEAD THEIR ROYAL DINNER TABLE.

FAR RIGHT EDDIE MACIAS TIES THE SASH AROUND HOMECOMING QUEEN JILIAN SANZ. <5tudentLJe> Homecoming[)ance {7 2}

BOTIOM: FACULTY MEMBERS TAKE PART IN THE HOMECOMING DANCE.

RIGHT: JOSE GARCIATUNON SPENDS TIME WITH FOOTBALL BUDDY ALVARO MUNIZ.

RIGHT: EMILIOSAIZ WALKS OUT WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND CASSIE MARTINO AFTER A LONG NIGHT OF DANCING.

BOTIOM: [GGY DUQUESNE AND LUIS LLAMAS T JOIN THEIR DATES, NICOLE MARTINEZ AND OLGA GARCIA.

SHOWS HIS APPRECIATION TO MRS. TERESITA CAMPOS FOR ALL HER HELP WITH

their teams' respective victories. Agustin hit one homerun versus Gulliver. Alex scored 10 points against Ransom in basketball. Andre assisted 3 passes and scored 2 goals to beat undefeated St. Kevin in soccer.

At the

Coach Richard Stuart displays his emotional involvement in his Varsity Football team's game.

Mrs. Lourdes Arteaga proofs a letter in the main office

Right: Students (Santi Tefel) and teachers (Mrs. Angie Fernandez, Mrs. Ana Fenton) cheer for the football team in the course of its outstanding year.

Below: Mr. Sam Vega, junior high guidance counselor, eats his lunch as he tends to the cafeteria line.

History Teacher Mr. Thomas De Quesada contemplates new ways of advancing his courses technologically.

Libriarians Ms. Maria Eireos and Mrs. Sylvia Hernandez conduct research.

, the school's new disciplinarian awaits the arrival of tardy students to hand out late passes.

Mr. Charles Cleveland, recently enlisted in the National Guard, is on his way to teaching his junior class his knowledge ofeconomics.

Teachers receive awards for their dedication to Belen.

Sr. Maria Cartaya guides one of her counselees through his college admissions project.

Belen's cafeteria staff cheerfully serves Iunch.

Left: Mr. Gustavo Valdez

1. What is your job at Belen?

2. For how long have you been working? At Belen? -36 years working; 16 years at Belen

3. Nameanyoutside interests or hobbies -Making arts &crafts -Reading

4. AQuote about yourself -Querer es Poder!

Grace Acosta Assistant Pr incipal Discipline

Victor Arrieta Athletics

Carlos Bravo Science

A nthony Ale xander English Ch a ir

Lo urdes Arte a ga S taff

Noe Burgos Maintenance

Maria Ca r taya Gu idance

Ma ria A lonso Modern La nguages

Eduardo Alvarez S J Humanities Chair

Raf ael Ar t iles Maintenance

A imee Busquet English

Maria Elena Cartaya Discipline Mrs. Dora Haibi

-Spanish teacher

Ch r is Besi l St aff

George Busse Ac count an t

Cristina Casero English

Corinne Blanco Staff

Mi r ia m Cambo - Martinez Mathemat ic s

Josef ina Chi r ino PhD Theology Ch a ir -Art collector

1. What is your job at Belen? -Assistant Principal -Psychology teacher

2. For how long have you been working at Belen? -19years

3. Name any outside interests or hobbies -Fishing, both fresh and saltwate r. -Reading

4. A Quote about yourself -"Adversity has the effect of eliciting t a lents wh ich i n pros perous circumstances would have lain dormant." (Horace )

Charles Cleveland S o cial Stud ies

G erman Delgado Techno logy

Patrick Collins S o cial Studies Chai r

Luis Delrio Science

Alicia Farinas M o dern Languages

Dr. Brian Wentzel

Ana Fenton Science

Dr. Josefina Chirino

I have been at Belen for 22 years. Many changes have taken place in my life since then, both at the personal and professional levels. God has blessed me in so many ways that I would find it difficult to describe specifics. But in general, I can say that I am much more committed to Belen and to my missionary community, Amor En Accion This greater degree of commitment is manifested in greater responsibilities and greater service, both at Belen and with Amor en Accion. I also have become much more patient in my dealings with both students and fellow teachers, and that's a big improvement, considering how it was 22 years ago. I am thankful to God for bringing me to Belen, because here I have found a home where I can exercise my vocation in a loving and joyful environment. May God bless us all.

1. What is your job at Belen? -American History Teacher

-10th grade homeroom teacher

-Belen faculty fund co-coordinator

-Knowledge Bowl team moderator

-Belen Film Society moderator

2. For how long have you been working at Belen? -16 years

3. Name any outside interests or hobbies

-1 enjoy spending time with my wife and son in all sorts of recreational activities, particularly driving throughout the country during the summer.

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_, -1 also enjoy playing sports. an avid Yankees and Knicks fan.

-To relax, I like to read books on history or sports, listen to jazz music, or go to the movies.

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G erry Ga r c ia Theolo gy

Mr. Jorge Martinez

Ra f ae l Fern a ndez Sc ience

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Ju an Lui s Flor es Mat hemat ics

Ed ward Ga rl an d M a th ema tics

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Se r gio G o nzalez Hum a nit ies

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Dor a Haibi Mo de rn La nguages

1. What is your job at Belen? -Spiritual counselor for 7th-8th grades

2. For how long have you been working? At Belen? -55-56 in Havana; 61-62; 64-65; 81-02; 23 years

4. A Quote about yourself -1 have always been as happy as I could be .

Andres Hernandez Maintenance

Jennifer Iglesias English

Rosa Lima Science

Vicki Minchener English

Sylvia Hernandez Head Librarian

Beatriz Jimenez Modern Languages Chair Ass ist a nt Principal

Ana Manrara Staff

Orealys Miret Library Staff

Fr. Jorge Sardinas SJ

Pedro Hern andez PhD Science Chair

Susana Latour English

Jorge Martinez Social Studies

Dan Montesi Guidance

V ictor Hern andez SJ Theology

Rafael Ledesma Guidance Modern Langu ages

Antonio Meilan Physical Education

Jorge Munguia SJ Fin anc ial Development

Charmaine lcaza Guidance Chair

Gisela Leo n Modern Languages

Ana Maria Menocal English

Leopolda Nunez Exec uti ve Assistant Principal

Mathematics Chairperson and Junior High Basketball Coach Mr. Jose Roca has been at Belen for 15 years. "I enjoy playing basketball in my spare time. I enjoy coaching sports in general. I have coached t-ball, volleyball, kickball, and basketball at levels ranging from 4 years old and up. Additionally, I like to work on projects at home, especially carpentry. I have built a wall unit and tables from scratch.

"Life's battles don't always go to the fastest or strongest man, but to the man who thinks he can."

Robert O'Malley Theology

Tony Perez English

Ivan Roa Maintenance

Armando Rodriguez PhD Assistant Principal Activities

Fabio Ortega Athletics

Jose Padilla Science

Gus Perez English

Jimmy Perez Bookstore Manager

Francisco Perez-Lerena SJ Theology

Francisco Permuy SJ Theology

Connie Ricardo Library Staff

Javier Riera Director of Development

Jose Roca Mathematics Chair

Elena Rosas-Guyon Mathematics

Gisell Rodriguez Mathematics

Brenda Ross Mathematics

Mercy Rodriguez Receptionist

Rafael Ross English

Ofelia Rodriguez Receptionist

Jorge Sardina SJ Guidance

Dr. Pedro Hernandez

1. What is your job at Belen?

-Science Department Chairperson

-Observatory Director

2. For how long have you been working at Belen? -20 years teaching, research biochemist for four years prior to Belen

3. Name any outside interests or hobbies

-Collecting comic books

-Reading about theoretical physics and applied mathematics -Interested in how people learn and their thinking styles

-Enjoy going to the gym and working out

4. A Quote about yourself

-All that is known about God can be found by studying -the things which he has created (Letter to the Romans 1: 19-20)

Mrs. Teresita Campos

1. What is your job at Belen? -Jr. High Math teacher

2. For long have you been teaching at Belen? -14years

3. Outside interests or hobbies:

-My first interest outside of school is my family, especially my two daughters, Lauren & Lianette. I also enjoy attending Wolverine sporting events, both at Jr. High and at Sr. High school levels. My hobbies are taking pictures and decorating my picture albums.

4. A quote about yourself: -"What you are is God's gift to you; what you make of yourself is your gift to God."

Dr. Armando Rodriguez goes through teaching his "process" in Latin American history.

Mrs. Gisell Rodriguez, recently married, leads her students out of the cafeteria after Mass.

1. What is your job at Belen? -6th grade English teacher -Adviser to National Ju nior Ho rSoc iety -ATENEO and READ l iterary rna -ALPHA literature branch

2. For how long have you been working at Belen? -16years

4. A Quote about yourself

-"The pen is mightie r t han the sword" -"all things are possib le to him who believes. (for l ife!)"

1. What is your job at Belen?

-16 year Spanish teacher; 5 years office staff

2. For how long have you been working at Belen? -21years

3. Name any outside interests or hobb ies -Traveling -Dancing -Going out to dinner with friends -Working in the yard and taking care of my orchids

4. A Quote about youself

-1 am a very happy person and have a pos itive outlook on life.

Ju an Sierr a Maintenance

Ca mila S uarez Guid anc e

Ped r o S ierra Maint ena nce

Ra mo n S ier ra Main tenance Director

Richa r d S t ua r t Phys ica l Educ ati on Chai r Aria na Suarez Mathema t ic s Science

Pablo Ta qu ec he l Th eo lo gy Mrs. Lourdes Arteaga

J ose Tey Audiovisual Di r ect o r

Lo urdes T o gores M od er n Lang uages

M o dern Languages

Mr. George Busse

1. What is your job at Belen? -Business Manager

2. For how long have you been working at Belen? -24years

3. Name any outside interests or hobbies -Competitive Swimming at US Maser SwimmingAssoc iation .

4. AQuote about yoursetf -An easy going person who enjoys working with the motto II no pain, no gain 11

Ju an Vazquez

Brian Wentzel PhD A ssist ant Principal

Lourde s Vega Booksto r e Staff

Leo Williams English

S am Vega Guid ance

Eugene Zoller Soci a l Studie s

Marta Vid a l

Carol Vila

preaches about the Dolphins undefeated

Disciplinarian Mr

Deacon Robert O'Malley, Fr Eddy Alvarez SJ , and Fr. Marcelino Garcia SJ, celebrate Mass.

Mr. Ralf Ledesma and Fr. Eddy Alvarez SJ discuss philosophy after a school Mass. 8th grade Spanish teacher, Mr. Juan Vazquez, donates blood for the Red Cross.

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teacher

Mr. Juan Sierra and Mr Reniel Segarra leave the auditorium

Mr. Jose Padilla studies the human skull in the school laboratory

Gustavo Valdez

Mr. Music

Mr. Sergio Gonzalez leads Ramon Sierra join Waldo during the choir in musical prayer at the All Homecoming Week. Saints Day Mass.

Theology teacher, Mr. Ariel

prays among his students after he receives the Eucharist.

Junior teachers

Ms. Aimee Busquet, Ms. Sylvie San Juan and Miss Adriana Suarez at a pep rally.

Mrs. Cristina Casero, yearbook and newspaper, edits o-ne of her student's stories.

New 6th grade science teacher, Ms. Rosa Lima, smiles for the camera during homeroom.

Ms. Grace Acosta and h one of her award winning rottweilers, wrapped in an American flag to show their American spirit in light ofthe Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Mrs. Ana Fenton and Miss Adriana Suarez prepare for the Academic Awards __ Ceremony.

Social Studies

teachers I Eucharistic ministers Mr. Patrick Collins and Mr. Thomas De Quesada offer Communion.

Fernandez

Mr. Ralf Fernandez helps out one of his students, Joseph Cabrera.

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Homeroom 6A

Homeroom 6C

Homeroom 6D

Homeroom 6B

Photos, captions, stories, survey, and photo polls by Jose Garcia and Tony Tarafa

Homeroom 6E

6th graders

Christopher Cruz blows away the competition by sprintngto the finish line.

The "Viperz" homeroom look on their opponents at the opening ce remonies of the 6th grade Mini-Oiympics.

Guillermo Echarte is one of Junior High's best and only 6th grade Cross Country runners.

Paul Bared climbs on top of the soda machines to try and retrieve his lost high lighter.

Gabriel Diaz eats an M&M courtesy of the bookstore.

Michael Newmeyer throws up a peace sign after Mass

encounter obstacles getting to their classes

Inigo Abaroa

Daniel Acosta

Anthony Aguad

Nelson Alemany

Eduardo Alfonso

Mario Allanic

Llobal Alonso

Wilfred Alvarez

Tulio Alvarez-Burgos

Roberto Aran

Carlos Araque

Pat rick Arenson

Anthony Armas

Giancarlo Arrazola

Guido Arreola

Andres Avella

Nikolas Balseiro

Christopher Baran

Paul Bared

Daniel Barrera

Carlos Bolivar

Michael Boord

Thomas Brown

Christopher Bustos

Christopher Baran

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Brian Cabielles

Andres Calleja

Rodrigo Campos-Cervera

Jonathan Canal

Joseph Castellon

Felipe Ortega I would love a soccer class.So I can show my" madd Skillz."

Alexander Gibson A bike trick class I know I'd fail and get hurt.

Jorge Mendia How to pick up hunnies at the club

Carlos Cobo

Jean-Didier Collongette

Alexander Concepcion

Oliver Corp

Alexis Corral

David Correa

Richard Costa

Christopher Cruz

Michael Cruz

Christopher De Goti

Jorge De Ona

Javier Del Rio

Aaron Delgado

Andres Diaz

Carlos Diaz

Gabriel Diaz

Juan Carlos Diaz-Padron

Guillermo Echarte

Alexander Egusquiza

Mateo Elorza

Eduardo Escobar

Joshua Espinosa

Max Esteves

Diego Fernandez-Soto

Fernando Ferradosa

Andrew Ferran

Nicholas Fischer

Victor Fleites

Carlos Fonseca

A nthony Forns

Daniel Fors

Victor Gandarillas

A lexander Garcia

Brien Garcia

Mich a el Garcia

Michael G a rrote

A lexander Gibson

A lejandro Gimenez

Jose Gomez

Willi a m Gomez

Eduardo Gonz a lez

Gerry Gonzalez

Willi a m Gonzalez

A le xander Gonz a lez - Ja c obo

Eric Guitian

Christoph er Gutierrez

M a tthe w Ha nlon

Christopher Henry

M a uricio Hernandez

J a vier Herrero

James Holmquist

Patrick Iglesi a s

Alexander lparra guirre

A rnulfo Izqui erdo

A lejandro Jerez

M a tthew Jordan

Sebast ian Juncadella

Philipp Klumpp

The 6th grade Cross Country team celebrate becoming Miami-Dade County Champions.

Jonathan Canal plays at a summer recital at the University of Miami.

The future of Cross Country hold up their medals after capturing a win.

Danny Fors and Jimmy Holmquist hang out at lunch time.

6th graders must quickly become accustomed to lots of homework.

Anthony Aramas and friends sit around during lunch and enjoy the "yummy" chicken and french fries combination.

Parents cheer on their sons as Felipe Ortega sprints to the finish at the Mini-Oiympics.

Jonathan Lara Strawberry Swirl."

" Chocolate and strawberries, cool...

Stephen Koch

Jonathan Lara

Devin Leon

Joshua Llano

Daniel Lobo

Oscar Londono

Carlos Lopez

Victor Lopez-Cantera

Andres Marmo!

Brandon Marti

Gustavo Martinez

Nicholas Martinez

Richard Massa

Marco Mejia

Armando Mendez

Jorge Mendia

Daniele Mion-Bet

Daniel Moas

Gianfranco Molfetto

Alex Montes

Pierre Motta

Nicholas Mouriz

Samir Moussawel

Michael Newmeyer

Amado Nieto

Eduardo Obeso

Daniel Olloqui

Felipe Ortega

Manuel Pa din

Javier Pad ron

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Ed yna "Ninja Turtle - · Purple." It would have gummy turtles.

_ · Mateo-Elorza "Volcano." It would be a mixture of orange and lemon syrup.

Jorge Rodriguez "Crunch Fudge " It would have cruncli bars and hot chocolate fudge yum!!"

Nelson Alemany "Monkey surp,rise " It would taste ike chicken.That's the surprise

Bryan Pardo

Alexander Pastoriza

Michael Paula

Anthony Paz

Joshua Pereira

Adrian Perez

Peter Perez De Corcho

Martin Piedrahita

Sergio Pinon

Fabrizio Pittaluga

Andres Pumariega

Antonio Quezada

Francisco Ravelo

Andrew Regueyra

John Rincon

Alejandro Rios

Michael Rios

Tom as Robaina

Eduardo Robayna

Jorge Rodriguez

Daniel Rojas

Jaime Rueda

Bryan Dalton Saffe

Victor Saizarbitoria

Jorge Sanchez

Anthony Santos

Alejandro Sealey

Andres Simauchi

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"And they're off!!" The race is on as the Mini Olympics sets of a lot of competition.

" Which way ?" parents try to direct Anthony Santos to the finish line.

Vi ctor.. Verdeja ) "M cla ren F1 cu s' tAe d oo rs open u p ; it 's so cool "

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· Paul Bared dumps the water into the bucket and turns to pass the cup on to his classmates during Mini-Oiympics.

As a result of a new rule, 6th graders must line up at the end of their lunch period to attend the next class.

Balseiro is in shock that he has been caught and photographed by the Echoes' staff.

The parents of the green team celebrate after winning their race in which they had to sit and pop 50 balloons in the fastest time at the Mini-Oiympics. 6th graders take a break during Mini-Oiympics and show off their homeroom medals.

The 6th Grade Basketball team stetches before they begin practice. They went undefeated.

Nikolas

Guillermo Echarte makes one of his many running faces as he runs back to class.

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Luis Rodriguez, Carlos Jordan, Agustin De Goytisolo , and Alex Barrientos fool around after school.

Edwin Andres receives two gold and two silver medals at the Academic Awards Ceremony.

Michael Putman and his family vacation in Santiago, Chile over the summer.

Joseph Cabrera eats a nutritious snack of milk and Cheetos as his 8th grade friends look on.

Daniel Hernandez jumps out of his seat to get a bite out of the excellent cake prepared by the cafeteria staff.

Alejandro Alvarado and Andrew Alvarado swim with the sharks in Cancun, Mexico.

Diego Abaroa

Canek Acosta

Steven Agras

Kyle Aguilar

Elias Alarcon

Alejandro Alvarado

Guillermo Alvarez

Henry Alvarez

Orlando Alvarez-Burgos

Armando Am in

Edwin Andres

Miguel Aparicio

Juan Arenas

Carlos Armas

FrankAzcuy

FelipeBaez

Alberto Ballester

Richard Bandrich

Alexander Barrientos

Orlando Blanco

Carlos Briceno

Kristofer Burbano

Andrew Burt

Joseph Cabrera

Christopher Cannata

Javier Caraballo

Fernando Casco-Downing

Clarence Chamorro

Alejandro Chediak

Michael Chisholm <<People/jseventh..60 > >

Chris Vega I like it because it's harder to fail.

Suarez-Murias It's better because it helps us get better grades.

Vinent It's super because I can get a higher GPA

It's da bomb because I don't have to study as much as last year.

Raul

Pablo

Carlos Armas

Giovanni Christodoulou

Adrian Colon

Daniel Cox

Michael Cruz

Alvaro De Castro

Agustin De Goytisolo

Miguel De La Flor

Nicolas De La Fuente

Ricardo De Lemos

Alexander Del Rio

Marcello Delgado

Nicholas Diaz

Justin Dieppa

Frank Estevez

Alexis Fernandez

Luis Fernandez

Mario Fernandez

Alejandro Fonseca

Gregory Fontela

Christopher Formoso

Rosendo Forns

David Fraguio

Kevin Fresco

Carlos Garcia

Gabriel Garrido

Giorgio Garrido

Marcus Garrido-B.

Luis Garriga

Em ilio Go mez

Em manuel G om ez

Diego Go mez De Cord o va

Adam Go nza lez

Da nie l Go nza lez

Daniel Gonza lez

J ul io Go nza lez

Daniel Gonza lez-M o ra

And r e Gri ll on

Agustin Guard io la

Oscar G uer rero

Franc isc o G uia

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Danie l Hern a ndez

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Nick Diaz and his classmates sing karaoke during Grandparents' Day.

Carlos Saladrigas, Alejandro Alvarado, and Stephen Meadows, dress up as famous composers for their 6th grade music project last year.

Mrs. Tere Campos' 7th grade math class completes an assignment.

Carlos Garcia eats arroz con leche.

Victor Tarafa eats some M & M's while making plans for the weekend.

Rafael Llanes, Ricardo Ramirez, and Eugenio Suarez at Homecoming.

7th graders wander the halls after lunch.

Chris FormosoA basketball " because it's mj' fa v orite sport..

Nicholas Martin

Carlos Martinez

Reynaldo Mastrapa

Ralph Matheu

William Mayo!

Conor McCarthy

Stephen Meadows

Julio Menache

Daniel Mendez

Gabriel Mendigutia

Gonzalo Milian

Julian Miranda

Daniel Monzon

Juan Alberto Mora

Hector Moreno

Santiago Morfin

Reinaldo Mouriz

Tomas Munoz

Timothy O'Connor

Felix Ocana

David Ocon

Jason Oliver

Daniel Oporto

Clint Ortega

Jose Paez

Andrew Pantaleon

Jorge Perez

Marcos-e Perez

Nicholas Perez

Daniel Perez Del Rio

TV because it entertains me when l am - bored.

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Ai r conditioning!In Miamj you need :it alllhe time.

Te leph one, c:_ause

J'malway s talkin g to friend s .

Gregory Fontela

Daniel Ugarte

Lou is Hillman

- Thomas Prieto

A CD player ; because I love listening to music.

Jonathan Pest ana

Matthew Pierce

Stephen Poindexter

Juan Ponce

Thomas Prieto

Michael Putman

Matthew Rad

Javier Ramos

Steven Rico

Raul Robayna

James Robbins

Iv an Rodriguez

Jorge Rodriguez

Luis Rodriguez

Ricardo Rodriguez

Rafael Romero

Andres Rovira

Raimundo Rueda

Geoffrey Ryan

Carlos Sardina

Daniel Silva

Luis Simauchi

JohnSmit

Robert Smith

Tommy Soler

Ignacio Soto

Juan Sotolongo

Eugenio Suarez

Octavia Suarez

Raul Suarez-Murias

Victor Tarafa

Fernando Tello

Adrian Torrent

Daniel Ugarte

Daniel Urgelles

Salvador Urrea

Jesus Valentino

Alexander Valverde

Jesse Vazquez

Christopher Vega

Michael Vidal

JavierVUil

Pablo Vinent

Rafael Y aniz

Eric Zambrano

Raymond Zomerfeld

Andrew Burt If anyone wo!:lld become --president in ,7th grade, I'd move.

Oscar Guerrero - panny Urgelles

Nicholas De La Fuente No one in my grade has the

Eugenio Suarez Daniel Urguelles

Michael P utmar Me cau se atn I'm PUTMA N!

Coach Richard Stuart explains the proper technique for playing volleyball. Raimundo Rueda thinks about his next move in a game of dominos.

Geoffrey Ryan, Emmanuel Gomez, and Ivan Rodriguez discuss vocabulary. Marcos Perez, Daniel Urgelles, and Jesus Valentino wait after school.

Armando Am in and JC Arenas go to their lockers.

Jose Paez, Oscar Guerrero, & JJ Sotolongo after their homeroom retreat.

Mrs. Cristina Casero's 7th grade English class have a Book and Brownies session every Thursday. One student brings baked goods and milk Students then discuss literature. On that day students read The Hobbit

Julio Menache prepares for class.

7th graders warm up before playing basketball.

Conor McCarthy, Timmy O'Connor, Andres Rovira, Rafael Romero, and Ricky De Lemos prepare to run a vigorous three miles at Cross Country practice.

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Christopher Cano's father struggles to get his son across the monkey bars.

Mr. Manny Mato and his son find out about the next event at Father/Son Day.

Francisco Bolado concentrates hard while his dad teaches him how to play chess, during Father/Son Day.

Gymnast Ozzi Friger digs in toone of Belen 'sfamous meals.

Mathew Ferran Is astonished after his friend Arturo Sa bates soaks him with a water

Bobby Gilardi shows off his drumming at the battle balloon. ofthe bands during the Talent Show.

David Sotto and his father spend quality time together during Father Son; Day. His dad goes over strategy.

Carlos Abaunza

Alberto Abrante

Juan Acosta

Victor Alarcon

Adrian Alcalde

Javier Ale many

Daniel Alonso

Jon Alvarez

Fernando Aran

Julian Arango

· Adam Badrampour

Kevin Baldrich

Robert Baran

Dorian Barrero-Dominguez

Robert Belsky

Gabriel Bermudez

William Billings

Ryan Bofill

Francisco Bolado

Alexander Broche

Christopher Bralley

Anthony Cabrera

Salvador Camaraza

Christopher Cano

Daniel Caridad

Christian Carlesi

Armando Carrasquillo

Andrew Cartas

Arturo Cepero

Kenneth Collazo

<<People/jeighth ..70 > >

Salvador Camaraza Pro-football player because I love the sport and making money.

Francisco Bolado Jet pilot because I want to protect the nation.

JC Mendiola Baseball player because it's a fun sport and they cash in.

David Perez Doctor because the make a lot of money.

Alexander Correoso

Frank Damas

Pedro Dana

Franklin Danger

Eric Darpini

Gaston De Zarraga

Mario Del Rio

Jose Del Valle

David Delgado

Victor Delgado

Michael Diaz De La Portilla

George Don

Alejandro Duque

Daniel Escoto

Alex Feal

Jerry Feas

Anthony Fernandez

Matthew Ferran

Alexander Ferrer

Juan Flores

Javier Fonseca

Oscar Fonseca

Carlos Friger

Osvaldo Friger

Andrew Garcia

Daniel Garcia

Daniel Garcia

Kristopher Garcia

Robert Francis Garcia

Robert Gilardi

Daniel Gomez

Jorge Gomez

Andres Gonzalez

Christopher Gonzalez

John Pau I Gonzalez

Javier Gonzalez-Mora

Hector Gutierrez

Daniel Hanlon

Kean Hartling

Jonathan Hernandez

Bryan Herrera

Carlos-Miguel Honda!

Julio Jimenez

Andres Kaifer

Francisco Lacayo

Eddie Lazzarin

Alexander Leon

Francisco Leon De La Barra

Michael Lloveras

Sergio Lobo-Navia

Anthony Logan

Branden Lopez

Jason Lopez

William Lopez

Enrique Lopez-Calleja

Christopher Machado

Christopher Marrero

Gabriel Marrero

Where are the sor themost attractive girls?

Flipper=65cro

Jaws= 35cro

What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?

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Hockey= 5cro

Golf=4cro

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St. Brendan=35cro

Carrollton= 30cro

Epiphany=15%

St. Hugh= 5%

St. Agatha=5cro

All schools= 3cro

What is the best brand?

Nike=BOcro

Adidas=18cro

Reebo k= 2 cro

Fila=Ocro

restaurant?

Burger King=65cro

McDonald' s=20cro

Wendy' s=15cro

Favorite type vacation?

Skiing in Va i l=36cro

Fishing in the Bahamas= 34 cro

Siteseeing in Europe=6 cro

White Water rafting in North Carolina=24cro

Who is the best artist?

Ludacris= 35 cro

Trick Daddy=25cro

Papa Roach=17cro

Li mp Bizkit=13cro

None=lOcro

Who is your favorite athlete?

Michael Jordan=53cro

Ti ger Woods=16cro

Derek Jeter= 14 cro

Mario Lemieux= ?cro

What is the best type of music?

Rock=50cro

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Salsa= 10cro

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Favorite cologne?

Nautica=35cro

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Polo Sp ort =15%

Tommy= ?cro

Gucci=4 cro

Mr. Garcia take his son Daniel Garcia to the hole.

Daniel Garcia pulls up for the jumper during PE. He is also a very good football player

Michael Lloveras bats a ball down the left field line fora doubleduringPE.

Michael Lloveras and Victor Delgado wait in line for hamburgers and fries.

Ferni Aran studies for a civics test.

A dad throws a pass during Father/Son Day.

Eric Dulpini plays GEO with his father during Father/Son Day.

Christi an Carlesi

Go to Columb us. More of n:tY fri en s are :there.

Enrique Lopez-Calleja

Stay in Belen, because all my frien d s are here .

Manuel Mato

Matthew Mecsery

Christopher Melley

Jose Mendiola

Raul Moas

Eric Montes

Michael Mora

Fernando Moreno

Amed Moussawel

Amir Moussawel

Andres Navarro

Daniel Noste

Daniel Nunez

Alexander Oliva

Rodrigo Palacios

Nicholas Palermo

Alexander Pen a

Alexander Peraza

Robert Perez, Jr.

Christopher Perez De Alejo

David Perez Del Rio

Peter Pidermann

Francisco Ponce De Leon

Adrian Pou

Enrique Puig

Ignacio Quevedo

Ernesto Ramirez

Daniel Ramirez-Bao

Jorge Ravelo

Andres Redondo <<People//eighth..74 > >

Ozzi Friger (aka Mafia) I w oula like to stay here. All niy boyz are _ here and I like it h e re.

Dori an Barrero I would li ke to stay In Belen because so _ far I really, like it.

9 I would like to stay in Belen because I have all my friends h e re.

Carlos Abaunza

Jose Redondo II

ian Rivero

Jonathan Robbins

Mario Rojo

Carlos Roque

Raymond Rufat

Arturo Sabates

James Sacco

Andres Sardou

Marcos Segrera

Michael Sierra

Brian Soares De Morais

David Sotto

Rodrigo Tejedor

Luis Tornes

Alexander T rueba

Daniel T urnes

Andrew Vaides

Carlos Valdes-Lora

John Valor

The 8th grade class laughs at one of Luis Carmona Is jokes during the Talent Show.

Derek

Joao

Nicholas

Mrs. Lima-bec au se

Anthony Vega

Cesar Vega

Veliz

Volz

Wagner

Charles Wood

BobGilardi Mrs. Lima bec aus e sh e is. a good teacher.

Zoller Frigar Ei ther Nell y bec ause he is cool o r Carmen

DannyNoste J-Lo becau se sh e is attra ctiv e I would like t o "m eet" her.

Jose Del Vaile J-Lo beca us e I wo u ldn't mind s tar in g a t h er fo r o n e class.

Enrique Zamora

Jorge Ravelo does math work during Homcoming Week on Spirit Day.

Andrew Cartas stacks books during science lab.

William Lopez hurries to finish his homework. before the bell rings

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Chris Brolleywears his uniform during Homecoming Week in class.

Gaby Marrero goes upforthe block.

During PE, Andrew Cartas waits for a pitch thrown by Coach Tony Meilan.

JC Mendiola shows his dad how to hit a serve.

Mathew Mesceryand his father.

..;._ & Bob Gilardi takes a breather from the drums.

Danny Garcia concentrates on hitting the ball back to his father

Gaby Bermudez kids around with another classmate.

Daniel Garcia takes a snap which he later led to a touchdown.

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Jimmy Fenton chills at practice.

Cisco Guevara gets ready for Varsity Football.

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Rene Medina accepts an award from Fr. Marcelino Garcia SJ at the Academic Awards Ceremony. He earned three gold and three silver.

Eddie Arguello pushes himself to the limit.

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Nicholas A cuna

Richard Agudo

Gabriel Aguirre

Adrian Alfonso

Mario Almeida

A nder A lvarez

He c tor A lvarez

Jose Alvarez

Ivan Arango

Luis Arenas

Donato A rguelles

Eduardo A rguello

A lejandro Arias

Mario Ariza

J a vier Armenteros

Steven A rtau

Kenneth Avil a

Jorge A zze

NicholasCarmarg o Britney Spears because she is amazing.

Guerdy Fabre J-Lo because I would bethe coolest man with the finest girl.

Ma rino Baez

J a vier Ba snuevo

Jorg e Bello

Gustavo Bermudez

G a spar Betancourt

Raul Beth ancourt

Andre Bih an- Thomas

Andres Bilbao

Fabi a n Bustos

A lbert Caban as

A lej a ndro Calderin

Ni c hol as Ca margo

<<People//freshmen..80 > >

Jennifer Aniston becaus e s h e is hot.

Chris Zumarraga

David Monzon Mariah cause she is off da chain

Ale x So sa

Jennifer Lopez because she is NICE!

Alejandro Jose Capote

Pedro Casais

Daniel Casamayor

Michael Casas

Richard Cassvan

Daniel Castellanos

Robert Ciarsolo

Peter Concepcion

Carlos Condarco-Quesada

Carlos Corral

Dav id Costa

Jeremy Cruz

Javier Da ire

Jose Davila

Manuel De La Fuente

Oscar De La Vega

Enrique De Solo

A rm ando De Zayas

Raymond Del Castillo

John Delg ad o

A lej and ro Diaz

Brian Dominguez

Damian Echau ri

Nicolas Echevarria

Freddy Elorza

Eri c Estev a

Guerdy Fabre

James Fenton

David Fernandez

Eric Fernandez

Nicholas Ferreiro

Alberto Flamini

Alexander Formoso

Eric Michael Fresco

Emilio Fuster

Andrew Garcia

Daniel Garcia

Carlos Gaviria

Sean Gibb

Guillermo Gil

Aid rick Gonzalez

Marcell Gonzalez

Patricio Gonzalez

Nicholas Granda!

Christopher Griffin

Juan Gronlier

Antonio Guadamuz

Felix-Andres Guardiola

Andrew Guasch

David Guerra

Francisco Guevara

Jason Gutierrez

Oscar Guzman

Khalil Harbie

Hermida

Emilio Hernandez

Enrique Hernandez

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If you were stuck on an island, what would you rather eat?

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Temptation Island- 68'Yo

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Miguel Marmol accepts an award from Fr. Marcelino Garcia SJ at the Academic Awards Ceremony.

I love this guy! Alex Calderin hangs out with junior Gaby Fontela.

The guys just hang out in Mr. DQ's class during homeroom.

Jeremy Cruz with friend Andres Tamayo and his brother Danny at Notre Dame.

Jorge Rios does what he likes to do after a hard day of class nothing.

Juan Carlos Gronlier

The tie because it causes way too many problems. -

Eddie Regalado

I wish we could come to school in sandals and a camiseta.

Juan Hernandez

Robert Hernandez

Emilio Iglesias

Christian Jacobs

Michael Jalil

Christopher Jaramillo

Nicolas Jimenez

Jorge Jordan

Eric Knott

Christian Kruger

Wilhelm Lapica

Laurent Laroche

Richard Lavina

Jonathan Leal

Alejandro Lega

Jose Leon

William Lopez

Giovanni Lorenzo

Ariel Lugo

Daniel Machado

Carlos Macias

Frank Manes

Carlos Manrara

Miguel Marmo!

Rafael Marquez

Luis Martin

Robert Mas

Rene Medina

Christopher Mendez

Louis Mendez

Alberto O'Naughten

The pants, shirt, and ; because I believe a - person should wear he wan ts.

Victor Segrera The tie becau se-th e top button is a pain.

Kenny Avila The tie because it is ann oying to tie every morning.

Eduardo Mendiola

Daniel Mendoza

Jose Migenis

Ray Milian

Julio Minsal-Ruiz

Jeffrey Montes

Marcos Montiel

David Monzon

Christopher Mouriz

Michael Mouriz

Peter Munoz

Antonio Navarro

George Naya

Carlos Nieto

Andres Nunez

Alberto O'Naghten

Miguel Ocana, Jr.

Jeremy Olloqui

Azael Ortega

Carlos Ortega

Jose Ortega

Alex Ortiz

Alejandro Osorio

Andrew Otazo

Bryant Pad ilia

Daniel Palacios

Michael Papastavros

Javier Pera!

Ivan Arango Colombia because it is my favorite place.

Antonio Guadamuz I want the USA because it has all the money and power.

Michael Pera ita

Juan Perez

Ramon Perez-Aionso

Nicholas Perez-Alvarez

Christopher Pierce

Eduardo Pizarro

Jorge Ramirez

Eduardo Regalado

Jorge Rios

Juan Rivas

Luis Rizo

Alejandro Rodriguez

Carlos Rodriguez

Daniel Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez

Daniel Rojas

Carlos Rosado

Facundo Rossello

Gabriel Sagarduy

Jorge Salazar

Fernando San Juan, Jr.

Christian Sanchelima

Andres Sanchez

Daniel Sanchez

Pau!Santuoso

Adam Schertz

Victor Segrera

Octavia Simoes- Ponce

Alejandro Sosa

Juan T eUeiro

<<People//freshmen..86> >

Gonzalez Spain because I'm fron1 there and the food is the best.

ector Alvarez China because there is a whole lot of people.

China bec aus e it is really big and I could take over other countries.

Patricio

H

Paul Santuoso

Eric Fernandez accepts his award from Fr. Marcelino Guillermo Gil waits outside of class for the Jorge Ugarte gets ready for the big game. Garcia SJ at the Academic Awards Ceremony. bell to ring

Eric Fresco and Santiago lturradle lead the Regis House campaign.

Mike Papastavros gives a hard look to the guys.

Alejandro Telleria

Roger Teran

Peter Trujillo

Jorge Ugarte

Jose Ugas

Joaquin Urrechaga

Mauricio Valencia

Vicente Valenzuela

Luis Vargas

Andres Vega

Michael Verwey

Benny Vines

Alexander Wiltz

Eric Wiltz

Michael Y anopoulos

Christopher Zumarraga

Freshmen Emilio Fuster and Joaquin Urrechaga with Pal "Woody" at Islands of Adventure.

Robert Hernandez shows his school spirit.

Carlos Rosado, Patricio Gonzalez, and Luis Arenas hang out after school.

Freshman Cisco Guevara and Carlos Ortega at the Pep Rally take a quick snap with Homecoming Princess and Cisco's sister Danica Guevara.

A group of freshmen plan for a spiritual retreat.

Eric and Alex Wiltz, or Alex and Eric, or they look too much alike.

Alex Calderin gives us a free pass to the gun show!

Freshman Javi Daire crams last minute before a big test.

Donato Arguelles checks out the sports page.

Jimmy Fenton waits to get picked up after a tiresome day.

Eddy Mendiola is stunned after taking his first test at Belen.

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Carlos Ortega, number 17, seconds before kicking the ball !!!!!!5:!. to start the game. Ortega kicked a 65 yard kick at Belen vs. Gulliver.

Robert Colon receives four gold medals and a silver medal at the Academic Awards Ceremony.

Michael Wood recieves five medals at the Academic Awards Ceremony.

Chris Rodriguez, Mike Wood, Johnathan Urgell, Steven Pessoa, Ernie Perez, Alex Nuche, Adrian Gonzalez, and Jesus Moises after the Belen shutout against Gulliver.

Jesus Moises strives to find his homework buried in his locker.

Peter Mir catches some sleep after studying all night.

Mike Wood and Veronica Alard put up their guns at the Homecoming Dance after-party.

Gabriel Alonso-Mendoza

Alberto Aran

Kalet Baldrich

Jorge Blanco

Daniel Bravo

Christian Brito

Humberto Busto

Rafael Cabanas

Christopher Castellanos

Alex Castro

Gustavo Ceballos

Alfredo Cernuda

Roberto Colon

Angel Cordova

Joshua Corona

Javier Correoso

Luis Costa

Michael Cross

Jason Machado I could rearrang e Ulte-alphabet, I'd

9eur £averite up lille?

Javier Cruz

Andrew Cuan

Robert Del Riego

Joseph Dergan

Adrian Diaz

Pedro Diaz

Cristian Dieppa

Julian Dieppa

Javier Duenas

Ivan Echenique

Giancarlo Elesgaray

Jan Erkelens <<People/jsophomores 92> >

Robert Velasco Haven't I seen y o u somewhere before?

Jor ge Perez D id it hurt when you fell fr om heaven ?

Luis Costa If y ou were a flower, I'd pick you fi rs t.

Girl, you must be tired cau se y ou've been running through my mind all day

Daniel Marquez

Carlos Estevez II

Daniel Fernandez

Eloy Figueredo

Daniel Garcia

Henry Garcia

Mario Garcia

Raphael Garcia

Ricardo Garcia

Cesar Garcia-Canet

Javier Garcia- Tunon

Emil Gomez

Eric Gomez

Manuel Gomez

Adrian Gonzalez

Ali mer Gonzalez

Eric Guerra

Timothy Halpin

Maximilian Henderson

Gregory Hernandez

Santiago lturralde

Nelson Izquierdo

Anwar Janania

Louis Jane

Andrew Joakimsen

Peter Klock

Julian Knight

Robert Leon

Jason Lopez

Manuel Lopez

Jason Machado

David MacNamara

Andres Manrara

Matthew Maranges

Daniel Marquez

Christian Marrero

John Marrero

Edgar Martinez

Jordi Martinez-Cid

Miguel Massens

Pau! Meadows

John-Paul Mendez

Julio Mesa

George Metcalfe

Justin Metcalfe

Juan Michelen

Pedro Mir

Jesus Moises

Gabriel Montes

Norman Morejon

Ahmed Mori

Alexander Nuche

Eduardo Nunez

Carlos Ortega

Michael

Alexander Parets

Nicholas Partagas Leone!

David Romero,# 2, practices his running strategy and game plays before the all-out victory at Westminster Christian.

Matt Maranges and his date Veronica Alard at the entrance to the Homecoming Dance.

Juan Robaina, Robert Leon, Andres Nunez, and Mike Casas have an intellectual discussion about the things they have learned in class.

Mike Ortiz and his date at the Homecoming Dance.

Louis Jane gets fed at lunch by classmate Luis Costa.

Gaby Suarez, Matt Maranges, Louis Jane, Jonathan Urgell, freshman David Costa, Alex Nuche, Javi Garcia-Tufion, Nick Partagas, and Luis Costa on their summer cruise.

Danny Fernandez _· A Koala because David A blue-footed booby they eat bird because they are encal yptus. very extraordinary .

Emmanuel Perez

Ernesto Perez

Jorge Perez

Steven Pessoa

Mario Pino

Alexander Reyes

Giancarlo Ricard

Juan Carlos Robaina

Christian Rodriguez

Ricardo Rohaidy

David Romero

Jose Roque

Carlos Rovira

AngelRuiz

Alvaro Sabido

Julian Salcedo

Arturo Sanchez

Charles Soto

Matthew Stille

Andres Suarez

Gabriel Suarez

Robert Suris

Jonas Thompson

Ted Todoroff

Ramon Trillo

Jonathan Urgell

Alejandro Uribe

Jose Urriola

Alan Valdes

Michael Valdes

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Jesus Moises A llama because they are the coolest..animals in the world. ·

Luis Jane A lion because he is the king of .the jungle .

Gregory Hernandez A bird so .I can fly_ away .

Manuel

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Michael Wood

Manny Perez writes down his observations from a small experiment done in his science class.

Rodrigo Vargas

Robert Velasco

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Alex Parets is anxious to contribute to the Key Club Regis House fund.

Mike Wood shows his humor as he puts himself in the garbage bin.

Number 56, Jason Lopez, tries to tackle one of the opposing team players at the Belen vs. Gulliver game. His attempt was successful.

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Man ny Pe rez Jo have all the money, in the world.

David Ma cNamar a To make sch ool option al.

Ernie PerefTo go l] ome!!

Mario Garci a To be th e onl y girl in Be len .

Javi Gar cia-Tufkm To ha ve a big blue genie lik e th e one from Aladdin.

Edgar Martinez, Mike Wood, and Chris Rodriguez , Ernie Perez, Javier Cruz, Alex Castro, Gaby Suarez,and David MacNamara take show their school spirit at the Homecoming Game. their time to finish work in the science lab.

Luis Costa and Louis Jane talk about what they are going to be doing that weekend.

Humberto Bustos takes down final records from

Michael Ortiz takes a look at the wonders of life

the lab experiment in Mrs Ana Fenton's class

Ahmed Mori enjoys his last bites of lunch.

Chris Rodriguez, Javier Cruz, Gaby Suarez, and Adrian Gonzalez on a Cross Country trip to Colorado.

Andres Roque takes advantage after school to do some of his homework for the following day.

Mr. Jose Padilla asks students if Robert Leon switched the microscope slide.

Robert Velasco, John Paul Mendez, and Gregory Hernandez talk about their day.

Jordi Martinez-Cid visited Washington DC during his sum mer vacation with his family.

Alex Parets is on his way to English class.

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Homeroom 11E

Alberto Carmenates hurries to put his books in his locker. He's already been late twice to Art History, and he knows that if he's not there on time, he will receive a detention.

Javi Carabeo puts on his game face after destroying opponent Archbishop Carrol 55-0.

Rene Veliz is anxious to boogy down with his date at the Homecoming Dance.

Tony "cheese" Torrente hides from bully Alfie Vargas. "Bro, I'm not afraid of anyone," Torrente would later say.

Jose Garcia catches his breath after a long Cross-Country practice. That day they ran three miles.

Jean Paul Bermudez, David Caballero, Rene Veliz, Fernando Hernandez, Javi Carabeo, Louis Gonzalez, and Rene Larrieu make funny faces before performing at the Homecoming Talent Show They received the most applause.

Julio Aenlle

Nicholas Alexander

Juan Andion

Jonathan Andrade

Javier Araque

Daniel Baquerizo

Jean-Paul Bermudez

Eric Blanco

Noe Burgos

David Caballero

Ernesto Calderin

Roberto Calderon

CarlosCalil

Christopher Camargo

Jerry Campos

Jose Canto

Javier Carabeo

Rene Carballo

Alberto Carmenates

Nicolas Carmona

David Carnright

William Cartas

Eduardo Casal

Milton Collantes

Alejandro Cura

Rafael De Armas

A ndres De La Ossa

Ag ustin De La Vega

Carlos De La Vega

Felipe De Leon

Rene Veliz

Alex Esteban

Mike Gonzalez

Jorge De Leon

Rodolfo Delgado

Ignacio Du Quesne

Daniel Enriquez

Andres Escobar

Alexander Esteban

Andres Fernandez

Miguel Ferrer

Gabriel Fontela

Gaston Fontela

Joseph Fredrick

Andrew Fusco

James Gailey

Jorge Garcia

Jose Garcia

George Gonzalez

Louis Gonzalez

Michael Gonzalez

Ryan Gramatges

Alejandro Guardiola

Christopher Gueits

Nicholas Gutierrez

Stephan Hermida

Daniel Hernandez

Eugenio Hernandez Ill

Fernando Hernandez

John Hernandez

Ricardo Hernandez

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Luis Pereda shows his Halloween spirit by having one of the most original costumes (right!).

Rene Larrieu, Luis Llamas, and Ricky Palmerola get ready for an exciting day at Homecoming. Llamas would later say, "This day was the best day of the year."

Rene Caraballo studies during Homecoming Week. The teachers didn't take it easy on the juniors that special week.

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Ricky Palmero Ia trains in the wrestling room. He spends more than two hours there everyday.

Anthony Torrente and Gaston Fonte Ia dance to theirfavorite music.

Alex Cura, Rene Larrieu, and Danny Enriquez dress up as distinguished gentlemen on Halloween.

Alex Munilla dresses up as a random Man in a Cape and Luis Llamas dresses up as a little school boy on Halloween.

Alfie Vargas shows how angry he is after the Belen Wolverines lose to Westminister Academy.

compiled seven awards that

Joey Pi no shows his Wolverine pride by painting his face Gold and Blue.

Chris Gueits celebrates after defeating Gulliver 43 -6.

Ignacio DuQuesne receives a gold medal for math class at the Awards Ceremony. He

day.

Alvaro Munoz grins after he realizes how hard math class has been this year. "I'm usually good in math, butthis year I'm just having some difficulty."

Bernie Pimentel works his magic with the guitar at the Talent Show.

Javi Carabeo shows his fun

Victor Ruiz, Augie de Ia Vega, and llde Mas cheer at the Homecoming Game

Xavi Navarro tries to comprehend his chemistry homework. "I have no idea how to do this ," he would later say.

Carlos lnguanzo

Luigi Juarez

Robert Klock

Carlos Larcada

Rene Larrieu

Michael Lemus

Kristian Leon

Luis Llamas

Robert Lloveras

Alexander Lopez

Daniel Lopez

Bryan Lorenzo

Sean Loret De Mola

Mariano Mallo!

llde Fonso Mas

George Massa

Daniel Masvidal

Jonathan Mederos

Andres Miguel

Alejandro Miranda

Mauricio Montiel

Javier Morejon

Eduardo Moreno

Frederico Moreno

Alejandro Munilla

Alvaro Muniz

David Munoz-Bustamante

Xavier Navarro

Juan O'Naghten

Felipe Ojeda

Alex Cura and George Pereira at the student parking lot.

James Gailey and Nicky Alexander cram for an impossible art history test.

Junoirs at the Homecomming Dance.

Javi Araque shows his support for Big #71, Javi Carabeo, at one of the football games.

Anthony Torrente gets pumped up for the big Homecomming Game at the Homecomming Pep Rally. Cheese is considered one of the best blockers on the team.

Mike Gonzalez and Luis Pereda lookingsharpforthe lady's.

The juniors show the seniors who has more spirit at the Talent Show. They also showed them what's up!

Ignacio DuQuesne

Kane from WWF be cause he look s hot ih red.

Fernando Hernande z - · -

Stone Cold Steve Austin bec ause I'm an Eskimo .

Enrique Orizondo

Paul Orta

America Pad ilia

Ricardo Palmerola

Damian Penichet

Luis Pereda

Jorge Pereira

Emilio Perez

Joseph Perez De Corcho

Peter Pessoa

Bernardo Pimentel

Joseph fino

Renzo Pisa

Stephen Putman

Enrique Quevedo

Alberto Regueyra A ldo Riesgo

Daniel Rodriguez

Danny Rodriguez

Loren Rodriguez

Michael Rodriguez

Louis-Daniel Rojas

Francisca Roviros a VictorRuiz

Norman Ruiz-Castaneda

Juan Saab

Daniel Sabido

Alfredo Sanabri a Gregory Schaiberger

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David Shipman

Leonardo Silveira

Roberto Sobrado

Victor Soto

Brian Suarez

Rodrigo Suarez

Antonio T arafa

Santiago Tefel

Anthony Torrente

Eduardo Valdes

Guillermo Vallejo

Chris Vallenilla

Alfredo Vargas

Derek Varona

Rene Veliz

Rolando Vicaria

Andres Vigil

Alexander Volsky

Adrian Von Der Osten

Mark Wegmann

JP Bermudez buzzez his way around the dance floor while Alex Esteban is just himself at a Halloween party.

Luis Llamas

Alex Cura

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The Shining be cause it's the _ fe ar of the Wilknown -

Juan Weissenberg

Heinz Wendorff

Carlos Wiltz

Christopher Zacarias

Jonathan Andrade is on candid camera.

Chris Vallenilla and David Caballero scream for joy after attending a great party.

Jose Garcia

Scary Movie- because it ';Vas so s cary -•·· Norman Ruiz-Castafieda Hanniba l because there's brain fe e ding.

Chris Gueits Joy Rid e because it's full of crazy people

Jonathan Mederos shakes the hand of Principal Fr. Marcelino Garcia SJ after receiving a gold medal at the Academic Awards Ceremony.

Xavi Navarro goes crowd surfing at the Homecomming Game.

Danny Enriquez is enthusiastic after receiving his membership papers for Amnesty International.

Chris Gueits runs for daylight. Gueits had a great year recording over 800 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns.

Xavi Navarro and Louis Gonzalez display their thug side at the Homecomming Dance

lggy Duquesne shows off his sexy legs at the Homecoming Talent Show

Chris Vallenilla is determined to finish his homework.

Alex Esteban swings for the fence, illustrating why he is a four-year JV letterman.

Louis Gonzalez and David Caballero rest after a hard defensive series Their efforts were worth it; they had a 9-3 season.

Chris Vallenilla, Alfie Vargas, David Caballero, Chris Zacarias, Jorge Garcia, Alex Munilla, and TonyTorrente vacation at Marco Island.

Ortiz, Ruben Moreno , Eddy Bertran, Eric Esteban , and Luis Perez at the first pre-season game against Palmetto. Belen

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Emilio Saiz, notoriously known for his tardiness, is really trying to clean up his image.

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Warren Miller

AJ Correa checks out how the Golf team is doing.

Eddy Bertran uses his lifeline while he and his friends play Who Wants

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Luis Angulo celebrates at 2:45pm

Mike Fenton, Danny Munilla , Richie Puerto, Roy Schultheis, and Joaquin Sanchez show off the power of their senior rings

Andre Enriquez and Jesus Carretie attack Danny Munilla while he was on crutches. Ed

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Jonathan Cardenas

Michael Castellon

Luis Ca r mon a Feelin stupid? ! know I am. -Homer J S im pson

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Mike Ortiz

The power to shrink, so I could walk through normal sized doors.

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David Bouza receives his Homecoming King title.

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take a little time to "hang with the ladies "

Never put off until tomorrow what yo u can put off indef initely - A nonymou5

Do everything now becau5e you won 't be able to do it later - Pedro "The King" DuQue5ne

Jorge Duar t e

It i5 the Lord who give5 wi5dom ; from him come5 knowledge and under5tand ing -Proverb5 2:6

I do my be5t , that way when I am done a nd I look back , I will have no regret5 - Pete Sampra5

Bruno De Ia Fuente ThoBe who dance are co n5idered in5ane by tho5e who can t hear th e muB ic. - A nonymou5

Renzo Effio

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Chris Domi nguez

'5 not whether you get knocked down , it '5 whether you get back up

Vince Lombardi

Rafael EgUes

Eduardo G. DuQuesne

A ndre Enriquez

Enrique Escobar

about Belen?

Ms. Acosta, because all of her discipline came with love. If you had to stay home on a saturday night would you watch Saturday Night Live or Mad TV? SNL67% Mad TV 33%

Which decade What do you find would you to be the most prefer to live ridiculous rule in in, the 60' . Belen? ?O's, SO's go•s a. Shortness or length of your hair. 8% Or today? b. Only being allowed to 60's 16% wear a Belen sweater. 16% 70's 5% c. Always needing to have 80's 3% your top bu t ton buttoned. 22 0/0 90's 3% ' < Today 46% d. All of the above

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What is your favorite mode of transportation ?

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In an eye for an eye eventually eve ryone will go blind. -M

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Know then t hyBe lf the proper Btudier o f mankind i5 man.- A lexander Pope

Stuff happen5 So deal with it and get on with your life - Unknown

The harder you wor k, the luckier you get- A

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Khaled Janania

Jose Garcia Tun on

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Thomas Ja r don Lord , grant th a t I may alway5 deBire more than I accompliBh. - Michelangelo

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Nicholas Gi mbel In three wordBI can Bum up everyt hing I' ve learned about life: it go e5 on - Ro bert Fro5t

Christian Hermida A man's f inest hour is that moment

George Jalil

Jona t han Lay Jonathan , Btop waeting time , and ge t you life etraigh t. -Mother

A fter death , ask why I am not honored , inste ad of why I am. - Cato

Mike Fenton would be th e president of the French club, but 1 am the president of the French

Christopher Leal

Not all who wander are lost. -JRR To lkien

Luis Lob o - Navia

Clothes do make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on s ocie ty. -Mark Twain

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Mike Brian Costa Mr. De Ar-mas because he works I would want to be just like

Andre Enriquez-To be just like Jose Garcia Tunon becau se of his beautiful eyes. close-ly with the Teenage Mutant Joaquin Sanchez because he Ninja Turtles. is an amazing guy.

Chris Leiva I was gratified to be able to answer promptly , and I did. I said I didn t know.

-Mark Twain

Luis Lopez De Quintana

Christian Marin

A wi tty saying proves nothing.Voltaire

Vict or Leon I change by not changing at all. -Eddie Ve dd er

Joel Lopez

Daniel Martinez

Antoni o Llera I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to keep playing baseball.

-Pete Rose

Oscar Lopez Afte r each battle is f ought , what mat ters is if your pride still stands -A nonymous

Reynick Martinez

the Elder

Yearbook adviser Mrs Cristina Casero speaks to Steve Iglesias.

Robert Zaldivar shows off his "mad skills ' in the robot dance

Gregory Metayer

Ruben M oreno Wherever you go there you are. -Mr Brady

Reuben Molinares

Omar S. Moussawel Time is the be s t t eacher ; unfortunately it kills all of its s tude nts. - Unknown

Mike Mont iel

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Bruno De La Fuente gets a piggyback ride from Morgan Ferrell at a pep rally.

Khaled Janania and Tony Llera intensely pay attention to Theology teacher Br. Jerry Garcia's class.

David Bouza does an impersonation of an Archbishop Coleman Carrol Bulldog at the Homecoming Pep Rally

Joaquin Sanchez gets a Iittle love from the cheerleaders at a pep rally.

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Eddy Alvarez SJ Mass at a retreat.

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Third Row: Marcos Perez, Adam Badrampour, Sergio Lobo-Navia, Daniel Sabido, Alex Lopez, Robert Sobrado, Omar Mussawel, Chris Caraballo

Fourth Row: Mike Chisholm, Jose Leon, Daniel Barrera, Erkis Zarabozo, Arturo Sanchez, Alvaro Sabido, Adrian Gonzalez, Robert Velasco, Jose Armas

Fifth Row: Adrian Colon, Javier Vigil, Gabriel Garrido, Rafael Romero, Alex Uribe, Max Henderson, John Marrero, Chris Rodriguez, Eddie Nunez, Andrew Cuan

Sixth Row: Alfredo Cernuda, Andres Diaz, Daniel Aguerrevere, Andres Miguel, Rene Hernandez, Mario Uniza, Luis Lopez de Quintana, Reuben Molinares, Chris Brito , Sean Loret de Mola

Seventh Row: Emmanuel Gomez, Anthony Santos, Eric Guitian, Mario Pino, Julio Mesa, Jonas Thompson

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Senior Giovanni Fernandez-Kincade repairs a broken computer in the lab. The Computer Science Club along with the Key Club visited Naranja to donate their time and efforts.

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Dr. Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center, explains how a hurricane forms. He also gave tips on preparing for hurricane season.

Amir Moussawel, Pedro Dana, and Albert Abrante help Br. Gerry Garcia take care of the landscaping at the Franciscan Farm.

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Moussawel, AlbertAbrante and Anthony Vega help redecorate.

Enrique Puig is unpacking supplies that are needed for the Franciscan Farm.

Danny Hanlon, A. Abrante, Pedro Dana, Mrs. Campos, Enrique Puig, and Raul Moas stuff the eggs with treats for the children at Centro Mater.

The children at Centro Mater gather around the Easter Bunny right before their egg hunt.

The children at Centro Mater are happy after finding all their eggs.

The Builders' Club packs the eggs tight with candy as one of their service projects.

Speak up!

After the loss of last year's talented class, Coach Leo Williams was faced with the responsibility of rebuilding the team. The team was comprised of mainly freshmen with the only two returning members from last year's traveling team, President Chris Caraballo and Vice President Giovanni Fernandez-Kinkaid .

The team met and surpassed all expectations and traveled to compete in such locations as Harvard, Gainesville, Pittsburgh, and Nationals in North Carolina.

"The new kids really pulled through and exceeded all expectations. I'm proud of the young guys," said Coach Williams.

Chris Caraballo

Coach Leo Williams discusses the depth of Moliere's Tartuffe and how it can be incorporated in team members' performances.

Photos by Chris Caraballo

Senior Gio Kincaid takes home yet another trophy.

Left: Forensics is tiring, ask senior Chris Caraballo after 14 rounds of competition

Row 1: Mike Valdez, Giovanni Kincade, Chris Caraballo, Alex Rodriguez, Thomas Jardon

Row 2: Kevin Pardinas, Nick Carmona, Oscar Lopez, Victor Leon, Steve Iglesias, Danny Martinez

Row 3: Chris Garcia, "The new kids Manny Santelices, really pulled Eddy through and Luis Carmona, exceeded all Bruno de Ia Fuente expectations"

Row 4: Mauricio Montiel, Anthony Torrente, George Massa, Enrique Quevedo, Alex Miranda

Row 5: Andres Nunez, Chris Griffin, Chris Camargo, Julio Allende

Row 6: JC Gronlier, Danny Urguelles, Marcos Perez, Mike LaFont, Marcos Garriga, Octavia Suarez, Carlos Armas

Row 7: Carlos Valdes, Victor Marmol, Carlos Jordan, Daniel Oporto

Row 8: Mario Ariza, Jorge Perez, Felix Ocana, Robert Smith

Row 9: Chris Mouriz, Henry Garcia, Jorge, Jordi Martinez-Cid

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Key Clubbers pack boxes to be shipped to the Domionican Republic.

Adrian Gomez

Children from Naranja visited the Belen pool this past summer where they revieved swimming lessons from club members.

The 2001-2002 Key Club members

Senior Chris Acuna digs a hole to place a tower for a church in the Dominican Republic.

Mauricio Montiel, Adrian Gomez, and Mariano Mallol color with children at the orphanage.

Noe Burgos and Eduardo Casal celebrate after a strong day of competing at the convention at the University of Pennsylvania.

First Row : Moderator Mr. Tomas De Quesada, Pedro Suarez, Tiberio Lob o-Navia, Nicholas Gimbel, Danny Sabido, George Gonzalez, Kristian Sedeiio, and Danny Masvidal. Second Row:

Rodrigo S uarez, Noe Burgos, Julio Aenlle, Loren Rodriguez, Mark Wegman, Eduardo Casal, Martin Cruz Mesa. Third Row: Christoph e r Leal, Manny Santelices, Nick De La Fuente, Juan Carlos R ina, Antonio Tarafa, Robbie Leon.

Model United Nations members get ready to head home after compet in g at the University of Pennsylvania. Noe Burgos, Kris Sedeiio , Rodrigo Suarez, Mark Wegman, Pedro Suarez, Danny Masvidal, Daniel Sabido. The team was tired and glad to head home after a weekend of competing with over 1000 students .

Pedro Suarez, Noe Burgos and Mark Wegmann head back to Miami after a competition in Pennsylvania. Pedro and little brother Rodrigo helped the team with a double brother attack this year.

Danny Sabido, T J Villamil, and Noe Burgos, sport the "suit and tie" before they leave for a day of debating in Pennsylvania. Villamil, a junio high member, has helped pave the way for future middle school participation.

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Martos Blanto, Andy Portuondo, Eddie Matias and Jose Gartia·Tunon at the Florida Assotiation ol Student [ountils with a lew friends they met from around Florida.

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FirSt Row: Dr. Armando AdVisor; Jay suarez, at Arms; AndY Portuondo; Proied Diredor Marcos ruvarez, Parnamentarian Juan Bruno De la Fuente; Treasurer Mike Montiel; President Eddie Matias; Vire President Danny Martinez; seaetary Jose 6auia·Tnfion; Andre Enriquez, Oliel ol stall Emilio sail; Dr. Pedro A. Hernandez, Assistant AdVisor. second Row: JonaOtan satum, Ruben Moreno, lllairman RaUl smiOt, Marcos Blanco, £orrespon• setretary Andres 01ilib01!a, DaVid Bouza, steven ItDesias, FamllY·stall Relations lllair Enrique Alard

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Ms. Ana Fenton, Jonathan tardenas, Andres Rayon, Otrls Fleltes, Michael t:abrera, EddY Duquesne, Raul Smith, Bruno de Ia FUente, Arturo Robinson, Enrique Escobar , Nick Guoerrez, OU'Is fiUelts, Guillermo ValleJo, Krls 5edeno, Daniel S8bldo, Daniel Nunez, Andres Berlslartu, Mike t:arreras, Frank stevens, Marnn c:ruz-Mesa, Tony uera Eddie Nunez, Michael WOOd, Jonathan llrdell, Max Henderson, t:arlos Estevez, Roberto Colon, Joel lopez, Jason Machado, Otrlsnan Rodriquez, Adrian Gonzalez, PaUl Meadows, Ted Todorote, Allmer Gonalez, Eric Gomez, Gaby Montes, Jeffrey VIvo, M•Y Perez, Andres Roque, Michael Valdes, Jesus Molses, Andrew cuan, Mleuel Massens, Rodrleo Yarl!as, John Marrero, Cesar Garcla-(anet, Andrew FUsco, Jonathan Mederos, JaVIer Garcia·Tniion

D•Y Marquez, Daniel Fernandez, Joree Pereira, Andres de Ia ossa, Noe Bureos, Eduardo Valdes, Renzo Plsa, Daniel BaqoeriZo, Eduardo t:asal, Andres Mll!uel, Giovanni Fernandez-llncade, Thomas )ardon, Pierre Jimenez, Richard t:apltalne, Pedro suarez, latnaclo llrbleta, louis Velasco, EddY Bertran, Chris t:araballo, Joey Armas, Joaquin sanchez, Jose Anthony saud, Danny Mardnez

Mu Alpha Theta memben [arlos I.an:ada, Rolando Vkarla, DanleiBaquertzo, and Aldo meseo toneratulate eath other lor the awards they earned at the Flanaean IDVItaOonal.

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President • Ivan Gonzalez, VIce-President • louis Velasco, secretary • Chris t:araballo, Treasurer • D•Y Nuiiez Donato Areoelles, Marino Baez, Jorde Bello, Pedro t:asals, Michael t:asas, D•Y t:astellanos, Oscar de Ia Veda, Enrique de SOlo, Raymond del t:asflllo, Brian Domlndnez, James Fenton, Eric Fernandez, Michael Fernandez, Eric Fresco, Daniel Garcia, Patricio Gonzalez, Antonio Guadamuz, oscar Guzman, Robert Hernandez, Christopher Jaramillo, Jorde Jordan, Eric lnon, Giovanni lorenzo, Rene Medina, loUis Mendez, Daniel Mendoza, Julio Mlnsai·Rulz, George Naya, t:arlos Nieto, t:arlos Ortega, Nick Perez-AlVarez, Alex Rodriguez, t:arlos Rosado, OtrlsOan sanchellma, Adam Schertz, AleJandro sosa, Andres Veda, Gabriel Alonso-Mendoza, Alberto Aran, Ralael t:abanas, Andel cordova, Javier cruz, Andrew cuan, Daniel Fernandez, cesar Garcla-(aftet, Allmer Gonzalez, Eric Guerra, DaVId MacNamara, PaUl Meadows, Eduardo Nuiiez, Alex Parers, M•Y Perez, Christian Rodriguez, Julian S81cedo, Arturo sanchez, Ted Todoroff, Michael Valdes, Rodrigo vareas, Manuel Vergara, Daniel BaqueriZo, J.P. Bermudez, David t:aballero, Rene t:arballo, Eduardo t:asal, t:arlos de Ia Veda, II!Daclo Duquesne, Alex Esteban, Andres Fernandez, Mldnel Ferrer, Nicholas Gunerrez, Daniel Hernandez, Ricardo Hernandez, t:arlos lnduanzo, t:arlos larcada, Rene larrleu, Jonathan Mederos, Andres Mlduel, Renzo Plsa, Aldo Rleseo, Daniel c. Rodrlatuez, Daniel J, Rodriguez, loren Rodrlduez, VIctor Rnlz, Juan t:arlos saab, Daniel sabldo, Allredo sanabrla, Greatory Schalberder, Krls Sedeno, leonardo Silveira, Robert SObrado, VIctor soto, Eduardo Valdes, Derek Varona, Roly Vlcaria, Andres Vldll, Alex Volsky, Jose Armas, Andres Rayon, Andres Berlslartu, Eduardo Bertran, Michael t:abrera, Richard t:apltalne, OU'Istopher taraballo, Michael t:arreras, Jesus tarrene, Adrian J. Correa, Jorde Duarte, Eduardo Duquesne, Renzo Elllo, Enrique Escobar, Giovanni Fernandez-Kincade, Jonathan FoJo, Nicholas Gimbel, Ivan Gonzalez, Alexander Hernandez, Thomas )ardon, Pierre Jimenez, Antonio uera, Joel lopez, Daniel Martinez, Daniel Nunez, Richie Puerto, Gabriel Pumarleea, Jonathan salum, Jose, saud, Raul Smith, Frank stevens, Daniel Torrent, II!Daclo llrbleta, louis Velasco

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Daniel Baquertzo and Andrew Guasch show on their wins at the Lincoln Park Invitational.

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Mu Alpha Theta AdVisors Ms. Adriana suarez and Ms. Gisen Rodrieuez.

Front Row: Mr. Rail Ledesma, Jerry tampos, Enrique Alard, Mithael Fenton, Danny Monilia, Andre Enriquez, Jason Sauleda, thris Leiva, Khaled Janania, Mrs. Maria Alonso Setond Row: Bruno De La Fuente, Gaston Fontela, Javier Alvarez, tamilo Ferro, tarlos Lartada, Damian Penithet, Danny Valdes, Milton tollantes, Ryan Gramatees, Alex tura Third Row: Mario Gartia, Jose Gartia- Tunon, RitkY Hernandez, Gaby Fontela, Robbie Lloveras, RitkY Palmerola, Andy Fernandez, Stephen Hermida, Danny Masvidal, Danny Enriquez Fourth Row: Mauritio Montiel, Andres thiriboea, Jean-tarlo Ritard, Derek Verona, Adrian Gomez, Ostar Lopez, Jonathan Fojo, Rene Larrieu Filth Row: thris Hermida, Mike Montiel, Jonathan Salum, Rithie Puerto, Jesus tarretie, Mike Ortiz, Eddie Duquesne

First Row: Reyni(k Martinez, thris GueHs, tarlos Lar(ada, Danny Rodriguez, Jose saud, Tony Tarala, Robert Lloveras, Danny Enriquez, Andy Fernandez. second Row: Pedro suarez, Guillermo Vallejo, Ricardo Palmerola, Mark Wegmann, George Gonzalez, Daniel Sabido. Third Row: Mr. Patri(k tollins, KrisUan Sedefto, Jonathan tardenas, Albert Reeueyra, xavi Navarro, KrisUan Leon, Eduardo Valdes, Loren Rodriguez, Noe Burgos, Daniel Masvidal

Top Row: Brian tabielles, Daniel Gonzalez, Javier

Viiil Second Row: Matthew Rad, Alexander Garcia, Fernando Ferradosa, Victor Saizarbiloria, Pierre Motta Third Row: Marcos Felix Perez, Alex Gonzalez, 6onzalo Milian, tarlos Bondal, Alex Pefia, Julio Jimenez, Victor lopez-tanlera, Marcello

Deleado Fourth Row: Daniel llreenes, Ralael Yaniz, Eric Darpini, Daniel Escoto, Armando RaUl

Mendez tell: Principal Fr. Marcelino Garcia SJ Riehl: Ms. Alicia Farinas

First Row: Nitholas Gimbel, Martin (ruz Mesa, Mr. Ivan Santa (ruz, Thomas )ardon, Luis Velasto, Andres Berisiartu, Allen De (astro, Danny Tunon, Reynitk Martinez, Bruno De Ia Fuente Setond Row: Joel Lopez, Tony Llera, xavier Navarro, Manny Santelites, Rithard Bruguera, Joey Armas, Pablo Salazar, Andres Fernandez, Danny Enriquez, (hris Fleites

Third Row: Andre Enriquez, Renzo Eflio, Danny Martinez, Antonio Tarafa, Robert Zaldivar, Alex Guardiola, Ernie (alderin, Eugene Hernandez, Alfie Vargas, Loren Rodriguez

Fourth Row: Brian (osta, Rithie Puerto, Ruben Moreno, Jesus (arretie, Erit Esteban, Steve Iglesias, Jose Gartia· Tunon, Andres (hiriboga, Mithael Montiel Fifth Row: Louis Gonzalez, Andres Portuondo, (hris Gueits, Vittor Leon, Eddie Matias, Jay suarez, Daniel Valdes, Emilio Saiz, David Bouza

First Row: Anthony Flo· rente, William Gonzalez, Stephen Poindexter, SenUo Pinon, Gaby Mendegutia, William Mayol, Martello

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First Row: Daniel Mendoza, Robert Hernandez, Steve Iglesias, thristopher tarabaUo, JUejandro Rodrieuez, Kevin Pardifias Second Row: Oscar Lopez, Bruno De La Fuente, Manuel santelices, Arturo Sanchez, Victor Leon Third Row: Eric Esteva, Octavio Simoes-Ponce, Eduardo DuQuesne, thris Garcia, Luis tarmona

Senior

Joaquin Sanchez throws a ball to Tight End Javier Alvarez. Alvarez scored the winning touchdown.

The strength is within the pack. This has been said many times by all coaches to their runners and it is why this team had so much success. nor around him to see who he needs to catch up with as he finished 3rd man for the team at the DCYF meet.

The young running squad show themselves off before the Belen Invitational. The team is led by 7th graders Nick Diaz" Javier Ramos, and Agustin Guardiola who said-- We run it.

Nick Diaz called brother by everyone on Varsity tells himself that he feels no pain as he races toward the finish line at the All Catholic Conference Championship where he placed 2nd

Robert Baran cannot wait to make the next turn to get a glimpse of how much farther he has to go till finish line.

6th grade phenom Guillermo Echarte stunned the world when he came out for Cross Country, finishing the year as the second man on the team.

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runner Javier Ramos runs through the pain to finish 3rd at the DCYF meet. He leadthe team throughout the year by fighting and outkicking the competition in the end.

Jason Oliver runs through the baseball field at the Tri-County Championship where the best of Miami-Dade and Broward County competed and Belen emerged victorious.

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Agustin Guardiola contemplates when he will begin his grand finale at the DCYF meet.

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:? 1 ST - Holy Rosary lnv at Holy Rosary

:?OTI-I · Sacred Heart lnv at The Homestead Sports Complex

:?OTI-I - flrunners.com lnv. at Winter Haven

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1ST- Belen lnv. at Tamiami Park

oTI-I · St.Theresa lnv. at Tropical Park

7TH ·Team Lock -in at Belen

1 :?TI-l -St Theresa lnv at Tropical<! Park

1 :?TI-l · Jr Orange Bowl at Larry and Penny Thompson Park

18TH - Race for Cure 51( at Bayfront Park

1 9Tl-l · Dade County Youth Fair at Tami ami Park

:? 7TH · Tri -County Champ. at Belen

f".IOV 8nD · All Catholic Cont Champ. at Belen

BRAVE HEARTS

Done it and did it again. The 2001 Junior High Cross Country team completed another successful season, dominating loca l competition as well as state-wide runners. Lead by a pack of 7th grade runners and Coach Frankie Ruiz who was part of the only State Championship team in 1995, Mr. Victor Arrieta and Mr. Ernesto Diaz, the team captured 1st at The Holy Rosary Invitational.

"Banging on the bus walls while Frankie was driving was my favorite part of the trip," said Agustin Guardiola of the team's trip to Winter Haven for the FLrunners.com race. "I liked going far and staying in a hotel just to race the next day, and also feel what it is like to run in a high School race atmosphere," added captain Javier Ramos.

Next came the Team Lock-In which is done to bring uhity to the team and have fun. "I loved ballin up everyone; I got to sho:w them all my mad skillz," said Nick Diaz about playing basketball at th e gym where the team spent the night.

Later, they suffered a hard loss at the Dade County Youth Fair to Hammocks Middle SchooL finishing second. But in an amazing comeback, they won at the Tri-County Championship race.

"It's a great feeling to win a big meet like this one, especially here at Belen," said Javier Ramos. Now they were poised to win their 6th straight All Catholic Conference Championship, which they achieved by a big margin leaving everyone guess ing as what they will do in the future.

Photos by Victor Arrieta,Aiex Guardiola, and Jose Garcia

Cross Country

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Many ups, many downs

· Thanks to the driving force of coaches Frankie Ruiz, Victor Arrieta, Juan Rodriguez and a bulk of dedicated runners, the Cross Country team went on a dream trip to Colorado. After many days of working hard at concession stands, and an extreme amount of fundraising, the team was able to afford a 14-day trip to Colorado." I loved running on the mountain trails," said junior Jose Garcia. " I loved playing Nintendo 64 all day," said junior "Woody" Perez de Corcho. One way or another, agreed that it was an outstanding "once in a lifetime" trip.

The Wolverines started out the season with disappointing losses. It was not until the Disney Invitational meet that the team pulled off a good one. The team placed its top three runners in the top 10 of the race. The Wolverines then continued the season to capture 2nd place at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair Meet, and at the District and Regional Championships, and at the end of the season a disappointing 6th place at the State Championship. "It was a season of ups and downs," said senior Jesus Carre tie. ''We had so many obstacles to overcome, that sometimes the conflicts were tougher than the actual running."

Sophomore Javier Cruz was the leading runner for the team followed closely by junior Jose Garcia, freshman Eddie Arguello, juniors Miguel Ferrer and llde Mas, senior Jesus Carretie and freshman Paul Santuoso. "Success comes in many forms," said Corretie. "This season, well, we didn't succeed in achieving our team goals, but we did overcome the obstacles in our way and grew stronger, as individuals, as a team, and as brothers."

Miguel Ferrer

The team shows an intimidating look of determination before the Catholic Cup Meet at Tamiami Park. The guys ran great and captured first place.

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Moving up, ahead of the pack, freshman Michael Jalil finishes an exciting Regional Meet.

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11 TI-l Dade Christian, La Salle, Arch. Curley at Dade Christian

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22!'-ID Boyton Beach lnv. at Ol<eeheelee

26TH. Palmer Trinity, Arch. Curley, DASh at Arch Curley

29TH Spanish River lnv at Patch Reef

Top: Tough race at Districts for senior Jesus Carretie. He had some ups/ yet many downs this past season.

Right: Junior Miguel Ferrer controls his breathing at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair Meet. He is a great runner striving for future glory on the track

2t housand 1 Schedule

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2ND. University, Pace, American Heritage at American Heritage

oTH Disney World lnv . at Orlando

9TH Coral Shores, Marathon at John Pennel<amp Pari<

18TH. Pre -State Meet at Tampa

19TH. Dade County Youth Fair lnv. at Tamiami Pari<

!?2f'ID. Catholic Cup Meet at Tropical Pari<

28no Ransom Everglades, St. John Newman at l<ennedy Pari<

Left: Sophomore star Javier Cruz kicks in blowing past a · Gulliver runner at the District Meet. Cruz finished in 3rd place.

Top: The golden pack charges the hill at Tropical Park during the Catholic Cup Meet.

Above : Tired/ and hurting/ junior llde Mas finishes the 400 meters left in his race. His wonderful sense of humor kept everybody going.

2f'ID. District 8- 2a meet at Gullier Prep

10TH Region 4- 2a meet at Tami ami Pari<

1? TI-l State 2a meet at Tamp a

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Photos by Victor Arrieta

Left: With his shoes taped for better fit junior Jose Garcia battles with the pain and the competition to finish a well-earned 7th place at Districts.

Freshman Eddie Arguello takes the lead able to hold for a 6th place finish at the District Meet .

A tough race for freshman Paul Santuoso at the Catholic Cup. He medaled and had a

The young and restless defense stops the running back for a loss on the play. In on the tackle are Jose Del Valle and Bryan Herrera, among the leading tacklers of this memorable season

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Fernando Aran explodes for the end zone. This run led to A ran gaining over 500 yards this season

Defensive star Carlos Roque does his job and knocks down the receiver stopping what could have been a long play.

Chris Bralley eludes a defender and tacks on extra yards with his extra effort.

The Wolverine defense tames the Ransom Raiders and their explosive offense.

Photos by: Ed Nunez and Tony Tarafa

The Wolverines attack the red zone of the Gulliver Raiders. Danny Garcia connected with one of his receivers for the only score of the game.

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10111 Florida Christian w

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11/1 North Broward Prep. w

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CAN'T BE STOPPED

The "Little" Wolverines had a turn around season. The team went on to win five of their six games with their only loss coming to American Heritage. The offense was led by 8th grade quarterback Danny Garcia who completed over 50<7'o of his passes and threw for the game-winning score to oust long-time rival Gulliver. Fullback Fernando Aran rushed for over 500 yards and led the Wolverine ground attack The defense was lead by 8th graders Jose Del Valle and Carlos Roque. Del Valle, a DE, and Roque, a DB, will be a major asset to the JV team. Roque and Del Valle played a vital role in this defense which shut out the Gulliver Raiders and their potent running backs and held their opponents to a combined 63 points, a 10. 1 average.

Del Valle was crucial in the Palmer Trinity game. His interception return for an 80-yard touchdown was the game winner.

Although the Wolverines only lost one game, Head Coach,Ed Fraga said, "I am very proud of how these young Wolverines fought hard all season; they have a very promising future."

The Wolverines only loss came from American Heritage 220.

Despite the loss Coach Fraga said "I am very happy the effort the entire team showed considering the Wolverines two seasons ago lost to American Heritage 55-0. ""Next year's team will have promising stars on both sides of the ball"said Coach Fraga.

7th grader and returning next year player

Victor Tarafa and 8th grader

LB Micheal Mora were "estatic in their first year playing at Belen and said the excitement of the Br. Frank consoles Gaston DeZarraga.The games was "electrifying." wolverines went on to beat the Gulliver Raiders

Unsuccessful, unimpressive, sub par, disappointing, all words associated with the first half of the JV Football team's season.

" We were just not together as a team yet, it seemed as though we couldn't do anything right," said defensive end Mike Ortiz.

The team opened the season with three straight losses to Key West, American Heritage, and Pace.

" I had no hope for this team at all," said Varsity running back Alex Munilla, " I thought the best option for this team was turn in their pads and bring the Junior High team to play their games."

Leadership, however, wouldn't let the team die without a fight. In their next game versus Gulliver, the team sought their first victory against a school rival, and a turn-around in the season. Players such as Brian Dominguez, Francisco Guevara, Mike Ortiz, and Maickoll Papastravos made a pledge to improve.

"We couldn't take the losses anymore," said Papstravos (also known as Big Pappa). " We used Gulliver as a turning point." Well they made a complete one hundred and eighty degree turn. The team finished with four consecutive victories ending with more wins than losses for a respectable season.

" I am very proud of these guys. When they came together they were awesome," said Head Coach Angel Aparicio, "they really stepped up and took this season to a different level. They made the coaches and the program very proud."

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I 9 Rizo Luis DI) CI)

20 Zumarn;Jga Chris WR DI)

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27 5osa Alex HI) LI)

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+o Alonso FI) DE_

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+9 Gonzalez Aldrick OT DE_

50 Metcalfe justin OT LI)

52 Ortiz Mik e OT DT

5+ Metcalfe George OT DT

55 Nieto Carlos OG 55

56 Mendez Louis OG LI)

60 Artau St even OG LI)

6 I Martin Luis OG LI)

62 Nuche Al ex OT DE_

6+ Guasch Andrew OG DT

6 5 I)rito Chris OT DT

6 6 Rodriguez Carlos OG LI)

68 Figueredo C NT

70 Marmo! Miguel OT DT

71 Capote Alex OT DT

77 Dieppa julian OT DT

7 8 Monzon David C DT

79 Ceballos Gus OT DT

80 fierce Chris WR CI)

8 I Ortega Carlos WR CI)

8 2 A ran Alb e rto TE_ LI)

8+ Cordova Angel TE_ LI)

55 I)ermudez Gustavo OT DT

77 Hernand ez E_milio OG D

Photos by Lou is Gonzalez, Eugene Hernandez, Ed Nu.ez , and Tony Tarafa

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Gaby Alonso breaks through the line for a big gain versus Gulliver.

Maickoll Papastravos and a group of Wolverine defenders stop a running back at the line on second and short. The Wolverines lost the game, but used the loss as a lesson to turn their season around.

Gaby Alonso lowers his shoulder against a Gulliver defender to gain extra yardage

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The Defense lines up before a play against Pace. The defense was the teamTS strong point this

Guevara gets cheered on as he makes his way into the Homecoming Pep Rally

Andy Manrara breaks up a pass aga inst Pace

Quarterback Brian Dominguez walks to the sideline after an offensive series against Gulliver. It was their first win of their four game-winning streak 200 1·2002 Schedule Opponent Date Place

Maickoll Papastravos makes a punishing hit on the Gulliver quarterback as Charlie Manrara zooms in to help with the tackle

Key West 9/f?O away American 9/26 away

Monsignor 1 0/::J home

Gulliver '10/ 11 away

Ransom '10/ 10 home

Westminster 1 O/f?o home

Coral Shores 1 1 11 away

Coach Aparicio laughs while watching the WolverineTS first · couple of games You had to keep a sense of humor about how bad we were or it would have been a long season, said defensive tackle David Monzon

Pete Munoz looks for a hole to run through against Pace.

Jimmy Fenton runs for a gain against Gulliver.

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Gaby Alonso look on

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The Wolverine offense lines up close to the Gulliver end zone.

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August 31 to November 16. A season that will remain in the lives of many and in the sports books at Belen. The Varsity season was full of action, drama, excitement, and more. From the close calls to the injuries players suffered; this has been one of the most successful football seasons in Belen history. Every day after school and even some mornings, this group of 37 dedicated high school students spend countless hours practicing drills, tactics, and watching their errors in preparation for the games to come. Spectators say football is a sport. Others say it is just a mere form of entertainment. But for them it is life. Football runs through their veins and comes out through the sweat. The four words players scream before a game, "Pride Courage War Win," carry a different meaning for them, meaning which has clearly been shown through their performance on the field this season.

The season began with an outstanding victory of 29-6 over marathon. From there, the wolverines started climbing the charts with wins against La Salle, Ransom, Archbishop Carroll, Westminster Christian, Gulliver, Crescent City, and B.,y Point. Their only losses were against Westminster ,

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Chris Vallenilla TE/Lf)

Chris Gueits R5/C5

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Richie Puerto WR/C5

Nick Gutierrez TE/D5

Alex Munilla R5/D5

Mike Montiel K

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Carlos Ortega K

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Ma rio Garcia R5/SS

Luis Pered a WR/Df)

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The Wolverines set a new record in the school as host of the first district game and a record at the local level by having five All-Dade players Joaquin Sanchez, Roy Schultheis, Rene Veliz, David Caballero, and Chris Gueits.

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9/c:> 7 Archbishop Carroll

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Joaquin Sanchez talks talks to Coach Eddy Delgado about offensive plays and strategy.

Joaquin Sanchez pulls back to throw a touchdown pass at the game vs. La Salle. Belenwon

Chris Gueits looks for an opening to run the ball for a touchdown

Head Coach Richard Stuart congratulates the team on their

Chris Gueits pushes himself to avoid a tackle as he runs down outstanding win against Gulliver. the field.

Senior Richie Puerto makes an outstanding touchdown run against La Salle.

Mike Gonzalez speeds through three attempted tackles by La Salle.

Gaston Fontela tries breaking out of a tackle by two Gulliver players.

Roy Schultheis runs down the field after making an interception.

Aerial view of the Wolverine line up against Pope John Paul II defense.

Mario Garcia goes to tackle one of Pope John Paul II recievers

Mike Gonzalez makes a run through the Gulliver defense to make another touchdown for Belen.

Roy Schultheis makes an outstanding catch as he soares through the air at the Gulliver Game.

Chris Gueits avoids a tackle as he runs for the touchdown against Bay Point.

Ernie Calderin makes a run for the touchdonw.

on Fontela carries the ball down the Pope John Paul II on the first play off game.

TAKIN' A DIVE

3, 2, 1 Bang! The swimmers are off! Even with the loss of two of the teams finest, Javier Araque and Javier Morejon the team's Co-captains, the season was no less then amazing. With great performances from Freshman Javier Basnuevo and Sophomore Jeffery Vivo, the team finished 5th in the ACC Conference. In addition to that, the team finished 1st in two of the nine events in District Championships. The members of the swimming team also qualified for first team All-Dade. The team's season was marked by outstanding swims including Jeff Vivo's performance at the District Championship where he placed 1st on the 50 free.

Javier Morejon and Frankie Rovirosa

2thosand 1 }Zoster

Gabriel Fumariega 12th

Javier Mor':]on 1 1th

Javier Ara'j_ue 1 1th

Leonardo 1 1th

jeffre_y Vivo 1oth

javi 5asnuevo 9th

Marino 5aez 9th

Fernando San juan 9th

Charles Wood 8th

Javier Fonseca 8th

Fran cisco Laca_yo 8th

}Ze_ynaldo Mastrapa 8th

Chris Ferez de Alejo 8th

}Za_ymond Zomerfeld 7th

2thousand1 Schedule

Date Time location

AUG.E?E?

SC(":lT.'lO 4:00pm Belen

SC(":JT.E?6 3:30pm American Heritage

OCT.::J 4:00pm Belen

OCT.'IO 4:00pm Tamiami -'19 Pool

OCT.:::J'l 4:00pm Gulliver

I"IOV.E? 3:00pm Ransom

I"IOV.'IC:J 3:00pm Belen

Photos By Frankie Rovirosa

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Javier Morejon takes a dive into the pool for the first time since his recovery from mono .

Puma, the only senior swimmer , visualizes the win over his opponents , Ransom and Guliver.

Jeffeory Vivo wins the 150m freestyle race at Guliver prep . When asked how he felt he answered, I blacked out the whole last lap

Leo Silveira dives off the block for his 100 m butterfly sprint . He was the only junior to race the whole season.

Jeffrey

a

sprinter,

up on the blocks before his 100 m breast stroke at the Gulliver race

Nicky Alexander is baffeled at the terms the swimmers are using at a local race

Vivo,

talented

warms

Javier Araque, the emotional supporter of the team, sits and watched his team wishing he could swim

Choking The Com etition

No pep rallies. No huge crowds. No loud fans. No recognition. State Champions. The Wolverine Wrestlers are known for their hard work, their overachieving, their success, and their excellence; yet they are the least-talked Roster about athletes in the school. This year four wrestlers qualified to go to the State David Douza ( 1 2) (C) Tournament and two, senior David Bouza and sophomore Jason Machado, actual f almerola ( 1 1) (C) won a State Championship. They are the third and fourth wrestlers in Belen history to _ win an individual championship. The other two were Jorge Vigo in 1997 and Ivan Nick Carmona ( 1 1) Enriquez in 2001. Mauricio Montiel ( 1 1)

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Although this was considered a rebuilding season, with only one senior on David Caballero ( 1 1) the team, four members won District Titles, including Bouza, Machado, and juniors Ricky Palmerola and Bryan Suarez. The team might lack seniors, but it definitely did E_rnie Calderin ( 1 1) not lack senior leadership. Bouza, who won 3rd place in the pre-season National Tournament has been captain since his freshman year. He finished 52-2 in individual competition, and completed a tremendous wrestling career spanning seven years.

"David teaches me a lot. Having Bouza at practice is like having an extra coach, II said teammate Ernie Calderin.

The team was coached by Mr. Fidel Albelo, who is renowned as being one of the most caring and hard-working coaches in the school. The assistant coaches were Mr. Albert Hernandez, and graduates, as well as former wrestlers, Oscar Zapata and Miguel Reyes.

"If it weren't for the coaches, I would never have gotten as far as I did this yeac or continue , II said co-captain Machado, who placed 6th in the pre-season National Tournament and finished 52-0 in individual competition.

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Suarez ( 1 1)

jorge Garcia ( 1 1)

jason Machado ( 1 o) (C)

Luis Martin ( 1o)

Cassvan (9)

Nunez (9)

Osvaldo F riger (8) 2thousand1-2thousand2 Schedule

Jose Torres and Marcos Alvarez '12.'1 -1 '12 .0

Key West (W)

Maverick Tournament (Archbishop Mccarthy) (1st) Dade Christian (L) Chaminade Tournament '1.'1

(Chaminade) (3rd)

Patriot Tournament (Florida Christian) (1st) Ransom (W)

Monsignor Pace (L)

Benjamin Tournament (3rd)

American Heritage (T)

Warrior Tournament (Jupiter H.S.) (3rd)

District Tournament (Florida Christian) (3rd)

Regional Tournament

Cardinal Gibbons) (5th)

State Tournament Lakeland) (6th)

Back Row: Coach Fidel Albelo, Ernie Calderin, Luis Martin, Andres Nunez, Bryan Suarez, 2.'1o Dav id Bouza, Mauricio Montiel, David Caballero, Coach Miguel Reyes, and Coach Albert Hernandez Front Row : Ricky Cassvan, Osvaldo Friger, Jason Machado, Ricky Palmerola, 2 .2'1 Nick Carmona, and Jorge Garcia

Junior David Caballero completes another easy victory over an American Heritage opponent. Caballero started wrestling last year and has improved to become a top wrestler on his team.

Co-Captain Ricky Palmerola inflicts pain on his opponent at a tournament in Florida Christian.

Palmerola was able to win a District title for the second consecutive year.

David Bouza, Jason Machado, and Ricky Palmerola intimidate their opponents as the referee reads aloud the rules.

Senior David Bouza pins yet another hapless University Christian opponent Bouza is the sole senior and the heart of the team.

Coach Fidel Albelo speaks about senior David Bouza in Bouza's final home match.

Albelo completed his ninth year as coach, in which he has produced four individual state champions and countless District and Regional champs.

Sophomore Jason Machado is all fun and games before easing his way to another win. Machado was the youngest wrestler in Belen history to win a State Championship

8th grader Osvaldo "Mafia" Friger adjusts his hands over a Bay Point defender's head for his move. Friger, a former gymnast is a rookie who impressed Coach Fidel Albelo enough to have him in Varsity.

Junior Bryan Suarez attempts to turn a Pace wrestler over for the pin Suarez won his first District title this year

Captains

Photos by Bryn Alan

Coach Jerry Jones o ffers some w o rds of encouragement,"Take it st rong and letTs play run-n-gun basketb a ll."

The young 6th Grade Basketball team continued its rep utat ion as undefeated as well as being one fo the best in t he All Catholic Conference. Coach Jerry Jones led t hese young and promising stars to a 10-0 record. Leading t he offensive attack were ba ilers Antonio Quezada and Diego Fernandez. These two were the leading scorers, each with above 8 points per game average. Diego Fernandez, along with providing a scoring boost, also had t he second best free throw pe rcen t age with 88 percent, only second to Micheal Newmeyer with 100 percent. These young warriors even scored 60 points in one game. The closes t opponent was Epiphany but eve n Epiphany couldn't keep up with t he " run-n -gun" offense of this year's 6th Grade team. The t eam even played an all star team and sucessfully beat them. On the defensive side of the ball, the Wolverines were lead by Joshua Espinosa and Manny Padi n Espinosa, a cen t er, was the team leader in blocks; Pad in, a guard ,was the team leader in steals. The team averaged 46 points per game against t he opponent average of 12.6 Jerry Jones, ecstatic about the play of the t eam t his season said, "I didnt expect anything less than this from this group of bailers."

Tony Tarafa

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offensive style.

Jorge Deana's "killer crossover" allows him to drive to the hole.

OCT .1 Lady lourdes

OCT. 8 Divine Prov:OCT .1 0 St. Kevin · OCT .1 o St. Timothy·

OCT .11ladylourdes

OCT .1 0 Epiphany

OCT.

OCT. 29St.Timothy

OCT. :JOCoraiGables

Michael Newmeyer runs the floor on a fast break for two points. This shows that the Wolverines had a run-n-gun

Manny Padinis the team leader in steals demonstrates how to take it strong after he steals the ball from his opponents

Photos by BrynAian

Andres f um a riega Andre

Josua Espinosa shows us why he is the leading rebounder and shot blocker on the team.

•

Go For the Gold

A loss was not a common thing for the Junior High Gold team this year, with a record of 26-1, led by powerhouse Anthony Fernandez. "He is a great player. Not only was he our leading scorer, but he is so unselfish," said teamate Fernando Aran.

Led by 8th graders Alex Trueba, Bryan Herrera, and Car l os Abuanza, the Junior High Blue team finshed 5-4. Not bad for a secondstring team. This team contains 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who don't have the ability to be the best. " Although our record wasn't the greatest we had fun this year, II said Alex Trueba. Andy Portuondo

2thousand1 Schedule

I'IOVCMOCn

rn I. 2 Columbus Tour. (B and G) A

SAT. 8 Columbus Tour. (B and G) A

TI-IUn0-1 0 Columbus Tour. (G) A \A./CD .1 Blessed Trinity (G) H W

TI-IUn 1 St. John the Apostle (G) H W

TI:US.Ell St. Michael (G) H W

MOl' I. 26 St. Agatha (B) A L

\A./CD. 20 St. Kevin (B) A l

rnl. 80 Sts. Peter and Paul (G) H W

DCCCMOCn

SAT 1.

TI-1Un6

TI-1Un6

SAT.O

MOI'-1.10

MOI'-1.10

\A.ICD.19

rn1.11

SAT.12

SAT.19

IUC.EJEJ

SAT.El6

Westminister Academy (G) A W

Blessed Trinity A W

St.Timothy (B) A W

Immaculate Conception (G) H W

Plantation American Heritage A

St.Timothy (B) A l

St. Michael (G) A W

N.Broward Prep. Tour. (G) A W

St. Paul lutheran (G) A W

St. John the Apostle (B) A W

Gulliver (G) H W

Westminister Christian (G) H W

Plantation American Heritage H

Gulliver Academy (G) A W

Dade Christian (G) A W

Ransom Everglades (G) A l

Gio Christodoulou

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Goldf\oster 5teven%ras f emando Aran

JCArenas

Gabriel [)ermudez

Gio Christodoulou

George Don Anthon_:} f emandez

Augustin Guardiola johnathanHemandez E_ric Montes

john 5mit T on3

2thusand I [)lue Roster

Carlos Abaunza

Henr_:J Alvarez

Richard [)andrich

Javier Caraballo

jose Del Valle

Diego f emandez

Daniel Hanlon

[)r3an Herrera

Daniel M endez

Daniel Noste

Antonio Q!Jesada

Alexander T rueba

Junior High Gold Team coached by Mr. Jose Roca

Photos by Victor Arrieta

Anthony Fernandez Fernando Aran

Anthony Fernandez

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Killian

St. Thomas

Delray-American Heritage

Plantation American Heritage

Chaminade-Madonna

Gulliver

St. Thomas

Killian

Plantation American Heritage

Columbus

North Broward Prep. Tournament

North Broward Prep. Tournament

Chaminade-Madonna

Delray-American Heritage

Columbus

Gulliver

North Broward Prep

Luis Mendez shows how he can run a tight press defense

Nick Granda! takes the ball up the court to lead the Wolverines.

Carlos Nieto outruns his opponent and goes for a layup.

The Wolverines box out for the rebound after the shot is up.

Peter Munoz shoots in the face of the defender and makes it swish

Chris Zumarraga goes for the layup before getting fouled by the other team.

2thousand2Roster

Anthony Fernandez

Loui5 Mendez

Carlos Rosado Sosa

Andres Guardiola

f eter Munoz

George Don

(arlos Nieto

Mickoll f apastravos

Chris Zumarraga

jorge Rios

David Monzon

Khalil Harbie

Nick Granda!

Head Coach:

E_ddie Delgado

Balance

The Freshman Basketball team had an outstanding season this year, finishing with a record of 14-4. The team played against tough competition and came away with several hard fought victories. The team defeated St. Thomas Aquinas, Killian, Msgr. Pace, Gulliver, American Heritage, and Chaminade. The team showed a lot of character in its victory over Chaminade by overcoming a 26-point halftime deficit. The strength of the year was that it had a lot of balance; seven different players led the team in scoring. The team also played great defense and played very unselfish basketball. All 14 players made the season a successful one because of their great attitude and hard work. The team had great chemistry and overcame several injuries The team improved very much over the course of the season and has a very bright future. Coach Eddie Delgado

TRUE CHEMISTRY

Five seconds left and freshman Frank Manes inbounds the ball to sophomore Javier Cruz. It's a close game and the JV Basketball team is down by one. Ransom defense is patrolling the perimeter, trying to stop the inevitable. Cruz penetrates to the makes a no-look pass through the paint to sophomore Javi Garcia Tunon on the right. Ransom's defense shifts, their eyes widen, and as their faces bend in dreadful scorn, GarciaTunon scores the game winner.

The team led by captains sophomore Chris Rodriguez and freshman Alex Telleria had a winning season of 15 and 8. Telleria led the team in points and steals. Garcia Tunon dominated the boards, and Cruz was the starting point guard. According to the players, the team had great chemistry and worked extemely well together. The JV squad, despite ranging from two 8th graders to a few gave everyone a glance at the future of Belen Basketball.

Chris Rodriguez and Javier Cruz

In a quiet, empty gym at the time, Coach Jerry Jones and the team composed of Gaby Bermudez, Jonathan Hermida, Javier Garcia Tunon, Ivan Echenique, Frank Manes, Robert Velasco, Ricky Rohaidy, Alex Telleria, Chris Rodriguez, and Javier Cruz put their game faces on for their upcoming match - up against rival Gulliver Prep. A few hours after the gym was overflowing with people, and as loud as it could get with the team pulling off a deserved victory.

2thousand 1 - 2thousand2 f\oster

Javier Cruz Alex T elleria

Ivan E_cheni9ue

Javier Garcia Tunon

Chris Rodriguez

Rick:! Rohaid:J

Andres Vega

Robert Velasco

Anthon:! Fernandez

Luis Arenas

Guerd:J Fabre

Fran cisco Guevara

jonathan Hermida

Frank Manes

Gabriel Dermudez

2thousand 1 - 2thousand2 Schedule

11 126 Coral Shores home

11 128 Palmer Trinity home

1218 Miami Springs away

1211 St. Brendan home

12I 1c:::t Key West away

12I 1 C:l Arch. McCarthy home

1lc:::t St. Petersburg home

Catholic

110 Ransom away

Everglades

1111 Gulliver home

1116 Holy Cross home

1110 Coral Shores away

1118 Key West home

1121 Holy Cross away

1122 St. Brendan away

1I2C:l Gulliver away

1181 Coral Reef home

211 Arch. McCarthy away

2lo Ransom home

Everglades

211 Lasalle away

210 Arch. Curley home

2 I 12- District Tournament

2 I 16 Belen Jesuit

2121 - Regional Tournament

812

816- State Tournament

818 Lakeland

Sophomore Javier Cruz shoots for three against the Holy Cross Saints. Cruz, #13, was a starter in the season, and finished with 6 points against the Saints. The JV Wolverines defeated the JV Saints with the final score of 56to27.

Bottom: With the score tied in an exciting game against Rasom Everglades, Coach Jones calls a timeout. He runs the play in the minds of the players and encourages them to keep focus. The ball was inbounded, and with a quick lay-up from sophomore Javier Garcia Tunon, the JV Wolverines win by 2, final score 62 to 60. Garcia Tunon almost fouled out in the game but luckily #32 finished with 10 points in the game.

Sophomore Javier GarciaTunon takes the ball up hard against the Archbishop McCarthy defense. He is a great basketball player as well as an outstanding track athlete.

8th grader Gaby Bermudez #24 takes the ball down the court to set up the offense. Bermudez, a Junior Higher, stepped up and was a big part of the team as the starting point guard. In that game against the Archbishop Curley Knights, he had 4pts, but his biggest contribution was in controlling the tempo of the Wolverine offense.

Starting sophomore Ivan Echenique comes off the pick to take the ball to the hole. Echenique, #40, had 12 points against Archbishop McCarthy, but unfortunately the Wolverine squad lost 48 to 45. Echenique was the starting power ,toward and posed a big threat against opponents with his great defense, his control in the paint, and his sharp shooting.

Starting freshman Alex Telleria dribbles the ball from coast to coast for the score. The basket from #1 0 gave him 2 more points for his total of 16 against the Archbishop Curley Knights. His 16 points were a big contribution for the 71-40 Wolverine victory over the Knights.

Slay the Dragon

The Belen Jesuit Varsity Basketball team had a different season than expected, to say the least. The team did not have a winning season as it is usually accustomed to, especially with the return of basketball star, Christian "Bird" Hermida. The team experienced many tough times both on and off the court. Veterans Jose Garcia- Tunon and Mike Carreras and Christian "Bird" Hermida led the team by example in both heart and skill. Garcia- Tunon stunned everyone with his jumping and scoring ability, while Carreras always had a sweet move to throw in when he was covered by three other defenders from the opponent. Hermida came through with his experience and smart playing skills, always contributing his many points and making stunning passes to the open man. Robert Zaldivar was a major presence on the boards, always showing his aggressive skill and his dedication to never give up and always strive to win. Daniel Valdes had a good season with his many rebounds every game. Lastly, Anthony "Cheese" Torrente showed how a true point guard should play, always making a smart pass and shooting at the appropriate time. Despite the fact that the team lost more than half their games, the guys had a good time and were the personification of coolness.

200 1-2002 Roster

Christian Hermida jose Garcia-T ufion

Michael Carreras

Robert Zaldivar

Marcos 5lanco

Daniel Valdes

Michael Ortiz Anthon!) T orrente

Stephen f utman jose Garcia Ignacio DuQuesne jean f aul_5ermudez

Guardiola

Christopher G ueits

11 -1 8 Spanish River 11 -20 St. Andrews 11 -26 Coral Shores

photos by Victor Arrieta

important home game.

Stephen Putman

Jose Garcia- Tunon on his way to an amazing dunk.

Anthony Torrente drives it in

The team during a disappointing loss to Gulliver Prep.

Michael Ortiz warms up before an

Carreras leads the team out of the locker

Jose Garcia calls for the ball. Danny Valdes shows that white men can jump.

IThe Puck Stops Here

You might not watch them storm out one by one at the pep rallies, or have their scores announced every morning. Yo u might not have even known that Belen HAD a Roller Hockey team, bu t it does, and they're making a lot of noise. Santi Tefel and Bernie Pimentel started the Roller Hockey team last year with the help of Br. Frank Permuy SJ, and t hey have been rolling ever since. In its inaugural season, the team did well because of its senior leadership, but with t hose guys gone, others had to move up, and step up, in a hurry. Players such as Santi Tefel, David Bustamante, Ernie Perez, and Charlie Soto have made this Wolverine program a success . Players admi t , however, that sometimes playing for a school that barely acknowledges them as a sport is d ifficul t . " It 's t ough sometimes, going out and trying your hardest everyday, and th en watching the other sports get acknowledge d and not us, II said Tefel. " It makes you wonder w h y you even want t o represent your school. II The team has made st ri des recen t ly t o get acknowledged for their achieve m en t s. Their goalie, Bustamante, is considered the best in t he league, and th e Wolver ines are respected in the Roller Hoc key world. " If we're not going to get recognit ion f rom our school, a t least we get respect from our peers, II said Bustama nt e as he rolled ou t to the rink, preparing to f ig ht once again.

Louis Gonzalez

David Bustaman t e gets a save in a game versus Co lu mbus The Roller Hockey team is the o nl y Vars ity Bel e n program t o play Col u mbus

Danny Nunez skates down the rink looki ng for Nune

Coral Reef provided senior leadership to a young team going into its second year

David Bustamante prepares to make one of his many saves

STROKE IT!!!!

3,2, l Ready Row! !! After an impressive first year with a 2nd place finish in the state championship and a 7th place finish in the national race in Philadelphia. Even with a little trouble with coaching, the rowing team started strong with seven first place medals and a record time in the men's open eigh t at the f irst regatta of the season here in Miami. After some rough coaching by the new head coach Wajiro, the team was ready to go. The freshmen four consisted of Ricky Lavina, Nick Echeverria, Michael Casas, Mauricio Valencia, are the powerhouse of the team. So far this season four boats have qualified for states including the Freshmen and the Varsity fours.

Frankie Rovirosa

2thousand 1 Roster

Varsit9

Coxswains:

·Nick Camargo

Oarsmen:

* Felipe De Leon

* jorge De Leon

* Ignacio Garcia

* Carlos lguanzo

*Louis jane

* f eter f essoa

*Alfredo Vargas

Novice:

Coxswains:

-Alex Chediak

-Chris Gutierrez

-Hector Gutierrez

-Daniel f erez

Oarsmen:

* joe9 Armas

* E_duardo J.)eltran

* Richard J.)ruguera

* Michael Casas

* Carlos Condarco

* David Costa

* Ra9mond Del Castillo

* Nick E_chevarria

* Giancarlo E_lesgara9

* Andrew Fusco

* E_ric Gomez

* Chris Gonzalez

* George Gonzalez

* Rick Lavina

* Daniel Lopez

* Gabriel Montes

* jeff Montes

*jorge f ereira

* Norman Ruiz

* Chris Sanchelina

* jose Ugas

* Mauricio Valencia

*Nick Valverde

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SAT. 26

Devils Half Mile (800m)

SAT. reo. 2

Novice Regatta (1DOOm)

SAT. reo. 28

Mayor's Cup Regatta (1500m)

SAT. APniL 6

Miami Beach Regatta

SAT. APniL 18

Gainesville Crew Classic (1500m)

SAT. APniL 20

OARS Regatta (1500m)

SAT. APniL 21

Miami International Regatta (1500m)

SAT. MA'-1" 11

Novice 8 checks out their State Championships (1500m) competition before their first race SAT. MAnCI-l 28 of the season.

Hood Cup Regatta (1500m)

SWEET GLOVIN'

Top Row: Devin Leon, Willy Alvarez, Alex Pastoriza, Diego Fernandez, Alex Garcia, Alex lparraguirre, Joseph Castellon, Jorge Mendia, Coach Ernesto Diaz

Bottom Row: Andres Pumariega, Guido Arreola, Gerry Gonzalez, Mario Allanic, Adrian Perez, Chris DeGoti, Nick Martinez, Guillermo Echarte

Relentless! The 6th Grade Baseball team went 9-1 this season. Their only loss came on the 7th week to St. Agatha. " We had a great season but the only regret I have is that we lost to St. Agatha. We beat them once before and losing to them was upsetting,'' said Alex Garcia. The team had a great work ethic and didn't yield to any opponent. "The kids worked hard and practiced hard. They are great kids and were very ·1 talented. I couldn't have asked for a better team, 11 said Coach Ernesto Diaz. It is evident that through hard work and great coaching anything is attainable. "Coach Diaz was a great coach. He would help us on and off the field, and he is the one who made this season so successful," said Willy Alvarez. By looking at the team's performance this season it's obvious that nothing but promise lies ahead for the baseball program. t (!) +@ 6th Grade Baseball194@ • (!) t

Andres Fumariega

Alex Garcia

Al ex Fastoriza

Diego Fernandez

joseph Castellon

Guillermo E_charte

Chris DeGoti

Mario Allanic

Nick,S! M artinez

Adrian Ferez

Gerr,S! Gonzalez

jorge Mendia

Devin Leon

Alex lparraguire

Guido Arreola Schedule

Coach Diaz talks to Alex Garcia after Garcia hit a game -saving triple.

• @

Pitcher Perfect

Fi rst Row: Ramon Rufat, Nick Diaz, Richa rd Bandrich, Pablo Vinent, Emanuel Gomez, Geo Chr istdoulou , Rosendo Forns, Danny Nunez, Juan Sotolongo Second Row : Coach Ernesto Diaz, lan Rivero, Kris Garcia, Peter Pidermann, Robert Baran, Eric Montes, Salvador Camaraza, Chr is Bralley, Danny Garcia, Mario Rojo Strike 3! Mario Rojo strikes out another player. He and pitching tandem Danny Garcia were the pitching terror of the league. When they were on, it was practically over The team's record which was sub par : under .500, doesn't show it all. "Our team struggled at times, but we came through and had lot of heart," said 7th grader Juan Sotolongo. l st basemen Robert Baran is a prime example of the t eam's heart. Breaking his arm in their game vs. Westminister Academy, he still traveled with the t eam and attended all their practices. One bright spot in the lineup was Kris Garcia with a batting average of .320 and 10 RBI's. One memorable play in the entire season was when centerfielder Nick Diaz saved a homerun vs. Gulliver by jumping over a fence and catching the ball. ''We have a lot of t alent and youth on this team and I expect great t hings from next year's players," said Coach Ernesto Diaz.

Alex Munilla t ® •@ JH Baseball 195

: Ace pitcher Mario Rojo prepares to deliver his deadly curveball. This same pitch was the one manyoppposing batters could not figure out. Right: Coach Ernesto Diaz delivers a sign to one of his batters.

Ramon Rutat

Nick Diaz

Richard Dandrich

f ablo Vinnet

Christdoulou

Rosendo F orns

Dann_y Nunez

juan Sotolongo

lan Rivero

Kris f eter fidermann

Robert Daran Montes

Salvador Camaraza

Chris Drolle_y

Dann_y

Mario Rojo

Outfielder lan Rivero gets tested. He throws out a base runner attempting to score at home plate.

The team is enthusiatic scoring a run vs. Westministe Christian.

2thousand 2Schedule

MAnCI-l

11 TI-I-St.Michael W

1 o TI-l· Our Lady of the Lakes L

1 OTI-I· St. Peter and Paul L :?OTI-I· St. John the Apostle L :?:?TI-l· Immaculate Conception L

Ar:>niL

OTI-I· St. Michael W

1:?TI-l· Our Lady of the Lakes W

1 o TI-l· St. Peter and Paul W

1 ?TI-l· St. John the Apostle W :?:?1'10· Immaculate Conception L

Photos by Victor

Left

You're Out

The 2002 Junior Varsity Baseball team had a lot of heart. Not only did they practice for many hours a day, they went to the games with the most powerful ally they could have: heart. Despite their poor season the players continued to show up and were determined to win. That determination ended up in a win against long time rival Gulliver. "We didn't have a good season," said Robert Colon, "but we had a fun time playing and put our all on the field."

Chris Fleites

Roster

Robert 5uris

Americo f adilla

David Romero

Javier Armenteros

jorge jordan

Robert Del Riego

Miguel Massems f edro Casias

Garcia

Nick E_cheverria

Chris Marrero

Robert Colon

Alejandro Arias

E_ddie Mediola

Alex farets

David Romero

brian Dominguez

Alex Wiltz

E_ric Wiltz fenton

Andrew Guasch

Robert Suris steps up to bat. He is determined to hit a home run and put some points on the board.

Top Row: Mike Hernandez, Miguel Massems, Danny Garcia, America Padilla Jorge Jordan, Alex Arias, Alex Wiltz, Eric Wiltz, Peter Casias.

Bottom Row: Andrew Guasch, Robert Suris, Javier Armenteros, Robert Del Riego, Brian Dominguez, Nick Echeverria, Eddie Mendiola, Chris Marrero.

Miguel Massems loosens up before he goes out to play catcher

Schedule

2/13 La Salle W

2/16 @ St. Brendan l @ St. Brendan W

2/20 Msgr. Pace l

2/23 @ Southwest RO

2/26 @Coral Shores l

2/27 @ Gulliver l

2/28 @Southridge l

3/5 @ Westminster Ac. l

3/8 @ Gulliver l

3/11 @ Msgr. Pace l

3/14 Westwood Chrisitan W

3/16 @Florida Christian l

3/18 @ Brito Miami l

3/19 Gulliver W

3/23 Florida Christian T

3/26 Westminster Ac. l

3/30 @American Hertage l @ American Heritage l

to prevent the opponent from reaching first base.

Nick Echeverria plans

Nick Echeverria prepares to throw to second base.

Alex Wiltz warms up before going out to pitch.

Photos by Enrique Alard

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IN A PICKLE

" This season did not turn out as expected," said senior pitcher AJ Correa. He had an impressive record of 4-0 including key wins against such rivals as Key West and Monsignor Pace before being lost for the season with an elbow injury. "We started off the season on a hot streak going 12-3, but we just fell apart after that," said junior outfielder Alex Esteban. He led the team in on base percentage and runs scored. " When I see Alex run the bases, it reminds me of Ricky Henderson," said junior first baseman Louis Rojas who had an impressive season as usual. He led the team hitting over .420 and was tied with junior outfielder John Mederos with 5 homeruns. When the team needed leadership, they turned to seniors Joaquin Sanchez, Tony Llera, and team captain Andre Enriquez. Enriquez was the starting third baseman who got the clutch hits when the team needed them. One of the team's unsure positions before the year started was at second base where junior Ralph "the vacuum cleaner" De Armas filled in the position perfectly. He made the fewest errors and was also named to the All Tournament Team in California. Besides the many questions on the field, the team also had a difficult schedule traveling all the way to Barry University for their home games as well as games in Naples, Key West, and California. "Next year we plan to come back with a vengeance and hopefully a district title," said Esteban

Xavi Navarro

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#1 STEVE IGLESIAS

#2 RALF DE_ ARMAS

#? ,4 AJ DE ZAYAS

#5 TONY LLERA

#6 MIKE GONZALEZ

#J MATT MARAN GAS

#aAJ CORREA

#9 ALEX E_STE5AN

#11 CARLOS WILTZ

# 1 2 DAVID ROMERO

#1? ANDRE ENRIQUEZ

# 14 JORGE DUARTE

#16 LOUIS ROJAS

#17 MARIO GARCIA

#18 JAOQUIN SANCHEZ

#21 EMMANUEL fE_RE_Z

#22 JERRY CAMfOS

#2? JOHN MEDEROS

#23 CHRIS MARRERO

#44 DANNY MARQUEZ

2thoi:Jsand2Schedule

2/7-9 Pre season tour.

2/12 Arch. McCarthy

2/14 St. Brendan

2/16 Miami Country Day

2/19 Coral Shores

2/21 Msgr. Pace

2/23 Gettysburg Academy

2/26 Palmetto

2/27 Coral Reef

3/01 Key West

3/04 Coral Shores

3/08 Ransom Everglades

3/09 La Salle

3/12 American Heritage

3/15 Felix Varela

3/16 Key West

3/19 St. Brendan

3/20 Sunset

3/22 Florida Christian

3/27 Gulliver

3/28 Barron Collier

3/30 Champagnat Catholic

4/01-05 Upper Deck Nat. Classic L,

4/10 Gulliver Prep. 4/12 Hollywood Christian 4/13 St.Petersburg Catholic

4/15 Northwest Christian

4/16 American Heritage

4/18 Brito Miami Private 4/22-27 DistrictTournament

First Row : Ralph De Armas , Alex Esteban, Steve Iglesias, Mike Gonzalez, Jerry Campos

Second Row : AJ De Zayas, David Romero, AJ Correa, Matt Maranges, Alex Parets, John Mederos, Danny Marquez, Manny Perez Third Row : Coach Kiki, Coach Molina, Carlos Wiltz, Tony Llera , Joaqu in Sanchez, Andre Enriquez, Louis Rojas, Chris Marrero, Mario Garcia, Coach Tony Me il an

Seniors AJ Correa, Tony Llera, Steve Iglesias, Joaquin Sanchez, and Andre Enriquez on the day of their last game for Belen.

a curveball for strike three.

Louis Rojas gets a hold of one and rips it over the right field wall.

Ralph De Armas shows how he got the nickname "the vacuum cleaner" as he sucks in the groundball and records the out.

Mike Gonzalez, who has been on Varsity since his freshman year, lines a base hit up the middle as he digs for first.

Alex Esteban rips a shot off the wall and jogs in easily to third base thanks to his blazing speed.

AJ Correa fires in

Photos by Bryn Alan

8th grader Fernando Aran strides with inredible speed in the 400 meter race at the Westminster Academy Invitational. A ran won the race with a personal best of 56.31. Aran was also in the 4x400 meter relay team which broke the school record with a time of 3:57. His split in the race was a 55.46.

7th grader Javi Ramos/ the track teams top distance runner/ runs the anchor leg in the 4x800 meter race at the Dade County Youth Fair Championships. Ramos won the 800 meters and the mile in the ACC. Ramos was also in the 4x400 meter school record team.

8th grader

Christian Carlesi throws for a 6th place athe DCYF champinonship. His personal best was 101 feet 10 inches.

Photos by Victor Arrieta

8h grader CarlosRoque leaps a distance of 15ft 9in to get 2nd place at the Respect Life Meet held at La Salle. Roque was extremely versatile in many events including the 200/4x100/and the 100 meters.

8th graders Carlos Roque/ Jonathan Hernandez. and Joshua Joseph score big points at the Westminster Academy Relays The Wolverines came back after losing by 35- points to win the meet.

8th grader Andrew Jacobs hurdles to become the 1OOm ACC champion/ as well as the fifth hurdle champion Belen has had in the past five years. with a personal best time of 16.67.

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8th grader Jonathan Hernandez competes in the triple jump at the Dade County Youth Fair Championships. He placed 6th at the meet and was also in the 4x400 meter school record team. He won the 100 meters in the ACC as well with a time of 12.1.

8th grader Gaston de Zarraga launches the discus for a personal best of 104 feet 2 inches.

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jon E_rikAivarez

William Lopez

Guillermo E_charte

jordi Macias

Javier f\amos

fernando Aran f ontela

5randon Marti

f\atael f\omero

f\obert Aran

jonathan Hernandez

Gabriel Marrero

Carlos f\o9ue

Javier Caraballo

Andrew jacobs

Daniel5ilva

Christian Carlesi

joshua joseph

JCMendiola

jon5mit

Gaston De Zarraga

jason Oliver O'Connor

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19TI-I. Dade Christian, Gulliver, Fla. Christian

26TI-I. Crusader Invitational

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1 ST. Respect life

C:JTI-1. Westminster Academy and Gulliver

9TI-I. Dade County Youth Fair Championships

16TI-I. Tri County Championships

1 9TI-I. Westminster Academy

2::Jno. ACC Championships

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20TI-1. Florida Middle School Championships

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Untouchables

One team, one goal-Dade County champs. For the second time in three years, the Wolverines earned the county's top honors. The first time happened in 1999. After last year's close call, the group decided to not leave it to chance. In an un-Belen like style, the team was led mainly by sprinters. The highlights of the season were # l winning Dade County in a tough meet at which they did not have one single event winner. #2- Coming back and winning the Westminster Academy Meet after a 35 - point deficit to keep their undefeated streak alive. #3- Breaking the 4x400 meter record, which stood for l 0 years. They did it knowing that it was going to be their last chance.

Coming from behind in most meets is what it is all about. Doing their best at the worst of times is what it's all about. Watching Carlos Roque, doing his best to break the school record in the 200 and win it is what it is all about. Watching a 6th grader pour it on a group 8th graders in a 2 mile and win it is what it is all about. Seeing the whole team give their best is what brought them the greatest joy. Becoming the untouchables is a memory t hey'll never forget. Victor Arrieta

The guys loosen up before the start of the Crusader Invitational. They captured first place in that meet as they did at every other meet. The team was made up of Top Row: Rafael Romero, Javier Caraballo, Gaston de Zarraga, Fernando Aran, Carlos Roque, Gabriel Marrero, Jon Erik Alvarez, Gregory Fontela, Andrew Jacobs. Bottom Row: Christian Carlesi, Jonathan Hernandez, Brandon Marti, JC Mendiola, Javier Ramos, Guillermo Echarte, Jason Oliver, Jordi Macias, John Smit, Conor McCarthy

"We have a young team with a lot of potential. The talent is th ere, but if we could just get a better work ethic we would surprise a lot of people. Our problem is th e level of laziness on th is team, which really disgust me. I honestly believe that the re are only five hard workers on it'' said sophomore Java Cruz. Cruz, in 2nd place with t he number of points contrib uted to th e team, demonstra te s his beliefs through performance. He earned 1st place in the District meet with a time of 9:48 in the 3200-meter race. He also captured 3rd place in the 1600meter race with a tim e of 4:36, and ran the 800-meter race in 2:07. "Cool, calm, and co ll ected, when it comes to running. He comes from a family of ru nners. His father, brother, and sist er a ll run. He has shown th e most improvement of any runner from last year to now. Pressure does not seem to affect him,'' said Track and Field Coac h Carlos Barquin.

Jona th an Solum

Photos by Victor Arrieta

Top Row : Bi ll y Gil, Gaby Suarez, Gasto n Fontela , Emilio Hernandez, Juan Teje ir o, Felip e Ojeda , Heinz Wendorff, Luis Pe red a, David Caballero, M ik e Wood, Gaby Fontel a , Miguel Ferrer, Bobby Mas, Eddy Arguello , Jorge Bello, llde Mas, C arlos Larcada, Emilio Fuster , Coach Ca rlos

Barquin Bottom Row : - Carlos Ortega, Nick

jonathan 5alum P

David Caballero J \ Q

Felipe Ojeda S t

Javier Garcia-T un on e r

jonathan lJ erna nd e z

Alex 5osa

Gaston f ontela Carlos Manrara

Gabriel F onte la jose Ort ega

Christian Rodriguez Robert5obrado

Daniel Rodriguez Mich ae ljalil

Miguel ferrer Fa uI 5antuoso

Javier Ramos Dan Caste ll anos

Gabriel Suarez E._milio Hernandez

Carlos Ortega Mar io Almeida

Agustin de Ia Vega Rene Carballo

H einz W endorff Ander Alvarez

Javier C ru z

Luis Fereda

E._ddie Arguello

Carlos Larcada

jose Garcia

Gaston F ontela

C hris Mendez

)l defonso M as

E._du ardo fi zarro

jorge 5 el lo juan Riv as

Christian jacobs j uan T ejeiro

Ralph Mar9uez

2thousand2Schedule

La Salle, MAST, FL. Christian 1st

Key West & South Dade 2nd

Angelini Relays 6th

Pine Crest 1st

Crusade Invitational 1st

Dade County Youth Fair 12th

Westminster Academy 2nd

Hurricane Invitational

Ransom Everglades 1st

F.I.U. Invite

American Heritage Rain Out St. Thomas Aquinas 2nd

Booker T. Washington Relays

Districts 16 - 2A Meet 1st

Region 4-2A Meet

State 2A Meet

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Per ez-Alvarez, Michael Jalil , Danny Castella no , Paul Santuoso, Shawn Gib, Peter Tr uj illo , Jo nathan Solum, Javo Cruz, Javier Garcia Tunon, Jose Garcia, Alex Sosa, Rene Med ina , Javier Ramos, Javier Basnuevo, Augustine de Ia Vega

Junior Jose Garcia sprints to the finish in the 800-meter race to capture 1st plac Garcia also ccaptured 2nd plaoe in Districts ati me of twoutes, one secondshort of his personal record Garcia is two-seconds shy from the school record held by

alumni Jorge Bustamante He also runs th e 400-meter

Freshman Eddy Arguello runs the mile and the 4X800-meter. He helped lead the 4X800-m to capture second place ' at Districts

Senior Jonathan Saii.Jm clears the bar at 12 feet 6 inches Solum, coming back from knee surgery and being otJt most of the (51) and the 1600meter (4 :30). season , came back and won

Districts

Junior Miguel Ferr r races to the finish line to capture 1st place in the 400m dash . His best time in the 400 is 50 5 secont:l split. He shares a school recorG:l in the 4X 100 meter relay with the time of 42 97

Sophom Javi Garcia Tunon hurdles his way through victory to capture 1st place in the St. Thomas Aquinas Meet Garcia Tunon captured 1st place in the high jump (6 feet) and the 11 0-meter hurdles ( 15 23) Tunon is .12 away from getting a school record in the 11 0 meter hurdles

· Luis Pereda

Felipe Ojeda high jumps 5 feet 8 inches at the Miami-Dade County Track and

Junior Dav i8 Caballero throws the discus 128 feet to nationally ranked d-'c eld meet Ojeda captured 1st place Pl Thomas the 40 -mete[s with a time Qf Aquinas. Ojeda also runs the 200-meters (22.9), Caballero

Gulliver rival Jordan A er in the 3200-meter race His best time is 9 :4B at districts, where he captured the 100-meter ( 11.28), the 4X 100-meter also shot put (42.97) and the 4X400-meter (3 27). 41 feet.

SPIKING IT UP

BUMP, SET, SPIKE •••

With a new Nunez/' said Oscar coach, and practicing Fonseca. Facing their inside the Belen Jesuit most hated opponents Gym, where it becomes like Epiphany, Sacred indoor volleyball, the Heart St. Brendan, and team wondered how the home team St. well they would do, Timothy, they were able knowing that every to improve every time game they played they played. would take place at the St. Timothy outdoor

Santiago Tefel courts. "The court seemed pretty slippery when wet but either way we just wanted to play," said Alex Leon. With that attitude, it's no wonder Leon was the top player on the team, with his strong serves and lightning bolt spikes. "The season would have not been the same without our best setter Danny

Alex Leon with OCT· 11 a lightning bolt serve, OCT. ::31

Sacred

selects the next victim OCT. ::31 St.

before he delivers his expected point-winning ace.

Chris Machado

Ivan MarceL Chris Machado, Oscar Fonseca, Adrian A. Colon, Jesus Valentino, Danny Noste, Alex Leon, Chris Melloy , Danny Nune z, Matt Ferran, Danny Hernandez

Chris Machado, Matt Ferran, Oscar Fonseca, and Alex Leon show that even in times of rest, they are still able to smile and laugh for the camera even when they are needed on the court.

Danny Noste practices bending his knees which was his major problem in practice

Oscar f onseca

jesus Valentino

Daniel Noste

Alex Leon

Chris

Matt f erran Nunez

Daniel Hernandez

Sacred Heart

Heart

Brendan

Photos by Santiago Tefel

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SERVING ...

Danny Fernandez, Kevin Pardinas, Michael Ortiz, Juan Andion, Victor Ruiz, Oscar Fonseca, Jason Machado, Albert Flamini, Alex Leon, Tim Halpin

Blocking, setting, and spiking are the main elements necessary to produce the high performance volleyball player. With that in mind, Coach Miriam Combo-Martinez practiced those three key things with her players. Players like Victor Ruiz developed great spiking techniques. He is now one of the top spikers on the team. "The first week of practice I couldn't even tip the ball over; In reaching high goals, Victor Ru iz elevates himself to produce a powerful spike.

now I can spike the heck out of the baiL" he said. But who would set the ball to spikers like Ruiz? That's when Coach Combo-Martinez had to decide who would be her number-one setter. After analyzing all the players, she decided that Juan Andion would be best for the job. "If I didn't have Juan setting me the baiL I don't know how I would spike the way I do," said Ruiz. Andion practiced hours setting the ball and became more than what was expected of him. Also, Michael Ortiz became the team's number one blocker. There were few opponents Ortiz couldn't block. With Ruiz' s spikes, And ion's setting, and Ortiz's blocking, the Volleyball team developed the three main things that led them to victory.

Santi Tefel

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Dann_y Fernandez

Kevin Fardinas

Michael Ortiz juan Andion

Victor f\uiz

Oscar Fonseca jason Machado

Albert Flamini

Alex Leon

Tim Halpin

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MAn :::, McCarthy

MAn 1 Ramsom

MAn 11 American Heritage

MAn 1 Chaminade/McCarthy

MAn E'O Ransom Everglades

MAn E'E' Pace

MAn 28 Ransom Everglades

g American Heritage

AI-Jn 10 McCarthy

12 Chaminade

16 Pace

AI-Jn Ransom-Invitational

Michael Ortiz stretches out to make that perfect bump.

Danny Fernandez responds to his a serve with a Belen bump.

Victor Ruiz shows his perfect bumping skills as he plants his feet and keeps his eyes on the ball.

Juan Andion goes up for a one- handed block.

Photos by Bryn Alan

TEE- 0 FF!

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Danny Bustamante, Juan Weissenburg, Coach Ed Locasio, Nick Alexander, Jose Canto, Ricky Moreno

Led by juniors Nick Alexander and Juan Weissenburg, the Wolverines ended with a spectacular record of ll-3- l, actually beating every team they played. They also came in 2nd in Districts, and for the first time in Belen history, as a team, went to Regionals. They placed 6th out of 12 with Weissenburg individually placing 4 t h In the Dade County Youth Fair Tournament Belen as a team placed 6th out of 24. Individually, Weissenburg finished in the top five for a second year in a row. Nick Alexander made a top ten finish for the second year in a row. Another achievement included Weissenburg making 2nd team All Dade. Key players included Jose Canto, Ricky Moreno, Julian Knight, and the only senior, Danny Bustamante. Next year looks promising with five out of six starters returning.

"I think next year will be the year we as a team go to states," said Weissenburg.

"Yeah, next year will certainly be a very good year. We are all going to be practicing on the off season and we will be ready," said Canto.

The team is especially grateful to Coach Ed Locasio and Ass istant Coach Chris Alonzo.

Co-Captains Nick Alexander and Danny Bustamante

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D a niel Dustam a nte

juan Weissenberg Nick Alexander __ jJosec=anto

Moreno

julian Knight

Headc=o ach: E_d Loc asc io

2thousand1 Schedule AUGUST

or co-cap nny Bustamante stares his putt as it gradually reaches the hole. He is the only senior on the team, and had a break-out season this year.

focuses on making a par saving putt during the Districts Tournament. He later shot 82 which was a key score.

Junior co-captain Nick Alexander, a three - year starter, strokes his putt during the District tournament. He is an inspirational

motivational nalleader.

Photos by Bryn Alan

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ICRASHING DA NET!

Taking that step forward, Gianfranco Molfetto hits a tremendous backhand.

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Javier Gonzalez-Mora

D a niel Gonzalez-Mora

Nichol as f a lermo

jorge Gomez

jose C. Mendiol a

Andre Garriga

Giantra nco Moltetto

their rivals by tag teaming in a doubles

Mr. Patrick Collins, Javier Gonzalez-Mora, Daniel Gonzalez-Mora, Nicholas Palermo, Gianfranco Molfetto, And re Garrigo, Jorge Gomez, Jose Mendiola

The Junior High Tennis team had the distinction of playing th e first match on the new tennis courts. On this glorious day of May 6, th e team defeated Epiphany 7 - 0. The team had three players who pla yed on Varisty: Javier Gonzalez-Mora, Daniel Gonzalez-Mora, and Nichola s Palermo. Joining those veterans were outstanding newcomers Andre Garrigo, Gianfranco Molfetto, Jorge Gomez and JC Mendiola. Th e

t eam ha d tremendous wins over Miami Country Day, Palmer Trinity, and Ep iphany. The MVP of the team this year was Javie r Gonzalez-Mora and his brother Daniel Gonzalez-Mora was the most improved player. San ti Tefel

MVP Javier Gonzalez-Mora plants both of his feet just before making contact

2thousand2Schedule

11 vs. Gulliver L

vs. Palmer Trinity W

1 vs. Miami Country Day W vs. Epiphany W

vs. Ransom L

SERVING IT UP...

With their state ranked all-star player Steve Pessoa, injured for the whole season, Head Coach Mr. Patrick Collins questioned their ability to perform at the competent level they had demonstrated last year. Well, the shout-out YES is merely acceptable after their magnificent record of 9 wins and 4 losses. But who would fill the shoes of Steve Pessoa? All the weight fell on top of senior Enrique Escobar who is ranked number l on the team. "After Steve's injury, I felt like it was my responsibility to kick my game up a notch or two, II said Enrique Escobar. Further down on the ladder is freshman Jorge Salazar who is ranked 2nd on the team. Being only in 9th grade and second on the team has everyone waiting to see what this player will do in the future. Not only is he number 2 on the team, but he is also part of the double trouble doubles team with his partner freshman Facundo Rosello. "The great thing I recall from the season was our victory over LaSalle after losing against them in the beginning of the season, II said Jorge Salazar.

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E_nri9ue E_scobar

jorge Salazar

Javier Gonzalez-Mora

f acundo f\.osello

Daniel Gonzalez-Mora

Louis Velasco

Nicholas Falermo

DanieiSabido

Luigi juarez

Steve Fessoa

SCI-ICDULC

r-:co. 12T1-1 vs. St. Brendan W

I-CO. 1 ;:j TI-l vs. Key West L

Fco. 1 ;:j Th vs. Coral Shores W

MAn ;:j TI-l vs. Curley- Notre Dame W

MAn JTI-I vs. Palmer Trinity W

MAn 11 Th vs. Gulliver L

MAn 1 vs. St. Brendan W

MAn 1 QTI-I vs. Ransom-Everglades L

MAn 20T1-1 vs. Chaminade-Madonna W

MAn 2;:j TI-l vs. La Salle W

Ar:>n gTI-I vs. Curley-Notre Dame W

Ar:>n 1 QTI-I vs. Pace W

Ar:>n 1 ;:j-16TI-I District 16 Tournament

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Ar:>n 22-2JTI-I State Tournament

Patrick Collins, Enrique Escobar, Louis Velasco, Jorge Salazar, Daniel Sabido, Luigi Juarez, Nicholas Palermo, Daniel Gonzalez-Mora, Javier Gonzalez-Mora

Watch carefully as Enrique Escobar never takes his eyes of the ball while he waits patiently for a perfect backhand cross court shot

with a perfect serve

Nothing but total concentration is on the mind of Enrique

as he waits attentively for the return

Daniel Gonzalez-Mora slowly makes every movement necessary that is required of him to explode

With a master touch , Louis Velasco finishes his swing with great confidence

secret weapon, his cannon-like forehand.

Escobar

Facundo Rosello wears his homeland Argentina soccer shirt during a hard and long practice.

Louis Velascos takes his sweet time with his soon to be ace serve

Just the Beginning

2thousand 1Roster

F atricio Gonzalez

f acundo R..osello

Cnri9ue Orizondo

E_ugene Hernandez

Azael Ortega

MichaeiYanapolous

F eter Klock

Gabriel Aguirre f redd_L:J E_lorza

Antonio T arata

R..odrigo Suarez

Miguel Marmo!

Carlos de Ia Vega

Christian jacobs

Gabriel Sagardu_L:J

E_duardo Fizarro

Timoth_L:J Halpin

Daniel F alacios

What was expected to be a rebuilding year for the Junior Varsity Soccer team was exactly that. With a very large number of underclassmen on the team, the beginning of the season was difficult for everyone due to their inexperience. But as the season went on, the team performed better due in large part to captains Peter Klock and Eugene Hernandez. ''It was hard at first, but the older guys were able to teach the young guys about High School Soccer which made it easier to work as a team," said Hernandez. The goalie Patricio Gonzalez was the head for the defense who always came out for the big games. Wins for the team came at the hands of rivals Ransom, Palmer Trinity, and the Varsity DASH team. With the loss of many senior Varsity players, the team hopes that this year will be a prelude to what the future may see in Belen Varsity Soccer.

Jose Garcia

Photos by Victor Arrieta ,

Nick Alexander eyes down the defense as he measures up for his corner kick.

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The season was short and sweet but not without a statement made about and by these young players. The team took no game light ly, becoming the first 6th Grade Soccer team ever assembled establishing a high standard for those to come in the future. Each of the four areas of the field had its own director. The offense was lead in scoring by Patrick Iglesias, who was voted by his teammates as the MVP. Then the extremely talented area of t he midfielder had its own fearless charge lead by Lloval Alonso. Right behind them were the defenders, lead by Danny Lobo, sweeper, who allowed a mere three goals all season. And as the last line of the defense, the team had outstanding goalie Oscar Londono. This team's record of eight wins and zero losses, along with an All Catholic Conference Championship, speaks for itselftalent talent and more talent that we anticipate to see in the future.

Frankie Ruiz

Photos by Victor Arrieta

2thousand 1 Roster

Oscar Londono

Daniel Lobo

Michael Cruz

felipe Ortega fierre Mota

Rodrigo CamposCervera

f atrick Iglesias

Clarence Chamorro

Richard Smit

Inigo Abaroa

Andres Marmo!

Lloval Alonso Santos

Christopher Cruz

Aaron Delgado

Carlos Lopez

Daniel f)arrera

Lloval Alonso speeds by the

defender on his way to

scoring the first goal of the

game.

Cruz races down the field on a fast break in pursuit of the game-winning

UNDEF ED

Senior E._mi11o Sa1z- Sen1or

Dann,0 5ustamante- Senior And f ortuondo- Senior ann,0 uni a- enior

Undefeated. The Wolverine Soccer team had an unprecedented year as they demolished their competition in incredible fashion. Many goals were accomplished, as the team secured an undefeated regular season, a district title, and even a # 1 ranking in the state polls at one point in the year. The team was led by the Fantastic Four, senior captains Mike Montiel, Benjee Chiriboga, Victor Leon, and Emilio Saiz, who have been experienced members of the team for four years together. "Those four took over the team the whole year; they were our backbone that the team formed around," said junior big-boned man Andy "Fatboy" de Ia Osa. The extreme success of the team was pretty surprising, considering that veteran Coach Pablo Taquechel stepped down this year. Former JV coach Fabio Ortega took over the position in full steam, as Taquechel had molded the team for the feat the team accomplished this year. "Taq deserves a lot of credit; he is the one that really formed the team and got us ready for success," said Andres Benjamin Chiriboga. The Wolverines captured the district title for only the third time in school history, the first time in the last time in six years. The regional title was almost a reality also, but the Wolverines lost to American Heritage in the finals, narrowly missing a trip to states. "Next year is gonna be tough losing so many important seniors, but we sho u ld be able to get at least another district title," said sophomore Alimer Gonzalez.

Mike Montiel

5runo De La Fuente- Senior E._ddie Macias- Senior Marcos Alvarez- Senior jose Garcia Tunon- Senior f\.ichie f uerto- Senior jonathan La_0- Senior Mark Ga_0ol- Senior Cristina Casero- Ver,0 Senior Camilo Ferro- Senior Luis Angulo- Senior f\.enzo E._Hio- Senior Chris Acuna- Senior And,0 De La Osa- junior E._dd-0 Valdez- junior Dere k Varona- junior f\.obert Klock- junior Carlos Ortega - Sophomore Alimer Gonzalez- Sophomore f eter Klock- Sophomore David Macnamara - Sophomore f atrick Gonzalez- Freshman

Top Row: Coach Hugo "Do Illest" Alvarez, Coach Fabio Ortega, Patrick Gonzalez,

Robert Klock, Renzo Effio, Carlos Ortega, Victor Leon, Co milo Ferro, Andy de Ia Osa,

Danny Bustamante, Chris Acuna, Alimer Gonzalez, Peter Klock, David MacNamara

Bottom Row: Eddy Valdez, Benjee Chiriboga, Luis Angulo, Derek Varona, Emilio Saiz,:?

Mike Montiel, Andy Portuondo, Bruno de Ia Fuente, Eugene Hernandez, Danny

Munilla

Left: Junior defender Eddy Valdez searches for an open teammate down the field, or perhaps just a lonely flagpole.

Bottom: Senior midfielder Benjee II Chiriboga delivers a through pass to a forward making a streaking run.

Bottom: Junior Andy de Ia Osa puts his body weight into a Ransom defender as he launches a pass downfield.

Top: Sophomore forward Carlos Ortega tries to squeeze between two Ransom defenders. Ortega came through with an assist that led Belen to a 1-0 victory.

Left : Seniors Danny Bustamante, Andy Portuondo, and Danny Munilla celebrate their victory over Gulliver.

Top: Senior midfielder Mike Montiel weaves through the DASH defense getting ready to fire a shot on goal.

Left : Sophomore forward Alimer Gonzalez gets airborne as he fends off a Ransom defender to

Right: Who is Andy Portuondo

Photos by Bryn Alan

Top: Senior sweeper Victor Leon saves the defense from a dangerous counterattack by Pace.

SPIRITED MOVES!

Belen JV Cheerleaders have worked vigorously this year attending a four-day UCA Camp at the University of Central Flo rida. They learned many techniques in stunting, jumping, cheering and dancing, which would aid their performances during the year The Camp also provided a competitive edge for the Belen JV Cheerleaders who received Blue Superior Ribbons on each day's evaluation f or the cheer and dance learned that day. Each night the girls were also presented with the Spirit Stick for outstanding participation and spirit throughout the day. On the last day of th e ca mp, the JV Cheerleaders competed against the other squads and placed third in the Cheer. In addition, lly Plantada and Giselle Jimenez were honored with the ALL Star Award Once they returned, the Belen JV Cheerleaders began preparing for pep rallies and games. The girls proved their dedica tion to Belen and its sprots with their unceasing smiles, support, and effort. They are a group of talented young lad ies who tru ly know how to motivate the schooL both players and fans.

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Courtne!::J Gardner

Giselle jimenez

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Moni9ue ferrer

Angie Alfonso

jennifer E._stefan

Nina R.o9ue f elida R.odriguez

Desi Galvez

Photos by Bryn Alan

Monique Ferrer is raised up high during halftime of the Belen basketball game versus Gilliver.

Giselle Jimenez demonstrates her favorite halftime routine.

The cheerleaders encourage the defense to against Gulliver.

t• @ CHEERS

\\Go, Belen, Go!" Whether it be at a football or a basketball game the Belen Cheerleaders are charged with the task of motivating the players and pepping up the spirit of fans. The team is led by Lourdes senior Danica Guevara and is guided by head coach Mrs. Gisell Rodriguez. Mrs. Rodriguez has been a key player in the formation of the squad. Her desire of having one of the best squads in the city turned another group of cheerleaders into a coordinated wellstructured team with an arsenal of acrobatics and dance moves aimed at promoting the Belen pride.

Chris Fleites

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D a nica Guevara

jenniter D aste n

Veronica f)ilb ao

jackie Careno

Michelle Chavez

Nicole Garcia

N astassia Agon

f\ebecc a Hern andez

janette Herrero

Deatriz ]du ante

Meliss a ]glesias

Kina Mills

l.stdia Nodar

Krizia Nunez

Nicole f erez

Cassie f erez-Zarraga

Miss,Sl f\e_sJes

Nicole f\o9ue

jillian Sanz

Gabriella Sobrado

Lydia Nodar, Kina Mills and Nicole Perez celebrate in knowing that their charm helped promote fan spirit.

The Belen Varsity Cheerleading squad: Top Row: Janette Herrero, Missy Reyes, Jennifer Basten, Danica Guevara, Jackie Careno, Jillion Sanz, Veronica Bilbao Middle Row : Kina Mills, Lydia Nodar, Beatriz lduante, Nastassia Agon, Melissa Iglesias, Michelle Chavez Bottom Row: Nicole Roque, Cassie Perez-Zarraga, Nicole Garcia, Gabby Sobrado, Rebecca Hernandez, Krizia Nunez

Nastassia Agon performs a stunt in front of the crowd.

Photos by Enrique Alard

Luis Perez, Richie Puerto,

and Jonathan

take time off after fiercelv moving rocks and carrving buckets to make a bridge in Yaroa, Dominican Republic.

Juan Carlos Alam helps Dannv Munilla cram before a Fr. Eddv philosophv oral exam. Alam helps anv person asks. He has over 400 service hours.

Jose Garcia Tuiion, Juan Carlos Alam, Albert Espinosa, Michael Fenton, Marco Alvarez,

Salum

MASS

Rising in Faith

All institutes of Catholic education begin the school year with a Mass to invoke the Holy Spirit. Belen acknowledges Mass as the greatest prayer The Church has that puts us in an extraordinary contact with Christ. As a Jesuit school, Belen bases every aspect of its education at the realization that Christ is the center of everything, so Mass must be an intrinsic part of that formation. "School Mass offers students an opportunity to practice their faith; it allows students to go through an experience with friends that they don't have regularly because they are sharing at a spirituallevel,"said Fr. Willie Garcia Tunon SJ. Belen school Masses include holy days of obligation as well as other special celebrations such as the Our Lady of Belen Mass for the patroness of the school and the May 1st Mass of St. Joseph where faculty members are honored for their years of service to Belen. Daniel Bustamante 218 MASS

A Higher Note

Deacon Robert 0 'Malley

Even before the priesthood, deacons served. They were married men who served Christ by proclaiming the word of God. Deacon Robert O'Malley plays one of the most important roles in the Mass, proclaiming the good news in the Gospel.

Senior Enrique Alard sings for the schoo l du rin g Communion

The Junior High choir leads the Belen comm unity in song.

Fr. Eddy Alvarez SJ

A group of 8th graders listen in astonishment as Jesus Moises and Ricky Rohaidy give a talk about relationships.

Juan Michelen reads a series of questions while a group of sophomores listen and reflect.

Mauricio Montiel comforts a little girl in the Dominican Republic by playing his favorite game, dolls, with the her.

I<.ey Club president and senior Adrian Gomez watches as juniors Frankie Rovirosa, Peter Pessoa, Mauricio Montiel,and future president Mariano Mllol work in the Dominican Republic.

Peter Pessoa entertains a group of young girls with colorful stickers and coloring books, in the Dominican Republic.

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CLOSER To Goo

After working on a another service project for a needy community in the Dominican Republic, Fr. Eddy Alvarez SJ celebrates Mass.

The student community has many different benefits, from great teachers to various sports opportunities, but one thing we get which many schools don't, is seven years of carefully organized spiritual retreats.

Starting in 6th grade, students have the upperclassmen spend their theology class organizing retreats. Starting their freshmen year, students are selected for a peer ministry class, which specializes in preparing retreats and dealing with the spiritual development of younger students.

Opening the day with a prayer and continuing with talks and activities developed by students. The peer ministers develop their talks around a central subject, known as the theme of the day. Sometimes this theme may be inner conversion or conversion of their relationship with others. Many times the students focus most of their attention on developing activities which get students to reflect or think about themselves. Other retreats are centered around sharing experiences by peer ministers that have evolved into talks. These talks are structured around a simple and logical pattern-life-faith-life. Talks begin by sharing something personal, then relating scripture into it, and finally wrapping it up with another personal sharing experience. This structure, as well as being logical, is very effective for reaching students. They are very receptive to the experiences of older students and they are open to listening to how God plays a role in their spiritual life.

Centered around the spiritual growth of students, many grow closer to God. Others have their eyes opened to experiences they will face in high school. This day helps many students in their relationship with future friends.

Mike Wood reads an excerpt from the Bible to a group of sophomores on their retreat at the Manresa Retreat House.

Chris Gonzalez takes a stone which symbolizes problems during his day of reflection.

Peer minister leader Mike Valdez tells the students about the pressures of school. For instance, the daily fight of cheating in tests and classwork. "This subject isn't my favorite to discuss, but i'll do it just to help people out," said Valdez.

Spirtitual counselor Fr. Jorge Sardifi.as celebrates Mass at the end of a retreat. All retreats are ended with the celebration of the Eucharist to show a sign of unity that brings the class together.

Peer minister leader Adrian Gonzalez warns a kid who is getting out of control. "Peer ministers don't tolerate interruptions. We make sure we impose severe punishment on those who get out of control," he said.

Theology teacher Ms. Angie Fernandez gives instuctions to peer minister leaders Ted Todoroff and Mike Wood.

Peer Ministers Ricky Rohaidy, JD Moises, and Gaby

give a breakdown of the day's activities. "Our peer minister class came up with this schedule. I just don't know why they gave us the job," said Moises.

Peer minister

Angel Cordova goes over a sample letter written to God. This letter lets students share their problems with God and then ask for help in solving their problems.

Sophomore peer ministry leader

Mike Wood gives a talk on maturity to a few 8th grade students. "I think that maturity is a good topic to discuss because I feel that's my strongest point and my forte," he said.

Suarez

Peer minister Jordi Martinez-Cid leads his group in an activity. "I came up with this activity myself. This exercise helps you to understand your inner self," he said.

Photos by Andy Portuondo

Hugo Abaroa crosses the finish line as he leaves the competition crawling behind him. His win led to the Green team's dominance.

Paul Bared carefully balances a glass of water as he squirms his way to his team's bucket. In this event each team had to fill the bucket with water the fastest. his teammates cheer him on. The Green team dominated in most of the running events.

Not iust Fun Clnd GClmes

On Oct. 27, 6th graders experienced the fun and games set of the Mini Olympics. As a 6th grader you truly do not know what to expect on this day dedicated for you and your family. Prior to the event, each homeroom invents their own team name. For example, this year there were the "6B Black Knights" and the "6C Crimson Crusaders." Each class is also given a shirt with a different color distinguishing the classes as blue, red, black, etc. Once the day Mr. Ross participates in the arrived, it began with breakfast. Then the games proceeded with a opening ceremony by chopping relay race that came down to the wire. off the balloon with his medieval sword.

After, the students got to laugh at their parents as they were forced to pop as many balloons as they could by sitting on chairs. Other events included a basketball free-throw contest, and a game where the competitors had to run with a glass of water and dump it in a bucket. Unfortunately, by the time the runners got to the bucket, their cups were empty. The day came to a close with a lunch and the announcement of the winner which was homeroom 6A the "Viperz."

Jose M. Garcia

LITTLE

Joe Castellon turns the corner as

Photos by Bryn Alan

Peer Ministers Ricky Rohaidy, JD Moises, and Gaby

give a breakdown of the day's activities. "Our peer minister class came up with this schedule. I just don't know why they gave us the job," said Moises.

Peer minister

Angel Cordova goes over a sample letter written to God. This letter lets students share their problems with God and then ask for help in solving their problems.

Sophomore peer ministry leader

Mike Wood giv es a talk on maturity to a few 8th grade students. "I think that maturity is a good topic to discuss because I feel that's my strongest point and m y forte, " he said.

Suarez

Peer minister Jordi Martinez-Cid leads his group in an activity. "I came up with this activity m yself. This exercise helps you to understand your inner self," he said.

Paul Bared carefully balances a glass of water as he squirms his way to his team's bucket. In this event each team had to fill the bucket with water the fastest.

Iiiigo Abaroa crosses the finish line as he leaves the competition crawling behind him. His win led to the Green team's dominance.

Joe Castellon turns the corner as his teammates cheer him on. The Green team dominated in most of the running events.

Not iust Fun and Games

On Oct. 27, 6th graders experienced the fun and games set of the Mini Olympics. As a 6th grader you truly do not know what to expect on this day dedicated for you and your family. Prior to the event, each homeroom invents their own team name. For example, this year there were the "68 Black Knights" and the "6C Crimson Crusaders." Each class is also given a shirt with a different color distinguishing the classes as blue, red, black, etc. Once the day Mr. Ross participates in the arrived, it began with breakfast. Then the games proceeded with a opening ceremony by chopping relay race that came down to the wire. off the balloon with his medieval sword.

After, the students got to laugh at their parents as they were forced to pop as many balloons as they could by sitting on chairs. Other events included a basketball free-throw contest, and a game where the competitors had to run with a glass of water and dump it in a bucket. Unfortunately, by the time the runners got to the bucket, their cups were empty. The day came to a close with a lunch and the announcement of the winner which was homeroom 6A the "Viperz."

Jose M. Garcia

LITTLE

GRANDPARENTS DAY

A Dqy to Remember

7th graders celebrated Grandparents' Day through a series of events Sat. Oct. 20. Teachers and homeroom delegate-parents organized the festivities. Before beginning the celebration, Fr. Jorge Sardina SJ hosted Mass in the gym. Everyone participated in various activities including dominoes, karaoke, bingo, and a tour of the campus directed by Mr. Juan Luis Flores "I had a great time spending the day with my grandparents and classmates. I especially enjoyed playing dominoes with my grandparents. They taught me some good moves, "said Rosendo Forns.

Juan Carlos Carrion waits patientl y as he tries to beat his grandmother at bingo.

Fernando Tello and Nicholas Diaz enjoy the karaoke event as they perform for their grandparents. "This was the best part of the day," said Diaz.

Bryan Lorenzo and Alfie Vargas

Joseph Cabrera teaches his grandmother the right w ay to play dominoes as they try to challenge their opponents.

Ph o t os by Bryn Alan and Brya n Lo r enzo

FATHER SON DAY

Bonding with

8th grade Father Son Day, a time to spend quality time with good old dad has become a tradition here at Belen. Kids go to school on a Saturday and bond with their fathers through different activities such as basketball, football, baseball, balloon toss, ping-pong, dominoes and more. Some of the reactions to this year's Father Son Day were, "I thought it was cool experience and lots of fun," said Eric Darpini. His favorite event was the water balloon toss. Rodrigo Tejedar said, "I came to this event with a negative attitude thinking it was going to be a waste of time, but it wasn't. After leaving I felt much closer to my dad." His favorite event was pingpong. It's all fun and stuff, but they need more slots for more popular sports," said Eddy Lazzarin. But overall, it was a very successful Father Son Day.

Nick Alexander and Frankie Rovirosa

Bob Gilardi returns a serve to win the final round in the ping-pong doubles championship.

Son

Danny Caridad and his father take a breather after their flag football game.

Ozzi Frigger watches the championship round of dominoes.

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Mrs. Guevara and Mrs. Fenton take in the sun as they watch their boys play football.

Get-together

A day spent only with your family nowadays is quite rare. Dad is always working and mom is always running errands. In the meanwhile, you have games, competitions, or are constantly busy with schoolwork.

Belen hosts its annual Family Day to give the freshmen an opportunity to enjoy time with their family. No one worries about their hectic schedules or any work at all. They enjoy the day through many different activities such as football, basketball, and .sack races. " It was a fun day that was enjoyed by all," said Jimmy Fenton.

Xavi Navarro

Alex Telleria and his mother strategize a plan to eliminate their competition in the sack race.

ALL IN THE FAMILY

Jorge Salazar and his mother " feeling the love in the air" as they are overwhelmed by the warm family day environment.

Photos by Xavi Navarro and Bryn Alan

6th gtiders man the front of their bow and arrow booth. This was a Erst year for the archery booth which attracted a diverse crowd.

8th graders lock in their fellow classmates in the jail cell. Those inside didn't get out until one hour later.

Freshman Mario Ariza chows down on some pan con bistec while working in the booth.

David Costa loads up his bow and arrow and later hit the bullz eye and won a pnze.

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Taking aim at Fidel Castro in the paintball booth.

SHOW ME THE MONEY

MClke thClt money!! TombolCl WClS Cl greClt success, eClrning more money thCln ever hCls. In fClct it mClde $4,000 more then lClst yeClr's record high. The 3rc\ Annucd TCllent Show, to the TomboL=l d2lnce, qnd the booths drew record crowds. 11-C, Mr. PCltrick Collins' homeroom dunking booth, hqd Cl competition to see who could possibly mClke the most money while they were in the the booth. The winner would receive 50$ Hopefuls for the prize were iuniors DClvid CClbClllero, )eCln-PClul Bermudez, JP Hernqndez, Clnd Mrs. AnCl Fenton. After two d2lys of effort, )eCln-Pqul Bermudez mClde $172 in Cln hour to win it. He mClde only $20 less thCln the OrlClndo CClstro record Clt the 2000 TombolCl . In second DClvid CClbClllero mClde $113, JP Hernqndez mqde $107, Clnd lqst but not leClst WClS Mrs. AnCl Fenton $101. She beClt her lClst yeClr record by $1 .

Nick AlexClnder

A couple of youngsters from Belen play roulette at the casino station. They showed their parents how to really play the game.

At the Belen Tombola Dance, staff member

Steven Llorente trys to impress a girl across the dance floor with his moves.

Ms. Angie Fernandez takes charge of her booth, shish-kabobs. She made more money than ever before.

CLOSE UP

Up qnd Close

It begins when a freshman or sophmore hears from a junior or senior about how great their Close Up trip was. From that point on, he is convinced this trip is for him. He starts to gather information about what lies ahead and grows impatient for his chance to visit the nation's capital with his closest friends. Unlike previous years, this group of Belen was considerably small and contained only 17 as opposed to the over 50 in the past. Many attributed the decline to the aftermath of 9/11. This trip to Washington, DC was a first for many as it was the first group for leader Mr. Thomas De Quesada. Everyone was anxious as they arrived at Miami International Airport at 5:00 a.m. the morning of Feb. 10. Once they arrived to the Close Up headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, they recieved a name tag, room key, and were divided among eight groups. These groups consisted of students from California, Oregon, Texas, Michigan, Ft. Lauderdale, and as far away as Austria. They then picked a friend to room with while the other two people in their room were from another state. Students were given a daily schedule which contained their visits to historical sites, lectures, and their aining site. Among the more popular places visited were the U.S. Capital Building, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, White House, Ford's Theatre, Arlington National Cemetary and The National Holocaust Museum. Throughout the week. all the students' expectations were fullfilled. But perhaps the most valuable information the students learned how other teenagers across the nation live their lives. They never thought

that someone from the same nation could have such different culture than their own.

Xavier Navarro, Robert Lloveras, Luis Emilio Llamas, Daniel Enriquez, Rene Larrieu, Andres Fernandez, and Jose Garcia await in the gallery for Secretary of State

Jose M. Garcia

Colin's Powells speech on the 2002- 2003 budget. The Close Up group gathers together for the last time at Miami International Airport as they can't wait to get home.

Participants

new friends

Due to the several waterfalls, Andres Fernandez takes an unfortunate spill at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.

to sing his favorite Led

songs to his audience at Hard Rock Cafe.

Luis Llamas, Guillermo Vallejo, Jose Garcia, Rene Larrieu, Andres Fernandez, and Alex Munilla find Andy Dick on his vacation visiting Robert E. Lee's House.

Xavier Navarro, Alejandro Munilla, Jose Garcia, Rene Larrieu and David from Texas take at the Hard Rock Cafe.

made

at Close Up

Fernando Hernandez, Alex Munilla, Rene Larrieu, Jose Garcia, Xavier Navarro, and Guillermo Vallejo remember the soldiers who fought and died for their country at the Vietnam Veteran's War Memorial.

Rene Larrieu took some time

Zeppelin

Guillermo Vallejo, Leonardo Silveira, Alexander Volsky, George Gonzalez, and I<ristian Sedeiio are impressed by how large "The Mall" is.

been enthusiastically waiting for since his 6th grade year.

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Victor Alarcon receives his pin, which he has

Daniel]. Garcia presents the pins to Fr. Jorge Sardina S.J., which will be blessed before they are presented to the 8th graders.

Julian Arango receives the Eucharist.

Fr. Marcelino Garcia SJ and Fr. Jorge Sardina SJ celebrate Mass at the 8th Grade Pin Ceremony.

Adrian Alcalde and Javier Alemany wait patiently to receive their pins.

A FRESH START

FOUR MORE YEARS

On Tues., April 30th the class of 2006 along with their family and friends gathered to celebrate their final days of middle school. The 8th Grade Pin Ceremony celebrates the transition from middle to high school. "I feel it is a great accomplishment to finally go to high school; although, I am kind of nervous not knowing what to expect. I'm sure I'll be fine," said Bobby Gilardi. Most students have mixed feelings about entering their first year of high school. Many feel accomplished while others fear they won't be able to handle the work load or pressure knowing everything counts now. Before presenting the pins, Fr. Marcelino Garcia SJ, along with Fr. Jorge Sardina SJ, celebrated Mass and blessed the pins that were to be presented. "It was a great night knowing that my parents were so proud of what I have accomplished so far," said Javier Alemany. After the conclusion of the ceremony, students along with their family and friends, headed to the cafeteria to celebrate the memorable night. "I truly enjoyed being able to spend this night with my family and friends," said Chris Gonzalez.

Bryan Lorenzo

Salvador Camaraza and I<ris Garcia present the offertory for the Mass.

Mr. Juan Vasquez and Fr. J\tfarcelino Garcia SJ present Frank Damas with his 8th grade pin.

Photos b y Bryn A lan

Students and parents listen attentively as Fr. Garcia SJ celebrates

Amir Moussawel slow dances to Boyz II Men.

Danny Hartling and date enjoy their moment in time by holding each other close.

Ferni Aran, Jose Mendiola, Jorge Gomez, Victor Delgado, Mike Lloveras, "chill wit da boyz" at prom.

Willie Lopez and Danny Gomez dance with Ms. Josefina Chirino's niece and Ms. Aimee Busquet's daughter.

Monica Vega, Gabi Bermudez, Peter Peterman and, Victoria Ferreira take a breather as they get ready for the next song.

Photos by Frankie Rovirosa

You CAN DANCE IF YOU WANT TO

the Night

You would think that even though it is their first prom, and for some their first party, they would go out and try to dance. I remember my 8th Prom. At the time Retro and Trance were in; I danced with 1 no worry as to what I looked like. I asked Ms. Tere Campos how she felt. "I don't see what's the problem. All they have to do is move their feet and imitate the few people around them. The 1999 class was great. I had to kick them out of the cafeteria." "They should have played something danceable like disco or retro even though I don't like that doesn't necessarily mean that I will not dance. I'll give it to the 70's. They had a good beat," said Eddie Lazzarin.

Frankie Rovirosa

Julio Jimenez, Mike Mora, and Danny Noste look at the camera while cuddling close with their dates.

Juan Flores cuts the rug to some salsa. Michael Sierra, Mimi Ruiz-Castafieda, Bianca Hernandez, Fernie Moreno, Hector Gutierrez, and Alex Givner.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Struck by Cupid's Arrow

The Sophomore Formal had a Valentine's Day theme. The cafeteria was transformed into a romantic atmosphere with red, white, and pink ballons. Hearts and cupids abounded. Although it was a rainy night, no stormy weather kept this bunch of enthusiastic sophomores from their formal.

"I thought it was great! Everyone had a great time. I especially enjoyed the way some people dressed. It was very amussing," said Giancarlo Ricard. Ricard was referring to the suits worn by Javi Garcia Tunon and Michael Wood who wore clothes purchased at the Salvation Army.

"The girls were also beautiful. I had a lot of fun along

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get close for a with my friends," said Mario Garcia.

The sophomores enjoyed music provided by DJ Andy Vigil.

"The food was scrumptious, especially the chicken," said Gus Ceballos.

Ms. Ana Fenton and Ms. Gisell Rodriguez coordinated the memorable event.

Julian Dieppa and his date

quick photo at the Sophomore Formal.

Javi Garcia-Tufion and Michael Wood styling their retro threads.

Jason Lopez, Michael Ortiz, Alex Parets, Alex Castro, Matt Maranges, And Nick Partagas and their dates. St o r y, captions, and ph o t os b y E nrique Alard

Andy Manrara and Carlos Esteve give their dates a rose at the end of their formal.

Andy Manrara,, Carlos Esteve, Gregory Hernandez, Angel Cordoba, Emil Gomez, Gaby Montes, and Michael Cross.

Mario Garcia, Juan Michelin, Luis Jane, Matt Maranges, Javi Garcia Tunon, Justin Metcalf and George Metcalf take a break Gaby Suarez, Alex Parets, Edgar Martinez, Ernie Perez, Jason Lopez, Gaby from a night of dancing. ALonso-Mendoza, and Luis Costa.

Matt Stille dances with his date to Ginuwyne's "My whole life has changed."

Javi Garcia Tunon keeps Nick Partagas at a safe distance from his date. Partagas doesn't really mind Garcia Tunon being there for him.

Iggy Duquesne and Rene Veliz are dumbfounded at the attractiveness of the shirtless cameraman as David Caballero shows off his Crest smile. This prompted the cameraman to put his shirt back on.

teaches his date how do the popular new dance called the robot. Ferrer is known for "cutting a rug" on the dance floor.

Nicky Alexander and his lovely girlfriend, Rebecca

David "The Beef" Caballero is shocked at the news that he was not looking into a mirror.

Alex "Don Juan" Esteban woahs good-looking stallion Louis Gonzalez on the dance floor.

Handsome

Ponce.

Rene Larrieu is shocked at being rudely interrupted.

Photos by Louis Gonzalez and Bryn Alan

ELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Navarro, Javier Carabeo, Joseph Frederick and David Carnright enjoy quality time with the monkey.

3,2,1 ... HC1ppy New Yee1rsl The iunior cle1ss went through C1 lifetime of memories in one night C1S they celebre1ted the New Yee1 rs of 1974-, 1988, C1 nd 1999. This u n usue1l New Yee1 r' s celebre1tion we1s e1ccompe1nied with the wild iungle scene surrounding them. "The Ne1ve1rro pe1rl:icule1rly enioyed the le1dies, e1nd I know the le1dies enioyed the Ne1ve1rro," se1id C1 dumbfounded Xe1vier Ne1ve1rro. Although Ne1ve1rro thinks he we1s C1 big hit, the ree1l big hit we1s the monkey. "When they se1id there WC1S going to be C1 monkey e1t the prom, I figured they iust mee1nt De1vid Ce1be1llero, but there WC1S ANOTHER monkey there; it we1s cre1zy," se1id e1n excited Alex Munille1. The prom WC1S C1 success e1ll right; the iu n iors de1 need the night to the tunes of s(llsC1, re1p, e1nd disco. "I he1d somebody in my mind the whole prom; I we1s eyeing it the whole night," se1id De1vid Ce1be1llero. '/The1t Monkey he1d the time of its life, Be1by. 1 So did the iunior cle1ss.

Louis Gonze1lez

Alex Esteban shows his famous onelegged salsa move. Esteban later revealed he had a cramp, and there is no · such thing as a one-legged salsa move. Louis Gonzalez and his date, Monica Soto, prepare for a fun night of "chow down and get down" at the Junior Prom.

The junior class celebrates the upcoming New Year at the Junior Prom. The prom had an unusual theme this year, New Year's in the Jungle.

Xavier

SENIOR PROM: ONE LAST DANCE .

As the most anticipated event of senior year came to a close, seniors had many good things to say about it. "I'm glad I went to prom," said senior Jonathan Lay. "I don't hang with many Belen guys out of school, so it was great to spend the night partying with them."

Most seniors have high expectations for prom, but that can really lead to disappointment. "I had a dope time at prom," said senior Jose Garc iaTunon. "I kept my expectations low and everything went awesome, from the prom itself to the party after."

When the seniors woke up the next morning, they realized they had had a blast and partied extra hard on one of their final nights together.

4.

5.

leads a sea of his followers to the dance floor.

and Mark Gayol scope out the scene as the prom starts getting crazy.

1. Andre Enriquez busts a move on his date.

2. Joey Armas works some magic for his date.

3. Jay Suarez uses his Club Florida Governor skills to pick out his date for senior prom.

Victor Leon

Jonathan Lay

6. David Bouza, Michael Fenton, Jesus Carretie, Chris Hermida, Roy Schultheis, Danny Munilla, Robert Zaldivar and Cris Dominguez with their dates get ready to kick off the evening.

Jose Torres moves in mysterious ways, searching for a lovely lady to keep him company.

Mike Carreras and his date Natalie Perez.

The Senior Class of 2002

l\1arcos Blanco and Andy Portuondo take time from their last Belen prom to thank those who made it possible: the maintenance staff.

Jose

and his girlfriend Sabrina

are all smiles as theDJ plays their song.

Javi Alvarez, Adrian Gomez, and Brian Costa point out a strange dress in the crowd.

Cris Caraballo seems stunned as he tries out the Victor Leon look. Rueben Molinares looks on.

Johannes Quiles "getting jiggy wit' it."

GarciaTufion

Gonzalez

Andre Enriquez, Victor Leon, Emilio Saez, Jose Garcia-Tuiion, and Steve Iglesias finish talking to each other about what has happened throughout the night.

Senior Jay Suarez does his weird ritual dance on the bus as he shows off his physique.

Andre Enriquez, David Bouza, Jose Garcia-Tuiion, and Chris Dominguez all rest on the bench outside the nightclub after an exhausting night.

Senior Mike Carreras meets a beautiful young lady.

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Jose Garcia-Tuiion tries to get closer to one of his friends, the girl laughingly backs off a little bit.

Ph otos b y Jose Garcia T u no n and An d y Portuondo

WHAT A GREAT NIGHT

What is Grad Night? It is the night most seniors would say is their last step before graduation. It is also one of the activities that seniors most look forward to. The night began with a long drive to Orlando where the seniors watched different movies. Once they arrived, they rode Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and danced with girls to top the night off. "I hadn't come to Orlando in a long time, but once I got there and the night began, all the great memories ) came back to me," said Roy Schultheis.

Alex Munilla

Danny Munilla gets comfortable on the bus on the way home from Disney. "The dance and especially the rides were awesome," he said.

Renzo Effio decides to be a playa on grad nite picking up three girls at the same time. "There were so many girls at the dance in so little space," he said.

Andy Portuondo, Bruno de la Fuente, Mike Montiel, Eddie Macias, David Bouza, Luis Carmona, Danny Munilla and Marcos Alvarez are all having a good time on the bus after riding the speedy Space Mountain.

RING ME UP!!!

Jose Saud gives the evening two thumbs up. He plans to attend the University of 1:fiami---his goal--- world conquest.

Roy Schultheis, Bruno De La Fuente, Chris Caraballo, Robert Zaldivar, and Nick Gimbel

Gimme Zi Ring

"Now that I have my senior ring, it finally hits me that it's almost over," said Danny Munilla. The senior ring is one of the many steps that seniors take on their way toward the graduation process. Munilla is planning to attend either Loyola University in New Orleans or Florida State University.

"I've been waiting for this night for the longest time," said Roy Schultheis. This year he made First team All-Dade in football and is planning to extend his career on through college. He is still undecided as to where he will attend.

"I finally know what it feels like to be the big man on campus," said Marcos Alvarez. Alvarez is one of the true characters of the senior class as he is constantly making people laugh with his outrageous antics. He is planning to attend the University of Florida or Florida International University.

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Richie Puerto, Jonathan Cardenas, Eddie Macias, Raul Smith, Chris Fleites, Marcos Alvarez, Danny Munilla,

Enrique "I<iki" Alard receives his much anticipated ring from Principal Fr. 1-farcelino Garcia SJ. _,_-\lard is planning on attending the University of Miami to pursue a music career.

Seniors

Above: Seniors Andre Enriquez and 11ike Ortiz present the frame of all the senior portraits to the altar during the Baccalaureate 11ass.

Right: J\!Is, Maria Elena Cartaya looks over a group of seniors playing dominoes at the end of their senior lunch.

Left:: Seniors Richard Puerto, David Bouza, Ralf Eglies, and Danny Torrent carry the Virgin to the altar at the Baccalaureate

Above: Senior singing sensation I<iki Alard is joined by Gulliver's Ana Alvarez.

Left:: Richard Capitaine helps himself to an extra serving of lechon asado.

Left:: Senior JC Alam, master of ceremonies, invites the congregation to stand

feasted and played dominoes at the annual lunch which was held at the Jesuit House courtyard.

Lieutenant Governor Alex Miranda gives a farewell speech at the K.ey Club Banquet.

David Bouza and Jason Machado have the honor of sharing the Athlete of the Year Award after earning their state individual championship in Wrestling.

Alexander receives the Coaches' Award for Golf for a second year in a row.

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2002- 2003 Vice President Xavier Navarro talks to Executive Chair member Victor Leon about how to improve dances for next year.

Belen Thespians dine before they receive their awards.They had delicious, all-they-could eat churrasco.

Nicky

Photos by Bryn Alan

FOR ALL THAT HARD WORK

2001-2002 President Eddy Macias delivers his farewell address at the Student Council Banquet.

The I<ey Club board members await their food. Carlos Larcada later said, "It was the best meal we have ever eaten at Belen."

Jose Garcia wins Best Runner Award in Track and Field. He also won the Coaches' Award in Cross Country.

Victor Leon receives his Thespian chord which he will have the honor of wearing at his graduation ceromony.

MOVING UP MOVING ON

The END of C1n ERA

Remember what it was like, 6th grade, new place, you had no idea what was to come. You pause, look around, and think to yourself: Another seven years to go. The years fly by, middle school feels like yesterday, and high school feels like it's not even over, but it is. The senior class of 2002 has come to that realization. Their days of fun are over. Most seniors will be following their own paths, going to different universities. "These have been the best four years of my life," said Ignacio Garcia. The class of 2002 has transformed from boys to men; they are MOVING UP. Many will not see each other for the next four years with the exception of holidays. They will be meeting new people and beginning new lives, yet they will always remember their last four years. "I will never forget my years at Belen, I've truly had the time of my life," said valedictorian Danny Nunez. Alfie Vargas

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Andres Portuondo awaits his turn.

Salutatorian Thomas J ardon delivers a very funny speech.

Luis Angulo along with Fr. Jorge Sardina SJ and Mr. Jimmy Perez. Seniors anxiously await their diplomas.

Mr. Ralf Ledesma congratulates his old I<:.ey club buddies Adrian Gomez, Chris Acuna and Luis Angulo.

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Jesus Suarez

Belen Key Club # 1, District Governor, thanks Ralf and Fr. Willie . .. Once you are a Wolverine, you are a Wolverine for Life... To the Heffas: Carlos, Juanfer, Victor, Plaz, and Geno, la ' no ha terminado ... Para Cu Libertadl Thank you Belen Jay Y2K, the beginning of campaigns Look for me on a billboard, I will be back as mayor of thi s town

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FINAL GOOD-BYES ... Dan, stay safe, riiiight ... Manny: no mo' drama . .. let's stay friends .. . Martin, "how many points is that? 11 • Ms. Castle-R: thanx 4 all u've done 143 Babs +Carma: what would I do w/o u? "B" : always in my heart, luv ya ... R-G : u r "Da Best!" . .. SJ:''Let me think about it ... NO!" ... Naty, stay crazy! 143 .. . Mariam: Good 4uck w/ Xavi.. .. here 4 u always!. .. Mom/Dad: Gracias por tu apoyo ... BRUJA: iTe quiero!. .. Thank U Lord 4 gettin' me thru this Peace & to every onei C/0 '02 WE DID IT!

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Eduardo Bertran

Begin where do I? Let s see family : mami : thank you for everything if only words could describe my thanks to you dad : thank you for making me the man I've become your influence will be with me for all my days steph : you ' re a gem l love you dearly and carry you in my heart always ft iend s: joe th e best rv e ever had .thanks dude Richie : so much so little space so many girl s so litt le tim e Nicky : ahvays the comedian brought the smiles I couldn ' t on my own thanks Jon : thank tor making me feel like one of the family it meant a lot hris : alway the sarcastic straight man v hat 'd we do w/o you? Megawn : one word : edmegs i lo ve you more than both of us reali ze thanks Xela m biggest fan and su pporter always believed in me no matter what go far and do it well b/ c now its my tum to be behind y ou .Jackie : your lo ve for him can only be equaled by my happin ess for both of you thanks for all the advice and help Everyone e lse: there are al ways storfes to tell and memories tha t keep us a li ve thanks for those memorie Now I ' ll talk fo r me : As I move on in life searching for omething be it happ iness . love what ever in the end it' ll be my choice and my life with no one to blame but myself I've learned lessons tough ones and easy ones now I go out and live "Two roads diverged in a wood , and I. I took the one less traveled by And that has made all the difference " P S To the world : I ended up winning after all

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Its been the b ·st 4 years of my lifc Juic(,-+ Whoa+Phloa+Fa lco+ om Bread +SweeTz= erz hehe P U H D -4-LIFE FFL(Fojo Football League) You all like brothers 2 me Whoa:Social. sociologo orange??hehc gnomon when in Greece , do as the Grecians Juice:Mil k does the body good, but Juice doe it better HEH Lay off the crizzac k Juic e Jim and Jared Meghan (Meg-HAM) Holiday Ham (NOOO PAUL!) Corn Bread/Ackga r:Don ' t ebber t II me 2 tell U boy chattap boy R-0- -A What did the nPr say 2 then r hehe Falco : arburetor, ehh? Centrally located I,hloa:Smashed , Nuked ! saw this on TV man Sorry, had no pic of you Socio Werrmrd Fojo : FFI fight club ROYAL W/C HEESE Steph V: Than · 4 always be ing th re 4 me lll never forget it. urse ??Fireman?? ::: evil grin:: : Jaclde:Body-feeting dance mo e tag??u and ur Broward slang what th e hell is wrong w/that chic??Hehe Naty :good times we hould really KJ T Jcska:End of Days Cristy:477 Nikki R.: oci a!4 77 Caro N:Trail-Blazers RUL E! Laura: Sunset Senior Prom 2001 2 THE GUYS :ALWAYS K. l.T no matte r wat! C/0 2002!!We did it!

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WhoA! !.. .JuiCe SwEEtZ FalcO PhloA. COrnBreAD(Rutherford Butterworth Christopherson Remington III) FoJo P.U H D FFL(Fojo Football League) .I BROKE WORRY I GOT IT UNDER CONTROL you guys wanna see some real fems?!? heeyy, frank? which way?-orange STOOPAKSTK. you dont ask stupid questions .i gotta carberator in my brand new car plaz doing the raptor... An Album Co"Ver!! L.TREBEKH yea tllats right.. .NO BRAKES!!! CORNROWS playing PS2 @my house @3am(while im sleeping) BRO!! i raced a Model T bro, it had 1200 hp and i out bassed it too even though it had 10 l5 11 Bro shes not hot..Thanx: Mom,Dad,Anthony,Caro,Abuelilla,Abuela,Tito,Papi y familia WE DID IT C/0 2002

Juan -Carlos Alam

Lots of thanks to Mom, ad, Jenny, Jeanette, the rest of my family, friends, & Belen . .. Thanx Key Club, Adrian, Fr. Willie; Fr. Eddy, & Ralph .. . Thanx Mercy .. . Thanx to all my teachers Wolverines#1 CYC Studying @ Munilla's house ... I -can't believe it's over! L8rz Lots of Luv! I'll be back!!!

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Smitty, hola raulito Hey Mr Biggs Yea man what do you want im working here Ruben, Rumo , the notes are in the mailbox, go gators shhh Eric/ eagle sack/ Jake that banana was in the air for at least five minutes Mikey 7th grade Spanish, good times I think ill get orange soda you' re the man dude, braa u gonna hit those waves ricbie. alii got to say, micke mouse on the steamboat, why u at oh right. .. Jason, Spain, david, simpsons trivia champ, I accept it ... ed, is that jelly? hey wack. thanks for knocking me back to reality when needed, bruno, snoop, ntike c, wack, where u guys applying to college, really, me too stop staring at me edy, check the dark room, oops dad , Jen, abuelos, vou for evetything .. .it tastes like bunring ... not the end, just the begimiing ...

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"Whatever bro" ChriS+Jason+Chris=Jason Sandvvich ctuis,Chris(Bird)-you guys are brothers I love you Munilla Jesus Sa1um-Cousin AJ-Boay ,Benji. "Greatest Story Ever 'fold" Javi. AdrianBrother Oid HCA People SpainTrip2000 Davld-"Vale" stupid mofo Simpsons Trivia- "l an #1· Raui-"O My" Snoopy Renzo•. HerrnitHennie Belen Wolverines Pride Mike C,O,F CioseUp2001-Ailett,Oanny V Mtl'cos Crickery Saga "Hey Don't get Mad" G$ the Bear .l have the coolest hair "Bro.l'm using an Understandl TracycarlaJessi...Summer Cruise 2001.. "and whatnor DQ "Im a Jasonite. are you r "Wow, Ay Chris, Wow!" '86 Volvo 240 DL .. Bebo Vacations shizznitch up in my shizzhouse Everyone at our Lunch Table Vincan "I hate it when people eat my food!" Mom, Dad, Arutea-Thanks for putting up with me I love yeu Sammy,Lefas, Letos, Tios, lias, little Cousins. Bebos t love you people to the Class of 2002 guys are awesome, you made the Belen e)(perience for me. lots of love

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Weasei...Belen 6 th 12t h. Class of 2002 ...basketball #22 Deacon & Vicky ...ur do best ... Andy , Peacock,Busti , J'ose , Bouza , Eddie...Eric , are we going to the St . Lou is Prom? ... I wanna work for Sage FASC Convention... Fr . Lemus... 2nd Generation B. . Alumni... Mike , are we running today? Ruben, secret of the ooze J'ose , slurpee ond worms Donatello can I come to school like that tomorrow Dad , Mom , kids thanks a lot

Michael Fenton

*#SO Varsity Football 2002 * "Get into as many fights as possible; injury builds charatter'' * Denise learn how to take a picture! * "Have you ever seen elephants dipped in mustard? * Yo C-money * Good yob * Oye penko! * Hey Pepe, I almost made you crash! * What's the word of the week Yllliaml * Natalie= Pupi and Lauren= Sister * Nat:alre the professionat page maker* *Thank you Mom, Dad, jimmy*

DuQuesne

Chris Hermida

Andres Chiribo

[ What's the sci ence UPNHDSWATETRGATEPoof<iesDONKEYPUNCH112 da yo, lets ride out. st.B grs deacon parties Don'ttell me I can't... wacky taq Raquels Student council things yo lets hi ctin the office Emilio song {;;;. handyandy lets all dress up like stifler Bro,l'm at roberts yo lets go workout.. Jose eat the banana jimmrnmmyyyy district game @PACE slowMo HOOTERS Vincamthugs MycolumbusJ l$gas Chillin @joses house v Marco=:brokenToe=Dbo's room I cant believe she carried you Ore w e could run faster .• Cristy · SoccerPractices BAFK KEYWEST trips JuniorProm HC Bird sw 137aw=crashed NutzDBOHolymanKasperBigleoLiiBMMEdNoseDreMexico everyone else you know who u are too many memories to write down it's been good l 'm gonna mi ss it... Mom , Pop,Eiena thanks for everything God. always watching over me I love you aii Later

Daniel Martinez

Jose Garcia- Tuft on

Emilio Saiz

Victor Leon

David Bouza

Bruno De La Fuente

Luis Carmona

Jonathan Sal urn

Mike Montiel

Richie Puerto

*r ic hie puerto* mom & dad i owe u everything caqui, royl, patti, john 143 u guys mlke L. ur my brot.hef also big john, renee thank u 4 accepting me as ur 2"d son • all eyes on 9 interception king It took me a whtre 2 find my real belen boys -L.P ., M O ,R M ,E E.,R.S - i wish l would have been w/ u guys since the beg inning after 18 yrs I ret ire my jersey for someone speciat-nat,1 4367-my whole life has changed-and yes, your always right! CNN rubie , john , antonio , mike , coto , marcelo , tuie, jesus moreno's, thank u 4 everything this has been the best 4 yrs of my life, but it's fi nally overt Antonio sorry 1hav no pict ures of you. You w r out of town wh n I d,ld this. You know you 'll always b my broth rlU

Jesus Carre tie

Chris Flei tes

Marcos Alvarez

Eddie Macias

Michael Sanchez

Andre Enriquez

Andy Portuondo

Robert Zaldivar

Enrique Alard

Danny Bustamante

Dano rest of the S-L fam The 4 of us: Andy, John , Ricky (and me); best friends always Big D (Diego) Ciose Up 2000 01d GJory Andy n' Justin, right Marcos? The whatever look and quarters Mike im gonna bum that Bio book Epiphany class of 98 Belen class of 02 : we made it; Danny, Richie , Luie Andy, Oscar, John BBG girls: great memories Mr Nuftez' class (wish I was still in it) Christy Alexis, VIcky LA girls; years I'll never forget..Aie & co , we had fun Steph R dcsme, best friends? I dunno ur weird Steph V, we've had an interesting time Caro u ru le Megan, I know you 're reading this neighbor, much love the Nikl's And reya aka Willis, I've missed u roomie.• Golf team, great experience Sarasota l.. how's your box? GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2002 !

Tony Llera

Luis Angulo

No my head is not on fire the sharp shapshooter Adrian get a nose job 1 have ONE pen AJ Brian u r not fuony taaakko belL .no father, I haven't done the shirts George man, u r sick bey stop my sister shes only fouc.l am the king of uncle .Jose yon r weird bey Dies again Re-Pineapple productions P.P, you have been marked what's so funny about me • Peace, 1m out

Omar Moussawel

Luis Angulo

No my head is not on fire the sharp shapshooter Adrian get a nose job I have ONE pen AJ Brian u r not funny •.. taaakko belL .no father, I haven't done the shirts George man, u r sick hey stop my sister shes only four I am the king of uncle Jose your weird bey mes again productions P P, you have been marked what's so funny about me Peace, 1m out

Omar Moussawel

George Jalil & Javi Alvarez

Martin Cruz Mesa & Daniel Tufton

venus fly trap how many points Is that. cactus soup where's the wheel of fortune who opened the gates• rocanator this year is a braCing sheena gertOgenflOgen cold war one day • basil- horse+ delta••. hunchback. •olympics how long is flight to australfa •. no thanks, but 1have a friend brownie earthquake danny, only in your mind the cruise encuentro..• mona lisa hair campechuela shipping ..• thafs my freak shoehorn pathology, sandl speaklng ..• call the vieja •. sorry eddie s.4 e I wish J had a red rabbit yellow throated new ngland warbler•• plercings •however bee dry sarcastic wit capricious ..• j s b..• calista yanitza, un cafecito por favor clergy ctear, dear. clear enough x bar how many drachma are in $8 the dismount.

Manny Santelices

and i quote .it was red candles but not really .i digress i move on but you don't understand .i know call911, wait don't. the 1999 classic busquet's tennis matches .it's taking a shower stop singing ok so who r u with? jj .••beedeeebeep(small medium and large) .•.maria maria. and in case you didn't already know.•. as opposed to what slap on the sticker olympics/calista. how many points wheel of disaster it was literally it was a minute, no but count it ok r u ready? can u hear it?..•Pilar and Annabel...keep the buckets of water to yourself. that month...chapel...code blue alert alert abort... the government loves our convos 8:00pm aria. ok sit down/leveled(for today) ok seriously back to reality do ju know de dolphin "eque eque eque," matattuey, pedro thanx for everything ur like a brother to me martin and danny thanx for being there for me B.T.T.E ale janet 4eva (ca chae) carrolton grupito thanx for the friendship and laughs vene thank you for everything naty & naty thanx for the luv to my brothers much love.•.jenny alex amie and kristie you are my brothers and sisters and best friends thanx for being there... mami and papi, i am speechless

Alex Hernandez

Jar e Duarte

Rafael Egues

road trip aublml flat tire el club hit and nm ..got breaks? cousins volleybalL .driftwood, .life guard ehair dude, where's my ear· 911 on 9/ ll venitian pool.. .bands up t'UlUlet'S high trex aim notre dame half marathon curve oflit'e abio breckenridge viucam swnmer trips camping the band anthrax: yard work weeds

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Andres Bayon

Renzo Effio

Pablo Salazar

Palo Arissa: yogurt, you confidence understanding & for you Martin: Brownie Earthquake, U-Turn, Can you ' say ESP? ... Beri: nyack will always have the coolest car ... Danny: Urea, Magnum, Llama Face Allen: Bass Joel: Trinity Mom: thank you for your patience... Dad: UM Joanna: patrik is my friend Jessica: than you for my name The Fam: I love you guys and I thank you for helping me through the Belen experience and for giving me the best gift in my life, your love To All: I thank all the people in my life because you have made me who lam Thank You.

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AUTOGRAPHS

AAlexander, Nick 169, 185 73, 172, 185,

BBeltran, Eduardo 157, 181, Alvarez, Hugo 200, 201 115 206, 210, 212 Aran, Robert Berisiartu,

Abaroa, Ifiigo 226, 229 Alvarez, Javi 355 201

Baez, Marino Andres 145, 211, Allanic, Mario Alvarez, Javier Araque, Javier 180 114, 164 224 194 ll(i 16?, 1ffi 11) 107,180, 181 Baldrich, Kalet Bermudez, Gaby

Abaunza, Carlos

Allende, Julio Alvarez, Jon Arenas,JC 92 77, 172, 74, 185 151 Erick 172 67' 185 Balseiro, Nikolas 185, Abrante, Albert

Almeida, Mario Alvarez, Jon Erik Arenas, Luis 88 7, 50, 56, 57, 188, 189 148 202 201 Arguello, Eddie 169 Bermudez, JP

Acosta, Grace Alonso, Daniel Alvarez, Marcos 22, 79 Bandrich, Rich- 19, 176, 229 38, 47 11, 71 2, 8, 13, 14, 202, 203 ard Bertran, Eddy

Acuna, Chris Alonso, Gaby 17, 19, 114, Arias,Alex 196 185, 195 114, 302, 114, 175 126, 157, Ariza, Mario Baran, Christo- 381 153, 212, 301

Agras, Steven

Alonso, Llobal 6 158, 159, 212, 151, 228 pher Besil, Chris

Alonso, Lloval 216, 244, 344 Armas, Anthony 50, 169 38, 130 185 211 Alvarez SJ, Eddy 50 Baran, Robert Bilbao, Vero 10, Aguerrevere, Alonso, Maria 38, Armas, Carlos 169, 195 215

Daniel 114 38, 162 46, 129, 153, 60, 151 Bared, Paul Blanco, Jorge 92

Aguirre, Gabriel Alonso- 218, 382 Armas, Jose 49, 50, 57, 224 Blanco, Marcos 210 Mendoza, Alvarez, 114, 164, Barquin, Carlos 30, 115, 158, Alam,JC Gabriel 92 Wilfredo 313 202 159, 190, 323 10, 17, 125, ALPHA 169 Armenteros, Barrera, Daniel Blanco, Orlando 152, 216, 144, 145 Alvarez, Willy Javier 196 50, 165, 211 172 314 Alphonse, 194 Arrazola, Barrera, Dorian Bolado, FranAlarcon, Victor Eduardo 145 Amin, Armando Giancarlo 50 74 ClSCO 169 Alvarado,Alejandro 67 Arreola, Guido Barrientos, Alex 69, 70

Alard, Enrique 10, 59, 63 Jlnlnestylnterna- 50, 194 59, 172 Bolivar, Carlos Q21, 114 121, 11i Alvarado, Andrew tional 163 Arribas, Daniel Basnuevo, Javi 50, 145 1l\ 15), 16?, 59 Andrade, 11 180 Boord, Michael Alvarez, Ander Jonathan 110 Arrieta, Victor Basnuevo, Javier 50 350 202 Andres, Edwin 202 Borges, Nikki Albelo, Fidel Alvarez, Eddy SJ 59 Arteaga, Lourdes Basten, Jennifer 17 183 221 Angulo, Luis 36, 38, 130 215 Bouza, David Alcalde, Adrian Alvarez, Eduardo 21, 114, 115, Artiles, Rafael Bayon, Andres 71 135 135, 212, 353 38 10, 114, 361 34 117, 124

Alemany, Nelson Alvarez, Aparicio, Angel Avello, Andres Belen Jesuit 54 Guillermo 138, 174 50 Preparatory 183, 219, 333 Alexander, 172 Aramas, Anthony Azze, Jorge 3 School 1 Bravo, Carlos Anthony Alvarez, Henry 53 Bello, Jorge 202 38, 139, 185 38, 132 Aran, Alberto 92 Bravo, Daniel 92 Aran, Fernando

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Cano, Christo- Michael Cepero, Arturo Concepcion, 169 pher 69, 70, 116, 120, 70 Alexander Brito, Christian 172 190, 191, 311 Cernuda, Alfredo 51 92 Caballero, David Cantens, Joseph Carretie, Jesus 92 Coral, Carlos Broche, 3, 14, 18, 19, 383 6, 7, 10, 14, Chamorro, 145 Alexander 2), 101, llQ Canto, Jose 206 31, 115, 116, Clarence Cordova, Angel 70 111, 138, 157, Capitaine, Rich- 157, 162, 16\ J:l1 211 92, 134, 223 Brolley, Chris 176, 182, 204 ard 116 Carrion, Juan Chavez, Michelle Corona, Joshua 70, 71, JB, 21& 2E, JQ Caraballo, Chris Carlos 225 215 92 76, 172, 195 Cabanas, Rafael 116, 125, 143, Cartas, Andrew Chess 165 Corp, Oliver 51 Brown, Thomas 92 145, 150, 151, 70, 76, 77, Chiriboga, Corral, Alexis 50 Cabielles, Brian 165, 172 Andres 2, 21 51 Bruguera, Rich- 50, 163 244, 288, 382 Cartaya, Maria 116, 125, Correa,AJ ard Cabrera, Anthony Caraballo, Javier 37, 38 159, 162, 116, 198, 199, 117, 16\ 312 70 185, 201 Cartaya, Sister 164, 212, 310 Builders' Club Cabrera, Joseph Carabeo, Javi Maria 133 213, 327 Correa, David 51 148, 149 59, 225 19, 101,105, Casas, Mike 95 Chirino, Josefina Correoso, Burgos, Noe Cabrera, Michael 176 Casco Downing, 38, 40, 141 Alexander 38, 145, 163 115, 315, Carballo, Rene Fernando 61, Chirino, Mark 71 Burmudez, JP 382 10, 202 145 50 Correoso, Javier 109 Calderin, Alex Cardenas, Casero, Cristina Christdoulou, 92 Burt, Andrew 89 Jonathan 19, 47, Gio 169, Correra, AJ 114 66, 172 Calderin, Ernie 116, 163, 244, 132, 157, 212 185, 195 Costa, Brian Busquet, Aimee 164, 176, 179, Carreno, Jackie Casais, Peter Cleveland, 18, 26, 116, 1 38, 47, 132 182 215 196 Charles 20, 164, 300 Busse, George Calleja, Andres Caridad, Danny Cassvan, Ricky 37, 38 Costa, David 38, 130 50 70, 226 182 Close Up 9, 95, 228 Bustamante, Camaraza, Salva- Carlesi, Christian Castellano, 230, 231 Costa, Luis Danny dor 70, 195 70, 172, Danny 202 Coho, Carlos 51 5, 9, 14, 92, 31, 115, 126, Camargo, Chris 200, 201 Castellanos, Collantes, Milton 95, 98 151 Carmenates, Christopher 162 Costa, Richard Bustamante, Campos, Jerry Alberto 101 92 Collazo, Kenneth 51 David 192 162, 198 Carmona, Luis Castellon, Joseph 70 Cox, Brian 10 Busto, Humberto Campos, Teresita 21, 116, 151, 50, 194, 224 Collins, Patrick Cox, Danny 10 92 33, 38, 165, 337 Castellon, 38, 47, 163, Cross, Michael Bustos, Christo- 43, 148 Carmona, Nick Michael Collongette, 92 pher 50 Campos-Cervera, 15, 151, 182 116, 283 Jean-Didier Cruz, ChristoBustos, Rodrigo Carnright, David Castro, Alex 51, 169 pher Humberto 50, 211 18 21, 2), 94 5& 115 Colon, Robert 49, 51, 211 98 Canal, Jonathan Carrasquillo, Ceballos, 91, 92, 196 Cruz, Javier 11, 50, 53, 55 Armando 70 Gustavo 92 92, 98, 99, Carreras, CELAC 164 188, 1h9, 204

203 Nicholas 66, 145 Diaz, Andres 51 49, 51, 57,

FCruz, Jeremy De la Osa, Andy Diaz, Carlos 51 168, 169, 194, 201 14, 83 212, 213 Diaz De La Portilla, Echenique, Ivan Cruz, Michael De la Vega, Augie Michael 71 92, 188, 189 51, 169, 211 105, 202 Diaz, Ernesto Echeverria, Nick Faculty 36, 37, 40, Cruz- Mesa, Martin De la Vega, Carlos 194, 195 196, 197 41, 42, 43, 46, 116, 164, 356 210 Diaz, Gabriel Effio, Renzo 47 Cuadra, Danny 10 De Lemos, Ricardo 49, 51 117, 135, 164, 212, Farinas, Alicia 38 Cuan,Andrew 67, 145 Diaz, Mike 75 362 Father/Son Day 226 6, 92 De Ofia, Jorge 51 Diaz,Nick Egiies, Rafael F eal, Alex 71 Cura,Alex De Quesada, Thomas 63, 168, 169, 117, 360 Feas, Jerry 71 103, 104, 107, 20 195, 225 Egusquiza, Alexander Fenton, Annie 36, 110, 162 37, 38, 47, 230 Diaz, Pedro 92 51 38,47,139,229 De Zarraga, Gaston Diaz-Padron, Juan Eireos, Maria Fenton, Jimmy 79,

D71, 172, 173, Carlos 51 37, 130 175, 196, 227 200, 201 Dieppa, Cristian 92 Elesgaray, Giancarlo Fenton, Michael6, De Zayas, AJ 198 Dieppa, Julian 92 92 33, 115, 118, Daire, Javier 3 83 Del Riego, Robert Dominguez, Brian Elorza, Freddy 210 120, 162, 176, Damas, Frank 71 196 174, 175, 1%, 383 Elorza, Mateo 51, 54 216, 324 Dana, Pedro Del Rio, Alex 24, 65 Dominguez, Chris Enriquez, Andre Fernandez, Andres 71' 148 Del Rio, Javier 51 117, 317 6, 15, 31, 115, 103, 162, 164, Danger, Franklin 71 Del Rio, Luis Don, George 117, 120, 159, 162, 230, 231 Darpini, Eric 38, 139 70, 71, 185, 187 198, 219, 347, Fernandez, Angie 20, 71, 163, 226 Del Rio, Mario 71 Duarte, Jorge 382 36, 38, 141, 222, DeArmas, Ralph Del, Robert Riego 92 117, 359 Enriquez, Danny 229 198, 199 Del Valle, Jose Duefias, Javier 92 102, 103, 104, Fernandez, Anthony De Castro, Allen 71, 76, 172, 173, Dulpini, Eric 73 111, 163, 164, 71, 185, 187 116, 164 185 Duque, Alejandro 230 Fernandez, Ariel40, De Goti, Chris 194 Delgado, Aaron 71 Erkelens, Jan 92 47, 141, 218 De Goti, Christo- 51, 211 DuQuesne, Eddie Escobar, Eduardo 51 Fernandez, Daniel pher 51, 169 Delgado, David 71 18, 21, 24, 25, Escobar, Enrique 93, 96 De Goytisolo, Delgado, Eddie 26, 117, 151, 117, 208, 209, 303 Fernandez, Diego Agustine 59 38, 177, 187 162, 165, 192 Escoto, Daniel 185, 194 De La Flor, Miguel Delgado, German 38 325 71, 163 Fernandez, Eric 87 145 Delgado, Marcello DuQuesne, Iggy Espinosa,Joshua 51 Fernandez, Fernando De La Fuente, 145, 163, 165 10, 19, 33, 111, Esteban, Alex 176 Bruno 18, 31, Delgado, Rudy 176, 190 18, 102, 109, Fernandez, Luis 169 117' 122, 151' 15, 103 111, 198, 199 Fernandez, Rafael 159, 162, 164, Delgado, Victor

E40, 47, 139 165, 212, 71, 75 Fernandez-Kincade, 244, 334, 382 Dergan, Joseph 92 Gio 117, 118, De la Fuente, Diaz, Adrian 92 Echarte, Guillermo 150, 298

F emandez-Soto, 118, 162, 289

Diego 51 Fonseca, Carlos

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Willie 61

Garcia, Kris 71, 33, 46, 134, Gomez, Eric Ferradosa, 52 172, 195 141, 218, 219 93, 95 Fernando Fonseca, Javier Gailey, James Garcia, Mario Garcia- Tunon, Gomez, 51, 163 71, 180 107 93, 98, 176, Willie Immanuel 67 Ferran, Andrew Fonseca, Oscar Gandarillas, 178, 198 10, 12 Gomez, Jose 52 51 71, 204 Victor Garcia, Michael Garicia- Tufion Gomez, Manuel Ferran, Mathew Font, Ignacio 40, 52, 169 52 SJ, Willie 93 69 135 Garcia, Alex 194 Garcia, Nathaly 129 Gomez, William Ferran, Matt 71, F ontela, Gabriel Garcia, 7, 16 Garland, Edward 52 204 162, Alexander Garcia, Nicole 40 Gonzalez, Adrian Ferrell, Morgan 176, 202 52, 163 215 Garrigo, Marcos 91, 93, g), 222 118, 122 F ontela, Gaston Garcia, Andrew Garcia, 0 lga 3 3 151 Gonzalez, Alex Ferrer, Alexander 1& 101; 1(g 11, 71 Garcia, Raphael Garrote, Michael 145, 163 71 176, 179, 202 Garcia, Brian 93 6, 52 Gonzalez, Alimer Ferrer, Miguel F ontela, Gregory 52, 169

Garcia, Ricardo Gayol,Mark 93, 212, 213 G21 64, 172, 201

Garcia, Carlos 10, 93 119, 212 Gonzalez, Chris Ferro, Camilo Forensics 63, 172 Garcia SJ, Gib, Shawn 202 76, 221 118, 152, 162, 150, 151

Garcia, Chris Marcelino Gibson, Gonzalez, Daniel 212, 218, 294 Formoso, Chris 151, 165, 295 40, 46, 128, Alexander 163 Figueredo, Eloy 64, 169 Garcia, Christo- 129, 139, 141, 50, 52 Gonzalez, 93 Foms, Anthony pher 118 382 Gil, Billy Eduardo 52 Fischer, Nicholas 52

Garcia, Daniel Garcia Tufion SJ, 145, 202 Gonzalez, 51 F oms, Rosendo 71, 73, 75, n, Willie 152 Gil, Guillermo George Fleites, Chris 195, 225 93

Garcia-Canet, 87 163, 231 8, 9, 14, F ors, Daniel Garcia, Danny Cesar 93 Gilardi, Bob 69, Gonzalez, Gerry 118, 123, 125, 52, 56 172, 1'7.1 195

Garcia-Tufion, 71, 52, 194 Fors,Danny Garcia, Gerry 40 Javi 76, 77, 226 Gonzalez, Ivan 1(f), 1%, 244, 53, 138, Garcia, Henry 5, 14, 95, 98 Gimbel, Nicholas 119 342, 382 172, 173 93, 151 Garcia- Tufion, 119, 164, 244, Gonzalez, Louis Fleites, Desiree Franyie, Alex 12 Garcia, Ignacio Javier 304, 382 2, 14, 16, 18, 16 French 162 119, 287 19, 93, 188, Gimenez, 19, 101, 111, Fleites, Victor Freshman Bas- Garcia, Jerry 189, 202, 382 Alejandro 52 157, 164, 176, 51, 145 ketball 141

Garcia- Tufion, Golf 206 192 Florence, An- 186, 187 Garcia, Jorge Jose Gomez, Adrian Gonzalez, Marcel thony 165 Frigar, Zoller 7 6 111' 182 Q 14; 33, 117, 119, 125, 152, 145 Flores, Juan Luis Friger, Carlos 71 Garcia, Jose 119, 123, 156, 153, 162, 220, Gonzalez, 40, 71, 145 Friger, Osvaldo Q llQ 157, &l 158, 159,162, 290 Michael 382 Flores, Juan Luis 191, 202, 203, 161; 1SQ Gomez, Emanuel Gonzalez, Mike 24, 225 226 210, 224, 230, 212, 216, 329 195 28, 29, 102, Fojo, Jonathan Fuster, Emilio

Garcia- Tufion SJ, Gomez, Emil 93 1(JJ, 176, 1TI, 88, 202 Gomez, Emilio 178, 198, 199

Gonzalez, Patricio 88, 210 Guardiola, Augustin 185

Gonzalez, Patrick Guardiola, Felix 212 383

Gonzalez, Sergio 40, 46, 135

Gonzalez, William 52, 165 GonzalezJacobo, Alexander 52

Gonzalez-Mora, Daniel 208, 209

Gonzalez-Mora, Javier 208

Gramatges, Ryan 162

Grandal, Nick 186, 187

Grandparents' Day 225

Griffin, Chris 151

Grisales, Andres 119

Gronlier, JC 151 Guardiola, Agustin 35, 168, 169, 382 Guardiola, Alejandro 190

Guardiola, Alex 14, 18, 35, 164

Guardiola, Andres 35, 187

Guasch,Andrevv 196

Gueits, Chris 18, 105, 110, 111, 163, 164, 176, 177, 179, 190

Guerra, Eric 93

Guerrero, Oscar 66, 67, 169

Guevara, Cisco 79, 174, 175, 176, 383

Guevara, Danica 215

Guiteras, John 11

Guitian, Eric 52

Gutierrez, Christopher 52

Gutierrez, Nick 108, 176

HHaibi,Dora 38, 40, 144

Halpin, Timothy 93, 210

Hanlon, Danny 148, 185

Hanlon, Matthevv 52

Harbie, Khalil

187 Henderson, Maximilian 93

Henriquez, Gabriel 145 Henry, Christopher 52

Hermida, Christian 119, 125, 162, 190, 191, 326, 383 Hermida, Jonathan 188 Hermida, Stephen 101, 162

Hernandez, Alex 119, 358 Hernandez, Andres 40 Hernandez, Charles 10 Hernandez, Daniel 59 Hernandez, Danny 145 Hernandez, Emilio 202

Hernandez, Eugene 164, 210, 212 Hernandez, Fernando 101, 108, 231 Hernandez, Fernie 19 Hernandez, Gregory 10,

93, 96, 99 Hernandez, Jonathan 185, 200, 201, 202 Hernandez, JP 109, 229 Hernandez, Juan 383 Hernandez, Marina 130 Hernandez, Mauricio 52 Hernandez, Mike 196

Holmquist, James 51, 52, 53

Homecoming Dance

30, 31, 32, 33

Homecoming Week

18, 19, 20, 21

Hondal, Carlos 163

IHernandez, PedroA. 40, 43, 139, 159 Hernandez, Rebecca 215 52 Hillman, Louis 64

Brothers 163

Iparraguirre, Alexander 52, 194 Iturralde, Santiago 93 Izquierdo, Amulfo 52 Izquierdo, Nelson 93

JJ.H. Volleyball 204

Jacobs, Andrevv 172, 200, 201 Jacobs, Christian 202, 210 Jacomino, Javi 12

J alil, George 119, 176, 355 J alil, Michael 202

Iglesias, Jennifer 40, 132 Iglesias, Melissa 215

Iglesias, Patrick 52, 211

Hernandez, Rene Icaza, Charmaine 119, 145, 176 40 , 133 Hernandez, Ricky Iduante, Beatriz 18, 162 215 Hernandez, Robert Iglesias, Andrea 17 150, 165, 383 Iglesias, Emilio 145 Hernandez SJ, Victor 40, 134, 141 Hernandez, Sylvia 37, 40, 130 Hernandez, Victor 129

Herrera, Bryan 172, 185 Herrero, Janette 215

Herrero, Javier

Iglesias, Steve 7, 16, 31, 119, 125, 151, 159, 164, 165, 198, 19;>, 229, 291

Infante, Sissi 17 International

Janania, Anvvar 93

Janania, Khaled 119, 162, 292 Jane, Louis 5, 93, 95 Jane, Luis 96 J ardon, Carlos 59

Jardon, Thomas 119, 151, 16\ 2J/ Jauregui, Enrique 172 Jerez, Alejandro

52 204 17, 119, 212, Llauro, Daniel Victor 175, 202 Jimenez, Beatriz N Baseball 196, 332 165 54, 56, 163 Maranges, Matt 40, 128, 144 197

Lazzarin, Eddy

Llera, Tony 120, Loret de Mola, 5, 94, Jimenez, Julio N Soccer 210 7, 71, 226 164, 198, 1g), Sean 109, 95, 198 163 Leal, Christopher 352 383 Marin, Christian Jimenez, Pierre K 120, 299

Lloveras, Lorenzo, Bryan 120 119 Ledesma, Rafael Michael 225 Marmol, Andres Joakimsen, 40 73, 75 Lukacs, John 54, 55, 211 Andrew 93 Key Club Ledesma, Ralf

Lloveras, Robbie 7, 10 Marmol, Miguel Jones, Jerry 152, 153 46, 133, 152, 18, 102, 103, 83, 210 188, 382 Klock, Peter 162 162, 163,

MMarmol, Victor Jordan, Carlos 93, 210, 212 Leiva, Chris 230 151 151 Klock, Robert 120, 162, Lobo, Danny 54, Marquez, Daniel Jordan, Jorge 212 305 145, 211 Machado, Chris 92, 94, 198 196 Klumpp, Philipp Leon, Alex 11, Lobo-Navia, Luis 204 Marquez, Ralph Jordan, Matthew 52 75, 204 120 Machado, Jason 202 52 Knight, Julian 93 Leon, Devin Logan, Anthony 92, 9:l, 184 1&3 Marrero, Chris

Joseph, Joshua Koch, Stephen 54, 194 172 Macias, Bernie 94, 196, 198 169, 200, 201 54, 144, 145 Leon, Francisco Londono, Oscar 16 Marrero, Gabriel

Juarez, Luigi

172 54, 211 Macias, Eddie 77, 169, 201

LLeon, Gisela 40 Lopez, Aida Mara 2, 14, 16, 20, Marrero, John 208 Leon, Kristian 131, 131 28, :0, 31, 32, 94

Juncadella, 163 Lopez, Alex 61 115, 120, 125, Marrero, Leo 10 Sebastian 52 Lacayo, FranLeon, Robert Lopez, Carlos 126 Marti, Brandon cisco 180 157, 158, 159, Junior High Blue Lafont, Mike 93, 95, 99, 54, 211 54, 201 Basketball 145 Lopez De 164, 244, 345, Martin, Luis 134, 151 185 Lago, David 10

Leon, Victor Quintana, 399, 382 7, 182

Junior High Lara, Jonathan 2, 7, 21, 27, Luis 120 Macias, Jordi Martinez, Daniel Cross Coun- 120, 125, 151, Lopez, Jason 172, 201 120, 328 54 try 168, 169 Larcada, Carlos 159, 164, 165, 31, 93, 97, 176 MacNamara, Martinez, Danny

Junior High 212, 213, 331 Lopez, Joel David 7, 14, 17, 162, 163, 202 Football 172, Lima, Rosa 120, 164, 296 94, 98, 212 31, 32, 115, 173 Larrieu, Rene 40, 47, 139 Lopez, Manuel Mallol, Mariano 151, 159, 164

Junior High Gold 19, 30, 101, Llamas, Luis 10, 94 152, 153, 210 Martinez, Edgar Basketball 104, 162, 176, 18, 33, 104, Lopez, Oscar Manes, Frank 94, 98 185 230, 231 110, 230, 231 120, 151, 162, 188 Martinez, Latour, Susana

Junior High Llanes, Rafael 165, 278 Manrara, Ana Gustavo 40 40, 130 Track and 63, 145 Lopez, William 54, 129 Field Laughlin, Dante Llano, Joshua 76, 172, 201 Manrara,Andres Martinez, Jorge 60 200, 201 7, 54 Lopez-Callej a, 94, 175 40

Junior High Lay, Jonathan Enrique 74 Manrara, Carlos Martinez, NichoVolleyball Lopez-Cantera,

las 54, 169, Meadows, Paul Mathew 77 Molinares, 19, 206

N194 94 Metayer, Gre- Reuben 7 Moreno, Ruben Martinez, Mederos, gory Moncada, Rich- 14, 28, 114, Reynick Jonathan 129, 218 ard 156, 159, 164, Navarro, Andres 120, 163, 164, 110, 198 Metcalfe, 131, 131 316 172 293 Medina, Rene George 94 Monjer, Chris- Mori,Ahmed Navarro,Xavi Martinez-Cid, 79, 202 Metcalfe, Justin tine 8, 9 94, 98 14, 105, 110, Jordi Meilan, Tony 40, 94 Montes, Alex 54 Motta, Pierre 111, 157, 163, 7, 94, 99, 138, 198 Michelen, Juan Montes, Eric 54, 163, 211 164, 198, 151, 222, 223 Mejia, Marco 94, 220 172, 185, 195 Mouriz, Chris 230, 231 Martinez-Cid, 54, 169 Miguel, Andres Montes, Gabriel 151 Newmeyer, Ricky 7 Menache, Julio 145 6,94 Mouriz, Nicholas Michael Martino, Cassie 67 Milian, Gonzalo Montesi, Dan 54 49, 54, 55 16 Mendigutia, Gaby 163 40, 133, 144, Moussawel, Amir Nieto, Amado Mas, Bobby 202 165 Mills, Kina 145 54, 148, 149 54, 165 Mas, Ildefonso Mendez, 23, 215 Montiel, Moussawel, Nieto, Carlos 105, 202 Armando 54 Minchener, Vicki Mauricio Omar 354 186, 187 Mass 218, 219 Mendez, 40, 132 151, 153, 162, Munguia SJ, Nodar,Lydia Massa, George Armando Mini Olympics 182, 220 Jorge 215 151 Raul 163 224 Montiel, Mike 40, 129 N oste, Danny Massa, Richard Mendez, Chris Minsal Ruiz, 2, 3, 7, 14, Munilla, Alex 76, 185, 204 54 202 Julio 145 17, 19, 27, 7' 18, 104, N ovelas, John Massa-Guiteras, Mendez, Daniel Mion-Bet, 31, 32, 117, 111, 139, 174, 122 Richie 11 185 Daniele 54 126, 176, 231 Nuche,Alex Massens, Miguel Mendez, John- Mir, Peter 91, 157, 159, 162, Munilla, Danny 5, 91, 94, 94, 196, 197 Paul 94 94 176, 212, 213, 7, 12, 24, 29, 95 Mastrapa, Mendez, Louis Miranda, Alex 339 32, 115, 117, Nufiez, Andres Reynaldo 186, 187 151 Monzon, David ill, 162, 176, 95, 151, 182 180 Mendia, Jorge Miranda, Julian 175, 212, 213, 216, Nufiez, Danny Masvidal, Danny 50, 51, 54, 10 176, 187 244, 343, 382 123, 192, 195, 162, 163 194 Miret, Orealys Mor, Juan 145 Munilla, Pedro 282 Mato,Manny Mendiola, Eddy 40, 130 Mora, Michael 12 Nufiez, Eduardo 69, 172 14, 89, 196 Moas, Daniel 54 172, 173 Mufiiz, Alvaro 94 Mayol, Mariano Mendiola, JC Moas, Raul 148 Morejon, Javier 33, 109, 176, Nufiez, Krizia 220 70, 77, 201 Moises, JD 14 180, 181 382 215 Mayol, William Mendoza, Daniel Moises, Jesus Morejon, Mufioz, Alvaro Nufiez, Leopoldo 165 165 91, 9\ % 2Il 223 Norman 94 105 40, 135 McCarthy, Conor Menocal, Annie Mojena, Danny Moreno, Hector Mufioz, Peter 61, 67, 168, 40, 12 172 21, 175,

169, 201 132, 144, 145 Molfetto, Moreno, Ricky 186, 187 Meadow, Stephen Mesa, Julio 94 Gianfranco 63 Mescery, 54 Obeso, Eduardo

54 196 94

Perez, Marcos

Pifion, Sergio 6, 9, 190, Ocana, Felix 151 Padilla, Jose

Pere, Nicole 67, 145, 151 54, 165 191

0' Connor, Tim 43, 46, 99, 215

Perez, Marcos Pittaluga, 65, 67 139 Pereda, Luis Felix 163 Fabrizio 54

0' Connor, Timo- Padin, Manuel 2, 104, 107, Perez, Nichole Pizarro, Eduardo thy 201 50, 54 176, 202, 203 23 202, 210

QOjeda, Felipe Padron, Javier Pereira, George Perez, Tony 43 Poindexter, Quesada, Tony 10, 202, 203 54 107

Perez-Alvarez, Stephen 165 185 0 liver, Jason Paez, Jose 67 Pereira, Joshua Nick 202 Portuondo, Andy Quevedo, 169, 201 Palacios, Daniel 54

Perez-Lerena SJ, 7, 122, Enrique 151

Olloqui, Daniel 210

Perez, Adrian Francisco 43 126, 157, Quezada, Antonio 54, 56 Palermo, Nicho- 54, 194

Perez-Zarraga, 164, 54 O'Malley, Robert las 208 Perez, Anthony Cassie 21 158, 159, 212, Quiles, Johannes 43, 46, 141, Palmerola, Ricky 132

Permuy SJ, Frank 213, 348 123, 145, 285 219 104, 162, 163, Perez, Daniel 94 43, Pou, Andres 172

Oporto, Daniel 182, 183 Perez, David 70 134, 141, Prieto, Thomas 151 Papstravos, Perez de Alejo, 173, 192, 64

Orizondo, Maickoll Chris 180 219

RPuerto, Richie Rad, Matthew Enrique 210 174, 175, Perez De Pessoa, Peter 7, 10, 12, 163 Ortega, Azael 187 Corcho, 220 13, 14, 24, 28, Ramirez, Ricardo 210 Pardifias, Kevin Peter Pessoa, Steven 30, 115, 116, 63 Ortega, Carlos 124 151, 165, 51, 54 91, 96, 208 123, 125, 126, Ramos, Javier 91, 94, 202, 286 Perez, Emmanuel Pestafia, Jonathan 156, 157, 162, 11' 212, 213 Pardo, Brian 54, 96 AndresPou 164, 176, 177, l(f), 200, 201, Ortega, Fabio 165 Perez, Ernesto 172 212, 216, 244, 202 43, 212 Parets, Alex 94, 96 Pichardo, Frank 340, 382 Ravelo, FranOrtega, Felipe 97, 99, 196, Perez, Ernie 139 Puerto, Roger cisco 54 50, 53, 54, 198 91, 98, 192 Pidermann, Peter 10 Ravelo, Jorge 76 211 Partagas, Nick Perez, Felix 11 172, 195 Puig, Enrique Regueyra, Albert Ortega, Jose 202 5, 94, 95 Perez, Gus Piedrahita, 148, 149 163 Ortiz, Michael Pastoriza, Alex 43, 132 Martin 54 Pumariega, Regueyra, An9, 24, 54, 194 Perez, Jimmy 43 Pierce, Matthew Albert 129 drew 54 94, 95, 98, Paul, Jean Perez, John 172 Pumariega, Retreats 114, 116, Bermudez 122, 284 Pimentel, Bernie Andres 220, 221, 222, 122, 162, 101, 190 Perez, Jorge 18, 26, 105, 54, 194 223 174, Paula, Michael 92, 96, 151 135, 192 Pumariega, Reyes, Alexander 190, 191, 54 Perez, Luis Pino, Ben 122, Gabriel 96 Paz, Anthony 54 12, 14, 15, 156 123, 180, Reyes, Missy

pPefia, Alex 163 114, 122, 156, Pino, Joey 18, 181 215 Penichet, Damian 216, 319 105 Putman, Michael Ricard, Giancarlo 21, 162 Perez, Manny Pino, Mario 96 59, 66, 138 Padilla, Americo Peraza, Leonel 97, 98, 198 Putman, Stephen

96, 162 Armando Rojo, Mario Norman 203, 216, 222, 225 Ricardo, Connie 43, 128, 159 172, 195 2, 101' 110 338, 399 Saud, Jose 43 Rodriguez, Romero, David Ryan, Geoffrey San Juan, 3, 124, 163, Rico, Megan 7 Chistian 202 95, 96, 176, 67 Fernando 244 Rico, Stephen 7, Rodriguez, Chris 196, 198 180 Sauleda, Jason 11, 172 10, 28, 91, Romero, Rafael

sSan Juan, Sylvie 124, 162, Riera, Javier 43 98, 99, 188 67, 169, 201 38, 47, 321 Riesgo, Aldo Rodriguez, Roque, Andres Saab, Daniel 135, 144 Schultheis, Roy 108 Christian 96 99 Sanchez, Arturo 8, 20, 21, 24, Rincon, John 54 Rodriguez, Roque, Carlos 123, 281 96, 165 28, 31, 115, Ring Ceremony Daniel 202 172, 173, 200, Sabido, Alvaro Sanchez, Joaquin 124, 176, 179, 244 Rodriguez, 201 96 20, 23, 28, 244, 343, 382 Rios, Alejandro Danny Roque, Jose 96 Sabido, Daniel 29, 31, 115, Sealey, Alejandro 54 10, 108, 163 Roque, Nicole 163, 208 122, 123, 124, 54, 165 Rios, Catalina Rodriguez, Gisell 215 Sacco, James 7 1({), 176, 177, Sedeno, Kristian 17 20, 43, 215 Rosado, Carlos Saffe, Bryan 198, 1g), 322, 163, 231 Rios, Jorge Rodriguez, Ivan 88, 187 Dalton 54 382 Segarra, Reniel 83, 175, 187 67 Rosas-Guyon, Sagarduy, Gabriel Sanchez, Jorge 46 Rios, Michael Rodriguez, Jorge Elena 43 210 54 Shipman, David 54 54 Rosello, Facundo Saiz, Emilio Sanchez, Mario 176 Rivas, Juan 202 Rodriguez, Loren 208, 209, 210 6, 14, 16, 1L 124; 125, IJJ Shultheis, Roy Rivera, Javier 9 163, 164 Ross, Brenda 43 24, 33, 114, Sanchez, Michael 14 Rivero, Ian Rodriguez, Luis Ross, Rafael 10, 117, 123, 159, 346 Sierra, Juan 172, 195 59 43, 224 164, 212, 213, Santa Cruz, Ivan 44, 46, 131, 131 Roa,Ivan Rodriguez, Rovira, Andres 218, 330 164 Sierra, Michael 43, 131, 131 Mercy 67, 169 Saizarbitoria, Santelices, 134 Robaina, JC 20 43, 130 Rovira, Carlos Victor Manny Sierra, Pedro 44 Robaina, Juan 95 Rodriguez, 96 54, 163 10, 124, Sierra, Ramon Robaina, Tommy Ofelia Rovirosa, Frankie Saladrigas, 151, 164, 44, 46, 131 54, 132, 145 43, 130 220, 226 Carlos 63 165, 357 Signore, Richard Robayna, Rodriguez, Rueda, Jaime 54 Salazar, Jorge Santos, Anthony 132 Eduardo 54 Ricardo 169 Rueda, Raimundo 208, 209, 227 11, 54, 56, Silva, Daniel Robinson, Arturo Rohaidy, Ricardo 66 Salazar, Pablo 169, 211 201 21, 123 96 Rufat, Ramon 123, 164, 363 Santuoso, Paul Silveira, Roca, Jose Rohaidy, Ricky 169, 195 Salcedo, Julian 202 Leonardo 43, 185 188, 220, 96 Sanz, Jillian 215 180, 181, 231 Rodriguez, 223 Ruiz, Angel 96 Salum, Jonathan Sardina, Carlos Simauchi, Andres Alejandro Rojas, Daniel Ruiz, Frankie 5, 12, 17, 19, 172 54 165 54, 145 6, 211 25, 31, 32, 35, Sardina, Jorge Simoes- Ponce, Rodriguez, Alex Rojas, Louis Ruiz, Victor 105 123, 126, 134, 134 Octavio 165 151 109, 198, 199 Ruiz-Castaneda, 143, 159, 162, Sardina SJ, Jorge Sirjoo, Jason Rodriguez, Rojas, Luis 383 41, 43, 129,

124 44, 133 Tarafa, Victor 185 172 ball

Sixth Grade Suarez, Ester 63, 172, 173

Trujillo, Carlos

Valdes, Carlos 190, 191 Soccer 211 131, 131 Tefel, Santiago 12 151 Varsity Football

Smit, John Suarez, Eugenio 36, 192

Trujillo, Peter Valdes, Daniel 176, 177, 178, 172, 185, 201 63, 66, 169 Tejedar, Rodrigo 202 124, 164 179

Smit, Richard Suarez, Gaby 5, 226

Tunon, Daniel Valdes, Danny Varsity Soccer 56, 169, 211 95, 96, Tejeiro, Juan 124, 145, 162, 190, 191 212, 213 Smith, Raul 98, 99, 202, 202 164, 356 Valdes, Eduardo Vazquez, Juan 24, 31, 124, 223 Telleria, Alex Turnes, Daniel 163 45, 46 159, 244, 320, Suarez, Jay 138, 188, 71

Valdes, Michael Vega, Anthony 399, 382 124, 159, 164, 227 96 148 Smith, Robert 280 Tello, Fernando

uValdez, Danny Vega, Cesar 145 151 Suarez, Octavia 145, 225 308 Vega, Chris 60 Sobrado, 151 Tennis 208, 209

Valdez, Eddy Vega, Lourdes Gabriella Suarez, Pedro Tey SJ, Jose Ugarte, Daniel 212, 213 45 215 124, 163 44, 129 64

Valdez, Gustavo Vega, Sam Sobrado, Robert Suarez, Raul Theology 141

Ugarte, Jorge 87 37, 46 36, 45, 133 145, 202 60, 65 Thespian Society

Urbieta, Ignacio

Valdez, Mike Velasco, Louis So sa, Alex 187, Suarez, Rodrigo 165 124 151, 222 24, 125, 152, 202 135, 210 Thompson, Jonas U rgell, Jonathan Valentino, Jesus 164, 208, Soto, Charlie Sucena, Rolando 96 5, 91, 11, 67 209 10, 96, 192 44, 139, 144 Todoroff, Ted 95, 96

Valenzuela,Omar Velasco, Robert Soto, Monica 16 Summer Fun 96, 222 Urgelles, Daniel 56 92, 96, 99, Sotolongo, Juan 10, 11 Togores, Lourdes 11'

Vallejo, 188 67, 134, 195 Summer Trips 44 61, 67, 145, Guillermo Veliz, Rene Sotto, David 69 6, 7 Tombola 163 163, 231 18, 19, 29, Stevens, Frank Suris, Robert 228, 229

Urguelles, Danny

Vallenilla, Chris 101, 102, 176, 124 96, 196 Torrent, Daniel 14, 218 Stickel, Matt 56 Swimming 9, 124, 306 151 110, 111, 157, Ventura,Alex 56 Stille, Matthew 180, 181

Uribe, Alejandro 176 Verdeja, Victor 96 Torrente,An- 96

Valverde, Nick 55, 56, 165 Stuart, Richard

Tthony Urrechaga, 6, 125, 279 Vergara, Manny 23, 36, 44, 19, 101, 104, Joaquin 88 Vargas, Alfie 96, 145 66, 138, 177 107' 111' Urriola, Jose 96 101, 104, 111, Vemet, Luis 56 Suarez, Adriana Talent Show 151, 176, 135, 164, 225 Verona, Derek

v33, 44, 47 26, 27 190, 191 Vargas, Rodrigo 162 Suarez, Andres Taquechel, Pablo Torres, Jose 96 Verwey, Mike 10 96 44, 141 124, 156, 182 Valdes, Alan 96 Varona, Derek Vicaria, Roly Suarez, Bryan Tarafa, Antonio Trillo, Ramon Valdes, Alexander 212 144, 145 182 164, 210 10, 96 56 Varsity Baseball Vidal, Marta 45 Suarez, Camila Tarafa, Tony Trueba, Valdes, Andrew 198, 199 Vijil, Javier 163 163, 173 Alexander Varsity Basket- Vila, Carol 45

Villamil, Jose 56

Villamil, T J 145

Villar, Alexander 56

Villas ante, Frankie 14

Vincam 156

Vinent, Pablo 60, 195

Vivo, Jeffrey 96, 180, 181

Vizcarrondo, Felipe 56

Volsky, Alexander 231

Volsky, Nicholas 56, 132

Von der Osten, Adrian 135

wWagner, Nick 172

Waldo 23

Wegmann, Mark 163

Weissenberg, Juan 11, 103, 206

Wendorff, Heinz 202

Wentzel, Brian 45, 128

White, Victor 12

Williams, Leo 45, 132, 150

Wiltz, Alex 196, 197

Wiltz, Carlos

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Wiltz, Eric 196

Wood, Charles 180

Wood, Mike 23, 91, 96, 98, 202, 221' 222, 223

yYanapolous, Michael 210

Yaniz, Rafael 163, 169 Yearbook 157

zZacarias, Chris 111

Zaldivar, Robert 6, 32, 125, 126, 129, 148, 164, 244, 349, 382

Zambrano, Eric 145

Zarabozo, Erkis 56

Zoller, Eugene 45

Zomerfeld, Raymond 134, 180

Zubillaga, Adrian 55, 56

Zumarraga, Chris 186, 187

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ECHOES 2002 is the 40th volume printed in Belen Jesuit Preperatory School. The I, I00 copies of the book are being published by Herff Jones. The customer service advisor is Melissa Vickery and yearbook representative is Patty Posey.

The book contains 400 pages. There are 14 pages in spot color and a total of 80 pages in full color. The pages are printed on 80 pound Calais matte paper. The theme of the book is Moving Up, which is portrayed on the cover through a graphic design created by graphic designer Danny Bustamante. Bustamante also created graphics for the division pages, endsheets, and organizations section.

The body copy font used in the division pages was Ransom- Paste. The ·most common caption font used was TpcAvantGarde. Headline fonts include Copperplate Gothic, Trebuchet MS. All pages were submitted by CD.

The pages were designed on Adobe PageMaker 6.5. Bryn Alan took the people shots and various sports shots. Echoes is a member of CSPA where it currently holds a gold medal. Special thanks to the 2001-2002 yearbook class and yearbook adviser Mrs. Cristina Casero. Most especially we would like to acknowledge the phenomenal support of Patty Posey.

Chris Fleites

The Science Building classrooms, finished in ApriL offer students more amenities and state-of-the-art equipment.

The Jesuit House is one of the newest additions to the Belen campus.

The new Science Building is Moving Up. The building offers office space, labs, and more classrooms than the . current Science wing.

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