2002 Echoes Belen Jesuit Yearbook

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

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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.

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"GETIING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO RULING THE SCHOOL." LUIS PEREDA JUNIOR

''I'M FINALLY A SENIOR! WOOHOOOOTCHTCH!" VICTOR LEON SENIOR

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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.

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!C 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.

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

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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.

\\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 , Avore~ 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."

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 AND CHRISTINE MONJERTEACH CAMPERS PROPER RIDING FORM .

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

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PHOTOS BY CHRIS FLEITES

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.

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.

THE CLOUDS BILLOWED IN THE SKY AS THE SUN FADED

SNI111TIN. Ur 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.

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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 .

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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 PASTSUM MERATLOYOLA UNIVERSITY IN NEW ORLEANS.

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 com~ 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 cam~titive, yet so much fun. We trained hard, and played our hearts out," said sophomore Ricky Garcia.

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

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

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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 1:;-~;&i 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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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 t=.=:--.;;.;;;;_~---.,r_., ,. ,~::::·~~~:~..•, 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.

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. ~~~~~~~~· ~~~~~--· ~~~~~-~~L

RICHIE PUERTO, VICTOR WHITE, DANNY MOJENA, AND A GROUP OF PEOPLE FROM YAROA GATHER ON THE LAST DAY

CARLOS TRUJILLO TAKE THEIR ONLY RELAXING MOMENT OF

OF THE TRIP. THE TOWNSPEOPLE WERE VERY APPRECIATIVE

THEIR DAY AS THEY BATHE IN THE RIVER.

TO HAVE BELEN COME TO HELP THEM. THEY ALSO AIDED BY COOKING AND CLEANING. THE MEN OF THE TOWN HELPED BUILD THE BRIDGE.

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

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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. STORIES AND PHOTOS BY RICHIE PUERTO

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SOPHOMORE JD MOISES IS SPOTTED SMOOTH TALKING TWO YOUNG LADIES AT A PARTY. SOPHOMORES JAVI GARCIA-TUNON AND LUIS COSTA RUN GAME AT THE BELEN KICKOFF DANCE.

SENIORS DAVID BOUZA, EDDIE MACIAS , JOSE GARCIA-TUNON, MIKE MONTIEL, MARCOS ALVAREZ, EMILIO SAIZ, AND DANNY MARTINEZ 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, SENIORS CRIS FLEITES AND ROY SHULTHEIS WITH THEIR CO-WORKERATTHE BEACH ON JULY 4TH ,

ANDRES CLAVERO, AND ANTHONY CLAVERO.

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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

NICK CARMONA

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JUNIOR LOUIS GONZALEZ AND HIS GIRLFRIEND MONICA SOTO SPEND THEIR CHRISTMAS EVE SHOPPING TOGETHER.

STEVE IGLESIAS AND HIS GIRLFRIEND NATHALY GARCIA STAND IN FRONT

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OF A CATHEDRAL IN MILAN, ITALY THIS PAST SUMMER. THEY MAKE IT A

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HABIT OF TRAVELING A LOT, ESPECIALLY TOGETHER WITH HER FAMILY. "THE TRIPS ARE FUN BECAUSE NOT ONLY DO I GET ALONG WITH NATHALY

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REALLY WELL, BUT HER PARENTS TREAT ME LIKE A SON," HE SAID. GARCIA IS CURRENTLY A JUNIOR AT CARROLLTON.

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

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.

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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.

Both excel in Track and Field. Salum is a District Champ in Pole Vault.

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

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

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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.

JONATHAN SALUM , YEARBOOK EXTRAORDINAIRE , DANCESWITHSISSI INFANTE AT LAST YEAR, S JUNIOR PROM. SEE STORY ABOVE. PHOTO BY JCALAM

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 .

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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...

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

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JUNIOR RICKY MORENO SHOWS OFF HIS DOLPHIN JERSEY ON PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

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 175 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.

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SENIOR MIKE MONTIEL THROWS DOWN APHATBEATON HIS DRUM S .

PHOTOS BY BRYN ALAN

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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

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THE 9TH GRADE HALLWAY ILLUSTRATES WH0 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.

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 8TH GRADERS SHOWTHEIR SCHOOL SPIRIT AS THE JV CHEERLEADERS TRY TO PUMP THEM UP DURING THE PEP RALLY.

PHOTOS BY BRYN ALAN

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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

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. JUNIOR DAMIAN PENICHET

PHOTOS BY LUIS ANGULO

DEMONSTRATES HIS "OOOOHHH- FACE" ON HAWAIIAN DAY.

LUIS CARMONAATTEMPTSTO MAKE FUN OF FRESHMAN PETER MUNOZ ATTHETALENTSHOW. SENIOR RECEIVER ROY SCHULTHEIS ELUDES THE CARROLL

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DEFENDERS ON HIS WAY TO SCORING A TOUCHDOWN. PHOTO BY ENRIQUE ALARD

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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.

Benjee Chiriboga

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. PHOTOS BY BRYN ALAN

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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.

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

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

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

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

THAT NIGHT.

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NO UNifORMS! Show Your Colors Where have all the Seminole shirts gone~ 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 \\front-runners"~

\\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.

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

Raul Smith

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

OBVIOUSLY A HURRICANES' VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM CAPTAINS

FAN , IS COVERED FROM HEAD-

DANNY MUNILLAAND RICHIE PUERTO

TO-TOE (LITERALLy) IN THOSE

SCOOP OUT THE ARCHBISHOP CARROLL

DOMINANT GREEN AND

BULLDOGS' ROSTER ON THE INTERNET.

ORANGE COLORS.

THE WOLVERINES DEMOLISHED THE BULLDOGS 55-0.

PHOTOS BY JOSE CANTO, MIKE CARRERAS, AND JASON SAULEDA

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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.

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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.

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HOM~COMING f~/\ST 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 t he 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.

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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.

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 MATES , 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

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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.

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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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."

EDDIE MACIAS ENJOYS ALL THE HARD WORK STUDENT

COUNCIL PUT INTO THE HOMECOMING DANCE , WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND DESIREE FLEITES.

Mike Montiel

LiVING LEGEND SENIOR JOAQUIN SENIOR ROY SCHULTHEIS LOOKS FORWARD TOA M EMORABLE NIGHT

SANCHEZ SAYS : " NO PICTURES , PLEASE . NO AUTOGRAPHS ."

WITH HIS DATE FRANCES MATOS .

SENIOR JESUS CARRETIE SPENDS TIME WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND

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 .

VERO BILBAO.

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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.

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RIGHT: JOSE GARCIATUNON SPENDS TIME WITH FOOTBALL BUDDY BOTIOM: FACULTY MEMBERS TAKE PART IN

ALVARO

THE HOMECOMING DANCE.

MUNIZ.

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

SHOWS HIS APPRECIATION TO BOTIOM: [GGY DUQUESNE AND LUIS

MRS. TERESITA

LLAMAS T JOIN THEIR DATES, NICOLE

CAMPOS FOR ALL

MARTINEZ AND OLGA GARCIA.

HER HELP WITH

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BELEN

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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.

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

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

Teachers receive awards for their dedication to Belen.

Belen's cafeteria staff cheerfully serves Iunch.

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

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

Left: Mr. Gustavo Valdez, the school's new disciplinarian awaits the arrival of tardy students to hand out late passes.

<<People//faculty..37 > >

Grace Acosta Assistant Principal Discipline

Anthony Alexander English Chair

Maria Alonso Modern Languages

Eduardo Alvarez SJ Humanities Chair

Victor Arrieta Athletics

Lourdes Arteaga Staff

Rafael Art iles Maintenance

Chris Besil Staff

Corinne Blanco Staff

Carlos Bravo Science

Noe Burgos Maintenance

Aimee Busquet English

George Busse Accountant

Miriam Cambo- Martinez Mathematics

Maria Cartaya Guidance

Maria Elena Cartaya Discipline

Cristina Casero English

Josefina Chirino PhD Theology Chair

Mrs. Dora Haibi 1. What is your job at Belen?

-Spanish teacher 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

-Art collector 4. AQuote about yourself -Querer es Poder!

Charles Cleveland Social Studies

Patrick Collins Social Studies Chair

German Delgado Technology

Luis Delrio Science

Alicia Farinas Modern Languages

Ana Fenton Science

Dr. Brian Wentzel 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 saltwater.

-Reading 4. A Quote about yourself -"Adversity has the effect of eliciting t alents wh ich in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant." (Horace) <<People//faculty ..39> >

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.

Ariel Fernandez Theology

Raf ael Fernandez Science

Juan Luis Flores Mathematics

lgnacia Font Humanities '·

Eduardo Fraga Physica l Education

Gerry Garcia Theology

Marcelino Garcia SJ Principal

Edward Garland Mathematics

Sergio Gonzalez Humanities

Dora Haibi Modern Languages

Mr. Jorge Martinez 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. <<People//faculty..40 > >

~

_, -1 also enjoy playing sports. ~Am 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.

Fr. Jorge Sardinas SJ 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 .

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Victor Hernandez SJ

Charmaine lcaza Guidance Chair

Andres Hernandez Maintenance

Sylvia Hernandez Head Librarian

Pedro Hernandez PhD Science Chair

Jennifer Iglesias English

Beatriz Jimenez Modern Languages Chair Ass istant Principal

Susana Latour English

Rafael Ledesma Guidance Modern Languages

Gisela Leon Modern Languages

Rosa Lima Science

Ana Manrara Staff

Jorge Martinez Social Studies

Antonio Meilan Physical Education

Ana Maria Menocal English

Vicki Minchener English

Orealys Miret Library Staff

Dan Montesi Guidance

Jorge Munguia SJ Financial Development

Leopolda Nunez Executive Assistant Principal

Theology

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Robert O'Malley Theology

Fabio Ortega Athletics

Jose Padilla Science

Gus Perez English

Jimmy Perez Bookstore Manager

Tony Perez English

Francisco Perez-Lerena SJ Theology

Francisco Permuy SJ Theology

Connie Ricardo Library Staff

Javier Riera Director of Development

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."

Ivan Roa Maintenance

Jose Roca Mathematics Chair

Gisell Rodriguez Mathematics

Mercy Rodriguez Receptionist

Ofelia Rodriguez Receptionist

Armando Rodriguez PhD Assistant Principal Activities

Elena Rosas-Guyon Mathematics

Brenda Ross Mathematics

Rafael Ross English

Jorge Sardina SJ Guidance

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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.

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1. What is your job at Belen?

-6th grade English teacher -Adviser to National Junior Ho rSociety -ATENEO and READ literary rna -ALPHA literature branch 2. For how long have you been working at Belen?

-16years 4. A Quote about yourself -"The pen is mightier t han the sword" -"all things are possible to him who believes. (for life!)"

Juan Sierra Maintenance

Pedro Sierra Maintenance

Ra mon Sier ra Maintenance Director

Richard St uar t Physical Education Chair

Ariana Suarez Mathemat ics

Camila Suarez Guidance

Science

Pablo Taquechel Theology

J ose Tey Audiovisual Director

Lourdes T ogores Modern Languages

Mrs. Lourdes Arteaga 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 hobbies -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 positive outlook on life.

<<People//faculty ..44 > >

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 SwimmingAssociation.

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

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Juan Vazquez Modern Languages

Lourdes Vega Bookstore Staff

Sam Vega Guidance

Brian Wentzel PhD Assistant Principal

Leo Williams English

Eugene Zoller Social Studies

Marta Vidal

li.

Carol Vila

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

preaches about the Dolphins undefeated Mr. Juan Sierra and Mr. Reniel Segarra leave the auditorium .

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

Disciplinarian Mr. Gustavo Valdez and Mr. Music teacher Mr. Sergio Gonzalez leads Ramon Sierra join Waldo during the choir in musical prayer at the All Homecoming Week.

Saints Day Mass.

Mr. Ralf Ledesma and Fr. Eddy Alvarez SJ discuss philosophy after a school Mass.

<<People/jfaculty..46> >

8th grade Spanish teacher, Mr. Juan Vazquez, donates blood for the Red Cross.

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.

Theology teacher, Mr. Ariel Fernandez prays among his students after he receives the Eucharist.

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.

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

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.

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Homeroom 6B

Homeroom 6A

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

Homeroom 6C

Homeroom 6D <<People/jsixth.. 48 >>

Homeroom 6E

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

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

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

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

Michael Newmeyer throws up a peace sign after Mass.

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

6th graders encounter obstacles getting to their classes.

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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

Wha1f' SuDjec1f' Weum ~ Wa111f' 11',8 1f'akE?

Christopher Baran Skip class session, meaning there won't be class.

Paul Bared Daniel Barrera Carlos Bolivar Michael Boord Thomas Brown Christopher Bustos

Brian Cabielles Andres Calleja Rodrigo Campos-Cervera Jonathan Canal Joseph Castellon Mark Chirino

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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

<<Peop/ejjsixth..51 >>

Carlos Fonseca Anthony Forns Daniel Fors Victor Gandarillas Alexander Garcia Brien Garcia

Michael Garcia Michael Garrote Alexander Gibson Alejandro Gimenez Jose Gomez William Gomez

Eduardo Gonzalez Gerry Gonzalez William Gonzalez A lexander Gonzalez-Jacobo Eric Guitian Christopher Gutierrez

Matthew Hanlon Christopher Henry Mauricio Hernandez J avier Herrero James Holmquist Patrick Iglesias

Alexander lparraguirre Arnulfo Izquierdo Alejandro Jerez Matthew Jordan Sebastian Juncadella Philipp Klumpp

Jell iferL.opezthen or..H.onow?

A. Now 71/'o B.Then 29/'o

Are you a morning or night person?

A. Morning 20/'o B. Night 80/'o

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Do you wear a tie or a clip-on?

Where'sycufclvorite . from?. paza A. Pizza Hut 37/'o B. Papa John's 26/'o C. Dominoes 10/'o D. Little Caesars 13/'o

A. Tie 85/'o B. Clip-on 15/'o

Do play two hours

oFDrea11CaStor Playstation?

A. Dreamcast 42/'o B. Playstation 58/'o

What's your favorite state school?

Which would you prefer?

A. Nike 68/'o B. Reebok 8/'o C, ADIDAS 24/'o

E. other 14/'o

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Who's your favorite baseball

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Danny Fors and Jimmy Holmquist hang out at lunch time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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

<<People//sixth. .55>>

Nikolas Balseiro "Video cruiser'',there would be button that had video games - appear.

Victor Lo pez-Cantera -~~ "Lex us RX300, with ~ DVD player and voice commands."

Daniel Fors "For sure an Acura NSX with 20's and · • = T.V.'s and a Playstation.

Daniel Olloqui "Ferrari with a computer and CD burner so I can burn CO's."

Victor.. Verdeja ) "Mclaren F1 cu s' tAe doors open up; it's so cool ."

Richard Smit Matt Stickel A lexander Va ldes Omar Va lenzuela Alex Ventura Victor Verdej a

Luis Vernet Jose Villamil Alexander Villar Felipe Vizcarrondo Nicholas Volsky Erkis Z arabozo

Adrian Zubillaga

"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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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

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Chris Vega

Raul Suarez-Murias

Pablo Vinent

Carlos Armas

I like it because it's harder to fail.

It's better because it helps us get better grades.

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.

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 > >

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

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Emilio Gomez Emmanuel Gomez Diego Gomez De Cordova Adam Gonzalez Daniel Gonza lez Daniel Gonzalez

J ulio Gonza lez Daniel Gonzalez-M ora And re Grillon Agustin Guardiola Oscar G uer rero Francisco Guia

Gabriel Henr iquez Daniel Hernandez Louis Hillman-Waller Alfredo Iglesias Paul lngelmo Andrew J acobs

Enrique J auregui Carlos J ordan J oshua Joseph Michael Lafont Felipe Lanusse Dante Laughlin

Daniels Llavro Alex Lopez Jordi Macias Nicholas Madariaga J uan Marcos Victor Marmo!

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

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

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.

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

7th graders wander the halls after lunch.

<<People/jseventh..63 >>

Gregory Fontela ___ ·--

Chris Formoso A basketball " because it's mj' favorite sport..

TV because it entertains me when l am .

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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

<<People/jseventh..64 > >

Daniel Ugarte

Louis Hillman

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Ai_r conditioning!

Telephone, c:_ause J'malways talking to friends.

A CD player because I love listening to music.

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Jonathan Pest ana Matthew Pierce Stephen Poindexter Juan Ponce

Thomas Prieto Michael Putman Matthew Rad Javier Ramos

Steven Rico Raul Robayna James Robbins Ivan 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

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Nicholas De La Fuente No_one in my grade has_the intelli~ce.

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

Eugenio Suarez Daniel Urguelles

Michael Putmar Me cause atn I'm PUTMAN!

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

Coach Richard Stuart explains the proper technique for playing volleyball.

<<People/jseventh..66 >>

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.

Julio Menache prepares for class.

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

7th graders warm up before playing basketball.

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

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

<<People/jseventh..67 > >

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Homeroom 8D <<People/jeighth..68 >>

Photos, stories, captions, survey, and photo polls by Nick Alexander and Frankie Rovirosa

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

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

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.

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

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

<<People/jeighth..69 > >

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

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

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 > >

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

<<People/jeighth..71 >>

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

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

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

A dad throws a pass during Father/Son Day.

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

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

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

Ferni Aran studies for a civics test.

<<People//eighth.. 73 >>

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Christian Carlesi Go to Columbus.

More of n:tY frien s are :there.

Enrique Lopez-Calleja Stay in Belen, because all my friends 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 > >

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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.

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DannyNoste J-Lo because she is attractive a~d I would like to "meet" her.

Jose Del Vaile J-Lo because I wouldn't mind starin g at her for one class.

Anthony Vega Cesar Vega Derek Veliz Joao Volz Nicholas Wagner Charles Wood

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.

Mathew Mesceryand his father.

Danny Garcia concentrates on hitting the ball back to his father.

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Bob Gilardi takes a breather from the drums.

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.

Gaby Bermudez kids around with another classmate.

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

< <People//eighth..77 > >

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Photos, stories, captions, survey, and photo polls by Xavi Navarro and Chris Vallenilla

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Jimmy Fenton chills at practice.

Eddie Arguello pushes himself to the limit.

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.

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Nicholas Acuna Richard Agudo Gabriel Aguirre Adrian Alfonso Mario Almeida Ander Alvarez

Hector Alvarez Jose Alvarez Ivan Arango Luis Arenas Donato Arguelles Eduardo Arguello

Alejandro Arias Mario Ariza J avier Armenteros Steven Artau Kenneth Avila Jorge Azze

NicholasCarmargo Britney Spears because she is amazing.

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

Marino Baez Javier Basnuevo Jorge Bello Gustavo Bermudez Gaspar Betancourt Raul Bethancourt

Andre Bihan-Thomas Andres Bilbao Fabian Bustos Albert Cabanas Alejandro Calderin Nicholas Camargo

<<People//freshmen..80 > >

Chris Zumarraga Jennifer Aniston because she is hot.

David Monzon Mariah cause she is off da chain.

Alex Sosa 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 David Costa Jeremy Cruz

Javier Da ire Jose Davila Manuel De La Fuente Oscar De La Vega

Enrique De Solo Armando De Zayas Raymond Del Castillo John Delgado

Alejandro Diaz Brian Dominguez Damian Echauri Nicolas Echevarria

Freddy Elorza Eric Esteva Guerdy Fabre James Fenton

<<People//freshmen..81 > >

David Fernandez Eric Fernandez Micha~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 Jonath~n Hermida Emilio Hernandez Enrique Hernandez

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Puff Daddy? programs?

Both-14cro Sur.vivor- 32% Benz- 56 cro Puff Daddy- 42cro Temptation Island- 68'Yo

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P.Diddy- 58cro

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

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

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

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

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

<<People//freshmen..83 >>

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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

<<People//freshmen..84 > >

Alberto O'Naughten The pants, shirt, and ti~ ;. because I believe a - person should wear wh~tever he wants. ~

Victor Segrera The tie because-the top button is a pain.

Kenny Avila The tie because it is annoying 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!

<<People//freshmen..85 >>

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> >

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

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

Paul Santuoso China because it is really big and I could take over other countries.

Jorge Ugarte gets ready for the big game.

Eric Fernandez accepts his award from Fr. Marcelino Guillermo Gil waits outside of class for the 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.

< <Peop/ejjfreshmen..87 > >

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.

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

Robert Hernandez shows his school spirit.

< <People//freshmen..88 > >

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

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

Donato Arguelles checks out the sports page.

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

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

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

Freshman Javi Daire crams last minute before a big test.

A group of freshmen plan for a spiritual retreat.

<<People/jfreshmen..89 > >

WleER THAN FOOU

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Photos, stories, survey, and photo polls by Enrique Alard and Andy Portuondo

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

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

Peter Mir catches some sleep after studying all night.

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

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

Michael Wood recieves five medals at the Academic Awards Ceremony.

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

Gulliver.

< <Peoplejjsophomores.. 91 > >

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

9eur £averite up lille?

Jason Machado I could rearrange >~ Ulte-alphabet, I'd

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 you somewhere before?

Jorge Perez Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?

Luis Costa If you were a flower, I'd pick you first.

Daniel Marquez Girl, you must be tired cause you've been running through my mind all day .

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

<<People/jsophomores.. 93 > >

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 Ortiz Alexander Parets Nicholas Partagas Leone! Peraza Daniel Perez

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Comedy 25cro Music 23cro Sports 26cro Game Shows 1% Reality TV 25%

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

Mike Ortiz and his date at the Homecoming Dance.

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

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

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Danny Fernandez_· A Koala because they eat encalyptus.

David Romero ----- ~ A blue-footed booby bird because they are 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.

Rodrigo Vargas Robert Velasco Manuel Vergara Jeffrey Vivo

Michael Wood

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

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.

<<Peop/ejjsophomores..97 >>

Manny Perez Jo have all the money, in the world.

David MacNamara To make school optional.

Edgar Martinez, Mike Wood, and Chris Rodriguez, show their school spirit at the Homecoming Game.

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

Michael Ortiz takes a look at the wonders of life.

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Ernie Peref ·To go l]ome!!

Mario Garcia To be the only girl in Belen.

Javi Garcia-Tufkm To have a big blue genie like the one from Aladdin.

Ernie Perez, Javier Cruz, Alex Castro, Gaby Suarez,and David MacNamara take their time to finish work in the science lab.

Humberto Bustos takes down final records from the lab experiment in Mrs. Ana Fenton's class

Ahmed Mori enjoys his last bites of lunch.

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

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

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

Alex Parets is on his way to English class.

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

slide.

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

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Homeroom 11A

Homeroom 11C

Homeroom 110 <<People//juniors..100 >>

Photos, stories, survey, and photo polls by David Caballero and Alex Munilla

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.

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

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

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

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.

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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

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Alberto Carmenates Nicolas Carmona David Carnright William Cartas Eduardo Casal Milton Collantes

Alejandro Cura Rafael De Armas Andres De La Ossa Agustin De La Vega Carlos De La Vega Felipe De Leon

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Rene Veliz

Robbie Lloveras

Alex Esteban

Mike Gonzalez

Buy a purse.

Buy a lot of horses.

Buy salsa CD' s and

Buy an ice cream

tighter pants.

truck.

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

<<Peop!ej/juniors.. 103 >>

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

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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."

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

Anthony Torrente and Gaston Fonte Ia dance to theirfavorite music.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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."

Javi Carabeo shows his fun

Chris Gueits celebrates after defeating Gulliver 43-6.

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

Ignacio DuQuesne receives a gold medal for math class at the Awards Ceremony. He compiled seven awards that day.

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

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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

WhatWOUdyoudOwlth Whatcarwouldyou What tine do you Who'stheftJTiiest What level of fiketohave? football do you like 200poUndsofgold? go to sleep on teacheri111th Hummer-32~o Buy Cars-35~o weekdayS? best? ~acle?

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11th grade?

Art History-61 ~o

Environmental Engineer-

Chemistry-23~o

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Math-10cyo British Lit.-6%

Cheerleader-26 ~o

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Model-20~o Dancer-20~o

Buy the world's biggest camel-26% Invest it-22~o Buy a giant helmet full of cottage cheese-17%

What is your favorite high school sport to attend?

Football-57~o Basketball-17~o Wrestling-14~o

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

Mike Gonzalez and Luis Pereda lookingsharpforthe lady's.

Alex Cura and George Pereira at the student parking lot.

The juniors show the seniors who has more spirit at the Talent Show.

They also showed them what's up!

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

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.

Junoirs at the Homecomming Dance.

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Ignacio DuQuesne

Fernando Hernandez -· -- -

Nick Gutierrez

Aldo Riesgo

Danny Rodrigue~

The Rock because he eats at C,!:licken Kitchen."

Triple X because he's scary looking. "

Ricky Palmerola because he's a stud.

.

Kane from WWF because he looks hot ih red.

Stone Cold Steve Austin because 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 Aldo Riesgo Daniel Rodriguez

Danny Rodriguez Loren Rodriguez Michael Rodriguez Louis-Daniel Rojas Francisca Rovirosa VictorRuiz

Norman Ruiz-Castaneda Juan Saab Daniel Sabido Alfredo Sanabria Gregory Schaiberger Kristian Sedeno

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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.

<<People//juniors.. 109 >>

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Alex Cura

Jose Garcia

It because rm afraid of

Norman Ruiz-Castafieda

Chris Gueits

The Shining because it's

Scary Movie- because it

the_fear of the Wilknown. -

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';Vas so scary.

fee_ding.

Joy Ride because it's full of crazy people.

clowns.

...

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

Chris Vallenilla is determined to finish his homework.

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

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

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

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Christopher Acuna

Daniel Aguerrevere

J uan Alam

Enrique Alard The artist is nothing wit hout t he gift , but t he gift is nothing without work.-Emile lo la

I'm worst at what I do best, and for t his gift, I feel blessed. -Nirvana

The roots of true achievement lie in t he will t o become t he best that you can become.-Haro ld Taylor

Javier Alvarez

Marcos Alvarez

Luis Angulo

Jose Armas

You were born an original; don't die a copy.-Anonymous

Abazaba ... you my only friend.

-Thurgood Jenkins

To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid. -Unknown

"Don't take life seriously because you can't come out of it alive." ··Warren Miller

A mess is not a mess if you know where everything is.-JC A lam

Andres Bayon Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo.-HGWells

AJ Correa checks out how the Golf team is doing.

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

Andres Berisiart u Today is t he f irst day of t he rest of your life. -Anonymous

< <Peoplejjseniors.. 114 > >

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

Belen lost

Eddy Bertran uses his lifeline while he and his friends play Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

new best friend, a roll , at the

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 .

Eduardo Bertran Aut viam inveniam aut f aciam.

Translation: I wi ll either find a way or ~m ake one.-Anonymous

Richard Bruguera Ajourney of a thousand miles begins with a single st ep ... -Confucius

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

Marcos Blanco

David Bouza

Enjoy lif e. There's plenty of time t o be

People might forget who you are, or what you accomplished, but t hey will never f orget how you made t hem fee l.

dead.-Anonymous

-Me

Danny Bustamante I don't know t he key t o success, but t he key t o failure is trying t o please everyone. -Bill Cosby

Michael Cabrera A fter I m dead I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument t han why I have one. -Cato the Elder

< <Peoplejjseniors..115 > >

Richard Capitaine

Chris Caraballo

Jonathan Cardenas

There is Jackson w1th his Virginians, standing like a stone wall. Let us determine to die here, and we will conquer . -Bernard Elliot Bee

We are all in t he gutter; it's just that some of us are looking out at the stars. -Oscar Wilde

Politically, you are either t o the right or to t he wrong. - Me

Luis Car mona Feelin stupid? ... ! know I am.

-Homer J . Simpson

Mike Carreras

Jesus Carretie

Michael Castellon

Andres Chiriboga

I have f ailed over and over again in my life; that is why I succeed.

-Michael Jordan

If you can f ill t he unforgi ving minut e with 60 seconds wor th of distance run . yours is the wor ld and everything t hat's in it , and more you'll be a man , my son.-Rudyard Kipling

We should not let our fears hold us back f rom pursuing our hopes.

-John F. Kennedy

The world is yours .

-Scarface

a.

Javier Alvarez To be able to

read minds; it·s self-explanatory.

Jorge Jalil To have x-ray vision to be able to see tests before the teachers give them out. fastest man in the world.

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Richie Puerto super gel, so my hair would always be in place.

Adrian Correa

Brian Costa

Martin Cruz-Mesa

What is it worth t o gain the world yet lose your soul in the process?

-Bob Marley

Celebrat e we will 'cause life is short but sweet f or certain.

-Dave Matthews Band

Experience is t he name that everyone gives t o their mistakes. -Oscar Wilde

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

Allen De Castro

David Bouza receives his Homecoming King title.

is showing him a little love, Jose Saud . someone to attack during the Talent Show.

Danny Munilla watches intensely as the offense tries to move the ball downfield on the Gulliver Jose Garcia Tunon, Emilio Saiz, and Mike Montiel take a little time to "hang with the ladies ."

Bruno De Ia Fuente

Chris Dominguez

Eduardo G. DuQuesne

Jorge Duart e

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

-Vince Lombardi

Do everything now becau5e you won't be able to do it later.

-Pedro "The King" DuQue5ne

It i5 the Lord who give5 wi5dom ; from him come5 knowledge and under5tanding. -Proverb5 2:6

Renzo Effio

Rafael EgUes

Andre Enriquez

I am no more humble than my talent5 require. -05car Levant

Never put off until tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely.

-Anonymou5

ThoBe who dance are con5idered in5ane by tho5e who can t hear the muBic. -Anonymou5

Enrique Escobar I do my be5t , that way when I am done and I look back, I will have no regret5.

-Pete Sampra5

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Michael Fent on

Giovanni Fernandez-Kincade

Trying iB t he f irBt Btep t o failing miBerably. - Homer SimpBon

With consistency a gr eat mind has simply nothing t o do. -A nonymous

Whenever people agr ee wit h me, I always feel ! mus t be wrong.

-Os car Wilde

Camilo Fer ro

Chris Fleit es

Jonathan Fojo

Chrh:;topher Gar cia

What you feel is what you ar e, and what you are is beautiful. -John Rzeznik

I may not have gone where I int ended to go , but I think I have ended up where I intended to be. -Douglas Adams

One cannot be bet rayed if one haB no people.-The uBuai BuBpect

about Belen?

Ms. Acosta, because all of her discipline came with love.

The road of excesBieads t o the palace of wisdom. -William B lake

If you had to stay home on a saturday night would you watch Saturday Night Live or Mad TV?

Which decade What do you find What is your favorite mode of would you to be the most prefer to live ridiculous rule in transportation? a. A miniature in, the 60' .

Belen? bicycle 38°/o ?O's, SO's go•s a. Shortness or length of

What type of Who is your favorite pop music do you prefer the artist, Britnev Spears. Christina most, rock, rap or both?Aguilera. or Rock 11% Janet Jackson? ·

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Rap 22/o Both 67/o

your hair. 8% b. Only being allowed to wear a Belen sweater. 16% c. Always needing to have your top but ton buttoned.

22 0/0 '< d. All of the above.

b. A clown car 20°/o c. A wagon 19°/o d. Other 23°/o -Some other choices varied from a Camel to a piggyback ride.

What would Who do you despise more. cause more the N.Y. Knicks pain? a. Charlie horse 74°/o or the N.Y. b. Wedgie 26°/o Jets?

Are you planning to gooutofthe state for college or stay?

Or today?

SNL67% Mad TV 33%

Britney Spears 40/o Christina Aguilera 8/o Janet Jackson 8/o Other 44/o

Morgan Fer rel

60's 16% 70's 5% 80's 3% 90's 3% Today 46%

Knicks 19% Jets 43% None 8% Both 30/o

In state 44% Out of st ate 56/o

Ignacio Garcia Two road5 diverged in a wood, and I - I t ook the one le55 t raveled by, that ha5 made all the difference.

-Robert Fro5t

Adrian Gomez In an eye for an eye eventually everyone will go blind.

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Alexander J. Hernandez

Jose Garcia Tunon

MarkGayol

Ivan Gonzalez

Andres Grisales

Know then t hyBelf ... the proper Btudier of mankind i5 man.-A lexander Pope

Khaled Janania

Thomas Jar don

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

Lord, grant that I may alway5 deBire more than I accompliBh. - Michelangelo

Christian Hermida A man's f inest hour is that moment when he has wor ked his heart out in good cause and lies exhausted on the f ield of ba tt le. vic t ori ous.

Mathemat ic5 iB the alphabet with which God haB written t he univeme.

-Galileo Galilei

Rene Hernandez

Nicholas Gimbel In three wordBI can Bum up everything I've learned about life: it goe5 on.

-Robert Fro5t

I'd love to be t he one to &:;appoint you when I don t fall down.- Limp Biz kit

Steve Iglesias

George Jalil

The harder you work, the luckier you get-Anonymou5

Service to other::; ie t he rent you pay for your room here on earth.

-Mohammed Ali

Pierre Jimenez

Jonat han Lay Jonathan, Btop waeting time, and get you life etraight.

-Mother

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I-f Meu ~had ~he epper'tuiiMB ~e ba-seMeelle cilse 'fer' a ~ tfaM, whe weuld Mbe&. wh?

Mike Fenton ~ would be the president of the

French club, but wait~~~ 1 am the ·president of the French Club~

Christopher Leal

Chris Leiva I would be Mr. F because of tlis super coQl powers.

Mike Carrera~Mr. De Ar-mas because he works close-ly with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. ~

Chris Leiva

Not all who wander are lost.

-JRR Tolkien

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

-Mark Twain

Luis Lobo - Navia

Luis Lopez De Quintana

Eddie Macias What's done is done so just leave it alone and don't regret it.- Limp Bizkit

< <Peoplejjseniors.. 120 > >

Victor Leon I change by not changing at all.

-Eddie Vedder

Joel Lopez What- i:; life? An illu:;io , a shadow. a story ... the greatest good i:;lit-tle enough for all life i:; a dream, and dream:;... are only dreams. ·Calderon de Ia area

Clothes do make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.

-Mark Twain

Christian Marin A wi tty saying proves nothing.Voltaire

Andre Enriquez- To be just like Jose Garcia Tunon because of his beautiful eyes.

Brian Costa I would want to be just like Joaquin Sanchez because he is an amazing guy.

Daniel Martinez Lead, follow, or get t he hell out of the way.-Anonymous

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

-Pete Rose

Oscar Lopez After each battle is f ought, what matters is if your pride still stands.

-Anonymous

Reynick Martinez A fter death, ask why I am not honored, instead of why I am.

-Cato the Elder

Yearbook adviser Mrs . Cristina Casero speaks to Steve Iglesias.

Gregory Metayer

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

Reuben Molinares

Mike Montiel Gwaiiaiiaii -ET

Ruben Moreno

Omar S. Moussawel

Danny Munilla

Wherever you go ... there you are.

-Mr. Brady

Time is the bes t t eacher; unfortunately it kills all of its students. -Unknown

It ain't braggin if you can back it up.

-Dizzy Dean

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John Novales

Daniel Nunez

Friende don t let friende drive Chevye.

-Me

I have not fai led 10 ,000 t imee. I have eucceeefu lly found 10,000 waye t hat will not work.- Thomae Edieon

John Per ez

Luis Perez

The Wor ld hae t oo many f or malitiee f or it'e own good.

-Myeelf

If you really want eomet hing in t hielife, you have t o work f or it - Now quiet , t hey're about t o announce the lottery numbere!-Homer J Simpeon

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.

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Michael Ort iz

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Kevin Pardinas I dielike argumente of any kind. They are alwaye vulgar, and often t imee convincing. -Oecar Wilde

Why do people keep quo t ing me?

-Vince Lombardi

Andres Portuondo

Bernard Pino

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

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

-- --~ • Danny Nunez Chris Fleites . 1would want to be just I would change everything in like Fr. Eddy for a day ~6.

To change the hair rule 1 want girls because 1 have a · accordance to me because 1 be able to llave his · - due to all my spendiAg hard time meeting girls in rule. philosophical wisdom & on my hair cuts. he weekend. knowledge.

Joey Armas

Richie... don't forget to take your vitaminB.-My dad

1 would like girls in th' school and if you need a reason then you have problems.

Jose Garcia Tunon and Jonathan Salum bring the candles at the Ring Ceremony.

Senior Richie Puerto joins his father at the Ring Ceremony.

Richie Puerto

Joaquin Sanchez

Gabriel Pumariega

Johannes Quiles

Arturo Robinson

He only liveB, who living enjoyBiifeMenander

Excellence iB not an act, but a habit.

We are but we repeatedly do.

-Ari5totle

"Why don't you go nowhere and Bend me a poBtcard when you get there."

-Frank Pichardo

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EmilioSaiz

Uno no eBio que quiere... Bino lo que puede Ber.-JoBe J oBe

Don't t urn your back on play, or play will turn it B back on you.-A nonymou5

Pablo Salazar Fear iB the mind-killer. I will ... permit it to pa55 over me ... when it ha5 gone paBt me, there will be nothing. Only I will remain.- Frank Herbert

Jonathan Salum Great thingB ... come in Bmall packageB. ·'Me

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Joaquin Sanchez

Mario Sanchez

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less t raveled by; t hat has made all t he difference.-Robert Frost

One of the secrets of life is to make s tepping stones out of stumbling blocks.- Jack Penn

Jason Sauleda

Roy Schultheis

The world does revolve around me!

-Jason Sauleda

All eyes on three.- Me

Manuel Santelices Better to win by admitting my sin, than to lose with a halo.

-Andrew Lloyd Webber

J ason Sirjoo I've never let my school interfere with my edjumacation.- Me

Jose Saud Mortal greatness is fleeting. Godhood is not.- Alexander t he Great

Raul Smith Bef ore you cri tici ze someone. walk a mile in their s hoe:;, that way, when y ou critici ze someone, you will , e a mile away

& you will have their shoeB- Anonymous

Frank St evens I lear ned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness i:? t o be expected only fr om t he strong .

- Leo Rosten

Jose Tor res

Jay Suarez ~urround your sel - with the best people

you can fin d, delegate authority , and don't inter fere .

- Rona ld Reagan

Daniel Tunon There used t o be a real me, but I had it surgically remo ved. -Peter Sellers

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Pedro Suarez

Daniel Torrent

Don't let it end like this. Tell t hem I said something.

- Last words of Pancho Villa

When it is dark enough, you can see t he stars.

-Charles A. Beard

Ignacio Urbiet a

Daniel Vaides A mess isn't a mes s if you know where everything is. -Anonymous

Senior Chris Fleites shows off his editors. Robert Zaldivar (People), Eddy Macias (Academics), Andy Portuondo (Staff), Michael Montiel (Student life), Richie Puerto (Sports), Enrique Alard (Photographer), Danny Bustamante (Special Effects), Mrs. Cristina Casero (Adviser), and Marcos Alvarez (Community). Under their leadership, earned its first Gold Medalist rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in 13 years.

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First Row: Mr. Carlos Bravo, Pablo Salazar, Andres Berisiartu, Enrique Escobar, Henry Garcia, Giovanni Fernandez-Kincade, Ivan Gonzalez, Daniel Nunez, Martin Cruz Mesa, Daniel Tunon Second Row: Danny Urgelles, .Julio Minsai-Ruiz, Noe Burgos, Cesar Garcia-Canet, Jose Anthony Saud, Tony Llera, Reynick Martinez, Andres Bayon, Danny Martinez, Dr. Pedro Hernandez 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

Students listen intently to a presentation by Dr. Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center.

Dr. Mayfield spoke in the school library.

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

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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

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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 4: Mauricio Montiel, Row 3: Chris Garcia, "The new kids Anthony Torrente, Manny Santelices, really pulled George Massa, Enrique Eddy DuQu~sne, through and Quevedo, Alex Miranda Luis Carmona, exceeded all Bruno de Ia Fuente expectations" 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

Senior Gio Kincaid takes home yet another trophy.

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

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

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

The 2001-2002 Key Club members

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

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First Row: Moderator Mr. Tomas De Quesada, Pedro Suarez, Tiberio Lobo-Navia, Nicholas Gimbel, Danny Sabido, George Gonzalez, Kristian Sedeiio, and Danny Masvidal. Second Row: Rodrigo Suarez, Noe Burgos, Julio Aenlle, Loren Rodriguez, Mark Wegman, Eduardo Casal, Martin Cruz Mesa. Third Row: Christopher 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 competing 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.

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m••tor·••t•-t.n•e• ol the Vlnr.am Newspaper Erlt: Esteban (middle)

eets adoranon lrom dlllerent editors. Ben Plno-Oplnlons Editor, RUben Moreno· News Editor, LUis Perez- Entertainment Editor, and Jose Torres- Sports Editor. "Erlt: Esteban makes me reel Uke I'm worth somethlne; Ithouent abOut beloit the Edltor-ln..(hlel, but then IreaUzed to myself how mut:h Erlt: was better than mi. Man, he's so areal!" said Moreno.

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Vtnmm members are priVUeeed to be seen In the same plt:ture with their Journalism owners, the Et:hoes stall. "I Ieel bad lor them. Not only do we own them, we have to support them also. I'm slt:k ol beloit their lake friends," said Sports se.:non t:o editor senior Rlt:hle Puerto.

Junior DaVid (abaUero is au giddy while doing his yearbook work. (aballero was aalint team AII·Dade loolball player as an ollensive lineman.

Adviser Mrs. (rislina (asero is eXhausted alter a long and treatherous game ol "Stare" with the ladder olthe up-and· toming yearbOOk.

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Photos by Bryn Alan & student louncil

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Waldo takes out a touple ol tlowns from AB[ at the nometomina Pep Rally.

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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[rowds ol students lrom dillerent sthools around Miami-Dade [ounty eather at Belen lor the Kitkoll Dante.

students here party the nil!ht away to the sounds ol OJ Rudy and OJ Ideal at the Iamons Tombola Dante.

FirSt Row: Dr. Armando Rodri~uez, AdVisor; Jay suarez, ser~eant 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, Bi~·BroOter lllairman RaUl smiOt, Marcos Blanco, £orrespon• setretary Andres 01ilib01!a, DaVid Bouza, steven ItDesias, FamllY·stall Relations lllair Enrique Alard

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lafitt1111l Htnlttr Stt~ief\• 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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Honor Societies

1\\11 Alplu1 Tl1efa1 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

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

laflttllal J1111ittr Httllttr Stt~ief\T Mareus Garrido, IiOaeto SOlo, Erie lambrano, Mlebaei I.alonl, Tomas Munoz, Daniel Oporto, Sleven Rteo, Sleven Adras, AleJandro tbedtak, Daniel Mendez, meardo de lemos, tarlos )ardon, OelaVIo suarez, Ralph Malbeu, William Mayoi, )8Dies Robbins, Pablo vtnenl, Edwin Andres, Aiusnn Guardiola, Daniel suva, VIetor Marmot, AleJandro ARlin, DaVId Oeon, Thomas Prlelo, MaUbew Bad, PaUl Inielmo, JUlio Gonzalez, Gtordlo Garrido, Eut~ento suarez, Ralael Yantz, Martello Deldado, Mareos-Fellx Perez, Ralael Romero, Daniel urt~enes, Alex Feat, Daniel Nunez, Andres Redondo, Jorde Ravelo, Juan Flores, Gabriel Manero, IiOaeto Quevedo, Pedro Dana, Jorue Gomez, Mlebael Dtaz de Ia Pornlla, JUliO Jimenez, tesar Veea, Raul Moas, Alexander Pena, Jon Erik Alvarez, Nlebolas Palermo, Enrique zamora, Robert Baran, Robert Gareta, Marlo del Rio, tbrlslopber Gonzalez, RodrtUo TeJedor, tartos vatdes-lora, tbartes Wood, DaVId sono, Anthony Fernandez, Jonathan Robbins, Jerry Feas, Daniel Banton, Vlelor DeiUado, Anlbony Veda, Fernando Aran, Enrique de Solo, Erie Freseo, Eduardo Pizano, Donato Areuenes, Mlebaei Fernandez, Raymond del tasllllo, Joree )ardon, Daniel taslellanos, Jose UUas, Daniel Palaetos, tarlos Rosado, AdBDI Stbertz, Erie lnon, Laurent I.aroebe, Gtov•t lorenzo, MIUuei Mamol, Ortsllan Jaeobs, Mlebaei tasas, Daniel Garela, louts Mendez, Andres Veda, tartos Nieto, Brian Domlnt~uez, Erie Fernandez, Alexander RodrlUuez, Robert Hernandez

Na1fitt11a11 S11a111isll Se11itn· N;•fittlull lief;• ·~hilt

Jonathan Salum, Alex Esteban, J\lex Andres Rayon, Jose Armas, Andres de Ia Monilia, Jason Sauleda, Andres ossa, Giovanni Fernandez, Daniel sabido, Fernandez, Rene Larrieu, JP Mendez, Joree Duarte, Thomas )ardon, Mario Rithard Puerto, Luis Perez, Daniel Santhez, Daniel Nunez, Enrique MasVidal, RitkY Palmerola, Danny Estobar,thris Gueits, Jonathan Quiles, Noe Enriquez, Emil Gomez, Andres Vil!il, Bureos, thris taraballo, Eddy Duquesne, Ruben Moreno, Kevin Pardifias, Danny Martin truz-Mesa, Raul Smith, Adrian t Rodrieuez, xavier Navarro, Ralael torrea, Reynitk Martinez, Ienacio tabafias, Emilio Perez, Danny IJrbieta, Ms. Marta Vidal-AdVisor, Ivan Fernandez, tarlos Rovira, Eric Esteban, Gonzalez, Pedro suarez, Daniel Tunon, Khaled Janania, Joseph Pino, Danny Joel Lopez, Nick Gutierrez, Kevin Lopez, Andres thiriboea, Reynick Pardifias, thristopher Garcia Martinez, Gaby Pumarieea, omar Moussawel, Henry Gartia, Allredo ternuda, Anl!el tordova, J\lberto Aran, Juan Michelen, Mario santhez, Adrian .lllllittl• llef;l t~l11l1 torrea, Richard Brueuera, J\lex Daniel Escoto, Oscar de Ia Veea, Enrique Hernandez, Pablo Salazar, Jesus Moises Jaurequi, Daniel Gomez, Eric Esteva, Daniel Noste, Luis Rodrieuez, J\lexander Oliva, Daniel J. Garcia, Brian Herrera, Justin Dieppa, Andre Bihan-Thomas, Joree Bello, Enrique Puie, Franklin Daneer, Daniel A. Garcia, James Sacco, MarioRojo Mu Alpha Theta AdVisors Ms. Adriana suarez and Ms. Gisen Rodrieuez.

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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 Delgado Setond Row: Brian Pardo, Vittor Verdeja, Amado Nieto, Alejandro Sealey, Daniel Barrera, Daniel Llauro

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.

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 .

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.

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

nor around him to see who he needs to catch up with as he finished 3rd man for the team at the DCYF meet.

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.

Miami#1 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.

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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.

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

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Done it and did it again. The 2001 Junior High Cross Country team completed another successful season, dominating local 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 the 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 guessing as what they will do in the future.

Haven OCTODCn 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

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One way or another, ~verybody 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."

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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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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.

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 .

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

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

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

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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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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.

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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

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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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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.

Jorge Rios and Gaby Alonso look on from the sideline during the Pace game .

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

The Defense lines up before a play against Pace.

The defense was the teamTS strong point this

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

Andy Manrara breaks up a pass against Pace .

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

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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.

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2 August 31 to November 16. A season that will remain in ) the lives of many and in the sports books at Belen. The Varsity 4 5 season was full of action, drama, excitement, and more. From 6 the close calls to the injuries players suffered; this has been 8 9 one of the most successful football seasons in Belen history.

10 Every day after school and even some mornings, this 11 12 group of 37 dedicated high school students spend countless 13 hours practicing drills, tactics, and watching their errors in 17 18 preparation for the games to come. Spectators say football is 19 a sport. Others say it is just a mere form of entertainment. But 20 21 for them it is life. Football runs through their veins and comes 22 out through the sweat. The four words players scream before 27 32 a game, "Pride Courage War Win," carry a different meaning )6 for them, meaning which has clearly been shown through 44 49/33 their performance on the field this season.

50 The season began with an outstanding victory of 29-6 51 52 over marathon. From there, the wolverines started climbing 53 the charts with wins against La Salle, Ransom, Archbishop 54 55 Carroll, Westminster Christian, Gulliver, Crescent City, and B.,y 56 Point. Their only losses were against Westminster Acad~"' , 61 62 and Monsignor Pace, making them 2nd in the district c , in the 6) playoffs. Their first district game, the Wolverines won witl ~ score 68 of 35-20 against Pope John Paul II, but the second garr didn't 7 1 76 have such a good outcome. Chaminade was most like 1 the 78 toughest game for the Wolverines this season. Although they lost, 99 they did well with the defense doing a great job holding back the Chaminade offense.

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

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

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

Head Coach Richard Stuart congratulates the team on their outstanding win against Gulliver.

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

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Roy Schultheis runs down the field after making an interception.

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Ernie Calderin makes a run for the touchdonw.

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

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

Jeffrey Vivo, a talented sprinter, warms up on the blocks before his 100 m breast stroke at the Gulliver race .

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

Jeffeory Vivo wins the 150m freestyle race at Guliver prep .

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Mauricio Montiel ( 1 1) 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 Dr~an Suarez ( 1 1) Tournament has been captain since his freshman year. He finished 52-2 in jorge Garcia ( 1 1) individual competition, and completed a tremendous wrestling career spanning jason Machado ( 1 o) (C) seven years.

"David teaches me a lot. Having Bouza at practice is like having an extra Luis Martin ( 1o) coach, said teammate Ernie Calderin.

The team was coached by Mr. Fidel Albelo, who is renowned as being one Kick~ Cassvan (9) of the most caring and hard-working coaches in the school. The assistant coaches And~ Nunez (9) were Mr. Albert Hernandez, and graduates, as well as former wrestlers, Oscar Osvaldo F riger (8) Zapata and Miguel Reyes.

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

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.

Senior David Bouza pins yet another hapless University Christian opponent.

Bouza is the sole senior and the heart of the team.

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 .

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.

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.

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The young 6th Grade Basketball team continued its reputation as undefeated as well as being one fo the best in the All Catholic Conference. Coach Jerry Jones led these young and promising stars to a 10-0 record.

Leading t he offensive attack were bailers 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 the second best free throw percentage with 88 percent, only second to Micheal Newmeyer with 100 percent. These young warriors even scored 60 points in one game. The closest opponent was Epiphany but even Epiphany couldn't keep up with the "run-n-gun" offense of this year's 6th Grade team.

The team 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 Padin. Espinosa, a center, was the team leader in blocks; Pad in, a guard,was the team leader in steals. The team averaged 46 points per game against the opponent average of 12.6. Jerry Jones, ecstatic about the play of the team this season said, "I didnt expect anything less than this from this group of bailers."

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

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

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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 Carlos 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, said Alex Trueba.

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Carlos Nieto outruns his opponent and goes for a layup.

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

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

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

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

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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 sophomores~ gave everyone a glance at the future of Belen Basketball.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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The team during a disappointing loss to Gulliver Prep.

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

Carreras leads the team out of the locker

Michael Ortiz warms up before an important home game.

Anthony Torrente drives it in .

Jose Garcia calls for the ball.

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You might not watch them storm out one by one at the pep rallies, or have their scores announced every morning. You might not have even known that Belen HAD a Roller Hockey team, but 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 they have been rolling ever since. In its inaugural season, the team did well because of its senior leadership, but with those 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 admit, however, that sometimes playing for a school that barely acknowledges them as a sport is d ifficul t. " It's tough sometimes, going out and trying your hardest everyday, and then watching the other sports get acknowledged and not us, said Tefel. " It makes you wonder w hy you even want to represent your school.

The team has made strides recent ly t o get acknowledged for their achievements. Their goalie, Bustamante, is considered the best in t he league, and the Wolverines are respected in the Roller Hockey world. "If we're not going to get recognition from our school, at least we get respect from our peers, said Bustamante as he rolled out to the rink, preparing to fig ht once again.

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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 eight at the first 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.

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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, 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.

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First Row: Ramon Rufat, Nick Diaz, Richa rd Bandrich, Pablo Vinent, Emanuel Gomez, Geo Christdoulou, Rosendo Forns, Danny Nunez, Juan Sotolongo Second Row : Coach Ernesto Diaz, lan Rivero, Kris Garcia, Peter Pidermann, Robert Baran, Eric Montes, Salvador Camaraza, Chris 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 team's heart. Breaking his arm in their game vs.

Westminister Academy, he still traveled with the team 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 talent and youth on this team and I expect great things from next year's players," said Coach Ernesto Diaz.

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Left: 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.

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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."

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" 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.

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

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

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.

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Roque was extremely versatile in many events including the 200/4x100/and the 100 meters.

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.

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8th graders Carlos Roque/ Jonathan Hernandez. and Joshua Joseph score big points at the Westminster Academy Relays . 8th grader Jonathan The Wolverines came back after losing by Hernandez competes in 35- points to win the meet. 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 8th grader Andrew Jacobs Gaston de hurdles to become the Zarraga 1OOm ACC champion/ as launches well as the fifth hurdle the discus champion Belen has had in for a the past five years. with a personal personal best time of best of 104 16.67. feet 2 inches.

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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 they'll never forget.

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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.

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Cruz, in 2nd place with the number of points contributed to the team, demonstrates 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 time of 4:36, and ran the 800-meter race in 2:07. "Cool, calm, and collected, when it comes to running. He comes from a family of runners. His father, brother, and sister a ll run. He has shown the most improvement of any runner from last year to now. Pressure does not seem to affect him,'' said Track and Field Coach Carlos Barquin.

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P."'l~llll!ll Freshman Junior Jose Garcia Eddy Arguello sprints to the finish in runs the mile the 800-meter race and the to capture 1st plac 4X800-meter.

Garcia also ccaptured He helped 2nd plaoe in Districts lead the atime of two4X800-m utes, one second t~am to short of his personal capture record . Garcia is second place two-seconds shy ' at Districts. from the school record held by alumni Jorge Senior Jonathan Saii.Jm clears the bar at 12 Bustamante . He also feet 6 inches . Solum, coming back from runs th.e 400-meter knee surgery and being otJt most of the season, came (51) and the 1600back and won meter (4 :30).

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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) .

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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 .

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Ojeda also runs the 200-meters (22.9), Caballero the 100-meter ( 11.28), the 4X 100-meter also shot put (42.97) and the 4X400-meter (3 .27).

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With a new coach, and practicing inside the Belen Jesuit Gym, where it becomes indoor volleyball, the team wondered how well they would do, knowing that every game they played would take place at the St. Timothy outdoor courts. "The court seemed pretty slippery when wet but either way we just wanted to play," said Alex Leon.

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Blocking, setting, and spiking now I can spike the heck out are the main elements of the baiL" he said. But who necessary to produce the high would set the ball to spikers performance volleyball player. like Ruiz? That's when Coach With that in mind, Coach Combo-Martinez had to Miriam Combo-Martinez decide who would be her practiced those three key things number-one setter. After with her players. Players like analyzing all the players, she Victor Ruiz developed great decided that Juan Andion spiking techniques. He is now would be best for the job. "If I one of the top spikers on the didn't have Juan setting me team. "The first week of practice the baiL I don't know how I I couldn't even tip the ball over; would spike the way I do," said Ruiz. Andion practiced In hours setting the ball and reaching became more than what was high expected of him. Also, goals, Michael Ortiz became the Victor team's number one blocker.

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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.

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The Junior High Tennis team had the distinction of playing the 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 played 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. The

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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.

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The team took no game lightly, 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 the 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.

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E._mi11o Sa1z- Sen1or Dann,0 5ustamante- Senior And f ortuondo- Senior ann,0 uni aenior Undefeated. The Wolverine Soccer team had an unprecedented year as they 5runo De La Fuente- Senior demolished their competition in incredible fashion. Many goals were accomplished, E._ddie Macias- Senior as the team secured an undefeated regular season, a district title, and even a # 1 Marcos Alvarez- Senior ranking in the state polls at one point in the year. jose Garcia Tunon- Senior The team was led by the Fantastic Four, senior captains Mike Montiel, Benjee f\.ichie f uerto- Senior Chiriboga, Victor Leon, and Emilio Saiz, who have been experienced members of jonathan La_0- Senior the team for four years together. "Those four took over the team the whole year; they Mark Ga_0ol- Senior were our backbone that the team formed around," said junior big-boned man Cristina Casero- Ver,0 Senior Andy "Fatboy" de Ia Osa. The extreme success of the team was pretty surprising, Camilo Ferro- Senior considering that veteran Coach Pablo Taquechel stepped down this year. Former Luis Angulo- Senior JV coach Fabio Ortega took over the position in full steam, as Taquechel had f\.enzo E._Hio- Senior molded the team for the feat the team accomplished this year. "Taq deserves a lot Chris Acuna- Senior of credit; he is the one that really formed the team and got us ready for success," And,0 De La Osa- junior said Andres Benjamin Chiriboga. The Wolverines captured the district title for only E._dd-0 Valdez- junior the third time in school history, the first time in the last time in six years. The regional Dere k Varona- junior title was almost a reality also, but the Wolverines lost to American Heritage in the f\.obert Klock- junior finals, narrowly missing a trip to states. "Next year is gonna be tough losing so many Carlos Ortega- Sophomore important seniors, but we should be able to get at least another district title," said Alimer Gonzalez- Sophomore sophomore Alimer Gonzalez. f eter Klock- Sophomore Mike Montiel David Macnamara- Sophomore

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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.

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 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.

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SPIRITED MOVES!

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

Belen JV Cheerleaders have worked vigorously this year attending a four-day UCA Camp at the University of Central Florida. 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 for 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 the 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 dedication to Belen and its sprots with their unceasing smiles, support, and effort. They are a group of talented young ladies who truly know how to motivate the schooL both players and fans.

Giselle Jimenez demonstrates her favorite halftime routine.

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\\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 well- Lydia Nodar, Kina Mills and Nicole Perez celebrate in knowing that their charm helped promote fan structured team with an arsenal of spirit. acrobatics and dance moves aimed at promoting the Belen pride.

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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

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Luis Perez, Richie Puerto, Jose Garcia Tuiion, Juan Carlos Alam, Albert Espinosa, Michael Fenton, Marco Alvarez, and Jonathan Salum 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.

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.

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A Higher Note Senior Enrique Alard sings for the school during Communion .

The Junior High choir leads the Belen community in song.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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 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.

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.

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

Peer Ministers Ricky Rohaidy, JD Moises, and Gaby Suarez 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 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.

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.

Photos by Andy Portuondo

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

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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.

Joe Castellon turns the corner as 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 arrived, it began with breakfast. Then the games proceeded with a relay race that came down to the wire.

Mr. Ross participates in the opening ceremony by chopping 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."

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Peer Ministers Ricky Rohaidy, JD Moises, and Gaby Suarez 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 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.

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.

Photos by Andy P ortuondo

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Iiiigo 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.

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 arrived, it began with breakfast. Then the games proceeded with a relay race that came down to the wire.

Mr. Ross participates in the opening ceremony by chopping 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."

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GRANDPARENTS DAY A Dqy to Remember

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Juan Carlos Carrion waits patiently as he tries to beat his grandmother at bingo.

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.

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Fernando Tello and Nicholas Diaz enjoy the karaoke event as they perform for their grandparents.

"This was the Joseph Cabrera teaches his grandmother the right way to play dominoes as best part of the they try to challenge their opponents. day," said Diaz.

Pho tos by Bryn Alan and Bryan Lorenzo

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FATHER SON DAY Bonding with D~d

Bob Gilardi returns a serve to win the final round in the ping-pong doubles championship.

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

Danny Caridad and his father take a breather after their flag football game.

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Ozzi Frigger watches the championship round of dominoes.

Photos by Bryn Alan

Mrs. Guevara and Mrs. Fenton take in the sun as they watch their boys play football.

Jorge Salazar and his mother " feeling the love in the air" as they are overwhelmed by the warm family day environment.

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.

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Alex Telleria and his mother strategize a plan to eliminate their competition in the sack race.

Photos by Xavi Navarro and Bryn Alan

ALL IN THE FAMILY

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

A couple of youngsters from Belen play roulette at the casino station. They showed their parents how to really play the game.

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 .

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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.

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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.

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Xavier Navarro, Robert Lloveras, Luis Emilio Llamas, Daniel Enriquez, Rene Larrieu, Andres Fernandez, and Jose Garcia await in the gallery for Secretary of State 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.

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Xavier Navarro, Alejandro Munilla, Jose Garcia, Rene Larrieu and David from Texas take at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Participants made new friends 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.

Due to the several waterfalls, Andres Fernandez takes an unfortunate spill at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.

Guillermo Vallejo, Leonardo Silveira, Alexander Volsky, George Gonzalez, and I<ristian Sedeiio are impressed by how large "The Mall" is.

Rene Larrieu took some time to sing his favorite Led Zeppelin 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.

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Julian Arango receives the Eucharist.

Victor Alarcon receives his pin, which he has been enthusiastically waiting for since his 6th grade year.

Fr. Marcelino Garcia SJ and Fr. Jorge Sardina SJ celebrate Mass at the 8th Grade Pin Ceremony.

Daniel]. Garcia presents the pins to Fr. Jorge Sardina S.J., which will be blessed before they are presented to the 8th graders.

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Adrian Alcalde and Javier Alemany wait patiently to receive their pins.

A FRESH START FOUR MORE YEARS

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.

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.

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Students and parents listen attentively as Fr. ~farcelino Garcia SJ celebrates ~1ass.

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Amir Moussawel slow dances to Boyz II Men.

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.

Danny Hartling and date enjoy their moment in time by holding each other close.

Monica Vega, Gabi Bermudez, Peter Peterman and, Victoria Ferreira take a breather as they get ready for the next song.

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You CAN DANCE IF YOU WANT TO D~ncing the Night Aw~y 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 ~--1 the time Retro and Trance were in; I danced with no worry as to what I looked like. I asked Ms. Tere 1 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 Julio Jimenez, Mike Mora, and Danny Noste look at the camera while cuddling close with their dates. 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.

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Juan Flores cuts the rug to some salsa.

Michael Sierra, Mimi Ruiz-Castafieda, Bianca Hernandez, Fernie Moreno, Hector Gutierrez, and Alex Givner.

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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 Julian Dieppa and his date get close for a with my friends," said Mario Garcia. quick photo at the Sophomore Formal.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

teaches his date how do the popular new dance called the robot.

Ferrer is known for "cutting a rug" on the dance floor.

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.

Handsome Nicky Alexander and his lovely girlfriend, Rebecca Ponce.

Rene Larrieu is shocked at being rudely interrupted.

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ELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 3,2,1 ... HC1ppy New Yee1rsl

Xavier Navarro, Javier Carabeo, Joseph Frederick and David Carnright enjoy quality time with the monkey.

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 iuniors 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. So did the iunior cle1ss.

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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.

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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 GarciaTunon. "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.

1. Andre Enriquez busts a move on his date.

2. Joey Armas works some magic for his date.

3. Jay Suarez uses his K~ey Club Florida Governor skills to pick out his date for senior prom.

4. Victor Leon leads a sea of his followers to the dance floor.

5. Jonathan Lay and Mark Gayol scope out the scene as the prom starts getting crazy.

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.

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Jose Torres moves in mysterious ways, searching for a lovely lady to keep him company.

Mike Carreras and his date Natalie Perez.

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."

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 GarciaTufion and his girlfriend Sabrina Gonzalez are all smiles as theDJ plays their song.

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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 Mike Carreras meets a beautiful young lady.

Senior Jay Suarez does his weird ritual dance on the bus as he shows off his physique.

Jose Garcia-Tuiion tries to get closer to one of his friends, the girl laughingly backs off a little bit.

Andre Enriquez, David Bouza, Jose Garcia-Tuiion, and Chris Dominguez all rest on the bench outside the nightclub after an exhausting night.

Photos by Jose Garcia Tuno n and Andy Portuondo

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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

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.

Danny Munilla gets comfortable on the bus on the way home from Disney.

"The dance and especially the rides were awesome," 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.

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RING ME UP!!!

Jose Saud gives the evening two thumbs up. He plans to attend the University of 1:fiami---his goal--- world conquest.

Richie Puerto, Jonathan Cardenas, Eddie Macias, Raul Smith, Chris Fleites, Marcos Alvarez, Danny Munilla, 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.

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.

Photos by A lex l\1unilla and Xavi Navarro

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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 .

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.

Seniors feasted and played dominoes at ~ the annual lunch which was held at the Jesuit House courtyard.

Left:: Seniors Richard Puerto, David Bouza, Ralf Eglies, and Danny Torrent carry the Virgin to the altar at the Baccalaureate

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David Bouza and Jason Machado have the honor of sharing the Athlete of the Year Award after earning their state individual championship in Wrestling.

Lieutenant Governor Alex Miranda gives a farewell speech at the K.ey Club Banquet.

2002- 2003 Vice President Xavier Navarro talks to Executive Chair member Victor Leon about how to improve dances for next year.

Nicky Alexander receives the Coaches' Award for Golf for a second year in a row.

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Belen Thespians dine before they receive their awards.They had delicious, all-they-could eat churrasco.

Photos by Bryn Alan

FOR ALL THAT HARD WORK

2001-2002 President Eddy Macias delivers his farewell address at the Student Council Banquet.

Jose Garcia wins Best Runner Award in Track and Field. He also won the Coaches' Award in Cross Country.

The I<ey Club board members await their food.

Carlos Larcada later said, "It was the best meal we have ever eaten at Belen."

Victor Leon receives his Thespian chord which he will have the honor of wearing at his graduation ceromony.

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MOVING UP MOVING ON The END of C1n ERA

Valedictorian Daniel Nuiiez

Jose Armas

Enrique Alard

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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 Juan Carlos Alam

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I<:.evin Pardinas Andres Portuondo awaits his turn.

Luis Angulo along with Fr. Jorge Sardina SJ and Mr. Jimmy Perez.

Salutatorian Thomas J ardon delivers a very funny speech.

Salutatorian Enrique Escobar along with Fr. Eddy Alvarez SJ.

Seniors anxiously await their diplomas.

Mr. Ralf Ledesma congratulates his old I<:.ey club buddies Adrian Gomez, Chris Acuna and Luis Angulo.

Jonathan Lay, Daniel Saab, and Andres Grisales.

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Dear Danny, You have become a responsible and wonderful young man.

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We love you always, Dad, Mom, Adrian, Vanessa, and Gaby

Alex, From all the family we want to take this opportunity to tell you how extremely proud we are of you. We all want you to know that we are not only proud of your graduating and moving on to highschool, but we also want you to know that we are proud of the young man you are becoming. In the years to come, you will be facing different challenges, temptations , and emotions, but we know that you will take on all of these challenges and flourish as you have done until now. We all love you for what you are, and who you will become and there is no one in t his wor ld that is more proud of you than Mom. As you proceed with your education and with your life, we ask you to always keep in your mind that there are no boundries you

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Nick Valverde

Phloa. Cornbread, Deepfried ... FFL. . .Bro today I raced this guy and I burned him ... Never tell me to ten you to telll1im to shut ... What do I look like a ROCK?? ... Washington ... Europe ... Convention ... Blackpoint .. . Pichardo . ..

Rowing ... We started together and we ended together-1995-2002.

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 this town.

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Michael Castellon

Johannes Quiles 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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Camilo Ferro

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Keep it straight ... keep it · ... .go back to your ... Bizzaro English ... myterious dancer ... hog tie crack ... can anyone tell me .. .44st Crew .. .celebrate this chance to be alive and breathing .. .little egg ... red ...

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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 iends: joe ... the best rve ever had .. .thanks dude ... Richie: so much .. so little space ... so many girls ... so litt le time ... 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 love you more than both of us realize ... thanks .... Xela ... m biggest fan and supporter...always believed in me .. .no matter what ... go far and do it well .. . b/c now its my tum to be behind you .. .Jackie: your love for him can only be equaled by my happiness for both of you .... thanks for all the advice and help ... Everyone else: there are always storfes to tell and memories that keep us alive .. . thanks for those memorie ... Now I' ll talk for me: As I move on in life .. .searching for omething ... be it happiness ... love .. . whatever .. . 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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Daniel Torrent

Mario Sanchez

Dann Valdez

10-28-00 .. .Tropical Park ... Sandra ...Loui ... Wolverine Basketball .. .# 21 ... Dunk .. . Wazzaa .. .

Lipstick ... Volvo ...Charles ... Yum Yum ... Oye Meng .. .Don't Get Fat ... I'm Going to Sleep .. . . . Chancletas ... Painting Gimp Iggy ... Looks Like Your Dad ... Amoco .. . Stupid Dog.. . ... You're Fired ... Go Gators # 1 ... Wow ... 7 Years Already ... It's Been Fun .. .Lots ofLove and Thanks To Family and Friends ... PEACE OUT

Michael Ortiz

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HEH ... Lay off the crizzack Juice ... Jim and Jared ... Meghan (Meg-HAM) ... Holiday Ham (NOOO PAUL!) Corn Bread/Ackgar: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/CHEESE ... Steph V: Than · 4 always being 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 the hell is wrong w/that chic??Hehe.. .Naty:good times ... we . hould really KJ .T.... Jcska:End of Days ...

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Jose Armas

WhoA! !.. .JuiCe.. .SwEEtZ ...FalcO ...PhloA. ..COrnBreAD(Rutherford Butterworth Christopherson Remington III) ... FoJo ... P. U.H.D .... FFL(Fojo Football League) ...I BROKE HEAD!!!!... . SMASHED~NUKED~BOMBED-DON T 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 1

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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Ruben Moreno

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Eric Esteban **Eric EsTeBaN** E-Train, E squared, Alabama Smooth.

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Weasei...Belen 6th ... 12th. Class of 2002 ...basketball #22 ... Deacon & Vicky ...ur do best ...

Andy,Peacock,Busti,J'ose,Bouza,Eddie...Eric, are we going to the St. Louis 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 ...

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Andres Chiribo

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Emilio Saiz

Victor Leon

David Bouza

Bruno De La Fuente

Luis Carmona

Jonathan Sal urn

Mike Montiel

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*richie 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 beginning .. .after 18 yrs I retire my jersey for someone speciat-nat,14367-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 finally

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Robert Zaldivar

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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 rule...Megan, I know you're reading this neighbor, much love ..the Nikl's..Andreya aka Willis, I've missed u roomie.•Golf team, great experience..Sarasotal.. how's your box? .. GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2002!

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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 sneezin~??'l .....•... 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 . .Jose your weird... bey mes shes only four ... I am the king of uncle ·. again... Re~Pineapple productions... P.P, you have been marked ....what's so funny about me sneezin~??? ......... Peace, 1m out

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George Jalil & Javi Alvarez

Martin Cruz Mesa & Daniel Tufton

... venus fly trap ... how many points Is that. .. cactus soup ... where's the . .. .. b~c.d .. .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.....

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Rafael Egues

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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 .. . ~spire... Wlity ...twin towers ... phu· ...stars and stripes ... cram ...mp3 ... coral gables library ...new years ... pino mafia ...tha raven ... alien... colorado ...procrastination... buck ... dsl. ..the grove ...black sheep ...tropical park ...napster ...quinces ... cul-de-sac ... stocks .. .parrot jungle ...blauplmkt... close up ... dominoes .. .sunset plaoo...mamiferos ... reality tv. .. graduation ...hybridS ... mama ... fttt.ure ... ?

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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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Alexander, Nick 157, 181, 206, 210, 226, 229 Abaroa, Ifiigo Allanic, Mario 145, 211, 194 224 Allende, Julio Abaunza, Carlos 151 74, 185 Almeida, Mario Abrante, Albert 202 148 Alonso, Daniel Acosta, Grace 11, 71 38, 47 Alonso, Gaby Acuna, Chris 175 114, Alonso, Llobal 6 153, 212, 301 Alonso, Lloval Agras, Steven 211 185 Alonso, Maria Aguerrevere, 38, 162 Daniel 114 AlonsoAguirre, Gabriel Mendoza, 210 Gabriel 92 Alam,JC ALPHA 10, 17, 125, 144, 145 152, 216, Alphonse, 314 Eduardo 145 Alarcon, Victor Alvarado,Alejandro 169 10, 59, 63 Alard, Enrique Alvarado, Andrew Q21, 114 121, 11i 59 ~ 1l\ 15), 16?, Alvarez, Ander ~197,21Q~ 202 350 Alvarez, Eddy SJ Albelo, Fidel 221 183 Alvarez, Eduardo Alcalde, Adrian 135 71 Alvarez, Alemany, Nelson Guillermo 54 172 Alexander, Alvarez, Henry Anthony 38, 132

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Beltran, Eduardo 115 Berisiartu, Andres Baez, Marino 114, 164 180 Bermudez, Gaby Baldrich, Kalet 77, 172, 92 185, Balseiro, Nikolas 188, 189 7, 50, 56, 57, Bermudez, JP 169 19, 176, 229 Bandrich, RichBertran, Eddy ard 114, 302, 185, 195 381 Baran, ChristoBesil, Chris pher 38, 130 50, 169 Bilbao, Vero 10, Baran, Robert 215 169, 195 Blanco, Jorge 92 Bared, Paul 49, 50, 57, 224 Blanco, Marcos 30, 115, 158, Barquin, Carlos 159, 190, 323 202 Blanco, Orlando Barrera, Daniel 172 50, 165, 211 Bolado, FranBarrera, Dorian ClSCO 74 69, 70 Barrientos, Alex Bolivar, Carlos 59, 172 50, 145 Basnuevo, Javi Boord, Michael 180 50 Basnuevo, Javier Borges, Nikki ~~~~1 202 17 Arteaga, Lourdes Basten, Jennifer Bouza, David 36, 38, 130 215 Artiles, Rafael 14~~2)31, Bayon, Andres 38 34 ~ 117, 124 10, 114, 361 Avello, Andres ~l:Ql6l~ Belen Jesuit 183, 219, 333 50 Preparatory Bravo, Carlos Azze, Jorge 3 School 1 38, 139, 185 Bello, Jorge 202 Bravo, Daniel 92

73, 172, 185, 200, 201 Aran, Robert 201 Araque, Javier 107,180, 181 Arenas,JC 67' 185 Arenas, Luis 88 Arguello, Eddie 22, 79 202, 203 Arias,Alex 196 Ariza, Mario 151, 228 Armas, Anthony 50 Armas, Carlos 60, 151 Armas, Jose 114, 164, 313 Armenteros, Javier 196 Arrazola, Giancarlo 50 Arreola, Guido 50, 194 Arribas, Daniel 11 Arrieta, Victor

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Briceno, Carlos 169 Brito, Christian 92 Broche, Alexander 70 Brolley, Chris 70, 71, 76, 172, 195 Brown, Thomas 50 Bruguera, Richard ~ 117, 16\ 312 Builders' Club 148, 149 Burgos, Noe 38, 145, 163 Burmudez, JP 109 Burt, Andrew 66, 172 Busquet, Aimee 38, 47, 132 Busse, George 38, 130 Bustamante, Danny 31, 115, 126, ~~351,E

Bustamante, David 192 Busto, Humberto 92 Bustos, Christopher 50 Bustos, Humberto 98

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c Caballero, David 3, 14, 18, 19, 2), 101, 1~ llQ 111, 138, 157, 176, 182, 204 JB, 21& 2E, JQ Cabanas, Rafael 92 Cabielles, Brian 50, 163 Cabrera, Anthony 70 Cabrera, Joseph 59, 225 Cabrera, Michael 115, 315, 382 Calderin, Alex 89 Calderin, Ernie 164, 176, 179, 182 Calleja, Andres 50 Camaraza, Salvador 70, 195 Camargo, Chris 151 Campos, Jerry 162, 198 Campos, Teresita 33, 38, 43, 148 Campos-Cervera, Rodrigo 50, 211 Canal, Jonathan 11, 50, 53, 55

Cano, Christopher 69, 70, 172 Cantens, Joseph 383 Canto, Jose 206 Capitaine, Richard 116 Caraballo, Chris 116, 125, 143, 145, 150, 151, 165, 244, 288, 382 Caraballo, Javier 185, 201 Carabeo, Javi 19, 101,105, 176 Carballo, Rene 10, 202 Cardenas, Jonathan 116, 163, 244, Carreno, Jackie 215 Caridad, Danny 70, 226 Carlesi, Christian 70, 172, 200, 201 Carmenates, Alberto 101 Carmona, Luis 21, 116, 151, 165, 337 Carmona, Nick 15, 151, 182 Carnright, David 18 Carrasquillo, Armando 70 Carreras,

Michael 116, 120, 190, 191, 311 Carretie, Jesus 6, 7, 10, 14, 31, 115, 116, 157, 162, 16\ J:l1 Carrion, Juan Carlos 225 Cartas, Andrew 70, 76, 77, 172 Cartaya, Maria 37, 38 Cartaya, Sister Maria 133 Casas, Mike 95 Casco Downing, Fernando 61, 145 Casero, Cristina 19, ~ 47, ~ 132, 157, 212 Casais, Peter 196 Cassvan, Ricky 182 Castellano, Danny 202 Castellanos, Christopher 92 Castellon, Joseph 50, 194, 224 Castellon, Michael 116, 283 Castro, Alex 21, 2), 94 5& 115 Ceballos, Gustavo 92 CELAC 164

Cepero, Arturo 70 Cernuda, Alfredo 92 Chamorro, Clarence 211 Chavez, Michelle 215 Chess 165 Chiriboga, Andres 2, 21 116, 125, 159, 162, 164, 212, 213, 327 Chirino, Josefina 38, 40, 141 Chirino, Mark 50 Christdoulou, Gio 169, 185, 195 Cleveland, Charles 37, 38 Close Up 230, 231 Coho, Carlos 51 Collantes, Milton 162 Collazo, Kenneth 70 Collins, Patrick 38, 47, 163, ~ Collongette, Jean-Didier 51, 169 Colon, Robert 91, 92, 196

Concepcion, Alexander 51 Coral, Carlos 145 Cordova, Angel 92, 134, 223 Corona, Joshua 92 Corp, Oliver 51 Corral, Alexis 51 Correa,AJ 116, 198, 199, 310 Correa, David 51 Correoso, Alexander 71 Correoso, Javier 92 Correra, AJ 114 Costa, Brian 18, 26, 116, 1 20, 164, 300 Costa, David 9, 95, 228 Costa, Luis 5, 9, 14, 92, 95, 98 Costa, Richard 51 Cox, Brian 10 Cox, Danny 10 Cross, Michael 92 Cruz, Christopher 49, 51, 211 Cruz, Javier 92, 98, 99, 188, 1h9, 204

203 Cruz, Jeremy 14, 83 Cruz, Michael 51, 169, 211 Cruz-Mesa, Martin 116, 164, 356 Cuadra, Danny 10 Cuan,Andrew 6, 92 Cura,Alex 103, 104, 107, 110, 162

D Daire, Javier 383 Damas, Frank 71 Dana, Pedro 71' 148 Danger, Franklin 71 Darpini, Eric 71, 163, 226 DeArmas, Ralph 198, 199 De Castro, Allen 116, 164 De Goti, Chris 194 De Goti, Christopher 51, 169 De Goytisolo, Agustine 59 De La Flor, Miguel 145 De La Fuente, Bruno 18, 31, 117' 122, 151' 159, 162, 164, 165, 212, 244, 334, 382 De la Fuente,

Nicholas 66, 145 De la Osa, Andy 212, 213 De la Vega, Augie 105, 202 De la Vega, Carlos 210 De Lemos, Ricardo 67, 145 De Ofia, Jorge 51 De Quesada, Thomas 20 37, 38, 47, 230 De Zarraga, Gaston 71, 172, 173, 200, 201 De Zayas, AJ 198 Del Riego, Robert 196 Del Rio, Alex 24, 65 Del Rio, Javier 51 Del Rio, Luis 38, 139 Del Rio, Mario 71 Del, Robert Riego 92 Del Valle, Jose 71, 76, 172, 173, 185 Delgado, Aaron 51, 211 Delgado, David 71 Delgado, Eddie 38, 177, 187 Delgado, German 38 Delgado, Marcello 145, 163, 165 Delgado, Rudy 15, 103 Delgado, Victor 71, 75 Dergan, Joseph 92 Diaz, Adrian 92

Diaz, Andres 51 Diaz, Carlos 51 Diaz De La Portilla, Michael 71 Diaz, Ernesto 194, 195 Diaz, Gabriel 49, 51 Diaz, Mike 75 Diaz,Nick 63, 168, 169, 195, 225 Diaz, Pedro 92 Diaz-Padron, Juan Carlos 51 Dieppa, Cristian 92 Dieppa, Julian 92 Dominguez, Brian 174, 175, 1%, 383 Dominguez, Chris 117, 317 Don, George 70, 71, 185, 187 Duarte, Jorge 117, 359 Duefias, Javier 92 Dulpini, Eric 73 Duque, Alejandro 71 DuQuesne, Eddie 18, 21, 24, 25, 26, 117, 151, 162, 165, 192 325 DuQuesne, Iggy 10, 19, 33, 111, 176, 190

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49, 51, 57, 168, 169, 194, 201 Echenique, Ivan 92, 188, 189 Echeverria, Nick 196, 197 Effio, Renzo 117, 135, 164, 212, 362 Egiies, Rafael 117, 360 Egusquiza, Alexander 51 Eireos, Maria 37, 130 Elesgaray, Giancarlo 92 Elorza, Freddy 210 Elorza, Mateo 51, 54 Enriquez, Andre 6, 15, 31, 115, 117, 120, 159, 162, 198, 219, 347, 382 Enriquez, Danny 102, 103, 104, 111, 163, 164, 230 Erkelens, Jan 92 Escobar, Eduardo 51 Escobar, Enrique 117, 208, 209, 303 Escoto, Daniel 71, 163 Espinosa,Joshua 51 Esteban, Alex 18, 102, 109, 111, 198, 199

F Faculty 36, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 47 Farinas, Alicia 38 Father/Son Day 226 Feal, Alex 71 Feas, Jerry 71 Fenton, Annie 36, 38,47,139,229 Fenton, Jimmy 79, 175, 196, 227 Fenton, Michael6, 33, 115, 118, 120, 162, 176, 216, 324 Fernandez, Andres 103, 162, 164, 230, 231 Fernandez, Angie 20, 36, 38, 141, 222, 229 Fernandez, Anthony 71, 185, 187 Fernandez, Ariel40, 47, 141, 218 Fernandez, Daniel 93, 96 Fernandez, Diego 185, 194 Fernandez, Eric 87 Fernandez, Fernando 176 Fernandez, Luis 169 Fernandez, Rafael 40, 47, 139 Fernandez-Kincade, Gio 117, 118, 150, 298

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F emandez-Soto, Diego 51 Ferradosa, Fernando 51, 163 Ferran, Andrew 51 Ferran, Mathew 69 Ferran, Matt 71, 204 Ferrell, Morgan 118, 122 Ferrer, Alexander 71 Ferrer, Miguel

118, 162, 289 Fonseca, Carlos 52 Fonseca, Javier 71, 180 Fonseca, Oscar 71, 204 Font, Ignacio 40, 135 F ontela, Gabriel 162, 176, 202 F ontela, Gaston 1& ~ 101; 1(g 176, 179, 202 F ontela, Gregory 64, 172, 201 G21 :ffl~lE Ferro, Camilo Forensics 118, 152, 162, 150, 151 212, 218, 294 Formoso, Chris Figueredo, Eloy 64, 169 93 Foms, Anthony Fischer, Nicholas 52 51 F oms, Rosendo Fleites, Chris 195, 225 8, 9, 14, F ors, Daniel 118, 123, 125, 52, 56 Fors,Danny 11j~157,16\ 1(f), 1%, 244, 53, 138, 342, 382 172, 173 Fleites, Desiree Franyie, Alex 12 16 French 162 Fleites, Victor Freshman Bas51, 145 ketball Florence, An186, 187 thony 165 Frigar, Zoller 7 6 Flores, Juan Luis Friger, Carlos 71 40, 71, 145 Friger, Osvaldo Flores, Juan Luis <Q71,1\~m 226 24, 225 Fojo, Jonathan Fuster, Emilio 88, 202

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G Gailey, James 107 Gandarillas, Victor 52, 169 Garcia, Alex 194 Garcia, Alexander 52, 163 Garcia, Andrew 11, 71 Garcia, Brian 52, 169 Garcia, Carlos 63, 172 Garcia, Chris 151, 165, 295 Garcia, Christopher 118 Garcia, Daniel 71, 73, 75, n, 93 Garcia, Danny 172, 1'7.1 ~ 195 Garcia, Gerry 40 Garcia, Henry 93, 151 Garcia, Ignacio 119, 287 Garcia, Jerry 141 Garcia, Jorge 111' 182 Garcia, Jose Q llQ 157, &l 191, 202, 203, 210, 224, 230,

231 Garcia, Kris 71, 172, 195 Garcia, Mario 93, 98, 176, 178, 198 Garcia, Michael 52 Garcia, Nathaly 7, 16 Garcia, Nicole 215 Garcia, 0 lga 3 3 Garcia, Raphael 93 Garcia, Ricardo 10, 93 Garcia SJ, Marcelino 40, 46, 128, 129, 139, 141, 382 Garcia Tufion SJ, Willie 152 Garcia-Canet, Cesar 93 Garcia-Tufion, Javi 5, 14, 95, 98 Garcia-Tufion, Javier 19, 93, 188, 189, 202, 382 Garcia-Tufion, Jose Q 14; 3~ 33, 117, 119, 123, 156, 158, 159,162, 161; 1SQ 19~ 212, 216, 329 Garcia-Tufion SJ,

Willie 33, 46, 134, 141, 218, 219 Garcia-Tunon, Willie 10, 12 Garicia-Tufion SJ, Willie 129 Garland, Edward 40 Garrigo, Marcos 151 Garrote, Michael 6, 52 Gayol,Mark 119, 212 Gib, Shawn 202 Gibson, Alexander 50, 52 Gil, Billy 145, 202 Gil, Guillermo 87 Gilardi, Bob 69, 71, 76, 77, 226 Gimbel, Nicholas 119, 164, 244, 304, 382 Gimenez, Alejandro 52 Golf 206 Gomez, Adrian 119, 125, 152, 153, 162, 220, 290 Gomez, Emanuel 195 Gomez, Emil 93 . Gomez, Emilio

61 Gomez, Eric 93, 95 Gomez, Immanuel 67 Gomez, Jose 52 Gomez, Manuel 93 Gomez, William 52 Gonzalez, Adrian 91, 93, g), 222 Gonzalez, Alex 145, 163 Gonzalez, Alimer 93, 212, 213 Gonzalez, Chris 76, 221 Gonzalez, Daniel 163 Gonzalez, Eduardo 52 Gonzalez, George 163, 231 Gonzalez, Gerry 52, 194 Gonzalez, Ivan 119 Gonzalez, Louis 2, 14, 16, 18, 19, 101, 111, 157, 164, 176, 192 Gonzalez, Marcel 145 Gonzalez, Michael 382 Gonzalez, Mike 28, 29, 102, 1(JJ, 176, 1TI, 178, 198, 199

Gonzalez, Patricio 88, 210 Gonzalez, Patrick 212 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

Guardiola, Augustin 185 Guardiola, Felix 383 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

H Haibi,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 1~ 185, 200, 201, 202 Hernandez, JP 109, 229 Hernandez, Juan 383 Hernandez, Marina 130 Hernandez, Mauricio 52 Hernandez, Mike 196 Hernandez, PedroA. 40, 43, 139, 159 Hernandez, Rebecca 215 Hernandez, Rene 119, 145, 176 Hernandez, Ricky 18, 162 Hernandez, Robert 150, 165, 383 Hernandez SJ, Victor 40, 134, 141 Hernandez, Sylvia 37, 40, 130 Hernandez, Victor 129 Herrera, Bryan 172, 185 Herrero, Janette 215 Herrero, Javier

52 Hillman, Louis 64 Holmquist, James 51, 52, 53 Homecoming Dance 30, 31, 32, 33 Homecoming Week 18, 19, 20, 21 Hondal, Carlos 163

Brothers 163 Iparraguirre, Alexander 52, 194 Iturralde, Santiago 93 Izquierdo, Amulfo 52 Izquierdo, Nelson 93

J

J.H. Volleyball 204 Jacobs, Andrevv 172, 200, 201 Jacobs, Christian 202, 210 Icaza, Charmaine Jacomino, Javi 40 , 133 12 Iduante, Beatriz Jalil, George 215 119, 176, 355 Iglesias, Andrea Jalil, Michael 17 202 Iglesias, Emilio Janania, Anvvar 145 93 Iglesias, Jennifer Janania, Khaled 40, 132 119, 162, 292 Iglesias, Melissa Jane, Louis 215 5, 93, 95 Iglesias, Patrick Jane, Luis 96 52, 211 Iglesias, Steve 7, Jardon, Carlos 16, 31, 119, 59 125, 151, 159, Jardon, Thomas 119, 164, 165, 198, 19;>, 1~ 151, 16\ 2J/ 229, 291 Jauregui, Enrique Infante, Sissi 17 172 Jerez, Alejandro International

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INDEX 389

52 Jimenez, Beatriz 40, 128, 144 Jimenez, Julio 163 Jimenez, Pierre 119 Joakimsen, Andrew 93 Jones, Jerry 188, 382 Jordan, Carlos 151 Jordan, Jorge 196 Jordan, Matthew 52 Joseph, Joshua 169, 200, 201 Juarez, Luigi 208 Juncadella, Sebastian 52 Junior High Blue Basketball 185 Junior High Cross Country 168, 169 Junior High Football 172, 173 Junior High Gold Basketball 185 Junior High Track and Field 200, 201 Junior High Volleyball

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204 N Baseball 196, 197 N Soccer 210

17, 119, 212, 332 Lazzarin, Eddy 7, 71, 226 Leal, Christopher 120, 299 Ledesma, Rafael 40 Key Club Ledesma, Ralf 152, 153 46, 133, 152, Klock, Peter 162 93, 210, 212 Leiva, Chris Klock, Robert 120, 162, 212 305 Klumpp, Philipp Leon, Alex 11, 52 75, 204 Knight, Julian 93 Leon, Devin Koch, Stephen 54, 194 54, 144, 145 Leon, Francisco 172 Leon, Gisela 40 Leon, Kristian 163 Lacayo, FranLeon, Robert cisco 180 93, 95, 99, Lafont, Mike 145 134, 151 Leon, Victor Lago, David 10 2, 7, 21, 27, Lara, Jonathan 120, 125, 151, 54 159, 164, 165, Larcada, Carlos 212, 213, 331 162, 163, 202 Lima, Rosa Larrieu, Rene 40, 47, 139 19, 30, 101, Llamas, Luis 104, 162, 176, 18, 33, 104, 230, 231 110, 230, 231 Latour, Susana Llanes, Rafael 40 63, 145 Laughlin, Dante Llano, Joshua 60 7, 54 Lay, Jonathan

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L

Llauro, Daniel 165 Llera, Tony 120, 164, 198, 1g), 352 Lloveras, Michael 73, 75 Lloveras, Robbie 18, 102, 103, 162, 163, 230 Lobo, Danny 54, 145, 211 Lobo-Navia, Luis 120 Logan, Anthony 172 Londono, Oscar 54, 211 Lopez, Aida Mara 131, 131 Lopez, Alex 61 Lopez, Carlos 54, 211 Lopez De Quintana, Luis 120 Lopez, Jason 31, 93, 97, 176 Lopez, Joel 120, 164, 296 Lopez, Manuel 10, 94 Lopez, Oscar 120, 151, 162, 165, 278 Lopez, William 76, 172, 201 Lopez-Callej a, Enrique 74 Lopez-Cantera,

Victor 54, 56, 163 Loret de Mola, Sean 109, 383 Lorenzo, Bryan 225 Lukacs, John 7, 10

175, 202 Maranges, Matt 5, 94, 95, 198 Marin, Christian 120 Marmol, Andres 54, 55, 211 Marmol, Miguel 83, 210 Marmol, Victor 151 Marquez, Daniel Machado, Chris 92, 94, 198 204 Marquez, Ralph Machado, Jason 202 92, 9:l, 184 1&3 Marrero, Chris Macias, Bernie 94, 196, 198 16 Marrero, Gabriel Macias, Eddie 77, 169, 201 2, 14, 16, 20, Marrero, John 28, :0, 31, 32, 94 115, 120, 125, Marrero, Leo 10 126 Marti, Brandon 157, 158, 159, 54, 201 164, 244, 345, Martin, Luis 399, 382 7, 182 Macias, Jordi Martinez, Daniel 172, 201 120, 328 MacNamara, Martinez, Danny David 7, 14, 17, 94, 98, 212 31, 32, 115, Mallol, Mariano 151, 159, 164 152, 153, 210 Martinez, Edgar Manes, Frank 94, 98 188 Martinez, Manrara, Ana Gustavo 40, 130 54, 129 Manrara,Andres Martinez, Jorge 94, 175 40 Manrara, Carlos Martinez, Nicho-

M

las 54, 169, 194 Martinez, Reynick 120, 163, 164, 293 Martinez-Cid, Jordi 7, 94, 99, 151, 222, 223 Martinez-Cid, Ricky 7 Martino, Cassie 16 Mas, Bobby 202 Mas, Ildefonso 105, 202 Mass 218, 219 Massa, George 151 Massa, Richard 54 Massa-Guiteras, Richie 11 Massens, Miguel 94, 196, 197 Mastrapa, Reynaldo 180 Masvidal, Danny 162, 163 Mato,Manny 69, 172 Mayol, Mariano 220 Mayol, William 165 McCarthy, Conor 61, 67, 168, 169, 201 Meadow, Stephen 63

Meadows, Paul 94 Mederos, Jonathan 110, 198 Medina, Rene 79, 202 Meilan, Tony 40, 138, 198 Mejia, Marco 54, 169 Menache, Julio 67 Mendigutia, Gaby 165 Mendez, Armando 54 Mendez, Armando Raul 163 Mendez, Chris 202 Mendez, Daniel 185 Mendez, JohnPaul 94 Mendez, Louis 186, 187 Mendia, Jorge 50, 51, 54, 194 Mendiola, Eddy 14, 89, 196 Mendiola, JC 70, 77, 201 Mendoza, Daniel 165 Menocal, Annie 40, 132, 144, 145 Mesa, Julio 94 Mescery,

Mathew 77 Metayer, Gregory 129, 218 Metcalfe, George 94 Metcalfe, Justin 94 Michelen, Juan 94, 220 Miguel, Andres 145 Milian, Gonzalo 163 Mills, Kina 23, 215 Minchener, Vicki 40, 132 Mini Olympics 224 Minsal Ruiz, Julio 145 Mion-Bet, Daniele 54 Mir, Peter 91, 94 Miranda, Alex 151 Miranda, Julian 10 Miret, Orealys 40, 130 Moas, Daniel 54 Moas, Raul 148 Moises, JD 14 Moises, Jesus 91, 9\ % 2Il 223 Mojena, Danny 12 Molfetto, Gianfranco 54

19, 206 Molinares, Moreno, Ruben Reuben 7 14, 28, 114, Moncada, Rich156, 159, 164, ard 131, 131 316 Mori,Ahmed Monjer, Chris94, 98 tine 8, 9 Montes, Alex 54 Motta, Pierre 54, 163, 211 Montes, Eric Mouriz, Chris 172, 185, 195 151 Montes, Gabriel Mouriz, Nicholas 6,94 54 Montesi, Dan Moussawel, Amir 40, 133, 144, 54, 148, 149 145 Moussawel, Montiel, Omar 354 Mauricio Munguia SJ, 151, 153, 162, Jorge 182, 220 40, 129 Montiel, Mike Munilla, Alex 2, 3, 7, 14, 17, 19, 27, 7' 18, 104, 111, 139, 174, 31, 32, 117, 176, 231 126, Munilla, Danny 157, 159, 162, 7, 12, 24, 29, 176, 212, 213, 32, 115, 117, 339 ill, 162, 176, Monzon, David 212, 213, 216, 175, 244, 343, 382 176, 187 Mor, Juan 145 Munilla, Pedro Mora, Michael 12 Mufiiz, Alvaro 172, 173 Morejon, Javier 33, 109, 176, 180, 181 382 Mufioz, Alvaro Morejon, Norman 94 105 Moreno, Hector Mufioz, Peter 172 21, 175, Moreno, Ricky 186, 187

N Navarro, Andres 172 Navarro,Xavi 14, 105, 110, 111, 157, 163, 164, 198, 230, 231 Newmeyer, Michael 49, 54, 55 Nieto, Amado 54, 165 Nieto, Carlos 186, 187 Nodar,Lydia 215 N oste, Danny 76, 185, 204 N ovelas, John 122 Nuche,Alex 5, 91, 94, 95 Nufiez, Andres 95, 151, 182 Nufiez, Danny 123, 192, 195, 282 Nufiez, Eduardo 94 Nufiez, Krizia 215 Nufiez, Leopoldo 40, 135

0 Obeso, Eduardo

INDEX 391

54 Ocana, Felix 151 0' Connor, Tim 65, 67 0' Connor, Timothy 201 Ojeda, Felipe 10, 202, 203 0 liver, Jason 169, 201 Olloqui, Daniel 54, 56 O'Malley, Robert 43, 46, 141, 219 Oporto, Daniel 151 Orizondo, Enrique 210 Ortega, Azael 210 Ortega, Carlos 91, 94, 202, 212, 213 Ortega, Fabio 43, 212 Ortega, Felipe 50, 53, 54, 211 Ortega, Jose 202 Ortiz, Michael 9, 24, 94, 95, 98, 114, 116, 122, 162, 174, 190, 191,

p Padilla, Americo

392 INDEX

196 Padilla, Jose 43, 46, 99, 139 Padin, Manuel 50, 54 Padron, Javier 54 Paez, Jose 67 Palacios, Daniel 210 Palermo, Nicholas 208 Palmerola, Ricky 104, 162, 163, 182, 183 Papstravos, Maickoll 174, 175, 187 Pardifias, Kevin 124 151, 165, 286 Pardo, Brian 54, 165 Parets, Alex 94, 97, 99, 196, 198 Partagas, Nick 5, 94, 95 Pastoriza, Alex 54, 194 Paul, Jean Bermudez 101, 190 Paula, Michael 54 Paz, Anthony 54 Pefia, Alex 163 Penichet, Damian 21, 162 Peraza, Leonel

94 Perez, Marcos Pifion, Sergio Pere, Nicole 54, 165 67, 145, 151 215 Perez, Marcos Pittaluga, Pereda, Luis Felix 163 Fabrizio 54 2, 104, 107, Perez, Nichole Pizarro, Eduardo 176, 202, 203 23 202, 210 Pereira, George Perez, Tony 43 Poindexter, 107 .

Perez-Alvarez, Stephen 165 Pereira, Joshua Nick 202 Portuondo, Andy 54 Perez-Lerena SJ, 7, 122, Perez, Adrian Francisco 43 126, 157, 54, 194 Perez-Zarraga, 164, Perez, Anthony Cassie 21 158, 159, 212, 132 Permuy SJ, Frank 213, 348 Perez, Daniel 94 43, Pou, Andres 172 Perez, David 70 134, 141, Prieto, Thomas Perez de Alejo, 173, 192, 64 Chris 180 219 Puerto, Richie Perez De Pessoa, Peter 7, 10, 12, Corcho, 13, 14, 24, 28, 220 Peter Pessoa, Steven 30, 115, 116, 51, 54 91, 96, 208 123, 125, 126, Perez, Emmanuel Pestafia, Jonathan 156, 157, 162, AndresPou 164, 176, 177, 96 212, 216, 244, Perez, Ernesto 172 Pichardo, Frank 340, 382 96 Perez, Ernie 139 Puerto, Roger 91, 98, 192 Pidermann, Peter 10 Puig, Enrique Perez, Felix 11 172, 195 148, 149 Perez, Gus Piedrahita, 43, 132 Martin 54 Pumariega, Perez, Jimmy 43 Pierce, Matthew Albert 129 Pumariega, Perez, John 172 122, 284 Pimentel, Bernie Andres 18, 26, 105, 54, 194 Perez, Jorge Pumariega, 92, 96, 151 135, 192 Gabriel Pino, Ben 122, Perez, Luis 123, 180, 12, 14, 15, 156 Pino, Joey 18, 181 114, 122, 156, Putman, Michael 216, 319 105 59, 66, 138 Perez, Manny Pino, Mario 96 Putman, Stephen 97, 98, 198

6, 9, 190, 191

Q Quesada, Tony 185 Quevedo, Enrique 151 Quezada, Antonio 54 Quiles, Johannes 123, 145, 285

R Rad, Matthew 163 Ramirez, Ricardo 63 Ramos, Javier 11' l(f), 200, 201, 202 Ravelo, Francisco 54 Ravelo, Jorge 76 Regueyra, Albert 163 Regueyra, Andrew 54 Retreats 220, 221, 222, 223 Reyes, Alexander 96 Reyes, Missy 215 Ricard, Giancarlo

96, 162 Ricardo, Connie 43 Rico, Megan 7 Rico, Stephen 7, 11, 172 Riera, Javier 43 Riesgo, Aldo 108 Rincon, John 54 Ring Ceremony 244 Rios, Alejandro 54 Rios, Catalina 17 Rios, Jorge 83, 175, 187 Rios, Michael 54 Rivas, Juan 202 Rivera, Javier 9 Rivero, Ian 172, 195 Roa,Ivan 43, 131, 131 Robaina, JC 20 Robaina, Juan 95 Robaina, Tommy 54, 132, 145 Robayna, Eduardo 54 Robinson, Arturo 21, 123 Roca, Jose 43, 185 Rodriguez, Alejandro 165 Rodriguez, Alex 151 Rodriguez,

Armando 43, 128, 159 Rodriguez, Chistian 202 Rodriguez, Chris 10, 28, 91, 98, 99, 188 Rodriguez, Christian 96 Rodriguez, Daniel 202 Rodriguez, Danny 10, 108, 163 Rodriguez, Gisell 20, 43, 215 Rodriguez, Ivan 67 Rodriguez, Jorge 54 Rodriguez, Loren 163, 164 Rodriguez, Luis 59 Rodriguez, Mercy 43, 130 Rodriguez, Ofelia 43, 130 Rodriguez, Ricardo 169 Rohaidy, Ricardo 96 Rohaidy, Ricky 188, 220, 223 Rojas, Daniel 54, 145 Rojas, Louis 109, 198, 199 Rojas, Luis 383

Rojo, Mario 172, 195 Romero, David 95, 96, 176, 196, 198 Romero, Rafael 67, 169, 201 Roque, Andres 99 Roque, Carlos 172, 173, 200, 201 Roque, Jose 96 Roque, Nicole 215 Rosado, Carlos 88, 187 Rosas-Guyon, Elena 43 Rosello, Facundo 208, 209, 210 Ross, Brenda 43 Ross, Rafael 10, 43, 224 Rovira, Andres 67, 169 Rovira, Carlos 96 Rovirosa, Frankie 220, 226 Rueda, Jaime 54 Rueda, Raimundo 66 Rufat, Ramon 169, 195 Ruiz, Angel 96 Ruiz, Frankie 6, 211 Ruiz, Victor 105 Ruiz-Castaneda,

Norman 2, 101' 110 Ryan, Geoffrey 67

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338, 399 San Juan, Fernando 180 San Juan, Sylvie 38, 47, 135, 144 Saab, Daniel Sanchez, Arturo 123, 281 96, 165 Sabido, Alvaro Sanchez, Joaquin 96 20, 23, 28, Sabido, Daniel 29, 31, 115, 163, 208 122, 123, 124, Sacco, James 7 1({), 176, 177, Saffe, Bryan 198, 1g), 322, Dalton 54 382 Sagarduy, Gabriel Sanchez, Jorge 210 54 Saiz, Emilio Sanchez, Mario 6, 14, 16, 1L 124; 125, IJJ 24, 33, 114, Sanchez, Michael 117, 123, 159, 346 164, 212, 213, Santa Cruz, Ivan 218, 330 164 Saizarbitoria, Santelices, Victor Manny 54, 163 10, 124, Saladrigas, 151, 164, Carlos 63 165, 357 Salazar, Jorge Santos, Anthony 208, 209, 227 11, 54, 56, Salazar, Pablo 169, 211 123, 164, 363 Santuoso, Paul Salcedo, Julian 202 96 Sanz, Jillian 215 Salum, Jonathan Sardina, Carlos 5, 12, 17, 19, 172 25, 31, 32, 35, Sardina, Jorge 123, 126, 134, 134 143, 159, 162, Sardina SJ, Jorge 41, 43, 129,

s

222, 225 Saud, Jose 3, 124, 163, 244 Sauleda, Jason 124, 162, 321 Schultheis, Roy 8, 20, 21, 24, 28, 31, 115, 124, 176, 179, 244, 343, 382 Sealey, Alejandro 54, 165 Sedeno, Kristian 163, 231 Segarra, Reniel 46 Shipman, David 176 Shultheis, Roy 14 Sierra, Juan 44, 46, 131, 131 Sierra, Michael 134 Sierra, Pedro 44 Sierra, Ramon 44, 46, 131 Signore, Richard 132 Silva, Daniel 201 Silveira, Leonardo 180, 181, 231 Simauchi, Andres 54 Simoes-Ponce, Octavio 165 Sirjoo, Jason

INDEX 393

124 Sixth Grade Soccer 211 Smit, John 172, 185, 201 Smit, Richard 56, 169, 211 Smith, Raul 24, 31, 124, 159, 244, 320, 399, 382 Smith, Robert 151 Sobrado, Gabriella 215 Sobrado, Robert 145, 202 So sa, Alex 187, 202 Soto, Charlie 10, 96, 192 Soto, Monica 16 Sotolongo, Juan 67, 134, 195 Sotto, David 69 Stevens, Frank 124 Stickel, Matt 56 Stille, Matthew 96 Stuart, Richard 23, 36, 44, 66, 138, 177 Suarez, Adriana 33, 44, 47 Suarez, Andres 96 Suarez, Bryan 182 Suarez, Camila

394 INDEX

44, 133 Tarafa, Victor Suarez, Ester 63, 172, 173 131, 131 Tefel, Santiago Suarez, Eugenio 36, 192 63, 66, 169 Tejedar, Rodrigo Suarez, Gaby 5, 226 95, 96, Tejeiro, Juan 98, 99, 202, 202 223 Telleria, Alex Suarez, Jay 138, 188, 1~, 124, 159, 164, 227 280 Tello, Fernando Suarez, Octavia 145, 225 151 Tennis 208, 209 Suarez, Pedro Tey SJ, Jose 124, 163 44, 129 Suarez, Raul Theology 141 60, 65 Thespian Society Suarez, Rodrigo 165 135, 210 Thompson, Jonas Sucena, Rolando 96 44, 139, 144 Todoroff, Ted Summer Fun 96, 222 10, 11 Togores, Lourdes 44 Summer Trips 6, 7 Tombola 228, 229 Suris, Robert Torrent, Daniel 96, 196 9, 124, 306 Swimming 180, 181 Torrente,Anthony 19, 101, 104, 107' 111' Talent Show 151, 176, 26, 27 190, 191 Taquechel, Pablo Torres, Jose 44, 141 124, 156, 182 Tarafa, Antonio Trillo, Ramon 164, 210 10, 96 Tarafa, Tony Trueba, 163, 173 Alexander

T

185 Trujillo, Carlos 12 Trujillo, Peter 202 Tunon, Daniel 124, 145, 164, 356 Turnes, Daniel 71

172 Valdes, Carlos 151 Valdes, Daniel 124, 164 Valdes, Danny 162, 190, 191 Valdes, Eduardo 163 Valdes, Michael 96 Valdez, Danny 308 Valdez, Eddy Ugarte, Daniel 212, 213 64 Valdez, Gustavo Ugarte, Jorge 87 37, 46 Urbieta, Ignacio Valdez, Mike 124 151, 222 Urgell, Jonathan Valentino, Jesus 5, 91, 11, 67 95, 96 Valenzuela,Omar Urgelles, Daniel 56 11' Vallejo, 61, 67, 145, Guillermo 163 163, 231 Vallenilla, Chris Urguelles, Danny 14, 151 110, 111, 157, Uribe, Alejandro 176 96 Valverde, Nick Urrechaga, 6, 125, 279 Joaquin 88 Vargas, Alfie Urriola, Jose 96 101, 104, 111, 135, 164, 225 Vargas, Rodrigo 96 Varona, Derek Valdes, Alan 96 212 Valdes, Alexander Varsity Baseball 56 198, 199 Valdes, Andrew Varsity Basket-

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ball 190, 191 Varsity Football 176, 177, 178, 179 Varsity Soccer 212, 213 Vazquez, Juan 45, 46 Vega, Anthony 148 Vega, Cesar 145 Vega, Chris 60 Vega, Lourdes 45 Vega, Sam 36, 45, 133 Velasco, Louis 24, 125, 152, 164, 208, 209 Velasco, Robert 92, 96, 99, 188 Veliz, Rene 18, 19, 29, 101, 102, 176, 218 Ventura,Alex 56 Verdeja, Victor 55, 56, 165 Vergara, Manny 96, 145 Vemet, Luis 56 Verona, Derek 162 Verwey, Mike 10 Vicaria, Roly 144, 145 Vidal, Marta 45 Vijil, Javier 163 Vila, Carol 45

198 Villamil, Jose 56 Villamil, T J 145 Wiltz, Eric 196 Villar, Alexander Wood, Charles 180 56 Wood, Mike 23, Villas ante, 91, 96, Frankie 14 98, 202, Vincam 156 Vinent, Pablo 221' 222, 223 60, 195 Vivo, Jeffrey 96, 180, 181 Vizcarrondo, Yanapolous, Felipe 56 Michael 210 Volsky, Yaniz, Rafael Alexander 163, 169 231 Volsky, Nicholas Yearbook 157 56, 132 Von der Osten, Adrian 135

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Zacarias, Chris 111 Zaldivar, Robert 6, 32, 125, Wagner, Nick 126, 129, 172 148, Waldo 23 164, 1~, 244, Wegmann, Mark 349, 382 163 Zambrano, Eric Weissenberg, 145 Juan 11, 103, 206 Zarabozo, Erkis 56 Wendorff, Heinz Zoller, Eugene 202 45 Wentzel, Brian Zomerfeld, 45, 128 Raymond White, Victor 12 134, 180 Williams, Leo 45, 132, 150 Zubillaga, Adrian 55, 56 Wiltz, Alex Zumarraga, Chris 196, 197 186, 187 Wiltz, Carlos

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