Bishop Feehan High School - Flashback Yearbook (Attleboro, MA)

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énthusiasm, interest, perseverance, zeal. As Superintendent of schools, Father Patrick J. O'Neill has become a familiar figure to Feehan students. The Seniors, particularly, are indebted to him for his interest and enthusiastic support of their early endeavors. The first assembly, in what is now the library, found two hundred expectant, some- what apprehensive Freshmen listening attentively to Father's welcome address. Feehan's first attempts in the fields of athletics and entertainment were actively supported by him. Father's share in the trials, humor, and patience -- necessary ingredients of Feehan's early days -- was very real and very much appreciated. In spite of a busy schedule as Superintendent, and classes at Boston College Graduate School, Father continued to offer his friendship and guidance to Feehan. In a large measure, he is responsible for its rapid growth and improvement. He has earned the admiration and respect of every Feehan student. As the Senior class makes ready for departure, and Feehan prepares for its first graduation, the Senior class salutes this generous young priest who has so capably provided for the present and future greatness of Feehan. Ree. FATHER O'NEILL and Sister Mary Urban discuss issues of concern to Feehan. Prom? Report cards? College admissions? Father Joseph Delaney, Assistant Superintendent of Diocesan Schools, has earned the respect and gratitude of all Feehan. Father's interest in secondary curriculum has resulted in his directing that aspect of the school system, and in this capacity he is well known to the Feehan faculty. Better known to the students for his talks, Father addressed them on the liturgy last fall and also has given the sermon at our annual Pontifical Mass for vocations. Father's work includes parish and teach- ing duties as well as administration. He is assistant pastor at St. Joseph's Church in Taunton and a faculty member at Msgr. Coyle High School. REVEREND JOSEPH DELANEY is the assistant Superin- tendent of schools in the Fall River Diocese.

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Administration sets the pace at Feehan: Behind every dream, a dreamer; behind every reality in accomplishment. '' With these words, His Excellency, he Most Reverend James L. Connolly, D.D., Bishop of ‘all River Diocese, began the key speech at the dedica- ion ceremonies on January 6, 1962. The stage where he tood, the crowded auditorium before him, the entire irst Freshman class behind him, all were concrete evi- lence of a dream realized in this Catholic coeducational uigh school, the first in the Attleboro area. Our beloved 3ishop nurtured this dream from the architect's drawing, chrough long months of construction and fund-raising to the present beautiful modern structure named for his oredecessor, Bishop Daniel F. Feehan. But Bishop Connolly is more than an efficient ad- ministrator. He has been a devoted spiritual father who has shown a continuing interest in all that concerns Fee- han. Just as the dedication blessing did not end when candles were extinguished and flowers taken away, so the blessing of our Bishop's fatherly concern and interest hovers over all our days. sisi iis eae tacita isa apps ob ii FOR THE CLASS OF 1965, it was a unique occasion when Bishop Connolly presided at the dedication exercises on January 6, 1962. MEMBERS OF THE CHEF COURSE, Arthur Gilooley and Donald Ouellette, serve the meal they cooked for the Bishop.

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE I give thanks to my God for all my memories of you, happy at all times in all the prayers I offer for all of you. And this is my prayer for you: May your love grow richer and richer yet, in the fullness of its knowledge and the depth of its perception, so that you may learn to prize what is of value: may nothing . cloud your progress: may you reap through Jesus Chri st, the full harvest to God's honor and praise. SISTER MARY URBAN greets us every morning. Pile dean Feehan students’ welfare is the ultimate goal FEEHAN'S FIRST FRESHMEN learn of Mother Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.