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

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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.

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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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TRIBUTE TO OUR PRINCIPAL, FEEHAN’S FIRST Feehan First! In Sanctity, Scholarship, and Sports- manship! This rallying cry has been the basis and the goal of Sister Mary Urban's activities at Feehan High School. For.many months before September, 1961, when she opened the door to us, the first freshmen, Sister laid her plans and formulated the policies which would best inculcate a unique spirit in the minds and hearts of students -- a spirit which contains the proper balance of sanctity, scholarship, and sportsmanship. For, to Sister Mary Urban, in particular, we owe that peculiar blend of idealism, responsibility, and honor which has been set before us as the means to achieve our aims in this life and our eternal destiny. Her keen understanding of many-sided problems, her warm heart, and her enthusiastic spirit are qualities which have won for Sister Mary Urban our affectionate esteem. In the years to come, permeating our fondest memories of all our days at Feehan will be the recol- lection of an interested friend, a scholarly principal, a kindly religious woman -- Sister Mary Urban. and the primary concern of our school administrator. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT mem- bers, Miss Eileen McSoley and Sister Mary Frederick, check materials with the principal.