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

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MATHEMATICS HEAD OF THE MATHEMATICS Department, Sister Mary Virginia, meets with the other members, S. Marie Donna, S. M. Therese Agnes, and Mr. Hanewich. A mathematician has artistic sense and a logical mind. Calling all students . Space age -- calling all students!'' -- might well be a summons to Feehan!'s many different Math classes. In a five-level basic al- gebra course, all freshmen, proceeding at their own pace, lay the foundations in new math for later, more complex structures. Sophomores take basic geometry and are introduced to analytic and space geometry. Juniors may elect Algebra II, which includes advanced topics in algebra and fundamentals of trigonometry. College-bound students are urged to take this challeng- ALL THE DIFFICULTIES OF SENIOR MATH seem to be illustrated in this fascinating board work. otic ds | eee es a ka Dodd ey ing course. In the senior year, the accelerated group take an intensified study of trigonometry and analytic geometry to prepare for college calculus. For students not intending to major in math or science in college, two courses in review math are available. On this strong foundation, Feehan's potential engineers, re- search scientists, architects, lab analysts, space scientists and astronauts, and teachers can build ca- reers for the future. S. M. THERESE AGNES and Mr. Hanewich adjust their math problems via the slide rule.

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In this age of jets, the linguist is at home anywhere. MR. THIBAULT, S. M. SHEILA AND S. M. ROCHELLE have Paris in the background but French on the tip of their tongues. MEMBERS OF SENIOR FRENCH class plan future trips as they examine Sister Mary Sheila's travel posters. FOREIGN LANGUAGES THESE SISTERS make Latin live again for us: S. M. Angelica, head of the department, S.M. Joycelin, S. M. Enda, and S. Marie Walter. S.M. Joycelin also teaches Spanish. S. Marie Walter is our German instructor. Lo Buenos dias, Senorita! N5alve, corer! Comment allez-vous, Jean? Guten Tag, Schwester! On a stroll through Feehan corridors on any typical day, a visitor might hear the expressions above or longer language patterns from the classrooms. Students are offered Latin, and a choice of three modern languages, French, Spanish, or German. Modern languages are taught by the audio-lingual method by which the student acquires a facility in speaking a foreign language and an ease in understand- ing the spoken word of a foreign tongue. Reading and written translations are not neglected, however, but the emphasis is on learning a foreign language in the same way that we. learned our own tongue, by hearing language patterns. All students are required to study one foreign lan- guage for two years. Those with a facility in languages are urged to extend their knowledge to other languages and to deepen it by a third or fourth year of study. Although Latin is not a required subject, many stu- dents realize the broad cultural background which it offers and appreciate the ability to approach the great Latin masters in their original tongue. Four-year courses in Latin and French and three-year courses in Spanish and German have been scheduled to meet the needs of the students.

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HOME ECONOMICS IS S. M. KATERI putting in or taking out? What- ever it is, it looks appe- tizing behind the white door. Chef, dress designer, dietician, budget-balancing, or home-making -- ladies' and gentlemen's choice -- what will you have? Feehan offers both faculty and modern facilities for an excellent training in home economics. Sister Mary Kateri, R.S.M., head of the department, sees a great change in the high school home economic program within the past ten years. Today's home economic courses challenge good stu- mE SS dents to achieve excellence in the most fundamental areas of preparation for life. Feehanites, however, do not have to wait for the future to enjoy practical ap- plications of the skills. Costume making for dramatics, delicious fudge for the Christmas concert -- these are just some of the contributions our home economists make to keep Feehan First! The science of Homemaking is the art of making a home. “ lrir sy idea fe | gre) a. 6té fi s 4 : 4 € 17 is i { , Yn Pas opp SUSAN OUELLETTE and Mary Duffy check finishing touches on the suit while Sister M. Kateri watches Nancy Clegg stitch a blouse.