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

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From our Journalism scrapbook, Bishop Connolly catches up with the news of Feehan victories won while he was in Rome at Vati- can II Council. Administration We were not a part of Feehan very long when we realized that the word, ‘‘Bishop,’’ preceded by ‘‘our,’’ referred to someone who had played a vital part in providing the wonderful education which we were to re- ceive at this beautiful school which we shall soon call ‘‘Alma Mater.”’ Bishop James L. Connolly, made Bishop Feehan High School a reality. It exists because he looked into the future, saw a need, and provided for that need in presenting the Attleboro area with our modern structure. Our beloved Bishop has continued to be a devoted spiri- tual father who shows a Sincere, personal interest in all that concerns Feehan. Bishop James J. Gerrard, Auxiliary Bishop of Fall River, and Vicar-General of the diocese has also evinced a fatherly interest in our growth and development. We are happy to have shared a memorable Feehan ‘‘first.’’ our 1965 graduation, at which he presided, and we are grateful for his interest. Our Bishops show a fatherly concern for Feehan. Before the Fall River Diocesan Teachers Institute, held annually at Feehan, Bish- op Gerrard and Father O'Neill note Holy Family High Glee Club’s musical num- bers.

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ACADEMICS We climbed every mountain... i Koei l[anlomer- Mm as(el0la) tl] atm icwm commecolale|0(-1amr- challenge. In academic ventures, we se- alco) gm ar- ceeser-](- e mu aalelblale-liatcme) meliai (esl it courses, faced batteries of searching 1( -} 6-H 0] 0) 0] 16 of) ah (@e)(-1 g-1f-] im Ce) 8) [os Wme) ae | [oe cussion — all with the singing hope ‘‘to be in that number, when Feehan High comes marching in.”’ Since life itself is one large mountain, surrounded by smaller hills and valleys, students cannot ascend it alone. Feeh- an faculty have often moved mountains fo) mmr-Ler-le(-1aal(omme|badin0 | ie(-scme-) ale met ae lo(-lal am iar ertia to instill ideals and principles for successful climbing. Spiritual, intellectu- al, and material needs are provided for. Faculty experience and maturity, confidence and courage are shared with ‘us to make our climb easier. Multiple A- V equipment, a well-stocked library, ful- ly equipped science labs, inspiring, en- ergetic, versatile teachers — all have helped us on to greater heights. Under- standing in times of trouble, help in times of need, enthusiasm in times of joy, prayer at all times for our welfare are the themes of Feehan faculty and students’ sounds of music echoing along steep slopes of academic life. bs ie, PRINCIPAL

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Our priests direct and serve our interests. Feehan has been blessed with the dedicated service of our diocesan priests. From the days when he first climbed 6ver the debris of our unfinished building, Father Patrick J. O'Neill, diocesan superintendent of schools, has actively supported and guided our var- ied activities. His understanding, patience, and good humor saw us through our ‘‘grow- ing’’ years. Enrichment of the curriculum, additional material equipment, and contin- uing enthusiasm for our scholastic, spiritu- al, and athletic development, all outward signs of Father’s Christ-like interest and concern for Feehan, have earned our grati- tude and affection. Having received our longed for Feehan ring from Father Joseph Delaney, we accord him a special place in our esteem. Our memor- ies of Father include also his special lectures on thenewliturgy. As secondary schoolteacher as well as assistant superintendent of schools, Father knows teens and teachers’ needs and interests. We appreciate his interests in Feehan and his gift of his time. Like Chaucer’s prioress with her ‘‘prestes thre,’’ Feehan also has the daily service of a third devoted priest, Father Joseph Powers, Interested seniors, Gail Nadeem and Kathleen Giannitelli, look over resident chaplain. As head of the Religion de- college listings with diocesan school superintendent, Father Patrick partment, Father plans the class program J. O'Neill. with the faculty. As chaplain, he provides spiritual guidance, opportunities for fre- quent confessin, and first Friday Mass. For the many hours of hidden services, we say a sincere ‘‘thank you, Father.’’ “Is it another Feehan First, Sister?’ the assistant super- intendent of diocesan schools, Father Joseph Delaney asks our principal. Feehan chaplain, Father Joseph Powers, blesses Junior rings, while Ronnie Pontolilo, '65 class president, assists at the ring ceremony.