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

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Without a doubt, the most important, challeng- ing, and rewarding experience in any Catholic school, is the well-taught Religion class. This is the reason for our ‘‘being.’’ Solutions to ever- approaching adult problems are reached through frequent group and class instructions. With the introduction of the scriptural program, and as a result of Vatician Il, appreciation and personal responsibility have become more evi- dent to us as young adults. Although much instruction is formal, the closed retreat certainly deepens the Seniors’ insight into the true meaning of a Christian life. For un- dergraduates, a school retreat can open new windows on Christ’s love for them. Because of the present world crises, it seems not only appropriate but essential that religious instruction forge ahead with an answer to better. Christian livi ng. Vietnam, Selma, Red China, an upward spiraling crime rate everywhere, and moral corruption in too much of the college world are all cogent reasons for learning Chris- tian commitment in high school. We do not want to leave Feehan as embittered Hamlets or naive Ophelias. Rather, we would go as those Key to salvation history, the Bible is explained by Sister sent to bring Christ to His world which needs Him so greatly. Mary Julian to Michelle Paul. Seated is Nancy Arrujo. Sister also teaches typing and office practice. Vital discussions, scholarly instructions, concerned teachers Participating in a Bible Vigil are sophomores. FRONT ROW: Stephen Guimond, .Gery Ja- cobs, Constance Jette, Mary Ann LaPalme, and Michelle Paul. Caught by the cameraman, Miss McSoley’s Junior Religion class look up in surprise IN THE FOREGROUND is James Corcoran. MIDDLE ROW: Steve Walsh, Paul Merry, Charlene Rogala. ROW NEAR THE WINDOWS: Timothy Cronin, Bruce McDonald, Peter Johnson, and James Reilly. af POE Te”

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Feehan's principal patron, the Holy Spirit, is the ultimate source of wisdom and the powerhouse of strength for faculty and students. Under His inspiration, the task of the Guidance depart- ment is to guide students to make wise choices that will prepare them for mature Christian liv- ing in the career best suited to the ability of each. Beginning with the placement exams admin- istered before our entrance into high school, this guidance continues until our last trans- cripts are completed and mailed to the colleges of our choice. Guidance personnel do not make decisions for us; their counselling, a major part of guidance, helps us to make mature judg- ments for ourselves. In personal interviews, we have the opportunity to discuss educational or vocational plans. But most important of all, our guidance teachers really listen with respect to our problems, sympathize with our frustrations, laugh with us at our foolishness, and encourage us in our ideals. Guidance department head, Sister Mary Frederick, prepares col- lege transcripts for anxious seniors. Faculty guides students through critical years. Guidance counsellor, Mr. Peter Gazzola, seems to be enjoying a con- ference with Richard Busby and Christopher Servant. Looking over business college brochures, Miss Eileen Mc- Soley counsels James DeMeo in planning for his future education.

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Zealous freshmen concentrate on their Religion test. mm P Re § se ' In addition to chaplain’s duties, Father Joseph Powers, Diocesan CCD Director, heads Feehan’s Religion department and teaches lit- urgy classes. prepare students for an active role in Catholic life. Feehan freshmen have not only the virtue of Faith but discussion group are: Helen Turley, Maryann Benoit, also Sister Mary Hope as their Religion teacher. In the William Michel, Michael McHenry, and Andrew Zelinski. 1]