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

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1968 starting line-up includes such stalwarts as: FRONT ROW: G. Plante, R. La Croix, D. Kiley, D. Downarowicz, S. Ezek, K. Buckley, L. Sousa, M. Larocque, W. Donnelly, T. Kiley, R. Wessman, J. Kane, P. Schensnol, R. Thorpe, R. O’Brien, R. Cash, J. Doyle; SECOND ROW: S. Benson, L. Glennon, M. McCarthy, J. Madden, R. Larocque, J. Perkoski, T. Doran, J. O’Donnell, J. Cardin, P. Cullen, G. Blake, J. Sousa, P. Bristow, M. Grundy, D. Doyle, P. Pelissey, P. Goulet, W. DeSantis, J. Dias; THIRD ROW: Coaches Paul O’Boy, Neil Loew; Managers M. Zito, J. Cing-Mars, R. Cloutier; B. Bow, D. McCauley, B. Higgins, Co-captains Phil Driscoll and Dan Lyons, P. Krauth, L. Clark, J. Spadoni, J. Ashe, G. Hinski; Managers K. Perry, G. LaFlamme, Greg LaFlamme; Coaches John Perkoski and David Reynolds. Shamrocks Set 6-3 Record For ’68 Midway through summer, Feehan’s ‘68 football team began arduous practice sessions. Though the squad boasted only eleven returning lettermen, Feehan had high hopes for another B.C.L. crown. Under the tutelage of Mr. Paul O’Boy and his staff, the Shamrocks overcame their inexperience and readied for a drive at the title. Starting auspiciously enough, Feehan walloped Voke 22-0, Taunton 28-0- Hopes fell when an inspired Durfee squad came back to edge Feehan in the waning minutes of the game, 25-22. Following a 21-6 setback at the hands of Left: David Downarowicz throws strike over thunder- ing Taunton rush. Right: Hard-running back, Jim Perkoski, sweeps end against Coyle. At far right: He accepts most valuable player award for the 1967 season. Injuries kept him from the 1968 contests. powerful Rindge Tech, the boys made amends. With relentless determination, the Green and White drove arch-rivals, Attleboro and North Attleboro from the field, registering victories by margins of 22-12 and 22-8. These spririted contests marked the high points of the season. Hearts and hopes broke again when the squad suffered a 16-2 loss to Coyle, in a fiercely fought contest with the county championship on the line. Feehan finished its season with impressive victories over Hendricken and Stang, scoring See tts) cine! 1S)

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x) titi paseetee tars Seg Paes Tees SEES Do “Don't let them score!” shriek Feehan rooters at the Stang game. Right: ‘Hold that line!’” chant spirited cheerleaders, Blanche Gravel, Carol Prefontaine, Donna Forget, Kathleen Donnelly. Cheerleaders And Pep Club Foster Spirit Above: Modeling their new winter cheerleading uniforms are Colleen Simmons, Martha Doldt, Blanche Gravel, Carol Prefontaine, Mary Ellen Tetreault, Maxine Mayer, Kathleen Donnelly, Susan Skawinski, Celeste Poirier, and Christine Driscoll. Right: Did we get a first down?’ wonder members of the Pep Club led by seniors Deborah Glaiel, Elizabeth MacDonald, Deborah Pestana, Lorna MacDonald, and Norma Boudreau. 21 With cheers ranging from “We're No. 1!” to “We ain’t down yet!”, Feehan’s lively cheerleaders arouse even — non-sports enthusiasts to involvement. Overwhelmingly happy in victory and sad but determined in defeat, our squad of cheerleaders sets the mood and spirit for each occasion. Long after-school practice and poster making sessions, early Saturday morning decorating meetings, ingenious rally planning keep these faithful Shamrock supporters busy from September through February. After the basketball season, they spend hours preparing precision cheers and figures for competitions. The trophy case reveals their many awards for outstanding performances.

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Top: Feehan’s competent coaching staff features Mr. Paul O’Boy, Mr. John Perkoski, Mr. David Reynolds, and Mr. Neil Loew. Upper left: After theft of Taunton aerial, Dan Kiley heads down field aided by Dick Larocque clearing his path. Upper right: Eluding Voke tacklers, Mike McCarthy barrels for pay dirt. Lower left: Bob Thorpe bulls his way for some tough yards against Taunton. Dave Doyle, | Maurice Larocque, and Phil Driscoll rush to his aid.