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

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Grueling Practice To Pay-Off Our Shamrock track squad hopes to bounce back from a somewhat average season in 1968 under our new coach, Mr. John Perkoski. Practice sessions promise to start earlier and increase in difficulty. The team boasts two fine sprinters in the persons of Jim Perkoski and Bob Thorpe. The middle distances will be handled by fleet-footed Artie Plante and Rich Cash. In Above: Tense Art Plante readies for start of 440 vs. Cumberland. Below: Bob Meunier “up and over” for Feehan vs. Voke. the long distance events, the Green and White features Captain Dave Skivington, Robin Pichi, Charlie Morse, and Pete Murphy. Paul Krauth and Greg Hinski are expected to develop. into first rate shot-putters. Larry Woodbury will represent Feehan in the discus throw. and Bob Meunier assumes the high jumping chores. The Shamrock Thinclads will rise again! Above: Mighty Paul Krauth heaves the shot put against Voke. Center: Dave Skivington and Robin Pichi pull away from field in mile run vs. Durfee. Below: Distance crew prepares for half-mile in Attleboro meet: Phil Mara, Pete Murphy, Charlie Morse, Leo Clark.

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Team Seeks Tournament Berth With many regulars returning from his 1968 Tech Tourney squad, Coach Thomas Maccarone anticipates another successful season at the helm of the Feehan baseball team. Pitching should be a strong point with such capable hurlers as Phil Driscoll, Rich Deschenes, and Steve Pinocci eagerly awaiting mound duties. Offensive punch will be provided by such talented batsmen as Dave Downarowicz, Brian Houghton, and Tim Doran. Steady defense can be expected from infielders Ron Lanteigne, Bernie Higgins, Don LaFratta and outfielder Ray LaCroix. Catching duties will be handled by stalwart Dan Lyons. It looks like another winning season for the Shamrocks. “Bird, plane, or baseball” Sharp-eyed outfielder Brian Houghton practices for Taunton game. Above: Hard-throwing Phil Driscoll prepares to thwart enemy rally vs. Stang. Below: Dave Downarowicz displays form that made him one of the League’s most feared hitters. Above: Stalwart Dan Lyons demonstrates perfect bunting method. Below: Tim Doran scrambles for home to score the deciding run vs. North Attleboro. PRICED Aer, VR ERAN R SAAS AMSA Se

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Talent. Saeeinhd GlIGCm as Determination Spell Success For Girls’ Team Precision timing, accurate shooting, the will to win, and teamwork, together with athletic ability, make our girls’ basketball team one of the finest in the area. Coached by Mrs. Eleanor Condon and S.M. Rose Angela, the girls practice long and hard twice a week to prepare for spirited contests with girls from local schools, a number of which result in resounding victories for the feminine Shamrocks. Many trophies in the display case have been brought to Feehan after tournaments in which these fair young ladies have proven that our school’s athletic prowess is not limited to the members of one sex. “Jump ball!’ is the call as Nancy Maddocks, Cynthia Benson, and Anne Cauley struggle with an opponent for possession of the ball. Left: As Priscilla Proulx offers encouragement, Anne Cauley prepares to make an important shot. Above: Feehan’s feminine hoop stars are — FRONT: Cynthia Benson, Nancy Maddocks, Kathleen Canary, Theresa Ashe, Anne Cauley, Priscilla Proulx, Kathleen O’Donnell, Judith Sumner, Suzanne Guerin. BACK: Kathryn Rowland, Susan Byrnes, Nancy Galimberti, Eileen Cauley, Maureen McCarthy, Katherine Burke, Sheila Lyons, Suzette Messier, Catherine McCrory, Coach, Mrs. Eleanor Condon. 28