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

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First snowfall lures some religion class people to enjoy the crunch under their feet. Others prefer the wet but clear road. Unsuspecting Richard Martineau may soon get ieee wet surprise, if Todd McGinn is a good shot. “So you think the new schedule is confusing? You should have been here when we were planning it!’ Mr. Douglas DiNardo knows whereof he speaks, since his job was to set it up and try to resolve conflicts.

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Brring. . . ‘‘Would everyone please report to period A. We will follow day one’s schedule today.”’ ‘Hey, where’s room 15?” ‘‘Maybe it’s in that religion center.”’ ‘‘| hope so because I’m not going all the way over there for nothing!”’ Upperclassmen relived their confusing first day of school when they were freshmen. A new Religion Education Center and a renovated schedule added to the chaos. Fear of the unfamiliarity of an hour-and-a-half first period diminished when students and teachers realized how much was Pacemaking Schedule Challenges All accomplished during this time. They were also relieved by the absence of this class the following day. For Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, the new schedule and the Religious Education Center weren't the only alterations of school life. An increased enrollment resulted in congested corridors and a crowded cafeteria during lunch periods. The enlarged student population had a positive effect on the involvement in activities. Feehan proudly exhibited all the attributes of a growing school. Twenty minutes, ten minutes, five minutes! After practicing many times, students finally managed to get to the auditorium to start assemblies on time. Schedule conflicts plagued most students. The victim here is Jane Bolinger, the rescuer is guidance counselor, Mr. Brennan. 20

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Cc 22 lass “Ugh! What is this gooey, viscous gel?’’ Many students asked this question as they placed their hands in paper bags during one of Mr. Servant's Creative Writing classes. They had to describe what they thought was contained in the bags. In the process, the anxious writers let their imaginations run wild. The instructor’s goal had been achieved. In order to give vivid, precise descriptions, a writer must feel at ease to express his feelings freely, no matter what the subject matter. The sky’s the limit! Students taking part in the Indian Literature course constantly felt the presence of the American Indian. Indian war chants were often heard by passers-by as these requiems seeped through the closed doors of the classroom. Each student made his own Indian Shield to show where he was with respect to the Indian “Did you really sight an UFO?’ Maureen Cummins asks her Science-Fiction classmates, Sharon Allard, Barbara Marceau, Tracy Douglas, Lisa Mushey, Jessica Siccard and Elizabeth Parker. Decorating the bulletin board for a more interesting religion classroom are Diane Morrissey, Donna Brennan, Christopher Roberge and Peter Parente. Patiently explaining difficult math problems to a slightly puzzled Diane Quaglia is Lisa Valade. Involvement-Excitement in Learning Medicine Wheel. The climax of this course was the writing of a folk tale by each student. It exhibited what insights they had gained from their encounter with the American Indian. “The first thing that | will teach you is how to breathe,’’ Sister Marialyn informed a startled group of drama students during their first class. She also told them that within the course of the year they would become familiar with several types of drama, including oral interpretation and improvisation. Near the end of the class period a solemn, chanting ‘‘Ahhh”’ could be heard coming from the room. Yoga hymns? Not exactly. Some of the actors and actresses realized that there was no use fighting the inevitable. They were practicing their diaphramatic exercises. One by one, others joined in the unc easing chant, ‘‘Ahhh. . ..” “What do you mean we're supposed to come out with two liters of solution?’’ muses Martha Koshgarian as she attempts to find an error.