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

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Awards and Honors Bring Surge of Pride Students of academic excellence found enjoyment mingled with discipline in the N.H.S. and N.Sp.H.S. The National Spanish Honor Society allowed members to pursue interests in the Spanish language and culture. Regulations of the Society demand a minumum of an 85 average each quarter as the only basis for membership. The National Spanish Honor Society may be called an honor “with no strings attached”’ because it has no required activities except for the induction. Each year, a simple candle light ceremony is held in the school auditorium when eligible sophomores, juniors, and seniors become members. The criteria on which membership to the National Honor Society is based are more rigid. Candidates are judged on scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Academically, each student must have an average of at least twenty quality points and be an active member of three or more extra- Curricular activities. Each candidate is reviewed by every faculty member and must be rated highly in leadership and character. An induction for deserving sophomores, juniors, and seniors is held every spring in the school auditorium. The induction is just the beginning. Every member of the National Honor Society is under the close scrutiny of Sister Suzanne Beaudoin and Sister Carolanne, moderators, and must maintain the high standards of which they are capable. Senior National Honor Society Members: Front row: Tyrone McHugh, Michael Flaherty, Dorothy Brockington, Patricia Gorelczenko, Mary Cote, Kathleen Pistocco. Roberge, Mary Diaz, Susan Richardson. Third row: Stephen Palmer, James Wachta, Jennifer Bergh, Naomi Capuccino, Kevin Rousseau, Joanne Boggia. Fourth row: Stephen Bas Lauro. Back row: Marilyn Castro, Janice Bolandz, Dorothy Winters. Second row: Kathryn Reynolds, Giselle ile, Patrick Healey, Gregory Members of the National Honor Society organized the Thanksgiving basket drive in November and sang carols to the elderly at Christmas time. They also prepared the annual ‘College Bowl,’’ a trivia game show for the student body. Those students belonging to the Society also tutor fellow students in their free time and serve as ushers at various conventions and parents’ nights. Senior James Wachta combined his interest in law and his writing skills to be named the first place winner in an essay contest. Approximately fifty high school students and fifteen lawyers gathered in the main courtroom of the Attleboro courthouse on May 6, 1977. At this time, area lawyers tried to spur students to interest and action in the field of law. The lawyers also sponsored an essay contest in furthur observance of Attleboro Law Day. Jamey received a plaque for his essay based on the theme, ‘‘What the Law Means to Me.”’ Junior National Honor Society Members: Front row: Diane Cote, Katherine Cronin, Sean Clancey, Lisa Donovan, Andree Fontaine, Monique Lareau. Second row: Ann Marie Lewis, Richard Beach, Adele Paradis, Mary-Kate Healey, Maureen Driscoll. Third row: Steven Cummins, Karen Killion, Kathleen Killion, Karen Witherell. Back row: Jeanne Lynch, Beth McNally, Karen Cummings, Richard DeBlois, Sharon Sawyer, Shelagh Ashe. In ‘‘What the law means to me,”’ essay contest, sponsored by area lawyers, James Wachta receives his first place award from Mr. James Rockett at the Attleboro Courthouse. 25

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“In giving, one receives.’’ Sister Mary Faith presents the D.A.R. accolade to Marilyn Castro for her involvement in school activities and community affairs. Overflowing food baskets for the needy, project of the National Honor Society, were offered and blessed at the Thanksgiving Mass, concelebrated by Father Brian Harrington and Father George Bellenoit. Having attained an average of 90% or more in English for the year, Patricia Hughes, Sharon Sawyer, MaryAnne Nelson, Beth McNally received their certificates on undergraduate honors day from Sister Mary Faith, assisted by Susan Landry, Donna Gaboury, Dorothy Brockington. National Spanish Honor Society: Front row: Mary Ellen Carey, Diane Cote, Debra Hermans, Katherine Cronin, Lisa Donovan, Mary Cote, Kathleen Pistocco, Karen Killion. Back row: Karen Cummings, Janet “ Callahan, Caroline Conroy, Anne Marie Lewis, Kathleen Killion, Giselle Roberge, Karen Witherell. National Merit Letters of Commendation were awarded to Mary Diaz, Jane Bolinger, and 24 Stephen Basile. Jane Bolinger was also a semi- finalist for a National Merit Scholarship.

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Homecoming - opirit at Highest Sunday, Monday, Happy Days ...... Bobby socks, high ponytails, and long skirts were ‘‘the fashionable things’’ to wear on Greaser Day, which initiated Homecoming week. This was only the beginning of what would be the most exciting and memorable week of the year! Tuesday, Wednesday, Tag ’Em Days Can you imagine girls and boys not talking to each other for two days? Sounds impossible. But it wasn’t; members of both sexes were fearful of having their tags taken away. ihursday aaa Musical changes of classes. . . that’s what Ring ’Em Day was all about; wearing bells and rings. Bells turned what once was a relatively quiet process of walking down the corridor with friends into a symphony. Friday, SOO0OK EM Da Vase ane Ghosts, mummies, even Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and the Coneheads moved in. Everyone participated in the rally at the end of the day. Cheerleaders, majorettes and colorguard performed. The spirit committee put on a skit, and every student cheered with his class. Float attendants were announced. The Pooh Bear and Mickey Mouse escort Sister M. Faith to the Spook ’Em Day rally. ms é Biss. = ae da | football team was given many standing ovations. Everyone got psyched for the Big Game! Saturday, Whata Dayne sea Activities began as early as 9 a.m. when students came to practice for cheering, majorettes, colorguard and drill team. Floats arrived one by one. Each class had its own idea of homecoming exhibited through the floats. ‘‘We’re gonna light your fire!’’ cheered the seniors. No one doubted their capabilities after viewing the tremendous dragon on the float. ‘Feehan Will Rise and Take Case By Surprise’ was the juniors’ theme. Members of the sophomore class chanted, ‘‘Jumpin Jive, Man Alive,”’ Sophomore Spirit Has Just Arrived.”’ The freshmen, with their space capsule, endeavored to outdo the upperclassmen with their slogan, ‘Freshmen Spirit ls Out Of This World.”’ The parade started at 12:30. Students dressed as clowns, distributed candy to children along the route to Hayward Field. Everyone in the parade was filled with a sense of pride. Numerous spectators enjoyed witnessing Feehan’s spirit in action. As the floats approached Hayward Field, skeptical Case Cardinals looked eT turnout of Feehan fans was great. A carnival-like atmosphere animated the crowd. Members of the Key Club sold balloons. Clowns spread laughter. Everyone cheered. Alumni reminisced. During the first half, the Shamrocks took control of the game. Feehan displayed an impressive 14- O lead over Case. Feehanites spirit bubbled over and everyone waited anxiously for the start of what was to be a thrilling half. At halftime the suspense was broken. The seniors won the float competition. As the first-place float was driven onto the field, Sister Faith crowned Tammy Maslen homecoming queen. In the second half, Case stole the lead after scoring two touchdowns and a successful two-point conversion. With 1:52 left on the scoreboard, Ryan Patch ran in fora touchdown, winning the game for Feehan! At the Homecoming Dance that night, students and alumni were entertained by the music of ‘‘Balloon.”’ Saturday was quite a day, because Feehan beat Case High! Spirited Sophs, Lisa Gaulitz, Meredith Clarkin, Bonnie Gilmore, Laurie Veilleux, Katherine Mandolfi, Mary-Ellen Haney, Joy Capuano, Cynthia Laba return to school to welcome the winners.