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

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Practical lessons in law, and teacher, Mr. James Perkoski, hold the attention of junior and sophomore history students.

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Activites: Fun, Bombard Student Life Routines, Religion, Restrictions, Facets of change. . . For 935 souls, both young and old, united in a quest for knowledge, 1978 meant one thing — renovation. Block scheduling left us lost the entire month of September. Old familiar patterns were broken, new ones formed slowly. Moving from days called MTWREFS to periods of A-G made us wonder who went alphabet crazy? Expansion urged development of a Religious Education Center, a place away from it all. Through rain, snow, and sunshine, a three minute walk was the key opening the door to new classroom experience. Flea market decor gave personality. Posters and pillows gave warmth. Through religious teaching and discussions, the very atmosphere gave us inspiration. Discipline became a way of life. Dress code enforcement, two hour detentions, and possible loss of free periods kept students under firm control. We didn't enjoy wearing complete uniforms, but at least they gave us a choice — blazer, sweater, or vest! We learned to adjust to changes. Our daily lives were filled with fun, anticipation, heartaches and setbacks. Ittooktime. . . but we tried. Careful measurements insure a successful poster for Tamara Maslen.

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Winter Thaw Brings Student Dances Birds sang, flowers blossomed, trees budded and the smell of moist damp earth filled the air. An epidemic was going around, yet no one tried to safeguard himself against it. Everyone had the symptoms: lightheadedness, a surge of energy, renewed sense of humor, general feelings of happiness and well-being anda terrible urge to celebrate. We attempted to handle this not-so-dreaded disease by giving students, friends, and families the chance to kick their heels up. Exuberant Prom Queen Roberta McAlice, accompanied by Peter Gay, lead the way to the dance floor. Upper right: Thanks and surprise shine from the court of Queen Roberta McAlice, escort Peter Gay, and attendants Jane Kelley, escort Mr. Casey, Catherine Beckett, and Keith Brais. Center: Not paying much attention to the crowded dance floor, Juniors and Seniors realized they would never pass this way again. Lower right: Members of the Queen’s court, Michelle Lapierre, Brendan Doherty, Kathleen Battersby, and Thomas Gildea open gifts with quiet expectation. Lights dimmed, notes twanged and groups gathered outside the doors. Suddenly, the cafeteria was filled with people, fun anda crescendo of reverberating sound! Dances were kept alive and well by bands with new sounds and new excitement. ‘‘Balloon”’ was a particular favorite, performing their own music. Attendance was good, despite the frequency of dances. Interest had slacked off in previous years, but now increased in a steady upbeat. A revolution in interest has occurred. Sheer dancing was replaced by careful listening and appreciation of the music. Gals and their special men came to celebrate their love at the annual Father-Daughter dance on April first and second. Always a popular event, the dance was held two nights to accommodate all eager couples, trios and quartets. The men realized the sunsets of the childhood in their ‘‘dates’’ and the sunrise of their womanhood. The band played all kinds of music with a touching rendition of ‘‘Sunrise, Sunset. The Venus De Milo was the setting for the Junior-Senior prom on May 5, 1977. Transformation of students into ‘‘princes and princesses ’ created an elegant and splendid evening. Traditions of picture taking, buffet dinner, conversation and dancing echoed the theme of the evening: ‘‘We May Never Pass This Way Again.”