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

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24 “Yes, yes, yes they do! They've got spirit. What about you2” Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin, Mr. and Mirs. Edward Dion, Mr. Alan Kazarian, Sr. Olive Coupe, Sr. Alice Fontaine, and Dori Gagne enjoy an exciting game. Former national champion of Irish step- dancing and president of Newport’s Salve Regina College, Sister Lucille McKillop, R.S.M. addresses the Mothers’ Club at their March meeting. Irish history, personalized by Sister Lucille’s family memories, is appreciated by mothers and teachers. After Sister’s lecture and Irish music, a buffet of Irish goodies was prepared and served by Mrs. Cynthia Schensnol and her Home Ec girls. Long time Friend, benetactor of Feehan, Mr. Walter Downarowciz prepares for the Wednesday Bingo which he started tour years ago. Proceeds from the Bingo have helped to hold down tuition charges despite national inflation.

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what Homecomings are made of Spirited Sophomores, Betsy Lavallee, Sarah Reynolds, Mary-Ellen Young, Bonnie Welch, Marianne Doran, Keren Bendiksen, Aminda Fransisco, Paul Kelley, Josep h Burkett, and John Killion rejoice after the homecoming victory. Teary-eyed Martha Koshgarian is crowned by Sister Mary Faith Harding and last year’s queen, Tamara Maslen. Onlookers are Student Council President, Robert Bergh, and float attendants, Susan Bankert and Patricia Gill. “Touchdown!” signals the referee, assuring a Shamrock victory. 23

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PTA leads the way “Free steaks for the entire football team?” This may sound unbelievable but Feehan’s custodian, Mr. Walter Downarowicz, used to supply the Shamrocks with these dinners before every game, during the '60’s. He is the father of three alumni and is still actively involved in Freehan activities, including bingo. Other Feehan parents showed their concern for our school by joining the Women’s Auxiliary and the Men’s Guild. From meetings of these groups stemmed the Christmas Bazaar and the Twenty Week Club. These activities and weekly bingo helped to keep Feehan’s tuition down. Parents and teachers got it together at basketball games this season. It wasn’t surprising to see half the faculty take on the role of rowdy fans. Mr. John Diamond, father of one alumnus and two sons, Mark and Paul, who presently attend Feehan, with his camera captured the action of every game! Teachers once again proved invaluable when the teacher-advisor plan commenced. Newly established at Feehan, this program gave students the opportunity to relate to their teachers as friends. Retreats were also made more available to the student body as Sister Elizabeth once again assumed her position as head of our religion department. Parent-teacher-student unity became more pronounced this year. Plans for the future are already underway! Another Feehan First — members of the newly organized Father's Club met on January 8 to set up an agenda. Front row: Mr. Edward Z. Smalley; second row: Mr. Frank Robertson, Mr. Wayne S. Pratt, Mr. Gerald E. Russell, Mr. John Peters: third row: Mr. Norman A. Garrigus, Mr. James Haskins, Mr. Christopher Servant; back row: Mr. Richard L. Blais, Mr. John J. McDonald, Mr. Lefebvre, Mr. J. C. Carroll. Not pictured but present were Mr. J. S. Cataudella and director, Mr. Peter Galligan. Anxiously antici pating the buzzer is Mr. Paul O’Boy as his daughter, Kristen and friend, Michele Gagnon, enjoy the game. Awaiting a chance for a good shot is Mr. John Diamond at the Wareham game. 25