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

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Daddy’s little girls... Krista and Mr. Veldman, Pamela and Mr. Gleason, and Mr. LaPorte reminisce as they dance Dianne and Mr. Babbitt, and Katheryn the night away. Reigning queen, Michele Gaudreau marches with her father amid the fanfare of her subjects on Friday night. With a touch of class, Lisa Gurstenburg and her father glide across the crowded floor. Father-Daughter Dance 13

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Having two teen-age daughters, Cecile and Marie, Mr. Gagnier finds he has his hands full when it comes to dancing. THIS ONE’S FOR DAD Special memories of animated conversations and attempts at ballroom dancing linger in the minds of all those who attended the Annual Father-Daughter Dance. Strengthening the bonds of father-daughter relationships, girls and their dads came together to share thoughts and time with each other. Two, even three girls with one escort? Someone must be kidding! At the Father-Daughter dance, it all depended on how many girls dad had at Feehan. Dear old Dad took each in turn, or sometimes, three at a time! On May 2 and 3, they all crowded into the cafeteria and onto the dance floor. Sounds of laughter and happiness echoed throughout the room. Dads and daughters tried to copy John Travolta’s dance routine, and daughters crushed toes while 12 Father-Daughter Dance Queen for a night, Denise Flaherty and her dad enjoy the royal dance. Hop, hop, hop! Bonnie Gilmore, Vicki Briden, Marie Poirier, Mary-Ellen perfecting the waltz. Eyes blinked and smiles widened as cameras clicked. The fathers looked so distinguished in their suits and the girls so pretty in stylish dresses and gowns and pretty floral bouquets. Dads formed new friendships, and renewed old as daughters chatted and gossiped and sampled refreshments! Excitement stirred when Sister Ricarda Wobby prepared to pull the name of the queen out of a hat. Each girl wondered, ‘‘Who will it Ritzinger, Christine DeCiccio, and Laura Maxwell find the bunny hop can be free strenuous as well as fun. be? Maybe me?”’ Why not? You never know! The lucky girl was Denise Flaherty on Friday night; Michelle Gaudreau was pleasantly surprised on Saturday night. Both were proud to lead the traditional march. Looking back, who could have thought ballroom dancing could be so much fun? But then these were very special nights shared with very important people — our dads!

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Demonstrating his humorous qualities, David Nazarian takes over the role of “The Big Fig’ as only he can. Dancing to the crowd’s delight, Clinton Oxley and Lee Ann McKenna humorize with pantomime. CALLING ALL PIGS, FIGS, AND HAMS... Pssst! Quiet! Where are my dancing shoes? Who’s next? Are the lights off? These are all the sounds which echoed backstage. But when the lights came on promptly at 7:11, the 1980's Big Event began with a flourish. As the students entered the auditorium, they were ‘“‘gallantly”’ escorted by David Pinsonneault and James Wynne, dressed in suit coats, ties. . .and gym shorts. The show was filled with comical acts. A fun-filled, exciting atmosphere was enhanced by co- 14 Big Event hosts Clinton Oxley (Uncle Clinty) and Brian (Briggs) Lynch. Do you know what animals are? No, they are not students trying to get to Senior Lunch first. The ‘‘animals’’ were a ‘minute movie,’’ performed by several student council members impersonating animals. A swarm of bees (Buzzz), aherd of cows (Moo) and pigs (oink, oink) were presented with straight faces. . We were all ‘‘privileged’’ to hear Ned Legare vocalize ‘I’m Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover,’’ while Michael Healey played the drums on his head. Real tongue in cheek humor was presented tastefully in the taste bud act. Besides comedy, the Big Event “showed off” talented people: Paula Monihan, Christine Lambert, Keren Bendikson, and Jack Battersby shared a song. Throughout the show, Lee Ann McKenna exhi bited her special talents, pantomime, and playing the flute. Finally, the Big Event ended ona warm note as Lisa Jordan and her dad sang a special song titled “Christopher Robin Is Saying His Prayers,’’ containing a moving message about family. The Big Event was successful, fun, and a refreshing change from the school routine.