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

Page 25 text:

Valedictorian, Peter Blais, compares his classmates to the spectrum of colors in his illuminating speech. Happiness overflows for Laurie Rehill as she receives congratulations from Sister Faith. Bishop Daniel A. Cronin presides at graduation. Seated on stage with him are Sister Marian Geddes, Sister Mary Faith Harding, Mr. Paul O’Boy, Mr. Vincent Fagone, Sister Noel Blute, and Father Robert Donovan. Graduation 21

Page 24 text:

| POMP AND CIREUMSTANCE Old friends... Goodbyes... Pomp and Circumstance... Memories... Endings and beginnings. Encouraged by teachers and classmates, the seniors marched into the auditorium as one body for the last time. Confronted by the “real world”’ now, the ‘“‘something extra’ that the graduates received at Feehan would become an indispensable tool in their reach for success. These young men and women expressed their thanks to the faculty, the administration and their parents for the knowledge of true potential now instilled in them. Compared to a spectrum of colors by valedictorian, Peter Blais, the talents, and vibrant personalities of the class members will begin to shine in college and in their careers. Also encouraged and lauded by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin who presided at the 1980 Commencement Exercises, the graduates listened as he appealed 20 Graduation Salutatorian Linda Cronin thanks parents and teachers for their support during the past four years. Crutches plus courage help Diane Rousseau claim her awards from Sister Faith on Parents’ Night. a casement 44 Ci MINS MS RMR Oo soe S a RNS FPS oF ' ? to them for a return to spirituality. The special feeling of closeness and strong bonds of friendship would not be forgotten. Each went forth forming new ties, sharing new experiences and always drawing on the values instilled in them at Feehan. There was a sadness at parting from friends but there was also anticipation and excitement as the future, full of possibilities, beckoned. Now ready to live, these young adults marched out well prepared and full of hope as they face the challenges of the world. Mortarboards aloft... Pomp and Circumstance... College... New beginnings... Thank you, everyone! She’s come a long way — from Hong Kong. Jessica Ho receives her diploma from Bishop Daniel A. Cronin.

Page 26 text:

WEEKENDS WERE MADE FOR... Disguised in all sorts of costumes are Maura O'Neil, Elizabeth Rocha, Joseph MacDougald, Raymond Boucher, Emilie Blais, and Colleen Kelly celebrating their band Halloween party. Toga party at the Lefebvre’s house mixes Latin with fun for Ann Palmer, Kerry Fallon, Karen Doyle, Steven Fachada, Jane Lynch, Joseph Simonelli, Renee Palin, Mark Lefebvre, James Pratt, Ken Butler, Marie Gousie, Robert Lacombe, and Amie Hodgkins. 22 Parties Wham! Smack! The yellow ball piece taken down brings memories whistles over the net and beyond with it. “Remember the time John the wildly outstretched arm and knocked the teapot offthe racket of the D-R player. Shouts balcony?” or “‘Wasn’t that a riot and interjections rise over the when Paul closed his overcoat in court for the Shamrocks have the doors on opening night?” At taken this final match, 5 to 0. times there is more reminiscing Grinning, athletes head for the than disassembling. Eventually, locker room and victory however, the whole stage is bare celebrations. again and the platforms and flats Gathering onstage for the last are stored in the wings. Cast and time, silent students dismantle the crew depart from the silent theatre massive ‘‘Oliver’’ set. Each stage for the cast party.