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

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Among her academic prizes, Monica Cister- nelli receives a Service Award from Sister Ricarda Wobby. If the soon-to-be graduates reflected on how Feehan fulfills the words of the song “The Greatest Love of All,” they would be confident of their ability to “make it” in the outside world. They needed this confidence, especially on Parent’s Night because this was when it first hit them — high school days were over. All they had to look forward to was the unknown world of college or careers. This was the night when their work, determination, and success were recog- nized. Not only the students but also their parents received public acclaim. The graduates realized that all their sacrifies were not in vain. They also understood that the rules which their parents had es- tablished really were “for their own good.” 2 ; . “ rs a | ¢ ; High spirited Healy twins, Kathleen and Lisa re- joice in expectation of the Graduation Cere- monies. eee by their new yearbooks, “Sham- rocks in Control,” Amy Compton, Brenda Cullen, and Susan Almeida take a moment to look back at their final year at Feehan. Parents, Prizes, Praise Beginning the program, Father Paul Caron blessed the graduates in his in- vocation. Then with witty welcoming words, Maureen Burke invited everyone to share in the graduates’ joy. After the presentation of awards, James Zito ex- pressed the deep gratitude of all the graduates in his tribute to the parents. Later, Kathy Zern, salutatorian, gave the last of the student soeeches. Although the awards presentation was considered the highlight of the evening, each graduates cherished his Flashback 1984 as his own personal award, a permanent record of his last high-school year. Between its covers, joys and sorrows, achievements and fai- lures would be a living memory as long as the book remained. Parents’ Night 29

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With words short and sweet, Maureen Burke “What are parents for?” James Zito responds Salutatorian Kathy Zern closes the night of fes- gives us a witty welcome. with words of appreciation for parents. tivities. Proud parents Frances and Michael Zito share Jim‘s joy as he receives his acceptance and scholarship to Annapolis Naval Academy. Receiving the Foxboro Company award which is named for his father, the Joseph Megan Scholarship, is Jonn Megan with Sister Mary Faith Harding. Beaming with pride, Kevin Landry is honored with a scholarship presented by Guidance Direc- tor, Sister Regina. 28 Parents’ Night

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Graduation: Journey’s End and Beginning How many times have we dreamed about walking down the aisle at gradu- ation? How often did we wish that we were eared Feehan? Now, it is our tum to perform the honors. We, who have striven for four long, hard years, are cal- led upon to leave familiar faces and settings. With our family and friends present, we do not want the slightest detail to go awry. Our moment of truth has arrived. Where has the time gone? Our fresh- man year — making new friends in a new school while leaming three new concepts — class spirit, class unity, and participation? Our sophomore year — showing our spirit with the winning Homecoming float “Miss Piggy?” Ju- nior year — wih our steamboat chug- ging away with first place while we pre- ared for S.A.T.’s? Or senior year with oth the intense nervousness and ex- citement in anticipating “Will | be accepted at the college of my choice?” Now, the only thing that matters is that | don’t sing off key or forget my name. Moments of reflection are spent by Paul AcE Michael Aheam, Erich Allen, and Manuel ves. Diplomas secure at last, Natalie Lucas, Donna Livingston, Felicia Kieman, Jamie Leroux, Doreen Kennedy, and Jane Kelley are radiant with joy. Class Marshals are Maura Detorie and Phil Col- lin Leese the Class of ‘84 in their graduation march. 30 Graduation “Pomp and Circumstance” is sound- ing. | must try to keep my feelings in check. There — lam now walking down that long, narrow path to my seat. The seat is cool to the touch — unlike the intense heat felt in the auditorium. Sister Faith is now talking to us — wishing us good luck on our future. Now comes the valedictorian — Michael Holmes. He talks fo us about how we are the future and only we can change the problems of the world. Now comes the important part. The line to the stage seems miles long. seconds seem like hours; minutes like days. Mr. Servant says several graduates’ names, then Sister Evangela. It is my turn. As my name is called, | walk over to receive my hard-earned diploma. The bishop wishes me good luck and | walk from the stage — almost crying tears of intense happiness and pride. The tassel is now moved from the left to the right, signaling to the world that | have gradu- ated. Finally | Know why | came to Feehan in the first place — to challenge myself in the best way possible in order to pre- pare me for college — for reality in general. As | leave the auditorium, | finally catch a glimpse of my family. Mother and Dad are both crying. My brother is in a daze — dreaming about when he will be graduating from high school. The last people | see as | leave are the honor uard. They are the future seniors. | see the anticipation in their eyes. Now comes perhaps the most difficult art of this ordeal — saying goodbye. e will all follow our separate paths. We may never see each other again. Saying goodbye — it makes everything seem so final — yet graduation in a sense is final. The people will not be present, but they will be with us in our memories. The only reason | am not crying from saying goodbyes is be- cause | am ea because we did it — we graduated. The Class of 1984 will forever have a place in Feehan’s heart.