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

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No voice could lead the chorus as beautifully as Miss Saulnier’s does. With faces Of angels and voices Simoneau put their hearts into as sweet, Gay Perkoski and Laurie song. Ny vy » y S AT, Combining their talents are the Melodious to the ear and pleas- Directing the band is a tough job adult and student choir members ing to the eye, the clarinet sec- that Mr. Joseph Taylor is well Nicole Bonenfant, Christine Bentz, tion of Tiffany Chapdelaine, Paula qualified for. Kalarn Fox, Christiane Spadoni, Jolin are a sensational hit. Rebecca Beard, Cheryl Riley, Dawn Spring Concert 17 Sousa and Barbara Soares. a

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As the rest of the chorus looks on, Renee Daneau finishes her solo with a voice that stuns the audience. Looking to Miss Saulnier for direction, the chorus pauses before they finish off their show. 16 Spring Tunes Sounds of Music Spring is a time to celebrate the end of the cold, gloomy days of win- ter. The flowers popping out of the ground, the buds bursting from the trees, and the sun shining warm on the earth fill people everywhere with joy. This elation is enough to make one burst with song. The chorus and concert band did just that, bring- ing the audience to its feet for the annual Spring Con- cert. One could swear that the flowers opened that day just to hear the student and adult chorus under the guidance of Miss Elaine Saulnier sing the captivating selections from “Hats” and “An Irish Blessing”. Even the birds sang along as Kevin Mag- uire held the audience spellbound with his solo “Simple Song” from Leonard Bernstein's Mass. Mr. Joseph Taylor, band director, gave life to the audience as he led the concert band through an upbeat version. of “Maniac” from Flashdance. This lively piece left the audience clapping their hands and dancing in the aisles. As always, the shining, professional sound of the Jazz Ensemble impressed all those sitting below. One couldn't help but tap his shoes, and sway in his seat to the rhythm of the entire performance. Everyone concluded later that night that the Spring Concert was indeed the best celebration of all. The Spring Concert was still in mint condition. Keeping an eye on the director, band members Deborah Harrin- gton, Stephanie Davidson and, Gilbert LaPointe play an upbeat melody.

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With solemn pride Andrew Jones accepts the Walter Downarowicz plaque from Robert Downarowicz. This award is given to the student showing outstanding commitment to sports. Appreciation Appeases Athletes’ Appetites Chicken pot pies, peas, potatoes, even “hoodsies”, plus prizes did not tell the whole story of the annual sports award banquet. Dating from the earliest years, this banquet was sponsored and prepared by the fathers of Feehan athletes and in- stigated by the enthusiastic late Walter Downarowicz. The May even- ing with parents, fellow-athletes, coaches and faculty meant much more than free food; coaches and administrators freely bestowed praise and prizes on not only the stars but also the supporting players. Athletic letters, sweaters and certificates of achievement went to all hard-working team members. Each student called to the podium to receive an award had a personal moment of glory when the coach praised his achievement and told of the athlete’s plans for further edu- cation. Somehow the practices in wind, rain or snow, the grueling runs, the pulled tendons and sessions on crutches faded into memory to the sweet sound of applause and smiling approval. The most prestigious award of the evening, given in memory of Feehan’s first graduating class and first casualty of the Vietnam war, Gary Francis Flynn, was given to the athlete who had best exemplified Gary's spirit, courage, sportsman- ship and total dedication to excel- lence. The 1985-86 recipient was Ed- ward J. Foley. Anew award, dedica- ted to the memory of Mr. Walter Downarawicz, staunch supporter of all Feehan sports, but especially of football and hockey, was given to Andrew Jones. Cheerleaders, majorettes and band members who had supported athletes in all seasons also came in for their share of awards and applause. As the evening came to a close, all but seniors knew they would be back next year, same time, same place to enjoy the food, fun and appreciation. Varsity hockey team’s statistician, Eileen Flatley, receives her letter jacket from coaches Mr. Vincent Fagone, Mr. Reid Braga,and Mr. Robert Downarowicz. 18 Sports Award Banquet