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

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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

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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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Class Of 1965's Gary Frances Flynn was the first graduate to be killed in the Vietnam war. The award named for him is given annually to the senior who exemplifies Gary’s qualities. The 1986 winner, Edward J. Foley, humbly accepts this honor from Mr. Peter Galligan. Paying close attention, junior Eric Nelson awaits his turn to be presented a sports award. With a handshake and a smile, Mr. Taylor presents a certificate of band participation to Cynthia Holt. Not only does Karen Habershaw receive an award for outstanding cheerleading, she also receives a friendly kiss from moderator Ms. Anne Carroll. Arnold Schwarzenneger watch out! Mr. Paul O’'Boy is on the loose with his squirt gun con- fiscated from his students. Sports Awards Banquet 19