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

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Participating in the celebration are Rev. Brian Harrington, acolytes Timothy Sullivan and Michael Desmarais, Sr. M. Faith, Fathers George Coleman, Rich- ard Beaulieu, Jonn Smith, Bento Fraga, James Mahoney, and Bruce Czykowski. Spiritual Director, Burbank C.S.C., welcomes former James 28 Silver Jubilee Mass School Chaplain, Father Paul Caron, superintendent of schools Father Richard Beaulieu, and former superintendent Father George Coleman, concelebrate Mass with Bishop Cronin. chaplain, George Bellenoit, and Mr. Jonn Levis. Leading the recessional are Crossbearers Rev. Mr. Edward Healy, S.M. Faith Harding, present principal, S.M. Edward Walsh, representing the deceased first principal, S. Mercy McAuliffe R.S.M., second principal, S. Therese Anton, third principal, and alumnus Mr. Christopher Servant, present English depart- ment chairman.

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Dawn of New Year Brings Dark Ages To Life Quests did not end with the pass- ing of Knighthood. A knight (a Feehan student) is at one end of the second floor and his homeroom is at the other. The first bell has rung and his quest is to be in his homeroom by 8:00 A.M. - or face the con- sequences. This knight in shining armor, a waffle weave green blazer, begins to walk rapidly. Quickly say- ing hello, he journeys onward. Near- ing the business office he slows toa walk - after all, they frown on doing anything fast. He passes the office with two minutes to spare. He’s now halfway there - so close. But wait, it isn't, it couldn't be - yes, it is Mr. Servant coming out of a room. He sees the knight and stops. The knight is fond of Mr. Servant, but, boy, can he talk. With only seconds to spare he leaves, and the knight runs frantically toward his destina- tion. But it’s too late - the bell rings, the door slams, and he’s late on the first day of school. This poor knight's quest is over and he’s lost. Slowly he turns and walks to face the ugly con- sequences - a visit to Mr. Galligan. After hearing the knight's story about Mr. Servant, the Warden - ah, Mr. Galligan - gives him a pass and sends him off to homeroom. Arriv- ing at homeroom, the 5000 forms begin. Form after form - this is worse than applying to college. Next the real task begins - lockers. Numbers, partners, combinations, and art - no, not Van Gogh - Van Halen. Yippee, it’s yearbook picture time. Line up, straighten those ties, smile pretty for the camera, and leave. After yearbook pictures, the Ayatollah O’Boy comes on over the P.A. system and stretches two minutes’ worth of announcements into ten minutes. Did someone say he was a lawyer? Then a run of the first semester EXCELLENCE schedule begins. Ten minute classes to find out what books are needed. It's too bad that classes couldn't be like this everyday - they're SO,SO.....short. It's time for lunch - everybody’s favorite period. Finally,it’s Textbook Time with Sister Ricarda singing “It’s a beautiful day at Bishop Feehan’. Buying new books is always a lot of fun, although it does seem that people do more socializing than buying books. But as they say, “The essence of trade is in the talk”. At last the final bell rings, the waffle weaves are disposed of (both figuratively and literally), and students go home. However, in a different room in the Feehan castle, the Queen - Sister Mary Faith - sits on her throne and silently mutters to herself, “Thank God, there is only one first day of school every year.” Together, the Palin twins, Francine and Christine, anxiously search for their new locker. Freshman Steven Sapita serves as an altar boy for the opening of school. Dedicating the Walter Downarowicz Memorial, are S.M. Faith, Mrs. Teresa Down- arowicz, Mr. Robert Downarowicz, Father Caron, Father Burbank, and the faculty. School Daze 27

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september Sunday Rings Silver Bells After twenty-five years of educat- ing young men and women and making a mark on the area in so many ways, it was finally time for Feehan to begin its year long anni- versary celebration. What better way was there to do just that than with a liturgy for close to 500 spe- Cially invited guests. Included were many former faculty, friends, and benefactors. The date was set a full year in adv- ance. Throughout the ensuing year, plans were made to make this September Sunday very special. Bishop Daniel Cronin was the main celebrant of the Mass. Our Chaplain Father Caron, his four predecessors Fathers Joseph Powers, Roger bg hie stakem, Brian Harrington, George Bellanoint, along with more than twenty other priests, were con- celebrants. This special day began with an extra special procession. Present and past faculty including each of our former principals (the late Sister Mary Urban Geddes, first principal, was represented by Sister Mary Ed- ward Walsh) led the way. In his homi- ly, Bishop Cronin’s theme was our past, present and future import- ance within the community. Presenting the offertory gifts to the Bishop which commemorated our twenty-five years were faculty members who offered not only bread and wine for the Eucharist, but also memorial plaques for our deceased faculty and students, a copy of our School song and our first yearbook. After leaving the auditorium, our special friends entered the normally drab gym for a reception fit for kings. Flowers, fountains of punch and platters of finger sandwiches gave a touch of class to the occa- sion. Time flew by as old friends reminisced about bygone days and expressed their thanks to the anni- versary liturgy committee for a job well done. Singing at the Jubilee Mass are front row: Ni- cole Bonenfant, James Holmes, Michael LaCh- ance, Kevin Maguire, Jyostna Johnston. second row: Laura Morrissette, Dawn Sousa, Tobias Cabana. Third row: S. Rose Marie Rocha, S. Elizabeth Doyle, Jennifer Hare, Christine Pirello. Back row: $.M. Evangela McAleer. After Mass, S. Patricia Raiham, S. Dianne Roncarati, and Miss Anne Carroll enjoy the reception. National Honor Society members Kathleen Cronin, Patricia DeGiacomo and Paul Lambert greet the guests. Silver Jubilee Mass 29