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

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Honored not only for her academic excellence, Diane Ison also received a four year scholarship to Boston University for her expertise in tennis. Academics, the Name; Excellence, the Game Academic excellence is a tradition here, one that we put a high price on. It is not requested or expected, but demanded. It is What motivates every student and fac- ulty member. That’s undoubtedly why we enjoy a 90% acceptance rate to colleges and also why our students annually take home more and more academic honors. A Feehan diploma and yearbook have been described as “everyman’s award.” Although it is true that every graduate does receive one of each, that fact should not diminish their prestige, for they are the tangible rewards of four years of hard work and determination. Each year, how- ever, some graduates distinguish them- selves above the others. The classes of 1987 and 1988 have been no exception. Parents’ Night 1987 was an opportunity for the school to publicly commend some of these students for their efforts and ac- complishments. To relive the magic of that night and to list the many achievements of our students would take far more space than is permitted here, but it is worth mentioning some of them. 22 Academic Honors Most coveted award, the Feehan diploma, Ray- mond St. Pierre receives from Bishop Cronin. Ray- mond’s academic excellence and dedication was ac- knowledged with one of the Commonwealth Schol- arship Awards. The Eleanor Drew Kenney Humanities Award was presented to Daniel A. Pear- son. This award is given to a graduate, who has successfully completed at least two years of Latin, maintained rank in the top quarter of his class, and declared an intention of majoring in Classics or Hu- manities. It is given in memory of the late Mrs. Kenney, who taught Latin for many years before her untimely death in the summer of 1986. Jeffrey Carvalho and Jonathan Braga were presented with the first Vincent Fa- gone Hockey Scholarship Awards for dis- playing the character and courage of the late Vincent M. Fagone, hockey coach, 1977-1986. Jonathan Braga was also rec- ognized for gaining admittance to the highly competitive United States Military Academy at West Point. Raymond St. Pierre, Michelle Gagnon, Christine Kilduff, and Paul Lambert each received $1,000 Commonwealth Scholar- ships. The Jean Carroll Award, given to the student who has shown exceptional character and outstanding service during four years at either Bishop Feehan or At- tleboro High School, was presented to Jennifer Healey. Diane Ison was given the Sister Marian Geddes award, in memory of Feehan’s first Pee ee for four years of outstand- ing school spirit and scholarship. Diane Also a recipient of the Commonwealth Scholarship Award is Tina Kilduff in recognition of her academic achievement. also won a four year scholarship to Bos- ton University for academic excellence and outstanding tennis talent. Michelle Gagnon was commended for maintaining the highest average in Math and English for four years, and last, but | certainly not least, it was announced that | Eric Haskins and Suzanne Lefebvre, re- Salutatorian of the class of 1987. The class of 1988 has also shown great Writers Convention at Middlebury Col- lege in Vermont in May, 1987 where they achieved recognition for their outstanding writing. Samuel Barry, Christopher Nimir- © oski, and William Murphy were all recog- nized as Commended National Merit Scholars. Marianne Norton and Todd J. Piantedosi were honored from contes- tants across the U.S. by the National Council of Teachers of English for their writing skills and creativity. The class of 1987 had a great deal of scholastic talent; however, their many awards and prizes are only the tip of the iceberg. The class of 1988 having had a good role model, can be proud of the way that they have lived up to their men- tors.

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Athletes’ Night of Glory Red-checked tablecloths draped the lunch tables of the silent cafeteria. Dinner- ware lay at each setting awaiting the chicken pot pies and tomato juice that were characteristic of a very special meal about to begin. An unoccupied podium stood tall in the center bearing Feehan’s emblem. Suddenly the doors of the cafeteria burst open and in poured parents, teach- ers and student-athletes — excited, ner- vous and eager to see what surprises the evening had in store for them. The tables filled, dinner was served, and Mr. O’Boy approached the podium. “Welcome to the 1987 Sports Award Banquet.” As the athletic director put it, “The Sports Award Banquet is the only annual event which brings together all of Feehan’s finest athletes to honor their abilities and contributions to the school and to announce their plans for the fu- ture.” Applause followed his welcome ad- dress and the ceremonies began. One coach after another stood at the podium to award letters and certificates of distinc- tion to almost every member of the team. As students rose to receive their awards, parents proudly snapped pictures of their sons and daughters. Yet, no parents were prouder than Mr. and Mrs. Dobson when their son received the most coveted of awards, the Gary Flynn Memorial Trophy. Douglas was honored as the athlete who demonstrated both leadership and aca- demic ability. Another very special award was deliv- ered this night in memory of a man who devoted his life to Feehan. Robert Dow- narowicz presented his father’s grant, the Walter Downarowicz Memorial Fund to Kevin McAdams in honor of the leader- ship and spirit he provided for the hockey team. When the applause died down, the cameras stopped flashing and all the awards had been handed out, parents proudly hugged their children, students quietly congratulated their friends and the athletes looked gratefully at their coaches. It was a night of recognition for all who have dedicated themselves to the fine athletic tradition at Feehan. Behind the back pass from coach Leo Charron to Michael Bonczek. Mike received a certificate for sol- id court play behind the back of Mr. Paul O’Boy. Men for all seasons. Vice-principal, athletic direc- tor, head football coach, and teacher Paul O’Boy hands Terrance Humphrey an award for football. Terry could also be seen on the spring track team. Ena of the evening standing ovation for all the ath- letes. Applause emanates from Kerri Ciccone, Cheryl Allen, Melanie O’Connor, Anna Bousquet, Shawn Slade, Pia Sarro, James Breen, David Jolin, Thomas Bi- beault, Dawn Sousa, Amanda Fetter, Jacquelyn Doo- ley and William Flanagan. Athletic Banquet 21

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Now that PSAT’S are behind them and they have become National Merit Scholars, William Murphy and Samuel Barry can relax in the library. Absent from picture: Christopher Nimiroski. Graduate, Brian DeCubellis, not only received the Sister Vincent Ferrer Trophy for exemplifying the spiritual ideals of Feehan, but also the Rhode Island Scholars Award. In additon, the Louis Arm- strong Jazz Award was presented to Robert Cord for his four year display of loyalty, dedica- tion and talent to the Jazz band. Another essay contest? Mr. Christopher Ser- vant, mentor to Todd J. Piantedosi, Lauren Hick- man and Marianne Norton, revises a script for all three for a writing contest. Marianne and Todd were recipients of the NCTE writing award while Todd and Lauren were selected to attend a con- ference in Bread Loaf, Vermont. Academic Honors 23