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

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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

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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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One for the Marines. Sargeant of the USMC pre- sents a scholarship to Paul Cote. Most welcome people. Ellen Healey greets parents of graduates with words from her own heart and from her class. Second highest ranking senior, salutatorian Suzanne Lefebvre delivers her address on Parents’ Night. Re- versing the order of awards, Joan McDonagh de- clares that parents as well as seniors should receive .| medals and prizes. Besides her words of gratitude, Maxed emotions surface in singing the Alma Mater. Gauthier and Laura Morrissette take their places in Joan invited them to meet her at the back of the Kalarn Fox, Karen April, Nancy DaCosta, Jacqueline the chorus for the last time. auditorium to receive their awards! 24 Parents’ Night