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

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school reunion and a visit to my grandparents.”’ While she was there, Deana toured Oklahoma State University and the Colorado Air Force Academy. She also traveled to Pike’s Peak and drove in Oklahoma’s panhandle. “There wasn’t anything on the panhandle for miles and miles — all we could see was dust.’ The McHoul family also went to the Royal Gorge, Seven Falls, and the Indian Cliff Dwellings all in Colorado. ‘‘“My brothers and sisters and I fought a lot in the car, too.”” Deana is probably going back next year to visit relatives. “It’s a lot of fun.” Our students aren’t confined to the Attleboro area! They’re all over! Every year, travel becomes more and more popular. The school spirit has branched out all over the world. I guess it was really worth the trip! Accompanied by her Spanish ‘‘sister”’ is senior Maria Welch in front of El Monasterio de San Pedro de Cardena in Burgos, Spain. Maria went as part of a student exchange program. Marta came to the United States and stayed with Maria’s family, so last summer Maria visited Marta’s family in Spain. lotre Dame Cathedral was one of the sites America Honor Chorus, which went on a enior Derek Brown visited during his tour of European Concert Tour during July of 1988. urope. Derek was chosen for the Sound of Summer Travel

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Fa several of our students it was. All of them said that they’d go back to where they went last spring and summer. What does this say about our students? They’re world travelers! Some of their destinations included France, Australia, Oklahoma, and California. They’ve been almost everywhere and have lived to tell about their adventure! “It was really difficult to order food or even water in a restaurant.” Last April vacation, senior Andrew Thomas went to Europe with a group from Attleboro High School. There they went to France, England, and St. Malo. ‘‘We spent three days in London, three in St. Malo and four in Paris.’’ Going to big places is hard with a large group of people; two of the group actually got lost for a day in Picadilly Circus, London. “I especially liked the Eiffel Tower, Mont St. Michelle in France, London’s Picadilly Circus, and St. Malo in general.” Although he doesn’t have any future plans to return, he would love to go back. Senior Keri Perrault’s last two weeks in August were filled with visions, of sand, surf, and sun. She drove through Yosemite National Park and saw the Andrew Wythe art exhibit there. Where did she go? She As the summer campaign heated up between Bush and Dukakis, Kerri Miconi took a trip to the museum of American History in Washington. Ironically, President Washington warned about division between political parties. Summer Travel Is if Worth the Trip? went to sunny California! “Just driving through the countryside was really beautiful.”’ Even though Keri went with her mom and dad, she stayed at her brothér’s condo for two weeks. For her, it was mostly rest and relaxation. “I got my picture taken in an automatic phone booth.” Keri hopes to go back to the beach next summer. The month of July had never been more interesting for Derek Brown. The senior recently completed a tour of Europe with the Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus. Germany, Austria, France, and Switzerland are only four of the countries that they visited.” I especially liked the medieval town of Rothenburg, Germany, the Palace Versailles, the Cathedrals and Napoleon’s arch.” The group traveled to different locations and played authentic American music for public audiences. The tour wasn’t without mishaps though. ““The bus was almost in two accidents; once on a high mountain road in Switzerland and again on the busy streets of Paris.” The group was While on his trip to London, England, Andrew Thomas took this picture of Big Ben and the Parliament building along the River Thames. During their trip to Virginia, juniors Elizabeth Tucker, Christine Fontes, Lisa Ferland and Karyn Conlon stopped to visit Mount Vernon. made up of one hundred and twenty people who have special musical talents. ‘‘There were all types on it. Most of the singers were athletes. I’d definitely go again. I would like to go soon, probably this summer.” Do you think the Aussies miss her? Tara McLean travelled down under last August as a chaperone with her sister’s gymnastic team from the Gymnastic Academy of Boston. Among other things, she went to the top of a mountain on a sightseeing tour. ‘““You could see for miles. It was a beautiful sight.” The Australian people live in a slightly different world than we do “TI liked comparing how different the U.S. and Australia are; like the signs — kangaroo crossing — and how everything is done in the metric system. Also, all of their construction trucks are pink!” Tara had such a good time she enthusiastically wants to go back down under! Oklahoma, here she comes! Junior Deana McHoul went to Oklahoma and Colorado last June with her family. ““We went for my mom’s high — | |

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Listening Followed by Action J oodchips fell once again from the carver’s table-ten carved figures who had listened before they were asked to act-came to life. Action! Action was Brian DeCubellis’ second original musical that was performed on our stage on August 11, 12, and 14. Freely, the musical adapts and expands the Acts of the Apostles. The true friends, that is, the disciples, were teenagers, one of whom named Chris, represented Jesus. Action was the sequel to the author’s first work, Listen. In 1987, Listen was presented to our community as part of our Lenten service. Listen was about a boy named Christopher who was sent to earth by his father to save his father’s people. On earth he made true friends but was murdered by those who did not believe in Him. After Chris’s death, Listen ended and Action began. Susan Brewer, Lea Descheres, Brenda Cahill, James Holmes, Daniel Fahey, Michelle Fisk, Maria Castro, Sean Peters, Glenn Fournier and Brian Healy portrayed the ten true friends. In Action Despite the sweltering heat, Ty Bertrand, Robert Cord, David Beach, Kevin Moore, and Sean Foley provided excellent musicianship for “Action”’. Preparing for ‘“‘Action”’ is Brian Decubellis. An alumnus and former theatre participant, Brian is now the executive director of the Vision Theater Company. Action the true friends tried to make Chris’s message known to everyone. While spreading the message, their interaction with the world became a story of love and understanding. During the play, those who participated were like cats on a hot tin roo f — especially the musicians. Seated high up in the loft behind a black scrim curtain, the valiant band added to the professionalism of the play with their music. The summer of ’88 was a scorching ordeal. Rehearsals ran from 7-10 pm every night. On Sundays, we battled the urge to go to the beach and instead practiced choreography for the show. It was absolute torture to have rehearsal in the auditorium which wasn’t equipped to handle the heat. At times, our makeup melted off our faces during the show. Cordless microphones were helpful in projection but they were a nuisance as well. Things that weren’t supposed to be heard, came through. Although the heat made rehearsals difficult, the cast became as close as family. There was a great deal of 4, : . feedback and exchange of ideas within the cast and with Brian, the director. The tremendous range in th age of cast members was irrelevant because each was doing what was important to him. Many emotions were vividly communicated in Action: sadness, depression, happiness and confusion. Perhaps that is why people came to see it. Viewers were able to feel the power of Action as the cast and crew felt it. By performing in Action the actors and actresses were also apostles spreading God’s word to the world of the 80’s. Alumnus Robert Cord directed the band, composed of alumni and ; current student David Beach, who dazzled the audience with their musical talent. Miss Elaine Saulnier, the vocal director for Action, also participated in the drama. Alumni involved in the show included Michael Brady, Melissa Gammell, Ty Bertrand, Christopher Moore, Sean Coady, Christopher O’Neil, James ; Holmes and Daniel Fahey. Action, Brian’s first attempt at a full scale, professional musical was sa successful that he hopes to bring it to Broadway. eee — Hoisted in the air is Glenn Fournier by Daniel Fahey and Sean Peters. In this scene, they are filled with the “power” of the spirit.