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On February 6th, Bishop Feehan High School held its 6th Annual Science Fair. Over 160 students presented projects to over 70 judges. The judges included teachers, alumni, parents, and 13 members of the local Biotech community, all of whom generously donated their time to help make this year's fair a success. Below is the list of winners: Best of Fair Manasi Malik (Attleboro)– The Efficiency of Cellulosic Ethanol Production Retention in a Multi-Media World Second Place – William Clerx (Seekonk)– Do Modern Chemical and Hydrological Processes Improve the Treatment of Drinking Water and Reduce DBP’s?, Nicholas Charboneau (N. Attleboro)– Are Different Sun Protection Factor Levels in Sunscreen Affected by the Surroundings? Third Place - Emma Oti (Franklin) – Super Socks Viviana Hanley (Attleboro)– Water to Acid: Societies Effect on Acid Rain Honorable Mentions – James McAllister (Mansfield) – The Effect of Outside Forces on the Perception of Time, Thomas Romero (Mansfield)– The Effect of Age on |
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Winners of Bishop Feehan High School’s 6th Annual Science Fair |
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Michael Creed (Medway) makes some final adjustments to his Van de Graaff generator |
Amanda Joubert (Attleboro) presents her project to teacher and science fair judge, Richard Desjardins |
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the Olfactory Process, Daniel Scannell (Plainville)– Octane Level vs. Fuel Efficiency, Alexis Chura (N. Attleboro)– Evaporation and Types of Water, Estere Malley (Norton) – Can You Tell if a Fire in a House Started Accidentally or Purposely?, Paul DiMascio (Walpole) – Wind Power, Patrick Duffy (Chartley) –Working Water, Mason Sciotti (N. Attleboro) –Taking Flight Meghan Casey(N. Attleboro)–Factors that Effect Chicken Spoilage, Catherine Adams (Mansfield)– Borax vs. Chlorax, Sara Geib (Norton)– Heart Rates, Joseph Hannawi (Norwood)– Danger in the Kitchen, Meghan Leavey (Mansfield)– Parachutes!, Shelby Finan (N. Attleboro)– Camera Measurements ,Aathman Swaminathan (Cumberland)– The Importance of Frictional Force in Stopping a Vehicle by Suddenly Applying the Brakes
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A record 14 Bishop Feehan High School students won awards in the prestigious Boston Globe Scholastic Arts Contest including 4 highest honor Gold Key Winners and 6 Gold Key Portfolio winners, where entire portfolios are judged. Gold and Silver Key winning artwork was on display at the State Transportation Building in Boston and recipients received their awards at John Hancock Hall on February 10. The Gold Key award winners were Nate Bowditch (Norton), Viviana Hanley (Attleboro), Lauren Hayes (Norton), and Elizabeth Keegan (N. Attleboro). Kristin Connors (Mansfield) received two Silver Key awards while one each was awarded to Brianne Costa (Foxboro) and Jennifer Thomas (Foxboro). Honorable Mentions were awarded to Danielle LaMountain (Pawtucket), Anastacia Luce (Wrentham) and Michelle Wade (Walpole). Gold Key Portfolio awards were presented to Nicole Dunn (Cumberland), Lauren Hayes, Kristin Connors, Danica Aldrich (Providence), Brianne Costa, and Chelsea Gibbons (Cumberland). All Gold and Silver Key winners will compete on a national level in New York City in May. |
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Nate Bowditch, self-portrait on scratchboard |
Lauren Hayes, watercolor |
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Viviana Hanley, self-portrait, pencil |
Elizabeth Keegan, photo silk-screen |
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Recently, President and CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank, Dennis Kelly presented Bishop Feehan High School with a contribution toward Feehan’s Legacy of Mercy capital campaign. The funds will be used to convert the former Our Lady of Mercy convent into a state-of-the-art library/media center, offices/meeting space, and new classrooms. Additional funds will be allocated to student scholarships and professional development. |
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PHOTO: From left: Feehan Principal Bill Runey, Campaign Co-chair Mark Cuddy, Honorary Chair Sr. Patricia Harrington, Campaign Co-chair Ted Dion, Feehan President Chris Servant, and Bristol County President and CEO Dennis Kelly. |
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Bishop Feehan High School recently held auditions and a follow-up talent show with an “American Idol/America’s Got Talent” flair for all students. Three faculty judges presided, Neil Loew, Alden Harrison, and Catherine Servant, who sat in as a Paula Abdul wannabe, and critiqued student performances eliminating 8 out of 14 acts. The final show included a montage of clips taken from the auditions round including a spoof by Caitlyn Douglass (Franklin) as a disgruntled rejected contestant. Like the television show, students could vote online for their favorite act. The judges presented a “Judges Award” to Alex Vita (Mansfield) for his jaw-dropping rendition of Elton John’s “Your Song”. Vita was also the students’ choice winner and received a free pair of prom tickets. Greg Brown (Norton) and Jason Brown (Plainville) won 2nd place and prom tickets for their performance of David Bowie’s "Space Oddity". Feehan hopes to make “Feehan’s Got Talent” an annul event. |
Feehan junior Alex Vita during his award-winning performance of Elton John’s “Your Song”. |
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Senior Caitlyn Douglass performs a spoof as a rejected contestant during auditions by belting out an earsplitting tune for the judges. |
Feehan senior Greg Brown and junior Jason Brown listen to the judges’ critique of their performance of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”. |
Bishop Feehan High School is the 2007 recipient of the Boston Globe’s prestigious Nason Award which is emblematic of the most outstanding performance in all sports by a school compared to all other schools in its division. During the 2006-2007 school year, Feehan teams were victorious in 72.95% of their contests, with a total overall record of 189-66-13. |
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The 2007 presentation of the award marks the 10th consecutive year the Shamrocks have won the Nason Award. This award is named in honor of the late Jerry Nason, former executive sports editor of the Boston Globe. PHOTO: Feehan Athletic Director, Paul O’Boy poses with Shamrock team captains and their collection of 10 consecutive Nason Award trophies. |
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On December 19, at Bishop Feehan High School, over 200 students formed a line to move the 3,400 toys they collected for their 12th Annual Santa Shop. The toys, valued at over $50,000 were distributed to 220 pre-registered families and their children that evening. Student carolers entertained the families and Santa Claus visited with all the children. The next day, extra toys went to My Brother’s Keeper, Markman Children’s Program, and Catholic Charities.
Right: Feehan freshman Mary Hodge (N. Attleboro) happily pauses during the toy brigade with an armful of toys |
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The first four classes of Bishop Feehan High School recently celebrated their 40th reunion at the Westin Hotel in Providence. One hundred-sixty people, including spouses, attended the event from the classes of 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1968. Alumni traveled in for the occasion from all parts of the country including California, Colorado, Florida and North Carolina. Taking part in the festivities were alumni, Feehan President Christopher Servant ‘66, his wife Elise ’68, and longtime Feehan teacher Louis Gazzola ’66. |
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Class Of 1965 |
Class of 1966 |
Row 1: Leanne (Campbell) Chabior, Laura (Desautel) Ouellette, Ronald L’Herault, Mary Galligan Row 2: Christine (Fetzer) Brisette, Elizabeth (Mercier) Croteau, Marie (Poirier) Girling Row 3: Greg Servant, Sandy (Goulet) Woll, Lynn (Gaudette) La Fratta, Linda (Messier) Dickerson, Donald Ouellette, Sharon Foley, Elizabeth (Corcoran) Nye Row 4: Steve Squadrilli, Bill Chase, Mary (Remillard) Schatz, Bill Barrows, Jack Byrnes Row 5: Jack Lyons, Steve Nolan, Cindy (Paioni) Nolan, Bill Stubler, John Robertson, Tom Walsh |
Row 1: Ann Marie (Dumont) Langevin, Kathy (Devlin) Ferrara, Charlene (Denis) Harrison, Karen (Preston) McCarthy, Linda (Lyman) Phipps, Sheila (Brennan) Fisher Row 2: Bill Mournighan, Sue (Davignon) Desrosiers, Gail (Nadeem) Helfer, Freemont Wood Row 3: Bob Perry, Steve Racicot, Ken Phipps, Lou Gazzola, Donna Langevin, Dennis Nolan Row 4: Kevin Myles, Chris Servant, Wayne Harrison, Jim Demeo, Peter Galligan, Mark Fisher, Joe Collins |
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Class Of 1967 |
Class Of 1968 |
Row 1: Gail (Smith) Boucher, Patricia (Tannock) Taber, Nancy (Bryson) Collins, Elaine (DeGirolamo) Petralia |
Row 1: Estelle (Morel) Mournighan, Lynn (Garrigus) Lynch, Nancy (Araujo) Ruest, Janet (Caron) Barry, Dale Viens |
Bishop Feehan High School sophomore Lauren Tavares (Norton) proudly displays the lacrosse ball she designed to commemorate Feehan’s first lacrosse season. Principal Bill Runey chose Tavares’ design from all those submitted by the team.
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Lauren Tavares and Feehan Principal Bill Runey with Tavares’ lacrosse ball designed to commemorate their first season |
Close up of lacrosse ball chosen to commemorate Feehan’s first lacrosse season. |
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Bishop Feehan High School band competes at Giants Stadium, NJ. |
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On November 9th, the Bishop Feehan High School Band competed in the their first U.S. Scholastic Division II Open Northern States Championships at Giants Stadium placing 3rd and taking home awards for Best Visual and Overall Effect. They missed first place by just .275 of a point. Lead by Drum Major, Brandon Murphy (S. Attleboro) and Color Guard Captain, Mackenzie Smith (Cumberland), the Feehan band remained undefeated up to this point as they virtually swept every competition of the season, including the U.S. Association’s Division II Open New England Regional and the New England Association Championships. They remain undefeated for two years in NESBA. “They rose to a new high,” commented Joe Taylor, band director, “This certainly has to be one of the best bands Feehan has put onto the field. They were truly outstanding in every respect, especially considering the venue.” |
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1. Methacton HS, Norristown, PA 93.5 Best Music, Percussion & Guard 3. Bishop Feehan HS, Attleboro, MA 93.225 Best Vsiual & Overall Effect |
4. Morris Hills HS, Morris Hills, NJ 93.125 5. West Windsor-Plainsboro, NJ 92.975 |
7. Linden HS, NJ 91.725 9. Onteora HS, NY 90.2 |
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Bishop Feehan High School senior Amanda Burlone of Foxboro was recently named as a semifinalist in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 16,000 semifinalists were selected from among 1.4 million juniors who participated in the program. These academically talented high school seniors will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,200 Merit Scholarships awards, worth $34 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Burlone must advance to the Finalist level of the competition by fulfilling several requirements including maintaining her outstanding academic record throughout high school, earning SAT scores that confirm her earlier qualifying test performance, and being endorsed and recommended by Principal |
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Principal Bill Runey recognizes Amanda Burlone as a Semifinalist in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Bill Runey. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will be selected as Merit Scholarship winners, earning the Merit Scholar title. |
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