West Side Story - The Abbey Christian Brothers' Grammar School

Special Academic AchievementsIrishSean McClory– P.A. Crinion AwardPaddy Crinion was a distinguished member of the Abbeystaff for three decades in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.Arecognised expert in Latin he was equally gifted in Irishand during his time in Newry was involved in all aspectsof Irish Culture and Language.MusicSean McClory– Augustus Toremans AwardGus Toremans was an enthusiastic and dedicated teacherof music in the Abbey for almost a quarter of a century.His wonderful vocabulary and love of his subject broughtan appreciation of all types of music to his students whowill always remember him with admiration and joy.ICTDarren Fegan– Bro. D.W. Lynam AwardThis award celebrates the work of an outstandingMathematician who saw the beginning of the Computerrevolution in the Abbey school during his term asHeadmaster in the 1970s. His long period of service inNewry saw numerous students benefit greatly from hislogical and enquiring mind.Economics Daniel McAlinden– P.J. Kane AwardThis award is dedicated to the memory of P.J. Kane adistinguished past teacher. P.J. introduced Economics tothe Abbey and during his teaching career he inspiredboth staff and pupils with his courage and dedication.EnglishPhilip Knox– Bro T.L Magee AwardBrother T. L. Magee will always be remembered in theAbbey as an excellent Headmaster and as aninspirational teacher of English.A gentle Kerryman hewas as big in heart as in stature.HistoryDonal Kane– Bro P.W. Newell AwardBrother P.W. Newell was a legend in the Abbey where heserved as a teacher and as a Headmaster during the1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s.As a Historian, his attention todetail was remarkable and as Headmaster he wasresponsible for the planning and building of the presentschool which was opened in 1966.SpanishFrancis Boyle– Jack Cushnan AwardThis award commemorates the work in the Abbey ofJack Cushnan who as Head of the Spanish Departmentin the 1960s and 70s saw his subject achieve new statusin the school curriculum.When he left the school hebecame Headmaster of the British Council Schools inCali, Columbia and Madrid, Spain.ArtStephen Hudson– Bro T. F. Beausang AwardBrother Beausang had perhaps the longest period ofservice in the Newry school where his love of Languageand Art widened the minds of generations of Abbeystudents and his creative talents acted as a spur toliterally thousands of students who have benefited fromhis teaching.FrenchSteven Corcoran– Brendan Cassidy AwardBrendan Cassidy was a popular and dedicated teacherwho served Abbey students for almost twenty years inthe 1950s and 60s.As Head of the French Departmenthe displayed a dedication and thoroughness to theteaching of his subject which was inspirational to hisstudents.Geography Christopher Donnelly– Bro. H. C. O’Hara AwardThis award is dedicated to the memory of a gentle andcaring teacher who after his return from a period oftime in India served the largest part of his teachingcareer in the Abbey where his many pupils recall himwith warmth and devotion.Physical Education Shane Kerr– Bro. P. C. McFarland AwardThis award is dedicated to the memory of Brother P.McFarland and his enthusiastic approach to the teachingof English but more appropriately to his love of Gaelicgames. He will long be remembered as a colossus of theAbbey playing fields where he displayed a drive forsuccess that will be long remembered by legions ofAbbey sportsmen.PoliticsChristopher Woods– Bro. D. L. O’Donnell AwardThis award commemorates the life and work of BrotherD.L. O'Donnell who had an abiding interest andknowledge of political affairs in Ireland. He had anexceptionally long connection with the Abbey GrammarSchool where he celebrated his centenary in 1998.Religious Studies John Clarke– Bro.W.A. Byrne AwardBrother W.A. Byrne is one of those Abbey legends, a manof rare vivacity and enthusiasm. During his prolongedperiod of service in the school he was a shining exampleof the religious calling of Brother Edmund Rice. Hisattention to the disadvantaged in society and especiallyto the African Foreign Missions was unequalled.Technology David Boyle– Bro. C.I. Gallagher AwardThis award is dedicated to the long service in the Abbeyof Brother C.I. Gallagher in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Duringhis career both as a teacher and as Headmaster in theschool he had a consuming passion for scientific andtechnological developments, a passion that he used tomodernise the school for the benefit of his students.Psychology Francis Quinn– Bro.W. O. Murphy AwardBro.W. O. Murphy was a committed and outstandingeducator. He was Vice Principal of the Abbey during the70’s and 80’s. He had a long distinguished career in theschool and loved teaching Irish.ANNUAL PRIZEGIVING 2006 Page 7