Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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SMITH ACADEMY 19 VACATION NOTES While I was vacationing in Reno, the famous city noted for divorces, I saw stationed across the street a person who was quite tall, light, and handsome. I stood there and watched some queer things happen. As the people walked by, they would bow their heads and then stop and talk to him. I was very curious, so I crossed the street to see what they were saying. Here is what most of them said: Good morning, father. Then, whether a young man or a young woman, he or she would say, When may I get a divorce? This young preacher was none other than Mr. Alexander Ciszewski. ENTRY FROM THE DIARY OF R. L. S. — 1953 Last week I had a horrible toothache which needed immediate attention. The family dentist that used to check my teeth twice a year had gone to serve his Uncle Sam, but another dentist had taken his place up in Main Street. I did not bother to go to the office to make the appoint- ment, but went to the phone and called the same old number which I had known for years. A girl answered the phone. The appointment was made for three the fol- lowing day. The day came. It was time for me to go up to the dentist ' s office. I was very nervous and scared, which I always am at the thought of going to the dentist. I walked into the building where the dentist ' s office is situated and said vei ' y bravely to the elevator operator, a girl, Third floor, please. She smiled pleasantly and answered, Yes, sir. When I got up to the third floor, 1 went to the same old door, still very nervous and frightened. I turned the knob slowly, walked into the waiting room, and hid myself behind a book. In a few mo- ments a girl came out and said, 1 am now ready for you, Mr. Sawicki. This voice seemed very familiar, and when I looked up at this lively person I did not know whether to leave the room in a hurry or go into the office with her. I guess I had no choice, I had to make my decision quickly, besides the tooth needed immedi- ate care. This girl, the first woman dentist in the land was Miss Mary Cybulski. A PASTORAL SCENE DATE 1955 A few days ago, as I was passing by a dreary, deserted road in a small town in the sticks called Gossip, Massachusetts, I came across a young man who looked very old and worn out. Accompanying him was a young pretty, blonde who looked fairly happy. Surrounding this young couple was half a dozen children — their sole desire. Two cf the children were blondes, three brunettes and one a red head. To me this young man looked very familiar. After re- calling to my mind, I could not believe it was he. I looked again to find out whether my eyes were deceiving me or not. But no, I was right the first time. Yes, it was he, the one and only A.W.O.L. Leonard Toczko. ROBERT SAWISKI ' 43 MECHANICALLY MINDED After World War II was over, a great many different machines were needed. But great production was being held back for a time because our great inventors were busy putting their ideas together. Finally, many great inventions appeared in produc- tion, but the greatest of all was celebrated, the MIND READING MACHINE, used so successfully in criminal trials. The inven- tor was a graduate of S. A. in ' 43— Robert Sawiski. RODEO RIDING The year 1953 was one of the greatest years for cowgirls. A great many races had been held at Win-um Field. In the fall of ' 53 the six local winners were to hold their final race. The fine group of cowgirls, which attracted a large group of specta- tors, included: Loosem Jane, Dodger Smith, Dreaming Beauty, Tricky Mountaineer, Bronco Blitz, and Nockout-Sue. The voice of Mr. Loudmouth announced that the race was about to start. The whistle blew and the race was on. Like a flash, Dodger Smith (Continued on Page 37)

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18 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO NAVY PILOT During- the ceremony at Corpus Christi, Texas, a medal for distinguished flying goes to a lad who since his freshman year in high school has had the ambition to be a Navy Pilot. During his training per- iod, he showed that his ambition could be easily realized for he had all the qauli- ties: mental alertness, nerves of steel, con- stitution of iron, hawk-like vision, un- daunted courage, and tireless energy. His record in the Navy has been one of bril- liant success. Lieutenant Commander Rich- ard Belden. A WOODLAND SCENE In the town of All Alone situated on DO JIGGAR HILL is a green and white house. As far as one can see, there are acres of woods. A passerby, attracted by the sound of a hacking noise, might stop to listen — and then bang! A tree falls down. In the clearing, one can see a man and woman, both dressed like men, cutting wood. The woman, who has become weather-beaten and rugged from hard work and who gives us an example of women taking the place of men, is a graduate of Smith Academy — Irene Harubin. GLAD NEWS In the morning paper is a picture of a young lad who was recently elected to the school committee. Ever since going with a freshman girl, who was the school com- mittee member ' s daughter, this young lad has had the desire to become a member of the school committee. And now hia chance has come. Paul Dickinson ' s one and only desire has been fulfilled — he is elected to the school board. DISTINGUISHED OFFICER Marching down High Street in Holyoke, a large group of WAACS swing smartly by. At the head of the group is a tall, blond girl wearing a distinguished officer ' s suit, a tan hat, and medals for foreign service, accurate markmanship, the con- gressional medal of honor, the Order of the Purple Heart, and many others. These WAACS seem very glad to drill for one day under this distinguished Major Stacia Slovikoski of the United States Army. HONORED NURSE At a busy street intersection, a sleek tan car marked AMBULANCE comes whizzing around the corner, blowing tile siren for all to clear the way. As it nears the hospital, the porter swings open the wide gates. The orderlies jump out, carry the unconscious patient into the hospital, up the elevator, and into the emergency room. A small, pleasant young nurse, in spotless uniform, steps forward to give orders. Your orders will be carried out directly, Miss Kacinski, replies one of the orderlies in a respectful tone. Miss Kacinski, head supervisor of the emergency department at the hospital, turns to enter the operating room once more. LUANA EBERLEIN ' 43 A RECORD IS BROKEN A Genius, Marvelous, Perfect. Yes all these exclamations are about the girl who typed 125 words a minute in a contest for a prize of $10,000. Why, she sat there at her typewriter and when the judge said Go, she was off with a flash, and nothing could stop her from winning that prize. Her eyes were shining with an ambitious gleam, big as alleys, and her fingers were going 150 miles an hour. Ladies and gentlemen, it was her one and only desire to break the record. But it was only in a dream and that is all it will be — a dream. This girl — Dorothy Majeskey. ADVERTISEMENT Today, ladies and gentlemen, the world ' s greatest and most sensational woman bare- back rider will be in town. She can stand on her horse and hold her famous dog Pep-Squeak in her hands. Mrs. Alwa3 r s- Fall-Off, is a very daring young woman. Starting her career in the little town of Hatfield, Mrs. Fall-Off now has gone a long ways, and today she is in the little town of Hatfield. Yes, ladies and gents, this show is to take place in her own back yard. And, ladies and gentlemen, to your surprise, the one and only woman bare-back rider is — the former Phyllis Zembiski.

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20 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Class Will The class of 1943 of Smith Academy, situ- ated in the town of Hatfield, in the County of Hampshire, State of Massachusetts, dis- poses of its estate as follows: STACIA SLOVIKOSKI ... our own glamour girl, leave to Stella Sadoski all her charm, so that she can attract all the boys as Stacia did in the past. ROBERT SAWISKI ... our version of a glamour boy, leaves to Eddy Pashek all his natural curly hair, in the hope that Eddy can fascinate all the Florence girls as Bob did. MARY CYBULSKI . . . leaves to Laura Bielecki her memories of those Wednesday night dance sat Redmen ' s. RICHARD BELDEN ... the Bob Hope of our class, leaves to Edward Lapinski all his sickening jokes which he spent many a sleepless night thinking of. DOROTHY MAJESKEY . . . leaves to Clara Toczydlowski all her silly ideas which have always started a riot. PAUL DICKINSON . . . our camping expert, leaves to Edward Malinowski all his knowledge of tents and memories of those enjoyable trips. JEAN WICKLES . . . leaves her huge collection of Defense Stamps, so that tie school won ' t have any financial difficulties in the future. FRANK OSCIAK . . . leaves to Edward Zima his memories of the pleasant mo- ments spent with a certain little sweet someone on Chestnut Street. JULIA NIEWINSKI . . . our swingstress, leaves to Jean Bryant all her ingenious ways of attracting attention while playing her makes-you-want-to-dance music, in the hope that Jean may acquire all the talent and popularity that Julia possessed. HENRY KUGLER . . . the Harry James of our class, leaves to Verna Skorupski all his hot air, so that Verna may carry on, minus the trumpet. IRENE HARUBIN . . . leaves to Vicky Zawacki all her knowledge of fixing V-8 motors which never seem to run after 10 o ' clock at night. ALEX CISZEWSKI . . . leaves to his brother, Adolph, his extra large basketball uniform, in which only a Ciszewski w 7 ill fit. HELEN KACINSKI . . . our ingenious genius, leaves to Rita Godin some of her exciting moments spent at home reading Shakespeare. EDWARD REMISZEWSKI . . . the Freshman-lover, leaves to Marie Goeller the unbearable music which he plays on the piano. That one and only song that he knows ! PHYLISS ZEMBISKI . . . our basketball star, leaves to Irene Fox her uncanny tech- nique in basketball. LEONARD TOCZKO . . . leaves to John Skarzynski his secret of getting around with the girls and not having anybody know about it. LUANA EBERLEIN ... the hard work- ing girl of the class, leaves all her unfin- ished tasks and duties to her sister Shirley to complete. ANNA BURDA . . . leaves to the faculty all her homework papers, so that they may use them as a future reference. TO MR. LARKIN ... our kind principal, we leave all the distressing memories that having us around must have caused. TO EACH MEMBER OF THE FAC- ULTY ... we leave a supply of Alka- Seltzer, to be distributed among the stu- dents after each lecture. TO THE FRESHMEN ... we leave this good advice — Freshmen should be seen and not heard. TO THE SOPHOMORES . . . we leave the seats that the juniors occupied during the past year. TO THE JUNIORS ... we leave all of the trials and tribulations of being Seniors. We hereunto set our hand and seal to this Testament, this ninth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. Signed: LEONARD TOCZKO ' 43 HENRY KUGLER ' 43 EDWARD REMISZEWSKI ' 43