Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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SMITH ACADEMY 21 Presentation of Class Gift With the passing of tomorrow, the mem- bers of the class of 1943 will join the ranks of alumni. Before such a transition takes place, the members of this class wish to present to Smith Aacdemy these two war bonds, one for fifty dollars and another for twenty-five. We hope this gift will not only serve to keep alive our memory, but will be, to all who benefit from it, evidence of the sincere gratitude we feel for all the benefits we have received here. Frank Osciak ' 43 Address to Undergraduates It gives me great pleasure to say a few words to you in behalf of the senior class. Tomorrow brings a big event in our lives. After four years of effort, we have ac- quired a high school education. When we entered Smith Academy, our nation was still at peace. But during our high school course, we have seen a com- plete change in world conditions. World War II is affecting the lives of all oi us, and has forced us to defer plans for our own immediate future. One of our group is already in the service, as you know. us certain of one truth: Education is the inspiration of progress. It was the desire inspiration of progress. It was the desire for more knowledge, for example, that led Columbus to the discovery of Amer- ica. And if man had not realized that he must develop his faculties, we would be living in a far different world today. There would be none of the modern con- veniences, such as electricity, refrigeration, and rapid transportation. There would be no realization of the democratic principles of freedom and justice. We would still be liv- ing in the world and environment of a prim- itive civilization. Day by day, the advantages of a higher education become more and more pro- nounced, and a high school education is now considered practically necessary. The best advice we can offer you still in high school is this: the only way to get the most out of your high school education, is to put your best into your studies. Surely in the disturbed world we live in today, none of us can fail to realize that life brings changing situations and changing relations. And we know that a high school course prepares us to meet these chang- es with greater ability. Orderly training, systematic study, the opportunities for the practice of loyalty and cooperation, and the benefits of friendly relationships with fellow students — all these advantages Smith Academy offers. Make the most of them, in the years of high school life be- fore you. Our years of companionship with you are at an end. We have enjoyed them and found them profitable. As we leave, we extend to you all a sincere wish that you may do your work here well. And we can think of no better parting message to you than the one contained in these words: All education is self-education. RICHARD BELDEN ' 43

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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

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22 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Pro Merito First Row, left to right: Anna Burda, Helen Kacinski, Mary Majeski, Stacia Slovi- koski. Back Row, left to right: Miss Ryan, Miss Stoddard. The Pro Merito Chapter of Smith Academy, in the fall of 1942, consisted of three senior members: Stacia Slovikoski, Anna Burda, and Helen Kacinski. In December, these members presented a program in the assembly. The speakers explained the re- quirements of Pro Merito and reported on the activities of Pro Merito conventions. At this assembly. Principal Larkin announced two new members from the junior class: Mary Majeski and Cory Bardwell. Pride in having a boy added after four years with- out one was, unfortunately, short-lived, for Cory left soon to go to Deerfield Academy. District and state conventions have been cancelled for the duration because of the present transportation problem. But as soon as difficulties cease, the regular routine of two conventions a year, will be renewed. OFFICERS HELEN KACINSKI, President STACIA SLOVIKOWSKI, Vice-President ANNA BURDA, Secretary-Treasurer MISS RYAN and MISS STODDARD, Faculty Advisers