ftorjtl? mh IMjtt? lErtjn 1944 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Issued by the Students of Smith Academy Hatfield, Massachusetts Vol. IV June, 1944 CONTENTS Dedication 3 Senior Pictures 4-8 Class History 9 Seniorscope 10 Cheerleaders 11 Class Day Program 12-19 They ' ll Never Forget 13 Faculty Picture 20 Student Council 21 School Paper Staff 22 Junior Class Picture 23 Sophomore Class Picture 24 Freshman Class Picture 25 Honor Essays .-. 26-28 Boys ' Basketball Team 29 Soccer Team 30 Baseball Team 31 Girls ' Basketball Team 32 School News 33 Dramatic Club and Senior Play Cast .. 35 Year Book Staff 36 Pro Merito 37 Future Farmers of America 40 Literary 41 Informal Snapshots 42 Autographs 44 Advertisements 45 Dedication In grateful appreciation, the class of 1944 dedicates this volume to the alumni of Smith Academy who are now serving the cause of Democ- racy on the land, in the air, and on the sea. Proudly we salute them and pay tribute to their loyalty and patriotism in this Roll of Honor. Adamcik, Peter Barnard, Orlo Belden, Arthur Belden, James Belden, Richa rd Bieber, Robert Blyda, John Blyda, William Bokina, Carl Bokina, Helen Bokina, Henry Breor, Elizabeth Breor, Paul Ciszewski, Alexander Day, James Deinlein, Leonard Dickinson, Paul Donelson, George Donnis, Edward Donnis, Henry Dzwil, Zygmount Filipek, Joseph Fitzgerald, Arthur Fii;zgerald, Robert Gocloski, Charles Godin, Bernard Godin, Edward Godin, James Graves, Alfred Hayes, William Jackowski, Alphonse Jandzinski, John Jandzinski, Mary Jaworski, Felix Jubenville, Alfred Kingsley, Edward Kirejczyk, Stanley Kochan, John Kochan, John Kochan, Joseph Krawczyk, Frank Krawczyk, Joseph Krawczyk, Walter Kuckucka, John Lovett, Edward Maciorowski, Stanley Maksimoski, Edward Maksimoski, Joseph Marcinowski, Bernard Marcinowski, Michael Maslanka, Egnot McGrath, Robert Mieckowski, Michael Mullany, Robert Mullins, John Mullins, Thomas O ' Dea, Charles Olszewski, William Omasta, Suzanne Osciak, Frank Osciak, William Osley, Christine Osley, Donald Osley, Samuel Podmayer, John Proulx, Eugene Proulx, John Prucnal, Anthony Prucnal, Stanley Remiszewski, Stanley Saydlowski, Robert Schepp, Laura Serowick, Henry Skorupski, Andrew Skorupski, Chester Slattery, Donald Solak, John Vachula, Stephen Walsh, James Wendolowski, Louis Wesolowski, Anthony Wesolowski, Walter Yarrows, Anthony Zehelski, Alfred Zehelski, Frederick Zehelski, Joseph Zima, Samuel Zgrodnik, Charles PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO EDWARD PASZEK Oscar Hatfield, General: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Class President 4. Assistant Business Manager Year- book 3. Business Manager Yearbook 4. Assistant Business Manager School Paper 3. Business Manager School Paper 4. Manager Soccer 4. Assistant Manager Basketball 4. Prize Speaking 3. Senior Play 4. Dramatic Club 4. New York Trip 4. Always with the girls . . . interested in school affairs . . . ideal manager . . . tall and lanky . . . always late!!! (10 o ' clock scholar). EDWARD MALINOWSKI Muller North Hatfield, Agriculture: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4. Class President 2, 3. Class Vice- President 4. Student Council 3, 4. President Student Council 4. Prize Speaking 3. Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3. Joke teller . . . never in a hurry . . . likes sports . . . well liked ... he and studies just don ' t mix. IRENE ZELEWICZ Foxie Hatfield, Commercial: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Student Council 4. School Paper 1, 2, 3, 4. As- sociate Editor School Paper 4. Feature Editor Yearbook 4. Cheer Leader 3, 4. Personality Club 3. Basketball 1, 2, 3. Prize Speaking 3. Senior Play 4. Dramatic Club 4. Class Secretary 4. Knows what A s are . . . full of fun . . . nice to know . . . pretty smile . . . loves dancing . . . keeps up the Navy morale . . . salutatorian. EDITH FILIPEK Ede Hatfield, Commercial: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3. Prize Speaking 3. Class Treas- urer 3, 4. School Paper 3, 4. Yearbook 4. Dramatic Club 4. Senior Play 4. Camera Club 4. New York Trip 4. Tall . . . fun lover . . . popular . . . romantic . . . always talking about the Air Corps ? ? ? SMITH ACADEMY HENRY BETSOLD Hiney Hatfield, General: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Vice-President 1. Prize Speaking 3. Soc:er 4. Baseball 4. Dramatic Club 4. Senior Play 4. Short . . . Rita ???... plays the accordion . . . blushes . . . great speaker. LAURA BIELECKI Shorty Bradstreet, General: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1. Camera Club 3. New York Trip 4. Dramatic Club 4. Senior Play 4. Short . . . her and her laugh . . . Redman ? ? ? friendly . . . Walter??? SOPHY CACKOWSKI Zosh Bradstreet, General: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Camera Club 3. Feature Editor Yearbook 4. School Paper 4. New York Trip 4. Dimples . . . dark hair . . . White Eagle . . . heart interest in Sunderland ? ? ? ... pleasant smile. CHARLES DRAKE Pop Amherst, General: Glee Club 3, 4. Chorus 3, 4. Senior Play 4. Dramatic Club 4. Baseball 4. Lover of gum . . . girls don ' t bother him (who are we kidding ? ) . . . good natured . . . To be or not to be! . . . definitely a Republican. PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO HELEN KOCHAN Heddy Hatfield, Commercial: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Charm and Etiquette Club 3. New York Trip 4. Air Corps . . . easily disturbed . . . visits school once in a while . . . easy going . . . silent type (oh yeah!) MARY MAJESKI Mary Hatfield, General: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. School Paper 2, 4. Literary Editor School Paper 3. Literary Editor Yearbook 3, 4. Student Council 3. Treas- urer Student Council 4. Pro Merito 3. President Pro Merito 4. Basketball 1, 2. Manager Girls ' Basketball 3, 4. Personality Club 3. Senior Play 4. Dramatic Club 4. New York Trip 4. Tops in studies . . . our valedictorian . . . favorite spot Chem. Lab??? swell girl . . . always willing to help. VERA MIELESKO Mousey Hatfield, Commercial: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Camera Club 3. School Paper 3, 4. Basketball 1. New York Trip 4. Explosive giggle . . . doesn ' t know what studying is . . . decision between history or the teacher . . . short . . . Saturday nights. JANET MOSKOWICZ Jan Hatfield, Commercial: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Charm and Etiquette Club 3. New York Trip 4. Neat and well dressed . . . quiet??? tiny . . . good- natured . . . always on the defensive. SMITH ACADEMY SOPHIE PINKOWSKI Blondie Hatfield, General: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1. Camera Club 3. Class Treasurer 2. Class Vice-President 3. New York Trip 4. Tall and blonde . . . sense of humor . . . speaking of morale 111 ... always bringing up the rear . . . swell kid . . . Saturday nights. HELEN SEROWICK Bubbles Bradstreet, General: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. School Paper 3. Editor-in-Chief School Paper 4. Editor-in-Chief Yearbook 4. Personality Club 3. Dramatic Club 4. Senior Play 4. Blushes easily ? ? ? ... short dresses . . . wide interest in school affairs ... a typing genius . . . great dancer. VERNA SKORUPSKI Viv Hatfield, Commercial: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3. Cheer Leader 3, 4. Prize Speaking 3. Secretary Student Council 4. School Paper 1, 2, 3. Associate Editor School Paper 4. Joe . . . Florida . . . talkative . . . always late . . . loves Army furloughs . . . romantically inclined . . . third honors. CLARA TOCZYDLOWSKI Coggy Hatfield, Commercial: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 4. Personality Club 3. New York Trip 4. Swell girl . . . subject to laughing spells . . . for- ever arguing . . . visits Bob ' s quite often . . . always eating. PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO ALBERT VACHULA Moose North Hatfield, General: Glee Club 1, 2, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 4. Basketball 2, 4. Baseball 1, 2, 4. Soccer 1, 2, 4. Class Vice-President 2. School Paper 2. Sport Editor School Paper 4. Sport Editor Yearbook 4. New York Trip 4. Future Farmers of America 2. Fishing- instead of school ???... heart interest in South Deerfield . . . girls don ' t bother him (MUCH) . . . New York Trip. EDWARD ZIMA Butch Hatfield. General: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Soccer 2, 3, 4. Base- ball 2. New York Trip 4. Class President 1. Prize Speak- ing 4. Captain Basketball 3, 4. Assistant Business Man- ager School Paper 4. Assistant Business Manager Year- book 4. Whiz on the basketball floor . . . favorite subject snrls!!! . . . tall and blonde . . . forever writing. Ex-Seniors PAUL VACHULA FRANCES SADOSKI CHARLOTTE LEZYNSKI ALEX KOCIELA JEANETTE ZAPKA JOSEPH PINKO SKI JOSEPH CELATKA ALFRED PROULX RUTH OMASTA EDWARD SKORUPSKI RUDOLPH WOLOSS MARION MULLINS ELIZABETH LaMONTAGNE MILDRED LAPINSKI ROBERT JANDZINSKI HELEN WESOLOWSKI EDWARD MICHALOWSKI FREDERICK ROTH SMLTH ACADEMY Class History In September of 1940, we entered Smith Academy thirty-nine ambitious students. As our first class officers we elected Edward Zima, president; Henry Betsold, vice-presi- dent; Marion Mullins, secretary; Cory Bard- well, treasurer. Miss Lyons and Mr. Carroll were our first class advisors. We were feted with a freshman reception given by the class of ' 42. There we all had a grand time, and Marion Mullins and Edward Malinow- ski captured first prize for the best per- formance. In December we entertained the other classes at our Christmas Party. In 1941, we began our sophomore year with only twenty-two students. We elected Edward Malinowski, president; Albert Vach- ula, vice-president; Sophie Pinkoski, treas- urer; and Mary Hafey, secretary. Miss Al- laire and Mr. Larkin were our class advis- ors. It was in this second round that we entered the other classes at a Hallowe ' en Party. This second year was a happy one for most of us. Our third year in Smith Academy found us with only seventeen members. Our class officers in that year were Edward Malinow- ski, president; Sophie Pinkoski, vice-presi- dent; Irene Zelewicz, secretary; Edith Fili- pek, treasurer. Our class advisors were Mrs. O ' Neill and Mr. Jakobek. In October, we honored the Freshmen at the Freshman Reception. In December, Cory Bardwell and Mary Majeski became members of the Pro Merito Society. Members of our class tak- ing part in the Alumni Prize-Speaking Con- test in 1943 were Edward Malinowski, Helen Kochan, Edward Paszek, Irene Zelewicz, Mary Majeski, Edith Filipek, Henry Betsold and Verna Skorupski, with Sophy Cackowski and Charles Drake as alternates. First prize for the girls went to Irene Zelewicz and second prize to Verna Skorupski, while sec- ond prize for the boys went to Henry Bet- sold. In our senior year we had a roll call of eighteen members, for Albert Vachula had come back to S. A. from Smith ' s School. Our class officers for this year were Edward Paszek, president; Edward Malinowski, vice-president; Irene Zelewicz, secretary; and Edith Filipek, treasurer. For this final year our class advisors were Miss Ryan and Miss Stoddard. In January, we produced a play entitled Huckleberry Finn, the proceeds of which went into the fund for the New York trip. In May, the honor stu- dents were announced as Mary Majeski, valedictorian; Irene Zelewicz, salutatorian; Verna Skorupski, third honor student. These three students spoke at the graduation ex- ercises. Our journey ended happily on June lo ( 1944 with wishes for the best of luck to future classes. MARY MAJESKI ' 44 VERNA SKORUPSKI ' 44 10 PUR PLE AND WHITE ECHO 02 03 w a o a W K 60 S cj O 3 ob PQ cj pq -3 cj fe 03 § c? T3 C3 U cj a Q cj S cj 03 02 Q_ O CJ O E 02 Ph 02 Eh W Ph -3 c cj o •S o o -p 02 ej 03 fc o r o o -3 o CO -U t J ac P. 0J) . 3 cj 3. 0) ft ' 3 ,3 a bB an U 3 3 - co CD -J2 CO r2 3 bB _3 IS ?H 03 ci CO o Ph P In 3 PQ .3 CJO 3 o o DP « o CP 3 OB 3 k— I .s w in 00 O a £ 3 cj Q u 5 Of! o CJ 3 M a oo s o CO of! 3 _S cj OB a ID o o O cj ,3 CO 3 02 •73 CO r— cu 3 03 o CO C tj -3 c« a ° - S 2 § o o oS CO 3 O cj £ -« co 3 °J -S jri .5 ' bB CD O S o ,3 a o 02 PQ Q bB _3 u 3 cj T3 bB 3 Ph O EH PQ cS D S- o CD ,__, 7. CD o 4-1 C3 is a Pu CD c3 P3 T3 C cS 3 CO 3 a 03 crt -t- CD S-i O CD 0) en CO o CJ o CD bB C CJ 03 CD -4- cj CD bB .2 C cS ' -3 CD s cj 3 C - CS CO CD _ cj CD Cj X Q S CL § Q El, cj T3 CO o U 3 s is cj 2 ' o CO -4- CD PQ 3 o CD a5 PQ cj 3 IS o o cj O a CD Cj Q CO CD £h Cj CD a c Cj o o c CD 3 CO _CD e? Cj Cj o CO CD a; cj o CO o CD c 0) N CO cj Ph ■3 fi cj CO o 3 CD IS a o fH CD 02 3 CD a 3 O 02 cj 3 3 N U o cj ft cj 13 o Cj +- Sh CJ J3 CD d n T-! CD T3 CD cj 1-5 -3 o CD w J 02 O w X w W 02 X U ! 2 N CD Cj 3 is CD Tl [a SMITH ACADEMY 11 Cheer Leaders Irene Zelewicz, Jean Bryant, Verna Skorupski CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose CLASS COLORS Blue and Gold CLASS MOTTO On the Youth of Today, Rests the Democracy of tomorrow. 12 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO CLASS DAY PROGRAM Address of Welcome It is my privilege to welcome you here tonight and to extend to you sincere thanks in behalf of my class for your help in mak- ing this occasion a memorable one. I want to extend thanks to our friends, teachers, classmates and parents for their constant help and encouragement during the past four years. If it had not been for their far- seeing vision we might easily have lost sight of the goal towards which we were pro- gressing. Now that we have reached that goal, we realize for the first time the debt of gratitude we owe to all those who have made its achievement possible. Our graduation exercises tomorrow will mark Smith Academy ' s sixty-ninth com- mencement, and tonight ' s informal program will review our four years at this school. So once again, in behalf of my class, I give you all a cordial welcome. EDWARD PASZEK ' 44 Class Gifts Edward Zima — To Butch, who has been so busy as to be forgetful at certain times, we give this date book, in the hope, that it will help him a little; at least to remem- ber their names. We hope he won ' t get all his girl friends mixed up in the Ma- rines, as he did when he was in high school. Helen Kochan — Helen has been pretty blue since her soldier boy has been transferred from Amherst. Because he can ' t come over in one of his airplanes, we decided to buy Helen an airplane of her own. It ' s not quite as big as the ones he flies, but — this one doesn ' t need any gas. Vera Mielesko — Vera seems to think that soldiers are better than any other service- man. When Vera begins to write those long letters they all seem to go the Army way. So for Vera we have some station- ery. But this stationery has a Marine in- signia on it, so please, Vera, don ' t send it to the Army. Why not try telling it to the Marines? Mary Majeski — Mary has been doing her best to keep her figure slim lately. We wonder, if it ' s for that certain someone? Well, to help her keep it that way we decided to buy her a jump rope. But we couldn ' t find one anywhere, so we had to get these: a pair of shoestrings. They do look a little like a jump rope, don ' t they? We bought them extra large, so if they ' re still too short, you ' ll have to tie them to- gether. Sophy Cackowski — Sophy has been having as a constant visitor, a ' Chevy Pickup ' from Sunderland. But just lately, it seems as though the gas shortage is affecting him. So we bought Sophy this little pickup of her own. Now Sophy can ride out to see him half way — or maybe even all the way, because this ' Pickup ' doesn ' t need any gas. Verna Skorupski — To Verna we give this Morse Code in the hope that, after Verna learns it, she will send it to that soldier of hers in Florida, who is forever send- ing those secret messages on the back of her letters. Then maybe We could under- stand them, too. Edward Paszek — To Edward we give this paper doll that he can call his own so that Eddie can stay home nights and give the rest of the girls a chance to get caught up on homework. Irene Zelewicz — For Irene we bought this tube of genuine non-smudge kissproof lipstick. The next time she enters a public place after doing a little parking, the Navy man won ' t be so embarrassed. Henry Betsold — To Henry we give this True Romance magazine. Through reading it we hope Henry can get a few ideas, as he is much too bashful, according to the girls. SMITH ACADEMY 13 Janet Moskowicz — For Janet we bought this address book and put all her classmates addresses in it. When Janet takes her position with the FBI in Washington, she won ' t have any excuses for not dropping us a line once in a while. Helen Serowick — To Helen, one of our book- keeping geniuses, we bought this bottle of ink, so if she goes further to school and takes an advanced course in Book- keeping, she won ' t have to be always borrowing someone else ' s. Charles Drake — This summer Charles will be at the top of his profession; that is, at the top of the telegraph poles, fixing wires. He ought to have an electric plant of his own, and we would like to set him up in business, but this is the best that can be done for him. Plant this seed in good soil, and in a few months you will have some electric plants of your own; at least plants that will produce more shocks to the acre than any electric plant on earth. Albert Vachula — We have for Albert this beautiful piece of ribbon .We thought it would be nice if Albert began returning to a few of his former girl friends the ribbons he has taken from them during his short stay at Smith Academy. Clara Toczydlowski — For Clara we have a little bottle of poison ivy medicine. This is to remind her to look before she rubs poison ivy on herself to prove that her beloved Smith has none growing along its walls. Edward Malinowski — Since rings for 12c are rather difficult to purchase nowadays, we decided to get Eddie a nice spool of white thread as a reminder of what he is going to get for his girl in years to come. Since we are naturally generous, we are providing thread for both of them, so that neither of them will forget. Sophie Pinkoski — This little box of matches will just suit its purpose for Sophie, be- because every time she takes driving lessons, she knocks down a few telephone poles and these will be wonderful sub- stitutes to replace them. Edith Filipek— For Edith I have a little box of mascara. This sweet looking girl is known both far and wide for her beauti- ful brown eyes. With this new enchant ' ment for your eyes, we hope you can cap- ture that Army flier who belongs to the silver wings you wear. Laura Bielecki — For Laura we have this Phillies cigar. Every time Laura goes to a wedding she helps herself to a few, and says they are for her father. Laura, how you talk! EDITH FILIPEK ' 44 SOPHIE PINKOSKI ' 44 VERA MIELESKO ' 44 They ' ll Never Forget HENRY BETSOLD .... Co-starring with Rita in the senior play LAURA BIELECKI Those moonlight nights SOPHY CACKOWSKI The Polish dances SOPHIE PINKOSKI Saturday nights VERA MIELESKO What she heard in U. S. History EDITH FILIPEK Her blond classmates VERNA SKORUPSKI Her trip to Florida EDWARD PASZEK Making speeches EDWARD ZIMA Scarlet Fever and Prize Speaking EDWARD MALINOWSKI His frequent visits to school HELEN KOCHAN Letters from the Air Corps JANET MOSKOWICZ Her orals in English CHARLES DRAKE ... His flashy shirts ALBERT VACHULA Those many telephone calls IRENE ZELEWICZ The Letters from the Navy MARY MAJESKI Endless hours of study HELEN SEROWICK School Paper Conventions CLARA TOCZYDLOWSKI New York Trip 14 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Class Statistics Charles Drake, the Romeo of our class, In the senior play, he caught the fancy of many a lass, On the baseball field he is 0. K. In Aeronautics class he shines as bright as day. Helen Serowick has been a clever school paper editor. For the honor students she has been a close competitor. In typing she has accuracy and speed, And in bookkeeping she also takes the lead. Vera Mielesko, who is always gay, Should not be teased so much by J. For school each morning she was usually late, In the D. R. Room faithfully she kept her date. Helen Kochan, the model of our class, Sets aside her homework until for the last She has always wanted to be a star But for walking, Hollywood is a little too far. Janet Moskowicz, our quiet little girl, On our trip to New York was always in a whirl. She ' s musical, for the piano she likes to play, And she leaves her studying for some other day. Verna Skorupski a stenographer would like to be As secretary of Student Council much practice had she, As a cheer leader of S. A. she did well, The smile of this third honor student everyone can tell. Edward Zima, a blond handsome lad, so tall, Played soccer and was Captain for basketball. Known in U. S. class for his debates, He is a guy with quite a few dates. Edward Malinowski, better known as Mai, Is quite a friend of a junior gal. In all sports he is a whiz And in Aggie he has never flunked a quiz. In Bookkeeping she does very well, And her giggle from afar one can tell. As a guard on the basketball team Clara Toczydlowski was certainly on the beam. SMITH ACADEMY 15 Edith Filipek, neat and rather tall, Didn ' t want to come back from New York at all. As our class treasurer she always did well, And at White Eagle dances is quite a belle. This dark-haired girl — Laura Bielecki A cowgirl would like to be She is small and full of fun And her guitar music pleases everyone. Sophy Cackowski, our small quiet classmate, To English class is almost always late. When she smiles she sure is sweet, And her dancing is hard to beat. Here comes the class president with his stunning good looks, The business manager of the school papers and the yearbook. He manages athletics, and as King in the play, Ed Paszek ' s famous line was, Put that night gown away. Irene Zelewicz, the class Salutatorian, is a cheer leader by trade, Also on the basketball team a snappy guard she made. In the senior play she did excel As Mary Jane, a charming Southern Belle. Albert Vachula played sports 1, 2, and 4, - On the basketball team he had a regular score, And on the baseball team a catcher was he, And as soccer captain he lead his team to victory. Mary Majeski, the manager of the girls ' basketball team, Is the valedictorian of our class. In the play, she was right on the beam Matilda and Tom made a very good team. Sophie Pinkoski, the blond of our class, As a pastime she leads the babies across the grass. With Vera Mielesko you always see her, And the S. A. boys like to tease her. Henry Betsold, the prize speaker of our class, Is a whiz at the score board, everyone can tell For four years not a home game did he miss In the senior play he did extremely well. CLARA TOCZYDLOWSKI ' 44 CHARLES DRAKE ' 44 ALBERT VACHULA ' 44 16 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Class Prophecy CHIEF: Henry Betsold REPORTERS: Helen Kochan, Janet Moskowicz Helen and Janet: Hello, Chief. Henry: Well, did you cover that story in Hatfield, Massachusetts: The disappearance of many Smith Academy graduates of 1944 has been a mystery to the public. Janet: The first thing this morning, I interviewed the parents of Mary Majeski. Mary is now living in Hollywood, California, and is a stenographer to Errol Flynn. With all Flynn ' s publicity, hot on the daily news, he couldn ' t ask for a more competent stenographer to keep track of his records than Miss Majeski. I had no trouble in finding out Clara Toczydlowski ' s location. Clara is an Army Nurse serving in the South Pacific. Major Edward Zima, who met her there, is home on furlough. He spoke highly of the sooth- ing effect she has on many homesick sol- diers. Clara Toczydlowski is doing a wonder- ful job. I did have some difficulty in finding out the whereabouts of Edith Filipek, now that she ' s under another name. Living in Dogpatch County, Kentucky, she is the happy wife of Mr. Henry Peter Betsold. Now, with Henry Jr., Peter, Frank, Edith and Suzie, oops! The former Miss Filipek has lost track of time. I didn ' t have to look very hard for Charles Drake. Walking along Fifth Ave- nue here in New York City, I glanced up to see a great big sign advertising, Drake ' s Cakes, Big and Small. Inside, I couldn ' t miss seeing a jolly young man mixing cake batter. How ' s business, Charles? I asked. The successful Charles Drake replied with a smile, Couldn ' t be better; have a Drake ' s cake. Vera Mielesko ' s name was found acci- dently in the advertising column. It read as follows: If you want a home done right, come to Vera ' s Interior Decorating Shop, at 2 Main Street, Northampton, Mass. Ex- cellent service — no waiting, Vera Mielesko, Proprietor. Driving through Texas, I honked my horn at a cowgirl who was taking up plenty of the road while singing a melody and strumming a guitar. To my surprise, it was Laura Bielecki. Laura is the proud owner of a cattle ranch with fifty dashing cow- hands to help her. Helen: Sophy Cackowski is well situated as a secretary to the president of the Mc- Gurgle, McGurgle and McGurgle Co. For this handsome man, Miss Cackowski has proved to be an efficient overtime worker. Upon entering the Holy Trinity Church in Hatfield, I was delighted to notice that a wedding was going to take place. After the familiar tune of Here Comes the Bride, I cast my eyes on two known faces. The marriage vows were beginning: Do you, Edward Malinowski, take Anna to be thy lawful wedded wife? These words were being spoken by another whose face was familiar — Reverend Edward Paszek. Men were flocking to Arthur Murray Dancing School in New York. My curiosity was so great that I walked inside to find a most luscious blonde, Sophie Pinkoski, saying to one of her pupils, a teacher of History in ' 44, One, two, glide, one, cwo, glide. With Miss Pinkcski as instructor, every- one is having an enjoyable time learning to dance. A trip to Washington, D. C, brought me in contact with Helen Serowick. now a typist for President Roosevelt, After re- ceiving a 70 and 80-word pin in S. A. she is doing 90 words a minute on her new job. Miss Serowick ' s career is in the best of hands. Entering the Valley Arena, I was all set to see the great magician, Okas Pokas, who was none other than Albert Vachula saying, Now you see it and now you don ' t. Next came a rabbit out of his hat, after the mysterious words, Abraka Dabraka. Then this fantastic turbaned creature left the amazed audience. Up went the sign, 50c if you want to see more. Mr. Vachula doesn ' t have to work very hard for a living, does he?!! SMITH ACADEMY 17 I found Irene Zelewicz working for Frank Sinatra. Taking care of his business seems to be a side line with her. Sitting on his knees and listening to his enchanting voice is hardly the job of a private secretary. Personally, Miss Zelewicz doesn ' t have any objections. Verna Skorupski can be found at any time working as a saleswoman in Fibsey Wibsey ' s bargain basement. As I was ap- proaching her counter, I overheard Verna saying to a Mr. Five by Five, Size 54? Why I think size 24 would fit you perfectly. Whatever happened to Miss Skorupski ' s business career cannot be explained. Henry: Well, does that take care of all the graduates in the class of ' 44? Janet: Chief, I couldn ' t find the where- abouts of Helen Kochan. Helen: There is one I couldn ' t find either. Her name is Janet Moskowicz. Henry: Well, it ' s just lucky that I happen to know the whereabouts of those two girls. If I recall, they ' re both married, but I quite can ' t recall how many chi ldren each has. 1 recall when I was in high school how they always stuck together and they ' re the same now. They have a two apartment house — one family upstairs and one family downstairs. By the way, I hear there is quite a little noise when all their youngsters gets started. Boy, I pitv their husbands! Janet: What are their married names, and what do their husbands do? Henry: One name is Mr. and Mrs. Ishka Bible. Her maiden name was Janet Mos- kowicz. Do you know her, Janet? Janet: No. Henry: You lucky kid. The other couple ' s name, I think, is Mr. and Mrs. Raski Waski. They live on the bottom floor. They get all the racket from the upstairs. The girl ' s maiden name was Miss Helen Kochan. Well, that ' s all for today, I guess. So till we get another hot story, I ' ll be saying, goodbye. Class Will We, the Class of 1944 of Smith Academy, being about to leave this sphere, in full possession of a sound mind, memory and understanding, do hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. To MR. LARKIN . . . our worthy prin- cipal, we leave the memory of the many harrowing problems that we as a class pre- sented him. We also leave the extreme pleasure of getting rid of us. To MISS CONNELLY ... we leave a stapler, a supply of ink, scotch tape, glue, and a puncher, so that the H. A. girls won ' t have to wear out their precious shoe cou- pons going away up to the third floor, into the office to get them. To MISS RYAN ... we leave the me- mory of the almost fatal mistake she made the night of the senior play. (Remember, Miss Ryan, the butcher knife — not the ham- mer?) To MR. BART ... we leave a beautiful photograph of the class of 1944, in order that he may familiarize himself with us, since we are leaving so soon after his ar- rival, and two tire certificates which we obtained from the rationing board, after much hard work, to be used for the sole purpose of driving the aggie boys back and forth from Luther Belden ' s farm. To MRS. MULLER . . . whose musical talent has pleased us greatly, we leave all the music books in order that she may help the students obtain such a beautiful voice as the one she possesses. To MR. JAKOBEK ... we leave a new hat, to distinguish him from the players. We also leave him a long list of words to be used for arguing with the umpire. To MR. BRISTOL ... we leave a new desk complete with telephone, typewriter, adding machine and all the paper needed to keep the Hatfield schools going. P. S. Also a wastepaper basket. To MRS. O ' NEILL ... we leave an eleva- tor to eliminate the necessity of having to walk up and down the stairs to her classes. To MISS STODDARD ... we leave a supply of new records for the typing room victrola. We know she must be weary of listening to the old tunes. 18 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO LAURA BIELECKI . . . leaves to Victoria Zawacki, all the charm for attracting that certain Freshman boy as Laura used to. MARY MAJESKI . . . leaves all the hard work of being Manager of the Girls ' Bas- ketball team to Evelyn Vachula, who shows signs of managing ways. EDWARD PASZEK . . . leaves to Betty Wilkes his erratic, far from dependable alarm clock, in order that Betty may get to school on time as many times as Edward has during the last year. HELEN SEROWICK . . . leaves to Rita Godin all her sleepless nights spent worry- ing about the school papers and yearbook. May Rita survive as well as Helen did. SOPHY CACKOWSKI ... who likes to trip the light fantastic, ' leaves to Gladys Maciorowski those pleasant memories of the White Eagle and Red men dances. We hope that Blondie enjoys herself in future years as much as Sophy has in the past. IRENE ZELEWICZ . . . leaves to Paulina Widelo her typing technique and her large correspondence with service boys, especially sailors. Will you carry on for Irene, Paul- ine? CHARLES DRAKE . . . leaves to Velma Omasta his abundant supply of gum, so that Velma will have enough gum to chew at all times. HENRY BETSOLD . . . leaves his musi- cal talent to Jean Bryant, so that Jean can add it to her already large supply of musical ability. VERNA SKORUPSKI . . . whose coiffure has been the envy of many, leaves her fea- ther-cut hair - do to Margaret Wentzel, so that Peggy won ' t have to go through all that trouble of braiding her hair every day. CLARA TOCZYDLOWSKI . . . leaves to Anna Zima her giggles and her chuckles, ac- companied by her uproarious laugh. EDITH FILIPEK . . . with generous good will, leaves her flirtations in the care of Carolyn Kosior, who will, we hope, carry on as well as Edith did. JANET MOSKOWICZ . . . leaves her beaming smile, which has charmed many a lad, to William Wendolowski, who will be glad, we know, to add it to his charm kit. HELEN KOCHAN . . . leaves all her unfinished homework to Robert Pelc. That studious lad will see that it is completed. ALBERT VACHULA . . . leaves all his gas coupons to Edward Vachula, in the hope that Eddie may drive to school in a car as much as Albert did. EDWARD MALINOWSKI . . . leaves his practical jokes to John Besko, so that John can keep the girls smiling with this supply of corny jokes. Johnny won ' t have to strain his brain thinking them up. EDWARD ZIMA . . . leave his overworked seat in the Chem. Lab. to John Skarzynski with the warning to use it sparingly, lest he wear a hole in it during the next year. SOPHIE PINKOSKI . . . leaves her tedi- ous job of bringing up the rear in enter- ing the class rooms to Mary Silva, in the hope that Mary will try to carry on for Sophie. VERA MIELESKO . . . leaves all her fatal excuses to Laura Sadoski. Although they always proved fatal, Vera tried real hard to make them prove otherwise, and she hopes Laura may make them work. To THE FRESHMEN . . . bless their hearts, we leave the unequalled joy of gig- gling at nothing; the pains and pleasures of puppy love, which they will be very sure is not puppy love, and our ambitions that we never quite achieved. To THE SOPHOMORES . . . alas, we have nothing to offer that would seem of value to them. What could we leave them? Our sincere hope that they can stand up under the shock when they discover, as they will, that even the most tempting looking apple can conceal a worm in its core. To THE JUNIORS . . . our successors, we bequeath the joy and zest of competing for class honors, a taste of sorrow for those who don ' t quite make the grade, and quiet pride for those who do. In Witness Whereof, We, the Class of ' 44 the testators, to this, our will, written on one sheet of parchment, set our hand and seal this fifteenth day of June, Anno Domini: 1944. Signed: HELEN SEROWICK ' 44 SOPHY CACKOWSKI ' 44 LAURA BIELECKI ' 44 SMITH ACADEMY 19 Presentation of Class Gift Another four years of our school life are finished, and our graduation marks the last time we meet together as a high school class. But as we go, we all find abundant cause to remember our school with grati- tude. As a symbol of gratitude, and also be- cause we would like to be remembered as a part of Smith Academy, we wish to present to Smith Academy, this Lectern with the hope that it will not only serve as a me- mory of the class of 1944, but will also be a help to the students of Smith Academy in the years to come. EDWARD L. MALINOWSKI ' 44 Address to Undergraduates In past years, the graduates of Smith Academy have looked forward to taking a place in the nation ' s industry, or continu- ing their education along the lines of their own interests. It is not that way today. Almost over night our country decreed that boys are now men and girls are women. We have been called upon to do our part in a cause which stands before us at both a great challenge and a great opportunity for services. Many of us are soon to train for military service on land or sea or in the air. As we gather here, in peace and com- fort, it is with the realization that our country is one of the few in which there is no fear of falling bombs. It is with the realization that human relations of the world are like a raging volcano, once a mountain of beauty and inspiration, now a source of fire and destruction. And our fu- ture and that of our country and our way of I ' .Ie depends upon the outcome of this seething tangle of human relations. In this critical situation the youth of America can be relied upon to fulfil every expectation. There are many things to affect our lives over which we have little or no control, yet there are important factors onto which we shall hold fast. Our pledge is that, come what may, our faith will be unshaken, our interest will be sustained, and we will work at whatever tasks are as- signed. Our high school work is completed, and the time has come when we can pause to reflect upon what we have gained during our course here. Our work in the classrooms has taught us how to think. Athletic con- tests have taught us to play according to the rules. Class meetings have given us practice in the democratic way of life. In all our s:hool activities, we have been learning the value of loyalty, cooperation, We have learned that if our way of life is to survive, our leaders in political and community life must be worthy of the faith of the people. It is their business to guard the interests of the country so that it will be possible for us to live the way we want to live. Leaders can only reflect the characteris- tics of those who choose them to lead. If our leaders are to be faithful, interested, capable and honest, those characteristics must prevail in the ones who choose the leaders. That is why education is important. So, to you undergraduates, who have years of school work still before you, we say: Make the most of your opportunities in educa- tion. Do your best in the time that is left to you, so that you may be prepared for whatever task lies before you. The Class of 1944 wishes you success. EDWARD ZIMA ' 44 20 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO The Faculty First Row, left to right: Bridget O ' Neill, Mary E. Ryan, Margaret L. Connelly, Florence E. Muller, Margaret E. Stoddard. Second Row, left to right: Principal Clarence J. Larkin, Superintendent Gilbert D. Bristol, Joseph Bart, John C. Jakobek. s!« :£ Ofi CLARENCE J. LARKIN, A.B., Principal Amherst College Algebra, Chemistry, Geometry, Aeronautics JOHN C. JAKOBEK, A.B., M.S. Mass. State College Biology, Science, History, Problems of Democracy GILBERT D. BRISTOL, B.V.A. Mass. State College Superintendent of Schools JOSEPH BART, B.S. Mass. State College Agriculture Instructor MARY E. RYAN, A.B. Smith College Classical English, Commercial English 3-4 MARGARET E. STODDARD McCarthy ' s Business College Shorthand, Typing, Business Arithmetic FLORENCE E. MULLER, A.B. Wheaton College Latin, French, World History BRIDGET C. O ' NEILL Bay Path Institute, Commercial College, New York University Shorthand, Commercial English 1-2, Business Training, Bookkeeping MARGARET L. CONNELLY Worcester Domestic Science School Household Arts Instructor SMITH ACADEMY 21 Dear Diary, September 28 Today the Student Council announced the success of its first campaign. A goal of $500 was set for the Fourth War Drive. S. A. students and faculty went way over the top and bought a grand total of $1025.25 i n bonds and stamps. Congratulations and hurray! For brand new members, they ' re doing fine! Keep up the good work, Student Council. In honor of the occasion, John happened to have his camera and snapped this picture of the group. Student Council First Row, left to right: Edward Malinowski, Irene Zelewicz, Mary Majeski, Edward Paszek. Second Row, left to right: William Wendoloski, Rita Godin, Evelyn Szewczyk, Stanley Kirejczyk, Mr. Larkin. Not in Picture: Verna Skorupski. OFFICERS EDWARD MALINOWSKI, President VERNA SKORUPSKI, Secretary EDWARD PASZEK, Vice-President MARY MAJESKI, Treasurer MR. LARKIN, Adviser Dear Diary, September 10 Tonight we went to the Victory Fair which was sponsored by the Future Farmers of America, Hatfield Chapter. This fair was a great success and was well attended by interested townspeople. The exhibits included the Aggie boys ' farm produce and the H. A. girls ' canned goods, supplemented by the many entries of the town housewives and farmers. There was also a charming flower exhibit. Prizes were awarded by the M. S. C. Agriculture Extension Service. S. A. ' s boys and girls captured a few prizes. We all hope that this fair will become an annual event. 22 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Today something else happened. Mr. Larkin announced the new School Paper Staff. Here is a picture which Dottie took this afternoon. School Paper Staff First Row, left to right: Edward Paszek, Edith Filipek, Rita Godin, Helen Serowick, Irene Zelewicz, Frances Lizak, William Wendoloski. Second Row, left to right: Miss Stoddard, Miss Ryan, Sophy Cackowski, Vera Mielesko, Jean Bryant, Velma Omasta, Janet Zuchowski, Stella Sliwoski, Eleanore Kugler, Mary Silva, Mr. Larkin. Third Row, left to right: Martha Osepowicz, Helen Paszek, Tessie Michalowski. Chester Prucnal, John Skarzynski, Robert Pelc, Mary Majeski, Margaret Ose- powicz. Not in Picture: Verna Skorupski, Albert Vachula, Edward Zima, Elizabeth Wilkes. Editor-in-Chief Helen Serowick Associate Editors Rita, Godin, Irene Zelewicz, Verna Skorupski Literary Editors . Stella Sliwoski, Jean Bryant Sports Editors Helen Paszek, Albert Vachula Feature Editors Frances Lizak, William Wendoloski Art Editor Chester Prucnal Business Manager Edward Paszek Assistant Business Managers John Skarzynski, Edward Zima News Reporters Janet Zuchowski, Velma Omasta, Mary Silva, Elizabeth Wilkes, Robert Pelc, Sophy Cackowski, Vera Mielesko, Mary Majeski Typists Edith Filipek, Martha Osepowicz, Margaret Osepowicz, Tessie Michalowski. Eleanore Kugler Faculty Advisers Principal Larkin, Miss Ryan, Miss Stoddard SMITH ACADEMY V6 Dear Diary, October 4. Have just come home from the Freshman Reception and what fun! It was planned by the Junior Class and was deemed very successful by all who attended. The fresh- men, as usual, were good sports about their initiations and a new feature was the Reception line, consisting of the faculty and the Junior Class officers. This served to more fully acquaint the freshmen with the faculty, (and vice versa). Refreshments of cookies and ice cream were served, and the V and T Orchestra played for dancing. Hope the sophomore social turns out as well. Class elections were held today, with FRESHMAN BERNARD SAWICKI, President LEONARD KARPINSKI, Vice-President WALTER KUCHYT, Secretary MARGARET VACHULA, Treasurer SOPHOMORE MARIE KORZA, President CAROLYN KOSIOR, Vice-President VELMA OMASTA, Secretary JOAN BANGS, Treasurer the following results: JUNIOR ELEANORE KUGLER, President EVELYN VACHULA, Vice-President MARTHA OSEPOWICZ, Secretary CHESTER PRUCNAL, Treasurer SENIOR EDWARD PASZEK, President EDWARD MALINOWSKI, Vice-President IRENE ZELEWICZ, Secretary EDITH FILIPEK, Treasurer Dottie took these pictures of the classes yesterday: Junior Class First Row, left to right: Tessie Michalowski, Margaret Osepowicz, Martha Osepowicz, Eleanore Kugler, Evelyn Vachula, Chester Prucnal, Rita Godin, Anna Zima. Second Row, left to right: Mrs. O ' Neill, Helen Paszek, Gladys Maciorowski, Laura Sadoski, Frances Lizak, Jean Bryant, Elizabeth Zapka, Stella Sliwoski, Mary Silva, Mr. Jakobek. Third Row, left to right: Adolph Ciszewski, William Wendoloski, John Skarzynski, Robert Shea, Clyde Gallant, Clifford Roberts, Robert Mullins. 24 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Sophomore Class First Row, left to right: Shirley Labbee, Shirley Eberlein, Joan Bangs, Velma Omasta, Carolyn Kosior, Marie Korza, Victoria Zawacki. Second Row, left to right: Mr. Larkin, Pauline Widelo, Gertrude Petrikoski, Barbara Tobacco, Shirley Betsold, Ruth Zuroff, Jennie Cackowski, Evelyn Szewczyk, Nellie Korza, Miss Connelly. Third Row, left to right: Stanley Pinkoski, Robert Pelc, William Mullins, Lawrence Stoddard, Edward Kraulis. Dear Diary, February 17 Today I noticed for the first time some of the current fashion fads of S. A. With the males the ci-ew or G. I. haircut is the latest style and their favorite girls ' hair ribbon in the lapel marks the S. A. sheiks. The girls are wearing the ever-popular scuffies, skirts and sweaters with the accent on flowers in the hair and a pin showing what division of the service you ' re faithful to. SMITH ACADEMY 25 Freshman Class P ' irst Row, left to right: Helen Michalowski, Jennie Maiewski, Margaret Wentzel, Walter Kuehyt, Albert Sawicki, Leonard Karpinski, Janet Zuchowski, Valeria Matusiewicz. Second Row, left to right: John Fortsch, Gertrude Zembiski, Pauline Zapka, Joanne Howard, Annette Kempisty, Irene Kraulis, Stasia Kostek, Lucy Szych, Carl Nartowicz, Mrs. Muller. Third Row, left to right: Mr. Bart, Edward Szewczyk, Alex Widelo, Carl Raffa, Robert Cutter, Myron Sikorski, Arthur Proulx, Stanley Kirejczyk, James McGraw, Richard Labbee. Not in Picture: Margaret Vachula, Edward Vachula, Edward Majeskey, Bernice Buckowski. Dear Diary, October 7 I noticed today that the freshmen are rapidly learning S.A ' s Slanguage. Just a few samples are: SLANGUAGE ENGLISH MEANING Come to the party . . . . . . . . Come to your senses Get in the groove or get on the ball ...... Use your head Hit the blue book ........ Receive a good mark Who hung that sack on you ... A compliment on good-looking apparel Heat professor . . . Teacher who gives long and difficult assignments Brooming ......... Traveling at great speed Brown ..... One who flatters a teacher to improve marks May I borrow your frame for the next struggle? . . May I have the next dance? 26 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Honor Essays A PURPOSE IN LIFE At this time of graduation, in spite of many cares and anxieties, a surge of pride and interest stirs in the hearts of us who graduate. The reassuring strength of this formality is an inspiration for a lifetime of work and good purpose. We who are grad- uating do not claim to see clearly before us the purpose of each individual life, but it is clear to us that each must do a job and work with a purpose. There was an idea and a purpose in the mind of Benjamin Franklin when he ran away from his home and went to Philadel- phia. He was born the fifteenth of seventeen children, in a poor family. Therefore, he had no special advantage, and knew he could not achieve his purpose if he stayed at home. Franklin ' s life was outstanding in many ways. He was known as America ' s patron saint of common sense, for in everything he did and said, and in every- thing he wrote there was evidence of plain common sense. The life and achievement of such a person as Franklin is impressive; for his was a life with a purpose, and it has had an influence upon the American people for two hundred years. Living at a different time, and with a completely different idea, but alike domin- ated by an intense purpose, was Florence Nightingale, English philanthropist and social worker, who was born in 1820 in Italy, in the city of Florence, for which city she was named. She was dominated by a desire to use her talent for the benefit of humanity. Her social position was such that she could have had a life of ease and pro- tection, but on all this she turned her back for a purpose which dominated her life. Our own day is greatly indebted to Florence Nightingale. The modern trained nurse, with all that she means to health and com- fort, was invisioned by this courageous pioneer with purpose in her life. Today, we are beginning a new life, and we are all making the right kind of a start. But — have we the power to see our purpose through ? Ten years, or even five years from now, will we still have the same faith, the same enthusiasm, and the same purpose? It is not hard to be a good starter. We all know persons who are forever starting off on a new enterprise in a veritable splurge of enthusiasm. But all too often both the enthusiasm and the purpose fade, after the first difficulties are encountered. Great people, like Benjamin Franklin and Florence Nightingale, did not achieve suc- cess in a moment. Their lives were success- ful because they patiently did the thousand, small, uninteresting jobs that needed to be done, and did each well. We must remem- ber that we cannot leave one small task uncompleted, or the whole structure of our purpose may collapse. Living with a pur- pose is truly a matter of seeing each task through to the very end. We have a difficult task before us. There is a war to be won, a peace to be made, and a world to be restored. We know that there is always a struggle between the good and the bad, between those who would build and those who would destroy. It is our pur- pose to seek the good and to support it, undaunted by obstacles that will confront, us. Our graduation is a reminder that there is work to do, and that we who now grad- uate have a responsibility made greater by the graduation; that there is a job for every one of us, and that we must each do our part with faith and purpose. IRENE ZELEWICZ, Salutatorian. SMITH ACADEMY 27 WHAT OF THE FUTURE? In all the history of civilization there never was an age of greater convenience than the present. Countless generations have built up for us a world of immeasurable opportunity. Discovery and invention have enabled us to travel like the wind itself across land or sea in this modern world. The radio weaves its mysterious path through the ether waves, and makes it possible for us to tune in any station in the country, or across the sea. But, as we consider the war-torn world of today, we find ourselves asking: What use is all this magic? What good are all the scientific discoveries, if they are to be used for new methods of warfare? Moments of reflection have led us to the conclusion that all the greatest things in life can be mis- used, and become a power for evil instead of for good. For example, ambition, the desire to pos- sess and surpass, to be more than other people are, has left a blood-stained trail across history. Nevertheless, in spite of the ruinous meaning that ambition can have, none of us who hope to amount to anything can be without it. It is one of the most powerful driving forces of our life. Again, the urge to fight can express itself in sheer savagery, or it can have a meaning far beyond the realms of physical violence. Pug- nacity may appear in a gunman, contentious and reckless; or it may appear in a group of scientists who are battling some plague, like tuberculosis. Pugnacity may wreck a cafe in a riotous brawl, or it may go into a pulpit to fight a social evil. All of these instincts can be abused, but they can also be made the most valuable part of our equipment for life. They should be neither surrendered to nor cast out. They must be harnessed and made to work for us. The plight of the world today makes us realize how great is the necessity for honor, unselfishness, and loyalty — for all those traits of character, which help us to harness our instincts and make them work for good, rather than evil. Abra- ham Lincoln clung to his ideals of justice through all adverse criticism, because he felt that his ideals were sacred. George Washington and his troops withstood the horrors of Valley Forge with such memor- able fortitude because they felt their loyalty was sacred. Martyrs have gone to the stake rather than lie, because to them their honor was sacred. This element of nobility i n character is not something- that can be assumed for the occasion and then cast off again. It is some- thing that must be woven into one ' s inner consciousness... It is that sure and sensitive taste that makes us instinctively shrink from any action that might violate those qualities we hold sacred. Our education has already laid for most of us the roots of our mental and moral training. And we must nurture and encour- age those roots. We must remember that every time we crush a selfish or disloyal impulse, we have strengthened not only our self-esteem but also our value to the world as a whole. Each of us leaving school today has something in which he is personally in- terested; and it is natural for us to put our own interests first and foremost. How- ever, this terrible conflict in which the world now struggles shows us very clearly how dangerous it is to try to live contrary to the rules. It is dangerous to individuals, to nations, and to the peace of mankind in general. Therefore, we should remember that our individual interests must be bal- anced in some way with community inter- ests. Otherwise, our American way of life can not long survive. VERNA SKORUPSKI, Third Honors. 28 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO ON THE YOUTH OF TODAY RESTS THE DEMOCRACY OF TOMORROW As groups are gathered today all across this country for high school graduations, practically all are welcomed with similar formality yet with different words because of different community interests. Yet all cherish one thing in common, and that is their country — a country in which so many things so widely different are possible. This country, the United States of Amer- ica, was the hope o f the world in 1918, and in the years immediately following, and it has been the hope of the past generation. In the last few years, the world has turned to our country again with hope that we could do what they have failed to do. The tremendous productive capacity of our coun- try has been put into action with results that astound us all even the men who knew this capacity best but failed to appreciate how great it was. In a two-year period our industries have turned from the production of the goods of pea?e to the materials of war. Tanks, airplanes, guns and transport are sliding down the ways daily and roll- ing out of factories in a volume which nearly anyone would have thought impos- sible only a year or so ago. We are doing whatever we can to help win this war and then we are going to do whatever we can to improve matters on the home front. As we graduate from school today, millions of Americans are spread out to cover practically every spot on earth in large or small forces, in cities and coun- tries in far-away places, on major or minor battlefronts of the war some in places we never knew existed. These Americans go into battle with an important factor which the Axis soldiers cannot have. They go with the feeling that they are fighting for the right to have some- thing to say about the way they live in time of peace, although, under military rule in time of war much of that freedom is given up for war efficiency. The Axis sol- dier has never reacted to that inspiration, for he has never known what that freedom meant. His life has always been one of making his bow, hour by hour, to someone high in authority, whether he wants to make that bow or not. To question authority of the dictators might easily mean his own execution. This inspiration is going to be just as important in the determination of pcst-war events as it is in determining the outcome of the war. When the destructive fores now at work winning the war can be turned to good purpose, perhaps these people will have an opportunity to see the life for which the Americans are fighting. It is the youth of today which has the most at stake in the future. The youth and young adults of today are putting in the punches and firing the guns which will win the war. We graduates are the ones who will be the most affected by what goes on during the period of reconstruction and peace which is coming. We are the ones who will benefit the most by turning all this destructive power back to g ood pur- pose. We are the ones who have the longest and greatest stake in turning all our factor- ies back to making the things which add joy and pleasure to the day at work. We will be expected to help to make it possible for more people to have better and more comfortable homes in which to live. It will be our task to promote better living condi- tions throughout the country, and indeed, throughout the world. We believe the young people all over the earth want a more democratic world after this war. We are not going to be just a war-weary people when the last battle is won. We are going to be ready then to turn to the things which are of real benefit to mankind. In that direction and to that end we are going to turn back to good purpose all the power which is now used in destroy- ing the forces which prevent a free, demo- cratic way of life. The future is ours, and it is for us to determine what it shall be. On the youth of today rests the democ- racy of tomorrow. MARY MAJESKI, Valedictorian. SMITH ACADEMY 29 Boys ' Basketball Team First Row, left to right: John Skarzynski, Edward Malinowski, Capt. Edward Zima, Robert Shea, Albert Vachula. Second Row, left to right: Manager Chester Prucnal, Robert Pelc, Joseph Blyda, Bernard Kacinski, Coach Jakobek. Not in Picture: John Besko, Assistant Manager Edward Paszek. Basketball had a very successful year at Smith. All during the second half, our team was undefeated until the last game with Hopkins. Until this game, the Hamp- shire League title had been undecided. Captain Edward Zima and Edward Malinowski were among the high scorers of the league. SCHEDULE FIRST HALF SECOND HALF South Hadley 20 Smith Academy 36 Sauth Hadley 25 Smith Academy 37 Smith School 13 Smith Academy 38 Smith School 19 Smith Academy 42 Amherst 46 Smith Academy 33 Amherst 28 Smith Academy 29 South Deerfield 17 Smith Academy 27 Easthampton 23 Smith Academy 17 South Deerfield 20 Smith Academy 37 Easthampton 40 Smith Academy 42 Hopkins 34 Smith Academy 19 Hopkins 27 Smith Academy 23 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Soccer Team First Row, left to right: John Skarzynski, William Wendoloski, Edward Malinowski, Henry Betsold, Robert Pelc. Second Row, left to right: Manager Edward Paszek, Stanley Kirejczyk, Adolph Ols- zewski, Clyde Gallant, Robert Shea, Walter Kuchyt, Clifford Roberts, Coach Jakobek. Not in picture: Capt. Albert Vachula, Edward Zima. Our boys brought to Smith Academy the first soccer championship in the five years since the Hampshire Soccer League has been established. The team came up with many surprising victories. Captain Albert Vachula, high scorer, tallied three goals at critical times, and tipped the scales in Smith Academy ' s favor. Springfield Tech Smith School 1 Hopkins 2 Easthampton SCHEDULE Smith Academy 1 Smith School Smith Academy 2 Hcpkins Smith Academy 2 Easthampton Smith Academy 4 1 Smith Academy 2 Smith Academy Smith Academy 1 SMITH ACADEMY 31 Baseball Team First Row, left to right: Edward Malinowski, Adolph Ciszewski, Robert Pelc, Robert Shea, Clifford Roberts, Arthur Proulx. Second Row, left to right: Stanley Kirejczyk, John Skarzynski, Charles Drake, Henry Betsold, Lawrence Stoddard, Coach Jakobek. Until our coach discovered that Edward Vachula, a freshman, is a star pitcher, our team had not been winning any games. Although this year baseball has not been as successful as the other sports, we are looking forward to a championship next year. Edward Vachula and Robert Shea will probably do all the work on the mound next year, with Bernard Kacenski behind the plate. SCHEDULE Easthampton 9 Smith Academy 1 Amherst 6 Smith School 27 Smith Academy 5 Smith School 4 Northampton 13 Smith Academy 8 Amherst 18 Hopkins 7 Smith Academy 4 Easthampton 3 Smith Academy 2 Smith Academy 19 Smith Academy Smith Academy 2 32 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Girls ' Basketball Team First Row, left to right: Eleanore Kugler, Margaret Osepowiez, Helen Paszek, Capt. Anna Zima, Tessie Michalowski, Martha Osepowkz. Second Row, left to right: Manager Mary Majeski, Shirley Labbee, Victoria Zawacki, Marie Korza, Clara Toczydlowski, Mrs. Muller. Although the girls ' basketball season started late, because of late organization in the school in near-by towns, we managed to get a number of games despite the prob- lems of war-time transportation. The team was under the leadership of Coach Muller and under the management of Mary Majeski. The girls who played forward were Capt. Anna Zima, Helen Paszek, Tessie Michalowski, and Shirley Labbee. Eleanore Kugler, Martha and Margaret Osepowiez, and Marie Korza held the guard positions. A summary of the games indicates that the team made great progress during the season, which closed with a victory over our ancient rival, Hopkins. Jan. 11 S. A. 5 Feb. 3 S. A. 5 Feb. 29 S. A. 18 Feb. 15 S. A. 8 March 10 S. A. 50 Deerfield 38 Deerfield 55 Northampton 32 Northampton 46 South Hadley 9 March 10 S. A. 35 Sanderson A. 27 March 15 S. A. 18 Sanderson A. 8 March 22 S. A. 29 South Hadley 9 March 28 S. A. 21 Hopkins 26 April 4 S. A. 35 Hopkins 22 SMITH ACADEMY 33 School News Dear Diary, October 11. Today a combined Columbus and Pulaski Day program was presented in the Assembly Hall by members of the Student Council. The singing of the Star Spangled Banner and the Pledge of the Flag led by William Wendoloski, opened the pro- gram. The chairman, Rita Godin, spoke briefly on the observance of the holidays and then dedicated the program to Leon Korza, a former S. A. student, who was re- ported killed in action on duty with the Navy at sea. Speakers and their subjects were: Verna Skorupski, Question for Americans ; Irene Zelewicz, Casmir Pulaski ; Wil- liam Wendoloski, Christopher Columbus ; and Edward Paszek, Freedom Lives. The program closed with the singing of the school song with Jean Bryant as accom- panist. Dear Diary, October 28 SophomOre social tonight and it was a grand party! We played games which were loads of fun and a special feature was a Fortune Teller, Madam Zambini. We had swell refreshments of cider and doughnuts and the V and T orchestra played for dancing. The party was declared a success by all. Dear Diary, November 10 Today Miss Marion Billings, a canteen worker in France during World War I. was guest speaker at an assembly program. Miss Billings spoke entertainingly and interestingly on some of her experiences in France while on duty there. A program of music followed, with Miss Boyle at the piano. Soccer letters were presented to our championship soccer team by Coach John C. Jakobek. The program closed with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner and the School Song. Edward Paszek was chairman. Dear Diary, November 21 Lots of things happened today! First of all, the faculty (lucky ones) were treated to a Thanksgiving dinner prepared and served by the H. A. girls under the direction of Miss Connelly. We also had a Thanksgiving observance in the form of a radio play. Rita Godin was chairman and those taking part were Edward Paszek, Henry Betsold, Frances Lizak, Eleanore Kugler, Helen Paszek, and William Wendoloski. A program of Thanks- giving melodies was sung, closing with the School Song. Dear Diary, November 28 Today the Student C ouncil again made itself heard when it presented the movie, Gulliver ' s Travels. Everybody enjoyed it tremendously and is looking forward to the next one. Dear Diary, December 17 Today, twelve members of the school paper staff attended the convention of the Western Massachusetts League of School Publications at Westfield High School. 34 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO The buffet supper served at 6:30 consisted of tuna fish salad sandwiches, dill pickles, olives, stuffed celery, potato chips, strawberry sundaes and hot chocolate. The session after supper opened with a lecture, School Journalists: Leaders in Democratic Living by Dr. Maxwell H. Goldberg, professor of English at Massachusetts State College. Dr. Goldberg stated that: (1) There is a special need for this em- phasis — to counteract the chronic habit of hatred evoked by the following: (a) the economic depression of the late ' twenties and the ' thirties; (b) the hate propaganda of the Nazis and other enemies of democracy; (c) the hate forced on us by the War. (2) Student journalists have excellent opportunity and urgent duty to foster sym- pathy, good-will, understanding, and fair play as the great cementing powers of democratic life. The yearbook discussion was led by Professor Frederick S. Conlin, head of the English Department at Westfield State Teachers ' College. Roscoe S. Scott, chief West- field correspondent for the Springfield Union, conducted the discussion on newspaper work. After the round table discussion adjourned, the students went to the gym for dancing. The music was supplied by a victrola and colored beams of light were used instead of ceiling lights. The following delegates represented The Purple and White Echo ; Helen Serowick, Irene Fox, Verna Skorupski, Rita Godin, Frances Lizak, Mary Majeski, Edith Filipek, Chester Prucnal, William Wendoloski, Adolph Ciszewski, and Miss Ryan and Miss Stoddard, faculty advisers. We also had another movie, The Plainsman. (Gary Cooper — ummm!) Dear Diary, December 23 Had a busy day today, at school because among other things, vacation started! Am I sorry! We had a Christmas assembly today. Mrs. Muller treated us with two songs, accompanied by Miss Ryan. Her solos were Oh Holy Night and Virgin ' s Slumber Song. The rest of the program consisted of carol singing by the chorus, and closed with the school song. Jean Bryant served as accompanist. Miss Holmes brought over and demonstrated the radio bought with the money we gave in the Junior Red Cross Drive. Here ' s hoping that the boys at the Westover Base Hospital get as much enjoyment from it as we did in buying it for them. Mr. Larkin announced that plans are being completed for the senior play to be held in January. Tryouts have been held and rehearsals will get under way after vacation. We had Bing Crosby today in The Starmaker. Dear Diary, January 28 Senior Play Tonight! Huckleberry Finn proved to be a great success. Character parts were played realistically by a well chosen cast; each member of which took on a new personal- ity as he stepped on the stage. For example, Frances Lizak, as Aunt Sally and Edith Filipek as Mrs. Hotchkiss, worked out excellent representations as middle-aged mothers of nearly grown-up daughters. Mary Majeski was a pet, mischievous little girl as Matilda, Aunt Sally ' s daughter and Helen Serowick was excellent as Glory Belle Hotchkiss, the daughter who finally asserted herself. The title role of Huck Finn was well taken by Adolph Ciszewski, who in his overalls and straw hat, was certainly SMITH ACADEMY 35 the Huck of Mark Twain ' s book come to life. His bosom pal, Tom Sawyer, was realistically play ed by Edward Lapinski, who proved to be a most capable, and as ever, adventure-loving, Tom. The Wilks ' girls introduced in the dramatization, were played by Irene Fox, as Mary Jane, who was nineteen and in love; Jean Bryant, as Susan, who, as all fifteen-year-old girls, was vain, bossy, and just a little bit proud of herself; and Laura Bielecki, as Joanna, the practical and lively fourteen-year-old girl of the Wilks ' family. Edward Paszek played the role of a confidence man, and the King, Charles Drake was his accomplice, the Duke. They certainly did enliven the comedy in their dual roles. The good friend of the family, Dr. Robinson, who was in love with Mary Jane, was successfully portrayed by Bill Wendoloski. The final touch of the old South in the play, with a slight tinge of romance and humor, was added by the character parts of Jim, a runaway slave, played by Henry Betsold; and Lize, Aunt Sally ' s superstitious colored maid, portrayed by Rita Godin. Costumes were realistic and the whole atmosphere was much like the original setting of the story. The finale of the play came with Aunt Sally ' s traditional threat to Huck, Oh, no you don ' t! I lay, I ' ll civilize you or die trying ' ! Mary snapped this picture of the cast after dress rehearsal this P. M. Dramatic Club and Senior Play Cast First Row, left to right: Mary Majeski, Frances Lizak, Edith Filipek, Laura Bielecki, Irene Zelewicz, Helen Serowick, Rita Godin, Eleanore Kugler. Second Row, left to right: Miss Ryan, William Wendoloski, Charles Drake, Adolph Ciszewski, Edward Paszek, Henry Betsold, Jean Bryant. Not in Picture: Edward Lapinski, John Skarzynski. 36 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Dear Diary, February 10 Today Mr. Larkin announced the 1944 Year Book staff. Here is a picture and the lineup: Yearbook Staff « ai First Row, left to right: Edward Paszek, Rita Godin, Helen Serowick, Irene Zelewicz, Sophy Cackowski, William Wendoloski. Second Row, left to right: Miss Stoddard, Miss Ryan, John Skarzynski, Edward Malinowski, Edith Filipek, Mary Majeski, Helen Paszek, Mr. Larkin. Not in Picture: Edward Zima, Albert Vachula, Verna Skorupski. Editor-in-Chief Helen Serowick Assistant Editor-in-Chief Rita Godin Feature Editors Sophy Cackowski, Irene Zelewicz Sports Editors Helen Paszek, Albert Vachula Literary Editors Mary Majeski, Verna Skorupski Photographic Editors Edith Filipek, Edward Malinowski Business Manager Edward Paszek Assistant Business Managers William Wendoloski, John Skarzynski, Edward Zima Faculty Advisers Principal Larkin, Miss Ryan, Miss Stoddard SMITH ACADEMY 37 Dear Diary, March 10 The picture Beau Geste — the stars, Gary Cooper, Brian Aherne. Unbeatable . . . you bet! Dear Diary, Henry Fonda in Young Mr. Lincoln. What a picture! March 1 Dear Diary, March 15 Today our Pro Merito Society presented an assembly for the purpose of re- minding everyone of the existence of this organization and of introducing it to the freshmen. We also were shown some movies taken in 1941, when the Pro Merito State Convention held here in Hatfield which Miss Ryan commented on. This is a cute picture of the Pro Merito ' s, isn ' t it? Pro Merito Front Row, left to right: Rita Godin, Mary Majeski, Eleanore Kugler, Jean Bryant. Second Row, left to right: Miss Ryan, William Wendoloski, Stella Sliwoski, Miss Stoddard. OFFICERS MARY MAJESKI, President ELEANORE KUGLER, Vice-President RITA GODIN, Secretary-Treasurer MISS RYAN AND MISS STODDARD, Faculty Advisers 38 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Dear Diary, March 20 Bill Wendoloski ' s essay was entered in the M. S. C. basketball tournament today as the best entry from S. A. Here it is: Dear Jim, I guess you know we ' re all mighty proud of you here back home; proud of the way you waded into the bloody torrent of war, and proud of the way you ' re advancing against the swirling currents. And YOU know what you are fighting for — the kind of things you knew and loved back home. I guess it all seems kind of far-away to you now — the old square dances Wednesday nights, the occasional movie with your girl, the Mom and Pop always there to help you along when the going was bad — but with the kind of goal, and the brand of courage that you men have, there can be no doubt that you will all come marching back into the old home town soon. In Valley Forge, their blood was frozen on their bare feet; in the Civil War they stood face to face and blasted the hell out of each other without flinching. So it is now that you men, packed in muddy, filthy, sweating foxholes, or charging the Jap — infested jungles, or wading into German guns in Italy, display the same spirit that made America; the spirit that IS America. Do you remember, Jim, the time you fell and broke your arm while playing in the basketball tournament? Do you remember how both teams bent over you with honest concern in their faces; and how the opposing team sent you a letter cheering you up? That is AMERICA! Do you remember the day your dad let you have the car for the first time and you dented the fender? And when you stood in front of Dad and bravely told him the whole story, offering to work it out, he patted your shoulder and said that the manly way you came to him was payment enough? That is AMERICA, Jim, the America you dream of coming back to; and it ' s all here, waiting for you when your job is done. Not one can appreciate her more than you who are fighting for her. Yes, we ' re MIGHTY proud of you, Jim. Proud to know you and proud to think of you as one of our neighbors. It was because of heroes like you and your buddies that this country was born. It is because of heroes like you that this nation lives to spread freedom over the world. It is for heroes like you that we home folk work; praying that all of you may be here that day when the world again becomes calm. Wishing you luck, BILL. Dear Diary, April 6 Prize speaking tryouts were held all this week with the following results: GIRLS BOYS Evelyn Vachula Edward Lapinski Evelyn Szewczyk Chester Prucnal Tessie Michalowski John Skarzynski Frances Lizak Robert Shea Jean Bryant Edward Zima Alternates were Eleanore Kugler and Elizabeth Wilkes for the girls, and Albert Vachula and Charles Havlir for the boys. SMITH ACADEMY 39 Dear Diary, April 7 Today the Student Council sponsored a paper drive, and by the looks of the trucks it was a success! We also had another movie today — football story — The Quarterback. Dear Diary, April 19 Today the seniors got back from their trip to make us all envious — or jealous. Here are all the things they did after arriving in Grand Central at 4:05 P. M., Sun- day afternoon, April 16. Upon arrival transfer was made to the famous Hotel Taft, Times Square, where rooms were furnished four persons to a room with radio and private bath. Dinner was in the famous Taft Grill to the music of Vincent Lopez. After dinner the party visited the Hall of Motion, Radio City. April 17 — Following breakfast the party visited the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe ' s Island in New York Harbor. The round trip sail afforded views of New York ' s skyline, Ellis Island, East River bridges and harbor traffic. Returning from this trip luncheon was provided at individual ' s expense enroute to the Bronx Zoo, famous the world over for its collection of animals, birds and reptiles. Returning to the Hotel Taft for dinner the party spent the evening on a guide conducted tour of the National Broad- casting Studios. April 18 — After breakfast this morning the party viewed New York, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and New Jersey from the top of the Empire State Building. Twelve hundred and fifty feet above the street, 102 stories, the building has 6400 windows, 7 miles of elevator shafts and floor space to shelter a city of 80,000 people. Following luncheon at individual ' s expense the party attended the afternoon show at Radio City Music Hall. Dinner at the Hotel Taft was followed by a trip to the Hayden Planetarium where the mighty Drama of the Skies was unfolded in all its majestic splendor and fascinating mystery. April 19 — Following breakfast the party was conducted on a sightseeing trip of the city by bus and subway, including a visit to Grant ' s Tomb, Columbia University, Fifth Avenue, Riverside Drive and other points of interest. Following luncheon at the hotel bags were packed for departure. The afternoon was open for shopping or in- dividual activity. Party left the hotel at 4 P. M. for Grand Central Terminal and arrived home at 9.11 P. M. Dear Diary, May 8 Today we were introduced to our new Aggie teacher, Mr. Joseph Bart. We cele- brated coming back to school after spring-vacation by having a movie, The Last of the Mohicans. Dear Diary, May 17 Today the H. A. girls did it again by giving an out-of-door luncheon for the faculty and their friends. What we could see certainly looked swell. 40 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Future Farmers of America First Row, left to right: Edward Szewczyk, Myron Sikorski, Robert Pelc, Mr. Bart, Robert Shea, Stanley Pinkoski. Not in Picture: John Besko. OFFICERS JOHN BESKO, President BERNARD KACINSKI, Secretary JOHN SHEA, Treasurer ROBERT PELC, Reporter Dear Diary, May 22 First prizes of $5.00 went to Frances Lizak and Chester Prucnal tonight in the Annual Alumni Prize Speaking Contest which was held in Memorial Town Hall. Evelyn Szewczyk and Edward Lapinski took second prizes of $2.50. The other speak- ers were Evelyn Vachula, Tessie Michalowski, Jean Bi-yant, Robert Shea, John Skar- zynski, and Edward Zima, and everyone did a fine job. The winners were announced by Rev. Ralph Winn of Haydenville; the other two judges were Miss Fanny Allen and Miss Katherine Dwyer of Hopkins Academy. Speakers were coached by Miss Mary Ryan of the faculty who was presented a leather compact by the speakers. Musical selections by the chorus were Juanita and Finlandia. The music was under the direction of Mrs Florence C. Muller of the faculty and Mrs. John Fortsch was at the piano. Mrs. Muller was presented a pair of silver clip earrings by the speakers and a corsage by the chorus. The decorations, arranged by the Junior Class, consisted of large baskets of flowering dogwood. Junior ushers were Eleanore Kugler, Elizabeth Wilkes, Rita Godin, Anna Zima, Laura Sadoski, Martha and Margaret Osepowicz and Gladys Maciorowski. Mary Majeski and Clara Toczydlowski distributed programs. Ushers and decorations were under the direction of Mrs O ' Neill, junior class advisor. SMITH ACADEMY 41 Literary AN EMBARRASSING SITUATION One day while my friend and I were downtown shopping-, she decided to buy a hat and asked me to accompany her to the various hat stores. She first decided to try the store just across the street and as she and I had never been in there, we decided to visit it. No sooner had we stepped over the threshold of the store than a big, husky lady came bound- ing out of somewhere and asked what we would like to look at. My friend, who was behind me, answered, Hats. Oh hats, she said, in a loud, foreign twang, We have many kinds of dose — dotch, beanie — oh lots of dem. Come here, girlie, she beckoned to me, as I was the nearest to her. But I don ' t, I started to say, but she didn ' t pay any attention to what I was saying. She picked up a hat and said, There! Isn ' t that adorable | I started again, But, Miss, it ' s not me who wants one, but my friend. But she went right ahead, and with an audience looking on, she grabbed a few of them and plopped a most horrid-looking one on my head and twirled me all around to model it for the spectators. Now, isn ' t that just darling| she said to one of them. Wouldn ' t you like one just like it? Then, turning back to me, she said, And if you don ' t like that type of hat, I have plenty of other kinds. She went back searching for more. My friend just stood in the background roaring with laughter, while I, filled with embarrassment, started again, for the tenth time, to say that I wasn ' t the one wanting a hat. But no! Plop, on my head, went another one of those horrid- looking hats, with my friend laughing all the more, and the audience getting larger and larger all the time. After she had slapped about four more on, I finally got the courage to say in a loud voice, I don ' t want any hats; in fact, I don ' t want any- thing. And with that I rushed out, my friend following behind, laughing heartily. BARBARA TOBACCO ' 46. A PLEA FOR BUYING WAR BONDS Let ' s take a look ,at an airport some- where near the coast of England. Airplanes standing in line for bombing missions, get- ting fueled and bomb racks loaded. In a few minutes pilots, bombardiers, gunners and others come out of the instruction buildings, going to them to take off. One after another they take off, none knowing if he shall come back alive, become a prisoner, or die. All are taking chances for our country and we should be proud of them. They ' re up in the sky 36,000 feet, going to bomb the dictators out of their wits. These gallant men are fighting for liberty or death. So buy WAR BONDS!!! Anonymous. A PICKPOCKET ' S BAD MISTAKE Joe Pocket, a pickpocket, was strolling- down the spacious street in a carefree way. He was wanted by the police, but he had never been caught. He had heard that a new police commissioner had been elected but he -was not worrying. His favorite spot was in front of a building where people gath- ered. On the top floor of the expensive building, there was an artist drawing. Pall- ing in with the crowd, Joe viewed a short fat man. Then he struck out with nimble fingers, took the man ' s pocketbook, and moved on. Then something exciting happened. The next day the papers blazed, Police Com- missioner Robbed. Joe murmured to him- self, I wonder who the sap is that robbed him. He read farther on, Newly-elected commissioner robbed by pickpocket. Then he nervously wiped his perspiring brow. He didn ' t dare go on the streets for a week. Finally, he decided to risk taking a stroll. A policeman approached and did Joe get a surprise! All right, Mr. Joe Pocket, you ' re under arrest for robbing- the new commissioner, he said. Do you know how the police proved and solved the case? Here ' s how. The artist on the top floor was painting the scene below, when Joe walked up to the commissioner. STANLEY KIREYCZYK ' 47 42 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Informal Snapshots The snapshots on the following page Bring back memories of us at an early age ; The age of readin and writin and rithmetic , Taught to the tune of a hickory stick. Here are the queens in calico , And many a bashful barefoot beau , Who ' ve survived the pencils and the books , And the teachers ' cross-eyed looks . 1. Albert Vachula 2. Vera Mielesko 3. Edward Malinowski 4. Clara Toczydlowski 5. Mary Majeski 6. Irene Zelewicz 7. Helen Serowick 8. Verna Skorupski 9. Edward Zima 10. Henry Betsold 11. Edith Filipek 12. Sophie Pinkowski 13. Prize Speaking Contestants 14. Charles Drake 15. Edward Paszek 44 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO 4 V s . S «W p A V j J of r yhs Vanitie Beauty Shoppe 191% Main Street Northampton Tel. 2524-J All Branches of Beauty Culture at Reasonable Prices SALLY DAHMKE, Prop. Mary Filipeck Marguerite Boyle Compliments of David Boot Shop NORTHAMPTON Athletic Supplies T. A. Purse love Co. 15 STATE ST. NORTHAMPTON A Real Good Place to Eat BECKMANN ' S Northampton LaFleur Bros. The Paint People 45 KING ST. NORTHAMPTON Tel. 374-M E. L. Sheen an 24 Pleasant Street Northampton AWNINGS FURNITURE UPHOLSTERING Harness Shop, Automobile Tops Glass and Body Work Chilson s Shops Tel. 1822 34 Center St. Northampton Compliments of A FRIEND .:.—.o_„_„_„_, 1 _u— „«-.„-«„_„«_„— .,._„_o_„« -«— — — — — —- i.-.— .■.■o .— Compliments of BEST OF LUCK TO THE CLASS OF ' 44 j j Rotert O ' Dea Pizzitola Music Studios i Agent for HOLYOKE SPRINGFIELD | Boston Mutual Insurance Co. NORTHAMPTON j Compliments of B ras , Jeep, Squash Compliments of Wolrram s General Store 1 COMPLIMENTS OF North Hatfield Moose Muller EAT and ENJOY ! MANHAN ' S Compliments of | Potato Chips — Cheese Corn Trie Fair Store j and Norma Lee Candies MANHAN POTATO CHIPS CO., 27 Pleasant Street I INC. Northampton Tel. 722 92 King St. Northampton j C. F. Roberts Compliments of | NATIVE POULTRY AND j EGGS E. S. Dickinson j Telephone 2591 Chestnut Street Porter-McLeod Machine Tool Co., Inc. Hatfield, Mass. Pierce s Paint Store Merritt Clark Co. 196 Main Street Northampton SPORT CLOTHES Priced Right for the Young Man PAINT — WALLPAPER Who Graduates AND GLASS NORTHAMPTON Compliments of Harlow Fennesse Bod s Soda Snoppe SCHOOL SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS We Extend to the Class of 1944 of Smith Academy OUR CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE HOWARD WOODWARD INSURANCE 14 Elm Street Hatfield Hatfield Market Bradstreet Care Mr. S. Kacinski, Prop. Meats — Provisions BEER — WINES Tel. 3911 M. Klocko, Prop. Bradstreet Telephone 2331 Terr s Compliments of Sportsman E. J. Gare Son Care Main Street Northampton OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER — 1944 HOFFMAN STUDIO 52 CENTER STREET NORTHAMPTON Compliments of | Toczko Package Store FitzQerala s Telephone 2031 Barber Snop NORTHAMPTON HATFIELD C. Papageorge, Prop. Compliments of Moriart Brotners Robert Brooks FURNITURE Manager NORTHAMPTON FIRST NATIONAL STORES 55 Main Street Hatfield j Compliments of BOARD OF SELECTMEN | HATFIELD, MASS. Hill Brotners W. E. Londer an AMERICAN WOOLEN and CHATHAM BLANKETS PRINTING As You Like It Hosiery- Tel. 1740 I Reliable Merchandise 30 Crafts Avenue Northampton ) Reasonable Prices CONN. RIVER STOCK FARM — Home of Peter Song 2:00 Imperial Bakery Sloszek Bros. BREAD and PASTRY Pleasant Street Northampton Tke E. J. Cigar Co. WHOLESALE TOBACCONISTS 23 Main Street Northampton ' KNOWLEDGE IS POWER ' And four-fifths of your knowledge is acquired, visually. The sentence, therefore, might just as correctly read, Vision is power. If your vision isn ' t normal it means that all your information is acquired, all your work accomplished, and all your recreation enjoyed in the face of a serious handicap. O. T. DEWHURST Optometrists — Opticians RILEY ' S Dairy and Poultry Feeds Mixed Fresh Daily Telephone 2103 North Hatfield Compliments of A. J. BLYDA I Hadley, Mass. Compliments of t SS) ss iSfi JssJlfe _ % 85S FLOWERS The Bee Hive Store SHOES AND FURNISHINGS j 29 Main St. Northampton McCallum s DRESS WELL AND SUCCEED Stylish Wearing Apparel for the Northampton ' s Largest Young Man From Head to Foot Department Store THRIFTLY PRICED! PHONE 1310 Harq? Daniel Associates Northampton Northampton Commercial College John C. Pickett, Principal ' ' The School of Thoroughness ' ' OUTSTANDING RECORDS ARE THE RESULT OF OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTION Graduates of Smith Academy have contributed generously to our reputation and in so doing have brought credit upon themselves and their Alma Mater. Ruh s Furniture Store 5 Lionel L. Foucher, Mgr. Telephone 3519 15 Bridge Street NORTHAMPTON CLIFFORD ' S CANDY — SODA Hood ' s Old Fashioned ICE CREAM Next to Calvin Theater Locksmith KEYS OF ALL KINDS LUGGAGE REPAIRING HARLOTS 24 Center Street Northampton National Shoe Repairing John Mateja, Prop. FINEST WORKMANSHIP BEST QUALITY MATERIALS USED Our Prices Are Always the Lowest Masonic Street Northampton Compliments of Shea Fortsch CONGRATULATIONS AND LOTS OF LUCK TO THE CLASS OF ' 44 Jack August Northampton Eat Fish and Keep Fit J. W. PARSONS SON SEEDS Phone 2885 FARM EQUIPMENT SPRAY MATERIAL P. 0. Box 152 GRAINS 75 North King St. Compliments of The B. B. Restaurant Manager Paul Stefancik PROSPECT ST. HATFIELD Frank Conn Shoe Shop Quality Shoe Rubber Footwear at the Lowest Prices Shoes for All Occasions 46 Main St. Over Blanc-Levin Up one flight and save money Compliments of Dail? Hampshire Gazette Wehster Box Company West Hatfield, Mass. PHONE 2311 Charles Eherlein PLUMBING — HEATING CRANE ' S PRODUCTS For Beauty and Sanitation Elm Street Telephone 3654 Compliments of United Dair , Inc. NORTHAMPTON Best Wishes to the Class of 1944 GEORGE H. HOWARD INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Agent for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company 62 MAIN STREET HATFIELD TWIN Raymond A. Labbee CLEANING, DYEING The Pines AND STORAGE A Complete Service Institution CABINS LUNCHES j SERVICE STATION PHONE 1911-1912 211 North St. Northampton Telephone Northampton 292 The L nch Shop PERFORMING A DUAL ROLE j Jf FOR YOU and VICTORY 145 Main Street Northampton L. G- Balrour Co. ATTLEBORO, MASS. See Us For Class Rings and Pins HATS Commencement Invitations FUR COATS Diplomas — Personal Cards DRESSES SPORTSWEAR IFOR LLOYD, Representative j P. 0. Box 1 Great Barrington j Florin s Dru Store Foster - Farrar Co. Prescription Specialists HARDWARE JAMES P. FLYNN SEEDS HOUSEWARES LOUIS P. RUDER Registered Pharmacists 162 Main St. Northampton !
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
