Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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

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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

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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.