Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1948 volume:

ftorpl? an Wtyiti lErfjo 1948 (Srabtmitmt e ]£xtxt ztz Of The (Mass of Nineteen (Sficjrig-stgljt mxti cabcmg Friday, June 18, 1948, at 8.00 P. M. PROGRAM 1. Processional 2. The National Anthem 3. Address WILLIAM R. BARRY Superintendent of Schools, Northampton, Mass. 4. Music — Morning Invitation Veazie SCHOOL CHORUS Accompanist— DOROTHEA FORTSCH 5. Announcement of Awards PRINCIPAL JOHN C. JAKOBEK 6. Presentation of Diplomas WILLIAM H. DICKINSON President of Smith Academy Board of Trustees 7. School Song 8. Recessional GRADUATES OF 1948 THADDEUS S. BESKO CARL M. MAJESKEY EVELYN V. CACKOWSKI JEANETTE H. NIEWINSKI ESTHER M. CARTER CARL F. NARTOWICZ FRANCIS E. DUGAL ETHEL P. OMASTA JOHN J. FOSTER LAURA A. PELC RICHARD A. JANDZINSKI DOROTHY A. SKARZYNSKI RICHARD J. KARPINSKI BERNARD S. WENDOLOWSKI ♦EVELYN M. KACINSKI FRANCES L. ZUCHOWSKI FRANK E. KOCHAN Pro Merito AWARDS Pro Merito Pins — Dorothy Skarzynski, Evelyn Kacinski, Esther Carter American Agriculturist Foundation presents five dollars to the boy who has done outstanding work in Agriculture — Bernard Wendolowski Sons of the American Revolution Medal for excellence in United States History — Esther Carter Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Award for the best work in mathematics and science — Carl Majeskey Reader ' s Digest Award of one year ' s subscription to the Reader ' s Digest to the class valedictorian — Dorothy Skarzynski Becker College Scholarship Key to the student completing the Commercial Course with the highest average — Francis Dugal Hatfield Book Club presents five dollars to the student that has made the most progress in Home Economics — Theresa Nartowicz American Agriculturist Foundation presents five dollars to the outstanding girl in Home Economics — Evelyn Cackowski Woman ' s Endeavor Society Award for the student that has contributed the most to Smith Academy by her manners and speech — Evelyn Kacinski Class of 1927 Shield is presented to the girl that has contributed the most to Smith Academy by her earnest work, exemplary conduct, and in- terest in student activities — Esther Carter M. Larkin Proulx Shield to the boy who has contributed the most to Smith Academy by his manly bearing, earnest work, reliability, and interest in student activities — Richard Jandzinski. St. Casimir ' s Society Honorarium for outstanding scholarship: Dorothy Skarzynski — $35 for attaing the highest scholastic average Esther Carter — $10 for attaining the second highest average Evelyn Kacinski — $10 for attaining the second highest average CLASS MOTTO Ending But Beginning CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Blue and White White Rose SMITH ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES William H. Dickinson, President Robert C. Byrne, Vice-President George H. Howard, Secretary and Treasurer Arthur C. Bardwell William R. Cutter G. Raymond Billings Luther A. Belden SCHOOL COMMITTEE John P. McLeod, Chairman Robert C. Byrne, Secretary Stanley Ziezulewicz SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Gilbert D. Bristol FACULTY OF SMITH ACADEMY John C. Jakobek, Principal Wallace Hibbard Marian Holmes, R.N. Florence E. Muller Bridget C. O ' Neill Margaret E. Pruzynski Mary E. Ryan Mary A. Spakowski John Symancyk SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC Maude E. Boyle PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Issued by the Students of Smith Academy Hatfield, Massachusetts Vol. VIII June, 1948 CONTENTS In Memoriam 2 Dedication  3 Faculty 4 Year Book Staff 6 Senior Class Officers 7 Senior Pictures „ 8-12 Class Day 13-14 Washington Trip 16-17 Senior Play 1 8 Junior Class 20 Prize Speaking 21 Sophomore Class 22 Freshman Class 23 Student Council 24 School Paper Staff 25 Pro Merito 2 6 Sports 27 Physical Education 28 Boys ' Basketball _ 29 Girls ' Basketball 30 Class Snaps 32-33 Alumni 34-35 Advertisements 37 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO (3ln JHsmartam On December 10, 1947, the flag at Smith Academy flew at half mast for George S. Belden, who died suddenly the day before. Mr. Belden, inter- ested always in the affairs of the town and the schools, presented to Smith Academy in 1917 the George S. Belden Shield, which is inscribed every year with the name of the boy who has done the most for Smith Academy by his earnest work, manly bearing, and interest in athletics. The fine ideals stressed in this Belden Shield have served as a guide for worthy conduct among S. A. boys for the past thirty years. Mr. Belden was born on April 8, 1872, in Bradstreet, and was a graduate of Smith Academy. He was very much interested in the study of livestock and agriculture, and his life as a farmer can be taken as a model by boys in this agricultural community. He became successful as a breeder and exhibitor of sheep and won many prizes at the Chicago International Livestock Show. He also won national honor when he was elected president of the American Southdown Association. He was trustee of Smith Academy from 1915 to 1940 and won in the hearts of the students who came to know him a lasting affection. He will always be remembered in Smith Academy and in Hatfield as a man who was a great American and a true friend. SMITH ACADEMY Jleittcattmt We respectfully dedicate this yearbook to Gilbert D. Bristol, our super- intendent of schools. We want him to know that we are cognizant of the inspiring leadership that he has provided, not only for the high school, but for the elementary schools as well. The continuous improvement of the local schools in recent years is evidence of his untiring efforts and able admini- stration. His efforts to incorporate the best and most advanced social and educational philosophies into the school program have placed the Hatfield schools in the ranks of the most advanced in this vicinity. Because of his knowledge, cooperativeness, and sincerity he has been able to inspire and lead both the teachers and pupils in carrying out sound policies and achieving worthwhile objectives. We dedicate this yearbook to him with the hope that we can, in this small way, express our appreciation for his excellent and un- tiring work in our behalf. PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Mr. Jakobek, principal of Smith Academy for two years, 1946 - 1948, has gained the lasting admiration and appreciation of all the students in the school. He has helped and is helping many with the guidance pro- gram that he is trying to institute into the school sys- tem. The class of ' 48 says, Thanks, Jay, for every- thing, and all the other classes echo this sentiment. Mr. Hibbard, our Aggie teacher, is one of those few (at least in Smith Academy) shy quiet people. The swell field trips that he and his boys take are envied by everyone else in the school. Also, it is Mr. Hibbard and his Aggie boys who are lucky enough to get invited to those wonderful H. A. parties. Mr. Hibbard has to come all the way from Hadley; and although it never ceases to amaze onlookers, he always gets here. Mrs. Muller, who this year taught French, Latin, World History, and Algebra I, is also coach of the girls ' basketball team. As you can see, she is very versatile. Mrs. Muller is also the class adviser for the class of ' 49. We are glad to leave our place as seniors to such a group as the one she advises. Mrs. O ' Neill has been our class adviser during both our junior and senior years and has helped us along tremendously. It has been she who has guided the com- mercial students of the senior class through the ins and outs of that complicated subject — bookkeeping. She and Mrs. Spakowski accompany Mrs. Muller to Hat- field every day — rain or shine. SMITH ACADEMY Mrs. Pruzynski, of the commercial department, has been an indispensable helper to the editors of both our school paper and our yearbook. She and her typing students have done a marvelous job, and Smith Academy students certainly appreciate her advice and assistance. Mrs. Pruzynski is also the adviser for the sophomore class. Miss Ryan, our home room teacher, has been a great help and inspiration to us all throughout our high school years. Besides teaching us not to say ain ' t got no, she has helped the juniors and prize speakers with their declamations each year. She coached those in the senior play, and it was largely through her efforts that we were so successful. Miss Ryan has been active in helping us publish the school paper and the yearbook and is adviser for the freshman class. Mrs. Spakowski, a newcomer to Smith Academy, has indeed been an addition to the faculty. She was of invaluable assistance to us in arranging the stage for A Date With Judy. Mrs. Spakowski is in charge of the Home Arts course. She even has a class of boys who are trying to beat the girls at cooking. (Are they succeeding girls?) She helps the H. A. girls put on those wonderful parties which make the rest of us want to take the H. A. course. Mr. Symancyk, besides teaching two regular classes every day, and coaching boys ' sports, is also the physical ed instructor in both the high school and the grammar school. That position, we are sure, has meant a great deal of work for him, because this is the first year that we have had such a program in Hatfield. Mr. Symancyk has also done a wonderful job in his various other assign- ments. PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Yearbook Staff Seated — Jeanette Niewinski, Ethel Omasta, Francis Dugal. Standing — Richard Jandzinski, Barbara Ryan, Walter Moskowicz, Evelyn Kacinski, Roger Wendo- loski, Bernard Saydlowski, Esther Carter, Patricia Mullins, Dorothy Skarzynski, Kay O ' Neal, Carole Howard, Virginia Yarrows, Dorothea Fortsch. Not in Picture — Robert Breor. At the fall meeting of the Western Massachusetts League of School Publications held at the Univer- sity of Massachusetts, one of the highlights of the program was the round table discussion of year- books. The discussion favoring a school year- book instead of a senior yearbook was led by Miss Una Hilliker of Technical High School, Spring- field, and Mr. John E. Snow of the Valley Litho Company, Holyoke. Those who attended gathered many pointers which they passed on to the rest of the yearbook staff. Both the speakers emphasized the fact that the yearbook should represent the school instead of presenting the seniors to the public. In an atempt to compile a book of this type, we have put greater emphasis on pictures, including some of the classroom scenes. It is our hope that by publishing a pictorial school yearbook, we shall be able to give our readers some idea of just what our school is doing in the classrooms as well as in extra-curricular activities. SMITH ACADEMY Senior Class Officers Esther Carter, Richard Jandzinski, Carl Majeskey. Francis Dugal. PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO THADDEUS BESKO Sam We will always remember Teddy Besko from Bradstreet for his famous grin. Teddy, who took the general course, was a member of the glee club for four years, and was also active in the chorus for four years. Teddy is a sports enthusiast and was on the baseball team during his freshman year, on the soccer team during his sophomore year, and on the basketball team during his junior and senior years. Teddy was manager of the soccer team during his last two years in school. We are sure he will be a good farmer because he was chosen president of the S. A. Chapter of Future Farmers of America during his senior year. Teddy is seen quite ofter at the dances at White Eagle. Could it be a blonde there or just to dance? EVELYN CACKOWSKI Evie Evelyn Cackowski, a bright-eyed girl who comes from Bradstreet, took the commercial course for four years. She also took House hold Arts her second and third year. Evelyn belonged to the chorus and girls ' glee club for four years. She was outstanding in her sewing and cooking and was one of the girls chosen for the interior decoration job in the girls ' room. She ' ll never forget Redman ' s or White Eagle, and that certain lad from Sunderland. ESTHER CARTER Es Esther, one of our out-of-town students who entered Smith Academy in her junior year, is one of our honor students. We find Esther, editor-in- chief of our year book, outstanding in all her studies, as well as extra- curricular activities. In her senior year she became a Thespian and took part in the senior play, A Date With Judy as Hannah the cook. She be- came a prominent member of the Pro Merito in her junior year and pre- sident in her senior year. In her senior year she was also our class secretary, as well as assistant editor of the school paper and editor-in-chief of the yearbook. She was also one of the chief typists on the school papsr staff in her junior year. We all can agree that Esther ' s outstanding ability will carry her through to success! FRANCIS DUGAL Dugie This young boy is one of our Hatfield students who has taken the commercial course during his four years in Smith Academy. In his third year he became feature editor of the school paper and presented us with some very worth-while features. He has also been one of our typists on the school paper and yearbook staffs in his junior and senior years. In his senior year he became our class treasurer. We all know Francis loves to study. Especially bookeeping! He is also known as the class quiz kid. Francis ' favorite pastime is bothering the girls; for wherever you see the girls, you see Fran. SMITH ACADEMY JOHN FOSTER Johnny This handsome fellow was born in Michigan in 1929. He came to Hatfield in 1943 During his years in S. A. he has shown a keen interest in sports and has participated in other activities as well. While a freshman, he was class president. In his junior year he was the second prize winner of the Annual Prize Speaking Contest. He also held the position of class vice-president during this year. He has been outstanding in soccer and basketball all during his high school years, as well as baseball during his freshman and sophomore years. He became captain of the basketball team during his junior year and has held that position throughout his senior year. As captain he really showed his ability and did his best to keep the team going. In his fourth year he took part in the play A Date With Judy. We all agree that Johnny is a very popular boy in Smith Academy. Most of his leisure time is spent with a certain girl from Bradstreet ! RICHARD JANDZINSKI Dick This active lad was born and educated in Hatfield and in his senior year at S. A., he rose to be president of our class. During his four years in high school, Dick was a member of both the chorus and the boys ' glee club. He took part in prize speaking in his junior year and did very well. Dick was also a member of our yearbook staff in his senior year. Aside from this, he showed interest in athletics and played both soccer and base- ball in his sophomore year. He rates high with a girl named Ruthie, whom he met on our class trip; and if you ever want to hear stories about our trip, Dick should be able to tell you many. EVELYN KACINSKI Evie Evelyn Kacinski, one of our brilliant honor students in the classical course, comes from Bradstreet. She belonged to the chorus and girls ' glee club for four years. She was on the school paper staff as a reporter her first and second years; associate editor her third year and co-editor her fourth year. On the yearbook staff she had the part of associate editor her third year, and business manager her fourth year. She was a Pro Merito student during her third and fourth years, and first prize winner in the Prize Speaking Contest her third year. Evelyn is rather quiet and shy. but has a very nice smile. RICHARD KARPINSKI Karpy Richard Karpinski, one of our Hatfield students in the general course knows all of the short-cuts in geometry. He belonged to the chorus and boys ' glee club for four yea rs. In his senior year he was a very efficient stage manager for our class play. Richard is noted for his scientific interest and for his queer comical laughs in school. We are sure that he will never forget his trip to Washington nor that certain girl called Florence from Hadley. 10 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO FRANK KOCHAN Wimpy This good-looking senior comes from Hatfield, as do most of our good-looking boys! While in S. A., Frank has become a well-liked fellow. He has been outstanding in extra-curricular activities — especially sports. In his freshman and sophomore years he excelled in baseball, soccer, and basketball. During his senior year he played basketball and soccer. As one of our top scorers on the basketball team, he won much popularity with all students. He was also a prominent member of the Student Council in his junior year. Frank has a great heart interest in South Deerfield. Can we guess why, Frank ? It seems Wimpy has a hard time trying to keep awake in school. Could that certain girl in South Deerfield have some- thing to do with it.- ' CARL MAJESKEY Jake Carl Majeskey, one of our outstanding classical students, is also the only senior boy who belongs to the National Guard. Carl is president of Student Council and vice-president of our class. He belonged to the chorus and boys ' glee club for four years and was an outstanding soccer player for three years. He likes music — he plays with the Five Aces — and guns. His hobbies are target practice, banjo playing and going to Holyoke — but not for dancing. Aren ' t we right, Carl ? CARL NARTOWICZ Chocolate Carl Nartowicz, one of our students from North Hatfield, was a commercial student for three years and an agricultural student in his fourth. Carl was outstanding in the Vo-Ag department and was an able represen- tative in contests in judging fruit, vegetables, and stock at fairs and at University of Massachusetts. He represented S. A. in the annual F. F. A. speaking contest held in West Springfield this year. He was in the chorus and boys ' glee club for four years. Carl didn ' t like to give orals in English class, but did like to flirt with the girls in the back row. JEANETTE NIEWINSKI Jet Another popular Bradstreet girl is Jeanette Niewinski. In her sopho- more and junior years she was our capable class secretary. Because of her speed she was a typist for the school paper and also a high-scoring forward on the basketball team in her junior year. She was picked for the Annual Prize Speaking Contest in her junior year and won second prize. In the senior play she made a hit when she played the role of Barbara, a typical teen-ager. Her efficient capabilities made her the vice-president of the Student Council and also a typist for the school paper and yearbook. As a cheerleader she vigorously cheered our team and especially Johnny, her heart ' s desire. On the class trip in April, Jeanette, we think, had a mar- velous time especially on our free nights! SMITH ACADEMY 11 ETHEL OSMASTA Phil This girl comes from North Hatfield and is a popular student at Smith Academy. While in S. A. she has taken part in many activities which has helped her achieve this popularity. She became the class treasurer in her junior year. As a typist on the school paper and yearbook she did very well. In her junior year she became one of our speedy forwards on the girls ' basketball team. She was a very peppy cheerleader in her junior and senior years. Ethel is very fond of sports, especially basketball. She has a weakness for dancing — especially square dancing. This is one girl who understands what fun is ! Just ask her about the Washington trip and those phone calls from all those handsome fellows she met! LAURA PELC Gus Laura comes from Hatfield and is also one of the quiet girls in Smith Academy. She has taken the commercial course throughout her four years. She became one of our best cheerleaders in her junior and senior years. Most of her attractiveness is her beautiful hair. It really catches one ' s eye. Laura will never forget the wonderful time she spent in Washington and the late hours she spent with the girls in Room 211. Nor will she ever forget those sailors who tried to date her at Glen Echo Park in Washington. DOROTHY SKARZYNSKI Tweetie Dorothy Skarzynski, who is our first honor student, also comes from Hatfield. Louring her four years in high school, she took the classical course. In this time she was very active in extra-curricular work. In her freshman year she was elected vice- president of our class. During her sophomore year she was elected president of our class and treasurer of the Student Council and also class reporter for the school paper. While a junior, she became a member of the Pro Merito and again did much out- standing work on the school paper and yearbook. Dotty was also one of the girls chosen to speak in the Annual Prize Speaking Contest. Because of her studious ambitions in her senior year she continued as a member of the Pro Merito, and became co-editor on the school paper, a business manager on our yearbook staff, and the D. A. R. student. When April came, she also went on the Washington trip. If you want her to smile, just mention Henry and she will show you what attracted her to his eyes. BERNARD WENDOLOWSKI Corner Bernard Wendolowski, who comes from Hatfield, has, like all of us, been interested in both the glee club and chorus during his four years in S. A. Bernie is also very interested in sports and was on the soccer and basketball teams during his sophomore, junior, and senior years. A mem- ber of the vocational course, Bernie was a speaker for the Future Farmers of America in West Springfield when he was a junior. In his senior year, he was elected vice-president of the Smith Academy Chapter of the F. F. A. Bernie is seen a great deal in Bradstreet. Could it be Charlotte who attracts him there ? 12 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO FRANCES ZUCHOWSKI Prim Frances Zuchowski, a brown-eyed girl, comes from Hatfield. She was a commercial student and belonged to the chorus and girls ' glee club for four years. Her third year was a big year — she took part in the Annual Prize Speaking Contest and she also had the horior of being named Queen of the Prom. Prim will never forget a certain Bob from Vermont whom she met on her trip to Washington, nor will she forget the goodbye. Will you, Prim ? Ex-Seniors ANN CMELESKI ROBERT CUTTER CLEMENTINE GALENSKI CHARLES LABBEE RICHARD LABBEE ROBERT LABBEE DOROTHY LIBERACKI FRANK MASLOSKI JANET MATUSIEWICZ LUCY NOVAK CARL PELC JOSEPH PORADA ARTHUR PROULX CAROL RAFFA EDWARD SZEWCZYK HELEN SZEWCZYK JOHN TOCZKO SMITH ACADEMY 13 CLASS DAY Class History Friends and Classmates: We shall never forget our years here at Smith Academy. Our first day in high school, initiation, prize speaking, sports, D. R ' s, exams, and the Washington trip. Memories of these events always bring a smile to our faces, and to our lips the words, I wish that I were back in S. A. ! As a group, twenty-five strong, we entered S. A. in 1944. We weren ' t an unusual class; we didn ' t know where we were going the first few days; but with the assistance of our upper classmates we managed to find our places in Smith Academy. Mr. Bart and Mrs. Muller were appointed our faculty advisors. We elected class officers: president, Doro- thy Skarzynski; vice-president, Richard Labbee; secretary, Carl Raff a; treasurer, John Toczko. Carl Majesky was our first representative to the Student Council. Students who made the first honor roll were Dorothy Skarzynski, Evelyn Kacinski, and Helen Szewczyk. On the second honor roll were Jeanette Niewinski, Carl Majeskey, and Francis Dugal. In 1945, twenty-three of us returned to complete our sophomor year. Dorothy Skarzynski was elect- ed president again; Laura Pelc, vice-president; Jeanette Niewinski, secretary; and Dorothy Lib- eracki, treasurer. Mr. Larkin and Miss Connelly as- sisted us through our sophomore year. Dorothy Skarzynski was chosen our representative to the Student Council. The Halloween party which we gave on October 26 was a great success and our only social venture as a class. Our junior year proved to be our busiest year. We now had only twenty-one students. Again offi- cers were elected: Charles Labbee, president; John Foster, vice-president; Ethel Omasta, treasurer; and Jeanette Niewinski, secretary. Ted Besko and Frank Kochan were our Student Council representatives. We also added a new member to our class, Esther Carter, who came to us from Chicopee, Massachu- setts, and Round Pond, Maine. Mrs. O ' Neill was our class advisor. Our first activity was the fresh- man reception. This, we enjoyed very much; be- cause the freshmen were cooperative, everyone had a wonderful time. When nineteen of us came back in September, 1947, as seniors, we embarked upon the happiest of the four years. Our elected officers were: presi- dent, Richard Jandzinski; vice-president, Carl Ma- jeskey; secretary, Esther Carter; and treasurer, Hel- en Szewczyk, who was later succeeded by Francis Dugal. Mrs. O ' Neill acted as our class advisor. Carl Majeskey, Dorothy Skarzynski, and Jeanette Niewinski were elected to the Student Council; and John Foster, Ted Besko, Bernard Wendolow- ski, and Frank Kochan participated in various sports throughout the year. Besides sponsoring a successful square dance as a means of raising money, some of us participated in presenting the senior class play. Helen Szewczyk, Esther Carter, John Foster, and Jeanette Niewinski represented the class in the cast of A Date With Judy, ' ' while Richard Karpinski and Carl Majeskey were able stage crew members. The happiest event of the entire year, besides graduation, was our trip to Washington and New York. Those of us who went all had a wonderful time and wish we could be seniors for another year. But, June is here and it is time for us to say au revoir to dear old Smith Academy. 14 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Address to Undergraduates . . It is a pleasure and a great honor to address you, undergraduates, in behalf of my class. Your studies thus far must have taught you that the road of life is hard and difficult, and only the ones who are willing to put their utmost into their work can ever hope for success. That word success is a difficult word to define. One definition which you may find practical states: Success consists in making the most of one ' s opportunity. We know from obser- vation and reading that the person who makes the most of each passing minute will achieve success more quickly than the one who kills time at home, in school, or on the job. As all of you realize, your remaining days at Smith Academy are limited. Some of you people have one year; others, two; and freshmen, three. Let me say this to all of you, freshmen, sopho- mores, and juniors: You will not always have your parents and teachers to look after you, to help you carry your burden, or to assist in solving your problems. You must remember that your high school days are days of preparation and growth. Unless you decide early not to depend on someone else, you will delay and reduce the rewards of edu- cation that are yours. Therefore, make the most of every opportunity to develop self-reliance and ac- quire knowledge. Do your best in the time that is left to you, so that you will be prepared for the future. The Class of 1948 wishes you success in this undertaking. Richard Jandzinski Presentation of Class Gift Four years ago we entered Smith Academy. Now our high school life is finished, and we are leaving school, conscious of the fact that we live in a time when education is more vitally needed than ever before. But as we go, we all find abundant cause to remember our school with gratitude, for in Smith Academy we have received a good education. As a symbol of our gratitude, and also because we would like to be remembered as a part of Smith Academy, we present this sum of money for the Athletic Fund, with the hope that it will not only serve as a memory of the Class of 1948, but will also be a help to the students of Smith Academy who par- ticipate in sports in the years to come. Richard Jandzinski SMITH ACADEMY 15 16 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Washington Trip SMITH ACADEMY 17 Washington Trip On Monday, April 19, twelve S. A. seniors boarded a train in Northampton at 7:23 A. M. The annual Washington trip had finally started on this fine morning. S. A. students, six girls and six boys, including Evelyn Kacinski, Jeanette Niewin- ski, Ethel Omasta, Laura Pelc, Dorothy Skarzynski, Frances Zuchowski, Teddy Besko, Francis Dugal, John Foster, Richard Jandzinski, Richard Karpinski, and Frank Kochan, soon became acquainted with people from Hopkins and Deerfield, who went along on the H. F. Battey tour. Travel time went by quickly and merrily, and soon we found our- selves on a ferry heading for Jersey City Terminal. From the ferry we had a beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe ' s Island. We arrived at Union Station, Washington, D. C. shortly after six and a motor coach took us to the Burlington Hotel where we were given our room numbers and keys. After the long trip, we decided to write cards and retire early. (Some did, most didn ' t.) Tuesday morning, after breakfast had been served at the hotel, we met our official guide, Mr. Smith, and about eight-thirty we were off in our chartered motor coach 5120 for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where the whole group enjoyed a tour of the building where all the pa- per money and securities of the government are printed. This building is known as the largest en- graving plant in the world. A guide conducted the group through the especially constructed galleries and explained various operations in printing money. Next we made a visit to the Pan-American Union building. The chief feature of interest here is the typical Spanish patio at the entrance. The Washington monument was our next stop. Here the surrounding country may be seen from the top, 500 feet above the ground. Just before lunch we visited the White House; and after lunch at the hotel we went in our coach on a tour through the city, where Mr. Smith pointed out many embassies, foreign homes, and important public buildings. We stopped at the Arlington National Cemetery, where the tomb of the Unknown Soldier was the most im- pressive sight. We continued through historic Alex- andria, Virginia, and visited Mount Vernon. Re- turning to the hotel, we made a stop at Lincoln Memorial and after dinner visited Congressional Library. Wednesday the first locomotive, the first tele- phone, all the inaugural gowns of presidents ' wives and many other historic items were seen at the Smithsonian and New National Museums. Before lunch a visit was also made to the Mellon National Gallery of Art, a beautiful building of rose-white marble costing $15,000,000. In the afternoon, a long trip by motor coach took us to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Naval cadets were everywhere, and points of in- terest included the tomb of John Paul Jones, sur- rounded by solid gold rope, Brancoft Hall, the gym- nasium, and Severn River. (Five S..A. students will never forget being lost here.) In the evening, most of the party went to Glen Echo Park. Thursday morning started with a visit to the famous Franciscan Monastery, where replicas of the tombs of the Holy Land were seen. We also toured Zoological gardens, containing the most complete collection of animals, birds, and reptiles in the world. After lunch we visited the U. S. Supreme Court and made a most interesting guided tour of the United States Capitol building. Both the House and the Senate were in session at the time, and we visited both galleries, where we could see and hear what was going on. Other interesting spots in the Capitol were pointed out, such as the old Supreme Court, the old Senate, the old House of Represen- tatives, and many other places of interest. In th; evening, most of the party went to Loew ' s Capitol theater to see Xavier Cugat in person. Others went shopping, since the evening was free of plans. After breakfast Friday we left the beautiful, his- toric city of Washington, D. C. and headed for New York. From Jersey City we again rode the ferry and arrived on Seventh Avenue at the beauti- ful Victoria Hotel shortly after lunch on the train. Our first visit in New York was to Radio City Music Hall, the largest theater in the world, where we saw an excellent stage show which included the famous Rockettes. The party also saw a screen show here. Dinner was at the Down Under Restaurant at Rockefeller Center, and following dinner we enjoyd a guided tour of the National Broadcasting Studio. Here we saw the famous Waltz Time radio program rehearsing and all the various sound effects were pointed out. The party also made a visit to the Observation Roof at Rockefeller Center, which is 77 stories above the ground. Here we had a view by night of New York City with its Empire State Building and many other skyscrapers. We also enjoyed the beautiful night view of the Hudson River and East River from this point. Saturday morning we spent shopping in the great stores of New York. After lunch at the Down Un- der Restaurant, we took a motor coach tour of downtown New York. The Bowery, Chinatown, Wall Street, The Little Church Around the Corner, and many other places were pointed out. We then went to Grand Central Station and left New York at 5.25. Our trip came to an end when we arrived in Northampton shortly after nine. Evelyn Kacinski, ' 48 18 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO ' A Date With Judy 1st row — Edward Betsold, Helen Szewczyk, Roger Wendoloski, Kay O ' Neal, Robert Breor, Elinor Vollinger, John Foster, Jeanette Niewinski. 2nd row — Barbara Ryan, Carole Howard, Esther Carter, Phyllis Kochan, Patricia Mulling, Janet Vollinger, Bernard Saydlowski, Virginia Yarrows, Richard Karpinski, Carl Majeskey. On the night of November 14 the Thespians presented A Date With Judy, a three-act comedy, for the benefit of the senior class. The play pro- vided an evening of laughter for the large crowd that filled the Memorial Town Hall and everyone commended the fine acting. In the title role of Judy Foster, Kay O ' Neal was talented, charming, and versatile, and won the hearts of the audience as the adorable teen-ager. Robert Breor, played the part of Oogie Pringle, the man in Judy ' s life, and his dogged determina- tion provided the audience with many laughs. The Foster parents were successfully portrayed by Hel- en Szewczyk and Roger Wendoloski. Roger played the alert business man with force and discrimina- tion and provided some of the comedy, while Helen, as the progressive matron with a strong family [Continued on page 36] SMITH ACADEMY 19 20 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Junior Class 1st row — Mrs. Muller, Alvin Rejniak, Walter Moskowicz, Kay O ' Neal, Edward Betsold, Mildred Toczko, Lucy Zawacki, Roger Wendoloski. 2nd row — Patricia Mullins, Alice Cybulski, Nancy Holley, Irene Maciorowski, Carole Howard, Virginia Yarrows, Barbara Ryan, Teresa Nartowicz. Not in Picture — Robert Breor. As strangers in new territory, we entered the freshman class in 1945 with 26 pupils. At our first class meeting the following officers were elected : president, Mildred Toczko; vice-president, Frances Woodward; secretary, Lucy Zawacki; and treasurer, Alice Paniczko. The class was ably guided by facul- ty advisers Mrs. Muller and Mr. Bart. At first, ad- justment to the new surroundings and procedures was difficult; but we gradually got into the swing of things. Our activities were limited to one dance, which was not exactly as successful as we hoped it would be. One of the events which does stand bright in our memory was the freshman reception given by the class of ' 47. We were given a royal welcome by the entire student body and we all had a wondrful time. We think of our freshman year as our most exciting in high school as yet. With the sophomore year came more complicat- ed problems and more activities. The juniors agree that their sophomore year was outstanding in diffi- cult subjects. Our class advisor for this year was Mrs. Muller, and class officers were: president, Roger Wendoloski; vice-president, Mildred Tocz- ko; secretary, Barbara Ryan; and treasurer, Edward Betsold. This year it was upon our shoulders to give the annual Halloween party — and how very pleased we were with the results of the fun-filled pvenine! Later in the year, when the seniors refused the opportunity to sponsor the spring prom, a group of active sophomores took it upon themselves to carry out the plans for the June social, which proved to be quite worth while. At the end of this term, weary of our difficult problems we were happy to see our sophomore year pass. Feeling more grown-up and superior, we entered the Junior class full of spirit. Most of the students went into their studies hand and foot, with five or S ' x subjects on their hands. Class Officers chos- en this term were: president, Katherine O ' Neal; vice-president, Edward Betsold; secretary, Mildred Toczko; and treasurer, Lucy Zawacki. Mrs. Muller served as our class advisor. This term it was our duty to sponsor the fresh- man reception, which was a smashing success. Through dependable committees chosen to carry out the plans, the freshmen were given quite a beating; but they all seemed to be able to stand it and were swell sports. Our junior year proved to be one of fun and in- terest, but it was also one of the most disliked by many students because of the public speaking exhi- bition which requires that every member of the junior class give a competitive speech. As our third year of high school passes, we look back to the three years of fun and excitement; but we look ahead to the most envied year in S. A. — the senior year, with its exciting activities, the an- nual Washington trip, and the preparation for the most important day in high school, our anticipated graduation day. SMITH ACADEMY 21 Prize Speaking First prize winners in this year ' s Annual Prize Speaking Contest were Kay O ' Neal and Roger Wendoloski. Kay ' s speech, Poor, Poor, Junior, was a serious narrative dwelling on the plight of a boy and a girl whose life dreams were shattered. Roger ' s selection, Our Final Choice told of the immediate need for a world government. Second prizes were awarded to Lucy Zawacki, who gave The Waltz, a humorous selection which told of a girl ' s despair as she danced with a not-too-grace- ful partner; and to Walter Moskowicz, whose speech was You ' re the Boss, warning us of the dangers of Fascism and Communism. Mr. Raymond Williamson, of Williamsburg High School, chair- man of the judging committee, announced the prize winners. Miss Helen Bokina, a graduate student at Smith College, and Miss Fanny Allen, of Hopkins Academy, were the other judges. The other speakers and their subjects were: Rob- ert Breor, My Financial Career — a humorous nar- rative about a timid soul depositing money in the bank; John Barrett, Taking America for Granted — a warning to all Americans not to take America for granted; Irene Maciorowski, A Father ' s Sac- rifice — telling of a father ' s devotion to his child in the Displaced Persons Camp of Europe; Patricia Mullins, The Way Back — an emotional speech about a man who conquered insanity; Edward Bet- sold, No-Nerves Nelson — depicting the life of a man with no nerves; and Barbara Ryan, The Debt- Collector — concerning a man and his foolproof crime. Music, under the direction of Miss Maude E. Boyle, included selections from H. M. S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan, sung by the chorus with Richard Jandzinski and Bernard Saydlowski as so- loists. A piano solo Valse Arabesque, by Lack was played by Dorothea Fortsch. PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Sophomore Class 1st row — Francis Holhut, Bernard Saydlowski, Dorothea Fortsch, Mary Belden, Carol Levitre, Ann Kennedy, Helen Backiel. 2nd row — Joseph Szych, George Coor, Robert Widelo, Antoinette Neilson, Phyllis Pelis, Joan Moriarty, Mrs. Pruzynski. Not in Picture — Leonard Klekot, Janet Vollinger, John Barrett, Stanley Mason. At the beginning of our freshman year at Smith Academy the following officers were elected: presi- dent, Raymond Jenness; vice-president, B;rnard Saydlowski; secretary, Joseph Kirejczyk; treasurer, Robert Widelo. Our class advisor was Mr. Bart who resigned soon after the opening of the school year. Mrs. Pruzynski was then appointed our ad- visor. In February we put on a Valentine Party with refreshments and dancing. No other social ac- tivities were sponsored by our class that year. When we came back in the fall, the following officers were chosen: president, Bernard Saydlowski vice- president, Dorothea Fortsch; secretary, Janet Vol- linger; treasurer, Mary Belden. Mrs. Pruzynski was our class advisor. Carol Levitre, Helen Backiel, and Ann Kennedy were elected to our executive com- mittee. In November our class gave a Halloween Party. The opening feature was a truth and con- sequence program with Dorothea Fortsch as the master of ceremonies. Prizes were given to the win- ners, and also to the people with the funniest, most modern, and prettiest costumes. For the rest of the evening there was round and square dancing, and refreshments were served at ten-thirty. SMITH ACADEMY 23 Freshman Class 1st row — Stanley Pitchko, Chester Foster, Elinor Vollinger, Patiicia Mason, Phyllis Kochan, Marilyn Pelc, Nancy Barsh. 2nd row — Donald Jandzinski, Henry Kabat, David Omasta, Donald Breor, Eugene LaFrance, Julia Szych, Mildred Novak, Miss Ryan. Not in Picture — Francis Godin. When the 1947-48 school year started on Sep- tember 6, a group of sixteen freshmen entered S. A. At the first class meeting in October, they elected the following class officers: president, Phyllis Ko- chan; vice-president, Marilyn Pelc; secretary, Nancy Barsh; treasurer, Chester Foster; and executive com- mittee, Marilyn Pelc, Patricia Mason and Donald Jandzinski. Regular weekly class dues were also voted. The freshmen gave a spring dance on April 2, with music by the Seven Aces. During intermis- sion refreshments were served. The hall was at- tractively decorated with streamers and balloons in the pastel shades by a committee composed of Mari- lyn Pelc, Nancy Barsh, Elinor Vollinger, and Hen- ry Kabat. Other committees were: refreshments, Mildred Novak, Patricia Mason, Julia Szych and Francis Godin; tickets, Chester Foster and Donald Breor. Clever posters for the event were made by Francis Godin. When the last dance ended at eleven- thirty, all agreed that they had had a good time. Thus, the first dance sponsored by the class of ' 51 was a success. On April eighth, the class had a dinner party at Hotel Northampton. Before dinner they visited the Old Country Store which proved to be an interest- ing place with its old merchandise, odd posters and antique equipment. Then they dined in Wiggins Old Tavern. After a delicious meal they went to Forbes Library, where they were taken on a tour of the various departments and given an opportunity to examine the various collections exhibited on the second floor. Principal Jakobek, Mrs. O ' Neill, Miss Ryan and Mrs. Spakowski, of the faculty, accompanied the group. 24 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Student Council 1st row — Mary Belden, Dorothy Skarzynski, Jeanette Niewinski, Edward Betsold. 2nd row — Chester Foster, Roger Wendoloski, Carl Majeskey. At the first Student Council meeting, heW Sep- tember 26, Principal Jakobek presided and the fol- lowing officers were elected: president, Carl Ma- jeskey; vice-president, Jeanette Niewinski; and sec- retary-treasurer, Dorothy Skarzynski. Other mem- bers of the Council are Roger Wendoloski, Edward Betsold, Mary Belden, and Chester Foster. On September 30, Mr. Mowry, a representative of the Crowell-Collier Publishing Company, at- tended our meeting and outlined for us the meth- ods and benefits of a sales campaign. After some discussion, the Council voted to sponsor a magazine campaign in Smith Academy in order to raise need- ed money. At a general assembly, each student was presented subscription blanks, given instructions concerning sales and information about bonuses and prizes to be awarded the best salesman. The total amount earned for the school in this campaign was $76.58. With this fund, the Student Council was able to provide buses for the basketball games and to present, on February 6, the movie, Charm and Personality. The Council also sponsored Junior Red Cross Day on December 15. Generous contributions were received from most of the students. SMITH ACADEMY 25 School Paper Staff 1st row — Roger Wendoloski, Evelyn Kacinski, Dorothy Skarzynski, Jeannette Niewinski, Ethel Omasta, Virginia Yarrows, Teresa Nartowicz, Kay O ' Neal. 2nd row — Francis Dugal, Bernard Saydlowski, Esther Carter, Lucy Zawacki, Edward Betsold, Mildred Toszko, Patricia Mullins, Carole Howard, Barbara Ryan. Not in Picture — Robert Breor. After several meeting in Miss Ryan ' s room, the following school paper staff was chosen: Evelyn Kacinski and Dorothy Skarzynski, co-editors; Esther Carter, associate editor; Barbara Ryan and Virginia Yarrows, feature editors; Mildred Toczko, Lucy Zawacki, Carole Howard, and Robert Widelo, reporters; Kay O ' Neal, literary editor; Pat Mullins, sports editor; Edward Betsold and Robert Breor, art editors; Ethel Omasta, Teresa Nartowicz, and Jeanette Niewinski typists; Roger Wendoloski and Bernard Saydlowski, business managers; and Miss Ryan and Mrs. Pruzynski, faculty advisers. In the fall, delegates attended the fall conven- tion of the Western Massachusetts League of School Publications held at the University of Massachusetts. At this meeting, prizes were awarded to the school papers having winning entries in the league com- petition held the previous spring. Round table dis- cussions were also scheduled and delegates at- tended several on newspaper production. 26 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Pro-Merito On November 8, the Pro Merito members, Eve- lyn Kacinski, Dorothy Skarzynski, Esther Carter, Barbara Ryan and Lucy Zawacki, accompanied by faculty advisers Miss Ryan and Mr. Jakobek, en- joyed a day of fun at Easthampton where the Pro Merito Zone Meeting was held. Arriving at the Easthampton High School about 9.45, the group registered, and was welcomed by Easthampton students who showed visitors through all the classrooms, the gym, and the laboratory, and explained what classes were held in each room and how they were conducted. At 11.00 a meeting was held for the advisors in one of the classrooms while a meeting for the dele- gates was held in the auditorium, with Bernard Lovely presiding. After he told of the plans for the day, a number of selections were played by the Easthampton High School Orchestra, with Eli Bourdon conducting. This was followed by a wel- come extended by Principal Howell K. Thayer. The program continued with the reading of the reports from each school represented and the recitation of the poem If by Barbara Konopka. The meeting closed with the singing of the Pro Merito song. At 12.00 a delicious luncheon, enjoyed by all, was served at Ionic Hall. After the luncheon Wil- liam A. Dexter, Superintendent of Schools, spoke briefly. This was followed by a very interesting talk given by Robert W. Hisey, a student at Williston Academy, who told of the strict schools and the wild, man-eating animals in South Africa, where he had spent his early childhood. Another speaker with a very interesting topic, Mrs. Harvey Benson, was introduced later in the afternoon. Mrs. Benson told how she, a teacher, had been interned in the Philippines during the war. She mentioned the great hardships they had to undergo in the camp. Despite this, the adults there wished their child- ren to get some sort of education; so, they gath- ered up scraps of wood, and built desks and Mrs. Benson told how she was happy to teach the eager- to-learn children. A football game was scheduled for afternoon en- tertainment, but because of the heavy rain it was voted that we should not attend the game. Instead, a social gathering was held, with singing and danc- ing. About 3.00 we returned to Hatfield, after hav- ing a wonderful day. Dorothy Skarzynski, Lucy Zawacki, Evelyn Kacinski, Esther Carter, Barbara Ryan. On May 8, accompanied by Mr. Jakobek, we went to Tech High in Springfield to attend the annual state convention. At the business session a new constitution was adopted and new officers were chosen. It was voted that the next Pro Merito zone meeting would be held at Northampton in the fall. After a lunch in the school cafeteria, delegates heard a very inspiring address by Professor Rand of the University of Massachusetts who took for his subject, Apples of Hesperides. The afternoon closed with dancing in the gym. SMITH ACADEMY 27 28 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Physical Fducation The comprehensive physical education program placed in the course of study for this year has been planned to provide each individual uniform growth and development. There are three excellent reasons for a course such as the one adopted this year. It must be admitted that the recreational aspects of physical education are desirable in that the proper use of leisure time in the coming years depends upon participation in desirable activities today. For those with correctible physical defects such as round shoulders, the remedial aspects of this program should provide improvement. Though there are many reasons for physical edu- cation, the most important are biological and physi- ological. Participation in a program of physical activity develops organic power, strength, agility and poise. The normal heart and circulatory systems become stronger and more efficient in moving blood to the active regions when repeatedly re- quired to do so. The voluntary muscles also increase in size and grow stronger when gradually increas- ing loads are placed on them to the point where their maximal voluntary pulling power is involved. This program should develop the following ob- jectives: the maintenance, improvement and appre- ciation of good health; optimum growth and de- velopment of each individual according to what his capabilities warrant, mindful of the differences in individuals, and greater appreciation and intel- ligent use of physical education activities adapted to individual needs. With the additional shower and locker room facilities recently approved by the town, the physical education program of Hatfield should meet the needs of the youth of Hatfield. John C. Jakobek Soccer Smith Academy ' s 1948 soccer squad had a fair season, with six defeats, one tie, and two scoreless games. Ted Besko, a good man, was unable to play this year because of an accident that left him with a bad leg. Through graduation, the squad had lost such players as Stanley Kirejczyk, Alex Widelo, and John Fortsch. This left weak spots in the line-up; nevertheless, the boys fought hard and were not to be taken lightly. The schedule included one game with the East- hampton team, champions of Western Massachu- setts. This team was indeed out of our boys ' class, and as a result the boys suffered defeat in a hard game. At the beginning of the season Coach Symancyk was able to depend on scrimmage sessions, be- cause of the number of boys who reported for practices. We must salute the under-classmen, who reported faithfully for practices and, when needed in a game, showed a developing talent. In winding up the year ' s schedule, Coach Sym- ancyk lost the following seniors: John Foster, Bernie Wendolowski, Jake Majeskey, Wimpy Kochan. Nevertheless, we are looking forward to next season, expecting some good games. SUMMARY Holyoke High 5 Smith Academy Holyoke Trade 3 Smith Academy Hopkins Academy 2 Smith Academy 1 Easthampton 7 Smith Academy Smith School 1 Smith Academy Holyoke High 2 Smith Academy 1 Holyoke Trade 1 Smith Academy 1 Hopkins Academy Smith Academy Smith School Smith Academy SMITH ACADEMY 29 Boys ' Basketball 1st row — Frank Kochan, John Foster, Teddy Besko. 2nd row — Mr. Symancyk, Donald Jandzinski, Chester Foster, John Barrett, Roger Wendoloski. Not in Picture — Bernard Wendolowski. Although the S. A. boys finished in sixth place in the Hampshire League, they always fought to the last and lost a few contests by close margins. The four wins out of sixteen starts were over Smith School, Arms, and twice over a newcomer to the league circuit, St. Michael ' s. In their first league game the boys played an excellent brand of basketball, defeating Arms Academy by a 27 - 26 score. S. A. rallied to win in this exciting game, with the decision in doubt until the last second. The two most exciting games seen by the S. A. rooters proved to be surprises, when our boys outplayed St. Michael ' s in all de- partments. In those contests, the boys played their best games of the season, and their fast floor- work, passing and shooting, as well as pressure defense, virtually stopped St. Michael ' s from con- necting with a floor basket in some periods. In another thriller, the team lost to South Hadley, the runner-up of the Hampshire League, by faltering in the last five minutes, after leading by a five-point margin throughout the contest. Smith Academy ' s ' 47 basketball club was com- posed of Corner Wendolowski and Wimpy Kochan as forwards; Leonard Klekot, center; and John Foster and Ted Besko, guards. In reserve, S. A. had Chet Foster and Don Jandzinski. On February 28, the boys ended their season, and as a result, Coach Symancyk has lost practically his entire varsity squad, except for Leonard Klekot, a sophomore, who played good basketball, and will no doubt be a strong man for next season ' s team. The season ' s basketball record: INDEPENDENT GAMES West Springfield 52 Smith Academy 20 St. Mary ' s 20 Smith Academy 16 St. Mary ' s 26 Smith Academy 12 HAMPSHIRE LEAGUE CONTEST Arms. 26 Smith Academy 27 Orange 28 Smith Academy 22 Deerfield 29 Smith Academy 24 Smith School 18 Smith Academy 27 South Hadley 55 Smith Academy 31 Amherst 55 Smith Academy 26 Hopkins 40 Smith Academy 24 St. Michael ' s 16 Smith Academy 33 Arms 42 Smith Academy 22 Orange 37 Smith Academy 33 Deerfield 48 Smith Academy 28 South Hadley 33 Smith Academy 23 Smith School 35 Smith Academy 32 Amherst 66 Smith Academy 39 Hopkins 23 Smith Academy 11 St. Michael ' s 27 Smith Academy 31 30 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Girls ' Basketball 1st row — Marilyn Pelc, Teresa Nartowicz, Lucy Zawacki, Patricia Mullins, Virginia Yarrows, Mary Belden, Patricia Mason. 2nd row — Barbara Ryan, Phyllis Kochan, Alice Cybulski, Nancy Barsh, Nancy Holley, Elinor Vollinger, Mrs. Muller. Not in Picture — Janet Vollinger. Because of lack of transportation, the girls ' team was unable to carry out as full a schedule as they wanted to. In spite of this, however, the team had six games with teams from nearby towns. Although we did not end with our schedule sporting all vic- tories, we had fun, and that is what any sports- man stresses. When Mrs. Muller first made her call for can- didates, she was surprised at the overwhelming interest in starting a team. But, because of con- flicts on practice days, some girls were unable to sign up. On the other hand, because the senior girls were working, the freshmen and sophomores who came out helped to form a team and were swell sports. Our first two games with Hamp High proved to be setbacks, but the girls all played hard. The next two games were with a newcomer to the circuit, St. Michael ' s. The Smith girls played an excellent brand of basketball, and showed what they could do with a school of their size. The last two games were with an old rival, Hopkins Academy. On the home floor we turned them back by a large mar- gin, but we were defeated in a return game by a 49-34 score. Thus, we ended a fair season, and we are look- ing forward to a better one next year, since we do not lose any of the team at graduation. Players were: Pat Mason, Marilyn Pelc, Teresa Nartowicz, Elinor Vollinger, Pat Mullins as forwards; Lucy Zawacki, Virginia Yarrows, Mary Belden, Nancy Barsh, Phyllis Kochan as guards. Subs were Alice Cybulski and Janet Vollinger. Managers of the team were Nancy Holley and Helen Szewczyk. SUMMARY Hamp High 46 S. A. 24 Hamp High 60 S. A. 20 St. Michael ' s 17 S. A. 39 St. Michael ' s 14 S. A. 35 Hopkins 24 S. A. 46 Hopkins 49 S. A. 34 SMITH ACADEMY 31 Smith Academy 32 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO SMITH ACADEMY 33 34 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Alumni CLASS OF 1943 RICHARD D. BELDEN, North Hatfield, Mass., student at Stockbridge; married ANNA N. BURDA, Main St., Hatfield, Mass.; secretary. MRS. MARY (CYBULSKI) CIALEK, Bradstreet, South Deerfield, Mass.; 2 children. ALEX CIZEWSKI, Elm St., Hatfield, Mass.; student. PAUL DICKINSON, North Hatfield, Mass.; poul- try raiser; married; 2 children LUANA EBERLEIN, Elm St., Hatfield, Mass.; bookkeeper, Meyer and Mendelsohn Tobacco Co., Hatfield, Mass. HELEN KACINSKI, 3740 John R. Avenue, De- troit, Mich.; nurse; employed at Harper Hospital. HENRY KUGLER, Bridge St., Hatfield, Mass.; co-owner of Square Deal Motor Sales, Hatfield, and the new Studebaker garage, Northampton. MRS. PHYLLIS (ZEMBISKI) KUZONTKOSKI, Elm St., Hatfield, Mass.; employed by Meyer and Mendelsohn Tobacco Co., Hatfield, Mass. DOROTHY MAJESKEY, North St., Hatfield, Mass.; employed by Meyer and Mendelsohn To- bacco Co., Hatfield, Mass. MRS. IRENE (HARUBIN) NEWELL, Jackson St., Northampton, Mass.; 1 child. JULIA NIEWINSKI, 21 Denison St., Apart. Bl, Hartford, Conn.; private secretary; employed by the Service School at Pratt Whitney Plant, Hartford, Conn. FRANK OSCIAK, Main St., Hatfield, Mass.; student. MRS. STACIA (SLOVIKOSKI) POTYRALA, Main St., Sunderland, Mass.; clerk; employed at the Montgomery Ward Catalog Office, North- ampton, Mass. EDWARD R. REMISZEWSKI, 1911 N. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa.; accountant; 2 children (twins). ROBERT L. SAWICKI, Box 507, Sta. VI Guam, Guam, M. I.; carpenter. FRANCIS SKOCZYLAS, Elm St., Hatfield, Mass. LEONARD TOCZKO, School St., Hatfield, Mass.; proprietor of the Bake Shoppe, Hatfield; married. MARIE JEANNE WICKLES, 400 South St., Northampton, Mass.; has a teaching position in the East Hartford Public Schools. CLASS OF 1938 MARY K. ALLAIRE, Main St., Hatfield, Mass.; registered nurse; employed by Dr. Cavanagh, Northampton, Mass. MRS. STAFIA (OLSZEWSKI) AMES, North St., Hatfield, Mass.; 1 boy. ARTHUR BELDEN, Main St., Hatfield, Mass.; working on Town roads. MRS. VERONICA (JACKOWSKI) JACKOW- SKI, 3 Chestnut St., Hatfield, Mass. MRS. JULIA (ZEHELSKI) MICHALOSKI, 8 King St., Hatfield, Mass.;l boy. MRS. MARY (MULLANY) HALL, 15 Summit St., Springfield, Mass. JOHN MULLINS, 5 3 Linden St., Holyoke, Mass.; assistant manager of the Northampton Loan and Finance Company; married. MARY MULLINS, 4 Chestnut St., Hatfield, Mass.; registered nurse; employed in doctor ' s office in Hartford, Conn. WILLIAM OSCIAK, No. Main St., Hatfield, Mass.; farmer. MRS. DOROTHY (MULLINS) PACKARD, Goshen, Mass.; 2 children. MRS. NELLIE (WASKIEWICZ) PEASE, Pros- pect St., Hatfield, Mass.; 1 child. ANDREW PELIS, Mt. Tom, Mass.; employed by Meyer and Mendelsohn; married; 1 child. SYLVESTER PELIS, Prospect St., Hatfield, Mass.; employed by Meyer and Mendelsohn; married. PAULINE PETCEN, 17 Chestnut St., Hatfield, Mass.; ward secretary; employed at V. A. Hos- pital; Northampton, Mass. EMMA ROGALEWSKI, Prospect St., Hatfield, Mass.; employed at Meyer and Mendelsohn. MRS. CLARA (MARKOWSKI) SIEMIONKO, Bradstreet, So. Deerfield, Mass.; 1 child. SMITH ACADEMY 35 MRS. JENIE (LESUKOSKI) STOTA, 62 Elm St., Hatfield, Mass.; inspector; Prophylactic Brush Co.; Northampton, Mass. MRS. MILDRED (VACHULA) WRISLEY, Southampton, Mass.; 2 children. MRS. GERTRUDE (SIEMIONKO) ZAGROD- NIK, State Hospital, Northampton, Mass.; oc- cupational therapist. CLASS OF 1933 MAJOR ROBERT A. BIEBER, HQ ' s Tohoku, M. G. Region, A. P. O. 309, P. M., San Francisco, California. MRS. MARY (JASKOWSKI) DOKTOR, Pros- pect. St., Hatfield, Mass.; 1 child. NELLIE DONNIS, Dickinson Hospital, North- ampton, Mass.; nurse. MRS, MARGARET (MULLINS) PFERSICH, Sunderland Road, Montague, Mass.; 2 children. MRS. ISABELLE A. (BOROWSKI) PIHL, 211 Morrison Avenue, Somerville 44, Mass. E. SAMUEL PROULX, Main St., Hatfield, Mass.; farmer; chairman of Honor Roll Committee; former selectman of Hatfield. HELEN ROGALEWSKI, deceased. MRS. LAURA (PELIS) SLOWIK, Chestnut St., Hatfield, Mass. MARY SMITH, Bridge St., Hatfield, Mass.; em- ployed by Dearing Jewelers. MRS. JENNIE (TOBACCO) BALDWIN, 107 Jefferson Ave., Hartford, Conn.; 2 children. GENA WASKIEWICZ, Chestnut St., Hatfield, Mass.; employed by Meyer and Mendelsohn. CLASS OF 1928 LILLIAN BETSOLD, State Road, West Hatfield, Mass.; at home. WILLIAM C. CELATKA, 7 Plymouth Place, Hol- yoke, Mass.; clerk-salesman; married; 1 child. HENRY A. CHARLEBOIS, 12 Morin St., Pittfield, Mass.; supervisor of accounts; married; 5 children. JOEL DWIGHT, deceased. ROBERT FITZGERALD, Veterans Hospital, West Roxbury, Mass.; maintenance man; married; 1 boy. PAUL OSLEY, 34 Van Horn, W. Springfield, Mass.; married. MRS. MARGARET (WHALEN) WILLIAMS, King St., Hatfield, Mass.; 4 children. MRS. KATHERINE (SHEEHAN) BURKE, 19 Edwards St., Springfield. Mass. CLASS OF 1923 MRS. MARY (GRAVES) ANDERSON, 15 Fair- view Terrace, Greenfield, Mass.; 3 children. SANFORD O. BELDEN, 21 Rankin Ave., East Longmeadow, Mass.; office manager; Equipment Sales, Inc.; Springfield, Mass. CLARENCE EUGENE BELDEN Chicago, 111. THEODORE WALLACE BELDEN, 23 Stockman St., Springfield, Mass. SIDNEY G. CARL, 35 School St., Hatfield, Mass. grower and packer of leaf tobacco; married; 3 children MRS. KATHLEEN (CONNELLY) DILLON, 20 Woodlawn St., Randolph, Mass.; married Frank Dillon, former teacher at Smith Academy; 4 children ROBERT FIELD, No. Hatfield, Mass.; farmer. MRS. ANNA HUNT (BELDEN) KEELER, Johnson, Vermont; 4 children. HELEN RYAN, 12 E. 24 St., New York City 10, N. Y.; registered professional nurse; present position, assistant superintendent of nurses — Bellevue School of Nursing, N. Y. C; assistant professor of nursing education, New York University. 36 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Senior Play (Continued from page 18) feeling, played her part with charm and sincerity. Edwaid Betsold, in the role of Randolph, Judy ' s younger brother, played his part with nonchalance, wit, and versatility, and provoked many of the laughs of the evening. Esther Carter, as Hannah, the cook, also provided some comedy and com- bined gruff belligerence with loyal devotion to give a realistic portrayal. Jeanette Niewinski, as Judy ' s friend, Barbara Winsocket, played the typical teen-ager, and Janet Vollinger, who played Judy ' s other pal, Mitzi Hoffman, provided some of the evening ' s comedy with her antics with bubble-gum and her theatrical performance as Madame Dubuque. Bernard Sayd- lowski in his portrayal of Mr. Martindale, the nervous Broadway producer, combined dignity, an- noyance and despairing resignation in a clever per- formance. Virginia Yarrows, as Mrs. Schlutzham- mer, showed a fine talent with her clever char- acterization of the P. T. A. member who turned from gushing praise to wrathful condemnation. Patsy Mullins also gave a realistic performance as the ambitious mother of Eloise, played by Phyllis Kochan, whose elocuting added to the comedy of the play. Johnny Foster gave a creditable per- formance as Rex O ' Connor, the new boy in the neighborhood; and Elinor Vollinger, as his little sister Suzie, gave a very spirited portrayal. Carl Majeskey ' s rendition of the radio announcer was professional. In between acts, the Smith Academy girls ' chorus, under the supervision of Miss Maude E. Boyle, introduced several novelty tunes which the audience accepted enthusiastically. The stage manager was Robert Breor, assisted by Bernard Saydlowski, John Foster and Roger Wendoloski; and our capable technicians were Carl Majeskey and Richard Karpinski. The properties were taken care of by Helen Szewczk, Esther Car- ter, Patsy Mullins, Virginia Yarrows, Phyllis Ko- chan and Elinor Vollinger, with Mrs. Mary Spa- kowski as faculty advisor. The prompters were Carole Howard and Barbara Ryan. The play was coached by Miss Mary E. Ryan, head of the English department, who was presented a gift and a cor- sage by members of the cast in appreciation of her efforts. TOCZKO ' S BAKERY 49 School Street TOCZKO ' S CAFE Try Some Good Pastries, 48 School Street Bread, Cakes, Pies New Management We Cater to All Parties Tel. 2781 Stop In Ladies Invited TOCZKO ' S PACKAGE STORE TOCZKO ' S SWEET SHOP School St. Hatfield 49 School St.. Hatfield Tel. 2031 Tel. 2781 WE DELIVER • Compliments of DEARING ' S JEWELERS Compliments of Northampton — Easthampton Timepiece Specialists FRANK ' S BARBER SHOP For Correct Time Prospect St. Hatfield Call Northampton 3511 Eat and Enjoy HATFIELD MARKET MANHAN ' S MEAT - PROVISIONS Potato Chips Cheese Corn and Tel. 3911 M. Klocko, Prop. Norma Lee Candies Manhan Potato Chip Co., Inc. Compliments of THE IMPERIAL AGRICULTURAL CORP. of Massachusetts James P. Flynn Pharmacy 24 Main Street Northampton Compliments of E. 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