Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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.

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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.

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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.