Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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

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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

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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.