Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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SMITH ACADEMY 15 Junior Class Seated: Antoinette Neilson, Dorothea Fortsch, Mary Belden, Carol Levitre, John Barrett, Joyce Cantwell, Ann Kennedy, Joan Moriarty. Standing: George Coor, Helen Backiel, Robert Widelo, Janet Vollinger, Bernard Saydlowski, Mrs. Pruzinski, Phyllis Pelis, Francis Holhut. The Junior Class elected the following officers to serve for the year: president, John Barrett; vice president, Mary Belden; treasurer, Joyce Cantwell; secretary, Carol Levitre. During the year the class sold refreshments at the home basketball games; because this was so well handled they were given the concession at the weekly Saturday night square dances. We had the honor of having three of our Junior girls elected for cheerleading: Carol Levitre, Joyce Cantwell, and Dorothea Fortsch. Juniors in the annual Prize Speaking Contest were: Antionette Neilson, George Coor, Ann Kennedy, Mary Belden, John Barrett, Dorothea Fortsch, Robert Widelo, Joan Moriarty, and Bernard Saydlowski. Joan Moriarty and Bern- ard Saydlowski were the first prize winners; Ann Kennedy and John Barrett won second.

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14 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Class History Friends and Classmates: We shall never forget our years here at Smith Academy. Our first day in high school, initia- tion, prize speaking, the dances, sports, D.R. sessions, exams, and the Washington trip — memories of these events always will bring a smile to our faces and to our lips the words, I wish that I were back in S. A.! As strangers in new territory, we entered the Freshmen Class in 1945 with twenty-six pupils. At our first class meeting the following officers were elected: president, Mildred Toczko; vice president, Lucy Zawacki; secretary, Frances Woodward; and treasurer, Alice Paniczko. The class was ably guided by faculty advisors Mrs. Muller and Mr. Bart. At first, adjustment 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 stand bright in our memory was the Freshmen Recep- tion given by the class of ' 47. We were given a royal welcome by the entire student body and we all had a wonderful time. We think of our Fresh- men year as one of the most exciting years in our lives. With the Sophomore year came more com- plicated problems and more activities. We all agree that our Sophomore year was outstanding in difficult subjects, or perhaps our minds weren ' t on school all the time in this very trying year. Our class advisor fcr this year was Mrs. Mulbr, and class officers were: president, Roger Wen- doloski; vice president, John Toczko; secre- tary, 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 evening! 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 worthwhile. 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 en- tered the Junior class full of spirit. Class officers chosen this year were: president, Kay O ' Neal; vice president, Edward Betsold; secre tary, Mil- dred Toczko; and treasurer, Lucy Zawacki. Mrs. Muller served as our class advisor. Early in the year, we sponsored the Freshmen Reception which the Freshmen seemed to enjoy. The Junior year was one of fun and interest although it was disliked by some because of the public speaking requirement. Sixteen of us came back in September, 1948, as Seniors, to begin what proved to be the best of our four years. We elected the following officers: president, Edward Betsold; vice president, Wal- ter Moskowicz; secretary, Patricia Mullins; and treasurer, Teresa Nartowicz. Mrs. Muller was our class advisor. Roger Wendoloski, Patricia Mullins, and Virginia Yarrows were on the Stu- dent Council, and Edward Betsold and Walter Moskowicz participated in various sports throughout the year. Besides sponsoring a suc- cessful square dance as a means of raising money, some of us participated in presenting the Senior Class play. The happiest event of the entire year was our trip to Washington, D. C, and New York. Those of us who went had such a wonder- ful time that we wish we could relive those happy hours, especially that night in New York. Re- member? But June and graduation are here, and we are leaving Smith Academy after four happy years.

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16 PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO Sophomore Class Seated: Marilyn Pelc, Eleanor Vollinger, Donald Breor, Robert Hojnoski, Francis Godin, Phyllis Kochan, Dorothy Goodwin. Standing: Henry Kabat, Eugene LaFrance, Patricia Mason, Mildred Novak, Miss Ryan, Nancy Barsh, David Omasta, Stanley Pitchko. Not in Picture: Chester Foster. On September 20, the Sophomore Class held its first meeting, for the purpose of electing class officers. Miss Ryan, the class advisor, was in charge of the election. It was voted that Robert Hojnoski be the president of the class; Donald Jandzinski, vice president; Francis Godin, secretary; and Don- ald Breor, treasurer. The class elected as Stu- dent Council representative Chester Foster. Dues were set at 25 cents per month, with pay- ments starting in October. On October 5, the class held a meeting to de- cide on class rings, which were ordered at that time and were delivered in May. The class sponsored the annual Halloween party, which proved to be a success. Music was provided by Peter Adamcik ' s Orchestra. The Sophomore boys who participated in sports events were Donald Jandzinski, Robert Hojnoski, Henry Kabat, and Chester Foster. The girls ' basketball team had the following Sophomore players: Nancy Barsh, Dorothy Goodwin, Phyllis, Kochan, Patricia Mason, Marilyn Pelc. Three of these girls, Nancy Barsh, Phyllis Kochan, and Marilyn Pelc, were also elected as cheerleaders in the varsity basketball season. Dorothy Goodwin and Phyllis Kochan also had parts in the Senior play. In the annual Prize Speaking Contest Donald Jandzinski was the only Sophomore speaking.