Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1950 volume:

typ 1950 Foreword The year 1950 is not only significant because it is the year of the mid-century, but also because it is the tenth an- niversary of the Smith Academy yearbook. To mark the oc- casion, we are presenting this yearbook, which is new in several respects. To give the reader a better view of school life, we have given more space to pictures which present people and groups in their natural surroundings, perform- ing everyday tasks. Also, we have changed the name of our yearbook, to avoid confusion with our school paper, The Purple and White Echo . It is, therefore, with great pride that we present our yearbook, published with the help of the students, the faculty and our advisor, Mr. Cas- sidy. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy and treasure the 1950 ECHO. T H E VOLUME X CONTENTS Dedication Faculty Seniors Classes Activities Sports Advertisements Issued by the Studenis of Smith Academy, Hatfield, Massachusetts MISS MAUDE E. BOYLE Today, when the entire world is emotionally upset, there is an increasing need for singing and for people who can sing from the heart as well as from the mouth. For this reason it is appropriate for us to dedicate this yearbook to one who has done much to further this aim, Miss Maude E. Boyle. During her years as supervisor of music, she has given her time unselfishly to de- veloping our appreciation for the art of music; to developing the hidden talents of our many local musicians, and to furthering, in general the study of music at Smith Academy. Many of our school programs have been made entertaining by the glee clubs under the direction of Miss Boyle, and her tireless effort is responsible for our first musical production, Music Thru the Ages , which was successfully produced last year. This is our way of thanking Miss Boyle, who always steps aside while the voices of Smith Academy are being applauded. 1 MR. JAKOBEK 2 MISS RYAN 3 MR. CASSIDY Teacher Mrs. Florence E. Muller Subjects French I, II, III Latin I Plane Geometry Physical Education General Mathematics Mrs. Mary A. Spakowski Biology Home Economics Civics Home and Family George C. Feiker Agriculture I, II Extra-Curricular Activities Girls ' Basketball Coach Junior Guidance Instructor Sophomore Adviser Future Homemakers Club Adviser F.F.A. Adviser Sophomore Guidance Instructor Teacher Mrs. Margaret E. Pruzynski Subjects Typing I, II Shorthand I, II Secretarial Practice John F. Symancyk Asst. Principal Physics General Science General Mathematics Physical Education Extra-Cu rricular Activities Senior Adviser School Paper Adviser Soccer Coach Frosh Basketball Coach Baseball Coach Mr. Frank A. Brehm - Custodian Bradstreet Classical Music 1, 2, 3, 4. Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Girl s ' Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Vice-Presi- dent of Class 3. Student Council 2, 4. Executive Committee 1, 2. Prize Speaking 3. President Girls ' Glee Club 4. School paper 3, 4. Yearbook 3, 4. Pro Merito 3, 4. Senior Play 4. Thespians 3, 4. Class Treasurer 2. Washington Trip 4. Square Dances . . . She and Carol . . . Basketball . . . Good sport . . . Food . . . JOHN BARRETT ]ac ie Hatfield General Boys ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Music 1, 2, 3, 4. Class President 3, 4. Basketball, Junior Varsity 1, 4. Soccer 1, 4. Basketball Manager 2, 3. President of Student Council 4. Good Gov ' t Day Representative 3. Senator 4. Prize Speaking 2, 3. (Second prize) 3. Senior Play 3, 4. Thespians 3, 4. F.F.A. 4. Baseball 4. Washington Trip 4. Maples . . . The Y . . . Chester . . . Dancing . . . Hatfield Commercial Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Music 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Secretary 4. Executive Committee 1, 2. Basketball 4. School paper 2, 3, 4. Yearbook 4. Thespian 3. Washington Trip 4. North Main Street . . . Roger . . . Square Dances . . . Lovable smile . . . Swell person- ality . . . JOYCE CANTWELL Cuz Bridgeport, Conn. Classical Cheerleader 3, 4. Class Treasurer 3. Prom Committee 3. Good Gov ' t Day Representa- tive 4. Musx 3, 4. Senior Play 3, 4. Thes- pians 3, 4. Thespian Secretary 4. Treasurer Girls ' Glee Club 3. Vice-President Girls ' Glee Club 4. Yearbook 3, 4. School paper 3, 4. Assistant Manager Girls ' Basketball 4. Washington Trip 4. School Street . . . Sid . . . She, Dottie, and Ann inseparable . . . Square Dances . . . Peppy Cheerleader . . . GEORGE COOR Mississippi Mis .sissippi Vocational Basketball 3, 4. Future Farmers of Ameri- ca 3, 4. Vice-President of F.F.A. 3. Wash- ington Trip 4. Yo ' all . . . White Eagle . . . Sports . . . Sweet talk . . . DOROTHEA FORTSCH Dottie Hatfield Classical Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Music .1, 2, 3, 4. Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4. Executive Com- mittee 1. Girls ' Basketball 1, 4. Class vice- president 2. Prize Speaking 3. President Girls ' Glee Club 3. Prom Committee 3. School paper 3, 4. Yearbook 3, 4. Thes- pians 3, 4. Senior Play 3, 4. Thespian vice- president 4. Washington Trip 4. Dancing . . . Basketball games . . . She and the two cousins . . . Cute laugh . . . FRANCIS HOLHUT Fa Hatfield Vocational Music 1, 2. Glee Club 1, 2. Future Farmers of America 3, 4. Secretary Future Farmers of America 3, 4. Shy . . . Cute smile . . . Good sport . . . History??? .... ANN KENNEDY Cous Hatfield Classical Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Music 1, 2, 3, 4. Executive Committee 1, 2. School paper 3, 4. Yearbook 3, 4. Prize Speaking 3 (Second prize). Music Committee 3, 4. Thespians 3, 4. Senior Play 3, 4. Prom Committee 3. Washington Trip 4. Navy . . . Square Dances . . . Dick . . . She, Dottie and Joyce . . . Algebra??? CAROL LEVITRE Cookie Hatfield Commercial Music 1, 2, 3, 4. Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Yearbook 3, 4. School paper 1, 2, 3, 4. Corresponding Secretary of W. M. L. S. P. 4. Class Secretary 3. Class Treasurer 4. D.A.F. Student 4. Cheerleader 3. Thes- pian 3, 4. Prom Committee 3. Secretary- Treasurer Girls ' Glee Club 4. Executive Committee 1, 2. Washington Trip 4. Square Dances . . . She and Mary . . . Springfield . . . George . . . « PHYLLIS PELIS Phyll Hatfield Cc mmercial Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Music 1. 2, 3, 4. Yearbook 4. School paper 2. 3, 4. Thes- pian 4. Washington Trip 4. George . . . Baby-sitting . . . Problems CI a Quiet JOAN MORIARTY jo Hatfield General Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4. Music 1, 2, 3, 4. Music 1, 2, 3, 4. Yearbook 4. Prize Speaking (First prize). The=pian 4. Sen- ior Play 4. School paper 4. Washington Trip 4. Likes to laugh . . . Ashfield . . . Square Dancing . . . Jokes . . . Likes prowling cats ANTOINETTE NEILSON Toni Hatfield Genera Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Music 1, 2, 3, 4. Music 1, 2, 3. 4. Prize Speaking 3. Washington Trip 4. Terry ' s . . . Kindhearted . . . Very quiet . . . Opera BERNARD SAYDLOWSKI Super Hatfield Classical Music 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Vice-president 1. Class president 2. Thespians 2, 3, 4. Senior Play 2, 3, 4. School paper 2, 3, 4. Yearbook 2, 3, 4. Thespian Stage Manager 3. Student Coun- ci! President 3. Prize Speaking 3 (First prize). Boys ' State Delegate 3. Pro Mento 3, 4. Student Council 3, 4. Editor of School paper 3, 4. Boys ' Glee Club Presi- dent 4. Yearbook editor 4. Secretary-Treas- urer Student Council 4. Washington Trip 4. M. Larkin Proulx Shield 3. Valedic- torian. Leader . . . Girls . . . Chemistry . . . Professeurs. JANET VOLLINGER ]] Hatfield Classical Music 1, 2. Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2. Girls ' Basketball 2. Girls ' Basketball Manager 4. Senior Play 2, 3. 4. Thespians 2, 3, 4. Class Secretary 2. Yearbook 4. School paper 3, 4. Executive Committee 1, 2. Prom Com- mittee 3. Washington Trip 4. Butch . . . Dancing . . . Motorcycles . . . Clothes . . . Driving Cars . . . Damon Road, Northampton . . . ROBERT WIDELO Bobby Hatfield General Boys ' Glee Club 1, 2. Music 1, 2. Class Treasurer 1. School paper 2, 4. Studer. ' . Council 3. Basketball 3, 4. Soccer Man- ager 3. Vice-President of Class 4. Year- book 4. Prize Speaking 3. Thespian 4. Senior Play 4. Washington Trip 4. Handsome . . . Good Sport . . . Likes Bookkeeping . . . Allergic to girls?? . . . Nice smile . . . SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR SENIOR HISTORY Friends and Classmates: In 1946, nineteen enrolled as Smith Academy freshmen. Our class officers were as follows: president, Raymond Jenness, Jr.; vice-president, Bernard Saydlowski; secretary, Joseph Kirejczyk; and treasurer, Robert Widelo. The member of our class to be appointed to the Student Council was George Coor. In February the class gave a Valentine Party which included dancing, refresh ' ments and games. An outstanding event of the year was the reception given to us by the class of ' 48. As we stepped into the sophomore year, there were twenty members with us. Officers this year were: president, Bernard Saydlowski; vice-presi- dent, Dorothea Fortsch; secretary, Janet Vollin- ger; treasurer, Mary Belden. Carol Levitre, Hel- en Backiel, and Ann Kennedy made up our executive committee. The member of the class ap- pointed to the Student Council was Mary Belden. We sponsored a Hallowe ' en party which was a remarkable event, including stunts, games, eats, and dancing. Then we journeyed on to our Junior year. The following officers were elected: president, John Barrett; vice-president, Mary Belden; secretary, Carol Levitre: and treasurer, Joyce Cantwell. In the mid-year we undertook the responsibility of sponsoring the concession at the basketball games. The outcome being successful, we were given the concession at the Saturday night Square Dances. We also welcomed the Freshmen into Smith Academy. Members of our class elected to the Stu- dent Council were Robert Widelo and Bernard Saydlowski. Finally, the arrival of our senior year with fif- teen members. Class officers were: president, John Barrett: vice-president, Robert Widelo; secretary, Helen Backiel; and treasurer, Carol Levitre. Student Council representatives include: Mary Belden, John Barrett, and Bernard Saydlowski. We had the opportunity to carry on the Square Dance concession, which built up our treasury. In April, the most exciting event took place. This was the Washington Trip which was enjoyed immensely and will be remembered for the rest of our lives. The honor students were announced in May. They include: Valedictorian, Bernard Saydlowski; salutatorian, Mary Belden; third honors, Joyce Cantwell; fourth honors, Helen Backiel; and fifth honors, Phyllis Pelis. On June 20, 1950, fifteen of us received diplomas and were ready to look into the new venture of life. Janet Vollinger ' 50 EX-SENIORS Joseph Kireyczyk Leonard Klekot Stanley Mason Donald Holt Raymond Jenness, Jr. Joseph Szych 1 Latin 2 Typing 3 Household Arts SMILES JUNIOR CLASS On September 14, the Junior class held a meet- ing for the purpose of electing officers for the year. Under the supervision of Miss Ryan, the class advisor; Donald Jandzinski was elected presi- dent; Eugene La France, vice-president; Robert Hojnoski, secretary; and Henry Kabat, treasurer. The c ' .a:s was represented in the Student Council by Donald Jandzinski and Phyllis Kochan. As is the tradition, the Junior class was host at the Freshman Initiation Dance. With the the help of the class members, a successful party was pro- duced. In March the class took over the concession (selling refreshments at Saturday night Square Dances) at the Town Hall. The profits went into the treasury, to be used in the Senior year. The Juniors were very pleased to have four boys, Chester Foster, Robert Hojnoski, Henry Ka- bat, and Donald Jandzinski participating in bas- ketball this year. They all showed fine sportsman- ship and it is hoped that they will keep up the good work next year. The Juniors were also very pleased to have three girls from the class — Mari- lyn Pclc, Nancy Barsh, and Phyllis Kochan — as cheerleaders. Many reported for the senior play tryouts, and those taking part in the play were Patricia Mason, Donald Jandzinski, Mildred No- vak, Phyllis Kochan, Eleanor Vollinger, and Fran- cis Godin. SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE NEWS The officers for the Class of 1952 are: presi- dent — Thomas Romanowski, vice-president — Mitchell Backiel, secretary — Anna Kukucka, treasurer — Margaret Englehardt, Student Coun- cil representative — Thomas Prucnal, sergeant-at- arms — Leonard Majeskey. The class advisor is Mrs. Spakowski. The sophomore class was well represented in soccer for almost half the boys on the team were sophomores. Although the season wasn ' t too suc- cessful, our boys played their best all the time. The sophomore athletes who received soccer let- ters were: Mitchell Backiel, William Korza, George Klocko, Thomas Romanowski, Thomas Prucnal and Connie Pelis. A Hallowe ' en dance sponsored by our class on October 27, 1949, was a great success. This dance was on the Verge of being a complete failure, when a hired orchestra didn ' t show up. Through the hard work of the music committee and Mrs. Spakowski, a student band was rounded up and because of these amateur musicians the good name and reputation of our class was upheld. Many sophomores went out for basketball, and although we won only five games our boys fought all the way. Sophomore athletes who received first team uniforms were: William (Buckwheat) Kor- za, George (Machek) Klocko, Thomas (Romo) Romanowski, Thomas (Prutzy) Prucnal and Leo- nard (Spook) Majeskey. Class athletes who saw Junior Varsity action were: Connie (Kostek) Pelis, Mitchell (Bouncer) Backiel, Eugene (Euj) Staszko and Euclid (Rocky) Laroque. The sophomores came through with flying col- ors again when they took the annual inter-class tournament by trouncing the Freshmen 69 to 27. This is the second year that our class has taken the championship of this event; we took it last year as Freshmen. This year-book goes to press before I can name any sophomore baseball players or tell about the success of the baseball team, but with the en- thusiasm shown beforehand, I can tell that the sophomores will be well represented on this club. GLADYS HIDING 23 STRONG FUTURE HOPE FRESHMAN NEWS Twenty-three new girls and boys entered Smith Academy last September to begin their Freshman year in high school. They elected as their class officers, Carl Wendoloski, president; Jane Dugal, vice-president: Sylvia Raffa, secretary and Judy Ryan, treasurer. Student council representative is- Fred Belden. Mr. Cassidy was unanimously chosen to act as class advisor. Because all the Frosh boys went out for basket- ball, it was decided to have them make up a sep- arate team. The boys did well in all their games, winning eight and losing six. Mr. Symancyk coached them and their classmates hope that next season some of them will make the Junior Varsity. For playing such fine basketball this year, the class awarded each player a Frosh letter. The girls, too, have a good team. It is hoped by all that next year the girls will make up a second team for Smith Academy. The Freshman Dance was held on April 14th at the Memorial Town Hall, with Ray Black ' s Orchestra furnishing the music for dancing. A wishing well was placed in the center of the floor and pennies were thrown in and wishes made. Colors for decorations were mostly green, white and purple. White letters spelling out FROSH were set against the stage. With all Freshmen do- ing their best to help, the dance was a great success. 2 Glee Club Officers 3 Thespian Officers Student Council STUDENT COUNCIL On September 9, the Student Council mem- bers met to elect officers for the year. These were: John Barrett, president; Phyllis Kochan, vice president; Bernard Saydlowski, secretary- treasurer. The other members who dedicated their time unselfishly to the Council affairs were Mary Belden, Donald Jandzinski, Fred Belden and Thomas Prucnal. The first matter to be discussed by the Student Council was the magazine campaign, which was sponsored successfully by this group again this year. The proceeds were used for many purposes during the year. A large part of the sum was used to purchase a radio-phonograph combina- tion for the school. This equipment is a decided addition to our many audio-visual aids. Acting on the suggestion of several members of the faculty, the Student Council sponsored a contest to find a name and an emblem for the athletic teams. This undertaking was not success- ful. However, a name may be found by next bas- ketball season. After the last basketball game before Christ- mas, the Council held a party, to which the San- derson Academy basketball team was invited. Re- freshments served during the evening consisted of sandwiches, cocoa and cookies. The Student Council has enjoyed a fairly suc- cessful year, during which many problems have been introduced and solved. PRO MERITO The Pro Mento Chapter of Smith Academy is an honorary scholastic group. To become a mem- ber, one must have at least an eighty-five average, and to remain a member one must retain this scholastic standing for all the years in high school. The society is divided into two groups, the Senior Pro Merito and the Junior Pro Merito. Members of the Senior Pro Merito this year were Mary Belden and Bernard Saydlowski and the members of the Junior Pro Merito were Phyllis Kochan, Mildred Novak, Nancy Barsh and Doro- thy Goodwin. Since there were so few members, no officers were elected. The Smith Academy Chapter is a member of the Massachusetts Pro Merito Society which holds annual meetings in various schools in the state. This year, because of conflict of time, the local members were unable to atend the state conven- tion in Westfield. The Pro Merito was established to give stu- dents the proper honor for attaining high grades, and thus to further interest in studies, which sometimes tend to become le:s interesting as the number of extra-curricular activities grows. As the interest in the Pro Merito grows, the students will receive better grades in their studies. PRO MERITO THESPIANS STRICTLY FORMAL On November 4, the Smith Academy Thes- pians presented the three-act play, STRICTLY FORMAL at the Hatfield Memorial Town Hall. The scene was the living room of the Cutler resi- dence. Joyce Cantwell played the role of Jane Cutler, a teen-age girl with a prom problem. Ann Kennedy gave a hilarious performance as Cindy, Jane ' s cousin and little helper, who had more ideas than were needed. Dorothea Fortsch was sweet and likeable in her role of Sally, who had trouble with handsome Robert Widelo, as her boy friend Jim, who had a mind only for passing French. Donald Jandzinski gave a splendid per- formance as Elroy, the boy who did not like girls but believed mostly in his shot-putting. As a nervous father, Bernard Saydlowski gave a dig- nified performance and was quieted down with the help of his well-mannered wife, played very nicely by Joan Moriarty. Much humor was added by Francis Godin, who portrayed Mr. Ahern, a quick-tempered man who seemed to always be in trouble with Mr. Cutler. John Barrett, in the role of George, Jane ' s No. 1 beau, was faced with many problems concerning the girls. Phyllis Ko- chan had the breathless part of Marilyn, who was chasing after Elroy. Patricia Mason cast as Ag- nes, the bedraggled maid of the house, gave a witty performance. Janet Vollinger displayed much glamour in the part of Marcia, the sophisti- cated triple-threat from New York. As the high- strung Mrs. Tilton, Mary Belden acted out her part with great authority, but had a little trouble with her younger daughter, Josie, whom everyone regarded as a brat, cleverly portrayed by Elinor Vollinger. Mildred Novak had the role of Rose, the girl with the mumps, who stirred up a bit of action. Carl Wendoloski, as Bob, a lieutenant in the Air Force, was nice-looking and quiet and liked to eat. The prompters for the play were Dorothy Goodwin and Phyllis Pelis. For her fine direction, Miss Ryan was presented a pen and pen holder by the cas t. Thespians I ' m dying, hey ! Unhand that Woman ! Don ' t hurt him, Francis! PUBLIC YEARBOOK This year the yearbook staff worked especially hard to produce a book different from the tradi- tional Smith Academy yearbook. Heading the staff of industrious contributors was Bernard Saydlowski, the editor-in-chief. His two chief as- sistants were Mary Belden, business manager, and Donald Jandzinski, associate editor. Literary edi- tor, Janet Vollinger headed the staff which pro- vided the book with most of its written material; other staff members were Helen Backiel, Ann Kennedy, Elinor Vollinger, Phyllis Kochan, Mil- dred Novak, Ann Foster and Joyce Cantwell. Carol Levitre was editor of the art staff, which included Thomas Prucnal and Eugene La France. The photography was under control of Ann Ken- nedy and her assistants, Janet Vollinger, Dorothy Goodwin, and Francis Godin. The difficult job of soliciting advertisements was under the super vision of the advertising managers John Barrett and Joyce Cantwell. They received help fiom many of the other members of the yearbook staff. Robert Widelo, Phyllis Pelis and Joan Moriarty were in charge of subscriptions and Dorothea Fortsch was the treasurer for the year. Mr. Cas- sidy, the advisor, gave much valuable counsel to make this an outstanding book. With the com- bined effort of all these people, this volume of the ECHO was produced. ATIONS SCHOOL PAPER This year there was a very good turnout for the school paper staff. In September the follow ing staff was organized: editor-in-chief, Bernard Saydlowski; associate editors, Phyllis Kochan and Mary Belden: literary editors, Ann Kennedy and Joyce Cantwell; art editor, Dorothea Fortsch: art staff, Thomas Prucnal and Dorothy Goodwin; typists, Carol Levitre, Helen Backiel, Phyllis Pel- is, Donald Jandzinksi and Eugene La France; business manager, Carol Levitre; business staff, Robert Widelo and Phyllis Pelis; reporters, Joan Moriarty, Mildred Novak, George Klocko, Fred Belden, Ann Foster and Helen Backiel; and ad- visors, Miss Ryan and Mrs. Pruzynski. Besides the regular staff, we had several people who wrote columns for us. Our feature section was replaced by a gossip column, Soup to Nuts , by Janet Vollinger; and the sports section was re- placed by a sports column by John Barrett. There have also been some new additions: a joke col- umn, Side Busters , by Leonard Majesky and Eugene Staszko: a music column by Ann Ken- nedy; a society column, Mary-Go-Round , by Joyce Cantwell; and a fashion column by Elea- nor Vollinger. Another column which drew a great deal of attention was Man About Town by an alumnus of Smith Academy who wished to remain anonymous. The staff was well represented at W.M.L.S.P. convention in October and May. At the May convention we learned that the newspaper had won the cup for general excellence for the sec- ond time. The entire staff hopes that soon the cup will remain at Smith Academy forever. The school paper has been greatly improved, but it is hoped that posterity will make it even better. HBrrmi Fut ure Farmers of America F.F.A. The Future Farmers of America, or F.F.A. a= it is commonly known, is the national organiza- tion of, by and for boys studying vocational agri- culture in public secondary schools under the provisions of the National Vocational Education Acts. The Smith Academy Chapter of the F.F.A., striving for cooperative spirit and leadership, is led by Dave Omasta. Bill Korza, Francis Holhut, Chester Foster and John Barrett as vice president, secretary, treasurer and reporter respectively, aid Dave in trying to improve scholarship, strengthen confidence, develop character, train for useful citizenship and foster patriotism. Though a young organization, the chapter has built up a small treasury, helped in community work, and feels that next year will be even a bet ' ter one for the gang. Prize Speaking i 2 t3 f4 5 %6 V 8 9 10 ANNUAL PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST Memorial Town Hall May 9, 1950 PROGRAM Failure of Success ..... Father Flanagan ' s Toughest Customer The Silver Bracelet ..... The Soul of the Violin ..... A Scene on the Battlefield .... How to Raise a Dog ..... How to Be a Ghost ..... The Ngiht the Bed Fell .... Wanted — Dead or Alive . . . . . The Gift of the Magi First Prize JSecond Prize ' Night Herding Song ...... fThird Prize ' Alleluia ' Bonnie Doon Boys ' Glee Club Frederick Belden, ' 53, Accompanist Girls ' Glee Club Mary Belden, ' 50, Accompanist Conferences of fudges Mrs. Katherine Bell Deerfield High School Miss Evelyn Marinus Hatfield Miss Jean Kempisty Hatfield AWARD OF PRIZES SMITH ACADEMY SONG Euger.e La France Eleanor Vollinger Donald Jandzinski Phyllis Kochan Chester Foster Patricia Mason Francis Godin Marilyn Pelc David Omasta Dorothy Goodwin Cowboy Song Descant-Zanzig Burns-Miller I J V Cheerleaders 2 Junior Varsity 3 V Cheerleaders BASKETBALL VARSITY BASKETBALL According to the record book our varsity bas- ketball won five and lost eighteen during this year ' s campaign. Everyone here at Smith Acad- emy knows that there is a lot more to the story of the season than appears in THE BOOK . First of all, this was scheduled to be another building year and as such it certainly was a suc- cess. To prove this, this Sophomore-Junior club showed an improvement of 21 points per game over the whole season when compared with last year ' s performance as a Freshman-Sophomore club. Not only did the team improve as a group but this year also saw individuals coming into their own— little BUCKWHEAT KORZA getting bigger and better by way of a good one hand push shot and a keen sense of shifting and sliding as the chaser in zone play— HYMO HOJNOSKI shooting his way to the top ten of the Hampshire league with a fake and go away hook shot that drove good guards to despair — two handed GEORGE KLOCKO getting off shots that looked impossible even to George — TOMMY RO- MANOWSKI catching on fast to a new club and coming up with the ball time after time when it looked lost — DON JANDZINSKI driving, driving, driving, all the time with a will unsur- passed hereabouts — CHET FOSTER running the show from his right guard spot, passing and faking and driving in to catch the opponent off guard — HANK KABAT sticking to his man like glue, to intercept a pass or bog up their of- fense, to work the ball inside for a hand off or a lay up — GEORGE COOR sparking the drive in early season games — TOMMY PRUCNAL and SPOOK MAJESKI stepping up from the second team to take their places with the big boys in a way that gave us all heart to look to the future with hope. With everyone but George Coor back next year it looks like the lean years we have had recently may be at an end. LOOK OUT HOPKINS!!! VARSITY COACH JUNIOR VARSITY This year the Junior Varsity games turned out very well. The boys not only received the much- needed experience; they also were victorious on a few occasions. Although the boys may not be on the first team, they come in handy when one of the Varsity five gets hurt or is removed from the game via the foul route. The boys have played a good brand of ball on the polished surface. Next year Coach Cassidy expects to have a good sec- ond team and a better first team. Here is the scoring of the 18 games :he J.V. ' s playe d tr season: S. A. 38 Huntington 18 S. A. 35 Smith School 44 S. A. 12 Hopkins 36 S. A. 26 Sanderson 17 S. A. 16 Orange 26 S. A. 17 Deerfield 43 S. A. 20 So. Hadley 53 S. A. 31 St. Michael ' s 50 S. A. 24 Orange 42 S. A. 22 Amherst 41 S. A. 34 Arms 26 S. A. 21 Smith School 36 S. A. 23 Hopkins 44 S. A. 15 Arms 32 S. A. 35 Deerfield 55 S. A. 13 So. Hadley 33 S. A. 40 St. Michael ' s 35 S.A. 11 Amherst 31 Frosh OCCER SOCCER The soccer picture at Smith Academy for 1949 was not a very impressive one as the team tied one game and lost eight in the Hampshire League. However, needless to say, most recognize the fact that this team is comparatively young and inexperienced as compared with the competition that had to be faced during the regular season. In spite of the won and lost record against the team, a marked improvement in the general team play plus the honorable mention given Donald Jandzinski in the Scholastic Sports Review as one of the Hampshire ' League ' s outstanding players contributed definitely to the evenly matched league that it turned out to be. Eddie Mersld, goalie, proved to be another team player who contributed much to the improved play of the team as a whole. Dave Omasta, in the fullback spot, time and time again, kept the opponent ' s offense from clicking with his timely booting of the ball down the field. George Klocko, at center forward, with his calm and deliberate play was the outstanding key man in the line. With two years of such competi- tion, Klocko should show more aggressiveness in the next two years. Billy Korza, diminutive right wing, was again sparkling at times when our offense was pound- ing the opponent ' s goal. His wealth of ability will be brought out in other future contests. Tommy Romanowski, a newcomer to Smith Academy, having transferred from Northampton High School, showed definite signs of ability to play soccer for the first time. To play along and strengthen this group were Connie Pelis, Mitchie Backie, Donnie Bryant, Richie Woloss, Carl Wendoloski, and John Bar- rett. Ably handling the manager ' s job was Tom- my Prucnal. The summary S. A. Hopkins 6 S. A. Easthampton 6 S. A. Holyoke 5 S. A. 2 Smith School 2 S. A. Hopkins 3 S. A. Easthampon 5 S. A. Holyoke 7 S. A. Smith School 2 S.A. Commerce 3 BASEBALL BASEBALL Baseball was again tried at Smith Academy this year with 18 boys starting the season. The team was composed of mostly freshmen and sophomores, with only two seniors on the team. Robert Hojnoski was unable to play this year because of a kidney injury suffered in practice and Tom Romanowski was lost part way through the season with an injury. The loss of Hojnoski made our pitching staff weak. The team played a twelve game schedule losing to Hopkins twice, Smith School twice, Arms twice, and until this writing have lost to the folowing teams once: Amherst, So. Deerfield, and St. Michaels. Only two members of the team will be lost through graduation so SA. can look forward to a fair season next year. s BASKE ' % Freshman Basketball Team The starting five of the team which is com- posed of nine boys, were Edwin Smith, Edward Merski, Fred Belden, Richard Wolass, and Don Bryant. Sometimes Smack Wenedoloski took the place of one of these bys. The other players, Walter Piekunka, Mike Foxie Ziezulewicz, and Stanley Cybulski did much to further the suc- cess of the team. Coach Symancyk taught these boys how to play basketball and five out of eleven times they were victorious. The boys also played some ball with the Jay Vees and thus received a little more of that experience needed to make good ball players. Mr. Symancyk hopes that the boys will play on the Jay Vee team next year, and in about two more years Coach Cassidy will have a championship team in Smith Academy again. Here are tr e statistics of the Freshman te: ames. S. A. Frosh 24 Hamp Frosh 53 S. A. Frosh 51 8th Gr. Hatfield 21 S. A. Frosh 32 Deerfield Frosh 28 S. A. Frosh 20 Deerfield Frosh 45 S. A. Frosh 41 St. M. Fr. Ind. 19 S. A. Frosh 16 S. A. J.V. 38 S. A. Frosh 19 S. A. J.V. 39 S. A. Frosh 37 Deerfield Midg. 41 S. A. Frosh 39 Deerfield Frosh 30 S. A. Frosh 34 Arms Frosh 28 S. A. Frosh 39 Arms Frosh 47 Compliments of LABBEE ' S SERVICE STATION John Labbee, Prop. State Road West Hatfield A. J. KAISER, M.D. D. F. RILEY Grist Mill - Phone Hatfield 3191 Coal - Phone North Hatfield 2103 RILEY ' S Poultry and Dairy Feed Compliments of JOS EPH SAYDLOWSKI SON Dealers in Farm Produce Tel. 2351 Hatfield Compliments of Porter- McLeod Machine Tool Co., Inc. HATFIELD, MASS. Compliments of KOCHAN ' S SELF SERVICE STORE We Give S H Stamps Venetian Blinds — Awnings Furniture Upholstery Window Shades Automobile Tops Truck Covers — Rusco Windows CHILSON ' S SHOPS Tel. 1822 34 Center Street Northampton Compliments of DR. O. T. DEWHURST OPTOMETRIST Tel. 184-W 201 Main Street Northampton f IS YOUR WATCH TAKING TIME OFF? Get your watch into action to do the job you expect of it Bring it in and let our specialists look it over. Reliable service is our watchword. And tor new beauty, restyle your watch with a smart faL wy JU watch band DEARING ' S JEWELERS Northampton Easthampton 138 Main Street 67 Union Street Tel. 3511 Upstairs Over Federal Bake Shop MARIZZI ' S HAT CLEANING AND SHOE REPAIRING 13 King Street Northampton HAMP3HIRE MOTOR SALES Lincoln Sales — Service Mercury 280 North King Street Northampton, Mass. We extend to the Class of 1950 of Smith Academy OUR CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE WOODWARD INSURANCE AGENCY INSURANCE 14 ELM STREET HATFIELD, MASS. GENERAL CONTRACTORS MICHAEL KIELBOWICZ Elm Sunset Hatfield Compliments of CERRUTI ' S JEWELERS Repairing Engraving Northampton LA FLEUR BROS. The Paint People 82 King Street Northampton Tel. 374 ■ 28 alC Us ELECTRIC SHOP 28 CENTER ST. PHONE 1 307 Northampton Electrical Construction Radio Appliances 1900 1950 HOWARD lOHNSON ' S West Hatfield Tel. 4861 Compliments of A FRIEND C. F. 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Northampton Northampton ' s Own ACADEMY OF MUSIC Legitimate Broadway Attractions Throughout the Season Beginning September 1 HARLOW FENNESSEY SCHOOL SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES STATIONERY Northampton ' s Largest Department Store 150-154 MAIN ST. PHONE 1310 Compliments of MODERNE BEAUTY SALON 42 Pleasant Street Northampton PIERCE ' S PAINT STORE 196 Main Street Northampton Paint — Wallpaper and Glass Artists ' Material Compliments of A FRIEND Athletic Supplies T. A. PURSELOVE CO. 15 State Street Northampton THE BEE HIVE STORE Shoes and Furnishings 29 Main Street Northampton INSURANCE For Your Protection KING CUSHMAN, INC. 259 Main Street Northampton Tel. 610 1896 — 1950 NORTHAMPTON COMMERCIAL COLLEGE The School of Thoroughness For more than a century we have prepared young people for success- ful careers. We pledge a continuance of our thorough training, individual interest, and aid in finding just the right position. 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Good Luck to the CLASS OF 1950 BUNNY RIG DAMON ' S CLOCK HOSPITAL 764 North King St. Northampton Compliments of THE FAIR STORE 27 Pleasant Street Northamp ton Compliments of FINE ' S ARMY-NAVY STORE 37 Main Street Northampton IOHN HOLHUT S SON Paper Hanging Painting Tel. 3761 Hatfield Congratulations and Lots of Luck To the Class of 1950 JACK AUGUST Northampton Eat Fish and Keep Fit Compliments of PETER ROGALESKI Best of Luck to the Class of 1950 MISS NORTHAMPTON DINER Compliments of WADE ' S Steakburgers — Hot Dogs Ice Cream WEST HATFIELD T E R R Y S CLIFFORD ' S CANDY — SODA Hood ' s Old Fashioned ICE CREAM Next to Calvin Theater CARLSON ' S Men ' s and Boys ' Wear Where the Boys and Men Like to Shop Corner of Main and Pleasant Northampton Congratulations on Your Graduation FOSTER-FARRAR CO. 162 Mam Street Tel. 11 Go To BRANDLE ' S First To Save Time and Trouble For Your PRESCRIPTIONS 257 Main Street Northampton, Mass. Washington wEPi - ] P ' ■Vl Where are the skyscrapers? Ah! What a time! Slaughter on 49th Street. Typical American Girl. Wow! Is it warm? WASHINGTON TRIP On April 17, 1950, once again the excitement of the annual Washington Trip rose high in the hearts of 14 Smith Academy Seniors, as they pa- tiently awaited the arrival of the 7:00 A.M. train at Northampton. Included in the group were Phyllis Pelis, An- toinette Neilson, Janet Vollinger, Carol Levitre, Mary Belden, Joyce Cantwell, Helen Backiel, Joan Moriarty, Dorothea Fortsch, Ann Kennedy, George Coor, Bernard Saydlowski, John Barrett and Robert Widelo. At the station we met our chaperones, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Battey, and also one student from Hopkins Academy, Mary Anne Niedbala. The train finally arrived and we hastily boarded it, eager to be on our way. Laughter and song kept us in a happy mood, and in a short while the con- ductor announced that we were at Grand Central Station. Leaving Grand Central, we walked a short dis ' tance to the B. and O. bus terminal, where we waited for a bus to take us to the Jersey City ferry. On the ferry we all got off the bus and went up to the top deck, to view the beautiful Statue of Liberty and the skyline of New York City. After arriving on the Jersey City shore, we again boarded a train, which took us straight through to our nation ' s capital. We arrived in Washington at 5: JO P.M.; a bus was waiting to take us to the Burlington Hotel, where we were assigned our rooms. We all rushed to our quarters at once, to freshen up before dinner. At dinner we mf.de plans for the evening, each persons wanting to do something different. Some went walking, some visiting rela- tives, and others remaining in their rooms. We had to be in our rooms at 11:00, but most of us didn ' t get to bed until the next morning. We were up bright and early Tuesday morn- ing. We ate breakfast in a private dining room, which was exclusively ours for the week. We then hurried out to the waiting bus where we became acquainted with our amiable guide. Gay Concole- man. Our first stop was the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, where we saw money being made. It was interesting to watch the faces of our classmates, seeing all this money and not being able to get near it. Our next stop was the famous Washington Monument. Here, as tired as we all ._■:.. .1 A smile for the birdie. Aren ' t we cute. Handsome Bob The Crooner Peek ' a-boo . . . were from our previous night, most of us gallant ' ly attempted the climb of 898 steps to the top. We arived, finally, happy and eager to see the city from such a height. On Tuesday afternoon, we were taken to the famous Naval Academy at Annapolis. We were fortunate to see a dress parade of the students. We also saw the Naval chapel, the museum and the tomb of John Paul Jones. We then returned to the hotel for supper. After eating, we went to the Congressional Library, the largest in the world. We viewed here, much to our amazement, the smallest book in the world and the original Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States. We were also taken on a tour of the city that evening so that we could see the famous buildings, such as Washington Monu- ment, Lincoln Memorial, and the Capitol, lit up: we were impressed by the magnificence of these buildings at night. We then returned to the hotel where some of us wrote post cards and letters home, while the majority just talked about our first eventful day. On Wednesday we went to the Franciscan Monastery, where we saw replicas of the tombs in Jerusalem. We also toured the Catholic Uni- versity of America and the Zoological Gardens. In the afternoon we toured the Capitol of the United States. Wednesday night we had free, so we all went to the movies and saw Francis . Thursday morning we traveled by motor coach to the Smithsonian Institute, where we saw a great many things of interest, such as the Inaug- ural dresses of all the presidents ' wives, the first airplane flown by the Wright brothers, and a replica of Mount Vernon done in mother-of- pearl. We spent a great deal of time in the three buildings which make up the Smithsonian Insti- tute. In the afternoon we traveled to the famous Arlington National Cemetery, where we viewed the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the changing of the guard. We also traveled to Mt. Vernon, the home of our first president. We returned to the hotel for supper and it was de- cided that we would go to Glen Echo amusement park that night. We all had a very enjoyable eve- ning. When we returned to our rooms, most of us hung out of the windows, trying to get acquaint- ed with students from other schools, but this was ended by a sudden shower (some students of the other schools insisted on throwing ice cream car- tons full of ice water at us.) Of course, Thurs- day night being our last one in the big city, we held our regular gab session , but we also trav- Catch me! Bernie! Porcupine Our waiters at the Burlington Smiles: no frowns Have a good whiff. Am I tired!! cled from one room to another, and I think that the switchboard operator had a pretty busy eve- ning. Nevertheless, I think we did get a little sleep before dawn. Friday morning we jumped out of bed hastily, he. ' oie breakfast, and we were all set to start for New York. On our way to Union Station we were shown many interesting buildings, but were too excited about getting to New York to remember much of anything. Again our singing helped us to pass the time away until we reached New York. We went directly to the Bristol Hotel. Our Washington room numbers will always be re- membered — the boys had 411 and 412, while the girls had 230, 238 and 342. At the Bristol our numbers were: girls 338, 336 and 342; boys 312. When we arrived at the Bristol, we unpacked only what we needed and then went to Radio City Music Hall, where we saw the famous Rock- ettes in the annual Easter show, and also the movie, The Daughter of Rosie O ' Grady . After supper we went on a tour of Rockefeller Center and the National Broadcasting Studios, where we had the thrilling experience of going up 67 floors in a few seconds. When we reached the 67th floor, we again took an elevator to the 70th floor, where the observation tower is located. Coming back to the hotel that night with any idea of sleep was preposterous!!! At five o ' clock Saturday morning we were still wandering around the hotel: no one was in his own room. We had left specific orders not to be called until at least ten on the last morning, but we were found wan- dering sleepily around at 9:00 A.M. That was the morning the boys and girls went shopping, but the boys did more sidewalk shopping than anything else. After eating a delicous dinner at the hotel, we packed our suitcases for the last time and checked out of the hotel. We were then taken on a tour of New York City, including the very nice sections and the Bowery and China- town. We once again entered Grand Central, at 5:30 P.M., and this time headed for the big little town that we call home — Hatfield . We were all really sorry to see this wonderful trip come to an end; but, of course, we were glad to be home once again. From the Senior Class of 1950 to the under- graduates: DON ' T MISS THE WASHING- TON TRIP!!!!! Ann Kennedy, ' 50 DONNIS LUMBER CO. Hatfield ALWAYS BETTER CANDY IMPERIAL BAKERY AT Szlosek, Bros. 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