Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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

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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.