Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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Sophomores SOPHOMORE NEWS A very eager and hard-working group of Sophomores entered Smith Academy last fall, all ready for a successful second year. At their first meeting, they elected the following class officers: Jane Dugal, president: Fred Belden, vice-president: Annie Foster, secretary: and Donald Bryant, treasurer. Carl Wendoloski was elected to serve as Student Council representa- tive and Mr. Cassidy continued his job as class advisor. At their Sadie Hawkins Hallowe ' en Dance, which was held October 27, 1950, the class proved itself capable of functioning properly at social school events. The Hatfield Memorial Town Hall was a colorful place that night, deco- rated in traditional orange, black and yellow crepe paper. Harvest scenes of pumpkins and cornstalks made a realistic background for the luminous skeleton which hung from the darkest corner of the hall. The music for dancing was furnished by the Melody Aces and cider and doughnuts were served as refreshments. No one will forget this occasion because of the Patch Dance which highlighted the evening. In November the class ordered their class rings and were wearing them the following March. Everyone agreed that they were the nicest class rings they ever saw. The Sophomore girls and boys proved very good basketball players. Jane Dugal, Sylvia Rag- ga, Judy Ryan and Dorothy Pelis have helped the girls ' team on to victory many times: and Donald Bryant and Edwin Smith have starred for the J.V. team on several occasions. Donald Bryant also made the varsity team. All in all, the Sophomores can boast of a successful year at Smith Academy.

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Junior Class JUNIOR NEWS On September 6, 1950, 17 proud students entered Smith Academy to resume their studies now as Juniors. Before we left school in June for our summer vacation we elected officers. The following were elected: President, Eugene Staszko; Vice-president, William Korza; Secre- tary, Theresa Wilkes; and Treasurer, Connie Pelis. The Student Council representatives are Anna Kukucka and George Klocko. The Junior Class is very proud to have so many Junior boys on the basketball team. Those on the team are Thomas Romanowski, Thomas Prucnal, Mitchie Backiel, Leonard Majesky, George Klocko, Connie Pelis, and William Korza. Euclid La Rocque (is) on the J.V. team. The good (sports) who are represented on the soccer team are William Korza, Thomas Roman- owski, Thomas Prucnal, Mitchie Backiel, Connie Pelis, George Klocko, and Harold Lizek. A few Juniors went out for the Senior Play and received parts. Those who took part are Leonard Majesky, Eugene Staszko, Mitchie Backiel, William Korza, George Klocko, and Thomas Prucnal. Good Government Day was again observed by the students of Smith Academy. Two Junoir boys also participated in this program speaking on Americanism as Opposed to Communism. The speakers were George Klocko and Leonard Majesky. The Juniors won intra-mural basketball. The game was played between the Sophomores and the Juniors with a score of 35 to 105. On March 3, 1951, the Junior Class took over their duties at the square dances. We all hope to have a very successful year so we can go to Washington next year.

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Freshman Class FRESHMAN NEWS On September 6, 1950, 23 freshmen entered Smith Academy, ten girls and thirteen boys. Included were the Backiel twins, Peter and Pauline, the only pair of twins in Smith Academy. The officers for the class of 1954 are: presi- dent, Robert Kowalski; vice-president, Pauline Backiel; secretary, Bernard Goclowski; treasurer, Rita Vollinger: Student Council representative, Tresa Brassord. The class advisor is Mrs. Pruzynski. The class was represented in soccer this year by six boys: Robert Kowalski, Bernard Goclow- ski, James Zehelski, Robert Baye, Bruce Yarrows, and Joseph Godzina. Several freshmen girls were successful in win- ning a part in the senior play, entitled, Beauty and the Beef. They are Joan Kalentek, Pauline Backiel, Rita Vollinger, Sally Toczko, Teresa Brassord, Patricia Novak, and Margaret Ziezule- wicz. Three girls were also successful in winning positions as cheerleaders for the second team in basketball. They are Teresa Brassord, Patricia Novak, and Joan Kalentek. Five freshmen girls went out for the girls ' basketball team which is coached by Mrs. Muller of the faculty. They are as follows: Sally Toczko, Pauline Backiel, Rita Vollinger, Teresa Brassord, and Margaret Ziezulewicz. Many boys went out for the boys ' basketball team.. Those who had positions on the F resh- man team were: Peter Backiel, David Havilir, Billy Wilkes, Bruce Yarrows, Robert Baye. Robert Kowalski, and Bernard Goclowski. Their coach was Mr. Symancyk.