Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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PRO MERITO This year the Smith Academy chapter of the Pro Merito Society has an increased membership of pupils, due largely to the fact that sophomores are now eligible for the Pro Merito rating. Thus, there are three groups, the senior, junior, and sopho- more Pro Merito. The sole senior member is James Smith, president; the junior mem- bers include Carl Wendoloski, Jane Dugal, Annie Foster, secretary-treasurer; Fred Belden, and Don Bryant; and the sophomore members are Patricia Novak, Joan Kalentck, and Robert Kowalski. Students are required to have an over-all average of eighty-five or more to be eligible for Pro Merito mem- bership. The Smith Academy Chapter is a member of the Massachusetts Pro Merito Society, which holds annual meetings in the spring and regional meetings in the fall in various schools. A regional meeting was held at Smith Academy on October 5. James Smith presided and guest speaker was Doctor Ro- ger Holmes of Mount Holyoke College who spoke on What Every College Freshman Should Know. After the meeting, a dinner was served and this was followed by danc- ing, which was enjoyed by all.

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STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL On September 28, 1951, the Student Council held its first meeting and elected the following officers: president, George Klocko; vice-president and secretary-treas- urer, Euclid LaRocque. The other members of the council are: Thomas Prucnal (senior), Donald Bryant and Jane Dugal (juniors), Bernard Goclow- ski (sophomore), and Charles Sadowski (freshman). At the time this report was written, we had encountered only one major problem. This was a towel situation. The previous conditions were that each student would re- ceive one towel and was to launder it him- self. This caused much confusion and lack of spirit on the part of the student body. So a letter was sent to the school board via Mr. Jakobek, asking for a towel a day for those participating in any sport. The outcome was satisfactory, as we got what we asked for. We held our annual magazine campaign to improve our financial situation. The money was and will be used for projects to benefit the students of Smith Academy.

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THESPIANS THESPIAN REPORT On November 16, the talented Smith Academy Thespians gave a very good per- formance of Seventeenth Summer, a three-act comedy based on the novel by Maureen Daly. The role of Angie, a charming sensitive girl just on the threshold of growing up, was well played by Jane Dugal, who gave a sympathetic performance. Kitty, Angie ' s youngest sister, an impish girl, fun-loving and likable, was ably portrayed by Judy Ryan, who gave a vigorous and enthusiastic performance. Ann Foster, as Margaret, the attractive oldest sister, gave a sincere and natural performance marked by poise and charm. Lorraine, Angie ' s second oldest sis- ter, a pretty girl, who had not yet found assured happiness, was well done by Joan Kalentek, with cleverness in mannerisms and affectations. As Mrs. Miorrow, the mother, Esther Thayer played the part in a genuinely, sweet, agreeable manner, which gave the family scenes a genuine appeal. Mr. Morrow, the father, a good-looking man, with graying hair, devoted to his family, was played eloquently by Carl Wendoloski. Jack, a tall, good-looking boy, friendly and sincere — just out of high school with high hopes for the future, was cleverly played by Leonard Majeskey. As Art, a good- natured fellow, Margaret ' s fiance, Tommy Prucnal ' s performance was sincere and so- lid. Martin, a supercilious young man with a superior manner, was effectively played by Fred Belden. Margie and Jane, two pretty girls, were cleverly portrayed by Theresa Wilkes and Teresa Brassord. Eu- gene Staszko as Fitz, a gangly fellow, and William Korza as Tony, a smooth handsome boy, displayed typical teen-age smoothness. The action took place in the breakfast room of the Morrow home; the time of Act 1, Saturday morning late in June; Act II, Fourth of July; Act III, Saturday morning in September. Furniture was loaned through the cour- tesy of McCallum ' s Department Store. Music after Act I was presented by the Smith Academy Choral Group under the direction of Miss Maude E. Boyle, music supervisor. A style show was presented, after Act II, by the Household Arts girls, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Spakowski. Through the cooperation of the various committees we were able to produce a suc- cessful play. Prompters: Judith Jenness and Stella Kug- ler Stage Manager: Thomas Prucnal, with Edwin Smith and James Zehelski, as- sistants Bicycle Decorations: Sally Toczko and Margaret Ziezulewicz Make-up Assistant: Mrs. Alice F. Harubin Wardrobe Assistant: Dorothy Pelis Director: Miss Mary E. Ryan Programs: Typing Department, under the direction of Mrs. Margaret E. Pruzyn- ski Stairs: Vo-Ag Department under the direc- tion of instructor George Feiker. Ushers: Constance Start, Shirley Graham, Rita Vollinger, and Irene Kielbowicz Admission Sale at Door: Connie Pelis and Euclid LaRocque. General Chairman of Arrangements: Princi- pal John C. Jakobek. We hope everyone enjoyed it and thought it a great success.