Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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SOPHOMORE NEWS On September 4, 1952, twenty-five proud students entered Smith Academy as sophomores. At their first class meeting, they re-elected Michael Raffa, president. The other officers elected were vice-president, Joan Romanowski; secretary, Robert Byrne; treasurer, Stephanie Majeski; and Student Council representative, Charles Sadoski. The class sponsored a Halloween dance which was very successful. The Town Hall was decorated in typical Halloween fashion with corn stalks and pumpkins, while many balloons filled the air. Stella Kugler, as prompter, was the only sophomore who participated in the school play. The sophomore class excelled in spoils. Those reporting for soccer were Donald Sadowski, Eugene Dugal, Gerald Barsh, Robert Byrne, Richard Chechvala and Patrick Zgrodnik. The girls participating in basketball were Stephanie Majeski, Patricia Zagrodnik, Phyllis Cybulski, Jean Klocko, Jane Romanowski, Joan Romanowski, Leona Brown, and Frances Porada.

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JUNIOR NEWS In September, 1952, twenty blight and happy juniors returned to Smith Academy to continue their studies. In September the junior class welcomed to Smith Academy, Russell Laprise, who was a transfer from Wellesley High School. The officers elected to represent the junior class were Joseph Godzina, president; Bernard Goclowski, vice- president; Rita Vollinger, secretary; Robert Kowalski, treasurer; Pauline Backiel and William Wilkes, Student Council representative s. On October 3, 1952, the juniors had the pleasure of initiating the freshmen. The initiating committee consisted of Rita Vollinger, chairman; Teresa Brassord, Pauline Backiel, Robert Kowalski, Peter Backiel, Robert Baye, and Bernard Goclowski. Presi- dent Joseph Godzina acted as general chairman. This event proved to be very suc- cessful. We only wish we had taken some pictures of the stunts. A dance followed which was also successful. Members of the junior class who participated in the play, We Shook the Family Tree, were Teresa Brassord, portraying Sally; Joan Kalentek, portraying Jill; Peter Backiel, portraying Jimmy. The class was well represented in sports, by both girls and boys. In gh ' ls ' bas- ketball, Rita Vollinger, Pauline Backiel, and Teresa Brassord were regulars on the varsity team, and helped the team considerably all through the season. In boys ' basketball, Bernard Goclowski was elected captain of the varsity team, and helping him on the team were Robert Kowalski and Bruce Yarrows, while Joseph Godzina, who played center on the junior varsity, was a substitute for the varsity. Also on the junior varsity squad were William Wilkes, Robert Baye, and Peter Backiel. William Wilkes was also a substitute on the varsity. On the soccer team were five boys from the junior class: Charles Smith, Joseph Godzina, Bernard Goclowski, Robert Baye, and Bruce Yarrows.

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FRESHMAN CLASS On September 3, 1952, eighteen freshmen entered Smith Academy — seven girls and eleven boys. The officers elected for the Class of 1950 were: president, Lawrence Goller; vice president, Joseph Erbe; secretary, Carol Ziezulewicz; treasurer, Joanne Sikorski; Student Council representative, Robert Betsold; the class advisor was Miss Ryan. Two boys were accepted for the soccer team, Joseph Erbe as a player and Ronnie Keith as manager. Many boys were out for the boys ' basketball team. Joseph Erbe made the varsity squad. Those who had positions on the J. V. team were: Lawrence Goller, Walter Thayer, Glenn Mathieu and Ronald Keith. Two girls were successful in getting positions on the school paper — Carol Fill and Mary Ziezulewicz. Mary Ziezulewicz also was given a position with the yearbook staff. In March, the class gave a farewell party for Joseph Erbe, whose family moved to Connecticut. In April the freshmen sponsored a successful spring danc . All in all, the freshman class has proved to be a big asset to Smith Academy.