Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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JOAN ZIEZULEWICZ Zu Zu Northampton, Commercial Course: School Paper 1, 2; Washington Trip 4 . Sweet and sincere — Rubbles over with personality and pep — Grand sense of humor — Has no enemies — Gets a kick out of life — Liked by all. v Class History Four years have swiftly passed since 23 green teen-agers timidly entered the halls of Smith Academy; four years of hard work that has turned a group of timid Fresh- men into a confident, learned group of Seniors prepared to face tomorrow; four years that will always be considered — the best years of our lives! We began high school on September 6, 1950, fulfilling the expectation of any Freshman Class by roaming the halls, hurrying to wrong classes at the wrong time, and eagerly carrying out upper-classmen ' s commands. Our chosen leaders were: president, Robert Kowalski; vice president, Pauline Rackiel; secretary, Bernard Go- clowski; treasurer, Rita Vollinger; Student Council representative, Teresa Rrassord, and our class advisor, Mrs. Pruzynski. Athletically inclined, we were well represent- ed in soccer, basketball, and baseball by the following boys: Robert Kowalski, Bernard Goclowski, Joseph Godzina, Bruce Yarrows, Robert Baye, and William Wilkes. Not to be outdone, the girls were just as successful as the boys, as several won a part in the senior play and a position on the basketball team. At the end of the basketball season, everyone agreed that the three Freshman girls — Teresa Brassord, Patricia Novak, and Joan Kalentek — had certainly done a commendable job as Junior Varsity cheerleaders. In the spring we made our introduction to social life by sponsoring a successful dance. All in all, our Freshman year is indeed a memorable one! Returning to the halls of S. A. as proud Sophomores, we elected the following class officers: president, Pauline Backiel; vice president, Robert Kowalski; secretary, Rita Vollinger; treasurer, Teresa Brassord, and Student Council representative, Ber- nard Goclowski. We were responsible for the first social event of the year — a Hal- loween dance. The artful decoration, which added a realistic Halloween atmosphere, was a reason for the social success of the dance. Once again, Joan Kalentek and Teresa Brassord displayed their dramatic ability as they won parts in the senior play. This year the three Junior Varsity cheerleaders became, in their Sophomore year, Varsity cheerleaders, who had plenty to cheer about, as Giles Kellogg from out- class set the pace in basketball, breaking numerous records. As in the previous year, the class was well represented by Sally Toczko, Teresa Brassord, Pauline Backiel, and Rita Vollinger on the girls ' basketball team. As our busy Sophomore year drew to a close, we had chance to relax, listen to Junior declamations, and watch the Seniors busily preparing for commencement. What a leap into the future did declamations and commencement seem to us then !

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RITA VOLLINGER Reet Northampton, Commercial Course: Glee Club 1, 3, 4: Cheerleader 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 1, 4: Senior Play 1, 4; Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 2. 3 Pro Merito 3, 4; Gills ' State Representative 3; Priz Speaking 3; School Paper 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Washing- ton Trip 4. The class actress — Always laughing and making peo- ple feel good — One-man girl, all for Jack — Constant com- panion — Loyal to green Chevie — Spark of the girls ' team — Swell to know — She and Terry. WILLIAM WILKES Billy Northampton, Vocational Course: F. F. A. Vice Presi- dent 3, 4; Student Council 3; Class Vice President 4; Basketball 3, 4; Washington Trip 4. The class ice skater — Takes life easy — Always congen- ial — Humorist — Perpetual smile — Check the red vest — Cuts a fancy figure — One girl for him? — Everyone ' s pal — Why worry? BRUCE YARROW Harry Miami, Fla., Classical Course: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Student Council 4; Glee Club 1. The class outdoor man — Terror on the soccer field — Biggest man in class — Motorcycle enthusiast — Handsome hunter — Do anything on a bet — Let ' s go fishing — Loves (?) French?? — Whiz on the basketball court.

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS The following 1 school year found us proud, oh such proud upper-classmen ! In our first meeting-, Joseph Godzina took over the reins from Pauline Backiel as the boys filled most of the offices. Bernard Goclowski, Robert Kowalski, and William Wilkes were vice president, treasurer and Student Council representative, while Rita Vollinger was voted scribe and Pauline Backiel our other Student Council representa- tive. That fall we had the pleasure of initiating the Freshmen. That initiation will long be remembered, as the stunts were original and comical. We only regret that we had taken no pictures of this event. Certainly all will agree that the highlight of our Junior year was declamations. The dreadful day came as quickly as it went, as Robert Baye and Teresa Brassord walked away with honors. Now it is only a memorable occasion. To climax our Junior year, we sponsored the annual prom. We worked indefatigably on the prom, but our efforts were not in vain. As a result, we had the most realistic, beautiful ,and original decorations seen in many years. Yes, we had worked hard our Junior year, but we had indeed been rewarded. Our Senior year went like all Senior years — too fast. There was never a quiet moment, for the seniors took part in all activities, as you can see from Tlie Echo. Led by Joseph Godzina as president, William Wilkes as vice president, Bernard Go- clowski as secretary, and Robert Kowalski as treasurer, we financed a Senior Trip to Washington, held our class banquet, and managed to survive all the excitement of Senior year, climaxed by Senior pictures, yearbook, and graduation. Like all Senior classes, we were sorry to leave, but eager to start our life out in the world.