Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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.

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Junior News September 4, 1953, was an important day in the life of every junior. Twenty- four enthusiastic students entered the halls of learning with the thought that now they were upper-classmen. As a result of their first class meeting, the following officers were elected: Charles Sadoski, president; Ronald Barrett, vice president; Lorraine Woloss, secretary; Stephanie Majeski, treasurer; Richard Cechvala and Patricia Zagrodnik, Student Council representatives. The first contribution to the list of school activities was the freshman initiation, held Oct. 1, 1953. The timid and frightened freshmen were feted to an enjoyable night, which will always be remembered. Next, the senior play was a great success, partly due to the juniors ' participation. Ronald Barrett, Jean Klocko, Frances Porada, and Jane Romanowski showed their dramatic talents on the stage. The prompters, doing a magnificent job, were Ethel Duga and Stephanie Majeski. Two junior girls were fortunate and were elected cheerleaders: Jean Klocko, Varsity, and Leona Brown, J. V. The junior boys were very prominent in sports this year. Among those report- ing for soccer were Ronald Barrett, Richard Cechvala, Eugene Dugal, Donald Sadow- ski, and Gerald Barsh. Basketball players included Michael Raffa, Ronald Barrett, Charles Sadoski ,and Patrick Zagrodnik. Finally, baseball players were Gerald Barsh, Richard Cechvala, Edward Merriam, Michael Raffa, and Ronald Barrett. The junior girls were also prominent in girls ' basketball. Those participating were: Leona Brown, Phyllis Cybulski, Jean Klocko, Stephanie Majeski, Frances Pora- da, Jane Romanowski, Joan Romanowski, and Patricia Zagrodnik. Manager was Lor- raine Woloss, and assistant manager, Phyllis Baceski.