Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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This publication of the 1954 ECHO was made possible only through the efficient staff maintained this year under the advice and direction of Mr. Russell W. Bastin, who unselfishly gave his time. Bernard Goclowski and Joseph Godzina, who were elected editor-in-chief and assistant editor-in-chief, respectively, with Robert Kowalski as business manager, dutifully filled their positions. The remainder of the staff, with members well-qualified for their positions, included Rita Vollinger, Teresa Brassord, Joan Kalentek, Robert Baye, Pauline Backiel, Patricia Novak, Susanne Day, Stepha- nie Majeski, Charles Sadoski, Patricia Zagrodnik, Jean Klocko, Lorraine Woloss, Margaret Start, Carol Breor, Carol Fill, Mary Ziezulewicz, Carol Ziezulewicz, Dorothy Cechvala, Humilia Stefancik, and Jessie Maiewski. The Senior class wishes to thank each and every one for their co-operation and the contributions which made this book possible.

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Glee Club The S. A. Glee Club held a business meeting in September to elect the following officers: president, Rita Vollinger; vice president, Peter Backiel; secretary, Carol Breor; treasurer, Pauline Backiel, and book committee, Wallace Gallant, Jessie Maiew- ski, Jean Connor, Stanley Slysz, and Carol Ziezulewicz. Several freshmen, this year, helped to bring the total number of choral members to thirty-four. Under the capable direction of Miss Maude E. Boyle, the Glee Club did commend- able work by their participation in school activities, which included the senior play, nrize speaking, and graduation. This year the club was unable to attend the annual Music Festival held in Pitts- field, Mass., because of lack of transportation.

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F. F. A, OFFICERS 1953-1954 President — Gerald Barsh Treasurer — Patrick Zgrodnik Vice President — William Wilkes Reporter — Glenn Mathieu Secretary — Robert Baye Sentinel — Laurence Pickett LEADERSHIP Neppco Egg- Grading Contest — Eastern States Exposition S. A. Team Teams Entered We Placed Robert Baye 19 2 Eugene Dugal and Walter Thayer Dairy Cattle Judging Contest — University of Massachusetts S. A. Team Teams Entered We Placed William Wilkes 24 19 Patrick Zgrodnik and Wallace Gallant Poultry Judging Contest — University of Massachusetts S. A. Team Teams Entered We Placed Glenn Mathieu 22 5 Walter Thayer and Edward Pelis Glenn Mathieu placed in the top 20 and was asked to judge again for the state judging team, which will participate in the National Judging Contest at Kansas City, Missouri. Vegetable Judging Contest — University of Massachusetts S. A. Team Teams Entered We Placed Joseph Cybulski 15 9 Laurence Pickett and Walter Thayer Farm Mechanics Contest S. A. Team — Laurence Pickett, Walter Thayer and Patrick Zgrodnik. S. A. delegate to the State Convention at the U. of M. was Robert Baye. Chair- man of the State Contest Rules committee was Gerald Barsh. Last year ' s team, placing in the tractor driving contest at Agawam, was second out of nine teams. Team — Walter Thayer, Glenn Mathieu and Stanley Cybulski. We are entering the tractor driving contest this year and it is to be held at the Norfolk County Agricultural School. F. F. A. District Speaking Contest, Northampton, Massachusetts Robert Baye — 4th Place Our annual picnic in June will see awards made to boys in these fields of our chapter: scholarship, public speaking, farm mechanics, soil and water management, as well as all-around boy, chapter farmer.