Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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Thespians In September, the S. A. Thespians met and elected the following officers: presi- dent, Rita Vollinger; vice president, Peter Backiel; secretary-treasurer, Joan Kalentek. On the night of November 20, 1953, a large number of parents and friends ex- perienced many laughs and thrills when the Thespians presented The Baby Sitter, a three-act comedy dramatized by Perry Clark. The scene took place in the living room of the Ballard home. In the leading role as Carrie, a sincere, unsophisticated, sweet girl, Bob ' s one and only, was Rita Vol- linger, who gave an excellent performance. Bob, being very tender and serious about Carrie, and also wishing to convince his parents that she was the girl for him, was played eloquently by Robert Kowalski. His obstacle was his very strict father, played by William Wilkes, who was suited to the part and gave a splendid performance. As Mother, Pauline Backiel gave an impressive portrayal of a strict and determined par- ent with a firm and understanding manner. Peter Backiel, portraying Junior, a little, mischievous boy of nine, had the audience in an uproar because of his unusual mis- deeds. Jane, a biologically-minded girl, was played very well by Patricia Novak. The part of Helen, the beauty of the family, wrapped up in her boy-friend, was char- acterized in a romantic manner by Teresa Brassord. As Carl, a good-natured, hand- some young man of twenty, Bernard Goclowski performed his role effectively. Junior ' s pal Lefty, another holy terror, was played by Ronald Barrett, who had the viewers on the edge of their seats with his clever performance. Carol Ziezulewicz and Joseph Godzina, as Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, gave a splendid performance as Junior s parents, who seemed to baby him considerably. Dot and Midge, thoughtless girls who visit the Ballard home to raid the ice box, were ably played by Je an Klocko and Jane Romanowski. Under the direction of Miss Maude E. Boyle, music supervisor, the S. A. Clural Group presented selections after Act I. The co-operation and helpfulness of various committees made possible the pro- duction of a successful play.

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In October, a large number of students turned out to participate in school paper activity. The following members were chosen to their respective positions: editor-in- chief, Teresa Brassord; associate editors, Rita Vollinger and Bernard Goclowski; literary editor, Susanne Day; art editors, Leona Brown and Carol Fill; sports editors, Jean Klocko and Charles Sadoski; business managers, Pauline Backiel and Joseph Godzina. Under their leadership, very commendable school papers were issued. Re- porters were Pauline Backiel, Ronald Barrett, Robert Barrett, Robert Baye, Carol Breor, Dorothy Cechvala, Phyllis Cybulski, Ethel Duga, Carol Fill, Joseph Godzina, Joan Kalentek, Robert Kowalski, Betty Kubosiak, Patricia Novak, Patricia Zagrodnik, and Mary Ziezulewicz. To these students we give credit for securing information, thus making the paper a success. Production staff included Teresa Brassord, Rita Vollinger, Pauline Backiel, Bernard Goclowski, and Joseph Godzina. Without their effort, the paper could not have been circulated. Mrs. Pruzynski and Miss Ryan, the capable advisers, gave their undivided attention and co-operation to make the paper a success. All the members of the staff can be praised for their untiring efforts and dili- gence in getting the paper out on time.

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May 7, 1954 4th 1. The Night the Bed Fell on Father Ronald Barrett 4th 2. Winning the Victory Stephanie Majeski 1st 3. Father Flanagan ' s Toughest Customer Charles Sadoski 3rd 4. He Adopted Us Helen Pitchko 3rd !3. A True Story Haunted Him 1st 6. The Waltz Michael Raffa Jane Romanowski 4th 7. Lou Gehrig — Epic of Courage Robert Byrne 4th 8. Personal Episode Carol Breor 2nd 9. The Case of the Railwayman ' s Arm Patrick Zgrodnik 2nd 10. I Speak for Democracy Thurber Hughes Oursler Anonymous Abbott Parker Gallico Selected Sa va Evans Jean Klocko