Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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

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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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Student Council The Student Council met early this year and elected the following: officers: Charles Smith, president; Gene Gore, vice president; and Bruce Yarrows, secretary-treasurer. The other members who made up the Council were Richard Cechvala and Patricia Zagrodnik, junior; Mary Ziezulewicz, sophomore; and Joseph Cybulski, freshman. The most popular project sponsored by the Student Council this year was the purchase of a new banner for our school. The banner has the words SMITH ACADEMY printed in white letters on a field of purple, with a white border around the edge of the banner. This year all members of the Student Council showed much interest in trying to improve our school. This group is under the supervision of Superintendent John C. Jacobek.