Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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Sophomore News On September 8, 1954, twenty sophomores entered the halls of Smith Academy, ready to start a new school year. There were nine girls and eleven boys, counting our new classmate, Ronald Keith. In January, of the following year, 1955, our class num- bered twenty-one, for Eugene Dugal entered our class. Officers were: President — Joseph Cybulski Vice-President — William Backiel Secretary — Gail Goller Treasurer — Donald Moskowicz Student Council Representatiev — Vivian Bucala At the end of November, the class ordered their class rings, which were received March 8. In October, two of our classmates, Vivian Bucala and Humilia Stefancik, were named as Jayvee cheerleaders. Both sophomore girls and boys participated in sports this year. Jean Connor, Brenda Zgrodnik, and Frances Kostek were on the girls ' basketball team. Robert Siemionko and Ronnie Keith were on the Varsity team. Joseph Baceski, Robert Bar- rett, Stanley Slysz, and Donald Moskowicz were on the Jayvee team. Donald Mosko- wicz was also a Varsity substitute. Among those reporting for soccer were Joseph Baceski, Ronald Piekunka, Robert Siemionko, Stanley Slysz, and Robert Barrett. Donald Moskowicz was manager. The two boys who took part in the Senior play, which was a success, were William Backiel and Joseph Baceski. Vivian Bucala, Gail Goller, and William Backiel were on the yearbook staff. Marilyn Wilkes, Frances Kostek and William Backiel were on the school paper com- mittee.

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Junior News On September 8, 1954, fifteen juniors entered the halls of Smith Academy to begin their first year as upperclassmen. Tbe first class meeting resulted in the election of the following officers: President — Larry Goller Vice-President — Robert Betsold Secretary — Mary Ziezulewicz Treasurer — Glenn Mathieu Student Council Representative — Betty Kubosiak Their first activity of the year and also the school ' s first activity was the Fresh- man Reception, held in October. The shy and frightened freshmen were presented with an enjoyable and unforgettable night. Four junior girls out of seven were elected as cheerleaders this year. They are: Betty Kubosiak, Carol Ziezulewicz, Mary Ziezulewicz, as Varsity, and Dorothy Cech- vala as jayvee. Junior boys were very active in spoils this year. Those participating were: Larry Goller, a regular Varsity player; Bobby Betsold, Francis Widelo, and Walter Thayer, who are in the J.V. team. Another boy who added a great deal to this year ' s team was Manager Edward Pelis. Although the boys were well represented in sports, Carol Fill was the only one to represent the junior girls in girls ' basketball. The Junior class held its annual prize-speaking contest March 23 and 25. The first date was for the girls and the latter for the boys. Those chosen to present their selections to the public on April fifteenth were: JoAnne Sikorski, Carol Ziezulewicz, Carol Fill, Dorothy Cechvala, Betty Kubosiak, John Stenglein, Edward Pelis, Francis Widelo, Robert Betsold, and Laurence Goller. The Junior Thespians this year are: Carol Ziezulewicz, JoAnne Sikorski, Mary Ziezulewicz, Carol Fill, Dorothy Cechvala, and Betty Kubosiak. Our Junior year proved to be exciting and interesting.

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Freshmen News In the Freshman class this year there were twenty members. At the beginning of school we were fortunate to receive two new pupils, Richard Capen from Vermont and Dianne Burke, a transfer from St. Michael ' s. Freshman class officers were: President — Richard Byrne Vice-President — Ronald Punska Secretary — Patricia Harubin Treasurer — Joseph Bye Student Council Representative — Cynthia Omasta Mrs. Muller was class advisor. The Freshman class was well represented in soccer. Almost half of the boys in the class participated. At the end of the season each boy received a letter for his playing. There were also many Freshmen who participated in basketball ; both boys and girls. These Freshmen all played very good basketball. The annual Freshman dance was held on April 29. With all Freshmen doing their best, the dance was a great success.