Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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On October 15, the first school paper meeting was held. A good majority of stu- dents turned out to take part in this activity. The following students were elected to their respective offices: Editor-in-chief, Stephanie Majeski; associate editors, Lorraine Woloss and Phyllis Cybulski; literary editors, Jean Klocko and Dorothy Cechvala; art editors, Leona Blown, William Backiel, and Carol Fill. These talented artists did a praiseworthy job in providing the school paper with many illustrations. The business manager was Patricia Zagrodnik; assistant business manager, Helen Pitchko; sports reporters, Charles Sadoski, Ronald Barrett, and Frances Porada; freshman reporters, Patricia Tobacco and Dianne Flouton; sophomore, Frances Kostek and Marilyn Wilkes; junior, Carol Ziezulewicz; senior, Phyllis Baceski; general reporter, Mary Ziezulewicz; agriculture, Joseph Cybulski. Ethel Duga and Betty Kubosiak supplied the paper with interesting gossip and features. All these members collected much information that made the school paper a widely-read issue. The production staff was made up of Jane and Joan Romanowski and Lorraine Woloss. Mrs. Pruzynski and Miss Ryan, the two advisors, devoted their untiring effort and time to make the paper a great success. Without all these members ' efforts and co-operation, a school paper would have been impossible. Every member of the staff did a splendid job. As a result of the staff ' s hard work, the school paper came out on time every other month. Many students of the school who were not on the staff, but who gave their time and effort to the school paper, also deserve our thanks and appreciation.

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Smith Academy yearbook was organized with Charles Sadoski as editor-in-chief. Assistant editor-in-chief was Ronnie Barrett. Mrs. Mary A. Spakowski was chosen as faculty advisor. Mike Raffa was the business manager of this year ' s yearbook. The sports depart- ment was headed by Richard Cechvala, with Patsy Zagrodnik and Robert Byrne doing the assisting. This year ' s Seniorscope was written by Ethel Duga, Phyllis Baceski and Lorraine Woloss. Photography was taken care of by Jean Klocko and Phyllis Cybulski. Class trip was written by Stephanie Majeski and Frances Porada. This year ' s committee for ads consisted of Helen Pitchko, Joan Romanowski, Jane Roma- nowski, Frances Porada, Phyllis Cybulski, Ronnie Barrett, Charles Sadoski, Michael Raffa, Gerald Barsh, Pat Zgrodnik, Phyllis Baceski, Richard Cechvala, and Jean Klocko. Senior write-ups were done by Jean Klocko and Patsy Zagrodnik. Cheerleaders ' report was written by Betty Kubosiak and Mary Ziezulewicz. Lor- raine Woloss took care of the Pro Merito report. The yearbook report was written by Dorothy Cechvala. Senior class history was well done by Jean Klocko and Stepha- nie Majeski. Robert Byrne wrote the prize-speaking report. School paper report was written by Phyllis Cybulski and Phyllis Baceski. Carol Fill wrote up the Glee Club report. Thespian report was done by Frances Porada. Betty Kubosiak wrote the Student Council report. Dedication was written by Ethel Duga. The art editor for this year ' s book was Leona Brown. Class reports were written by Carol Ziezulewicz, Vivian Bucala, Gail Goller, Patty Harubin and Cynthia Omasta.

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Thespians In September, the S. A. Thespians met and elected the following: Jane Romanow- ski, president; Stephanie Majeski, vice-president; Lorraine Woloss, secretary-treasur- er; and Ronald Barrett, stage manager. On the night of November 5, 1954, a large crowd of parents, friends, and relatives attended a three-act comedy dramatized by Esther E. Olson, when the Thespians pre- sented SEVENTEEN IS TERRIFIC. The scene took place in the living room of the Allenby home, in the spring. Ronald Barrett gave a realistic portrayal of seventeen-year-old Chuck, who struggled against all sorts of obstacles to get five dollars to take his girl to the spring dance. Lorraine Woloss, as Chuck ' s girl, Ginny, gave a good interpretation of a determined teen-ager with a big problem. As Dr. Allenby, Chuck ' s father, who was worried about his aching feet, his business, and his family, Charles Sadoski gave a performance in which irascibility and worry were well projected. Frances Porada made a fine Grand- ma, flurried and concerned over the troubles of the family, and trying to keep everyone happy. Stephanie Majeski, as Chuck ' s sister Barbie, gave a versatile portrayal of the nonchalance and emotion typical of young adolescents, and as her pal and accomplice, Jean Klocko made a charming Nancy, always hopeful of getting to the dance. Robert Laprise, as a sleuthing little brother, Billie, gave a zestful performance that brought laughs and built up suspense; Phyllis Baceski was enthusiastic as Billie ' s partner, Patsy, eager to find buried treasure. Joseph Baceski, as George Bennet, gave a comic interpretation in the role of Chuck ' s loyal chum and Barbie ' s tongue-tied admirer; and Ethel Duga also provided comedy relief at critical moments with her performance as Jane, crazy about cheerleading and always practicing. The part of Hugo Jarvis was well played by Billie Backiel, portraying the sophisticated young man about town, the idol of all the girls. A surprise feature was the dual performance of the Romanowski twins, Jane and Joan, in the role of Hannah, the maid. Under the direction of Miss Boyle, music supervisor, the Choral Group presented selections between the acts. Miss Ryan, faculty coach, who directed the play, was presented flowers and a gift, and Miss Boyle was presented flowers. It was a successful play because of the co-operation and helpfulness of the vari- ous committees.