Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1956 volume:

e e DOUAY VERSION PSALM 116 PRAISE the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2 For his mercy is confirmed upon us; and the truth of the Lord remaineth for ever. KING JAMES VERSION PSALM 117 O PRAISE the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us ; and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD. The rambling structure, the red-brick tvall, The ivy climbing over all. The flat green lawn, the familiar old walk And on the side lawn, that old gray rock. Familiar landmarks on each golden day That we ' ll think of fondly when we ' re far away. Hallways overflowing with girls and boys. Sharing together all of life ' s joys. The books we ' ve studied night after night, Trying to make tomorrow ' s lesson right. The teachers ' voices as they patiently explain And clear up any doubts that still remain. All these things, so precious and dear, Little memories from year to year, Engraved forever in our hearts, Remain part of school life, now that new life starts. — Evelyn Szewczyk ' 46 SMITH ACADEMY THE ECHO Vol. XV June 1956 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PSALM 2 FORWARD 3 DEDICATION 6 FACULTY 7 SENIOR AUTOGRAPHS 10 SENIORS 11 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY 18 BABY PICTURES 20 WHO ' S WHO 21 THEY ' LL NEVER FORGET 22 CLASSES 23 ACTIVITIES 27 SPORTS 37 SNAP SHOTS 45 WASHINGTON TRIP 46 ALUMNI 49 PATRONS 50 ADS 51 Issued by the Students of SMITH ACADEMY, HATFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS In grateful appreciation, we the Class of 1956 dedi- cate this yearbook to Mary E. Ryan, who greatly deserves our respect and admiration as class advisor. She has di- rected us through our four years at Smith Academy with sound judgment, and wise counsel. Many of our daily problems were eliminated through her guidance. Due to her untiring effort our class activities were com- pleted with great pride and success. She has also contrib- uted much by preparing us for a successful and happy future. We, therefore, dedicate this issue of THE ECHO with great pride and sincere gratitude to MARY E. RYAN MR. ARTHUR G. SCOTT Principal and Superintendent Silence is golden — Nice smile — Quiet — Always busy — Re- served and efficient — Learning about S. A. — Bad pennies always return! — Neat dresser. MISS MARY E. RYAN English I, II, IIIA, IVA English IIIB, IVB Dramatics Prize Speaking Graduation Speakers School Paper Advisor Senior Class Advisor Hurrah for the Irish! — Good listener — Good taste in clothes and jewelry — Pleasant disposition — Nice to know — Everyone ' s pal — Swell homeroom teacher — Ready to help. MR. JOHN A. SKARZYNSKI Trig Algebra I, II Plane Geometry Physics Basketball Coach Driver Education Faculty Manager for Athletics Freshman Class Advisor Great tease — blushes easily — Lost without answer-book — Friendly — Always ready with an answer — Saturday night dates — Nice to have around. MRS. MARY A. SPAKOWSKI Home Economics I, II Biology General Math Home and Family Junior Class Advisor Personal Guidance School cook — Wonderful smile — Pleasing personality — Soft-spoken — Helpful — Conservative dresser — Sorry you can ' t have any cookies! MR. GEORGE C. FEIKER Agriculture I, II, III, IV F. F. A. Advisor Chairman of State F. F. A. Advisory Committee Eastern States F. F. A. Planning Committee Chairman of NEPPCO State Egg Contest Chairman of District Public Speaking Contest Chairman of M. V. A. T. A. Poultry Committee Happy-go-lucky — Sporty dressei ' — Always smiling — Bow- ties — Good F. F. A. advisor — -Everybody ' s friend — Always willing to help. MRS. MARGARET E. PRUZYNSKI Typing I, II Shorthand I, II Bookkeeping Secretarial Practice School Secretary G. O. Fund School Paper Advisor Courteous and generous — Nice clothes — Pleasant person- ality — Always willing to help — Gives friendly advice — I can ' t control your typing errors, you must determine your own mark. — Oh, that typing class! MR. JOHN F. SYMANCYK Physical Education General Science Problems of Democracy U. S. History Baseball and Soccer Coach Faculty Manager for Athletics Crusade for Freedom Advisor Good Government Day Advisor Neat dresser — Helpful — Easy-going — Wonderful person- ality — Willing to give advice — -Weakness is ties! — Expert dancer — Summer in the mountains — Girls, you must be properly clothed if you are to play gym! MRS. FLORENCE E. MULLER French I, II, III Latin I, II World History Sophomore Class Advisor Girls ' Basketball Coach Substitute Music Teacher Nice clothes — Good coach — Helpful to everyone — Petite et douce — Friendly smile — I wonder who turned off the heat? 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Green Dodge — Those lovely blond curls — Woman hater ? ? ? — Black denim trousers and motorcycle boots — Basketball pro — Frankie Laine — I don ' t like this class — He and West Hatfield — Dislikes girls who argue — Passionate hunter. ELIZABETH BARSCHENSKI Kitten Northampton, Commercial Course: Glee Club 4; Wash- ington Trip 4; Transfer student, came from Amherst High to Smith Academy in February. Marriage — Oh you boys! — Silly as they come — Let- ters every day — Roller skating — Woman driver. DOROTHY CECHVALA Dottie Hatfield, Classical Course: Cheerleader 3; School Paper 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 2, 3, 4; D. A. R. Award 4; Prize Speak- ing 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Thespian 2, 3, 4; Girls ' Basketball 2, 4; Washington Trip 4; Pro Mer- ito 4. Knee socks — True to Bob — P. D. pro — Ambitious — Fi- lene ' s hard worker — Class nurse — Pizza and lobster — Green Ford — Loves little brothers — Gooey sundaes — He who hesitates is lost — Clothes. CAROL FILL Fill Northampton, Classical Course : Yearbook 2, 3, 4 ; School Paper 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Prize Speaking 3; Thespian 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Wash- ington Trip 4. Those laughing spells — Don ' t mess my hair — Neat — The Barn — Class baby sitter — Nurse of the future — Loves little sisters — Polka records — Oh, those parties — Peroxide and Mary — Lisbon Antiqua — Roller skating. LAWRENCE GOLLER Goose Northampton, Classical Course: President 1, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian 4; Senior Play 4; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; School Paper 2; Prize Speaking 3; Washington Trip 4. The class leader — Well liked by all — Athletic — Cynthia — Ape call — Black Chevie — Delivers chickens — Those Sat- urday mornings — Baby sitting — Always something to say — Huh? — How about a weed? ELIZABETH KUBOSIAK Spike Northampton, Commercial Course: Student Council 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3; School Paper 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 2, 3, 4; Thespian 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Prize Speaking 3 ; Washington Trip 4. The class clothes fiend — Laughable — Friendly — Main Street home — Watch that temper — Air Force letters — Japan, here I come! — Always eating — Peroxide — Loves?? (one)- — -Good taste in clothes — Don ' t tell me, I know! — Saturday night dates — Ready to help — Oh, those U. of M. guys! GLENN MATHIEU Hank Boston, Vocational Course: Class Treasurer 3; Soccer 4; Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Good Government Day Rep - resentative 4 ; F. F. A. Treasurer 3 ; F. F. A. Reporter 2 ; Poultry Judging 2; Washington Trip 4. The class farmer — Good natured- — Everyone ' s pal — Air- planes and trucks — Rip right down — He and Walter — Love problems class. EDWARD PELIS Nook Northampton, Vocational Course: President 2; Glee Club 4; Soccer 3, 4; Sentinel 1; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Prize Speaking 3; Egg Judging 2; Wash- ington Trip 4. Always the last word — Loves girls ? ? ? — That famous wa lk — Blushes easily — Oh yeah! — Fried chicken and spaghetti (Italian style)— Flashy shirts— I ' ll never work — Fishing at the Nook. LAWRENCE PICKETT Scobe Northampton, Vocational Course: dent Council 3. Treasurer 2; Stu- Hard worker — Class mechanic — Work shoes — Always fooling around, nev er serious — Traveling ring — Always in Mr. Symancyk ' s hair — Good money handler — Always buying cars — Oh, those Hamp girls! JOANNE SIKORSKI Sapphire Chicopee, General Course: Glee Club 4; Yearbook 4; School Paper 4; Thespian 3, 4; Treasurer 1; Secretary 4; Prize Speaking 3; Senior Play 4; Cheerleader 4; Wash- ington Trip 4. The class Patti Page — Peppy cheerleader — Dimples — Loves lobster — Always happy ? ? ? — Dislikes arguments — Polka fan — Hatfield Barn — Always baby sitting — She and Carol — Loves to style hair — Record fan — You don ' t have to know — Caddie driver — Likes to explore new homes. JOHN STENGLEIN Sahib Northampton, Classical Course: Vice President 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prize Speaking 3; Soccer 4; Washington Trip 4; Baseball 2. Co-operative — Good taste in clothes — Everyone ' s pal — Oh, that black outfit! — Likes girls ? ? — Class professor — Speedy black Chevy — Ardent sportsman — Well liked by all — Motorcycle maniac. WALTER THAYER Walt Northampton, Vocational Course: Student Council 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Secretary of F. F. A. 1; President of F. F. A. 3, 4; Neppco Egg Winner 2; Wash- ington Trip 4. Class farmer — Warm smile — Accordion player — No girl — Easy to get along with — He and Hank — Likes sports — Those rides to Hamp after the basketball games! FRANCIS WIDELO F Northampton, Classical Course: Soccer 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Thespian 4; Washington Trip 4. The class chauffeur — Fordamatics ? ? (all gone) — Al- ways working — Never too busy to give someone a ride — Everyone ' s pal — Quiet (when sleeping) — Easy to get along with — Great roller skater — Found anywhere but home — Always grinning — Never a dull moment in Lefty ' s class. JOYCE WILLOUGHBY Rip Lancaster, New Hampshire, Commercial Course: Year- book 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian 4; Washington Trip 4. The class night-traveler — Vacations in Conn, and N. H. — Everyone ' s pal — Tiny and cute — Neat dresser — Oh! that green Chevie — Good times — Always giving Betty a hard time- — Love that pizza — Candy — Candy — Candy — Always found in Hadley. CAROL ZIEZULEWICZ Zu Zu Northampton, Classical Course: Class Secretary 1, 2; Class Treasurer 4; Girls ' Basketball 4; School Paper 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Thespian 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 2, 4; Prize Speaking 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls State Representative 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Wash- ington Trip 4. Class Frenchman — Great Personality — Everyone ' s pal — Peppy cheerleader — Loves to drive slow ? ? — Always willing to give advice — Marriage (??) not for a while — Neat dresser — Love those big brown eyes — A certain green Ford — Hey, Chappa! I ' ll Be Home. MARY ZIEZULEWICZ Squirt Holyoke, Commercial Course: Student Council 2; Class Secretary 3; Yearbook 1, 2, 3, 4; School Paper 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Washington Trip 4. The class tea drinker (limey) — Daily toothaches — Loves food — Crewcuts — Packards and Fords — I don ' t care — Late sleeper — Peppy cheerleader — Can ' t live without those daily letters — Cute dimples — Nice smile — One of the trio. Class History Four years ago, nineteen frightened adolescents entered the doors of Smith Aca- demy and aimlessly wandered through the halls looking for their home room. Today, due to four years of learning, this frightened group of boys and girls has become a confident and ambitious group ready to go into the world and earn a successful living. We began our days at Smith Academy in September 1952, eager to learn all that was offered. During the first few weeks we fulfilled the expectations of every Fresh- man Class by roaming the halls, interrupting classes, breaking rules, and carrying out the upperclassmen ' s requests. The following members of our class were chosen as officers: president, Larry Goller; vice president, Joe Erbe; secretary, Carol Zie- zulewicz; treasurer, JoAnne Sikorski; Student Council representative, Robert Betsold; and Miss Ryan as class advisor. Many of our boys were athletically inclined and par- ticipated in the three sports, baseball, basketball, and soccer. Joe Erbe, who con- tributed much laughter and gaity to the Freshman Class, left early that year for Meridan, Connecticut. Thomas Watson, although he did not leave Hatfield, trans- ferred to Smith ' s Vocational School in Northamptn. We made our debut in the social world at S. A. by sponsoring a successful spring dance. All in all, our Freshman year was a memorable one!!! Returning to the familiar halls of S. A. as sophomores, we elected Edward Pelis as president, Bobby Betsold as vice president, Carol Ziezulewicz as secretary, Larry Pickett as treasurer, and Mary Ziezulewicz as Student Council Representative. In the beginning of October the class ordered their rings which they received January eighth, and wore proudly. Also in October, Betty Kubosiak w as named as a Varsity cheer- leader, and Mary and Carol Ziezulewicz were named as Jayvee cheerleaders. Another big event of October was the return of Ronald Keith to Smith Academy from Boston. Ronnie had left us early in our Sophomore year. Both the boys and girls participated in sports that year. Carol Fill and Dorothy Cechvala were on the Girls ' Basketball team. Larry Pickett, Walter Thayer, Bobby Betsold, Franis Widelo, and Larry Goller were on the Jayvee team. Larry Goller was also a sub on the Varsity squad. Also in that year, Carol Ziezulewicz was the only member from our class in the senior play. Carol Fill, Dorothy Cechvala, Mary Ziezulewicz, and Betty Kubosiak were on the school paper staff, while Carol Ziezulewicz, Carol Fill, Dorothy Cechvala, Mary Zie- zulewicz were on the yearbook staff. We left Smith Academy that summer for a well-earned vacation and to obtain part-time jobs, assuring each other that we would return in the fall ready to begin our first year as upperclassmen. Return we did, full of vim and vigor, to begin preparations for the Freshman Reception. An enjoyable evening was had by all — especially the Juniors, who en- joyed seeing the poor Freshmen squirm!!! Our first meeting resulted in the election of the following officers: President, Larry Goller; vice-president, Robert Betsold; Se- cretary, Mary Ziezulewicz; treasurer, Glenn Mathieu; and Student Council Repre- sentative, Betty Kubosiak. Certainly, everyone will agree that the most memorable event was Junior declamations, otherwise known as The Ordeal. The dreadful day went as fast as it came, with Dorothy Cechvala and Bobby Betsold taking first prize. Then it was only a memorable occasion. To climax our Junior year, we sponsored the annual prom which we worked at indefatigably to make it the success that it was. The Junior boys were very active in sports this year. Those participating in basket- ball were: Larry Goller, a regular Varsity player, Bobby Betsold, Francis Widelo, and Walter Thayer who were on the Jayvee team. Another boy who added much to the making of the team was Manager Edward Pelis. The boys, of course, did not com- pletely overshadow the girls, for Carol Fill contributed a great deal to the Girls ' basketball team. The Junior Thespians were Carol Ziezulewicz, JoAnne Sikorski, Mary Ziezulewicz, Carol Fill, Dorothy Cechvala, and Betty Kubosiak. The Junior year proved to be an exciting and interesting year. Finally, our last year came — and went all too quickly! We entered the famous old academy looking the same, but feeling differently than we did three years ago. Now we entered with more confidence in ourselves and full of pride and joy. Early in the year, we elected, for the last time, our leaders. Larry Goller was again chosen president; John Stenglein, vice-president; JoAnne Sikorski, secretary; Carol Ziezu- lewicz, treasurer; and Bobby Betsold, Francis Widelo, and Walter Thayer as Student Council Representatives. Many food sales were held during our Senior year which increased the amount of money in the treasury. Another great improvement was that the Student Council became more active. They began a point system which was very effective, but not well-liked by the students!! This year found us presenting the play, Don ' t Take My Penny, in which a large majority of Seniors participated. Other profitable activities in which we participated were the basketball concessions and the Donkey-Ball game concessions. One of the main activities was the Donkey- Ball Game which was sponsored by the Hatfield Lions Club and the Senior Class in order to raise money for the annual Washington Trip. Much time and effort was put into organizing an interesting Good Government Day Assem bly. Glenn Mathieu was unanimously chosen to represent Smith Academy in Boston. We are proud to say that reports came to us that Glenn did a wonderful job. We are really proud of you, Glenn ! ! ! Amid the ordering of invitations and name cards, fitting of caps and gowns, preparing for the Washington Trip (Rapid Shave), the Class of ' 56 is proud to present the 1956 edition of the PURPLE AND WHITE ECHO which we hope you enjoy. This concludes our Senior year, and all of us know that it was the best one of our lives! On our Commencement Day, June 19, 1956, we will be standing on the stage at the Hatfield Memorial Town Hall, wearing our blue caps and gowns, waiting for the great moment when Mr. Scott will shake our hand and present us with that scroll which will mean so much to us in our future! The caps and gowns will be symbols of our four years of hard work, while our diplomas will be the symbol of all we accom- plished and learned while attaining our goals. We will be leaving Smith Academy, and we hope to leave you, the underclassmen, with this small, but important motto which, if practiced by all, can help give you a better future: Knowledge is Power. lOrvniy C ft . £.,., a an A Senior Wfio s Who John Stenglein Glenn Mathieu Francis Widelo Lari ' y Goller Bobby Betsold Edward Pelis Larry Pickett Walter Thayer WITTIEST MOST SILENT SMILIEST BEST DANCERS BEST TALKERS HAPPIEST LEAST TIMID MOST QUICK TEMPERED Betty Barschenski Joyce Willoughby JoAnne Sikorski Carol Ziezulewicz Dorothy Cechvala Carol Fill Betty Kubosiak Mary Ziezulewicz MR. PENKOWSKI (Janitor) They 9 11 Never Forget ROBERT BETSOLD His nights in Hadley BETTY BARSCHENSKI .... Her first day at Smith Academy DOROTHY CECHVALA Being chosen D. A. R. Girl CAROL FILL Monday night at the U. of M. LARRY GOLLER The Chevie and Cynthia BETTY KUBOSIAK Those Geisha girls GLENN MATHIEU Being chosen the Good Government Day Representative EDWARD PELIS .Doughnuts and Eleanor LARRY PICKETT Coming to school in the van JO ANNE SIKORSKI Daily notes •JOHN STENGLEIN German measles WALTER THAYER . Head for the round house, they can ' t corner you there! FRANCIS WIDELO His new blue Ford????? JOYCE WILLOUGHBY .Whipping around in her Chevie CAROL ZIEZULEWICZ That Monday night at the Barn????? MAY ZIEZULEWICZ I don ' t care. OL ASSES Junior Class The Juniors of ' 55- ' 56 have heen very active in school affairs this year. They had their first class meeting of the year September 8th and voted for class officers. They were as follows: President — Jessie Maiewski Vice President — Humilia Stefancik Treasurer — Vivian Bucala Secretary — Brenda Zgrodnik Student Council — Donald Moskowicz and Billy Backiel On September 23, the Juniors started school activities with a bang! Being under- classmen for two years they knew the feeling of a lowly, measley underclassman. Now for the first time they were wpperclassmen and felt like human beings! But they were not going to let those two years go by without revenge. The Junior upperclass- men got their revenge at the Freshman initiation! Although the Freshmen survived, they had to live and learn by the Freshman Creed. LONG LIVE THE UPPERCLASSMEN ! I ! The next important activity of the Junior class was the Spectacular of the year — The Junior Prom! The theme for the prom was Underwater. Everyone put all their effort into making the prom an inevitable success. That night on June 1, a queen was chosen with her attendants, to put the finishing touches on the gala affair. The Junior class was proud of the three boys who made the starting five on the varsity basketball team. They were, Ronald Keith, Donald Moskowicz, and Robert Semionko. The boys did a terrific job contributing to the success of the basketball team! The class was equally proud of the two girls who were elected to the varsity cheer- ing squad this year. They were Vivian Bucala and Humilia Stefancik. Sophomore Class On September 7, 1956, twenty-one confident sophomores entered Smith Academy eager to begin their second year. At the first class meeting the following officers were elected: President — Richard Byrne Vice President — David Southard Secretary — Patricia Harubin Treasurer — Cynthia Omasta Student Council Representative — Joseph Bye On October 28, the annual sophomore Halloween dance was held. Although it was late in starting, due to technical difficulties beyond our control, it was a success. Two sophomore girls were elected cheerleaders. Cynthia Omasta joined the ranks of Varsity squad, and Patricia Tobacco joined the JayVees. At the beginning of January, class rings were ordered from the Balfour Company. The sophomore boys and girls have been very active in sports. The opening of the soccer season found two eager sophomore participants, Ronald Punska and Rich- ard Capen. Eleanor Osley, Dianne Flouton, Louise Bucala, Kathleen Zagrodnik and Rose Kovalski were the girls who joined the Girls ' Basketball Team. Boys participat- ing in basketball were Joseph Bye, Ronald Punska, and Richard Capen, who played on the Jay Vee team. Richard was also a substitute on the Varsity squad. Sophomores who took part in the Senior Play were Cynthia Omasta and Robert Laprise, Bobby playing the part of a hot tempered Frenchman, and Cynthia playing the part of an attractive model. Doing their utmost to help make this yearbook the best ever were Patricia Tobacco, Patricia Harubin, Cynthia Omasta, Dorothy Saydlowski and Barbara Stenglein. Sophomores on the school paper included Patricia Tobacco, Dianne Flouton, Rose Kovalski, Patricia Sikorski and Kathleen Zagrodnik. Freshmen News In the Freshman class this year there were twenty-four members. Two new stu- dents entered at the beginning of the school year. They were Albert Hermann from Northampton and Betty Jekanoski from Sunderland. The first class meeting was held and the Freshmen class officers were: President — Mary Ryan Vice President — Henry Dorsch Secretary — Judy Mullany Treasurer — Bernard Wilkes Student Council Representative — Catherine Pickett Mr. Skarzynski was chosen as class advisor. The Freshmen boys that reported for soccer were Bernard Wilkes, David Punska and Peter Pelc. There were many boys who participated in basketball this year. They include David Punska, Henry Dorsch, Peter Pelc, George Zgrodnik, and John Karakula, who was the manager. The girls who succeeded in making the basketball team were Cather- ine Pickett, Judy Mullany, Betty Jekanoski, Shirley Start, Mary Ryan and Sylvia Stefancik. Two Freshmen girls selected as JayVee cheerleaders were Arlene Kuchyt and Sally Kubosiak. The Freshmen dance was held April 27, and proved to be very successful. tu The Student Council met in September and elected the following officers: Robert Betsold, president; Donald Moskowicz, vice president; and Catherine Pickett, secre- tary-tieasurer. The other members of the Council were Francis Widelo and Walter Thayer, seniors; William Backiel, junior; and Joseph Bye, sophomore. This year, under the guidance of Mr. Skarzynski, the Student Council was very active. A demerit system was established to stop vandalism and disregard of school rules. This system caused much controversy but proved quite effective. Another problem discussed by the Council was the cost of student tickets at the basketball games. Mr. Scott investigated the cost of student tickets at other schools and the price was set accordingly. The Smith Academy Chapter of the Pro Merito Society has increased in member- ship due to the fact that sophomores are now eligible to join. There are now three groups composed of seniors, juniors, and sophomores. The senior group includes: Carol Ziezulewicz, Robert Betsold, and Larry Goller. The only junior member is one girl, Humilia Stefancik. The sophomore members are: Patty Tobacco, Louise Bucala, Bar- bara Stenglein, Dorothy Saydlowski, Eleanor Osley, Dianne Flouton, and Richard Byrne. All students are required to have an over-all average of 85 or more in order to be eligible for membership. Last year two of the Pro Merito students, Carol Ziezulewicz and Robert Betsold, participated in the annual Massachusetts Pro Merito Society meeting, which was held in Springfield, Massachusetts. This year the staff of the Echo proudly presents a yearbook which, in their es- timation, is unique and different in many aspects. The yearbook was organized under the direction of the advisor, Mrs. Mary Spakowski, with Carol Ziezulewicz as editor-in- chief, Carol Fill and Betty Kubosiak as assistant editors, and Dorothy Cechvala and JoAnne Sikorski as business managers. The reporters who fervently searched for class news were: Freshman reporter, Sally Kubosiak; Sophomore reporters, Dorothy Saydlowski and Barbara Stenglein; Junior reporter, Humilia Stefancik; and Senior news reporters, Dorothy Cechvala and Carol Ziezulewicz. The sports department was ably handled by Kathleen Zagrodnik, who wrote on girls ' basketball, and William Backiel, who handled the boys ' sports. This year ' s art committee for the yearbook consists of Carol Fill, Arlene Kuchyt, Patty Tobacco, and William Backiel, all fine and talented artists. The photography was taken care of by Mary Ziezulewicz, Gail Goller, Vivian Bucala, and Joyce Willoughby. Busily writing the senior write-ups were Carol Ziezulewicz, Joanne Sikorski, Dorothy Cechvala, and Mary Ziezulewicz. All seniors donated toward the composition of the Class Trip Report. The well-organized Seniorscope was written by Joyce Willoughby, Betty Kubosiak, and Carol Fill. Carol Ziezulewicz was engaged to write the Cheerleading and Pro Merito Reports. Patricia Harubin and Cynthia Omasta handled the Yearbook Report, while Robert Besold composed the Student Council Report. This was followed by Dianne Flouton ' s School Paper Report. Rose Kovalski and Dianne Burke concentrated on Glee Club News. The Thespian Report was composed by Carol Ziezulewicz, while Donald Mosko- wicz wrote the Prize Speaking Report. Glenn Mathieu, a true farmer, was assigned to write on the famous F.F.A. Association. Joanne Sikorski and Dorothy Cechvala wrote the faculty write-ups. Carol Ziezulewicz, Carol Fill, and Dorothy Cechvala com- posed the Dedication. The committee assigned to obtain ads consisted of Mary Ziezu- lewicz, Carol Ziezulewicz, JoAnne Sikorski, Dorothy Cechvala, Betty Kubosiak, William Backiel, and Carol Fill. Due to the combined effort of the staff and the advisor, Mrs. Mary A. Spakowski, this volume was made possible. The yearbook staff hopes this issue merits your approval and praise. r In October a large number of students volunteered to participate in the school paper activity. Out of the large group, the following officers were elected to fill the respective positions: Editor-in-chief, Robert Betsold; associate editors, Carol Ziezule- wicz and Dorothy Cechvala; literary editors, Mary Ziezulewicz and Mary Ryan; art editors, Carol Fill, William Backiel and Patricia Tobacco. The fine selections of artis- tic ability provided the paper with excellent material. The sports editors were Brenda Zagrodnik and William Backiel; the business manager, Betty Kubosiak; freshman re- porters, Arlene Kuchyt and Sally Kubosiak; sophomore reporter, Patricia Tobacco; junior reporter, Brenda Zagrodnik; senior reporter, JoAnne Sikorski; news reporters, Sandra Kempisty, Patricia Sikorski, Dorothy Cechvala, and Carol Ziezulewicz. These students supplied the paper with interesting news items from each class and general gossip. Those who worked so diligently and obtained much interesting and hilarious information about the students were JoAnne Sikorski, Catherine Pickett, Louise Zem- biski, Brenda Zagrodnik, Rose Kovalski and Dianne Flouton. The production staff con- sisted of Carol Ziezulewicz, JoAnne Sikorski, Dorothy Cechvala, Mary Ziezulewicz, Robert Betsold, Larry Goller, Betty Kubosiak, and Carol Fill. Without the cooperation and efforts of these students and the efforts of the two advisors, Miss Ryan and Mrs. Pruzynski, who devoted their undivided attention and untiring efforts, the paper would not have succeeded in being interesting and enter- taining. The students appreciated the splendid work displayed in the school paper due to the cooperation of every member of the staff. Thespians In September the Smith Academy Thespians joined together and elected the fol- lowing officers: president, Carol Ziezulewicz ; vice president, Mary Ziezulewicz; secre- tary-treasurer, Betty Kubosiak; stage manager, Carol Fill. On November 17, 1955, many friends, parents and relatives enjoyed the laughs and puns when the Thespians presented DON ' T TAKE MY PENNY, three-act comedy by Anne Coulter Martens. The scene took place in the living room of the Pringle home on a Saturday after- noon, late in June. In the leading role as Penny, a pretty little miss with Hollywood ambitions, and Kerry ' s true love, was Mary Ziezulewicz, who gave a commendable per- formance. Kerry, a sweet, sincere boy who has life centered around two things, ten- nis and Penny, was eloquently played by Robert Betsold, while Joe Baceski gave a splendid performance as Greg, Kerry ' s best friend with ideas. Caleb, Penny ' s ab- sorbed father, was played by William Backiel, and his wife, Lydia, the lecturer, was portrayed by Jessie Maiewski. Both did a wonderful job. As Sally, the maid with a purpose, Betty Kubosiak gave an impressive performance, so did Larry Goller, who portrayed Norman Porter, a publicity hound. Donald Moskowicz gave a clever per- formance as Penny ' s farm-minded brother, while Carol Ziezulewicz gave an impressive portrayal as Mavis, his attractive sister in radio work. JoAnna, played by Carol Fill, was Penny ' s best friend, and gave a true performance. Gram, just herself, was characterized by Dorothy Cechvala, and Monsieur Henri, a French designer who caused much confusion in the Pringle family, was excellently portrayed by Robert Laprise, whose three pretty models, Claire, Elsie, and Lucille, were played by JoAnne Sikorski, Cynthia Omasta, and Frances Kostek, respectively. Red, the small delivery boy from Hathaway ' s, was excellently played by Henry Dorsch. The young author, Harrison Day, was ably played by Edward Pelis. Under the direction of Miss Boyle, Robert Laprise and Henry Dorsch presented accordion and piano selections after Acts I and II. Furniture was loaned through the courtesy of The Moriarty Furniture Store. Through the cooperation of the various committees, we were able to produce a successful play. Director: Miss Mary A. Ryan. Prompters: Barbara Stenglein, Dorothy Saydlowski, and Patricia Tobacco. Stage Crew: Ronald Keith, David Punska, Francis Widelo, and John Stenglein. Make-up: Vivian Bucala, Humilia Stefancik, Joyce Willoughby, Sally Kubosiak, and Arlene Kuchyt. Driver Education A new addition to the Smith Academy curriculum this past fall was the Driver Education Course supervised by Mr. John Skarzynski. The only requirement of the course was that the students had to be sixteen years of age. Approximately twenty- four students were enrolled. The course lasted about twenty-four weeks and consisted of six hours of actual driving and fifty hours of theoretical learning. At the end of this period the students were given a test which, they passed, excluded them from the customary oral test. This was followed by the actual driving test on the highway, which was conducted by the official Insjector of Motor Vehicles. Finally the licenses were issued to the students who passed this dreaded examination. One of the main features of this course is that anyone who has successfully com- pleted it will be given a discount rate on their insurance until they reach the age of twenty-five. Due to the illness of Miss Ryan, the Junior declamations were delayed and no in- formation was available at the time this yearbook went to press. Glee Club This year, for the first time, the Smith Academy Glee Club was divided into two separate groups, The Boys ' Glee Club, and The Girls ' Glee Club. The following boys were elected as Glee Club officers: president, Paul Petcen; vice president, Stanley Szewczyk; secretary, Joseph Baceski. The Girls ' Glee Club selected the following girls to carry out their respective positions: president, Gail Goller; vice president, Carol Ziezulewicz; secretary, Carol Fill; book committee, Joyce Willoughby, Mary Ziezu- lewicz, and Betty Kubosiak. Until January, Miss Maude E. Boyle was the music director but due to an unfor- tunate accident, which caused Miss Boyle to give up her position, Mrs. Florence E. Muller accepted the position as a substitute music teacher. Much praise has been given to Miss Boyle for the splendid work she did while she was our music director. Many thanks are also given to Mrs. Muller for all the time and effort she has given to make the music class pleasant and enjoyable. Freshman Chorus As in the previous year, the Freshman Class, under the direction of Miss Maude E. Boyle, organized its own glee club and held the first meeting early in September. The following Freshmen were elected by their fellow-classmates to hold these respective positions: president, Henry Dorsch; secretary, Joan Beatie; members of the executive committee, David Punska, Mary Ryan, Henry Dorsch, Catherine Pickett; librarian and assistants, Judy Mullany, Bernard Wilkes, and Sylvia Stefancik. The Chorus has participated in such activities as organizing appropriate Thanks- giving and Christmas music and studying various types of music. The Freshman Chorus hopes to attend the annual music festival. Until January, Miss Maude E. Boyle was the music director, but due to an unfor- tunate accident, which caused Miss Boyle to give up her position, Mrs. Florence E. Muller accepted the position as a substitute music teacher. Much praise has been given to Miss Boyle for the splendid work she did while she was our music director. Without the untiring efforts of Mrs. Muller, the success at- tained would not have been possible. Therefore, many thanks and praises are extend- ed to her. F. F. A. OFFICERS 1955-1956 President — Walter Thayer Vice President — Glenn Mathieu Secretary — Joseph Bye Treasurer — Edward Pelis Reporter — David Southard Sentinel — Robert Barrett LEADERSHIP Neppco Egg Grading Contest — Eastern States Exposition S. A. Team Teams Entered We Placed Richard Capen 16 3 Clarence Klekot John Karakula Richard Capen was second among individuals and attended the Eastern States Neppco Egg Grading Contest in Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania. He was sponsored by the Lions Club. There Dick placed seventh among the other individuals. Poultry Judging Contest — University of Massachusetts S. A. Team Richard Capen Clarence Klekot John Karakula Vegetable Judging Contest — University of Massachusetts S. A. Team Joseph Bye David Southard Walter Pelis Larry Pickett Walter Thayer Glenn Mathieu Edward Pelis Teams Entered 13 Leadership School, Templeton, Massachusetts Members Who Attended Robert Barrett We Placed 7 Joseph Bye Richard Capen Clarence Klekot William Slysz All the F. F. A. Members attended the Welding School at Deerfield High. Pickett won a welding book and William Slysz won a pen as a door prize. Larry This year ' s soccer team, under the direction of Coach John Symancyk, showed themselves to be very promising. At the opening practice, there were approximately thirty boys raring to begin the season. This is quite a large amount for the size of our school, and Mr. Symancyk was very proud of his squad. The new men on the squad this year were five seniors, Larry Goller, Bobby Betsold, Walter Thayer, John Stenglein, Glenn Mathieu; one junior, Donald Moskowicz, and one sophomore, Dick Capen. Within a few weeks Coach Symancyk had his squad organized and well in training. Due to the expert training of Mr. Symancyk, the boys won their first game without too great an effort. This proves that Smith Academy could have had a great team, but as misfortune would have it, Ronald Keith received a leg injury early in the season, and was placed on the bench for the remainder of the soccer season. William Backiel was also injured in the game with Westover, but fortunately, not seriously. The boys worked together this year to produce a fine team, junior, did exceptionally well. Bob Siemionko, a The Echo is proud to report that despite several drawbacks Smith Academy had a good season with 1 win, 4 ties, and 5 loses. The ties can be accredited to our very powerful backfield, with each man doing his utmost. Coach Symancyk is happy to report that he expects at least nine veterans next year. Thus, Smith Academy can look forward to having one of the top soccer teams next year. Basketball Under the direction of Coach John Skarzynski, Smith Academy witnessed a very successful season with twenty-one wins and five losses. Two of the defeats were lost by one point. The team, with grim and fighting spirit, was a pleasure to watch. Keith, the rugged rebound man, Goller, the outside shooter, Moskowicz, the dead-shot, Siemionko, the hard driver, and Betsold, the reliable player, all did their part to make the team victorious. With Goller and Keith as forwards, Siemionko, as a rugged center, and Betsold and Moskowicz as guards, the boys nearly always ended the game with a victory. Whenever Coach Skarzynski felt one of his five men needed a rest, he knew that he could depend upon Punska, Capen, Slysz, Pelc, or Thayer to do an equally good job, as a substitute. Smith Academy ended up second in the Hampshire League, and played two of the three games in the Western Mass. Small High School Tourney at Amherst. The first game, which was played March 6, was an easy victory against Palmer, with the final score 59-44. Coach Skarzynski used his subs in this game, thus giving them some experience for next year. In the second game, S. A. suffered a defeat in the second half when St. Mary ' s of Westfield pulled away ahead to win by a sixteen point margin. We are proud of our boys, for their hard work this year. Proof was given that the towns people are also proud of the boys, when Mr. Zgrodnik, Mr. Kempisty, and one anonymous person donated a large sum of money toward new uniforms which the boys wore proudly. Last, but not least, a word of thanks is given to Coach John Skarzynski for his wonderful coaching and for all he has done for the team. J V Basketball This year ' s Junior Varsity basketball team saw a very successful season. The boys, assisted by Coach John Skarzynski, played excellent ball for a first-year team. With Slysz as center, Thayer as right forward, Capen as left forward, Pelc as left guard, and Punska as right guard, the boys ended the season with fifteen wins, and five defeats. The subs, Joe Bye, David Punska, Bernie Wilkes, George Zgrodnik, and Henry Dorsch also did much to help the starting five end the games with a victory. Some of the members of the Jayvee team were subs for the starting five on the Varsity team. With these boys being promoted to the Varsity squad next season, Smith Academy can look forward to an even more successful season next year. Mr. Symancyk, when do we start baseball practice? This has become a common cry in the corridors of Smith Academy. Because of the bad weather and snow, base- ball practice was tentatively postponed. Finally, the much-awaited day arrived. The first official baseball practice, under the direction of Mr. Symancyk, was held Tuesday, April 24, with a turnout of fifteen boys. At the present, the boys are diligently practicing to produce an excellent team. Their first game, against Williamsburg, will be held Tuesday, May 1. The students are very excited, and all are looking forward to a thrilling game. Good luck, boys; hope you ' re the top team at the end of the season! Girls Basketball The Smith Academy girls ' basketball team has played ten games this year. Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Florence Muller, the Hatfield six played excellent games. The Junior Varsity did a fine job of playing and their record was one win and five losses. The players this year were all Freshmen and they played good ball. The Varsity record was two wins and six losses. Our whole Varsity team from last year was graduated, and our new six did a fine job in the games they played. The Varsity schedule included: Jan. 13 S.A. 21 Amherst 51 Jan. 17 S. A. 27 Easthampton 32 Jan. 31 S. A. 25 Hopkins 33 Feb. 3 S. A. 45 St. Michael ' s 43 Feb. 7 S.A. 21 Amherst 50 Feb. 10 S.A. 24 Easthampton 44 Feb. 14 S.A. 23 Mary Burnham 25 Feb. 17 S.A. 20 Hopkins 26 Feb. 28 S.A. 27 Mary Burnham 31 Mar. 7 S.A. 49 St. Michael ' s 47 g sity New cheerleaders were again chosen this year. Two veterans, Mary and Carol Zieznlewicz, seniors, made the grade with two JayVee veterans, Humilia Stefancyck and Vivian Bucala, both juniors; Joanne Sikorski, a senior, and Cynthia Omasta, a sophomore, both new in cheering, were also selected. The girls ' outfits were purple velveteen, one-piece princess style suits, with a white velveteen yoke and a Chinese collar. The white was set off by purple velveteen buttons. The sleeves were set off with white trimming and a white English letter was worn on the skirt. The girls had many routines and were very peppy as they led the boys to victory. J V Cheerim] Three new JayVee cheerleaders were also chosen. They included Patty Tobacco, a sophomore, Sally Kubosiak and Arlene Kuchyt, freshmen. Their suits were one-piece purple corduroy with purple pointed collars over white collars. These were trimmed with white buttons and a white letter on the skirt. These girls, having no experience, were very peppy and really encouraged the boys to win. ■%■ i Washington Trip MONDAY, APRIL 16. It was a cool, damp morning when 15 Smith Academy seniors, accompanied by Miss Kempisty, boarded the 6:53 train from Northampton. We arrived in New York City at 10:25 and walked a short distance to the B. 0. Rail- road Coach Terminal where we left by motor coach for Jersey City. Crossing the Hudson River by ferry, we enjoyed an excellent view of New York Harbor, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, New York skyline, and other notable sights. Leaving Jersey City on the B. O. Railroad, we had luncheon served in the dining car. Passing through Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Willmington, Delaware; and Baltimore, Maryland on an air-conditioned train, we arrived at the Nation ' s Capitol. A motor coach carried our party to the Hamilton Hotel, where meals and rooms were furnished on the basis of four to a room. The evening was free to do whatever one wished to do. What fun ! TUESDAY, APRIL 17. We started our day with a wonderful breakfast at the Hamilton Hotel. Following breakfast, we visited by motor coach the Bureau of Print- ing and Engraving, where we viewed the printing of the United States stamps, bonds, and paper money. Our next visit took us to the Pan American building, where we saw some beautiful and monstrous plants from all over the country and talking par- rots. This was followed by a visit to the Washington Monument and the White House. While touring from building to building, we viewed lovely scenery. Some of the cherry blossoms were out and many other flowers. After our lunch at the Hamilton Hotel we toured the residential part of Washington. On the tour the guide pointed out famous residences, foreign legations, embassies, public buildings, monuments, and other points of interest. Crossing ' the Potomac River we visited Arlington Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where we viewed the changing of the guards, and the statue of The Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima. Proceeding by motor coach over Mt. Vernon Memorial Highwav, we visited the famous home of George and Mar- tha Washington. We all found this place very interesting because of the beautiful gardens and lawn. Returning for dinner at the hotel, some of the students took an evening trip to the Congressional Library, Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Air- port. The other students staved at the hotel straightening their rooms or fixing their clothes. Although the students were tired from the long day of touring, not many of them retired before 2:00 a.m.!! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18. Following breakfeast, the party started the day ' s tour by motor coach to the Smithsonian Institute. All morning was spent at the In- stitute, as we were interested in the tremendous buildings. The first thing we saw was the first airplane b uilt and successfully flown by the Wright Brothers. After completing this tour we had our lunch. Following luncheon, our party visited the United States Supreme Court and the United States Capitol. From there our party, by motor coach, went to the boat pier of the Old Bay Line where we boarded the boat for an all night sail for Norfolk, Virginia and sailed down the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. THURSDAY, APRIL 19, After our delicious breakfast was served aboard the Old Bay Line , we left the boat by motor coach for an all day tour of Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown is the site of the first settlement on the James River, and Yorktown is the site of Cornwallis ' surrender. Upon reach- ing Williamsburg we ate lunch at the beautifully modern Williamsburg Lodge. At Williamsburg we visited the many reconstructed and restored buildings which are now in the same condition as in the Revolutionary days. Some of them are the Raleigh Tavern where Jefferson danced with Belinda; the Capitol where Patrick Henry made his famous speeches, the palace where the English Governors resided, the goal where Blackbeard ' s pirates were imprisoned, the oldest Episcopal Church in our country, William and Mary College. At the end of this eventful day motor coaches returned the party to Norfolk where we boarded our boat for the overnight sail to Washington. Dinner was served enroute. That night the different schools put on a talent show. After the show everyone went out on deck to count the stars??? FRIDAY, APRIL 20, Following the overnight sail from Norfolk to Washington with breakfeast on board, motor coaches took the party to Union Station where we departed for New York at 9:15 A.M. On the train luncheon was served in the dining car, and students amused themselves by singing and playing card games. At 1:30 we arrived at New York ' s Grand Central Station where motor coaches took the party for a guide-conducted tour of the United Nations building. From this building we were transfered again by motor coach to the famous Taft Hotel where rooms were as- signed, four to a room. Following dinner at the Down Under Restaurant, the group attended an evening show at Radio City Music Hall. The show included the movie, Serenade with Mario Lanza and Joan Fontaine and then a stage show which in- cluded the Easter Pageant performed by the Rockettes. SATURDAY, APRIL 21. After a very eventful week, everyone was very tired and happy to be starting for home. Saturday morning was left open for the indi- vidual ' s personal desire. Although all the girls planned to get up early and go shop- ping, all overslept and had very little time for purchasing souvenirs. At noon we all met in the lobby of the Taft Hotel, where we departed to the Down Under Restaurant for lunch. After lunch we gathered our luggage and boarded a bus. The guide-con- ducted tour took us through Wall Street, the Bowery, Chinatown, Fulton Fish Market, and the East Side. Our tour ended at Grand Central Terminal where we boarded the train for home at 5:00. As we left the station we bid good-bye to New York and our wonderful week, which was all too short. Tired, but happy, we arrived in Noi ' thampton at 9:20 ready to answer all the questions of our friends and relatives who were waiting for us. jm Phyllis Baceski Ronald Barrett Gerald Barsh Robert Burns Leona Brown Richard Cechvala Phyllis (Cybulski) Zigmont Ethel Duga Wallace Gallant David Havlir Jean Klocko Stephanie Majeski Edward Mariam, Jr. Helen Pitchko Frances Porada Michael Raffa Jane Romanowski Joan Romanowski Charles Sadowski Lorraine Wallace Patricia Zagrodnik Patrick Zagrodnik Secretary at A. W. Borowski Agency Farm Worker Mason Apprentice Student at Mt. Herman Training in Springfield Hospital Student at U. of M. Housewife Secretary at Hotel Northampton United States Army Mechanic Student at Bridgewater State Teachers College Student at U. of M. United States Air Force Secretary at Clement Company Student at Westfield Sanitorium Student at Stockbridge Student X-Ray Technician at Dickinson Hospital Student X-Ray Technician at Dickinson Hospital Student at A. I. C. Employed in Nonatuck Savings Bank Secretary at The United Rubber Company Student at Stockbridge Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson Edward Fill Michael Ziezulewicz Raymond Jenness Stanley Kugler Frank Zawacki Edward Tobacco Charles Powers Anthony Sikorski Michael Kuchyt Chester Klcmcyk Stuart Watson William Burke Mr. and Mrs. John Stenglein Mr. and Mrs. David Mullany Mr. and Mrs. Chester Celatka Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Poole Mr. and Mrs. John Goclowski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Finkowski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flouton Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Bardwell Mr. and Mrs. Albert Labbee Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Woodward Charles Smith A friend Robert L. Sawieki Miss Lorraine V oloss KNOWLEDGE .1 i ! ZGRODNIK ' S TOBACCO COMPANY FREE DELIVERY Telephone CHestnut 7-5574 Elm Street $£ « VVVV VV VV HARUBIN ' S SERVICE STATION Tires — Batteries — Parts and Accessories GENERAL REPAIRING West Street Tel. CHestnut 7-4066 Compliments of ACME AUTO BODY Northampton Compliments of WHATELY INN Dancing Every Saturday We Cater to Weddings Banquets Private Parties E. C. Bassette, Owner-Mgr. Tel. NO 5-2149 Whately Compliments of C. H. STAAB Gasoline Motor Oils 150 Conz Street Mgr. Hans J. Goldstaub Northampton Mass. MacDONALD ' S SHOE SHOP 185 Main Street Northampton Compliments of FINE ' S ARMY-NAVY STORE 37 Main Street Northampton K PELC ' S CAFE Choice Liquors and Wines Tel. CHestnut 7-7721 Hateld, Mass. Dancing at the Crystal Ballroom Television Every Night Compliments of SERIO ' S PHARMACY VV y ' V V,V V AV A V , , WW W5  S « $ «W$« £ s« s « © £ s« s 5« Compliments of Blauvelt Tobacco Farmers, Inc. Hatfield, Mass. GROWERS AND PACKERS OF CONN. VALLEY LEAF TOBACCO We extend to the Class of 1956 of Smith Academy OUR CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE WOODWARD INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance 14 Elm Street Hatfield, Mass. JACK DROZDAL SONS Growers and shippers of Asparagus — Onions — Potatoes — Squash 70 West Street Hadley, Mass. Phone JU 4-3678 LOUIS KANDSZ Compliments of BEA ' S LUNCH 3481 King Street Northampton, Mass. Formerly of West Hatfield WHOLESALE FARM PRODUCE Potatoes and Onions a Specialty Tel. South Deerfield NO 5-3807 or Tel. Connection South Deerfield River Road, Whately, Mass. Routes 5 10 Compliments of GRAVES ' RESTAURANT Tel. NO 5-9611 South Deerfield Whately Compliments of FLORENCE BOWLING ALLEYS 71 Maple Street Florence Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kacinski BRADSTREET CAFE TOM ' S HOT DOGS GRINDERS SANDWICHES | of all kinds Route 5 North Hatfield 1 X RIVER ROAD PACKAGE STORE BEER - WINES and LIQUORS £ Domestic and Imported v Albert E. Morawski, Prop. v Phone: South Deerfield NO 5-4581 | River Road East Whately, Mass. x % S $s ® $ ®« © ©3 S=©«bS $«©®©« ««©«©©«£««« $$$$$$$$$$$$$$s$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 4p® « «« ©©« 5$«$« S $S«$© 5! Compliments of Osley Construction Co. Hatfield, Mass. Best of Luck to the Class of ' 56 NORTH HATFIELD CLUB Walter Dulaski, Manager Fireplaces Picnic Grounds OLD DEERFIELD FERTILIZER CO v Inc. Tel. NOrmandy 5-2115 -S S « S ?« S £ VS« i«« S S Compliments of $ SERIO ' S SUPERMARKET i 65 State Street Northampton | QUALITY j MEATS — GROCERIES — PRODUCE Tel. JU 4-2633 Compliments to the CLASS OF 1956 ARLENE STUDIOS Photographers Portraits at Our Studios — Candid at Your Home 215 Main Street Northampton, Mass. Compliments of DEVEREAUX CHEVROLET, Inc. PETE ' S MARKET QUALITY MEATS — GROCERIES — FROZEN FOODS Complete line of Sealtest Products Main Street Hatfield Telephone CHestnut 7-4071 ;- y- vs vvvvv PIERCE ' S PAINT AND ART STORE Picture Frames Artist ' s Supplies Decorations for Proms and Dances 196 Main Street Northampton Compliments of CHARLES BOUDREAU Compliments of B. B. RESTAURANT Tel. CH 7-5565 Manager Paul Stefancik Radio and TV Repairs Prospect Street Hatfield Compliments of COHEN BROS. Northampton and Easthampton Compliments of MAIEWSKI FARM MACHINERY CO. Whately, Mass. Compliments of PETER KUBOSIAK Compliments of PETE ROGALESKI Compliments of JOHN MORIARTY S $««$ $« 55«« «« Compliments of SCOTT HEATING Sales Service Heating and Oil Burners Tel. JU 4-3733 4-4937 Compliments of FRANCIS E. GODIN Film Service Movie Programs of All Types Hatfield, Mass. CH 7-5577 Compliments of TOMMY ZIGMONT and his MELODY ACES Orchestra Tel. CH 7-2140 or CH 7-3871 Hatfield Congratulations on Your Graduation FOSTER-FARRAR CO. 162 Main Street Tel. JU 4-8811 Compliments of CHICK ' S LUNCHEONETTE Helen and Frank Cackowski Compliments of TRIANGLE MOTEL Routes 5 10 West Hatfield Open all year VILLAGE GREENHOUSE POTTED FLOWERS VEGETABLE PLANTS CHOICE OF BULBS Prop. Adam Wysk Tel. NOrmandy 5-3348 Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1956 Mr. Mrs. Stanley Ziezulewicz V® « « ! «?$ HATFIELD MARKET M. Klocko, Prop. Hatfield JOHN S. WIDELO AND SONS Construction Equipment Maintenance Welding Tel. CH 7-3840 Athletic Supplies T. A. PURSEGLOVE CO. 15 State Street Northampton LA FLEUR BROS. The Paint People 82 King Street Northampton Tel. JU 4-5537 HOWARD JOHNSON ' S West Hatfield Congratulations to The Senior Class Mr. Mrs. Michael Cechvala Compliments of SZYCH PACKAGE STORE AWNINGS Furniture Upholstering, Venetian Blinds Automobile Tops — Seat Covers Truck Covers RUSCO WINDOWS CHILSON ' S SHOPS 34 Center Street Northampton Phone JU 4-1822 Compliments of LIPINSKI FUNERAL HOME 9 Thayer Street South Deerfield, Mass. NO 5-3373 Lady Assistant Day Night Service Compliments of TOW. SW. Kazimierza Gr. 1965 Hatfield, Mass. i« « « 5«« ««=§§=S S $« • ' WS S W SS ' WALTER STEMPLE ' ROOFING Let us do it CARPENTERING We know how. Telephone CHestnut 7-5591 HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SALES, Inc. LINCOLN Sales — Service MERCURY Expert Body and Paint Work Tel. JU 4-6207 280 King Street Northampton, Mass Compliments of SUBURBAN CLEANERS Next to Post Office Ron Brassord, Prop. Dial CH 7-5564 School Street TOCZKO ' S PACKAGE STORE Telephone CH 7-2031 Choice Wines and Liquors WE DELIVER Hatfield s S S fS SsS TONY ' S SERVICE STATION Anthony J. Sikorski, Prop. We specialize in CARBURETORS — IGNITIONS AND TOWING Maple Street CHestnut 7-5555 MICHAEL S. RAFFA Dealer in GRAIN — BUILDING MATERIALS FERTILIZER — ROOFING — CEMENT — PAINT Telephone CHestnut 7-4771 HATFIELD DRUG Prescriptions at Your Best Free Delivery Service E. M. Frodyma, B.S., Reg. Ph. 57 Main Street Hatfield Phone CHestnut 7-5505 JIGG ' S CAFE Ziggy and Betty Jaworski Telephone CH 7-5581 V V V V V V V V V V V V VyVV V yV ' V V. HATFIELD DAIRY DAILY DELIVERY OF MILK CREAM Joseph Wendolowski, Jr., Prop. CH 7-5566 Compliments of DEERFIELD LUMBER COMPANY 100 Elm Street South Deerfield, Mass. DZWIL AUTO BODY Auto Body Repairing and Refinishing State Road West Hatfield Phone CH 7-4313 home CH 7-4211 garage SKIBISKI ' S Insurance — Real Estate Growers ' Supplies Farm Machinery Sunderland — South Deerfield Compliments of CLARENCE WOLFRAM The Complete Line of GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Freeze Rental Service North Hatfield, Mass. Compliments of HADLEY AMERICAN LEGION Post No. 271 Rest of Luck to the Class of 195(5 MISS NORTHAMPTON DINER Compliments of JOHN RICE HY-BALL BUD SID WOLFRAM EXCAVATING Tel. CH 7-4101 Compliments of H E R L I H Y ' S 7fi Maple Street Florence Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL STORES WALTER KUCHYT Manager 55 Main Street Hatfield Compliments of HENRY KUGLER V vvvvvvv v vvv Gazette Printing Company Inc. Established 1786 FROM A CARD TO A BOOK « $ $« « s Northampton HIGHWAY GARAGE Complete Trucking and Automotive Repair Service Tel. CH 7-4511 Dan Fusek, Prop. Compliments of MEYER MENDELSOHN ■tt+ ' ' S SVtt s £  W 5 S S S 5=S Compliments of Compliments of A. G. FINK SON INSURANCE AGENCY DESMOND ' S BARBERSHOP 63 Main Street Florence CHRISTENSON Compliments of PAINT WALLPAPER SUPPLY PALL MEL Phone: JU 4-3723 80 Maple Street Florence Congratulations to the Class of 1956 BIDWELL TRAVEL SERVICE, Inc. 78 Main Street Northampton Telephone JU 4-3485 LONGTIN ' S, Inc. MEN ' S BOYS ' CLOTHING — FOOTWEAR Phone JU 4-5531 90 Maple Street Florence Phone Northampton JUstice 4-9763 ROSE ' S RESTAURANT American: Chicken ' n Basket Steaks, Spaghetti Dinners, and Chops Italian: Pizza, Grinders and Ravioli Polish: Pierogi, Golompki and Sauerkraut and Kielbasa Dinners Route 5, near Laurel Park Northampton, Mass. • V ' y. ' V ' -V ' y ' BANQUETS WEDDINGS OTHER PARTIES CZELUSNIAK FUNERAL HOME Compliments of GREETINGS 263 Main Street Northampton Compliments of GOULD FURNITURE King Street Northampton Compliments of HATFIELD AMERICAN LEGION Post No. 344 $«=§ $ S« «$ $ S=6 ««« « S ? ? ? © ' , ? CARLSON ' S Compliments of Men ' s and Boys ' Wear Where the Boys and Men VALLEY AUTO TRIM Like to Shop Corner of Main and Pleasant Northampton CLIFFORD ' S R. J. Ahearn, Prop. FITZGERALD ' S MOTEL CANDY — SODA Route 5 Hood ' s Old Fashioned Phone NOrmandy 5-2340 ICE CREAM Whately, Mass. Next to Calvin Theater CHARLES EBERLEIN, JR. 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WINTHROP FOSTER BUTLER ULLMAN Northampton ' s Camera Store Best Wishes to the Class JU 4-1040 186 Main St. of 1956 Take Graduation Pictures Buy your films here NORTHAMPTON NEW YORK i v v y V .v 96 MAIN STREET JUstice 4-3814 DRIMK cm Bottled under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company by the Coca-Cola Bottling Coompany of Northampton filene ' s in northampton First on your list for Sportswear, Coats, Suits, Dresses, Lingerie, and Hosiery D. F. RILEY Grist Mill Phone CH 7-3191 Phone South Deerfield NO 5-4501 Riley ' : POULTRY AND DAIRY FEEDS COAL AND BUILDING SUPPLIES S S S S Compliments of DR. GLADE P. HALL Florence, Mass. Best Wishes S «9J We, the staff of the Echo, wish to reserve this space to express our sincere gratitude and ap- preciation to the patrons and advertisers for their making possible this publication. Printed by Gazette Printing Co., Inc., Northampton, Mass