Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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.

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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!

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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