Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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

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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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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.