Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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.

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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)