Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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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.

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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.