Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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Returning in September to the now familiar halls of S. A. as worldly sophomores, we promptly elected as our leaders: Judy Mullany, president; Joan Beattie, vice presi- dent; Mitchel Maslanka, secretary; Louise Zembiski, treasurer; and George Zgrodnik, Student Council representative. Again our zealous class endeavored to enjoy as many activities as possible. Our first project was the Harvest Hop, held November 9, which proved to be a huge success. The decorations, portraying a harvest night, consisted of cornstalks clustered in a huge pile beside which was an old fashioned wheelbarrow, overturned and filled with fruits and vegetables. A black fence brightened by pump- kins, a large winking moon, and silver stars completed the colorful scene. The highlight of the year was the obtaining of our class rings. Leaving Smith Academy that summer for a well-earned vacation, we assured each other that we would return, filled with ambition, in the fall, ready to begin our first year as upperclassmen. Re-entering Smith Academy as proud and determined juniors, we selected as presid- ing officers: Peter Pelc, president; George Zgrodnik, vice president; Mitchel Maslanka, secretary; Louise Zembiski, treasurer; and Bernard Wilkes and William Slysz as Stu- dent Council representatives. The first business consisted of initiating the freshmen which we performed quite willingly on September 27. Displaying our omnipotence as almighty upperclassmen, we put the frightened newcomers through one grueling but amusing stunt after another, while providing an enjoyable evening for all. Once more, prominence in school activities was an accomplishment of which we were proud. May came and brought us face to face with Prize Speaking, one of the most dreaded events of high school. After the Ordeal had been conquered, Judy Mullany and Henry Dorsch emerged as the victors. May also was the time of the annual Junior Prom. On the eventful day, Friday, May 16, the town hall burst forth as a Southern paradise, complete with a blooming Raintree majestically set in the middle of an ominous swamp. Sally Kubosiak reigned as belle of the ball on that glorious eve, which will be long re- membered by all who attended. Adjourning for the summer, we anxiously awaited our final and most outstanding year. Commencing the most memorable year of our lives, we placed in charge: George Zgrodnik, president; Peter Pelc, vice president; Judy Mullany, secretary; Louise Zem- biski, treasurer; and Henry Dorsch, Sally Kubosiak, and Catherine Pickett, Student Council representatives. To augment our treasury, the class presented the three act comedy, Cheaper by the Dozen , which was a tremendous hit. Senior-sponsored food sales also proved extremely lucrative as did an Alumni- Varsity basketball game featur- ing both boys and girls. Undoubtedly the highlight of the year was the long awaited Washington Trip. Our embarkation in April for Washington was the realization of four years of labor, dreams, and anticipation. As our senior year draws to a close, we sadly prepare for the final event, gradua- tion, which will transpire on Friday, June 12. Then, as we solemnly take our places in the procession to receive that scroll which will be our passport to the future, we will remember more clearly than ever what we have learned within these hallowed halls — IN OURSELVES OUR FUTURE LIES.

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GEORGE ZGRODNIK Gregor Northampton, College Course: Class President 4; Class Vice President 3; Student Council 2; School Paper 4; Glee Club 1; Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Prize Speak- ing 3; Soccer 1; Basketball 1, 2; Washington Trip 4. Chantilly Lace — Galaxie — The slider — Smokey — King of Raintree County — Defeated — The Westfield picture — New Year ' s — Borrowing cars — 100 pound foot — The hula hoop — Ignace Puchawalski — Always in Mr. Syman- cyk ' s hair. Lslass ditstoryi In the short span of four years, our class has matured from a group of timid, un- sure freshmen into confident, serious-minded seniors, preparing to set out into the world. These four years, having given us knowledge which will prove invaluable in our future life and memories which will linger in our hearts forever, we consider the best years of our life. Early in a sunfilled morn of September, 1954, twenty-four apprehensive freshmen entered high school, not knowing what to anticipate. With Mr. Skarzynski as its ad- visor, the class of 1959 organized and chose as officers: Mary Ryan, president; Henry Dorsch, vice president; Judy Mullany, secretary; Bernard Wilkes, treasurer; and Catherine Pickett, Student Council representative. On the night of September 30, we were formally enrolled in Smith Academy, as the noble juniors initiated us lowly fresh- men through a series of hilarious stunts which had the audience boiling over with laughter. After our initiation, the next outstanding event was the Freshmen Dance held on April 27. Complete with a quaint wishing well, colorfully tiered umbrellas, and gayly floating streamers, the dance was termed an immense success. During the year, many freshmen distinguished themselves by taking part in various extracurricular acti- vities. As June approached, we were awed that the year had passed so rapidly.

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a L ® ' y aze BMBir SANDRA KEMPISTY HENRY DORSCH SYIVIA STEFANCIK JOAN BEATTIE 0 v it- —idfck BERNARD WILKES GEORGE ZGRODNIK MITCHEL MASLANKA ARLENE KUCHYT SHIRLEY START SALLY KUBOSIAK DAVID PUNSKA MARY RYAN LOUISE ZEMBISKI