Smith Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hatfield, MA)

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PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE Before an individual can achieve any degree of happiness, he must develop a philosophy of life in which there is a purpose for his existence. This may co me about through a great deal of thought on such questions as: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Once an individual has perceived his conception of life and its meaning, he can set up certain goals and aims, and acquire values to help fulfill them. The more successful one is in maintaining a proper balance in this total picture, the more meaningful his life and the happier the man. In essence, we might conclude: no aims, no goals, no values, no man. With all the change and with all the progress which has been and will be made, the primary aim of Smith Academy remains constant. The goal of this high school is to develop the total person and send forth its students with the hope that they will grow to the full stature of adulthood and scholarship. The school views more seriously than ever its specific responsibilities to the nation and to the community of Hatfield. To know our students, to help them in their high school progress and to laid them in choosing their lifetime goals are some of the more important jobs. An excellent high school is made up of not only fine teachers but also fine students. We lose another class of fine students this June, and we hope that our loss will be the nation ' s gain. With these above thoughts in mind, I wish the class of 1963 success and happiness in all future endeavors. bJ JJu+fp

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MR. JOHN A. SKARZYNSKI Holy Cross, B.S.; Springfield College, M.Ed. Superintendent, Principal, Driver Education In- structor. I ' ll bet you a milkshake. — Before you ask, the answer is no. -- always willing to help the senior class -- number one Christmas tree sales- man -- cigar and radio at 2:15 -- Do you want my advice as superintendent or JohnSkar? -- If someone burned down your barn wouldn ' t you tell? -- binoculars focused on drugstore. -- It ' s your conscience. MISS KATHLEEN A. MARSHALL Salem State College, B.S. English HB.IVB; Typing I;, Business Training; Ec- onomics. Admirer of Robert Frost -- smiles at everybody -- friendly -- Light and Bright??? -- kay -- basketball fan -- cute accent -- hates to have her picture taken — Pass your homework in on time. -- Loves milk chocolates -- I have an Irish temper. -- Well, you ' re excused this time but??? -- looks like a school girl -- Patrick. MR. DAVID L. PRENTISS West Virginia Weslyan U.S. History; Civics; Problems of Democracy; Sophomore Class Advisor. Huh, huh? -- Quiet down you ' guys! -- Sandy, turn around! -- neat dresser -- You should see me outside of school. -- Well, what are we going to do today? -- the psychology major — third period study hall -- I have to go down for a very important business conference. -- flying movie reels -- Be good while I ' m gone. -- Ah-ah -- Howard Johnson ' s assistant cook. MRS. MARY A. SPAKOWSKI University of Massachusetts, B.S., M.S. Biology; Junior Business Math; Home Economics; Yearbook Advisor. Very efficient -- Need any help? -- I want it quiet in here. -- In the basket. -- those hats! ! ! -- What ' s new in home ec? -- You ' ve got ten minutes to review. -- Now let ' s look that up! -- Get it now and learn it cold. — You should know better. -- very conservative -- never wastes a thing -- Put it down on paper. -- white plastic handbag. 11

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A CASUAL LOOK AT OUR FACULTY This is work? They should make physics teachers taller Hunting and fishing buddies You should have seen the one that got away! Important conference? 13