J Sterling Morton East High School - Mortonian Yearbook (Cicero, IL)

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Performing in Life nr un The Stage MORTON WORKERS CLUB . . . Hi ho, hi ho, after school to work we go! If that is your theme song, you are eligible to become a member of this club. It is composed of students who have part-time jobs after school or who work during the summer. Working problems are discussed at the meetings, and job situations are analyzed. The activities out-side of the meetings are planned to encourage social activities for working students and give them some much needed recreation. The guiding hand of this organization is Mr. W. F. Doak. MORTCN TALENT . . . Being organized in February of 1948, this is one ofthe newest of Mortons' clubs. It unites people with common interests such as dancing, singing, baton-twirling, magic, etc. The members have the opportunity to display their talent in school assemblies, P.T.O. affairs, and dances and clubs out-side of school. They also perform for the servicemen at Great Lakes Naval Station and the patients at Hines and Vaughn Hospitals, After completing one year's service in the club each member is awarded an The ad- visor ofthe organization is Mr, A. P. Kovanik. 27

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The Hilzliur Stick is nut mauled MORTON WRITERS' CLUB . . . Like to put what you're thinking into picturesque words on paper? Then the Morton Writers' Club will welcome you to its group. The purpose of this club is to offer an audience of sympathetic listeners for the student writer and to encourage the development of a critical mind. Miss M. A. Diez advises. READING CLUB . . . A'Far Away Places With Strange Sounding Names Visit them all through books. The purpose of this club is to share the enjoy- ment of reading with others and to broaden acquaintances with books and their authors-old and new. Miss A. Svrchek advises the club which is open to any- one who enjoys reading. av 26

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Uh! llchinq Back! SADDLE CLUB . . . Are you saddle sore? Where's a step ladder? I wish I had a cushion! There is nothing quite like a fast gallop over a smooth trail. To a person who has never ridden a horse, it might seem strange that with bicycles, automobiles, etc., people are still riding horsesg but once they try riding, they will be sold, This club promotes the riding bug among the students and offers aid to those who wish to become proficient in the art. Rides are held every Friday at Parkway stables. The advisor is Mr. I.. C. E. Prucha. BIT AND BRIDLE . . . Some dirty dog put glue on my saddle! Nice horsiel 'AI say, ole top, where are the 'English' saddles? This galloping group rides on Saturday mornings at Greentree Stables, where the members are instructed to ride and use English riding equipment properly. In addition to regular rides, there are hayrides, barn dances, and club get-togethers. Some of the more advanced boys are taking special instructions in the game of polo. These Hhappy horsemen are advised by Miss E. G. Endriz. 28