J Sterling Morton West High School - Talon Yearbook (Berwyn, IL)

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MORTON MILITARIES Though the sutihx on Maiorettes im- plies something diminutive, nothing could be more contradictory. These pert shovv-stoppers with Their exag- gerated strut and abbreviated cos- tumes of maroon and vvhite are the highlights ot any parade or exhibition. This year's officers were: Shelba MacDonald, Captaing Nancy Mikolas, Co-captain. The sedateness ot the color guard stems from the dignity ot their posi- tion, Bearing the national and school colors, they carry the symbols which embody the spirit ot the school and students in all parades, exhibitions, and contests. Hip! Hip! Hooray! G. Pangerle, N. Mikolas, T. Holder, M. Black, S. MacDonald, C. Beran, R. Juliano, E. Bednarz, D. Chodl. 77 TALENT CLUB Talent Club Welcomes into its fold any one having a special skill in some form of entertainment. Members are Spohlighfed ag they display their virtuosity .before assem- blies, hospitals, and various civic organizations. Rhythmical terpsichoreans execute intricate E steps from classical ballet to modern dance. Syncopnting instru- mentalists offer their flexible renditions of many varied arrangements. From the throats ot vocalists emanate songs Capable of Capturing every mood. The perfection of these performances belies their amateur standing. Page 702 bswbs Peciaksfs on fridu fe The cream of the crop. BOTTOM ROW: J. Maytan, C. Bleclxa J. Pomierslxi C. Blecka, S. Dobbs STANDING: G Bober, B Gongol. J. Rider P, t-tlavatx J. Pierantoni, N. Luporini, M Schimpf T Zenian. Nimble hands - dancing feet. BOTTOM ROVV: 5 FiSiZlter P l'l3Ii1lth, TOP ROW. C Baranoxxski D -Xngcloni B. Baranox

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aye CV! Row Row Rovv Row Row Row Rear 1 . 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: Ro D D D E. J. V G WC B X f M ww 1 xx Q.. 'M xx sw x X Qs Nw X.. Z me ! ? Fairchild, R. Hale. R. Zaiicek, B. Kolar, M. Pry, L. Noakes, S. Herrnanek. .STyrsl-cy, J. Wolford, M. Mikeslca, F. Heines, D. Fiala, A. Drnec, P. Curda, M. Bode, K. VelaT. . Kobida, K. FerranTino, C. BazanT, J. WeTfersTen, B. Vodicka, J. Papp, J. Hobart, J. Soukup, A. Trhlik, A Kuta, E. Euler, W. Rezabeclf. Trusina, B. Darda, M. Roth, K. Schlich1ing,J Svoboda, R. Pankonin, J. Paychl, J. Humrnell, M. Haiek, E. Flader, S. Illian, G. Lapacek, Sedivy, M. Habley, J. Trhlilc, W, Miller. Legner, B. BaTes, R. Vanis, G. Rousar, P. Drnec, R. Lempera, M. Sladelc, E. Fredriclcs, G. Zirko. Krem, C. Perry, K. Priban, R. Anderson, C. Perry, K. Wi len. J. Bouzek, L. Susmilch, J. Cermak, W. Zahrobsky, J Snyder, L Workman, R. Rezek Everybody dance. Page 2Ol T. A. Varges, The conducTor. Through his excellenT iudgmenT and leadership The MorTon band has become an enor- mous success. The dance band oT MorTon High School Though small in number corn- pared To The oTher musical groups has an adapTabiliTy second To none. Mr, T. Varges synchronizes These caTs and, when They swing ouT aT various aflfairs, The whole school rocks To Their lively jazz and bouncy rock and roll numbers. D. Koliiicla lsianding in TronT of piariggl B, Hlousek fseatedf, B. Stulik, D. Kucera, E. Zadja, B. Vodicka B. Wagner, K. FerrenTino, P. Knuri, K. Pribani J Feursf, J. Bartos.

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With heads held high. KNEELING: E. Oehme, K. Puike, C. Vcelak, S. Horback. STANDING: J. Gassavvay, S. Musilek, J. Hayden, B. Pangrle, B. Kon- tur, J. Bienias, N. Beranek, A. Zernan, B. Vondra, L. Zitnik, Student directors of this group are Janice Gassavvay and Joyce Kluga. For various events throughout the year members ot the Color Guard and the Maiorettes combine their talents to form the Morton Mili- taires, a superb drill team known in Chicago and surrounding areas for its precision marching. As proof ot its excellence, the drill team has received several awards in such events as the Cicero Centennial ex- hibition and the annual Veterans ot Foreign Wars parade. Rosemary Juliano assumes the responsibility ot student leader for this group. Supervising activities of all three groups, the Color Guard, Maior- ettes, and the Drill Team, is the dit- ticult task ot Mrs. L. G. Robinson, advisor. fjleir are T Merry music makers. J. Novak, B. Rezabeck, J, Sika, A. Trhlik. They lead the way. P. Hanzlik, Mr. A. P. Kovanic, D. Angeloni, S. Fischer, B. Rezabeck. ? 3 VL . 'ff ' ' ff' . ,. , , .M ., . i W' Page 203 SHADES UF Much time is spent by these future stars in bringing to the school one of the most exciting productions of the year. This is the annual Talent Show which is the club's main proiect. It is at this time that avvards are given to members having outstanding talent in their particular tields ot entertainment. Throughout the year the Talent Club also contributes to the amusement ot patients in such institutions as the Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium and the Hines Hospital tor disabled veterans Club activities are carried out with the helptul ad- vice ot Mr. A. P. Kovanic, sponsor. This year's otticers were: President, Bill Rezabeck, Vice-president, Sandi Fischer, Secretary, Pat Hanzlik, Treasurer, Diane Angeloni,