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

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good, Sporfsioaans :P anal 70racfice 'WF 1 ,Z ' I I ff v f , ff A P' 7213 ,f P iss f -iw ' Ng s X 7 , ZZ is Q f 24' Through participation in such sports as swimming, tumbling, basketball, creative dancing, social dancing, and many others, a girl masters the art of good sportsmanship and skill. GIRLS' P.E. DEPARTMENT. . . Sports have always been an integral part of education because they not only develop one's athletic proficiency but instill in a person the cjualities of good sportsmanship, honesty, and self-discipline. Realizing this, the Girls' Physical Education department has planned its athletic program. When a girl enters the physical education department in her freshman year, she is taught the basic fundamentals of soccer, speeclball, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. Once a week she has swimming in the pool, and at this time various strolfes and dives are taught. Swimming is very important since a girl must receive her begin- ner's swim card in order to graduate from Morton. Dancing is taught in the foyer once a week, and this facet of physical education develops grace and rhythm. During her freshman year a girl will learn folk dances of various countries. Later she will participate in social dancing. Boys from the various athletic teams are recruited as partners. Exercises are taught to help improve posture and correct Hgure faults, Precision marching is also taught once a week in the foyer, and it's an important part of the course, The fundas mentals of first aid, home nursing, and driving are not neglected, for a girl will receive training in these courses during her four years at Morton, ln her sophomore year a girl may be recommended for a special gym class such as leadership, creative dancing, tumbling, or lifesaving. ln order to be recoinmenclecl for such a class a girl must be passing in all major subjects, possess the be ginner's swim card, and possess the athletic proficiency needed for such a course. A girl may further develop her athletic proficiency by joining one of the many clubs sponsored by the P. E. department, such as GAA., Intramural, Cheerleading, Creative Dance, and Tumbling. The big project which is sponsored annually by the girls' P. E. department is the Physical Education show. At this show various demonstrations of athletic prowess are shown, and each gym class competes to present its best. Also a trophy is awarded To The girl who has perfect posture, and this is a highlight of the show. lt is important to realize that both the girls' and boys' physical education departments contribute their talents to- this show. Thus at the end of her four years of physical education, a girl has learned concepts which have helped to mature her socially as well as physically. lhifji' 2-i6

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Morton Morton Morton mermen get a Morton... Morton Morton... Morton rr N good start during a practice race. VARSITY SWIM SCORES 28 Riverside ....... 59 Leyden ........ 13 Highland Park .. 32 Riverside .... 20 Oak Park . . . 13 New Trier ... 58 27 73 54 66 73 Bob Zid stretches Morton .... . . . Morton .... . . . Morton .... . . . Morton .... . . . Morton .... . . . Morton .... . . . Morton .... . . . for 15 14 31 48 50 12 36 Page 245 distance as he dives off in a relay event. Proviso ....71 Thornton . .. ... .72 Niles ...... .... 5 5 Waukegan . . .... 38 Leyden ..... .... 3 6 Evanston ...... .... 7 4 Elmwood Park .,.... 50 GOLF . . . The best golf team in Morton's history ended their sea- son with a 9-1-1 overall record, finishing sixth in the state. This was quite a feat considering that Morton's Suburban League record was 5-1-1 and Highland Park, New Trier, and Waukegan, all in the Suburban League also placed in the state competition. Before going downstate how- ever, the linksters, paced by Ernie Kolak, Pat Dorgan, and Steve Nester, walked oFf with their second straight district crown. Looking back over the season, the Mustangs started off sensa- tionally, winning their first five contests. Included in these de- feats was Highland Park, second in the state. The Mustangs then proceeded to lose to New Trier and tie Waukegan, constituting their only loss and tie of the sea- son. Winning the next five games easily, the varsity golf squad came through with their final 9-1-1 mark. Ernie Kolak demonstrates his technique as P- DUFEIHI1, L Fayette, J. Kath, S. Nester, J. Massey, and Coach P. R. Pavlinek look on.

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ecwls fo 6nfAusiasrn ana! GIRLS' M CLUB . . . A girl dres- sed in a blouse and skirt of clash- ing plaids, armed with swim fins and baseball bat was seen walking through the halls of Mor- ton. However, her presence was the cause of amusement, not of alarm, for she was an M Club initiate. Every year initiates for this club are required to go through certain rituals in order to gain admission to the Girls' M Club. The initiate must also pos- sess TOOO points earned in intra- murals, have a beginners swim card, swim four lengths of the pool, earn an 85 in gym, and pass the TB test. The members of this club sponsor intramurals whereby a girl can earn the points which will enable her to gain her M and become eligi- ble for initiation. This year tour- naments were conducted in bas ketball, volleyball, and softball These tournaments were con ducted by the physical education classes. The main purpose of this club is to promote good sports- manship and qood health, quali- ties which will be helpful in later life. This cIub's advisor is Miss D. Wendt. CHEERLEADERS . . . During the various basketball, football, and baseball games ten girls dressed in bright red and white outfits lead the various cheers. These are the cheerleaders. To qualify for a position on the squad, a girl must possess co- ordination, acrobatic skill, a strong pair of lungs, and boundless enthusiasm. She must also attain a high scholastic average and must embody the qualities of good sportsmanship that a cheer- leader stands for. Tryouts are held in the girls' gym, and among the skills a girl must possess are the ability to execute successfully a back kick, a split, and a cartwheel. After a series of elimi- nations, members of the squad for the coming year are chosen. The chosen girls practice old cheers and develop new ones, and they also work to develop their various skills such as roundoffs. The girls also receive points for attend- ing games and practice sessions which will help them to attain their M . After attaining an M , a girl can accumulate more points which help her to earn the second award, a star. The M is worn on the front of the heavy wool sweater which is a part of a cheerleader's outfit. and the stars are worn on the left sleeve. The advisor of this year's squad is Miss M. H. Flanders. 'K These active members have been ably led by Presidents Barbara Odenbach, East, and Bea Hellerman, West SEATED: V. Lund, B. Odenbach, L. Parthum, C. Oswald, M. Cavanaugh, B. Hellerman, J. Karas, J. Grzes kowiak, M. Rosenberger, S. Jechort, D. Kieback, D. Rippel, B. Komarek, S. Pertle. STANDING: A. Zakrocky, T. Holder, N. Pospisil, J. Grzeskowiak, L. Sengstock. What's hep, say the cheerleaders as they begin one of their popular cheers. KNEELING: F. Lander, J. Severe, K. Svec, M. Hegner, S. Bezdek. STANDING: J. Polacek, J. Kuhaiek, B. Togias, L. Collier, D. Peterson. ess? ' Q K :L T5 f- .. . ' .. e ss-.qs E. . , N- si' - X asa x . -si, hx so 'h .. ss Q -'2 XX ,Q W 1' -sv X P ,I if IS' 'T X T X is s Xx ' ' f r N S MQQ X A sms? X X iss- , E 1 N X f X Q , N f Q sc its s . N FY' X S7 x cs QS ' s X - ' ' . . -. . ss k -. s, .v A ' A' XY X . DM .J 5 . - . ss Nt 1-xx M st 1.x wg as Page 247 x E