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

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l Q Sie ni, p y K V we-45' . sz: l '7' TOP ROW: L. Lanier, J- WySZYflSki, D- Kflflfl, R- Vefbik, J- CUP- Chmielowiec, I. Desmond, Miss M. Lichterman, G. Hering, J. Karkos, pellelti, L. Gardner, B. Birsa, M. Trailov. BOTTOM ROW: A. M,MgIy, TOP ROW: D. Harrison., P. Schrzrzrit. SECOND ROW: K. Halik, G. Hering, W. Czyzynski. BOTTOM ROW: I. Taus. THESPIANS . .. Entrance to the Thespians is based upon the number of points a potential candidate gains by participa- tion and interest in dramatic activities. As an honor society for high school actors and actresses, the Thespians were very active this year. Among the mandatory events were the reg- ional conference at Glenbard East and the student-directed production during the summer. Other activities included a field trip to view Golden Boy, a car wash, a bake sale, and a February flower sale. Miss M. Lichterman contributed her time and effort to aid the members in their endeavors. DEBATE AND NFL Working in groups of four, the debate team analyzed and contrasted one select topic for the entire year. Beginning at district and progressing to the state level, these groups competed together as a team at various tournaments. The teams were judged on a number of different factors such as knowledge of the subject, amount of evidence, and originality of presentation. The novice team received a trophy this year. The members of the' National Forensic League were judged individually. In competition, the students entered various categories including original ora- tion, poetry, serious reading, and comedy. Both organizations worked on a point system, the members were awarded pins and jackets for their efforts.

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TOP ROW: G. Brodsky, C. Filos, T. Craunlfe, T. Gradowski, I. Kerke. SECOND ROW: D. Ruzicka, I. Bernard, M. Zalem, L. Chiba, Mrs. I. Sick. BOTTOM ROW: I. Somel, B. Cernota, V. Faltus. JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY During the first semester, the society members had a potato ship sale, attended the Iowa State-Northwestern football game, and sponsored a faculty Christmas party. In the beginning of January, forty selected sophomores became new members of the Junior Honor So- ciety. The members were chosen by the faculty on the basis of scholarship, citizenship, leadership, character, and service. TOP ROW: C. Pmnge, R. Moravec, D. Kaleta, R. Michelsen, W. Czznski R Barth F Schindler R Partekel N Serwint B y , . , . , . , . , - Strzejiecki. SECOND ROW: L. Lanier, N. Skudrna, C. Carlini, D. After the sophomore initiation, the Junior and Senior Honor Societies jointly sponsored the annual honors banquet. Also in the spring, under the supervision of Mrs. J. Sick, club members acquainted freshman mothers with Morton and made grade school visitations to give incoming freshmen a description of our school. The society assisted in tutoring Morton students in need of special help. Dahlgren, R. Aronson, M. Rosinslci, I. Kotek, S. Novak. BOTTOM ROW: E. McKay, I. Tous, G. Thompson, N. Zaberek, K. Knez, C. Neslozielf..

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Steve Spencer must be alert at all times to make sure that he is on cue. Lighting effects, one of the most important elements in the production of a play, are provided by equipment which is operated from backstage and from a balcony overhead. .. ve! In a scene from FUNNY GIRL, Fanny and Eddie Ryan, her agent, return to Mrs. Brice's saloon to discuss Fanny's future theatrical plans. Soon the trio are joined by their neighbors, Mrs. 0'Malley, Mrs. Strakosh, and Mrs. Meeker, who want their opinions to be heard. After completing a FUNNY GIRL dance routine, a couple relaxes while watching the continuing action in front of them. Although the dancers do not receive star billing, their choreography is essential in plays and their practice hours long and hard. i 1