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

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H TOP ROW: C. Skisak, J. Hacus, P. Huris, M. Hondock, M. Bonnar, R. Wienclaw, J. Kniffirz., R. Chiba, L. Kalina, D. Renrle. FIFTH ROW. D. Danaher, K. Kolar, R. Solone, C. Milty, S. Korecky, M. Gurkow- ski, B. Court, S. Miche, E. Drew. FOURTH ROW: B. Slomski, R Renale, B. Dahlgren, N. Neslaflek, A. Morris, A. Guzo, B. Lockery, ORCHESTRA The Morton Symphony Orchestra, con- ducted by Mr. T. Radek, experienced a thoroughly reward- ing year. As in the past, the orchestra was composed of stu- dents from both Morton East and West who rehearsed after school in addition to their classroom work. Besides practic- ing for the annual concerts held in February and May, a number of selected students attended a district music festival TOP ROW: C. Rychlinski, R. Soucek, M. Bak, P. Brarlac, I. Bishop, S. Misek, R. Besco, S. Lada, L. Zapel, C. Balfiacci, .l. Podraza, T. Smicklas, K. Baumgartner. THIRD ROW: K. Karafa, D. Bernardo, D. Ilalm, f. Ramquist, D. Sweeney, C. Delaney, G. Floyel, Y. Clzaloupka, .l. Wolf, N. Stepanek, B. Hermann, B. Ruzic, R. Chiado. M. Phillips, A. Placek, M. Chervinko, M. Chlapecka. THIRD ROW: ,I. Kaspar, S. Koehler, ,l. Peters, L. Suk. SECOND ROW: K. Onclrovic, E. Winter, S. Schneider, G. Stastny, L. Samec, A. Drake, B. Oras. BOTTOM ROW: J. Rieriell, G. Soumar, V. Fallzzs, L. Pierson. in Chicago Heights during November. At this festival Morton students received many of the first chair assignments. Several Morton representatives were then chosen for the state festival in Peoria. From this festival, Janet Riedell and Gail Soumar were selected to tour France this summer with other chosen student musicians from lllinois. Finishing the activities for the orchestra were its concerts at several Illinois colleges. SECOND ROW: P. Fabiano, J. Bernard, J. Carter, S. Benes, L Horonzy, A. Samek, C. Nichols, C. Skopek, N. Diman, G. Thomp- son, F. Pugno, J. Vistein, P. Diomede. BOTTOM ROW: S. Cairo, N Priore, P. Pech, C. Kaleta, S. Faikus, M. Schleitwiler, L. Wilder, C Neslarlek, I. Chapin, K. Krohn, .l. Brabeck, M. Lawson.

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TOP ROW: E. Susrnilcli, Mr. I. Franlik, I. Koubek, L. Sliafar, I. Kniffin, L. Sladek, K. Stoneciplier, L. Kalina, J. Eyth, M. Dobraver, G. Malone, J. Taska, F. Tlusty, C. Bezdek. THIRD ROW: C. lk,- Kievick, D. Busta, G. Johnson, L. Vesely, W. Camplzouse, I. Sandrik, VARSITY BAND With the guidance of their new di- rector, Mr. D. Lundeen, Varsity Band students developed their talents so as to move on to the advanced work of the Con- cert Band. ln preparation for their annual concerts, the Varsity Band studied Various compositions and held many after-school rehearsals. The Varsity Band also helped to com- TOP ROW: I. Gilsdorf, R. Swasko, T. Ruglic, S. Baumruck, R. Pyrce, J. Schmidt, T. Gierman, .l. Moravec, E. Mueller. THIRD ROW: N. Kendall, D. Palucki, J. Ciaccio, M. Camphouse, R. Spizzo, R. Persin, N. Puncochar, G. DeBros, J. Karkos, G. Zbasnick. SECOND D. Gingrich, L. Corcoran, T. Erickson, S. Peterson, C. Sournar. SEC- OND ROW: D. Davis, D. Henkel, J. Taska, G. Hinz, C. Mrazek, G. Faikus, J. Sillian, G. Grisko, J. Rokosz, D. Rybensky. BOTTOM ROW: T. Smicklas, R. Nemecek, I. Casa, K. Smazik, L. Pierson. prise the Falcon marching and stage bands and aided other members of the Music Department in preparing its home- coming float which took the second place prize in the parade. Varsity Band members will have an opportunity to play in a district band which will practice early this summer and will present an August concert. ROW: F. Padera, B. Jeziorski, R. Dangles, K. Trash, W. Paspirgellis, I. Kevan, B. Glosniak, G. Koukol, R. Pinc. BOTTOM ROW: D. Sosnowski, S. Cumla, I. Zienty, R. Kral, R. Skowron, E. Kirkwood.

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TOP ROW: D. Gingrich, C. McKievick, T. Callahan, N. Shiffrin, L. Vesely, H. LeClere, D. Busta, G. Malone, M. Taska, Mr. T. Radek, C. Bezdek, J. Surdyk, .l. Radek, B. Honeycutt, D. Cousins, J. Tomisek. FOURTH ROW: L. Frederics, K. Halik, W. Camphouse, J. Silhan, J. Sandrik, J. Rokosz, D. Gingrich, R. O'Connel. THIRD ROW: T. AEOLIAN CHOIR Students selected for the Aeolian Choir, the most advanced singing group at Morton, needed at least two years of vocal experience in the other choir groups. The choir studied advanced choral music under the direction of Mr. J. Chiado and presented examples of this music at the winter and spring choral concerts. In addition to performances at various civic affairs and several local TOP ROW: H. Gray, D. Jozwiak, W. Eisbrener, F. Kucera, S. Meloun, .l. Jannush, L. Shimkus, M. Novak, D. Kluka, P. Riha, N. Novak, L. Richter, D. Hanzlik. THIRD ROW: R. Hode, W. Pee, M. Farns- worth, D. Schmidt, P. Jirsa, D. Dolman, N. Nolte, L. Karzsounes, P. Thomas, J. Kral, L. Gray, C. Dumas. SECOND ROW: V. Johnson, D. Smicklas, K. Silhan, D. Davis, J. Rylands, L. Petergal, D. Goehler, P. Gort. SECOND ROW: C. Riedell, K. Kirkwood, J. Kratochvil, G Novy, K. Hamm, G. Hoffman, M. Raidl. BOTTOM ROW: B. Cernoza, S. Reis, F. Halenar, M. Phillips. grammar schools, the Aeolian Choir sang for the children of Moosehart in the spring. Also included in the springtime activities was its participation in the April Pancake Day, which is annually sponsored by the Morton Music Parents. In order to further the efforts of this advanced music group, Aeolian Choir will be offered as a major course next year in the Fine Arts Department. Drazen, D. Davis, T. Waclawski, B. Cernota, S. Karpinski, V. Har- bacek, D. Mikes, K. David, L. Fischer, .l. Hertzler, J. Barzda, I. Randle. BOTTOM ROW: I. Pech, D. Puzman, J. Rohde, J. Gilsdorf, C. Podbor, N. Haldane, K. Corey, S. Koch, D. Bachta, L. Bondlow, K. Kubacka, B. Hermann. . ... L l A