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

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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

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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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AAAA GIRLS, CHOIR . . . Memhers of this choir, one of the largest choral groups at West, enjoyed participating in the presenta- tion of the Christmas and spring choral concerts. The only prerequisite for one joining the Girls' Choir was her having had at least one year of singing experience. For this yearls Christmas presentation, the choir performed Tchaikovskyls NUTCRACKER SUITE, which was adapted for voices and which featured a hallet clancer. The Girls, Choir presented music from several musical periods for the spring concert. The program incluclecl secular folk songs and selections from Richard Rogers, musical STATE FAIR. .l l , Q - TOP ROW: P. Roth, D. Ort, M. Davis, J. Hrznelin, K. Volczzc, K. Kosin, C. Slzerry, K. Stuart. THIRD ROW: S. Lores, M. Bulfovsky, R. Sergo, D. Dunn, C. Slmrbori, M. Schwab, E. Fisler. SECOND ROW: M. Linlzart, L. Passirzi, N. Fogg, S. Marrmdo, M. Brzrtunelc, L. Zernan, S. Palmer, D. Tufo. ROTTOM ROW: M. Diflngelo, P. Belmonte, L. Brzclzielli, D. Iorrlrln, C. Baker, C. Buti. TOP ROW: P. Kurilc, D. Fnynor, B. Zelinslfi, C. Pislfule, L. Lemmons, N. Prerlovic, N. Eclztner, F. Cilliatt, D. Jaeger, L. fezek, J. Pzmenkrz. THIRD ROW: V. Rysz, M. Swierengrz, N. Cnbrrtocll, M. Srzleski, G. Marshall, C. Mnlcik, S. Zurtrmzrzn, L. Svobodzz, K. Sagel, J. Speer. SECOND ROW: I. Ruzuk, R. Sworslfy, L. Clrirzppetta, R. Castaldo, C. Rzzesclz, N. ullrztlson, M. Bulzrlfc, G. Peclzzzn, N. Karlorsky, P. Dudman, C. Stella. BOTTOM ROW: S. Davis, D. Sobota, C. Nesetril, P. Sclzcmrlt, B. Walla, N. Prnwlik, S. Drzrnstzzfll, C. Ieziorslri, R. Andel, S. Reznik. Q