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

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TOP ROW: C. Landis, C. Sherry, C. Hosna, C. Hutchison, B. Kaminski, P. Scharzzil, L. Schiszik, K. Sebela, L. Miglin. SECOND ROW: Miss C. Hiirling, C. Svohoda, P. Schaarlt, E. McKay, A. CZECH-RUSSIAN CLUB Although membership was open to the entire student body, language teachers urged those pupils studying the Czech and Russian languages to becorne members of this club for extensive learning of the culture, history, and customs of the Slavic countries. Mrs. lVl. lVl. Jerabek, the club advisor, frequently showed ber personal films and slides at the bi-monthly meetings. The club sponsored a kolacky sale, made a display for a school show case, and visited an authentic Czech restaurant. The mem- bers also visited the '4Christmas Around the World'7 program at the Museum of Science and lndustry and presented a song and dance routine at the lnternational Banquet. TOP ROW: E. Wojtowicz, F. Meckei, G. Law, B. Stombershi. BOT- TOM ROW: S. Pouallrz, F. Fencl, Mrs. M. ferabelr. FRENCH CLUB This year the French Club acquired a new advisor, lVliss C. Hilding. The meetings of the club included slides, lectures, and other programs in French. Some of the club's activities were holiday parties, a visit to the Art Institute, a car wash, and a potato chip sale in January. One of the main projects of the year was the an- nual lnternational Banquet sponsored through the coopera- tion of all the language clubs and held in the spring. French Club played a very active part in its preparation as well as the entertainment. A few selected members were given the opportunity to see a play in French in May to end activities. Woldy, P. Ritchie, E. Czapliclri, J. Mateflfo. BOTTOM ROW: N. Wenc, L. Czerniawski, M. Sebela, I. Junlrus, J. Roknic, S. Kral. '

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TOP ROW: C. Riedell, N. Cabrnoeh, P. Jirsa, P. Dwyer, L. Shimkus C. Ryclzlinski, c. Podbor, C. Nesladek. BOTTOM ROW. J. Hertzler: HARMONETTES . . . Competitive auditions were held early in the fall to select this seventeen-member vocal group. There had previously been two such groups: however, this year they were combined. The girls were selected on a combination of musical sight-reading ability and their tone quality. Under the direction of Mr. F. W. Smalley, the Harmonettes sang at many church and civic affairs in addition to their school programs and concerts. The highlight of their singing engagements was the opportunity to participate in uChristmas Around The World at the Museum of Science and lndustry. As in the past, the girls made their own performing outfits. TOP ROW: D. Dolman, C. Ryehlinski, P. Bradac, L. Zapel, J. Mellca, H. Gray, J. Crook, T. Smicklas, M. Novak, J. Bishop, S. Misek, S. Lada. THIRD ROW: L. Fischer, N. Diman, C. Floyel, L. Kartsounes, B. Razic, W. Eigbrener, J. Chiado, W. Pee, D. Kluka, C. Nichols, V. Harhacek, L. Gray. SECOND ROW: S. Faikus, M. Schleitwiler, T. L. Hanias, C. Jeziorski, L. Bucek, B. Cernota, S. Faikus, S. Martin SEATED: N. Haldane. MADRIGAL SINGERS . .. Advanced music students who had been engaged in the choral program for at least two years comprised this vocal ensemble, also known as the Vocal Workshop. The Madrigal Singers was noted for its small membership and its performances without piano accompani- ment. Directed by Mr. J. S. Chiado, members of Vocal Workshop performed many times during the course of the school year for civic and church groups and for elementary schools in the immediate area. Among their outstanding singing engagements was an invitation to sing at the Marshall Field Department Store during the Christmas season. Waelawski, J. Chapin, D. Davis, B. Chiado, F. Kncera, D. Drazen, C. Dumas, D. Bernardo, C. Nesladek. BOTTOM ROW: S. Cairo, S.- Koch, L. Bondlow, J. Hertzler, R. Kluka, J. Pech, J. Vistein, M. Farnsworth, J. Gilsdort, N. Haldane, K. Corey.

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ITALIAN CLUB The Italian Club was fortunate in obtaining an interesting film about Italy produced by Trans World Airlines. Other films and slides related to'the culture of the country were also shown ,at meetings throughout the year. Instead of having their traditional torone sale, the Italian Club members had a home bake sale this year in December. Pizza parties at Christmas time and at the end of the year were also on the calendar of events as were splash parties with other language clubs. During Easter vacation, Mr. R. Pukstys took the members to enjoy a meal at an Italian restaurant. The Italian Club also participated in the International Banquet. TOP ROW: Mr. R. Pukstys, C. Paese, B. Delliflrmi, D. Landsinger. SECOND ROW: M. Matero, C. Carlini, F. Naudziunas. BOTTOM ROW: K. Van Vleet. GERMAN CLUB . .. Under the new advisor, Mrs. M. A. Heinz, the German Club members not only reported on different cultural aspects at meetings but also conducted these meetings entirely in German. A German singing group was formed, and the club members had an authen- tic German bake sale in January. In order to get a first- hand view of Germany's Christmas customs, the members conducted a field trip to the Museum of Science and In- dustry to visit the German display in Christmas Around the World. Planning, decorating, and performing at the International Banquet kept the club members active dur- ing the spring months. Also included in the events of the past year was a trip to Milwaukee to visit interesting his- torical spots related to a German background. TOP ROW: D. Klulfa, M. Jackson, J. Rost, K. Baumgartner, N. Echtner, M. Rosl. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Heinz, J. Stevens, M. Mori- arity, R. Turner. BOTTOM ROW: S. Svab, E. cundiff, J. Rell.