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

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A lovely fountain attracts the attention of Mike Dobrowolski and Kathy Kraus as they pause for a moment on their way to the dancing pavilion at the Junior-Senior Prom. lg -rf Z! Junior and Senior Classes Hold Nostalgic Memories of Prom Acacia Country Club near La Grange was the setting for the most anticipated event of the year for upperclassmen, the Junior-Senior Prom. Ross Anderson's Orchestra provided the music to seranade the couples to the theme of Three Coins in a Fountaini' and helped to create the perfect atmosphere for dancing or just strolling. Of course, our prom would not be complete without rain and cool weather which again this year came the following day. Yet the inclement weather did not hinder the spirits of the stu- dents as they trekked to the various beaches and haunts on the following day. All couples attending the Junior- Senior Prom were pleased with the activities that they will always keep as nostalgic memories. The prom's imaginative, midnight blue bid which featured a charm serving as a momento of this memorable occasion draws the attention of Barbara Lenar and Bill Speer. Two Morton boys guide their dates across the dance floor of the grand ballroom to the mood music of the impressive Ross Anderson Orchestra which was featured once again. l

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Easter Trips Feature Tours to New York, France, Switzerland Each year Morton students and teachers employing many means of transportation embark upon a series of in- formative and pleasurable excursions. Whether by train, plane, ship, bus, car, or foot, the travel enthusiasts of our school seek to gain a wider knowledge of the world. This year school-sponsored tours to Washington, D.C., Switzer- land, and Colorado as well as field trips to near-by schools and conventions aided our students and faculty in becoming more aware of the cultures both in the United States and abroad. Also through independent travel, mem- bers of Morton West's faculty and student body gained knowledge to enable them to impart their experiences to the people of their classes during the school year. Employing her well-developed, art skills, Miss D. A. Bilder pauses to sketch some ancient ruins in Jlycenae, Greece, on her recent tour to several European countries including Greece, Italy, and Spain. 4 F- .iv sl, Enroute to Gregory Hall for a lecture flaring the Illinois State High School Press Association Convention, Barbara Sherry and Carol Svoboda pass the Illinois Student Union at Champaign.

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Administrators and faculty, friends and relatives of graduates, and graduates themselves gather in the boys' gymnasium for commence- ment exercises in early lane. Seniors Experience Anticipation And Sorrow Upon Graduation Usually the scene of numerous athletic events, the boys' gymnasium was transformed to the proper setting for June's graduation. As the students walked down the aisles to the traditional marches, they anxiously awaited their di- plomas although they were hesitant in leaving behind numer- ous teachers and friends to venture into the future, to enter the adult world, to further their education, and to fulfill their goals. Nervous young men and women made last minute adjustments on caps and gowns as they reflected on the four years gone by. Upon reception of their di- plomas, the graduates accepted congratulations from friends and family and left Morton, perhaps forever. t Dr. W. I. .Hutchison congratulates a member of the graduating class .who is among the top twenty-five students as he presents her with an award signifying her accomplishment. Inside the school all is calm and quiet as anxious seniors fleftj at the Home Avenue entrance converse with one another about future plans and goals while waiting for the ceremonies to begin.