Mortimer Jordan High School - Torch Yearbook (Morris, AL)

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Piped-in music, pastel, gay colors, and new modern facilities were all a part of MJ ' s new lunchroom. Whether the stu- dents came to eat or just to be a part of the excitement found in the hustle of the lunchroom, it served as a favorite meeting place. Many students found a source of relaxation during their assigned period and enjoyed the satisfying lunches sup- plied by the team of lunchroom workers. A Nice Place To Be , . . The Lunchroom 11

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Because of the Blue Devils ' winning season, each Pep Rally seemed to become more spirited than the one before. The Cheer- leaders organized the events for the rallies, and it seemed that all students enjoyed the fun and looked forward to the times when they could join together in support of their favorite team. At each Pep Rally, competition was held in which each grade endeavored to yell louder than the other. Enthusiastically, the students would stand and shout the chants with the cheerleaders, feeling that they were important to the school and were a part of the winning. One of MJ ' s greatest assets was its old-fashioned spirit, and AAJ Pep Ral- lies seemed to prove this whole-heartedly. Pep Rallies

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Before School Girls with roller topped heads ran in from band practice just in time to get reody for class before the homeroom bell sounded. Some students looked anxiously to see if their English or Math teacher hod gotten to school; yet, secretly hoping they wouldn ' t come. However, all morning activities didn ' t take place inside Jordan. Cheerleaders led the Pep Club in cheers to help promote spirit for the night ' s gome. Band members worked diligently in the misting rain to per- fect the half- time show. Still other students collected around the smoking pit, getting that one last drag before homeroom. Typically, the mornings were jammed full of student-life business — both socially and academically. 12