Morton High School - Top Hat Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1956 volume:

TOP HAT STAFF Ellen Bolen — Ed Bowers - Dave Bloom - Terry Fowler — Jeanne Hetterscheidt — Lou lorio — JoAnne Kauzlarich — Camilla Kennell — Char- lotte Kmetz — Maria Makela - Glenna Mears — Mory Lynn Mirzalli — Veidre Sitnick — Rose Sny- der - Pat Williams. ADVERTISING Dave Bloom - Joe Byers - Richard Holland — Richard Mings — Larry MacDonald — Ken Raduski. PHOTOGRAPHY Mrs. Mary Bencovich — Lester Bergner - Bill Bock - Bodie Studios — Jim Bradley - Dave Cook — John Fekete — Sue Martin — Lois Walder — Gilbert Walters — Mr. Marvin Wheeler — Joe Wysong. SPONSOR: - Mr. Anthony Wauro BUSINESS ADVISOR - Mrs. Dorothy Soderberg MAY WE PRESENT THE 1956 TOP HAT Self-government is a strange thing. Men die for it so that others might live under it. People complain about it, yet they fight to continue it. Aristocrats say it can never work, and democrats say that nothing else will work. Poets praise it and Communists condemn it. We, forthe first time in our high school career, lived under it. We found that it was a wonderful experiment. We learned to judge impartially; we learned to think objectively; we learned to speak expres- sively; we learned democracy in its simplest essence. We found self- government to be a living force, an adult form of life, a beautiful exper- ience. We did a great deal to have complete self-government. Although we made great strides, there is still much to be done. That is why this book accents our new system of government. That is why we, the Class of ’56 dedicate this book to the spirit of self-government at Morton. We have lit the candle of self-government; we entrust to you the task of building the candle into a torch. 2 Morton students wait for the train which will take them to our nation ' s capital. 9 ewi § J 4 | , ' x i J • BEGINS IN WASHINGTON Mr. Flansburg and Miss Hunter counting ballots for the Student Association Elections. Mr. Clark administers the oath of office to Bob Stryzinski, Student Association Pres- ident. Dunstan ' s campaign band booms for Bloom. Conscientious leaders of Morton ' s Student Association were elected by the student body. Left to right: Don Harle, Vice-President; Bob Stryzinski, President; Darlene Burr, Recorder. The Association Senate led their classes in making guber- natorial decisions. Senior Senators are Ona Bunger and Dale Dunstan; (second row) Beverly Boesch, Gale Brad- ford, and Don Stryzinski are Junior Senators; (third row) Sophomore Senators are Ken Bergner and B i I i Beaver; (fourth row) Martel Royer and Betty Zitko are Freshman Senators. AND ELECT OUR OFFICIALS We learn to become good Americans by exercising our citi- zenship privileges.. The Association Cabinet, which is chosen at the discre- tion of the president, must be well-qualified to carry out their many important duries. From left to right, Lou lorio. Secretary of Justice; Lucy Baker, Secretary of the Treas- ury; Veidre Sitnick, Secretary of Social Affairs; Dave Bloom, Secretary of Public Safety. Our Association House of Representatives strives to im- prove every aspect of school life for the student and the teacher — academically, socially, and morally. In the first row the faculty sponsors, Mrs. Estelle Gress and Mr. Glen Flansburg, are shown with the Senior Representatives, Al Nowak, Jane Zimmerman, and George Doolen. Second row from left to right: Phillip Lohse, Dale Spidel, Gloria Men- cek, Betty Feldt, and Ted Tarr. Third row: Sue Berkheiser, Pauline Robinson, Connie llliff, Joyce May and Cecilia Clark. Fourth Row: Pat Dunn, Ruth Kessler, Bill Shannon, Paula Spitale, and Pat Bloom. The Association Officers and Cabinet are discussing an Association project. All, that is, except Lou; he seems to be daydreaming. From left to right, Don Harle, Bob Stry- zinski, Darlene Burr, Lucy Baker, Veidre Sitnick, and Lou lorio. ESTABLISH A COURT, AND Vast improvement has been made in disciplining law offenders as a result of the new student court- Praise should be given to Chief Justice lorio and his associate judges, Jim Creswell, Senior Judge; Jerry Arcella, Junior Judge; Lemoine Bond, Sophomore Judge; George Bal- dea, Freshman Judge. Spencer Greer is the Bali ff ; Sheila Beck is Recorder. PRACTICE SELF-GOVERNMENT. One of the offenses which the court must deal with is running in the halls. A monitor writes a court notice for a set locker. MONITORS WATCH FOR THESE Caught red-handed! Skipping stairs may result in broken legs. Eating in the halls. Sleeping on duty. Ronnie Balta demonstrates one of the most common offenses, throwing paper in the halls. Morton enthusiasts cheer the Governors at a Hammond High game. Plane geometry students take note: you can utilize your mathematical knowledge to make Christmas tree decorations. Many Morton students left college night with anticipation of the future, The government classes visit the Mayor’s office 9 Pat Sebahar, Betty Czech and Barbara Parsons show their talents in a twirling show. What is it? Biology students should have the answer. Underclassmen have their pictures taken for the yearbook. 10 There is a time for work . . � believe it or not. In a cold Novembe r drizzle Governor players, coaches, and fans watched as M-H.S- won the city championship by whipping Hammond High 6 - 0 . r ' v 1 mx i t WE LAUGH, WE STUDY , WE YELL, Qualities of character, scholarship, leadership, and service are a requis- ite for membership in the National Honor Sciety. INSPIRATION, FUN, WORK, AND SPORTS Spanish Club members enjoyed demonstrating the mambo to Morton students. Camilla Kennell does the Mexican Hat Dance for the Spanish Club program. In October the Student Association sponsored a car wash to take the place of the magazine drive; all members of the association rolled up their sleeves and pitched in. To make the job more pleas- ant, music was piped to the work area. The Morton High School Association’s first project, a car wash, was a shining success. The Constitution Day Pro- gram, sponsored by the Social Studies Department, inspired many students to become better Americans. The Morton Governors are making preparations for a big track meet at H.H.S. field. Track season of 1 955. HELP BUILD GOOD CITIZENS. Lou lorio and Judy Littel converse with visitors and candidates at an “Old Time Rally M , spon- sored by the League of Women Voters. Where, Oh where, has the little ball gone? Crowning Joanie Queen, Crowds cheered at one of the most ex- citing games of the season — the Home- coming Game. Though we were defeated by Benton Harbor, Michigan, the players and fans all seem to agree it was a most memorable occasion. Booster Club’s card section rivals that of any in the State of Indiana. A huge bonfire highlighted the evening ceremonies before our Homecoming game. In the Spring of the year Morton School has as visitors members of Business and Industry from the Calumet Region. Among their stops were the projection booth of the A. U. room and the biology room. SPRING AT MORTON Last Spring Morton students, along with students from other Hammond schools, participated in a joint music festival which as held at the Civic Center. Spring in Morton’s Court. The Christmas Pageant, directed by Miss May Virden, was a beautiful spiritual play that brought inspiration to all. The cast of “Penny”. From left to right, first row: Ed Bowers, Lucy Baker, Nathan Ashby, Lyla Behling, George Doolen, Dale Dunstan, Ken Bern, and Jim Criswell. Second row: Don Harle, Bob Mikhel, Camilla Kennell, Phyllis Klein, Joyce Baldwin, Jim Trull, Pat Evans, Betty Tag- gart, and Mary Lynn Mirzalli. Art Club members working on the scenery for the Senior Play. Production staff of the Senior Play Penny”: Left to right, first row: Gary Ruhs, Ellen Bolen, Donna Ben- jamin. Second row: Carol Knopf, Lenore Schmidt, Leonna Wiggins, Sylvia Shondel, Charlene Chancellor, and David Cook. The boy ' s quartet singing with the audience. The Senior-Faculty Banquet was crowded with people, good food, and good entertainment. The job and trade class, under the supervision of Mr. Phil Ro- baska, visited Inlan d Steel and learned about the production of steel. p5=== = =====::=5 i 25 w J ifpm An automatic voting machine was made good use of in the recent student government elec- tions. The most valuable players are congratulated by the Morton coaches. From left to right: Track Coach Howard Stout, Bas- ketball Coach Bob Fraser, Dick Vexey, Don Wilson, Specner Greer, Gordon Paquin, Paul Puglise, Dave Kralik, Mike Ven- trella, and Football Coach Maurey Zlotnik, WE SUPPORT OUR TEAMS Hold that Wi Idcat! At the Senior Farewell pep session we saluted the Senior athletes and cheerleaders on their fine job of making sports at Morton more enjoyable. Coach Fraser speaks of the idealism of sportsmanship at the Senior Farewell pep session. The Governors pep band lifts school spirit to resounding heights. Our entertaining guests from Hammond High in a scene from their presentation of Oklahoma! STUDENTS LEND THEIR SERVICES BOOKSTORE HELPERS: Row one, left to right: Mrs. Gress, Andy Merrill, Sheila Beck, Kenny Burns, Jim Harrison, Carole Peters, Lemoine Bond. CAFETERIA HELPERS: Row one, left to right: Frank Yates, Harold Tunis, Jane Crum. Row two, left to right: Ronald Winders, Jack Cunn- ingham. CLINIC HELPERS: Row one, left to right: Marge Kerrick, Margaret Vickerman, Elaine Ceglian, Beverly Novak, Sylvia Shondel, Miss Gibson, Ruth Christensen. OFFICE HELPERS: Row one, left to right: Joanne Minelli, Wanda Sams, Betty Russell, Janet Adelsperger, Joan Rygiel, Gale Brad- ford, Carol Kr upa, Carol Gazdik, Barbara Par- sons, Janet McBroom, Pauline Robinson, Beu- lah Wayne, Nancy McCooe, Mardell Baker, Jane Crum, Pat Hill, Bonnie Cripe, Lyla Behling. DANCES FOR ALL OCCASIONS AN EVENING TO DREAM” Many couples gathered at the entrance of Temple Beth-EI after Joyce Baldwin and Ed Bowers will never forget a few dances to talk and gaze at the stars. “An Evening to Dream” for they ' ll always have a picture from which to recall their Senior Prom. A reception and tea in the Home Ec room followed the fashion show. FASHIONS A fashion show highlighted and culmin- ated the efforts of Morton girls studying sewing. Barbara Szypanski does a sc as her colleagues, dressed pajamas, look on. An exchange of admiring glan- ces occurs here as the girls parade their self-made crea- tions. NORTH CENTRAL ACCEPTS MHS Our visitors enjoy lunch, served by the home ec department. Pictured at left is the en- tire delegation of educators who inspected Morton for the North Central Association of Secon- dary Schools and Colleges. Membership in this organiza- tion allows Morton graduates to enter most approved colleges without taking entrance exam- inations. One of the inspecting committee talks to Betty Takocs. CLEAN-UP FIX-UP CAMPAIGN The Clean-up Queen, Lucy Baker and her court: Janice Magan (right) and Barbara Bedene (left). Parker hand is in the rear. 26 Our band and majorettes march in the Clean-up parade MORTON’S Donna Corman, 1955 Track Queen, awards Don Wilson his track ribbon PRETTY AND GRACIOUS QUEENS What would Homecoming be without our bond’s formations? A formal shot of the Homecoming Queen and her atten- dants. First row, left to right, are Sharon Luchene; Glenna Mears; Joan Rygiel, Homecoming Queen; Phyllis Klein; and Janet Adelsperger. Second row, left to right are Ernie Malatinka; Larry MacDonald; Spencer Greer; Lou lorio, class president; Bob Farkas, and Bob Clark, all under the decorated goal post. MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS’’ Mr. Flansburg peeks from behind a heart, while George Churilla holds it. Jo Anne Manushaw and Ronald Opinker pose near gay cupid. Our cheerleaders In action at a pep session. Tired shoes and tired shaker. Football practice at Hessville Park before school even begins. PRINCIPAL SCHOOL BOARD FACULTY OFFICE HELP CAFETERIA HELP CUSTODIAL HELP SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN PEOPLE 31 Mr. A. W. Clark is Morton’s principal. He per- sonally knows almost every pupil. He is assuredly our school’s biggest athletic booster. For that reason it is most fitting that we should begin our people” section with his picture. 32 BOARD DIRECTS SCHOOLS’ POLICIES The School Board is directly responsible for all decis- ions affecting policies which would affect more than one school They also help direct intra-school policy. Mr. Lee L. Caldwell is Superintendent of Schools and Mr. B. Miller is his assistant. Seated are Charles Scott, Harold Chase, Lee Caldwell, John Bodman, and R. B. Miller. Standing are Donald Gavit, John Beckman, Dr. Henry Eggers, and Columbus Smith. FAC AILEEN ALLMAN Northwester University, B.A.; Univer- sity of Wisconsin, M.A. University of Chicago, B.L.S. Librarian - Sponsor of Library Staff. LENORE ANDRADE University of New Mexico, B.A.; Uni- versity of Wisconsin, M.A. Subjects: English, Spanish — Sponsor of Spanish Club. CHARLES BAY Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. Assistant Band Director. W. WINSTON BECKER Huntington College, A.B.; Indiana Uni- versity, M.S. Attendance Officer — Subjects: speech, mathematics — spon- sor of Forensics. LENA BONEBRAKE Indiana State Teachers College, B.A. Subjects: mathematics, algebra — spon- sor of Y-Teens. CHARLES CHIDESTER Yale University, B.A.; University of Kentucky, M.A. Subjects: algebra, mathematics — counselor. MARIAN COBLE Indiana University, A.B. Subject: Eng- lish — debate. FRANK CONCIALDI Northern 1 1 1 inois State Teachers College B.S.; Colorado State, M.A. Subjects: shop, mechanical drawing. VIRGINIA DAVIS Northwestern University, B.S. Subject: English ANNA EVANOFF University of Cincinnati, B.S.; Purdue University, M.S. Subjects: clothing, home nursing. GLENN FLANSBURG Northern Illinois State Teachers Coll- ege, B.S. Subject: algebra — Student Association Sponsor. ULTY ROBERT FRASER Northern Illinois State Teachers Coll- ege, B.E.; University of Iowa, M.A. Subjects: shop, woodwork, athletics — sponsor of M-Club. JACK GEORGAS Indiana University, B.S., M.S. Subjects: sociology, U.S. history, athletics — sponsor of Hi-Y. ARTHUR GIBSON Monmouth College, B.S.; University of Wisconsin, Ph.M. A.V. Supervisor, spon- sor of Cinema Club. LAURA GIBSON University of Washington, B.S. School nurse — Subject: health safety, spon- sor of Furure Nurses. ROBERT GOLLNER Butler University, B.S. Subjects: geog- raphy, athletics, gym. ESTELLE GRESS Indiana University, B.S. Subjects: typ- ing, bookkeeping — Student Association Sponsor. MARJORIE GROVES University of Missouri, A.B.; Univer- sity of Chicago, M.A. Subjects: trigo- nometry, geometry, solid geometry. LUCY HACK Indiana University, A.B. Subject: Eng- lish. DONALD HARPER Indiana University, B.S. Subjects: biol- ogy — Boy’s Counselor — Sponsor of Booster Club. MABEL HUNTER Nebraska State Teachers College, A.B.; University of Iowa, graduate work. Sub- jects: American literature, English composition - Sponsor of National Hon- or Society. NORMA KELLY University of Iowa, B.A.; University of Colorado, M.A. Subjects: English, Eng- lish composition, journalism, English literature — Sponsor of Press Club. 36 FAC RALPH KELLY Bradley University, B.S.; Northwestern University, graduate work. Subjects: UlS. history, geography, Government. GRAYDON LEY Indiana State Teachers ' College, B.S. Subjects: chemistry, physics — sponsor of Phy-Chem Club. NICHOLAS LUKETIC Ball State Teachers’ College, B.S. Sub- jects: bookkeeping, business law. JACQUELINE MARTINE Northwestern Missouri State College, B. S. Subjects: foods, boys’ foods. JOHN MELTON Valparaiso University, B.S.; Northwes- tern University, M.S. Subjects: band, orchestra. BARBARA MILLER Indiana University, B.S., M.S. Subjects: music, Glee Club. GEORGE NELSON Western Illinois State Teachers ' Coll- ege, B.S. Subjects: World history, geog- raphy — Sponsor of Travel Club. JULIAN RASMUSSEN Roosevelt University, B.S.; University of Chicago, graduate work. Subjects: biology, health safety — Sponsor of Biology Club. PHIL F. ROBASKA Illinois State Normal University, A.B.; Northwestern University, M.A. Subject: job and trade. WALTER RUFF University of Illinois, A.B. Subject: Latin. EVELYN SCHURR University of Michigan, B.S.; Purdue Univeristy, M.S. Girls ' Counselor, gym leader — Sponsor of G.A.A. and cheer- leaders. JLTY DOROTHY SMITH Indiana University, B.S. Subjects: sten- ography, shorthand, typing. DOROTHY SODERBERG Michigan State Normal College, A.B. Subjects: clerical practice, typing, sales- manship — Business advisor Top Hat NANCY SQUIBB Indiana University, B.S.; M.S. Subjects: geometry, mathematics. HOWARD STOUT Ball State Teachers ' College, B.S.; Indiana University, M.S. Subjects: health safety, U.S. history, athletics. RUTH STOUT Ball State Teachers’ College, B.S. Sub- jects: salesmanship, typing — sponsor of Booster Club. BEVERLY SWIFT Valparaiso University, B.S. Subject: gym. MAY VIRDEN Cornell College, B.A.; University of Iowa — Northwestern University, grad- uate work. Subjects: American literature, English — Sponsor of Theatre Guild (dramatics) ANTHONY WAURO School of the Chicago Art Institute, B. F.A.; M.F.A. Subject: art — Sponsor of Art Club, “Top Hat Annual Staff. LOUISE WILLIAMS Southeastern Missouri State College, B.S. Subjects: geography, U.S. history — Co-sponsor of F.T.A. MAUREY ZLOTNIK Indiana State Teachers’ College, B.S. Subjects: gym, athletics. Sponsor of M-Club. Running our school office with efficiency and aplomb are from left to right, Mrs. Isabelle Payne, Miss Joyce Emerson and Mrs. Gladys Reynolds. PEOPLE BEHIND All matters pertinent to the effective operation of Morton High School are discussed and deter- minded at the weekly faculty meetings. 38 Responsibl e for instruction in the junior high school are: first row, Mr. Gibson, Mrs. Bone- brake, Miss Martine, Mrs. Walker, Miss Lock- hart, Mrs. Baker, and Mrs. Stier. Standing, from left to right are; Mr. Todd, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Krughoff, Mr. Gollner, Mr. Skelton, Miss Miller, Mrs. Swift, Mr. Robaska, Miss Dinwiddie, Mr. Spitzer, Mrs. Dredge, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Wauro, and Mr. Concialdi. A nice break in the school day occurs when we repair to the cafeteria to eat the food prepared by Mrs. Clara Marion, Mrs. Leona Garson, Mrs. Elsie Watts, Mrs. Martha Constant and Mrs. Martha Shafer. THE SCENES The cleanliness of our classrooms, stairs and halls is the responsibility of both the students and the custodial staff. The faculty of Morton High School enjoyed themselves and their families at a pleasant pic- nic last fall. Senior class officers from left to right are: Christine Anderson, treasurer; Joan Rygiel, secretary; Louis lorio, president; George Germek, vice president. MEET THE SENIORS During the first few weeks of the fall semester the Seniors elected the offi- cers who were to lead them through their final and most memorable year at Morton. These officers were Lou lorio, president; George Germek, vice-president; Joan Rygiel, secretary; and Christine Anderson, treasurer. These officers were assis- ted by the class sponsors, Mr. G. Flansburg, and Miss M.V. Hunter, and the ad- visors, Mr. G. Ley, Mr. H. Stout, and Mr. J. Rasmussen. As is traditional, the Senior class sponsored three social events during the year. The first of these was the Homecoming celebration, including the parade to the field, the crowning of the queen at half-time, and the dance honoring the team in the school gym after the game. The mid-winter Semi-Formal was the next event. It was called “Winter Fantasy’’ and was held at the I.B.E.W. Hall in the Hessville area of Hammond. The Senior Play, Penny”, based on a comic strip in a local newspaper, was the final event sponsored by the Senior Class. The Junior-Senior Prom was given for the Seniors by the Class of “57”. It was an “Evening to Dream”, and was held at the Temple Beth-EI on Hohman Ave- nue on May 26. As the year drew to a close the series of Senior activities began with the Senior-Faculty Banquet at Vogel’s Restaurant on May 15. Senior Week, May 21 to the 25, was climaxed by Class Day, on which the Seniors presented an Auditorium program for the high school. During the final days of the school year the Seniors dressed in Citation-blue caps and gowns participated in Baccalaureate June 3, and Commencement June 6, thus ending their never-to-be-forgotten high school careers. 40 ROW 1 JANET ADELSPERGER — G.A.A. 1-6, T-Teens Booster Club 2-6, Librarian 3-4, Office Helper 5-8, Homecoming Queen Attendant 7. CARL AHRENS CHRISTINE ANN ANDERSON — Senior Band 3-8, Booster Club 3, G.A.A. 3-4, National Honor Society 4-8, Forensic Club 5-6, Orch- estra 6-8, Cinema Club 5, Travel Club 7, Spanish Club 8, Press Club 7-8, D.A.R. Award 7, Senior Executive Board 7-8, Treasur- er of the Senior Class 7-8, Monitor 8, Elks Club Leadership Con- test 8, Leadership Award 8. WINIFRED SUE ANDERSON - Girls Patrol 1, G.A.A. 1-5, Boos- ter Club 1-7, Monitor 3-7, Furure Nurses 5-8, Travel Club 8. ROW 2 GLORIA ASAM — Hammond H.S; Dramatics 1-2, Future Nurses 1-2, Choir 1-2, Swimming 1-2, Morton H.S; Spanish 3, G.A.A. 3-5, Jr. Red Cross 3, Monitor 3-6, Booster Club 5-8, Forensics 7, Historical Club 8, Clinic Helper 7, GymLeader8, Future Nurses 5-8 LUCY BAKER — Band 1-8, Booster Club 1-8, Secretary of Boos- ter Club 5-6, G.A.A. 3-4, National Honor Society 4-8, B Team Cheerleader 5-6, Clean up Queen 6, Future Nurses 5, Girls State 6, Orchestra 6-8, Varsity Cheerleader 7-8, Secretary of the Treas- ury of Morton Assn., Future Teachers 7-8. MARDELL BAKER — Band 1-4, G.A.A. 3-8, Gym Assistant 3-4, Booster Club 3-5, Executive Board 6, Office Helper 7. RICHARD DAVID BALDIN - Track 1-2, Football 1-8, Basketball 1-8, Historical Club 5-8, Monitor 5-7, Senior Senator 7-8. ROW 3 JOYCE ANN BALDWIN — Red Cross 1, Booster Club 1-8, Future Nurses 2, Choir 1-2, Triple Trio 1-2, 5-8, Clean Up Queen 2, Winner of State Vocal Vontest Representing Morton, Phy-Chem 5-8 PATRICIA LUCILLE BALDWIN - Choir 1-2, 7-8, Biology Club 5-6, Art Club 3, Girls’ Club 7-8. DENNIS LAWRENCE BALLA - Cinema 1-3, Phy-Chem 7-8, Press Club 7. DANIEL GEORGE BALOG — Visual Aids 2-4, Spanish Club 2-4, Choir 5-6, Biology 5-6, Forensics 7. ROW 4 JOAN MARIE BAUT — Monitor 3-6, Future Nurses 3-4, Booster Club 3-4, 7-8, Historical Club 7-8, Y-Teens 7-8. JAMES BECKETT LYLA DARLENE BEHLING - G.A.A. 1-4, Booster Club 1-8, Patrol 1-2, Choir 1-3, Triple Trio 1-3, Office Helper 7-8, Future Nurses 5, F.T.A. 5-8, Senior Executive Board 7-8, Office Helper 7-8, Scinece Club 3. DONNA SUE BENJAMIN — Band 1-8, Library Staff 3, Forensics 5-7, Future Nurses 5-8, Monitor 5-7, Spanish Club 8. ROW 1 ROBERT DEWAYNE BERG - Band 1-8, Science Club 1-2, Phy- Chem 5-8, Press Club 5-6, Monitor 7-8. LESTER WILLIAM BERGNER - Band 1-8, Biology Club 2, Photo Club 5-8, Annual Staff Photographer 5-8, Orchestra 7-8. KENNETH STEVEN BERN — Hammond High; chess club 1, Frosh Swimming 1. Morton High; Forensics Club 2, Student Council 3-4, Spanish Club 5-6, Bookstore Mgr. 5-8. JOHN BERTA ROW 2 DAVID E. BLOOM — Student Council 1-4, Press Club 1-4, For- ensics 3-6, Monitor 4-5, Mortonite 5-8, Annual Staff 5-8, Student Association 7-8, Cross Country 7, Track 5-8, Annual 8, Senior Executive Board 7-8, M-Club 8. ELLEN LEE BOLEN - Student Council 1-2, Booster Club 1-7, G.A.A. 3, Theatre Guild 5-7, Phy-Chem 5, Monitor 5-6, Future Nurses 5-8, Historical Club 8, Annual Staff 7-8. EDGAR BOWERS — Band 1-4, Student Council 2, Forensics 3-6, Hi-Y 5-6, Annual Staff 7-8, Historical 7-8- JOHN OWEN BROOKE - Band 1-2. ROW 3 JANET HELEN BROSMAN - Whiting H.S.; G.A.C. 1-4, National Thespian Society 3-4, Orchestra 3-4, Mellodears 1-4. Morton H.S; National Honor Society 6-8, Theater Guild 5-7, Teacher ' s assist- ant 5-8, Booster Club 5-6, Forensics 8- ONA BUNGER — Booster Cl ub 1-6, G.A.A. 3-4, Orchestra 3-4, Future Nurses 5, Phy-Chem 5-6, Forensics 6-7, Monitor 5-7, His- torical Club, Senior Senator 7-8, Gym Leader 8. PAT BURKHART - Monitor 1-2, Art Club 1-2, Choir 1-2, 5-6-7, Patrol 1-4, Historical Club 5-6, Y-Teens 4-6, Red Cross 7. DARLENE BURR — Spanish Club 1-4, G.A.A. 1-6, Student Coun- cil 1-2, Theatre Guild 3-4, Secretary for Sophomore Class, Red Cross 3-4, Booster Club 5-6, Secretary of Junior Class, Monitor 5-6, Recorder of Morton Association 7-8, Historical Club 7. ROW 4 CLEA CAPUZZI - Choir 1-2, Hisotricol Club 1-2, Patrol 1, Art Club 3, Booster Club 3-4, Y-Teens 3-4, Girls’ Club 7-8, Monitor 8- ELAINE MARIE CEGLIAN - G.A.A. 1-6, Choir 1-6, Triple Trio 1-8, Booster Club 2, Future Nurses 5-8, Clinic 5-8, Phy-Chem 7-8. MARY CHARLENE CHANCELLOR - Choir 2, Monitor 1-2, 5-6, Honor Society 5-8, Y-Teens 3, Red Cross Representative 5-6, Biology Club 5-6, Annual 7-8. GEORGE L. CURILLAH — Cannonsburg High, Cannonsburg, Pa., Basketball 3-4, Rifle Club 3-4, Bishop Noll High; Bowling 5-6; Morton High; Phy-Chem 7-8, Hi-Y 7-8, Lab. Asst. 8, Senior Play. SEN ROW 1 ROBERT CLARK — Cinema Club 1-2, B Team Basketball 3-4, Track 3-6, Cross Country 3-8, Monitor 5-8. NANCY BELLE COLE - G.A.A. 1-2, Choir 2, 7-8, Patel 1, Booster 1-2, 5-8, Honor Society 4-8, Monitor 4, Cinema Club 5 6, Biology Club 7, Lab.. Asst. 7-8, Triple Trio 7-8, Girls Quartet 7-8. ALICE MARIE COLLINS - Theatre Guild 1-4, 7-8, Booster Club 3-4, Monitor 4, 7-8, Y-Teens 5, Honor Society 6-8, Student Asso- ciation 7-8, Choir 1-8- LEROY CONNORS — Hammond High; Art Club 1-4, Monitor 1-2, Morton High; Historical Club 5-6, Art Club 7-8, Red Cross 7-8. ROW 2 MARY CORNWELL - G.A.A. 1-2, 5-6, Choir 1-8, Triple Trio 1-8, Student Council 3-6 Forensics Club 3-4, Booster Club 3-4, Sex- tet 5-8, Historical Club 7-8, Library Club 7)8, Senior Exec. Board. JAMES CRISWELL - Band 1-8, Hi-Y 1-8, Biology Club 3-4, Boos- ter Club 3, Honor Society 4-8, Phy-Chem 5-6, Senior Judge. JOANN DAKEN — Theatre Guild 1-2, Booster Club 1, Y-Teens 5-6, Future Nurses 5-6, Student Council 7-8- DOROTHY MAE DEROLF — Choir 1-2, Patrol 1-5, Monitor 3-4, Y-Teens 3,5,6, G.A.A. 3-5, Booster Club 2, Historical Club 5-6, Red Cross Representative 7-8. ROW 3 ROGER DETTERLINE GEORGE RICHARD DOOLEN — Danb 1-4, Student Council 1-2, Science Club 1-4, Hi-Y 3-4, Student Assn. 5-6, Phy-Chem 5-8, National Honor Society 5-8, Monitor 8. CAROL JOYCE DRANGMEISTER - Monitor 3-4, Y-Teens 4-5, Girls’s Club 7-8, Biology Club 7-8. SANDRA DUNCKER — G.A.A. 1-2, 4, Student Council 1-2, Biol- ogy Club 3-4, Clinic Helper 3-4, Choir 1-8, Forensic Club 4, Jr. Red Cross 5-8, Phy-Chem 7-8, Triple Trio 7-9, Orchestra 7-8- ROW 4 DALE ARTHUR DUNSTAN — Cinema Club 1-5-6, Band 1-8, Span- ish Club 3-4, Science Club 2, Forensic 5-8, Senior Senator 7-8- Debate Team 7, Drum Major 7-8. PATRICIA D. EVANS — Dramatics 1-2, Y-Teens 1-4, American Legion Essay Award, Theatre Guild 3-8, Choir 3-6, Booster Club 5-8, Senior Exec. Board 7-8, Mortonite Staff. BARBARA FORAKER - G.A.A. 1-8, Y-Teens 1-2, Booster Club 3-4, Monitor 3-4, Future Nurses 5-8. TERRY R. FOWLER - Theater Guild 1-4, Hi-Y 1-6, Monitor 4, Forensics 5-8, Annual Staff 7-9, Executive Board, Debate Team 7. IORS ROW 1 DOROTHY ANN GAJDA - E. C. Washington High; G.A.A. 1, Dramatics 2. Morton High: Theater Guild 3-4, Red Cross 3-4, Monitor 3-5, Clinic Assistant 5-6, Girls’ Club 7, Future Nurses 8. RONALD NICK GALOSICH - Football 1-8, Basketball 1-2, Mon- itor 1-4, M-Club 5-8. PATRICK MICHAEL GUAGHAN - Fo otball 1, Basketball 1-4, Track 4-8, M-Club 3-8, Cross Country 5, Monitor 7-8. DONALD WAYNE GEORGE - Theatre Guild 1-4, Choir 1-8, Red Cross 1, Art Club 5, Monitor 7. ROW 2 GEORGE GERMEK - Hi-Y 1-4, Band 1-2, Science Club 1-4, Foot- ball 5-8, Basketball 5, Phy-Chem 5-8, Track 8 M-Club 5-8, Sen- ior Exec. Board, Monitor 7-8, Football Hon. Mention — All state. EILEEN DEANNA GOMEZ - Girls Patrol 1-2, Choir 1, Biology 4-5, Y-Teens 3-4-8, Girls Club 5-7, G.A.A. 7, Monitor 7- SPENCER M. GREER - Football 1-5, Basketball 1-8, Track 2-4, M-Club 5-8, F.T.A. 5-6, Monitor 5-8, Cross Country 7, Baliff of Student Court 7-8, Biology Club 7. PARKER W HAND - Band 1-4, Science Club 1,2, 5,6, Spanish Club 5-6, Hi-Y 7-8, Historical Club 7-8. 44 ROW 3 DONALD HARLE - Theater Guild 1-4, Hi-Y 2,3,4, Monitor 3,4,8, Forensic 5,6,7, Student Ath. Mgr. 5,-6, National Honor Society 6,7,8, Association Vice President 7-8, Boys State 7, M-Club 7-8- Student Ath. Mgr. 7-8, Senior Exec. Board 7-8, Debate Team 7-8- JIM HATOS — Theatre Guild 1-3, Band 2-5, Booster Club 3-4, Music 5, Historical Club 6, Choir 6-8. JEANNE HETTERSCHEIDT — Jacksonville High, Jacksonville, Illinois: Commercial Club 1-2, Band 1-2, Morton High: Biology Club 4-6, Y-Teens 2,4,8, Girls Club 5-7, G.A.A. 7, Teachers’ Assistant, Annual Staff 7-8. DANNY HILL ROW 4 PAT HILL — G.A.A. 1-4, Band 1-4, Booster Club 4, Office Work 5-8, Future Nurses 5. TED HMIELEWSKI - Basketball 1-8, Cross Country 1-6, M-Club 1-8, Monitor 1-4 JOHN HENRY HODGSON - Basketball 1-2, Football 3-5-7, Track 4-8, M-Club 5-8, Monitor 7. JIM HOFFMAN — HiY 1-8, Phy-Chem 3-5, Forensics 6-8. ROW 1 PAT HOLLY - Red Cross 1-8, Annual 5-6. MARILYN ILIFF - G.A.A. 1-4, F.T.A. 2, Patrol 1 -6, Booster Club 2-4, Phy-Chem 6-7, Gym Leader 5-6, Student Teacher 6, Future Nurses 7-8, Travel Club 8, Monitor 8. JOHN ALLEN INGRAM - Cinema Club 1, Historical Club 3-8, Biology 3-4, Hi-Y 5-6, Booster Club 7-8- LOUIS FRANK IORIO - Hi-Y 1-8, Press Club 1-4, Red Cross 1, Spanish Club 1-4, Student Council 1-2, Monitor 1-4, Honor Society 5-8, Prom Committee Chairman 6, Boys State Rep. 6, Senior Class President 7-8, Chief Justice of Association 7-8, Rotary Club 7-8, Annual 7-8. ROW 2 RUTH ANN JENKINS - G.A.A. 1-4, Booster Club 3-4, Monitor 5- MARTHA KASARDA - Girl’s Patrol 1-8, Choir 1-4, Y-Teens 1-4, Student Council 3-6, Biology Club 3-8, Girls’ Club 7-8. JOANNE KAUZLARISC - National Honor Society 1-8, G.A.A. 1-3, Booster Club 1-6, Girls Council Rep. 4, F.T.A. 8, Future Nurses 8, Annual 7-8. CAMILLA KENNELL — Booster Club 1-6, Choir 1-2, Theater Guild 1-6, Monitor 3-6, Future Nurses 5-8, Forensics 7, Annual 7-8- ROW 3 JAY KIMMEL - Football 1-8, Track 2-8, Basketball 1-6, M-Club 3-8, Historical Club 7-8. NEWELL EUGENE KIRK - Student Council 1-4, Historical Club 8- PHYLLIS KLEIN — Booster Club 1-8, Theater Guild 1-5, Student Council 2, G.A.A. 3-4, Monitor 3, Future Nurses 5, FtX.A. 7-8- ROBERT KLIZA- Historical 3-8- ROW 4 CHARLOTTE MARY KMETZ - G.A.A. 1-6, Y-Teens 1-4, Red Cross 1-2, Clinic Helper 3-1, Honor Society 4-8, Future Nurses 5-8, Monitor 5-6, Phy-Chem 7-8, Annual 7-8- CAROL JOYCE KNOPF - G.A.A. 1-2, Band 1-8, Theater Guild 3-6, Future Nurses 5-8, Clinic 5, Phy-Shem 7-8- DAVE KRALIK - Football 1-8, Basketball 1-8, Track 1-4, M- Club 3-8, Historical Club 7-8. PHYLLIS LASALLE - Y-Teens 1-2, G.A.A. 1-4, Booster Club 3-5, Red Cross 3. ROW 1 RONNIE LENZ JUDY RAE LITTEL - Patrol 1-3, Choir 1-4, G.A.A. 3-8, Booster club 5-6. WILLIAM ARTHUR LOHMEYER - Historical 3-8. BEVERLY LUCHENE - G.A.A. 1-4, Y-Teens 1-4, Monitor 1-4, Biology Club 5-8, Red Cross 1-8. Row 2 SHARON LUCHENE LYNDA LUNDGREN - Red Cross 1-4, Booster Club 5-7, Biology Club 5-6. ROBERT LUTES — Football 1-8, Monitor 2-7, F.T.A. 5-7, Book Store 5, M-Club 7-8, Historical Club 8, House of Rep., 7-8. MARIA MAKELA — F.T.A. 1-8, Booster Club, Choir 1, Monitor 2-8, Art Club 4-6, Y-Teens 7-8. ROW 3 ERNIE MALETINKA JOANN MANUSHAW - Booster Club 1-5, Spanish Club 2, G.A.A. 3-8, Library Assistant 3, Monitor 5-7, Girls Club 8. DALE MAY — Football 2-4, Track 3-7, Cross Country 6-8, M- Club 6-8- LYNN RAE MEYER — Thornton Fractional; Girls Club 1-7, G.A.A. 1-4. Morton: Art Club 5-6, Monitor 5, Girls Club 7, Y-Teens 7. ROW 4 GLENNA MEARS — Lowell: Pep Club 1-2, Choir 1-2- Morton: Y-Teens 4, G.A.A. 4, Historical 5-6, Booster Club 5, Annual 7-8, Homecoming Attendant 7, Travel Club 8, Annual Bus. Club 7-8- DON MERCHANT - Visual Aids 1-6, Monitor 1-2, Biology Club 3, Art Club 3. ROBERT MIKHEL — Theatre Guild 1-2, Spanish Club 2-3, Biol- ogy Club 4-5, Phy-Chem 5-8, Lab Asst. Physics 7. CAROL JO MILLER - Booster Club 1-6, G.A.A. 1-2, Y-Teens 1-2, Library Assistant 3, Monitor 3-7, Office Helper 5-6, Girls Club 7-8- 46 ROW 1 SANDRA JEAN MILLER — Dundalk High School: G.A.A. 1 ( Boos- ter Club 1, Choir 1, Clinic 1, Affton High School: Booster Club 3-4, Office Worker 3-4, Morton High School: G.A.A. 5-6, Clinic 5, Monitor 5-8, Annual Salesman 5-8, Phy-Chem 7-8. ROBIN MILLS MARY LYNN MIRZALLI - G.A.A. 1-3, Booster Club 1-8, Theatre Guild 1-2, Office Helper 1-2, Moniort 3-4, 7-8, Future Nurses 5, Student Teacher 5-7, F.T.A. 5-8, National Honor Society 7-8, Senior Exec. Board 7-8, Annual Staff Typist. WAYNE R. MIZE - Band 1-8, Hi-Y 5, Phy-Chem 5-6, Historical Club 7-8. ROW 2 SANDRA MORRIS — Jr. Historical Club 1-8, Booster Club 3-4, Biology Club 4, G.A.A. 3, Monitor 3-8, Y-Teens 8. TED.MUSSER - Student Council 1-7, National Jr. Honor Society 1-2, Student Council 3-7, Phy-Chem 6-8, Monitor 7-8. JANET KAY McBROOM — G.A.A. 1-4, Y-Teens 1-2, Booster Club 1-8, Monitor 3-6, Future Nurses 5, F.T.A. 5-8, Office Asst. 5-8, Choir 8. RAYMOND E. NARUG - HiY Club 1-8, Track 1, Cinema Club 1-7. Red Cross 1-2, Band 1-8, Phy-Chem 3-8. ROW 3 DONALD JACK NELSON - Music Club 1-2, Historical Club 3-8, Biology Club 3-4, Hi-Y 5-6. NANCY ANN NEMETH - Booster Club 1-8, G.A.A. 1-4, Y-Teens 1-2, Library Assistant 1-8, Monitor 3, F.T.A. 5-8, Library Staff 7, Senior Executive Board 7-8. ALBERT J. NOWAK — Dramatics 1-2, Booster Club 1-4, HiY 1-2, 5-6, Biology Club 3-4, Monitor 7-8, Historical Club 5-8, Repre- sentative 7-8, Forensics Club 7-8. WALTER ARTHUR OPASIK, JR. - Athletics 1-8, Historical 7. ROW 4 RONNIE OPINKER — Roosevelt: Football, Wrestling, Track, Morton: Moniotr 5-8, Booster Club 5. MICHAEL JOHN VENTRELLA - Washington, E.C., Football 1-2, Wrestling 1-2, Club Olympians 1-2, Morton: Football 3-8, M-Club 3-7, Monitor 3, Honorable Mention Al-State Football 5-7. Most valuable in football u7. GORDON PAQUIN — Varsity football 1-4-5-7, Basketball 1-8, Track 2-4-8, M-Club 3-8, Vice President of Junior Class, Monitor 5-7. PATRICIA PARCHEM - Monitor 1-2, Senior Band 1-7, Orchestra 1-2, Flute Quartet 4-6, Girls State Alternate 7, Historical Club 7-8. ORS 47 ROW 1 BARBARA PARSONS - Y-Teens 1-2, G.A.A. 1-3, Band 1-8, Biol- ogy Club 3, Majorette 3-8, Booster Club 4-7-8, Monitor 3-6, Jr. Historical Club 5-6-7-8, Future Nurses 5-6, Office Helper 6. CAROLE JEAN PETERS - G.A.A. 1-5, Booster Club 1-8, Red Cross 1-2, Choir 1, Office Helper 3, F.T.A. 5, Girls Club 5, Sen- ior Executive Committee 5-6, Student Teacher 5, Bookstore 7. BETTY POLLARD - G.A.A. 1-3, Y-Teens 1-6, Biology Club 5-8, Girls Club 7-8. BETTY PRIBBLE - T-Teens 1-4, G.A.A. 3-4, Monitor 5-7, Future Nurses 5-6, Booster Club 7. ROW 2 PAUL PUGLISE - Track 2,4,6, Football 1, 3,5,7, Basketball 1-4, Red Cross 1, Monitor 2,3, 5, 7, 8, M-Club 3-8, Co-captain foot- ball, U.P. All-state football, A.P. All-State Football KENNETH RADUSKI - Track 1-3, Monitor 2,3,4, Booster Club 5, Cross Country 3, Historical Club 3, Biology Club 4, Annual Ad- vertising Salesman, Travel Club 7. JAMES I, RICHTER - Theater Guild 2-5. EVELYN ANN ROLFE - Red Cross 1-8, Y-Teens 1-2, G.A.A. 1-2, Historical Club 5-8. ROW 3 ELIZABETH CHERRY RUSSELL - Booster Club 1-8, Choir 1-4, Triple Trio 1-5, G.A.A. 3-6, Biology Lab Asst.. 3-4, Monitor 3-6, 48 Clinic 5,6,7, National Honor Society 5-8, Senior Exec. Board 7-8, KAREN SUE ROSANSWANK - Cinema Club 1-7, Art Club 2, Stu- dent Council 5,6,7, Office Helper 6, Forensics 8, Journalism 8, Monitor 7, Teachers Assistant 8. JOAN RYGIEL - Booster Club 1-3, 5-7, G.A.A. 1-4, Choir 1, National Honor Society 4-8, Cheerleading 3-8, Girls State Rep. 6, Biology Lab. Asst. 5,6,7, Future Teachers 6-8, Girls Club 8, Future Nurses 5, Monitor 5, Senior Class Secretary, Homecoming Queen 7, Office Help 8, Student Teacher 7. ROSEMARY ST. CLAIR - Sr. Band 1-6, G.A.A. 1-4, National Honor Society 1-2, Booster Club 5-7, Historical Club 7, Foren- sics Club 7. ROW 4 LENORE SCHMID - Booster Club 1, Y-Teens 2, Debate 2, Stu- dent Council 3-4, Press Club 3-4, Library Staff 4-8, Phy-Chem 5, National Honor Society 6-8, F.T.A. 7-8, Senior Play. ALBERT SCHWEIGHARDT - Student Council 1, Monitor 4-6, Travel Club 7. SYLVAI ANN SHONDEL - Band 1-8, G.A.A. 1-3, Homeroom Trea- surer, Future Nurses 6, F.T.A. 5-6, Art Club 5-6, Booster Club 5, Historical Club 8, Clinic Asst. Future Nurses. NANCY LYNN SHUTTS - Girls Patrol 1-4, Band 1-5, Booster Club 3-6, Art Club 5, Future Teachers 6-7, Cinema Club 6, Ann- ual Salesman 7, Girls Club 7-8- SEN ROW 1 RICHARD WILLIAM SIMPSON - Band 2-4, Football 5-8, Basket- bal I 6. VEIDRE MARLENE SITNICK - Knox High School: Pep Club 1-2, G.A.A, 1-2, Band 1-2, Biology Club 1-2, Morton High School: Booster Club 3-6, G.A.A. 3-4, Monitor 3-5, Future Nurses 5, Phy- Chem 7, Tral Club 8, Sec. Social Affairs 7-8, Annual Staff 7-8- RONALD SMITH — Student Council 1, Annual Salesman 6, Foot- ball 5, Monitor 5-8, Travel Club 7-8, Exec. Board 7, M-Club 8, Varsity Football 8. WILLIAM E. SMITH - Dramatics 1-2, Hi-Y 3-4, Football 7, Travel club 7-8, Moniotr 7, Track 8, M-Club 8. ROW 2 MARIE SNYDER WILLIAM P. SPEELMAN — Monitor 1-5, Music 1-4, Art Club 1, Track 3, Biology Club 3, Annual Staff 5, Historical Club 7, Hi Y 7. DOUGLAS C. STEVENS — Hammond High: Track 2, Chess Club 2, Cross Country 3, Track 4, Wingfoot Club 3-4, Hi-Y Club 4-6, Morton: Biology Club 7-8. JAMES L. STEWARD — Monitor 3,4,8, Track 6, Travel Club 7. ROW 3 BARBARA ANN STRICKLIN - Hammond High; Y-Teens 1-2, Red Cross 1-2, Morton: Spanish Club 3-4, Biology Club 1,3, 4, 7, Patrol Girl 3-6, Monitor 4, G.A.A. 4, Future Nurses 5-6- ROBERT JOSEPH STRYZINSKI - Football 1, 3,5,7, Basketball 1-8, Rotary Meetings, Track 2, Student Council 2, Class Pres. 3-6, Monitor 4, National Honor Society 4-8, M-Club 3-8, F.T.A. 5-6, Boys State Rep., Association Pres. 7-8, Elks Leadership Con- test Winner, Senior Executive Board 7-8. JUDY SZEKELY — Tech: Y-Teens 1-2; Dramatics 1-2; Morton G.A.A. 1-4, Future Nurses 5-8, Clinic Assistant 7. DOROTHY SZURA ROW 4 BETTY TAGGART — Red Cross 1-2, G.A.A. 1-2, Spanish Club 1-2, Booster Club 2, Theater Guild 3-8, Office Help 3-6, Monitor 3,4,8, Student Council 4,5,6, Senior Play 8. JIM TRULL — Hi-Y 2-8, Phy-Chem 4-8, Monitor 7-8, Senior Play. RICHARD L. VEZEY - Monitor 1-2, Basketball 1-8, Track 1-6, Cross Country 1-8, M-Club 3-8, Choir 7-8, CoCaptain in basket- ball, Most valuable player — Basketball. BEULAH WAYNE — Y-Teens 1-2, G.A.A. 1-2, National Honor Society 3-8, Monitor 3-6, Student Council 5-6, Office Worker 7-8, Teacher Assistant 7-8. ORS 49 ROW 1 RICHARD F. WEHR — Biology 1-8, Spanish 2, First prize science Fair 4, Red Cross 7. JOHN WHITE STANFORD WHITE — Hammond high: Intermural club 1, LEONNA WIGGINS - Press Club 1-6, Y-Teens 1-2, Library Staff 1-8, Lab Asst. 5-8, Theater Guild 7-8, Senior Play. ROW 2 GLENN WILLIAMS - Theater Guild 3-5, Band 3-8. PATRICIA ANN WILLIAMS - Library Staff 1-8, Press Club 1-8, Orchestra 1-8, Forensics 5-6, Girls State Delegate 5-6, Phy-Chem 6-8, Annual 7-8, Nationol Honor Society 4-8. SHIRLEY WILSON - G.A.A. 1-4, Y-Teens 3-6, Future Nurses 5-6. PAT WITWER - G.A.A. 1-8, Office Worker 1-2, Spanish Club 2, Booster Club 1-6, Monitor 3, Forensics 5-8, Annual 5-6, Senior Exec. Board 7-8- ROW 3 THOMAS YONKER - Typing Club 5-6, Travel Club 7- JANE ZIMMERMAN - Theater Guild 1, Spanish Club 2, Y-Teens 1-2, G.A.A. 3,4,5, Monitor 3, Forensics 5-7, Future Nurses 6, Annual 5-6, Office Worker 5-6, F.T.A. 7-8, Representative 7-8, Sen. Exec. Board 7-8, Student Teacher 7, Senior Play 8- 50 Ramona Adams, Alex Anderson, Jerry Arcella, Bob Artim, Jerome Babitz, Dorothy Balka, Ron Balta. George Baltes, Kathy Barno, Carol Barr, Don Batsel, Larry Bedene, Sheila Beck, Jerry Bell. Phyllis Bence, Jim Babowski, Beverly Boesch, Gale Bradford, Sara Bradley, Dale Branson, Anne Brant. Sharon Brant, John Breger, Edward Bromels, Leonard Broski, Carol Brown, Katherine Brumfield, Don Butler Pat Butler, Joe Beyers, Barbara Chal- mers, Ruth Christensen, Dan Clark, Lorna Clark, Jay Cline. George Conger, Charles Cornwell, Jane Crum, Pat Czarnecki, Betty Czech, Kar- en Daniel, Ronnie Daun. JUNIORS The Junior Class in order to raise money sponsor- ed one dance. In May, they sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom, An Evening to Dream,” for the Class of 56” at the Temple Beth-EI. The class was led by their elected officers: Wayne Lazar, President; Tony DeRosa, vice-president; Greta Simpson, Secretary; and Carol Krupa, Treasurer. The officers were advised by Miss V. Davis and Mr. R. Kelly, sponsors. Pictured above are: Greta Simpson, Wayne Lazar, Tony De- Rosa, Carol Krupa. JUNIORS James Dedelow, Tony DeRosa, Beverly Detvay, Walter Dittrich, Donna Drang- meister, Norma Edwards, Lea Evans Bob Faught, Betty Feldt, John Ferris, Pat Fitzgerald, Lynne Fitzwater, Rich- ard Fleming, Alexandra Gardner Ralph Gardner, Yvonne Gardner, Pat Garson, Dave Gasvoda, Danny George, Jerry Gillespie, Barbara Goodson Dave Goodwine, Gerald Gordon, Pat Halsen, George Hand, Bob Henry, Dave Herring, Sandy Hill Dick Hmielewski, Alice Hopman, Al Houchens, Richard Jarnagin, Fred Jaz- yk, Leon Jenkins, Janet Jeppeson Robert Jeppeson, Gloria Kalena, Carol Kantor, Marge Kerrick, John Kirkland, Judy K len Mike Kors, Steve Kotul, Mary Ann Koz- ubal, Betty Krupa, Carol Krupa, Pat Kukta, Wayne Lazar Phillip Lohse, Sue Losh, Bill Magan, Gloria Marek, Diana Martinich, Peggy Mauger, Pat Maxwell. Carl Melton, John Mihalic, Margot Miles, Margaret Miller, Rosalie Murdock, Bar- bara McCarty, Money McCooe Bob McDonald, Barbara McLean, Glenda Nallinger, Beverly Neal, Joyce Neal, Gloria Nemcek, Joyce Nemeth Beverly Novak, Loretta Olson, Elaine Osolinski, Pat Palmer, Nancy Phillips, Pat Pallard, JoAnn Poole JUNIORS Joyce Paulsen, Al len Quigley, Joan Ray, Don Ritchey, Mary Rivich, Judith Ru- bense, Gary Ruhs Carol Sarina, Glenn Schram, August Schischka, Bob Scholler, Janice Searls, Richard Shawver, Barbara Shay Sandra Shearer, Alan Shurman, Greta Simpson, Janet Slivka, Deborah Smith, Joyce Smith, Linda Smith Kathryn Snyder, Dale Spidel, Sally Stahl, Don Stryzinski, Bob Stuhlmacher, Ted Tarr, George Tobias Ken Topp, Sharon Trout, Dave Vahar- vich, Carol Vanzo, Carlos Vargas, Don Voros, Dorothy Waddle Tony Wagner, Jack Ward, Claudia War kentien, Jennie Weatherford, Pat White Tom White, Don Wilson Lorraine Wisniewski, Richard Yanek, James Yonker, Marilyn Zawadzki, John Zgunda SOPHOMORES Pictured from left to right are the offi- cers of the Sophomore Class: John Fek- ete. President; Don Roberts, Vice- president; Carolyn Johnson, Secretary and Treasurer- 53 SOPHOMORES Joe Auksel, Sandra Adelsperger, Sharon Adelsperger, Bob Alexander, Gene Aube, Lorraine Baut, Bill Beaver Margaret Beckett, Ken Bergner, Sue Berk- heiser, Paul Berta, Benny Bethel, Bill Bock, LeMoine Bond Jim Bradley, Irene Breger, Hank Bre- mer, Jack Bremer, Laura Brown, Vivian Buldak, Judy Cavanaugh Sherman Chancellor, Joan Chant, Vir- ginia Chizmar, Sharon Christensen, Cecilia Clark, Martha Ann Collins, David Cook Bonnie Cripe, Carolyn Crowe, Judy Croy, Jack Cunningham, Steve Czerwin- ski, Joyce Darnell, June Davis Andrea Drapach, Larry Eldrigde, JoAnne Evans, John Fekete, Judy Fleming, Pat Florey, Marcia Ann Franke Janice Frankovich, Barbara Gaidor, Wayne Gaither, Ruth Gasvoda, Ed Gat- ons, Carol Gazdik, Shirley Ann Golec Jim Guerin, Janice Hanzi, James Harri- son, Judy Hellinga, Janet Hill, Douglas Hoi ley, Joy Holm Judy Howard, Judy Hutsler, Connie lliff, Phillip Jackson, Carolyn Johnson, Sue Jones, Terry Kelleher. Mary Kempley, Flloyd Klamut, Lloyd Klamut, Tony Koufos, Judy Kreiler, Jane Krejci, Dorothy Krizan Judy LaBelle, Gary Lambert, Karl Lohse, James Louis, Judy Luchene, Nancy Lukens, Karen Lutes SOPHOMORES Jack Mandernack, Barbara Marsh, Sue Martin, Nancy Messengille, Judy Mathis, Joyce May, Janet McGill. Ella Meade, Pat Mecyssne, Lorraine Miers, Danny Miles, Pat Miles, Cheryl Milligan, JoAnne Minelli Bill Mixon, Mary Jo Modjeski, Beverly Muffett, Carol Nemcek, Robert Oberle, Juanita Paquin, Connie Parson Gloria Patrick, Marie Pecelin, Eugene Peto, Wally Phares, Mary Ann Primich, Eugene Pringle, Barry Quigg Lorraine Racz, Jim Relinski, Pat Rey- nolds, Bob Ritz, Don Roberts, Leroy Robinson, Pauline Robinson John Rosek, Judy Rosenberger, Kae Rambut, Richard Scartozzi, Ronald Scartozzi, Phyllis Schmitt, Mike Shana- han Bonnie Sharkey, Bruce Sheline, Allen Shike, Janet Shimming, Kenneth Sim- mers, Mary Skertich, Bob Smalley Darlene Smith, Simone Smith, Wayne Smith, Ray Stirling, Rochelle Stowers, Jack Strachen, Carol Strain Judy Stryzinski, Donna Stuhlmacher, Steve Suto, Don Svenningsen, Barbara Szepanski, Marlene Tall, Bonnie Thomas Ken Ventrella, Margaret Vickerman, Margaret Walters, Judy Warren, Dave Weedon, Floyd White, Ronnie Wiggins Grace Wilson, Joe Wysong, Charles Yates 55 FRESHMEN Freshman class officers this past year were: Randy Tomsic, president; Rodney Challman, vice-president; Anne Pecel- in, secretary and treasurer. 56 Mary Ann Adams, Sharon Adams, Teddy Allen, Ronald Anderson, Tony Ander- son, Jim Andrews, Jim Arcella Marvin Aumiller, Richard Austin, Zoe Bachman, Janet Baker, Mary Ann Bag- ley, George Baldea, Eleanor Baldin Andrea Banas, Dianna Barragree, Mary Ellen Barry, Salome Bartos, Charlotte Bittner, Pat Bloom, Ann Bolen Diane Bradford, JoAnn Brilmyer, Lor- raine Brosman, Joan Brown, Carol Bubac, Kathy Burdeau, Janet Camp FRESHMEN Jim Carr, Richard Canady, Bill Carney, Rodney Challman, Dennis Churilla, Bonnie Comer, Mary Ann Cook Connie Coomes, Jerri Croy, George Crum, Ronnie Cunningham, Judy Curtis Jean Cvitkovich, Joan Cvitkovich Fred Davidson, Mary Alice Deasy, Hazel Deissler, Janet Derflinger, Jim DeRolf, Marilyn Detvay, Janet Diehl Stan Dixon, Judy Dowling, Jimmy Drang- meister, Joyce Dukeman, Karen Dunck- er, Pat Dunn, Pete Durcha Carol Eichelberger, Gordon Elkins, Bonnie Elman, Juanita Emerson, Sharon Enoksen, JoAnn Evans, Dan Evans Alice Evert, Carol Evert, Bill Fansler, Laura Faught, Linda Felty, Art Fisher, Ruth Fisher Bill Fredel, Shirley Frohock, Florence Gajda, Janet Galen, Sandra Gamaleri, Clark Gardner, Garry Gardner Lloyd Gardner, Kay Gassaway, Terry Gaughan, Gary Gill, Lennie Gillim, Bill Goodson, Joyce Guerin Rosalie Hammond, Don Harrison, Flor- ence Hart, Steve Hawkins, Jane Hay- den, Bill Highland, Kathy Hindmarch Claudia Hipp, Dan Hoggatt, Richard Holland, Carol Holloway, Leilani Honn, Warren Huber, John Ififf 57 FRESHMEN Connie Ingram, Jerry Jones, Don Jen- eske, Vicky Jenkins, Carol Jeppeson, Joan Kaczka, Ruth Kessler Dale Kirkdoffer, Ronald Klindt, Ed Kliza, Hershel Kohut, Rita Kovach, Don Knierirmen, Donna Krageland Bernadette Kristoff, Carol Krizman, Gret- chen Krughoff, Ed Krupa, Sandra Kruto, Kathy Kwasny, Barbara LaBelle David Lanier, Jerry Leedy, Jill Listen- berger. Bill Luchene, Judy Lundgren, Judy Lutes, Don MacCartney Cynthia Marcinkovich, JudyMarley, Andy Marek, Jack Marquiss, Mary Ann Mar- quiss, Mark Matovina, John Mayden John McCann, Judy McCoy, Floyd Mc- Donald, William Mears, Jan Meyer, Gloria Mierzwa, llene Miles Betsy Miller, David Milne, Gloria Min- ard, Stanley Mize, Carole Moats, Sally Modjeski, Barbara Morariu Sharon Morey, Marsha Muha, Sahron Mundo, Ada Neal, Phyllis Nelson, Bill Bill Novath, Maureen O’Boyle Roy Ogborn, Dennis Orr, Tom Osmon, Larry Overstreet, Tony Pagliarulo, Bob Pandak, Gary Paquin Annetta Parrish, Ann Parson, Ann Pec- elin, Sandra Pelhand, Sherrie Perdew, Diane Pete, Ann Peterson Steve Peto, Rose Marie Ponce, Joan Primich, Tony Razzini, Nancy Renfrow, Daryle Riegle, Karen Rosek FRESHMEN Dottie Rosenberger, Mortell Royer, Dol- ores Ruthe, Marilyn Rutkowski, Adrienne Sabik, Linda Sain, Sharon Sankowski Margie Schaefer, Bill Schmid, Leroy Schmoekel, Tanna Schofield, Pat Seba- har, Bill Shannon, Phil Shanta Pat Shay, Kathy Sheaks, Gale Shearer, Roger Sheline, Pat Shelmadine, Marge Sherrick, Steve Shondel Mike Simmers, Sarah Skelton, Larry Smith, Roberta Smith, Rudy Smith, Bob Snyder, Tim Socket Mim Somerville, Barr Spellamn, Regina Spencer, Paula Spitale, Dale Staley, Jerry Steele, Sharon Stefano David Stevenson, Bob Stewart, Blarence Sutton, Sharon Sutton, Judy Svenningsen Frank Szepanski, Jan Taylor Dave Thill, Joan Thomas, Judy Thomas, Ray Tobias, Randy Tomsic, Mildred Tubich, Carol Van Senus Tim Volkman, Lois Walder, Dolores Walker, Gilbert Walters, Carol Wampler, Barbara Ward, Bill Ward Richard Waters, Judy Watson, Daniel Weis, Pat Weiss, Esther West, Norma White, Sandra White Ray White, Clem Wiechecki, Barbara Williams, Dennis Williams, Martha Will- iams, Wilma Williams, Donna Woerner LaMont Wolff, Sharon Woolsey, Barbara Wright, David Wright, Ralph Yanek, Gail Zea, Betty Zitko 59 WE STUDY IN VARIOUS WAYS Remember dissecting animals in biology? Members of Mr. Rasmussen ' s Biology IV class are dissecting perch. All of these are artists? Anyway Mr. Wauro is offering criticism in his high school art class. Finding x M seems to be Alex Gardner ' s problem, Jim Dedelow views the entire proceedings with a smug, soph- isticated air. Mr. Flansburg teaches this advanced alge- bra class. Bookkeeping manuals are checked each day in this book- keeping class. ia ii,Y 1 Boys Foods, taught by Miss Martine, is one of the most popular classes at Morton. Apparently they cook very well; at least they’re eating their own creations. Lab days are always busy days in chemistry class, taught by Mr. Ley. AND VARIOUS THINGS From the smile on Jim Beckett ' s face, salesmanship must be rather easy. Nancy Nemeth ' s main concern is getting her skirt hemmed. Helping her are Pat Witwer and Miss Evanoff. 61 Ann Pecelin is high jumping while Betsy Miller holds the stick in Miss Schurr’s gym class. Geometry looks fun. Don’t these students draw straight lines well? FROM ENGLISH-TO This sleepy-looking class is Miss Hunter ' s American Literature class, caught unaware of our candid camera. Geography is absorbing these students. Listening attentively, Mr. Stout’s health and safety stu- dents hear Lorna Clark name the eye organs. Miss Evanoff leads a discussion in home ec. -MATH-TO SCIENCE Mr. Robaska checks the room as job and trade students take a test. Pat Garson points out a European capital in Mr. Georgas’ history class. 63 Girls in mechanical drawing? Another first at Morton. The students in Mr. Ruff ' s Latin class seem to know the answer. The journalism class, with the help of the Press Club, puts out THE MORTONITE. Pictured above are: Row 1, left to right: Sandra Duncker, circulation editor; Mary Rivich, editor; Pat Evans, feature editor; Mrs. Kelly, sponsor. Row 2, left to right: Dave Bloom, sports editor; Glenn Schram, make up editor; James Beckett, headline editor; Alex Anderson, advertising manager. Mr. Melton leads the senior band. Panel discussions often get rather heated in Mr. Becker’s Speech VI class. Mr. Ley leads a discussion in Physics class. Probably everyone at Morton has at one time or anoth- er had a study hall in the library. Mrs. Smith’s shorthand class practices speed. Recent acquisitions to Morton ' s athletic program are these basketball nets. The ' Hunt-and-Peck method is defintely not the system taught in Mrs. Gress’ typing class. unos, dos, tres” “one, two, three” and . . . ANNUAL ART CLUB BAND BIOLOGY CLUB BOOSTER CLUB CHEERLEADERS CHOIR CINEMA FORENSICS FUTURE NURSES FUTURE TEACHERS GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION GIRLS ' CLUB Hl-Y JUNIOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY JUNIOR RED CROSS LIBRARY STAFF M-CLUB MONITORS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ORCHESTRA PHY-CHEM CLUB PRESS CLUB SPANISH CLUB STUDENT GOVERNMENT THEATRE GUILD ES 1956 TOP Mary Lynn Mirzalli is typing advertising copy Terry Fowler and Ed Bowers. Lou lorio and Pat Williams are engaged in the cripping and sizing of photograph proofs prior to receiving the actual pic- tures from the photographer. This year for the first time our TOP HAT has been able to cover the school year from the first day of school to the last. This was made possible by arranging to have it delivered in August rather than in June. The student body seemed to accept the idea by ordering their copies in greater numbers than the previous two years and it is hoped that this plan will continue to be agree- able. An informal annual-planning meeting is taking place here with Jean Hetterscheidt, Jo Anne Kauzlarich, Christine Anderson, Pat Williams, Charlotte Kmetz and Lou lorio in attendance. Veidre Sitnick is writing copy, Chorlotte Kmetz is checking her photo schedule, while Ellen Bolen is making sure of things on the Senior’s activities hi story. Camilla Kennell and Maria Makela are discussing the photographs used for the division pages. These people are responsible, in good measure, for making the TOP HAT financially possible. They sold advertising space to the merchants of our community. Starting at top left are: Mrs. Soder- berg, business advisor, and salesmen Dave Bloom, Ken Raduski, Richard Holland, Richard Mings, Larry MacDonald and Joe Beyers. 69 ART CLUB w 1 ’ r. 7 pJ ' iVJh C ( Row 1, left to right: Leroy Connors, president; Mr. Wauro, spon- sor; Richard Mings, Roger Meirzwa, Clifton Bickle, Fred David- son, Bill Goodson. Row 2, left to right: Carol Brown, secretary; Maggie Viou, Jennie Weathefordr, Kathryn Snyder, Lorraine Wis- niewski, Gloria Patrick, Judy Rosenberger. Row 3, left to right: Judi Rubense, treasurer; Sherrie Perdew, Ann Bolen, Pat Sebahar, Janice Hanzi, Janet Diehl, Sue Frankland. Row 4, left to right: Steve Czerwinski, sergeant-at-arms; Barry Quigg, Stand Dixon, John Ferris, Terry Gaughan, Ronnie Wiggins, Gary Gill, Pat Reynolds, Jean Cvitkovich, Vivian Buldak, Rose Snyder, Joe Auksel, Floyd MacDonald. Paper Mache’ bells are being prepared for some interesting occ- asion by David Milne, Vivian Buldak and Judy Lundgren. The Art Club, though classified with the other academic clubs, is one of great service to the school. All members of the club must relinquish many hours of their free time in order to work on sets for plays and on various decoration for activities sponsored by other organizations as well as the art Club. However, the club is not all work and no play ; each year they take a trip into Chicago to visit art ex- hibitions, commeciral art studios, and professional art schools. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Anthony Wauro, the Art Club has a colorful annual costume dance. ORCHESTRA 70 Center, I. to r: Pot Fitzgerald, Juanita Paquin. Row 1, I. to r: Pat Williams Betty Takacs, Lorna Clark, Pat Miles, Deborah Smith, Lucy Baker, Carl Melton Row 2, I. to r: Janice Hanzi, Gail Zea, Eugene Peto, Daryl Reigle, Sandra Dun cker, Karen Daniels, Betty Feldt, Jim Beckett, Christine Anderson. Row 3, I- t r: Marge Sherrick, Janet Galen, Roberta Smith, Nancy Feldt, Lester Bergner Glenn Schram, Tom Osmon, Virginia Chizmar. Row 4, I. tor: Bruce Sheline Linda Smith, Mr. Bay, Mr. Melton, Carolyn Johnson, Nancy Hoffman, Sue Berg heiser. BIOLOGY CLUB Row 1, left to right: Gilbert Walter, treasurer; Pat Pollard, secretary; Sara Brad- ley, vice-president; Betty Pollard, president; Mr, Rasmussen, sponsor. Row 2, left to right: Marge Kerrick, Carol Drangmeister, Douglas Holley, Sherman Chan- cellor, Jerry Francis, Charles Brown. Row 3, left to right: Janet Schimming, Joyce Kelderhouse, Clarence Sutton, Bill Highland, Jerry Leedy, Don Butler, Jim Relinski, Row 4, left to right: Dick Wehr, Andrew Marek, David Milne, Don Roberts, Bob Smalley, Bill Mixon, Floyd White, Jim Bradley, Alan Shurman. Row 5, left to right: Bill Bock, Sue Martin, Jane Hayden, Judy Hellinga, Donna Stuhlmacher, Bonnie Thomas, Barbara Marsh, Margaret Vickerman, David Cook. Row 6, left to right: Joe Wysong, Estel Wood, Jack Marquis, Lonnie Cotner, Jim Carr, Jim Somerville, Barr Spellman, Lois Walder, Lester Bergner. The Biology Club is active in pursuing its interests. Various projects are executed by members and the organization further ex- tends its scope by taking trips to scientific museums and zoos. This past year the club sponsor- ed a barn dance which was unique for Morton School and offered baby chicks as door prizes. BAND As in the past, the Morton High School Band has performed for football games, parades, con- certs, and Riverview’s famous “Mardi Gras.” Under the direction of John Melton and Charles Bay, the band has received many high honors, including a rating of “excellent” in the state band festival. James Beckett, concert mas- ter, won the Arion award for the most valuable graduating member of band and orchestra. The band above is rehearsing an interesting spiral formation in anticipation of exhibiting it at some future event. Row 1, left to right: Jim Beckett, Christine Anderson, Donna Benjamin, Carol Knopf, Deborah Smith, Nancy Renfrow, Jo Anne Evans, Lucy Baker, Carl Melton. Row 2, left to right: Janet Baker, Jarjie Schaefer, Robert Berg, David Cook, George Hand, Lorna Clark, Pat Miles, Glenn Williams, Pat Garson, Ed Gatons, Martha Williams, June Davis, Larry Smith, Mary Ann Cook, Betty Czech. Row 3, left to right: Betty Feldt, Lynne Fitzwater, Barbara Parsons, Pat Sebahar, Jim Criswell, Dale Dunstan, Tom Osmon, Virginia Chizmar, Judy Hellinga, Eugene 72 MAJORETTES These high-stepping young lad- ies comprise Morton’s majorettes. They are always seen marching with Morton’s band at games and in par- ades and lend an air of smartness to any occasion they grace. Clockwise, from left to right are: Roberta Smith, Joyce Dukeman, Janet Derflinger, Pat Pollard, Barbara Par- sons, Sue Frankland, Janet Slivka, Janice Hanzi, Pat Sebahar. Pringle, Jack Fleischer, Dennis Williams, Roger Sheline, Ronald Smith, Wilma Williams, Bill Highland, Sharon Enoksen, Ray Narug, Sharon Adams, Jim Arcella. Row 4, left to right; Janet Slivka, Joe Auksel, Sarah Skelton, Joyce Kelderhouse, Lamont Wolff, Bernard Goetzinger, Bruce Sheline, Kenneth Bergner, Linda Smith, Richard Mings, John Brooke, Lennie Gillim, Daryl Riegle, Mr. Melton, Pat Fitz- gerald, Mr. Bay, Sue Berkheiser, Juanita Paquin, Carolyn Johnson, Harold Tunis, Bill Schmid, Sue Losh, Glenn Schram, Lester Bergner. Miss Miller is directing the choir at one of its many enjoyable concerts. This year the choir gave a well-executed performance of Kurt Weil’s “Down in the Valley”. It was also part of an exchange program with Hammond High’s choir which came to Morton and gave us “Highlights from Oklahoma”. Along with presenting its own choir concert, the choir entertained a total of twenty-nine times during the past year at such functions as P.T.A. programs, assemblies and for several outside org- anizations. Row 1, left to right: Claudia Warkentien, Phyllis LaSalle, Mary Ellen Cornwell Nancy Cole, Sandra Duncker, Judy Littel, Barbara Stricklin, Dorothy Szura, Pat Bald win, Dorothy DeRolf. Row 2, left to right: Betty Russell, Janet McBroom, Richarr Vezey, Dan Balog, Jerry Bell, Don George, Robert Berg, Jim Hatos, Alice Collins Miss Miller. Row 3, left to right: Carole Eichelberger, Janet McGill, Judith McCoy Margaret Vickerman, Barbara Marsh, Donna Stuhlmacher, Bonnie Thomas, Beverl) Novak, Greta Simpson, Barbara McLean. Row 4, left to right; Rochelle Stowers Lorraine Miers, Gloria Nemcek, Carol Nemcek, Nancy McCooe, Sandra Cruto, Janie Eckman, Dolores Ruthie, Sharon Mundo, Eleanor Baldin. Row 5, left to right: Davi Cook, Bob Smalley, Margaret Beckett, Cleona Fields, Laura Fields, Barbara Morariu llene Miles, Judy Hutsler, Mildred Tubich, Barbara Wright. Row 6, left to right: Dav Goodwine, Bob MacDonald, Ken Bergner, Wayne Smith, Danny Miles, Leman Riley Sam Flitar, Roy Ogborn, Jerry Francis, Jim Somerville. Row 7, left to right: Bil Schmid, Tom Osmon, Don Knierieman. CINEMA CLUB Members of the Cinema Club are absorbed in listening to Mr. Gibson explain the mechanics and operation of a new piece of AV equipment Cinema Club is a service group, con- sisting of thirty-five members, that bring twenty machines to classrooms and school organizations. As Morton grows, our needs for Audio- Visual Aids increases. Through photog- raphy, mechanical drawing, student-tea- cher teamwork on picture materials and clear acetate film, M.H.S. is developing its own ability to prepare inexpensive teaching materials for classroom use. Films and film strips will always be im- portant aids to learning. Morton has the equivalent of an Audio- Visual Center as recommended by the best planning authorities. Members of Cinema Club earn awards on a point-per- job basis. BOOSTER CLUB Booster shouts of joy penetrated Mor- ton’s halls this year - shouts of happi- ness over the success of our Morton Gov- ernors in whipping H.H.S. for the city championship title. Booster Club played a large part in backing our football and basketball teams. Artisitc pep sessions and peppy parades before the games let the boys know we were really behind them. Without the Booster Club’s shakers, buses to the away games, and the card section, sports events just wouldn’t be the same. Special assemblies to wish the senior members of the football and basketball teams good-bye were sponsored by the boosters, and we might add, left many a Governor with a tear in his eye. :heerleaders Row 1, left to right: Mrs. Stout, sponsor; Phyllis Klein, president; Judy Luchene, vice-president; Betty Russell, secretary; Joyce Baldwin, treasurer; Joe Auksel, Mary Lynn Mirzalli, Nancy Cole, Barbara McLean, Mr. Harper, sponsor. Row 2: Marueen O’Boyle, Rita Kovach, Judy Dowling, Linda Smith, Shirley Ann Golec, Jo Ann Minelli, Joyce May, Carol Gazdik, Janet Derflinger, Wilma Williams. Row 3: Roberta Smith, Sally Majewski, Sharon Stefano, Carol Van Senus, Judy Marley, Andrea Banas, Tanna Schofield, Marsha Muha, Cynthia Marcinkovich, Diane Bradford, Row 4: Pat Garson, Dolores Ruthie, Adrienne Sabik, Kathy Hindmarch, Zoe Backmann, Donna Kragelund, Carole Peters, Peggy Falusi, Sandy Hill, Pat Palmer. Row 5: Deborah Smith, Janice Frankovich, Sherrie Perdew, Janet Diehl, Sandy Pelhank, Beverly Muffett, Mary Ann Skertich, Cheryl Milligan, Ann Peterson, Sharon Adelsperg- er. Row 6: Barbara Parsons, Steve Czerwinski, Janice Hanzi, Dorothy Krizan, Judy Stryzinski, Bonnie Cripe, Judy Howard, Pat Mecyssne, Judy Fleming, Joy Holm. Row 7: Sheila Beck, Steve Hawkins, Margaret Beckett, Judy Cavanaugh, Carolyn Crowe, Margot Miles, Pat Witwer, Pat Evans, Janet McBroom, Greta Simpson. Row 8: Lyla Behling, Nancy Nemeth, Lorraine Brosman, Dolores Resenberger. With undying energy and school spirit, the Governors’ cheerleaders lead the students in peppy yells. Sports wouldn’t be sports without the guidance of our cheerlead- ers. We owe much to these girls who practice diligently during the football and basketball seasons to represent us well at all the games. Under the direction of Miss Evelyn Schurr, the girls are chosen by the Booster Club in the spring on the basis of skill, school and sports attitude, scholarship, and stan- dards. Row 1, left to right: Lucy Baker, Greta Simpson, Judy Luchene, Joan Rygiel. Row 2: Miss Schurr, JoAnne Poole, Virginia Chiz- mar, Sharon Morey, Pat Dunn. Maybe some people spend their time ' cryin ' in the rain’ but we at Morton laughed and yelled in the rain as our football team clinched the City Champions title by defeating Hammond High. Row 1, left to right: Terry Fowler, president; Nancy Massingille, secretary-treasurer; Miss Coble, sponsor. Row 2: Cecilia Clark, Janet Brosman, Pat Witwer, Jim Harrison, Karen Ros- enswank, Judy Howard, Mr. Becker, sponsor. FORENSICS TRAVEL CLUB Forensic Club, co-sponsored by Miss Marian Coble and Mr. Win- ston Becker, develops student interest and ability in demonstrations and different phases of speech work. Students, participating in debate and solo events, have been working towards school membership in the National Forensic League. In contests sponsored by the Calumet Forensic League and civic organizations, points have been earned in original oratory, debate, poetry reading, extemporaneous speaking, and dramatic and humor- ous interpretation. In December students traveled to Purdue University to attend a two day legislative assembly and debate conference. Earlier in the year several students attended a similar conference in Gary. In October of 1955 the Travel Club was organized to provide an outlet for those interested in travel and to stimulate and maintain interest in travel. The club’s thirty-five members, under the sponsorship of Mr. George Nelson, tour the world via movies, slides, pic- tures, pamphlets, and talks on various regions. This spring the club traveled to the Mounds State Park with the Junior His- torical Society. Row 1, left to right: Mr. Nelson, sponsor; Bill Smith, president; Larry MacDonald, vice-president; Karen Lutes, secretary-treasurer; Laura Fought, Dianna Barrogree, Juanita Emerson, Rosalie Hammond. Row 2: John Miff, Rodney Challman, Ronald Anderson, Hershel Kohut, Sam Flitar, Chrales Pitzle, James Saltace, Glenn Schram. Row 3: Steve Shondel, Kenneth Simmers, Richard Waters, Veidre Sitnick, Darlene Burr, Glenna Mears, Lorraine Mius, Alice Evert, Barbara Foraker, Judy La Belle. Row 4: Ronald Smith, Len Broski, John Kirkland, Marvin Frank, John Berta, Bob Artim, Janet McGill, Joyce Darnell, Judy Thomas, Sandra Gamaleri. 76 FUTURE NURSES OF AMERICA The Future Nurses Club is design- ed to learn more about nursing schools and their requirements and about the nursing profession. The club has invited speakers from health and service organizations of various types to tell them about their work. Trips to area hospitals have been taken by the girls interested in attending hospital nursing schools. Social activities have included a tea at the home of their sponsor, Miss Gibson, and a spring dance. These future nurses spent a very profitable and inform- ative day being shown around the quarters and facilities of Cook County Hospital ' s school of nursing. Row 1, left to right: Lynne Fitzwater, Jan- ice Searls, Patricia Czarnecki, Barbara McCarty, Miss Laura Gibson, sponsor; Beverly Detvay, president; Sandra Shear- er, vice-president; Donna Benjamin, sec- retary-treasurer; Carol Knopf, correspond- ing secretary. Row 2, left to right: Lea Evans, Carol Sarina, Judy Szekely, Peggy Mauger, Phyl li s Bence, Sharon Trout, Marge Kerrick, Sylvia Shondel. Row 3, left to right: Karen Daniels, Janet Schimming, Barbara Ann Gaidor, Beverly Ann Novak, Pat Fitzgerald, Betty Czech, Pat Pollard. Row 4, left to right: Joyce Smith, Wanda Sams, Carol Krupa, Elaine Ceglian, Char- lotte Kmetz. Standing: Sue Losh, Camilla Kennell, Gloria Asam, Ellen Bolen, Janet Slivka, Jo Anne Poole, Bonnie Sharkey, Kathy Barno, Barbara Szepanski, Judy Kreiler. 77 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Row 1, left to right: Mrs. Walker, sponsor; Joan Rygiel, president; Shoron Brant, vice-president; Carol Krupa, treasurer; Mary Lynn Mirzalli, secretary; Miss Will- iams, sponsor. Row 2: Maria Makela, Ddborah Smith, Judy Cavanaugh, Margaret Beckett, Carol Jeppeson, Jane Crum, Alice Hopman, Kathy Kivosny, Janet Mc- Broom. Row 3: Pat Fitzgerald, Nancy Nemeth, Judy Luchene, Jane Zimmerman, Lucy Baker, Lyla Behling, Lenore Schmid, Jack Cunninhgam, Carl Melton. Students accepted for membership in the F.T.A. are initiated into the organization in an effective ceremony. Future Teachers of America offers members of the club ample opportunity to serve in the roll of student teachers. Through stu- dent teaching, members learn which grade level or subject they would prefer, and whether they are suited to the teaching pro- fession. Discussions on colleges, teach- ing requirements in the different states, and experience of people who are now teachers have been helpful to the F.T.A. Club. The club now offers a scholar- ship to assist students who de- sire teacher training at a qual- ified school. To the student who is interested in teaching, F.T.A. may offer just the opportunity and information for which he is looking. G.A.A. Row 1, left to right: Miss Evelyn Shurr, sponsor; Mardell Baker, president; Bever- ly Boesch, vice-president; Greta Simpson, secretary; JoAnne Manushaw, treasur- er; Judy Littel, Peggy Mauger, Phyllis Bence, Beverly Detvay, Sharon Trout, Row 2: Marilyn Rutkowski, Yvonne Gardner, Pat Bloom, Barbara McLean, Pat Palmer, Elaine Osolinski, Delores Walker, Connie Coomes, Bonnie Sharkey, Jo- Ann Poole. Row 3: Sally Majewski, Sharon Stefano, Pat Kukta, Carol Kantor, Phyllis Schmitt, Judy Kreiler, Mary Ann Bagley, Bonnie Elman, Joan Primich Andrea Banas, Row 4: Vicky Jenkins, Pat Weiss, Roberta Smith, Linda Felty, Jerry Croy, Gloria Minard, Judy Curtis, Barbara LaBelle, Jill Listenberger, Mary Ann Marquiss. Row 5: Sharon Mundo, Betsy Miller, Zoe Bachmann, Pat Dunn, Salome Bartos, Mary Ellen Barry, JoAnn Brilmyer, Shirley Frohock, Bernadette Kristoff, Judy Lutes. Row 6: Adrienne Sabik, Betty Zitko, Kathy Hindmarch, Ruth Kessler, Marie Pecelin, Anne Pecelin, Donna Kragelund, Ann Parsons, Maureen O’Boyle, Rita Kovach. G.A.A. is one of the most active clubs at M.H.S. The members participate in many sporting activities such as speedball, basketball, bowling, volleyball, softball, and ping-pong. G.A.A. sponsored the girl ' s homeroom basketball tourn- aments and gave a trophy to the winning team. They also chose an all star team from all the homerooms. Those selected were Beverly Boesch, Mary El len Cornwel I, Janet Jeppeson, Phyllis Schmidt, Judy Littel, Janet Der- flinger, as forwards; Mardell Baker, Pat Bloom, Jo Ann Manushaw, Phyllis Klein, Greta Simpson, and Bonnie Sharkey as guards. State awards were presented to Judy Little, Jo Ann Manushaw, and Mardell Baker. Jo Ann Manushaw won the senior award. Y-TEENS Y-Teens is an organization under the guid- ance of Mrs. Bonebrake. The club strives to build better fellowship of girls devoted to Christian ideals. Each year the girls sponsor a valuable project; this year they made dolls for an orphanage and scrap-books for foreign countries. Row 1, left to right: Dorothy Waddle, president; Jeanne Hetterscheidt, Eileen Gomex, Marilyn Zaw- adski, Jane Crum, Ramona Adams, Lorna Clark, Pat White, Judy Thomas. Row 2: Maria Makela, vice-president; Mary Jo Modjeski, Joyce kelderhouse, Virginia Chizmar, Sandra Morris, Lynn Rae Mayer, Joan Baut, Kathryn Brumfield, Teddy Allen, Sharon Adams. Row 3: Pat Butler, secretary; Judy McCoy, Eileen Miles, Alice Evert, Carolyn Johnson, Judy Hellinga, Claudia Hipp, Sandra Kruto, Bonnie Com- er, Barbara Wright. Row 4: Judy Hutsler, treasurer; Mrs. Bonebrake, sponsor; Pat Weiss, Linda Sain, Connie Coomes, Gail Zea, Judy Lutes, Judy Lund- gren, Sharon Enoksen. Row 1 left to right: Mrs. Losh, substitute teacher; Clea Capuzzi, president; Joan Rygiel, vice-president; Karen Lutes, secretary; Jo Ann Manushaw, treasurer; Carol Jo Miller, Judy Croy, Betty Pollard, Andrea Drapach. Row 2: Mildred Tubich, Gale Shearer, Karen Duncker, Jo Ann Cvitkovich, Juanita Fox, Janet Meyer, Sharon Morey, Pat Baldwin, Laura Fields. Row 3: Judy Rosenberger, Carol Drangmei ster, Martha Kasarda, Jean Cvitkovich, Joan Thomas, Ann Pecelin, Marie Pecelin, Eleanor Bal- din. Row 4: Connie Parsons, Judy La Belle, Gloria Patrick, Vivian Buldak, Pat Reynolds, Maggie Vious, Pat Shay, Pat Miles. GIRLS’ CLUB The Girls’ Club, sponsored by Miss Martine, bases its program and activities on an effort to build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the tasks of real- ising in our common life those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. Their constitution includes a plan to execute an annual service pro- ject designed to benefit some needy and worthy group. The girls shown are Judy Stryzinski, Marlene Tall, Mary Modjeski and Pat Burkhardt. They are at work on the club’s service project; that of making stuffed animal dolls which are scheduled to go to an orphanage. 80 HISTORICAL CLUB Historical Club has been interes- ted in promoting pride in family, community, and Indiana history. Be- coming aware of the possibilities for recreational activities within our state, two members of the club, Robin Mills, and Ronnie Lenz, tra- veled to the annual meeting of the Indiana Historical Society in Ind- ianapolis as club representatives. Funds were raised to purchase the United States flag and the Ind- iana flag for the social studies de- partment. A tour of Mounds State Park was taken in May. Row 1, left to right: Mrs. Byers, sponsor; Paul Puglise, presi- dent; Joyce May, vice-president; Barbara Parsons, secretary; Richard Yanek, treasurer; Bill Magan, sergeant-at-arms; Dave Kralik, Bob Lutes, Carl Shrens, John Novak. Row 2: Lynne Fitzwater, Sue Losh, Sandra Hill, Shirley Ann Golec, Mary Ann Skertich, Beverly Muffet, Marsha Muha, Cynthia Marcinkovich , Diane Bradford. Row 3: Janet Hill, Sandy Pelhank, Sandy Morris, Jean Krecji, Sharon Adelsperger, Cheryl Milligan, Pat Florey, Sue Berkheiser. Row 4: Pat Mecyssne, Joy Holm, Car- ol Gazdik, Dorothy Krizan, Marlene Tall, Rochelle Stowers, Barbara Gaidor, Ruth Gasvoda. Row 5: George Hand, Bruce Sheline, Jack Nelson, Eugene Kirk, Bob Kliza, Bob Henry, Allan Quigley. Row 6: Irene Breger, Mary Kemply, Carol Nem- cek, Mary Ann Primich, Peter La Salle, Dave Herring, Walter Dittrich. Row 7: Ella Meade, Sue Jones, Judy Warren, Bail Lohmeyer, George Companiott, Jack Mandernack. Row 8: Al Houchens, Wayne Lazar, J«ck Ward, Dave Gasvoda, Jay Kim- mel. Standing, front to back: Camilla Dennelt, Gloria Asam, Ellen Bolen, Connie Parsons, Judy Mathes, Joan Baut, Judy Klen, Alex Gardner, Judy Fleming, Jo Anne Minelli, Janice Slivka, Betty Czech, Gloria Kolena, Betty Krupa, Don Ment- zer, Jerry Bell, Stan White, Don Richey. Hl-Y This year, as always, Hi-Y has accepted donations for and has given a Thanksgiving basket, which was presented to a needy family in the community. Initiation of new members was staged, and a Christmas party was given for members and their dates. In February a school dance was sponsored by the club. Hi-Y mem- bers also “policed at the PTA Fall Festival. Hi-Y’s purpose is to uphild the spiritual and moral codes set up by the Y.M.C.A. Row 1, left to right: Mr. Cochran, sponsor; Lou lorio, president; Jim Criswell, vice- president; Dave Gasvoda , secretary; Raymond Narug, treasurer; Jim Hoffman, sergeant- at-arms; Jim Harrison, Dave Weedon, Wally Phares. Row 2: Jim Trull, Larry Kitchell; George Hand, Bruce Sheline, Barry Quigg, Eugene Peto, Jerry Francis, George Crum, Steve Peto, Parker Hand. Row 3: Tony Anderson, Warren Huber, George Churilla, Le- man Riley, Rodney Challman, Bill Highland, Bruce Robertson, Mike Kors, Norman Bal- og, Jim Collins. Row 4: Frank Szepanski, Phil Shanta, George Baldea, Dave Thill, Ralph Yanek, Dave Herring, Dick Hmielewski, Jim Dedelow, Gary Lambert, Richard Waters. Row 5: Ricky Kirkland, Bill Fansler, Ron Anderson, Leroy Schmoekel, Bob Stuhlmacher, Clarence Sutton, Charles Barnes, James Soltau, Don Knierieman, John K irk land . 81 LIBRARY STAFF Row 1, left to right: Betty Feldt, Margie Miller, Janice Searls, Barbara Jean Williams, Jane Hayden, Leonna Wiggins. Row 2, left to right: Beverly Muf- fet, Karen Daniels, Judi Rubense, Judy Howard, Mary Ellen Cornwell, Carol Brown, Sherrie Perdew, Vicky Jenkins, Patricia Williams, Dorothy Balka, Miss Aileen Allman, sponsor. The Library Staff Club, a service or ganization, is open to all the senior high school students who assist in the library. They are all urged to be members of the Staff Club unless they have conflicting obligations or interests. The club has been in existence for two years, and the members have made two Saturday trips to Chicago, one to the campus of the Uni- versity of Chicago, where they had guid- ed tours through the library and the chap- el, and one to the Chicago Public Library and the movie “Oklahoma”. The main purposes of the organization are to learn more about our library collec- tion in order to give better service, to discuss library problems and suggest im- provements, to open correctly new books and get acquainted with them, and to learn more about books and authors in general. JUNIOR RED CROSS Row 1, left to right: Beverly Luchene, Carlos Vargas, Judy Klen, secretary- treasurer, Sandra Duncker, president. Row 2, left to right: Donna Drang- meister, Barbara Shay, Claudia Warkentein. Row 3, left to right: Carol Jep- peson, Marilyn Detvay. Row 4, left to right: Carol Krizmin. Row 5, left to right: Miss Evanoff, sponsor; Jack Cunningham, Joanne Minelli, Judy Sven- ningsen, Dorothy DeRolf, Richard Wehr, Judy Howard. 82 In November the Junior Red Cross be- gan its enrollment drive with the movie “So Dear to My Heart.” December found the members, under the guidance of Miss Anna Evanoff, packing gift boxes for children overseas and shopping for Christ- mas gifts to distribute to St. Ann’s Home and St. Margaret’s children’s ward. Be- ginning the last of February, memberd turned out Easter favors for St. Margar- et’s hospital and began work on the Beatty Memorial Hospital project, collec- ting various articles and raising funds. MONITORS The monitor system is an instance of student participation in the more effective operation of our school. Students who are qualified, volun- teer free time in their daily academic schedule to help patrol the various sections of the halls. It takes a large number of students to do the job and Morton is fortunate to get all such volunteers as it needs. Mr. Luketic, sponsor of Monitors, checks Judy Luchene as she sits at her post. Row 1, left to right: Jim Criswell, Sandra Morris, Joan Baut, Christine Anderson, Peggy Mauger, Linda Sue Smith, Pat Fitzgerald, Judy Kreiler. Row 2, left to right: Don Harle, Jim Trull, Sandra Miller, Jane Zimmerman, Elaine Ceglian, Sandra Shearer, Kath Barno, Deborah Smith. Row 3, left to right: George Doolen, Barbara Parsons, Paul Puglise, Bob Lutes, Phyllis Bence, Carol Kantor, Gloria Kalena. Row 4, left to right: George Germek, Bill Smith, Ronald Smith, Pat Gaughan, Beverly Detvay, Alex Gardner, Lorraine Wis- niewski, Lea Evans. Row 5, left to right: Spencer Greer, Al Robertson, Eietty Taggart, AliceHkpman, Norma Edwards Betty Krupa, Lynne Fitzwater, Sue Losh. Row 6: John Hodgeson, Marie Makela, Claudia Warkentien, Jay Kimmel, Karen Lutes, Judy Cavanaugh, Carol Krupa, Gale Bradford, Row 7, left to right: Judy Luchene, Janet Slivka, Sal ly Stahl, Joan Ray, Sherman Chancellor, Jack Cunningham, Cecilia Clark, Pat Bloom. Row 8: left to right: Jim Bob- owski. Sue Berkheiser, George Conger, Walter Dittrich, JoAnn Minelli, Joyce Smith, Janice Hanzi, Allan Shike, Judy Hutsler, Pat Weiss, Barbara Williams. Row 9, left to right: Cynthia Marcinkovich, Carl Melton, Robert Jeppeson, Sandra Pelhank, Sharon Christensen, Pat Mecyssne, Carol Gazdik. Row 10, left to right: Nancy Fenfrow, Marsha Muha, Paula Spitale, Judy Mathes, Karen Duncker, Ann Peterson, Cheryl Milligan, Beverly Muffet. Row 11, left to right: Bill Magan, George Campaniott, Bill Lohmeyer, Beverly Neal, Sue Frankland, Larry Bedena, George Crum, Floyd McDonald, Mary Skertic, Mary Ann Primich, Jo Listenberger, Judy Curtis, Mary Ann Marquis, Tony Anderson, Dale Dun- stan, Jerry Leedy. 83 PHOTO CLUB Row 1, right to left: Lester Bergner, president; Dave Cook, vice-president; Lois Walder, treasurer; John Fekete, sergeant-at-arms. Row 2, left to right: Mr. Rasmussen, sponsor; Bill Bock, Joe Wysong, Gilbert Walters. Row 3, left to right: Connie Miff, Sue Martin, secretary; Jim Bradley, PHY-CHEM CLUB Row 1, left to right: Mr. Ley, sponsor; George Doolen, president; Peggy Falusi, vice- president; Linda Smith, secretary; Jim Trull, treasurer; Joyce Baldwin, assistant trea- surer; Sandra Miller, Carol Sarina. Row 2, left to right: Marge Miller, Gloria Marek, San- dra Duncker, Elaine Ceglian, Pat Williams, Charlotte Kmetz, Carol Knopf, Barbara Mc- Carty, Ted Tarr. Row 3, left to right: Tony DeRosa, Dennis Balia, George Churilla, George Germek, John Zgunda, Jerome Babitz, Don Voros, Ricky Kirkland, Dale Spidel, Raymond Narug. Row 4, left to right: Jim Dedelow, Richard Fleming, Dan Smith, Jim Zinn, Wally Phares, Richard Jarnigan, Don Stryzinski, Bill Beaver, Larry Kitchell, Sharon Christensen. Phy-Chem, under the sponsorship of Mr. Ley, has grown rapidly within the past few years. Members of Phy-Chem have performed in the Science Fair and at Morton’s open house; they have sold television sets and held several dances to raise money. To climax their busy activity calendar this year, they held a senior banquet to honor graduating members and a hayride for all. Its purpose is to promote and to develop more interest in science and scientific vocations. Row 1, left to right: Mrs. Kel ly , sponsor, Mary Rivich, Christine Anderson, Janet Jeppeson, Pat Williams, Nancy Massengille, Ruth Gasvoda, Janet Hill, Bill Carney, Dave Milne, Alex Anderson. Row 2, left to right: Glenn Schram, Allen Quigley, Roy Ogborn, Andy Marek, Steve Suto. PRESS CLUB The Press Club serves as an auxiliary to the journalism class. Members carry out reporting as- signments and are listed on the masthead of the MORTONITE as reporters. Press Club is an organization which is now rather useless, since there is a class for jour- nalism in the curriculum. Future plans intimate possible changes in its composition. SPANISH CLUB Como esta’ usted? Muy bien! Y used? Spain, Guatemala, Mexico — these countries are familiar to all Spanish Club members. During c lub meetings they listen to Spanish and Latiri-American music and dance in the style of our southern neighbors. This year the Spanish Club en- joyed a Mexican dinner and played Loteria. Annually, the members of Spanish Club, under the direction of Miss Andrade, carol during the Christmas season and present an assembly program in the spring. An activity of the Spanish Club is their annual Christmas carol- ing through the halls of our school. Their selection and ren- dition of Spanish Christmas carols provides a pleasant pause during the holiday season. Row 1, left to right: Janet Meyers, llene Miles, Judy McCoy. Row 2: Miss Andrade, sponsor, Carlos Vargas, president; Bar- bara Williams, Christine Anderson, Donna Benjamin. Row 3: JoAnne Evans, Betty Feldt, Lea Evans, Richard Shawver. Row 4: Ronnie Cunningham, James Arcella, Phillip Jackson, Terry Kelleher, Bob Ritz, Dennis Orr, Ronald Syndrowski. Row 5: Connie lllif, Carolyn Johnson, Virginia Chizmar, Judy Hutsler, Janet Jeppeson, Sarah Skelton, Jan Taylor. Row 1, left to right: Dave Kralik, sergeant-at-arms; Pat Gaughan, Ron Galosich, Spencer Greer, Bob Stryzinski, Gordon Paquin, president; Ron Balta, Dave Bloom, Thomas White, secretary; Don Wilson. Row 2: Bill Magan, Benny Bethel, Jack Ward, Paul Puglise, Richard Vezey, George Germek, Ted Hmielewski, Tony DeRosa, Bill Smith. Row 3: Jay Kimmel, treasurer; Stan White, Bob Lutes, Ron Smith, Don Stryzinksi, John Hodgson, vice-president; Dick Hmielewski. Row 4: Mr. Zlotnik, sponsor; Danny George, Carl Ahrens, Wayne Gaither, Don Harle, Dale Branson, Bruce White, Mr. Fraser, sponsor. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Being accepted as a member of the National Honor Society is one of the greatest honors bestowed upon diligent students. To be a member of the society one must possess character, scholarship, service and leadership worthy of recog- nition. Each year an impressive ceremony is held to induct new members. In the spring an additional ceremony is held to honor more new members. Following this year’s induction, a smorgasbord was held for parents and all members of the Society. Row 1, left to right; Jim Criswell, JoAnn Kauzlarich, Beulah Wayne, Alice Collins, Pat Williams, program chair- man; Lucy Baker, alumni chairman; Peggy Falusi, treas- urer; George Doolen, vice-president; Don Harle, president; Miss Hunter, sponsor. Row 2: Glenn Schramm, Ted Tarr, Don Stryzinski, Gloria Nemcek, Janet Jeppeson, Sarah Bradley, Karen Daniel, Betty Feldt. Row 3: Charlene Chancellor, Sharon Brant, Charlotte Kmetz, Betty Russ- ell, Joan Rygiel, Nancy Cole, Lenore Schmid. Row 4: Alex Gardner, Alice Hopman, Carol Krupa, Deborah Smith, Pat Fitzgerald. Standing, left to right: Mary Lynn Mir- zalli, Wayne Lazar, Loulorio, Al Houchens, Bob Stryzinski. M-CLUB M-Club, under the co-sponsorship of Mr. Zlotnik and Mr. Fraser, strives to promote school and team spirit in the athletic program. Boys who have received a letter in sports are eligible for membership in the club. In the past year, the boys have obtained jackets, sweaters, pins, and football and basketball pictures. They have now established a policy whereby all the athletes must dress neatly. The boys have spon- sored dances and a car wash this year. The Theatre Guild, under the direction of Miss May Virden, is made up of students who have been in at least one play or who have been on the production staff for a play. This year the Theater Guild presented a one act play, “Elmer”, for an auditorium in November. A Christian pageant was stag- ed in December with assistance from the Art Club and Choir. Members of the stage crew did t he light- ing for the senior play and the opperetta. Row 1, left to right: Betty Taggart, Sue Losh, Lynne Fitzwater, Cecilia Clark. Row 2: Danny Hoggatt, Dorothy Balka, Ruth Christensen, Jan- ice Hanzi, Beverly Fuffett, Gary Paquin. Row 3: LeMoine Bond, Sheila Beck, Alex Gardner, Cheryl Milligan, Carol Krupa, president; John Fekete, vice-president; Pat Evans, treasurer; Sharon Adelsperger, secretary; Pat Dunn; Miss Virden, sponsor. THEATRE GUILD Floating on the clouds of last season ' s Christ- mas pageant are members of the Theatre Guild who were active in its production. Cloud number one are: Phillip Jackson and Beverly Muffett: Cloud number two are David Cook, David Wright and Leonna Wiggins. Two boys whose fine and able assistance will be missed in future Morton theatrical produc- tion are seniors Robin Mills and Ronnie Lenz. Both are shown here at work, running the stage light switchboard and watching the light cues. Row 1, left to right: Paul Puglise, Leroy Robinson, Walter Dittrich, Carl Ahrens, Ron Balta, Jay Kimmel, Ken Ventrella, Ron Smith, Richard Baldin, Mike Ventrella, Don Harle, mana- ger- Row 2: Gordon Paquin, Ben Bethel, Tony DeRosa, Jack Ward, Ron Galosich, John Zgunda, Tom White, Ted Hmiel- ewski, Maurey Zlotnick, coach; Bob Gollner, Nick Luketic, assistant coach- Row 3: Bill Smith, Richard Hopek, James Louis, Wally Phares, Dale Bronson, Bob Lutes, John Hodg- son, Dick Hmielewski, Bob Stryzinski, Jack Cunningham, manager- Row 4: George Conger, George Germek, Don Wil- son, Bill Magan, Carl Lohse, Dennis Listenberger, Dave Kralik, Dave Vahorvich, Don Stryxinski. 1955-OUR FIRST WINNING SEASON Morton ' s fighting Governors of 55 M made this year one to be long remembered in the annals of Morton athletics- It was this year your Governors truly came into their own, after three years of build-up and proved to the sports world that they were here to stay. Morton ' s capture of the city crown and their outstanding 5-4-1 record ranked them as one of the top squads in the power-laden Calumet region. The Gover- nors faced perhaps the roughest schedule in Indiana football, but even in defeat their opponents learned to be wary of a fighting foe who refused to quit. For this reason, pride is deep-rooted in all loyal Morton boosters. In the season opener Morton avenged three years of pre- vious losses by surpassing Clark in a 13-7 duel. However, the second contest of the red-and-gray was a 12-12 deadlock and marred the Governors ' record. After this disappointment, our boys came roaring back to take out their woes upon hap- less Thornton Fractional and pounded out a 26-0 decision to the delight of Morton fans. A top-seeded Benton Harbor eleven from Michigan pro- vided the Governors ' first setback as they outlasted the Morton boys had 19-12 battle after Morton had held a 12-6 halftime lead. Then the Morton squad really hit the meat of their schedule as they met rugged Bishop Noll and East Chicago Roosevelt, the top two squads in the state, disput- ing each other ' s claims to this year ' s mythical state title. Both teams, however, suffered their closest calls of the sea- son as scores. they managed to stave off Morton by identical 20-6 MHS Opponent 13 Clark (Hammond) 7 12 Tech (Hammond) 12 26 Thornton Fractional 0 12 Benton Harbor 19 6 Bishop Noll 20 6 E.C. Roosevelt 20 14 Mishawaka 25 6 Hammond High 0 26 Hobart 7 27 Whiting 6 148 116 Mishawaka, featuring a couple of spectacular broken- field runners, made the mistake of relaxing after piling up a two touchdown lead as the stubborn Morton eleven quickly forged ahead by one point. Unfortunately Mishawaka recov- ered to pull a 25-14 win out of the fire. Better things were in store for Morton, though. The Governors fired to new heights by a roaring send-off and a gaily-bedecekd 50 car parade, complete with band, conquer- ed a muddy field, a jinx, and a stubborn Hammond High elev- en to gain the first city title in Morton ' s short history. The thrilling climax came after both teams had battled to a slip- pery standstill in the mud, when an eleven yard touchdown pass brought victory with eight seconds remaining. Riding high on the crest of victory, Morton went on to trounce Hobart 26-7 and bring their record to 4-4-1, a 500- mark, The season finale, which featured a Whiting squad which had three times humbled inexperienced Governor squads saw Morton avenge the previous losses as they trampled the Oiler eleven 27-6 and captured the first winning season in their history. Much credit is due to the hardwork of the entire gridiron squad, but there were some rightfully singled out for special honors. Mike Ventrella, 170 pound star halfback for three years, was chosen the most valuable player by his team- mates, while tackles Dave Kralik and Paul Puglise were selected as co-captains. Puglise was also named all-state tackle by AP and UP press polls (a first for Morton), wi th Ventrella, Gordon Paquin, Bob Stryzinski, and George Ger- mek receiving honorable mention. Paquin HB 6 0 36 Ventrel la HB 5 1 31 Wi Ison E 3 2 20 Magan FB 3 0 18 Kimmel HB 2 0 12 Ward FB 2 0 12 Stryzinski QB 1 3 9 Bethe 1 E 1 2 8 Shrens T 0 2 2 23 10 148 89 FOOTBALL TEAM HAS A VERY Left are: Gordon Paquin, backfield; Jack Ward, fullback; Mike Ventrel- la, backfield; and Bob Stryzinski, backfield. Linemen, left, are: Dave Kralik, George Germek, Carl Ahrens, Rob- ert Lutes and William Smith. Our interior linemen, guard and cen- ter, Ron Galosich, Tom White and Dale Branson. Morton halfbacks, left, are Dick Hmielewski, Kenneth Ventrella, James Louis and Richard Baldin. Ends going up for a ball in a pass drill are: Benny Bethel, Don Wilson, Karl Lohse, John Zgunds, and George Conger. IMPRESSIVE 5-4-1 SEASON Below are: Jay Kimmel, halfback; Tony DeRosa, fullback; Richard Baldin, half- back; Ronald Balta, quarterback. Mike Ventrella is on his way over goal for a touchdown against Hammond Tech. It takes two tacklers immel from conti Hurrying out of the locker room are Morton Governors, encouraged enough to defeat H.S. H for the city crown, 6-0. Thornton Fractional is always a tough school to beat. Whiting is not without its opposition as witness this tackle. Let ' s hope that Jay Kimmel can eliminate that Whiting player and give Gordon an open field. Although we lost our Homecoming game, Mike again gave us some excitement. Row 1, left to right: Danny Evans, manager; Dennie Churilla, Martell Royer, Bill Fredell, Rodney Challman, Durane George, Dennis Orr, manager. Row 2, left to right: Art Fisher, Stan Dixon, Ray White, Randy Tomsic, Don Jeneske, Row 3, left to right: Richard Waters, George Baldea, Ronald Anderson, Clem Wiecheke, Mr. Houard Stout, coach. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL The Freshman squad, under the able leader- ship of coach Howard Stout, were successful in capturing a share of the City Championship which they hold with Hammond High. Chief accomplish- ment of the yearling quint, however, was compiling an outstanding 14-1 mark. The junior Governors were a small, fast, and hard-hitting outfit that em- ployed sharp passing and deceptive ball-handling to achieve their impressive record against oppo- Morton 29 Opponent Crown Point 17 29 Irving 12 41 Hammond Tech 17 36 Thornton Fractional 31 44 Hammond Clark 41 30 Hammond High 47 24 Hammond Noll 21 35 Irving 17 nents with a definite height edge. The high-scor- ing duo of Don Jeneske and Clem Wiecheki were ably backed up with dependable play by Randy Tom- sic. Bill Fredel, Ray White, and Dennis Churilla. L h ®-F rosh ' , whose sin 9 le loss t0 HHS was avenged 42-37 in the season finale, was complimented by lml j!° Ut QS k ein 9 An exceptionally good ball-handling squad that was tremendous on fiqht- ing spirit.” Morton 43 Opponent Whiting 36 47 Horace Mann 24 41 E.C. Roosevelt 34 48 Hammond Tech 28 47 Horace Mann 19 43 Hammond Clark 42 42 Hammond High 37 579 423 93 Row 1, left to right: Jack Georgas, coach; Jim Guerin, Bruce White, Barry Quigg, LeMoine Bond, Row 2, left to right: Jack Cunningham, manager, Wayne Gaither, Jim Dedelow, John Rosek, Bill Shannon, manager. Row 3, left to right: Ed Chick, Karl Lohse, George Conger, Don Ritchie. ' B’ TEAM HAS WINNING SEASON Morton’s junior varsity fared better in season play than their peers did, as they successfully com- pleted the year with a 10-5 mark. The “B” team’s winning record was due largely to the abilities of Jack Ward and Don Wilson, who got plenty of able help from George Conger, John Rosek, Ed Chick, Dick Hmielewski and Ron Balta. Morton Opponent 35 Benton Harbor 42 35 St. Mary’s 28 38 Hobart 29 30 Chesterton 27 19 Hammond High 43 43 Hammond Tech 47 48 Portage 27 25 Bishop Noll 23 Along with their fine showing, the reserve squad boasts victories over every Hammond quint except Tech, and a stunning upset of the powerful Wildcats of Hammond High. It is from these boys that a large portion or next year ' s basketball ef- forts will be molded. Caoch Jack Georgas is more than sure that they will meet the test. Morton Opponent 39 Gary Edison 30 34 Hammond High 31 35 Hammond Tech 37 38 Hammond Clark 31 45 Hebron 35 48 Whiting (overtime) 46 29 Merrillville 41 94 VARSITY BASKETBALL Row 1, left to right: Ron Balta, Gordon Paquin, Dick Vezey, Ted Hmielewski. Row 2, left to right: Ben Bethel, Bob Stryzinski, Dick Hmielewski, Dave Gasvoda. Row 3, left to right. Bob Fraser, coach; Principal A. W. Clark, Spencer Greer, Dave Kralik, Bill Magan, Don Wilson, Don Harle, manager; Mr. Jack Georgas, coach. Morton Opponent 53 Benton Harbor 75 82 St. Mary’s 49 57 Hobart 59 60 Chesterton 63 49 Indianapolis Sh rtr ge 59 49 Hammond High 64 68 Martinsvi 1 le 63 55 Bishop Noll 59 59 Hammond Tech 53 57 Gary Edison 71 65 Griffith 55 Morton Opponent 91 Crown Point 50 59 Portage 56 48 B i shop Nol 1 67 77 Gary Edison 57 61 Hammond Clark 70 72 Hebron 57 54 Whiting 59 56 Merri llvil le 63 49 East Chicago Roosev 1 ’It 56 86 Crown Point 76 66 Hammond High 77 1,373 1,358 Player Games Points Vezey, Dick 22 308 Hmielewski, ted 22 271 Bethel, Ben 21 177 Stryzinski, Bob 22 149 Greer, Spencer 17 142 Magan, Bill 20 133 Kralik, Dave 22 91 Gasvoda, Dave 17 84 Paquin, Gordon 4 16 Wilson, Don 3 10 Ward, Jack 1 2 Team Totals 22 1,384 Ave. 14.0 12.3 8.4 6.8 8.4 6.7 4.1 4.9 4.0 3.3 2.0 The “Darlings of the Calumet carried the Morton tradition through a season of twenty-two hard fought con- tests this year. Though not always victorious in the scorebooks, the Governors provided us with a store of thrills, action, and fighting spirit that endeared them to Morton boosters for years to come. The Red and Gray s 9-13 mark might easily have been reversed in several sit. uations, but fate decreed otherwise. No matter what the record, Morton is proud to claim this year ' s quint as hers. Especially outstanding was the Governor ' s 68-63 upset of highly-touted Martinsville which sent the Artesians tumb- ling from the ranks of the undefeated. Fine showings against powerhouses Hammond High and Bishop Noll did much to promote Morton prestige in the Calumet region. Morton also set a new team scoring mark with a 91-50 whitewash of Crown Point at the Civic Center. Sharpshooting Dick Vezey was selected Most Valuable Player by his team mates on the basis of his fine team spirit and clutch shooting; while the dependable play of Specner Greer earned him the squad’s vote of team captain. Both will be sorely missed along with Ted Hmielewski, Bob Stryzinski, Dave Kralik, and Gordon Paquin, who leave the Governor picture via graduation. This leaves a nuc- leus of 6 1 M Ben Bethel, 6 , 2 ,, Dave Gasvoda, and 6 3 ' Bill Magan. At any rate Coach Bob Fraser will be able to rely on Morton “fight to come through in the future as it has this season and in the past. JUMP HIGH! JUMP LOW! Vezey looks tensely excited in a huddle during the HHS game. Gordon Paquin surprised more than one opponent when be ex- hibited track-like jumping form Spencer Greer shoots again in Morton’s 91-50 slaughter of Crown Point. Hands fly all over as Spencer Greer and the Rider center try for the jump. Hmielewski passes to Vezey as the happy cheerleaders excitedly watch the score go up another notch in the Crown Point game. Dribbling Dick Vezey led the Governors in average points per game with 14.0 Number 11 tries a jump shot Dave Kralik developed on of the most accurate aims from the side. Here Dave attempts to add two more to the Governor’s score Bob Stryzinski, guard, was responsible for many playmaking techniques. Ted Hmielewski became our sharpshooter for far out. Boosting our team with all of their enthusiasm, our cheerleaders are seen here at the Indianapolis Shortridge game. We lost, but only after a hard, fast game. 98 Morton’s ’56 track season was the best season to date. They won six dual meets, placed sec- ond in the city indoor and out- door meets, Hobart Relays and the Hammond Sectional. They tied for third in the Hammond Relays and scored in the Region- al and State. Gordon Paquin will be the team’s greatest loss but remain- ing will be Wayne Gaither, Bill Magan, John Rosek, Don Wilson, Don Svenningsen, Ben Bethel and Danny George, plus other underclassmen, who will form the nucleus of a representative team for 1957. Morton’s ’56 varsity track team consisted of: Row 1: Wayne Gaither, Tony DeRosa, Pat Gaughan, Don Svenningsen, Jay Kimmel, LeMoine Bond, Jack Ward. Row 2: Coach Stout, Danny George, John Rosek, Don Ritchey, Benny Bethel, Gordon Paquin, Ray White. Row 3: Spencer Greer, Don Wilson, John Hodgson, Bill Magan. TRACK TEAM DOES WELL IN ' 56 Opponent Date Place Score Won Lost Hammond Tech 3 14 U. of Chicago 53-2 3 to 46-2 3 W City Indoor 3 21 U. of Chicago 50-5 5 2nd Hobart H.S. 4 10 Hobart 33- 1 2 to 75- 1 2 L Hammond H.S. 4-13 Hammond H, 46 to 63 L Hammond Tech 4-19 Tech H.S. 70 to 39 W Hammond Relays 4 21 Hammond H. 51 Tie for 3rd Gary Horace Mann 4 24 Gary 56 to 53 W Hom’d Bishop Noll 4 26 Hammond H. 63 to 46 w City Outdoor 5 2 Hammond H. 56 2nd place Thornton Frac’al. 5 4 Calumet City 84-1 2 to 24- 1 2 W Hobart Relays 5 7 Hobart 73-1 2 2nd place Hammond Sectional 5 12 Hammond H. 34 2nd place E.C. Roosevelt 5 22 Roosevelt 76- 1 2 to 32- 1 2 W E.C. Regional 5-10 E.C. Roose. 12 State Championship 5 26 Ind ianapol is 4 TRACK AWARDS Major Wards Minor Award s Gordon Paquin Jay Kimmel Don Ritchey Spencer Greer Wayne Gaither Tony DeRosa Don Wilson John Rosek Don Svenningsen Ben Bethel Bill Magan Pat Gaughan LeMoine Bond Dan George Gordon Paquin demonstrates the broad jumping technique that placed him second in the state track meet. Don Ritchie, John Rosek, Don George, Don Wilson and Don Svenningsen job around the track. Bill Magan practices shot-putting Don Wilson strains to break the ribbon Lemoine Bond hurdk Wayne Gaither and Spencer Greer practice sprinter starts. The outstanding achievement of this year’s cross-country squad, ranked in the top half of Indiana’s finest, was leading all Calumet Region teams in scor- ing at the annual Hobart Invita- tional meet. The Governor harriers, under Coach Howard Stout, participated in seven meets and represented their school well in the two-mile endurance grinds. Sophomore John Rosek, elect- ed most valuable by the squad, was well-supported by team- mates Bruce White, Dave Bloom, Leon Jenkins, Spencer Greer, and Stan White. M . The corss country team was composed of: Row 1: Jim Dedelow, Dale May, Stan White, Spencer Greer, Robert lorio, William Berta- Row 2: Jim Rey- nolds, Barry Quigg, Bruce White, Lloyd Klamut, Tony Wagner. Row 3: John Kirkland, Ed Chick, LeMoine Bond, Terry Gaughan, Dave Bloom, Larry Ir- vin, Coach Howard Stout- FROSH-SOPH TRACK TEAM Members of the Freshman-Sophomore team were: Row 1; Leroy Robinson, Hershel Kohut, Martel Royer, Rony Razzini, Clem Wiechecki, Ken Ventrella, Jim Andrews- Row 2; Jim Louis, John Fekete, Jim Harrison, Eugene Peto, John Hopek, Bruce White, Jim Reynolds. Row 3; Terry Gaughan, Richard Canaday, Duane George, Lloyd Klamut, Jim Guerrin, Ronnie Wiggins, Bill Luchene, Randy Tomsic, Fred Holley and Coach Jack Georgas. 101 SENIOR CLASS OF ' 55 Time never stands still and things are ever- lastingly changing. This is as true of your TOP HAT as it is of anything else. This year’s big change is its increased coverage of the school year’s activities. In the past, in order to get the yearbook out to the students before school was out, all material had to be in by March 15th. As a consequence, the school’s activities for any given year after that date had to be carried over into the following year’s book. This generally in- cluded such big things as the junior-senior prom. baccalaureate, commencement and senior week. Under the present plan, just about everything for 1956 has been photographed and included. How- ever, we did have several pictures of the ’55 sen- ior class that had already been taken and would originally have been included in our present book but assimilated in a different fashion and so per- haps for the last time, we give you events from a previous year which are senior activities of the Senior Class of ’55. The Grand March for ‘‘Blue Mirage forms, led by the junior and senior class officers. “Club ' 55 m provided dancing, refreshment and entertainment in the gym after the senior play. The Class of ’55 gave Morton many firsts. They started the first Senior Week. They had the first baseball game between seniors. They started the first “Cord Days,” their cords being mustard cords with black sweaters. Their winter formal pro- vided many of us with unforgettable memories. The annual they produced will remain for all uf us a most valuable keepsake. Their play, “Ever Since Eve” was very well received. We sahll always remember the fun, inspiration, and thrills we shar- ed with them. Reading the school paper, under woman- editorship for the first time, convinces all participants that women have been that way “Ever Since Eve”. Janice Magan, as Lucybelle, apparently charms the entire football team with her you-al Is”. Pat Boone entertains prom couples at the after-prom party held at the Woodmar Country Club. Two couples stand silhouetted outside St. John ' s Panel Room, the site of the 1955 junior-senior prom, Blue Mirage . 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SINCLAIR Gas • Oils - Tires - Accessories Complete Auto Repairs 7104 Kennedy Avenue 107 20th CENTURY TUXEDO RENTALS 157 HALSTEAD STREET HARVEY. ILLINOIS Prescription Specialists BORDEN DRUG CO. 6520 Calumet Ave. WE 1-0981 7011 Indianapolis Blvd. Tllden 4-1915 HAMMOND. INDIANA MR. Congratulations to THE CLASS OF 1956 MRS. ROBERT R. BLOOM and FAMILY Phone Gary 6101 DIXIE DAIRY COMPANY Your Favorite Milk 4123 Wabash 1200 W. 15th Ave. Hammond, Indiana Gary, Indiana Tel. Tllden 4-6065 Delivery Service Hours 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. THE HOUSE OF PIZZA 7008 Indianapolis Blvd. Hammond. Indiana 108 SINCEREST BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1956 May you go forth with Courage, Optism, and the Determination to Build a Better Community and a Better World. FORMER MAYOR VERNON C. ANDERSON Compliments of KAPLAN ' S SHOES Compliments of OF WOODMAR JANC ' S DRUG STORE 7005-07 Indianapolis Blvd. 6737 Kennedy Avenue Hammond. Indiana Hammond, Indiana Courtesy of Compliments of TED ' S MIDWEST SUPERMARKET BERN BROS. 6817 Indianapolis Blvd. THE FLORSHEIM SHOE Hammond, Indiana 5130 Hohman 109 COMPLIMENTS OF MR. MRS. GEORGE L. BOCKEN Industrial Trucking ARTIM SONS J. ARTIM SONS 7105 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, Indiana For All Better Jewelry Guaranteed Watch Repair CARLSON JEWELRY 6821 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, Indiana STATE FARM AGENCY 7014 Kennedy Avenue TERRY J. FISHER, Agent Aufo, Life, Fire Insurance Call Tllden 4-3155 for a Savings on Auto Insurance Congratulations to THE CLASS OF 56 from VAN GORP SON BYERS HEATING CO. Armstrong Furnaces Gas Oil Conversions ARNET E. BYERS 6213 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, Indiana Congratulations to THE CLASS OF 56 HOWELL HARDWARE CO. 6641 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, Indiana Congratulations to THE CLASS OF 56 LUCHENES ' SPORT CENTER 6831 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, Indiana no Bus. Phone Tllden 4-6635 APEX HEATING SHOP Heating, Ventilation, and General Sheet Metal Work 6636 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, Indiana CONGRATULATIONS from THE SIP AND BITE 6818 Kennedy Avenue CANDES PIZZA VILLA 6310 Kennedy Avenue Hours: 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Closed Monday Sat. 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Orders Filled in 20 Minutes — Call TI 4-0898 Good Luck to THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1956 from the FACTORY SHOE OUTLET 6808 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, Indiana Open from 9:00 a.m. to 9 :30 p.m. Prescription Specialist at FIFIELD PHARMACY 6729 Kennedy Ave. Hessville Tllden 4-8025 Built on Service Maintained Through Friendship Compliments HUBER FUNERAL HOME 7051 Kennedy Avenue VIRGIL J. HUBER COMPLIMENTS of MILLER INSURANCE INC. Compliments of TRIPLE J 6934 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, Indiana 111 Congratulations for THE CLASS OF 56 COMPLIMENTS from HESSVILLE CLEANERS SOLINA ' S BAKERY 6712 KENNEDY AVENUE PAUL PUGLISE CONGRATULATIONS from HESSVILLE LUMBER SUPPLY CO. HILDEGARD ' S INCORPORATED 7205 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD. Everything in the Building Line COAL - PAINTS 6835-37 KENNEDY AVENUE Phone Tllden 4-9115 Radio Service T elevision RADIO CLINIC C.B.S. SALES SERVICE Phone Tllden 4-1748 7120 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, Indiana Men ' s and Boy ' s Clothing BACTOHIAN SHOES 450 State Street Hammond, Indiana D K SERVICE CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB Give us a Trial — Service with a Smile Congratulations to THE CLASS OF 56 HILL ' S HAMMOND TIMES NEWS AGENCY 6804 Kennedy Avenue MERCANTILE 1 | :;j NATIONAL BANK OF HAMMOND • Main Office 5243 Hohman Avenue Calumet Avenue Branch Woodmar Branch 7033 Calumet Ave. 7014 Indianapolis Blvd. Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation HANSEN ' S DIVERS SUPPLY the one and only AQUA LUNG Compl rie Line of Skin Diving Equipment Phone TEmple 8-7425 3750 Ridge Ro?d Highland, Indiana Compliments to THE CLASS OF 56 BRADFORD ' S 6947 Indianapolis Blvd. J. W. MILLIKAN 449 Stale Street Hammond, Indiana WEstmore 1-2760 The Newest in Popular and Classical Records Athletic and Sports Equipment Cameras. Film, Flash Bulbs. Developing and Printing RADIOS - T.V. RECORD PLAYERS 113 Four Can Ride in Comfort in The World ' s Most Durable Economical Automobile. STOCKER VOLKSWAGEN GLOMBECK HARDWARE Since 1923 6910 KENNEDY AVENUE 7334 CALUMET AVENUE HAMMOND, INDIANA Compliments to THE CLASS OF 56” CONGRATULATIONS COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND from DICK ' S GROCERY 6445 KENNEDY AVENUE Store Hours : 6 :00 a.m. to 9 :00 p.m. 7 days a week Exclusive Factory Distributors of SMITH CORONA Electric - Manual - Portable TYPEWRITERS ADDING MACHINES — PEIRCE DICTATION SYSTEMS LYNCH Office Equipment Co. WEstmore 2-6210 521-23 State Street Hammond, Indiana ■£vmyrmn6 fo Tm Or r tee Office Equipment Ca 121-23 State St., Hammond, Ind. 114 VIERK ' S IN HESSVILLE EVERYTHING IN HOME FURNISHINGS 6727 KENNEDY AVENUE PHONE TI 4-8320 COMPLIMENTS of JUD WILLIAMS F. N. FEHRING and SON PRINTERS F. J. FEHRING WEstmore 3-0439 7336 Calumel Avenue Hammond, Indiana Strollers Play Pens PINT SIZE JUVENILE GOODS 6415 Kennedy Ave. Phone TI 4-1697 1000 Toys Hobbies High Chairs Nursery Chairs LOU BROWNLEE ' S BARBER Closed Wednesday Daily 8 to 6 2832 - 16Slh Street SHOP 115 , YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER . . . gives you a glimpse of ihe Indiana Dunes THE WINNER STORE INC. TROUSERS and SPORTSWEAR H. ZLOTNIK 5 SONS WE 1-3340 457 Stale Street Hammond, Indiana THE STORE THAT CONFIDENCE BUILT COUSINS INC. 5133 Hohman Avenue DEL ' S DOG and SUDS Root Beer - Hot Dogs COMPLIMENTS of POW WOW DRIVE-IN TED ' S Body Fender Service Complete Frame and Axle Service 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE Wheel Balancing and Aligning TED KLA MUT, Prop. 6839 Alexander Ave., Hessville Tllden 4-1664 Hammond, Indiana BOWL THE AUTOMATIC WAY PIN BOWL RECREATION 6716 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, Indiana 8 A.M.F. 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ILLINOIS Phones: CEnlral 6-7400 STale 2-3635 Compliments of a MORTON BOOSTER RUSSELL ' S MEN ' S WEAR Your Sportswear Headquarters — Also Featuring Complete Formal Wear, Rentals at Reasonable Prices — 6719 KENNEDY AVENUE Tllden 4-7955 WOODMAR HEATING ENGINEERING CO. FOR THE FINEST IN DRYCLEANING Summer and Winter Air Conditioning Fibre Glass and Aluminum Awnings Authorized Dealer for Crane Furnaces and Boilers HOPMAN CLEANERS 731 Sibley Street HAMMOND, INDIANA 7143 Indianapolis Blvd. Phone WE 2-5040 Two Convenient Locations Tllden 4-1055 Hammond, Indiana 7234 Kennedy Ave„ Hessville 169th Magoun, Woodmar COMPLIMENTS OF VAN TIL ' S SUPER MARKET Congratulations to THE CLASS OF 56 7030 Indianapolis Blvd. HAMMOND, INDIANA MASTEY JEWELRY 6627 Kennedy Avenue HAMMOND, INDIANA 121