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

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Dimension, Contrast, Tone Quality MUSIC and ART share many common terms Beginning art classes this year learned the art principles, and, solving problems using these prin- ciples, the classes prepared themselves for more diffi- cult work. Old masters, the advanced students painted compositions, some of which were sent to Europe in a Red Cross exchange program. Under Mr. Wauro ' s supervision, the art students abstracted their composi- tions and, though confused, still prided themselves on their masterpieces. Music classes and the choir proved through many enlightening auditorium sessions, that MHS does have talent. Around the World was the climax of the music department which was presented in an auditorium ses- sion. As usual, the band and the orchestra performed superbly in concerts and auditorium session. Members of the band, besides attending solo contests, enjoyed excursions to Indianapolis, New Haven, and River- view. Judy Vezeau receives private instruction from Mr. Melton on the baritone as part of her development of self-expression. 22

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Usted es un poco loco, says Peggy Bevan to Pam Martin in a Spanish IV class. ENGLISH, LATIN, SPANISH All Make Students Ask, “Why Are There Exceptions To Every Rule?’ Una sorore pecuniam II student. . writes a confident Latin Betty Takas and Ruth Kessler admire the library bulletin board Leroy Schmoekel gives a speech to inform in Mr. Hays ' sixth hour Speech VI in remembrance Indiana State Poetry Day. class. 21

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The fifth hour sociology class listens in- tently to the speaker from the unemploy- ment agency. Now, kiddies, this is a map, says Mr. Nelson sarcastically to a green frosh class in geography. Book reports are being given in a U.S. History VI class and, Hey, Leroy, sit down! You were already standing up front on page 21. Geography To Government Frosh And Seniors Alike Take SOCIAL STUDIES The social studies department includes geography, history, government, economics, and sociology. Fresh- men studied produce, contour, and exports and imports of foreign countries and domestic states and territori- ties. Sophomore year was free from social studies. In the junior year, the study of history ranged from the settlement of the colonies to the Civil War and rehabili- tation to the election of President Eisenhower. Senior year was filled wih a wide variety of social studies. The first semester a thorough study of local, state, and national governments was made, while in the second semester either sociology or economics was studied. Newspaper clippings, notebooks, and oral reports were the biggest items in economics. Speakers, movies, and book reports made the sociology classes more interest- ing and presented different points of view. The main purpose of world history is to acquaint the student with world historic events in the past so that he will be able to better handle the world situation to- day. It covers the periods from prehistoric times to the Korean War. About forty students enrolled in this elective course. Joanne Minelli, John Rosek, Chuck Paree, Dave Cook, and Bob Smalley all seem to be concentrating on a different part of the room.