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

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Juanita Paquin and Jane Hayden diligently work on a chemistry experiment. SCIENCE Teach Students The Science and mathematics are the truest subjects taught because they are not subject to the judgment of mankind. They are proof, not opinion. Biology is a study of all living things, from the simplest one-celled animal to the most complex homo sapiens, so sophomores are taught. Physics and chemistry teach juniors and seniors truths about the inanimate things around them. Algebra, geometry, and trigonmetry develop reason- ing powers and an appreciation for the exact. Algebra even has a part in the TOP HAT, for without it no pictures could be enlarged to a direct propcrtion. The importance of science and mathematics grows in- creasingly more evident, as the search for truth is re- emphasized again and again. Mr. Stout ' s health and safety class learns of physical anatomy. Paul Ammerman examines bacteria cul- “When did he ever show one of these Well, if it isn ' t John Fekete again! This tures for biology. to us, innyhow? time he ' s bending glass for a science pro- ject. 24

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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.

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MATH Whys And Wherefores The Li ' l Guv ' nor tries his hand at an algebra problem. Maybe Mrs. Squibb ' s geometry class is intent on some- one ' s blackboard demonstration. This trig display very appropriately illustrates what stu- dents become acquainted with in this class. 25