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

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Formals Bring Enjoyable And As the last big social event of the year sponsored by the senior class, the 1961 Winter Formal, Rhapsody in Blue proved a delightful occasion for the students gathering at St. Michael ' s Hall. The glistening snow, sparkling trees, and wintry wishing wells made up the colorful snow scene at the entrance to the dance. A round reflecting mirror cast off a bright array of colors from the spot lights to provide a dreamy atmos¬ phere for everyone. The memory of this wonderful night will exist in the minds of all who attended for years to come. THE EXQUISITE SNOW SCENE of trees, snow, and ponds drew many admirers. THE DANCERS DELIGHT in a chance to show off the latest steps and to see their close friends with their dates. THE BAND CHOSEN for the 1961 Win¬ ter Formal provided a wonderful atmos¬ phere for the students, who danced, talked, or just observed.

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Our Town The absence of scenery always de¬ mands the highest degree of acting attainable by the players. Therefore, when Thornton Wilder ' s play Our Town was presented by the seniors, the pantomiming skills of the entire cast were developed. On April 27 and 28, the three-act play was presented under the guidance of Mrs. Martha Dean, the director. With its stirring action, the presentation commanded the attention of the audience. Portrayed Vividly THE SMALL CONCRECATION of Grover ' s Corners look on joyfully as Emily I Kathy Thompson) and George ()oe Harri¬ son I turn to walk down the aisle of the church after the minister, portrayed by the stage manager (Ted Hupp), has pronounced the young couple man and wife. STOPPING TO CHAT for a moment, joe Crowell I Bob Colec hands the morning paper to Dr. Gibbs (Allen Zwinklis), who is just coming back from a late sick call in Polish Town. Mrs. Gibbs (Susan Walsh) and Mrs. Webb (Marilynn Swa- lick) busily prepare breakfast for .their families.

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Relaxing Evenings For Students THE WEARY DANCERS take time out to talk about their various activi¬ ties of the evening as well as of the following day. “Deep Sea Dreamland” presented by the junior class as the 1961 Junior-Senior Prom, was enjoyed by both students and attending faculty. St. Michael’s Hall was rented for this annual occasion which was held on the spring night of May 19. Students anxiously prepared for their dates by picking up the flowers, washing the car, and securing the necessary finances. The committees performed their duties with delight as they decorated the hall, ar¬ ranged for Hal Morris’ band, and supplied the dainty cookies and delicious punch. Excitement filled the air as the students began to leave for the After-Prom Party. THE ATMOSPHERE SEEMS BRIGHTER as the band begins to play smooth music and the dates go on the dance floor. AS THEY LEAVE St. Michael’s Hall for the After-Prom Party or a near-by restaurant, a couple reminisce over the memories of the still-young night. 13