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

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Colorful Homecoming Presented ENTHUSIASM AND HARD WORK produced the uniquely decorated cars appearing in the parade to the home field. Homecoming night was a triumphant occasion for the Governors. The first big event of the evening was a long and colorful parade of beautifully decorated cars and floats which were the product of many hours of hard work and planning. Main feature of the evening was the half¬ time ceremonies at the game. Master of Cere¬ monies Gary Werskey introduced the candi¬ dates and then announced Jackie Svabik as the queen. The Morton band and twirlers displayed their talents by depicting, in original formations, the professions of alumni. Our victory at the game and the coronation of the queen were celebrated afterward at the Homecoming Dance. It was a pleasant finish for a most memorable evening. 14

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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

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Stall Adds To Sectional Thrills Morton once again opposed Hammond Clark High School in the East Chicago sectional tournament as they have done many times in the past. The team’s new stall technique got wide acclaim from the critics, boosters, and newspapers. With the score 8-0 against them at the half, the Governors made a comeback which ended with the final score at 27-26 in Clark’s favor. The “Mighty Governors” fought hard as they pushed the score up to meet the challenge of the highly-ranked Clark Pioneers. Morton boosters cheered the team gallantly. The cheerleaders; Steve Beison, the Big Governor; and Bobby Hays, the Little Governor, led the yells of the MHS backers. The cheering section was formed into the shape of a top hat, the symbol of the Morton Governors. Sportsmanship and fine play utilized by the team and the spirit of the students in the stands made the sectional game successful for MHS. BEFORE LEAVING for the Washington Gym, the cheerlead¬ ers presented a rousing pep session to cheer the team to victory against their opponents from Clark. THE STUDENTS ANXIOUSLY WATCH the Governors as they beg ' n their famous stall tactics which brought the score to 27-26 in the final seconds of the game. WHILE SITTINC EAGERLY awaiting the first moments of the game, the students glance excitedly at the door through which the team will be entering the gym. 15