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

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Serves Interests Of Everyone SPORTS INSTILL A FEELINC of competition and good sportsmanship. Steve Paquin, Morton scatback, scurries past the last Hammond Tech defender as he races on another long touchdown run. His teammates move up to aid the fleet halfback. SPORTS—PACE 66. As Morton students you have discovered that MHS offers something for everyone. The abilities of every student have found outlets here. As Morton has grown as a high school, it has further developed its curriculum and facilities to meet the growing needs. Along with this development, school activities have increased and school spirit has become stronger. Morton has recognized the need of pre¬ senting all the necessary requirements for a well-rounded high school career. At the same time, the need for each student to excel in a particular field is also recognized. Participating in activities and developing responsibility are encouraged at Morton. Through this book we are presenting those opportunities Morton offers. In these pages you will find that “there is some¬ thing for everyone at MHS.” ADVERTISING IS a major method of financing the publication of the TOP HAT. Jim Bline, ad salesman, explains the types of ads sold for the yearbook to a local businessman. PATRONS—PACE 136. PEOPLE ARE a school’s most important asset, and Mor¬ ton is no exception to this rule. Students, teachers, and administrators together make MHS a highly-regard¬ ed Hammond school. PEOPLE—PACE 90. 5

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Various Activities At Morton SOCIAL EVENTS PROVIDE Morton students with a chance for relaxation and rest from schoolwork. The Winter Formal and the other dances presented at Morton offered enjoyment to those who attended. ACTIVITIES—PACE 6. Table cff Activities Contents etaae 6 Classes flubs page pocts People i i st si n Qfl PatrcHJ page 136 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS increase knowledge and give students an opportunity to display their abilities. The Math Club delves into difficult mathematical pro¬ blems. Ray Arvay, Vernon Arnold, and Gail Schlesinger work with the slide rule. CLUBS—PACE 38. CLASSES ARE OF PRIME IMPORTANCE at MHS. A variety of subjects is offered at Morton to prepare stu¬ dents for any field or occupation. Allen Zwinklis gal¬ lantly carries Verna Mae Getzlaff ' s and Judy McAleer’s books to the next class. CLASSES—PACE 22. 4

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Variety Of Activities Provides STUDENTS EMPLOY the facilities of the Student Center on their lunch hours or during a free hour. Here they may study, read magazines, play games, and dance. A DANCE is held for the student body on most Friday nights by some Morton club or organization. The winners of the craziest sock Valen¬ tine dance are shown with their prize-winning socks: Marilyn Swa- lick, Sue Walsh, )ill Harris, Marilyn Plesek, Ramona Crowe, Susan Britt, and Judy Diehl.