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

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Strives for Betterment of Morton High Caught in the act of raiding the icebox after the Inaugural Ball are Pam Evans, Jack Harris, Don Dakin, and Bob Bales. This year ' s Inaugural Ball, honoring the Association President Terry Collins, drew students to Saint Michael’s Hall on Thanksgiving Day. After most social activities Morton students make fully stocked iceboxes their first stop. After their plates are loaded with various left overs or other goodies, the kids grab colas and head for the basement to dance, talk: or just relax. Page Nine

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Student Association Heads Activities Student Association President Terry Collins swears in his cabinet Cheryl Bothwell, Secretary of Safety Richard Kozdras, Secretary members who are—Secretary of Social Affairs Peg Smock, Secre- of the Treasury Kay Hemingway, and Secretary of Justice Donald tary of the Student Center Eddie Baker, Secretary of Assemblies Sharpe, all new appointments for 1961-62. Inauguration ceremonies were brought to order on November 7, 1961, with the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. Terry Collins, president, Byron Gregory, vice-president, and Judy Kors, re¬ corder, were sworn into office by Principal A. W. Clark. President Collins gave an Inaugural Address and presided over the remainder of the assembly. Judy Kors and Byron Gregory then gave summaries of their offices and duties. Association Representatives, Senators, and Cabi¬ net Members were sworn in by Mr. Clark and intro¬ duced to the new executive officers. The Inauguration assembly was brought to a close in the traditional way—repeating the pledge of the Morton student. The Inauguration was completed by the annual Inaugural Ball, a semi-formal dance held November 23, 1961, with grades nine through twelve in atten¬ dance. Officers of the past Association were invited. Other executive members of the Morton High School Student Association, being sworn-in by President Terry Collins following the Inauguration ceremonies held in the auditorium are—Recorder Judith Kors and Vice-President Byron Gregory.

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During a tussle with a long-time business competitor Lanny Bar¬ nett (left) smears a brush full of paint on Byron Gregory ' s face. Cindy Kackley tries to break up the fight which was over a big business deal while Verna Mae Getslaff and Gail Piecarczyk look on helplessly. The fight resulted In an agreement to colloborate on the business deal that they were both trying to negotiate and go Into business together, even though they had been rivals since they were in grade school together. It was not only the little dog but also the capacity audiences that laughed when they saw this year’s play presented on a Thurs¬ day and a Friday night. Under the direction of the new drama coach Miss Looze, the cast presented the farce, “The Little Dog Laughed,” about a college sophomore who came home to psychoanalyze her fam¬ ily and friends, only to find that she was the one that needed to adjust. Af¬ ter trying to change every¬ one she found that they could do all right alone. Presentation of Two Comical Plays