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

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Combine To Participate in Concerts With voices blending in harmony, choir members are always ready to sing. Members of the choir are—BOTTOM ROW: Director Miss Miller, B. Rhoades, S. Markley, J. King, E. Pittman, V. Getzlaff, J. Williams, S. Svenningsen, P. Smock, S. Thomas. SECOND ROW: S. grohman, S. Friend, L. Williams, F. Vintilla, G. Baldwin, C. D. Johnston, C. Gholson, R. Baxley, L. Long, P. Chipman, J. Mc- Aleer, G. Dziadon, D. Spork, V. Awe, S. Lewin, J. Vaprezsan, L. Bowlby, B. Quinn, J. Cook, J. Cyanswicz, J. Kiger, W. Pelhank, E. Misner, L. Weber, D. Campbell, D. Sherer. S. Harris, J. Sheline, J. Steele, K. Mallette, L. Barnet. TOP ROW: D. Furuness, R. Valentino, Laud, S. Knaver. N. Bocken. THIRD ROW: G. Puett, A. Pumnea, J. Sako, P. Opperman, D. Weedon, S. Tuttle, E. Baker, J. Campbell. K. Knight. TOP ROW: J. Halcarz, E. Danko. J. Sheridan. R. Mof- futt, G. Barnett, J. Nalepa, G. Rosenau, R. Chesney, T. Beilby, K. Marcinkovich, R. Mace, D. Whitehouse. K. Oster, R. Purdy, W. Chappey. N. Kingery, R. Benman, Directors Mr. Melton and Miss Benjamin, M. Nelson, J. Cook, P. Winkler, J. Skelton, D. Matusiak, S. Evacko, J. Schmidt, J. Plummer, T. Krughoff. Students not pictured in the band are V. Arnold, bari- tonist and E. Arnold, bassoonist.

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Band Members And Choir Members Strutting down the football field, practicing for their performances during half-time at home foot¬ ball games, was what the band could be found doing during the first few months of school. These half¬ time performances, which were quite popular with the Morton football fans, only started the band’s activities during the school year of 1961-1962. The Morton band, which is known all around the region for its performances, marched in parades given in the Hessville area for Loyalty and Memorial days. It also had the honor of marching in Hammond, Whiting, and Chicago parades in which it received wide acclamation for its presentation and fine march¬ ing. The band also performed in the Riverview Mardi Gras in Chicago in the summer of 1962. Bandsmen provided music for the Inauguration and the State of Association address. They also participated in two musical concerts during the year. Morton’s pep band played for the cheering section before and during the half-time at all home basketball games. Playing for school assemblies and athletic events did not conclude the variety of ac¬ tivities in which the band took part. Besides giving two concerts this year, the band participated in an annual contest for bands from many different re¬ gions of Northern Indiana. Last year, in the Northern Indiana Annual Band Contest held in South Bend, the band received an “excellent” rating. Every year the members of Mor¬ Ready to perform for their annual fall concert were the 1962 band members of Morton High School. BOTTOM ROW: J. Sheridan, S. Zaher, L. White. T. Tackas, J. Permuda, L. Blair, S. Berta, S. Beiiby, J. Zea, B. Seaman, E. Baker, G. Osman, P. Stivers. SECOND ROW: G. Schlesinger, S. Waring, S. Reno, J. Stevens, ton’s fine band partake in district and state instru¬ mental contests. In the District Contest of 1962 Morton musicians received 37 first and second place medals. First place winners in the District Contest in February had the opportunity to go on to state competition in Indianapolis. Every year the band sells candy. The profits were used to purchase new uniforms and new instru¬ ments that were needed. The band is one of the organizations at Morton that help the students receive a basic understanding of music. This year the band was the largest that Morton has ever had. A total of 88 students participated in the band for the school year. Choir members do not concentrate just on sing¬ ing but also make an advanced study of music. Choir members brought holiday spirit to Morton students at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter by performing in assemblies. Religious and holiday songs were sung at these assemblies. Usually the programs included one or two soloists. Choir mem¬ bers produced a musical review in the fall and an operetta in the spring. Usually these two annual productions portray a colorful place in the world. The choir also performed at the graduation cere¬ monies and many other functions or meetings spon¬ sored by the school. The choir adds musical enjoy¬ ment for the students to the curriculum at Morton High School during the school year. P. Baldea, S. Detvay, J. Vargo, D. Weedon, B. Lubarski, S. Galli- more, M.. McGuire, M. Frink, B. Byrne, R. Tyler, L. Furman, F. Warren, J. Jeneske, J. Bucko, S. Casey, K. Pitzele, P. Parkovich, P. Lewin, J. Sikich, B. Huniziker, D. Struhs, V. Boltair, R. Collins! THIRD ROW: J. Weber, C. Chappey, B. Fleischer.

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Orchestra and Girls’ Glee Clul) By practicing for concerts, plays, and other af¬ fairs, orchestra members were able to find the quali¬ ties of good music. They learned techniques and ways of interpreting music while they studied with their own instrument. Last year the orchestra re¬ ceived a second place in the district contest. The orchestra performed at two concerts this year, one in the fall and one in the spring. These concerts gave orchestra members a chance to present their talents in the field of music. Orchestra concerts usually included a variety of selections ranging from humorous, to strictly classical. Three pieces present¬ ed at the orchestra’s last concert which was given on March 13 were “South American Overture’’ by Isaac, “Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1” by Enesco, and “Russian Soldiers’ Dance” by Gliere. It is the orchestra’s duty and pleasure to perform at all school plays. They gave much enjoyment to their listeners between acts and before the plays began. Every day string players met during the fifth hour to practice and gradually improve their tech¬ niques. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday they were joined by the band members who were inter¬ ested in the orchestra. These band members blend their brass and wind instruments with the strings of the orchestra to make a delightful sound and a delightful tone. Every day the orchestra improved in size and sound. The orchestra now has become a new and quite important part of the music department at Morton School. Members of the Girls’ Glee Club participated in a winter and a spring choral concert and the Thanks¬ giving, Christmas, and Easter assemblies. The spring concert this March included the songs “Let A Smile Be You’re Umbrella,” “Catch A Fallin Star,” “To You,” and “Awake, ’Tis Spring.” The students per¬ formed in the May Music Festival with students from all the other Hammond Schools and sang “Die Musica.” The main objective of the Girls’ Glee Club is to give members the background needed to join the choir. Members enjoyed singing songs of happiness, sadness, and love. The Girls’ Glee Club is another organization at Morton that adds to the musical phase of the student’s education. Through the boys’ and girls’ choruses, the band, the orchestra, the Glee Club, and the choir students are able to devel¬ op their musical talents and to express their feelings. Rehearsals And Programs Occupied Much In dresses and suits, these orchestra members under the direction J. Evans, T. Smith, B. Gregory, K. Mueller, P. Lewin, G. Osman of Mr. Gregory performed at concerts and plays—BOTTOM ROW: SECOND ROW: A. Reichardt, M. Todd, F. Ecklund, G. Girman.