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

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CAUGHT AT LAST! yells Mr. Feredmon (Bruce Byrne). He is finally coptured by the bear (Jim Silaghi). Groups and Plays “Golden River,” a three-act musical presented by Morton students, was the story of the Walsh family. When the Walshes advertised, “Free—a two weeks’ vacation to anyone interested in buying the Walsh Ranch,” they received a conglomeration of visitors. Arriving were a psychiatrist, nightclub singer, two elderly sisters, and a promoter and his daughter. A three-sided romance added spice to the play. I WONDER, muses Ella (Sharon Friend), what life would be like if my husband weren ' t lazy? THERE ' S NOTHING TO FEAR, says psychiatrist Paul Mans¬ field (Don Jamison) and Mrs. Pennington (Judy Govorchin) as they try to rid Miss Baer (Kristine Tenkley) of her fur phobia. 15

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Pupils Exhibit Interest in Vocal, Instrumental PICTURED DURING A DRAMATIC MOMENT is Louis Gregory, director of Morton ' s orchestra. The orchestra not only presented concerts but also performed ot the school ploys. THE YORKMEN—Roger Muffett, Allan Pumnea, Dick Mace, and HA Gentry—sang at assemblies and at other social functions. SOLOISTS form one part of the entertainment provided by the vocal department. Sonya Byrd sang at the concert Joyous Noel.

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The 1963 prom, “Misty,” and all the gala festivi¬ ties it included, was presented on June 1 at the Na¬ tional Guard Armory. Lavishly decorated, the hall pre¬ sented an atmosphere of enchantment. The music for this eagerly anticipated event was provided by the Hal Morris band. Sponsored by the juniors, the prom was presented in honor of the Class of 1963. SHARON LUND and her escort pose for a colored prom portrait against a white background brightened with flowers. 16 1963 Prom, Misty,