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

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Under Morton ' s Hat For many years Morton High School has been represented by a governor’s top hat, cane and gloves. This symbol stands for many things within the school itself. Morton is well known for its high scholastic standards. National Merit scholars and championship debaters are typical of Morton’s intellect. The Top Hat signifies outstanding educational opportunities which are pres¬ ent in all classrooms. Governors find time for more than study. Life is filled with the enjoy¬ ment provided by extracurricular activities. The tall black hat represents the ability of Morton’s active students to make clubs, bonfires, and proms fun for themselves and others. Perhaps more than in any other field, the top hat is recognized in sports. The Governors’ outstanding athletic abilities are equaled only by their ex¬ tremely high standards of sportsmanship. The Top Hat symbolizes the teams and those who support them. UNDER MORTON’S HAT is all this . . . 4