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

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As Grads Arrived for Homecoming, Morton Presented SENIOR CLASS members, waiting for the parade to be¬ gin, review the last hectic week before Homecoming. The theme for the senior float was “Excruciate those Warriors,” in “honor” of Bishop Noll’s football team. REIGNING AT THE HOMECOMING dance was a thrilling occasion for seven Morton senior girls. The Court consisted of Micki McGinnis, Karen Shanta, Ramona Crowe, Queen Doreen Bianucci, Jeanette Bundy, Francene Vintilla, and Barbara Gallimore. 12

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Plays and Musical Received Praise of Governors THE MASTER TOYMAKER (Jim Clauson) kneels among the Piper children and wel¬ comes them to the joys of the famous Toyland. Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew was presented by the Morton Drama Department on May 1 and 2, 1964, to com¬ memorate the 400th Anniversary of Shake¬ speare’s Birth. The story of the play centered on Kath- erina, the foul-tempered daughter of Baptista, a gentleman of Padua, Italy. Katherina, com¬ monly known as the “Shrew,” was notoriously independent. Kate’s younger sister decreed their father could not be wooed or wed until Katherina had found a mate. Sweet Bianca’s many suitors were desperate for someone to marry the undesirable Kate, but no one could be found. Finally, the boisterous, carefree Petruchio appeared. In the market for a rich wife, he promptly agreed to many Kate “sight unseen.” Kate objected fiercely to being “sold” like a commodity, but her arguments were of no avail; she was to be wed as soon as pos¬ sible. Her groom, however, arrived at the wed¬ ding in rags, and began his campaign to “tame” his shrew. She finally fell in love and settled down, properly “tamed.” FITTING COSTUMES for the spring play, Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, are Nancy Chamberlain, Linda Herring, and Don Irvin. 11

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Traditional Bonfire, Parade, Crowning of Queen To begin Homecoming activities for 1963, the Morton Governors held an assembly to introduce the queen candidates to the student body. The annual Thursday night bonfire sparked some of that “o Y Morton spirit.” Weeks beforehand Morton juniors and seniors began building floats to represent their classes in the Homecoming parade. The B-team and Varsity cheerleaders also made a float for the parade. Queen candidates rode to Hammond High field accompanied by other Morton students in brightly “streamered” cars. The Queen, Doreen Bianucci, and her court were honored at the Homecoming dance held at the National Guard Armory after the game where the Vikings entertained. ADDING FINAL TOUCHES to the junior float are mem¬ bers of the junior class. Juniors and seniors worked weeks before Homecoming planning for the “big night.” HOMECOMING EVE Governors lit the traditional bonfire behind the school. A blazing fire set the stage for lively cheers, skits, and a dance on the blacktop. 13