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

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Attending the Winter Formal, Junior - Senior Prom GATHERED AROUND the band box, Prom couples par¬ ticipate in the delightful en¬ tertainment provided by the Pat DeMure Band. The Winter Formal, “Cupid’s Cotillion,” held on February 15 at St. John’s Panel Room, provided a delightful evening for Morton stu¬ dents. Music furnished by the Vi-Kings, plus the sparkling decoration, added to the en¬ chantment of the evening. This eagerly await¬ ed event was sponsored by the Governmnt Club to support Kim Chun Yung, Morton’s Korean orphan. The 1964 Prom, “Sea Mist,” held on May 23 at St. Michael’s Hall, was the climax of the senior year. The elaborately decorated hall created a dreamy atmosphere. Entertainment for this memorable evening was provided by vocalist and trumpet player Pat DeMure. The juniors and seniors also danced to the enchant¬ ing music of the Don Carone Orchestra at the After-Prom Party held at the Woodmar Coun¬ try Club. Vocalist Ronnie Rice and the Dru- Vells also entertained. The After Prom-Party wasn’t the finale for many attending the Prom. Many students served “brunches” the morning after the Prom. These were followed by out¬ ings to the beach or an amusement park. The exciting weekend came to an end all to soon.

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A PAUSE from the dance floor at the Winter Formal for some icy ipunch provides Micki McGinnis, Toni Oros, Rich Love, Jeanne Rose, and Jay Summers with a moment to relax and socialize. Welcome Change In Pace Found For Students RELAXING for a few mo¬ ments, Ralph Rhodes, Kris Houser, Bob Mitchell, and Paula Rosenau sit around decorated tables, talking and enjoying their refreshments at this year’s Winter Formal.

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SENIOR GIRLS, Janet Bales, Rita Sherer, Pam Opperman, and Betty Sasse spent much of their time rehearsing par¬ odies of popular songs per¬ taining to Morton and grad¬ uation. The girls provided amusing and sentimental en¬ tertainment at the Senior Banquet held in April. Seniors Bid Governor’s Mansion Good-Bye As Senior Week approached, Morton sen¬ iors realized that their high school days were coming to a close. This last week marked the end of a way of life. The Sr. Executive Board helped the sen¬ iors make arrangements for many activities throughout the year. Each Wednesday, seniors wore their brown and beige “cords”. Friends’ signatures or “Nom de Plumes,” and crazy drawings were marked on the cords. Seniors worked diligently to help make a success of the spring play, Taming of the Shrew. The Senior Banquet was held at a local restaurant on April 28. The humorous Class Will and Prophecy was read there. The prom, which was one of the highlights to the senior year, was given by the Junior Class for seniors. The last week of the school year was one of the most fun-filled but probably one of the saddest weeks for seniors. For each day of the week, seniors wore special clothes — ber- mudas, clashing clothes and kindergarten out¬ fits. Monday an unusual quiet fell over the school because seniors were doomed to silence. The final day of the year seniors dressed in their best proving they were really grown up. KINDERGARTEN DAY SILENCE DAY BERMUDA DAY CLASH DAY DRESS-UP DAY Micki McGinnis Bob Mitchell Larry Lessie Judy McAleer Doreen Bianucci