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

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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

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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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GRADUATING students gathered at the Civic Cen¬ ter for commencement ex¬ ercises on June 10. Dean D. F. Berkley, from Indiana University, was the speaker for the ceremony. With Arrival of Spring Fever, Senior Week June 7 and June 10 were two of the most important days in the lives of Morton seniors; their high school careers were brought to a close after Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies. Traditionally, blue caps and gowns were worn proudly as seniors partici¬ pated in graduation exercises held at the Civic Center. Faces beamed with pride and joy as seniors received their diplomas, Those “im¬ portant papers” were cherished by all who passed from Morton’s halls. Seniors realized that four of the best years of their life were now passed, but they will always be remem¬ bered as years of personal growth. STUDENTS BEGIN a new life as they leave the Civic Cen¬ ter after Commencement exercises. Following the ceremony, students attended parties to celebrate the occasion.