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

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Assemblies Offer New Facets of Education Assemblies are a necessary component of the curriculum at Morton High School. This year, for the first time, Middle School students were given their own as¬ semblies since they were excluded from the normal gathering. M.H.S. programs presented educational material such as films and slides dealing with a variety of subjects from zoology to social pressures and prejudices. Popular music and styles characteristic of the teenager were also included as a part of the regular format. At M.H.S. programs were under the direction of Jennifer Evans, Secretary of Assemblies. Thus, the material was not only seen by the students, but the Gover¬ nors themselves took an active interest in what was presented. Clubs and various other departments often used the assemblies to acquaint Governors with the work of the organiza¬ tion and its role in school life. SKITS concerning summer institutes were given to reveal the benefits of additional study. FUTURE ASTRONOMER Terry Mears makes use of a disguise to illustrate his work at Indiana University ' s Science Institute. GOVERNORS PLEDGE allegiance to their nation ' s flag at the beginning of each assembly program. The words bring to mind the proud heritage of America.

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President Installed ; Cabinet Recites Oath RESTING HIS HAND upon the bible, George Bewley repeats the oath of office which is being administered by Principal W. Winston Becker at inauguration assembly. George Bewley was sworn in as the 12th President of the Student Association on November 20, 1964, by Principal W. Winston Becker. The new president next administered the oath of office to the other executive officers Drew Hiduke, Vice-president, and Chris Toth, Recorder, and then to the members of his cabinet. Summaries of the offices and the duties involved were presented to the student body after George de¬ livered his inaugural address. In his address George expressed his wish that the student body would take a more active role in their student government. The judiciary branch was next to swear alligance to the new government. Tom Krughoff, Chief Justice, administered the oath of office to the members of his courts including the judges, recorder, and bailiff. Within the course of the assembly students acknowl¬ edged the help given by the two association sponsors, Mr. William Volk and Mr. Joseph Gartner. At the end of the assembly period President Bewley led the standing student body in the student pledge to insure cooperation from all Governors throughout the remaining months of his term in office. NEWLY INSTALLED president, George Bewley, administers the oath of office to his Vice-pre sident, Drew Hiduke. Drew outlined his plans for the association in his acceptance speech. He stressed the need for students to take a more active part in the formation and passage of association policies.

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Gov ' nors Uphold Tradition Despite Setbacks Mother Nature played an important role in Mor¬ ton’s 1964 Homecoming as rain checked all activity and caused a shift in float themes for the junior class. Assemblies and a bonfire, held in preparation of the announced date, allowed students to meet the queen candidates. The six girls were judged on their appearance, personality, and service to the school. The Governor’s choice was revealed four weeks be¬ fore the second Homecoming date to reduce the candi¬ dates’ suspense and tension. Morton’s queen, Mary Lynn Waters, was crowned on October 30, 1964, by Student Association President George Bewley. After the game, the queen reigned over the annual dance. SENIORS CHOSE We ' re Draggin ' Down the Archers as the theme for their Homecoming float. A sudden downpour changed the name on the float from Archers to Wildcats . STUDENT ASSOCIATION PRES. G. Bewley bestows a kiss upon newly crowned Mary Lynn Waters. Moments later, Mary Lynn descends the top hat platform with the help of her escort L. Stout to begin her reign.