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

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Could Be Prouder BERMUDA DAY brought about strange changes in the behavior of seniors D. Hiduke, E. Hawk¬ ing, and L. Blackman. LOYAL MORTON boost¬ ers present skits to arouse school spirit.

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ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Bewley waves during parade. We’re the Morton Governors . . . We represent a cross section of feelings, attitudes, and leaderships. We comprise a student body striving for one common goal — a key to replace ignorance with understanding. Whether rooting for our team, compiling statistics, or lost in deep contemplation we are a part of that body; we know that we belong. Able teachers acquaint us with the problems of the surrounding world which will one day be our legacy, hoping to cultivate a barren mind and watch it develop in its quest for truth. We are a cross section of nationalities, beliefs, and personalities; each one different from the first, but each one sharing a common tradition, remem- branches of social functions, a thriving spirit, and a friendly conflict between upper and lower classes. Morton’s Governors are a young, fresh, vibrant generation — this is the story of our year. And No One

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GOVERNORS SAW a magnificent view of the city from the top of the Washington Monument. The tall structure is a must for tourists visiting the Capitol city. On their trip to the nation’s capitol Governors visited such places as the Lin¬ coln Museum, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, and the White House. Students boarded trains early Tuesday evening, October 20, for the ride to Washington. Late Wednesday afternoon train-weary Governors caught their first glimpse of the Capitol. As they embarked buses waited to wisk them to the hotel for dinner before a round of sightseeing. Thursday morning the travelers journ¬ eyed to Arlington National Cemetery where they paid their respects at the grave of the late President Kennedy. After¬ wards, they viewed the impressive “changing of the guard” ceremony. From Washington the students traveled to New York City where they spent the final hours of their trip seeing Chinatown, the Statue of Liberty, and the Bowery. A yacht cruise topped their stay. Governors Journey to New York, Capitol ; PAINTINGS, the great rotunda, and the chambers of both Houses of Congress were visited by Governors during their guided tour of the Capitol Building and grounds. 6 WASHINGTON D. C. ' s White House, the home of the presi¬ dents, was a favorite stop on the tour. President Johnson was not at home when M.H.S. students visited.