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

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Washington Trip Creates Source of Education For Boarding the 5:30 p.m. Erie Lackawana train bound for Washington, D.C., 86 MHS upperclassmen com¬ menced a six day tour of the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., and the largest metropolis, New York City. Cover¬ ing 2100 miles, the trip, which began on October 19, introduced students to life on a fast moving train. Shouts of “there’s a party in car four” and “anybody got a radio?” echoed through the special eight car train. Riley, the tour-bus driver, guided the MHS Governors through the Lincoln Memorial, Wax Museum and Wash¬ ington Monument. Visiting the Archives Building and the Smithsonian Institute, the travellers scanned the documents of American heritage. The Iwo Jima Memor¬ ial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the grave of the late President John F. Kennedy were viewed by the students as tributes to those who defended our country. In New York City the Governors visited the Statue of Liberty. Tours of the Empire State Building and the United Nations Building were next on the agenda. Plans also included a visit to Radio City Music Hall to see a stage presentation and a first-run movie. Having viewed The Great Race” at Radio City, some took the subway to Greenwich Village. Governors returned to Hammond on October 23 to renew school habits. NEW YORK CITY — its people and buildings — becomes a toy city when viewed from the observation platform of the Empire State Building. One 10

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Elected Officers Assist Administration, Students Feted at the annual Inaugural Ball, the new association officers officially began their year long terms. Couples glided across the polished floor of the Scherwood Club to the music of the Johnny Nolan Orchestra. A colorful rainbow, ending in a pot of gold, carried out the theme of “At the End of the Rainbow.” This years dance proved to be the most successful affair the student government has sponsored. Students on five committees contributed efforts toward an enjoyable and profitable dance. The Student Association Inaugural ceremonies were conducted on November 5, 1965. Taking the oath of office from Principal W. W. Becker, President Pete Gom- bos then swore in Dallas Burton, Vice-President and Sue Powers, Recorder. Working to uphold their oaths, these officers endeavored to better the student body. The chief justice, class judges and cabinet members also pledged to up hold the Association constitution. ASSOCATION OFFICERS Pete Gombos, president, Dallas Burton, vice- president, and Sue Powers, recorder, discuss future events. LEADING THE FIRST DANCE of the evening. Association officers and in honor of the officers, the Ball was held at the Scherwood Club in cabinet members began the Inaugural festivities. Given by the Association nearby Schererville on November 5, 1965. 12