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

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MHS Supports ' Little Governors ' , Be and Trung INDUSTRIOUS GOVERNORS collect funds at the annual assembly. NGUYEN THI TRUNG Striving to support the two Vietnamese foster children, Government Club members sponsored the Winter Dance and the Be and Trung Assembly. Because of the con¬ tributions Nguyen Thi Be and Nguyen Thi Trung are now attending school. Mr. R. Moorehead, Government Club sponsor, corresponds with each of the girls. A little of each personality is reflected in excerpts of letters. From Nguyen Thi Be . . . “Dear Parents, thanks to your continuous support, we keep on living comfortably. We, therefore, are deeply grateful to you and thank you so very much. I do hope you continue staying healthy until the end of your time on this earth. Over here, every night I light insence sticks to pray God to give you much good luck and every success with your studies at school.” And from Nguyen Thi Trung ... “My parents! I still go to school every day and only in the evening and I’m learning how to write. I promise you I’ll work diligently to become your good daughter. I have this letter written by another person because I can’t write yet.”

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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

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Actors Set Stage for Comedy, Drama, Children ' Morton stage productions whisked Governors to a wonderland pf color and music. Presenting three full- length plays and a trio of one-act plays, the Drama De¬ partment members entertained the student body while developing their talents in the arts of acting. “You Can’t Take It With You,” the first of the full- length plays, (presented in the fall) depicted a family of individualists devoted to an enjoyable, if somewhat complicated, existence. Completely satisfied with their happy lives, they were shaken when young love proved to be a disruptive influence in the household. A night in jail and a bitter lover’s quarrel complicate the plot. The imaginary kingdom of Wanderlust and its Princess Rose-Violet next appeared on the MHS drama agenda. Antics of the many characters changed an almost tragedy, the marriage of the Princess to Bunkleman, into a day of happiness — the day the princess smiled. “The Clown Prince of Wanderlust” was presented in February. The basic purpose of the series of one-act plays was to give student directors an opportunity to display their skills. The one-act plays “Impromptu,” “Undercurrent” and “The Trysting Place” were presented early in the spring of the 1965-66 school year. “Elizabeth the Queen,” presented on April 22 and 23, portrayed the tragic love affair of Elizabeth I of England and Lord Essex. Foolish pride and a vast age difference prevent their attainment of happiness. 14