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

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MHS Boasts Honors— All-American, All-State Governors have much to be proud of this 1965-66 school year. Four athletes and one coach have made the slogan “Beware of the Governors” come true. The In¬ diana Sportswriters voted Darrel Chaney an All-State Quarterback, Jim Gasvoda an All-State End, and Larry Bogner an All-State Guard. Rich Volbrecht was voted to the second team as an All-State Half-Back. Parade Maga¬ zine honored Darrel Chaney with a placement on the All-American football team. However, these boys alone did not bring the mythical state championship to MHS. The boys that followed these leaders were the power¬ house that brought fame and recognition. Great as the efforts and skills of a group may be, it still needs some¬ one to guide them. For his outstandi ng coaching during the 1965 football season, Coach M. Zlotnik was voted “1965 Coach of the Year.” 1965 AU-STATE, All-American Quarterback Darrel Chaney. 17

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Flowers Create Setting for Winter Dance, Prom WHIRLING TO THE SOFT MUSIC of the Ronnie Rodgers Orchestra, MHS Governors glided through an evening of bliss. Striving to support the two Vietnamese Governors, Be and Trung, the MHS Government Club sponsored the Winter Dance, “Cupid’s Concerto.” Held on February 12 at the Boilermaker’s Hall, the dance raised $145. Changed from formal to casual, the dance featured a king and queen from each of the four classes. At the Government Club assembly the final royal couple was chosen from the four elected at the dance. Government Club officers presided as officials for a dance contest. Winners were awarded popular records for their talents. “While Hearts Are Young,” Morton’s 1966 Junior- Senior Prom, provided for many Morton Governors an evening long to be remembered. At the largest social event of the year, students momentarily forgot textbooks and homework as they glided across the floor to the music of the Ronnie Rodgers Orchestra. The evening of April 29 found the Dorchester Inn filled with soft music, colorful decorations and fragrant flowers. The After-Prom Party, also held at the Dorchester Inn provided a full-course meal and entertainment by Wes Harrison, the sound effects man, and Eddie Burnette and Yvette, a magical act. Planned by the junior parents, the party also offered those who attended the Prom an op¬ portunity to dance to the music of the Gents, a local band providing promgoers music with a fast tempo. PROMS ARE NOT ALWAYS slow music and romantic moods; Governors also exhibit popular dancing skills at the After Prom Party.