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

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Athletes gain national, state, local fame SECOND IN THE REGIONALS, junior Ron Meseberg earned the individual title of Sectional Wrestling Champion. ACTIVE AND VERSATILE, quarterback Ron Volbrecht secured a spot on the state dream team. Always backing the Governors, yet individually stand¬ ing out, Steve Vadas, Ron Volbrecht, and Ron Meseberg each earned his place in Morton’s hall of fame. After being placed on the Tri-City All-Star squad, senior Steve Vadas was nominated for all-state recogni¬ tion by a Rloomington newspaper. However, his greatest accomplishment was gaining a spot on PARADE’S na¬ tional all-star squad. All-American honors are only award¬ ed to the best prep football players in the United States. The Tri-City team also claimed Ron Volbrecht as a member. In addition, the senior quarterback received honorable mention On the state “dream team.” Junior Ron Meseberg was the only Governor wrestler to win the individual title of Sectional Champion, losing only to an all-state football quarterback in the Regionals. He compiled a record of 14 wins and one loss. M 6 AFTER LETTERING IN FOOTBALL for three consecutive years, center Steve Vadas gained the title of All-American.

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FASHION CONSCIOUS sophomores Kathy Mosca and Chris Czlonka prepare to leave school after a club meeting. PENNY LOAFERS and black socks, characteristic footwear of male Governors, combined with dark slacks to form the collegiate look. New trends in music, fashion evident This was the year of wide paisley ties and over-the- knee socks, of flowered bathing suits and short skirts, of hip-hugger slacks and print jeans. Long hair for both sexes was in full swing, and one was labeled “Joe College” if one wore loafers and cuffed slacks. New trends appeared in more than just fashion. Change also marked teen-age music. The Beatles still ranked high in popularity, but more and more teens demanded Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul, and Mary. Not only music and fashion were caught up in the new generation, but a new way of thinking emerged. Companies advertised to try their product and “come alive.” Young people, subject to the draft, grew con¬ cerned with the Viet Nam situation. Patriotic songs, such as “Day of Decision,” made the popularity ratings. The tempo had changed; teens were alive and swinging. COLOR-COORDINATED OUTFITS and knee-socks were paired with loafers to make up feminine fa shion.

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COMMUNITY CHEST representatives whose duty is to persuade students to donate are Terry Rhodes, Vicki Wil¬ liams, Kathy Cergizan, Linda Nichols, and Mike Guiden. PLEASED WITH RESULTS of the Teens ' March of Dimes, Co-chairmen Cynthia Arvay and Terry Rhodes admire volunteers ' collections. THOUGHTFULLY GAZING across the front yard of the school, senior Barbara Burton contemplates her responsi¬ bilities as Morton ' s D.A.R. award winner. Students ' endeavors NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS are seniors Dennis Dawson, Pam Scott, Gary Austin, and Warren Griggs.