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

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for school traditions Some old traditions must step aside to permit the formation of new ones. However, there are other tradi¬ tions which continue to bind Morton’s students into that particular group of people known as the Governors. New, spacious parking lots, inside classrooms, a new gym and overall expanded facilities helped replace any and all nostalgic longings for the old school. Other school areas, such as the large and small au¬ ditoriums and the cafeteria, are surrounded by activities upon which new traditions are based. Classrooms are not only larger, but have acoustical ceilings, along with plen¬ ty of bulletin and blackboard space. An efficient inter¬ com system has been put into each classroom while some classrooms even have television. New and better equip¬ ment has been added to the shop and home economics areas. Morton’s first language lab was also installed. On October 4, 1967, the VFW Post 232 presented United States flags and the Indiana State flag to the new school. Association members, class officers, and seniors attended the morning ceremony. The flags which fly over the school originally flew over the capitol building in Washington, D.C. The flags are used in classrooms and special areas such as the library and offices. GOOD RELATIONSHIPS between faculty and pupils is im¬ portant for a strong student body. Mr. Gartner gives aid to a puzzled Tom Arnold, who needs help deciding his future. act as background STUDENTS DASH OUT OF SCHOOL after a long day of classes to meet friends for the walk home.

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pupils recall old memories; new scenes SCHOOL BULLETIN BOARD supplies students with current in¬ formation pertaining to various Morton activities. AMPLE PARKING SPACE acquired with the completion of the Governor home. FLYING PROUDLY over its surroundings, a new American flag, a present from the VFW adds the final touch to the building.

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english classes emphasize creativeness NEWSPAPERS SUPPLY EXAMPLES of different writing techniques for journalism students Lerryn Strohl and Gail Muta. Journalism classes make notebooks of newspaper clippings, then rate each other ' s work. ABRACADABRA—a tree! Jane Hluska makes use of origami, the art of paper folding, in her English III class. The newspaper trees were used as props for the skit portraying a Japanese banquet.