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

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Floats, Cars Produce Class Competition Decorated floats, cars, a new queen and the tradi¬ tional parade are all a part of the memory of the 1968 homecoming festivities. The annual affair was con¬ ducted on the evening of Friday, October 18. Presentation of the Homecoming Court and the an¬ nouncement of the 1968-69 queen comprised the half¬ time activities of the football game against Gavit. Each of the five queen candidates was escorted down the football field and presented to the crowd by a senior boy. The Association President then announced the name of the 1968-69 queen to the spectators. She was awarded a bouquet of red roses and a crown and reign¬ ed over the homecoming dance held in the cafeteria. Two floats and cars from homerooms and school clubs composed the parade. Led by a car containing the assistant principal and mayor, the parade began at Morton’s parking lot and continued on the route through the neighborhood before returning to Morton. Constructing plans, designing paper flowers and meeting after school hours went into the preparation of the junior and senior floats. The theme of the senior float, “Skunk ’Em,” was portrayed by a huge black skunk which ejected smoke from its tail. “Guvs Won’t Wear Off as the Game Wears On,” the theme of the junior float, was depicted by a towering football player and a simulated can of “Ban” deodorant. The cars were decorated with flowers and crepe paper. BATON AFLAME, senior Mary Ann Stryzinski demonstrates coordination and agility with a difficult manuever.

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Homecoming Activities Generate Spirit; COLORFUL ARRAY of decorated cars and floats border the Morton The sophomore car, covered with white flowers and topped with a parking lot and anticipate the homecoming parade ' s commencement. gold Aladdin ' s lamp, won first place for the best decorated car.

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Homecoming Half-Time Includes Queen Highlighting the ’68-’69 homecoming festivities was the crowning of the queen. Candidates were escorted down the field to “The Girl Watcher’s Theme.” Candidate Carole Comelison was active in Pom Pons and Y-Teens. She was also an Association repre¬ sentative and a member of National Honor Society. Varsity cheerleading and Governaires kept Can¬ didate Cynthia Kaufman busy. She was also vice-presi¬ dent of Booster Club and an Honor Society member. Candidate Laura Luketic was active in Carillons and varsity cheerleading. She was also a member of the Association cabinet and TOP HAT staff. Varsity cheerleading and TOP HAT were among the interests of Candidate Jo Rybicki. She was also a member of Booster Club and Government Club. Queen Jan Rogowski was a member of the Associ¬ ation cabinet and History Club. Her duties also includ¬ ed secretary of Booster Club and captain of Pom Pons. RELAXED AT HOME, Jan Rogowski, ' 68- ' 69 Homecoming Queen, en¬ joys the companionship of her dog, Sam, during a mid-day snack. HOLDING A BOUQUET of roses. Miss Jan Rogowski reigns over the evening dance as the 1968-1969 Homecoming Queen.