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

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attire for evening Couples don formal SOUVENIRS OF AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING include a floral nosegay, a prom bid and a centerpiece. LOOKING FORWARD to a long anticipated evening, Bob Cant¬ well gives Julie Josway a bouquet of tea roses before they leave for the junior-senior prom. 14

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New code alters school dress pattern RELAXING BEFORE THE BELL, seniors Mike Greene and Randy Ladd display the latest in school fashions. Put into effect this year, Morton’s new dress code outlined proper guidelines for schoolwear. A repre¬ sentative group of student and faculty members com¬ piled the new law. Following its passage, culottes and sideburns to the bottom of the ear became per- missable factors of student appearance. Below zero temperatures initiated the appearance of the maxi coat, appropriate for school or social events. Given a total look by a knitted tarn, yard- long scarf and knee-high boots, the maxi helped all girls remain fashionable and warm. Short, curly wigs and long, straight falls of every shade enabled Morton’s females to alter their hair styles inexpensively. Hooped earrings and chain necklaces added to this “new look.” Popular with the boys this year, flared slacks accompanied color coordinated shirts, sweater vests and wide ties. Standard loafers or buckled ankle- high shoes completed the ensemble. HOOPED EARRINGS and a dangling chain necklace help soph Michelle Kik to accent the new look of her synthetic wig. FLARED PANTS, VESTS AND MAXI COATS, suitable for ball games, are modeled by Robbi Heslinga and Sue Wiggins. 13

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of fun in ' Moonlight Oasis ' atmosphere Breaking away from the traditional prom this year, juniors decided to hold the entire gala event at the enlarged Scherwood Club in Schereville. Both juniors and their parents, through combined efforts, sponsored and planned an unforgettable evening for the 1970 Junior-Senior Prom on May 23. Magical genies, flying carpets, Arabian tents and palm trees carried out the prom theme, “Moon¬ light Oasis,” and transformed the evening into an Arabian night. Entranced by the setting and mood, couples danced to the music provided by Buddy Pressner from 8:00 p.m. to 12 midnight. Remaining at the Scherwood Club but moving to a night club atmosphere, couples danced and dined at the After-Prom Party. Besides girls receiving fa¬ vors, boys were also given tokens of their prom evening. The Ballantree, a seven-piece rock band, entertained with their music until 4:00 a.m. With formal attire forgotten, students concluded their prom weekend by spending the following day at beaches, zoos or amusement parks. MAKING A FINAL CHECK on her appearance before the arrival of her date is senior Paula Fisher. 15