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Page 31 text:
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close seniors 7 year TOGETHER FOR THE LAST TIME, graduates recall their four years of high school life at Morton as they meet in the gymnasium for commencement exercises. Seniors enjoyed the last few weeks of their high school years by participating in the annual senior activities. College applications, cap and gown dis¬ tribution, mailing graduation announcements and planning open houses busied the graduates. Thursday, April 30, was the date of the senior banquet held at the Log Restaurant in Chicago Heights. Guest speaker for the evening was Judge William Obermiller. Other distinguished guests in¬ cluded Mr. Robert Welte and Miss Jacqueline Mar- tine, class sponsors, and Principal W. W. Becker. The class prophesy and class wills, prepared by selected committees were also presented. The Class of ’70 celebrated Senior Week by dress¬ ing in different costumes each day, ranging from “Kindergarten Day” to “Old Folks Day.” Baccalaureate services were held Sunday after¬ noon, May 31, in Morton’s auditorium. Guest speaker was the Rev. J. A. Frink. His address and speech was entitled, “The Call of the Upper Road.” Music was provided by the Concert Choir. Graduation ceremonies were held in Morton’s gym¬ nasium Thursday evening, June 4. Seniors received their diplomas after listening to the invocation given by the Rev. C. A. Tharp. Speeches were delivered by the salutatorian and valedictorian concerning the recent past and what the future holds. PREPARATIONS FOR GRADUATION include being fitted for caps and gowns. Senior Karen Carter demonstrates.
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ommencement ceremonies BRINGING TO AN END four years of Mor¬ ton Senior High, graduating seniors attended commencement exercises. OPINIONS OF CLASS SPONSOR Miss Martine are discussed by the senior executive board. JOKING FORWARD to future education, seniors Laurie . G n r n e . en : ° ' ® e leek and Valarie Hodis scan college pamphlets on school courses.
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Academics ACADEMICS ak a dem 1 iks n. pi. the sum total of all college-prep, business and vocational courses offered at Morton. To the individual student it may mean hours of library research for a term paper, after school work on a chemistry project or learning how to operate industrial equipment. Academics consumes most of the high school student’s time and energies but in return provides him with knowledge, experience and a life-long challenge to do his best. Certain electives provide an opportunity for self-expression in a personal interest through individual practice. 28
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