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

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Patriotism sets pace for Inaugural Ball “Hope—Present and Future” was the theme of this year’s Inaugural Ball held on November 21. Inno¬ vations were made to create a livelier atmosphere in the school cafeteria. Red, white, and blue streamers and flags decorated the walls along with murals and posters. An 11 foot papier mache Statue of Liberty, designed by Morton graduate Jacob Roquet, was the center of attraction on the dance floor. American shields and marshmallows with miniature flags in them decorated the tables. For refreshments a va¬ riety of hor d’oeurves were served instead of the routine cookies and punch. Breaking away from ball-room music, the Dontays, a modern rock group, played “now” songs. During one of the band’s breaks a candlelight ceremony, lead by the association president and conducted with help from the cabinet and class officers, took place to symbolize faith and hope in America. This year the Student Association proposed that all types of evening wear would be acceptable at the Ball. The boys wore suits while the girls had their choice of either minis, midis or maxis. SPECIALLY DESIGNED Statue of Liberty, constructed by a Morton graduate, serves as the center of attraction at the 1970 Inaugural Ball. The affair was held in the cafeteria and hon¬ ored the new members and officers of the association. PREPARED FOR THE CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY before the inauguration are association officers Barb Vanes, recorder,

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Govs attend different college institutes TWO WEEKS AT l.ll. were spent by co-editors Margi Payton and Sue Hat¬ field, studying and learning the mechanics of a yearbook. SCIENCE INSTITUTE PARTICIPANTS— BOTTOM TO TOP: seniors L. Minard, D. DeRosa, G. Krucina, and J. Summerlott. Lorraine attended Northwestern, Dennis went to Purdue, and John and Gary visited I.U. AS A WINNER of the Wrangler Jeans’ contest junior Franny TO GAIN ARTISTIC KNOW-HOW was Joyce Nichol’s purpose Longawa reviews historical facts for her European tour. of attending a High School Artists’ Conference at I.U. 19

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DRESSED IN WHITE, Morton boosters unite to root for a victory. leaders to shout Battle Cry.” MHS won the Sportsmanship A time out calls for pep talks from the coaches and for cheer- Trophy for their performance during the sectionals. Governors nab sportsmanship trophy Following the completion of Hammond Sectional activity for 1971, Morton acquired the Sportsmanship Trophy. The Governors competed with Clark, Gavit, Hammond High, Highland, Munster, Tech, and Whit¬ ing for the coveted spirit award. Midwest Industries annually awards the trophy to the school that generates the best overall spirit during sectionals. A scholarship was also given to a deserving student who actively participated in sports activities. Morton previously received the honor of winning the trophy in 1962. Students displayed their individual spirit in var¬ ious ways. Posters depicting support of the team could be seen throughout the school. Loyal Gover¬ nors purchased beanies and class buttons and also wore school and class colors on specified days. Classes were judged according to the amount of spirit shown at pep rallies, games, and other ac¬ tivities related to sectionals. The juniors were cho¬ sen as the most spirited class. They were justly rewarded by having their “head” placed on the top of the totem pole. The juniors were followed by the freshmen, sophomores, and seniors. ADMIRING THE SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY is senior Sue Hat¬ field, winner of a $100 scholarship for her active participation in sports activities. The trophy was awarded to Morton for the attitude displayed throughout sectionals.