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

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STUDENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS repeat the oath of office being administered by the newly installed President. The gym was the scene of this assembly. Campaign, movies, CREAD, assemblies MUSIC FOR THE STUDENT BODY is provided by the Morton Gov¬ ernment Band at the annual Inaugural Assembly. ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE to the new Association President Dave Boldt is Principal W. W. Becker.

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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.

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READY TO KISS the fire- chief (Dave Riddell) are Mrs. Smith (Donna Korlin) and Mrs. Martin (Jessica Sherer). supply enjoyment for Morton students Sponsoring the first assembly of the year, the senior class presented the candidates for the 1970- 71 homecoming queen and her court. In order to support the school newspaper, the Mortonite staff members put on the skit “As the Page Turns” to boost their magazine drive. Directed by Mr. Edwards, the theatre department presented a play, “The Bald Soprano.” Principal W. Winston Becker administered the oath of office to newly elected Student Association Presi¬ dent David Boldt, at the traditional Inaugural As¬ sembly held in the gymnasium. Trying to exceed last year’s goal, the annual Com¬ munity Chest Drive assembly urged students to con¬ tribute. Students participated in class rivalry to win a top spot on the totem pole. Telling his past experience of being a drug ad¬ dict, Mr. David Ledcke spoke at the assembly on drug abuse. He stressed the dangers of drugs to stu¬ dents. This statewide presentation was sponsored by the Indiana State Police Drug Abuse Program. Mr. Ted Bumillei presented the students with a colorful and a cultural look at Spain. Showing students the problems of pollution the new Ecology Club presented the film “Too Thick to Navigate, too Thin to Cultivate.” ENGROSSED IN THE MORNING PAPER is Mr. Smith (Greg Hill) in the Top Hat Theater production, “The Bald Soprano.” 23