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

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Governors enjoy after school functions PROUD OF HIS TROPHY, Bob Grenda attends the annual Mr. Football Dance. The other can¬ didates were Tom Goldschmidt, Rich Davis, Paul Doughman and Chuck Mamrilla. HOT AND THIRSTY, sophs Mary Longawa, Linda Lelito, Pam Farmer, Diane Nel¬ son, and Linda Stojan purchase cokes from Carol Anguiano during a dance intermission in the Student Commons and discuss school events. TO CLAIM THE TITLE of Mr. Basketball 1971, senior Mike Marshall attends his first dance and enjoys the company of Booster Club President Brenda Barnett. 24

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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

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while attending athletic events, dances WHILE SOME STUDENTS LISTEN others prefer to dance to the music of the various bands which perform at Morton. BATTLING FOR THE REBOUND, seniors Chuck Scanlon and John Musgrove try to outjump Mr. Weiss while Bob Grenda and Mr. Jancich look on. The faculty won the annual game. CLASS SPIRIT is displayed by seniors during a pep rally held in preparation for the game against Elkhart. 25