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

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closing ceremonies Members of the class of 71 were the first fresh¬ men to occupy the new Morton High School. They became the first class to complete four full years in the multi-million dollar complex. Senior Executive Board members voted to hold a senior skating party at the Twilight Rink in Griffith. Because of the success of this party, a second party was held soon after the first. Under the supervision of the class sponsors, Mrs. Hetterscheidt and Mr. Alexander, the annual senior banquet was held in the cafeteria. Morton’s folk singers, the Wayfarers provided the entertainment. Contrary to previous years, there were no guest speakers. Donna Korlin and Barb Bond revealed the opinions of the classmates through the senior super¬ latives. Paula Swanson, Kathy White and Rich Davis read the class prophecy. The Reverend McQuire of the Meadow Lane Bap¬ tist Church presided at the June 6 baccalaureate; June 10 marked the date of graduation. Father Doody of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church delivered the invocation. Sue Hatfield gave the valedictorian speech. Rich Davis represented all of the co-saluta- torians. Other Co-salutatorians were Russell Friend, Sherry Lovvorn, Carol Sadewasser and Barb Vanes. Dr. Albert Kaye, Board of Education member, di¬ rected the presentation of diplomas. DISPLAYING GRADUATION ATTIRE, Janet Ralph, Kerry Ray and Chuck Scanlon try on the new synthetic caps and gowns before voting on purchasing or renting these garments. ATTENTIVE TO THE VALEDICTORIAN’S SPEECH, seniors meet together as a class for the last time to listen to the invocation and speeches before receiving their diplomas. 27

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Shakespeare bust embellishes library in memory of Mrs. Norma Kelly. Academic achievements in speech contests, journalistic endeavors, science fairs and art exhibits left footpr ints in the minds of students and on school records. Avid students spent much time and effort in classrooms and on after-school assignments, while receiving invaluable knowledge and the challenge to improve. As students progressed through the year they tried to surpass the footprints of yesterday and leave a blueprint for tomorrow in . . . ACADEMICS Foreign language lab enables students to excel in areas of diction and pronunciation. 29