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

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Spirit shines through homecoming rain j5i u $ BLASTS OF AIR, donated by workers, gave fullness to the bal¬ loons illustrating the car theme, “Blow ’Em”. Rain drastically changed the plans for Homecom¬ ing 1971. Late on Friday the student body learned that the game and parade had been postponed until the next day. Mass confusion reigned as students adjusted schedules to accommodate the weather. Juniors and seniors skipped school as they frantically worked on their floats to meet the final deadline. The rain gave them a welcomed 24-hour extension to complete construction. “Sy Walker” performed at the October 8 home¬ coming dance. Governor tradition fell aside when the choice of queen was revealed at the dance instead of during half-time ceremonies. Saturday found homecoming participation still alive as students prepared for the annual parade and the game between Morton and Bishop Noll. Starting at 6 p.m. the parade proceeded from the school and circuited throughout the Hessville area. During half-time the queen and her court were presented to the spectators. Morton’s victory over Bishop Noll happily terminated the wet and confus¬ ing homecoming festivities for 1971. HOMECOMING COURT—. Billie Browning, Bob Westerfield, Janet Hendrix, Kevin Boyle, queen Beth Constant, Jim Misko- vich, Dede O’Drobinak, Jerry Bocken, Colette Stark, Dick Culp, Ronni Vela, Tom Reba. The court was introduced during half-time.