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

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Inaugural couples; Antique flicks attract W.C. Fields, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and many others typify famous actors of an age gone by. Movies and posters brought these stars of the “gold¬ en era” into Morton ' s cafeteria for the 1971 Inaugural Ball, “Memories are Made of This”. Association members worked long and hard to make the Inaugural a success. Trips to Chicago found students searching for appropriate decorations to illustrate the theme. Students utilized study halls and after-school hours to complete centerpieces, chandeliers and other ornaments. Eight millimeter projectors, operated by student volunteers, transformed strips of film into typical scenes from the twenties and thirties. Posters added a special effect to the overall atmosphere. Conqueror Worm, back-up group for Jefferson Airplane, B.B. King, Cream and Iron Butterfly, pro¬ vided the musical entertainment for the nostalgic evening. Those attending the Inaugural Ball feasted on hor’doeuvres and punch. If couples found themselves tired of old flicks, posters and Conqueror Worm they moved to the Association office where they listened to Orson Welles’ 1939 broadcast of “War of the Worlds”. OLD-FASHIONED MOVIES operated by Terry Bocken and Jim Knaver provide a lively atmosphere at Inaugural Ball. UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYES of W.C. Fields, President Bruce Roquet and date, Stacy Lovin, greet guest Cindy Gibbor. DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION, Linda Fagyas and Dick Culp take time to enjoy refreshments at the Inaugural.

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by revising rules on male formal garb On May 13, after a hectic day of hair dressers, tuxedo rentals and florists, students and guests drove 23 miles to Crete, Illinois, for the 1971-72 Morton Prom. Temporarily transformed into a sort of dream palace, the Holiday Inn was to harbor dreams and fond memories for many students. Enchanted by the music of Johnnie Nowlan, couples spent several hours waltzing through the spring garden created from crepe paper streamers and topiary trees prior to the after-prom. The construc¬ tion of a water fountain depicting youth symbolized the theme, “We’ve Only Just Begun.” Upswinging the tempo of the affair, “Jacob Grim” entertained until 2 a.m. Prom-goers loosened ties and kicked off their shoes while dancing to the rock music, interrupted only by the serving of dinner and the presentation of prom tokens. Swimming and a day of frisbee followed as stu¬ dents convened upon beaches and parks to picnic. Boys then journeyed home to return rented tuxedos as their dates hung their prom gowns in the closet. ANTICIPATION SPARKLES in the eyes of senior Robin O’Neal as she awaits an enjoyable evening at the prom. SOFT LIGHTS and formal attire set the mood as Stephanie Fozkos and alumnus Jeff Stevenson arrive at the prom.

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assemblies offer break in daily routine Speeches by administration and student officials greeted freshmen during Orientation, September 4. Student guides conducted tours through large un¬ familiar halls and empty classrooms. “Love Makes the World Go Round” provided the musical atmosphere for presentation of the home¬ coming queen candidates. Each girl replied to a question about a unique “spirit” situation. “I could not realize . . . how heavy and constant would be those burdens,” a quote from John F. Ken¬ nedy, developed into one of the themes used in President Bruce Roquet’s Inaugural Address. Recognition of indoor events became a reality in the first sports assembly. Members of basketball, swimming and wrestling teams participated. Anticipation of the holidays heightened with San¬ ta’s visit during the Christmas assembly. Familiar songs were remembered by choralers. Without leaving the auditorium Governors traveled to the country of Greece via a movie projector, a screen and a film by Mr. Ted Bumillei. OATHS OF OFFICE taken during the annual Inaugural Assembly initiated Association members into their new positions. MR. FOOTBALL CANDIDATES and escorts: J. Kopton and D. White. SECOND ROW: T. Melton, T. Prange, L. Russell, R. Vela C. Stark and H. Muta. BACK ROW: K. Bogner and D. Banka. VISIONS OF CHILDREN happily opening gifts come to Santa Claus Mike Clinton’s mind, while he reminisces about previous Christmases during the annual Choral Christmas Concert.