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

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understanding through travel, tutoring Hot sticky days will no longer bother students and faculty. The air-conditioning installation was wel¬ comed by those waiting for its coming. Opportunity knocked at the doors of several Mor¬ ton students this year during Easter vacation. Along with pupils from Highland and Clark, those who ex¬ perienced two years of Spanish at Morton qualified to tour the colorful sites of southern Spain. Clark also sponsored a trip to London and Paris. Eight MHS students helped fill the plane seats. Seventeen MHS students journeyed to Washington, D.C. during Thanksgiving break. Historical places and events filled the four adventurous days. Needing individual attention, area elementary stu¬ dents were aided by volunteer tutors. For the second consecutive year Gail Hiduke sponsored this service on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Yellow barricades, a loud speaker and a gathering of pupils helped transform the parking lot into a temporary race track. The second annual bike race was separated into two divisions, bikes having five or more speeds and those with speeds of three or less. Victorious contestants received trophies ac¬ cording to their specific division. COMPARING SCHOOL POLICIES, exchange students from E.C. Roosevelt and Griffith join in discussion with MHS hosts. 25

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Cool air becomes reality; pupils obtain TENSE WITH DETERMINATION, senior Tom Reba strives for top honors in the second annual bike race. LONG-AWAITED COOL AIR became a reality with the delivery of the air-conditioning units via helicopter. SMALL AND PLACID, this Parisian street exemplifies the blending of century old buildings and modern mini-cars.

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Peals of laughter, tears of joy express They had first come to this gym four years ago. Students came as freshmen to play basketball or to folk dance. Days as a high school pupil seemed so new and different, maybe even a little bewildering. Friendships were made, some were broken. Students followed the sound of a distant drummer as they journeyed the four-year road. Individuals explored different paths while their characters matured with each new experience. Nevertheless, students began their MHS education together. On June 8, 467 seniors assembled in that immense gym for the last time, but they did not play volleyball or soccer. They solemnly filed in under the eyes of relatives. Pam Keppel acted as valedictorian; Donna Eichelberger represented the salutatorian. Pupils and guests listened to the class creed and Reverend Eastwood’s speech. Graduation did not seem a real¬ ity. Some students had counted the days; others wished it was just beginning. With their diploma in hand graduates realized that the unpredictable high school years were now over. Another bridge had been crossed — there was no turning back. Tears and hugs mingled with happiness on that final night together. TEARFULLY REFLECTING upon four years of high school, FILLED WITH PRIDE AND HOPE, seniors received their dip- Yolanda Groves displays the feelings of reminiscent grads. lomas as parents, teachers and friends looked on. Graduates