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

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Theatrical plays portray imagination, realism Butterflies fluttered in the stomachs of cast mem¬ bers as they nervously chewed their gum before the production began. The last few minutes provided just enough time to go over lines which took weeks to memorize. Frantically, places were taken on the stage as the curtain slowly rose. On November 16 and 18 the Top Hat Theatre pre¬ sented the play “Dracula.” Blood-curdling screams and mysterious looking characters transformed the auditorium into an eerie chamber. As the play pro¬ gressed many in the audience wondered who would be the next victim of the night stalker. Tooth brushes hanging around necks helped stu¬ dents promoting and selling tickets for the play “The Skin of Our Teeth.” This production, given on March 2 and 3, centered around the Antrobus family and the hard times in their life where they just made it by “the skin of their teeth.” Juvenile giggles echoed through the auditorium as area children chose seats and gathered to watch “The Clown Prince of Wanderlust.” Sponsored by the Alpha Gamme-Pi Epsilon Kappa sorority, the play portrayed the tale of a princess who would not laugh. The hero becomes a man dressed as a peppermint stick who greatly amuses the girl and wins her heart as well. After the actors’ final bows, youngsters trampled out of MHS. Many could be heard saying, “the part I liked best was . . ALL KNOWING a gypsy (J. Austin) predicts the future to the Antrobus family in The Skin of Our Teeth.” FINALLY HOME a soldier (J. Karney) receives a warm wel¬ come from his wife (S. Bar- doczi), daughter (K. Skorupa) and the maid (D. Nelson) as he comes back from the war.

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UNDECIDED ABOUT HER FUTURE, a newly graduated student ponders the alternatives of life. WHILE EXCITEMENT CLIMBS to a fevered pitch almost grad- the gymnasium. Fidgeting in their seats the seniors listen to uated pupils try to disregard the lack of air conditioning in final speeches given by class leaders. Graduates reminisce past Morton activities Seniors assembled together for the last time in the gymnasium on June 7, 1973. This day marked the end of high school life for 457 individuals who were overcome with mixed emotions. Many students, especially early graduates, felt the joy of leaving Morton as they looked ahead to new opportunities which awaited them. Tears swelled many pupils’ eyes as they bid farewell to friends. No matter how each person felt, all recollected their years of activities at Morton. Thinking back, seniors reminisced about their evening at the Senior Banquet in the school cafeteria. Music which provided the entertainment came alive again as pupils recalled their last get-together danc¬ ing and chatting with friends. Different activities, such as Teen Angel Day, sports events, tests, hardships and joy, all seemed to flash before their very eyes. Attention soon reverted to reality as the speeches of Mike Nowacki, valedictorian, and Kathy Boutcher, salutatorian, echoed in their ears. Yes, the seniors had worked for this last event for the past four years. Graduation will always hold a special place in their hearts.