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

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Money shortage presents problems for couples; PRESSED FOR TIME, senior P. Messenger fixes her hair quickly with the use of electric rollers. Many girls saved money and ended up with the style they wanted. PACKED GOODIES help to make a delicious picnic lunch for junior C. Payonk as senior R. Rutledge munches on a candy bar. Buds on trees and the arrival of the robin meant that spring had finally blossomed. Many pupils found them¬ selves day dreaming during an im¬ portant exam or lecture. Prom was just around the comer, and with it came numerous plans and difficulties. “Accumulating money was a big has¬ sle! The prom was an expensive event, but I think the weekend was worth¬ while,” remarked junior Dan Lea. Stores caused problems for the girls as racks of dresses appeared similiar. TO LOOK JUST RIGHT junior L. Olney straightens the bow tie of junior K. O’Brien, 16

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BAND INTERMISSION provides time for junior N. Arvay and senior M. Curiel to discuss dinner plans. REHEARSED LINES some how disappear from junior C. Mitchell ' s mind as she searches for the right words to ask senior P. Oros to the Inaugural. D. Ahlfield to dance to some of their favorite rock songs. EXTRA CUPS set out by frosh J. Sheffer let couples help themselves. of Alice in Wonderland fantasy 15

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part-time jobs, designing dresses solves situation Taking out the sewing machine, more girls created their own or had help making their attire. Beneath a ceiling of clouds and stars, a pastel colored, spiral staircase towered upward. This created the theme of the 1973-74 prom “Stairway to a Dream,” held at the Sherwood Club May 11. Couples were enter¬ tained by the Aristocrats band. After-prom provided faster music, performed by Kracker, for those who felt the urge to “boogie”. JUST BEING TOGETHER and sharing a good time make the preparations and expenses of the prom worthwhile for senior R. Segally and junior G. Dybel. giving the full effect of how he will look on prom night in formal attire. FRILLY AND LACY GARTERS become souvenirs for many boys. Like other male prom goers, senior D. Fowler hangs his token on the rear view mirror. 17