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

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Scherwood Club hosts evening Candy sales, car washes, button sales — what’s the reason for them? Since their freshman year, juniors used these and other fund raising projects so they could afford to put on the prom. May 17 was set as the prom date. Scherwood Club hosted the prom in Schererville. To save on money, after-prom was held at the same place. Girls took in numerous stores before finding a dress. Guys rented tuxedos. For some males it was one of the few times they didn’t wear jeans. Senior Karen Olenik and her date Gerald Tarka observes the other couples attending. Many went with those from other schools. After going from one tuxedo rental shop to another, junior Terry White thinks he finally found the right tux which will match his date’s dress. Big night out

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Junior Cindy Bower, alumnus Chris Carpen, senior John Rovi and junior Theresa Coots take a rest after dancing all night. Along with the tradition of prom is the outing the next day. Seniors Vickie Ford and Ron Hansen discuss plans for the next day. Y fUru jt. Finding the right dress to wear leads girls to look in bridal shops as well as regular stores. Soph Chris Karalas can’t seem to decide. 14 — Prom

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Kathy Barrick and Bob Rutherford decide what to order for dinner. After leaving the semi-formal, most couples choose to go out to eat. Juniors Larry Daily, Carol Clyne and seniors Mark Hester, Joann Ardelean enjoy a late night dinner at Lauer’s Restaurant. Listening to the band playing a medley of Beach Boy’s music, senior Fernando Vela and junior Patty Riffle take a few minutes to relax. As the music starts, couples crowd onto the dance floor. Junior Sandy Bolek and her date Chuck Brilmyer do the Bump.” 16 — Winter Semi-Formal