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

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(Continued from page 3) without a purpose ’til the bell rings at 8:00. Things to see ... things to do the eternal quest of the American teenager, Morton at¬ tempts to come to the aid of the bored, “nothin’ to do” student. Classes have been updated and new ones added. Single Survival — guys learning the basics of sewing and cooking — and a sophomore speed reading course are new and offered this year. What classes Morton doesn’t offer, other area schools provide. While nearly half the students eat lunch in the the cafeteria, the rest eaither go home or to res¬ taurants. Students patronize area eating spots and account for a big part of their success. Students may attend classes at Tech, a basically vocational school, or enroll for courses offered at I.U. Northwest or Purdue Calumet. Athletically minded? There exists a variety of sports to observe or participate in. From cross-country starting late in the summer to baseball season ending in mid-June, sport enthusiasts can plot the progression of the year by what sport is in season. “You can ' t please all the people all the time.” And so it goes at Morton as elsewhere. Ten percent of the students ditch at least one class per day. Surprisingly, the number is down from last year. This is attri¬ buted to the fact that a social

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As a change from being cooped up in rooms all day, students spend part of their lunch sitting under the trees. Most find time to relax during fifty-five minute lunch hours.

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Masson 9 Seniors Kim Bensinger, Nancy Kayden and Sue Gearman fight off the cold during the Powder Puff game. At times, tag football gave way for some hard tackles. Along with the cafeteria, the commons serves as a study area for students. Mr. George Green and Mrs. Pat Premetz monitor an hour to keep the noise level down. (Continued from page 5) worker and her para-professional have joined the staff. Life goes on for students after the dismissal bell rings. Their hours after school are filled with furthering their interests and going out with friends. While one student finds peace of mind through Transcen¬ dental Meditation, another is turning back to established, traditional religion. For some, weekends begin with support of the varsity football or basketball team, depending on the season, every Friday night. Others simply go out with their friends and party. Most, though, find Monday coming around too soon. If you’re skeptical about all this and wondering what makes Morton what it is, come inside and see for yourself. Students empty out of rooms and pour into the halls at the end of an hour. While one stu¬ dent is through for the day, another must go to his locker and next class within five minutes.