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

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fpifil, charm Despite fire extinguishers, hurled eggs and flower stealings participation at flowermakings led to two floats. The juniors ' construction of “Wooden ’Shoe Like A Victory” and the upperclassmen’s creation of “We Figure A Victory” highlighted the pre¬ game parade. Shoe Day kicked off Spirit Week. Formals, tuxedos, and strange hats appeared on many Governors as the week continued. “Red and Gray” Day and the Pep Rally sparked enthusiasm in students. The freshman class won the traditional Spirit Stick. (continued on page 15) eyenifi9

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In titute provide Voting, marching, writing, and rebounding were some of the activities that colleges and universities provided for many Morton students this summer. Girls and Boys Staters set up their own governments by electing officials and going to city, county, and state meetings. Student Association officers Kirk Dietzman, Marshall Greene, and Sheila Hood attended seminars on school spirit and vandalism at Student Leadership Institute at Indiana University. Pom-Pon co-captains Debbie Hendrix and Patty Riffle learned unique formation techniques and routines when they traveled to I.U. in Bloomington. Varsity Cheerleaders learned new skills at Northwood Institute where they received an excellent cheering rating. Drum Majors Mike Fary, Joelle Barron, and Cheryl Pauer stayed at Anderson College where they practiced styles of commands and different directions. The title of “best basketball player” was awarded to Ruth Drake when she and Lynn Bolsega went to Tri-State College. Terri Chance and Amy Stewart also went to Tri- State College to improve their volleyball skills. Work on layouts and copywriting occupied the time of Top Hat editors Chris Diehl and Micki Tutush while they attended a yearbook institute at I.U. Mortonite editors Nancy Roquet, John Matonovich, and Debbie Novak also attended I.U. to test their editing abilities. Going to college early proved beneficial to Karen Kortokrax and Deanna Huber as they received two credit hours in physics at a mini-college course at ISU. Association officers Marshall Greene, vice-president; Kirk Dietzman, president; Sheila Hood, recorder. They attended Leadership Institute at I.U. Top Hat editors Chris Diehl and Micki Tutush; Mortonite editors John Matonovich, Nancy Roquet, and Debbie Novak learned Journalism skills at I.U. 6u;uji o| uft unj

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After the excitement and the tears on Homecoming night, Theresa Coots relaxes and enjoys the title of 1976-77 Homecoming queen. Homecoming- 13 As Homecoming draws near, school spirit reaches an all-time high. The sophomore class shows its spirit by constructing a float for the pre-game parade.