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

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Taking tests may seem like a big hassle, but to seniors John Rudd, and Dean Witte, it paid off when they received National Merit Semi-Finalist and Finalist honors. T r Athletic Award Winners — Front Row: Mr. Wrestling — George Kender; Ms. Basketball — Joanie Uhrin; Ms Volleyball — Terri Chance. Back Row: Mr. Football — Dave Slupczynski; Mr. Swimming — John Taylor; Mr Basketball — Dave Peters Patriotism and leadership helped senior Marshall Greene to win the Daughters of the American Revolution award. As she prepares a dinner, senior Marcia Barrett recalls being recognized as Homemaker of Tomorrow.

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Roman decor el Clad in Roman style tunics, freshman and sophomore attendants added to the Roman theme of the 1977 prom by wearing such attire. A chariot provided the setting for couples to take pictures on. Grapes, served as snacks for munching, carried out the motif. The Scherwood Club in Schererville hosted the prom and after-prom, both held in the same room May 21. To finance the annual formal, juniors sold candles for two years and sponsored a dance. “We made the majority of our money by selling candles. It was the best money making project I’ve ever known of, commented junior Janice Jazyk. After listening to band possibilities at Kitty’s Saloon, Mr. Ono ' s, and St. Joe’s College, the junior class selected George Adams and the Dynamics to perform from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Slink Rand, a rock band from the Chicago area played at the post-prom from midnight to 3:00 a.m. “I think we made the best choice we could have for the bands. The committee thought they were the best around,” stated band committee chairperson Sue Prange. As couples entered the “Roman world,” girls who attended the junior-senior prom received one red tea rose — an added touch for the visitors at the Scherwood Club. Couples enjoyed the company of each other the day after the prom as many went to beaches, amusement parks, and Turkey Run. Prom

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Selected to perform with the U.S. Navy Band in a concert at Gavit High School, junior Sandi Sonaty rehearses for her upcoming performance. Talent and determination — the perfect blend for vocalists Pat Nadon, Becky James, Diana Brnicky and Karen Kortokray as they took first place in All-State Choir. Achievement , horde A ssl 1 Ol j. 1 O kxiol r ' -vv’sn ckrr r r ct monv +olnn+ a H nnnnlo o A pyramid of 13k+18 bricks are stacked so there are k layers with seven bricks on the top layer. Each layer below contains two more than the one above it. The total number of bricks are ... Reading comprehension verbal questions and problem solving compiled part of the National Merit Scholarship Program test. This year ' s recipients, John Rudd and Dean Witte, qualified out of 15,000 entries as Semi-Finalists. As the first male winner of the Daughters of American Revolution Citizenship Award since 1965, Marshall Greene felt it a great honor and surprise being chosen Concentration and good performance enabled senior Joanie Uhrin to capture the award of one of the top 150 High School Girls’ Basketball Players in Indiana. among many talented people. Chosen to travel to Seattle, Washington in June for further competition, senior Marshall Greene won the Indiana State Speech Championship. He entered an event called “Congress” and proposed several Debate Bills. Chosen to represent Morton in the All-State Choir, Diana Brnicky, Becky James, Karen Kortokrax and alternate Pat Nadon, sang in a concert on Oct. 29 at Howe High School in Indisnapolis. By proving their ability and skills, senior Joanie Uhrin and junior Ruth Drake received the All-Conference Basketball Award. Joanie received another honor being chosen as one of the top 150 High School Girl Basketball players in the state of Indiana.