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

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Bonnie Ramirez 1977 Homecoming Queen Karen Dauksza, escorted by senior Larry Hladek, stands proudly on the football field after being announced queen by Association President Russ Bollhorst. “ Homecoming — 15

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W©8 SG 9®s6 ®m®GDa@f? Announcement of the 1977 Homecoming queen came during the halftime festivities. Some students did not expect it to be carried through as it had been in years before because of the heavy downpour of rain which occured that night. “When I saw the couples walk onto the field I couldn’t believe they went through it as scheduled. I thought they would have crowned the queen during the dance — it would have been much better and wiser. “We didn’t even hear who won because there was no microphone due to the weather. Russ Bollhorst had to shout the queen’s name from the center of the field!” commented frosh senator Mark Noldin. Following the game, students attended a dance in honor of the queen, senior Karen Dauksza. “Raven” entertained the crowd with choice rock music. To graduating seniors, the cancellation of the parade, vandalism in sections of Hessville, and the spoiling rain may have sadly disappointed the upperclassmen in their last year. The freshmen may wonder what a Homecoming parade is because this year’s had been eliminated. The residents of the surrounding area of Morton may have resentments toward many students. Was this just another Homecoming? With a sigh of relief, Student Association President Russ Bollhorst pauses after rain- soaked festivities to say, “Thank goodness it’s all over for another year!” Homecoming Court: Alex Vermejan, Debbie Calderon (frosh attendants), Dan Cox, Diana Coots, Karen Dauksza (queen), Larry Hladek, Janet Cunningham, Herbie Goodrich, Natalie Geissendorfer, Jeff Zurawski, Debbie Hendrix, Paul Markovich, Bonnie Ramirez, Jeff Gardner. “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.” Seniors Janet Cunningham and Herbie Goodrich take cover under a helpful umbrella during half-time. 14 — Homecoming

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©momooQ®2 i?a8@s Everything is rising, the cost of gasoline, food, utilities, etc. Even the number of Morton students who attended summer workshops rose this year. Twenty-six students visited various colleges throughout the summer learning new information in many different areas. Students participated in such workshops as the Leadership, Debate, and Journalism Institutes. With batons in hand, twirlers, senior Lynn Carmon, sophomore Pam Marlow, and frosh Diane Vavrek ventured to Smith- Walbridge College. Professional dancers showed them new techniques to help them perform routines with ease. The girls received an ’excellent’ rating. Testing . . . one, two, three .. . science institutors, seniors Ken Balczo and Tim McCrea operated video-tape machines during their workshop. They experimented with other scientific devices such as computers and calculators. Discipline, respect for our country: some concepts the students learned while at Boys Girls State. Seniors Gary Balas, Tim Guiden, Darryl Simko, Greg Swiercz, Chris Diehl, and Mary McCree journeyed to Indiana State University to learn the principles of our government. Tim Guiden received the McHale Scholarship Award of $2,344. “It was really exciting. We were able to work with nationally famous conductors,” stated senior Mary Jameyfield. Juniors Pam Casper, Gregg Jen and Mary attended band camp at Smith- Walbridge College in Syracuse, Indiana. Music Band Camp — Front Row: Darrell Barnes, Sandy Sonaty (music camp). Back Row: Gregg Jen, Mary Jameyfield, Pam Casper (band camp). Twirler Camp — Pam Marlow, Lynn Carmon, Diane Vavrek. 16 — Institutes