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

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i t .BingCrosby... Elvis ...Terry 01 u a ffi co 01 01 W 8 8 4 in ' 77- ' 78 mmrn I HOPICANA W ' GRANGE JUICE ■ keep refrigerated Trdpicana 1 100% PURE PASTEURIZED ORANGE JUSCE • 0 NET 64 FL. OZS. (2 QTS.) ' BOOTS, HAIR NEW FADS Characteristic of 1977-1978, boots and blow-dry hair styles emerged and hit the fashion scene for both males and females. Girls modeled knee- length peasant skirts with cowl neck sweaters worn with or without boots. Coming out as one of the nation’s most popular teenage singing idols, Shaun Cassidy of “The Hardy Boys” television series, hit the top of the rock charts with the songs “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “Hey, Deanie.” Other music sensations ranking in pop charts included UFO, “Short People,” Andy Gibb, Foreigner, and an album “Rumors” by the incomparable group, Fleetwood Mac. Guy Lombardo... Freddie 22 — National

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Taking a sentimental journey, All- State Choir members, senior Pat Nadon and junior Darrell Barnes reflect back on the tunes that won the competition. Quenching his thirst for knowledge, senior Tim Guiden, winner of the McHale Scholarship Award thinks back to yesteryear. Awards — 21

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Kath...Groucho Marx ...C4 Death, orange juice, homosexuality and “suds” titled 1977-1978 as each found its place in newspaper head lines. Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Groucho Marx, Charlie Chaplin, and Guy Lombardo — a few of the famous entertainers whose lives ended and careers vanished in ’77-’78. Their deaths aroused nationwide sadness and marked an end to an era of top notch entertaining personalities. The ‘Crooner’, actor-singer Bing Crosby, enriched American life with his own special singing style in perfecting “White Christmas.” He also appeared with actor Bob Hope in many “road” pictures and specials. Elvis “the Pelvis” Presley initiated a unique variation of American music to the world — rock ’n roll as he made famous such songs as “Hound Dog,”, “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Frankie and Johnnie.” Dark-rimmed glasses, a thick mustache and a dangling cigar symbolized Groucho Marx of the former Marx Brothers, and game-show host of “You Bet Your Life.” Silent movies founded the ever- expanding film industry of today. Comedy actor, Charlie Chaplin contributed to the introduction and popularity of “the movies.” “Auld Lang Syne” lacked the traditional direction of Guy Lombardo on New Year’s Eve as he did not appear for the annual event with his Royal Canadian orchestra. Along with these celebrities, an entire college basketball team lost their lives in the University of Evansville plane crash. An area member of the squad, freshman Ray Commendella of Munster was on the plane and killed. Orange juice promoter Anita Bryant came close to bidding the Florida Orange Bird farewell because of her protest against homosexuality. Individuals supporting gay rights boycotted orange juice and Anita’s performances. She came close to losing her job. Although her views attracted many foes, readers of “Good Housekeeping” magazine managed to dub her the title of “Woman of the Year.” “Soap”, a new controversial television ‘soap opera’ managed to capture high ratings even though a substantial amount of people disliked it because of the subject matter — murder, homosexuality, and sex. Other rookie television series and celebrities highlighted the year by appearing in homes across the nation on the ‘tube.’ They included “Class of ’65,” “Eight is Enough,” “Fantasy Island,” Cheryl Ladd, Suzanne Sommers, and Jack Ritter. Artoo-Detoo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia emerged as familiar well-known figures due to the success of the motion picture “Star Wars.” The Sci-fi adventure began as an instant hit and soared to top the all-time ticket sale list. Popular movies of the past year included a visit to Earth from another planet in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” John Travolta reigned as ‘Disco king,’ dancing to the music of the Bee Gees, in “Saturday Night Fever.” Wars from the sky and screen came down to Earth in real life for a war of words. President Anwar Sadat of Egypt announced his attempt at a plan for peace in the Middle East. The peace talks were momentarily halted because of a border disagreement between Egypt and Israel. The U.S. and President Carter joined in the encouragement for peace. A radioactive Soviet satellite, that developed friction between Canada and Russia, fell to Earth and landed in a desolate region in Canada. After being found, scientists studied parts and found some to be highly radioactive. America’s coal miners and farmers held the biggest strikes of the year as they received countless newspaper headlines. If the strike had not been settled, area miners may have been without jobs today. Prinze,.,Joan Crawford ... • t •