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

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Tony Maddox and John Swanson Terry Dunne, Tony Maddox, and John Swanson PLAY OPENS Sophie Raushmeyer .. Terry Dunne Nornnon Cornell .... John Swanson Andy Hoborr . Tony Maddox All the long hours spenr memorizing lines and agonizing rehearsals surely paid off os Morron ' s Dromo Deportment presented its first ploy of the season, Star Spangled Girl . A total of 15 people tried our for the three ports available in the ploy. Director Mr. Donn Edwards finally selected seniors Terry Dunne, Tony Maddox, and John Swanson for the roles. Having been in o number of productions before, the long rehearsals were nothing new for Maddox and Swanson. However, being a first rime performer, the three to four hour after school rehearsals were a new experience for Dunne. NEW SEASON The Neil Simon three act play is set in the late I960 ' s near San Francisco Day. Andy and Norman, both intellects in their own rights, share a studio apartment from where they publish their radical protest magazine called ' ' Fallout. All goes well until Sophie, a patriotic young lady moves into the apartment next door, nor knowing what she may be getting herself into. Problems arise when Norman falls in love with Sophia and Sophia foils in love with Andy. In the end, of course, oil turns our for the best, and a happy ending is enjoyed by all. ' ' The hard work and long hours involved in the play really built my confidence and self-esteem, stated Terry Dunne. 24-Plays

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STUDENTS ATTEND INSTITUTES To rhe surprise of many Morron students, attending an institute wasn ' t all fun and games. Contrary to popular belief, there was very little rime to socialize. Selecting a rheme, designing a cover, and critiquing books from other schools were among rhe activities of TOP HAT editors when they attended rhe yearbook insirure at Sr. Mary ' s College in South Bend. Indiana University was rhe sire for rhe newspaper institute for Morronire editors. While there, rhe students learned effective editing and various newspaper layouts. Girl and Doy Staters parridpated in government by running for offices and holding assemblies and conventions at Indiana Stare University. Dy attending Doylor University Debate Institute, Sophomore Tim Salach learned valuable debate techniques and also researched this year ' s topic Consumer Protection. The varsity cheerleaders, who visited Dali Stare University, were taught different ways to arouse 26 -lnstltutes