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

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Couples Enjoy The annual Junior-Senior Pro m was at Wicker Park Social Center, on April 24, 1981. “Moonlight and Roses” was choosen from the many ideas that were suggested by juniors for the Prom theme. The theme was carried out by the use of paper roses on the tables and a scene with the moon on the background for the pictures. There was also an archway intertwined with roses as the couples walked into the room. The Junior Class raised the money for the Prom by selling candy, candles, Christmas orna¬ ments, and little stuffed animals. The Class also had a number of car washes during the summer. The Prom, as usual, was the climax to the school year and the experience will be looked upon by those who attended as “that special night”. The events that took place on that evening will stick in the back of one’s mind where memories will be drawn upon for years to come. 16 Prom

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Graduation Day Brings On “End” On June 7, 1981, Oliver P. Morton Senior High School graduated 344 students, which on that day became the official “Class of 1981”. Graduation Day marked an end for each student in the Class of 1981 to what was so much of each students life. The classes, homework, grades, and the teachers, administrators, and parents pushing education came to an abrupt halt. What some students consider as “the good times” — friendship, dates, parties, dances, going to athletic events — also came to an end. Many students took the time to reflect and say good-bye and good luck. Some students seem to concentrate on “What do I do now?” since the end of high school also signals a new beginning. The ceremonies on that day did not vary much from any other ceremony of the past, except for one most important fact — for the 344 students, June 7, 1981, is one day that will be remembered forever.