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

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22 Plays

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ICE CASTLES The Inaugral dance was on No¬ vember 20, 1982, and the theme was “Ice Castles. ” As the couples danced to the band. Devotion, punch and snacks were served dur¬ ing the evening. The Inaugral is a turn-about dance where the girl asks the guy. The girl pays for the tickets, which were $10, and for the pictures. The guy pays for the dinner at a near¬ by resturant. Many students who did not at¬ tend the dance helped make the dance a success by helping with decorations, serving punch and snacks, or helped with the coat check. Inaugural 21

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OKLAHOMA Morton’s annual play for the 1982-83 school year was sponsored by the drama department. After casting the leading rolls to Rob Gerka, who played Curley, and Michele Moskalick, who played the part ofLaurey in October, the cast began rever¬ sals in November, for the performances which took place on January 21, 22, 27, and 28. While rehearsals were taking place the Stage Crew began to make props and background drops, and the costumes began to materialize. The cos¬ tumes were all handmade by member of the cast Moskalick, and choir director Mr. Glenn Wil¬ liams. Morton English teacher and head of the theater department, Mr. Donn Edwards, is responsible for Morton’s annual plays. Seniors Denis Heflin, who played Jud, and Rob Gerka, who played Curley, sang the solo “Poor Jud is Dead.” Senior Andy Ryan, performed a solo as the cast of Oklahoma take their part in the scene. Plays 23