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

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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

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22 Plays

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AWARDS This year ' s winner of the DAR award (Daughters of the American Revolution) was Tim Salach. The award is based on participation in school and the community. Salach was voted best citizen by teachers and fellow students. The National Merit Scholarship winners were Robert Gerka and Jacki Sufak. They were high scor¬ ers and received awards. The Na¬ tional Merit Semifinalists were Scott Hankins and Tim Salach. Boys and Girls State was at In¬ diana University in Terre Haute, Indiana. Four boys and three girls were chose to spend an entire week learning about the American form of Government. Senior Bob Balczo was nominat¬ ed by Principle Mr. Steve Stavros for the Youth Senate Program in Washington D.C. January through February.