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

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’83 GOVS SET “FREE” June 5, 1983 was a day filled with cheers, tears, and a few fears. On that day, Oli¬ ver P. Morton Senior High School graduated the 318 members of the Class of 1983. The 1983 commencement exercises were in the Mor¬ ton Auditorium. The gradu¬ ating seniors were dressed in red cap and gow ns. The Morton Concert Choir performed several selec¬ tions. Valedictorian Tim Sa- lach spoke of the future and said goodbye to his class¬ mates. Salutatorian Garry Graban asserted the value of self-image for future suc¬ cesses. Mrs. Kathleen Hill from the Board of School Trust¬ ees and Mr. Richard French, Assistant to the Superinten¬ dent, presented the diplo¬ mas to the class. Class President Heidi Mandichak read the class creed and the cheers and tears began as the members of the class flipped their tas¬ sels to the right side of their caps, becoming official graduates of Morton Senior High. The graduating Class of 1983 are applauded after they have re¬ ceived their diplomas. 18 Graduation

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MHS PRESENTS ‘MATCHMAKER’ The Morton Top Hat Theatre presented “The Matchmaker” as the organization’s production of the year. “The Matchmaker”, by Thorton Wilder, is the story of an old mer¬ chant of Yonkers. He was quite wealthy and decided to marry. The merchant then hired a matchmaker, with whom he eventually fell in love. The female lead role was played by senior Tracy Hall and the male role was played by senior Todd Hilbrich. , . rr „ Other productions which Hall participated in were “People and Robbers of Cardemon Town”, “Golden River” and “Oklahoma”. Hilbrich also had roles in “Golden River” and “Oklahoma”. This year the children’s produc¬ tion was “Aladin and the Magic Lamp”. The Children’s play was presented to the elementary schools in the area during the spring. 20 Play