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

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This Night Prom ’85 The night of a lifetime finall y arrived for most Morton High School Junior and Senior students. On April 26, 1985 Morton Senior High School held its annual Junior-Senior Prom at Wicker Park Social Center. The Prom theme, “This Night Will Last Forever,” chosen by the Junior Class and in good taste for this night will be remembered forever by the students and friends who attended. The night began at 7:00 p.m. with everyone dancing to the music of “Abacus.” After enjoying the dancing, the couples were seated for dinner after which they continued dancing to the Sound Entertainment by Chuck. “This Night will last forever” was presented by the Junior Class. Much of the work was done by Junior Class Advi¬ sors Mrs. Mann and Mr. Mayerick and Junior Class Officers President Basilio Lopez Jr., Vice President Sophia Stavropoulos and Secretary Denise Rebey. Will Last Forever — PRIVATE MOMENTS — Juniors Tom Adams and Cindy Storck spend a few prlvatt moments together between dances. SPECIAL MOMENTS — Seniors Carl Porter and Peggy McCallister dance to one of their favorite songs. WHAT’S UP? — Senior Jocelyn Smeberg converses for a few moments with Gle Wyant and his date. 16 Prom

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In 1952, Hammond’s 3rd high school Oliver P. Morton was completed on Marshall Street as an addition to the original elementary school. In 1964, the new Morton High School, a $7 million structure, was started at 169th and Grand Ave. The school was opened in 1967. In 1965 the new Howard Branch library was dedi¬ cated at Grand Avenue and 171st Street. It was named after James A. Howard, librarian from 1929-1954. This library and the Morton parking lot are the site of the International Cultural Festival which is held in early September annually. The two day festival attracts an estimated 25,000 people (in recent years). Ethnic food, arts and crafts booths, entertainment, and cultural at¬ mosphere are generally featured. In 1981, an area formerly owned by the railroad be¬ came a state nature preserve. Gibson Woods is a 131 acre tract of woods located between Parrish and Cline Avenues. It contains rare orchids and wildlife consid¬ ered endangered by the Federal government. As Hessville’s population grew so did its cemetaries. Hessville has three cemetaries. One is St. Mary’s Greek cemetaries. Hessville has three cemetaries. One is St. Mary’s Greek Catholic Cemetary located at the north¬ west corner of Kennedy and 169th Street. Early Hess¬ ville residents are interred one block east, along 169th Street in the old Hessville Cemetary. Next to it is the Lake County Potter Field cemetery. For the last ten years, the population continues to change and fluctuate. While some people have been moving out of the area primarily for economic reasons, other people have been moving in, presumably for the same reasons. People who used to rely on the steel industry in this area have been looking into other ca¬ reer options. Still, Hessville remains a viable, close- knit community. FESTIVITY — Hessville citizens watch a performance at the Little Red Schoolhouse festival. Community 15

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SMILE! — Senior Dana Elliot prepares to take a picture of a few friends at 7 rom. Prom 17