Morton Memorial Schools - Retrospect Yearbook (Knightstown, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1963 volume:

r . . I ■ '■III - ' ' ■ ' ' „ ■ THE RETROSPECT .... The 1963 Year Book of Morton Memorial High School Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home MM I V ■ l I I [ I . -- I I ■- I ;i -I i i I . i • ■ 1 i o ♦ ADMINISTRATION . . Bureau of Special Institutions State Health Commissioner Director DR. A. C. OFFUTT MR. WILLIAM D. MURCHIE Aduisory Board MRS. EDITH JACKSON Indianapolis, Indiana MR. BERRY HURLEY MRS. ALICE REHM Greenfield, Indiana Anderson, Indiana MR. SHELDON A. KEY Indianapolis, Indiana DR. RICHARD McNABB Carthage, Indiana MR. GERALD CARMONY Manilla, Indiiana Superintendent Officers Superintendent of Schools MR. S. W. BREWER MR. MAX E. STANLEY Business Administrator MR. SAM M. CHASE Dean of Boys Dean of Girls MR. FRED A. WRIGHT MISS MARTHA FITZGERALD Faculty MR. JULES ELZEY Ball State B. S. Ball State M. A. Trade Co-ordinator Graphic Arts MR. RALPH EDER Indiana State B. S. Industrial Arts Cross Country and Track Coach MISS VELMA KNOWLES University of Kansas B. A. Art MRS. RHESSA POST Indiana State B. A. Indiana U. A. M. English, History Geography MR. VERLE FOSTER Ball State B. S. Baseball and Basketball Coach, P. E., Health Driver Education General Business MR. ROBERT W. ELLIOTT Indiana State A. B. Indiana State M. A. English, Spanish Guidance MR. CLARENCE POST Indiana State B. S. Indiana U. L. L. B. U. S. History, Civics Government MR. HERBERT E. STUELPE Indiana U. B. S. English, Social Studies Geography MR. HARLAN BROWN Indiana U. B. S. Business Education Faculty MR. WALTER BYERS Butler U. B. S Butler U. M. A Cincinnati Cons. Band, Dance Band MRS. ALICE E. MELBOURNE Indiana State B. S. Home Economics s.-j _ .. x :.£i MISS NOLA STOVER Ball State B. S. Biology, Mathematics MRS. TURESE KEMP Ill. Wesleyan U., Purdue Ball State B. S. Music MRS. LUCILE GUYATT Earlham College B. S. Home Economics Health MR. TIMOTHY R. STRAUB Marion College B. S. Mathematics MRS. DOROTHY WRIGHT Indiana U., U. C. Cincinnati Cons. B. S. Music MRS. EUGENIA STRICKLAND Indiana Central College University of Alabama B. S. School Librarian MRS. MABLE SMALL Battle Creek B. S. Kindergarten, P. E. Health Faculty MR. ARTHUR BECKMAN Canterbury College Miami U. B. S. Remedial Reading MRS. FREDERICKA DOUGHERTY Kalamazoo Normal College Fifth Grade MR. ORYN L. PRIDE Oakland City C. B. S. Sixth Grade MRS. IRENE PRIDE Oakland City C. B. S. Fourth Grade MRS. MARY N. COOLEY Wisconsin State College B. S. Fifth Grade MRS. MARTHA MONCRIEF Union U., Jackson, Tenn. B. A. Third Grade MRS. UBA NIGH Southwest Missouri State College B. S. Third Grade MRS. DOROTHY SCHWEIZER Ball State B. S. Second Grade MRS. HELEN BEECHER Oxford College, Indiana Butler U. B. S. First Grade ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ SENIORS. . . DAVID ANGEL Industrial Arts President Track 1-2, Dance Band 3-4, Color Guard 1-2-3, Choir 1-2-3-4, Boys’ Chorus 1-2-3, Mixed Ensemble 2- 3-4, Art Club 2-3-4, Oratorical Contest 3-4, Christmas Play 2- 3- 4, Senior Play 4, Echo Staff 2-3-4, Retrospect Staff 4. DENISE BEARD Commerical Secretary Cheerblock 3-4, Strings 1, Piano 1-2-3-4, Dancing 1-2-3-4, Senior Play 4, 4-H Club 1-2-3, Home Ec. Club 4, Retrospect Staff 4. Seniors CLASS COLORS Lavender and White CLASS FLOWER Orchid CLASS MOTTO “Today we follow, Tomorrow we lead ’ CLASS SPONSORS Mrs. Rhessa Post Mr. Verle Foster CHARLES CLINE Industrial Arts Vice-President Baseball 1-3-4, Cross Country 3- 4, Basketball 1-2-3, Volleyball 1- 2-3, Track 2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 1-2-3-4, Choir 2-3-4, Boys’ Chorus 2-3, Mixed Ensem¬ ble 4, Quartette 2-3, Senior Play 4, Echo Staff 4, Retrospect Staff 4. ROBERT STAHL Industrial Arts Treasurer Baseball 1-4, Basketball 1-2-3, Volleyball 1, Track 1-4, Senior Play 4, Boys’ State 3, Color Guard 2, Retrospect Staff 4. Seniors PATRICIA PARSONS Commerical Cheerblock 3-4, Choir 4, Girls’ Chorus 4, Strings 1, Dancing 1, Solo Contest 4, Mixed Ensemble 4, Girls’ Ensemble 4, Photo Club 4, 4-H Club 2-3, Home Ec. Club 4, Senior Play 4, Christmas Play 1-4, Retrospect Staff 4. ANNITA REDCLOUD Commerical Cheerblock 3-4, Oratorical Con¬ test 3-4, Choir 1-2, Strings 1-2, Accordion 2, Photo Club 4, Art Club 2-3-4, Home Ec. Club 4, 4-H Club 1-2-3, Christmas Play 3-4, Senior Play 4, Retrospect Staff 4. CHARLES WILLIAMS Industrial Arts Baseball 2-3-4, Cross Country 1- 2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Volley¬ ball 3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Art Club 1, Boys’ State 3, Senior Play 4, Echo Staff 4, Retrospect Staff 4. SHARON SHAW Commerical Cheerblock 3-4, Choir 1-2-3-4, Girls’ Chorus 3-4, Strings 1, Accordion 1-2, Piano 1-2, 4-H Club 1-2-3, Home Ec. Club 4, Mixed Sextette 4, Senior Play 4, Christmas Play 1-2-3-4, Ret¬ rospect Staff 4. MIDGIE GARRETT Academic Cheerleader 2-3-4, Dancing 1, Piano 1, Girl’s State 3, Honor Society 2-3-4, 4-H Club 1-2-3, Retrospect Staff 4. I Seniors IVA WILLIAMS Commercial Cheerblock 3-4, Dance Band 3-4, Choir 2-3-4, Girls’ Chorus 3-4, Solo Contest 3-4, Mixed Ensem¬ ble 3-4, Girls’ Ensemble 3-4, Oratorical Contest 3-4, 4-H Club 2-3, Home Ec. Club 4, Girls’ State 3, Photo Club 4, Christmas Play 2-3-4, Senior Play 4, Echo Staff 4, Retrospect Staff 4. GLENDA WISE Home Economics Cheerblock 3-4, Art Club 3, 4-H Club 3, Home Ec. Club 4, Echo Staff 4, Retrospect Staff 4. NANCY BREWER Academic Cheerblock 3-4, Choir 1-2-3-4, Girls’ Chorus 3-4, Strings 1-2-3, Piano 1-2-3-4, Solo Contest 3, Mixed Ensemble 3-4, Oratorical Contest 3-4, Girls’ State 3, Hon¬ or Society 2-3-4, Photo Club 4, Art Club 1-2-3-4, 4-H Club 2-3, Home Ec. Club 4, Christmas Play 3-4, Echo Staff 4, Retro¬ spect Staff 4. NANCY OVERTON Commerical Cheerleader 2-3-4, Dance Band 3-4, Choir 2-3-4, Girls’ Chorus 2- 3-4, Mixed Sextette 4, Strings 4, Accordion 1-2, Piano 2, Mixed Ensemble 4, 4-H Club 1-2-3, Home Ec. Club 4, Christmas Play 3-4, Echo Staff 4, Retro¬ spect Staff 4. VICTORIA MATHIS Commerical Cheerblock 3-4, Choir 1-2-3-4, Girls’ Chorus 4, Strings 1-2, Accordion 2, Girls’ Ensemble 4, 4-H Club 1-2-3, Home Ec. Club 4, Senior Play 4, Christmas Play 4, Retrospect Staff 4. ♦ UNDERCLASSMEN . . Juniors James Robertson, President Jeanne Walters, Vice-Pres. Jackie Cole, Secretary Gary Tuttle, Treasurer James Bowling William Hartley Betty Hall Linda Marksberry Karen Reuille Penny Robbins Dorothy Robertson Louise Sizemore Hazel Smith Barbara Spencer Bertha Thornton Carol Webb Gary White Randy White Judy Wininger [ [ [ [ [ [ i [ [ [ [ [ [ ( i I i ii ii I Sophomores Richard Wilbur, President Jerry Bumbalough, Vice-Pres. Sherry Ferguson, Secretary James Cline, Treasurer Mike Ferguson, Sgt.-at-Arms Barbara Able William Coleman Betty Colglazier Carolyn Dicus Jerry Elliott Kitty Ellis Jackie Ervin 1 Ruth Garrett Dale Hill James Kincaid Mary Oldham Steve Parsons Lottie Sanders Lorraine Sandlin Alan Schible Brenda Sizemore Dennis Smith Austin Snow Darryl Spencer Phillip Spitzer Sonny Stahl Mary Stroud Tom Sullivan I William Wells Judy Wilhelm Russell Williams j Freshmen Melody Phillips, President Richard Cline, Vice-President Rosemary Marksberry, Secretary Jeff Wilbur, Treasurer Bruce Bain Marvin Bowling David Bowling Mike Carmichael Jerry Coleman Dora Colyer Geneva Crouch Norman Dukes Charles Ervin Olivia France Lena Gay Barbara Grounds Sandra Hartman Richard Hill Larry Hines Jerry Klinglesmith Jeannie Kuhn Lyle Lowdermilk Robert Plummer John Ragan Cecilia Reed Jane Robertson Jean Robertson Virgil Taylor Darrell Thornton John Worthington ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ MUSIC . . Band Row one: Gary Tuttle, James Cline, Donald Bumbalough, Bruce White, Robert Richie, Richard Crouch, Wesley Walters, Ricky Ervin, Donald Bowling, William Coleman, Richard Cline, and Gary White. Row two: Charles Cline, Randy White, Lyle Lowdermilk, Darrell Thornton, Steve Lemons, Rickey Dukes, Danny Spitzer, John Dicus, James Lowdermilk, Mike Able, Mike Graham, and John Worthington. Row three: Darryl Spencer, Larry Hines, Dennis Smith, Tom Sullivan, Neil Bell, Eddie Ervin, Mike Decker, David Molden, John Sullivan, Donnie Decker, Robert Plummer, and James Robertson. Row three: David Bowling, William Hartley, James Bowling, Mr. Byers, Director; Danny Guffey, William Wells, and Alan Schible. BAND T HE MORTON High School Band, directed by Mr. Walter Byers, has a membership of forty-three boys. The band participates in many activities during the year. The most outstanding are the Legion Day marching activities and the Memorial Day ceremony. A winter concert is also presented each year to the students at Morton. The band also participated in various contests during the school year. The State Fair Marching Contest held each year at the Indiana State Fair is a highlight in the lives of both the band boys and Mr. Byers. The band also participated in the Spring Music Contest held at Greenfield, April 20. DANCE BAND HE DANCE Band is one of the organiz¬ ations in which Morton has much pride. This organization, known as the “Modern- aires,” is made up of advanced students in music and is directed by Mr. Walter Byers. The “Modernaires” provide music for many special trips and events during the school year. Providing music for the annual dance review is one of the greatest highlights for the members of the Morton Dance Band. Choir Row one: Vicki Mathis, Patricia Parsons, Cecilia Reed, Nancy Overton, Sharon Shaw, Jeannie Kuhn, Penny Robbins, and Mrs. Dorothy Wright, Director. Row two: David Bowling, William Wells, Brenda Sizemore, Judy Wilhelm, Jeanne Walters, Linda Marksberry, Rosemary Marksberry, Sonny Stahl, and James Bowling. Row three: Darrell Thornton, Louise Sizemore, Ruth Garrett, Sherry Ferguson, Iva Williams, Kitty Ellis, Geneva Crouch, Jane Robertson, Barbara Able, and Marvin Bowling. Row four: Richard Cline, Jackie Ervin, Olivia France, Mary Stroud, Lottie Sanders, Karen Reuille, Barbara Grounds, Nancy Brewer, Carolyn Dicus, and Tom Sullivan. Row five: David Angel, Dale Hill, Lyle Lowdermilk, Alan Schible, Norman Dukes, Charles Cline, Gary White, Richard Hill, Steve Parsons, and Richard Wilbur. (Mrs. Kemp, director; absent when picture was taken.) CHOIR HE MORTON Robed Choir, under the di¬ rection of Mrs. Turese Kemp and Mrs. Dorothy Wright consists of forty-six mixed voices. The choir provides music for the Sun¬ day church services held in the Chapel, and also provides special cantatas at Christmas and Easter time. The choir participated in the annual Spring Festival at Cambridge City, working diligently to prepare many songs for the event. In addition to this the choir entered in the Music Contest at Greenfield, April 20. GIRLS’ CHORUS HE GIRLS’ Chorus is another of Morton’s fine musical organizations. It is composed of twenty-eight girls, each of these partic i¬ pating in the Robed Choir. This group under the direction of Mrs. Turese Kemp attended the Choral Festival at Cambridge City. Dance Band Row one: Nancy Overton, Jackie Ervin, William Hartley, Gary White, Gary Tuttle, William Coleman, Richard Cline, and James Cline. Row two: Tom Sullivan, David Angel, Louise Sizemore, Iva Williams, Mary Stroud, Charles Cline, Randy White, Lyle Lowdermilk, Darrell Thornton, Alan Schible, James Robertson, and Mr. Byers, Director. Girls’ Chorus Row one: Brenda Sizemore, Judy Wilhelm, Patricia Parsons, Cecilia Reed, Nancy Overton, Sharon Shaw, Jeannie Kuhn, Penny Robbins, and Jeanne Walters. Row two: Vicki Mathis, Louise Sizemore, Ruth Garrett, Sherry Ferguson, Iva Williams, Kitty Ellis, Geneva Crouch, Jane Robertson, Carolyn Dicus, and Barbara Able. Row three: Jackie Ervin, Olivia France, Mary Stroud, Lottie Sanders, Karen Reuille, Barbara Grounds, Nancy Brewer, Rosemary Marksberry, and Linda Marksberry. (Mrs. Kemp, director; absent when picture was taken.) 'T' HE MORTON Dance Class is a special or- A ganization which entertains for many events during the year. Morton has much pride in this organization which works hard in preparing programs for the many special trips and events. It also presents an annual Spring Revue which is a very colorful event. The dancing groups were under the direction of Mrs. Gloria Dixon. Our Morton “Modern- aires” furnish the music for the public ap¬ pearances of the Morton Memorial dancers throughout the year. The ladies in the sewing room contri¬ bute much to the Spring Dance Revue by making many colorful costumes in various styles for the dancers to wear. Members of the Morton Faculty supervise regular prac¬ tice sessions which help the students main¬ tain good dancing form for the various ac¬ tivities during the year. Senior Snaps o SPORTS Baseball Row one: Marvin Bowling, Student Manager; Richard Wilbur, Jerry Bumbalough, John Ragan, David Bowling, and Jerry Coleman. Row two: Bill Hartley, Student Manager; Charles Cline, Jerry Elliott, Mike Carmichael, Gary Tuttle, Jeff Wilbur, William Coleman, and Phillip Spitzer, Student Manager. Row three: Mr. Eder, Assistant Coach; Robert Stahl, James Robertson, Norman Dukes, Charles Williams, Alan Schible, and Mr. Foster, Coach. UNDER the direction of Mr. Foster, base¬ ball coach, the baseball squad returned for practice in preparation for the opening of the Rush County Baseball League on August 21. Seventeen boys reported for the first practice, and nine were veterans of last year’s ball club. Three seniors on the team were: Charles Cline, Bob Stahl, and Charles Williams. The under classmen on the team were: James Robertson, Gary Tuttle, Bill Coleman, Rich¬ ard Wilbur, Jerry Bumbalough, Jerry Elliott, Alan Schible, Jeff Wilbur, Jerry Coleman, Norman Dukes, Mike Carmichael, John Ra¬ gan, and David Bowling. The first game of the season was played on the Mays’ diamond where Morton romped to a 15 to 5 victory. In the next game Morton took a hard defeat from Arlngton with the final score of 3 to 0. Morton defeated Manilla 9 to 0, before losing to Milroy 17 to 0, and New Salem 6 to 2. Morton’s last game was with Carthage who put them out of the Rush County Tournament by a score of 10 to 1. The highest batting average was held by Gary Tuttle with .333. Jerry Bumbalough al¬ so had .333, but did not have enough times at bat for a hitting title. Other averages includ¬ ed: Bob Stahl .278, Bill Coleman .231, Jerry Coleman .214, Jeff Wilbur .200, James Robertson .175, Norman Dukes .125, Richard Wilbur .091, Mike Carmichael .071, Charles Cline .000, Charles Williams .000, John Ragan .000, David Bowling .000. James Robertson had a 2 for 4 record in the pitching depart¬ ment for the Tigers. Even though the Tigers did show im¬ provement, Mr. Foster is looking forward to a better season next year. Varsity Basketball Mr. Foster, Coach; James Bowling, Gary Tuttle, Alan Schible, James Kincaid, Norman Dukes, Charles Williams, James Cline, James Robertson, Lyle Lowdermilk, Jerry Coleman, and William Hartley, Student Manager. COACH Verle E. Foster of the Morton Memorial Tigers called the first practice on October 6. Twenty-three boys interested in playing reported for the first practice. In the first game, Mays defeated the Tigers by the small margin of only three points, 74-71. Although Morton led in the first and third quarters, they could not make the ball go through the basket in the fourth quar¬ ter. At Milroy, the Tigers were defeated by the host school, 73-59. In the next game with Sandusky, the Tigers were beaten, 55-49. The next game was with Knightstown. The Tigers were downed by the Panthers, 73 to 48. In the next three games, Morton was defeated by Liberty 66-47, Spiceland 78-43, and Manilla 64-37. The Morton Tigers romped over Laurel. This was the first win of the season, with the score: MORTON 68, Laurel 58. The next game was with Carthage where the Tigers took a bitter defeat from the Raid¬ ers. The score was 79 to 54. Morton beat Centerville seven points in the next game. The score was Morton 65, Cen¬ terville 58. At Lewisville, the Tigers were defeated by the Bears, 63 to 37. Morton was dealt another loss by the Eagles of New Salem, 76 to 42, before the County Tourney. Morton drew Manilla in the County Tourney and was defeated by the Owls, 66 to 39. In the next three games, Morton lost to : Clarksburg 62 to 59, Sulphur Springs 49 to 45, and Straughn 66 to 28. Morton also lost to Burney, 63 to 58. Morton finished out the regular season by bowing to both Cadiz and Arlington. In the Sectional, Morton drew Morris¬ town and was defeated 91-44. James Robertson with 277 points led the Morton scoring attack for this season. The Tigers compiled a record of 2 wins against 18 setbacks. The Tigers are looking forward to having a better season next year. SECOND TEAM AFTER losing fifteen of their first sixteen '-games, the Morton second team, better known as the Kits, finished strong by down¬ ing Cadiz and Arlington, their last two op¬ ponents. The Kits were composed of thirteen un¬ derclassmen. These boys gained much exper¬ ience during the season which will be of great benefit to the Morton varsity next year. Jeff Wilbur led the Kits in scoring with 117 points. CHEERLEADERS IDGIE Garrett, Nancy Overton, Jeanne Walters, Lorraine Sandlin, and Melody Phillips were the inspiration of the Morton Tigers during this past basketball season. Midgie and Nancy are three year veterans, Jeanne has led cheers for two years, and for Lorraine and Melody, this was their first year. These girls have lead the Tigers through a rough season this year, and we hope to see Jeanne, Lorraine, and Melody back again next year to lead the Cheerblock and the Tigers to VICTORY. CHEERBLOCK YW E’VE got the spirit” says the Morton ’ ’ Cheerblock who have shown a lot of enthusiasm by backing their team. They really got behind those TIGERS and showed them they cared with lots of hope and spirit. At each home game, the girls, clad in their black skirts, white blouses, saddles, and white gloves, marched into the gym singing out the tune “Who’s Gonna Win This Game Tonight ?” The members did a neat skit at the Coun¬ ty Tourney. They really threw that tiger to¬ gether as they joined to sing “Them Tiger Bones.” Mr. Brown, who was in charge of the cheerblock, deserves much credit for a job well done. Cheerleaders Melody Phillips Lorraine Sandlin Nancy Overton Jeanne Walters Midgie Garrett Second Team Kneeling: Russell Williams, Student Manager; Michael Carmichael, Jeff Wilbur, William Coleman, Richard Hill, Student Manager. Standing: Richard Wilbur, Darrell Thornton, Richard Cline, James Kincaid, James Cline, Dale Hill, Lyle Lowdermilk, David Bowling, and Mr. Foster, Coach. Cheerblock Cross Country Kneeling: James Bowling, David Bowling, Charles Williams, James Robertson, Charles Cline, Norman Dukes, and Jerry Bumbalough. Standing: Marvin Bowling, Darrell Thornton, Alan Schible, James Cline, Richard Cline, Lyle Lowdermilk, Michael Carmichael, and John Worthington. THE ONES eager and ready for the fall sports program returned to the campus on August 20, to practice and prepare for the first cross country meet. Those who re¬ ported were: James Robertson, David Bowl¬ ing, Charles Williams, Norman Dukes, Jerry Bumbalough, Alan Schible, James Cline, Lyle Lowdermilk, Richard Cline, John Worthing¬ ton, James Bowling, Mike Carmichael, Darrell Thornton, and Marvin Bowling. After two weeks of hard work in prac¬ tice sessions the Tigers showed their strength by defeating Manilla, 19 to 51. Jim Bowling placed first in the meet. In the next meet the Tigers ran away with Centerville 19 to 44. The meet was held at Centerville. James Bowling received the first place ribbon. The next meet was with Spiceland and Carthage. Morton was defeated by Spiceland but gained second place with the scores of : 29-32-84. At Middletown, the Tigers took a bitter defeat with James Bowling 2nd and Charles Williams 7th. The score was 19-24. In the next meet Knightstown defeated Morton, 20 to 42, even though James Bowling continued to hold down first place. A tri-meet saw Morton come out on top with the scores in this order : Morton 28, Ma¬ nilla 43, Arlington 64. Another tri-meet was won by Liberty, Morton second and Whitewater third. Morton also won over Wilkinson and Mil- roy, with the scores as follows: Morton 20, Wilkinson 41, and Milroy 76. Again James Bowling was first place winner for Morton. Morton showed great promise for a Con¬ ference Championship by winning the County meet. Scores were: Morton 30, Manilla 49, Carthage 83, Arlington 95, and Milroy 112. The conference meet was held at Liberty with the host taking first place with 39, while Morton placed second with 52, Spiceland 58, Morristown 66, and Milroy 136. Mr. Eder, the Cross Country Coach, plans to win the Conference next year. All the boys except two will be back and ready to go. The two boys that will be lost through graduation are Charles Cline and Charles Williams. Track Kneeling: Jerry Bumbalough, Jerry Coleman, Jeff Wilbur, Mike Carmichael, David Bowling, James Bowling, and Jerry Elliott. Standing: Charles Cline, James Cline, James Robertson, Charles Williams, Norman Dukes, Lyle Lowdermilk, Richard Cline, Robert Stahl, and Dale Hill. THE FIRST practice for opening the sea¬ son of the Morton Memorial track team was held in the high school gym, March 11. Twenty-two boys reported to Coach Eder, ready and eager to get track practice under way. The team this year consisted of three seniors and nineteen underclassmen. The first track meet was with Mays. The Tigers profited by their hard work in prac¬ tice by defeatng Mays 68 1-7 to 40 6-7, tak¬ ing nine of the thirteen first places. The next meet was a tri-meet with Char¬ lottesville and New Salem. Morton took eight first place ribbons, Charlottesville four and New Salem one. The scores were as follows: Morton 711 4 Charlottesville 51i 2, and New Salem 14. Morton ran away in the next meet, with Carthage and Milroy. Morton runners took all four places in the mile run. The scores were : Morton 80 1-5, Carthage 46 3-5, and Milroy 10 1-5. Victory was hard earned in the meet with Spiceland. The Tigers were behind thirteen points and then pulled through for a 59 to 50 victory over the Stingers. Liberty also fell victim to the Morton team. Although the score was close through¬ out most of the meet, Liberty fell back when Morton took all three places in the pole vault. The final score was 63 to 46. Morton entered the Rush County meet with a 5-0 record for the season. After the County meet, Morton was still undefeated. Morton’s score was 11 41 ?, keeping the record as Rush County Champions. Other schools who participated had the following scores: Carthage 56 5-14, Mays 37 6-7, New Salem 30 6-7, and Milroy 5 3-7. In the East Central Conference meet, Morristown took the first place trophy, Lib¬ erty took second place honors, and Morton placed third. The scores were: Morristown 100l o, Liberty 69 Vs, Morton 50, Spiceland 33, Carthage 23, and Milroy 7. Sport Snaps mhiis •“ ■ ■ unwunni JEW vE3w BSf B JF 0HR Sf jf V $S I Season Records VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL RECORD Morton 71 MAYS -74 Morton 25 MAYS 39 Morton 59 MILROY 73 Morton 27 MILROY _ 45 Morton _ 49 SANDUSKY _ 55 MORTON 29 Sandusky 28 Morton 48 KNIGHTSTOWN 73 Morton 33 KNIGHTSTOWN 65 Morton _ 26 LIBERTY 52 Morton 47 LIBERTY 66 Morton 15 SPICELAND _ 42 Morton 43 SPICELAND _ 78 Morton 24 MANILLA 41 Morton 37 MANILLA _ 64 Morton 24 LAUREL _ _ 30 MORTON 68 Laurel 58 Morton 25 CARTHAGE _ 33 Morton 54 CARTHAGE _ 79 Morton 27 CENTERVILLE _ 43 MORTON 65 Centerville 58 Morton _ 34 LEWISVILLE __ 63 Morton _ 28 NEW SALEM 34 Morton 37 LEWISVILLE __ 63 Morton _ 33 CLARKSBURG _ 46 Morton 42 NEW SALEM __ 76 Morton 23 SULPHUR SPR. _ 38 Morton - - 19 STRAUGHN _ 41 County Tournament Morton 33 BURNEY _ 38 Morton 39 MANILLA 66 MORTON 38 Cadiz 31 MORTON 34 Arlington 27 Morton 59 CLARKSBURG _ 62 Morton 45 SULPHUR SPR. _ 49 Morton _ __ 28 STRAUGHN _ 66 BASEBALL , RECORD Morton 58 BURNEY 63 Morton 37 CADIZ 51 MORTON 15 Mays _ 5 Morton 50 ARLINGTON _ 66 Morton _ 0 ARLINGTON _ 3 MORTON 9 Manilla 0 Sectional Tournament Morton 0 MILROY 17 Morton 44 MORRISTOWN 91 Morton 2 NEW SALEM __ 6 County Tournament Morton __ 1 CARTHAGE ___ 10 CROSS COUNTRY RECORD MORTON 19 Manilla 51 MORTON 19 Centerville 44 TRACK RECORD Morton 32 SPICELAND 29 Carthage - 84 MORTON ___ 68 1-7 Mays _ 40 6-7 Morton 42 KNIGHTSTOWN 20 MORTON _ 711 2 Charlottesville 51i New Salem . 14 Morton 24 MIDDLETOWN 19 MORTON 80 1-5 Carthaere 46 3-5 MORTON 28 Manilla 43 Milroy - 10 1-5 Arlington . 64 MORTON 59 Spiceland 50 Morton 35 LIBERTY 24 Whitewater 71 MORTON ___ 63 Liberty 46 MORTON _ 20 Wilkinson 41 Morton 30 KNIGHTSTOWN 84 Milroy 76 Liberty _ 22 Underclass Snaps o ♦ ORGANIZATIONS. . . Clubs DRAMATICS THE senior play “Me and My Shadow,” ably directed by Mrs. Eugenia Strickland, Miss Nola Stover, and Mr. Harlan Brown, was presented in Lincoln Hall on April 5, 1963. “Me and My Shadow” was the story of a young attorney who saved a Hindu girl’s life. After this there seemed to be no way of getting rid of her, as she was continually there with the lines “You Are My Master, I Am Your Slave.” Following the daring res¬ cue everyone, from the mother-in-law to the nibby next-door neighbor, seemed to get into the act. The story had a dramatic and mys¬ terious ending. “Come, Let Us Adore Him” was also- directed by Mrs. Strickland, Miss Stover and Mr. Brown. This was the story of the first Christ¬ mas and of a little girl of today who returned to the year of the Christ Child. She visited the fields of the shepherds, met the wise men, and touched the hand of the Infant Jesus. MORTON ECHO THE MORTON Echo Staff was made up this year of the junior and senior English classes. This staff was under the direction of Mrs. Post, Mr. Stuelpe, and Mr. Elzey. The latest news on campus, such as: student entertainment, dramatic, musical, and dancing activities are a few of many ar¬ ticles written by these students : Annita Red- Cloud, Jeanne Walters, David Angel, Charles Cline, Charles Williams, Nancy Overton, Iva Williams, Glenda Wise, Nancy Brewer, Jackie Cole, Louise Sizemore, Betty Hall, Hazel Smith, Karen Reuille, and James Bowling. Clubs ART CLUB MISS Velma Knowles was the sponsor of the two special art clubs again this year. Both the girls’ and the boys’ art clubs were very active during the school year, preparing for the spring exhibit in the Morton Library as well as the exhibition held in the Knights- town library each year. Again this year the two clubs held elec¬ tions for group officers. The two promising art students who attained the title of Presi¬ dent were: Mike Ferguson and Annita Red- Cloud. The main purpose of the clubs is to help those who are interested in art to build and maintain a higher standard of skill in this subject. Among the many projects in which the individual can increase his skill are : drawing, painting, crafts, and -sculpture. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MORTON’S chapter of the National Honor Society had seven members on roll call this year. Two of these members were in¬ ducted last year, while five were new induc¬ tees this current year. There are two seniors, Midgie Garrett, and Nancy Brewer; one jun¬ ior, Jeanne Walters; and four sophomores, Ruth Garrett, Jerry Bumbalough, Bill Cole¬ man, and Thomas Sullivan. The National Honor Society hopes to en¬ courage positive leadership. It is a worthy ambition for underclassmen to aspire to mem¬ bership in the Honor Society. The society has four faculty sponsors who are: Mrs. Rhessa Post, Mrs. Eugenia Strickland, Mr. Timothy Straub, and Mr. Robert Elliott. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY Club was sponsored this year by Miss Nola Stover and Mr. Jules Elzey. Senior High girls interested in the fundamentals of photography made up the club’s membership. The girls were divided into three groups and held their meetings in the photography darkroom located in the print shop. Members learned the proper way to load a camera, take good pictures and make con¬ tact prints and enlargements. Classroom Snaps o OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES [ Recreation YEAR-AROUND ACTIVITIES PECIAL dances and parties are held dur¬ ing the year on special occasions and just for entertainment. Everyone enjoys the Hal¬ loween party when he can dress up and win a prize. Even if the student does not win, he has fun participating. A really special oc¬ casion was the Junior-Senior Prom held on May 23. Other activities include: sledding par¬ ties, sock hops, ball games and convocations. SWIMMING POOL UR SWIMMING Pool which opened in 1960 is still just as popular as it was the day it started. Everyone is anxiously waiting for that day when he can take a refreshing dip ! TOWNHALL TUDENT Store is only a small section or room of the Townhall. To the dancers, there is the dancing room ; where they spend most of their time learning the latest dance or memorizing the words to their favorite song. The Townhall gym is used quite often by the boys who like to play basketball or by students wishing to play volleyball. A pool room for the Senior High boys is also located in Townhall. Recreation SUMMER CAMP OUMMER vacations are really enjoyed by the students. Many look forward to camp¬ ing, hiking, playing, and fishing at the Home Camp near Carthage. Time spent at camp helps make summer vacation complete. MOVIES ''PHIS YEAR the ring of the show bell not only means show time, it means date night for Senior High boys and their special dates. Each weekend brings another motion picture for the students’ pleasure. The sub¬ jects of these weekly movies range from mus¬ icals to westerns. Mr. Wright, who is in charge of sched¬ uling the shows, has done an outstanding job in obtaining movies of interest for enter¬ tainment. STUDENT STORE T) OPCORN ! Peanuts ! Someone is always coming into the Student Store for his favorite candy, ice cream, or soft drink. Mrs. Overman and her helpers are there to assist anyone who may wish to partake of the good¬ ies available. In the back room is a supply of cosmetics, razor blades, toys, and other items that may be useful. Student Store is one of the most popular places around. Division Life DIVISION Life on the Home Campus is much like that 'of a private home. Stu¬ dents are taught to get along with many types of people. For guidance, each cottage has one or two house parents who care for the daily needs and interests of the students. Each cot¬ tage has a television, radio, and games which are enjoyed by all students. Some cottages have kitchen and dining rooms which give the girls valuable experi¬ ence in cooking and handling kitchen respon¬ sibilities. An American Legion Post or Auxiliary sponsors each cottage and supplies the group with many luxury and entertainment items. Each child also has a sponsor who remembers him on special days. During the Christmas season the Legionaires are especially gener¬ ous in remembering each child with special gifts. Trade Snaps Medical Care 1 T ISS Elizabeth Thomas has served an- 1 A other faithful year at the Home, attend¬ ing those who need medical care. Mrs. Ruby Davison helps Miss Thomas in the clinic. Dr. Leonard Wiatt directs the hospital care of the students. Miss Thomas gives flu shots to students and teachers at school, and also makes fre¬ quent trips to Indianapolis with students for having eyes checked and visits with spec¬ ialists. Dr. George Winder, assisted by Dr. Thomas Shaver, come once a week to check and work on the students’ teeth. Dr. Winder and Dr. Shaver are both extremely patient with the young students. Both doctors help with the educational program by having sev¬ eral of the older girls assist them. Religion INCOLN Hall, popularly known as the Chapel , has long been the center of relig¬ ious activities for the students of the Home. Every Sunday the students from grades one through twelve attend regular Chapel services. Reverend Richard Merriman is in charge of all worship services. The Morton Robed Choir is important to the church services as it presents special numbers each Sunday. The Christmas and Easter Cantatas are also presented in the Chapel. On Easter morning the elementary choir presents a Sunrise Service. Students of Morton from grades nine through twelve attend the church of their choice at Knightstown. Catholic students attend Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Knightstown. American Legion and Auxiliary TpACH YEAR the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary do many things that are appreciated by the students of Morton Me¬ morial. Each cottage is sponsored by Amer¬ ican Legion Posts and Units of the American Legion and Auxiliary. The women of the many Auxiliaries see that each student has an individual sponsor. These sponsors send gifts to the students on special occasions throughout the year. The American Legion Auxiliary deserves much credit for their contributions to the in¬ stitution. Their contributions help make pos¬ sible the summer vacation for the students as well as a week’s vacation at Chistmas time. They are responsible for special parties, Christmas shopping, outings, and other ac¬ tivities throughout the year. Each September the American Legion sponsors a day of enter¬ tainment known as Legion Day, for enjoy¬ ment of the children at the Home. College scholarships and awards are made to outstanding members of the gradu¬ ating class by the American Legion and Aux¬ iliary. Graduates receive a commencement gift and many find employment through the help of these wonderful people. Calendar of Highlights SCHOOL STARTED _ AUGUST 27 AMERICAN LEGION DAY _ SEPTEMBER 9 HOMECOMING _ SEPTEMBER 15-16 CONFERENCE CROSS COUNTRY MEET _ OCTOBER 3 RUSH COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY MEET _ OCTOBER 9 HALLOWEEN PARTY _ OCTOBER 31 SENIOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP _ DECEMBER 8 CHRISTMAS CANTATA _ DECEMBER 16 CHRISTMAS PLAY _ DECEMBER 21 CHRISTMAS VACATION _ DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 2 RUSH COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT _ JANUARY 17-19 DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST _ JANUARY 26 STATE MUSIC CONTEST _ FEBRUARY 16 SECTIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT _ FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 2 CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT _ MARCH 28 CHORAL FESTIVAL _ MARCH 29 SENIOR CLASS PLAY _ APRIL 5 EASTER CANTATA _ APRIL 14 BAND AND CHORAL CONTEST _ APRIL 20 SENIOR STYLE SHOW _ APRIL 24 ATHLETIC BANQUET _ APRIL 25 RUSH COUNTY TRACK MEET _ MAY 1 CONFERENCE TRACK MEET _ MAY 3 DANCE REVUE - _ MAY 8 SENIOR TRIP _ MAY 13-16 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE _ MAY 19 SENIOR TEA _ MAY 19 SENIOR BANQUET _ MAY 20 AWARD DAY _ MAY 21 JUNIOR AND SENIOR PROM _ MAY 23 COMMENCEMENT _ MAY 25 MEMORIAL DAY _ MAY 30 SCHOOL IS OUT _ JUNE 7 Retrospect Staff Editor _ Associate Editor _ Copy Editor _ Organization Editor _ Senior Editor _ Sports Editor _ Clubs Editor _ Calendar and Faculty Editor Music Editor _ Recreational Editor _ Division Life _ Special Days _ Medical Care and Religion Snapshot Editor _ Faculty Advisors _ _ Charles Cline Annita RedCloud _ Sharon Shaw _ David Angel _ Iva Williams Charles Williams Victoria Mathis Patricia Parsons _ Nancy Brewer _ Midgie Garrett _ Glenda Wise _ Nancy Overton _ Denise Beard _ Robert Stahl __ Mr. Jules Elzey Mr. Clarence Post Associate Printing Instructor _ Mr. Donald Qualkenbush Printing Staff David Angel Jerry Bumbalough Charles Cline William Hartley James Kincaid Charles Ragan Austin Snow Robert Stahl Sonny Stahl Greg Stummer Neil Stummer Randy White Charles Williams - Autographs . - ■ Acknowledgments PHOTOGRAPHY Henley Studio, Knightstown Joe Porter, Carthage The Printing Department Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home Knightstown ENGRAVINGS Stafford Engraving Co., Indianapolis PRINTING The Printing Department Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home Knightstown BINDING The Printing Department Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home Knightstown COVER AND DIVIDER DESIGNS Designs — David Angel Cover Page Drawing — Nancy Brewer Divider Page Drawing — Annita RedCloud - I . % 7 ■ 1 .