Morton Memorial Schools - Retrospect Yearbook (Knightstown, IN)

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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

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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

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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.