Morton Memorial Schools - Retrospect Yearbook (Knightstown, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1964 volume:

♦ ♦ ♦ . . THE RETROSPECT The 1964 Year Book of Morton Memorial High School Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home ADMINISTRATION Bureau of Special Institutions State Health Commissioner Director DR. A. C. OFFUTT MR. WILLIAM D. MURCHIE A duisory Board MR. GERALD CARMONY Manilla, Indiana MRS. EDITH JACKSON Indianapolis, Indiana MR. BERRY HURLEY Greenfield, Indiana MR. SHELDON A. KEY Indianapolis, Indiana MRS. MARY JANE HUGHES Muncie, Indiana DR. JAMES E. SIMMONS Indianapolis, Indiana Officers Superintendent MR. S. W. BREWER Superintendent of Schools MR. MAX E. STANLEY Dean of Boys Dean of Girls MR. FRED A. WRIGHT MRS. DOROTHY JORDAN Business Administrator Vocational Director MR. SAM M. CHASE MR. JULES E. ELZEY Faculty 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 Social Studies MR. VERLE FOSTER Ball State B. S. Ball State M. S. Baseball and Basketball Coach, P. E., Health Driver Education 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 General Business MR. HERBERT E. STUELPE Indiana U. B. S. English, Social Studies MR. HARLAN BROWN Indiana U. B. S. Business Education MR. JULES ELZEY Ball State B. S. Ball State M. A. Graphic Arts 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 ' ’ ' I ' : ' 1 ' MISS CAROLYN MORROW Purdue University B. S. Ball State M. A. Mathematics MRS. TURESE KEMP Ill. Wesleyan U., Purdue Ball State B. S. Music MRS. LUCILE GUYATT Earlham College B. S. Home Economics Health MR. STANLEY J. CONNER Berea College A. B. Peabody College M. A. Chemistry, Biology Mathematics MISS RAMONA ARMSTRONG Ball State B. S. Music MRS. EUGENIA STRICKLAND Indiana Central College Univer sity of Alabama B. S. School Librarian MRS. MABLE SMALL Battle Creek B. S. Kindergarten, P. E. Faculty MR. ARTHUR BECKMAN Canterbury College Miami U. B. S. Remedial Reading MR. ORYN L. PRIDE Oakland City C. B. S. Sixth Grade MRS. FREDERICKA DOUGHERTY Kalamazoo Normal College Fifth and Sixth Grade MRS. MARTHA MONCRIEF Union U., Jackson, Tenn. B. A. Fifth Grade MRS. UBA NIGH Southwest Missouri State College B. S. Third Grade MRS. IRENE PRIDE Oakland City C. B. S. Fourth Grade MRS. DOROTHY SCHWEIZER Ball State B. S. Second Grade MRS. MARJORIE WILLIAMS Ball State B. S. Fourth Grade MRS. HELEN BEECHER Oxford College, Indiana Butler U. B. S. First Grade I 4 4 4 4 4 4 ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ . .SENIORS JAMES ROBERTSON Industrial Arts President Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1- 2-3-4, Cross Country 1-3, Track 1- 2-3, Volleyball 1-2-3, Band 1- 2- 3-4, Dance Band 1-2-3-4, Boys’ Chorus 1, Senior Play 4, Christ¬ mas Play 1-2-4, Retrospect Staff 4. Seniors JEANNE WALTERS Academic Vice-President Dancing 1-2-3-4, Girls’ Chorus 2- 3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Choir 1-2- 3-4, Home Economics Club 3-4, Honor Society 3-4, Senior Play 4, Echo Staff 3, Girls’ State 3, Ora¬ torical Contest 3-4, Cheerleader 1-2-3-4, Retrospect Staff 4. WILLIAM WELLS Industrial Arts Secretary Track 3, Band 2-3-4, Dance Band 4, Choir 2-3-4, Boys’ Chorus 3- 4, Christmas Play 3, Senior Play 4, Cheerblock 4, Mixed Sextette 3, Mixed Ensemble 3, Vocal Con¬ test 3, Retrospect Staff 4. Last Will and Testament I, James Robertson, being of slender body and broad mind leave the following: All my love to Ruthie. To James Cline and Richard Wilbur, I leave anything I might leave behind. To Dale Hill, I leave the memory of our good times together. To my little sis¬ ters, Jean and Jane, I leave all my love and good wishes for their future. To the officers and teachers I wish to thank them for all they have done for me. I, Jeanne Walters, possessing an abun¬ dance of talents and various eccentricities, desire to leave the following: To my favorite brother, Wes, lots of love and LUCK; to Sherry the best life has to offer her ; to the officers my sincere thanks for your help and guidance so willingly given. I, William Wells, being feeble of both mind and body, do hereby, under the author¬ ization of anyone present will to Jim Cline my share of our lockers after I take every¬ thing. I also will to Jim Cline the tie which Charles Cline left me last year, and to Angie all my hopes, dreams, and love. These things, I do out of the goodness of my heart. DOROTHY ROBERTSON Commercial Treasurer Dancing 1-2, Home Economics Club 3-4, 4-H Club 1, Piano 1, Cheerblock 3-4, Senior Play 4, Retrospect Staff 4. Seniors JAMES BOWLING Industrial Arts Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2, Cross Country 1-2-3-4, Track 1- 2- 3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3, Band 1-2- 3- 4, Choir 1-2-3-4, Boys’ Chorus 1-2-3-4, Senior Play 4, Christ¬ mas Play 2-3, Art Club 1-2-3-4, Echo Staff 3-4, Dancing 1-2-3-4, Music Contest 2-3, Mixed En¬ semble 2-3-4, Barbershop Quar¬ tette 1-2-4, Retrospect Staff 4. JACQUELINE COLE Commercial Home Economics Club 3, Danc¬ ing 1, Photography Club 3-4, Echo Staff 3-4, Cheerblock 2-3-4, Senior Play 4, Retrospect Staff 4. Last Will and Testament I, Dorothy Robertson, being of small mind, but big head leave the following: To Jean and Jane, my love and hope they finish school. To Ruth, success in piano and cheer¬ leading. Good luck to Jeff, Richard Cline, and Gary. To Melody Phillips — remember our secret ! To the main office crew — I’ll miss you. To my teachers thanks a lot. To Mr. Wright, and the Brewers’, thanks also. To the Home I leave Peace. Good luck, Juniors. I, James Bowling, being of sound mind and unusual talents, d o hereby will the fol¬ lowing: To my brothers David, Marvin, and Donnie my deepest affection. To “Tea Baby” I leave lots of luck. To Jim Kincaid I will my ability to dream in cinemacolor. My thanks go to all the houseparents and everyone who have made the Home very pleasant and won¬ derful for me. To all my friends I hope we meet again. I, Jackie Cole, being the miser that I am, leave nothing, for I have precisely that. I do, however, wish to express my deepest apprec¬ iation to everyone for making my years here memorable ones. To Elaine and Sonja remem¬ ber what I said, and be good. Thanks go to Div. 1 for laughing at my insipid jokes. To Greg, lots of luck, and stay sweet. To Ruth, Lorraine and Brenda “Good Luck”. To all a- gain, thanks, and May God Bless You. BETTY HALL Commercial Home Economics Club 3-4, Art Club 3-4, Photography Club 3-4, Senior Play 4, Echo Staff 3-4, Cheerblock 2-3-4, 4-H Club 2, Piano 1-2-3, Retrospect Staff 4. Seniors WILLIAM HARTLEY Industrial Arts Student Manager 1-2-3, Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 2-3-4, Sen¬ ior Play 4, Cheerblock 4, Art Club 1-2-3-4, Retrospect Staff 4. LINDA MARKSBERRY Commercial Choir 1-2-3-4, Girl’s Chorus 2-3- 4, Orchestra 1-2-3, Home Econ¬ omics Club 3-4, Senior Play 4, Christmas Play 3, Photography Club 3, Echo Staff 3-4, Cheer¬ block 2-3-4, 4-H Club 1-2, Organ 1-2, Piano 1-2, District Music Contest 3, Retrospect Staff 4. Last Will and Testament I, Betty Hall, being of extensive body and narrow mind leave my love and best wishes to my brothers and sister. To Mary Stroud I will my dead date book. To Rosie all the junk I leave behind. To those left in Jack- son Hall I leave a little peace and quiet. To next year’s seniors “Good Luck.’’ I wish to thank the officers, employees, houseparents and teachers for all they have done for me. I, William E. Hartley, being of sound mind and large body, leave the following : to my two brothers I leave the best of luck ; to Mr. Byers, my thanks for all his time and teaching ; to the officers my greatest thanks ; to the Seniors of the Future “Good Luck”. I, Linda Marksberry, being of small mind and large body, leave my love and the clothes that I don’t need, to my little sister Rosie. To my houseparents I leave my sin¬ cere thanks for helping me through my years in Jackson Hall. To next years seniors, “More Power to them.” To Mary Stroud I leave the television set. My sincere thanks to all for the help everyone has given me. PENNY ROBBINS Academic Choir 1-2-3-4, Girls’ Chorus 1-2- 3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Home Ec¬ onomics Club 3-4, Photography Club 3-4, Art Club 3-4, Senior Play 4, Christmas Play 1-2-3-4, Oratorical Contest 3-4, Cheer- block 2-3-4, Echo Staff 3-4, 4-H Club 1-2, Girls’ State 3, Piano 1-2-3, Music Contest 3-4, Mixed Ensemble 3-4, Retrospect Staff 4. Seniors LOUISE SIZEMORE Academic Dancing 1-2-3-4, Choir 1-2-3-4, Girls’ Chorus 2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3, Dance Band 1-2-3-4, Home Economics Club 3-4, Oratorical Contest 4, Photography Club 3, Christmas Play 1-2-4, Echo Staff 3-4, Senior Play 4, 4-H Club 1-2, District Music Contest 1-2-3, State Music Contest 2-3-4, Ret¬ rospect Staff 4. HAZEL SMITH Commercial Piano 1-2-3-4, Organ 1-2-3-4, Accordion 4, Strings 1-2-3-4, Photography Club 3-4, Cheer- block 2-3-4, Home Economics Club 3-4, 4-H Club 1-2, Echo Staff 3-4, Senior Play 4, Retro¬ spect Staff 4. Last Will and Testament I, Penelope Sue Robbins, as beautiful, in¬ telligent and talented as I am, do not have many properties to leave behind, but the few I have I bequeath to Rosie and Russell ; Luck ! I leave my bunk to anyone who doesn’t have heightraphobia (I sleep on top). To the of¬ ficers, houseparents, teachers, and other staff members, thanks and congratulations for being able to put up with me this long. Last but not least “LUCK TO ALL.” I, Louise Sizemore, being of a penurious nature, wish to extend my love, affection, ambition, and drive to my sisters Brend a and Norma. To Mrs. Guyatt and Mrs. Post thanks for just being. To every member of this esteemed society, my sincere gratitude. I, Hazel Smith, being of sound mind and body leave the following: To Alonzo, Ruth and Jean, I leave my love and lasting friend¬ ship. To Ralph, Dickie, Charlie and Tom, I wish them “Success.” To Mr. Wright, all the thanks in the world. To all of my friends, my love. To Lyle and Fran, “Good Luck.” To Jackson Hall, I leave “Peace.” To next years Seniors, “Best Wishes.” BERTHA THORNTON Academic Home Economics Club 3-4, 4-H Club 1-2, Photography Club 3-4, Christmas Play 3, Senior Play 4, Echo Staff 3-4, Cheerblock 2- 3-4, Retrospect Staff 4. Seniors GARY TUTTLE Industrial Arts Basketball 1-2-3, Baseball 1-2-3, Cross Country 1, Track 1-2-3, Volleyball 1-2, Student Manager 4, Boys’ State 3, Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 1-2-3-4, Senior Play 4, Christmas Play 2, Retrospect Staff 4, Boys’ Chorus 1, CAROL WEBB Commercial Cheerblock 4, Home Economics Club 3-4, Senior Play 4, Retro¬ spect Staff 4. Last Will and Testament I, Bertha Thornton, being of short legs and long memory leave the following: To my brothers Carl and Darrell, and to Barbara Sandlin and Angela Spivey my love and luck. To Candy my dresser, to Cheryl the clothes I leave, to Barbara my place in the tub line, and to the rest of the girls I leave the most important — peace. My thanks go to Mrs. Sloan and the officers for making me feel at home. I, Gary Tuttle, would like to “will,” my thanks to the many people who have helped me during my years here at the Home. I would also like to thank personally, Mr. Eder, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Foster for their words of wisdom. To Mr. Cortner and Mr. Brewer, thanks for letting me stay. To Chuck, be good and work at everything. I, Carol Webb, being of strong mind and large body, do hereby leave the following : To my brothers and sisters my love and hope that they will be as happy as I have been. I leave to my friends the ability to be happy. I leave to Jeannie Kuhn everything that I leave behind and lots of love and luck. I leave to my houseparents and the officers my thanks for their help and understanding. GARY WHITE Industrial Arts Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 1-2-3- 4, Choir 1-2-3-4, Boys’ Chorus 2-3, Christmas Play 2-3-4, Senior Play 4, Boys’ State 3, Oratorical Contest 3-4, Echo Staff 4, Boys’ Quartette 2, Mixed Ensemble 2- 3, Mixed Sextette 3, Retrospect Staff 4. Seniors RANDY WHITE Industrial Arts Basketball Manager 1, Baseball Manager 1, Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 1-2-3-4, Boys’ Chorus 2, Christmas Play 2-3-4, Senior Play 4, Echo Staff 4, Retrospect Staff 4. JUDY WININGER Commercial Home Economics Club 3-4, 4-H Club 1-2, Christmas Play 2, Sen¬ ior Play 4, Cheerblock 2-3-4, Retrospect Staff 4. Last Will and Testament I, Gary Henry White, being of equally unstable mind and body, do hereby bequeath the following: To Sherry my love and hopes for the future. To Bruce and Gretchen the best of everything; to the teachers and of¬ ficers “thanks a million.” To all the students of Morton, Good Luck and a happy future. I, William Randolph White, being of sound mind and body do hereby bequeath the following. To Lorraine I leave my love ; to Bruce and Gretchen I leave all the luck in the world. To the officers and teachers who have helped me through my stay here at Morton thanks a lot. To the future Seniors at Morton “Good Luck.” I, Judy Wininger, being of short mind and long body leave to Betty Colglazier my bunk bed, and I hope it will be comfortable. To Steve I wish the best of everything throughout his last year at Morton. To my other friends the determination to stay here and graduate. To Mrs. Sylvester my thanks for her help and guidance. My thanks go to everyone who has helped me. Senior Snaps Personalities JAMES BOWLING NICKNAME— Jimmy LIKES — Considerate and understanding people DISLIKES — Self-centered people FAVORITE SPORT— All Sports FAVORITE SONG— “The Beatles” FAVORITE SUBJECT— Driver Training AMBITION — To make and save lots of money. JACQUELINE COLE NICKNAME— Jack LIKES — Being happy DISLIKES — Being moody FAVORITE SONG— “Till Death Do Us Part” FAVORITE SPORT— Tennis FAVORITE SUBJECT— English AMBITION — To have my one wish come true. BETTY HALL NICKNAME— Boop LIKES — To work (occassionally) and to be happy. DISLIKES — Smart alecs and gripers FAVORITE SONG— “Blue Velvet” FAVORITE SPORT— Basketball FAVORITE SUBJECT — Home Economics AMBITION — To marry a doctor. WILLIAM HARTLEY NICKNAME— Chico LIKES — To have fun DISLIKES—? ? ? ? FAVORITE SONG— “Last Date” FAVORITE SPORT— Football FAVORITE SUBJECT— Government AMBITION — To be a professional truck driver. LINDA MARKSBERRY NICKNAME— Chunky LIKES— To have fun DISLIKES — People who think they are better than others. FAVORITE SONG— “I Have a Boy Friend” FAVORITE SPORT — Skiing and Swimming FAVORITE SUBJECT— Driver Training AMBITION — To be happy after I graduate. PENNY ROBBINS NICKNAME— Pork Chops LIKES— Many DISLIKES— Few FAVORITE SONG— Folk Songs FAVORITE SPORT— All except boxing. FAVORITE SUBJECT— Chemistry AMBITION — Help stamp out communism! DOROTHY ROBERTSON NICKNAME— Dot LIKES— Jim DISLIKES— Noise FAVORITE SONG— “Only You” FAVORITE SPORT— Basketball FAVORITE SUBJECT— Shorthand AMBITION — To have a happy life with Jim. JAMES ROBERTSON NICKNAME— Robbie LIKES— Ruthie DISLIKES — People who make noise when I am trying to sleep. FAVORITE SONG— “You Belong to Me” FAVORITE SPORT— Basketball FAVORITE SUBJECT— Government AMBITION — To be successful in whatever I do. LOUISE SIZEMORE NICKNAME— Lou LIKES — To read and listen to music DISLIKES— Stupidity FAVORITE SONG— “Hi-Lili Hi Lo” (The Song of Love) FAVORITE SPORT— Track and Basketball FAVORITE SUBJECT— World History AMBITION — To be a psychologist. HAZEL SMITH NICKNAME— Haze LIKES— People DISLIKES— Snobbish people FAVORITE SONG— “Till The End of Time” FAVORITE SPORT— Basketball FAVORITE SUBJECT— English AMBITION— To be a nurse. BERTHA THORNTON NICKNAME— Bert LIKES— Tuttle DISLIKES — For people to confuse me FAVORITE SONG— “Goodnight, My Love” FAVORITE SPORT— Skiing FAVORITE SUBJECT— Home Economics AMBITION — To join the Marines. GARY TUTTLE NICKNAME— King Tut LIKES— Bert DISLIKES — Making mistakes in band FAVORITE SONG— “Moon River” FAVORITE SPORT— Swimming FAVORITE SUBJECT— Bookkeeping AMBITION — To be a professional photographer. Personalities JEANNE WALTERS NICKNAME - LIKES— Richard DISLIKES — Making mistakes FAVORITE SONG— “The Twelfth of Never” FAVORITE SPORT— Basketball FAVORITE SUBJECT— English AMBITION — To graduate from college. CAROL WEBB NICKNAME— Reb LIKES — Honest People DISLIKES— Noisy People FAVORITE SONG — “Five Hundred Miles Away from Home” FAVORITE SPORT— Basketball FAVORITE SUBJECT— Driver Training AMBITION — To be a secretary. WILLIAM WELLS NICKNAME— “Bill” LIKES— Angie DISLIKES— Some People FAVORITE SONG— “Walk on the Wildside” FAVORITE SPORT— Ice Hockey FAVORITE SUBJECT— Graphic Arts AMBITION — To be a successful Mortician. GARY WHITE NICKNAME — Professor LIKES — Sherry DISLIKES— Boredom FAVORITE SONG — “Evergreen” FAVORITE SPORT— Baseball FAVORITE SUBJECT— Sociology AMBITION — To be happy and wealthy. RANDY WHITE NICKNAME— Randy LIKES — Lorraine DISLIKES — Officious and noisy people FAVORITE SONG — “I Can’t Stop Loving You” FAVORITE SPORT— Football FAVORITE SUBJECT— Government AMBITION — To be a success! JUDY WININGER NICKNAME— Wingy LIKES — People I can trust. DISLIKES— Rare food FAVORITE SONG — “I am Leaving it Up to You’ FAVORITE SPORT— Basketball FAVORITE SUBJECT— Home Economics AMBITION — To be a beauty operator. 4 4 4 4 4 4 ♦ ♦ UNDERCLASSMEN Juniors Mike Ferguson, President Steve Parsons, Vice-President Sherry Ferguson, Secretary Dale Hill, Treasurer Barbara Able Jerry Bumbalough James Cline William Coleman Betty Colglazier Carolyn Dicus Kitty Ellis Jackie Ervin Ruth Garrett James Kincaid Lorraine Sandlin Brenda Sizemore Dennis Smith Darryl Spencer Phillip Spitzer Sonny Stahl Mary Stroud Tom Sullivan Virgil Taylor Richard Wilbur Judy Wilhelm Russell Williams Sophomores Melody Phillips, President Jeff Wilbur, Vice-President Olivia France, Secretary Sandra Hartman, Treasurer Bruce Bain David Bowling Marvin Bowling Mike Carmichael Dennis Carnahan Richard Cline Jerry Coleman Dora Colyer Geneva Crouch Charles Ervin Lena Gay Barbara Grounds Peggy Hepler Richard Hill Larry Hines Jerry Klinglesmith Jeannie Kuhn Lyle Lowdermilk Rosemary Marksberry Robert Plummer Cecilia Reed Jane Robertson Jean Robertson Kay Smyser Darrell Thornton John Worthington Freshmen Neil Stummer, President Gary Campbell, Vice-Pres. Helen Stahl, Secretary Patricia Hepler, Treasurer Barbara Anderson Cheryl Barnes Neil Bell Donnie Bumbalough Rita Bunch Ronnie Carmichael Glenda Clabaugh Jackie Colglazier Louise Colglazier Richard Crouch Donald Decker Ronald Decker John Dicus Rickey Dukes Eddie Ervin Charlotte Fox Elizabeth France Keith Freeman Patty Freeman Jean Ann Grounds Janice Harshman Max Jack Mike Jacobs Susan Kincaid Jack Klinglesmith Allan Kuhn Freshmen Steve Lemons Billie Jean Miller Cheryl Molden William Molden Candy Patterson Ralph Pierson Tom Pritchett Mary Reed Anita Reynolds Connie Reynolds Robert Richie Paul Rouse Barbara Sandlin Sara Shuey Ralph Smith Raymond Smith Alonzo Sparkman Oscar Sparkman Danny Spitzer Angela Spivey Charles Stroud John Sullivan Perry Trosper Charles Tuttle Wesley Walters Lee Roy Webb Russell Weller Bruce White Carl Williams IIMi Underclass Snaps 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ . SPORTS Baseball Kneeling: Danny Spitzer, Donnie Decker, James Robertson, Gary Campbell, and William Molden. Standing: Neil Stummer, Ronnie Decker, Ronnie Carmichael, William Coleman, Richard Hill, Student Manager; Jerry Coleman, Jeff Wilbur, Mike Carmichael, Jack Klinglesmith, Gary Tuttle, Student Manager; and Mr. Foster, Coach. UNDER the direction of Mr. Foster, the Morton baseball team won three of eight games last fall. Jerry Coleman pitched a no hitter against Charlottesville. All runs in the game were scored in the third inning when Jerry Cole¬ man led off with a triple, and Jim Robertson brought him home with a bunt single. Robert¬ son advanced to third and scored on a single by Jeff Wilbur. The Tigers opened the fall Rush County season by defeating Arlington 17-2. Robert¬ son pitched 1 hit ball and struck out 12. Jeff Wilbur, Mike Carmichael, and Bill Coleman all smacked homers for the winners. Jerry Coleman struck out four and walk¬ ed four in beating Manilla, 10 to 5. Jeff Wil¬ bur led Morton batters with two hits, includ¬ ing a home run. Morton traveled to Milroy and suffered its first setback of the season, 7-1. William Coleman drove in Morton’s only run with a single, scoring brother Jerry, who had walk¬ ed and advanced in scoring position by steal¬ ing second base. New Salem blanked Morton by a 5-0 score. Jerry Coleman struck out six New Salem batters. The Morton nine was defeated at Car¬ thage, 10-5. The game was close until the Raiders scored seven runs in the fourth in¬ ning. Jerry Coleman’s two doubles led the Morton hitting attack. In the battle of Tigers, Mays won by coming from behind, 8-6. Morton fell to Carthage in the first round of the Rush County baseball tourna¬ ment, 6-0. Jeff Wilbur won the batting title with a batting average of .346. Jerry Coleman won 2 and lost 3 games, while Jim Robertson fin¬ ished with a 1 and 2 record. Varsity Basketball Kneeling: James Bowling, Jeff Wilbur, Gary Tuttle, Student Manager; Richard Hill, Student Manager; Jerry Cole¬ man, and Richard Wilbur. Standing: Mr. Foster, Coach; Phil Spitzer, James Kincaid, James Cline, Dennis Carnahan, Gary Campbell, James Robertson, and Lyle Lowdermilk. UNDER the capable leadership of Coach Verle E. Foster the Morton Tigers start¬ ed the 1963-64 season. Practice started the first of October. The following boys signed up to start practice for the on-coming season. The Seniors to serve Coach Foster were : Jim Robertson and Jim Bowling. The under¬ classmen on the squad consisted of the fol¬ lowing: James Cline, Richard Wilbur, James Kincaid, Phil Spitzer, Jeff Wilbur, Jerry Coleman, Lyle Lowdermilk, Dennis Carnahan, and Gary Campbell. Jim Robertson, Jim Bowling and Jerry Coleman were the only returning lettermen from the 1962-63 season. The Tigers, with young and inexperienc¬ ed boys, traveled to Mays on November 1 where they were defeated in the opening game of the season. The Tigers then lost to Milroy 79-30, followed by a defeat by Knightstown. Liberty downed the Tigers 73-62, follow¬ ed by a defeat at Spiceland and were defeated for the sixth time by Manilla 71-67. The team then traveled to Laurel, who gave the Tigers another setback. Traveling to Carthage, the Tigers were given their eighth straight loss. The visiting Centerville five stopped Morton by defeating the Tigers squad 91-48 to end the 1963 part of the sea¬ son. Starting the 1964 half of the season, the visiting team from Lewisville beat the Tiger five 79-52 sending Morton into the tourney with a 0-11 record. Straughn, Sulphur Springs, and Clarks¬ burg defeated the Morton squad, giving the Tigers a 0-15 record. The Tigers then traveled to Burney only to get beaten 96-55. Cadiz downed the Tigers 73-61. Morton ended its season by traveling to Arlington for its seventeenth loss of the sea¬ son. Scoring honors went to Senior forward Jim Robertson. Robertson ended the season with 299 points to lead the Tiger scoring. Sophomore Jeff Wilbur won the free- throw award by posting a .667 performance. SECOND TEAM SECTIONAL TOURNEY THE MORTON Kits started its 1963-64 season with 12 boys turning out for the first practice. The squad consisted of : David Bowling, Steve Lemons, Eddie Ervin, Ralph Pierson, Ronnie Decker, Neil Stummer, Bill Molden, Danny Spitzer, Mike Jacobs, Charles Stroud, Mike Carmichael, and Allen Kuhn. The Kits started the season by defeating Mays 41 to 35. The second game was lost to Milroy by a score of 59-39. At Knightstown the young Tigers were defeated by a score of 60-47. Liberty beat the Kits 52-33. The Kits won their second game of the year by defeating Spiceland 44-34. The B-team lost to Manilla, but followed with a win over Carthage. Consecutively they were defeated by Centerville, Lewis¬ ville, and New Salem. A very close game was dropped to Clarksburg. Sulphur Springs visited the Morton gym to be downed by the future Tigers 36-26. Straughn was also de¬ feated by the improving Kits, and the next game saw the Kits winning over Burney 54- 53. Cadiz and Arlington defeated the B-team to end the future Tigers’ season with a 5-12 record. COUNTY TOURNEY ENTERING the Rush County Tourney the Tigers had a 0-11 record. Morton played Mays, who had defeated them the first game of the season. Mays eliminated the Morton five by a final score of 76-49. ARTHAGE dropped Morton from Sec- tional play by defeating the Tigers 60-47. The Tigers were unable to gain a lead on the Raiders of Carthage. This defeat brought Morton to the end of a long and depressing season with a 0-19 record. CHEERBLOCK rT'HREE years ago Mr. Brown organized the Morton Girls’ Cheerblock, which many people declared the best in the County! This year a Boys’ Cheerblock was also organized. Both the boys and girls wore black and white, and the boys wore cheerful little derbies and had a lot of fun using them for various skits. Mr. Brown’s ingenuity inspired some very clever skits throughout the year. CHEERLEADERS T EADING the cheerblock and team were the cheerleaders Jeanne Walters, Ruth Garrett, Lorraine Sandlin, Melody Phillips, and Anita Reynolds. Jeanne is the veteran of the group after four years of devoted cheerleading. Melody and Lorraine have ser¬ ved two years, while Ruth and Anita have just completed their first year of service. Lorraine Sandlin Anita Reynolds Ruth Garrett Melody Phillips Jeanne Walters Second Team Kneeling: Allan Kuhn, Ronnie Decker, Eddie Ervin, Mike Jacobs, Danny Spitzer, and Neil Stummer. Standing: Mr. Foster, Coach; William Molden, Charles Stroud, David Bowling, Steve Lemons, and Dale Hill, Stu¬ dent Manager. Cheerblock Cross Country Seated: Steve Lemons, Marvin Bowling, James Bowling, Donnie Bumbalough, Robert Richie, and Oscar Sparkman. Kneeling: Jerry Klinglesmith, Raymond Smith, Richard Cline, Alonzo Sparkman, Lyle Lowdermilk, Darrell Thorn¬ ton, and Ralph Pierson. Standing: Mr. Eder, Coach; David Bowling, Charles Stroud, Eddie Ervin, Mike Jacobs, Jerry Bumbalough, Phil Spitzer, and Dale Hill, Student Manager. HHHE MORTON Memorial Cross Country squad, under the direction of Mr. Eder, won all eight of its meets last fall, plus the East Central Conference and Rush County titles. The Tigers won their opening meet by downing Centerville, 22-35. Jim Bowling was the individual winner. Morton next downed Carthage and Man¬ illa. The Tigers scored 22 points to 44 for Carthage and 86 for Manilla. The Tigers next won a tri-meet with Spiceland and Mount Summit. James Bowling won first place hon¬ ors in the next meet with Charlottesville and Wilkinson. The Tigers traveled to Knightstown and defeated the host school in a close meet, 26- 29. Arlington was the next victim of the Edermen, 18-41. Those placing for Morton were: 1st James Bowling, 2nd David Bowl¬ ing, 4th Alonzo Sparkman, 5th Jerry Bum¬ balough, and 6th Donnie Bumbalough. Morton won a three way meet held at Liberty. The Tigers totaled 19 points to 45 for Liberty and 74 for Alquina. The Tigers finished the regular cross country schedule with a 15-50 win over Mil- roy. Morton won the first eight places with James Bowling’s time of 10:25 best. Coach Eder’s team captured the East Central Conference meet. James Bowling was the individual winner, as the Tigers led a field of seven schools. Morton won with 29 points followed by Spiceland with 74, Car¬ thage 77, Charlottesville 85, Morristown 101, Wilkinson 146, and Milroy 214. The Tigers maintained their cross coun¬ try mastery in the annual Rush County meet, edging Carthage by ten points. The Morton squad, which has won the meet every year, totaled 28 points. Carthage had 38, Manilla 95, Milroy 114, and Arlington 116. James Bowling won the event for the third time in his four years of competition. With James Bowling the only senior member of the squad, the future cross coun¬ try hopes for Morton are very bright. Track Seated: Robert Plummer, Neil Stummer, Jerry Coleman, Marvin Bowling, Donnie Bumbalough, Charles Stroud, and David Bowling. Kneeling: Darrell Thornton, William Molden, Phil Spitzer, Steve Lemons, Lyle Lowdermilk, and Oscar Sparkman. Standing: James Cline, Mike Ferguson, Richard Cline, Dennis Carnahan, Gary Campbell, and Eddie Ervin. TWENTY-TWO boys responded to Coach Eder’s call to begin practice for the 1964 track season early in March. The squad this year consisted of one senior : James Bowling ; four juniors: Jerry Bumbalough, Jim Cline, Mike Ferguson, and Phil Spitzer ; nine soph¬ omores: Bruce Bain, David Bowling, Marvin Bowling, Dennis Carnahan, Richard Cline, Darrell Thornton, Jerry Coleman, Lyle Low¬ dermilk, and Robert Plummer; nine fresh¬ men: Donnie Bumbalough, Gary Campbell, Eddie Ervin, Steve Lemons, William Molden, Oscar Sparkman, Charles Stroud, and Neil Stummer. The Tigers opened the season April 7, with a victory over Lewisville and Arlington, but suffered a defeat in a tri-meet with Arl¬ ington and Carthage. After defeating Mays and New Salem, the Morton squad was de¬ feated in a meet with Milroy and Carthage. Morton entered the Rush County meet with a 2-2 record. Carthage won the County meet scoring 97 points to 88V2 for the second place Tigers. Mays edged Milroy 31 to 30, followed by New Salem 8V2, and Arlington 3. Morristown won from Morton and Char¬ lottesville in a meet run in the rain. In the East Central Conference meet, Carthage edged Morristown for first place honors. Team scores were: Carthage 66, Morristown 60! 2 Wilkinson 50, New Pales¬ tine 48, Spiceland 37! 2 Charlottesville 32, Morton 28, and Milroy 16. Knightstown topped Morton and Liberty in a night meet. Morton ended the track sea¬ son May 7, losing to Charlottesville. Morton ended the 1964 track season with a r ecord of 2 wins and 5 losses. Sport Snaps Season Records VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL RECORD Morton 42 MAYS _ 106 MORTON _ _ 41 Mays _ 35 Morton 30 MILROY . 79 Morton _ 39 MILROY _ 59 Morton _ 47 KNIGHTSTOWN 60 Morton _ 53 KNIGHTSTOWN 100 Morton 33 LIBERTY .. 52 Morton _ 62 LIBERTY 73 MORTON 44 Spiceland 34 Morton _ __ 53 SPICELAND 65 Morton 41 MANILLA 46 Morton _ 67 MANILLA 71 MORTON _ _ 44 Laurel _ 27 Morton _ 53 LAUREL _ __ _ 65 MORTON _ 36 Carthage 33 Morton 52 CARTHAGE 83 Morton 39 CENTERVILLE 53 Morton _ 38 LEWISVILLE _ 51 Morton _ 48 CENTERVILLE 91 Morton __ 29 NEW SALEM _ _ 38 Morton _ 50 LEWISVILLE 63 Morton _ 46 CLARKSBURG _ 56 Morton . _ 52 NEW SALEM 79 MORTON 36 Sulphur Springs _ 26 Freshman Tournament County Tournament Morton _ _ 50 MORRISTOWN 55 Morton _ 49 MAYS __ 76 Morton _ 39 STRAUGHN __ _ 52 Morton _ _ 52 CLARKSBURG _ _ 87 MORTON _ 54 Burney 53 Morton _ 50 SULPHUR SPR. 64 Morton _ 37 CADIZ 43 Morton _ _ 60 STRAUGHN __ 76 Morton _ 42 ARLINGTON _ 43 Morton _ _ 55 BURNEY _ _ 96 Morton _ 61 CADIZ 73 BASEBALL RECORD Morton _ 48 ARLINGTON _ 62 MORTON _ _ 2 Charlottesville _ _ 0 MORTON _ 17 Arlington _ _ 2 Sectional Tournament MORTON _ 10 Manilla 5 Morton _ 47 CARTHAGE 60 Morton _ _ 1 MILROY _ 7 Morton _ 0 NEW SALEM _ _ 5 Morton __ _ 5 CARTHAGE _ 10 Morton .... 6 MAYS 8 County Tournament Morton _ 0 CARTHAGE _ 6 CROSS COUNTRY RECORD MORTON _ 22 Centerville _ 35 TRACK RECORD MORTON 22 Manilla „ Carthage _ _ 86 44 MORTON _ 84S Arlington Lewisville _ 95 43 Morton _ 625 CARTHAGE 695 MORTON __ 20 Spiceland _ 37 Arlington 75 Mount Summit _ 112 MORTON _ 64 Mays _ _ 44 MORTON _ 22 Charlottesville __ . 45 New Salem _ 24 Wilkinson ... _ 64 Morton _ . .. _ 38% CARTHAGE __ 72 MORTON 26 Knightstown 29 Milroy _ . 25% MORTON _ 18 Arlington 41 Morton 1 ___ 52 MORRISTOWN Charlottesville _ 33% 69% MORTON _ 19 Liberty 45 Morton 37 KNIGHTSTOWN 54 Alquina 74 Liberty __ 46 MORTON 15 Milroy _ . 50 Morton _ 50% CHAR’VILLE 57% Classroom Snaps I 4 4 4 4 4 4 ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ . . MUSIC Band Row one: James Cline, Gary White, William Coleman, Richard Cline, Wesley Walters, Richard Crouch, Robert Richie, Bruce White, Donald Bowling, and Gary Tuttle. Rowr two: Rickey Ervin, Donnie Bumbalough, Tom Sullivan, Neil Bell, Eddie Ervin, Darryl Spencer, John Worthington, Dennis Smith, Darrell Thornton, Lyle Lowdermilk, and Randy White. Row three: Steve Lemons, John Dicus, Rickey Dukes, Danny Spitzer, James Lowdermilk, Marvin Bowling, Mike Graham, Donald Decker, Robert Plummer, and James Robertson. Row four: Paul Rouse, Mike Decker, David Molden, John Sullivan, James Bowling, William Wells, Greg Stummer, William Hartley, Mr. Byers, Director; and David Bowling. BAND 'T'HE MORTON High School Band, com- prised of 44 members and conducted by Mr. Walter Byers, is one of the outstanding organizations of the school. Legion Day and Memorial Day ceremonies are special events in the schedule of the band. At Christmas a concert is presented for the ultimate en¬ joyment of the Morton students, faculty, and staff. Each fall the Morton Band participates in the Indiana State Fair Marching Contest. This contest is open to bands from all over che state so the competition is very rough. Another contest, in which Morton partici¬ pated, was held at Cambridge City on the eleventh of April. The band placed second in this cont est. The band won a trophy by plac¬ ing first in the Loyalty Day Parade at Rush- ville, May 2. DANCE BAND EIGHTEEN of Morton’s more advanced musicians make up the school dance band. This band is one of Morton’s most exciting assets and is known at the “Modernaires,” It is hard to keep from tapping a foot when the Modernaires break into a real “swingin’ jive” tune. The annual Dance Revue seems to challenge their ability, but judging by the expressions on their faces they really en¬ joy it. This musical group, directed by Mr. Walter Byers, provides musical accompani¬ ment and entertainment for several trips taken by the musical and dancing groups during the school year. ORCHESTRA THE JUNIOR and Senior High School Or¬ chestras are among the many assets to Morton High School. These orchestras, under the direction of Miss Ramona Armstrong, rehearse throughout the year during the noon hour. The orchestra performed at the piano recital. Dance Band Row one: William Hartley, Gary White, Gary Tuttle, William Coleman, and Richard Cline. Row two: Judy Wilhelm, Jackie Ervin, Robert Plummer, James Robertson, and James Cline. Row three: Tom Sullivan, Mary Stroud, Randy White , William Wells, Lyle Lowdermilk, Louise Sizemore, Darrell Thornton, Mr. Byers, Director; and Steve Lemons. String Orchestra Row one: Judy Wilhelm, Carolyn Dicus, Jeanne Walters, Jean Robertson, Connie Reynolds, Barbara Able, and Penny Robbins. Row two: Jane Robertson, Elizabeth France, Barbara Sandlin, Jackie Ervin, Miss Armstrong, Director; Angela Spivey, Mary Stroud, Barbara Grounds, and Hazel Smith. Choir Row one: Miss Armstrong, Director; Judy Wilhelm, Brenda Sizemore, Cecilia Reed, Wesley Walters, Neil Stummer, Marvin Bowling, Bruce White, Steve Parsons, Jeannie Kuhn, Penny Robbins, Jeanne Walters, and Mrs. Kemp, Director. Row two: Louise Sizemore, Mary Reed , Barbara Anderson, James Bowling, Sonny Stahl, William Wells, Robert Plum¬ mer, Charles Tuttle, Perry Trosper, Barbara Able, Linda Marksberry, and Rosemary Marksberry. Row three: Geneva Crouch, Sara Shuey, Elizabeth France, Mary Stroud, David Bowling, Gary White, Steve Lemons, Robert Richie, Richard Wilbur, Ruth Garrett, Kitty Ellis, and Jean Robertson. Row four: Jackie Ervin, Olivia France, Sherry Ferguson, Connie Reynolds, Darrell Thornton, Lyle Lowdermilk, Richard Hill, Richard Cline, Dennis Carnahan, Tom Sullivan, Dale Hill, Carolyn Dicus, and Barbara Grounds. CHOIR HE MORTON Robed Choir, presently con¬ sisting of 48 hard working members is under the joint direction and supervision of Mrs. Turese Kemp and Miss Ramona Arm¬ strong. The choir, accompanied by Tom Sullivan on the piano and Ruth Garrett on the organ, provides appropriate music for the Sunday Chapel services. Each year a beautiful Easter and Christ¬ mas Cantata are presented. The Choir par¬ ticipated in the annual Spring Festival held in Hagerstown. The Morton Choir performed in the annual State Music Contest held at Cambridge City on April 11, where it received a first place rating. BOYS’ CHORUS UNDER the direction of Miss Ramona Armstrong, the Morton Boys’ Chorus, composed of boys singing in the Robed Choir, sang on GAR Day and at the Choral Festival at Hagerstown. There are 21 boys enrolled in the Boys’ Chorus. It is hoped that the Boys’ Chorus will make more public appear¬ ances in the near future. GIRLS’ CHORUS 'T'HE GIRLS’ Chorus is composed of twenty- two girls who sing in the Robed Choir. They are under the direction of Mrs. Turese Kemp. This particular organization has taken part in the Choral Festival at Hagerstown, in the Easter Cantata, Sunday Church services, and on GAR Day. Girls' Chorus Row one: Judy Wilhelm, Brenda Sizemore, Cecilia Reed, Sara Shuey, Jeannie Kuhn, Penny Robbins, Jeanne Walters, and Mrs. Kemp, Director. Row two: Elizabeth France, Geneva Crouch, Louise Sizemore, Mary Reed, Barbara Anderson, Barbara Able, Linda Marksberry, and Rosemary Marksberry. Row three: Jackie Ervin, Olivia France, Connie Reynolds, Sherry Ferguson, Mary Stroud, Barbara Grounds, Jean Robertson, Kitty Ellis, Ruth Garrett, and Carolyn Dicus. Boys’ Chorus Row one: Robert Richie, James Bowling, Sonny Stahl, Bruce White, Neil Stummer, Marvin Bowling, Wesley Walters, and Miss Armstrong, Director. Row two: William Wells, Charles Tuttle, Steve Parsons, Richard Cline, Robert Plummer, Steve Lemons, David Bowling, and Tom Sullivan. Row three: Richard Wilbur, Dale Hill, Lyle Lowdermilk, Gary White, Perry Trosper, Darrell Thornton, Richard Hill, and Dennis Carnahan. Dancing v'Tft JkW A W-jf §1 ' 4 jP � 1 r Jr j F « fill 1 • i t • t l ] ZT ORTON’S Dance Class is one of the unique organizations of this or any other school ; it has always been well known for its outstanding dancing program. The dancing talent of many of the students is encouraged through professional teaching, expert guid¬ ance and supervised practice sessions. Mrs. Lorna Bowers, dancing instructor, opened classes in October and presented a very enjoyable and entertaining dance revue in April. The theme of the program was “New York, New York!” The ladies of the sewing room are certainly to be commended for their untiring effort in the preparation of the many and lovely dance costumes used for the revue. Jeanne Walters and James Bowling, ac¬ companied by Tom Sullivan on the piano, performed for the State Welfare Department in November, and for the American Legion Spring Conference in May. Governor Welsh was present at both conferences. Who knows ? Maybe some day some of the Morton dancers will be performing on T V ! ♦ ♦ ♦ . . ORGANIZATIONS Clubs DRAMATICS ON APRIL 10, 1964, the Senior Class pre¬ sented their class play, “Life of the Par¬ ty,” which was held in Lincoln Hall. It was a comedy about a family who had just moved into a new town when things turned “topsy turvey.” The parents seem to pay little at¬ tention to their teenage daughters and teen¬ age son. The mother worries more about being in the clubs in town while the father just cannot get anybody to do things his way. Things open up inside when neighbors call the police on the family for disturbing the peace at a party the “kids” hold after the prom. All in all the father begins to “put his foot down,” and the mother decides clubs can come after her children have all grown up. The Christmas Play was also held in Lin¬ coln Hall on December 22, 1963. “This Strange Night” proved to be a very mov¬ ing and inspiring play ; it was about the night that Jesus Christ was born in a stable. Both plays were under the direction of Miss Morrow, Mrs. Strickland, and Mr. Brown. Clubs NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY THE MORTON Chapter of National Honor Society stresses high scholarship, capable leadership, devoted service and good moral character. Possessing these four traits are the members: Jeanne Walters, senior; Ruth Garrett and Jerry Bumbalough, juniors ; and Darrel Thornton, sophomore. To become a member of the Honor Society is a worthy achievement for any student. Mrs. Rhessa Post, Mrs. Eugenia Strick¬ land, Mr. Robert Elliott, and Mr. Stanley Conners are the adult leaders in the society. The officers for the year were President, Jerry Bumbalough ; Vice-President, Jeanne Walters, and Secretary, Ruth Garrett. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB MRS. LUCILE Guyatt and Mrs. Alice Melbourne, of the Morton Home Econ¬ omics Department, guided the girls through the second successful year in the Home Ec¬ onomics Club. This year the theme was cen¬ tered around foods, careers, and customs in foreign countries. The club members saw films of foreign places and ate foreign dishes prepared by the Home Economics girls. To earn money for an excursion to the Durbin Hotel in Rushville, the members held a candy sale. The last meeting of the Morton Home Economics Club featured a style show which exhibited the clothing projects the girls worked so diligently on through the year. MORTON ECHO THE MORTON Echo Staff, under the gui¬ dance of Mrs. Post, Mr. Stuelpe, and Mr. Elzey, is made up of members of the Senior English Class, who write articles about school activities. The Echo is published in conjunc¬ tion with the Home Journal, printed at regu¬ lar intervals in the Home print shop. The members are : Penny Robbins (Edi¬ tor), Gary White (Assistant Editor), Judy Wininger, Linda Marksberry, Hazel Smith, Louise Sizemore, Jackie Cole, Carol Webb, Bertha Thornton, Betty Hall, and Randy White. Clubs PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB THE MORTON Photography Club was sponsored by Miss Carolyn Morrow of the Morton mathematics department and Mr. Jules Elzey of the Morton printing depart¬ ment. Senior High girls interested in the fun¬ damentals of photography made up the club membership. The girls were divided into three groups. These three groups learned the proper way to load a camera, take good pictures, and make contact prints and en¬ largements. Elected officers are: Jackie Cole, Pres¬ ident ; Penny Robbins, Vice-President ; Rose¬ mary Marksberry, Secretary ; Jean Robert¬ son, Treasurer; and Betty Hall, Reporter. ART CLUB MISS Velma Knowles, art instructor at Morton, again sponsored the art clubs this year. Both the girls’ and boys’ art club were very active during the school year, pre¬ paring for the spring exhibition held in the library as well as the annual exhibition held in the Knightstown library. The purpose of the clubs is to help those who are interested in art to build and main¬ tain a higher standard of skill in this sub¬ ject. Among the many projects offered to help the individual increase his skill were: drawing, painting, crafts, and sculpture. Penny Robbins and James Bowling served as presidents of their respective clubs. BOY SCOUTS ORGANIZED in 1961, Boy Scout Troop 71, now Troop 471, includes forty registered scouts. Mr. Arthur Beckman serves this group as its Scoutmaster. This highly honorable organization has been working diligently towards the “God and Country Award” ; the boy scouts have helped with the church services by reading the scripture, leading the prayers, and acting as ushers. They perform such “Service Du¬ ties” as raising and lowering the flag and picking up glass and debris around the grounds. Troop 471 participated in the 1963 “Westward Ho!” and had a part in “Scout- O-Rama” at New Castle. The boy scouts have taken hikes and camping excursions. Recent¬ ly they made a 20-mile hike on the Cumber¬ land Trail. The Boy Scouts are truly an or¬ ganization to be proud of. t 4 4 4 4 4 4 OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Recreation YEAR-AROUND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT the year students are kept busy by a wide and varied program of activities. Sledding, skating, fishing, tennis, and swimming are favorite pastimes enjoyed by all. For very special occasions, dances com¬ memorating particular days on the annual calendar are held. Of course, the grand ball of all the dances scheduled is the Junior- Senior Prom which highlights the last week of the Morton graduates. The students are also entertained by musical, dramatic, and other cultural pro¬ grams presented periodically by skilled per¬ formers. TOWNHALL 'T'OWNHALL js a regular meeting place ■ for everyone. Here the students are able to relax and have an opportunity to talk with friends. Townhall is scheduled three times a week, and usually lasts an hour. For those who do not care to dance, but prefer sports, a gym is available. A pool room is provided for Senior High boys. STUDENT STORE O TUDENT Store is often referred to as the campus miniature general store. Students can purchase everything from ice cream to sweat shirts. The store is staffed by Mrs. Overman and a group of selected girls who are always willing to assist the customers in the purchase of an item. SUMMER CAMP OUMMER vacation would not be complete unless each Morton student has spent some time at the Home Camp near Carthage. Camping, hiking, swimming, and fishing are also among the many pleasures enjoyed by the vacation campers. Recreation SWIMMING POOL ALTHOUGH the pride and joy of the Mor- - -ton campus is just four years old, our swimming pool is the most popular place on campus. Through the summer season, each stu¬ dent spends every available moment enjoy¬ ing the coolness of the pool, and the warmth of the sun. SKATING RINK 'T'HE skating rink, one of the most popular gathering places on campus, was opened in July, 1963, and dedicated on September 22, 1963, by Mrs. Mildred Murphy, Vice-Pres¬ ident of the Knightstown Home Memorial Foundation, Inc. The rink is used for roller skating during the warm months and was flooded during the winter for ice skating. The skating rink is a great source of enter¬ tainment and enjoyment for both young and old. The skating rink was financed by dona¬ tions from American Legion Post and Aux¬ iliaries, ex-students, and interested friends. Many Legion Posts have been very generous in donating roller and ice skates. MOVIES MORTON students listen with pleasure for the ring of the bell that means the regular weekly movie is about to begin. The range of movies presented covers everything from classics and musicals to westerns. This night is special to Senior High boys since they have the privilege of accompanying a special date to this event. The movie schedule is under the direc¬ tion of Mr. Wright who has ably combined variety and good entertainment. Division Life T IFE on the Home campus can be com- pared to that of a college or private home. In each cottage every student learns to ac¬ cept and get along with all. Each cottage has at least one housepar- ent who is there for guidance and counsel¬ ling. Many cottages have kitchens and dining rooms which are responsible for many of the older girls having a wide knowledge of home maintenance. Each cottage is sponsored by an Amer¬ ican Legion Post or Auxiliary. This group is extremely gracious in supplying each cot¬ tage with many luxuries and miscellaneous items, such as: television, radio, and many types of games. Medical Care 13 OLL up your sleeves, this is a stick up! Morton students can always depend upon the Home Hospital as one of the many well organized departments of the Home. The stu¬ dents are well cared for and have excellent medical attention. The hospital staff is under the direction of Dr. Leonard Wiatt, and Miss Elizabeth Thomas, a registered nurse with wide experience. Miss Thomas administers flu shots to students and makes trips to Indianapolis to make visits to specialists. Mrs. Ruby Davidson assists Miss Thomas in the clinic. Dr. Walter Wilson comes to the Home once a week to check and work on the stu¬ dents’ teeth. Several of the older girls who are interested in becoming dental technicans assist Dr. Wilson. Trade Snaps Religion V N SUNDAY afternoon, the Morton stu- dents attend the chapel services held in Lincoln Hall, as this has long been the cen¬ ter of religious activities for the students of the Home. Reverend Richard T. Merriman, is in charge of the worship services. He always delivers an inspiring and wonderful sermon. The Morton Robed Choir is always at its finest as it presents special numbers each Sunday. The Christmas and Easter Cantata are also a part of the fine traditions of the Home. On Easter morning the Elementary Choir presents a Sunrise Choral Service. Catholic students attend Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church in Knightstown. Stu¬ dents in grades nine through twelve are per¬ mitted to attend the church of their choice in Knightstown. American Legion and Auxiliary TTlP! HIP! Hooray! It’s Legion Day! This is only one of the fun-filled days spon¬ sored by the American Legion for the enjoy¬ ment of the children at the Home. The Amer¬ ican Legion also helps make possible the Christmas and summer vacations that the children take each year. The Legionnaires are responsible for many special parties, Christmas shopping, and other activities. The students of Morton Memorial have much to thank the American Legion and Auxiliary for. The American Legion Post and members of American Legion and Auxil¬ iary sponsor each cottage and see that each student has an individual sponsor. The spon¬ sor sends gifts to his student on birthdays and special occasions throughout the year. The American Legion and Auxiliary also present many college scholarships and awards to outstanding students of the gradu¬ ating class. Graduates receive a commence¬ ment gift and many find employment with the help of these wonderful people. Calendar of Highlights August 26 — School Started — Back to the mines ! It’s that time of' the year to settle down and get down to business ! September 14-15 — Homecoming — Welcome Home Exes ! The annual reunion of the former students of dear ol’ I. S. S. C. H. “Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot.” September 23 — Legion Day — Popcorn! Pea¬ nuts ! Candy ! A lively occasion for every¬ one. Song and Dance ! Fun ! Fun ! Fun ! October 2 — Conference Cross Country Meet. VICTORY for Morton ! Jim Bowling took first place honors. October 8 — Rush County Cross Country Meet — Run ! Boys ! Run ! EDERMEN win again ! October 31 — Halloween Party — Boo! I bet I scared you — Ha! Ha! The GOBLINS will get ya if you don’t watch out ! November 28 — Thanksgiving — Let us give thanks for our many blessings. December 7 — Senior Christmas Shopping Trip — The thrill of it all ! The chill over all ! In the air there is a feeling of Christ¬ mas. December 15 — Christmas Cantata — “0 Holy Night the Stars are Brightly Shining ; It is the Night of the dear Saviour’s Birth !” December 20 — Christmas Play — An annual event which is always inspiring and greatly moving. December 20 - January 2 — Christmas Vaca¬ tion — At this time of the year, each stu¬ dent spends the week with a warm and friendly family to celebrate Christmas. January 16-18 — Rush County Basketball Tournament — We’ve got the SPIRIT that a team needs ; it’s GRRRRRREAT ! February 1 — District Music Contest — Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do ! February 15 — State Music Contest — An an¬ gel singing? No, just our own Louise Sizemore singing! Congratulations, Lou, for a job very well done. February 26-29 — Sectional Basketball Tourn¬ ament — Two-four-six-nine, who do we think is mighty fine? Morton Tigers! Morton Tigers ! Morton Tigers ! March 20 — Choral Festival — A truly reward¬ ing occasion, which is greatly enjoyed by all who participate. To hear the har¬ monizing of the hundreds of voices is a thrill beyond compare! March 26 — Conference Volleyball Tourna¬ ment — This year Morton’s volleyball team journeyed to Carthage to compete with other conference teams. March 29 — Easter Cantata — Christ the Lord is Risen! Allelujah! Swells the Strain! March 27-30 — Spring Vacation — For the younger ones, the scramble is on for the Easter Egg Hunt ; for the older ones, a time of deliberation on the glories of the Risen Redeemer! April 10 — Senior Class Play— “The Life of the Party,” and What a Party! WOW! The annual Senior Class Play is a very SPECIAL event in the life of each senior. April 11 — Band and Choral State Contest — After much practicing and hard work, every member of these organizations experienced a surge of joy and pride for such an accomplishment. April 20 — Athletic Banquet — Ummmmmm ! Love those tenderloins ! Yum ! Yum ! Eat ’em up! April 23 — Senior Style Show — A highlight in the activities of the Senior Girls. A woman must perform many duties throughout her life, but her main objec¬ tive should be that of a homemaker. April 24 — Rush County Track Meet — On your mark ! Get set ! Go ! Calendar of Highlights April 28-29 — Dance Revue — New York ! New York ! The Sidewalks of New York ! The annual dance revue presented by the Morton dancers always proves to be quite enjoyable. May 1 — Conference Track Meet — Cinders flying! Fans Cheering! This is the at¬ mosphere at the conference meet and all other track meets. May 10-15 — Junior-Senior Trip — Washing¬ ton, here we come! What an unforget¬ table trip. May 17 — Baccalaureate Service — A solemn and somewhat sad occasion. Our last Sunday with our friends. May 17 — Senior Tea — Following the Bac¬ calaureate ceremonies, the Seniors were guests at a tea served in the Parlor. May 18 — Senior Banquet — A delicious ban¬ quet is always held in honor of the Sen¬ ior Students during their last week at Morton. May 19 — Award Day — The presentation of medals, awards, and certificates in rec¬ ognition of the achievements made by junior and senior high school students. May 21 — Junior-Senior Prom — “I Could Have Danced All Night !” Townhall, which was beautifully decorated by the juniors, served as a perfect setting for an en¬ chanting evening. May 23 — Commencement — It’s a time for joy, a time for tears, a time we’ll trea¬ sure through the years. We’ll remember always — Graduation Day! May 28 — School Is Out — School is out at last! I’m so glad I passed! May 30 — Memorial Day — In the hush of the chapel let us honor those who gave their lives for these our own United States. Retrospect Staff Editor _ Associate Editor _ Copy Editors _ Organization Editor _ Senior Editor _ Sports Editors _ Clubs Editor _ Music Editor _ Recreation Editors _ Division Life _ Medical Care and Religion _ Calendar Editor _ Faculty _ Snap Shots _ Faculty Advisors _ _ Jeanne Walters _ Gary Tuttle Linda Marksberry Penny Robbins _ Randy White __ Louise Sizemore _ James Robertson Gary White _ Bertha Thornton _ William Wells _ James Bowling Judy Wininger _ Carol Webb William Hartley Dorothy Robertson Jackie Cole _ Hazel Smith _ Betty Hall _ Gary Tuttle _ Mr. Clarence Post Mr. Jules Elzey Printing Staff Everett Baer James Bowling Jerry Bumbalough James Cline William Hartley Dale Hill Richard Hill Jeff McCartney Steve Parsons James Robertson David Reed Phil Spitzer Sonny Stahl Virgil Taylor Gary Tuttle William Wells Gary White Randy White 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 William Hartley , Morton Memorial Senior m ,y , . ,- ■ - ■ .. ■ . f f . • V’ .. 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