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TOP HAT 


















TOP HAT - 1967 


0 . P. MORTON HIGH SCHOOL 

7040 MARSHALL AVENUE 

HAMMOND, INDIANA 

PUBLISHED BY THE TOP HAT STAFF 


VOLUME XIV 







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achievements 

1-27 


academics . . . . 

28-41 


activities. 

42-73 


athletics . 

74-97 


album . 

98-151 


advertising . . . . 

152-177 


acknowledgements 

178-179 


index . 

180-184 


... a 

1 the past is future 

Instead of a traditional cover that 
merely binds pages, this year's staff 
decided to design one that carried out 

Umorton 

HI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 

llfl board of school trustees 

on HENRY * EGGERS PRESIDENT 

Em CLAIRE D STERN VICE PRESIDENT 

ySM MARGARET J ALLEN SECRETARY 

LEO BEREOLOS TREASURER 

lf|| CHARLES N SCOTT MEMBER 

DR JOSEPH L HENDRICK SUPERINTENDENT 

CONTRACTORS 

TALANDB CONSTRUCTION CORP 

MORRISON. INC 5HS^ 

CABLETS ACME 

PLUMBING t. HEATING INC gf 

FADELL ELECTRIC CO. "S* 

the theme, "All the past is future." 

The two arrows represent the influences 
of the past and future on Morton 
Governors and their school. 

rm Financed by the hammono morton school 

[ ■ BUILDING CORPORATION 














FREEDOM is a hollow-sounding word unless it is 
backed by equality and understanding. 


FORMING AN ARCH, naked steel beams await a crust of mortar and 
bricks to compose the shell of the structure. 



Construction draws 



curious governors 

Confronted with 600 extra students, Morton’s walls 
bulged and facilities grew limited. However, the ad¬ 
ministration found it helpful to split lunch hours, post¬ 
pone certain classes, and stagger schedules. 

Crowded halls and classrooms and over-populated lock¬ 
ers forced the School Board to decide on a new school. 

Technical executives chose the corner of 169th Street 
and Grand Avenue as the site. After studying numerous 
blueprints and debating contractors’ bids, School Board 
members began final plans, which included windowless 
classrooms, a 4,000 seat athletic stadium, and an indoor 
swimming pool. 

Obviously an object of curiosity, the new school at¬ 
tracted many visitors, both young and old. On week¬ 
ends students drove past the new school in order to 
observe the rapidly progressing construction. 

Viewing the new school with mixed emotions, under¬ 
classmen began counting the blocks and measuring the 
distance between their homes and the new school. The 
prospect of home games on the Governors own football 
field and basketball court overshadowed the regret of 
leaving the “old” Morton, home of the Governors. 


ANTICIPATING QUITTING TIME, a construction worker strives 
to meet the September, 1967, completion deadline set for 
the new Morton Senior High School. 










IMMOBILE until human 
hands employ them, 
wooden planks lie tran¬ 
quilly in the shade waiting 
for the workers' early- 
morning arrival. 


CONCERNED not only with education, Morton High School also endeavors to broaden the 
interests of students and helps them to become more individualistic in their thinking. 













PONDERING OVER his English Literature assignment, senior Phil Skager analyzes the 
writings of several prominent Elizabethan authors. 



WHILING AWAY unassigned periods, students enjoy 
the freedom and responsibility they experience in the 
Association Room. Away from classroom restraints. 
Hazel Witte, Dave Mustoe, and Mike Guiden openly 
and candidly discuss issues of interest to them while 
Diane Bjorklund catches up on Association minutes. 



BRIGHT BALLS and shiny tinsel greet Governors as they enter school 
during the Christmas season. Diane Bjorklund and Kathy Hmurovich 
put the final touches on the Student Association Christmas tree. 


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Studies, play, relaxation fill leisure time 




PERFORMING before the student body in the Christmas 
assembly, senior Jim Gerovac sings a ballad which he 
composed especially for the occasion. 


AFTER COMPLETING the duties of a monitor, senior Fred Shinkle 
finds time to catch up on studying. 


COLD WATER gives a lift to 
members of the Top Hat and 
Mortonite football teams. 
After half-time refreshment 
the Mortonite gir|s went on 
to win the ball game, 24-0. 






























FASHION CONSCIOUS sophomores Kathy Mosca and Chris 
Czlonka prepare to leave school after a club meeting. 



PENNY LOAFERS and black socks, characteristic footwear of male 
Governors, combined with dark slacks to form the collegiate look. 


New trends in music, fashion evident 



This was the year of wide paisley ties and over-the- 
knee socks, of flowered bathing suits and short skirts, 
of hip-hugger slacks and print jeans. Long hair for 
both sexes was in full swing, and one was labeled “Joe 
College” if one wore loafers and cuffed slacks. 

New trends appeared in more than just fashion. 
Change also marked teen-age music. The Beatles still 
ranked high in popularity, but more and more teens 
demanded Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul, and Mary. 

Not only music and fashion were caught up in the 
new generation, but a new way of thinking emerged. 
Companies advertised to try their product and “come 
alive.” Young people, subject to the draft, grew con¬ 
cerned with the Viet Nam situation. Patriotic songs, 
such as “Day of Decision,” made the popularity ratings. 
The tempo had changed; teens were alive and swinging. 


COLOR-COORDINATED OUTFITS and knee-socks were paired 
with loafers to make up feminine fashion. 










Athletes gain national, state, local fame 


SECOND IN THE REGIONALS, junior Ron Meseberg earned 
the individual title of Sectional Wrestling Champion. 


ACTIVE AND VERSATILE, quarterback Ron Volbrecht secured 
a spot on the state "dream team." 


Always backing the Governors, yet individually stand¬ 
ing out, Steve Vadas, Ron Volbrecht, and Ron Meseberg 
each earned his place in Morton’s hall of fame. 

After being placed on the Tri-City All-Star squad, 
senior Steve Vadas was nominated for all-state recogni¬ 
tion by a Rloomington newspaper. However, his greatest 
accomplishment was gaining a spot on PARADE’S na¬ 
tional all-star squad. All-American honors are only award¬ 
ed to the best prep football players in the United States. 

The Tri-City team also claimed Ron Volbrecht as a 
member. In addition, the senior quarterback received 
honorable mention On the state “dream team.” 

Junior Ron Meseberg was the only Governor wrestler 
to win the individual title of Sectional Champion, losing 
only to an all-state football quarterback in the Regionals. 
He compiled a record of 14 wins and one loss. 


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AFTER LETTERING IN FOOTBALL for three consecutive years, 
center Steve Vadas gained the title of All-American. 
















COMMUNITY CHEST representatives whose duty is to 
persuade students to donate are Terry Rhodes, Vicki Wil¬ 
liams, Kathy Cergizan, Linda Nichols, and Mike Guiden. 


PLEASED WITH RESULTS of the Teens' March of Dimes, Co-chairmen 
Cynthia Arvay and Terry Rhodes admire volunteers' collections. 


THOUGHTFULLY GAZING across the front yard of the 
school, senior Barbara Burton contemplates her responsi¬ 
bilities as Morton's D.A.R. award winner. 


Students' endeavors 





NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS are seniors Dennis Dawson, Pam 
Scott, Gary Austin, and Warren Griggs. 











merit honors for selves, families, school 


Enthusiasm and eagerness were two attributes that 
helped several Morton students to excell in various fields 
and to receive recognition for their achievements. 

Qualities of leadership, citizenship, scholarship, and 
service characterized the D.A.R. award recipient. Every 
teacher voted for the senior girl whom he believed most 
worthy of this honor. She then competed with girls 
throughout Lake County by taking a test in government. 

Selected on the basis of their interest in social studies, 
delegates to Hoosier Girls’ State and Boys’ State spent 
one week at Indiana University last summer. There, 
with representatives from high schools throughout the 
state, students actively participated in model govern¬ 
ments. State, county, and local administrations were 
examined. After mock elections young politicians held 
offices such as mayor, governor, and party chairmen. 

The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, held 
during the junior year, helps students to learn their 
strengths and weaknesses in scholastic achievement. 
For those who score in the top two percent of this test, 
it also serves as a start toward a college scholarship. 
Four Morton seniors were semi-finalists in the National 
Merit program. Further testing and evidence of financial 
need determined finalists and scholarship recipients. 

Touring establishments supported by the United Com¬ 
munity Chest gave five Morton seniors a deeper insight 
into the needs of others. Selected through the Student 
Association, these students reported their experiences to 
the student body and launched the annual fund drive. 

Assigning territories to student volunteers and organ¬ 
izing collections were the main concerns of Morton 
March of Dimes co-chairmen, chosen by the Association. 



STOPPING BETWEEN CLASSES, Morton's Hoosier Boys' State 
delegates Jim Rospond, Jerry Finley, Ron Volbrecht, and Den¬ 
nis Dawson discuss their experiences there. 



HOOSIER GIRLS' STATE delegates Barb Burton, Sue Smaron, courtyard. A week at Indiana University helped the girls to 

and Hazel Witte take refuge from a hectic life in Morton's broaden their understanding of state and local governments. 











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ANXIOUSLY AWAITING her train, senior Linda Williams looks up from a 
list of scheduled activities to be disappointed by an oncoming freight train. 









Upperclassmen 


AWE-INSPIRING, the famed statue of President 
Lincoln reminds its visitors of Civil War days. 


PERCHED HIGH above every¬ 
thing around it, the weather- 
vane remains a famous part 
of Washington's home. Mount 
Vernon showed the visitors a 
type of historical study new 
to many of them. 










receive welcome break on annual trip 



Abandoning all thoughts of homework assignments, 
impending examinations, and class lectures, 94 Morton 
juniors and seniors travelled to Washington, D.C., and 
New York City, late in October, with upperclass students 
from the other four Hammond high schools. 

The anxious travellers boarded the train Tuesday 
evening for an all-night journey to the Nation’s capital. 
Allowed one piece of luggage, the students arrived with 
paper sacks, large carry-alls, overnight cases, and other 
supplementary containers. 

After a long night on the train, they stepped once 
more on unmoving ground, only to discover that they 
must carry their luggage three blocks to waiting buses. 

Planned tours in Washington included the Wax Muse¬ 
um, the Archives, the Capitol, and the Library of Con¬ 
gress. During their free time students shopped and visited 
the Smithsonian Institution, the Washington Monument, 
and the Post Office Department. 

Tours of Chinatown and Greenwich Village gave the 
young tourists greater insight into a large city’s socio¬ 
logical problems. New York also offered the bright lights 
of Broadway and Times Square and the quiet peace- 
fullness of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Central Park. 



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CONSTRUCTION OF A MEMORIAL to the late President 
Kennedy had already begun when the students visited Ar¬ 
lington Cemetery. The flame which Mrs. Kennedy placed on 
his grave burns in constant memory of him. 


SHINING ALABASTER pillars be¬ 
fore the White House add to the 
majesty of the President's home. 
Tourists admire the building and the 
grounds, particularly the fountain. 


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Election returns 


climax busy campaign 



ELECTIONS OVER, John Webster begins the task of 
removing campaign posters from the halls. 


DISPLAYING SUPPORT of her 

favorties for sophomore of¬ 
ficers, Theresa Tokoly is help¬ 
ed by Gerry Rospond. 



PERSUADING CLASSMATES to vote for him is a campaigner's big step 
toward election. Frank Lambert enumerates his assets to Jane Hluska. 



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GLIDING SOFTLY across the floor, couples waltz to the 
music of Len Warning and his Orchestra. 


MOUNTING THE STAGE, President Chester Bailor prepares to 
accept the duties and responsibilities that await him. 



Assembly, ball recognize new officers 



HOMEMADE COOKIES added to the enjoyment of the Inaugu¬ 
ral Ball. Mary Russell offers refreshments to Chester Bailor. 


Tiny buttons and huge posters marked student cam¬ 
paigns for various positions of leadership. Conducted 
in early spring, elections for class and Student Asso¬ 
ciation officers aroused student participation in school 
affairs. Association vice-president oversaw all student 
elections. Finalists, after primary elections, spoke to 
the entire student body giving their qualifications and 
expectations for Morton High School. 

Solemn promises to fulfill the duties of their jobs 
were offered by newly-elected officers at the Inaugural 
Assembly in November. Mr. W. W. Becker, principal, 
bestowed the office of Student Association president 
upon Chester Bailor, who swore in the cabinet. Every 
student present joined his representatives and senators 
in taking the Student Association pledge. 

“Memories are made of this,” the theme of the annual 
Inaugural Ball, saw a record number of couples danc¬ 
ing to the music of Len Warning and his Orchestra. 
For the first time in Student Association history, the 
semi-formal affair, honoring newly-initiated officers, was 
a “turn-about” dance. Rather than losing money or just 
“breaking even,” this year’s ball earned a profit. 


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Queen reigns at homecoming game 



REIGNING AS QUEEN at the 1966 Homecoming game was Kathy Cergizan, elected from five candidates by the student body. 

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Screams of ecstasy and sobs of joy echoed throughout 
the stadium as Student Association President Chester 
Bailor announced the name of Morton’s 1966-67 Home¬ 
coming Queen. From the five senior girls composing the 
Homecoming Court, the student body elected Kathy Cer- 
gizan to represent them. The newly-crowned queen and 
her court reigned with their escorts over the second half 
of the football game against Hammond Tech. 

Weeks of preparation went into the success of Home¬ 
coming festivities. Floats, prepared by the senior and 
junior classes, led the parade of queen candidates and 
boosters to the Hammond High football field. “We’ve 
Got a Whale of a Team,” the theme of the senior float, 
was depicted by a towering blue crepe-paper whale. A 
huge rolling pin smashing a Tech Tiger portrayed the 
theme of the junior float—“Flatten’ ’Em.” 

To acquaint the students with the court, elected by 
the senior class, an assembly was held the day of queen 
elections. Each of the candidates was asked a question 
similar to those asked of the “Miss America” finalists. 
The girls’ answers to these questions helped students 
select the one who they believed showed the greatest 
school spirit and most pleasing personality. 



MISS ARDIS KAUFMAN 



















school spirit, juniors 
Linda Josway, Lu Ann 
Schwandt, and Gayle 
Herochik make final 
adjustments on their 
float a few minutes be¬ 
fore parade time. 












large part of homecoming preparation 


LOYAL GOVERNORS helped push the 
team on to a victory over Hammond Tech 
at the Homecoming football game. 


FINISHING THE WHALE and hanging its sign, Laura Bjork- float. "We've Got a Whale of a Team—Whale On 'Em" read 

lund and Joyce Carter complete preparations for the senior the signs hung on either side of the truckbed. 




COLLECTING FOR BE AND TRUNG is senior Frank Swisher. 


Students' donations 


INTERVIEWING THE PRESIDENT in an "official" press confer¬ 
ence, Shelley Brown asks about the kidnapped Be and Trung. 


ADDRESSING the student 
body in a press confer¬ 
ence, President Johnson 
(Hazel Witte) tells of the 
kidnapped Be and Trung 
while his wife Lady Bird 
(Pam Scott) looks on. 









aid Vietnamese children Be and Trung 



Staged newscasts and weather reports, a Presidential 
press conference, and a take-off from a popular tele¬ 
vision program were parts of the Government Club as¬ 
sembly held to collect money for the club’s Vietnamese 
foster children. Nguyen Thi Be and Nguyen Thi Trung 
were adopted three years ago and are supported solely 
by Governors. Following the two skits, planned by club 
members, enthusiastic students ran through the audi¬ 
torium asking fellow-Governors for donations. 

“Cupid’s Concerto, 1967,” held annually for the two 
children’s support, this year netted over $100. A king 
and a queen from each class were crowned at the dance. 
From the four couples a school king and queen—seniors 
Dave Barron and Sharon Strayer—were elected by the 
entire student body. Music for the casual affair was 
provided by the “Rubber Souls,” a local combo. 


“YOUR HIPPY-DIPPY WEATHER WOMAN," 

senior Mary Lou Sheldon, presented a "hippy- 
dippy" weather report during the Government 
Club assembly on March 22. 



CROWNED AT THE DANCE, class kings and queens are Ron Rybicki (sophomores), Randy Hlad and Marsha Hunt (fresh- 

Eatinger and Vicki Westerfield (juniors), Ed Skager and Jo men), and Dave Barron and Sharon Strayer (seniors). 


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BURNING WITH JEALOUSY, Jack (Larry Buechley) watches 
Amy (Donna Bergner) kiss his "aunt's" cheek (Gary Austin). 


GIVING FRIENDLY ADVICE, the Artful Dodger 
(Jim Deiotte) tells Oliver (Steve Munsey) to 
consider himself part of the family. 



Plays create aura 


of mystery, passion 

Electrifying currents of excitement travelled through 
the air as the audience waited for the house lights to 
dim and the actors to come to life. 

OLIVER!, a musical presented by both the drama and 
vocal departments on March 9, 10, and 11, tells the story 
of a young orphan’s search for love and security. He 
joins a gang of pick-pockets but is caught while trying 
to rob a doctor who finally realizes that Oliver is his 
lost grandson and takes him into his home. 

Slapstick comedy, “Dark Doings at the Crossroads or 
Who Stole the Salad Dressing?” was one of three one- 
act plays staged on January 21. “Pullman Car Hiawatha” 
by Thornton Wilder and “The Pigeons” by Lawrence Os¬ 
good were the other two one-acts presented as part of 
the Actors’ Workshop. This theater group helps the stu¬ 
dents to learn acting and directing techniques. 

“Charlie’s Aunt” is the story of three adventurous col¬ 
lege students who invite two girls to tea on the pretense 
of meeting their aunt. When the aunt is unable to 
attend, she is replaced by one of the boys. 


WITH THE AID of Glen Williams, Larry Buechley persuades 
his father (Mike Usinger) to date Charlie's Aunt (Gary Austin). 



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EXASPERATED Marcia Lambert threatens to strike Evelyn Hopf in 
"The Pigeons," one of three one-act plays presented in January. 


SHAKING HIS CANE at Jack Dalton 
(Tony Willardo), Augustus Kerplunk 
(George Dudzik) feebly protects his 
daughter Laurinda (Gerry Rospond). 


UNAWARE that Oliver (Steve Munsey) is peeking over 
his shoulder, Fagin (Ed Straub) examines his jewels. 


















Crazy attire is put aside as seniors don 


STRICKEN WITH SENIORITY Mori Schles- 
inger models the attire for Bermuda Day. 


PAUSING TO DISCUSS PLANS for a hoe-down are seniors Joyce Clauson and Don 
Williams. Hobo-Hillbilly Day was one of four days set aside for seniors. 


STYLISHLY DRESSED, Len 

Sunde pauses on Dress-up 
Day to think of the future. 








caps, gowns for baccalaureate services 



Pinafores, short pants, and beanies composed the pre¬ 
ferred attire for Senior Week Kindergarten Day. On 
Wednesday, seniors donned bermudas, tennis shoes, and 
shades to dress in the style of Bermuda Day. Thursday, 
Hobo-Hillbilly Day, found seniors clad in suspenders 
and patched clothes while carrying jugs of “powerful 
stuff.” Ending the week, seniors dressed in their best for 
the final day of Senior Week—Dress-up Day. 

Held at the Hammond Tech auditorium on June 4, 
the seniors met to carry on the tradition of Baccalaureate 
services. Speakers were the Reverend Dominic Pallone 
of Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and the 
Reverend David Chesebrough of Meadow Lane Baptist 
Church, chosen by the Council of Churches. 

Meeting together as a class for the last time, on June 
7, the seniors gathered at the Civic Center as a climax 
to their high school careers. Before receiving their dip¬ 
lomas the Class of 1967 heard the valedictory and salu¬ 
tatory addresses and also speeches by Mr. W. W. Becker 
and Mr. W. Lee Martin, who is connected with the De¬ 
partment of Speech and Theatre at Indiana University. 


LEAVING THE AUDITORIUM after 
commencement exercises, two grad¬ 
uates pause and reflect on the past 
four years of high school. 



ATTIRED IN CAPS and gowns, 
Vicki Williams and Jerry Finley 
take a last look at the school. 


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IT'S ALL OVER. Linda McTaggart calmly contemplates the 
happenings of the past evening. 


CALLING FOR HIS DATE, Mike Pepelea 
nervously rings the doorbell and read¬ 
ies himself for her appearance. 


Blues, white portray 



DISCUSSING THEIR PLANS for the evening ahead, Kevin Camp¬ 
bell and Peggy Gladish look forward to an unforgettable prom. 



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setting of prom 'in the still of the night' 



"IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT," the 1967 prom, found iso¬ 
lated couples gliding to music by Ronnie Rodgers' Orchestra. 


Soft blue lights, tiny white silhouettes, and a color 
scheme of varying shades of blue set the mood of the 
1967 prom—"In the Still of the Night.” Ronnie Rodgers 
and his Orchestra provided the music for the long- 
awaited and hoped-for formal event, held at the Scher- 
wood Club. Months of planning by the junior class 
made the night of May 20 one to be long remembered. 

Audience participation keynoted the acts of the After- 
Prom Party. Toushay, a professional pickpocket, and 
Sonny Mars, a comedian and former disc jockey, pro¬ 
vided the entertainment for prom-goers. Planned by the 
juniors’ parents, the party had a less-formal atmosphere 
than the prom, including contemporary dancing and 
music by a combo, “The Facts.” Also held at Scherwood 
Club, the Post-Prom Party offered a buffet-style dinner. 

Couples spent the day after the prom at the beach and 
at picnic grounds. All formal signs of the previous even¬ 
ing disappeared as students donned bermudas and shades 
for a day of rollicking fun and good times. 


ONE LAST CHECK in the mirror 
makes Linda McTaggart feel 
more prepared for her date. 


















Overcrowded conditions had become 
a way of life at Morton. Every classroom was 
in use each hour of the day; students and 
teachers could not find a quiet place to study. 

In spite of limited facilities, 
Morton Governors still achieved aca¬ 
demic excellence. Although the new facilities 
will include science and language labs, 
only the efforts of students and teachers will 
continue to make MHS excel academically. 


academ 














"...8, 9, 10, FREEZE!" Junior Phil Goginsky assumes the 
position of a boy batting a ball in a "10-count freeze." 
Other students in the "freeze" work at pantomiming 
children playing various games. 



GREASE PENCIL and proportion ruler in hand Geralyn Heslinga 
learns the process of cropping pictures for journalism class. 



Speech, english class* 


FOLK SONGS provide entertainment and a knowledge of people 
for Chris Baker, Terry Grubb, Kay Swank, and Theresa Kimmel. 


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"YOU DID IT!" senior Joe Jorosz charges freshman Greg 
Strege in a spontaneous pantomime. 

broaden speaking, 


HOW TO SHOOT AN ARROW is only one of the 

main points in sophomore Cliff Brausch's dem¬ 
onstration speech for his English III class. 

literary knowledge 

Reading and ’riting, two of the three “r’s” of education, 
are the first concerns of English classes at Morton. 

Students read many novels and plays not only in 
courses that stress reading, but also in grammar and com¬ 
position courses. These range anywhere from GREAT 
EXPECTATIONS to THE HUMAN COMEDY and from 
JULIUS CAESAR to THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA. 

English literature is mainly concerned with English 
writers and their backgrounds. Students who wish to 
further broaden their literary knowledge may choose to 
take world literature. This course, which is new at Mor¬ 
ton, covers literature from the Russia of Tolstoy to the 
America of John Knowles. American literature gives 
students an insight into the heritage and customs of 
America through the work of native authors. 

Students interested in dramatics or speech have found 
ways of expressing themselves in the oral presentation of 
written works. For others who wish to write rather than 
speak, courses such as journalism are offered. 

Speech and journalism are one semester courses in 
which students learn the basics of speaking and writing. 
After these courses students may plan to go on to debate 
and forensics or work on the MORTONITE or TOP HAT. 


THE MAIN CONCERN of Miss M. Hunter is to describe the 
good characteristics of a book report to Mike Usinger. 












Accelerated language courses present 



WHILE PRACTICING THE TECHNIQUES of pronouncing the deportment tape recorder. Students are aided by 
French sentences, Connie Lannin and Terry Hiduke use these tapes which help them to hear the correct usage. 



PLAYING 'TORO', THE BULL, and the matador, 
Dennis King and Mark Simko demonstrate the art 
of bullfighting, the national sport of Mexico. 


DEMONSTRATING his ability 
to relate ideas in the German 
language, Fred Willison at¬ 
tempts to sell Laura Lundquist 
a box of Keks cornflakes. 



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challenge for study 


“Tempus fugit!” Words such as these greeted stu¬ 
dents returning to third year Latin. Advanced class 
members studied Cicero’s orations and other Roman 
classics. Although Latin is considered a “dead” language 
by some, the number of students at Morton taking Latin 
is equal to those in all other language courses combined. 

Movies, guest speakers, and research assignments com¬ 
prised the extra aids used in French classes. The purpose 
of using these aids was to help students understand 
French culture and ways of Hying. Tape recorders were 
used by students to help learn pronunciation. 

Translation, sentence composition, and basic con¬ 
versation were important parts of Spanish classes. Stu¬ 
dents in first and second year courses concentrated on 
grammar and vocabulary building and perfected pho¬ 
netic techniques. Students learned the customs of Spain 
and Mexico by projects such as making a pinata in class. 

Using the language as it is used in Germany is one 
phase of the second year German class curriculum. Stu¬ 
dents learned the practical application of the language. 
The reading and translation of the novels William Tell 
and Faust advanced the translation skills of students. 
German was the only language allowed to be spoken in 
third and fourth year classes. 


HIS HANDS COVERED with a papier mache mixture, Terry 
Rhodes starts the construction of a "pinata" for Spanish class. 
A "pinata" is a brightly decorated ornament full of candy. 


VIA THE WATCHFUL EYE of Mr. W. Ruff, Norma Reitz is 
caught using an 'illegal aid' in her Latin V class. 










PONDERING OVER HER SELECTION, Gayle Herochik studies 
the title and time span of a book for a U.S. history report. 
Book reports have become regular assignments in some classes. 


TAKING TIME OUT to find "what's what" in the world of 
finance, Bill Harvey scans the "Wall Street Journal" for his 


Business, math lead 


SETTING UP A DISPLAY for world history showing the spread 
of Buddhism are Marty Vicari, Chuck Pinson, and Mike Clark. 


economics class. Students learn the effects of inflation, de¬ 
pressions and foreign aid on the national economy. 












students toward jobs in changing world 


To gain control and master fundamentals in first 
year typing classes, amateur typists used music to help 
improve their rhythm. After learning basic finger reaches, 
students began to type short sentences and simple pro¬ 
blems. Advanced students used timed writings and type¬ 
written manuscripts to perfect their typing. 

Stenography is a continuation of typing and short¬ 
hand. Besides learning the basic duties and needs of an 
office worker, students in stenography gained a better 
knowledge of the business world through the use of 
office equipment. In shorthand students learned and 
practiced the various symbols and signs that compose 
the different sounds in the English language. 

Mathematics is daily becoming more of a necessity 
than an elective. General math is a course designed to 
give students a general background of math. In this 
course students learn the basic properties of addition, 
subtraction, multiplication, and division. 

Students in the college preparatory course are able 
to take algebra and geometry. These courses stress the 
use of theorems and postulates. Advanced algebra and 
trigonometry offer a continuation in mathematics for 
those students who wish to pursue this type of course. 


AWAITING HER TURN, Laura Luketic watches as Randy Drum¬ 
mond takes a test with a typewriter cover on his head. Stu¬ 
dents used the test to help them stop peeking at the keyboard. 


ANGLE TRISECTION, a project concerning rays, angles and 
circles, is explained by John Soltys. Such projects for ad¬ 
vanced algebra make math problems more visible to students. 


WRESTLING with a troublesome typewriter ribbon, Linda Will¬ 
iams learns one of the skills taught in business courses. 
















HOOKING WIRES for a turtle heart experiment 
are Catie Stanley and Mr. J. Rasmussen. Such OBSERVATION of the "prancing mouse" enable BSCS biology students 

experiments help students to study animals. Chris Czlonka and Elaine Gaida to study the process of animal reaction. 


Experiments, field trips open doors for 



MAKING USE OF A 

sein (net) biology 
students learned 
about water life. All 
BSCS biology stu¬ 
dents participated in 
the water field trip 
in the spring. 



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OPERATING AN OSCILLOSCOPE for advanced physics, Chris Skorupa 
and Cal Barnes learn how electrical currents can be measured and 
made visible by a wavy line on a fluorescent screen. 



UTTERLY CONFUSED, Jenny Miner tries to see the 
future of other psychology students by reading palms. 


students desiring knowledge in science 



To help understand current science developments in 
business and industry, students used field trips and mov¬ 
ies in addition to regular chemistry classes. Chemistry 
and physics students jointly participated in a field trip 
to the Standard Oil refineries. At the end of this trip 
students completed a required report. 

Chemistry is a study of mixtures, elements, compounds, 
and chemical reactions. Physics is a more mathematical 
course dealing in the study of heat, light, weight, sound, 
density, radioactivity, and motion. 

For the first time in seven years, the Morton science 
department offered psychology. Students taking this 
course studied the process of learning and how to learn. 
They also studied patterns of human behavior, intel¬ 
ligence, and processes of thinking. 

Students in biology classes performed experiments 
with white mice training them to react to certain stimuli. 

Botany and zoology offered a continuation of basic 
biology courses. Botany is the study of plants and their 
environments. Zoology students did further research on 
animals and their life processes. 


CAREFULLY MEASURING a mixture to be used in a chemistry 
experiment, Cary Zneimer and Mike Usinger watch carefully 
so that they do not spill or waste any of the liquid. 


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Driving classes emphasize auto safety 


THROUGH THE COMPARISON of two abstract charcoal draw¬ 
ings, art student Cindy Echterling learns about content. 


Purdue Calumet Campus parking lot was the scene of 
many parallel parking practices for driver education stu¬ 
dents. Enrolled Morton and Bishop Noll students were 
required to participate in classroom activities as well 
as driving in surrounding areas. At the end of the course 
students planned a two hour trip and drove to any place 
they wished in the time allotted. 

Another course that had record enrollment this year 
was physical education. Due to a very large freshman 
class and inadequate facilities, some students had to 
postpone their gym classes until the second semester. 
Besides the usual work with basketball, field hockey, 
volleyball, and badminton, the girls learned how to use 
archery equipment. Folk and square dancing, taught in 
gym classes, helped build co-ordination and rhythm. 
When the weather grew warmer, gymnastics and base¬ 
ball comprised most class periods. 

Students in Art I and II learned the fundamentals 
of design, contrast, light, and the use of basic art tools. 
Advanced class members participated in a poster con¬ 
test, sponsored by the American Merchant Marine. 

Besides annual concerts, students in the music depart¬ 
ment participated in the musical production, OLIVER! 
The vocal students played the parts of the characters in 
the play and orchestra members accompanied them. 


ASSEMBLING HER FLUTE before class, sophomore Nancy 
Baxley prepares for a short warm-up practice. 





POINTING OUT the use of the various instruments on the car's dashboard to 
senior Vicky Longawa is driver education instructor Mr. H. Stout. 


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Gov'nors learn fundamentals of wood 




USE OF THE POWER DRILL is one of the skills learned in 
shop. Jeff Sopo demonstrates this for Danny Hoffman. 


INDIVIDUAL STUDENT INSTRUCTION is used by Mr. F. Concialdi 
with Stan McCaw to provide extra help in mechanical drawing. 


CONCENTRATION and 

skill are combined to 
help Jerry Bogner and 
George Buechley com¬ 
plete their shop assign¬ 
ment. Projects such as 
bow and arrow racks 
helped to build skills. 



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shop, home economics to increase skills 


PERMANENTLY PRESSED SHIRTS are the primary thoughts of 
Rick Schwartz as he attempts to put his homemaking skills to 
practical use while ironing a shirt. 


“Knives and spoons to the right, forks to the left!” 
Members of the boys’ foods class sometimes found that 
setting a table is not as easy as it seems to be. Besides 
learning how to set tables and iron shirts, boys in 
clothing and foods courses learned the basic home¬ 
making fundamentals. They learned how to cook simple 
meals and how to sew simple pieces of clothing. 

Movies and research assignments played a big part 
in foods and home economics courses for girls. Both 
factors were used to give the girls in the classes a 
better understanding of homemaking skills. 

Students wishing to acquire knowledge in the field 
of precise measurements, construction of scale draw¬ 
ings, and exact lettering took part in mechanical draw¬ 
ing and other shop courses. Special tools were used in 
the classes to aid students in their pursuit of technical 
knowledge. Advanced students also worked on two 
and three dimensional problems. 

A new course, descriptive geometry, was offered this 
year in connection with the mechanical drawing di¬ 
vision at Morton. This course deals with space relation¬ 
ships, solid geometrical problems, and three line con¬ 
structions. This class was open to all students. 

Safety is the main objective in shop classes. Gun and 
bow and arrow racks were the projects completed in 
wood shop. In this course students learned the correct 
use of power tools such as drills and jigsaws. 


BURIED BY PILES of cloth destined to become blouses and 
skirts before the end of the semester is Carole Cornelison. 












As Morton's population 
exploded, facilities grew inadequate. Clubs 
met after school. Dramatic equipment was 
stored in the basement. A new school will 
alleviate these problems. A larger auditorium 
will allow one assembly to serve all 
students. An enlarged stage will facilitate 
the production of more involved scripts. 
The organizations themselves will not change- 
only their meeting places. 


activities 








CATCHING UP on Associ¬ 
ation business. Recorder 
Diane Bjorklund checks 
current correspondence. 



Young leaders cope with endless tasks 

















of self-government 

Encouraged by Morton’s Student Association, school 
clubs held monthly dances to raise money and provide 
entertainment. Good attendance at these affairs assured 
their continuance throughout the year. 

This year’s Association scored at least one first in its 
history. Breaking a thirteen-year tradition, a girl — Hazel 
Witte — attained the office of vice-president. She and the 
other two officers attended summer institute where they 
studied parliamentary procedure. 

At Christmas time the Association participated in 
the city-wide “Toys for Tots” campaign. Old stuffed 
animals and other toys were collected and distributed 
to underprivileged children. Other projects included new 
parking stickers and a revised Student Directory. 



COURT OFFICIALS are-BOTTOM ROW: N. Baasse, P. Pesch- 
ke. SECOND ROW: D. Gillespie, W. Bocken. THIRD ROW: S. 
Vadas, J. Baasse. TOP ROW: J. Keilman, Mr. D. Huls. 



ASSOCIATION CABINET members are—Chief Justice S. Vadas, Finley (Employment), J. Clauson .JAssemblies), J. Matrinetz 
Secretaries D. Mustoe (Safety), S. Smaron (Social Affairs), J. (Treasury), and C. Skorupa (Student Center). 


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Senators spearhead legislative branch 


SENATORS are-BOTTOM ROW: C. Cz- 
lonka, D. Burke, H. Witte (pres.). SEC¬ 
OND ROW: J. Blackman, B. Hickman, N. 
McTaggart. THIRD ROW: P. Moore, K. 
Cergizan, F. Lambert, N. Zaher. TOP 
ROW: T. George, J. Balka, C. Mears, P. 
Skager (pres, pro tern.). 




REPRESENTATIVES are-BOTTOM ROW: J. Hunt, S. O'Neal, 
D. Hilty, L. Blair, P. Gladish, M. Lambert, J. Martin, C. Volk, 
K. Mosca, D. Catania. SECOND ROW: J. Gerovac, B. Stewart, 
J. Carter, R. Sansone, K. Farcus, S. Jeneske, D. Severa, S. 
McCloud, A. Spears, L. Bagley, D. Berard, K. Certa. THIRD 


ROW: D. Dale, C. Zneimer, D. Christy, J. Parson, J. Babinec, 

B. Willison, S. Taggart, G. Rospond, R. Reba, J. Usinger, J. 
Kohl, K. Kuhn. TOP ROW: J. Rospond, M. Pepelea, F. Swisher, 

C. Parks, J. Hudson, M. Argadine, G. Sutton, I. Wells, E. 
Gaida, P. Mushinski, C. Chlebowski, Mr. J. Gartner (sponsor). 











GOVERNMENT CLUB officers are—Mr. Joseph Gartner and Mr. Roy Mooreheqd (sponsors), Phil Skager (pres.), 
Jim Hunt (v. pres.), Joyce Carter (treas.), Pat Peschke (sec.), and Linda McTaggart (prog. ch.). 


Political science clubs expand outlooks 



HISTORY CLUB members are-BOTTOM ROW: D. Bienko (v. 
pres.). M. Rodgers (sec.), A. Kaufman (pres.), P. Gladish. SEC¬ 
OND ROW: Pat Scott, B. Milner, D. Sheldon, Mr. W. Ready. 
THIRD ROW: L. Stone, V. Longawa, P. Gaither, M. Hluska. 
FOURTH ROW: L. Nichols, J. Carr, C. Stanley, J. Sargent. TOP 
ROW: C. McCarty, E. Walkowiak, Pam Scott, J. Orahood. 


Serving as an amateur rating service, Historical Club 
polled Governors on various timely issues. The results 
of these polls, along with student comments, appeared 
in the MORTONITE. This year the club became a 
member of the Hammond Historical Society. Sponsoring 
bake sales and a car wash, members earned money to 
finance a trip to Chicago museums and galleries. Money 
from these projects also made possible a Christmas 
bowling party and a beach party in June. 

Concern for two Vietnamese children prompted Gov¬ 
ernment Club to organize its annual dance and assembly 
program. Holding an informal dance for the second year, 
club members voted to continue with “Cupid’s Concerto” 
as the annual name for the affair. “Cupid’s Concerto, 
1967” grossed over 200 dollars for Be and Trung. The 
assembly, complete with fake television stars, added 
several hundred dollars to the fund. 


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NEWLY INITIATED HONOR SOCIETY members are-BOTTOM ROW: C. Lessie, 

L. Schwandt, J, Long, S. Crist, D. Bergner, L. Gasparino, D. Bocken, Jane Staf¬ 
ford, R. Barbara. SECOND ROW: D. Bienko, M. Rodgers, C. Basso, B. Franklin, 
C. Sharpe, P. Bobich, C. Bocken, G. Herochik, K. Farcus. THIRD ROW: J. Kohl, 

M. Hluska, H. Witte, S. Bigler, L. Lowrance, D. Bjorklund, P. Boyle, C. Arvay. 
FOURTH ROW: L. Hopp, M. Mechel, J. Orahood, L. Luketic, N. Baasse, C. 
Ference, C. Fletcher, B. Stewart. FIFTH ROW: T. Rhodes, S. Allen, S. Boskovitch, 
W. Sonaty, M. Schlesinger, J. Roquet, G. Cichocki, D. Buza, R. Sansone. TOP 
ROW: P. Strege, J. Webster, M. Usinger, T. Vanes, L. Kolodziej, W. Griggs, T. 
Arnold, R. Snyder, C. Marshall, C. Parks. 


Perseverance 



DETERMINATION mirrored on her face, NFL 
member Mary Lou Sheldon portrays a dra¬ 
matic scene from THE MIRACLE WORKER. 



OLD HONOR SOCIETY members are-BOTTOM ROW: L. Bag- 
ley, K. Sklanka, D. Burke (sec.), N. Reitz (prog, ch.), P. Skager 
(pres.), V. Catania (v. pres.), L. McTaggart (alum, ch.), J. 
Gearman, J. Stafford, V. Longawa. SECOND ROW: B. Mola, 
P. Peschke, K. Johnson, J. Miner,. J. Makowski, M. Sheldon, L. 
Bjorklund, S. Smaron, Pam Scott, Miss M. Hunter (sponsor). 


THIRD ROW: K. Hmurovich, L. Williams, C. Stanley, V. Wil¬ 
liams, D. Daun, B. Woerner, C. Szafarczyk, D. Christy, E. Wal- 
kowiak, B. Burton, C. McCarty. TOP ROW: L. Nichols, D. Su- 
mis, G. Austin, C. Guzis, B. Kasper, D. Dawson, J. Finley, J. 
Rospond, R. Volbrecht, C. Skorupa, T. George, C. Bailor. Mem¬ 
bers must possess leadership and service qualities. 


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essential qualification for honor groups 



Hard work and superior grades paved the way for en¬ 
trance into Morton chapters of national honorary organ¬ 
izations. Those attaining a set number of points in speech 
or drama were eligible for National Forensics League 
or Thespians. National Honor Society stressed scholar¬ 
ship and participation as entrance requirements. 

Almost 60 Governors—an all-time high-became mem¬ 
bers of Honor Society at this year’s April initiation. In 
addition, 18 underclassmen were awarded provisional 
membership as an incentive for achievements. Both old 
and new members helped plan the annual banquet. 


NFL MEMBERS are-BOTTOM ROW : C. Starks (sec.), D. Daw¬ 
son (pres.), R. Snyder (v. pres.). SECOND ROW: L. Schwandt, 
H. Witte, R. Collins, E. Hopf, Mrs. C. Slys (sponsor). THIRD 
ROW: C. Bocken, C. Lessie, M. Sheldon, P. Weiland, A. War¬ 
ing, Mr. J. McNabney. FOURTH ROW: D. Christy, L. Lowrance, 
L. McTaggarf, C. Echterling, S. Snyder. TOP ROW: S. Wilson, 
W. Griggs, C. Bailor, T. Vanes, K. Nowak, P. McCammon. 



THESPIANS are-BOTTOM ROW: D. Bergner, E. Williams 
), G. Austin (pres.), J. Anderson (v. pres.), C. Meyer, M. 
Sheldon. SECOND ROW: T. Rhodes, L. Capalby, R. Zgunda, 


C. Szafarczyk, D. Burke, P. Goginsky, G. Kelley. TOP ROW: 
C. Hopf, B. Cantwell, P. Sesny, C. Bailor, G. Cantwell, D. Su- 
mis, G. Girman. They participate in drama and comedy. 


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DEBATE AND ORAL INTERPRETATION LEAGUE members are-BOTTOM ROW: 
Mr. J. McNabney and Mrs. C. Slys (sponsors), M. Sheldon (sec.), C. Bocken (v. 
pres.), L. Lowrance (pres.). SECOND ROW: H. Witte, L. Schwandt, P. Weiland, 
E. Hopf, S. Black. THIRD ROW:-d. Dawson, C. Lessie, B. Collins, M. Bailor, C. 
Echterling, N.' Baxley. FOURTH ROW: I. Branik, S. Wilson, S. Snyder, A. War¬ 
ing, D. Christy, L. McTaggart. TOP ROW: R. Snyder, W. Griggs, C. Bailor, C. 
Starks, K. Nowak, T. Vanes, P. McCammon. 



MOLDING A TINY FIGURE with his hands. Art Club sponsor Mr. 
Anthony Waring shows club members Tom Goldasich and Mary 
Lou Bogner how to work with and to shape soft clay. 



BROUGHT TO LIFE by a young artist's hands 
a cold rock becomes a vibrant figure. 


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WORKING Saturdays 
and after school. 
Stage Crew members 
Paul Sesny, Larry 
Buechley, and Mike 
Usinger help complete 
the OLIVER! setting. 


Clubs provide outlet for creativeness 


Qualifying ten individuals and one two-man debate 
team for regional competition, Morton’s speech clubs 
captured the third place Sweepstakes trophy in this year’s 
Sectionals. One young orator—senior Chuck Starks—went 
on to qualify for state finals in oratorical declamation. 
This event consists of choosing and delivering a speech 
written by another person—usually a known speaker. 

To meet transportation costs to various tournaments, 
speech clubs sponsored “Battle of the Bands.” The dance, 
open to all city students, featured regional combos. 
Using their tickets as ballots, those attending chose the 
Tastie Mojos as their favorite group. 

Forming the bulk of play committees, Theater Guild 
members devoted much of their time to making Morton’s 
productions successful. Between plays members partic¬ 
ipated in Actor’s Workshop where they perfected acting 
skills. Stage plays and college productions also served 
as models for correct techniques. 

Concentrating on developing new drawing skills, Art 
Club took trips to area art museums and studios. 


THEATER GUILD OFFICERS, representing a total club mem¬ 
bership of over seventy students, are Gerry Girman (v. pres.), 
Carolyn Szafarczyk (sec.), and Terry Rhodes (pres.). 













Students 7 knowledge increases through 


HOLDING A WATCH GLASS up to the light, Phy-Chem Club 
member Charlie Parks inspects the results of an experiment. 


He, like many of his fellow club members, exhibited his pro¬ 
ject at Morton's annual Science Open House. 


PHOTO CLUB members are-BOT- 
TOM ROW: M. Jackson, B. Sullivan, 
Mr. J. Rasmussen (sponsor). SEC¬ 
OND ROW: D. Parks, C. Guzis, J. 
Brown. TOP ROW: T. Rasmussen, 
D. Mattox. 








group experiences 

Holding a formal banquet in February, Phy-Chem 
Club honored members Dennis Dawson and Charles 
Guzis for their success in the Westinghouse Science Tal¬ 
ent Search. Composed of students taking physics or 
chemistry, the club toured Standard Oil and Argonne 
Laboratories, site of a huge atomic reactor. 

Exhibits at Morton and the Hammond Public Library 
gave Photo Club members a chance to show their work. 
Responsible for MORTONITE and some TOP HAT pic¬ 
tures, the club used the money that they earned to buy 
new materials for the photography labs. 

In charge of audio and visual equipment, Cinema 
Club members showed movies and operated expensive 
recording instruments. Several members were involved 
in producing sound effects for the school plays. 

WAQTZO were the call letters of Electronics Club’s 
new ham radio station. Starting from scratch, club mem¬ 
bers planned and constructed their own ten-watt trans¬ 
mitter. QSL cards, which verified reception of Morton’s 
radio signals, were received from all parts of the world. 

CINEMA CLUB members are—BOTTOM ROW: T. Van Gorp 
(sec.), C. Massie (pres.), C. Hopf (v. pres.). SECOND ROW: 
R. Griffith, S. Black, B. Rathbun. THIRD ROW: S. Medanic, F. 
McDaniel, L. Stone, N. Montgomery. FOURTH ROW: R. Zgun- 
da, C. Barnes, R. Blythe, A. Szafarczyk. TOP ROW: Mr. J. 
Kolar (sponsor), J. York, J. Novak, Mr. Gibson (sponsor). 




PHY-CHEM CLUB officers and sponsors are-SITTING: Sandy Snyder (v. pres.). Dr. 
Robert Parson (sec.). STANDING: Dennis Dawson (pres.), Gary Austin (treas.), Mr. R. 


M. El Naggar (sponsor), 
. Owczarzak (sponsor). 


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BIOLOGY CLUB MEMBERS are-BOTTOM ROW: C. Lessie and 
L. Schwandt (co-pub. ch.), P. Williams (sec.-treas.), M. Hluska 
(pres.), C. Mears (v. pres.). SECOND ROW: P. Chiki, M. Bailor, 


L. Bell, F. Wright, B. Franklin. TOP ROW: Mr. R. Ernest (spon¬ 
sor), J. Deiotte, T. Goldasich, J. Stevens, G. Williams, G. 
Banka, Mr. B. Spry (sponsor). 


Cell structure proves engrossing study 


ZOOLOGY CLUB members are-BOTTOM ROW: B. Bicanic (sec. of affairs), P. Skager (pres.), I. Bjork- 
lund (v. pres.), G. Cichocki (sec.-treas.). SECOND ROW: E. Walkowiak, N. Trubich, K. Cody, H. 
Witte. THIRD ROW: C. Stanley, N. Reitz, L. Bagley, J. Dorrance, Mr. J. Rasmussen (sponsor). TOP 
ROW: M. Wargo, B. Cunningham, G. Banka, L. Buechley, G. Wiseman. 







Pupils aid others by working together 



DISCUSSING PLANS for their club's Spanish dinner are Inter¬ 
national Club officers Theresa Tokoly (sec.), Nancy Baxley 
(treas.), and Rob Keilman (pres.). 


Numbering 90 members, the International Language 
Club was one of the largest at Morton. At alternate meet¬ 
ings each language division presented a program fea¬ 
turing movies, foreign dances, or guest speakers. A 
Christmas party and a trip to Cafe la Margarita intro¬ 
duced the club to foreign foods. 

Meeting the requirement of a B or better average, 
Tutors assisted others in subjects causing difficiulties. 
Part of the money earned through tutoring was placed 
in the club treasury. Tutors used these funds to make a 
contribution to Morton’s adopted orphans. 

Sponsoring a roller skating party and a bake sale, 
Biology Club earned money to purchase expensive in¬ 
struments for the Science Department. A spring trip to 
the Purdue University laboratories advanced their knowl¬ 
edge of new techniques in biological research. 

Interested in scientific careers, the Zoology Club in¬ 
vited speakers to give talks and show movies on various 
job opportunities. Field trip destinations included the 
Indiana Dunes State Park, St. Catherine’s Hospital, and 
an animal hospital. Members of both the Biology and 
Zoology Clubs participated in Morton’s Science Open 
House and the Regional Science Fair. 




TUTORS CLUB MEMBERS are—BOTTOM ROW: J. Miner (v. pres.), L. 
Nichols (pres.), Pam Scott (sec.-treas.). SECOND ROW: D. Sheldon, M. 
Hluska, S. Kender. THIRD ROW: J. Sargent, D. Bienko. TOP ROW- C. 
Stanley, C. McCarty, Miss W. Clair (sponsor). 


UNACCUSTOMED TO FOREIGN FOOD, Laura Luketic 
savors tacos at the Language Club dinner. 


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FUTURE NURSES are—BOTTOM ROW: M. Boyle (sec.), L. Bag- P. Bagley, K. Mann, E. Walkowiak, K. Bocken. TOP ROW: J. 
ley (pres.), N. Reitz (trees.), K. Fulte (v. pres.). SECOND ROW: Ralph, J. Clauson, J. Miner, D. Corona, C. Arvay. 


Prospective positions stir future nurses, 


FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA officers and sponsors, sorting spools of ribbon from their Christmas 
sale, are Rita Sansone (sec.), Mrs. Marylou Bringas and Mrs. Norma Kelly (sponsors). Barb Franklin 
(v. pres.). Candy Lessie (pres.), and Beth Stewart (treas.). 











teachers, secretaries to accomplishment 


CAREFULLY MEASURING Carol McCarty's height, FNC presi¬ 
dent Lynn Bagley performs one of her duties as a nurse's 
aide. Such work helped prepare her for nursing. 


To further their knowledge of education careers, Fu¬ 
ture Teachers of America invited new Morton teachers 
to relate episodes of college and student-teaching days. 
Members obtained some real classroom experience by 
assisting teachers in the elementary building. Selling 
ribbon at Christmastime, FTA earned a total of over 
200 dollars for its scholarship fund. Each senior member 
who entered college received a small scholarship. 

Trips to nearby companies, helped acquaint Future 
Secretaries of America with job opportunities in their 
own area. Seniors in Morton’s FSA chapter gained on- 
the-job training by spending a day helping secretaries in 
local businesses. This year’s FSA prepared a Thanks¬ 
giving basket for an area needy family. 

Members of the Future Nurses’ Club, working as 
assistants to the school nurse, prepared for prospective 
hospital positions. Under a new point system those meet¬ 
ing certain requirements earned club pins. At the spring 
awards banquet graduating seniors were honored with 
gifts. “Operation Christmas Card,” sponsored by the 
club, cheered the lives of servicemen in Vietnam. 


FUTURE SECRETARIES OF AMERICA are-BOTTOM ROW: P. 
Peschke (pres.), Miss A. Rathman (sponsor), P. Moore. SEC¬ 
OND ROW: P. Weiland, M. Vandenbemden, J. Gearman, P. 
Gladish. THIRD ROW: S. Fredericks, K. Ally, R. Barbara. 
FOURTH ROW: S. Maxie, C. Kwandras, D. Levien, S. Graham. 
TOP ROW: M. Burkland, C. Basso, K. Hayduk, S. Hartlerode. 











Looming deadlines swamp busy staff 



All-American honors went to Morton’s yearbook, the 
TOP HAT, for excellence in style, planning and total 
appearance. Scoring 978 out of a possible 1000 points, 
the yearbook also earned Medalist honors from the Col¬ 
umbia Scholastic Press Association. It was the third 
time in the past four years that the TOP HAT has re¬ 
ceived top ratings in national competition. 

Although following the precedent set by previous 
books, this year’s TOP HAT was different in several 
ways. Color on the Homecoming, prom, and play spreads 
and an enlarged opening section were two of these 
changes. Necessary because of the increasing enrollment 
in the high school, eight extra pages provided room for 
more extensive coverage of school affairs. Costs for these 
additions were met by selling extra advertising space to 
local merchants and school organizations. 

As preparation for their new positions, this year’s co¬ 
editors attended summer institute at Indiana Univer¬ 
sity where they studied copywriting and editing. 

IN CHARGE of the entire yearbook are co-editors Linda 
Nichols and Sue Smaron and advisor Mrs. Helen Stock. 



TOP HAT STAFF members are—BOTTOM ROW: R. Barbara, K. Bocken (class ed.), M. Hluska (acad. ed.), 
C. Uriss. SECOND ROW: C. Bocken (index ed.), C. Arvay (class ed.), V. Westerfield, Pam Scott (clubs ed.), 
L. Schwandt (fac. ed.). TOP ROW: J. Orahood, D. Bienko, L. Hopp, S. Bigler, F. Wright, M. Dziadon. 


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TOP HAT SELLERS are-BOTTOM ROW: J. Matrinetz, M. 
Hluska, C. Czlonka, P. Gladish, S. Crist, C. Lessie, P. Weiland, 

L. Prendergast, C. Baker, D. Bocken, S. Kondrat. SECOND 
ROW: J. Clauson, S. Jeneske, D. Hilty, J. Rogowski, C. Mears, 

M. Bogner, F. Metz, B. Odegard, L. Clarke, A. Brandenburg, 
S. Smaron. THIRD ROW: P. Moore, B. Frye, B. Stewart, J. 


Blackman, J. Dorrance, L. Luketic, L. Orosco, C. Pickett, K. 
Young, J. Kohl, B. Scheffer, M. Stewart, TOP ROW: R. Skoru- 
pa, D. Hiduke, C. Stanley, I. Wells, C. Zneimer, L. Hopp, C. 
Sharpe, D. Gillespie, L. Nichols, T. Van Gorp, R. Vanes, M. 
Wachel, Mrs. J. Hetterscheidt (bus. advisor}. TOP HAT sellers 
promote the purchase of yearbooks in their homerooms. 



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Aspiring journalists publish newspaper 


MORTONITE PAGE EDITORS and business staff members are—SITTING: Vicky Longawa, Margaret Bailor. STAND¬ 
ING: Mary Houghton, Barb Franklin, Jackie Kohl, Elaine Walkowiak, Jim Hunt. 


Faced with a 50 per cent cut in its budget, the MOR¬ 
TONITE staff had to struggle to make ends meet second 
semester. Staff members worked to sell extra advertising 
space but could not produce enough money to keep the 
paper on its regular bi-weekly schedule. The staff did 
succeed in preparing a “flyer” at Sectional time plus 
several editions at three-week intervals. 

Awarded first place honors by two national rating 
services, the MORTONITE drew a record number of 
aspiring journalists in January. Working under crowded 
conditions, they helped put together the last issues of the 
paper that would be published at the old school. 

Designed to honor industrious young writers, Quill 
and Scroll ushered in new members at candlelight cere¬ 
monies. Club projects included the annual TOP HAT- 
MORTONITE game and the staff banquet. 


CRAMMED INTO teachers' of¬ 
fice boxes, MORTONITES 
await deliverance at home¬ 
room time on Fridays. 


MORTONITE CO-EDITORS Linda Lowrance and Vicki Williams 
and managing editor Lu Ann Schwandt check a story. 














MORTONITE REPORTERS, who gather facts and write news 
stories, are—BOTTOM ROW: S. Crist, L. Houchin, L. Bjorklund, 
L. McTaggart. SECOND ROW: C. Lessie, L. Josway, B. Hick¬ 


man, S. Brown, G. Rospond. THIRD ROW: D, Daun, G. Hero- 
chik, A. Flick, K. Cergizan, J. Sargent. TOP ROW: D. Gillespie, 
M. Guiden, A. DeLau, D. Christy, T. Rhodes, M. Russell (typ.). 


QUILL AND SCROLL members are—BOTTOM ROW: L. Nichols (sec.), S. Smaron (pres.), L. Schwandt (treas.). 
B. Franklin (prog, ch.), H. Witte. SECOND ROW: C. Szafarczyk, Pam Scott, S. Crist, M. Hluska, Mrs. H. Stock 
(sponsor). THIRD ROW: M. Houghton, L. Josway, G. Herochik, L. Ldwrance, M. Bailor, J. Kohl. TOP ROW: V. 
Longawa, J. Hunt, E. Walkowiak, T. Rhodes, D. Christy, L. Hopp, L. Gasparino. 










Aid for needy, aged, homeless acts as 



Y-TEENS OFFICERS are Jackie Kohl (treas.), Linda Nichols 
(pres.), Elaine Walkowiak (v. pres.). Miss M. Schlaffer (spon¬ 
sor), and Pam Scott (sec.). Y-Teens is affiliated with the 
youth division of the international YWCA. 


Designed to help teenage girls develop in mind and 
spirit, service clubs offered Governors an opportunity 
to help others less fortunate than themselves. 

Beginning their activities with initiation ceremonies in 
January, Y-Teens planned several service projects for 
the year. The first was a bake sale held to earn money 
to send a CARE package overseas. For Easter members 
organized an Easter egg hunt for the children in Car¬ 
melite Home for Boys. Proceeds from a computer dance 
co-sponsored with the Association were also used for the 
Carmelite Home. At the Y-Teens spring banquet mem¬ 
bers who had accumulated the highest number of points 
for leadership and service received small awards. 

Life for residents of the Woodmar Nursing Home was 
perhaps made a little brighter through the efforts of 
the Home Ec and Girls’ Clubs. Twice during the year 
members from these two service clubs made cookies and 
punch to take to the elderly people at the Home. Com¬ 
posed of girls interested in domestic skills, Home Ec 
Club also sponsored a Mother-Daughter Fashion Show 
where students modeled their handmade outfits. 



GIRLS' CLUB members are-BOTTOM ROW: L. Bell (pres.), S. Maxie, B. Bu- 
jaki (treas.). SECOND ROW: L. Van Lul (sec.), G. Cichocki (v. pres.), Miss 
J. Martine (sponsor). TOP ROW: S. Fusner, C. Kwandras, K. Kuhn. 



HOME EC CLUB members are-BOTTOM ROW: 

B. Milner (pres.), Mrs. E. Stier (sponsor). SECOND 
ROW: P. Bobich (sec.), K. Mosca. THIRD ROW: 

C. Relinski, B. Bujaki. FOURTH ROW: B. Frye, J. 
Peters. TOP ROW: C. Marshall, J. Nagy. 


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theme of girls' community service clubs 



SOFT CANDLELIGHT flooding their faces, Y-Teens Linda Nich- club's initiation dinner. During the ceremony, each member 

ols, Jackie Kohl, and Mary Houghton participate in their lit the candle of the person next to her. 





Service, sports part of MHS tradition 


Only males were eligible for Morton’s two exclusive 
boys’ clubs—Hi-Y and M-Club. Meeting at irregular in¬ 
tervals, members planned a Wide variety of projects. 

Playing a key role in Homecoming activities, Hi-Y 
took responsibility for readying the field for half-time 
ceremonies. Their duties included setting up the Top 
Hat platform on which the queen is traditionally crowned 
and providing chairs for the queen candidates and their 
escorts. In November club members collected canned 
goods and money to supply Thanksgiving baskets for 
needy families in the Hessville area. 

Sponsoring the “Has Been-Will Be” basketball game, 
M-Club earned money to continue the display of team 
pictures in the north hall. The game, an annual clash be¬ 
tween departing seniors and the present underclassmen, 
featured boy cheerleaders and players covered with black 
paint. M-Club members, all of whom have earned one 
or more letters through participation in Morton’s seven 
indoor and outdoor sports, also boosted spirit by sitting 
in the cheering block at basketball Sectionals. 



HI-Y CLUB members, who perform service projects for the 
school and community, are—BOTTOM ROW: J. Chorba (pres.), 
J. Rospond (chap.), J. Bogner (sec.), B. Swindle (v. pres.). SEC¬ 
OND ROW: J. Bardoczi (treas.), G. Banka (sgt. at arms), R. 
Drake. THIRD ROW: S. Vadas, F. Padilla, R. Schwartz, E. John¬ 
son. TOP ROW: Mr. E. Musselman (sponsor), D. Blankman, L. 
Wilkens, J. Keilman, Mr. W. Todd (sponsor). 



M-CLUB MEMBERS are-BOTTOM ROW: G. Banka, K. White, 
J. Bardoczi, F. Padilla, L. Sunde, C. Skorupa (treas.), J. Jarosz 
(sec.), S. Vadas (v. pres.), R. Volbrecht (pres.). SECOND ROW: 
R. Meseberg, B. Matthews, J. Rospond, D. Mustoe, B. Harvey, 


J. Keilman, D. Koiiboski, F. Swisher, F. Vince, Mr. R. Fraser 
(spon.). THIRD ROW: R. Drake, F. Hendron, D. Barron. TOP 
ROW: E. Johnson, J. Bogner, D. Berard, T. George, F. Shinkle, 
F. Matthews,' K. Bastasich, R. Schwartz, F. Tokoly. 


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Choral group members enter regional, 



GIRLS' CHOIR MEMBERS, who sang at all assemblies and con¬ 
certs sponsored by Morton's vocal department, are—BOTTOM 
ROW: S. Drummond, S. McCloud, K. Certa, C. Kaufman, L. 


Lundquist. SECOND ROW: C. Dunfee, C. Ference, R. San- 
sone, K. Van Gorp, P. Green, D. Lewis. TOP ROW: B. Bogert, 
P. Mushinski, M. London, L. Strohl, S. Fowler, K. Kyle. 




CONCERT CHOIR members are-BOTTOM RO 
C. Boren, D. Goodson, B. Wing, D. Bjorklund, 
Williamson, L. Luketic, J. Deiotte, G. Shawver, 
Gaskey, G. Crosby, D. Bergner, D. Sheldon, 


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state-wide contests 


Traveling to Kankakee, Illinois, members of the Con¬ 
cert Choir appeared before the Music Education Club 
at Olivet Nazarene College. Invited to sing, members 
also toured the campus and listened to a collegiate per¬ 
formance of the “Messiah.” Although the Concert Choir 
as a whole did not participate in any contests, several 
soloists earned second place ratings in state competition. 

In the spring the Choir performed at the All-City 
Music Festival held at the Civic Center and at Mortons 
Baccalaureate and Commencement. Climaxing their sing¬ 
ing careers at Morton, senior members received awards 
according to the number of points they had earned 
through assemblies, concerts, and extracurricular groups. 

Only members of the Concert Choir could participate 
in the Mixed Ensemble, also known as “Swing Sixteen.” 
Singing carols at Hammond City Hall, the group took 
part in the “putting up” ceremony of the large Christmas 
tree. As members of the Vocal Department, the Mixed 
Ensemble and Girls’ Choir sang at assemblies and con¬ 
certs designed to entertain and raise money. 

By combining their efforts, the musical and vocal 
groups earned a total of 1100 dollars though the sale 
of candy. This money was added to the fund for Con¬ 
cert Choir robes and new boys’ Choir blazers. 


MEMBERS OF THE MIXED ENSEMBLE are-BOTTOM ROW: C. 
Boren, D. Bjorklund, D. Bergner, W. Williamson. SECOND 
ROW: G. Crosby, I. Balog, D. Wright, J. Deiotte. TOP ROW: 
W. Knish, P. Coates, P. Pierson, N. Baasse, C. Hopf. 




Boyle. SECOND ROW: N. Zaher, P. Barnette, J. Swank, D. 
Ellis, Mr. L. Patterson (director), E. Looney, J. Frink, D. Swindle, 
B. Lassiter, W. Knish, M. Schneider, P. Pierson, N. Baasse, D. 
Gillespie. TOP ROW: S. Smith, C. Kwandras, I. Balog, S. Perz- 


nowski, P. Coates, C. Parks, D. Lassiter, C. Hopf, J. King, D. 
Colbert, M. Greenwood, D. Wright, S. Snyder. To become 
eligible for membership in Concert Choir, hopeful singers must 
first participate in Girls' Choir or Boys' Choir. 


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ORCHESTRA MEMBERS cire-FIRST ROW: R. Volbrecht, M. ROW: K. Sklanka, L. Arthur, S. Gyurko, M. Sklanka, P. Har- 

Lamski, D. Spenser, P. Novak, D. Gyurko, K. Burton. SECOND mon, K. Moery, D. Chigas, D. Swaim. THIRD ROW: T. Ras- 


Vocal, orchestral groups exhibit talents 



BOYS' CHOIR members ore-BOTTOM ROW: L. Payne, T. Simpson, D. Hunter, T. Hewlett. TOP ROW: E Griggs, G. Wil- 

Warkentien, E. Erickson, J. Bastasich, J. Ostojic, R. Flores. SEC- liams, J. Spencer, G. Drangmeister, T WiNardo, M. Popagain, 

OND ROW: J. Strohl, D. Kohanyi, R. Colvin, K. Stump, D. G. Madison, J. Chorba. Not pictured is Director L. Patterson. 


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mussen, M. Clifton, P. Garland, R. Casey, B. Takacs, M. Dra- Arnold, M. Schlesinger, E. Erickson, R. Sansone (pianist) Not 

gomer, Mr. L. Gregory (director), R. Moery, B. Griffith, T. pictured are C. Kohler, N. Baxley, N. Montgomery, W. Griggs. 


by performing for concerts, assemblies 


Working directly with the Drama Department, Mor¬ 
ton’s Orchestra provided the background music for the 
spring musical OLIVER! Although the Orchestra is re¬ 
sponsible for the overtures and intermission scores at 
all Governor productions, it is only during the musicals 
that members have a chance to actually accompany the 
players on stage. In addition, the Orchestra performed 
during the fall and spring concerts and at the state 
contest in April. Through its participation in the Music 
Department’s candy sale, Orchestra earned money to 
purchase material for new gowns for girl members. 
Ending their activities, members held their annual party 
where the most valuable senior was presented the Letter 
Lyre award and graduating members received pins. 

Snowed out” of the regional contest by the Big 
Storm in January, Carillons competed in the state vocal 
contest at Butler University. There they received a 
second place rating in their division. Both Carillons and 
Boys’ Choir sang at the Vocal Department’s Thanks¬ 
giving and Christmas assemblies and the Spring Concert. 


CARILLONS, who are chosen at fall auditions, are—BOTTOM 
ROW: L. Lundquist, C. Kaufman, S. McCloud. SECOND ROW: 
R. Sansone, M. Greenwood. THIRD ROW: K. Van Gorp, J. 
Harkin, S. Drummond. TOP ROW: B. Bogert, D. Gillespie, D. 
Fowler. These girls caroled shoppers at Christmas. 













BAND MEMBERS, who played at a variety of school functions, 
are-BOTTOM ROW: B. Willison, G. Fix, A. Golarz, N. Baxley, 
N. Montgomery, K. Moery, S. Saksa, M. Rodgers, D. Swaim, L. 
Hilty, K. Mann, L. White, D. Avery, P. York, C. Liming, D. 


Petho. SECOND ROW: M. Bailor, D. Williams, M. Dziadon, D. 
McCullough, K. Wittig, D. Burke, P. McCausland, N. Zaher, S. 
Gyurko, J. Flickinger, P. McPheron, D. Spencer, E. Hopf, Miss 
G. Benjamin (associate director). THIRD ROW: B. Young, E. 


Instruments employed by skilled hands 



DANCE BAND members are-BOTTOM ROW: S. Gyurko, P. Williams, A. Chepregi, M. Eastwood, D. Parks. SEC 
COND ROW: R. Sansone, Mr. J. Melton (director), D. Swaim, W. Griggs, E. Erickson, T. Arnold, M. Schlesinger 
R. Griffith, D. Burke. TOP ROW: L. Peterson, G. Williams, C. Parks. 


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Erickson, R. Bosch, D. Parks, L. Bokori, J. Johnson, J. Tarpley, 
P. Williams, P. Harmon, R. Bower, R. Rogus, M. Balog, J. Long, 
A. Chepregi, S. Bewley, C. Bell. TOP ROW: W. Griggs, C. 
Parks, L. Peterson, G. Williams, C. Johnson, R. Brouillette, D. 


combine musically 

Refining their skills through daily practice, Morton 
Band members performed in parades, contests, and home 
football games. In March five Governor instrumentalists 
journeyed to Butler University where they participated 
in Indiana’s All-State Band. Facing state-wide competi¬ 
tion on April 15, the Band won first division awards 
in both concert playing and sight reading. During the 
summer, members marched in the annual Mardi Gras 
parade at Chicago’s Riverview. Money earned from con¬ 
certs and the sale of candy and fire extinguishers brought 
the Band closer to its goal of new uniforms. 

Also part of the Concert Band, Dance Band musicians 
played at the Dress-Right and Homecoming assemblies, 
concerts, and the annual Band and Orchestra party. 

Holding a bake sale in the spring, Music in Perspec¬ 
tive Club purchased new tapes and stereo LPs to add 
to the club collection. This money also strengthened 
the fund for a high fidelity sound system. 


MUSIC IN PERSPECTIVE CLUB members, interested in many 
music forms are—BOTTOM ROW: Mr. R. Coolidge (sponsor), 
C. Parks (pres.), Mr. J. Kolar. SECOND ROW: L. Schwandt 
(sec.), E. Erickson, J. Sargent, R. Sansone. THIRD ROW: J. 
Long, C. Ference, N. Montgomery. FOURTH ROW: E. Maggi, 
B. Stewart. TOP ROW: T. Arnold, S. Medanic, S. Fusner. 


Sumis, B. Rathbun, E. Maggi, E. Griggs, R. Griffith, E. Keller, 
J. Slade, J. Carr, M. Eastwood, T. Arnold, M. Schlesinger, R. 
Zea. Not pictured are S. Grimms, S. Jeneske, T. Reinhardt, 
L. Reynolds, D. Tumis, L. Wilkens, K. Williams. 


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BOOSTER CLUB officers 
are K. Bocken (pub. ch.), 
D. Burke (v. pres.), S. Big¬ 
ler (pub. ch.), N. Baxley 
(pub. ch.), M. Blackman 
(cape section ch.), B. Bic- 
anic (treas.), N. Baasse 
(pres.), C. Kaufman (sgt. 
at arms), L. Sorbello (sec.). 


Organizations combine to boost spirit 


Bus trips, painted clapping blocks, capes, and signs 
were all a part of this year’s Booster Club. One of Mor¬ 
ton’s largest organizations, Booster Club’s main function 
was to stir up support for athletic events. Cutting and 
sewing new red and gray capes, members worked with 
the cheerleaders to develop routines for the cheer block. 
During November the club held a dance to raise money 
for the athletic department. After viewing the baby 
pictures of six varsity football players, students attend¬ 
ing the affair voted for the baby they thought would 
grow into the best player. Steve Vadas was crowned “Mr. 
Football” at the dance held in the gym. 

Practicing twice a week resulted in the first place 
district award and the third place state trophy for Mor¬ 
ton’s twirlers. Traveling throughout the state, members 
of the squad displayed their talents in contests and 
exhibitions. One of their main activities was performing 
at home football and basketball games. 

In compliance with the President’s Council for Phys¬ 
ical Fitness, members of the Girls’ Athletic Association 
participated in a strenuous program of activities. Bowl¬ 
ing, tennis, swimming, and gymnastics helped develop 
these girls into active young women. 


ACTIVE GAA members are— 
BOTTOM ROW: R. Reba, K. De- 
Bold. SECOND ROW: G. Ros- 
pond, Miss J. Hall (sponsor), S. 
Kender. TOP ROW: D. Cheek, 
S. Grimmer. 











DRUM MAJOR Mark Eastwood led the 
band at home football games. 



CHEER BLOCK members suffer through a tense moment at basketball Sectionals. 



TWIRLERS are-KNEELING: N. Montgomery, S. Bewley (head Stevenson, M. Hunt, C. Lessie. Not pictured is J. Bond. The 
twirler), M. Stryzinski. SECOND ROW: K. Moery, C. Brack, M. twirlers presented half-time shows at Morton's football games. 


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Rudy 

Skorupa 


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Athletes running the 50-yard dash 
through Mortons corridors were common sights 
as the track team began 
spring training. Due to limited 
facilities and inclement weather, the team was 
forced to do its sprinting in the halls. 

However, after the move into the new 
building, all teams hope to show improvement 
through the use of better facilities. 


athletics 








Morton governor gridmen take second 



EYEING THE MHS GOAL LINE, letterman Dave Mus- 
toe advances down the open field. Defense proved 
invaluable by holding Morton opponents to 96 points 
during regular season play. 


INDIVIDUAL FOOTBALL RECORD 
TD'S P.A.T.'s 


Volbrecht 
Keilman 
Tokoly 
Mustoe 
Skroupa 
George 
Gollner 
Sunde 
"Includes field goals 


13 

4 23 

4 

3 1 

3 
3 
2 


Captain — Ron Volbrecht 

Most Valuable Player — Steve Vadas 


78 

*50 

24 

19 

18 

18 

12 

6 

6 



SUPERVISING THE GOVERNOR GRIDMEN from behind the 
sidelines is coach Maurey Zlotnik's task during the game. In 
practice, however, he taught the players new tactics. 


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place honors in Northwest Conference 


Striving to uphold the glory of a state champ team, 
the Governors set out to take state honors, capture the 
conference title, and extend their winning streak. They 
came within two games of accomplishing these aims. 

Morton fans had their eyes on the Tech Football-O- 
Rama to see what kind of team head-coach Maurey Zlot- 
nik and assistants Bob Gollner and Nick Luketic would 
produce. 1967 looked good with Morton dominating the 
O-Rama by beating Tech, 16-0, and Gavit, 14-0. 

Easy victory over Michigan City, 19-0, the first game 
of the year, provided the team with a foundation on 
which to build. The following week the defense stopped 
Bishop Noll from scoring on Morton’s 20-yard line and 
ended the game 14-7 in the Governors’ favor. Clark’s 
team struck first in their encounter with M.H.S. — that 
was all the points they scored — as the Governor gridmen 
came storming back with a 27-6 victory. 

Morton gained attention as they collided with the 
East Chicago Washington Senators. Mistakes on the 
Senators’ part and excellent execution of plays by Mor¬ 
ton gave M.H.S. a 19-0 lead at the end of the first quar¬ 
ter. From then on it was the Senators’ time to score, 
ending the game in a tie 19-19. 

The fifth game of the season, against Tech, showed 


that the boys could bounce back from a depressing game 
the week before to win 34-13. Another team having the 
privilege of scoring first on the Governors were the 
Whiting Oilers. M.H.S. came back with five touchdowns 
while only allowing one more for the Oilers. The final 
score was Morton 34, Whiting 14. 

With an unblemished record for 18 games, M.H.S. 
came up against the Rough Riders of Roosevelt. Capit¬ 
alizing on early game mistakes, the Riders had a 13-0 
lead at half time. The gridmen scored early in the sec¬ 
ond half, but Roosevelt iced the game with a field goal, 
ending the game in their favor 16-7. 

With only two games remaining and all hopes of state 
honors, conference title, and lengthening the winning 
streak vanquished, the squad prepared to take the 
city title. The scoring machine and strong defense of 
the gridmen handed Gavit a 37-7 loss, showing that 
the bow to Roosevelt did not hamper the Governors. 

Coming up against archrival Hammond High, the 
coaches and team kept in mind that never in Morton’s 
football history have the Governors beaten H.H.S. twice 
in a row. M.H.S. succeeded in overwhelming the Wild¬ 
cats on a snowsoftened field, 42-14, taking the city title 
successfully for two straight years. 



DIVING FOR FIRST DOWN YARDAGE, D. 

Mustoe goes under to three Tech Tigers as 
B. Harvey awaits the outcome. 


SUSPENSE DWELLS IN THE MINDS of these Morton Governors as they 
await their turn on the playing field. 



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Explosive governors capture successful 


BREAKING A WILDCAT TACKLE is B. Harvey's main 
objective as C. Skorupa blocks a Hammond defender. 


TROTTING back 
to the bench, Lar¬ 
ry Robertson con¬ 
centrates on get¬ 
ting instructions 
for the next plays. 


VARSITY team members are—BOTTOM ROW: Mr. W. Becker, 
Mr. N. Luketic, Mr. M. Zlotnik, J. WiHnski, T. Gollner, B. Matt¬ 
hews, S. Kozubal, J. Clark, D. Mustoe, R. Meseberg, R. Eat- 


inger, A. Parrish, J. Chorba, M. Simko. SECOND ROW: Mr. B. 
Gollner, J. Bogner, J. Bardoczi, E. Johnson, J. Seno, T. 
George, L. Sunde, J. Rospond, C. Skorupa, R. Volbrecht, J. 









Francis, M. Powers, J. Jarosz, J. Balka, T. Konetski. THIRD 
ROW: Mr. G. Kurteff, M. Mazur, R. Pierson, R. Drake, J. Paw- 
lak, F. Shinkle, J. Baasse, J. Strayer, S. Vadas, F. Hendron, 


F. Matthews. FOURTH ROW: E. Ferguson, G. Botman, L. 
Robertson, K. Bastasich, J. Keilman, F. Padilla, B. Harvey, 
F. Tokoly, C. Robertson, D. Koliboski, J. Spencer, B. Hopek. 


year against rivals 


VARSITY FOOTBALL STATISTICS 


Opponents 

Tech* 0 

Gavit* 0 

Michigan City 0 

Bishop Noll 7 

Clark 6 

E. C. Washington 19 

Tech 13 

Whiting 14 

E. C. Roosevelt 16 

Gavit 7 

Hammond High 14 

*Tech-o-rama 


Morton 


14 

19 

14 

27 

19 

34 

33 

7 

36 

42 



SURROUNDED BY ROOSEVELT DEFENDERS, junior T. Gollner 
attempts to gain yardage despite gang tackling. 


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B-team goes undefeated, wins city title 



Norton 


ttCRTOK 


MDRTQjy 


MDRTON 


B-TEAM MEMBERS are-BOTTOM ROW: S. Kozubal, B. Mat¬ 
thews, A. Parrish, J. Wilinski, J. Baasse, R. Eatinger, J. Seno, 
J. Clark. SECOND ROW: J. Winders, R. Skorupa, J. Ziemba, 
M. Gibson, G. Sutton, R. Pumnea, J. Dodson. THIRD ROW: 



Coach Gollner, D. Swindle, C. Stevens, D. Tuttle, M. Wrone, 
R. Pierson, J. Mazur, B. Stephens, G. McBroom, M. Powers. 
FOURTH ROW: M. Richardson, T. Crague, E. Ferguson, J. 
Strayer, C. Robertson, J. Balka, B. Kuhn, T. Kocur. 


B-TEAM FOOTBALL STATISTICS 


Opponent Morton 

Bishop Noll 0 6 

Clark 7 14 

E.C. Washington 7 33 

Tech 6 37 

Gavit 0 6 


FRESHMEN FOOTBALL STATISTICS 


Opponent Morton 

Bishop Noll 14 25 

Clark 20 32 

Tech 7 7 

Whiting 14 33 

E.C. Roosevelt 19 

Gavit 13 13 


PILED UP, ending another Governor attack, Ray Drake (34) 
and Jim Baasse (82) prepare to push back the opposition. 








GOVERNORS TAKE A BREATHER as quarterback Ron Vol- 
brecht plans new maneuevers to be used against Morton 
opponents during the second half of the game. 


DISPLAYING THE MIGHTY MHS OFFENSE, halfback Tom 
Gollner breaks toward open field in the Hammond High game. 



Frosh gain experience, display 




FROSH TEAM-BOTTOM: D. Eberle, B. Allen, M. Westerfield, 
F. Lambert, B. Kuhn, C. Dayhoff, S. Swindle. SECOND ROW: 
Coach Georgas, M. Clark, R. Bosh, G. Peterson, W. Bochen, 
M. Krizman, D. Huebner. THIRD ROW: S. Kyle, R. Levien, D. 
Lomax, J. Geissler, N. Lyon, C. Hetterscheidt, W. Lukoshus. 


FOURTH ROW: Coach Hunt, M. Czerniak, M. Wandishin, G. 
Strege, K. Stump, R. Goodwin, T. Pontow. TOP ROW: M. Vi- 
cari, M. Popagain, T. Childress, R. Boesch, C. Cochrane, J. 
Coach Georgas, M. Clark, R. Bosh, G. Peterson, W. Bocken, 
Babinec, R. Hansen. Frosh participated in fewer games than 
the varsity but maintained the same spirit. 





Hill and dalers exhibit skill at meets 



X-COUNTRY TEAM MEMBERS are-BOTTOM ROW: J. Chorba, 
G. Banka, D. Lewis, M. Wachel, J. Waters, B. Luketic. SEC¬ 
OND ROW: P. Strege, J. Grascha, B. Barrick, R. Hankins, B. 


Zbikowski. TOP ROW; S. Perzanowski, K. Morse, R. Bakker, 
F. Swisher, J. Hudson, Coach Mr. J. DePeugh. Stamina en¬ 
abled the squad to end the season 6-10. 


X-COUNTRY STATISTICS 


Opponent 

Bishop Noll 24 

Hammond High 23 

Hammond Tech 34 

Hammond Clark 31 

Hobart 22 

Froebel 23 

Hammond Gavit 25 

E.C. Roosevelt 32 

Gary Roosevelt 19 

Gary Emerson 23 


E.C. Washington 
Horace Mann 


Valparaiso 21 

Tolleston 24 

Lew Wallace 25 

Whiting 50 


4th in city meet 
8th in the sectionals 


GETTING LIMBER for the cross-country meet, F. 
G. Banka run through the course. 



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VARSITY GOLF STATISTICS 



Opponent 


Morton 


Calumet 202 

Noll 169 

Gary Roosevelt 237 

Gary Tolleston 189 

Munster 177 

Hammond High 173 

Horace Mann 172 

Hammond Clark 185 

Valparaiso 189 

E.C. Washington 209 

Hammond Gavit 171 

Hobart 157 

Griffith 170 

Highland 170 

Lew Wallace 172 

Emerson 206 

E.C. Roosevelt 168 


174 
186 

172 
162 
181 

175 

185 

186 

176 
178 
175 
167 
188 
183 

173 
164 
180 


KEEPING HIS EYE on the ball, junior Frank Vince practices 
his putting form in preparation for the up-coming season. 


'lew coach teaches golfers techniques 



'ARTICIPANTS OF VARSITY GOLF are—F. Vince, M. Wachel, Mr. E. Musselman. Replacing Mr. P. Evans as coach, Mr. Mus- 

'• Welsh, J. Martin, T. Vanes, L. Peterson, C. Stevenson, Coach selman instructed the golfers in driving and putting techniques. 


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Grapplers defeat all except ECR, noil 



PINNING DOWN his opponent, J. Bogner wins the match. 


Skill and work compiled a record which enabled this 
year’s wrestling team to stand first in the Northwest 
Conference. Mr. R. Gollner, assisted by Mr. F. Kepler, 
led the team to fifth place in the sectional race. 

A victory over Portage gave the matmen spirit which 
carried through the entire wrestling season. This deter¬ 
mination was shown by beating such worthy opponents 
as Hammond High, Hammond Tech, Portage, and 
Horace Mann. One well-deserved victory was over Ham¬ 
mond Gavit, which was undefeated for two years. 

The team voted senior Ken White as Most Valuable 
Wrestler and senior Chris Skorupa as Captain. The boys 
each earned recognition by compiling individual records 
of 11-1 and 9-1 respectively. Another individual award 
went to junior Ron Meseberg, with a record of 14-1. He 
took first place in the sectionals and second in the region¬ 
al in the 165-pound weight class. 


STRUGGLING WITH HIS OPPON¬ 
ENT, Bob Matthews attempts to re¬ 
gain a top position in the match. 




VARSITY TEAM MEMBERS ARE-BOTTOM ROW: R. Skroupa, 
T. Broach, B. Depew, J. Eaton, K. White. SECOND ROW: B. 
Matthews, B. Kuhn, D. Swindle, J. Bogner, C. Skorupa, R. 


Meseberg. TOP ROW: Mr. W. Becker, Coach Mr. B. Gollner, F 
Swisher, J. Spencer, S. Vadas, F. Padilla, R. Schwartz, J 
Bardoczi, Mr. G. Kurteff, Coach Mr. F. Kepler. 


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B-TEAM GRAPPLERS are-BOTTOM ROW: W. Sonaty, T. 
Kocur, B. Kuhn, N. McConnell, T. Lewis, C. Stevenson. SEC¬ 
OND ROW: C. Brausch, K. Stump, C. Cochrane, S. Kyle, D. 


Williams, T. Bevill, G. Sutton. TOP ROW: M. Richardson, B. 
Haider, R. Blythe, T. Konetski, J. Wilinski, J. Seno, G. Mc- 
Broom, Coach F. Kepler. This year's B-team finished 5-4-1. 


Wrestlers win first place in conference 



CONTEMPLATING HIS NEXT MOVE, soph R. Skorupa waits 
or just the right moment to change the odds. 


VARSITY WRESTLING RECORD 


Opponent 

Portage 21 

Gavit 21 

Clark 8 

Tech 13 

Hammond High 17 

E.C. Roosevelt 25 

Bishop Noll 39 

E.C. Washington 4 

Horace Mann 12 


1st in Conference 

B-TEAM WRESTLING RECORD 


Opponent 

Portage 21 

Gavit 40 

Clark 12 

E.C. Roosevelt 27 

Tech 31 

Hammond High 22 

Bishop Noll 31 

E.C. Washington 13 

Horace Mann 0 

E.C. Roosevelt 13 


25 

25 

40 

39 

23 

11 

19 

38 

28 


29 

5 

41 

31 

21 

31 

19 

35 

55 

13 











Roundballers prove to be successful as 



INDIVIDUAL BASKETBALL 

Quarters 

RECORD 

Points 

Fouls 

Baasse 

6 

2 

3 

Berard 

81 

254 

52 

Hankins 

11 

13 

7 

Mustoe 

43 

39 

27 

Neff 

22 

12 

17 

Parrish 

5 

0 

2 

C. Robertson 

80 

197 

71 

L. Robertson 

79 

159 

82 

Tokoly 

82 

427 

55 

Volbrecht 

77 

98 

65 

Team total 

- 

1201 

555 


DESPITE THE EFFORTS of Gary 
Wirt defenders, senior Dennis 
Berard leaps high to score as 
senior Frank Tokoly looks on. 




VARSITY ROUNDBALLERS, under the instruction of Coach De- Neff, F. Tokoly, L. Robertson, C. Robertson, J. Baasse, R 

Peugh, are R. Hankins, A. Parrish, D. Mustoe, D. Berard, C. Bakker, R. Volbrecht, W. Lukoshus. 


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season concludes with several victories 


FACE TO FACE with a Tech Tiger, F. Tokoly seizes the ball. 


Finishing the 1966-67 season, the Roundballers de¬ 
feated the remaining four out of six opponents before 
entering the sectionals. Relying basically on towering 
height and individual scoring spurts, Morton’s Cagers 
won nine games while losing two. 

Getting off to a rather shaky start, the Governors lost 
to Gary Emerson in the initial contest and then nudged 
out Eishop Noll by a score of 66-61. Confronted by 
the Vikings of Valparaiso, Morton fell, 81-63. 

By Holiday Tourney time the record stood at three 
wins and four losses. In the tournament Morton placed 
third by first falling to the favored Roosevelt Rough 
Riders, 65-44, and then battering the Whiting Oilers. 

Following tournament action, the Cagers suffered a 
close loss to Griffith. The squad gained a moral victory 
as they nearly upset the highly rated Panthers 69-66. In 
the following game Morton won a close decision in the 
remaining seconds of overtime against cross-town rival 
Hammond Gavit by a score of 79-71. 

Temporarily set back by two successive losses to E.C. 
Roosevelt, 50-42, and Hammond High, 79-77, the Gov¬ 
ernors bounced back to subdue Highland, 65-62, and 
start a new winning streak. Following up on their suc¬ 
cess, the Morton squad crushed Clark 71-67. In the game 
opposing St. Joe, Morton’s control of the backboards was 
evident as the Cagers whipped the Indians, 71-67. End¬ 
ing the year the team routed Whiting. 


JUMPING HIGH, L. Robertson takes deadly aim for the hoop. 

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COMING DOWN with the rebound, senior F. Tokoly receives 
some assistance from L. Robertson and C. Robertson. 







SECONDS BEFORE play is resumed, Mr. J. DePeugh, Morton's weary roundballers. While these talks stimulate the cagers, 

coach for seven years, attempts to boost the spirits of his they also give the players a moment of rest. 


Experience aids governors in victories 



VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD 


Opponent 


Gary Emerson 

46 

Bishop Noll 

61 

Valparaiso 

81 

Lew Wallace 

81 

Gary Wirt 

68 

Gary Roosevelt 

86 

Calumet 

54 

Griffith 

69 

Gavit 

77 

E.C. Roosevelt 

50 

Hammond High 

79 

Highland 

62 

Clark 

67 

E.C. Washington 

85 

Hammond Tech 

64 

South Bend St. Joe 64 

Whiting 

39 

SHOOTING FOR 

TWO POINTS, senior F. Tokoly 

ball as senior D. 

Berard waits under the basket. 


64 

66 

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Cagers conquer HHS, lose to munster 


FOULING OUT in the remaining minutes of the Hammond- 
Morton sectional bout, senior L. Robertson unsuccessfully at¬ 
tempts to change the official's decision. 


MAKING POSSIBLE another Governor victory senior F. Tokoly 
is boxed in by two Wildcats as he takes a shot. 


In what will probably be remembered as the two big¬ 
gest upsets of the Hammond Sectionals, the Morton Gov¬ 
ernors smashed the tournament hopes of sectional fav¬ 
orite Hammond High, 65-62, only to fall to the Mustangs 
of Munster by a score of 76-62. 

Never losing the lead gained in the first two minutes 
of play the Governor defense proved itself as it held 
the Wildcats to 26 out of 90 shots from the floor. The 
Morton squad trailed in all the statistics except the vital 
free-throws and field goals. 

Munster gave the Governors a real battle as the lead 
see-sawed between the two teams the entire game. The 
high scorer was senior Frank Tokoly who was respon¬ 
sible for half of the Morton team’s 62 points. 


WITH TIME RUNNING OUT senior Ron Volbrecht concentrates 
on regaining the lost basketball and scoring two points. 










B-team gain experience, obtain goals 




B-TEAM BASKETBALL RECORD 


Opponent 


Morton 

Gary Emerson 

28 

29 

Bishop Noll 

53 

35 

Valparaiso 

37 

35 

Lew Wallace 

35 

45 

Gary Wirt 

38 

48 

Gary Roosevelt 

65 

21 

Calumet 

33 

44 

Clark 

43 

44 

Gavit 

39 

57 

E.C. Roosevelt 

51 

27 

Hammond High 

55 

36 

Highland 

44 

38 

Clark 

30 

37 

E.C. Washington 

53 

28 

Tech 

54 

24 

South Bend St. Joe 

45 

42 

Whiting 

30 

49 


HEMMED IN from both sides by Hammond Wildcats, C. 
Robertson looks for assistance in rebounding the ball. 


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FRESHMEN BASKETBALL RECORD 


Opponent 

Munster 25 

Clark 43 

E.C. Washington 62 

Tech 29 

Gavit 28 

E.C. Roosevelt 42 

Hammond High 62 

E.C. Roosevelt 50 

Bishop Noll 30 

Whiting 29 

E.C. Roosevelt* 63 

'tournament 


64 

40 

41 
21 
47 
33 
38 
46 
30 

42 
54 


SNARING A REBOUND in the Gary Wirt game, F. Tokoly, 
with L. Robertson and C. Robertson, heads down the court. 


Freshmen practice hard to win games 



FROSH BASKETBALL PLAYERS ore-BOTTOM ROW: B. Luketic, 
K. Brennon, C. Hetterscheidt, M. Westerfield, F. Lambert, M. 


Wachel. SECOND ROW: H. Koczur, T. Childress, K. Morse, K. 
Kwiatkowski, R. Hlad, R. Hansen, Coach Mr. G. Jancich. 


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Baseball team captures conference title, 



BASEBALL TEAM MEMBERS are-BOTTOM ROW: G. Madison, 
J. Sandor, P. Strege, J. Hudson, R. Hankins, G. Sutton, D. 
Lewis, J. Costa. SECOND ROW: M. Clark, M. Richardson, J. 
Seno, T. Gollner, B. Barrick, G. Anderson, J. Fozkos, Mr. 


Woodward, Mr. Georgas. THIRD ROW: Mr. Jancich, S. Per- 
zanowski, C. Robertson, J. Baasse, J. Keilman, J. Rospond, B. 
Hopek, A. Szatarczyk. Entering the ranks of conference com¬ 
petition for the first year, Morton captured first place honors. 


VARSITY BASEBALL RECORD 


Opponent 

Calumet 0 

Gary Wirt 7 

Bishop Noll 0 

Gavit 0 

Whiting 0 

E.C. Roosevelt 0 

Tech 6 

E.C. Washington 0 

Hammond High 4 

Whiting 0 

Tech 1 

E.C. Roosevelt 2 

E.C. Washington 3 

Hammond High 2 

Hammond Clark 2 

Hobart 4 

Hobart 6 

Hobart 0 



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displays ability, superior sportsmanship 


DIRECTING HIS TEAM to another v 
won more games than any other c 


SLIDING SAFELY into second base, George Botman narrowly 
misses being tagged by a Hobart Brickie. 


Displaying a style of baseball that again brought the 
City Championship to Morton, the 1965-66 Governor 
baseball team totaled a 16-2 record. Although this was 
the first year in region-wide competition, Morton secured 
the Indiana Northwest Conference title. 

Morton’s first victory was over the Calumet Warriors 
with a score of 5-0. However, MHS was temporarily set 
back with a loss to Gary Wirt, 7-3. A winning streak 
continued for the next 14 games. Hobart was the sec¬ 
ond and last team to defeat the Governors. 

In an 11-6 victory over Hammond Tech, the Governor 
baseball squad proved to be a hitting team. With an 8-0 
shutout over the Hobart Brickies, the schedule closed. 

Defense proved invaluable, while the ballcrew scored 
80 runs to its opponents’ 44. Shortstop Darrel Chaney 
and outfielder Jim Shabi worked together as co-captains 
of the team. “The Most Valuable Player” of the 1965-66 
season was pitcher Bob Biscan. 


A TENSE MOMENT IN BASEBALL—third baseman Jim Ros- 
pond intently watches the approaching pitch. 






VARSITY TEAM TRACK MEMBERS are-BOTTOM ROW: W. SECOND ROW: Coach H. Stout, Coach N. Luketic, T. Ring, 

Lukoshus, R. Bates, J. Shanley, R. Skorupa, G. Banka, C. F. Shinkle, R. Eatinger, F. Swisher, J. Clapp, R. Volbrecht, R. 

Skorupa, R. Meseberg, M. Mazur, D. Williams, J. Chorba. Schwartz. The Cindermen finished eighth in the conference. 

Cinderfellas compete for high awards 


STREAMLINED FORM 

is an important fac¬ 
tor as junior Rick 
Bates arches over 
the high hurdles. 


HITTING THE DIRT 

after a long jump, 
R. Skorupa practices 
the broad-jump for 
a meet the next day. 




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B-team trackmen post victorious year 



B-TEAM TRACK MEMBERS are-BOTTOM ROW: M. Dragomer, 
B. Luketic, T. Broach. SECOND ROW: Coach H. Stout, F. Lam¬ 
bert, J. Dodson, T. Crague, T. Lepucki, B. Zbikowski, W. Boc- 


ken, T. Konetski, R. Pumnea, J. Chorba (manager). TOP ROW: 
T. Childress, J. Ziemba, C. Hetterscheidt, M. Vicari, J. Babinec, 
M. Argadine, B. Stephens, R. Mason. 



VARSITY TRACK RECORD 


Event Morton Points 

Triangle Indoor 33 

City Indoor 37 

Conference Indoor 30 

Quadrangle 47 

Quadrangle 48’/2 

Quadrangle 36 

Quadrangle 28 

Quadrangle 35 

Conference Preliminary Trials 31 
Triangle 37Vi 

Conference Finals 7Vi 


Place 

3 

3 

4 
2 

3 
2 

4 
2 

5 
2 
8 


PROJECTING THE SHOT for winning distance in the shot-put 
event is the goal of senior Jim Spencer. 


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Varsity yell squad 


TO BOOST SPIRIT, senior Mary Lou Sheldon eagerly jumps high. 


SUPPORTING HER TEAM, Kathy Bocken cheers the Varsity on. 


SATISFIED WITH THE SCORE, Diana Daun shows approval. 


"V-V-VICTORY", Lois Hopp chants, hoping for a win. 


WHILE CLAPPING, soph Laura Luketic calmly watches the game. 








generates enthusiasm at games, rallies 



Well-known sounds such as “One, two, three, four, go, 
Governors, go,” could be heard whenever Morton’s team 
faced an opponent at the Hammond Civic Center or on 
the football field. Shouting these cheers of encourage¬ 
ment demanded spirit and enthusiasm on the part of the 
varsity, B-team, and freshmen cheerleaders. 

Adopting new motions for old cheers kept the yell 
squad busy during practice sessions. To get ideas for new 
motions and to learn new formations the girls attended 
cheerleading camp at Syracuse, Indiana. 

The girls organized pep rallies and bake sales to con¬ 
tribute money to the cheerleading fund. After school 
they also worked with the cape section chairman teach¬ 
ing the section new cheers and chants. 

Sponsored by Miss P. Martucci, the cheerleaders sup¬ 
ported all teams, particularly football and basketball, 
by instilling crowd spirit and enthusiasm. 

Before the senior cheerleaders’ graduation, they had 
one final task to perform—to help select next year’s 
five varsity cheerleaders on the basis of jumping ability, 
spirit, coordination, and poise. 


FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS are-BOTTOM ROW: Marsha 
Hunt, Diana Green, Carole Cornelison. SECOND ROW: Don¬ 
na Hilty, Sandi Carey. TOP ROW: Carol Bertagnolli, Jan 
Rogowski. They cheered at all frosh games. 



B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS 

are Cynthia Arvay, Cathy 
Hawking, Beth Stewart, Jo 
Rybicki, Brenda Frye, Cyn¬ 
thia Kaufman, and Nancy 
Baxley. They cheered at 
all B-team games as well 
as homecoming festivities. 


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Lacking people, a school is 
merely a shell, a pile of bricks without 
warmth or meaning. People are the 
pulse of a school; they give it life. 

Like an overflowing river, 
the old Morton can no longer hold all the stu¬ 
dents. The new building, 
just an empty shell, 
waits for the arrival of students who will fill 
it with life and activity. 


album 









Officers fulfill pledge for eventful year 



VICE PRESIDENT Jim Rospond and secretary Nancy Baasse 
discuss initial plans for the senior banquet. 


DAYDREAMING HAS A SPOT in each senior's day including 
Tom George's, who takes a break from his economic studies. 



Electing executive board members from each home¬ 
room was the first step seniors took to assure an enjoy¬ 
able and memorable year. Under the guidance of class 
president Ron Volbrecht, vice president Jim Rospond, 
and secretary Nancy Baasse, the executive board selected 
wheat and bottle-green for ’66-’67 cords. 

Much time and effort was devoted by seniors to make 
this year’s homecoming a success. Using money from the 
class treasury, the graduating class created a multi¬ 
colored blue whale with a huge red mouth, denoting 
the theme “We’ve Got a Whale of a Team.” 

Both the Junior-Senior Prom and After-Prom Party were 
held at the Scherwood Club. Seniors attended “In the 
Still of the Night,” and danced to Ronnie Rodger’s music. 

Excitement of graduation began with a baccalaureate 
service and continued to commencement exercises where 
seniors obtained their high school diploma. 



PRESIDING at senior executive board meetings is one of the 
major obligations of the class president, Ron Volbrecht. 










of 


through promotion 


better class spirit 











a whale of a team' using petals, lumber 


LINDA SUE BELL 

Bio. Club 4; Booster Club 1, Girls Chorus 2,3; Gov't. 
Club 4; Office Ass't. 2-4; Teachers Ass't. 3,4; Theater 
Guild 1. 

PENNY BENKOVICH 

Booster Club 1,2; FNC 2; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 4 ; 
Red Cross 1; Stage Crew 1,2; Theater Guild 1,2. 

DENNIS RALPH BERARD 

Basketball 1-4; Cross Country 1-4; Track 1-4. 


RONALD BERNACKI 
SHERRY LYNN BEWLEY 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1,2); Band 1-4; Dance Band 3; Orchestra 
1,2; Teachers Ass't. 2; Twirler 1-4 (Capt. 4). 

TERRY L. BEWLEY 

Bio. Club 2; Elec. Club 2,3; Library Club 1; Monitor 
1,2; Plays 3; Wrestling 1-4. 


DOROTHY JOAN BIENKO 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1); Booster Club 1; Foreign Lang. Club 4; 
FTA 1-4 (Treas. 2); History Club (V. Pres. 3,4); Quill & 
Scroll 4; Teachers Ass't. 1-4; Top Hot 2,4; Tutors Club 4. 

SHEILA IRENE BIGLER 

Booster Club 1-4 (Pub. Ch. 4); Exec. Board 3,4; Gov't. 
Club 4; Homecoming Court; Monitor 1,2; Spanish Club 
1,2; Stage Crew 4; Teachers Ass't. 2,3; Theater Guild 4; 
Top Hat 4. 

DIANE MARIE BJORKLUND 

Ass'n. (Recorder 4); Booster Club 1,4; Carillons 2,3; 
Class Sec. 3; Concert Choir 4; Exec. Board 3,4; FTA 2; 
Girls Chorus (Treas. 2); Girls Glee Club 3; Gov't. Club 4; 
Monitor 2,3; Office Ass't. 1-3; Plays 2; Swing Sixteen 4; 
Teachers Ass't. 3; Theater Guild 1. 


LAURA LEE BJORKLUND 

Booster Club 1-4; Girls Choir 2; Concert Choir 3; Exec. 
Board 3; Girls Chorus 1; Gov't. Club 4; Mortonite (Re¬ 
porter 4); NHS 3,4; Plays 2,3; Stage Crew 2,3; Teachers 
Ass't. 4; Zoology Club (V. Pres. 4). 

MARSHA KAY BLACKMAN 

Booster Club 1-4 (Cape Section Ch. 4); Girls Chorus 
1,2,4 (Pres. 2,4); Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 3. 

PATRICIA FAYE BOBICH 

Booster Club 1; Monitor 1,3; Sr. Home Ec. Club 4; 
Teachers Ass't. 4. 


JANICE MAUREEN BOBIN 

Booster Club 1,4; Carillons 1,2; FSA 4; Girls Chorus I; 
Girls Glee Club (V. Pres. 2); Gov't. Club 4; Theater Guild' 
1; Y-Teens 1,2. 

ROBERT JOSEPH BOBOS 

Bio. Club 1-3. 

CYNTHIA DARLENE BOCKEN 

Exec. Board 3; Gov't. Club 4; NFL 4; Office Ass't. 4; 
OIL 4; Top Hat (Index Ed. 4). 







Seniors' attendance at cupid's concerto 



SHELLEY EVE BROWN 

Girls Chorus 1,2; Gov't. Club 4; Mortonite (Typist 3, 
Reporter 4). 

JANET CAROL BRUNER 

Girls Chorus 1,4; Library Ass't. 2; Nurse's Ass't. 4. 

GEORGE CHRIS BUECHLEY 


BETTY KATHERINE BUJAKI 

Booster Club I; Counselor Ass't. 4; Girls Club 4; Gov't. 
Club 4; Jr. Home Ec. Club 1; Sr. Home Ec. Club 4; Y- 
Teens 1,2. 

LARRY DALE BUONO 
DIANE LEE BURKE 

Ass'n. (Senator 4); Band 1-4; Booster Club 1-4 (V. Pres. 
4); Cheerleader 1,3 (Capt. 1); Class Officer (Sec. 1, V. 
Pres. 3); Dance Band 4; Exec. Board 3; Gov't. Club 4; Mon¬ 
itor 2; NHS 3,4 (Sec. 4); Office Ass't. 3; OIL 3,4; Plays 1-4; 
Stage Crew 1-3; Teachers Ass't. 2; Theater Guild 1-4; 
Thespians 2-4 (Sec. 3); Y-Teens 1. 


MARILYN MAURINE BURKLAND 
GAA 1,2; German Club 2. 

BARBARA RUTH BURTON 

Band 1-3; DAR Award; Debate 1-3 (Treas. 2, Pres. 3); 
Foreign Lang. Club 3; Forensics 1-3 (Treas. 2, Pres. 3); 
FT A 3; Girls State Rep. 3; NFL 1-3 (Treas. 2, Pres. 3); NHS 
3,4; Tutors Club 3. 

KATHY CAMPBELL 

Debate 2-4; .Forensics 2-4; Library Ass't. 2; Mortonite 
(Reporter 2); NFL 2-4. 


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KEVIN JAMES CAMPBELL 

Bio. Club 2,3; Chem. Club 3; Chess Club 2-4; Elec. Club 
2-4; Football 1,2; German Club 2-4; Music in Perspective 
Club 2-4; Photo Club 3,4; Phy-Chem Club 3,4; Physics 
Club 4; Track 2-4; Wrestling 1-4; Zoology Club 3,4. 

KAREN LYNN CANADY 

T Gi h rls Choir 2,3,- Counselor Ass't. 2; Girls Chorus 1; 

GLENN ALLAN CANTWELL 

AV Club 1; Boys Choir 1; Foreign Lang. Club 4; Gov't. 
Club 4; Library Ass't. 1-3; Plays 1-4; Photo Club 1; Stage 
Crew 1-4; Teachers Ass't. 2,3; Theater Guild 1-4 (V. Pres. 
3,4); Thespians 2-4. 


LOUISE H. CAPALBY 

Plays 2-4; Photo Club 2; Theater Guild 2-4; Thespians 
3,4. 

BECKY JANE CARNEY 

Orchestra 1-4. 

JACQUELYN SUE CARR 

Art Club 4; Band 1-4; Gov't. Club 4; History Club 4; 
Library Ass't. 4; Stage Crew 3,4; Theater Guild 3,4. 


provides money for needs of orphans 


CINDY L. CARTER 

Art Club 1,2; Booster Club 1; FNC 1,2; Foreign Lang. 
Club 4; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 2; Nurse's Ass't. 3; Red 
Cross 1,2; Stage Crew 3. 

JOYCE L. CARTER 

Art Club 1,2; Booster Club 1,4; Exec. Board 3; FNC 2; 
Gov't. Club (Treas. 4); Office Ass't. 2-4; Theater Guild 2,3. 

VINCENT ANGELO CATANIA 

Baseball 2; Exec. Board 4; Foreign Lang. Club 1,2; 
Gov't. Club 4; Hi-Y Club 1; Monitor 3; NHS 3,4 (V. Pres. 
4); Plays 1,2; Photo Club 1; Spanish Club 1,2; Stage Crew 
1 , 2 . 


KATHY MARIE CERGIZAN 

Ass'n. (Rep. 3, Senator 4); Booster Club 1-4; Cheer¬ 
leader 1; Girls Chorus 1,2; Gov't. Club 4; Homecoming 
Queen; Mortonite (Reporter 4). 

SUSAN LYNN CHALKUS 

Booster Club 1-4; Girls Chorus 1,2 (Librarian 2); Gov't. 
Club 4; Monitor 3; Office Ass't. 2-4; Plays 2; Y-Teens 2,3 
(Treas. 2). 

DON LEE CHESNEY 

Basketball 1-3; Booster Club 1; Boys Choir 1,2; Cross 
Country 1-3; Hi-Y Club 1; M-Club 1-3; Track 1-3. 


THOMAS FRANK CHESS 

Bio. Club 1,2; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 2,3. 

DIANE MARIE CHRISTY 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1-4); Forensics 1-4; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 
1,2; Mortonite (Reporter 3,4); NFL 2-4; NHS 3,4; Office 
Ass't. 2,3; OIL 1-4; Quill & Scroll 4. 

FRANK RICHARD CICHOCKI 

Booster Club 1; Cross Country 1-4; Hi-Y Club 1,2; Teach- 



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Cords display class spirit every week 




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OPENING HER LOCKER to get her books, seniors Diane Chris¬ 
ty, Don Williams display wheat cords, bottle-green sweaters. 


SEWING THE FINAL SEAMS to her corduroy skirt, Marsha 
Blackman tries to imagine how the finished product will look. 


Wheat, green designate senior colors 


RANDALL LEE DRUMMOND 

Basketball 1,2; Cross Country 3; Football 1,2; Hi-Y Club 

1; Phy-Chem Club 4. 

MICHAEL WILLIAM DUBRICK 

Phy-Chem Club 4. 

JOHN MARK EASTWOOD 

Band 1-4; Dance Band 2-4; Drum Major 4; Hi-Y Club 1; 
Monitor 2,3; Phy-Chem Club 4; Teacher's Ass't. 4. 


LYNNE ELLEN ECKLUND 

Booster Club 1,2; FNC 1,2; GAA 1,2; Gov't. Club 4; 
Monitor 3; Office Ass't. 4; Teacher's Ass't. 3,4; Y-Teens 
1,2; Zoology Club 3. 

JOHN WILLIAM EGENER 

Art Club (Pres. 4); Ass'n. (Rep. 1,2); Student Court 
(Judge 1,2). 

DOROTHY JANE ELLIS 

Carillons 1,2; Concert Choir 2-4; Forensics 3,4; FTA 1-4, 
Girls Chorus 1; Library Ass't. 3; Library Club 1; NFL 4; 
OIL 3,4; Plays 1; Swing Sixteen 2,3; Teacher's Ass't. 1,3,4. 


JERRY KENNETH FINLEY 

Ass'n. (Sec. of Student Employment 4); Baseball 2; Boys 
State Rep. 3; Class Pres. 3; Exec. Board 4; Football 1-3; 
NHS 3,4; Phy-Chem Club 4; Spanish Club 1; Wrestling 2. 

AVA LEA FLICK 

Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 1,2; Mortonite (Reporter 4). 

KENNETH EUGENE FOSS 

History Club 2; Monitor 4; Photo Club 2. 



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Seniors don traditional blue caps, gowns 



SHEILA DIANE FOWLER 

Carillons 4; Girls Choir 2-4; Foreign Lang. Club 4; Girls 
Chorus 1; Gov't. Club 4; Red Cross 1. 

JOSEPH MARK FOZKOS 

Baseball 2-4; Basketball 1,2; Football 1; Monitor 4. 

DOUGLAS ALBERT FRALINGER 

French Club 1; Monitor 2,3; Mortonite 2,3. 


JOHN PAUL FRANCIS 

Basketball 1; Football 1,2,4; Hi-Y Club (Treas. 1); Track 
1,3; Wrestling 1. 

SHIRLEY ANNE FREDERICKS 

FSA 3,4; Teacher's Ass't. 4. 

JIM ARTHUR FRINK 

Chess Club 1; Boys Choir 1; Concert Choir 3,4; Monitor 
2,3; Swing Sixteen 4; Teacher's Ass't. 3. 


LARRY EUGENE FULK 

Football 1. 

KAREN LYNN FULTE 

Debate Club 1; FNC 1-4 (Treas. 2, Pres. 3, V. Pres. 4); 
Foreign Lang. Club 3; Gov't. Club 4; Nurse's Ass't. 2-4. 

PAULA LYNN GAITHER 

History Club 3,4; Y-Teens 1. 


LEE JANIS GASPARINO 

Ass'n. (Rep. 4); Booster Club 1-3, Jr. Home Ec. Club 1; 
Quill & Scroll 2-4; NHS 4; Top Hat (Underclass-Faculty 
Ed. 3, Senior Ed. 4). 

JO ANN GEARMAN 

FSA 3,4; NHS 3,4; Teacher's Ass't. 4. 

THOMAS JOHN GEORGE 

Ass'n. (Sen. 4); Exec. Board 4; Football 1-4; Gov't. 
Club 4; M-Club 3,4; Monitor 3,4; NHS 3,4; Phy-Chem Club 
4; Spanish Club 1,2; Track 2,3; Wrestling 1-3. 


JAMES EMIL GEROVAC 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1,2, Speaker of House 3,4); Boys Choir 1; 
Concert Choir 1-4; Cross Country 1; Library Ass't. 1,2; 
Plays 2; Swing Sixteen 2-4; Theater Guild 4. 


GERALD RICHARD GIRMAN 

Art Club 1,2,4; Library Ass't. 
Stage Crew 1-4; Theater Guild 3/< 

DOYLE GOINS 


4; Monitor 3; Plays 
4; Thespians 3,4. 


3; 






ROBERTA GRACE GOMEZ 

Booster Club 1-3; Exec. Board 4; Girls Choir 3; Girls 
Chorus 1,2 (V. Pres. 1); Teacher's Ass't. 4; Top Hat (Typist 
3). 

DOROTHY JEAN GOODSON 

Booster Club 1,2,4; Girls Choir 1,2; Concert Choir 3,4; 
Girls Chorus 1; Gov't. Club 4; Jr. Home Ec. Club 1; Library 
Ass't. 2; Monitor 3,4; Plays 1,2; Theater Guild 2. 

HAROLD A. GOODWIN 

Cross Country 1,2; Monitor 2; Wrestling 1,2. 


SHIRLEY JEAN GRAHAM 

Art Club 3; Debate 2; FSA 3,4; Y-Teens 1,2. 

PATSEY JUNE GRAY 

Booster Club 1,3,4; Girls Chorus 2; Girls Glee Club 3; 
Gov't. Club 4. 

ANN M. GRIFFITH 

Booster Club 1-4; Gov't. Club 4; Library Ass't. 1-3; 
Monitor 1,2; Teacher's Ass't. 2-4. 



to receive their 


long-awaited diplomas 



WARREN A. GRIGGS 

Band 1-4; Cinema Club 1,2; Dance Band 1-4; Debate 
3,4; Exec. Board 3; Forensics 3,4; Library Ass't. 2; Math 
Club 1; NFL 3,4; OIL 3,4; Orchestra 3,4; Plays 3; Phy- 
Chem Club 3; Tutors Club 3. 

PAUL MICHAEL GUIDEN 

Basketball 1,2; Cross Country 1,2; Monitor 2,4; Mor- 
tonite 4. 

CHARLES PETER GUZIS 

Bio. Club 2; Elec. Club 1-3 (Pres. 3); Library Ass't. 2,3; 
NHS 3,4; Photo Club 2,4 (Pres. 4); Phy-Chem Club 3,4; 
(Sec.-treas. 3); Spanish Club 1; Teacher's Ass't. 2; Zoology 


ROLAND KENNETH HAMANN 
BETSY E. HARRIS 
Band 1; Booster Club 1. 

WILLIAM HARVEY 

Basketball l-4 ; Cinema Club 1; Football 1-4; Hi-Y Club 
1; M-Club 2-4; Monitor 2; Track 1,3,4. 


FRANK MICHAEL HENDRON 

Basketball 1; Debate 4; Football 1-4; M-Club 2-4; Monitor 
2; Photo Club 1. 

PAUL HENSLEY 

Cross Country 1,2; Track 1,2. 

ALLEN HEWLETT 


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JAMES R. HINES 

AV Club 1,2. 

PATRICIA ANN HLAVATY 

Booster Club 1-3; GAA 1,2 (Sec. 2); Theater Guild 1,2. 

KATHLEEN MARIE HMUROVICH 

Booster Club 1; Counselor's Ass't. 4; Exec. Board 3; 
Foreign Lang. Club 4; FT A 2,4; GAA 1,2; Girls Chorus 
1,2; Gov't. Club 4; NHS 3,4; Office Ass't. 3; Teacher's 
Ass't. 4; Theater Guild 2. 


LOIS ELAINE HOPP 

Ass'n. (Rep. 3); Booster Club 1-4 (Cape Section Ch. 3); 
Cheerleader 1,3,4; Exec. Board 4; Gov't. Club 4; Jr. 
Home Ec. Club 1; NHS 4; Quill & Scroll 3,4 (Treas. 3), 
Theater Guild 1; Top Hat 2-4 (Underclass-Faculty Ed. 3, 
Senior Ed. 4); Top Hat Salesman 3,4. 

JAMES W. HUNT 

Ass'n. (Rep. 4, Parliamentarian 4); Booster Club 1; 
Exec. Board 4; German Club 1,2; Gov't. Club (V. Pres. 
4); Mortonite 3,4 (Sports Ed. 4); Phy-Chem Club 4; Quill 
& Scroll 3,4. 

DONALD A. JACKO 

Boys Choir 1; Concert Choir 2; Zoology Club 1. 


Seniors congregate daily in auditorium 

a &lH ! I / 


JOE JAROSZ 

Football 1-4; Hi-Y Club (V. Pres. 1); M-Club 2-4 (Sec. 
4); Monitor 3. 

CHRIS F. JOHNSON 

Art Club 3; Band 3,4. 

EDWARD RAY JOHNSON 

Baseball 2; Basketball 1,2; Football 1-4; Hi-Y Club 4. 


KATHLEEN JEAN JOHNSON 

Band 1-3; Gov't. Club 4; NHS 3,4; Nurse's Ass't. 1; 
Orchestra 3; Y-Teens 1,2 (Sec. 2). 

SANDRA LYNN JOHNSON 

Booster Club 1; Counselor's Ass't. 4; Foreign Lang. Club 
4; Gov't. Club 4; Library Ass't. 2,3; Teacher's Ass't. 3; 
Typing Practice 3. 

LINDA LOUISE JUSKO 

Booster Club 1,2; Girls Chorus 1; Gov't. Club 4. 


ROBERT FLOYD KASPER 

Boys State Rep. 3; NHS 3,4. 

ARDIS JEAN KAUFMAN 

Bio. Club 2; Booster Club 1-4; Cheerleader 1; Counselor's 
Ass't. 2,3; Exec. Board 3; Gov't. Club 4; History Club (Pres. 
3,4); Homecoming Court; Library Ass't. 1,2; Monitor 1; 
Teacher's Ass't. 3,4; Theater Guild (V. Pres. 1); Y-Teens 4. 

MICHAEL LEROY KEARSCHNER 

Hi-Y Club 1; Track 1. 



no 







for class elections, bulletins, attendance 


JOHN JOSEPH KEILMAN 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1-3); Baseball 2-4; Basketball 1,3,4; Boys 
State Alt. 3; Cross Country 1; Exec. Board 4; Football 2-4; 
Hl-Y Club 1,4; Math Club 1,2; M-Club 3,4; Monitor 2,4; 
Student Court (Judge 4). 

JERRY ALAN KELLY 

AV Club 1,2; Monitor 1; Theater Guild 1; Zoology Club 
3. 

EDWARD KENDZIERSKI JR. 

AV Club 1,2; Concert Choir 1-4; Cross Country 1,2; 
Elec. Club 2; Monitor 1,3; Track 1. 


PAULETTE M. KENNARD 

Teacher's Ass't. 1-3; Y-Teens 1. 

JAMES HARVEY KING 

Boys Chorus 1,2; Concert Choir 3,4; Plays 1; Stage 

KATHLEEN ANNE KNIGHT 

Ancilla Domini HS-Latin Club 2; Library Club 2; Morton 
HS-Phy-Chem Club 3. 


WALTER MACKEY KNISH 

Ass'n. (Rep. 2-4); Booster Club 1,2 (Sgt.-at-arms 2); 
Boys Chorus 1,2; Concert Choir 3,4; Cross Country 1,2; 
History Club 1; Monitor 1,2; Plays 1; Swing Sixteen 4. 

DOUGLAS EDWARD KOLIBOSKI 

Basketball 1,2; Football 1-4; History Club 1 ; Library 
Ass't. 1,2; M-Club 3,4; Phy-Chem Club 4; Student Court 
(Deputy 4); Teacher's Ass't. 3,4; Track 1-3. 

LEON EDWARD KOLODZIEJ 

Phy-Chem Club 3,4; Track 3. 


area. The administration conveyed all important announce¬ 
ments to the students during the homeroom period. 


ASSEMBLING IN THE AUDITORIUM, seniors pause to greet 
their friends before proceeding to their assigned homeroom 




BACCALAUREATE SERVICE is the 

last stopping point for seniors 
before they embark upon the 
final step in their high school 
career, graduation. 



Tears of sorrow, smiles of joy combine 



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MARY LYNN LEESE 

Counselor's Ass't. 3; Girls Chorus 1,2; Jr. Home Ec. Club 
1; Red Cross 2; Y-Teens 2. 

EDWARD GEORGE LIPKE 

VICTORIA MARIE LONGAWA 

Gov't. Club 4; History Club 3,4; Mortonite (Reporter 
2,3, 2nd Page Ed. 4); NHS 3,4; Quill & Scroll 3,4. 


LINDA LOU LOWRANCE 

Art Club 2; Ass'n. (Rep. 1,2); Forensics 1-3; Gov't. Club 
4; Mortonite 3,4 (Ed. 4); NFL 2-4; OIL 3,4; Quill & Scroll 
3,4; Theater Guild 4; Twirler 1; Y-Teens 3. 

TERRY LEE LUCHENE 

Boys Choir 1,2; Football 1; History Club 1. 

JOANNE THERESA MAKOWSKI 

Booster Club 1-4; Carillons 2; Cheerleader 1-3; Girls 
Choir (Pres. 2); Concert Choir 3; Counselor's Ass't. 3 ; 
Girls Chorus 1; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 2; NHS 3,4; Office 
Ass't. 2; Red Cross 1; Spanish Club 2; Teacher's Ass't. 1,2; 
Tutors Club 3,4. 


to express memories and future hopes 


BILL MARKOWSKI 

GERALDINE HOPE MARLATT 

Bio. Club 2; GAA 1,3; Girls Club 2; Teacher's Ass't. 2,3; 
Y-Teens 1. 

CHARLOTTE M. MARLOW 

Nurse's Ass't. 2. 


CYNTHIA ANN MARSHALL 

Ass'n. (Rep. 4); Booster Club 1-4; FT A 2-4; Gov't. Club 
4; Sr. Home Ec. Club 4; Teacher's Ass't, 3. 

JACK MARTIN 

CHARLES WALLACE MASSIE 

AV Club 1-4 (Pres. 4); Cinema Club 1-4 (Pres. 4); Moni¬ 
tor 3,4; Track 2. 


JUNE RUTH MATRINETZ 

Ass'n. (Sec.-treas. 4); Booster Club 1,4; German Club 
1,2; Exec. Board 3; Gov't. Club 4; Office Ass't. 1-3; Photo 
Club 1; Teacher's Ass't. 4; Top Hat 2-4 (Business Mgr. 

FLOYD MATTHEWS 

DARYL GEORGE MATTOX 

Photo Club 1,3,4 (V. Pres. 4). 



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JON WILLIAM MAZUR 

History Club I. 

MARTHA JANE MECHEI 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1,2); Teacher's Ass't. 3. 

STEVE ANTHONY MECYSSNE 

Basketball 1,2; Cross Country 1,2. 


TIM MECYSSNE 
DAN MESSENGER 

CHRISTINE ANN MARIE MEYER 

Art Club 1; Ass'n. (Rep. 2,3); Booster Club 4; Exec. Board 
3; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 1-3; Office Ass't. 1-3; Stage 
Crew 1-4; Theater Guild 1-4 (Make-Up Ch. 4); Thespians 
3,4; Y-Teens 1,2. 



Helter-skelter atmosphere develops while 


KEITH STEPHEN MILLER 

Cross Country 1,2; Stage Crew 1,2; Theater Guild 1,2; 
Wrestling 1. 

BARBARA RAE MILNER 

Girls Choir 2,3; Girls Chorus 1; Girls Glee Club 1; 
History Club 1; Library Ass't. 1; Library Club 1; Monitor 3; 
Plays 1; Sr. Home Ec. Club 3,4 (Pres. 4); Teacher's Ass't. 
3,4; Theater Guild 1. 

JENNIFER LYNN MINER 

Booster Club 4; Counselor's Ass't. 2-4; Exec. Board 3,4; 
FNC 3,4; German Club 1; Gov't. Club 4; Library Ass't. 
2; NHS 3,4; Office Ass't. 2,3; Photo Club 2; Tutors Club 
3,4 (V. Pres. 4). 

BERNICE LUCY MOLA 

Clerical Ass't. 3; Counselor's Ass't. 3,4; Exec. Board 4; 
FSA 4; Gov't. Club 4; NHS 3,4; Phy-Chem Club 4; Span¬ 
ish Club 1,2; Teacher's Ass't. 3,4; Top Hat Salesman 1,2. 

SUZIE GAYE MONTALBANO 

Bio. Club 4; Phy-Chem Club 4; Zoology Club 4. 

CHARLES DAVID MUSTOE 

Ass'n. (Sec. of Safety 4); Basketball 1-4; Booster Club I; 
Boys State Alt. 3; Chess Club 2; Class V. Pres. 1; Concert 
Choir 1-4; Exec. Board 3; Football 1-4; M-Club 3,4; NHS 
3,4 (Treas. 4); Spanish Club 1,2 (Treas. 2); Student Court 
(Judge 3); Swing Sixteen 2,3; Teacher's Ass't. 3; Top Hat 
Salesman 3; Track 1-4. 

MARILYN FRANCES MYERS 

Girls Choir 3; Girls Chorus 1,2; Library Club 1,2; Stage 
Crew 1. 

CECILIA KAY MYRES 

Booster Club 1-3; Gov't. Club 4; Library Ass't. 4; Monitor 
1,2; Sr. Home Ec. Club 4. 

CAROL LYNN McCARTY 

Ass'n. (Rep. 3); FSA 4; GAA 1,2; Gov't. Club 4; History. 
Club 3,4; Mortonite (Reporter 2,3); NHS 3,4; Spanish 1-3; 
Teacher's Ass't. 4; Top Hat Salesman 1,2; Tutors Club 4; 
Y-Teens 2. 



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seniors prepare to attend prom activities 


ROBERTA ANN NICKSICH 

Booster Club 1,2; FSA 3,4; Theater Guild 2; Typing 
Prac. 4. 

DUANE O'DONNELL 

Booster Club 1; Elec. Club 2; Library Ass't. 1,2,4; Plays 
1; Stage Crew 1,2; Theater Guild 1,2. 

TERRY LEE OLSON 

Booster Club 2; Monitor 4; Red Cross 1. 


JUDITH ANN ORAHOOD 

Foreign Lang. Club 4; Forensics 2; FTA 3,4; Gov't. Club 
4; History Club 3,4; Top Hat 4; Travel Club 1; Y-Teens 1,2. 

FRANK JESSE PADILLA 

Booster Club 1; Football 1-4; Hi-Y Club 3,4; M-Club 3,4; 
Monitor 3,4; Spanish Club 1; Student Court (Deputy 3); 
Wrestling 1-4. 

KATHLEEN ANN PAGANELLI 

FSA 4; Gov't. Club 4; Library Ass't. 2; Monitor 1; Sr. 
Home Ec. Club 3; Theater Guild 2,3; Y-Teens 1. 


KATHERINE B. PATAI 

Monitor 2; Photo Club I. 

DAVE MICHAEL PELESCHAK 

AV Club 1,3; Chess Club 2; Cinema Club 1. 

MICHAEL CHARLES PEPELEA 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1-4); Chem. Club 3; Cross Country 1; Gov't. 
Club 4; History Club 1,2 (V. Pres. 1); Library Ass't. 1,2,4; 
Library Club 1,2,4; Plays 1; Track 1; Wrestling 1; Zoology 
Club 2. 



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Seniors display peculiar behavior, odd 


SUNDAY ATTIRE, such as Mary Russell's BEANIE COPTERS, short pants, and knee SENIORS MUST HAVE THOUGHT MHS 
black crepe dress, denotes the apparel socks were part of Mike Pepelea's dress was having a heat wave as may be seen 
seniors wore for dress up day. for senior-week kindergarten day. by Cheryl Pickett's bermudas and sandals. 





















MHS 'has-beenV play against 'will-beY 


CHARLENE SABO 
JOSEPH STEVE SANDOR 

Baseball 1,3,4; Concert Choir 1,2; Cross Country 1-3; 
Monitor 3; Track 2. 

EDWARD PAUL SASKO 

Art Club 4; History Club 1,2. 


SUSAN CAROL SAVICZ 

MORTON LEE SCHLESINGER 

Band 1-4; Chess Club 2; Class Pres. 1; Dance Band 2-4; 
Orchestra 2-4; Phy-Chem Club 4. 

MARI KAY SCHNEIDER 

Concert Choir 3,4; FT A 2,3; GAA 1; Girls Glee Club 2; 
History Club 3, Y-Teens 3. 


VICKIE ARLO SHARP 

Our Lady of the Highlands-Concert Choir (Pres. 1,2); 
GAA 1,2; Girls Chorus 1,2; Library Ass't. 1,2; Teacher's 
Ass't. 1,2; Morton HS- Office Ass't. 3. 

ALAN HOWARD SHELBOURNE 
DEBORAH LEE SHELDON 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1); Booster Club 1; Concert Choir 3,4; FTA 
2; Girls Chorus 1; Girls Glee Club 2; Gov't. Club 4; His¬ 
tory Club 3,4; Library Ass't. 1. 


MARY LOU SHELDON 

Booster Club 1-4; Cheerleader 1,3,4; Concert Choir 3; 
Counselor's Ass't. 2,3; Exec. Board 3; Forensics 3,4; Girls 
Chorus 1; Girls Glee Club 2; Gov't. Club 4; Library Ass't. 
1,2; Mortonite 4 ; NFL 3,4; NHS 3,4; OIL 3,4; Plays 2-4; Red 
Cross 1; Spanish Club 1,2; Stage Crew 1-3; Theater Guild 
1-4; Thespians 3,4 (V. Pres. 3); Twirler 1. 

FRED LEE SHINKLE 

Football 1-4; M-Club 3,4; Monitor 3,4; Track 1-4. 

LINDA RAE SICKLES 

Girls Chorus 1; Teacher's Ass't. 4. 






during traditional game among classes 




PHILIP ROBERT SKAGER 

Ass'n. (Senate Pres. Pro Tem. 4); Bio. Club 1,2; Cross 
Country 1,2; Gov't. Club (Pres. 4); NHS 3,4 (Pres. 4); Phy- 
Chem Club 3,4; Track 1,2; Zoology Club 2-4. 

RAY SKAMAY 
TERRY SKERTICH 


KAREN EILEEN SKLANKA 

FTA 1,2 (Treas. 2); NHS 3,4; Orchestra 1-4 (V. Pres. 4), 
Teacher's Ass't. 1,2; Top Hat 2; Y-Teens 1,2 (Pres. 1). 

CHRIS SKORUPA 

Ass'n. 1,4 (Sec. of Student Center 4); Boys State Alt. 3; 
Exec. Board 4; Football 1-4; M-Club 2-4; NHS 3,4; Phy- 
Chem Club 4; Teacher's Ass't. 2-4; Wrestling 1-4. 

SUSAN DIANE SMARON 

Ass'n. 2-4 (Sen. 2,3, Sec. of Social Affairs 4); Booster 
Club 3,4; Counselor's Ass't. 1,2; Exec. Board 3,4; FTA 3,4; 
Girls State Rep. 3; Gov't. Club 3,4; Hammond Youth & 
Safety Council 3; NHS 3,4; Quill & Scroll 3,4 (Pres. 4); 
Top Hat 2-4 (Acad. Ed. 3, Ed. 4). 


PATRICIA CAROL SMITH 
SANDRA LEE SMITH 

AV Club 1; Carillons 1,4; Girls Choir 1-4; Cinema Club 
1; Concert Choir 2-4; Foreign Lang. Club 1; Girls Chorus 
1; Girls Glee Club 1; History Club 4; Music in Perspective 
Club 3; Office Ass't. 3; Spanish Club 1; Stage Crew 1; 
Swing Sixteen 2; Theater Guild 1; Typing Prac. 4. 

LINDA JO SORBELLO 

Ass'n. (Rep. I); Booster Club 1-4 (Sec. 4); Cheerleader 
1,3; Counselor's Ass't. 2; Gov't. Club 4; Homecoming Courn- 
Monitor 4. 


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Seniors busy themselves staging plays, 








DON HOWARD THATCHER 
JENNIFER LYNN TOBAKOS 

Booster Club 3,4; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 2,3; Y-Teens 


FRANK WILLIAM TOKOLY 

Bishop Noll Inst.-Boseball 1; Morton HS-Basketball 2-4; 
Cross Country 2; Exec. Board 3; Football 4; Monitor 3; 
Track 2. 


JAMES FREDERICK TOWNE 

DONALD RAY TOWNSEND 

AV Club 2; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 4. 

RON J. TURCZI 

History Club 1; Travel Club 1. 


attending dances, supporting all teams 


STEVE ANDREW VADAS 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1,4); Baseball 2; Basketball 1; Football 1-4 
(All-American Center 4); Hi-Y Club 1,2 (Pres. 2); M-Club 
2-4 (V. Pres. 4); Mortonite 1 ; Student Court (Chief Justice 
4); Track 1,3; Wrestling 2,3. 

MARY ELIZABETH VANDENBEMDEN 

Exec. Board 3; FSA 4; GAA 1; Gov't. Club 4; Library 
Ass't. 3; Monitor 3,4; Music in Perspective Club 3; Teach¬ 
er's Ass't. 2-4; Travel Club 1; Twirler 1-3; Y-Teens (Sec. 2,3). 

RONALD EARL VOLBRECHT 

Basketball 1-4; Boys State Rep. 3; Chess Club 1; Class 
Pres. 4 ; Exec. Board 4; Football 1-4; M-Club 1-4; Orchestra 
1-4 (Pres. 3,4); Track 1-4 (Capt. 3). 


ELAINE WALKOWIAK 

FNC 1,4; Gov't. Club 4; History Club 3,4; Mortonite 2-4 
(Reporter 2,3, 3rd Page Ed. 4, Pub. Ed. A), NHS 3,4; Quill 
& Scroll 3,4; Teacher's Ass't. 3; Y-Teens (V. Pres. 4); 
Zoology Club 4. 

MICHAEL GEORGE WARGO 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1,2); Cross Country 1,2; History Club 1; 
Teacher's Ass't. 1,2; Track 1; Zoology Club 2. 

THOMAS J. WATSON 

Boys Chorus 1,2; Cinema Club 1; Golf 3,4. 


JEAN ANN WEBSTER 
IDA MAE WELLS 

Booster Club 4; Exec. Board 3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2; Girls 
Club I; Gov't. Club 4; Office Ass't. 3; Top Hat (Ad. Man¬ 
ager 4); Top Hat Salesman 3,4. 

JOYCE ANN WELLS 

FTA 1-4; Teacher's Ass't. 1,2; Top Hat Salesman 1,2. 



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Members of senior exec board decide 


C. KENNETH WHITE 

Cross Country 1,2; M-Club 2-4; Monitor 2; Phy-Chem 
Club 4; Track 1; Wrestling 1-4. 

GERALD LEE WHITE 

MICHAELENE CECILIA WHITE 

Ass'n. (Rep. 3, Ass't. Sec. of Student Employment 4); 
Y-Teens (Treas. 1). 


WESLEY DAVID WHITE 

Boys Chorus (V. Pres. 2); Concert Choir 3; Plays 1; Stage 
Crew 1. 

HUBERT LEN WILKINS 

STEVE CURTIS WILKS 

Basketball 1; Cross Country 1,2; Track 1. 




SENIOR EXECUTIVE BOARD members are:-BOTTOM ROW: Gomez. THIRD ROW: L. Hopp, J. Hunt, V. Williams, P. Pesch- 

V. Catania, D. Briggs, B. Mola, D. Bjorklund, R. Barbara. ke, I. Wells, N. Baasse. TOP ROW: T. Rhodes, C. Skorupa, J. 

SECOND ROW: S. Smaron, J. Clauson, J. Miner, S. Bigler, B. Rospond, J. Finley, R. Volbrecht, T. George, F. Swisher. 


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on gift, homecoming float, senior week 



ANTHONY LOUIS WILLARDO 

Boys Chorus 2,3; Plays 2-4; Theater Guild 2,3. 

DALE WILLIAMS 
Band 1-4; Wrestling 1-3. 

DONALD R. WILLIAMS 

Ass'n. (Rep. 3,4); Chem. Club 4; Chess Club 1; Boys 
Choir 1,2; Foreign Lang. Club 4; Gov't. Club 4; Plays 1; 
Phy-Chem Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Teacher's Ass't. 2-4; 
Track 2-4. 


KENNETH D. WILLIAMS 

AV Club 2; Band 1-4; Elec. Club 2; Monitor 4; Photo 
Club 1-3. 

LINDA LOU WILLIAMS 

GAA 1-3 (V. Pres. 3); Girls Chorus (V. Pres. 3); Girls 
Club 1; NHS 3,4; Teacher's Ass't. 2-4. 

PAULA DIANE WILLIAMS 

Monitor 2. 


VICKI LEE WILLIAMS 

Ass'n. (Rep. 2, Sen. 3); Booster Club 2-4; Exec. Board 
4; German Club 1; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 2; Mortonite 
(Reporter 2, 2nd Page Ed. 3, Ed. 4); NHS 3,4; Quill & 
Scroll 3,4; Teacher's Ass't. 1,2; Y-Teens 1. 

REBECCA RAE WING 

Band 1; Booster Club 1; Carillons 3; Concert Choir 4; 
Girls Chorus 1,2; Girls Glee Club 3; Theater Guild 1; 
Travel Club 1; Y-Teens 1. 

GARRY WISEMAN 

Cross Country 2,3; German Club 1,2. 


HAZEL ANN WITTE 

Ass'n. (Rep. 1, Sen. 3, V. Pres. 4); Band 1; Booster Club 
1,3,4; Class Pres. 2; Debate 2,3; Forensics 2-4; Girls State 
Rep. 3; Gov't. Club 4; Monitor 3,4; Mortonite (Reporter 
3,4); NHS 4; Quill & Scroll 3,4; Teacher's Ass't. 3. 

BETTY ELAINE WOERNER 

Booster Club 2-4; Exec. Board 3; FSA 4; Girls Chorus 1; 
Gov't. Club 4; NHS 3,4; Teacher's Ass't. 2,4; Travel Club 
1; Y-Teens 1. 

DONNA SUE WRIGHT 

Carillons 3; Concert Choir 4; Counselor's Ass't. 1,2; FTA 
1,2; Gov't. Club 4; Library Ass't. 4; Nurse's Ass't. 3; Phy- 
Chem Club 4; Swing Sixteen 4; Teacher's Ass't. 1-2. 


FAWN WRIGHT 

Bio. Club 4; Music in Perspective Club 2,3; Phy-Chem 4; 
Teacher's Ass't. 3,4; Top Hat 4. 

VALERIE JEAN WRIGHT 

Clerical Ass't. 3; Girls Chorus 3; Jr. Home Ec. Club 1; 
Monitor 2. 

BARBARA ZMIGROCKI 



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LEADING THE CLASS OF '68 in its activities and undertakings as upper¬ 
classmen is President Cal Robertson. 


ASSISTING THE PRESIDENT in organizing class 
affairs is Vice-President Gig Anderson's duty. 


Service to school promotes leadership 



RECORDING THE MINUTES and doing other paperwork were 
the jobs of Junior Class Secretary Candy Lessie. 


The Class of ’68 began this school year with the ex¬ 
citement of spending their last year in the “old” Morton 
and their first year as upperclassmen. 

As upperclassmen, juniors elected an executive board 
which supervised the planning and construction of the 
Homecoming float. Under the guidance of sponsors Mr. 
R. Moorehead and Mrs. J. Hetterscheidt, the Class of ’68 
chose “Flatten those Tigers” as the theme of their float. 
They also designated March 22 as their Class Dress-Up 
Day. The juniors selected “In the Still of the Night” as 
the theme for the 1967 Prom. This long-awaited extent 
was held at the Scherwood Club on May 20. Ronnie 
Rodger’s Orchestra provided the music for the prom. 
With the help of their parents, juniors planned the After- 
Prom Party and selected the Facts, a “go-go” type group. 

Juniors also had the opportunity to visit Washington, 
D.C., and New York City on the annual trip. They walked 
through the streets of Chinatown, visited the small shops 
of Greenwich Village, and saw Radio City Music Hall 
besides touring the famous landmarks of the country. 

Since the new school will open in the fall of ’67, the 
Class of ’68 will be the first class to graduate from there. 
They are anticipating a senior year full of new experi¬ 
ences amidst the surrounding of M.H.S. 


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Juniors enter world of upperclassmen 


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Karen Farcus 

Jean Federenko 

Carol Ference 

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Barbara Franklin 

Brenda Frye 

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Sherry Gebauer 

Peggy Gladish 

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Juniors support homecoming festivities 



JUNIOR EXECUTIVE BOARD members who supervised many 
of the class activities and Homecoming preparations are—BOT¬ 
TOM ROW: C. Hawking, J. Long, G. Cichocki, L. Schwandt. 


SECOND ROW: B. Stewart, V. Westerfield, S. Gebauer, B. 
Milton, G. Herochik, C. Lessie. TOP ROW: J. Dorrance, L. Jos- 
way, C. Robertson, C. Stevenson, J. Balka, D. Buza, C. Mears. 


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Donna Michael 
Ronald Milan 
Chris Miles 
Bunny Milton 
Pat Moore 


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Larry McPheron 
Chuck Neff 
Ken Novak 


Barbara Ortega 
Tim O'Neal 
Charles Parks 
Robert Parson 

Mike Pate 
Stan Perzanowski 
Alvin Peschke 
Sharon Piech 
John Pisowicz 
Jim Pressner 
James Rafalski 
















Juniors visit capitol during annual tour 


Cheryl Relinski 
John Ridge 
Tim Ring 
Cal Robertson 
Rick Roop 
Jacob Roquet 

Ray Rygiel 
Dorothy Sahulcik 
John Sandor 

LuAnn Schwandt 
Jim Seno 
Carol Sharpe 

Cathy Shebesh 
Bob Skaggs 
Quentin Smith 
Regina Smith 
Randy Snyder 
John Soltys 
Warren Sonaty 

Larry Stanford 
Curtis Stevenson 
Beth Stewart 
James Strayer 
Phil Strege 
Lerryn Strohl 
Dorothy Stultz 




STEPPING OFF the train after a hectic visit to Washington, 
D.C., and New York City is junior Patty Waters. Since bell¬ 
boys were extinct, girls struggled with their baggage. 



AS UPPERCLASSMEN, juniors were allowed to purchase class 
rings — and sometimes romance prompted exchanges. Girls 
were seen wearing boy's rings fitted with rubber bands. 


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ECAUSE OF LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION, sophomores elected 
: rom bottom to top) Kathy Mosca (sec.), Mary Lou Bogner (v. pres.), 
aura Luketic (pres.) to lead their class. 


TAKING AN ACTIVE PART in backing Morton 
athletics, while enjoying the bus trip to the St. 
Joe game, are sophomores Mary AnrrStryzin- 
ski, Theresa Tokoly, and Gerry Rospond. 

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Upon entering their second year of high school, the 
sophomore student body showed a greater interest in dra¬ 
matics, clubs, sports, and extra-curricular activities. The 
sophomores, who last year were often left out of ac¬ 
tivities due to lack of experience, participated widely 
in school functions. Interest in the elections of officers 
and senators demonstrated the fact that the sophomores 
were fast becoming an active part of Morton High. 

This year the Class of ’69 participated in various 
organizations and clubs. They, along with the other 
students, played an important part in planning such suc¬ 
cessful projects as the Inaugural Ball. Sophomores who 
took part in Girls’ Choir, Boys’ Chorus, Mixed Ensemble, 
and Concert Choir performed in assemblies and con¬ 
certs. They also cooperated with the Dramatics Depart¬ 
ment to produce the spring musical OLIVER! 

Their academic curriculum included some first-hand 
experiences in the study of biology, literature, and higher 
forms of mathematics. Some biology classes studied plant 
and insect life by taking field trips to a pond where they 
collected specimens. 

Next year the sophomore class will enjoy their first 
year as upperclassmen in the new school. They are look¬ 
ing forward to the new activities such as preparing the 
Homecoming Float and the prom. 









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Lynn Allen 

Carmen Alvarado 

Michael Argadine 

Ronnie Ashburn 

Deana Avery 

Joanne Babinec 

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Peggy Barney 

Joe Bastasich 

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George Benetich 

Don Bertagnolli 

Veronica Bielak 

Debbie Bindas 

Barbara Bogert 

Mary Lou Bogner 


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Robert Braner 

Jim Brass 

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Linda Buono 

Karin Busby 

Clyde Byers 

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Mary Cerajewski 
Mike Cerajewski 

Alan Chepregi 

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Cathy Collins 

Sue Connor 

Carole Cornelison 
Frank Crall 

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Terri Dillon 

Robert Dobos 

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clubs, while enjoying sophomore year 


Laura Luketic 
Laura Lundquist 
Gary Madison 
Kathy Mann 
Rich Markowski 
Ricky Mason 


Roberta Mattoon 
Chris Mazur 
Mary Mendoza 
Janice Meyer 
Louise Miera 
Tom Miksich 
Kay Miller 


Roberta Miller 
Rocky Miller 
Pat Miner 
Pamela Misanik 
Jim Mitchell 
Kathy Moery 
Kathy Mosca 

Roger Mullins 
Gayle Muta 
Sheila McCloud 
Norm McConnell 
Debbie McDillon 
Gloria McDougal 
Sue Nemcek 




TRYING TO BOOST SCHOOL SPIRIT by painting and display- mores Linda Fieldon, Elaine Gaida, and Chris Czlonka. Stu- 

ing signs for the football and basketball games are sopho- dents took part in "friendly" class rivalry to show support. 


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Sophomores investigate new worlds of 


Nancy Oberle 
Linda O'Brien 
Gail Ochiltree 
Rick Pacific 
Marge Padilla 
David Parks 
Alan Parrish 


Mark Patai 
Steve Pawlus 
Alan Peterson 
Judith Peterson 
Ron Pierson 
Thomas Popiela 

Linda Prendergast 
Mark Preston 
Rick Pumnea 
Chuck Purnick 
Susan Quandt 
Judy Ralph 
Stacie Ramian 

Rosemary Reba 
Gary Reeves 
Sheila Reeves 
Claudia Rex 
Linda Richwalski 
Vicki Rogers 
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Lynda Rose 
Gerry Rospond 
Judy Rowe 
Linda Rubaj 

Jo Rybicki 

David Sadewasser 
Mary Sahulcik 
Sandy Saksa 

Judy Sarlea 
Betty Scheffer 
Barry Schrock 

Larry Schultz 
Patty Scott 
Sherry Seifert 
Paul Sesny 
Linda Severa 
Jack Shanley 
Gary Shawver 

Sue Shirley 
John Shuttz 
Ed Skager 
Tom Skaggs 
Sharon Skamay 
Rudy Skorupa 
Suzanne Sloboda 

Bill Smiley 
Jim Soltys 
Andrea Spears 
Toni Standarski 
Robert Stephens 
Jerry Stevens 
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William Tegtman 
Bob Tintari 
Theresa Tokoly 
Cheryl Tonkovich 
Janice Trojan 
Rodger Tucker 
Barbara Tussey 

Dennis Tuttle 
Janice Urquhart 
Jane Usinger 
William Vahorvich 
Fred Valentine 
Kathy Van Gorp 
Terry Van Gorp 

Janice Vargo 
Mary Ann Verbick 
Charlene Volk 
Pat Walsh 
Dave Ward 
Jack Waters 
Marie Weathers 

Karen Wells 
Judy Wethington 
Jack Wheatman 
Alice White 
Dianne White 
Leslie White 
Tom Wolf 














Freshmen choose officers to lead class 



FRESHMEN GIRLS chosen to represent their class are Sharon 
Jeneske (v. pres.), Donna Hilty (pres.), Susan Taggart (sec.). 


As Morton’s largest class ever, the Class of 70 num¬ 
bered a grand total of 433 students. Along with being a 
large class came many difficulties which had to be over¬ 
come. In order to be able to attend assemblies, special 
programs had to be scheduled for the freshmen to at¬ 
tend. The gym classes were so crowded that some stu¬ 
dents will have to take physical education next year. 

The Class of 70 really got into the “swing of things” 
by electing class officers, a representative from each 
homeroom, and two Senators in the Student Association. 
Freshmen not only participated in their own football 
and basketball teams but had their own cheerleaders 
who tried to stir up spirit. 

While chosing which classes to take or which course 
to follow, freshmen had a choice of either the academic 
or the general course. Included were such subjects as 
modern algebra, foreign languages, and the required 
social studies, English, and physical education classes. 

To help freshmen prepare for future plans and careers, 
they were required to take the Iowa Basic Education 
Skills Test. The National Educational Development 
Tests were offered to anyone who was interested. 


Kirk Agnini 
Carletta Ahlfield 
Bill Allen 
Dwight Anderson 
Karen Anderson 
Paula Anderson 
Sharon Artibey 

Debbie Austin 
John Babinec 
Christine Baker 
Andrea Bandura 
Beverly Barabas 
Nancy Barbara 

Bonnie Bardoczi 
Judy Barkowski 
Lewis Belcher 
Carol Bell 
Delba Bell 
Bonnie Bergs 
Carol Bertagnolli 

Pam Bewley 
Christine Bindas 
Rosemary Biscan 
Laurie Blair 
Geri Blissmer 
Becky Blythe 
Andrea Bobich 

Pam Bocken 
Wayne Bocken 
Lora Bokori 
Ron Book 
Rick Bosch 
Chris Brack 
Kevin Branch 



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during initial year as high school pupils 



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Freshmen enter governor atmosphere, 



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RIDING IN A DECORATED CAR, freshmen Amy Brandenburg, Brenda Dorrance enjoy their first Homecoming parade. Shar- 

Mary Jo Stewart, Sharon Jeneske, Nancy McTaggart, and on's father provided the car and drove to the game. 


Kathy Kerrick 
Ken Kerrick 

Dennis King 

Susan Kondrat 
Kathy Kozdras 


Raymond Koziolkiewicz 

Mike Krizman 

Bob Kuhn 

Joyce Kuhn 

Dennis Kuna 

Ken Kwiatkowski 

Stanley Kyle 

Joanne Labs 
Randy Ladd 
Frank Lambert 
Marcia Lambert 
Craig Lannin 
Linda Laposa 
Linda Laslie 


Joel Lauer 
Ronald Levien 

Cathy Liming 
Danny Lomax 
Jackie Long 



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in determining future plans, vocations 



Tom Rusher 
Bob Ryckman 
Karen Sanderson 
Sheila Sandefur 
Karin Sandlin 
Steve Sasko 
Barbi Schroeder 

Sheila Schultz 
Kathleen Seligman 
Frances Serbik 
Debbie Severa 
Andrea Seydel 
Bonnie Shuttz 
Mark Simko 

David Simpson 
Debra Sinchak 
Martha Skawinski 
Marlene Sklanka 
Dennis Skopelja 
Judy Smith 
Larry Smith 

Jeff Sopo 
Dayna Spencer 
Judy Steele 
Mary Stevenson 
Mary Jo Stewart 
Debbie Stockdale 
Linda Stone 

Hazel Straub 
Gregg Strege 
Jim Strohl 
Len Strom 
Ken Stump 
Fred Sudlow 
Diane Sumis 


Kay Swc 
William 


Susan Taggart 
Woody Taylor 


Shelly Templeman 



ADMIRING LAST YEAR'S FOOTBALL achievements while anticipat¬ 
ing an exciting season are freshmen Tom Childress and John 
Babinec, who participated on the frosh football team. 









CHECKING INTO MORTON HIGH with the 
latest fads—paisley shirts and tapered slacks, 
knee socks and A-line skirts, loafers and 
printed suits — are frosh Wayne Bocken, 
Carole Chlebowski, and Pam Kingston. 


Freshmen follow current fashion trends 


Jim Todd 
Daryle Tunis 
Donna Tussey 
Peggy Udowski 
Shelley Uriss 
Richard Vanes 
Mary Vargp 

Andrea Vargo 
Christy Vesely 
Martin Vieari 
Gayle Vlahos 
Marty Wachel 
Mike Wandishin 


Patricia Weathers 
Robert Wells 
Roy Wells 
James Westerfield 
Cynthia White 
Jackie White 
Debbie Whitt 


Tony Whitt 
Sue Wiggins 
Betsy Willison 
Glen Williams 
Patti Winders 

John York 

Pamela York 
Brenda Young 

Karen Zgunda 
Mary Zmigrocki 











Administration channels student activities 



With the prospect of next September’s “exodus” to 
the new Morton before them, the school administration 
and Hammond School Board worked to guide the Gov¬ 
ernors through their last year in the old Morton. While 
Principal W. Winston Becker and his staff considered 
and approved student efforts and activities, the school 
board provided funds for campus expenditures. 

As principal, Mr. Becker hired new faculty members 
during the spring and summer months, approved money 
for school projects, met with student leaders about as¬ 
semblies, dances, and other extra-curricular functions, 
and made final plans for the next semester. 

Handling truancy, misconduct, student parking prob¬ 
lems, and other misdemeanors came under the control 
of Mr. George Kurteff, assistant principal and disciplin¬ 
arian. He saw to the enforcement of a student grooming 
code and made checks on pupils’ failing marks. Violators 
of school rules were given penalities—clean-up duties, 
detentions, or expulsion—by Mr. Kurteff. 

Appropriating money funds and passing new legisla¬ 
tion for the school system kept school board members 
busy at their bi-weeldy meetings. The board, chosen by 
general election, weighed and decided upon bills for 
all equipment for the new Morton High School. 

With the new building the administration and school 
board will be able to draw from past experiences and 
make use of new facilities to provide better educational 
and social benefits for the students. 


PRINCIPAL BECKER looks ahead to the new school. 


SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS are 

—(seated) Treas. C. Scott, Pres. 
T. Potesta, Sec. L. Stern; (stand¬ 
ing) Superintendent O. Rapp, 
Mr. E. Hudson, Dr. H. Eggers. 


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Vice-principal 


DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLINE and 

assistant principal Mr. George 
Kurteff enforced school rules. 
He also conferred with teachers 
on student problems. 



enforces grooming code 



ERNEST ALEXANDER 

Commercial Department Head; taught 
school in Tokyo, Japan. 

MICHAEL BANDURA 

Guidance Department; traveled to Pacific 
islands; swims, golfs, cooks. 

MISS GLENDA BENJAMIN 

Music Department; has won golf trophies; 
plays solo clarinet with Gary Symphony. 


MRS. LENA BONEBRAKE 

Mathematics Department Head; likes 
bridge, fishing, knitting. 

ROBERT BREITWEISER 

Science Department; enjoys scuba diving 
and flying and is active in sports. 

MRS. MARYLOU BRINGAS 
Business Department; sewing and garden¬ 
ing are her hobbies. 


MISS MARY JO CARPENTER 

Home Economics Department; enjoys swim¬ 
ming and reading. 

CHARLES CHIDESTER 

Director of Guidance Department; sings in 
church choir; amateur painter and car¬ 
penter. 

MISS WILMA CLAIR 

Guidance Department; sponsors Tutors' 
Club; likes bowling and bicycling. 



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FRANK CONCIALDI 

Industrial Arts Department; part-time in¬ 
structor at Purdue University; sponsors 
Chess Club. 

ROBERT COOLIDGE 

English and Social Studies Departments; 
bowls and plays tennis; repairing autos 
Is his hobby. 

MISS MIRIAM CONSTANZA 

Physical Education Department; golfs, 
bowls, and water skis, collects old coins as 
a hobby. 

MISS VIRGINIA DAVIS 

English Department; likes to read. Not 
pictured. 

JOSEPH DE PEUGH 

Mathematics Department; cross-country and 
varsity basketball coach; enjoys gardening 

DONN EDWARDS 

English Department; sponsor of Theatre 
Guild, Stage Crew, National Thespians; 
hobbies are hunting and sailing. 

DR. M. EL NAGGAR 

sponsor of Phy-Chem Club; fishing, travel¬ 
ing and playing tennis are his hobbies. 


Teachers lead students 7 culture search 



SPENDING EXTRA TIME practicing 
with Paul Garland, Mr. Louis Gre¬ 
gory helps him increase his skill 
and accuracy on the violin. 


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STANLEY ELGAS 

Librarian; helps with play productions. 

RAYMOND ERNEST 

Science Department; sponsors Biology Club; 
reads, collects tropical fish, and enjoys 
astronomy. 

MISS DIANE FERBER 

Business Department; Booster Club sponsor; 
golfs, swims, and plays tennis. , 


Teachers actively support pupils' social, 


JACK GEORGAS 

Social Studies Department; varsity base 
ball and freshman football coach; play! 
golf. 

ARTHUR GIBSON 

Science and Audio-Visual Departments; won 
Valley Forge Teachers' Award. 

ROBERT GOLLNER 

Science and Physical Education Depart 
ments; assistant varsity football coach; head 
wrestling coach. 


LOUIS GREGORY 

Music Department; sponsors orchestra; hok 
bies include stamp and old coin collecting 

MISS JUDITH HALL 

Physical Education Department; sponsoi 
GAA; goes camping, and enjoys all sport 

MISS PATRICIA HASELTINE 

Foreign Language Department; has travele 
over Europe; studied theater in Colognt 
Germany; collects music boxes. 


MRS. JANET HETTERSCHEIDT 

Business Department; sponsors TOP HA 

and sews as hobbies. 

CHARLES HOBBIC 

Special Education Department; plays ter 
nis, golfs, and reads. 

DAVID HODSON 

Social Studies and Guidance Department! 
reads history books, swims, and golfs i 






DONALD HULS 

Mathematics Department; senior class co¬ 
sponsor; sponsors Student Court; bowls 
and plays baseball. 

MISS MABEL HUNTER 

English Department Head; sponsors Na¬ 
tional Honor Society; travels and enjoys 
interior decorating. 

MRS. JANE JAKUBOSKI 

Nurse; Collects music boxes. 


GREGORY JANCICH 

Social Studies Department; coaches base¬ 
ball and freshman basketball. 

MISS SOPHIE JANKAUSKAS 

Foreign Language Department; studied in 
Paris; hobbies include photography, horse¬ 
back-riding, and skiing. 

MRS. NORMA KELLY 

English Department; sponsors FTA; travels, 
reads, and plays bridge. 


athletic activities during school semesters 




HELPING HIMSELF to a cup of coffee, Mr. Joseph DePeugh 
takes "time out" before his first class. Teachers often use these 
breaks to talk and finish paper work. 



OFFICIAL REFEREE for the "Has-Been Will-Be Game," Mr. 
Donald Huls pauses after calling a foul. The faculty's interest 
and participation add to student activities. 


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Faculty enjoys sports, books, music, travel 


MRS. MARY ANN MOLCHAN 

Guidance Department; likes to bowl; has 
traveled to European countries. 

ROY MOOREHEAD 

Social Studies Department Head; junior 
class sponsor; co-sponsor Government Club. 

MRS. HARRIETTE MOYLAN 

English Department; enjoys traveling in 
Europe, play-going, writing verse, and 
watching ice hockey. 


JERRY MUSSATT 

Physical Education and Industrial Arts De¬ 
partments; likes to play billiards; watches 
athletic events. 

ED MUSSELMAN 

Mathematics Department; golf coach; spon¬ 
sors Hi-Y; watches high school and pro 
football games. 

JAMES McNABNEY 

Speech and English Departments; coaches 
debate and speech; is church organist; 
plays golf. 


FRED KEPLER 

English Department; assistant wrestling 

coach; likes to play golf and to read. 

MISS ALBERTA KLUESNER 

English Department; plays guitar and 
piano; enjoys horseback-riding. 

JOHN KOLAR 

English and Social Studies Departments; 
sponsors visual aids and Music in Perspec¬ 
tive Club; collects high-fidelity equipment. 


NICHOLAS LUKETIC 

Business Department; head track coach; 
assistant football coach; spent summer 
"trailering" in Rocky Mountains. 

MRS. GWEN MANGUS 

Foreign Language Department; likes to 
fish. 

MISS JACQUELINE MARTINE 

Home Economics Department Head; collects 
cook books and china,- enjoys oil painting 
and art craft. 











MAIN OFFICE personnel are 
Mrs. Isabelle Payne, Mrs. Carrie 
Mosca, Mrs. Gladys Reynolds, 
and Mrs. Marie Yancich. 

Office staff 


performs secretarial duties 


Social Studies Department; hobbies 
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Cafeteria workers, custodial crews help 



CHIEF COOKS are 

(seated) Kathryn Baker, 
Nancy Newsam, Ann Kon¬ 
ya, and Bernice Johnson; 
(standing) Leona Garson, 
Martha Constant, Dorothy 
Leport, and Dorothy Blan¬ 
co. The cafeteria workers 
serve food six lunch peri¬ 
ods every school day. 


MISS MARGARET SCHLAFFER 

Social Studies Department; sponsors Y- 
Teens; instructs swimming classes. 

CHARLES SEAL 

Librarian; enjoys ice-skating and swimming,- 
received MA from Indiana University this 

MRS. DIANE SEEGERS 

Foreign Language Department; toured 
Europe and Mexico,- loves to cook, knit, 
ice skate, and bowl. 


MRS. PATRICIA SIMS 

Mathematics Department; member of fa¬ 
culty committee of Credit Union. 

MRS. CAROLYN SLYS 

English Department; co-sponsors National 
Forensics League; plays golf and travels. 

GERALD SPITZER 

Science Department; Hammond Coordinator 
of Science and Health; made finals of In¬ 
diana Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. 


BOB SPRY 

Science Department; co-sponsors Biology 
Club; horticulture, radio and TV work, and 
model train collecting are some of his 
hobbies. 

MRS. BETH STIER 

Home Economics Department; sponsors 
Home Economics Club; traveled to Europe 
and the Orient. 

MRS. HELEN STOCK 

Journalism Department; sponsors TOP HAT 
and MORTONITE, Quill and Scroll; enjoys 
traveling, playing golf, and theatre-going. 



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keep school building running efficiently 


HOWARD STOUT 

Social Studies Department; assistant bas¬ 
ketball and track coach. 

MISS MAY VIRDEN 

English Department; active in Civic Little 























Enticing people to compare new and old 
products and services is the primary aim of 
advertising. Students learn 
this principle by publicizing dances, plays, 
and other school activities. Then, 
when reading an advertisement, they first sep¬ 
arate the facts from added glamour. 
By coming into contact with reputable 
merchants during the formative high school 
years, young people learn better " buymanship." 


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5219 Hohman Avenue We I 

Hammond, Indiana 


"Yummy to your tummy." — J. Usinger and C. Kaufman 

SHARON MAE’S 


6940 Kennedy Avenue 


Hammond, Indiana 






















Compliments of 

Coloramic Tile 
Company, Inc. 

Woodmar Hammond 

6816 Indpls. Blvd. 555 Stale St. 

884-7380 932-8375 

’67 


Jack Groat Conoco Service 

Wishes 

THE CLASS OF 

'67 

Happiness 

YOU'RE 

GREAT! 


GOOD LUCK 

FROM 

GRIFFITH 
READY-MIXED 
CONCRETE, INC. 

1108 Main Street Te 8-2607 


MAX and ED'S 

405 Ridge Road Te 8-8400 

Griffith. Indiana 

Compliments of 

JERSEY MAID 
ICE CREAM 

Good Luck!! 

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In our recruiting we ask that applicants have completed 
their High School education. That's because we try always 
to fill higher, more responsible jobs from the ranks of our 
employees. And the records show—the better the em¬ 
ployee's education, the better he is at his job—and the 
better he does for himself. 

Inland employees continue to gain knowledge and ex¬ 
perience in special trades through formal apprenticeship 
programs offered in the following trades—Machinist, 


Patternmaking, Boilermaking, Welding, Shop Electrician, 
Wireman, Mason and Pipefitter. 

Many concentrate on certain phases of steelmaking by 
working in production while others work in laboratories 
helping to assure quality or developing new and better 
products for our customers. 

How about you? Inland Steel is steadily expanding. 
More and more opportunities will be open to you as our 
growth continues. Are you ready? 


An Equal Opportunity Employer in the Plans for Progress Program 



INLAND STEEL COMPANY 


Indiana Harbor Works 
Personnel Department 
3210 Watling Street 
East Chicago, Indiana 




















We walked many a HILL to get the HAMMOND TIMES to 
Hammond. — J. Bardoczi and V. Catania 


HILL’S CORNER 

6804 Kennedy Avenue Ti 4-7226 

Hammond. Indiana 



"I get 'gladdish' all over when I get flowers from Gladish." 
— K. Campbell and P. Gladish 

GLADISH FLORISTS 



K. Hmurovich (Rover): Saving for her annual dog tags. 
C. Meyer: Saving for her Sassoon haircut. 

MERCANTILE NATIONAL 
BANK OF HAMMOND 



VIERK'S for the "younger generation." — D. Bjorklund 
and R. Drake 


VIERK'S FURNITURE 

6727 Kennedy Avenue Ti 4-8320 


7034 Kennedy Ave. 


Ti 4-3013 


Hammond. Indiana 


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CONGRATULATIONS 
MR. JOSEPH F. GARTNER 



Don't they look pretty? — J. Bogner and D. Gillespie 

DUNHILL FORMAL ATTIRE 

G947 Indianapolis Boulevard Ti 4-5489 


Hammond. Indiana 



Jack will "carry out" your every desire. — J. Constant 


JACK'S CARRY OUT 

6602 Kennedy Avenue Ti 4-3032 

Hammond, Indiana 



"Keep your cool." — J. Blackman and T. George 


CARNEYS DAIRY STORE 

3537 Orchard Drive Ti 4-9721 

Hammond, Indiana 


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Quiet on the outside, buzzing on the inside. 


COMPLIMENTS 

Marcus Rent-a-car 

OF 

8840 Indianapolis Blvd. 

FERRIS STANDARD 

Highland, Indiana 

SERVICE 


6860 Kennedy Avenue 

Hitzeman's House 

Hammond, Indiana 

FLOWERS AND GIFTS 

Ti 4-9728 

formerly — Hemphills 


445 169ih Street Hammond, Indiana 


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YOUR FUTURE'S* 
BRIGHT IN 



We will be happy 
to discuss your career 
opportunities at NIPSCO 
. . . drop in and see us! 


NIPSCOLAND 


If your eyes are on far horizons following graduation, 
here's a suggestion from Peppy Flame and Reddy 
Kilowatt: Look around you right here in NIPSCOLAND! 

There are vast and challenging opportunities in 
northern Indiana for trained young men and women in 
industry, commerce and agriculture. Some of the 
greatest challenges await the talent and 
imagination of young people in the 
investor-owned utility business. — 


NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY 



Your Prom 
Photographer 


HI-FI 

PHOTOCOLOR 

STUDIO 

5905 Calumet Ave. 
Hammond, Ind. 


"Masters of High Fidelity Reproductions" 


Compliments of 

Ifr mmonds * 



DIAMONDS - WATCHES - JEWELRY 
CHINA - STERLING - CRYSTAL - RECORDS 

THOMAS' NORGE 
CLEANING VILLAGE 

Professional Dry Cleaning 
& Pressing 


6323 Kennedy 


Hammond, Indiana 


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The Kennedy 

6735 Kennedy Ave. 
Hammond, Ind. 

Phone: Ti 4-9769 



ALWAYS THE FINEST IN MOVIES 


GOOD LUCK TO A 
"WHALE" OF A CLASS 
from 

SEARS ROEBUCK & CO. 


452 State Street 

Hammond, Indiana 


We 2-3620 



"Decisions, decisions." — B. Smiley 

PARKVIEW DRIVE IN 

7148 Kennedy Avenue 844-5910 



"Just the investment that I've been looking for." 
— J. Harkin and D. Stockdale 


W. R. MATTHEWS & SON 

• Real Estate • Tax Service 

• Insurance • Accounting 

6815 Kennedy Avenue Ti 4-6877 

Hammond, Indiana 

WOODMAR JEWELERS 
and GIFT SHOP 

EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING 

7012 Indianapolis Blvd. Ti 4-5618 

Hammond, Indiana 


HESSVILLE 
5c & 10c STORE 

WE HOPE THE FUTURE IS FULL OF HAPPINESS 
FOR THE GREAT CLASS OF '67 

6803 Kennedy Avenue Ti 4-9545 

Hammond, Indiana 


• DIAMONDS 
• WATCHES 
• GIFTS 


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Hammond, Indiana 
















MUNSTER LUMBER 
COMPANY 

"Everything to Build With" 

GOOD LUCK 

330 Ridge Road Te 6-8600 


Phone WEsimore 2-0201 


hanson brothers , florists 


5320 Hohman Ave. 


Hammond, Ind. 


Modern Electric Service Co. 

NEON AND PLASTIC SIGNS - ALL KINDS 
WIRING, FIXTURES, POWER INSTALLATIONS 

Herbert Wilhelm 

5347 Sohl Ave., Hammond, Ind. Dial 933-0383 


Morton 

High 

School 

Student 

Association 


At MORTON HIGH SCHOOL 
you are served 
WONDER BREAD 


BEST WISHES to 
the Future Citizens 
at MORTON from 


Continental Baking Co. 



818 Michigan Ave. 
We 2-0492 


We know the beat at LEWIN'S — K. Cergizan 
and P. Hensley 


LEWIN'S 


704 W. Chicago Ave. 












Selling Your Real Estate? 

PERSONAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE 
GETS QUICK, SATISFACTORY RESULTS 

New Methods — Best of References — New Ideas 
We Buy, Build, Sell and Lease 


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1967 


Maruszczak Sausage Inc. 

1131 - 169ih Street 
Hammond, Indiana 


Wilson & Lee 

REALTORS 


2824-C 173rd Street Phone 845-6100 


Enjoy your coffee break — L. Bell and G. Cichocki 

Neal Vending Service , Inc. 

"SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS" 

7331 Kennedy Avenue 844-8110 

Hammond, Indiana 


"Women always ask for a size smaller." — K. Kuhn 

CROWN SHOE STORE 

6730 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, Indiana 


George Adzia & Sons 
Hardware 

737 - 169th Street We 3-0480 

















MELODY MOTORS 

6450 Kennedy Ave. 845-1045 


Eyes closed, A. Spears cannot tell the difference. 


FIRESTONE 




"Next stop — Morton High School" — P. Laramie and 
M. Mazur 


SCIENTIFIC AUTOMOTIVE SHOP TRAINING 

DAY AND EVENING CLASSES 


• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS 

• ENGINE TUNE-UP 

• AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS 


LINCOLN TECHNICAL 
INSTITUTE 


Loomis Cycle Shop 

6633 Kennedy Ave. 844-4400 


1730 Calumet Avenue 


Hammond, Indiana 


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Hammond: 219-844-4545 

Chicago: 312-768-3525 

Detroit: 313-877-1500 

Middletown: 513-422-3240 

St. Louis: 618-451-7830 


ARTIM TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC. 



SERVING THE HEART OF THE NATION 
IN STEEL TRANSPORTATION 



Vienna BREAD 

★ Quality if Purity if Flavor 

SOUNA'S BAKERY 

6712 Kennedy 844-6815 

Hessville, Indiana 


GOOD LUCK 

to the class of 
'67 
from: 

THE FUTURE NURSES CLUB 


Congratulations 
to the 
class of 
'67 

STYLED RITE AWNINGS 

Calumet and Sibley James Vanloon 


BERT'S SHELL 

WISHES THE BEST 
OF LUCK TO THE 
CLASS OF 1967 


McDonalds 

7443 Indpls. Blvd. 844-2370 


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Alexander's 

"YOUR READING HEADQUARTERS" 


There are two Alexander's for your shopping convenience! 


7955 Calumet Ave. 
in the Mall at the 
Calumet Shopping Center 
Daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 


134 S. Broad St. 
Griffith, Indiana 
Open Everyday 
6 A.M. - 9 P.M. 

Including Sunday 


"You Are Always Welcome To Browse" 


"RELAX AND READ" 


gantatH iVi/ia 


8Cff 


WOODMAR 


A YOUNG STORE 
SERVING A YOUNG 
COMMUNITY 

6600 Indianapolis Boulevard, Hammond 



J. Rospond and M. Russell assisting K. Cergizan in a king- 
size manicure. 

LINDY'S HARDWARE 


Shop Monday 12 to 9; Thursday and Friday 9:30 to 9 
Other days 9:30 to 5:30 


6220 Kennedy Avenue 

Hammond, Indiana 


Ti 4-4520 


congratulations to the 

graduating 

class 

of 

1967 

north state press, inc. 

4818 calumet ave. Hammond, indiana 


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FRIENDSHIP PHOTOS 

20 Wallet Size Photos $*|49 


Made from one negative or one photo up to 8 x 10 


V 


i 




WATLANDS 


IN THE WOODMAR SHOPPING CENTER 



CAMERA SHOPS 



MON. THRU SAT. 
9.A.M. TO 10 P.M. 

HAMMOND 
165th and Columbia 


VIRGIL HUBER 
FUNERAL HUME 

Hammond's Beautiful Funeral Home 


MUNSTER 


Ambulance Service 


Ridge Road and Stale Line 


Kennedy Avenue at 171st Street 
Ti 4-1278 

Hammond, Indiana 





















Bloomberg Agency 

WISHES THE CLASS 
OF '67 
HAPPINESS 
AND THE 
BEST OF LUCK! 

2732 - 169th Street 844-3284 


Good 

Luck 

CANDE’S PIZZA 

Private Dining Room 
by reservation 

4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 

2844 - 165th Street Ti 4-0898 

Hammond, Indiana 


COMPLIMENTS OF 

Atlas Blacktop 
Co., Inc. 

6001 Hump Road Hammond, Indiana 

SUCCESS IS 
WISHED TO EVERYONE 



"Thank you, sir." — P. Sesny and E. Skager 


EDWARD C. MINAS CO. 

460 State Street We 2-1800 

Hammond, Indiana 


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"Now I feel better." — V. Hodis 

Lake Federal Savings 
& Loan Association 

7048 Kennedy Ti 5-0220 


CONGRATULATIONS 
TO THE GRADUATING 
SENIORS AT MORTON 
HIGH SCHOOL 

COMPLIMENTS OF 

Associated Steel 
Fabricators, Inc. 

5221 Indianapolis Boulevard 397-7291 


VAN SENUS AUTO PARTS 

headquarters for 
auto parts and 
complete machine shop 

6920 Kennedy Avenue Ti 4-2900 

Hammond, Indiana 

2930 Highway Te 8-0900 

Highland, Indiana 


Spring must be here. 

THE DAIRY QUEEN 
IS OPEN! 


DAVE'S DAIRY STORE 

2949 - 195th Street 

OPEN 7 DAYS lit 
MIDNIGHT 


BUDD MOTORS 
COLLISION SERVICE 

4921 Calumet Avenue We 3-6850 


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BOOSTER 

CLUB 

ACTIVITIES: 

■fe Makes signs for games 

Gives sports assemblies 

Sponsors bus trips for out-of-town games 

Maintains concession stands at football games 

Supports spring sports by selling booster tags 

Gives athletic teams extra support by boosting school 
spirit 

Holds pep sessions and organizes cheering blocks at 
home games 











"Don't worry. We're not on Candid Camera." — S. Bigler 
and R. Volbrecht 


TEIBELS RESTAURANT 

Routes 41 & 30 Un 5-6161 



"Hey, that's pretty enough to wear inside out," comment 
C. Bailor and R. Schwartz. 


THE GOLDEN HANGER 

"Exclusively Young Men's Fashions" 

Ti 4-0565 7009 Indianapolis Blvd. 


Shererville, Indiana 


Hammond, Indiana 


Compliments of 

Calumet Piping Co., Inc. 

6200 Industrial Hwy. Gary, Indiana 

Phone 949-8587 


Compliments 

of 

CALUMET NATIONAL BANK 



C. Hawking, J. Tobakos and G. Austin, are so happy with 
their "little" car. 

Lichtsinn AAotors 

2010 - 167th Street 844-2100 


of 

HAMMOND 


5 Convenient Locations 


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Hats off to the class of '67 


H. B. REED Co. Inc. 


from the class of '68 


6937 Kennedy Avenue 


724 Conkey 
Hammond, Ind. 
We 2-7262 

SEE . . . 


John Will Agency 

FOR 

AUTO - FIRE - LIFE - HOSPITALIZATION - 
SICKNESS INCOME INSURANCE 




Olson Decorating Inc. 

6708 Kansas Avenue Ti 4-0353 


YOUR BEST FRIEND TO SERVE ALL YOUR 
INSURANCE NEEDS 


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SINCERE BEST WISHES TO THE 
GRADUATING CLASS OF 1967 
MAY YOU GO FORTH WITH 
COURAGE, OPTIMISM, AND THE 
DETERMINATION TO BUILD 
A BETTER COMMUNITY 
AND A BETTER WORLD. 

Hammond City 
Administration 



"Come on, Debbie, the food is waiting," says Chris. 


O'Sullivan's Restaurant 

6730 Indianapolis Boulevard Ti 5-3825 


BEST WISHES FROM 



2201 S. La Salle Street 
Chicago, Illinois 60616 

WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS - MANUFACTURERS 
of 

SUPPLIES - FURNISHINGS - EQUIPMENT 
for 

Hotels, Restaurants, Taverns, Hospitals, Schools, Clubs, 
Resorts, Motels, Railway Systems, Air Lines, Steamship 
Lines, Etc. 


Hammond, Indiana 


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Dear Governors, 

The staff has attempted to make 
the 1967 TOP HAT the finest yearbook 
ever published at Morton, since it will be 
the most up-to-date version 
of our school's story. 

We've also tried to emphasize 
familiar traditions and to relate these 
to you and your new school 
because . . all the past is future." 

Sincerely, 

Linda Nichols and 
Sue Smaron 


acknowledgements 

Yearbook Adviser . Mrs. Helen Stock 


Business Adviser . Mrs. Janet Hetterscheidt 


Underclass Pictures .. Andros Studios 

Senior Class and Organizations Pictures . Bodie Studios 


Informal Pictures . Jim Brown, Charles Guzis, David Parks, 

Tim Rasmussen, Mr. Julian Rasmussen (adviser) 


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'top hat' staff members 


Co-editors . Linda Nichols, Sue Smaron 

Business manager .. June Matrinetz 

Advertising editor . Ida Wells 

Assistant advertising editor . Vicki Westerfield 

Academics editor . Mary Hluska 

Activities editor ... Pam Scott 

Athletics editor . Mike Dziadon 

Assistant athletics editors . Chuck Hopf, Jack Keilman, 

Emory White, Pam Williams 


Senior class editors . Lee Gasparino, Lois Hopp 

Exchange editor ...1. Roxie Barbara 

Underclass editors . Cynthia Arvay, Kathy Bocken 

Faculty editors. Lu Ann Schwandt, Carolyn Szafarczyk 

Index editor . Cindy Bocken 


Edge editors .... Gloria Arvay, Sheila Bigler, Dorothy Bienko, 
Sherry Gebauer, Cathy Hawking, Cynthia Kaufman, 
Judith Orahood, Margie Padilla, Jo Rybicki, 
Carol Sharpe, Beth Stewart, Fawn Wright, Cary Zneimer 


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