Athletics
View the Athletic Department website to get up-to-date sports activities:
Athletic Department Website: http://www.athletics2000.com/morton/
Athletic Hotline: (708) 222-5888
MORTON ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Philosophy
Interscholastic sports and activities at Morton High School form part of a diverse co-curricular program. The activities are regarded as vital parts of the total education offerings of our school. The sound development of the physical capacities of youth complements and enhances the intellectual, emotional, and social development of every young man and woman. These opportunities are useful tools in the achievement of the goals of a comprehensive education.
We encourage student participation in the athletic and activities program and would like to involve as many students as possible in an educationally sound and successful competitive and non-competitive interscholastic experience. High School athletic and activity programs may be a competitive experience, therefore not all who try out make the team or group, nor do all those who make the team or group receive the same participation opportunities in events. Ultimately, the participation level of individuals is a staff decision.
Morton's dedication to excellence extends to our extra-curricular programs. In this endeavor the Interscholastic Programs serve as one of the extensions of the classroom, attempting to provide experiential learning opportunities and enhancing the learning which occurs within the classroom. All participants, regardless of ability, will be afforded opportunities to develop their work ethic, sense of commitment and social skills.
Introduction to Athletic Staff
The staff and administration welcome you to the Morton Athletic Program. We desire to assist you in any way necessary. Good luck and enjoy your athletic participation in Morton's programs. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:
Steve Lemon - (708) 222-5863
Assistant Athletic Director:
Brian Manfre - (708) 222-5267
Athletic Office (EAST) (708) 222-5865
Athletic Office (WEST)
(708) 222-5266
Head Athletic Trainer
(708) 222-5991
Athletic Trainer's Office (708) 222-5861
Good luck and enjoy your athletic participation in Morton's programs. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Objectives of Participation
To be considered an educational experience, extra-curricular activities must have specific and worthwhile objectives. These objectives include development of:
- Physical fitness and skills
- Mental alertness
- Ethical qualities
- Constructive social abilities
- Emotional maturity
All objectives and principles in extra-curricular activities must be primarily concerned with the welfare and educational development of the student participant. The principles, which are to be achieved from the Interscholastic Program, are to provide students with the opportunity to:
- Develop physical talents to their maximum potential.
- Engage in competitive activities, while promoting sound health, safety and physical fitness.
- Exemplify good conduct as a means for learning good citizenship.
- Learn to appropriately experience both success and failure in an educational environment.
- Learn from experience that consequences follow the violation of a rule.
- Experience working as a team member, exercising self-discipline and self-sacrifice in order to achieve team goals.
- Learn how to be a good teammate, making positive contributions, regardless of the role on the team or activity.
- Experience a feeling of self-worth and to develop self-confidence.
- Experience in problem-solving and decision making.
- Engage in organized activities with other students whose backgrounds may be dissimilar from their own.
- Learn to develop trust and accept the responsibility that comes with earning trust from others.
- Create a positive rallying point for the school in order to help them develop school spirit and loyalty.
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Athletics