Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Mr. Bcrnie Krueger, Hammond High football coach, addresses GHS athletes at banquet. Sports Banquet Honors Athletes Saint Michael ' s Ukranian Hall was the scene January 24 of Gavit’s first all-sports banquet. The banquet hon- ored athletes who had distinguished themselves in varsity and junior var- sity athletic competition. Mr. D. Denham, toastmaster for the evening, introduced Mr. B. Krueger, Hammond High football coach, Mr. N. Banas, Gavit’s basketball coach, and Mr. G. Smith, Gavit football coach and athletic director. Then Mr. Smith and Mr. Banas introduced the honored guests for the evening, the junior var- sity and varsity players of GHS. Mr. Krueger told Gavit football players that they will be in a good position next season when all of the letter winners will return for their second year as varsity contenders. Junior varsity and varsity athletes attend Gavit’s first all-sports banquet January 24 at Saint Michael ' s Ukranian Hall.

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Pancake Breakfast Highlights PTA Activities In ’63 Parents of Gavit students relive their own school days on PTA’s Back to School Night. March 10 marked the third annual Pancake Breakfast backed by the Par- ent Teacher Association of Gavit. This year the profits, which totaled over $3000, went toward giving financial aid to various school activities. Back to School Night, the October PTA meeting, was a switch for par- ents, but no major catastrophe occur- ed as they trudged from room to room. Lost weary fathers and mothers were a common sight in the halls. Also included in the program for one of the monthly meetings was a talk on the Lake County Juvenile Court, presented by Mr. Joseph Meszar, who is judge of the Juvenile Court. To help raise money for band uni- forms, the PTA sponsored a theater party at a nearby drive-in in October. One of the meetings saw the an- nual talent show held in the cafeteria. After the business meeting Mr. W. Baxter, president, turned the show over to Jim Hall who acted as master of ceremonies for the remainder of the evening and introduced the performers. Dances, music and an original piano composition comprised the program. Active in two programs presented by the PTA were students from the speech and debate department, and members of the dance band. Making its debut, Gavit’s Stage Band provides entertainment for a PTA meeting. They played The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi” and other standards.

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Mr. Del Greco, class sponsor, and members of the sophomore class sell pennants at a game. Dances, Games Diversify Routine Dances and games provided a need- ed break from school routine. GAA had its traditional first dance of the year in early fall. Later, sophomore class had a Sadie Hawkins Day dance. Winning the titles of Daisy Mae” and Li’l Abner” were Nancy Pickett and Dave Den- ham, both sophomore nominees. Junior class had a dance in the cafeteria for high schoolers. Since it was near Christmas, the dance had a suitable holiday motif. Valentine’s Day set the pace for the Y-Teens Sweetheart Dance in Feb- ruary with heart-shaped decorations. Other dances during the year rang- ed from the formal prom in May to the sock hops after basketball games. Mr. R Andrews and Mr. R. George try or a Students attended dances throughout the year, rebound in the student-faculty game. Several sock hops were held in the gym. Enthusiasm reaches its peak as Gavit wins an overtime from Brook 57 54. 10