Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Ale proudly present . . . ■ Individuals, activities, athletics and academics of Donald E. Cavit Junior-Senior High School brought accreditation, grad- uation and construction in 1963-64, its fourth year of existence, its first with all six grades. Accreditation came to CHS April 10 after a gruel ling week of inspection by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges in December. The school also received a first class commission from Indiana state department of education for grades seven-twelve. Graduation of the first seniors was accomplished through baccaluareate June 8, commencement June 10. Construction began in November on three sites: on the west with 15 classrooms; on the east with JH and HS shops; and in the center back with auditorium and special rooms. Additional facilities opened this year were a football field, balcony basketball bleachers and baseball bleachers. Individuals brought laurels to CHS. Activities increased in scope, number and membership. Athletics brought more sports and wins. Academics saw addition of teachers and courses for college prep, business, steno, general areas. Yes, the pioneering and growing of Cavit High truly made 1963-64’s theme, “We proudly present.”

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It’s individuals who proudly represent Gavit by Certificate of first class school commission from the state of Indiana is displayed by Principal Lewis Witham. Rotarians Paul Kozubal, Jim Sherby, Pete Jasis, Wayne Komas, Doug Jones, Jim Roper, Stevens White attended Rotary Club luncheons. Carol Williams won Betty Crocker award. % National Merit Scholarship Corp. honored George Oprisko, Maria Maruschak, Stevens White, Sandy Leeney, Jim Roper and Judy McCrum. Sandy and Jim were semi-finalists. The others received letters of commendation for their high preliminary scores.