Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

Page 25 text:

HIGH SCORING Rick Biancardi leads team onto floor to meet local rival Morton in annual Homecoming game. HOMECOMING CELEBRATES. Wayne Glad and Pam Wehmer dance with Morton Governor guests and other Gladiators at sockhop after game. NEW HOMECOMING QUEEN Linn Knutson clings to escort. Tom Linnemeier, when announced winner, as court including Liz Parker escort- ed by Ron Mercer. Karen Bossinger escorted by Steve Wertheimer. Shirley Mulvihill escorted by Mike Winkler applauds approvingly. The Search ... 21

Page 24 text:

CAPACITY CROWD of enthusiastic Gladiators cheer triumphantly dur- ing Basketball Homecoming in January, Despite high spirit the Morton Governors squeeked by the Glads defenses to win Game and Coronation Spark Glad Rivalry THE FLYING BEAR. Gene Sojka. jumps up and scores despite close Governor guarding. Linn Knutson was crowned Queen of the Basket- ball Homecoming, January 5. The festivities found Linn, escorted by fellow junior Tom Linnemeier, reigning over a court consisting of seniors Karen Bossinger, with escort Steve Wertheimer; Shirley Mulvihill, accompanied by Mike Winkler; and Liz Parker, with Ron Mercer. The halftime program was conducted by senior cheerleader Sue McPhillips. Bas- ketball co-captains Rick Biancardi and Tom McKay participated in the crowning ceremony and presented a boquet of roses to the queen. Not all was joyful for the Gladiators, however, as a big Morton squad stopped the Gavit five, in an exciting, hard-fought game. After the game many Morton fans joined hundreds of Gavit students at the Pep Club sponsored Homecoming Dance. In her first “official” role, Queen Linn presided over the dance. 20

Page 26 text:

SURPRISE covers the face of newly elected queen Liz Parker as escort Rich SHORTLY AFTER being crowned. Liz Parker patiently waits Rusak expresses pride and delight in his date. for traditional kiss from class president. Dave Flood. A Night to Remember themes GHS Prom AMONG COUPLES signing in before entering Camelot are Tom Farris and Debbie Haywood. Amidst medieval castle walls, an elaborate throne, various entertainment and dancing couples, “A Night to Remember” themed the 1967 Prom. Friday, May 19, the Gavit gymnasium was converted into a setting from Camelot to provide prom goers with an atmosphere of old. Providing dance music from nine to twelve were “The Diplomats”. During intermission coronation ceremonies, Liz Parker was announced Prom queen. The queen’s reign began when the royal couple led the Grand March. After a midnight supper, further entertainment was presented by Wes Harrison, “Mr. Sound Effects”. After-prom festivities included a livelier group, “The Gents”. Bringing the evening to an end was a break- fast of coffee and doughnuts afterwhich couples went home to prepare for a day at the beach.