Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Varsity evens record, scores exciting upset, shows off leading seniors Bringing its season record to an even five wins and five losses, the varsity football players improved as a team throughout the 74 season. October 18 was the highlight of the season, when the Gridiron Glads brought a happy Homecoming to their home stadium crowd, who watched Gavit eliminate Noll from the sectional play-offs. Gavit drowned the championship hopes of the BNI Warriors (rated second in the area) in a cold, drizzling rain by defeating them 26-14. Senior end Rich Korem was superlative as he intercepted two passes, had six of- fensive receptions, and scored 14 points. THE TIMES recognized Ga- vit ' s surprisingly good play by nam- ing Korem Offensive Player of the Week and John Quinn, Coach of the Week. Gavit faced difficulties as an in- experienced team, but leadership from outstanding seniors helped the team develop. Mike Callahan was extremely dedicated to the team, receiving an honorable mention to the all-state team for his fine de- fensive play. Rich Korem earned an honorable mention to the all-state offensive team, and he and Perry Ferrini were named to the first- string all-conference squad. Jack Tatusko, Jeff Ossanna, Kurt Werth, Maurice Klefeker, Chris Zacony, Terry Redlarczyk, Greg Taylor, Bob Russell, Tim Towasnicki, Nick Mc- Daniel, Bob McCarty, Dave Orzech- owicz, and injured Randy Bond were also big assets to the team as senior players. ’’ - • VARSITY, B-TEAM FOOTBALL — (FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT) ). Ossanna, D. Orzechowicz, T. Redlarczyk, C. Zacney, M. Klefeker, J. Tatusko, R. Korem, M. Callahan, B. Russell, K. Werth, P. Ferrini, T. Towasnicki, N. McDaniel; (SECOND ROW) B. Biancardi, A. Kowalsky, P. Tracy, B. Rutherford, T. Raush, E. Tite, ). Zubak, K. Brown, T. Kolbert, B. Fredrick, C. Berirschke, J. Richardson, T. Klapkowski; (THIRD ROW) B. McCarty, T. Trtan, M. Winarski, ). Malloy, C. Kasenge, G. Novak, K. Dalton, M. Dillon, T. Wilkins, B. Von Almen, R. Thompson, D. Flagg; (FOURTH ROW) E. Smaron, L. Green, D. Shryock, N. Pappas, R. Canale, T. Puchley, R. Bigelow, M. Archie, J. Johnson, G. DeBruler, G. Klisurich, D. Yamada, J. Burdyl, A. Kolarczyk. Sports 19

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Mr. Football, Rich Korem, proved throughout the sea- Hammond Tech players find themselves underneath on this play and also in the final son that wearing No. 13 can be lucky after all. score as Gavit won 31-17. Faced with a possible collision, halfback Bob Biancardi races around end, in an attempt to gain a few yards. Eyeing what ' s ahead, Mike Winarski and Dave Ozechowicz stand in contemplation. 18 Sports

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Reserve team is reservoir for talent Putting varsity strategies into practice, the reserve football team ' s underclassmen earned a respectable season record of seven wins and three losses. The reserve team consisted of two complete units of juniors and sophomores, each contain- ing offensive and defensive squads. Gavit was able to retain more sophomores than any other school because of the high-caliber assis- tance of Mr. Russell Radtke, a graduate P.E. student from Purdue. Mr. Radtke took charge of the tenth-graders, who gained experience and guidance on the field. The reserve offense, patterned after the var- sity ' s plays, ran the triple-option well and pass- ed occasionally to compile 150 points in ten games. Using the 52 Monster defense, Gavit held their opponents to 83 points for the sea- son. Head reserve coach Paul Brush was pleased with the performance of the 29 players who suited up each Saturday to play. Next year ' s ranks of reserve players moving up to varsity promise to make 75-76 an exciting season. John Almada, Tim Kolbert, and Rex Thompson get down on an aggressive Morton Governor. Proving he ' s a tough one to handle, Ralph Canale carries two Morton Gov ' s for a few extra yards. Frustrated by our opponents, Tom Moore loses control, while his offensive teammates move to recover the ball. Stretching for a touchdown, B-Team Quarterback Tim Puchley scores the winning points. Gavit won 8-6. 20 Sports