Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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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

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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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feature flawless first-place football Fearsome freshmen Around right end sprints halfback Tim Cunningham to earn a first down against city rival Morton. The fearsome freshman football team, featuring a flashy offense and a formi- dable defense, finished with a first- place 8-1 record. The success of Cavit ' s frosh was due to their strength at every position, having virtually no weak spots in their squads. The 78 ' ers outscored their oppo- nents 160-18, the result of a potent offensive attack which balanced penetra- tive passing and running. The defense was also superb, shutting out seven of Gavit ' s nine opponents. However, the most outstanding quality exhibited by the freshmen was their hardworking dedication to their team. Willing to do all they could to be the best, Gavit ' s freshmen started double two-hour practices on August 12, nearly three weeks before most other ninth-grade teams met together, and they continued to practice for four hours six days a week during the hot, trying summer. Coaches Bud Ballou and Randy Kuechenberg never had any discipline problems, either, because the players would start practice on their own and would keep the group together by solving problems that arose by themselves. Their two man- agers, Marty Wielgos and Paul Hall, were great assets to the efficiency of the team. FROSH FOOTBALL - (FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT) R. Clark, J. Chenault, D. Danko, D. Baker, P. Gorney, D. Hollis, J. Hendrix, B Fatheree S. Powicki B. Wilkie, B. Kolbertson; (SECOND ROW) R. Whelan, T. Cunningham, R. Blastic, C. Klefeker, A. Lamb, B Wheeler, T. Turnbull, H. Perez, D. Kazmer, L. Dankenbreng, (THIRD ROW) Coach Ballou, F. Gavrilos, S. Felling, J. Con, Hj p reels, D. Pennington, C. Wright, S. Opasik, B. Sandoval, D. Reese, R. Russell, L. Jones, Coach Kuechenberg. Sports 21