Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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B-TEAM WRESTLERS — FIRST ROW FROM LEFT: B. Fatheree, P. Gorney, G. Novak, T. Thegze, S. Plewecki, V. Dunlap. SECOND ROW: Coach Ben Life, J. Fullgraf, M. Van Buskirk, H.J. Freels, A. Gavrilos, R. Stevens, L. Jones, G. Beverly, F. Gavrilos. Attempting a quick pin, Bill Fatherlee lays down hard on his opponent. B-team pins hold of a winning season Grin dominates the face of Glen Beverly following the pin of a Morton grappler. Cavit ' s 11 B-team wrestlers had a good season of six wins and two losses, in spite of their need to forfeit two out of 13 weight classes in each meet. They earned second place in the sectional tournament, as they were coached by Mr. Ben Life. Winning all but one of his 105 pound matches, fresh- man Mike Van Buskirk was an outstanding B-team wres- tler. 26 Sports

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VARSITY WRESTLING — FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Mike Winarski, Art Labus, Tom Tuskan, Mike Callahan, Tom Thegze, Ron Tiede, Carlos Tite. SECOND ROW: Coach Bud Ballou, Scott Opasik, H.J . Freels, Bob Cofer, Vaughan Dunlap, Chuck Benirschke, Tom Wilkie, Larry Jones, Glen Beverly. The Gavit Grapplers had a very successful season while winning 10 out of 12 of their seasonal meets. Coach Ballou is very pleased and satisfied with the outcome. Despite the lack of attendance at the meets, Coach Ballou described the boys as “high spirited and ready to win. Gavit had five wrestlers that went all the way to regionals. First place sectional winners were Mike Calla- han, and Carlos Tite. Second place winners were Bob Cofer, Evan Tite, and 98 pounder Scott Opasik. In the regional meet three of our five grapplers took standing. The only freshman, Scott Opasik took a second. Mike Callahan took a third and Carlos Tite took a fourth. Coach Ballou attributed the suc- cess of the team to the hard work and improvement of the wrestlers. Varsity grabbler senior Tom Tuskan meets his oncoming Tech opponent head on. Sports 25

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Exemplifying the spirit of true determination, Chris Wantroba exerts an effort beyond a spectator ' s comprehension. 1974 CC schedule proves to be ' hairy ' for GHS Harriers Cross country ended an exasperating season ranking seventh in the conference with a record of one win and nine losses. Gavit ' s single win came against Whiting, when the Glads underscored the Oilers 15-40. Nine out of fifteen dedicated runners endured the season, as they averaged running about eight miles a day for three months. In one meet three Glads — Chris Wantroba, Steve Bechtel, and Dan Falk — were able to complete the 2 V -mile course under the 14-minute mark, an outstanding accomplishment for Gavit runners. Senior Steve Bechtel ' s first year in cross country was very rewarding, as he was named most valuable player. Co-captains Chris Wantroba and Bob Headrick, both three year veterans, gave experienced leadership to the team. nNHHHM Exerting strength, Bob Headrick fudges on. X-COUNTRY — FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: John Saltanovitz, Tim Trtan, Bob Headrick, Steve Bechtel, Dan Falk. SECOND ROW: Mr. Woodward, Norm Headrick, Greg Nagel, Chris Wantroba, Kevin Wheeler. Sports 27