Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Spikers net their way to state. Miss Margaret Kelly coached the 1974 varsity volley- ball team to a 24-2 overall record and their second regionals championship in two years to give them a chance for the state championship. During the regular season, Gavit lost only to Concord. The Lady Glads were undefeated in the Hammond sectional and Valparaiso regional tourna- ments to advance them to the third State Girls Volleyball Tournament at Indianapolis Ben Davis on November 23. Nearly repeating the performance of their 1972 volleyball team, Gavit ' s only other team to compete down state, the Glads lost to a South Bend team (Riley) in the first round of play. Gavit ' s B-team, who earned a 13-7 record, will supply many valuable players for n ext year ' s varsity. VARSITY V.B. — TOP ROW: K. Solon. 2nd ROW: W. Carle, P. Dorsey, S. Pomplin. 3rd ROW: P. Biancardi, K. Thomas, P. Paquette, H. Miller, M. Johnson. B-TEAM V.B. — BOTTOM ROW FROM FRONT: S. Clark, K. Miklusak, D. Pazdur, P. Smaron, M. Ferris. 2nd ROW: Ms. Kelly, M. Cordero, L. Meier, D. Mardis, S. Boyer, C. Sibert. 3rd ROW: P. Linnemeier, M. Kikalos, G. Smith, B. Sako, L. Myzsak, D. Irby. Holly Miller thwarts opponents spike as Jeri Hoffman backs up play. Sports 28

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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

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TENNIS — FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Coach Peterson, Chris Dalton, Sue Pomplin. SECOND Lucht, Dave Duffala. Ben Life, Susan Guerts, Mike Duffala, Jeff ROW: Mark Bearby, John Bachmann, Craig Craig Lucht displays the powerful backhand which helped him earn an 8-0 record. Gliding Glad Mark Bearby grips the racket in preparation to return a serve. Masterfully, Sue Pomplin smashes the ball. Muscles tense, John Bachmann sweeps to the left for a backhand return. Get into the swing of things. Making plenty of racket while netting an even record of 5 wins and 5 losses, Gavit ' s 1974 tennis team then bounced up to take third place in the Lake Shore Conference Tournament. The team won victories over Whit- ing and Tech with a score of 5-0 for both matches. Hammond High and East Chicago Washington gave the Glads hard competition to beat the Glads 3-2 in both matches. Craig Lucht, John Bachmann, Mark Bearby and Susan Pomplin were im- portant seniors on the team. For his undefeated play during the sea- son, Craig Lucht received individual honors. Sports 29