Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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m 1 n g T r a d 1 1. Students enjoy painting before trouble arises. 2. Students and alumni stand in shock after being hosed down. 3. Tear gas floats through the air. 4. Police check the bridge after all the students left. What a mess! 5. Students run off the bridge as tear gas canisters are thrown into the crowd. o n Every year after the pep rally on Thursday night, students go and paint the bridge that divides Munster and Hammond. Usually there is only about 25 to 30 students; this year, there were 300 students and alumni. The Hammond police blocked traffic so the students could paint as long as there was no trouble. Munster ' s police sent a riot squad, a number of police cars, tear gas, and fire trucks. The Gavit students were accused of starting a riot and were hosed down by firemen while policemen threw tear gas can- isters. Students left peacefully but still held a grudge against Munster. There was a contro- versy between Gavit and Munster over the bridge which made the newspapers, but now the incident is only a memory. 22 School Life — Fill

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On Thursday and Friday, March 16 and 17, 1979, the drama department, under the direc- tion of Mr. Stiglitz, put on the play West of Pecos. Thirty-two of Gavit’s most talented actors and actresses presented this old-time western. Complete with costumes from the past, good guys and bad guys, and a lot of talent, the play became a success. On the nights of March 16 and 17, a total of 636 spectators Pocked into the auditorium to enjoy this old-time western. Major attributes of the play included an excellent plot, fine acting, and suspense — Another fine performance presented by the Gavit drama department. 1. Bad guys take their stand. 2. Montana has discovered the secret to Lily’s identity and re- veals this to Cayo Claiborne. 3. Chaps wonders if only the good die young. 4. You’ll hang for your crime against Lily Langtree, Orin,” says Judge Roy Bean. Spring — School Life 21

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Every year Mrs. Sprouse and the Advanced Foods class prepares a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This year’s dinner was held on November 1 during fifth period. Host was senior Bill Griffin and hostess was junior Kathy Miller. Guests who came to the dinner included, Dr. Jones, Mr. Saliga, Mr. Swaim, Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Penny, Mr. Dar- onatsy, Mrs. Schneider, Miss Fitz- gerald, Mr. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Strbjak, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Chintis. Mr. Jamrose, Mrs. Swam, Mr Kobe, and Miss Clinton. 1. Everyone will soon enjoy a delicious Thanksgiv- ing meal. 2. Rita Martin is preparing biscuits. 3. Mr. Saliga and Mr. Swaim are helping themselves to a hearty serving of food. 4. Mrs. Schneider, Mr. Swaim, and Mr. Chintis don’t want to miss any food on the table. 0 m e A n d G e t 1 t Fall — School Life 23