Hammond Technical Vocational High School - Chart Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Above, Gerald Spitzer represents school board. Upper left, )ohn Doughty re- ceives diploma. Lower left, Alicia Marti- nez performs with choir. Below, Rev. James McCabe gives invocation. I ' ve made it! I ' ve actually made it. Where did time go? Perhaps many of us think what lies ahead. The class of 1979 as- sembled for the last time as a group. In Search of Tomorrow they await what they all as indi- viduals long for; the pursuit of an individual goal, the chance to be independent, and the fear of what lies ahead. Whatever the outcome, the fact is life is a gen- erous gift, how we as future leaders use it, will be our contri- bution to the next generation. The last time for games, home room, prom, and plays, but the first chance to plunge into the world, but for now I ' ll miss my friends. 79 COMMENCES INTO REALITY

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HAROLD CARLSON One of Tech ' s most prominent and long time teachers past away on April 19, 1979 after serious illness removed him from the classroom participation of which he so gladly gave. Harold Axel Carlson, known to most as Swede was born in 1916 at Gales- berg, Illinois. A few years later his family moved to Hammond. While growing up he attended Tech. After graduation he attended Ball State University. He participated in football and track where he earned varsity lletters. During his tenure at Tech he taught .physical education and history. He gave of his time as coach to football, basketball, track, and gymnastics, and also served as co-athletic director. A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

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WE TODAY, ARE IN SEARCH . . . n Farthest left, Class President, David Solan speaks to fellow students. Left, Tammy Faught receives diploma, leaves Tech alumni. Above, Valedictorian Terry Banni- nger looks to future as Salutatorian Mary Beth Lucas gave synopsis on the past school years.