Gavit alumnae helps re-establish Gladiator booster club

HAMMOND | Thirty years ago, Lora Earl walked the halls of Gavit High School as a member of the pom pom squad. Today, her daughters Amber and Lily are students and athletes at the same school.

FIRST things first

HAMMOND | As the world becomes more connected, secrets become harder to keep. However, my generation has a secret: FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).

Morton repeats as GLAC champs in boys, girls meets

HAMMOND | The 100- and 200-meter dash is the Super Bowl of track and field, thrilling events that put a lump in your throat and bring crowds to their feet.

Three area high schools join AP prep program

Three area high schools joined Indiana's Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program, created to increase college- and career-readiness, administered by the University of Notre Dame.

Gavit freshmen take pledge to graduate

HAMMOND | Successfully passing algebra 1 is the most accurate predictor of high school graduation. Recently students in the freshman academy at Gavit High School were made aware of this fact and were given the opportunity to take some positive steps towards graduation.

Gavit High School science department hard at work

HAMMOND | Students in the Gavit High School science department have been actively pursuing their education in recent days.

The Challenger's challenge

HAMMOND | On Feb. 8-12, sixth graders from the Planets Community at Gavit Middle School and Gavit High School went to Purdue Calumet to go to the Challenger Learning Center. Everyone that attended said they had fun.

Governors push past Gladiators

HAMMOND | Morton coach Kevin Dermody wrote simple instructions on the locker room chalkboard at halftime.

Gavit High School will hold fundraiser for Sandy Hook

HAMMOND | Gavit High School will host a fundraiser to support those affected by the Connecticut shooting tragedy on Jan. 10.

Calumet at Gavit football game

Calumet's Noah Fowler runs the ball against Gavit during Friday's game at Gavit.

Calumet at Gavit football game

Calumet player Kyle Hubbard runs the ball against Gavit player Jacob Jiminez during Friday's game at Gavit.

Calumet at Gavit football game

Gavit quarterback Aryk Rivoli-Johnson huddles with coaches and players during Friday's game against Calumet at Gavit.

Calumet at Gavit football game

Gavit's Tashon Rogers runs for a touchdown against Calumet in the fourth quarter Friday at Gavit. Rogers scored Gavit's last two touchdowns on runs of 3 and 26 yards.