A Gavit High School student shakes hands with Superintendent Scott Miller after receiving her diploma Saturday during graduation at Wolf Lake Pavilion.
A student receives her diploma with a smile at Gavit's graduation ceremony Saturday.
A Senior throws up peace signs as she walks to her seat for the Gavit graduation on Saturday.
A Gavit graduate poses for a picture after receiving her diploma on Saturday.
A student holds her diploma at the Gavit graduation ceremony on Saturday.
Students walk singe file towards their seating for Gavit's graduation ceremony on Saturday.
A student receivng his diploma at the Gavit High School graduation ceremony Saturday.
A Gavit High School graduate walks back to his seat after receiving his diploma Saturday.
Valedictorian Luke Miiller gives a speech at Gavit High School's graduation ceremony Saturday.
Salutatorian Sean Stringfellow gives a speech Saturday during Gavit's graduation at Wolf Lake Pavilion.
Annikkha Setlak, Gavit High School class president, gives a speech Saturday during graduation at Wolf Lake Pavilion.
HAMMOND — When the Donald E. Gavit High School Class of 2021 started its junior year, principal Michelle Ondas showed them a video about persevering through adversity.
At the time, she didn’t know the class would spend its upperclassman years facing a pandemic, but throughout it, she saw them persist and live out the virtues administrators hope all Gavit students will have.
On Saturday, the Class of 2021 got the chance to gather with family and friends, celebrate their hard work and even show a little personality while crossing the stage and turning their tassels.
As they all sat before Ondas at graduation, she told them, "you have not only what it takes to make it in this world, but to make it a better place."
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The 170 or so students that walked across the stage at The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Saturday comprised the final graduating class of Gavit, which will close before the fall as the School City of Hammond prepares to open the new, consolidated Hammond Central High School.
Students will never again experience the hot auditorium, seemingly ever present "Gavit dust" or a leaking air conditioner caused by frozen pipes — as class president Annikkha Setlak outlined in her speech.
Ondas said no class before them has demonstrated what it means to be a Gavit Gladiator like they have over the past 15 months. Setlak said the pandemic made her and her fellow graduates diligent and resilient.
"No matter where you go in the world, we all started here ... at Gavit," she said.
Ondas said the commencement ceremony Saturday was the end of a 60-year era where thousands of students walked the halls and received a Gavit education.
"We grew up there," said salutatorian Sean Stringfellow. "We all have a piece of ourselves in the school and it has molded us."
In his valedictory speech, Luke Miiller explained that high school was not simple. It was full of mistakes, successes and triumphs. In one moment, he said you think you know what you're doing only to find out that the only thing you know is that you don't know. Just like they didn't know nearly half of high school would be shaped by a pandemic.
Even though the class of 2021 was dealt a terrible hand, he said adversity can both cripple and strengthen people.
As Gavit closes, "I would like to think we are a proper send-off," Miiller said of himself and his fellow graduates.
Gallery: The Times Photos of the Week
Crown Point Memorial Day parade and program
Crown Point High School Royal Regiment trumpeter Elizabeth Southerland plays taps Monday at Crown Point's Memorial Day observance.
Crown Point Memorial Day parade and program
Crown Point Mayor David Uran speaks Monday at the city's Memorial Day observance.
Crown Point Memorial Day parade and program
Five-year-old Leah Hill, of Crown Point, waves her flag Monday during Crown Point's Memorial Day observance.
Crown Point Memorial Day parade and program
U.S. Navy Commander David Stanton (retired) chats with Crown Point Mayor David Uran Monday following Crown Point's Memorial Day observance.
press conf: federal grant for Gary federal grant for airport infrastructure projects
U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, left, sits with Gary Mayor Jerome Prince Tuesday at Gary Chicago International Airport as they announce a federal grant for the Airport to help with infrastructure projects.
press conf: federal grant for Gary federal grant for airport infrastructure projects
Airport personnel move a small plane Tuesday at Gary/Chicago International Airport as officials announce a federal grant for the airport to help with infrastructure projects.
press conf: federal grant for Gary federal grant for airport infrastructure projects
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, Gary Mayor Jerome Prince and Gary Airport Authority Chairman Timothy Fesko listen Tuesday during a news conference announcing a $3.5 million federal grant for the Gary airport.
Lake Central/Crown Point
Lake Central catcher Jordan August throws to second Tuesday to get out Crown Point’s Madi Elish on a steal attempt during Anna Holloway’s at-bat in the sixth inning during a Class 4A regional in St. John.
Lake Central/Crown Point
Crown Point’s Madi Elish is fired up after being safe at first in the fourth inning during a Class 4A regional Tuesday at Lake Central.
Lake Central/Crown Point
Crown Point’s Grace Lucka, with Emily Phillips, fields a bunt attempt in the sixth inning Tuesday during a Class 4A regional in St. John.
Lake Central-Crown Point
Lake Central players celebrate their 3-1 win over Crown Point for a Class 4A regional title Tuesday in St. John, Tuesday.
South Central/Westville
From left, (back) South Central's Olivia Marks, Aubri Hiigli and Kate Welsh celebrate with Tennley Werner at home plate after her home run against Westville on Tuesday during a Class A regional final in Westville.
South Central/Westville
South Central fans cheer after a catcher Mackenzie Lenze caught a foul ball on Tuesday during a Class A regional final in Westville.
South Central/Westville
South Central's Holly Noveroske, left, tossed three scoreless innings against Westville on Tuesday during a Class A regional final in Westville.
South Central/Westville
South Central's Alyssa Welsh, left, can't beat the throw to Westville's Madison Shaw at second base on Tuesday during a Class A regional final in Westville.
Wheeler/Pioneer
Wheeler’s Faith Lewin winds to throw to first for an out in the first inning against Pioneer on Tuesday in a Class 2A regional.
Wheeler/Pioneer
Wheeler’s Sydney Ochall is safe at third after hitting a triple in the fifth inning as Pioneer’s Madison Blickenstaff takes the throw Tuesday in Class 2A regional.
Wheeler/Pioneer
Wheeler’s Haley Weiland dodges a pitch from Pioneer’s Hailey Gotshall in the third inning Tuesday in a Class 2A regional.
Wheeler/Pioneer
Pioneer’s Brokklyn Borges knocks down Wheeler’s first baseman, Sydney Ochall, on a foul ball in the seventh inning Tuesday in a Class 2A regional.
Kankakee Valley/Hanover Central
Kankakee Valley's Elyse Starr is greeted at home plate following her first-inning home run Tuesday against Hanover Central in a Class 3A regional.
Kankakee Valley/Hanover Central
Hanover Central's Allison Holtcamp fouls a bunt attempt Tuesday against Kankakee Valley.
Kankakee Valley/Hanover Central
Kankakee Valley's Alexis Broyles catches the ball for an infield out Tuesday against Hanover Central.
Kankakee Valley/Hanover Central
Kankakee Valley celebrates winning a Class 3A softball regional on Tuesday.
Ribbon-cutting marks end of a sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement project
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, left; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Deputy District Engineer Lt. Col. Matthew Broderick, center; and Crown Point Mayor David Uran, right, cut the ribbon at a Wednesday ceremony that marks end of a sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement project in Crown Point.
Ribbon-cutting marks end of a sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement project
Crown Point Mayor David Uran speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony that marks end of the 101st Avenue sewer replacement project.
Ribbon-cutting marks end of a sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Deputy District Engineer Lt. Col. Matthew Broderick speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony that marks end of a Crown Point sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement project.
Ribbon-cutting marks end of a sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement project
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, makes comments at the ribbon-cutting ceremony that marks end of the 101st Avenue sewer replacement project in Crown Point.
TF South
TF South's Taryn Wilson placed fourth in the shot put Wednesday at the Class 3A Minooka Sectional.
TF South
TF South's Shanera Cambric serves as her team's anchor in the 400-meter relay Wednesday at the Class 3A Minooka Sectional.
TF South
TF South's Shanera Cambric broke her own program record and qualified for state in the long jump Wednesday at the Class 3A Minooka Sectional.
TF South
TF South's Shanera Cambric, center, and Jasony Starkley, right, keep up with Homewood-Flossmoor's Alexandria Edison in the 100 meters Wednesday at the Class 3A Minooka Sectional.
Crown Point car cruise
In the shadow of the Old Lake County Courthouse, custom, antique and some newer cars line West Street by Bulldog Park for the Thursday car cruise in Crown Point.
Crown Point car cruise
Custom, antique and some newer cars line West Street by Bulldog Park for the Thursday car cruise in Crown Point.
Crown Point car cruise
Custom, antique and some newer cars fill the pavilion at the Thursday car cruise in Crown Point.
Crown Point car cruise
Brett Clemens, left, of Beverly Hills, Florida and Carl Kohler of Valparaiso admire this 1923 Ford Model T "T-Bucket" hot rod at the car cruise at the Bulldog Park pavilion in Crown Point. The car is owned by Winfield resident Ken Bogucki.
NorthShore Health Center, Hammond
Congressman Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, left, talks with NorthShore Health Centers CEO David Hall Thursday during a private networking grand opening event for the new Hammond health center location at 1828 165th St. Mrvan toured the new facility and is working together to ensure there will be adequate healthcare available in Hammond with Franciscan Health Hammond downsizing.
NorthShore Health Center, Hammond
Congressman Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, holds a ribbon while NorthShore Health Centers CEO David Hall cuts it during a private networking grand opening event Thursday for the new clinic in Hammond.
Crown Point High School commencement
Anthony Sainato waits in the school gym with his fellow classmates Thursday at the 139th Annual Crown Point High School Commencement.
Crown Point High School commencement
Two students pose for a selfie with a faculty member Thursday at the 139th Annual Crown Point High School Commencement.
Crown Point High School commencement
Connor McCloskey delivers his address Thursday at the 139th Annual Crown Point High School Commencement.
Crown Point High School commencement
Anaiyah Butler is congratulated Thursday at Crown Point High School's graduation ceremony.
Graduation ceremony for Hammond Area Career Center students.
Katie Gonzalez hugs her father, Lupa, and mother, Delfina, after graduation Thursday at the Hammond Area Career Center.
Graduation ceremony for Hammond Area Career Center students.
Students listen to speakers Thursday during graduation at Hammond Area Career Center.
Graduation ceremony for Hammond Area Career Center students.
Students move the tassels on their caps at the close of graduation Thursday at the Hammond Area Career Center.
Graduation ceremony for Hammond Area Career Center students.
Students line up outside the auditorium in preparation for the procession during Graduation Recognition Ceremony Thursday at the Hammond Area Career Center University.
Restaurants struggling to find workers despite raising wages, offering bonuses
Server Stephen Augustine, left, checks the day's reservations while general manager Kate Witte takes a carryout order at Asparagus in Merrillville.
Restaurants struggling to find workers despite raising wages, offering bonuses
General manager Kate Witte takes a carryout order at Asparagus in Merrillville.
Restaurants struggling to find workers despite raising wages, offering bonuses
General manager Kate Witte chats with regular patron Greg Chip at Asparagus in Merrillville. Chip is the owner of Southlake Auto in Merrillville.
Highland/Connor Robb
Highland’s Connor Rabb chips onto the green Friday during the Lake Central Sectional at Palmira Golf and Country Club.
Mark Sebben/Andrean
Andrean’s Mark Sebben chips onto the green Friday during the Lake Central Sectional at Palmira Golf and Country Club.
Lake Central Boys Golf Sectional
Spectators watch as golfers from Highland, Munster and Hanover Central putt Friday during the Lake Central Boys Golf Sectional at Palmira Golf and Country Club.
Connor Rabb/Highland
Highland’s Connor Rabb tees off Friday during the Lake Central Sectional at Palmira Golf and Country Club.
Andrean High School graduation
The family of Gianna Wick make sure everyone knows who they are proud of Friday at the Andrean High School graduation ceremony.
Andrean High School graduation
Charles Russell III points to the sky after getting his diploma Friday at the Andrean High School graduation ceremony.
Andrean High School graduation
Principal Jaycob Knazur poses with seniors Friday at the Andrean High School graduation ceremony.
Andrean High School graduation
Graduates toss their hats Friday at the Andrean High School graduation ceremony.
4A softball semistate semifinal - Lake Central vs. Columbia City
Lake Central's Katie O'Drobinak puts down a sacrifice bunt on Saturday during a 4A semistate semifinal at Harrison High School in West Lafayette.
4A softball semistate semifinal - Lake Central vs. Columbia City
Lake Central fans use umbrellas to try and get some shade on Saturday during a 4A semistate semifinal at Harrison High School in West Lafayette.
4A softball semistate semifinal - Lake Central vs. Columbia City
Lake Central players celebrate with teammate Mikayla Creasbaum (23) after her solo home run against Columbia City on Saturday during a 4A semistate semifinal at Harrison High School in West Lafayette.
4A softball semistate semifinal - Lake Central vs. Columbia City
Lake Central's Sydney Doloszycki pockets the last out against Columbia City on Saturday during a 4A semistate semifinal at Harrison High School in West Lafayette.
Seven Deacons Ordained
Parishioners recite the Litany of Saint as seven deacons lie prostrate during their Ordination Mass presided by Bishop Robert McClory on Saturday at Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary.
Seven Deacons Ordained
Seven deacons are ordained by Bishop Robert McClory on Saturday at Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary.
Seven Deacons Ordained
Seven deacons lie prostrate on the floor in front of the altar Saturday at Holy Angels Cathedral during their ordination. This shows that they are humbly giving themselves to God, completely and freely.
Seven Deacons Ordained
Bishop Robert McClory, left, lays hands on Deacon Mikinson Henry and six additional deacons Saturday during their Ordination Mass at Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary.
Hanover Central baseball
Hanover Central’s Blaze Cano has his helmet knocked off as he was hit by a pitch in the first inning during a Class 3A regional at Griffith on Saturday.
Hanover Central baseball
Hanover Central’s Bret Matthys catches South Bend St. Joseph’s Collin Suth back at first base in a run down Saturday during a Class 3A regional at Griffith.
Hanover Central baseball
South Bend St. Joseph’s Jayce Lee collides with Hanover Central’s Aidan Beilke at first base after Beilke caught the throw for the out Saturday during a Class 3A regional at Griffith.
Hanover Central baseball
Hanover Central’s Stanley Galbreath tries to tag out South Bend St. Joseph’s Gabe Yonto at home Saturday during a Class 3A regional at Griffith.
Griffith baseball
Griffith’s Ian Clark pitches in the third inning against Northwestern during a Class 3A regional Saturday at Griffith.
Griffith baseball
Griffith’s Ian Clark is tagged out at home by Northwestern’s Lincoln Cardwell in the fifth inning Saturday during a Class 3A regional at Griffith.
Griffith baseball
Griffith head coach Brian Jenning talks with Tyler Wolfe during a break in his at-bat in the forth inning Saturday during a Class 3A regional at Griffith.
Griffith baseball
Northwestern’s Isaac Guffey leads off first base with Griffith’s Chad Muller covering in the second inning Saturday during a Class 3A regional at Griffith.
East Chicago Central High School commencement
Several East Chicago Central High School graduates listen to speakers inside the school's John A. Baratto Gymnasium during their commencement celebration on Saturday.
East Chicago Central High School commencement
Co-salutatorian Leslie Lopez, middle, speaks to classmates and guests from the podium during Saturday's commencement celebration at East Chicago Central High School.
East Chicago Central High School commencement
Friends and family cheer on East Chicago Central High School graduates from the stands inside John A. Baratto Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
East Chicago Central High School commencement
Filled with emotion, East Chicago Central graduates receive their diplomas Saturday.
Lake Central softball
Lake Central assistant coach Russ Serrato calls from the team dugout on Saturday during a Class 4A semistate final at Harrison in West Lafayette.
Lake Central softball
Lake Central's Sydney Doloszycki, right, reacts after tagging out Noblesville's Reis Sjoholm at second base on Saturday during a Class 4A semistate final at Harrison in West Lafayette.
Lake Central softball
Lake Central's Sydney Doloszycki, right, reacts after scoring a run against Noblesville on an RBI on Saturday during a Class 4A semistate final at Harrison in West Lafayette.
4A softball semistate final - Lake Central vs. Noblesville
From left, Lake Central's Kiley Conner, Katie O'Drobinak and Bree Mitchell react at home plate after being brought in on an RBI on Saturday during a 4A semistate final at Harrison High School in West Lafayette.
Munster baseball
Munster's Benjamin Greiner dives into third to beat a tag by Adams' Nathan Bolin.
Munster baseball
Brady Ginaven pitched a winning game for Munster.
Munster baseball
Munster's Bryce Schaum is jubilant following his home run Saturday night.
Munster baseball
Munster's Ben Greiner hugs the Class 4A LaPorte Regional trophy after the Mustangs defeated South Bend Adams.
June 13, 2021 at 05:36AM
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