Hammond High School Alumni
Hammond, Indiana (IN)
Alumni Stories
Nancy Stephan
Class of 1983
Gary, IN, native and Hammond High School alumna (1983) Nancy Stephan was named Georgia Author of the Year at the 48th annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA) ceremony. Stephan’s book, “The Truth About Butterflies†won in the “Memoir†category. 105 authors were nominated in 12 categories, and Stephan was one of 12 winners to take home the prestigious GAYA.
The GAYA has the distinction of being the oldest literary awards in the Southeastern United States. The Awards have grown in prestige and participation since its inception in 1964 by the Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists.
The GAYA has the distinction of being the oldest literary awards in the Southeastern United States. The Awards have grown in prestige and participation since its inception in 1964 by the Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists.
Recent Members
| Ariel Bunch | 2010 |
| Carlton Canaday | 1956 |
| David And Petska David Petska | 1964 |
| Don Vater | 1963 |
| Jeffrey Juster | 1966 |
| Richard Hudson | 1976 |
| Ted Patrick | 1988 |
| Yailin Berenice | 2020 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
Have you lost your Hammond High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Wildcats lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Do you have a fun holiday story or a great family tradition? Share them with our fellow Hammond High School alumni! Submit your own stories, achievements and photos in our Alumni Stories section. Read other classmate’s stories and see what they have been up to over the years.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!