Class of 1967

Mr. Welter was an all-state athlete while attending GCHS. While he participated in multiple sports, wrestling was and continues to be his passion. He graduated with the Class of 1967. Mr. Welter received an Associate’s degree from the College of Lake County where he also earned a National Championship in wrestling. He continued his education and received an undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University and a graduate degree from Concordia University. He spent 32 years as a public school teacher and has coached more than 40 years of wrestling, 25 of those years at Grant. During his tenure as a coach, he has won two state wrestling championships and represented more teams and finalists at the state competition level than we are able to mention. He continues to coach and mentor the students of GCHS.