Major Awards Over the years Shep received many awards, nominations and tributes for his work

Jean Shepherd Community Center Hammond Indiana Grand Opening March 15, 2003

The Center has two full size basketball courts with a volleyball court in between and a running track around the edge. A total of over 30,000 square feet. Opening Day Polo Shirts were available from the Jean Shepherd Community Center.

Additional Comments:

My thanks to Mary Witkowski of www.nwitimes.com and Will Uzdanovich for copies of the 5 part series on the Center which featured this website in part 4.

Associated Documents

Type File Name Description • 2003-03_022_Hammond_Hist_Flashback.pdf Hammond Historical Society - "Flashback" • 2003_022_Shep_Community_Center_Brochure.pdf Brochure • 2003-03-10_016_Shep_Community_Center_Times.pdf 5 part series from Hammond Times

Links to Further Information:

• Jean Shepherd Gets His Due

• Naming Proposal by Rick Bryant

• Opening Day Photos

Photos:

2003 Name Courtesy: John Sturdivant	2003 Building Entrance Courtesy: William Uzdanovich	2003 Building Exterior Courtesy: William Uzdanovich	2003 Building Exterior Courtesy: William Uzdanovich	2003 Unveiling of the Leglamp Courtesy: Mary Witkowski
2003 Opening Day 'T' Shirt	2003 'T' Shirt Emblem