Warren Central High School - Wigwam Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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From Superintendents to snacks B ig changes came to the band as well as to the rest of the school. Throughout the past seven years, the Warrior Gold Brigade was re- built from nothing, according to Jim Butz, band director during that time, to one of the top five bands in the state. But when opportunity knocked, Mr. Butz said yes and accepted the position of band director at Indianapolis Ben Davis High School, known internationally for its band program. What seemed to be a break for Mr. Butz was a heartbreak for many in the band. It was difficult time for the band and Mr. Brian Lackey, former assistant who was moved up to head director. It didn ' t take long for students to no- tice that there was a new dean standing in the hallway, since he towered over ev- eryone with his 6 foot, five inch stature and build of a Indianapolis Colts front linesman. Mr. Richard Schott previously taught and coached at Roncalli High School. I feel like I ' ve been here for years, he said, with his friendly smile. Within a few weeks he was joined by Mr. John Harris, who previously taught in Chicago, St. Louis and Colorado be- fore coming to Warren. Both men soon became a part of the many changes brought about by the incidents of many fights in the hallways and other disci- pline problems. Crowded hallways were also a concern as new superintendent John Light sug- gested moving the ninth graders from the two junior high schools to Warren Central, making the high school a 9 through 12 school. The subject made the front page of The Owl and several local papers and was the main topic for dis- cussion for many months with no final decision made. Former band director, Jim Butz practices with his new band, the Ben Davis Marching Giants, who went on to become Indiana State Champions. Greeting staff, new superintendent Dr. John Light talks with Warren Central math teacher and Girls Athletic Director Dick Conway at a reception in Dr. Light ' s honor. r— Deya- 1 1 NL

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One of several new teachers, Cindy Taylor lectures her English IVG class. Ms. Taylor also was the new varsity cheerleader sponsor. Adjusting to the cafe changes, are junior Bill Crawford and Steve Griffin, senior. Many students felt the lines were too long and that they had less time to eat. Marching in the Homecoming Parade, members of the Warrior Gold Brigade faced a difficult year of ad- justment after the resignation of Director Jim Butz. I — D«y8

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HDays of our lives Empty hallways are an unusual sight as crowds caused many problems resulting from pushing and shoving. Bernadette Mickler, junior, enjoys the quiet. Trying to determine where her ball had gone, Lisa Sweeney looks down the green at Pleasant Run Golf Course during the early days of September. The Media Center is a busy place when those first reports and papers are assigned. Working on her art project is senior Karen Beech I — Days — I 2