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

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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

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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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Where did the summer go? Si s the annoying buzz of the alarm clock breaks into the re- laxing dream world of Wendy Warrior. She springs out of bed ready for another day of shopping, swimming, and summer fun. Taking note of the clock, which reads 5:30 a.m., she suddenly real- izes that her days of relaxation have come to a tragic end; for even though it is early August and the sum mer is at its hottest, the dreaded day has come, the first day of school. After dragging out of bed for the sec- ond time and hurrying to look present- able, Wendy sprints out the front door and chases her bus halfway down the street. (Yes, Wendy is probably the only senior who still rides the bus to school.) Everyone knows there is nothing more uncool than riding the bus to school! Hiding her face behind her notebook, she squeezes through the crowd of ner- vous sophomores in search of a seat. Once seated, Wendy ' s thoughts turn to the coming year. Attempting to juggle a part-time job, marching band, home- work, Honor Society and hopefully some social life, seems nearly impossible. Maybe, she should don a red cape, be- come Wonder Woman and fly through the year. Wendy manages a slight smile as she hears the call from the back of the bus proclaiming only 176 school days until summer vacation. Leaning her head against the window, she allows sleep to overpower her senses. Back to the dreams she interrupted this morning, she mumbles, Is it Friday yet? A lollypop may help junior Shelly Stroop with her Chemistry assignment. A Big bubble helps Eleeta Grady, junior, with her computer program. More computers are added each month to departments at Warren Central. Days- 13