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

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David Disbennett, president of the Math Club, ex- secretary: The magazine is composed of problems sent in by plains a problem from the club magazine, Mathematics various high schools in the United States. Log, to Stan Binnie, vice-prefidentg and Judy Marchick, Math, Science Clubs Interest Man Steve Hill, preridefztg Frank Rush, Jecretary-Zreafzzren' and jack Chaney, vice-prefidenz worked with other mem- bers of the Science Club during the year. Atomic energy, nuclear fission, were among important topics discussed at meetings of the Math Club's sister organization, the new Science Club. One of the major projects for Max Miese, spon- sor, and the members was the writing and adopting of the club's constitution. Goals were set high for the members of this club. Besides emphasizing the importance of science in the future, Mr. Miese and the officers encouraged students to participate in science projects. The Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Club, a national organization, provided an opportunity for students to further mathematical interests. To qualify for membership in the club, a stu- dent must be a junior or senior, have an academic average of B or higher, and must have completed four semesters of college preparatory mathematics and be enrolled in the fifth semester. Robert Ledger was sponsor.

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Industrial Club officers for the 1959-60 year were Jerry Wilsong vice-prefident, Dick Snodgassg and presi- .rergeant-at-armf, Bill Vandercookg .recremry-lreawrer, dent, Steve Steele. Shop Club Assists With Pla Props Discussing plans for their future plays are the Drama Club officers Jennie LeFeber, preridentg Janice Croucher, vice-pre.fident,' Susan Douglas, refrezaryg and Kay Cuddy, tremurer. Craftsmanship and interest in industry are purposes of the Industrial Arts Club. The group also serves to acquaint the members with em- ployers' needs and thoughts. This year the organization sold derbies for the county tourney and sectionals. The money received was used to build a special project which was donated to the school at the end of the year. Club members worked closely with Dra- matic Club people building sets and handling scenery. Lights out, curtain up! The long hours of rehearsing were over and opening night for the Drama Club's play had arrived. For the first time the club presented an all- school play, The Family Nobody Wanted. A Christmas play, The Gift of the Magi, was also given. This club presented opportunities for the students to act, direct, and participate in the work of producing a play. 27

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Sigma Sigma Chi, history club, was formed in 1958 to augment interest in history. This year the club's membership numbered forty students. Working with Junior and Senior Honor So- cieties in sponsoring three skating parties was one of the activities of Sigma Sigma Chi, sponsored by Al- fred Cocks. Professor George M. Wallar of Butler Uni- versity spoke to the club on vocational opportun- ities in the field of social studies. Programs such as this, planned by the officers, made the monthly meeting interesting. Relating history incidents were the 1959-60 History Club officers Joanne Fechtmann, vice-prerizlenz and trem- wefrg Steve Walton, prefidemf and Marilyn Davis, recre- lm' ji. History, Spanish Clubs Spark Interest Promoting this year's Spanish Club interest were the officers George McLean, trearwen' Ellen Jones, .recremryg Bill Southern, preridentg and Stan Martin, vice-prerident. L D85 Xl-BQ Si, Si, Senor! replied one of the members of the Spanish Circle when asked to lead a new song. This club consisted of all the second-year Spanish students. This group met monthly to learn more about the outside interests of the people south of the border. Bill Southern, president, appointed a dif- ferent committee each month to prepare the pro- gram. Working with Bill were Stan Martin, vice- president, Ellen jones, secretary, and George Mc- Lean, treasurer. 29