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

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When the lights of Warren’s gym are turned on, it’s almost like watching the sun rise. Nearly 15 minutes are required for the mercury vapor lights to reach full brilliance. Gymnasium, and Cafeteria Were Educational, Cary Meunier stops to fill his glass at one of the two conveniently located water coolers in the cafeteria.

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New Buildings— New Campus— New Location A new location, a spacious, modern high school. More laboratories, larger classrooms. The Warren teenager finds facilities for all his needs. Old Warren exists only in memory. The enthusiasm of youth now spills into the new building- Forever to stand as a tribute to a community, One which recognized the desperate need for change. In the summer of 1960, men were working feverishly to complete construction of the school so that students could enter for the first semester. The academic section of the new multi-million dollar Warren Central stood ready to receive its first pupils — pupils who were inspired with pride and awe. 5

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As the eleven o’clock bell sounded, Warrenites poured through inside and outside doors into the new green, gold and coral cafeteria. A separate faculty dining room, located off the main cafeteria, allowed teachers to have their noon breaks, too. No loud cheers resounded from the walls of the new 4,500 seat gymnasium this year, but underclassmen awaited the opening of next year’s basketball season to see the first game played in the huge area. Unique design will allow physical education directors to schedule four classes at once, two on the upper levels and two on the floor itself. Locker and shower rooms for boys and girls combine with offices, a Teen Canteen center and maintenance facilities to provide Warren with one of the finest gyms in this area. Janice Croucher, Dave Archer, Floyd Kir- by and Mike Davis participated in the Dramatics Club play in the cafeteria. After finishing lunch, Marjorie Wil- son and Donna Whiteside place their trays on the conveyor. Entertainment Centers Dennis Richardson and Don Rardon hurry through the cafeteria serving lines choosing their lunch from the menu provided by the Federal Lunch Program.