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

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VVarrenettes honored their mothers at the annual Valentine lea on February 14. The social niceties of the receiving line with school officials preceded the musical program in the auditorium and formal tea tables in the cafeteria. They said this was the worst winter of the century. Twice in January the thermometer registered 18 degrees below zero. Social Events Continue On October 22, 1962, Americans across the land heard President John F. Kennedy’s speech to the nation on the Cuban crisis. His announcement of a military blockade of the tiny island off the coast of Florida buzzed through Warren for many days. It was a major discussion topic in social studies classes. Students talked about it and became more aware of the importance of news media in their lives as headlines continued to disturb their peace of mind and remind them of their relationship to the world. After the excitement subsided, student interest re- turned to school events reported in the school papers at the bottom of the rack. The “home” paper. The Warren Owl, placed its 38th anniversary issue in its readers’ hands. By that time, students were anticipating the Warren- ettes’ Christmas dance. The student intermission show included Roy Fentz as the seniors’ counterpart of Vaughn Meador, JFK imitator. The Valentine Tea, also sponsored by the Warrenettes, was another big social event, not in the least hindered by the cold and snow that stuck around throughout most of January and February. eou 9m f br f«trm V 1962-63 was an eventful year, filled with crisis and climax.

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At the heart of any school is the spirit displayed by its student body. School spirit at Warren Central has been increasing steadily over the past few years and this year attained new heights. That spirit was displayed at the county basketball tourney, when the W arren Pep Band played at the Warrior games and contributed much toward arousing the enthu- siasm of the fans. At home games the W ' arriorettes provided color in their trim gold shirts and black shorts as they joined with the band in a pre-game salute. Sock hops, sponsored by the Student Council after home basketball and football games, gave stu dents a chance to let off steam. However, spirit still sought an outlet after the tvinter athletic season was over; so, in the spring of 1962, senior boys initiated the ' ‘Teeny-WTeny 500,” a ten-mile bicycle race around the cinder track. The race was a great success tvith the student body, who braved a hot afternoon sun to cheer their favorites. W arren’s three athletic queens reigned over this revival of school spirit as students elected their prettiest and most popular to represent fall, winter, and spring sports. Ecstatic girls crowd around Fall Sports Queen Susan E ' ink to exclaim their congratidations and pleasure. New Heights, Unites Students, Inspires Victories Among the highlights of the spring of 1962 was the Teeny- Weeny 500,” a bicycle race founded by and featuring senior boys on the cinder track around the athletic field. Sock hops, sponsored by the Student Council, were held after many home games. They were enjoyed by all who attended and were eagerly anticipated by the faculty. 9

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Despite National Crises The Warren Owl celebrated its 38th birthday anniversary November 7. Staff members observed the occasion with a cake. The big dance of the year was the annual Mistletoe Magic, a Christmas dance sponsored December 8 by the W arrenettes. The “magic” was provided by the Christmas tree and the blue and tinsel decorations created by art students.