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

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Learning is an individual process. Though many peisons are responsible for bringing us to the source of information, the final result is up to us. Even our teachers do not give us their wisdom but only lead us to the threshold of our own understanding. In that sense, each of us is responsible for his own education. yi oidd ncliuiduai Warrenites consider competition part of the classroom spirit. Anyone could get a thrill out of scoring highest on a test; yet, we can take pleasure in seeing our friends bring academic honor to Warren. Working alone O or with others, coming out best or second best, Ave wear our school colors with pride. earning

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Sam Groninger leads his group in determining whether the news articles they have collected are fact or opinion. Mrs. Betty DeVol’s class divided into four groups to examine the various kinds of news media. Warrenites Find Skills in Reading, Writing Warrenites who are much aware of the values and advantages of a good background in English take advantage of subjects offered in the English department. From these courses students may develop versatile skills, including knowledge of how to avoid a dangling participle, how to write a head- line, and how to squelch an opposing debater. Literature, grammar, and composition are all part of this busy department. English is required in the sophomore and junior years, and seniors may elect an additional year. Through these courses, students set up a background for the immediate years to come. Also important are speech and journalism. Speech students learn techniques which they put to use in various types of competitive speaking. Begin- ning journalism is open to all pupils, who may apply later for positions on The Warren Owl or the News Bureau. All underclass English students spend four weeks each year in the reading laboratory. Lab equipment like the pacer above helps students improve their capacity for reading and understanding.