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

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Pupils Study Growing World and Its Problems The social studies display case often contains articles and displays of current interest. Alan Crapo arranges some of the highlights of his display on the Facts of Communism. Students in social studies classes at Warren find that it is possible to learn much about the civilizations of today by studying the civilizations of the past. Juniors study the growth of our country geographically, economically, and politically in U.S. history classes. Government classes help seniors to understand their rights and responsibilities as they study the structure of politics and how a democracy works. For several years government classes have staged mock assemblies and elections. This year they had a mock convention and nominated a “candi- date” for President. Films and discussions of current events remain an important part of social studies classes. These are especially significant in the international re- lations class, which got a close view of some major crises. They discussed such events as President Ken- nedy’s assassination, the Panama crisis, the civil rights demonstrations, and the coming 1964 election. Many social studies classes, such as family living, economics, and cadet teaching will help students in future jobs. Students enrolled in psychology find that they begin to understand themselves better as they delve into each other’s motives. The rise and fall of daily stock market prices are checked by economics students Tony Hogan, Carol Shackelford, and Cene Toffolo as they examine the Wall Street journal.

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Believe it or not! Despite the mountains of homework and endless tests, learning can be enjoyable and satisfying. A feeling of real accomplishment rushes over us when a teacher returns a paper with a big A on it. The tutoring system can be fun, too, especially when the tutor is of the opposite sex. Aside from the pranks and fun at school, Warriors find it a place to learn — failures, mishaps, and all. Learning Can Be Fun , Too

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World history students Keith Madix, Peggy Miles, and David Daniels find the West Indies display helpful in their studies. Taxes are a part of American life. Don Limbach helps Sharon Stropes solve a sample income tax problem in government. Don Baker, Barbara Poole, and John Shipley lead a discussion on Latin American affairs in international re- lations class. Class discussions give students a chance to voice their own opinions and hear the views of others on a subject of current interest.