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

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for New Knowledge A basic goal of these courses is to aid students in developing the habit of using scientific meth- ods in the solution of problems. Physics, for ex- ample, studies the sources and causes of light, sound and electricity. Chemistry stimulates sci- entific thinking by presenting the concepts of matter: elements, atoms, molecules, electrons, protons, and neutrons. Also included are ex- tensive studies of mixtures, compounds, acids, bases, salts, and other concepts of matter. Physical science makes a general survey of several areas: chemistry, physics, meteorology, astronomy, and geology. This variety of science courses are offered to present students with an awareness and curi- osity, to encourage them to discover this path of knowledge which Warren is opening to them. Kathy Archino and Lynn Burleson unpack test tubes after moving into their rebuilt chemistry lab. Larry Cox and Michelle Craig, with the help of Mr. Hine, learn the techniques of dissecting an earth- worm. 23

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Today ' s Scientific Minded Students Search A major fall project in most biology classes is that of jars, these students search for a variety of insects that bug collecting. Equipped with butterfly nets and special they will need to complete their collection requirements. A new world is opened to students who dis- cover the wonders of the science area. The numerous areas which stimulate Warren stu- dents are biology, physics, chemistry, physical science, botany, zoology, and physiology. As classes get underway, interest and enthusiasm increases; thus students not only learn the fun- damental concepts, but gain an awareness and appreciation in the field of science. Biology, a required course for high school graduation, equips each student with a general knowledge of life processes. Students in bi- ology, as in all science classes, develop an un- derstanding and appreciation of the world around them. Both botany and zoology are intensified stud- ies of areas in biology — botany being plant bi- ology and zoology animal biology. Physi- ology is also biology, concerned mainly with human anatomy. Instructors of these courses enrich students through encouraging research and class participation. Students are motivated in these laboratory courses through research, experimentation, and visual aids. 22

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Foreign Languages Challenge Students In this age of rapid transportation and com- munication, countries are becoming more and more interelated. Consequently, there is a need for concentrated study in the area of foreign lan- guages. Warren is now engaged in accelerated programs consisting of four languages: German, Latin, Spanish, and French. These elective courses are of growing interest to students for broadening knowledge and in preparation for college foreign language courses. Latin has long been a popular course because students find that study in this area aids many of their other subjects. Warren ' s Latin program familiarizes student with the culture and with great hterary works of that period. Students often elect the Latin course for use in a future occupation and find it helpful in a variety of areas throughout the school. Nancy Cochran uses the excellent faclHties that are available in the foreign language laboratory. Third year Spanish stu- dents, Kathy Meissen, Jan Catalina, and Bill Day, ex- amine articles native to Spain and Mexico. 24