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

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with New Ideas In the areas of German, Spanish, and French, Warren is engaged in a conversational program. The theory of this type of study is to make a practical application of the language as it is being learned. In this way, the student ' s abiUty to speak the language advances at the same rate as the abiUty to read and write it. So that he may accompUsh this goal, pronun- ciation and conversational phases are stressed. Participation in these classes is often encour- aged through a study of the country, its people, history, culture, and reUgion. The laboratory facilities made available to the language stu- dents play a great part in their ability to learn the correctness of pronunciation, grammatical perfection, and speed. Warrenites are preparing to participate in a world of numerous language barriers. Jim Ruster says The Pledge of Allegiance in Latin, proving that patriotism can be shown in any language. Eric Reek, Mittie Brown, and Lana Bruce join with their classmates in singing some lively German songs. Olaf Schroder proposes a toast to Karl Kriegsmann in the traditional manner of the old German country.

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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

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Home Ec and Business Students Prepare Mrs. Joanna Head demonstrates on a large wall chart to show her beginning typing class the proper placement for fingers on the typewriter keyboard. Phillip Walker asks a fellow student about a homework as- signment in his Business Math workbook. General business courses give students a background in such subjects as typing, short- hand, bookkeeping and business math. An im- portant area, business math, provides a prac- tical knowledge of the business world which students can apply to daily life. Banking, budgeting, credit, insurance and savings are among the major areas of study. More intensi- fied business study centers in bookkeeping, of- fice practice, office machine and business law. These courses specifically prepare students for business occupations or a business ownership. Two courses, which are among the most popular at Warren, are typing and shorthand. When competen ce is achieved in these areas, many opportunities, both personal and voca- tional, arise. Students find these skills to be a great asset for all classes. Experience has shown that these practical and extensive courses pave the way for students ' success in the future. 26