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

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in Driver and Physical Education Calisthenics play an important role in building a physi- cally fit body. Boys in Physical Ed classes practice a variety of exercises every other day to help keep in top physical condition.

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Judgement and Coordination Are Vital Advised by Mr. Wasson, Steve Young learns the first thing a driver should do — Fasten his seatbelt! Driver education is not only a service to the students of Warren, but to the entire commu- nity, for these classes teach beginnin g drivers the fundamental skills through six hours of road practice and many more hours of class study. After this extensive course, students have mastered needed skills and hope to receive driv- ing permits. This course, plus the Drivers Club and Drivers Court comprises the complete driver education program at Warren. The phrase is often used ' ' a sound mind in a sound body. Although coined in ancient times, it has been repeated over and over by philosophers and educators. It calls attention to the important role which physical and health education plays in the development of each in- dividual. With this in mind, physical education instructors plan and conduct activities in gym- nastics, group games, dancing and sports. In this way students attain knowledge and the pro- ficient means for gaining and maintaining the physical health necessary for a full Ufe. Walter Davis and Brenda Grider complete an assign- ment on map reading in 28

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Ken Reddick learns the operation of the Linotype machine in Mr. Kubit ' s third year printing class. Creation, Practicality Transportation offers students a thorough un- derstanding of design, construction, operation, and repair of power units. With safety in mind, boys actively participate with machines and re- ceive a practical education which may be applied to a future vocation. Boys in the print shop gain experience while serving Warren ' s entire student body. The school newspaper, tickets, club cards, and bulletins are among these services. The pur- pose of machine shop is to introduce the student to a fundamental knowledge of machine tool op- eration. During the course, safe operation of in- dustrial machines give students needed skill and experience. Electronics classes join in projects of construct- ing radio receiving and power units. Such projects aid the understanding of electronic communica- tions. By the use of tools and test equipment, stu- dents develop skills for electronic trades. The woodworking course is a creative workshop where boys construct practical items out of wood. Tal- ents are shaped and developed for occasional or occupational usage. The element of design is basis for drafting. This course stimulates imagination and aids in the visualization and projection of thinking. In Mr. Reynold ' s second year Electronics class, Rod Laboring intently over his drawing board, Ted Short Horton operates an oscilloscope, a machine used to in- a drafting machine to complete a shop assignment, dicate wave lengths. 30