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

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Of Curriculum English has always been an im- portant part of our world because of its universal use throughout life. Although English grammar and literature are required throughout the junior year, several elective courses are offered by the English Department. Public Speaking and Speech Arts allow students to develop an art in communication. Dramatics provides the student a way to express himself through gestures, improvisations, and directed actions. Journalism gives students an opportunity to express themselves in writing. Two sections of the advanced journalism classes co- operate to produce a weekly news- paper while another section creates a new approach to publishing a year- book. Students who take English gram- mar arid literature in the senior year find themselves faced with directing their attention to a new college ap- proach to English. This course is a change from earlier English courses in its college level structure. Above: Contrary to many student ideas, most teachers spend much of their spare time grading tests, compositions and reports as illustrated by Senior English teacher Mrs McGuire.

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Dramatics, Speech Classes Are Light Side Above: Junior English students Dan McKee, Jennie Lienberger, Ja- scene from the book “Silas Marner,” written by George Eliot, nine Edstrom, Patti Malotte and Doc Keys present a dramatic Above: Please, oh, please! begs Senior Nancy Dorsey as Junior Doug Godme and Sophomore Marilyn Breeden rehearse a skit they will present before their dramatics class. Right: “This is Nelson the NFL Bird,” explains Karen Temple. Outstanding NFL members Karen Temple, Mike Burnley, and Paul Ose encourage new members of the National Forensic League. 20 — Academic

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Foreign Language Classes Provide Pathway Junior Joe Hanson, a second year German student, profits greatly examining a magazine written in German. These magazines, which by spending his leisure time during his German class reading and are available in all languages, are very educational for the students. 22 — Academic