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

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Dr. Reed Resumes Responsibilities; Guidance Offers Aid And Advice Dr. John 0. Reed returned to Warren this year after a one year leave of absence. During this leave of absence he attended Ball State University, and received a Doctorate Degree in Education. Among his many administrative duties, such as signing all official forms, carrying out policy. Dr. Reed must also attend administrative meet- ings every Monday morning. Dr. Reed ' s Assistant Principals, Mr. Chand- ler and Mr. Gates also handle administrative details. A few of Mr. Chandler ' s duties are co- sponsor of Student Council and the responsi- bility for class scheduling. Mr. Gates sponsors Senior Council and is in charge of all student locks and lockers. Dean of Girls, Mrs. Montgomery, oversees the disciplinary actions of the girls, Mrs. Lock- wood, Assistant Dean, takes care of the ab- sentee lists, and all girls must see her for ex- MR. JOHN K. BASS— BS.MS, Butler University; Di- rector of Guidance; Director of Adult Education; Guidance Department Chairman. MRS. MARJORIE CONVEY— Athletic Secretary. MRS. MARIAN RUTH DOUB— BS,MS, Indiana State University; Guidance Counselor. MRS. DELORES EDDLEMAN— BS, Anderson Col- lege; MS, Purdue University; Guidance Counselor. MRS. JEAN GARNIER— Receptionist. MR. WILLIAM E. GLESING— BS,MS, Indiana Uni- versity; Guidance Counselor. MRS. MADONNA HALL— A-V Clerk. MRS. MARYADILOU HAYNES— Library Clerk. MRS. DOROTHY JACKSON— Attendance Clerk. MRS. YVONNE KOERTGE— Clerk to the Assistant Principal. MRS. CHRISTINE B. LAWSON— Secretary to the Principal. MRS. NANCY NIXON— Clerk. MR. HARRY PORTER— BS,MS, Butler University; Guidance Counselor; Assistant Baseball Coach. MRS. BETTY REDDICK— Guidance Clerk. MRS. BERNICE SCH MID— Treasurer. MR. J. L. STAUFFER— BA, Earlham College; MA, Ohio University; Guidance Counselor; Head Track Coach; Assistant Football Coach; Fellow ship of Christian Athletes Sponsor. MRS. MARY E. THAYER— Library Clerk. Not pictured are: MRS. ARLENE MAZURA— Receptionist. MRS. BILLIE EVANS— Clerk to the Assistant Prin- cipal. cuses and readmittance. Mr. Medcalfe, Dean of Boys, and his new Assistant Dean, Mr. Giese, perform the same respective duties as the Dean of Girls. The main function of the Guidance office is to help the student decide which classes he would like to take, and plan his high school curriculum. In addition to this, the SAT tests, Achievement tests, and Iowa tests were all handled by Guidance office personnel. Through Student Council a suggestion was made to sponsor a College Night. Most stu- dents feel that the Guidance Department does not adequately answer qu estions and provide information in regard to the student ' s future college choice. The reason being that the counselors are overloaded with class schedul- ing, which limits the amount of time they can spend with each individual student in helping him choose his college. 22

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To Be Decade Full Of Decisions Education has been defined as the process of training and developing the knowledge, skill, mind and character of an individual. This quote taken from the revised due process policy states the Warren Township Board of Education ' s philosophy of education. The statement, which was sent to each student, outlined the behavioral standards of the class- room, school sponsored activities, or any be- havior which disrupts the school purpose. The purpose was to help develop a positive attitude toward school. Outlined were the delegations of authority, limitations on delegations and the exact definition of serious offenses. This state- ment established the due process of law as guaranteed in the Constitution. This goes in accordance with the responsibilities that the youth of today has acquired, such as the 18 year-old vote. This policy was also introduced in the 1972 State Legislature. In addition to this, the Board released a re- vised dress code, in answer to the constant criticism, which permitted the students to form a more liberal and relaxed school atmosphere. The Administration also met with representa- tive students on the subject of homeroom change. As a result of the conference, home- room period was shortened 15 minutes and now follows second period. Perhaps one of the most important decisions, still looms in the future. The subject — busing for the purpose of integration. At the begin- ning of the school year the Administration is- sued a statement saying Warren Township stu- dents could not be bussed to other schools. However, no statement as yet has been made on allowing students to be bussed in. The Ad- ministration will have to decide what policy they will adopt on this moral conflict. Besides the routine duties of bus schedul- ing, class scheduling, handling the payroll, and issuing student ' s grades, the Administration faced many problems which required careful investigation, since the welfare of each student has been placed in their hands. Most important of all, however, was the improved relationships between the student body and the Administra- tion which proved to show 1971-72 as a vastly more productive year.

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(Above Center) Mrs.Vanlila Lockwood (Assistant Dean of Girls), Mr. Dave Geise (Assistant Dean of Boys), Mrs. Carole Montgomery (Dean of Girls) and Mr. Ern- est Medcalfe (Dean of Boys) take time out to pose for a picture. (Left) Mr. Scott Chandler and Mr. Clifford Gates (Vice- Principals) are caught in a conference outside their offices. (Above) Dr. John 0. Reed (Principal) takes a brief break in his overloaded schedule to be caught by the camera. 23