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

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In 1924-25 the first Warren Central High School was born, with the consolidation of Cumberland and Shadeland High Schools. The official dedication took place on April 18, 1925, when Warren formally took over the responsibility of providing quality ed- ucation. At this dedication Warren was known as the largest rural vocational ag- ricultural high school in Indiana. Warren’s history has always been one of constant expansion. In 1935 Charles Walker, trustee, and C. E. Eash, principal, planned the first addition to Warren. The new rooms were ready for classes in 1936. The science laboratories were completely renovated and were reportedly the finest in Marion County. The year 1958 brought still more need for expansion at Warren. Twelve new classrooms, a kitchen, and a cafeteria were added, great- ly increasing Warren’s size. Also, a new ad- ministration building went up across the drive from the main building. Again in 1960 expansion was a key word in Warren’s history. Instead of adding on to the old structure, Warren was moved to the site it stands at today. The school included a new football stadium, outdoor athletics facility building, track, baseball and soft- ball diamonds, four tennis courts, four out- door basketball courts, and a maintenance and supply building. The fire in the science hall in February of 1965 led to difficulties in the reopening of school the following year. Classes were held in such places as the faculty lounge and audio visual room. THIS IS WARREN Central as the students of 1925 saw it. The building con- struction was completed during the winter of 1924 and by January it was ready to open its doors. REALIZING THE NEED for expansion, school officials planned the first addition to the original structure in 1935. Pictured is the school com- pleted in 1936. History

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Fifty years have passed at Warren, and looking back one can discover many factors aiding in its development. Warren High School was organized in 1924. The first student body, which consist- ed of grades seven through twelve, had an en- rollment of 267. Three horse-drawn buses were responsible for the transportation of students to and from school. In 1926 the name “Warriors” replaced “Owls” in a contest sponsored by the IN- DIANAPOLIS NEWS. Later the same year, gold and orange were selected for school colors. Warren received the first class commis- sion in 1933 and won the coveted honor of being awarded membership in the North Central Association. The Owl Staff received their “Roost” from Mr. C. E. Eash in 1944. 1949 saw the publication of the twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the WIGWAM. In September of 1952 the football field had a new look. For the first time at Warren the marching band, consisting of 48 mem- bers and 5 majorettes, performed at half time. September 6, 1960, marks the first time classes were held at the new Warren Central. The school was designed for about 2,000 students with special oversized areas to ac- commodate expansion. The FCC approved the application of Warren Central for a radio station in 1970. WEDM was decided as the call letters. “RAH RAH FOR Warren” is being displayed by these 1953 students. School spirit and team loyalty have always been important at Warren. History 3

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History 5 . a IN 1958 WARREN Central again experienced expansion. The new addition was completed by the second semester of the 1959 school year. PICTURED IS HOW this year’s students will remember Warren. The building was designed for 2,000 students with special areas to accommodate expansion.