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

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M ' Susan Mayer helps sophomore KyongJoe Lee interpret English os they work algebra problems together. Mrs. Susan Fox ' s eighth period French class celebrates the coming of Christmas with a par- ty in which the traditional yule log cake was served. For their semester projects, quite a few of the students in Mrs. Carla Harman ' s German classes displayed their artistic ability by creating gingerbread houses. 24 Foreign language

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Adding color to belt buckles, draped around necks, dangling from wrists and ears, silver and turquoise was the latest craze in jewelry worn by both guys and girls. will never fade in popularity on knee socks. Another short-lived fad were the toe socks. For about $2 one could have each toe wrapped separately in a different color. So these socks served two purposes. Not only did they add color to the legs and feet, but most importantly, they also kept one ' s feet warm in the winter months. Embroidered shirts for guys were very much in style as were the gauze shirts for the girls. Many displayed their ar- tistic talent by embroidering scenes with palm trees and sunsets onto the bocks of shirts. As for the girls, dresses, skirts and scarves made out of gauze material were very much in demand. The only problem with clothing made out of this material was the fact that it was 100 percent cotton. Special care hod to be taken w:hen washing these items so at to ovoid shrinkage. Silver, turquoise and puka shells dominated the jewelry scene. Necklaces, chokers, bracelets and rings made from these materials adorned many necks, wrists and fingers. Purses grew not only in size but also in price. Shoulder bags were once again the preference among girls. Cloth bags were worn with the more casual attire, while suede and leather purses went bet- ter with dressy clothes. Whether worn as a bandanna or tied a- round the neck, scarves added that final touch to an outfit. A variety of sizes, colors and patterns were available, ranging from $1 to $8. Who knows what the next fashion craze will be . . . we ' ll just have to wait and see. Whether watches were worn just for fashion purposes or for the practical purpose of keep- ing time, they came in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Fashion 23

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During o PInqto party th« Spanish classas and club were invited to, junior Karen Reynolds takes a swing a t the Pinata, hoping it will pay off in a shower of prizes. course can aid travelers b v l l|WI Believe it or not, all of these terms when translated into English mean hello. It was with a simple phrase like this that the learning of a foreign language seems to get started around the world. But the communication aspect of a language was only part of the learning process. Foreign culture was also stressed in Warren ' s language classes. Through the use of films, students were better acquainted with the foreign way of life. Following traditional customs when celebrating holidays also gave the student a better perspective. An introductory, one semester course, which familarized students with the bas- ic phrases of French, German and Spanish, was in its first year. Its primary aim was to give the basics of the three lan- guages without going into a lot of detail. For those interested in traveling, this course was very beneficial, according to Miss Alice Pullin, Fo reign Language Department head. Foreign language 25