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

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Salutatorian Chuck Johns comes for- ward to receive his diploma after his name is called from the roster. Class President Jeff Scroggs wel- comes the students and audience to the 1977 graduation ceremonies. Assistant Principals Clifford Gates and Ernest Medcalfe call students to come up and receive their diplomas. Graduation Recreation

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“When E.F. Hutton talks everybody listens ,” and that is the reason that the 1978 Wigwam obtained some opinions from a few students that were important to the function of school. Students such as senior Therese Timmerman editor of The Owl, junior Dede Essig, one of the Drum Majors Suzanne Toney— I feel that Warren Central High School has been of value and reward to me, particularly my course in Dental Assisting. I real- ize that not every high school student has the opportunity to study so exten- sively a course such as Dental Assist- ing. I consider myself fortunate in that respect. Also, I find my musical activities enjoyable and rewarding. I have played the violin for 12 years now and I am glad I have an orchestra to per- form in. I also enjoy playing in the an- nual musical production and string ensemble. So, I feel Warren Central has pro- vided a good basis for my career plans and also provided me with ac- tivities and opportunities that I enjoy. for the marching band, junior Steve Webb, National Forensic League president, and senior Suzanne Toney, concert mistress for the symphonic orchestra were chosen. Each of these students told in a few paragraphs they wrote themselves what being a part of Warren Central meant to them. Steve Webb— Since a student spends about one-third of his day at school, one half his productive day, each stu- dent takes on responsibilities for that school and each school has certain duties to the student. This is true in any situation. Thus, being a part of Warren is no different than any other student get- ting involved in any other high school. But no matter how general this is made out to be, there is always a certain loyalty that makes each in- dividual experience unique. Being a part of Warren is being a part of a specific community of indi- viduals and events that can not be duplicated anywhere else. It is giving a significant experience, an educa- tional process and hopefully gaining something in return. Therese Timmerman— While working on the Owl staff, I’ve met many people and had experiences I wouldn’t of had otherwise. I’m not making journalism my career, but I think the experience of interviewing people and working with the staff has been valuable. Although the Owl seems to take up most of my time, I enjoy German club activities and playing intramural soft- ball. I am also involved in Quill and Scroll and am a member of Honor Society. Student Life Recreation 7

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Instead of graduating at the end of the school year with the majority of their fellow classmates, 133 seniors decided to graduate after seven se- mesters of high school. These stu- dents chose to do so for a variety of reasons. Avoiding the end-of-the-year job rush, attending college early and just getting out of school as soon as possible were a few of the reasons. There was an Honors Day program later on in the year for those students who waited in graduating. This pro- gram recognized those students who have done something special during the year. For the last time Honors Day took place during the school day in- stead of the evening. Problems with seating and making those students attend who did not want to were some of the reasons for the change. Also, “It embarrasses the faculty and the students who receive honors too much to have it during the day with all of the other students watching,” explained Assistant Principal Clifford Gates of the change in time. Many students rejoiced in the nearing of the end of their high school years by throwing frisbees, water balloons and paper airplanes during the agenda. Eighth semester graduation took place in Hinkle Fieldhouse during the afternoon of May 22. The students and audience sweated out the 90 minute program on the hot day. Among the activities on the agenda were speeches by Valedictorian Kay Squires and Salutatorian Charles Johns. At the end of the procedure the newly proclaimed graduates cele- brated by throwing their mortar boards in the air. Graduation Recreation 9