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

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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

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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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The judges were handed their bal- lots, the band practice was com- pleted, and the contestants waited offstage for their cues. An attentive audience was ready to see the field, ten seniors. As each competitor was introduced for the talent competition, a hush fell over the audience. Doug Dilk opened the evening with his interpretation of “poetic injustice.” The house filled with amazement during Dennis Lamb’s performance. “I’ve just al- ways been able to do that,” replied Lamb. The “titillating” interpretation of the popular song “Sir Duke” was the steal of the show. When Dave Meadors appeared for the swimsuit competition with cheer- leaders on his knee-length trunks, the audience was filled with laughter. Dennis Lamb became bearer of the crown. Dave Meadors, Mark Jeffer- son, Jeff Wiggington, and Doug Dilk were recognized, respectively. Mr. Jim Butz instructs the band before turning them over to Drum Major, Mark St. Clair. In the spotlight during the home- coming pep session, the varsity and reserve cheerleaders combine to back the team. Senior Mark Jefferson drives the se- nior float from Woodview to Warren to receive top ratings. Homecoming 77 Recreation