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

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El®om@@®m9m® W IFfl®SJ ' 3©8 IS®®!? ® School spirit was in the air as prep- arations for the big night, home- coming, came to an end. Thoughts of weeks filled with anticipation brought back memories of excitement. There were floats to prepare, wardrobes to get ready, mums to order, tickets to buy and a beauty to choose. Starting weeks before homecoming to assure the completion of float en- tries, students began their foundation work. A limited number of available flatbeds posed problems but the the workers got underway finally with little confusion. The choir solved the problem of finding a flatbed, their en- try didn’t require one. Boxcars of a train with the theme “Box the Flashes” was their original and it re- ceived first place in the float com- petition for group entries. The senior float, which also received first, pro- claimed the message “Franklin Flashes bring Warren Reign” which they undoubtedly did. Student Council posters empha- sized the different dress days. Mon- day was farmer’s day, overalls and t- shirts or jerseys. Following that was clash day. Dress up day, backwards day, and black and gold day com- pleted the week. The annual event of mum sales reached a peak this year. The Quill and Scroll sold 229 WC mums for $2.00 each. The Warren horticulture building took on this added responsi- bility and supplied the students with quality flowers at a low price. 11 Homecoming 77 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

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Special guests at Warren Home- coming were the players of the 1952 varsity football team. They celebrated their 25th anniversary of an unde- feated season. Seats provided for them were in the east end of the field. Through the downpour they sat cheering on the present team to their victory. Members of the team were recognized before the game and a re- ception was held in their honor after the game by the booster club. The band adds to the excitement of Rene Richmond’s crowning by playing What I Did for Love. ” [?@Q]oa8®[B DC®om@®®fijo8f]o® W (tosjwm HU®s13q@i Memories of a victory over Franklin Central, a spirit-filled parade, a band performance, and a cheering crowd mark an unforgettable night. The night Rene Richmond was crowned Homecoming Queen of 1977. The night the black and gold mums set off the school spirit in the wearer. That was Sept. 30, Warren Central Homecoming. After the first quarter of the game the score stood at 0-0. Junior, Gary McCall, Warrior tailback, tied the score 7-7 with three minutes remain- ing in the first half. Raindrops accom- panied the band during their half-time performance. The third quarter brought action to the Warren sta- dium. A cloudburst sent the teams to the lockerrooms and the fans to shel- ter. But it took more than rain to dampen their spirits. The rain let up and the Warriors came back to upset the Flashes. Junior, John Warne scored the second touchdown of the evening on a one yard run. McCall ran five yards to bring the tabulations to 21-7 and a victory to Warren. McCall with 17 rushes and Warne with 16 each gained 75 yards on the opponents. Senior quarterback Pat Patterson completed 6 of 13 passes for 77 yards. According to Coach Stauffer, leading defensivemen were seniors Tom Harmas, Scott Phillips, and Reid Willen, and junior Kent Kinkade. Standing under umbrellas eagerly awaited the queen candidates, and as her name was called, she approached the crowd. Monica Hartley, 1976 Homecoming Queen, was on hand to crown her successor at the peak of the half-time events. Homecoming 77 Recreation