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

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The buildup to the homecoming game shows as eyes are filled with anticipation. Homecoming 77 Recreation Captain Pat Patterson reaches the end of the human tunnel and leads the Warriors to a victory. Monica Hartley, 1976 Homecoming Queen, congratulates her successor with a smile of esteem.

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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

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After weeks of preparation, band members take a minute to relax after the homecoming game. First place awaits sophomore Sheryl O’Gara as she sings I Honestly Love You” at the first Warren gong show on homecoming night. 03®[ffl®@©fijQ8mg 9 W 9 ■9 Homecoming ’77 was completed with the events after the game. For some it was the usual trip to the pizza parlor, for some a comfortable bed awaited them at home, and for the others was the gong show. The traditional homecoming dance was replaced this y ear by the gong show. Sophomore Sheryl O’Gara stated, “It was unorganized,” but the audience and participants enjoyed the evening. Noble Roman’s Pizza Parlor opened their doors at their newest lo- cation on Shadeland Avenue in time for hungry fans to congregate after the game. The new restaurant was well worn by the time the Warriors had their fill. Homecoming 77 Recreation