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

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“Dip not thy meat in a salt cellar, but take it with a knife. Don’t blow on the soup, as your breath may not be wholesome. Don’t throw the bones under the table and don’t carve the table with your knife.” Most people of today’s world would not throw bones under the table or cut it, but back in the 15th and 16th centuries there were those people who would and had to be told not to in a book of eti- quette. The Madrigals and their guests found out these and other strange rules of the table during their 14th annual Elizabethan Christmas Dinner on Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. The dinner began with a procession of the Madrigals through the upper foyer, downstairs and into the cafe- teria where the king and queen, se- niors Ben Lamb and Annette Clark, asked their lords and ladies, the other Madrigals, to join them at the high table. “I enjoy dressing up in the cos- tumes,” said junior Rick Shinkle, re- flecting the views of most of the other Madrigals to the outfits of medieval times. Then the Wassail cup was raised and a toast offered by all to the coming new year, hoping it would be a good one. Among other good luck traditions followed by the Madrigals were the Boar’s Head with an apple in its mouth brought in on a platter and the Yule Log which, as long as it burned, the feasting and merriment would continue, but, should the fire go out before the log was totally burned, one could count on bad luck for the coming year. The next item on the agenda was dinner which was served by members of other choral groups dressed in costumes. The meal consisted of such traditional foods as barley soup, roast beef au jus and plum pudding. Following dinner the entertainment began with the Madrigals singing a medley of Old English ballads; then came special features such as three recorder groups and the singing of some old and new songs by the Trebletones. The program was wrapped up by two tumblers, Jean Spitler and Teri Trinkle, who per- formed acrobatics in front of the high table. The Madrigals seemed to enjoy giv- ing this dinner as reflected by the opinions of senior Dale Gwin who said, “I enjoy seeing how medieval people lived,” and in a statement made by senior Charlotte Little, chair- person of the dinner, “It’s something neat to do which I think came off well.” Mr. Phil Dunn directs the Madrigals as they sing a medley of Old English ballads. Madrigal Dinner Recreation

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While explaining what comes next on the program, mistress of ceremonies, senior Liz Joss, describes the life in Old England t imes. Sophomores Fred Sager, Sandy Wise- man and Susie Clapsaddle and senior Ben Lamb play a recorder quartet as an added attraction to the dinner. Seniors Ben Lamb and Annette Clark assume their roles as king and queen as they rule over the Madrigal dinner festivities. Madrigal Dinner Recreation

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Students interested in downhill and cross-country skiing have the opportu- nity to learn more about the skill from teachers Carla Harman and Jennifer Pearson. Activity Period Recreation Several activity periods found Wayne Wyatt playing his banjo and Mike Sim- mons entertaining students with his guitar. Modeling attire for the prom are cheerleader Ellyn Shaw and her es- cort Charlie Gillman. Gowns were pro- vided by Casual Corner and Top Hat stores at Washington Square.