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

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Required Mandatory courses provide needed facts. Required course blues. This is something most students go through at one time or another. For example, the required courses of U.S. History, Economics, Government, and English are vital parts of the prescribed study. Students who read or watched the news regularly were undoubtedly aware of the fact that the United States faced a series of economic problems; food prices increased 12.2 percent and home heating fuel went up five cents on the gallon. With better knowledge of economics, students can cope with these problems more efficiently. Who know, maybe one of these days we might produce someone who will be able to solve our problems. Study of scarce resources and how to use them in different ways is what economics is about. “Economics isn’t something some of us like, but one semester of the class is required to graduate,” stated Mr. John Hodges, Economics teacher. Mr. Hodges commented, “Economic problems are going to affect us, and the study of economics can help us to overcome these problems.” Since 18-25 year olds produce the fewest number of voters at election time, the main objective of Government class is to try to encourage and inform young voters. “Every citizen has a responsibility to support a party,” proclaimed Mr. Ronald Roach, Government instructor. Mr. Roach added that, “the system is not perfect but you have a right to vote for the people of your choice.” “I would hope that sophomores interested in Social Studies will take some of the available electives to prepare them for the required subjects they must face the next two years,” stated Mr. David Sausser, U.S. History teacher. For the organization of one common language, students must take Sophomore English. “All students study at the same pace before they get a chance to choose electives, yet for some it’s their last sound year of structural English because some choose to take the English courses that only require a limited amount of skills,” stated Mrs. Betty DeVol, English instructor. Mike Pfau, sophomore, commented that “Sophomore English helped build my vocabulary and grammar to an extent where now I can write with great confidence.” Grade A. Discussing the possibilities of earning extra credit points in their U.S. History class with Mr. Herbert Korraare juniors Todd Durnill and Chuck McIntyre. Summer Required Academic

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Got a Bone to pick? Pointing out vital parts of the human skelton is sophomore Rocky Mitchell as Health and Safety instructon Mr. Donald Kassen looks on. Pumping Iron. In an effort to firm his muscles, sophomore John Archer works out on the weight machine. Summer I Q Required Academic -L XJ Required Getting to the CORE of fitness Whether swimming several laps around the pool, pounding a weather beaten track, or practicing strenuous respirational techniques, many students enjoyed participating in the health and physical fitness scene. “In later life, you can tell the people who only take the required physical education class, so I try to get the students to enjoy it enough to take some of the electives,” commented Mr. Robert Hoffman, physical education teacher. By taking the required gym class, students improved their physical appearance. They also appreciated the gift of good health by gaining more knowledge about it through the required health and safety class. “Without your health you have nothing,” stated Mr. Donald Kassen, health and safety instructor. A survey of the health and safety classes revealed that approximately one half of the students were retaking the class. Mr. Kassen explained why so many failed to pass at the junior high level. “I feel that possibly there was a breakdown between the teacher and students,” he said. When asked how he compensates for this, he replied, “I try to make the students feel like human beings and treat them the way I would want to be treated.” “I feel that everyone should be physically fit because you feel much better. As for jogging, you can help your heart and cut down on weight. Some people say that you will live longer,” commented junior Fritz Hugus. Although this is only one student’s view of physical education some students continue to feel it is a waste of time even though it is a state requirement for graduation.

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Walk this way. Student teacher, Miss Sue Lahavre, shows her students the correct way to utilize the Media Center. Summer Required Academic Shaping the mold. Creating his own expression about the economy is Mr. Leland Dilk, Economics instructor. Resource-full. Helping juniors Steve Joyce and John Fulton with their English reports in the Media Center, is Mrs. Susan Grenda.