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

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Many of the choirs also made a three day trip to Orpyland to sing, and the groups did very well in spite of missing many of their members who were unable to participate in the trip. To show appreciation to a dedicated educator, musician and former teacher, the music department presented a “Tribute to Paul Hamilton” in the spring. Mr. hamilton was responsible for upgrading the instrumental program when Warren was just starting out as a young high school. Jazz band members are featured in the opening convocation in the new performing arts center. Director Robert Beckley conducts the orchestra during the opening convocation for all students in the WPAC. Members of the vocal groups led by music department chairman Phil Dunn perform at the Christmas convocation. Jolly old sants in the form of the Windsors are always the most popular feature of the Christmas convocation. Working with one of his vocal groups is Mr. Ken Lewis, as they prepare for a concert. Student Life 29

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Tribute.. music highlight By Josie Soliven Before and after school rehearsals are a necessary part of preparing for a concert for members of Warren ' s music department. “I don ' t mind staying after school ’ said sophomore Mike Finkbiner, member of the orchestra, “It ' s all a part of it.” Many of those rehearsals were spent preparing for the Grand Opening Concert of the Warren Performing Arts Center. Music groups were also honored when the band, orchestra, and string ensemble were invited to play down atthe Convention Center for the National Forum on Excellence in Education. The band had the honor of actually playing “Hail to the Chief for the appearance of President of the United States Ronald Reagan, a feat seldom experiences by any band, let alone a high school band. Other concerts presented by the music department included the Pops Concert, with featured guest soloist James Beckel, the principal trombon- ist with the Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra; the Winter Winds, and the spring concerts of the choir, band, and orchestra. 28 Student Life The Windsors entertain the audience at the Christmas convocation led by Mr. Phil Dunn. A new feature of the music department is the hand bell choir led by Mr. Ken Lewis, here performing at the Christmas convocation. Mr. Paul Hamilton was honored by a special concert in his name. He was responsible for starting a fine music program at Warren Central.

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Speaking to students, at the opening day convocation is Dean Wildauer, student council treasurer. Performing for the student body is Warren ' s Orchestra at the opening convocation. 30 Student Life Visiting the Performing Arts Center in the late fall, the Boston Shakespearean Co. performed a variety of plays Shakespearen plays before advanced English students. Addressing students, Jenny Clark, student council vice-president, tells of plans for the coming year. Welcoming students back to school, Warren Pricipal Mr. Ernest Medcalfe speaks at the opening school day convocation.