the warrencentral OWL Warren Central High School Indianapolis, IN Friday, May 27, 2011 Volume 89 Issue 9 www.wcowlnews.com Warren Central Publications Page 8 Tired of the same old restaurants? Turn to page eight to see which retro-themed eateries will give your tastebuds a throw- back this summer. iPlay A new year brings returning athletic talent to the Warren World of sports. Turn to page 5 to see which athlete could lead their team to victory. tennis basketball volleyball football cross-country SENIOR INSERT!
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OWLWarren Central High School Indianapolis, IN Friday, May 27, 2011 Volume 89 Issue 9 www.wcowlnews.com
Warren Central Publications
Page 8Tired of the same old restaurants? Turn to page eight to see which retro-themed eateries will give your tastebuds a throw-back this summer.
iPlay
A new year brings returning athletic talent to the Warren World of sports.
Turn to page 5 to see which athlete could lead their team to victory.
tennis
basketball volleyball
football
cross-country
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NewsAt a Glance2
SENIORS
>Graduation will be held in Conseco Field House on June 8 at 7:00 p.m., and students should arrive downtown by 6:30 p.m.
>Rehearsal will be in the morning, and seniors should arrive at the senior parking lot to board the bus at 8:45 a.m.
>Be sure to pick up the senior packets today that include commencement tickets and directions to Conseco.
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STUdENT COUNCIl
Officers for the 2011-2012 school year are:Emily Hancock -- PresidentSarah Huh – 1st Vice PresidentCharlie Dant – 2nd Vice PresidentKameron Utter - TreasurerNate Murdoch – Public RelationsMacey Mattingly -- SecretaryKailey Devaan -- HistorianChrista Szilagyi -- Activity Coordinator
NHS
Officers for the 2011-2012 school years are:Miriah Gray -- PresidentBryce Wray-Nelson – Vice PresidentCrissia Hernandez -- SecretaryHedy Paul -- Publicity CoordinatorLeah McBride -- TreasurerBelinda Snowden -- Activity Coordinator
SENIOR ClaSS COUNCIl
Officers for the 2011-2012 school year are: Evann Smith -- PresidentImani Rameses -- Vice PresidentConner Merritt -- SecretaryShardae Hoskins -- Activity CoordinatorIsaac Beauchamp -- PublicityTaylor Allen -- Historian
by natalieverhines news editor
Changes in staffing, ECA preparation head plans for next school year
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Changes in store are minimal compared to last year, but recent legislation, pressure to better performance, retiring staffers will make a difference
As the year comes to a close, students look forward to summer vacation, but administrators are looking even further ahead as they plan for next year. “I don’t think anything is significantly going to change,” Principal Rich Shepler said on the subject of changes coming next year. Compared to last year’s calendar revamping and lanyard policy, this year’s round of changes are minimal. The primary focus of next year is going to be on making sure students have the ability to pass the End of Course Assessments (ECA), while also dealing with potential changes from state reforms and this year’s round of retirees. The importance of the ECA lies in its results. The school is judged upon how well students perform. After an unsatisfactory performance with the Academic Yearly Progress assessment another year of poor test scores could mean intervention from the state to enact reform within the school. In order to better test scores, the administration is looking into “reteach” programs that would give certain students the opportunity to focus on skills they have already learned and hone them especially for ECA testing. “We’re going to continue the reteach model that we have on Wednesday,” Shepler said, referring to the school’s current “reteach” of Algebra 1 and English 10. But this program could be expanded next year, as administration is also looking to include ninth grade English in its curriculum as well. Unfortunately, this process is harder to enact at the high school level than elsewhere. “At the middle-level they have reteach built into their school day. In the high school it’s very difficult to do that,” Shepler said. He also explained that the biggest problem with specialized programs like this is class size. “We need to get our numbers down in order to be more effective,” Shepler said. “It really needs to be below 15 in a class for reteach. That’s the biggest hurdle we’re trying to overcome.” In order to remedy this problem, administrators are hoping
to get more teachers involved. One possible route to introduce more “reteach” would be the creation of a seventh-eighth period block. After the school day ends, some students would stay in their seventh period for an extended eighth period slot and then ride the activity bus home. This extended period would only run four days a week and work to benefit only students who need extra help performing to their fullest on the ECA. “We have a number of kids who could utilize that,” Shepler said. Another option for administration going into next year is ECA success periods after school. But, in both these cases, the specifics are still up in the air. What type of program used, as well as the days it is scheduled and the teachers involved, will not be set for some time. Administrators will be working and planning over the summer. While the ECA is a primary focus of the school next year, changes from the state will also impact the way the school functions. “A lot of changes are going to come from the state level, as in contract and what does a school day look like for a teacher,” Shepler said. Wh i l e t h e s e changes will not directly affect students, these changes for teachers c an cause some scheduling issues. “We have a lot of teachers that teach five classes, then a supervision period, then a prep,” Shepler said. “We have a lot of teachers who teach six classes and a prep. The state, they’re throwing all that out the window.” Teachers teaching only five classes may
now be looking at teaching a full six with a prep period. The change is internal, but will mean that administration must now deal with the added challenge of designing new schedules for teachers. Changes regarding teaching schedules will not be finalized until July 1. Finally, with the loss of some important staff members, administration is also facing the need to move staff around to fill in the gaps. “It’s like a big puzzle,” Shepler said. “If this happens, you do this. You wait until everything falls out, and then at the end of the year, see who’s retiring.” One important staff member retiring this year is Ms. Phyllis
Hazlewood, Assistant Principal. “[She] has been the cornerstone for a long time; it’s going to be a huge loss,” Shepler said. Ms. Emily Brown, Assistant Principal in the Freshman Academy, is moving in to replace Hazlewood’s position. Mr. Steve Smith, formerly Assistant Principal, was also considering retirement, but instead, moved to become the Director of Transportation. This change has taken him out of the building, leaving yet another hole for administration to fill. “Mr. James Taylor and Mrs. Nancy Campbell are helping out with the senior discipline and stuff like that for the remainder of the year,” Shepler said. But who is filling in Brown’s post is not yet finalized.
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“I’m going to take the summer off to be with my granddaughter. Then, in August, my husband and I are taking a trip to Maine so he can fly in a fighter jet with the Blue Angels. As a geography teacher, I want to see all the states. We bought a camper and we’re going to make our way across the country. I might apply to work at Ivy Tech, Hancock Memorial Hospital as a pharmacy technician or the Greenfield Daily Reporter and write
about exclusive events.”
29 years teaching17 years at Warren
Ms. Mary Jane smithGeography Teacher
“After I retire, I plan on writing a book called ‘Circle of Influence’ about how we all have the opportunity to influence others. I have been able to influence our students. Students have also helped me through times when I’ve felt low, and made me laugh. I plan to continue to work with young people with non-profit
organizations.”
35 years of teaching/counseling16 years at Warren
Mr. JP (James Parrish) smith counselor
“After 38 years, it’s time to be with family and friends, but it will be very difficult to
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“We have a lake house and plan to spend some time there with my daughter, her husband and my granddaughter on the weekends. I intend to get back to growing flowers and gardening again. I will miss the energy of [Warren’s] kids, and I want them to be mature enough to know they only go through high school once. They should take advantage of the wonderful
curriculum and staff.”
41 years teaching35 years at Warren
Ms. Phyllis Hazlewoodassistant Principal
Graduation is now at hand. The years have passed and soon you will take that final walk of your high school career.
Warren MSD Federal Credit Union would like to wish you suc-cess in all your lifelong endeavors.
We’ll be here to help and join in celebrating the graduation of Warren Central’s class of 2011.
Congratulations Senior class of 2011
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thumbs up to The end of the year. After 180 days of hard work, we deserve a summer vacation.
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students should think about life after graduation
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thumbs Down to Finals and the finals schedule. Yes, we understand that it is important to have a test at the end of the year to make sure students learned all they should. But finals are not fun. And that schedule is just ridiculous. We miss half days.
thumbs up to Graduation! Four years in, and finally the time has come for seniors to graduate and move on with the rest of their lives. It is inspirational, nerve-wracking, and completely exciting. thumbs Down to AP Tests.
Weeks of stress, hours of testing and now months of waiting for the results. Awesome.thumbs Down to Saying goodbye. Now that the school year has come to a close, the odds of seeing many people we see everyday are kind of slim. And for seniors, high school is officially over.
There is something undeniably exciting about the end of the school year. Students are filled to the brim with anticipation for the much-needed reprieve of summer vacation, and all are itching to get out the door on June 3. But for this year’s graduating class, that excitement is coupled with something a little more disheartening. Whether this year’s seniors are going straight into the workforce, heading into the military or going to college, their future is tinged with insecurity. With the nation’s current economic uncertainty making an impact on everyone trying to stake his or her claim to a piece in this tenuous job climate, such fears are understandable. Students faced with paying for college scramble for financial aid, scholarship opportunities and even pass up dream schools all because of costs. Those who are going straight into the workforce face an ominous 8.8 percent unemployment. Even those entering the military are still faced with an uncertain economic future at the end of their service. It is a scary thing to think about how one will afford the future when it is difficult to even shell out enough cash for a gallon of gas. The more economic hardships this generation faces, the more unsettling a glance at the future can be. How will students, those graduating this year or in the future, be able to combat this rapidly growing issue? For those leaving the school this
year, college is a potential key. While the cost may be daunting, the overall pay off students will receive from continuing their education will be an everlasting asset. In fact, the US Census Bureau released in 2010 that a college master’s degree is worth $1.3 million more in overall lifetime earnings than solely a high school diploma. But if pursuing a college degree is not a path upcoming graduates plan to follow, the high school has already laid the groundwork to a transfer directly from high school into the work force. Apprenticeships and important skills gained through the Walker Career Center help students make the transition from school into work effortlessly. The school offers the same assistance when going from high school into the military, even more so for later graduates with the implementation of the JROTC program. For students who are not graduating this June the process to better prepare themselves starts now, in high school. The work put into education now affects chances of getting into college, and by getting involved in programs at the WCC to learn skills needed in today’s workforce, the opportunity to become prepared for life after high school is here. Navigating the clouded waters of today’s economy is possible by taking steps necessary to ensure that you can put yourself into the best position when the time comes to graduate.
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thumbs up to Summer movies. Harry Potter funale, Green Lantern, Captain America, Transformers 3, Super 8, Final Destination 5 and more. Get your popcorn ready.
thumbs up to Senior week. An entire week dedicated to the upcoming grads, and it was fun for seniors and underclassmen alike. Those senior citizen outfits? Hilarious.
thumbs up to the world. We made it through the rapture, yet again.
thumbs Down to The weather. It is hot one second, cold the next, raining one second and sunny the next. Really, is a little bit of consistency too much to ask?
My bad.I added wrong.
Rapture’s postponed!
Why is the Algebra ECA important?
... That’s why.
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With the spring sports season coming to an end, many fall and winter sports have already started conditioning and getting ready for next season. The football team finished the season with and 11-2 record and lost only one regular season game. However, at Sectionals, Lawrence Central bumped the team in the first round. Even with the tough loss, the boys had a successful season and leaders such as junior Deionte Buckley emerged. Buckley was second in rushing yards with 1,018 yards and averaged 113 rushing yards per game. He was also second on the team within rushing touchdowns with 11. Buckley has committed to Cincinnati and is considered to be one of the top running backs in the state and will look to lead the team to a State championship. With such leadership and 53 returning seniors, head coach John Hart is expecting much out of his team this year. “Some of our main goals are to beat Cathedral on national television, never be a one and done again, win the State championship and to play great football and win the National championship. The boys basketball team will also look to a young leader in sophomore Devin Davis. The boys finished the season 8-12 and were also knocked out of the first round of Sectionals by Lawrence Central, but Davis still had a big season. Davis led the team in points and averaged 17 per game. He also averaged seven rebounds per game. The IU commit is expecting much more out of next year’s team. “I want to win every game we play,” Davis said. “I expect our team to get better as the season progresses, and I expect us to go far in the State tournament.” Another leader on the basketball court will be junior Linzi Moore. Moore led the girls basketball team to an 18-5 record, a Sectional championship and to the first round of Regionals before losing to Carmel. Moore led the team in points, averaging 16 per game, and also led the team in steals averaging 2.2 per game. With a very young but experienced team, the girls soccer team will look to improve and be a force in the state next year. The girls will gain a few players back from injuries and bring in a strong freshmen class. Sophomore Cami Navarra will be one of the leaders on the team after scoring four goals this season with two assists. “I fill like we should make it to the State Championship game if we train and work hard,” Navarra said.
Head coach Gary Roberts is very excited about the incoming freshman class and the return of several key upperclassmen that were injured.
“I’m excited to get started and expect that we will be a fun team to watch and by the start of the State tournament, be very competitive,” Roberts said. As for the boys soccer team, junior Andreas Montes will be a key leader on the team. Montes led the team in scoring with four goals and also led the team with two assists. After a successful season sophomore Nate Reeves will look to be a key contributor to the wrestling team. He made it all the way to semi-state and will look to go farther next season in the 125 lb. weight class. The girls cross country team will look to be one of the top teams in the state next year as they bring back seniors Haley Baughman, Rachel Daugherty, Faith Jones, Hedy Paul and Jennifer Alecio. Some key underclassman will also returning. “It will be really exciting to watch, because we have put in a lot of good training during track and times have really improved.” Head coach Brian Miller said. In the world of swimming, junior Monica Mendez and sophomore Conner Finnigan have already had great achievements on their teams breaking many records and setting amazing times. Finnigan was one of the two boys who reached State for the first time since 1991. Mendez broke the 34-year-old school record for the 100-yard backstroke at 1:13.52 seconds “Next year I am expecting to have a relay at the state meet and compete for a sectional championship with the boys and for the girls have more people on the team and move up one spot at the sectional meet.” Head coach John Sincroft said. Junior Caitlyn Ward will be one of the key returning divers. Ward finished second at Sectionals and reached Regionals as a first year diver. Sophomore Casey Clark will lead the attack for the volleyball team this year. The girls finished with a 27-7 record and were knocked out in the Sectional championship match by Cathedral. Clark led the team in kills with 381 out of 613 attempts and had .489 hitting percentage. “Next year we might struggle to begin the season
because we lost six seniors and some younger girls have to replace them, but overall I think we will do very well,” Clark said. Under a new head coach the boys tennis team was able to come together and win many key matches. The team will bring back key contributors such as junior Paul White. White had a 10-5 record for the team. The baseball season is not over yet but as it ends, key players such as junior Charlie Dant will look to make the push to get farther into the post-season and be recognized as a leader for next season’s team. Dant leads the team with 67 strikeouts and 10 RBIs and has no sign of slowing down. As the boys golf team rebuilds, the play of the junior leader Conner Jones gives the team something to look forward to next season. Jones leads the team in almost every single stat and is the team’s number one golfer with an 18 hole score of 72 and a nine hole score of 36. Junior Brooklyn Visker has been a key contributor as the girls softball team makes a push towards Sectionals. Visker has the highest batting average on the team with 0.439 and, as shortstop, recorded 45 outs. With the boys track season winding down head coach Dennis McNulty looks for the team to keep up their impressive streak of 9 straight Sectional and Regional titles. Returning for the boys next year include junior Terry Bateman, who holds the record for pole vault indoors and outdoors at 15’08.5”. Each sport has many key returning players who could lead the team. With new leaders for each team, the goal for each team will stay the same: to have a successful season and to win the State championship.
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After completing two pretty challenging sports in my first two months, I figured the last month would be a
breeze with tennis. I mean, how hard could it be to run around a tennis court and hit some balls? It turns out, it is not nearly as easy as I thought it was. Head coach Bryan Hanan agreed to let me participate in one of their full practices on one condition: I had to do everything the team did, including running and training with the team. On a day where the temperature was up over 90 degrees, it is safe to say I was not exactly looking forward to that part. But sure enough, running was one of the first things we did. After stretching, sophomore Lauren McAllen led the team on a big lap around the tennis courts and over into the parking lot of Lakeside Elementary School. It is hard to describe exactly how far this is, but take it from me: it is a very long way. After the first run, I was winded, and practice had only just begun. When you are wearing all black on a 90-degree day and you forgot your water bottle and are gasping for air, it is pretty hard to even think about picking up a tennis racquet and drilling for two hours. But that is exactly what we did. After the run, we all met up at the main court with Coach Hanan. Hanan decided he wanted to play a little game. He had me
serve 10 balls and try to get them into the left box on the other side of the court, and he told me if eight of those balls landed safely in that square the team would not have to run again. Being that was the first time I had ever played real tennis, I was not successful in doing that, so we took off again. This time we did two laps around one of the courts and then once again met up with coach Hanan at the main courts. At this point, I was really regretting making the deal with coach, as my exhaustion was pretty extreme. Yes, I was already dead-dog tired, and I had not even picked up a racquet yet. Practice was just beginning. We then began doing drills. Each player was paired up with another and coach instructed the team to challenge each other and work hard for the entire practice. I was paired up with junior Elizabeth Adams-Howard and we began drilling. We did numerous drills working on all the different components of tennis, such as forehand, backhand, overhead and serving. I admire my partner’s patience as I hit ball after ball over her head or into the net. We sped through the drills, and although we got many water breaks but, I was still struggling to catch my breath. The rest of the team got through the drills seemingly without breaking a sweat. They made it look much easier then it actually was. After drills, coach Hanan decided to have a little fun with practice.
We began playing a game called “King of the Court,” where players face off and the winner gets to stay on the court. The loser moves on to the next court. The goal was to score five points in a row. I was able to score a total of about five for the entire competition, but all of my victories were spread out and not in a consecutive fashion. After that game, we played some doubles matches and once again, I was paired up with Adams-Howard. We were able to win a couple of matches, mostly because of her. I, honestly, did nothing but hurt the team. After that, it was around five o’clock and I figured practice was over, but right as that crossed my mind, coach Hanan told us to take off again. We took another two laps around the courts, and then, finally, it was over. Out of all the sports I have played so far, I was by far the most tired after playing tennis. I never thought tennis was a tough sport, but after going through a practice, I have realized that it takes much physical and mental toughness to play it. You have to have endurance. You have to be physically fit. And you absolutely cannot make mental mistakes. I now have a newfound respect for the sport. Having said that though, I will not be picking up a tennis racquet for a long, long time after that practice.
Sports6by petarhood sports staff
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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
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Petar Learns a Sport:
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4-2 record
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“My success comes from the support of my team
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What do Lou Creekmur, Mike Webster and John Grimsley all have in common? Well, they are all former Pro Bowlers in the NFL. But that’s not the only thing they have in common. All three of these men have killed themselves as a result of their years playing professional football. They all suffered from a disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is a degenerative disease that leads to depression and suicide later in life. The cause of this deadly disease? Multiple concussions and head injuries that are often suffered on the football fi eld. Concussions and other head injuries are a serious problem for football players everywhere. But often times, the players don’t take them seriously. For years, the policy has been to return to the fi eld after a concussion or head injury. In recent years, it has been noted that a practice like this can lead to diseases such as encephalopathy. And yet they keep on playing. But the real problem is that these head injuries are affecting players at a younger and younger age. Lou Creekmur was 82 when he committed suicide, but Mike Webster was 52 and John Grimsley was only 45 when he died. Still, even younger players are being affl icted. When Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry died in a car accident in December of 2009, his autopsy showed he had developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in only four years in the NFL. So it stands to reason that Henry must have suffered brain damage before the NFL, since he was already developing CTE in 2005. He must have had serious brain damage and concussions in college and high school. This is the problem with football these days. Players are getting hurt earlier in their careers. Kids shouldn’t be suffering from life threatening mental disorders in high school and college. Experts now know collegiate players are suffering from CTE. University of Pennsylvania lineman Owen Thomas hanged himself last year, and the autopsy indicated early sightings of CTE. While there were no reports Thomas had missed playing time due to concussions, he was a tough player who most likely just played through the brain injuries. The NFL has realized how dangerous concussions can be and has changed its policy to try and ensure players who have been concussed stay off the fi eld. But the “play through the pain” mentality has already been instilled in many players. According to an ESPN study, out of the players, coaches and trainers at all three levels of play, the players, by a large margin, were the least concerned about concussions and brain injury. This concept has been ingrained in their minds. Concussions are no joke for football players these days. When we have college players killing themselves because of concussions, there is a serious problem that needs to be immediately confronted.
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by spencergarnier sports editor
Spencer’s Sports BoxThe Gridiron
Malady
Spring Sports Review
Baseball Last season, the baseball team only had three wins. This year, they have four times as many wins, and have shown how successful this team can be. With a strong foundation of upperclassmen, and several key juniors, the team has been able to show off in many aspects, including their pitching. Juniors Josh Piercey and Charlie Dant have been a go-to tandem of pitchers for this season. Each of them has four wins, and both have pitched complete games, not the easiest of feats for high school players. Dant is one of the team’s offensive leaders as well, with 10 RBIs and seven doubles. So far, everyone is fi ring on all cylinders, which has led to a 13-10 record. The team will head into Sectionals on May 26 against Arlington.
Girls Tennis The girls tennis team had a diffi cult season this Spring, as they went win-less in the regular season. One problem that plagued the girls was their lack of consistent lineup, and due to this the team could not fi nd that elusive fi rst win. However, they went into the postseason with an optimistic attitude. This paid off, as the team found their fi rst win in the fi rst round over Scecina. But this sense of victory was short lived, as they lost to Lawrence Central in the very next round.
Softball The softball season got off to a promising start, as they defeated both Lawrence North and Brebeuf in their fi rst four games, with the Brebeuf score being 17-4 in our favor. But after those two wins, the wheels started coming off for the team. Since the Brebeuf game on April 13, the softball team has been on a 14 game losing streak. That streak puts their record at 2-16 as they headed towards Sectionals. But Sectionals
started well for the girls as they defeated Broad Ripple by a resounding 22-6.
Girls Track Throughout the season, the girls track team has been performing well and keeping pace with other teams. While they did not win Sectionals, they did manage to advance girls in almost every single event. When Regionals rolled around, the team again showed how successful they could be. They fi nished second again, and advanced over four different events on to State. These girls will compete for a State title on June fourth at Indiana University
Boys Track Track is one of the sports that Warren Central has been the most successful at, historically speaking. The season so far has gone very well for them, with several important wins under their belts. The team fi nished second at the MIC Conference Indoor Meet and were Indoor State runners up. When the team headed into Sectionals on the 19th, they came out as champions for the ninth straight time. There were 7 individual State champions this year, including the 4x800 team of senior Donny Graham, juniors Brandon Smith and Reggie Smith and sophomore Zephyr Wenrich. Junior Terry Bateman was also a Sectional champion, and broke a school record this season, with a pole vault of 15’ 08.5”.
Golf Many around Warren Central are not aware of the comings and goings of the golf team, they have been doing quite well over the course of this season. They have won four tournaments this year, and placed second in six other tournaments. Junior Connor Jones has been leading the team all year with both the best 9 hole score (36) and the best 18 hole score (72). They have several matches ahead of them, such as the Laffayette Jeff Boys Golf Classic and the South Grove Tournament.
SENIOR SEAN O’BRIEN leads the pack against Cathedral. The boys competed well all year.
DURING THE PARK Tudor match, Senior Yasmin Abdelhak prepares for a serve. Girls tennis went winless in the season, but won its fi rst round of Sectionals.
Photo by Taylor Borondy
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SENIOR JEREMY BARTON swings and makes contact in the second Lawrence Central game. The baseball team has made great strides since last year.
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THE POLE BENDS as Junior Terry Bateman pole vaults at Sectionals. Bateman is now the record holder for pole vault at Warren.
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SENIOR CAMI BRISTOWslides into home, in an attempt to score a key run. The softball team has had a tough season, but has already made strides in Sectionals by defeating Broad Ripple 22-6 in the fi rst round.
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The Owl Warren Central May 27, 2011 www.wcowlnews.com
As you walk through the door, you hear Elvis singing “You ain’t nothing but a hound dog” from a neon jukebox. The smell of fried onion rings dances around your nose while you stand in line waiting to order. Flipping through the menu, you notice that Edwards Drive-In is home of the pork tenderloin, hand-dipped onion rings and homemade root beer. The pork tenderloin’s 12-ounce reputation brought Adam Richmond from the television show “Man vs. Food” to Edwards to challenge the famous dish. This 1950s diner is a third-generation restaurant that was originally established as a Dog ‘N Suds. Edwards’s dishes fi ll the stomach of diners while transporting them to a ‘50s era. To experience a fl ashback, visit Edwards at 2126 South Sherman Drive.
RETRO SUMMER
Nothing is more appealing than ice cream on a hot summer day. Frosty Boy’s ice cream parlor is the place to go for a refreshing frozen treat. You and your friends can sit under a shelter, trying to eat the ice cream faster than it
melts. How good is it? During the summer of 2010, Frosty
Boy went through 11,325 gallons of ice cream. Hurry to New Palestine and treat yourself to a creamy dessert at 40 West Main St.
Frosty Boy
Breakfast at the Rock Cola Café on Saturday mornings includes an all-you-can-eat buffet surrounded by ‘50s decor. But the real reason diners visit Rock Cola is to sample Choc-Ola. Not to be mistaken for the Yoo-hoo drink, Choc-Ola is a chocolate drink that has not been around since the 1940’s. Rock Cola is now the only restaurant in the United States that offers it. Good food and a rock ‘n roll atmosphere will have you back for dinner. Rock Cola’s new entrée, the Hawg Dog, includes pulled pork and coleslaw stuffed onto a hot dog bun. If you want breakfast, dinner or both, visit Rock Cola at 5730 Brookville Road.
Rock-Cola Cafe
Take your taste buds into the past with these retro restaurants
Breakfast at the Rock Cola Café on Saturday mornings includes an all-you-can-eat buffet surrounded by ‘50s decor. But the real reason diners visit Rock Cola is to sample Choc-Ola. Not to be mistaken for the Yoo-hoo drink, Choc-Ola is a chocolate drink that has not been around since the
breakfast, dinner or both, visit Rock
Vintage Venues
The Sud’s Drive In350 Market Plaza
Greenwood, IN
R&M Old Soda Fountain Shop2 West Main Street
Greenfi eld, IN
Sweet Shop1309 West Main Street
Greenfi eld, IN
Mug ‘n Bun5211 West 10 Street
Speedway, IN
summer of 2010, Frosty Boy went through 11,325 gallons of ice cream. Hurry to New Palestine and treat yourself to a creamy dessert at 40 West Main St.
