Warren Central High School (Indiana)
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| Warren Central High School | |
| School type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1924 |
| Principal | James "Tony" Burchett |
| Colors Mascot |
Black and Old Gold Warriors |
| Location | 9500 East 16th Street. Indianapolis, IN 46229 |
| Information | (317) 532-6200 |
| Website | http://www.wchs.warren.k12.in.us |
Warren Central High School is a high school in Warren Township on the east side of Indianapolis. It has an enrollment of around 4,000, and is a member of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference.
Notable Alumni include former NFL quarterback Jeff George, The Today Show and Dateline NBC host Jane Pauley, former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Justin Smith (Tampa Bay Bucaneers), former NFL player Jamie Asher (Washington Redskins), former ESPN Page 2 and current Kansas City Star writer Jason Whitlock, former NBA shooting guard Greg Graham, and the late Jake Laird, an Indianapolis Police Department officer whose line of duty death sparked statewide debate about assault rifles. Ryan Murphy is the creator of the hit FX television series Nip/Tuck.
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[edit] Athletics
The Warriors have won a state record four consecutive IHSAA (Indiana High School Athletic Association) class 5-A football championships (2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 ), attaining a ranking as high as #2 in the USA Today Prep Top 25 poll. The cross country team won its first-ever state championship in 2005 and placed 15th in the Nike invitational tournament held in Oregon December 3, 2005. The cross country team repeated as State Champions in 2006. The Warriors also boast state championships in other athletics as well. Currently, Warren Central is home to the state's top ranked boys and girls Track & Field teams.
[edit] Speech and Debate
The Warren Central Speech Team has won the Sectional title seven years in a row (2000-2007). In the 2005-2006 speech season. Warren won the Indiana High School Forensics Association AAA State Championship as well as the Grand Champion title for the first time since 1967. State Champions include; Dustin Swensson in Foreign Extemporaneous(2002-2003), Michael Potter and Keagan Fife in Scripted Duo (2003-2004), Rebecca Euliss in Humorous Interpretation (2005-2006), Rebecca Euliss and Sasha Bannister in Original Performance (2006-2007), Ryan England and Amber Lafever in Memorized Duo (2006-2007), and Erica Abrams in Original Oratory (2006-2007).
[edit] Faculty and Staff
- James "Tony" Burchett - Principal
- LuAnn Schwenn - Director of Walker Career Center
- Doug Seagrave - Director of Athletics
- JoAnn Hawks - Director of Counseling Services
- Phyillis Hazelwood - Asst. Principal, Curriculum and Testing
- Arlene Coleman - Asst. Principal
- Steve Smith - Asst. Principal
- Rodney Steimel - Asst. Principal
- Rich Shepler - Asst. Principal, 9th Grade Academy
- Marques Clayton - Asst. Principal, 9th Grade Academy
- Denny Dilts - Athletic Trainer
- Steve Tutsie - Head Football Coach
- Dave Burton - Assistant Football Coach
- A.J. Riggs - Assistant Football Coach
- Marques Clayton - Assistant Football Coach
- Scott Heady - Head Boys Basketball Coach
- Gary Roberts - Head Girls Soccer Coach
- Matt Roberts - Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
- Josh Harrell - Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
- David Penalva - Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
- Joe Brooks - Head Boys Cross Country Coach
- Dennis McNulty - Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach
- Dennis McNulty - Head Boys Track Coach
- Joe Brooks - Assistant Boys Track Coach
- Mike Nale - Assistant Boys Track Coach
- Steve Kent - Assistant Boys Track Coach
- Brian Miller - Assistant Boys Track Coach
- Hope Robinson - Head Girls Track Coach
- Bryan Hanan - Head Girls Tennis Coach
- Al Darko - Head Boys Golf Coach
- Tracy Bush - Cheerleading Coach
- Brian Murphy - Head Baseball Coach
- Carolyn Betts - Head Softball Coach
- Beth Wolff - Student Council Advisor
- Vicki Widgren - Senior Class Advisor
- Mark Haab - The Warren Owl and Wigwam Yearbook
- Scott Black - Head Speech Coach
- Jon Colby - Assistant Speech Coach
- Gabe Huddleston - Assistant Speech Coach
- Nick Salemi - Assistant Speech Coach
[edit] Warren Township
Warren Central is the only high school in Warren Township. Township Middle and Elementary schools include:
Creston Middle School
Raymond Park Middle School
Stonybrook Middle School
Brookview Elementary School
Eastridge Elementary School
Grassy Creek Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School
Heather Hills Elementary School
Lakeside Elementary School
Liberty Park Elementary School
Lowell Elementary School
Moorehead Elementary School
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Sunny Heights Elementary School
