Warren Central Name of New High School
From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, April 18, 1925: This evening will be a house warming and formal dedication program for the new and attractive Warren Central High School, designed by Indianapolis architects Harrison & Turnock, located at East Tenth St and the Fort Benjamin Harrison Rd. Following the invocation by Rev. Howard Spangler, Cumberland Baptist Church, and the appearance on stage of all sixty members of the Warren Township school system, gifts will be presented, the most important of these are a multigraph machine from the senior class and a stage curtain from students of the former Shadeland High School. Speakers include Frederick Schortemeier, Indiana secretary of state, and Henry Noble Sherwood, Indiana superintendent of public instruction. Musical numbers will be given by the school orchestra, quartet, and glee clubs. A chicken dinner will be served by the Parent-Teacher Association.
"Warren Central Name of New High School…,” The Indianapolis News, 18 April 1925, p. 20:1
What a wonderful glimpse into Indianapolis history! It’s fascinating to see how Warren Central High School’s dedication in 1925 brought together educators, community leaders, students, and families to celebrate an important milestone in public education. The details about the student gifts, musical performances, and Parent-Teacher Association dinner really bring the event to life. Thank you for preserving these historical records and helping readers connect with the community’s past. For organizations looking to keep projects and tasks organized, Construction To-Do List Software may also be a helpful resource.