2008-2009 Winter Sports Magazine Academics / Athletics / Activities / Achievement / Ambition MIC CORPORATE SPONSORS The Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference thanks these corporate sponsors for their generous support Letters from... Warrior Welcome to our School. We are very We offer a special note of thanks to all our iLLUSTRATED proud of our athletic program and espe- athletic boosters, patrons, and parents. To cially our student-athletes. Warren Central our school-community and all of our Features: High School’s athletic program was named Partners in Education, we want to thank Boys Basketball . 4-6. number three in the nation by Sports you for your support as well. Girls Basketball . 7-9. Illustrated for 2007. Join us in the spirit of competition and especially our focus on Again, we appreciate your interest and Wrestling . .10-12 good sportsmanship. We strive for success especially the support you give to all of Swimming & Diving . 14-15 both in the classroom and on the field of our young Warriors. Gymnastics . 16. Rich Shepler, Principal competition. Join us in our Campaign for Respect as we set a good example to all of Rich Shepler Basketball Cheerleaders . .18-19 our athletes. Principal Athletic Training . .20 Strength & Conditioning . 21. Welcome to Warren Central High Please cheer positively for your teams and Gold Brigade Band . .24 School. We are committed to excellence overall good play. The athletes, coaches, Partners in Education . 26 in all facets of education. Athletically, and officials have worked diligently to pre- we strive to offer experienced leadership pare for competition. Please respect what Honor Athletes of the Year / Warren DADS . 29 and quality facilities to help maintain they do by showing good sportsmanship. Student Council / School Board . 30 our high level of competition. It takes Athletic Information for Parents . 31. many dedicated individuals to help We hope you enjoy your visit to Warren Scholar Athletes . 32. maintain our successful athletic pro- Central High School. grams. We would like to thank all sup- Counseling Services Center . 33. Barb Guhl, porters of Warren athletics. We appreci- Barb Guhl Athletic Director ate all that you do! Athletic Director a-team Row 1: Arlene Coleman, Lou Anne Schwenn, Cindy Frey, Emily Brown, Katrina Brinker, Phyllis Hazlewood, Joann Hawks Row 2: Marques Clayton, James Taylor, Isang Jacob, Rich Shepler, Rod Steimel, Steve Smith, Steve Kimbrough 2 | Warrior illustrated Winter 2008-2009 | 3 boys varsity basketbaLL boys basketbaLL the promise to be prospective seNiors student-athletes while also teaching them the impor- tance of education, keeping them on track to graduate and monitor their core cours- es. This program has now been existence for 7 years. After his work at the NCAA, Graham started his coaching career with the Indiana Alley Cats of the American Basketball Association. In his first year, Graham went 30-5 and quickly was recognized as one of the top ten coaches in minor league basketball. Coach Graham currently Row 1: Jordan Kennedy, George Cheesebourough, Ceasar Jones teaches physical education Row 1: Jordan Kennedy, Ceasar Jones, Derrick Spight, George Cheesebourough Row 2: Varsity Student Assistant Shandes Hoosier, Bennie Bertram, Dorian French, Nickalus Turner, Demetrius Cowherd, Darius and is in his 1st year as Head Row 2: Trainer Stephen Jackson, Javon Brown, Ed Hazelett, Darius French, Montae Garth French, Giovantae Hazelett, Derrick Spight, Willie Rhodes, Montae Garth, Brandon Smith, Manager Shanisha Lee Coach of the Boys Varsity Row 3: Manager Josyln Cunningham, Manager Jaelan Manson, Manager James Corley, Student Trainer Stephen Jackson, Head Athletic Trainer Josh True, Coach Stacy Mitchell, Coach Darron Dancler, Javon Brown, Head Coach Greg Graham, Ed Hazelett, Basketball team at Warren CaPTAINs Coach Devin Davis, Coach Rodger Kirkpatrick, Student Trainer Andy Mitchell, Manager Derek Loyal, Manager Stephen Central High School. Jordan Kennedy, Ed Hazelett McClain, Manager Olivia Bauer Graham resides in Noblesville, Indiana and has HeaD COACH GreG GraHam a daughter, Gianna 11. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Graham is a 1993 graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, where he received his bachelor’s degree in sport marketing and man- agement. He played basketball for the legendary Bobby Knight from 1989-1993. During his tenure at Indiana, Greg was a part of two Big Ten titles and a berth in the 1992 NCAA Men’s Final Four. He is the only player in Big Ten history to lead CoaCHes the league in field goal percentage (55 percent) and 3-point field goal percentage (53 percent) in the same year. Notables on that team include Damon Bailey, Calbert Row 1: Freshman Coach Darron Dancler, Varsity Head Coach Greg Cheaney and Alan Henderson, all whom have been drafted into the National Graham, JV Coach Stacy Mitchell Basketball Association (NBA). Graham himself was a first-round draft choice of the Row 2: Varsity Assistant Coach Rodger Charlotte Hornets (17th). He played professionally for five seasons (Philadelphia, Kirkpatrick, JV Assistant Coach Devin New Jersey, Seattle and Cleveland) in the NBA before going to Europe to finish his Davis career while playing for Magic Johnson’s All Star traveling team. After retirement from his professional playing career, Graham started working at the National Collegiate Athletic Association where he was one of the founders of the NCAA First Team Basketball Mentoring Program. Here Graham’s duties were to evaluate and select elite basketball players at an early age who show 4 | Warrior illustrated Winter 2008-2009 | 5 BOYS BASKETBALL GirLs varsity basketbaLL JUNior varsity Row 1: Ronnie Alexander, Eric Robinson, Tyler Bean, Thomas McClendon, Bernard McFarland Row 2: JV Head Coach Stacy Mitchell, Chelsey Bannister, Brent Calhoun, William Wallace, Kiaro Holts, Antonyo Anderson, Row 1: Linzi Moore, Anna Rowe, BreAnn Denny Assistant Coach Devin Davis Row 2: Varsity Assistant Coach Danny Proffitt, Freshmen Coach Anthony Dalton, Shay Walls, Bianca King, Brandi McKinney, Keona Bruen, Breauna Turner, Kalliste Haskins, Emily Wright, JV Coach Trent Bodine, JV-Freshmen Assistant Coach Kylee List Row 3: Varsity-JV Assistant Coach Corey Clark, Athletic Trainer Susan Stroud, Student Trainer Sarah Bruno, Kristien Malone, Rayven Davis, Varsity Head Coach Michael Brooks, Jordan Barton, Qaniah Douglas, Manager Eddie Owens, Manager Raven Henry, Manager Rebecca Davis seasoN PrevieW The Warren Central Lady Warriors’ basketball team enters this season minus six seniors from the ’07-’08 campaign. Leadership, however, won’t be in short supply; directing the charge are experienced and talented seniors Keona Bruen, Qaniah Douglas, Emily Wright and Shay Walls. Bruen returns as the leading scorer from last year’s season. Joining her are juniors Jordan Barton and Brandi McKinney, who could be the focal point on the court for the next two years. Juniors Kristien Malone and Bre Turner also look to be key con- tributors in the Warriors’ quest for success. Also adding to the Lady Warriors’ depth are Rayven Davis, Bianca King, Anna Rowe, Ayannna Smith, and Alyson Gaines. Freshmen BreAnn Denny, Linzi Moore, and Kalliste Haskins are also capable and promising additions to the Lady Warriors nation. First year Coach Michael Brooks and staff acknowledge that the Lady Warriors have not captured a confer- fresHmeN ence win in two years. If the Lady Warriors’ pre-season work ethic and performance are any indication, that Row 1: Edward Dunham, James Robinson, Khris Houseley, Antonio Offitt, Jhnzai Caldwell, Joe Drummond, Thomas Rea, Airius will change this season. Kenion Row 2: Freshmen Head Coach Darron Dancler, Jordan Shine, Dewayne Luster, Markieth Ingram, Jarvis Parker, Javon Nibbs, Jamal Etter, Tre’ Hinkle, Assistant Coach Aaron Hogg 6 | Warrior illustrated Winter 2008-2009 | 7 GirLs basketbaLL GirLs basketbaLL HeaD COACH miCHaeL BROOKS Girls Basketball Head Coach Michael Brooks is in his first season with the Lady Warriors. The former Warren graduate was chosen to lead the Lady Warriors last spring after rebuilding the Lady Continentals basketball program at George Washington High School. Coach Brooks motivated a 1-18 program into a respected 10-10 program in a two-year span. The people in Warrior nation are looking forward to the Lady Warriors making similar strides under the guidance of Coach Brooks. Along with his coach’s duties, Brooks will also showcase his tire- less work ethic in the classroom. Brooks joined the Physical Education depart- ment where he teaches both P.E. and Health. As a Warren Central High School student, Brooks was a three-sport athlete. Michael managed to capture All-State honors in football and track as well as earn- ing the distinction of athlete of the year in his senior campaign. He also competed on two state champion teams while at Warren as well. Brooks played basketball under the helm of Coach Heady, former Boys Basketball Head Coach of 13 years. JUNior varsity Row 1: Rianna Shaffer, Brittany Singletary, Jazmyne Morton, Ryan English, Anna Rowe, Breana Smith, Kendra Wilson Row 2: Varsity-JV Assistant Coach Corey Clark, Brooke Elliott, Alyson Gaines, Latisha Wimberly, Rayven Davis, Chantell Bouier, Ayanna Smith, JV Head Coach Trent Bodine seNiors CoaCHes Emily Wright, Qaniah Douglas, Student Manager Raven Henry, Keona Row 1: Freshmen Head Coach Anthony Dalton, Varsity Head Coach Bruen, Shay Walls Michael Brooks, Head Varsity Assistant Coach Danny Proffitt Row 2: Varsity-JV Assistant Coach Corey Clark,