Broad Ripple High School - Riparian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Ripplites accept challenge of X-hours, Ignoring the down sign, an unidentified student (above) attempts to take a short- cut to his next class by fighting his way up the down staircase. Dust and confusion challenge English office assistants Cathy Peck and Anita Townsend in their efforts to restore order to the new workroom. Crowded conditions in the main hallway slow student progress to a snail ' s pace. The loss of Old Hallway put an added strain on the stairways. 10 — Opening

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1 T become real i ■ More classrooms and offices, lec- ture and study halls, and a plane- tarium are included in the planned additions to Broad Ripple. The tar- get completion date is September, 1969, although the wing outside the Cafeteria should be ready next fall. Included in that section will be auto and print shops, a teachers ' dining room, and an art room. An electrical shop will be located in the present mechanical drawing room. The building replacing the 1913 section will extend closer to Broad Ripple Avenue than the old building. The projected cost of construction is $2.5 to $3 million. Compton Street will be widened and parking spaces provided. The additional space will make possible new courses in astronomy, electrical work, and printing. An artist ' s sketch shows the proposed ad- dition along Broad Ripple Avenue. The building was designed by Lewis Shimer, Architects. IFtl iniiiiji :1? j J. J I rSt -■- — -- hi i ii i ' -T rami A high wooden fence surrounding the ex- cavation area adds an aura of mystery to the construction although it has been put up for safety purposes. Opening — 9

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distrations Despite displaced offices, an in- creased enrollment, and crowded lunch periods, life at Broad Ripple managed to function efficiently. Although construction interfered with many normal school proce- dures, Ripplites overcame the in- conveniences. Starting the day at 9 a.m. meant extra sleep for some, while leaving school at 12:15 en- abled many students to secure jobs. Major changes this year included the removal of the 1913 section. Students missed its creaking study halls, hidden classrooms, and wooden steps, replaced by blank brick walls and a gaping hole. School spirit and morale, how- ever, remained unaffected. Ripplites cheerfully braved the change and in- convenience, proud of the progress in their school and in themselves. Darkness and the prospect of a 7:30 a.m. French quiz evoke a sleepy yawn from Linda Verselle as she pauses to collect herself before entering school. As new director of Broad Ripple ' s Evening Division, Mr. Warren Jackson prepares a schedule of the night school curriculum. Opening — 11