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

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Overcome by senior slump, Aline Drew and Liz Kohlstaedt long for the weekend to arrive. . .Circled by a spiral of stairs, Anita Sakowitz finds a secluded spot in which she catches a quick moment of study before her next class. Experiences — 23

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Daily events build, enrich teenage lives September 2, 1969, 1,853 stu- dents acquainted themselves with the new Broad Ripple High School. The first few days of the fall semes- ter were trying yet rewarding. Al- though maps of the building seemed ridiculous, Ripplites found them necessary as a new system of room numbering caused great confusion. Schedules became uniform again and a fourth hour lunch was rein- stated in the program. Other changes also affected Rip- plites and their activities. A strictly enforced curfew and a police order ending all dances at 10:30 curbed weekend activities somewhat. How- ever, the incredible rise in school spirit brought crowds of fans to ball games and impromptu cheering sessions outside of the locker room after victories. Auditoriums and pep sessions added spark to the daily routine of Ripple life. Movies such as Easy Rider and concerts by the Three Dog Night and other top groups provided weekend entertainment for Ripplites. Informal gatherings at classmates ' houses set the scene for strengthening of friendships and for having fun. II • Jim Erwin gets more than his money ' s worth as his milkshake overflows ... Ex- hausted after a day filled with hard work and club meetings, Patty Morris silently waits in the rain for her bus. . .Delighting in finding long lost books and other mis- placed possessions, Angie Dube enthusi- astically performs her annual Spring locker cleaning ritual.

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Homecoming game, dance highlight fall Homecoming highlighted fall so- cial activities. Preparation began weeks ahead, as Homecoming Chair- man Cheryl Pierson urged clubs to choose queen candidates and begin decorating floats. Yards of napkins were transformed (often in a night- before frenzy) into lively floats with catchy slogans which paraded down Broad Ripple Avenue on Friday after- noon, October 17. During half-time festivities, six finalists, instead of the traditional five, watched as the Key Club re- ceived the first place float award. Health Careers Club received the best car award for originality in theme and in decoration. Last year ' s queen, Kate Mullane, crowned Janet Negley 1969 Homecoming Queen. At the end of a victorious game over Manual, girls went home and stashed their mums in the refrigerator to preserve them for the Saturday night Student Council Homecoming dance, Rock-it to the Moon. A good-sized crowd turned out for this first dance of the year. Amidst the flashing strobe lights in the cafe- teria, Ripplites gyrated to the music of the Free Expression. Overcome by the thrill of being named a queen finalist, Kathy Cox covers tears of joy as friends congratulate her . . . Stunned but happy, Homecoming Queen Janet Negley receives a trophy, a crown, and a bouquet of roses.