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

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Ripplites step back and ' spin ' Not spinning straw into gold, but rather cotton into thread, Ripplites Dania Morris and Ruth Roettger stepped back into time and participated in many activities that their pioneer counterparts would have had. The girls worked as demonstrators of various early American living technigues at the Childrens Museum. Many Ripplites also visited the museum, the largest of its kind in the country, for they could take another look at the history of the U.S., and see it in a totally unigue way — as displayed for the child. Another popular historic spot in the community visited by Ripple students, Conner Prarie Farm, lets one take a closer look at all facets of pioneer life. The settlement consists of restored log cabins, barns, and stables to rolling pastures and fields. Sports-minded Ripplites utilized the downtown area freguently throughout the year attending basketball and hockey games and even truck drag SERENITY . . . Many Ripplites enjoy the outdoors and getting back to nature, each with a special spot such as this serene and peaceful old farmhouse located near a Ripplite ' s home. races at Market Sguare Arena. Students also attended a myriad of concerts at the arena, and such special events as the circus. Not far from Market Sguare, a new tennis stadium, built for the U.S. Clay Court Tennis Championships, attracted many Ripplites too. Whether paddling a canoe or racing a raft down White River, Ripple students used the facilities at Broad Ripple Park guite often. Not only did the students use it, but during the month-long strike, the park became the location of striking teachers ' rallies. Ripplites saw much more to the park than the familiar black locomotive, but recognized it as an asset to the community. Also close to home, some Ripplites just spent lazy Sunday afternoons feeding ducks at the canal, taking a closer look at what the community had to offer them. AWAITING THE CALL OF ORDER . . . Assembled at Broad Ripple Park, a group of striking Broad Ripple teachers await further instructions on picketing procedures and the latest negotiation developments. CLEANING CLAY COURTS . . Brushing the clay off the stadium court before the matches begin, the ballboys are practically the only people in the newly built Sports Center, home of the U.S. Clay Court Championships. 14 Community

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CONGRATULATIONS ... Ric Dorsey receives the Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in the 1979 Ripples Acts. Presenting the award are Mrs. Doris Young, Mr. Michael Hendren, Diana Elrod and Tony Stone. MY PRECIOUS JEWELS . . . Appalled at the thought of a burgler in her house, Rose Benjamin (Helen Stotler) clutches at her jewel box possessively. GRACEFUL BALLERINA . . . Dancing to a tragic melody, Joe Saturday (Rob McKay) mocks the sorrow expressed by Widow Black in a song. THERE ' S A DEAD CAT HANGING OVER ME . . . Cliff Knight, as Ledipus the King, sings about his troubles. Spring Productions 1 3

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BUBBLE, BUBBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE ' . . . Witch ' s brew it ' s not, but Ruth Roettger and Dania Morris are making vegetable stew, demonstrating pioneer living in a display at the Childrens Museum. Community 15