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

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Fashions create flair in Ripple While Indy did not have the fashion reputation of such cities as Paris, New York or Boston, a closer look showed a great interest among Ripplities in following the latest trends. However, when one thinks of Broad Ripple, one thinks of a melting pot and such is particularly the case with fashion tastes; basically most students fall into one of four categories: super prep, semi-casual, fashion model or T-shirt groupie. For the fashion model, designer jeans and Candies made the in list again as well as shoes, boots, sweaters, belts, outerwear, underwear and even umbrellas earring the mark of distinction. Clothes displaying the signatures of such designers as Aigner, Calvin Klein and Pierre Cardin made the rounds from parties to classrooms and back again. For students who found the designer craze ridiculous, not to mention expensive, Levis and cords with plaid flannel shirts filled the gap of what to wear. Corduroy and tweed blazers came out of closets as cooler weather began to sneak up on Ripple students. Another popular style allegedly started on college campuses, the collegiate look (better known as preppie ) included Topsider or Bass shoes, oxford cloth shirts, Izod sweaters and pleated pants. The group constantly cropping up in Ripple hallways turned out to be interested not in looks but in total comfort. The casual crowd preferred its own look: faded jeans and the popular T-shirt. A closer look brought all these groups into focus and like a prism every facet of students ' individuality caught the light. BOOKING INTO FASHION ... Dressed for style, yet comfort, Sherry Kohlmeyer shows the prac- ticality of the new look: sleek Calvin Klein jean skirt, versatile blouse and cordoroy blazer. Fads And Fashions 19

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GRAND ENTRANCE . . . Showing off her sheep wool fleece vest and fancy boots, Shelly Carter pauses dramatically in the doorway of a music room as she enters her class late. DO I SMILE NOW? . . . Illustrating the together look of a three-piece-suit, Nelson Jones poses with Kelly Daniels, who displays a designer sweater with the familiar A insignia of Aigner. NOT IN A HURRY . . . Biology not being one of his favorite classes, J. A. Lacy, dressed in a striped cotton shirt and grey corduroy Levis, takes his time getting to class. THE OLD WATER HOLE . . . Gail Breedlove goes western in Frye boots, fashion jeans, vest and cowl neck sweater. Styles like this layered look kept students warm in spite of lowered thermostats. 18 Fads And Fashions

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Super stage becomes tiny theater 5, 4, 3, 2, One Acts! The countdown began with the selection of a one act play and its cast. Next on the agenda came preparation. Long hours and late nights were spent rehearsing, con- structing, and polishing so that each act would contain its own theatrical flair. Slowly, the stage was transformed into a miniature theater complete with seats, set and seclusion. As showtime neared, the make-up, publicity, paint, and stage crews began their creative tasks. Finally, the moment of truth was at hand. With a flick of a switch and an explosion of light, there emerged the 1980 One Acts, presented by Masgue and Mime. The three acts presented were Still Alarm , and Amicable Parting , both by George Kaufman; and selections from A Thurber Carnival by James Thurber. All three acts gave particpants and spectators a unigue view of the theater. The stage is made into an intimate three-guarter setting, which gave actors and student directors an opportunity to experiment and learn. It ' s strange to be so close to the audience, commented one actor, If you flub up or make a mistake, everybody knows about it! However, all agreed that One Acts were an exciting challenge. BUT YOU LOVE BLACK BEAUTY! . While dividing up possessions after their divorce, Bill (Alan Bouwkamp) and Alicia (Courtney Spudic) begin arguing over books in Amicable Parting . CRAZY AS A JAY BIRD Fiercely determined, Susan Appel tries to convince the policeman (Oars Danvold) and the psychiatrist (Andrew Austin) that her husband is crazy, in The Unicorn in the Garden from A Thurber Carnival . STAGE CREW — David Moriarty, Bill Thomas, J.C. Walker, Scott Steele, Chip Matthews. Jeff George, Scott Updike, Gary Steele, David Radel. 20 Winter, Fall Productions ;