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

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THE SUNGLASSED MAN . . . Clayton Moore, who identifies himself as the man who portrayed the Lone Ranger for over thirty years, enjoys a hug from an admiring fan. Moore was in town for a Save-the-Mask rally. WE ' RE NUMBER ONE ... The fiery head coach of the Indiana University basketball team, Bobby Knight, makes a point with an Assembly Hall crowd. CBS ' s 60 Minutes did a show on his aggressive coaching behavior. ENTREPRENEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE . . . Proudly displaying his newest gimmick, inventor John Roth of Indianapolis holds a four ounce bottle of pure crude oil. Mood rings and Pet Rocks are also the brainchild of Roth. 70s Trivia 29

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70 ' s: Quest for personal pleasure Men became women, Bo Derek became a sex symbol, pet rocks caught the nation ' s eye, test tube babies were born, and King Tut reigned again. A decade of bizarre incidents and weird people combined to produce a time of turmoil, changes and fun. Once upon a time life was simple and predictable. If a baby was a boy all understood where he came from and that one day he would be a man. But the technology of the 70 ' s discovered ways to fool Mother Nature. For a few thousand dollars faces could be redesigned, bodies rebuilt, and sexes changed. Nothing was impossible. From T.A. to T.M., Psychology was a topic of common concern. People read I ' m Okay You ' re Okay, and listened to songs like Do You Know. Psychology came of age in the decade that started with LSD on the campuses and ended with Valium in the homes. Reality was escaped as the whole world became a stage. Star Wars was seen several times and unknown number of quarters spent on Pinball games. Mark Spitz won seven gold medals but Olga Korbit won America ' s heart. The Lone Ranger lost his mask, but Superman flew again. Muhammed Ali made boxing popular, while Bobby Knight made I.U. basketball champs. Frisbees soared, skateboards zoomed, and giant balloons raced. The political movements of the 60 ' s had become the fun moves of the 70 ' s. The eternal search for the unique led Americans to buy mood rings, winged hats, and even a book which not only said nothing of value, but nothing at all. Life was something in the 70 ' s; it was a time of changing tastes and personal pleasures all in the pursuit of fun. Although bad-mouthed as the Me Decade for most students it was the only decade . A NEW WOMAN . . . Controversial tennis star Dr. Renee Richards prepares to serve to Chris Evert Loyd who won the match 6-1, 6-0. The former male has drawn both praise and criticism for her outspoken remarks and she continues to maintain a public life. 28 70 ' s Trivia

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Replayir BR sportsmen active all year A rigorous workout under the hot sun ... A stuffy gymnasum with squeaky floors ... All memories of athletic endeavors that many students could relate to. A well-rounded education and lifestyle included some type of athletic competion whether in front of fans at the Friday night basketball game or a friendly game of frisbee on Sunday afternoon. Some strove to be the Most Valuable Player , while others just liked being active and having a good time. No matter what the weather outside, Ripplites found some activity to keep them busy. If they were not swimming or biking in July, they were sledding down Butler hill in January. Raquet sports such as ping pong, tennis, bad mitten, and raquet ball suited many tastes, both indoors and out. When replaying memories of the 1980 school year, a large part included a variety of sports activities. Whether participating or spectating, Ripplites maintained a healthy and competitive spirit as a whole. MOTHER MAY I? . . . Taking one giant step without leaving second base, Greg Dehnke attempts a double play by throwing the ball to home plate. MEETING HALFWAY ... In a leisurely softball game on a Saturday afternoon, Tony Cushenberry brings the bat forward to hit a homer. His friend, Kent Miller, awaits his turn at bat. 30 Replaying