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

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W:l i ROLLING DOWN THE RIVER During the 1981 WMAP Raft Race, participants paddle their way down White River and end up at Broad Ripple Parks boat launch. GETTING STARTED In the early morning hours of the 1981 Indiana State Fair, contestants entered in the hot air balloon race prepare their crafts. »«v-«]A ak: -.Atimitv

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THE GREAT ESCAPE Summer thoughts blind students That long awaited day that hundreds of nninds yearned and hoped for was drawing near. It was so close they could taste it. With the first breath of fresh air. 1600 bodies came running through the school doors after nine months of captivity. Of course, there were those unlucky few who were left to serve probation in summer school, while others went on their merry way. Beaches, summer camps, jobs, and parties glistened like rare jewels just waiting to be worn. The opportunities blinded the students with the thoughts of never-ending enjoyment. There was so much to do, and so little time to do it. Tomorrow soon turned into today as the summer came to SKYLINE VIEW A favorite summer resort for students. Kings Island amusement park is constantly expanding an end. Last-minute activities took place; trying to squeeze in as much as possible. But as usual, the three months of fun packed days turned into 90 days of rest and relaxation. UPHILL CLIMB While attending Lilly Leadership this summer, several BR students faced an uphill battle AHHH! Preparing to take a dip in a neighbor ' s pool. Clars Danvold twirls in air Hm ' ♦ s LAST SUPPER Broad Rippl. fiolrlen Sint). ' rs l-ikf lime out Irr) Ific annual pi ' nif to r-njoy a l(Ji |i IT ' S MAGIC Showing olf his ,ilhl.-lif dhilitit-s. Scott StM-le takes ,iclvant.ige of a warm suttiiiier dlli-inoon at MarroM Park f ' - ' - ' : r9 f-- I4 Summer

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fy Battle of the styles: prep vs. anti-prep The battle raged on. More and nnore alligators with red slashes through them ran rampant across the countryside. True preps fought back, with their pink and green banners waving proudly. Although the war was not as intense at BRHS, the rift between duck shoes and oxfords, Rush T-shirts, and Colorado hiking boots was clear. The GQ look added variation in style, as many Ripplites dressed in baggy pants, double-breasted jackets, and wingtip shoes. Playboy bunny emblems added an extra fair to the GQ jackets. Stylish cowboy boots took on a new dimension with billowy skirts and fringed vests. Cowboy hats could be seen at parties and ball games, since they were not allowed in school. Aspects of punk were evident in students everyday wear. Although not many dressed in pure punk fashions, it was seen in classrooms and corridors. This was proven by bright- colored bandanas around short-topped hair, retro fashions, and buttons showing names of favorite punk bands. Showing their pride, preppies wore buttons exhibiting slogans such as Preppies Need Love Too, while anti-preps showed their opinion by wearing buttons saying Save the Alligator, Eat a Preppie. Whether the style was prep, western, or punk, it was clear that all Ripplites expressed their fashion preferences by wearing what appealed to each individual. TAKE YOOR PICK Both preps and antipreps expressed their own opinions with buttons. Whether it was Save a Gator . . or Love a Preppie , buttons were a common sight. OM A MEW WAVE Punking-out Andrew Austin presents his version of a punk rocker. Punk Isecame p opular during Punk Day for Homecoming with many far-out styles. ULTRA-PREP Buffy (Ann Cox) models the latest in preppie wear. Navy blazers, Topsiders, button- downs, and pink and green became a must for the true preppie. 16 Fads And Fashions