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

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% . %.: ..oij a ■■im JACK BE NIMBLE Despite being caught in midair, Dennis Bland still defends his Brebeuf opponent. HOP-A-LONG . . . After being injured during varsity play, Terrance Crumpton is helped off the field. SUSPENSE . . . Watching intently at a free throw in the Indnanapolis Lutheran game, Mary Taylor (32) stands just behind the foul line. w .- ' t I I m. JmA WHIPPIT . . . Knowling he is not allowed to use his hands, Brett Sommers attacks the soccer ball with his head. Sports 25

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SPORTS BR scores with spirit Victories, defeats, sweat, practices: a word collection that brings vivid images to any athlete ' s mind. These words came alive again as the sports season kicked off with football, soccer and cross country. November brought basketball followed by wrestling, volleyball and many others. Although football and basketball drew the largest crowds, other sports had their BODY BLOCK . . . Jumping to slam for a point, varsity volleyball player Emily Young blocks the net ball as Rene Arnold (50) follows tfie play. own devoted fans. Ripple offered a little bit of everything to anyone interested. Though BR didn ' t capture a State Championship, the sound of the whistle, the winning basket and the fight song produced the same deafening roars as before. Players, coaches and fans worked together to create Ripple spirit and a winning combination. REACHING OUT . . Striving to reacfi tfie ball in time, Larry Monger extends his arm for the swing. 1 AN ' A 2 AN ' A Warming up for a meet, girls ' cross country members Jenny Shoup and Mary Blome stretch in the sun.

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Rocketfest at its best A long awaited parade, a freezing football game and a crowded dance afterwards, describe what homecoming amounts to year after year. The word homecoming took on a whole new meaning, it wasn ' t just an after-school activity, it became a time of festivity and entertainment, otherwise known as Rocketfest. Rocketfest, planned by the APT and the Student Council, gave students a chance to show off their skills in many carnival games. During the festival, a Battle of the Bands took place in the balcony of the gym. Although three bands signed up to battle it out, only one, Destiny actually participated in the event. The festival kept students entertained until it was time for the big game against the Pioneers of Northwest. Caught up in the excitement of the close game, students parents and fans almost forgot the freezing temperatures. During haiftime the Band, Majorettes, and Pompon corps presented the fans with an exciting haiftime show including a launched rocket. Denise Wynn and Adrian Cushenberry were crowned homecoming King and Queen While the Masque and Mime float received the first place trophy for the best float, the Art Club won an award for the most elaborately decorated float. After a chilling second half, the Rockets topped off the evening with a narrow victory and then rushed off to the cafeteria to thaw out during the homecoming dance. IMNOCENT BYSTANDERS . Vice Principal Henry Easter, Mr. Barry Patrick, and Principal Donald Glenn drink coffee for warmth as they watch the homecoming parade pass by. STANDING ROOM ONLY . Waiting for their names to be called, the homecoming candidates stand In line. Despite the cold temperatures, the candidates still paraded. FINISHING TOUCHES As parade time draws near, Senior Mark Dorsey puts final touches on the Thespian float. HIT THE DECK A Northwest runner is sandwiched by two Rocket defenders during the homecoming game, which Ripple won, 1514. 26 Homecoming