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

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NEW SPORTS STRUCTURES which served National Sports Festival competitions were forerunners to other facilities in the White River Park along White River. MEN AT WORK scattered everywhere through the metropolitan area helped shape the Indianapolis of the future. S - «M | m -a t. I T «M Through public involvement, national attention, and new additions, the Indianapolis area experienced Waves of growth Within the year a tidal wave of new structures and national recognition washed up on the shores of the, Indianapolis community. The American United Life (AUL) Building touched the clouds with its 39 floors. Upon completion of its building, AUL had added Indiana ' s tallest structure to the city skyline. Meanwhile, only blocks away, construction began on the Hoosier Dome, a sports stadium that would seat 67,000. To the west the beginnings of the White River Park, a renovation project, promised to breathe new life into the Near Westside. Indianapolis gained national acclaim for its hosting of the National Sports Festival — prelude to the 1984 Olympics — and for three new world-class sports facilities — natatorium, and track and field stadium on the IU-PUI campus and the velodrome in Riverside Park. The International Violin Competition and the convention of the National Organization of Women also brought widespread attention to Indianapolis. Closer to the grounds of BRHS, an old department store at College and Broad Ripple Avenue was onverted into the Village Emporium. The Emporium proved to be a popular center for speciality shops and restaurants. In one year the Indianapolis community had sailed far out onto the sea of national acclaim. Ripplites flowed with the city ' s changes and accepted the growth with a sprinkle of involvement and a splash of enthusiasm. 8 The City J

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[ - • El H ' - StudenT LIFE While obligated to spend 30 hours a week at school, for 36 of 52 weeks in the year, for a total of 1080 hours, Ripplites still managed to squeeze in their fair share of freedom and fun . . . Splashin ' around Biding their time ' till the week-ends, students channeled their efforts towards school work, activities and employment five days a week. And then those long awaited Friday nights rolled around, students partied hardy with unprecedented waves of enthusiasm. Throughout the Circle City, some of Ripplites favorite hang-outs continued to be local restaurants. Pizza Hut, the Ground Round and McDonald ' s pooled in droves of business after home football and basketball games, while romantic couples wandered through Holcomb Gardens near Butler. One of Ripplites ' most popular pastimes was dancing. A flood of new dances hit the scene led by the Tidal Wave and the Electronic Funk . When not dancing at roller and ice skating rinks, or at private homes, Ripplites cranked their radios up and let it all hang out. Whether partying at home, eating with friends or dancing in groups, Ripplites treasured their days spent just splashin ' around and having fun. IT ' S PERFORMANCE time for Oliver Morris, freshman, and Tim Wilkins, sophomore. WERE MAKING A BIG Student Life 7

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A TOP-NOTCH CONSTRUCTI ON, the Hoosier Dome, with seating for up to 67,000 spectators, could eventually become home to pro football and baseball teams. SPEEDING CYCLES race in a combination of muscle and machine at the Indianapolis Velodrome, one of the few existing in the United States. THE BLOSSOMING SKYLINE of Indianapolis is a pleasant sight for both visitors and residents. This year the new AUL Building stood above all other structures. The City 9