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

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It rained Izods and Polo at BR; and miniskirts, small bow ties, and headbands created A whirlpool of styles Clothing in 1982-83 was more than just something to wear. It told people who you were, what your personal tastes were, and just how daring you wanted to be. Some Rockettes were wearing a very popular outfit — the miniskirt. Born in the 60 ' s, miniskirts took on a new look for the 80 ' s. Rounded pleats and stripes were the most popular styles at BR. Though popular, miniskirts were not required fashion. Dawn Anderson, freshman, said, Miniskirts are nice, but they ' re not for Preppies still held strong with genuine Topsiders, tailored oxfords, and Polos. No more did BR ' s halls look as though they ' d been invaded by Ivy League students. Billy Tyler, freshman, said, I prefer Polo over Izod. In fact, 60 per cent of all students polled felt a strong preference for Polo (Lacoste finally conquered by Ralph Lauren). Whenever someone wanted to make people stop and stare he would break out in the latest GQ styles. Some Ripplites incorporated their own ideas in with the GQ fashions. Students like Terry Scates, senior, did different things . . . like wearing feathers, bells or keys on tennis shoe shoestrings. Yet the most popular GQ styles were still pleated baggies, tux shirts, and tiny bow ties. From miniskirts to prep . . . from GQ to feathers . . . a variety of styles prevailed in the halls of BR. EARIE STYLES could be found EATING THEIR WAYS into many throughout Broad Ripple, with the wallets, the familiar alligator and addition of one, two, three or more Polo pony were found throughout earrings. the halls of Broad Ripple. MINISKIRTS WERE ON THE RISE as Kelly Evans, junior, and Jamie Ridpath, sophomore, demonstrated. 1 wnw imm twuMiittttftmiuitttiHittinitHiii » » «IMHtttlM»H WMMMM ||„ MHt||| 4tttt»«fiK«M mmmw ' UHtmiiiMtiij- CAT CHING the attention of students, Garfield became the favorite pet to many Ripplites. IH 22 Fads And Fashions

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Horror swept the nation due to the cyanide scare while the world rejoiced at Prince William ' s birth . . . Last year ' s events reflected the . . . Best and worst of times New leaders, a royal birth, and money troubles . . . 1982-83 boasted of them all. The recession dominated the headlines as unemployment and government debts soared to record highs. Indiana was no exception to the nation- wide trend. The state deficit reached $450 million. The makers of Tylenol, an aspirin-free pain reliever, suffered their own recession when the public lost confidence in the safety of their product. Seven people died from capsules laced with cyanide. In Lebanon, hundreds of Palestinian refugees were slaughtered by the Christian Militia. Their deaths sent shock waves around the world, as did the deaths of Princess Grace Kelly, actor Henry Fonda and singer Marty Robbins. However, not all news was bleak. England ' s Princess Diana gave birth to her first royal son, and medical history was made when American dentist Barney Clark received the world ' s first plastic heart. Former head of the Soviet KGB Yuri Andropov assumed the position of General Secretary of the Communist Party after the death of former Soviet leader Leonid Breshnev. Closer to home, Karl Kalp, Superintendant of the Indianapolis Public Schools, announced his retirement. In July, Dr. James Adams became the new superintendent. Some Ripplites responded to the world events with a feeling of indifference. Others became actively involved, and in this way created their own small splash of history. SOVIET LEADERSHIP took a new direction in 1982 with the death of Leonard Breshnev. Jennifer Bigham, junior, kept pace with the change. JOBS were scarce. Many students, like Mark Walker, junior, increased their chances for employment by obtaining a work permit. Current Events 21

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