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

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German Club members Caitlin O ' Hara. Paul Mullin and Deron Overpeck, sen- iors, gather around the winning float. Bryan Madden and Debbie Wynn, sen- iors and 1987 Homecoming King and Queen, pose royally. Homecoming Spirit Takes Off As the team danced and the band jammed, BRHS fans got ready for the Homecoming game at the afternoon pep ral- ly. An entire week of fun pre- ceded the game. The Student Council select- ed certain events for the week, with each day set aside for a different theme. Monday students kicked off the week with toga day. Stu- dents could be Greeks for a day wearing a sheet with clothing and underneath. Tuesday was ' 50s and ' 60s day, a chance for everyone to dig through their parents ' clos- ets. Some students didn ' t need to search for an outfit — they dress like hippies everyday. Wednesday was clashing col- ors day, when throughout the halls one could see fun combi- nations of yellow, fuchsia and khaki. Thursday was turnabout day, when boys dressed as girls and vice versa. It was amazing to see how many closet trans- vestites we have at BRHS. Friday students finished the week with a full display of spir- it by dressing in black and orange. Classes competed in decorat- ing the hallways Thursday eve- ning. The freshmen decorated the hall by the cafeteria; sopho- mores, grand central; juniors, the art hall; and seniors, the hall in front of the attendance office. The senior hall won the contest. The pep session was during seventh period Friday. The band played El Tigre and danced to Herb ' s Funktion. Coach Haynes gave encourag- ing words, and the cheerleaders showed their stuff. The team had even prepared a shuffle- dance for the fans. Following the pep session clubs lined up for the annual Homecoming parade. The floats were decorated with the motto of Rust the Knights, referring to the Arlington Knights, our opponents for the game. The floats ranged from the limosine rented by the Spanish Club to the barren black coffin on a boat carrier made by the German Club, which won in the float competition. The ROTC marched in full uniform, and the band played Stand By Me, Shake Down and Respect Yourself. At 7:30 p.m. the game be- gan. The bleachers were full of eager students, parents and alumni. As half time ap- proached, king and queen can- didates gathered to be present- ed and the band got positioned in marching formation. The show began and as king and queen candidates were named cheers exploded from the stands. Debbie Wynn, of Spanish Club, was crowned 1987 Homecoming Queen, and Bryan Madden, King. The game continued, and in the last two minutes Arlington scored, taking a close 21-20 win. The Homecoming Spirit was not lost with the game. Stu- dents danced the night away at the annual Homecoming Dance, held in the cafeteria af- ter the game. Caroline Rees Seniors sport black and orange before the pep rally for the big game. Homecoming 9

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Micheal Roldman. senior, and Brian Wilson, junior, toot their trumpets at the pep session. In perfect formation, varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders display their spirit for homecoming fans. O Homecoming

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Village Vibes Broad Ripple High School is diverse in several ways — in its students, its faculty, and, espe daily, in its surroundings — Broad Ripple Village. BRHS is one of the few high schools in Indianapolis located in such a thriving business community. And this commu- nity has a variety to offer. The Village is like a city con- densed into a small area. It ' s a city within a city. It has every thing from restaurants to gift- shops to its own grocery store. It also has a fire station, a park, and a library. But the Village also offers the more out-of-the-ordinary places, such as a restaurant which specializes in Indian cui- sine, a used record store, and a shop specializing in customized clothing. Jeff Berman, owner of Baz- beaux Pizza, said that the Vil- lage has a slower pace com- pared to other areas of Indianapolis. He also said, There ' s a constant flow of youth, which keeps it alive. The Village is a hang-out for many BR students. According M. Nicolini to Kali Johnson, senior, one of her favorite places to hang out at is Cafe Espresso, a restau rant that caters to the serious coffee drinker. But the Village also serves as an ideal place of employment for many BR stu- dents. According to Wallace Mac- Arthur, sales person at The Vil- lage Peddlars, the Village is friendlier than other areas. We get a lot of repeat business. In summing up the Village, Judy Cassell, senior, said, You ' ve got everything in Rip- V« pie. All kinds of people. Note V » just the yups or the dinks or thex J preps or the punks; but all of ; ' em! David Black well Fire engine 32 rolls out of the Village fire station to fight flames once again. Broad Ripple Vil- lage has an intimate atmosphere, very ar- tistic. It ' s the melt- ing pot of Indiana- polis. — Debra Berman Store owner Verve Heather O ' Sullivan, senior, and Mer- edith Emmons, junior, show their spirit during the annual Homecoming Parade, which passes through the Village. Face to face, ducks are a common sight in Broad Ripple Village.