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

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uait Por the ( ludd of 44 • • • In September of 1940 a new freshman class came to Broad Ripple — the best freshman class ever to enter . We were eagerly fac- ing a new life, an adventure; this was high school. The dreams of becoming leaders sped through our active minds. The frosh cindermen showed their ability early when they won the interclass track meet. Next fall, after that verdant shade which typifies freshmen had worn off, we returned to Ripple as sophomores. The fellows gained places on the varsity squads in major sports, and later in the season proudly received their BR ' s. Everyone was giving his all to extra-curricular activities and studies. A number of sophomore names filled berths on the high honor roll. There was just one blot on that year, the infamous day of December 7, 1941. During the second semester of our junior year, the whole class met in Home Room 1 to organize. After a vigorous campaign, never to be equalled, we elected Gerald Huff, president; Betty Jean Barnhill, vice president; Mary Schreiber, secretary; and William Green, treasurer. The junior skat- ing party, our first financial venture, was a big success and fun for everyone. On May 28, graduating seniors were our guests at the big event of the year, the Junior- Senior Reception at the Riviera Club. Seniors — and just one year left at Broad Ripple. How full that year has been. We were school leaders, some with the respon- sibility of being class officers, club heads, and staff members on the Riparian and yearbook. January saw eighteen seniors leave our midst, in the first mid-semester graduation in the history of our school. With pangs of pride, but still sadly, we watched some answer Uncle Sam ' s call for men. These past days have flown by in rapid succession. There have been the Senior Play, Mother ' s tea, yearbook, the reception (guests this time) and bacca- laureate and graduation. As we remove our caps and gowns and step into a new world we, the Seniors of 1 944, look back on our high school days at Ripple as the happiest days in our life. 15

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Senior Officers Pose for the cameraman Rosie demonstrates her high-stepping majorette style. January grad, John Kroeger, delivers his commencement address. Harry Layfield, dressed in football togs, pauses to survey the situation while Marjorle Hopper, Carolyn Harvey, Shirley Harlan, and Fred Verderosa throw in their two bits. Hey Ceigler! Heave that pass this way! Willie Miller and Jack Caylor grin for the cameraman while the rest of the trig class review the lesson (?) for the day. Suzie Mahalowitz boosts the popular candidate for class officer. Letterwomen, Kathryn Roberts and Mary Jane Coleman, stop by their lockers before next class. Jim Blakeslee adds a bit of western atmosphere with his twirling and Lem Hutchison adds his OK. Betty Ramsey prepares a poster for the senior play while Gene Stark, Dave Pfleiderer, Imogene Kleinschmidt, and Elinor Allsworth look on. Don Newkirk and Black Magic Zervas exert the brain power over a checker game with Ralph Meckling kibitz- ing. January grads line up to get their pictures tookin . Ripple Rockettes Betty Jones, Mary Schreiber, and Nancy Boerner wait for the whistle. K. V. hands out a much desired sheepskin. Johnny Martin warms up before the big game. Peg Langlais expounds her knowledge. 14 1

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PAUL AAMOT JACK ADAMS ELINOR ALLSWORTH BEITY JEAN BARNHILL ROBERT E. BEASLEY GLORIA BECKLEY MILDRED ATKINS MARGARET AUGUSTINE BARBARA BARD If 4 JOHN BELLEW ROBERT G, BEVIS DELORIS BLACKER JAMES BLAKESLEE NANCY BOERNER JOANNE BOOKWALTER WILLIAM C, BURT BETTY LOU CAMPBELL ROBERT CASEY Row 1 PAUL AAMOT — Track ' 43, Eiclogy Club ' 43, Ripple ' s import from Pennsylvania. JACK ADAMS — Corridor monitor one semester ' 44. A tall, retiring, observing lad. ELINOR ALLSWORTH — Spanish Club ' 43, ' 44 — vice-president. Draclu ' 43, ' 44, Ripples ' 43, ' 44, Riparian — Yearbook ' 43, ' 44. A peppy, vivacious miss with a hand in all Ripple activities. MILDRED ATKINS — A sparkling smile and friendly manner add up to Mildred, a January graduate. MARGARET ANN AUGUSTINE — Honor Society, Riparian ' 43, Draclu ' 43, ' 44, Radio Workshop ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, Scholastic achievement arid a true Ripple spirit are Maggie ' s outstanding features. BARBARA BARD — Ripples ' 4C, ' 44, Draclu ' 43, ' 44, Spanish Club ' 43, 44. A witty miss with an engaging grin and a constant flow of chatter. Row 2 BETTY JEAN BARNHILL — President of Orange Aid ' 44, vice-president of junior class, secretary of senior class. Senior Play. A sparkling belle, possessing an abundance of friends, and an unrivaled personality. ROBERT E. BEASLEY — Ripples ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, Band ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44. Down Beat Beasley is known for his friendly smile and sax ability. GLORIA BECKLEY — Riparian ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, Draclu ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, Spanish Club ' 42, ' 43, Ripples ' 44. This charming lass has wavy black hair and big brown eyes that welcome everyone. JOHN BELLEW— Band ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, Baseball ' 43, Debale ' 43, Ripples ' 43. This talented lad beat out many a measure at Ripple dances. ROBERT C. BEVIS — Track, Band ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, Ripples ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, Draclu ' 42, ' 43. Ripples he man of the blonde wavy hair and the manly stride. DELORES BLACKER — A sweet Ripplite with dancing ability (but definitely) is our January grad. Row 3 JAMES BLAKESLEE — Baseball, Ripples ' 44. Jim is everybody ' s friend. His engaging grin and corny jokes make him the envy of Ripple. NANCY GRACE BOERNER — State Latin Contest ' 42, Riparian page editor ' 44, Copy Editor of Annual, president of National Honor Society ' 44. Smiles, brains, dimples — what more can you ask for? JOANNE BOOKWALTER — Choir ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, Orchestra ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, Ripples ' 42, ' 43, Spring Festival ' 43, ' 44. Bookie possesses a voice, violin and vigor. WILLIAM BURT— Football ' 40, ' 42. A classy deacon with plenty on the ball. BETTY LOU CAMPBELL -Majorette ' 42, ' 43, ' 44. This gal can really strut her stuff. ROBERT CASEY — Bob is known for outstanding performance in the senior-faculty tilt. He will be a summer school grad. Track. 16