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

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Strived To Equal Them 1 + 1 = 2 and cos A cos B cos C sin B sin C cos A . . . the first we knew but the second we learned only if we took Trigonometry at Ripple in ' 56. In four years it was possible for seniors to complete five years of mathe- matics. First came Algebra 1-4, then Plane and Solid Geometry, where we learned ideas of prospective dimension. Then the real brains continued with Trigonometry, Col- lege Algebra, and Math X. Enrolled in Math X, the highest math course off ' ered at Ripple, were 16 skilled mathematicians. These highly advanced courses gave us an idea of what to expect in college. Sharon Staeuble and Tay Probst worked out a difficult Solid Geometry problem. 29

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It ' s All A Matter Of Equatio ns, And We Mrs. Margarut Andoison assisted Bill Canup in solving an Algebra I problem. Jim Galbreath solved an iden- tity in Trigonometry class. 28

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Expe7ime7its Plus Were Ripple ' s Science In the Science Department courses in ' 56, one-third of all Ripplites did everything from dissecting rats to preparing hydrogen. We studied biology to learn about the science of life and physical science to learn about some of the applied sciences, geology and astronomy. Our chemistry labs here at Ripple, equipped with modern apparatus, acquainted us with many of the wonders of science ; and physics added to our knowledge of the material world and its phenomena. Advanced Biology, offered for the first time this year at Ripple, attracted 12 outstanding students. Thus our knowledge of the atomic age was brought up-to-date. Eric Eikenberry demonstrated his Van deGraaff generator to memljers of a Physics class. Back Row : — Walter Halfpap, Stu Schaefer, Guy Pahud. Front Row: — John Turpin, Don Boyd, Kent Smith. In Physical Science class ' Mr. Allen Weinheimer showed David Cushman, Rosalie Gates, Linda Teeguarden, and Chuck K e r c h n e r that air exerts a pressure. 30