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

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Science, math answer education challenge b Da fe Epstein The present laboratory space is insufficient for the number of pupils enrolled in science courses. The crowded situation in the biology classes caused by the new graduation requirement of two years of science has been somewhat relieved with the con- version of two more classrooms to biology labs. This brings the total of completely equipped sci- ence laboratories in Broad Ripple to eight, and the number of biology laboratories to four. Are we teaching enough mathematics and science? is the big question confronting the schools. Satisfying the demands of students, teach- ers, and Mr. John Q. Public is the problem facing the Mathematics and Science Departments this year. Broad Ripple is meeting this challenge with added facilities and courses. An analytical diagram is constructed and labeled for clar- ity by Kenny Carr for Jim Bush and Bill Bogigian in their Analytical Geometry Class, an advanced Math course. Graph plotter Susan McCord points out charted elliptical curves to Dr. Glen Vannatta, Dave Larson, and Ray Ward. College Algebra formula is explained by Bruce Goodrich. 23

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Modern progress! Dr. Lowell Hicks proudly conducts Julia Beaman through Broad Ripple ' s new miniature chemistry laboratory opened during the spring semester. A modern school answers a timely question! Broad Ripple ' s ability to meet the challenge of education for tomorrow has come to the fore- ground this year according to the latest statistics on science and mathematics enrollments. This trend of enrollments has placed Ripple in front of all other city schools in this aspect. With the addition of calculus as an accredited course the number of subjects in our curriculum has reached its maximum, explains Dr. Glen Van- natta, head of the Mathematics Department. He stated that Ripple is now one of the few schools in the state to offer twelve semesters of mathematics including Analytic Geometry and Calculus. A double major of twelve credits in one branch of learning is the limit for high schools according to the laws of Indiana. Mr. John E. Williams, head of the Science De- partment, says, The new chemistry laboratory will help to relieve the congested situation caused by the students ' trend toward science courses. The cost of the laboratory is estimated at $18,000. Among the modern facilities of the laboratory is a fume hood, an instrument which is used to re- move unpleasant or poisonous gases from the air. Stop the clock! exclaims Dave Epstein to Jim Young and Eddie Reeve as they time a pendulum cycle. The boys need to watch carefully, take accurate notes, and count arcs to complete successfully this Physics experiment. 22

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Discussing European History, Wolf Pfeifer, exchange student, talks to a World History class. World problems need added understanding by Linda Bender Economic principles are pointed out by Mr. Curtis Weigel. Citizenship, the Social Science Department ' s main aim, is emphasized in each of its varied sub- jects ranging from World History I to Psychology. These courses help bring about an understanding of social laws and practices that underlie good ef- fective living in today ' s v orld. Nine different courses are offered in this department at Ripple. Freshmen learn the history of mankind from the beginning of recorded time to the present in World History. America ' s colorful history is recalled in U. S. History, while Government and Economics stress the functions and problems faced by the government and businesses today. Everything from wind currents to the location of the tiny country of Liechtenstein is covered in the Geography course of study. Interested students can study vital world situations in Contemporary His- tory and International Relations.