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

Page 29 text:

Appreciating heritage, Mike Lamm looks at the Free- doms Foundation poster illustrating constitutional rights. Ku Klux Klanner, Steve Smalley, models a replica of the secret society ' s costume for his class in U. S. History. Pan American History concerns the Latin coun- tries—their European backgrounds and their pend- ing problems. Ripplites enrolled in this department correlate their studies with extra activities and projects. For a week before elections, Social Studies pupils and teachers present to the school a series explaining voting procedure. Returning a verdict is a problem confronted by some as they experience jury duty at the mock trials conducted by Indiana University law students. Pupils interested in current topics in national and world news broadcast group dis- cussions on Junior Town Meeting. This year, essays on Our American Heritage were written by 1200 students in the department in connection with the Freedoms Foundation. Note- books were compiled by a government class and a display in the school library depicted the various facets of the freedoms enjoyed by United States citizens. To culminate the Freedoms Foundation activities, a television program was presented in November discussing the Foundation and Broad Ripple ' s contribution. South American momentos are admired by Bob Nelson, Sorajone Terry, John Clark, Pan American History pupils. 25

Page 28 text:

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.

Page 30 text:

Pupils learn practical application of skills by Laurie Tether A buzz of band saws, an appetizing aroma of spice cake and cookies, a clack-clack of busy type- writers . . . these are characteristics of Broad Ripple ' s practical arts departments, training stu- dents to be better businessmen, secretaries, archi- tects, and homemakers. The Business Education Department offers courses in junior business training, business arith- matic, typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, retail sell- ing, office practice, and business law. Acquainting students with modern office equipment, the de- partment prepares them for business occupations. The Industrial Arts Department offers courses in mechanical drawing and advanced drawing. These courses are necessary for architects and for those who plan to enter skilled trades. Modern ma- chinery helps students in shop classes gain valu- able experience needed for careers in engineering and industry. Setting an attractive table. Penny Oshier and Lois Knight demonstrate proper form to their Foods class. Mr. Nelson Cooksey helps Bill Stoelting draw to scale. Cabinet crafts ore practiced by Bill Hoverly and Bill Hazel. 26