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

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Pots and pans are n o problem for Louise Stout, whose homemaking skill won her the Betty Crocker Award. Big chiefs Bob Forsythe, Pam Hatfield, and Andy McCuen survey clippings in the Riparian scrapbook. Anniversary year keeps Pride comes before the fall (autumn, that is) for Ripplites who win awards in the summer. Early hon- ors from journalism and science institutes preceded a rise, not a decline, in Ripple ' s 75th year. Following summer winners, nine pupils began the year as National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and qualified as finalists after further testing. The close of the football season opened the way to fame for Randy Minniear, who was cited as best halfback and most valuable player in the city by the Kiwanis Club, and 12 other airidsters, who were recognized by Kiwanis and the city newspapers. Later in the year Seniors Pam Hatfield and Bob Forsythe became government officials for a day, and Andy McCuen acted as editor of the Indianapolis Times. Another senior, Louise Stout, was Ripple ' s winner in the Betty Crocker Homemaker Contest. All-American boy Randy Minniear, ranked all-state in football, admires his Kiwanis trophies. 14

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Spinning carrousel of festivities brightens year Stepping onto a nicrry-go-rouiul oT social activity, Ripplites began a gay Avhirl Avith the iourtecntli annual Riparian Dance. Sparkling decorations gave the diamond jubilee theme glitteiing emphasis. Publications subscribers chose Miss and Mr. Riparian to reign over the dance, which marked the end oi the Riparian subscription campaign and the begin- ning of the year ' s semi-iormal dances. Colorful Home-coming put the entire schocjl in a spin of float-constructing, parading, and cheering. A morning pep session and an afternoon pageantry ceremony, at which the Student Council president announced five queen finalists, added new customs tc:) Home-coming tradition. As in past years, mums sold by Coimcil members adorned many girls ' dresses at the after-school parade, the exciting game, and the festive post-game dance. Circus Capers, the Association of Parents and Teachers Carnival, added fim to the busy cycle. V itli the circus came a jazz concert, style show, talent show, and many food concessions and booths. These features attracted Ripple families to come spend tlieir dimes at the annual carnixal. The APT ' s only fiuid-raising event, this affair aha boosts incomes of clubs Avhich participate. Newsworthy notables Peggy Ballard and Dave Gilliom steal the Riparian spotlight after being named Miss and Mr. Riparian at Our Diamond Jubilee. Best ever is the goal for Pam Lassiter, chairman of the Ri- parian Dance, as she attends to the countless details that com- prise her job. 13

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Bibliophiles all. Merit finalists Mary Stranahan, Kay Belknap, Sandy Lazarus, Roger Winters, Mike Cronin, Tom Royer, Milton Bird, and Alan Monroe discuss great books. pace with Broad Ripple ' s steady climb to fame Success stories from summer institutes cir- culate among award winners Beth Davis, Jane Clay, Roger Win- ters, Tom Royer, Mark Minton, Dee Stanton, M ' Lou Gilbert, and Trude Bennett. --2