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

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Gateway to athletic triumphs, the Edgar F. Diede- rich monument is a popular gathering place and an entrance to the Diederich Memorial Field. The field, dedicated in 1951 to the memory of Mr. Diederich, former coach and athletic director, is the scene of Ripple football and track events. One other land- mark on the school grounds is the time-worn sun- dial, located on the northwest corner of the front lawn. The sundial, an anonymous gift donated in 1936, is engraved with designs and quotations. Progressing with the times, the Ripple community does not neglect public interest in history. The out- moded Nickel Plate Railroad engine which rests in Broad Ripple Park is open for public inspection, and children delight in viewing the workings of the locomotive. Summer and winter. Broad Ripple vil- lagers of all ages enjoy the park ' s Olympic-sized swimming pool. Many other recreational facilities attracted crowds to the grounds when they housed an amusement park as early as 1 889. . U .

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THROUGH THE YEARS First hung in 1883, the Ripple Bell was once a vital part of life at Broad Ripple. It called pupils to classes until 1914, when it began a long hibernation in the basement of the cottage. In 1955 the bell was rescued from abandonment, re-dedicated, and given a place of honor in the main hall of the old building. Another symbol of the past is the old Broad Ripple Inter-Urban Station. Today this building stands as a landmark of historical significance and serves an active purpose as an American Legion hall. Though trains still pass the Broad Ripple Monon Station at regular intervals, it is no longer needed as a stopping point for passengers. In its present role as the Whistle Stop Sausage House, the onetime depot adds provincial charm to the area. Now boarded up, the original entrance to the oldest part of the building is an ever-preseni reminder of the school ' s swift growth. This entrance has not been used for many years, and it is virtually unknown to most Broad Ripple pupils and teachers.

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75 YEARS YOUNG Spirit turns well of tradition into fountain of youth Utilizing the switchboard in the new office section, Mrs. Sara Powell transfers a call to one of the administrative offices. Three generations of school leaders share common loyalties and goals. Principal J. Fred Mur- phy and Senior Class officers Dave Cranfill and Peg Ballard admire a portrait of Mr. Karl Von Ammerman, former prin- cipal who led Ripple through critical years.