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

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Atmosphere of social studies classes favorable Heated discussions in the light o£ political cam- paigns loinied the atmosphere for Ripple social stu- dies classes dining this election year. Pupils took an active part in politics and voting in Government classes, and learned about comparative governments throughout the Avorld through International Rela- tions classes. (ieography classes always teach pupils the import- ance of physical land featines in deciding vorld policies. World history places special emphasis on past civilizations ' contributions to the Americas, ■ vhith are sttidied extensively in US and Pan Aineri- can History. Economics and Psychology pupils delve into personal and social problems in government and in man ' s mind. Participants in various speech contests through- out the state receive additional knowledge in social studies through their experiences. Competitors for the Lilly Foundation Scholarship, presented each year to a senior boy or girl majoring in the social sciences, write a research paper and take an oral test on their historical knowledge. Burning the midnight- oil, freshman Marion Sigurdson makes some last-minute additions to her world history source theme. Watching voters as they enter and leave the cottage, Government pupils take time out during the class period to learn how to register and vote as they observe the action on election day.

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New English plan enriches course of study Assisting teachers in the English Department, office helpers Stephanie Unversaw, Clarice Noland, and Judy Huehl write mem- oranda to teachers and help arrange papers. Changing times re(]uire ( uirif iilini] ic isioiis: and, to meet the demands, the Ripple I ii lish Depart- ment has rearranged many of its (oinses. To make all ( ity high school English courses unilonii in name and subject matter, English I, III, ' . III. and IX now stress grammar and c oinposiiion: all other English courses place emphasis on literature. English VII, formerly English literature, has been switched to advanced compcjsition; what was called Senior Composition now is English ' IIs. English V and VI have been transposed to make ' grammar and Vl American literature. Ne v in name only. library experience accjuaints pupils sitli the library tor use in research. Pupils who wish to gain a more thorough under- standing of English skills for preparation for their college careers may, under the ne v system, take English IX, a special cotirse in creative ■writing, and English X, a follow-up of VIII in the study of English literature. Unchanged in name but ahvays eager to improve old ways and adopt ne v technicjues are the Speech and Dramatics classes. These classes are for pupils who wish to obtain a basic skill in oral and dramatic expression and interpretation. V. ' K r i k- i..- f t Describing a picture to be taken for the yearbook, junior cc rr- Judy Ross tells Rick Bried, photo staff head, what she uants included in the picture and what size print she ants. Busily composing, NCTE candidates |ainie Lee Wright, Trude Bennett, and CaroKn Cottrell prepare essays in the silence of the library. Prompted by curiosity, seniors Jim Mundt and Rick Weinstein take a close look at the Globe Theater model in the school library. 19

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for explaining views and governmental concepts DAR Good Citizen Nancy Woolridge reviews the principles of the American way of life for the state test. Checking scholarship possibilities, Ellen Cohen dis- cusses qualifications for the Lilly Scholarship with Mr. J. Curtis Weigel, sponsor and department head. Hot Potato! Debbie Cohen, senior, supervises and takes part in the games of the second-graders at School 59, where she practices teaching as a part of the cadet teacher program at Broad Ripple. 21