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

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lllusfrating Patty l-layes's talk on the human skeleton, Mike Caplan points out the Cranium, or skull, in Health class. 9 .ff ' I 3, Wm V 421, Q Q' if f A new kind of jump-rope finds Di- anne Kinder upside down as Miss Barbara Vargo and Bobbie Wood help to turn the rope. ROTC VIP's Captain james Kirkpatrick, Cary Chambers, Phil Andrews, and Sfc. Richard Stoe receive congratulations from Principal I. Fred Murphy for the Marion County Rifle Championship. 5 Qs N - was 1 .. wiv v, w

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Health, Driver Ed improve pupil safety habits B9 . Examining the parts of an automobile motor, Driver Ed pupils Brenda Larson and Max Inglert investigate its operation. Set for action in an exciting game of English football, or soccer, a boys' phys ed class participates in team competition. 24 The mechanics of an automobile, the miracles of the hiuman body, the manual dexterity of the pupil, and the military procedure of the armed forces are among the objects of study and improvement in Driver Education, l-lealth, 'iphys ed, and ROTC. Prospective drivers benefit from the supervision provided by both class and behind-the-wheel train- ing in Driver Education courses. The thorough in- struction received from these classes statistically places those young drivers who have taken the course above the average high-school-aged driver in safety. Safety in everyday habits is also a basic in Health classes. Pupils study the structure and functions of the human body, learning the best methods to keep physically and mentally fit, By providing a daily period of exercise and sports competition, physical education develops co-ordination and general health. ROTC, the Reserve Officer Training Corps, prepares boys for future service in the armed forces. Team competition in 'marksmanship and knock-out drills, instnuction in the use of weapons and military organ- ization, and stress on discipline and neatness develop leadership and ability in ROTC pupils. 'X' N-... Exercise means relaxation, and the boys' phys ed class puts this principle to use during the rigors of a hard day at school,

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Preparing for the Music Memory Contest, Vickie Hamilton, lulia Ranney, and Linda Stevens study the mood, instrumentation, and theme variation of the Pastoral Symphony. Carefully adding final decorative touches ot colored string and wire to her three-dimensional study of design and color, art pupil Nancy Cohen completes her composition. Fine arts develop cultural tastes and abilities Perseverance, hours of practice, and both desire and ability to learn are essential to Dick Olson in his trumpet study. if 26 From the brush of the artist, the pen of the com- poser, and the throat of the vocalist flow design, symphony, and melody, the products of Ripple's fine arts departments. Both classroom instruction and actual performance in art and music are available. Pupils interested in color, design, and handcrafts find varied opportunities for self-expression in the Art Department. Applied experience in sketching, painting, and sculpturing in Art l-IV develops a basic appreciation of color contrast, artistic balance, and technique. This course and those in craft art, jewelry, and commercial art develop natural talent and interest of the pupil to create real ability and cultural tastes. Study in vocal music begins with Chorus I, a general course in singing with some theory and appreciation included, and according to the vocalist's ability, ad- vances to performing groups such as A Cappella Choir, Colden Singers, and Madrigals. Ripple's orchestras and bands provide the pupil with an opportunity to make practical use of his instrumental ability in playing with a group.