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

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Desert Song Amidst the blazing skies, cruel, lonely deserts, and splendorous palaces, Golden Singers captured the mystery and romance of Mo- rocco in their presentation of The Desert Song. The musical ' s plot evolved around the dual identity of Steve Manning, who portrayed both Pierre Birabeau, the ef- feminate son of the French Gov- ernor, and the Red Shadow, a Moroccan Robin Hood. Singing the moving title song, the Red Shadow wooed Margo Bonvalet, portrayed by Susie Grosvenor. When Margo continued to spurn him, he spirited her away to the place of his ally and friend, Ali Ben Ali. The Governor soon dis- covered that Pierre and the Red Shadow were one. Margo, who now loved the Red Shadow, remained unconvinced of his real identity until Pierre again sang to her The Desert Song. The combined efforts of Mr. Gene Poston, Mrs. Rosalee Hof- mann, Mrs. Janet Blocker, and the cast merited a standing ovation after their Saturday performance. Summoning all his courage, Pierre, portrayed by Steve Manning, confesses his love to beautiful and sophisticated Margo Bonvalet, Susie Grosvenor. Temptress Judy Dickison offers the pleasures of the brass key to Ben- ny, played by John Shackelford, as his girl friend, Sue, portrayed by Lucinda Warning, glares angrily. Student Life — 25

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Standing ovation climaxes production of Finding herself second in the heart of Captain Paul Fontaine, played by Byron Cartwright, Azuri, portrayed by Kathy Hyde, condemns him. Plotting a defensive plan against the French, Riffs David Dodd and Dave Atkin- son discuss their strategy with Ali Ben Ali, Dave Johnston. Climaxing long hours of rehearsal and effort, the Golden sentation of The Desert Song. On their closing night, No- Singers acknowledge finale applause for their musical pre- vember 19, the cast also received a standing ovation. 24 — Student Life J

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AFS ' er Flavia Fernandes experiences From a land of striking con- trasts, Brazil, came Flavia Fernan- des on the American Field Service Program. Though surprised at the number of Ripple ' s extra-curricu- lar activities, she soon adjusted her busy schedule to include many honoraries. Another aspect of Ripple life that amazed her was the system of changing classes; in her school in San Jose de Lio Paulo, teachers, rather than stu- dents, change classes. Living with the Doctor David Hadley family, Flavia received her first experience with snow and Thanksgiving. To the other side of the world travelled Ripple ' s AFS ' er Paul Mannweiler. He spent the summer in Patras, Greece where he was impressed by the friendliness of the people but surprised at the lack of dating among teenagers. With her sister Diane Hadley as her teacher, Flavia Fernandes eagerly learns favorite American folk songs. Exchanging Christmas gifts and smiles, Flavia Fernandes and Diane Hadley cele- brate the yuletide season around the Christmas tree with Dr. and Mrs. Hadley. 26 — Student Life