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

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Above — Juniors Linda Stovall and Joe Toole relax at the 1972 Junior Prom. Right — Since practice makes pertect, cadets Pat Hannon and Neal Vanzo work on shooting skill. Below — Members of the ROTC Drill Team concentrate on skill and coordina- tion while being judged at the Federal Inspection. 18

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Spring life yields drama, creative arts Ripplites spent hours directing, acting, and creating as the annual Ripples Acts, Thespian play, and Arts Salon drew near. Student authors and casts created their own music, scenery, costumes tor the 1972 Ripples Acts on March 24 and 25. For the first time, a dramatic act, See the Light, was performed. Blackboard Bungle, a satire on the school system, won the Best Act award. Other awards were given for the best chorus line, male and female vocalist, intermission act, and the best actor and actress. The Thespians presented Thea- ter in the Round which included two one-act plays: Nobody Sleeps, a comedy directed by Doug Handerson, and World Within, a drama directed by Donna Jones. This was the first year for Thespian student directors. Arts Salon, May 11, was the scene of students ' award-winning artwork, woodwork, clothing, and creative writings. The Home Eco- nomics Department sponsored a fashion show, featuring students ' sewing, for the guests. Top — Court jester, Carole Rheins, pre- sents harem girls Becky Sackenheim, Lynn Barnes, Susie Swails, and Joyce Landrum to the king in the act Feudal Attempt. F ar i e ft — wire ballerinas, by Mary Sel- don, received a third place award at Arts Salon. left — At Arts Salon, Denise Bridgeforth models pajamas made in Home Ec. 17

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Rock group performs at Junior Prom Breaking tradition, the 1972 Jun- ior Prom took place at the Athe- neum Club. Switching to a rock band, Ripplites danced to the music of Black Magic in the undersea atmosphere of Atlantis, the sunken city. Senior Denise Smith was crowned queen by Junior Class President Andy Blake. With heads up, shoulders back, and stomachs in, ROTC cadets marched onto the football field at the thirteenth Annual Federal Inspection. The cadets received awards for their outstanding achievements and accomplishments by representatives from Fort Harri- son and ROTC instructors from sur- rounding schools. Supporting the theme of Starlit Springtime, a celestial globe spar- kled overhead at the 1972 Military Ball. The coronation of the Queen Kay Carpenter climaxed the eve- ning. J ' £ 1 u M V b I 1 1 L H H k 1 ■ 99 £5 Left — The crowning, a kiss, and a con- gratulatory dance characterize the coro- nation of Denise Smith as Prom Queen by Junior Class President Andy Blake. Above— Kay Carpenter beams happily after being crowned Military Ball Queen. 19