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

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' Carousel ' presented in three showings i dent Life A Rick Ashley knots the bow tie of Ricky Web- ster (The Cotton Candy and Lollypop Man) in preparation for the musical. ► Jigger, a shiftless sailor played by Marion Kelly, tells of his plan to hold up Mr. Bascomb, a wealthy mill owner. ■ A myriad of colorful costumes, con- trasting characters, elaborate scenery and props, intricate make-up and melo- dic music filled the stage as the Golden Singers presented Rogers and Ham- merstein ' s musical production, Carou- sel, on November 14,15 and 22. The love story of Billy Bigelow (Se- nior Paul Smethers), a handsome carousel barker, and Julie Jordan (Ju- nior Tracey Horth), an innocent town girl, left audiences with a feeling of love for his fellow man. The usual format of two consecutive performances was changed to a Thurs- day night and two Friday nights. It was not possible to have a Saturday night performance due to the energy crisis. Two months of rehearsal time and the involvement of 144 students working with six faculty sponsors culminated in an outstanding show viewed by 1,500 people. • Look at them clams, been diggin ' em since sun-up, the men sing of their hard work in hope of getting doughnuts from the women.

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Feelings of pride and accomplish- ment were attained by those who re- ceived special awards and citations for their commendable efforts throughout the year. In June, Susan Hoffman and Nancy Phillips attended the week-long session of Girls ' State at Terre Haute. Nancy was honored as the most outstanding girl. Felton Harding and Kevin Fosso attended the session for boys a week earlier. Also in the summer, Lisa Wild- feuer journeyed to France to learn more about French culture. Alan Green and Mr. Nicholas Sel- don, science teacher, were one team among ten, chosen to work during the summer and throughout the school year on a scientific experiment entitled Project Star . The Downtown Kiwanis honored city high school football players with a banquet. Those presented with plaques were seniors Kip Kleinschmidt, Claude Robinson, Bruce Smith, and Dan Snyder. ► Photographs and scrapbooks help Nancy Phillips and Susan Hoffman recall the good times they experienced at Girls ' State. ▼ Lisa Wildfeuer examines articles which she purchases during her summer visit to France. Outstanding citations attained by students Student Life 19

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kPaul Smethers portrays Billy Bigelow, a Carousel barker who is known as a good catch with the town girls. He sings to Julie Jor- dan (Tracey Horth) what it would be like if he loved her. k Richard Keefe surprises his intended wife by finishing her song. • Mary Gibbs swishes her tail to the tune of June is Bustin ' Out All Over. Sfudent Life 21