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

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Recycled paper, now it ' s homes ANT ' S EYE VIEW . . . Looking up from the ground, one gets the feeling of the tremendous heighth of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Not many homes contain trap doors which lead to the basement nor were Dossibly a link in the Underground Railroad, but Diana Elrod has a home A ith both. She, along with many other Ripplites, shared the interest of ' estoring old homes throughout the community. Finding an unusual home such as this, and bringing out its jnique features was an interest :ommon to all those involved in this Dasttime. Not only did the restoration of tomes take place, but a familiar community sight underwent change hroughout the course of the year. Monument Circle became ndianapolis ' own yellow brick road vhen it was closed off to everything Dut pedestrians and the street was completely bricked. Ripplites took advantage of many of the services the community has to offer, such as providing places for them to shop, eat and just have fun. Providing services went two ways though; many Ripplites participated in such things as the Jerry Lewis Telethon, by taking contribution calls and counseling at Muscular Distrophy Camp in the summer. Making people happy, O.B.R.C. performed at many nursery schools, nursing homes and the Deaf School. The community functioned by revolving in a circle; people gave as they took so no pieces were lost. Ripplites did their share and piece by piece the community thrived. SITTING PRETTY . . . Fanning his beautiful feathers, a peacock serenely sits at the In- dianapolis Zoo just waiting for viewers. The zoo is a popular and very inexpensive way for any- one to spend a fun afternoon. THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT. . .Rebuilding the downtown Monument Circle, instead of a house, two of the workers lay bricks. Community 15

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TO MARKET. TO MARKET . . . People line the aisles of the City Market, brousing and purchas- ing such things as fresh fruit, vegetables, lasagna, peanuts and pastries. HIGH-AT REGENCY . . . Looking down upon the lobby of Indianapolis ' newest hotel, Hyatt Regency, one sees many interesting sights. GOOD AS NEW. . . The restoration of old homes, an interest common to many Ripple families, is demonstrated in the Old Northside. 14 Community

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Ripplites find excitement in Naptown ' s nightlife Considering that good ole Indy did not match the hustle and bustle of some disco-lit city like Los Angeles or New York, Ripplites managed to fill a few evening hours with excitement. Depending on the individual, ac- tivities ranged from dancing and party- ing to bowling, skating and movies. Faced with spare time and the no- spare-money syndrome, it seemed as though Indianapoiis had nothing to of- fer. However, there was always willing company to sit around the house and watch television, listen to albums and play a friendly game of euchre or backgammon. A long telephone con- versation could sometimes compen- sate for lack of transportation. Some of the lighter moments centered around discussions of a favorite T.V. show, Saturday Night Live, or the movie Animal House. Evenings were also filled with more constructive energies dealing with homework and part-time jobs or babysitting. School activities such as football and basketball games, com- mittees and club meetings also served to fill the nighttime hours. So Ripplites realized that they didn ' t have to call the city India-no-place. There was always a nightlife, even though it was sometimes hard to find. PINK ELEPHANTS? ... No, the circus is just one of the many events students attend at Mar- ket Square Arena. ROVING EYES. . . On one of those slow Friday nights, John Panyard is caught sneaking a peek at Paul Jackson ' s hand. 16 Nightlife