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

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• r , TV- 1979 Riparian Broad Ripple High School 1115 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 Volume 54

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¥k@t da @to©k@ yffDolfy ©Mtsonfc ' 1 i h ft i h ■ 1 ' ■ 3 ■ H. ... B M When the 8:10 bell rang on September 5, the halls of Broad Ripple became filled with sleepy-eyed individuals. Mixed emotions were evident as students staggered through the hallways trying to find guidance centers, relocated classes, and lockers. Once the shock of the first day wore off, Ripplites fit into the daily routine. Almost immediately teachers began the drudgery of homework and tests. Clubs began reorganizing with membership drives and elections, teams began after-school practices and the cliques gathered at their familiar surroundings: the music hall, parking lot, and Compton and Haverford streets started buzzing with activity. In the beginning the individuals had their own interests and personalities, but as the year progressed ideas became synthesized as common interests and concerns developed. Little by little, the pieces began to fit together to form Broad Ripple High School. HAPPY DAYS ... In order to learn about the fifties, the 20th Century America class held a sockhop in the Girls ' Gym. After the dance, costumed students attempted to break the world ' s record for stuffing a telephone booth. S Wt » ' • tr »w V 4 » »«mmi MORNING HAS BROKEN . . . With the winter sun rising late and setting early, Ripplites had to adjust to shorter days. FALL CELEBRATION . . . James Love and Cheryl Smith pause to admire a collection of floating leaves in the Holcomb Gardens pond. Opening 3