Bradley Central High School - Ocoeean Yearbook (Cleveland, TN)

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With announcements interrupting class, one student did what many students and faculty would like to do — put a coat over the intercom to muffle the sound. (Opposite page, top) Confused with an algebra problem. Freddie Mercer tries to figure out which of his two answers is right. (Opposite page, bottom) W orking in the lab. chemistry students perform different experiments trying to discover what their particular unknown is. (Top) W riting passes for sophomores. Mrs. Murphy reads a note to find out why this student was absent yesterday. (Bottom) Opening 7

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Finally, back to NORMAL A sophomore had a class in A-building and needed to get to the auto body shop but was reluctant to ask directions. The last time he asked an upperclassman for some help, he ended up on the opposite end of the school from where he wanted to be. This was typical of the beginning of a new year: new classes, new classmates, new teachers, new energy. Many challenges were ahead and a lot of things to look forward to. All the pep rallies, athletic events, homecoming, dances, the spring musical, dating, cruis- ing McDonald’s and of course — study. For 561 seniors, graduation seemed close, but yet far away when they thought of the work ahead of them. Eleven of fourteen county commission seats changed hands and two new school board members began their terms of office. The school budget was still undecided, getting the schools opened was necessary. The pro- blems were still crucial and the results of the recent election would play a role in their potential solutions. Bradley Central had ushered in another school year with an explosion of enthusiasm. To the students and faculty the controversy and confusion caused by the delayed opening created less disturbance than casting a baited hook into the middle of a stream. They were ready to get down to business. 6 Opening

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Aware that there were many ways to acquire knowledge, Bradley Central designed a curriculum that took into consideration the fact students had different interests and learned on different levels. The basic fundamentals were reviewed for those students who didn’t feel confident with their grasp on learning, and Advanced Placement was available for those who excelled and were ready for a greater challenge. Students knew that before they left high school to face the world, they needed to prepare themselves for careers that interested them. The selection of academic areas was tremendous. College and Career Day helped some of the undecided seniors recognize potential opportunities. If it was in the field of com- munication, computer programming, auto mechanics, or any number of other things, they got first hand experience by taking those courses. Preparing the individual for the future was a goal that was successfully accomplished at BCHS. Making funny faces, Edwin Stueckle and Jon Lovingood get a whiff of the hydrogen sulfide while they work in the lab doing an unpopular experiment. Academics