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

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Orientation for future possibilities It was difficult to imagine the oppor- tunities that would be available at the completion of high school. There was too much happening now to become serious about the future and the possibilities it would bring. College and Career Day was provided to help clear the cobwebs so students could begin to think about the direction they wanted to go in life. It gave them facts regarding college choices and career opportunities so they could make a more informed decision about their future. Over 550 seniors from Bradley High and Charleston High were involved in this nineteenth annual event. Don Carter, the director of Guidance and Counseling at BCHS, coordinated the preparations for the program. Seniors were able to at- tend three thirty-minute sessions con- ducted by college and career representatives. Seventeen colleges and thirty careers were represented at the day-long workshop which was held at the First Baptist Church downtown. Financial aid information was distributed by the col- leges, and applications and career path information was available from businesses. Representatives of the military services also met with interested students. David Wagner described it as, “A day for projection about the future, our lives, our needs, and our wants. That is essen- tially what College and Career Day is all about.” Telling a humorous story, Jim Gibson represented the First Baptist Church by welcoming the seniors and giving a devotion. Making plans for College and Career Day. the guidance counselors, Mr. McCullough. Mr. Carter, Mr. Keller, and Mrs. Miller, discuss the best way for seniors to choose which sessions they would like to participate in. Sitting at the registration desk. Cassie James waits on the last few representatives that haven’t checked in yet. College and Career Day — Academics 17

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Talking about Tennessee Technological University. Mr. Tom Woods gives interesting information to seniors while Pam Lawson. Mark Mantooth. and John Garr take notes. Junior aids. Shannon Nolen and Julie Price keep the Hospitality Room full of doughnuts and fresh coffee at College and Career Day. Seniors listen enthusiastically as Patsy Reynolds talks about the courses, housing, and financial aid available at UTC. 16 Academics — College and Career Day

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Paving the way for life in the future After all, that was three years away and three years was a long time! During that three years they would begin to think about what they would do after high school. The wise ones would begin to prepare themselves. Those who wanted to continue their education became more serious about what went on in the classroom and good grades became a high priority. Others who weren't interested in a college education involved themselves in areas where they could learn a skill or a trade. The curriculum at Bradley offered a large variety of directions a student could become involved in. Building trades, welding, auto mechanics, English IV, and AP courses all blended to help students make positive decisions about their futures. The closer it got to graduation, more time was spent in thought about the years ahead and how to prepare for them. 18 Academics — Preparing for Life Intervening Mrs. Cate, Connie Nance practices talk- ing to business people so she will go into the real world prepared for anything that might come her way. For sixty-seven years Bradley Central High School has been graduating students. Most of them left prepared to face the challenges that would face them as they set about to accomplish their goals. By the time a student reached the campus as a sophomore, he had already completed three-fourths of his formal education and was beginning to think about what he would do in the future. A few came with predetermined plans and spent their energy moving in that direction. Most came with little or no thought about where they would be going after they completed their senior year. Writing fake checks, Kim Hunsucker is taught all about banking in economics. The workbooks were provided by First American Bank. After being pronounced husband and wife. Mark Whaley stuffs the wedding cake into Donna Bailey's mouth. The couple were married in a mock wedding performed by the Rev. Sherrie Witt.