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

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Showing off his strength, Mike Evans is able to lift the Gateway to the West with a single hand. The FFA went to the National FFA Convention in Kan- sas City via St. Louis. Using mobility for student enrichment It didn’t matter how current the teaching methods, or how modern the facilities, there was nothing like a field trip to give the students a firsthand view of how the principles they had learned in the classroom were put into practice in life. Clubs and classes alike were involved in trips that helped them gain a greater ap- preciation for their particular area of interest. Local industry was the place for the vocational and marketing classes to see techniques used in sales, production, and distribution. Trips to Hardwick Clothes, Cleveland Chair and Bowaters provided important insights, but a visit to the General Motors plant in Atlanta was the highlight of the year for the auto mechanics classes. Red Clay was a popular stop for the history, sociology, and science depart- ments. In addition to the historical and scientific data available there, it was a great place to spend a beautiful sun-filled afternoon. On Law Day, social sciences sat in on a trial at the county courthouse after a tour of the new Justice Center. Conventions were another way for clubs to increase their understanding. FFA had been represented at the national conven- tion for several years. Beta Club sacrificed their Easter vacation to attend the state conference in Nashville, where Junior Richie Hughes was elected President of the Tennessee Beta Clubs. AP English, Aerospace, Thespians, HOSA, business, and physical science all took advantage of this learning tool, and gave their students a glance at what awaited them. Talking to Judge Witt (Sessions Court), several students in Mr. Nerren’s American Government Class visit the courthouse to get a better understand- ing of the judicial system. Visiting the Delta Airline facilities in Chattanooga. Aerospace I and II students watch a demonstration on booking passengers by computer. 22 Academics — Field Trips

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Gaining experience through experience “Experience is the best teacher.” This often overworked expression became a fact of life for many Bradley students as they involved themselves in many different pur- suits where experience allowed them to become knowledgeable and skillful in their endeavors. Their teachers provided guidance and advice, but they had to pro- vide the personal motivation. What better way to learn how to do something than to do it? Mike Maupin always wanted to know how to paint a car, but it wasn’t until he took Mr. Galyon’s Auto Body class that he was able to see if he had the knack for it. Connie Cross had been interested in hair styles, but when she took Cosmetology and actually worked on someone’s hair, she decided to study for the state boards and become a licensed beautician. There were dozens of experiences available to the students who were willing to make an attempt to learn them. Mike Headrick became president of the Student Council and learned first-hand how to han- dle responsbility and lead people. Creative writing, auto mechanics, woodworking, general metals, typing, cooking, sewing, chemistry, band ... the list went on. BCHS was a proving ground for its students to experience life while learning skills that would lead them to productive and successful futures. Wiping off the cabinets, Renee Holden cleans the kit- chen in the home economics department after cooking a gourmet dinner, (above) Busy with her cross stitching, Christy Dietz takes a break from history to work on an assignment for crafts class, (above) Adjusting the covers, Annette Hollifield and Lcanne Varnell gain experience in taking care of a patient in health occupations. Learn by Doing — Academics 21

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Traveling during spring break to discover the cultures of other countries are Michelle Cross, Steven Crump, Mrs. Lovelace, Lynn Smith, Valeric Wheeler. Tim McCoy. Lisa Bromley, Michelle Cannon, Chris Scog- gins, Mrs. Lackey. Paige Kibble, and Kim Kirkpatrick. Taking a tour of the Church of God Publishing House, yearbook staff members arc shown everything from how to change the type size to how to bind the books. During a trip to the World’s Fair with the Psychology and Sociology classes, Kim Massingill meets a Saudi outside the Saudi Arabia pavillion. Field Trips — Academics 23