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

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A little late, but OPEN Ten days after school was scheduled to open, the padlock on the front gate was unlocked, buses began to roll, and another year was underway. Empty halls became crowded with students eager to see their peers and share details of their exploits over the summer. Some stories were obviously better than others. Everyone was looking for a fresh start and resolved they would put forth greater effort. Determined seniors who didn’t do so well in English III were hop- ing to do better in Pre-College. Juniors were finally up- perclassmen and one step closer to graduation. A new group of sophomores was anxious about beginning their three year career in the state’s largest three-year high school. There was a lot to be done, but nothing more than in any other year. Locker assignments were made in English. Class schedules needed to be changed or revised. Pictures had to be taken for the yearbook. The Junior Achievement presentation was made to the English classes, daily devotions, the pledge to the flag, and the rest of the daily routine, had to be fulfilled. The cafeteria was a gathering place for discussion groups to talk over vitally important issues like how to get a good grade in American History, or the fact that things hadn’t changed much. Some familiar faces were gone but new ones took their places.

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Giving out schedules, Andy Hybcrgcr takes care of the H’s. Principal Advisory Committee members arc in charge of seeing that every student knows where to go- Directing traffic, Smokey stands in the intersec- tion of the driveway, slowing down speeders and helping pedestrians cross. In the general assembly on the first day of school. Stu- dent Body President Mike Headrick recites a poem about two frogs trapped in a barrel of cream. One of the frogs, after making several attempts to jump out, gives up and drowns. The other frog keeps trying until finally, the cream turns into butter and he is able to jump out. “As we begin this new school year, he ex- plained, you have that same choice. You can either give up or keep trying. After the 3:20 bell rings, students hurry from the stadium to the bus ramp, trying to get a good seat. Some of the sophomores are confused about where to find their bus, while the juniors and seniors rush in front of them, knowing exactly where to go. (Opposite page) 4 Opening

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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