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

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Student Life 7

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s T U D E N T L I F E Back in the days of Daniel Boone, bears were widespread in the East Ten- nessee region. They found their domain there, and made it their territory. A natural part of the habitat, they were known to be very gentle and docile creatures. When riled, however, their hulking mass could quickly effect a Dr. Jekyll-Mr. Hyde. An angered grizzly posed one of the most dangerous threats of the woods. Under its powerful muscles, its adversaries fell helpless, and one sweep of a mighty paw could remove the head of any victim. It was for this cause that the name “bear struck a chord of fear in the heart of even the bravest man. Today, that spine tingling sensation is aroused in the souls of Bradley High adversaries. When the words Bradley Bears appear on the sports schedule, they know they’ve got a true opponent. When exactly the Bradley teams adopted the name Bears is not certain. Nor is the person responsible for the choice known. Coach Jimmy Lovell has been suggested as a candidate for the honor. What is known is that the name bear was first mentioned in print in the Ocoeean. In 1927, the ladies basketball team was dubbed the little bears.” Possibly, this was because just like their grizzly forefathers, the young ladies were very docile and sweet until they were riled on the court. Then they turn- ed into aggressive ball players and defeated their opponents. The name stuck, and the next year the boys basketball team began to be called the bears.” The ladies retained the name little bears. Eventually, all the sports teams at Bradley were called the bears. Later the ladies’ name was switched to Bearettes, a supposedly more feminine form of the word. Today the bear is recognized as the official ferocious mascot of Bradley Central High School. Our own 1984 Bradley Bear. Jeanie Edwards tunes her ears to the sound of victory. Jeanie was present to cheer at every football game. 6 Student Life

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A Pageant of Beauty Drama, Ceremony, Anticipation... Drama, pageantry, ceremony — an edge of anticipation clung to the air as we, an expectant audience, breathlessly awaited the announce- ment. And now, ladies and gentlemen, the 1983-84 Bradley Central High School Homecoming Queen is... As the last waves of sound reverberated through the stadium, ap- plause, hoops, and hollers broke from the stands. The new queen had been crowned. The many preparations and details required for the ceremony and the game itself were all worth it when that evening finally came. Homecoming was ... well, homecoming ... tradition ... memories. For many of us it was a reminder that the time was drawing near when some of us would be leaving Bradley. It was hard not to become sentimental, to relive the cheers, laughs, and tears of our life at Bradley. The night was too alive,” however, to re- main too solemn and introspective. There was excitement in the air. The homecoming court had made its colorful arrival riding atop beautiful corvettes. Among the beauties were seniors Lori King, Angie Gill, and Kelly Bowen. Junior par- ticipants were Missy Harris and Lora Cartwright, and the sophomore court consisted of Michelle Cordell and Tina Harris. When we gazed upon the beautiful ceremony, all aglow with the stadium lights, the court atten- dants beautified further with their flowers, their handsome escorts, flags gently flapping in a soft, cool breeze, accented against a flood of uniforms and sparkling gold and silver in- struments, our pride swelled a bit. The night’s festivities, except for the vic- torious play of our football squad, had been or- chestrated by the Ocoeean staff. The night was flawless as were the beauties. The pageantry of homecoming is always memorable. The 1983 Homecoming was no ex- ception. The new queen had been crowned. She was Miss Lori King. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack V. King, Lori was very active while at Bradley. She served as the senior class secretary, was on the Principal’s Advisory Committee for two years, participated as a varsity football cheerleader for three years, was secretary of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a member of the Future Teachers for two years, was voted as a class beauty for two years, and was voted as Miss January for the school Calendar. Although all of the participants were lovely, the election of Lori by the student body was an indication of her own amiability and the ap- preciation her fellow classmates had for her. Enjoying the moment thoroughly, Angie Gill links arms with her escort Steve Carroll during the middle of the homecom- ing ceremony. Stretched from yard line to yard Noe, homecoming par- ticipants smile contentedly at the close of a perfect ceremony. From left to right are Tina Harris. Sim Kibble. Missy Harris. Donny Brown. Tim Elis. Kely Bowen, Chris Kel- ly. Lori King (Homecoming Queen). Richie Hughes. Cristy Glasscock. Angie Gil. Steve Carroll. Lora Cartwright. John McClure. Michelle Cordel, and Eric Carrol Representing the junior class beautifully. Missy Harris enjoys the festivities, as does her escort Donny Brown. 8 Student Life — Homecoming