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

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Relating the chilling tales ol first period. Barbara Satterlietc describes her latest test to Nancy Payne Being a true patriot. J J Hysmger stands at attention durng the morrwig pledge. Emptying into the afternoon sunshine, students move out of “E buiding and progress to their other classes. After a tong 60 minutes it's refreshing to make use of the five minute break between classes. Busy buying their much needed school supplies, ea students prepare for their hard day of labor. 18 Student Life — Typical Day

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Like a freight tra i ramblng toward its inevitable destination. Bradley students enter the stadium for another stimulating pep raly. Waiting for their ship to come in. Barry Goins and Phil Watson recount the activities of their busy day Pausing to give an enthusiastic ‘ brother handshake. Rowena Matthews and Steve Crump strike a friendly pose Catching a laugh in the midst of the haH traffic. Lisa Bettis and Pam Jones are unaware of the all-seeing Coach Zvolerin. Traffic — Student Life 17

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Even during Carson Malone's oral book report, students find time for much awaited humor Walk a Mile in My Shoes A typical day is anything but boring. Classes, crowds, late bells, swinging locker doors, chatter, and smiles. All were part of a typical day at Bradley High. With the shrill call of the 8:20 bell, there was a mad rush for class as students settled down to work. When the devo- tions and announcements crackled over the in- tercom, we knew the day had begun. So this was the bright new tomorrow that yesterday had promised — English tests, forgotten homework, new assignments on the day of a game, drag- ging hours. Sometimes the thought lingered that high school was not all it was cracked up to be. It was quickly forgotten, however, amidst the wholesome smiles and careless chit-chat of 2000 ebullient teenagers. Some were ready to tackle the day with a frenzied zest; others massaged the dark rings under their eyes, exhaling a sleepy yawn. Whatever our frame of mind, the excitement of learning something new usually gave rise to a feverish anticipation of bettering ourselves. Each day satisfied our desire for curriculum and ex- perience. Inevitably, there was always plenty enough of both to be had. Whether standing in the lunch line or deciphering a chemistry equa- tion, students learned to exercise patience and maturity. It was not always thouroughly en- joyable, but the graces we daily practiced would eventually become part of our natural character. Sometimes it really was a chore, but becoming a better person bit by bit was all a part of grow- ing up and using every ounce of the day to our benefit. Lunch was often the most enjoyed segment of the day. Friends were finally able to converse with one another for longer than five minutes. There were also opportunities to play those wonderful pranks on one another, but soon A hall and the cafeteria emptied and it was back to the books. As the seconds ticked on, and 4th period roll- ed into 5th, and 5th evolved to 6th, it seemed no time at all until the morning devotions melted into the afternoon bell. The doors of Bradley then swung closed one more time as we all packed off home to prepare as usual for the coming morrow when we would all filter back in and repeat the grueling schedule once again. Those mornng announcements must start the day off right; so Brooke Hagood takes the task sincerely. Typical Day — Student Life 19