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

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True spirit explodes as Phil Pppenger arouses the crowd with his colorful antics. Scalping this McMinn Cherokee, played by Tim Elis. is easy business lor Jeanie Edwards, our Bradley Bear. Cutting the sweats is Galen Bell s privilege after the 27-0 victory over Kirkman. Coach Robinson cautiously watches the approaching scissors. An enthusiastic spirit is demonstrated by the football team as they prepare to take the rewards of their hard work. 26 Student Life — Pep Rallies

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Puckered lips are a sign of a humorous conversation relayed by David Ensley lo anxiously listening Jimmy Robinson iding at the back ol A-hal before school, trio LiKla . Nita HaB. and Brooke Hagood share a conversation it which only Jimmy Anderson can wonder Joe Cool in all his glory is shown here as Tim Newby proud- ly displays his senior shirt. Of course, who else but a senior deserves to be proud, especially a Bradley senior ■

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Proudly donning their T-Shirts, band members enjoy a late summer pep ratty! Spirit Spectacular Ingredients for o successful pep roily Skill is exemplified when the football varsity cheerleaders master the dangerous pyramid during a pep rally. A good pep rally didn’t just happen in '84. There had to be just the right ingredients. First, we started with a mixing bowl. Bear stadium or the Bradley gymnasium worked admirably. Next, we included a knock-out squad of cheerleaders to stir our emotions and a coach to recount the importance of the upcoming contest. Let’s not forget our team who strutted proudly onto the court or field. It was a moment of glory they would never forget. Of course, the rally would have been incomplete without the Bradley fan. A zealous Bradley fan might don an array of rally paraphernalia — a Bradley button, Bradley booster badge, Bradley shirt, and Bradley hat, but usually most fans were simply attired. Still, all wore a smile and contributed their lungs to the battle cries of the day. As the pep rally began, we were privileged to hear from our distinguished Bradley Bear Band and to witness the cheerleaders’ efforts to keep up with the ever increasing tempo. The unforget- table Fight Song” of the band, the introduction of the players, the chants, cheers, dance routines, and pyramids were all important ingre- dients of the rally. The special entertainment of the day sometimes involved a willing fan dressed as our opponent’s mascot. No sooner had he stepped onto the field or court, than he was quickly and ruthlessly beaten by our Bradley bear. It was a glorious sight that received a resounding cheer. If by this time every fan had not had a chance to express himself, now was his chance as each class president prepared to whirl the SPIRIT STICK in the air. As the three judges stood near- by with their backs to the crowd, the spirit stick was handed to one of the presidents. All was quiet until he began flailing the stick wildly above his head, encouraging his classmates to cheer with all their might. Go Bradley along with other screams roared through the stadium. Cheerleaders tumbled, fans screamed, and team players hollered. Then all was silenced as the spirit stick was lowered. As a finale to the pep rally we all stood as the Bradley Band played our alma mater. When the final note was struck, the cheerleaders pro- pelled their pompoms into the air, and we gave one last yell for Bradley. Then turning, we went our separate ways with high hopes of a vic- torious game. Pep Rallies — Student Life 27