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

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Poised (of a battle ay. Tm Newby. Richie Hughes. John Lee. and Phi Pippenger express the exuberance Bradley seniors know well The EYES Hove Ir The many expressions of everyday life On any given day. a collage of faces, each with its own marks of distinction could be observed. Each person’s distinctive features seemed motivated by his disposition. Each stu- dent’s face bore a unique, personal expression. Expressions were a way of telling the world how we felt, how we reacted, what our personal opinions, preferences, dislikes and characteristics were. No one could steal our ex- pression. It was ours alone. Ours to keep, ours to command, ours to change at any whim. Our expressions were as varied as the days on which we displayed them. Each morning the sun shone differently for all. A careless grin signaled its owner was glad to be alive. On the other hand, tired eyes revealed the day had been too long. Too much had hap- pened too soon, and it was a challenge to make it through the rest of the day ... Dreaming eyes were often found on Monday morning. Usually those eyes were a result of a thoroughly enjoyed weekend or possibly a new- ly acquired romance. Words were not needed, for one’s dreamy expression informed his friends of the pleasure and exhaustion a weekend could bring ... A victorious post-game grin flashed across the faces of team members and fans as the buzzer sounded and proved them to hold the point advantage ... When the rare occasion of losing did occur, a defeated pout crowned the team that had forfeited the honor. It was an expression we hated to see, but sadness was a reality we could not hide ... An intent, curious gaze was one of a student trying to grasp the concept a teacher was presenting. It was a look shared by all who desired to acquire knowledge and wisdom. It was the look of youth itself. It reflected an in- nocence of thought and an honesty of ambition An unraised fist and stiff jaw were recognized as signs of support, pride, and enthusiasm. No matter what the expressions, they were mirrors of our varied lives. They held in their limits the secrets of our pasts, realities of our present, and dreams of our futures. Pausing at the microphone. Wendy Trew gives instructions to students on the first day of school. 28 Student Life — Expressions

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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

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Innocence escapes from the upraised eyes of Carol Young as she pauses from her work. Leading the pep rally crowd m an invigorating cry of 'We re 1, cheerleading captain Kely Bowen exerts her cheerful disposition during the chant. An ears tune to the (Sections of Vice-Principal Jerry Frazier as he surveys the steps to a successful class change. Class changes are often hectic at the begmng of the school year, but with patience students are often granted their wishes. The true personality is beginning to show as Galen Bell and teammates prepare lor what's waittfig outside the locker room door Expressions — Student Life 29