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

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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

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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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Decked oul in their new-old Levi fashions. Chip Davis and Anthony Morrow possess that Macho look that never goes out of style. 30 Student Life — Fashion