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

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Historic Victory — 1000! By declaration of Mayor Bill Schultz, February 7, will forever stand in tribute to the 1,000 and plus wins of Coach Jim Smiddy. Coach Smiddy began his assault to the top in 1949 at Charleston; his first team at Bradley was in 1958. His 1,000 victories came the hard way. Long hours of practice during the Speaking in front of the enormous crowd, Cleveland State President, Dr. Quin- tin Lane lavishes praise upon Coach Smiddy. summer were just part of the dedication that was required to reach his milestone. During his 37 years of coaching. Coach Smiddy won 22 district titles, 17 regional titles and five state champion- ships. In 1975 and 1976, the Bearettes also won National Championships. Dur- ing the course of those two seasons the Bearettes posted 92 consecutive wins. In 1984 Bradley was accorded the distinct honor of being placed in the National Basketball Hall of Fame. Many articles of memorabilia from Coach Smiddy’s championship teams and ban- ners with the names of all his former players were to be placed there. Even President Ronald Reagan noted Coach Smiddy’s accomplishments. In commemoration of the 1,000 wins and our day of celebration, he placed a phone call to the coach followed up by a per- sonal congratulatory telegram from First Lady Nancy Reagan and himself. Proudly congratulating Coach Smiddy on his milestone, Booster Club President Lawrence Matthews awards Coach Smiddy the game ball from his 1000th victory contest. Many of Coach Smiddy’s former players from Charleston as well as Bradley were on hand to be a part of Jim Smiddy Day. Jim Smiddy Day — Student Life 15

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Displaying a rare show of emotions, Coach Smiddy wipes away a tear of happiness on his day. Over 2000 people gathered for Coach Smiddy Day. After receiving accolades from Sally Nerren Phillips, one of his former players, Coach Smiddy warmly accepts a plaque and a hug. Making a “pointed” reference to his former players. Coach Smiddy tells the crowd that this should be their day, not his. After welcoming the student body and many guests to Bradley, Principal Dale Hughes informs the huge gathering of some of Coach Smiddy’s notable records. 14 Student Life — Jim Smiddy Day

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All satin and lace. Missy Harris. Lora Cart- wright. and Glenda Keller were senior princesses of the 1985 Homecoming. Having passed down the red carpet and through the tunnel of saluting silks and rifle bearers, sophomores Amy Wells and Todd Shoemaker stand picture-perfect beneath the floral covered arch. A Rain Stops; A Reign Begins The setting was a warm night in Oc- moment, and her court were driven coming Queen. Daughter of Mr. and tober. Seven lovely ladies tingled with onto the field in brand new 1985 Con- Mrs. Charles Cartwright, Lora was a emotions of anticipation, joy, and most vertible Mustangs. member of the Student Council, the of all excitement. What was the occa- Finally, the time came for the at- Ocoeean staff, the PAC, and TOEC. She sion? It was Bradley Central High tendants to be announced. All were was also selected as a Calendar Girl, and School’s Homecoming! dressed in scintillating party dresses served as secretary of the band. At the half of the Bradley vs. Rhea picked especially for the event. As our principal, Mr. Dale Hughes, County football game, the otherwise Even though under rainy skies at placed the glittering crown upon Lora’s plain field became the stage for a spec- times, the festivities turned out to be head, helium-filled balloons were tactular event. Before the lovely atten- beautiful. The ladies’ bright smiles released, and cheers resounded to say dants arrived, the Ocoeean Staff in glowed among the dark surroundings, congratulations to our queen, precision brought arch and lattice work The anticipation mounted as Mr. The 1984 homecoming ceremony, onto the field for the momentous occa- Lyman Wood, the announcer for the which was perhaps the most enjoyable sion. Red carpet was rolled out amid the occasion, paused for the drum roll, one in years, was equally memorable, band formation to accommodate the Then he announced that Miss Lora especially for the queen and her ladies as they proceeded down the field. Cartwright was the 1984 Home- attendants. The queen, unknown to us for the Student Life — Homecoming