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

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The splendor of the occasion calls for a kiss, which is gladly supplied to Queen Lora Cartwright by escort David Cawood. Unbeknown to everyone until after the crowning, the weeks booster badge bore the outline of a long-haired beauty and a football player with David’s tt 12 jersey. The 1984-85 Homecoming Court: Eddie Joe Hughes, crown bearer; Todd Shoemaker; Amy Wells; Tina Harris; Robbie Peters; Leigh Ann Smith; Queen Ix ra Cartwright; Missy Harris; John McClure; Kristen Olkowski; Glenda Keller; Larry Ramsey; and Melanie Goff, flower girl. As colored balloons ascend and the rain falls. Senior Larry Ramsey, in noble fashion, shields Glenda Keller. Only a few drops ventured to mar an otherwise beautiful event. Ladies and Gentlemen, The 1984-1985 Bradley Central High School Homecoming Queen. Miss Lora Ann Cartwright.

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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

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The Class of ’85 Rules Seniors! Such a magical word. It signified the end of a long twelve year journey. It was a milestone each underclassman eagerly awaited. But just what was it like to become a senior? For some, becoming a senior was a time of restitution for a thousand pranks, careless daydreams, and a myriad of detention hours. For others, however, being a senior was a time for sentimentality. “Being a senior,” stated Tim McCoy, “means knowing it’s your last year, and wanting to make the best of it.” Others found the experience of being a senior a major cause of worry. Such was the concern when Tammy Maples commented, “Being a senior is knowing the biggest decision of your life is there waiting for you, and the rest of your life depends on that decision.” Some seniors had mixed feelings about their year. “It’s the wildest year you’ll ever have,” claimed Daniel Disney, “but yet it’s the most serious.” Perhaps Jeff Varner, the unofficial of- ficial cheerleader for 1985, spoke for most seniors when he said, “Being a senior is unmistakably GREAT!” Obviously, there were varied emo- tions running through a senior’s mind: apprehension, sadness, and ex- citement, but always a never-ending feeling of pridfr Evidenced by their motto, “The Class of ’85 Rules,” seniors wore their class title proudly. Remaining mute while the juniors “shout their spirit,” Barry Evans, Larry Ramsey, John McClure, and Dean Erby await their turn to lead a deafening senior blast. V In an address before the entire student body, senior standout Galen Bell finds an opportunity to rouse his fellow classmates to high spirits. Frozen in a synchronized step, Joe Joe Col- lins and Debra Bigge casually walk from B Building to E Building between classes. 18 Student Life — Seniors