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

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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

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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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Three musketeers? No, it’s Brian Geren, Barry Evans, and Cindy Howell showing a senior spirit of “one for all and all for one!” Mesmerized by girlfriend Cheryl Thompson’s dance routine on the football field, Tony Watson can only lend an “ear to Kevin Carroll. Seniors — Student Life 19