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

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Two of a kind, Myca Hagood and Pam Parka can even make Geometry something to smile about when they share it with each other. Making the best of a free moment for a mini rock concert, Elisa Trotter, Donny Brown, Terri Barrett and Gregg Milter crowd around a smuggled in jam box. Making an about-face from the grueling tedious ness of classroom duties, Todd Williams, Barry Evans, and Katy Zvolerin participate in one of the most prominent activities of teenage friends — clowning around. Bradley Friends Are Forever!! The best part of high school may have been getting to know other people. While some were just casual acquaint- ances, others were friends that would and did endure the test of time. Some high school friendships had begun as early as the kindergarten years. The im- portant ingredient in a friendship, however, was the “closeness” of the two. Close friendships at Bradley were numerous. Such alliances included those between Bucky Small and Lief Buckner; Brian Watson and Chris Man- tooth; Katy Zvolerin and Melissa Ross; Susan Myers and Jennifer Blackwell; Susan Nolen and Bridgette McCracken; and Carol Aszman and Kristen Olkowski. Any time more than two or three students gathered, it was a social event. Unfortunately for teachers, many con- sidered the classroom a social gathering! The more practical meeting places, however, were movies, Hardees, or “the strip.” There, students could chat, cruise, or simply enjoy the comraderie of friends. Later, as we reminisce, our most cherished memories will probably be those recalling friends. Without shoulders to cry on, ears to listen to us, and trustworthy hearts to care for us, our teenage years would have been lone- ly ones. Instead we had all of these ... because we had friends! Friends Student Life 21

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Any way you add their numbers, it equals friendship between Scott Baggett, Rocky Casteel, Brian Beard, and Charlie Lockerby. “Hey, Dudes!” says Jamie Mayorga as he invites the student body to the Freddie Gage Crusade. Jamie’s concern for teenagers made him a true friend to all. Willing to do anything for her best friend, Carol Aszman carries the load for Kristen Olkowski. “He’s so cute,” thinks Dalenna Swafford as she prepares to have a conversation with her new little friend.

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Full of fashionable pizazz, Carol Aszman, David Williams, and Terri Barrett pause between classes to give a friendly smile. Fashion is extended to the very tips of their fingers as four Bradley High girls display the golden touch. Fourteen carat gold nails could be purchased for approximately twelve dollars. Strutting Our Stuff Twista-beads, parachute pants, “cropped” jeans, leather arm bands, and (Could it be? Yes!) real dresses. These were a few of the necessary items one might have needed to be properly dressed in 1985. Whether we were big, little, tall, or short, we always wanted to be in fashion. Difficult as it was, many students accomplished this tough task. For some of us, the early morning routine of selecting our attire for the day had once been a decision of whether to wear the clean jeans or the dirty ones. Now it was whether to go western, prep- pie, or bizarre. Although the world of fashion was a fast changing one, most strived to main- tain the current stylish look. No matter how outrageous the latest craze, there was always someone to incorporate it in- to his fashion parade. The creativity of dress offered us a chance to be expressive thereby break- ing the monotony of daily routines. For one male a leather tie was a means of expression. For another monotony was shattered with a spike arm band. One girl found her jean mini-skirt and cardigan a measure of creativity while another chose a simulated leopard jump suit with matching slippers. Whatever the Choice, one thing was for sure: dress was a creative outlet none of us could do without. 22 Student Life — Fashion