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

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Bradley: Biggest and the Best Among the many “waves at Bradley Central High School, one wave gave birth to all of the others. It was the wave of Bradley Pride pre- sent in student and faculty alike. Bradley was known statewide for its excellence in many areas. Anyone could note the pride we took in our school. Being the largest three grade high school in Ten- nessee, we adopted a slogan at the year’s begin- ning, “Bradley-the Biggest and the Best. What made Bradley the best was the diversity of personalities on campus. The varied tasks and goals of Bradley clubs and classes demanded able people dedicated to hard work. When asked the question “What is Bradley Pride?” what would one have answered? Bradley pride could not be considered as one singular idea. It was Excited about the upcoming Rhea County game, Buck Campbell shows the Bradley interpretation of a war eagle. Rhea County was Bradley's strongest district rival. rather everything that made up Bradley Central High School. Bradley Pride was just one of the many “waves” at BCHS but everyone would agree it was the most popular. Anyone who came through the doors of Bradley Central High School had to catch the wave ... the wave of Bradley pride. Poised before the student body, the Bradley cheerleaders create a continuous wave with their pom- poms as Bradley's alma mater is played.

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C-C-Catch the Wave! No, “Catch the Wave” was not a new surfer tune. It was a popular expression made popular by the crazy com- puterized personality of Max Headroom. The expression originated as a resounding call to par- take of the Classic, the original Coke. Across every can of Coca-Cola stretched a red and white wave. The phrase “Catch the Displaying her fashionable Coca- Cola sweatshirt Paula Powell poses with a smile for the camera. Wave” was plastered on billboards, television, magazines, and select Coca-Cola clothing. As with many slogans, however, Catch the Wave” began to connote much more than guzzling a coke. It meant “ getting involved,” being a doer not an observer. So it was at Bradley. Catch the Wave” was a sensible replacement for the overworked Go with the Flow.” It meant consciously getting involved with every part of Bradley which evoked pride. Akin to Max Headroom's three catchy words was our own exhortation to Ride the Wave of Bradley Pride. For seventy years Bradley Central High School had made waves that extended to every field of study,every sport, and every type of American life. It was easy to say I attend Bradley,” for BCHS was the Best! Dreaming of a big win, Coach Bill Robertson dons his own personaliz- ed ‘spirit cap” for a pep rally. Experiencing mixed emotions about leaving for college. Melanie Miller shares one last romantic lunch date with boyfriend Jeff Brownfield in the BCHS cafeteria.

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 I wish I had a balloon! Byron Nolen looks en- viously at Tonia O'Neals Balloon Express surprise Four Bradley beauties in a row, April Swaf- ford, Sonya Taylor, Darleah Beard, and Amy Conley flash four impressive smiles. Recipients of the 1936 Struzinsky Award were Rick Wood and Vincent Harris.Standing with the two honored seniors are (left to right)Principal Dale R. Hughes.and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Struzinsky of Elmira,N.Y. Obvious to everyone around them, Bo Ogle and Tammy Rumba share a tender moment alone in the rain. OF excellence Opening — 7