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

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Two Lives to Live “Bradley Life’’ extended beyond the school gates. Many students at Bradley High School may have been accused of having split personalities. As a result of their jobs, studying at home, or just cruising after school, teenagers proved life ex- isted after 3;20. As the 3:20 bell rang the metamorphosis began. The average high school students became eager employees wreckless drivers, and frantic shoppers. Many BCHS young men and women served as loyal workers after school. Jobs consumed not only their free time but some of their homework time as well. The Cleveland Mall was the site of many preferred jobs. There privileged workers could see several of their friends view the new fashions,and also be able to be home by 10:00 p.m. Fast food restaurants, on the other hand, usually demanded late hours. Still, numerous Bradley students felt the urge to make those all important ‘bucks.” Others, however, were so active with school activities that no time was left. Cars, music, movies, junk food, and ball games consumed everyone’s money, but no one seemed to care too much.After all, we deserved some fun. When out cruising, Bradley students blasted radios which were tuned to their favorite sta- tions such as WOKI, WITT and KZ106. Popular songs of the year ranged from “The Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera to “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins. Whether absorbed in these varied pasttimes or simply visiting friends, Bradley students knew how to utilize every hour of the day and night. One could almost say, the typical Bradley student had “two lives to live. “Does this come in Silver?” wonders employee Stephanie ‘Cariotta'' Mealer as she aligns Roses' new line of lingerie. Caught in a relaxed moment, after school, amiable Missy Jordan waits for her friends to drive by. nm After Hours Bradley Life —17

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Displaying one of the many stylish bargains, senior Kelley Saunders and her boss David Hixon demonstrate their salesmanship abilities. Who does she think she’s fooling?” While other teens cruise and shop, Melanie Arp (right) appears to contemplate beginn- ing her literature homework. Calmly her friend Missy Hixon sits empty-handed. 16 — Bradley Life After Hours “Vanilla, raspberry, peanut butter or chocolate, which one would you like?’’asks Kim Jones as she waits on an anxious customer. Service with a smilel As a Kentucky Fried Chicken employee. Tonya Defriese prepares to serve a customer while fellow worker David Martella dreams of quitting time.

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Beware! 2000 Bears on Rampage Fun-filled Activities Make Spirit Week a Hit What ended with over 8,000 fans cheering for their favorite teams on a beautiful Halloween night had begun with a flash Your Card Day. It was Bradley’s annual Spirit Week. Since Monday was kick-off day, no special attire was planned. But any student who flashed his I.D. card to a cheerleader won a chance to receive free football tickets at the end of the week. Country cowboy Day was the hit of the week. Nearly everyone donned his most faded jeans and slipped into a flannel shirt and cowboy boots. A few even scrounged up a pair of overalls for the dressy occasion. Thursday was designated Blue and White Day when Bradley students and faculty honored their crosstown rivals by dressing in their opponent’s colors. For some reason nearly everyone ap- peared tackily dressed. On Friday the Black and Gold was back for the afternoon pep rally and evening game. Spirit Week, however, was more than a series of outfits. It was as it’s title suggests — a time for gaining spirit and showing spirit. Throughout the week students Proudly displaying her school pride, Terri Polakiewicz “Bears'' the Bradley paw that clawed the Cleveland Raiders. Although feeling the pressure of the season finale against our crosstown rival, Coach Bill Robertson finds time for a bit of spirit week fun. had paraded around town in their autos, decorated with streamers, pom-poms, and new Bradley flags, which had been sold by DECA. The gold flags which featured a large bear paw were a big hit. When placed on a car antenna, the black and gold was an impressive sight waving in the breeze. The only thing more impressive was Bradley’s win Halloween night. Most of the 8000 fans had a lot to cheer about as the Bears played a near flawless game to make the 1986 Spirit Week one of the best ever. Bradley Life Spirit Week