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

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Do you come here very often? Ginger Wilson and Scott Griffith softly sway to the melodic music of Chicago. The fun of a Bradley dance is reflected in the eyes and smiles of Serena Farmer and Kristi Caywood as they prepare to twist and shout the night away. Dances Bradley Life — 29 Bradley Students Gyrate through Several School Dances attire. Soon to follow in sequence were the Homecoming, Christmas, and Valentines dances all sponsored by the Bacheloret- tes. All three of these dances were traditional events eagerly an- ticipated especially by the seniors. The theme of the 1986-87 Homecoming Dance was “The Glory of Love’’ and that of the Valentines Dance was Will You Still Love Me?” The Christmas Dance, better known as the Blue-Jean Dance, was the informal of the three dances. It's theme was Love Will Conquer All.” To celebrate the New Year, the PAC for the first time sponsored a New Year’s dance, and once more Bradley students came out to en- joy the fun and dance the night away. Ultimately, the junior-senior prom arrived with its sophistica- tion and prestige. This special event held at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo was attended by ex- cited couples decked in their finest formal wear. “Dancing on the Ceiling... ” Maybe we weren’t quite Dance Fever material and maybe we weren’t ever on American Band- stand. Maybe we couldn’t do the Cha-Cha-Cha or the Tango, but Bradley students did know how to dance. And the students really did “cut the rug at every dance. The 1986-87 school year was kicked off with a big Back-to- School beach party bash, spon- sored by Student Council, and at- tended by Bradley's teens in full force. Freshly in from an exciting summer, all the students proudly displayed their best beach bum

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During the annual blue jean Christmas dance, Marc Taylor and Jamie Woodall en- joy a slow dance in Bradley’s cafeteria. Preparing to “hula” the night away, Melissa Alley, Cheryl Bryson, Greta Jenkins, Lori Huskins and Susan McCoy display their smiles for the camera. ■■■■■■ Could It be two washed-up Beach bums? No, it’s Melvin Swafford and Angie Lee ar- riving at the Back-to-School dance. Showing off their newly-learned dance steps, Jerry Petitt and his date practice for their upcoming competition on Dance Fever. 28 — Bradley Life Dances

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 Slippery When Wet Bradley Bears Have Fun in the Sun Challenging the best that the mighty Ocoee River can offer are Coach Bill Robertson, Brian Bishop. Eric Cole, and Wayne Bishop. Always wearing the latest in fashion. Homecoming Queen Leigh Ann Smith celebrates her birthday in style with a unique Red Lobster hat. nr “Coppertone, fishing line, air mattress, swimming trunks, flip- flops! and, oh yes, water-all the ingredients necessary for a great time. To some, water was a second home, and for others, just being near it seemed to make them feel better. Summer weather brought out all of the rafters and kayakers. Riding the foamy rapids of the Ocoee or Hiwassee just seemed to thrill these few, brave individuals. When the first hint of warm weather was felt, other students flocked to lakes, pools, rivers, and beaches. Those that went to the lakes or rivers enjoyed water ski- ing, swimming or fishing. Others were lucky enough to have their own swimming pool where they absorbed the sun rays in style. Others, like Mr. Charles Haney were avid fishermen. Trout fishing and deep sea fishing were two vacation favorites. When spring break arrived the air was filled with excitement of knowing that one whole week of freedom had arrived. Many were ready to kick off their shoes and head to the beach, the ‘beach bums headed down to Daytona for the girls, or guys, and for the sandy beaches and blue ocean. While some lay on the beach, the exuberant were out in the water doing whatever they wanted. Some went scuba diving. Others were daring enough to even ride the sometimes enor- mous waves. For some, however, water meant more than just recreation. For Laura Goodwin it meant prac- tice. Everyday after school she could be seen in the YMCA pool swimming her little heart out. She was the totality of Bradley’s swim team. Whatever the use, water was something we could not do without. We even drank some of it! 30 — Bradley Life Water Fun