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

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Screaming won t help a person survive the tempestuous waves, but don't tell Kim Reno (front) who reacts to the rapids with a hearty yell. After a hard week of band camp, SENIOR musi- cians Kim Branam. Tracey Hooper. Kim Bell, and Michael Vilanova are refreshed by the cool waters of the Ocoee River. The exhiliration offered by the mighty Ocoee is evident on the faces of Rita Fletcher (back of raft) and her fellow Westwood Baptist friends. Opening — 3

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Riding the Waves of Excitement Waves were the energy that pulsated through bodies of water. Whether they came crashing upon a Florida beach or over the rocks of the Ocoee River, waves rode on the current, rising above the rest of the water. On the mighty Ocoee, challengers each year braved the rapids in their canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Using their skill and ingenui- ty, they maneuvered their crafts to catch the waves that took them higher and faster. Bradley County was and is reknowned for its white- water recreational areas. En- thusiastically Bradley students enjoyed the ex- hiliration that the river of- fered. Whether kayaking or rafting, the thrill of riding the wave was there. Being a Bradley student was really not much different than navigating the mighty river. We all attempted to rise higher among our class, anticipate the sudden boulders and falls in our path, and eventually finish our course. Bradley High was itself like the forceful Ocoee. Bear Pride and Bear Spirit were resounding waves that swept through our communi- ty. There were waves of friendship, athletic prowess, academic acheivement, and community support, all which we treasured. During the 1986-87 school year the call to every Bradley Bear was ever clear — Catch the Wave! Catch the wave of Bradley Pride. Trying to tame some harsh waves, Melanie Grant and friends fight their way through Heirs Hole on the Ocoee River. “Oh no, I’m about to go under!” Kayaker Mike Ingram is seemingly swallowed up by the rushing waves on the Nantahalla River. Shipwrecked? No, Chief Robertson and the football team just take a little time out of their busy spring schedule for entertainment. Everyone was ready for a break after the first tough week of spring training.

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“Oh no,look what jumped out of the Creature Can!” It's just Melvin Swafford attempting to arouse the Junior class spirit. About to make waves of their own, Jamey Anderson and Dan Glasscock playfully wrestle during a yearbook cook-out at Stephanie Holley's residence. “Look out below.” It's Larissa Berry practicing for her Friday evening performance. “Lean,Lean,Lean...” roars the student body as the cheerleaders lead the popular chant. 4 — Opening