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

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Running over some Lions. Senior Mark Taylor struggles lor a few more yards. Walk like an Egyptian! Ac- tually. friends Micky Crisp. Shali Sharma. and Lauren Balden try to show what In- dian culture is really like. Please God. don't ever let me have to go through this! Gary Collins of the Bradley County Sheriff's Patrol shows Kevin Dunn his special anest and search procedures.

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WERE TOPS IN OUR CLASS!! Rich! That was the best de- scription one would give to Bradley's heritage and the spectrum of opportunities of- fered Bradley students. Bradley boasted of state championships in girl's basket- ball, boy's basketball, football, and volleyball, and numerous years of contention in other sports. Academically, Bradley con- tinually attempted to innovate and stimulate. Bradley offered Writing down some helpful advice for a friend. Peer Counselor Tonya Green concentrates on doing her job well. 6 Opening Advanced Placement pro- grams in English, history, and math, eliminated ''study'' halls, created early bird classes, and established and after-school study skills program. Coupled with Bradley's fine traditional classes was an equally impressive vocational program which allowed ap- poximately one half of Brad- ley's students to receive train- ing in one of numerous vocations. The 1987-88 school year was blessed with and array of events usually sponsored by dozens of clubs and organiza- tions such as carwashes, spring break trips, sales, field trips, pep rallies. Spirit Week, guest speakers, lock-ins, and banquets. With such an smogasboard of activities, it was difficult to imagine anyone finding Brad- ley life lifeless. i Ain't I cute? Tina Stephenson dis- cards the books for an enjoyable psychology experience with a tiny pug-nosed friend.

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 Academics was certainly paramount at Bradley Central High School, but to most of us, 'Bradley Life' meant much more than just books, home- work, and teachers. It meant a life style filled with Bradley ac- tivities. It meant building Bear Pride. There was probably no stu- dent body that was more en- ergetic than that of the 87-88 school year, but, of course, we would think so. More times than not, we Bradley students found ourselves with very hec- tic schedules when trying to juggle all of our various ac- Appearing to give his version of When the Saints Go Marching In. senior class president. Melvin Swaf- ford leads his class in the creature can competition. Big Jim Rollins dares any senior not to cheer. [ 9 J B-W - lb! tivities whether it was a major event like Homecoming, one of the many dances held by the Bachelorettes, a ballgame, or one of the little things like re- decorating a locker, finding outfits for Spirit Week, or just a date for the weekend. There was always something to oc- cupy the time of a Bradley stu- dent. Bradley had something to of- fer each of its many students. Without a doubt that was one reason we were named a 'National School of Excellence' in 1987. That was something we, the people of Bradley, had already figured out a long time ago, however. Every student was forever proud to hold the traditional title Bradley Bear. Sure, the days of a week sometimes blurred and ran to- gether when we were faced with our agenda, but we would not have had it any outher way. We each wanted to make our time at Bradley truly action-packed and mem- orable. We succeeded! Incorporating the two hand lid-lift in the spirit can contest, Jennifer Johnson is awed by her junior class' volume. Bradley Life