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

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In one of those rare mo- ments of stillness, Bradley's mascot Crissy Elrod takes a short break from her usual crazy tumbling antics. Can anyone guess? Lenda Trotter celebrates the Statue of Liberty's 200th birthday in her own special way. Demonstrating that there’s never enough time in a day. teacher Bill Bates strolls to class while studying world news and gingerly inhaling his java. Don't slobber on that book. You might have to pay for it. Overwhelmed by the day's activities. Melanie Arp suc- cumbs to exhaustion.

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In an evening ceremony at the convention hall each school was presented a handsome plaque and a flag honoring excellence in education. In a verbal confrontation picked up by sovoral notworks. NBC reporter Sam Donaldson argues with a guest at the aftornoon event. Mr. Donaldson's question about the Bork nomination aimed at President Reagan appeared out of place at the ceremony, and a principal told him so. Proudly standing in front of a billboard in recognition of Bradley's honor as a nation- al school of excellence are (left to right) County Exec- utive Donna Hubbard. James Ford, president of CSCC, Principal Dale R. Hughes, and Cleveland s mayor. Bill Shultz. This fine gesture on the part of CSCC reflects the long-standing friendship and association between BCHS and CSCC.

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BCHS-MORE THAN A BUILDING Why Bradley? What made BCHS special enough to merit national honor? Without a doubt, Bradley's programs — academic, voca- tional, organization, and ath- letic — were notable, but Bradley would have just been another cold institution without one primary ingredient, PEO- PLE, those who called them- selves BEARS. The credit first had to go to the 760 sophomores, 650 jun- iors, and 597 seniors who took pride in BCHS and what it rep- resented. Crazy? Yes, the antics of the 1987-88 student body were of- ten unorthordox, but the vital- ity of such students as Melvin Swafford, Amy Conley, Darleah Beard, Lenda Trotter, Marc Taylor, and Paula Panter, was contagious. The success of our educa- Bewitched by the homecoming gala. Paula Sudderth still manages to mix her own special brew of bear aid.” tional enterprise also had to be shared with the more than 100 teachers, administrators, and staff who offered the impetus to making Bradley tops in its class. One thing was evident at Brad- ley. Competition was a welcomed challenge, and Brad- ley Pride often gave us that win- ning edge. Displaying more chrome than a ‘57 Chevy. Brent Roberts prac- tices his driving skills on the simulator. Intent on selecting just the right deco- rative posters, Mitzi Hill prepares for her upcoming los closes de espanol. Opening 5