C E Byrd High School - Gusher Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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B rd ls A Combination At Byrd fun and school go hand in hand. Although schoolwork continues and team eats a hearty lunch at 11:20 before a game. Lou Johnson, an outstanding 4-H member, won the champion hog at the Louisiana State Fair. Playing chess during their lunch period are Bob Edward Elmer, Robert Jack. Martin Trichel, and son. Chess was a favorite pastime for many students this school term. I6 it sometimes seems as though it'll never come to an end, there are entertaining assemblies and pep rallies every week. The assemblies seemed to be at their very best this year, while elections always brought extra break in the day. introducing the senior favorites was put on by Betty Turner, Virginia Ferguson, Sandra Poss, These senior members of the GUSHER staff time working on the skit which was well done and by all.

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rades Pla Important Role One of the duties of thc members of the R.O.T.C. is to raise and lower l3yrd's flag: daily. This duly is performed on all school days on which it doesn't rain. Rohert Swan raises the flag early in thc morning before tht- students arrive at school. Organizations are the heart of Byrd and from these spring the ar- teries of the school. It is only by making above-average grades that many of these organizations are at- tainable. The Quill and Scroll and National Honor Society demand a Bn average for their junior mem- bers and HCN average for seniors, while the members of the Pep Squad also maintain 'LC' averages. ,..- James ,lones and Harrison Ward practiced during after school hours to make the 1958-59 Byrd Band an outstanding one. Looking at their straight A report cards are Carl Weisman, Helen Lefkowitz, Marcia Simmons. Mike Griffith. Weldon Boyd, and Sully lirockschmidt. These Seniors at mid- term had maintained an HA average throughout their four years at Byrd.