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

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the City of Byrd MARY CLYDE WINTLE B.S., M.Ed., Kansas State College As assistant principal in charge of instruction, Mrs. Wintlc’s job includes orienting new teachers, supervising testing programs, and averagin grades. She is also m charge of ordering all text books and materials. Her sincere interest in all phases of the academic program and her chcerful personality are an asset to Byrd. In her spare time, Mrs. Wintle enjoys reading. travel, gardening, and music. CHARLES A. RAVENNA B.S., Centenary College M.S., Louisiana State University M.A., Peabody College With friendly interest in each student, Mr. Ravenna performs his duties ably and efficiently. Evidence of this is his remarkable quality of being able to call each of 2000 students by name. As assistant principal in charge of administration, his responsibilities include supervising student elections, school social affairs. dis- cipltne, and preparing attendance records. Gardening and hunt- ing are activities he enjoys in his leisure time. Linda Carruth, Don Easterwood, and Michael Cosgrove help Mrs. Wintle unpack new text books in the book room. Mrs. Wintle is in charge of choosing and ordering books and sup- plies. 25

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Attending many school functions, both scholastic and athletic, Mr, and Mrs. Duncan participate in our activities. As two biased spectators, they are avid supporters of the team. Councilmen of Mr. J. H. Duncan B.A., Trinity University M.A., Universitv of Texas Durin the past six years Mr. Duncan has guided the City of Byrd well. His capable di- rection and sincere interest in each student have contributed significantly to Byrd’s academic and extra-curricular programs. Symbolic of Byrd s success is our honor of being chosen Shreveport ' s ’Best Ad of 1960’’ presented annually by the local Advertising Club to a person or institution which has done the most to draw favorable at- tention to the city. Also this year Byrd was recognized by being the only Southem school chosen for a four year membership on the Col- lege Entrance Examination Board. In addition to his many other duties Mr. Duncan represents us at the annual conference. Giving his time and efforts to improve Byrd and its students Mr. Dun- can is an integral part of our life.

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Interested Counselors Aid Students MISS JANICE DAVIDSON B.A., Louisiana Polytechnic Institute M.Ed., Northwestern State Collcge Acquainting interested students with college representatives, guiding them in selecting their colleges, helping with vocational dccisions, and checking senior credits are some of Miss David- son’s responsibilities. As counselor for seniors and second semes- ter juniors, she is always ready to give friendly advice to both parents and students. Reading, music, people and traveling are activities she enjoys. Miss Davidson provides information about collcgc scholarships to seniors Tommy Johnston and Pat Willis. MRS. SARAH M. RAINS B.A., Centenary Having interest in people as her hobby, Mrs. Rains is coun- selor for sophomores and first semester juniors and aids them in chosing courses for their program of study. Orienting new students is one of her most important duties. She confers w ith junior high students and acquaints them with Byrd, helps plan Orientation Day activities, and consults with new students.