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

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These Serve in Many Ways Byrd s nerve center is the main office where the secretaries deal with records, bookkeeping, and absentees. Four secretaries and many office help- ers carr) ' out a large part of running thc city of Byrd efficiently. Our cafeteria personnel work hard to give the students a wholesome lunch. They prepare a variety of dishcs, and on special occasions they plan a special holiday menu. Aiding the staff are many cafeteria helpers who speed the service by filling plates, collecting mone)% arld handing out milk. In charge of the general management of the building and grounds are Byrd’s engineers. They ' have daily duties, such as regulating the heat, keep- ing the grounds in order, and ovcrseeing the cleaning of the rooms. Some cowgirls on Go West Day arc waiting in the cafeteria line to pick out a western meal planned by the cafetcria managers. GADDIS WARE Mr. Ware graduated from Tri State College of Engineer- ing in Indiana with a B.S. degree, and he is now in charge of the electrical, heat- ing, and refrigeration systems. He enjoys baseball and bas- ketball with the kids in his spare time. AL’DREY POLAND Mrs Poland likes to bowl when she is not working on her job as assistant cafeteria man- ager. JUANITA NISSEN Having attended Meadows- Draughn Business College, Mrs. Nisseu is now the school’s registrax and secre- tary of the councilmcn and assistant principals Her out- side interests include water- skiing and boating. HAZEL S BROUSSARD Mrs. Broussard, who works in Office 102, is the attend- ance secretary for her first year at Byrd. In her leisurc timc she enjoys bridge, sew- ing, knitting, and cooking. MAXIE CULBERTSON The cafetcria manager, Mrs. Culbertson. enjoys sewing and reading when she is not busy with her work. ARMENTA ROBERTS Mrs. Roberts is the school’s bookkeeper, and she likes sew- ing. boating, and skiing in her Ieisure time. MARIAN McFERREN Serving as Mr. Duncans secretary, Mrs. McFerren spends much of her time play- ing with her granddaughter, sewing, or fishing. JAMES ALDERMAN The assitsant to Mr Ware. Mr Alderman, starts his dut- ies at the end of the school day. His hobbv is wood-work- ing. and he has recently built a ski boat for enjoyment in

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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.

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Music and Art Lend an Element DOROTHY M. HANKS Spnnsoring AFS, Lcadcrship Confcrcncc and thc Library Club, Mrs. Hanlcs holds a B.A. from Ccntcnary and a B.L.S. from thc Uni- vcrsity of North Carolina. Shc likcs scwing. gardcning and tccnagcrs. ORA ROBISON Mrs. Robison, who is now a librarian af- tcr bcing attcndance sccrctary in thc officc. cnjoys rcading and art an hcr lcisure timc. Although thc courscs in the Finc Arts departmcnt are not requircd for graduation, the ' bring culture and grace to the lives of many. Music, both instrumental and vocal, art, and the library are included in this department. The Byrd High School Band, directed by M. Thomas Watson, gives much to the school. By boosting spirit at pep assemblies, perform- ing at football games, presenting concerts, and rcceiving an invitation to the Inauguration, they reprcsent Byrd well. Mr. Walter Caughey directs the orchestra which presents concerts and plays for the Christmas assembly and Gradua- tion Exercises. Under the direction of Mr. James Sullivan, the choir often gives inspiring and entertaining assemblies and concerts. Developing the talent of many students, art ciasses are taught by Miss Betty Lawrence. Assisted by the three librarians, Mrs. Dorothy Hanks, Mrs. Ora Robison, and Mrs. Frances Daugherty, students are able to use books, magazines, and films in their studies. The Fine Arts de- partment gives much talent and appreciation of culture to Byrd through its students. In Byrd’s two libraries can be found a wide variety of books and magazines for reference or pleasure. Maddalyn Shaw finds brows- mg fun.