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

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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.

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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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of Culture to Our Lives BETTY LAWRENCE Being Byrd ' s o n 1 y art teacher. Miss Law- rer.ce graduated with an A.B. de tree from Centenary and enjoys fishing. readin . and people in her spare time. She may bc found in room 9. WALTER M. CAUGHEY Having obtained his B.A. degree at Centen- ary and his M.Ed. at the University «»f Ar- kansas. Mr. Caughey teaches instrumental music and orchestra. He is intcrested in golf and forestry as his hob- bies. Singing in scvcral asscmblies throughout thc xar, thc “A ‘ choir always prcscnts cntcr taining programs. Thcy performcd in thc welcome back program for graduates on Homc coming wcckcnd. THOMAS W. WATSON Mr. Watson, who in- structs the bands and likes water skiing and golf, has a B S. and a B.A. tr »m the Uni- versity of Arkansas and a B.M.Ed. from Okla- homa City University. Art students Regina Hadlc Connic Sweeney, Sandra Brown, Iva Nell Hiibum, Azeala Baird, and Bccky Rice, find that using a modcl is both intcresting and chalienging. Jackie Morgan p oscs as thcir subject. Many long hours of practice arc spcnt by thc band in pcrfccting thcir music and developing prccision in thcir marching. They pcrform at many asscmblies and football games.