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

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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.

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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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EI.ENOR E. BLATTERMAN Teaching Homcmalcing Ed ucation. rcading in hcr sparc timc, and sponsoring F u t u r c Homcmakcrs ot Amcrica, Miss Blattcrman holds a B.S. from Simmons Collcgc in Boston. Massa- chusctts and a M.S. from thc Univcrsity of Tenncsscc. MARC.ARET Pl’RVIS Hclping studcnts lcarn practical skills for the fu- ture, Miss Purvis tcachcs Homc Economics in rooms 311 and 312. Having grad- uatcd from Southwcstern Louisiana Institutc at Lafay- cttc. shc holds a B.S. de- grcc. Jane Petty, Cheryl Pace, Mar ’ Powcll, Paula McBumettc, Nina Burlile, and Betky Sandifer model the dresses they have made in the annual style show. Home Economics Gives Valuable Experience One of the most important phases of home economics is sewing. Through thcir work, girls acquire a knowledge of style and skill in using difficult pattems. Members of the home economics classes hold two teas during the year honoring their mothers and the faculty. Serving thc honor guests are Doris Wright, Susie Quillen, Jamce Rawls, and Rachel Scaife. Having the acquisition of skills that will be useful in later life as its main objective, the home economics department gives useful knowledge and valuable expcri- ence in every phase of homemaking. One of its most im- portant aspects is cooking. Through much practice stu- dents acquire new f techniques and collect a file of recipes which they can use to makc tasty dishes both now and in the future. Sewing is also an integral part of home eco- nomics. Each year a style show is held in which thc girls gain poise in modeling and display the spring clothes they have made. A knowledge of good grooming habits and the importance of a neat appearance are stressed, together with having a good personality and being an experienced hostcss In addition to these, students learn about home furn- ishing and improve their taste in decoration. So, in rooms 210, 211, 311» and 310, students who will be the homemakers of tomorrow listen and learn those things which they will use to make their homes and Shreveport a better place in which to live. Students created many beautiful and imaginative decorations at Christmas. Decorating candles are Linda Scott and Carol Lindsey.