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

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Memories of the Past • • • As the final curtain of our year at Byrd softly closes, we are suddenly aware that one of the happiest phases of our lifetime has ended. Yet, even with the pangs of sadness it leaves, we are carrying with us a treasure chest of memories to cherish forever, Kach of us will always remember the activities, competition, classes, spirit, and traditions which added another chap- ter to the enviahle history of C. E. Byrd High School. With the passing of time, we will often return to our treasure chest of memories, and from its storehouse of wealth, we will huild our lives. “Sweet Memory! wafted by thy gentle gale, Oft up the slream of Time turn my so 7.”

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Character, Leadership, Schol arship, and Service are the qualities uhich the National Honor Society strives to pro- mote. Induction of new mem- bers takes place in assembly. Mr. Duncan welcomed Linda West into the 1962-63 organiza- tion as old members watched and remembered their past year in this honor society. Septeniber 7, 1962, marked the beginning of a new school year for the students of Byrd. And with the addition of each day to the school-year calendar, a new activity was initiated. Preparation for school activities began in the summer, with participation in workshops and hours spent in planning. Football and pep squad membeis spent summer mornings and afternoons practicing for their performances, as did the cheerleaders, debate teams. and band members. As school life became a reality, clubs were joined, officers were selected. and programs once more were outlined. Several new clubs were ini- tiated, including the Key Club, Drama Club, Creative Writing Club, and the Debate Club. Stu- dent activities ranged from “victory dances,” to Brotherhood speeches in February, or from at- tending prayer groups to preparing assembly ban- ners. Complementing the school work, activities played an important part in the leaming processes of Byrd, each activity adding its own individual bit of knowledge, skill, or fun to each of us to be deposited in our treasure chest of memories. The anmial Peep Show is an activity eagerly awaited by the student body. Participation in the 1962 show included team members John Barber as “Miss Basketball,” Skipper Hardcastle as “Miss Outer Space,” Scotty Jones as “Miss Nature,” Hobert Pirtle as “Miss Biology,” and Sandy Dean as “Miss Sophomore.”