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

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Competition Preparing to enter the court after a time-out, Coach Harkness and Coach Robertson lift the spirit of the Jackets. The 1963 team proved that morale off the court is as important as the action on the court. As the weather changed favorably, a new sport hegan its practice sessions. John Bar- ber made a put out on a close play at first base during one of the practices. Cheerleader elections are held every spring in order to choose the following year’s spirit boosters. 1962 tryouts were held on April 27, resulting in the election of three I oys and three girls to serve and represent Byrd.

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Activities . . . “Westward Ho!” was a musical put on by the A Choirjin November to promote spirit for Go West Day. Solos, choruses, and even a iuare dance enlivened the program. Julie Bland and John Upchurch were a few of ' the many participants. Besides the wisdom at- tained from school subjects, skills and good form are gained in sports. One of the activities engaged in by many Byrd students is par- ticipation in the swimming program. Hick Lenert spent hours perfecting his jack- knife dive. Occurring annually, Federal Inspection took place in April. Mr. Duncan was on hand as inspection of arms and personnel took place. The night before the GUSHEH was presented to the school the GUSHER staff held a secret party. At this time the staff saw their hard work as a final product to be viewed the next moming.

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Practice all year round is required of most run ners. Jacket cindermen spent hours running for time trials, especially as spring creeped into win ter. Student Council elections are lield every spring to determine officers for the student faculty activity co ordinator. Weeks of hectic campaigning and strain always accompany any such election, but the final result is bene ficial to all who participate. ICCNTS Competition at Byrd began the first dav students entered her halls, for every — type of competition can he found in some form. Scholastic and athletic opportunities ahound for those who wish to take part; elections, promoting competition are held in the spring to determine the leaders for the upcoming year. Scholastically, Byrd maintained its high standards, as was evidenced by the honor of having nitie National Merit Semifinal- ists. Athletically, the Jackets captured the State Runner-up title in football and set a record by winning the District title for the third straight year in basketball. Spring elections promoted a competitive spirit, yet win or lose, all participants gained ex- perience in citizenship. Maintenance of Byrd’s high standards and the attaimnent of even higher goals were accelerated by the competitive spirit. This feeling will always remain.and will be enhanced as our dreams begin to be- come reality. And with the advancement of time, each will remember the treasure chest of memories he holds and draw from this the necessary materials needed for the basis of his tomorrows. ' • I I z K inr Before each foothall game, Jim is John Smith held the ball. Ryan warmed-up his “Golden Toe”