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

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Mrs. Duncan acts as hostess at the Christmas tea she gave for the Mr. Ravenna depends on many office workers to keep the CU lty. school running smoothly. Kenneth Harvey and Suzanne Elliott help keep up with absentees. Activities Keep Faculty Busy Sixty percent of Byrd’s teachers sponsor various Taking time out of their busy days for lunch are Mr. and Mrs. Duncan and clubs. Mrs. Morgan, Donna Wood t Ann Jones, Jane Mr. Harry Miley. Ducote, and Miss Norsworthy attend an F.T.A. meeting. Remembering the rich enthusiasm of the annual Homecoming Assembly are two of the greatest citizens of Byrd t Mr. and Mrs. Koffman. Various films are available to teachers. Mr. Raymond Yopp shows a film to his Driver ' s Education class. 22

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Faculty 1 » ride in one’s work is truly an achievement to strive for in every type of vocation. Teachers and edu- cators of all phases of learning have a pride of work as no other group. The teacher is a prophet and builder , laying the foundation for higher and finer values of tomorrow s civilization. The teacher is a friend with a heart that responds to the faith and devotion of his students 9 and he is an interpre - ter seeking to guide the young into a more mature life. The teacher is an artist and a culture-bearer , working with the precious clay of unfolding personality , leading the way toward more ivorthy tastes and higher intelli - gence . He is the eyes which allow students to see , then to choose the course of learning which they will follow throughout life. Most of all , a teacher is a citizen selected and licensed for the improvement of so - ciety. Standing in front of the massive structure of Shreveport’s new Civic Theater are Mr. Dornier, math; Mrs. Cray, physical education; Mrs. WinUe, administration, Mr. Holman, industrial arts; Miss Sanders, English; and Major Schuharth, military. 21

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Principal Symbolizes Jacket Pride MR. J. H. DUNCAN B.A., Trinity University M.A., University of Texas No one has a deej er sense of pride and en- thusiasm in Byrd than Mr. Duncan. He works endless hours to make it possible for his students to gain a firm foundation in the funda- mentals of education and to prepare them as citizens of tomorrow. As supervisor of Byrd’s academic, social, and athletic programs, he is always busy either at school or at various meetings representing the city of Byrd. Through Mr. Duncan, Byrd has gained a nationwide reputation as a fine school. Mr. Dunoan’s praisa, correction, and defense serve as guide- posts to all students who pass through Byrd High School. ‘Byrd has twenty-three National Merit Finalists,” announced Mr. Ehincan at one of our aasemblies. Kitty Johnson, George Hearn, Ernie Gaw, and Dave Fuller hold their certificates. Standing tall before the Fair Park game, both Jack the Jacket and Mr. Duncan were assured of a victory. 23