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

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Assistant Principals and Counselors MRS. JACKIE B. BARR B.S. Centenary College M.Ed. Northwestem State College M rs. Barr, on leave, formerly served Byrd as Junior counselor. Her main interest is her fami- ly. MISS JANICE DAVIDSON B.A. Louisiana Polytechnic Institute M.Ed. Northwestem State College The advice of Miss Davidson has been in- valuable to seniors with question conceming col- leges or vocations. She checks seniors credits, helps scholarship appli- cants, and counsels with both parents and stu- dents. Bridge, bowling, and music are Mrs. Da- vidson’s outside interests. CHARLES A. RAVENNA B.S., Centenary CoIIege M.S., Louisiana State University M.A., Peabody College Having an interest in each student of Byrd, Mr. Ravenna ably carries out his various responsibilities. As assistant principal in charge of ad- ministration, he must supervise student elections, school social affairs, dis- ciplinary measures, and the preparation of attendance records. Mr. Ravenna enjoys perfecting the art of memory association, gardening, hunt- ing, and traveling. Making appointments for use of the auditorium are Mr. Ravenna and Babs Braddock. 24

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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

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Supervise and Guide Pupils MARY CLYDE WINTLE B.S., Kansas State College M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin Mrs. Wintle, a wonderful friend to have at Byrd, serves both the faculty and the students. As assistant principal in charge of the instruc- tional program, she performs such duties as orienting new teachers, ordering materials, and supervising testing programs and is a vital part of the office staff. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling, and music. HARHY L. MILEY B.A. Northwestem State College M.A. Centenary G»Ilege Mr. Miley serves Byrd in the capacity of coun- selor to the sophomores, specializing in those whose names hegin with N” to ”Z”. He helps them organize their schedules and liecx»me acquainted with the city of Byrd. Mr. Miley loves all kinds of books, and he enjoys color slides. MISS SARAH RAINS B.A. Centenary College M.Ed. Northwestem State College Very busy in her work at Byrd is Mrs. Rains, sophomore counselor who specializes in those whose names begin with M A” to “M . She has much to do in planning the Orientation Day activities. Byrd welcomed the following new teachers to our city: Miss Pam Stewart, English, Mrs. Marjorie Kelly, Art, Miss Linda Carruth, English, Mrs. E. Stravolemos, Commerce, and Mrs. Maxine S. Wicker, Librarian. Checking absentees is a main responsibility of the office. Mrs. Wintle goes over a list of absentees with Dee Overdyke and Marthanne Gregg. 25