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

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Before each morning and afternoon praeticc, Pep Squad members rested by learning the songs they sing so often. Taking 1965-1966 On Sophomore Orientation Day Upperclassmen show the newcomers around the school. Jean FitzGeraid explains the Gl SHER and its work. As the opening of school draws near, boxes of library books await to be unpacked and shelved.

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of Byrd . . . One can see many different kinds of people as he walks through the halls of Byrd. Some are shy; some are optimistic; some are studious; some are leaders; some are followers. Although each person is a complete individual, everyone shares something in common. Each is a carpenter who has had a vital part in building this school year. What a carpenter builds does not matter, nor does the material he uses—but it is how he works. Byrd’s carpenters have done their work skillfully, and by their plans, hopes, and achievements, they have successfully completed a memorable year. The following pages tell the story of this year, a story beginning with— “The People of Byrd . . . Taking the year 1965-66 . . . Drauinft the blueprints of Activities . . . Laying the foundation of Knouledge . .. Vsing the tools of Spirit . .. Reaching the heights of Honors . . . Constructing a year ... . And building a lije .” Servuig orange juice and bacon to the players for the Stingerette’s Football Break- Now wait!” is Jim “Black Bart” Barton’s pie-faced fast, Laura Yancey and Lyn Norman fight their way along. cry as he. John Mayfield, and Mike Tooke perform in the Go West Cafeteria Skit. 5

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For some, school hegan on August 30, but for others it began long before. In the summer, various groups began practicing and outlining their plans for the coming year. Representatives of Byrd attended workshops, camps, and conferences to learn to ac- cept the challenges of their new responsibilities. From Colorado to Illinois to Texas, students traveled and learned. Starting in June, the cheerleaders could be seen practicing in front of the gym. Then on July 15 the sound of drums could be heard as the Pep Squad joined them. The football team began summer prac- tice on August 15 to get in condition for the coming season. Before long, the band, the ROTC, the Stu- dent Council, the Key Club, and the Z Club offered their time to help prepare for the new year. Sched- ule cards were completed; thousands of books were unpacked. Soon the school bell rang, and the City of Byrd came to life once again. T ' ART ' ' jiYEMR - lifStfNMISY. ' • ♦ c f TliL’ 9t Putting finishing touches on decorations for the faculty luncheon give on the firet day of school are members of the Student Council. and then . . . With a load of new books, students file out after their first full day of school. Preparing for the spring cheerleader elections, the stu- dents spend many hours practicing.