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

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Assistant Principals and CounselorsE CHARLES A. RAVENNA B.S., Centenary College M.S., Louisiana State University M.A., Peabody College Much of the fine spirit and efficient operation of the City of Byrd is attributed to Mr. Ravenna. Holding the title of Assistant Principal, he supervises all student elections, social events, attendance records, and dis- cipline. Mr. Ravenna, famous for his skill in rernem- bering the names of all of the students in the school and for his outstanding direction of fire drills, enjoys hunt- ing, gardening, and antiquing fumiture. JACKIE B. BARR Bcing tbe lesior counoclor U quitc ■ rcoponoibility. Mr . Barr U in charge of chccking thc •rnior ' crcdit . helping tudcnt» with chol nr hip application , and advising •tudent and parent . She attended Centcnary College and Northweatern State College and received B.S. and M.Ed. dcgree . Mr . Barr a main ouuide interest U taking care of her ftve year old on and infant daughter. She also enjoy reading and utuic. Mr. Ravcnna »cea to the smooth organization of thr? graduation ceremony each year. Anxious aeniors await the climax of their years at Byrd. Each year the Student Council gives a httmecom ng tea for all Byrd High Alumni. Mrs. Phipps, who retired from teaching American History last year, enjoys talking to Mr . Davidson, sophomore xmnselor. Mr. Ravenna appfeciates the hard work of the office helpers who are a big aid in carrying on the activities of the “big city.” Nancy Johnson and Cade Adams prepare to run an errand. 24

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Principal Displays Genuine Friendship Right: One familiar sight of all Byrd Citizens is that of Mr. Duncan in every assembly. The assemblies wouldn’t be complete without a report of our busy school. Mr. Duncan arouses spirit as he relates to eager ears many scholastic and athletic awards presented to Byrd students. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan ne er miss the opportunity to cheer our boys on to victory. They wait with happy anticipation as our boys near the goal line. MR. J. H. DUNCAN B.A., Trinity University M.A., University of Texas Spirit, honor, integrity, service, and love mark the character of our fine principal. Mr. Duncan. Possessing a consistent sense of values, he serves as an example to each student in the City of Byrd. Mr. Duncan, a warm-hearted, understanding person, is a true friend of both students and teachers and is forever willing to help anyone in need. He takes an active part, and possesses a genuine interest in all phases of life at Byrd, including sports, social functions, and student academic progress. Each citizen holds the utmost respect for his emphasis upon the fact that aca- demic endeavors are first and foremost at Byrd. The eternal spirit of Byrd can largely be attributed to the dedicated leadership of Mr. Duncan. a man w ' ho will always remain in the hearts of those who have passed through the halls of C. E. Byrd. Bdow; Taking a big part in the duty of -Blacking out the Knights on the day of the Woodlawn game, Coach Cox and Mr and Mrs. Duncan attend the annual football breakfast given to the players by the drum corps. 23

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ndeavor to Meet Student Interests MARY CLYDE WINTLE B.S., Kansas State College M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin Mrs. Wintle. assistant principal in charge of the in- structional program is a truly valuable aid to Byrd. She devotes her time to keeping records and ordering ma- terials, supervising testing programs and orientating new students. When Mrs. Wintle finds time out from her school activities she enjoy traveling, music, and read- ing. JANICE DAVIDSON Mim Davidson takrt a prr• aonal intcrrat in cach aoph omorr and |i»«a them vai- uable advicc on thcir achool activitica. Thia aophomora counador attcnded La. Tech. the Univeraity of Arkanaaa. and Northweatern State Col- lege and holda B.A. and M.Ed. degreea. Miaa David- aon likea to bowl, play bridge, and work with people. HARHY L. MILEY Aa junior counaelor, Mr. Miley adviaea atudenta on aenior aubjecta and junior teaU and aida them in applying to the college of their choice. Attending Northweatern State College and Colo- rado Sute College, he received B.A. and M.A. degreea. He ia intereat- ed in obaenrationa on buman nature. Mrs. Sandra Simmons Bowen, Mrs. Susan Bronson Croft, and Mrs. Barbara Trahan Monk, teachers who came to Byrd at mid-term, stop to rest after a hard day of work. Mrs. Bowen teaches junior P.E., Mrs. Croft teaches junior English, and Mrs. Monk teaches sophomore English. Mrs. Wintle serves Mrs. Phillip Goode, a Caddo Parish school board member, and Mrs. Dorothy Cox, American History teacher, at the annual Homccoming Tea held by the Student Council. 25