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

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I iiafitstrial Arts Our Byrd woodwork department gives pupils a wonderful opportunity to acquire a sound knowledge of construction and carpentry. The excellent tools and equipment provided by the school enables the students to exercise their skill and knowledge to the best of their abilities. The well organized Byrd mechanical drawing classes give the students of Byrd an opportunity to exercise their talent and ability to the fullest. It is JAMES DL'RHAhf L. J- MILLER an especially enjoyable class and teaches exactness and precision. B.S.g Mechanical Draw- B.S.g Industrial Arts. ing. -a., g These eager students are being shown the correct way to use Among the many things taught in the mechanical drawing the sanding machine. classes. these boys are taught the correct way to draw hlue prints. Physical Education f- rr 5? PHALATNIAE GRAY BETTY ILES BILLY KEMP JOHN LAUGHLIN JACK ROXVAN B.S.g Physical Educa- B.S.g Physical Educa- BS.: Physical Educa- BS.. M.E.g Physical Ed- AB.. Physical Educa- tion. Gusher, Quill tion, Cheerleaders. tion. Pep Squad. ucation, Coach. Foot- tion. Varsity Club. and Scroll. ball, Basketball, Ten- Coach, Football, nis. Golf. Our Physical Education Department is designed to train students of Byrd in good sportsmanship, and teamwork. The enjoyment of the game is taught along with the fundamentals and techniques, thus provid- ing an excellent means of using leisure hours wisely. The program not only develops physical fitness but also emphasizes health habits. Tennis is one of the main Sports taught in Basketball leads the field in boys' sports Speedball is also taught in the Freshman our Gym classes. at Byrd- girls' classes. W 'e'fg.f1airsi's.3s.+1.,.' , its V' - s N .,.,g.':fri 72sl'f -

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ALVIN M BENINER LRA BYRD M IN Instru CHANDLER mental Music BA M Ed.: Choir. Bill Norton jean Carter and Jimmy Led- better participate in the Student Council Talent Show 2 Fine Arts OLIVE M. KITE BETTY CONVVAY B.A.. M.A.1 English. LAXYRENCE Speech. and Debate. AA.. A.B,g Aft, In the section of Eine Arts. we include vocal music. art. drama, and instrumental music. Mr. Benner is the director of the Byrd High School Band which has served its school in many ways throughout the years. Mrs. Chandler directs the A Cappella Choir and several glee clubs. The choir has been very successful this year and has made several personal appearances. Miss Lawrence teaches a very important sub- ject, Art. Byrd is fortunate to have such talent among the students, and this has been a great aid to all types of publications. Mrs. Kite teaches speech and drama. Each year the senior play is a highlight of spring activities. ln addition to this, numerous one-act plays are given by members of the speech classes. Below: Members of one of the Art classes are shown working on paintings. Wrwg Left. 'lhe Byrd Band vllri mn and the Pep Squad per- form during half time at one of the football games. istributive Education The D. E. Club is a subject in the field of business. It prepares its pupils for an occupation and furthers their Aboie: Another entrant in the talent show in the liflowleclge of business principles. field of vocal music was a sextet. Beloit: Margaret Phillips and jerry XX'ebb work at one of the club's projects. At the right, Frankie Mabrie is shown at her job which is also a project of the club. if tg rl ri CLYDE H. SELF Bb., Commerce, M.Ed. Distributive Education: Sponsor of the Distributive Education Club.

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TRADE SCHOOL The directors of the Shreveport Trade School who teach Byrd students are J. H. Zimiek. -I, I.. Sermons. V. F. Smith, C, H. Whillate. and B. L. Manning. X. nl. C. Foster is shown in the auto mechanic department. Carlton Council is seen operating some of the nmthinery in the niaehine Shop. In order to enriih the turrieulum of our school. Byrd his .in agreement with the Shreve- port Industrial Sthool to let our students attend their tlasses while enrolled at Byrd. The stu- dents spend .i part of their school day learning .ilwout the tr.ide of their thoite. and the other part in the tlassrooins of Byrd. These pupils graduate at the end of four years and are ready to begin working in their chosen profession without .idditionil education. Some of the eourses offered .ire giutomolvile repair. welding. riidio .ind television repair. barhering, and nmchinery. 5. .qi Dotzglm Yelierton. XY'illis Brown. and S.inu'iy lift-ttu .ire shimn in the televi sitin .ind r.idi-1 rep-.iir department. .34 4 Sui.- euing in tri i me X min lxflull 22 N en 1 L fhirles t 1 U1 L