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

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HOUSING THE GOVERNMENT OFFICES of Shreveport, City Hall symbolizes the co-operation between govern- ment and citizens, just as these teach ers: Mrs. Lucile Tindol, sponsor of the Visual Aids Club; M Sgt. Will Stubblefield, sponsor of the Rifle Team; Miss Bernice Phipps, sponsor of the National Honor Society; Mr. Ashe Young, Manager of the Youth Center; Mr. Jimmie Rogers, sponsor of the National Forensic League; Mrs. Anne Yearwood, sponsor of Los Vecinos; Mrs. Ruth Anderson, sponsor of the Lower Latin Forum; Mr. Leonard Conover, sponsor of the Chess Team; and Mr. Walter Caughey, sponsor of the Drum and Bugle Corps symbolize the cooperation between Bvrd’s students and faculty. ACULTY

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SUMMER There are many places in and around Shreveport where we can enjoy all kinds of recreation. These boys are involved in a game of tennis. Climaxes Our Year -- . r m 4 JtT ‘ i., Elections held near the end of school are colorful and enjoyed by all. The day of the election, the parking lot is filled with painted cars, people passing out handbills, and usually a band or two. irPb 1 : u t;; fen L ' jvjj i iii ii f ' fell ■ fer ■ t?sssI em Many students find it necessary or helpful to attend summer school. Here Mary Carter demonstrates her biology project to her class. Below: Alton Thomas carries the ball during a rugged summer scrimmage. Kussell Webster, Stanley Whitlow, and Shelia Tuuri take a final glance at Byrd before leaving their City for the last time—happy in their accomplishments and treasuring fond memories of four wonderful years in their minds.

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As the faculty meets, as Mr. Duncan confers with the teachers. the signals are called, and the work of a great high school is co-ordinated . . . Every position requires tact and under- standing as the administra- tion reaches out to handle the multitude and sit- uations . . . Beneath all the activities and excitement, these people make Byrd great . . . Theirs is the responsi- bility for today: theirs must be the plans that will create tomorrow’s achievements . . . Theirs is the task of preparing for the evaluation of Byrd High, to set up standards and objec- tives .. . Theirs is an insight born of true understanding and de- light in human nature and their job . . . Theirs is the un- ending duty of guiding Byrd’s destiny as more and more the academic aspect of high school is being stressed .. . And as the excitement of academic growth continues, Byrd is making an ever growing con- tribution to the in- tellectual life of the city . . . This intellectual out- put symbolizes the co-operation between the faculty and students to better the ideals of both the school and the city.