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

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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.

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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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Aceelerated Classes Provide Providing the opportunity for gifted students to delve deeper into their subjects, cover more material, and re- ceive a wider variety of information through field trips and lectures is the purpose of our accelerated classes. For the second consecutive year, Byrd is participating in a nationwide program for “rapid-learners.” These classes are offered to students of all classifications in American History, biology, chemistry, English, math, and physics. Results of tests and previous grad e averages are the bases for selection of students for the enriched program. Pupils may not take more than two accelerated courses per year, and those who qualify have the choice of participating or declining. Miss Lurline Allison teaches the American History class, which studies in several textbooks and does exten- sive research. The biology students, under Mr. Leonard Conover, study their subject more intensively and com- pletely than do the regular classes. Major Cyrus Lar- moyeux instructs the enriched chemistry class, which includes deeper subject matter and more experiments. Sophomore, junior, and senior English courses devote much of their time to studying and analyzing literature as well as learning the finer points of grammar. The teachers are Mrs. Nancy Lonnegan, Sophomores. Mrs. Bettie Davis. Juniors, and Mrs. Sadie Yarbrough. Seniors. Three different math courses are offered this vear. Plane Geometry, taught by Mrs. Lucille McClendon, covers more material and includes an introduction to Solid Geometry; Advanced Algebra, taught by Miss Neva Norsworthy. includes an introduction to trigonometry, as well as the regular material; Math IV, taught by Mrs. Zelda Gardner. includes trigonometry. solid geome- try, and an elementary course in calculus and analyti- cal geometrv. In physics. which Mr. Sam Davis teaches. the students’ course is enriched by lectures from physi cists and deeper penetration into the subject. Through participation in this accelerated program. stu- dents have the opportunity to increase and enrich their educations. and thus better prepare themselves for the future. Plane Geometry students draw figures at the board and study drawings and pictures on the bulletin board which illustrate the practical application of plane geometry in everyday life. John Wilson demonstrates to his physics class the fact that light rays have mass. Leaming to dissect is an important part of Biology. These students practice their knowledge by dissecting a pig. 20