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

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the City of Byrd MARY CLYDE WINTLE B.S., M.Ed., KANSAS STATE COLLEGE As assistant principal in charge of the instructional program, Mrs. Wintle’s job includes orienting new teachers, supenising test- ing programs, and averaging grades. To meet the challenges of school life, Mrs. Wintle possesses the tools of success: a winning smile and a cheerful personality. Reading, traveling, and music are hobbies she enjoys in her spare time. An important part of Mrs. Wintle’s job is acquainting new teach- ers with Byrd. Here she is giving Mr. Brown, new general crafts teacher, a copy of his schedule. CHARLES A. RAVENNA B.S., CENTENARY COLLEGE M.S., LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY M.A., PEABODY COLLEGE Sincerely interested in all students, Mr. Ravenna, a master of the art of friendliness, performs his duties ably and efficiently. As assistant principal in charge of administration, his responsibilities include supervising student elections, school social affairs, disci- pline, and preparing attendance records. In his leisure time, he enjoys gardening and hunting. Mr. Ravenna is explaining to these juniors the scores they made on the PSAT, a test they took in the fall. 23

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Councilmen of Mr. J. H. Duncan B.A., TRINITY UNIVERSITY M.A, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Capably fulfilling his responsibilities and du- ties as principal, as well as participating in many extra activities of our school and city, Mr. Dun- can has endeared himself to faculty and students alike. Through chaperoning the band’s trip to Pasadena. attending our athletic events and representing Byrd at various conferences and conventions, he has shown his sincere interest in the welfare of every Byrd student. Although a coronary occlusion forced his lengthy absence this spring, he is a vital part of our school life. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan enjoy reading the 1959 GUSHER at the GUSHER staff party the night before the books are distributed.

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Friendly Counselors Aid Students MISS JANICE DAVIDSON B.A.. Louisiana Tech Aiding juniors and seniors in choosing their colleges, guiding them in vocational decisions, and checking senior credits are a few of the varied duties performed by Miss Davidson. She always gives friendly advice and a warm welcome to both parents and students who seek her aid. Traveling and bridge are her hobbies. II During his senior year, each student must check his credits fdr graduation. Margaret Bloomfield, Joe Pharis, and Carolyn Mills are checking theirs with Miss Davidson. MRS. SARAH M. RAINS B.A.. Centenary Counseling sophomores and first semester juniors in their four years’ program of study and orienting new students are two of Mrs. Rain’s iniportant responsihilities. She acquaints junior high students with Byrd, helps plan Orientation Day activities, and holds individual conferences with new students. In her leisure time she enjoys television. Running errands and delivering notes to students are two jobs performe d by office workers Harry Booras, Linda King, and Janet Mount, who give invaluable aid to Mrs. Rains. 24