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

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With the symbol and cherished mascot of Byrd, Ja6 waiting to welcome the team, students and pep squad f the field to hail the Jackets on their half-time lead of ( Woodlawn Knightt. Perhaps the wonder of Byrd is best ex- pressed through the enormous amount of spirit displayed by her students. Observers often marveled at the tremendous burst of spirit which poured forth from Byrdites at football games, basketball games, or pep rallies as Jack the Jacket, symbolizing all they stood for, was raised on the shoulders of his humble servants. Somehow it gave them confidence in knowing that, whether the Jackets won or lost, all would be for the best. Elections played a big role in Byrd ' s won- der of spirit. Halls full of banners, posters, and hand-outs and a parking lot filled with decorated cars are signs that election time has rolled around, whether it be for cheer- leaders, student council, class officer, or Elections play a big role In Byrd ' t wonder of spirit. Barbara Harper, Betty Wilson, and Oixie McConnell decorated a car as Student Council elections took full swing. Quite unbelievably, snow had begun to fall. Letting off some fast-generated steam, Carl Greco, Mike Westmoreland, Jimmy Cole- and Joe lewis aimed dangerous weapons known as snowballs.