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

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of Spirit ... others. Unbelievably, on Tuesday, the 9th of January, snow began to fall, and a new zest filled the halls of Byrd. Unable to sub- due bursts of de light, students bounded from the building as school was let out. In a mat- ter of seconds, the air was contaminated with dangerous weapons—snowballs, many of which found their proposed targets! How- ever, after one week of no school, and hav- ing found that snow can become quite an in- convenience, Byrdites returned on the fol- lowing Monday ready to dig in with one week left before mid-term. Spirit became de- termination in our studies as it had been in our play, showing us the magic of scholastic achievement. And so it remains, wonder- bright, the very essence of our lives. Invoking school spirit for the Byrd-Fair Park clash, students took part in Go West Day activities as a precedence to the traditional Turkey Day game. Spirits zoomed skyward on the night of January 30 when the Jackets met the Woodlawn Knights in a conference game at Byrd. Even the much used Smite the Knights banner, saved from the victorious football game, found itself flying high once again. Displaying the spirited action which spurred the Jackets on for a 62-45 victory over the Knights, Stephen Stewart drives for a lay-up while closely guarded by Woodlawn ' s Jimmy Kneipp. 15

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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.

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Yesterday ... A Byrdites were once again proud of their basketball team ' s fine record and captured title of District 1-AAA Champions. Coaches Scotty Robertson and John Harkness give instructions to player Richard Whitehead while members of team listen In an important district gam e. The last assembly took place, and students began to realize that the year was nearly over. For Seniors, it meant the end of high school and a heart full of memories. For sophomores and juniors, it meant another year to look forward to. Students listened attentively while Mr. Duncan reminded them of all this. Impressive and memorable was the ROTC ball which started the year rolling for the officers, spon- sors, and cadets. Lieutenant Col- onel Russel Herron and lieutenant Colonel Sponsor Linda Hamel pass through the arch of steel as part of the ball ' s ceremonies. Having worked hard and long on the GUSHER, members of the staff celebrated a completed book with a skiing party at the end of the year. Suzanne Bogan, Sharon Harper, Karen Carlson, Peggy Gaffney, Margaret Quinn, Vicki Meador, John Smith, Cindy Davis, Mary Lindsey, Alice Barnett, and Ellen Jenkins are towed, tickled, and nearly drowned, as they are pulled through the water on rafts.