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

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Dream of Happiness One looks before and after And pines for what is not— For happiest dreams are Yesterdays With memories unforgot— As the 1961-62 school session drew to an end, students began to realize how fast it had all gone; another year of life at Byrd was to be put away with memories and dreams of Yesterday. Among these remem- brances would be the football victories—the basketball team ' s title of District 1-AAA Champion—the impressive ROTC ball—the ecstasy of the Junior Prom—the horrors of research themes, homework, and mid-term tests—the unexpected snow holidays—new friends and teachers—the last assembly—the graduating seniors—the end of the year. Hav- ing reminisced happily, one must realize that not even the briefest moments can ever come again. With this thought, Byrdites took a last look backwards at Yesterday, then turned to face Tomorrow with visions of hope and purpose. A night long to be remembered is the Junior Prom. It merks the end of en enjoyable junior yeer and the soon-to-come beginning of an anticipated senior year. With stars in their eyes and shining above them, members of the 1960-61 Junior Prom Court began the firtt dance following the crowning of Queen Karen Carlson and King James Fleet Howell. Happiness often comes from putting oneself, time, and efforts into something worthwhile. Gail Purtell and Margie Williams shared their happiness with others as they pantomimed a record at Byrd ' s annual talent show.

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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.

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|Symboliz ng the hope of our country, the hope of the future, ne flag of the United States is saluted before each football game with the jing- ing of the Star Spangled Banner after a prayer. Mem- bers of the team awaited the complet in of the song be- fore rusning on the field for a hopefjl victory. Their senior year having nearly come to an end, students be- gan to find themselves involved in graduation activities, such as ordering caps and gowns, checking their credlts, and await- ing letters of acceptance to the colleges of their choice. Hank Gowen, Cliff Thomas, Nancy Waltman, Johnny Kirkland, Jerry Bond, and Harriet Hitl took part in these preparations as they ordered their invitations and name cards. With the end of each day follows the realization that Tomorrow will soon become today. Never knowing what the future may hold, students find visions of hope through Byrd—its teachers . . . its impressions . . . its dreams . . . its understanding. Under her wings, classes have come and gone, each leaving their individual mark within the never forgotten halls of their beloved alma mater. In truth, Byrd is her students ' vision of hope—a firm and loyal backbone for her graduating seniors—a companion and teacher for her growing juniors and sophomores. Tomorrow ... A