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

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In October, Byrdites attended a lecture on Communism delivered at Hirsch Memorial Youth Center. Students rode on fa r Grpunds to led n the evils of this form of government, for they will be the future hope for combating it. It was the last football game of the year, the traditional Turkey Day game. Junior members of the Pep Squad sang a sentimental farewell song to the senior girls wishing them love, luck, and understanding for a hopeful future. One must remember that though today may go all wrong—Tomorrow holds promise of a clean, fresh start, a chance to prove all ' s right with the world. Now one lingers at sundown recalling his accomplishments . . . imperfections . . . and memories, knowing that in the afterglow will come Tomorrow with its challenges . . . its dreams . . . its visions of hope—. For remember when the sun goes down, It returns with a bright Tomorrow . . The hope of our future may someday lie in our military forces. Visions of sharp, alert, and well trained officers and cadets are the goals of the ROTC. Members of Byrd ' s unit executed fine precision and performances throughout the year. Vision of Hope 19

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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

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The light of achievement so shines in honor that it is a beacon to stu- dents calling them to strive to attain. Honor cannot be bought with triv- ialities,- it is the culmination of pains- taking effort and the desire to ex- cel. It cannot be achieved in one day, one week, or one month; it is a prod- uct of time. Byrd bestows upon her deserving students such honors. These serve as a goal to seek, which sophomores, juniors, and seniors alike look to with hope and hold with