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

Page 24 text:

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

Page 23 text:

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

Page 25 text:

pride. The field of honor is a field anyone may contend upon. It is avail able to all, withheld from none. It is a symbol of the same greatness our country has been built upon. It is the reward for the worthy. Many of our students will in some way be connected with the legisla- tive, executive and judicial proceed- ings of our community. These impor- tant civic duties were carried on in the Victorian courthouse of 1912 just as they are in the middle of the downfow«pcinity today. Taking a loolt nto wne past are some of the horor recl ients of Byrd. First row: Carolyn.McCary, Vice President of the Nationaj Foi nsic League,- Maridine Wall, Outstahding Citizen at Pelican State; Vi West, Vice President of the Quill and Scroll. Second row-. Bob Dilworth, Head Prayer Group Leader,- Karen FtSer, National Honor Society Ti ' naUsi, Alex Bell, President of the National Honor Society.