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

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Symbolism Jack ihe Jacket stands surrounded by symbols of Byrd spirit—the School Flag and the Victory Flag. 16

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Striving to achieve academic success is often rewarded even while in school. Suc h is the case for Judy Cooper, who happily accepts her memhership certificate for the National Honor Society, from Mr. Duncan. Thia year’s Red Cross actively took part in community service after inducting members into the Executive Committee. Shown here is Mari-gayle Wise accepting her membership pen from Kennon Comegys. Byrd’s baseball team completed another year of successful encounters through the playing of boys like Hardy Frazier, Ted Ward, and Randy Johnson, who are shown receiving their Letters from Coach Patterson. 15

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SPIRIT: An Integral Part of Byrd Spirit—In thc Pep Squad ... With the reopening of the doors this spring came the rebirth of Byrd Spirit. Orientation Day introduced spirit to the Sophomores, and opening day reassured the Juniors and Seniors that it would once again be our secret ingredient to success. This feeling came alive as Mr. Duncan yelled, “WTio are the Jackets”, or the cheer- leaders triumphantly carried Jack the Jacket to the base of the flagpole to raise our symbol of victory. Because of this spirit Byrd found itself on top when the whistle blew, or when the final judge decided, or when the score was totaled. Byrd spirit was, as are Byrd students, transitive, and it journeyed many times beyond the boundaries of our campus. Whether spirit’s destination was a sports event, a debate tournament, or a club convention, success was made obtainable through its presence. Spirit also did more than make success obtainable, it served as the ad- hesive element that united the individuals of Byrd into one body.