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

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To Find Safety Ronnie Feldman develops the art of addressing the class, as he explains the conjugation of an intransi- tive verb to Mrs. Pat An- derson’s Sophomore Eng- lish Class. Home Economics provides the student who wishes to become a homemaker with the basic skilis of the occupation. Diane Abner demonstrates the technique of ironing to Ruth Markham, Donna Rose, Pam Brownlee, and Sandy Wilson. Gilbert Scherer takes advantage of the physical education program in order k to develop his body and insure his n health. New members of the Red Cross enjoy the initiaJ banquet that familiarized them with the operations of such a civic organization.

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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.

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Security, and Comfort Amidst the various functions of Byrd are its individuals. The opportunity of participating in the copious supply of activities permitted the students to emerge somewhat more secure, with a reassured safety and a guarantee of a better opportunity for comfort. Whether a course instructed a student in delivering a speech to convince, operating a sewing machine, or pre- paring a research paper, it better prepared him for the future. Additional readiness was obtained through extra- curricular activities, regardless of whether the activity was an athletic event and the participant became physically strong or whether it was a service event and the partici- pant became mentally aware. The Individuals of Byrd found their dreams of safety, security, and comfort more real and easier to gain in future life. Many a student has narrowly escaped a possible zero by pur- chasing an assigned bookcover or notebook from the conveniently lo- cated School Store. Pep Squad members Gail Kelly, Mitti King, Julie Stagg. Marcia Rogers, Sally Siegler, Mary AJice Miller, Mary Stagg. and Beth Blanton participate in the extra-curricular activity of painting banners for Go-West Day.