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

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Traditions and Beliefs sion of their importance. Byrd students also held their beliefs in honor and promoted a better understanding of the beliefs of others. Through Brotherhood speeches, Prayer Group devotions, and philos- ophy lectures, this goal of better understand- ing was made obtainable. C. E. Byrd and its functions introduced tra- dition and many beliefs to the students and elaborated on this introduction to a point that these same traditions and beliefs became vital organs of the individual. Annually Byrd students axe chosen to represeqj their respective religions during Brotherhood Week. Julie Stagg, Catholic, delivers her speech as Penn Morgan, Protestant, and Shelley Dorfman, Jewish, await to give their views. Student Council Chap- lain Mike Wainwright gives the invocation bc» fore the weekhy assembly. % j n Byrd Band, a well recognized facet of our tradition, skillfully demonstrates precision and ability during half-time activities.

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To Hold Reverence to t Byrd Hotc is forevcr mind ful of our nation’s history and the traditions that ac- company that history. Rotc members stand ready, await- ing inspection. Steeped in tradition, upheld by beliefs stands the familiar structure of C. E. Byrd. This was the tradition that molded a paper mache mass into a proud and triumphant, Jack the Jacket, that made the colors purple and gold forever endeared, and tha t transformed the simple words of “We Are Jackets . . into deep and valued meaning. This same tradition that so often made Byrdites stand tall among others and finish on top was engraved into every student of Byrd. The individuals of Byrd upheld these traditions and enhanced a farther exten- Invitations are as much a part of Byrd as any of its other activities, and this year’s Seniors make the big decision of “how many M ?

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And Embark on the Byrd Students, the foundation of Byrd’s strength, gather in the gym for the Fair Park assembly. Research serves as a method of solving the challeng- ing questions of our world. PhySics afforded students like Glenn Bums the opportunity to do reseaxch.