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

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Jere Monlgomery. Vice-Prcsident, Red Cross; Judy McElhallcn. Prcsidcnl. Junior Mcdical Lruguc; Qayton Pctcrs, Prcsidcnt, Cayarre Ili tory Qub; Skippcr Dicksf»n, Consul, l ppcr Latin Forum; Susie Tuckcr, Advcrtising Managcr, GUSHEH; Gcnic Rifc, High Lifc Staff. The varied activities of the M-hool continue to rhange with the interests of the citizens of Hyrd. These activities, as al- ways are a sign of the times. They seem to express the in- ner spirit of the students. Since its bepinning. Byrd has hranched out in every phase: religious interests, service, lan- fruage appreciation, art ap- preciation. Today’s activities encompass the entire school, striving to reach each student. The opportunities in Byrd’s active life assure a student fellowship and friendship while engaging in his private interests. 29

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Transportation has always been an integral part of all citizens Of Byrd. The transfonna- tions tn travel have had to be progressive to keep pace with the demands of students over tbe years. Renecting on the way travel has advanced since the days of the early trains are six Seniors representing some of the school v s organizations. 28

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News travels fast, and that is exactly what happens when Kim and Hugo get pinned. All telephones are buzzing, and it’s the talk of the town. BYE BYE BIRDIE THE TELEPHONE HOUR What’s the story, Moming-GIory? What’s the tale, Nightingale? What’s the story, Morning-Glory ? What ' s the word, Hummingbird? Did they really get pinned? Did she kiss him and cry? Did he pin the pin on? Or was he too shy? Well, I heard they got pinned. Yeah, Yeah! I was hoping they would. Un, Huh! Now they’re living at last. Becky BeezJey, Mary Smith, Richard Fletcher, and Dixie Love comprise the MacAfee family. As they sing Hymn for a Sundav Evening”, they have just recovered from the shock of finding out that they will appear on the Ed Sullivan Show. Frank Kappen, in the role of Albert Peterson, and Kathy Gee as his secretary, Rose, discuss the possibility of writing a song for Conrad Birdie as his last good-bye to his many fans before being drafted into the Army. Without the help of the orchestra, under the direction of James Brumley, the production would have been impossible. David Troutman, Jimmy Carter, Judy Carter, and Rodney Her- ring are only a few of the members playing between scenes. Others include: Susan Vick- ery, Ted Dienst, Lonny Morris, Beverly Reeves, John Zenter, Martha Keck, Bill Sheppert, Craig Pratt. John Venable, John Lea, Monroe Dodd, Chris Westbrook. 30