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

Text from Pages 1 - 384 of the 1969 volume:

VOLUME 55 1969 EDITION C. E. BYRD HIGH SCHOOL SHREVEPORT LOUISIANA FDITOR DOUG HADRA ASSOCIATE EDITOR GARY BROWNIEE BUSINESS MANAGER GINNY WAIKE .ADVERTISING MANAGER SCOTTY LYONS We Search for THE THINGS THAT COUNT To build a lije of hope and plans, To give and work and play, To add a bit of gladness To the passing of the day,... These are the things that seem to count, That reach within your heart And add a world to living Of which wealth has little part. Tobe a part of all that’s good, Not just a search for fame : A place that means that others Truly speak well of your name Tobe a symbol of success,... These are things in life that count, These are the things that tell That when your life is all lived out That you have lived it well. TABLE OF CONTENTS ACTIVITIES . 16 School Life . 18 Organizations . 30 Music .86 COMPETITION .98 Honors . 190 ROTC .122 Athletics .188 PERSONALITIES .198 Faculty .200 Classes. 230 ADVERTISING .808 Ads .810 a Key to Life A person goes through life, as he does school, with certain things that mean some- thing special to him. But to pass through life, or school, with no other goal than to take everything one can will bring no gladness. Success alone—in bu-iness, war, or school—will not bring happiness. but the way a person achieves this success is what really counts. Spirit is very important in school, just as it is in life. It makes life more exciting and keeps people from giving up. But false spirit is worse than none at all. It is very easy to have spirit when everything is going right, but the true spirit is shown as things go wrong. If the Jackets go through life with the kind of spirit displayed this year, they will come out ahead in the “game of life.” Honors are important to students and adults; they let a person be recognized for the work that he has done. But spurious honors do harm to the person winning them. If a person receives an honor that he does not deserve, he will feel ashamed and inadequate. For an honor to be worth something, it must be earned. Sports help students and adults alike in many ways. They not only provide en- tertainment and enjoyment, but they also teach a person that he must work with others for victory and that he must never give up. Sports are like life, because “you get out of it what you put in it.” These are some of “the things that count” for a teenager or an adult. The spirit that surged through Byrd in its forty-second year made each individual aware of these “things”—honors and achievement in aca- demics, activities, and sports—that “count in high school and “count” in the years that follow. The Gusher presents the Jack- ets’ “search for fame” through ACTIVI- TIES, COMPETITION, PERSONALITIES, and ADVERTISING. BYRD IS A MAN As a precious stone has many facets, so has Byrd many fields of endeavor and accomplishment. It is a place where some of Shreveport’s youth gather in the common cause of realizin and developing their potentialities as the bu iness. po litical, and spiritual leaders of to- morrow. There are fine. concerned teachers capable of equipping them with the necessary knowledge and inspiration to continue their stud- ies and assume these responsi- bilities. The Student Council and a wide assortment of service and special interest clubs provide a sounding board for student voices as well as a proving ground for leader- ship and organizing abilities. Inter- scholastic and intramural sports abound for the development of a healthy, competitive attitude and to promote physical well being. And perhaps most important of all, there is the spirit that pervades these halls—a spirit of loyalty, faith, and fellowship that unites the whole, endowing students, fac- ulty, and sUff with a sense of pride and accomplishment for the tasks ahead. And like a precious gem, Bvrd possesses certain qualities that are passed on, tp some degree, to the students by a kind of educational osmosis—the qualities of endur- ance, brilliance, depth, clarity, and a lasting record on this earth. 4 Splendid Are The Halls Students meet in the Gym for cheerleader tryouts. This is an exercise in democracy where candidates display their ability and talents, and later students make their choice by popular vote. Seated on the front row are Byrd ' s telephone students, who participate in almost every phase of the school ' s activities. Above: A welcome innovation was the school busses which for the first time in many years are transporting students to and from Byrd. Left: Symbolic of three rewarding years of arademic and social achievement are the senior keys here being displayed by Mary Morrison to fellow class- mates Marvin Rubenstein, Marvin Street, Judy Hitchcock, and Sharon Portcr. Cafetcria personnel are trained in preparing and aerving delicious nourishing nieals. The iunch hour aerve as a welcome break between classes as well as a time for stim- ulating conversation and the ex- change of ideas. There Is A Abovt: Our school photographer, Mr. George Shorter, whose conscientious work has contributed to the Gushers popularity, poses Tookie Mitchell as her class- mate Polly Morgan waits her tum. Right: “How The West Was Won, M this year’s Go V, cst Day theme, was depicted throughout the halls by colorful murals painted by Student Council recreation committee members and the Brush and Palette Club. Further emphasizing the theme, students came dressed in typical western apparel. An eye-catching pair of cowgirls are Nancy Coats and Gay Greengus. Place For Meeting Around the flagpole on the morning of a football game students rally for a p session to generate enthusiasm for the contest to come. 7 Splendid Are The Classes Silhouetted again t a hack drop of many hued vials and flasks are Hol - ert Mabry and Charlee Smith who are analyzing the chemical compo- sition of liquids. The chemistry department at Byrd combines up to date classroom lectures with laboratory experimentation and analysis for an interesting course. Above: Aiding in the process of learning are examples of students’ work here being arranged on a colorful bulletin board by Vickie Valentine and Joan Crain. Left: In typing class students learn to use a tool which will be valuable throughout their academic and professional careers. By products of this class are coordin.itien. ac- curacy, good posture, dexterity, and concentration. Byrd’s ‘ High Life ’ a student writ ten and edited newspaper, serves as a proving ground for future journalists as well a generates en- thusiasm among Jackets for vari- ous school activities. ■ There Is A Place For Learning Wide green athletic fields provide a perfect setting for the Girls Physical Education Department’s activities. Archery, one of many programs offered, develops eye and muscle coordination. Above: Lending enchantment to an already fascinating course are geometric figures created with string and cardboard by Don Stone and Ann Thorne-Thompson. These are only two of the many in a display of stu- dent work. Lejt: Seniors Jay Cardwell, Debbie Hunter, Margaret Stagg, and Eddie Fort, contemplating graduation in June, check their credits with Mrs. Anna Holmes McGraw who provides an invaluable service of advising seniors on op portunities in the academic and industrial fields. Splendid Are The Activities Byrd’s R.O.T.C Silver Saber Platoon prepares for presentation of the halftime show at the Homecoming gamc against Texarkana at Captain Shreve Stadium. These cadets are trained in all phases of military procedure as well as in precision marching. Band meml ers Ann Clark, Beverly Lackey, Glen Fowler, Norman Cox, Gail Sandifer, Ronnie Hendrix. and Robert Head gather their instruments and equipment for the Holiday In Dixie parade. 10 Surrounded by ihe senior members of Byrd’s 1968-69 football team is the Homecoming Court. Front row: Tom Teasley, Cary Brownlee, Roy Burrou hs, Craig Floumoy, Mike Sumter, Dickie Grieder, and Mike Judlin. Second row: Roxie Cariere, Scotty Comegys, CinJy Haney, Diane Askew, and Richie Woo■ all. Third row: Ted Mitchell, Martin Yarborough, Mike Bowden, John O’ Hara, Bill Parker, Bill Morris, Jere Overdyke, and Towney Robinson. There Is A Place For Leading Cadet officer Jim Lenoir and instructor. Sergeant Bryant, display the R.O.T.C. flag bearing its new motto suggested by Mr. J. H. Duncan, “Keep On Keeping On. Jody D’Anna, Susie Shriver, Marvin Street, Richard Boyce, Margaret Prim, John Zimmerman. and Oliver Carroll presented the flag to Byrd’s principal, Mr. Duncan. Senoritas Frances Kayser and Leslie Watkins bring mcm- bers of the Los Vecinos Spanish Club a touch of the fiesta from south of the border with their typical Mexican costumcs and entertainment. The Centenary Collegc Cymnastic team prcscnted an cxhibition to the mass mecting of the Red Cross during Activity Period. Thc cntire audicnce was thrilled by thcir skill in tumbling and on thc parallel bars. Splendid Are The Fields Makinjr ready to do battle again-t the Texarkana Hogs are Byrd’s football players as they warm up before the game at the Captain Shreve Stadium. Amidst orchids and azaleas Kent Cage, Willis McNeil, Paul Watson, Chan Teague, Kim Kay- ser, and Larry Larsen are gathered in a local florist shop to order corsages for the Home- coming game with Texarkana. 12 Byrd’s track team haa long been a source of pride and glory. Long practice hours insure a successful year of athletics. There Is A Place For Competing Emily Lafitte, Ann Levy, and Ruth Cassard find a well stocked and organized lihrary an essential ingredient in the field of leaming. During halftime of a B team basketball game. Coach Gerald McLaurin directs, as well as inspires, his players to a greater second half effort. During a practice drill, Coach Gene Hammer, Byrd’s de fensive mentor, toughens and perfects these players in the technique of hlocking. The enchantment of past ages came alive for world history students RolH� rt Adams, Kathleen McBride, Martha Kurz, and Dorothy Stevens. A medieval castle of sugar cubes and a richly colored rice mosaic of a mighty Viking ship were painstakingly hand-made as individual projects. 13 Splendid Are The People Depicting characters from Gone With The Wind are Steve Adcock, Phil Watson, Peggy Allen, Richie Woodall, Roxie Cariere, Cindy Haney, Billy Guin, and Scotty Comegys. This was the theme of the student assembly prior to the Captain Shreve foot- ball game. The comical situations and humorous satire delighted the audience and inspired enthusiasm for the coming contest. Caddo Parish students find learn- ing a pleasant task at the Louisi- ana State Fair. Rides and refresh- ments provide for breaks between visits to the agricultural, scientific, and mechanical exhibits. A spontaneous pcp rally before school on the parking lot pre- cede« a rip roaring Co West Day. Hand memhers add excitement with their extemporaneous renditicn � � f school songs. There Is A Place For Spirit Stingerettes, temporarily clad as cowgirls, maneuver with pre- cision and grace as they drill for the halftime show of the Byrd vs. Fair Park foothall game. A long anticipated moment has finally come for seniors Charles Gadpaille, Ross Tilbury, Rusty Martin, Debbie Miller, and Pam Lynn as they purchase their class rings, a source of great pride and joy. Stingerettes deftly comhine the arts of fun and fund raising in their annual carnival. Dehorah Betts, Carolyn Foster, and Deborah Hunter arrange festive balloons around the garter throw booth which is always a scene of great hilarity. HEAUTY IS ONE Ofr THE ‘’THINOS THAT COUNT,” and Shrcve pi� rt i fillcd %vith many lovely 8pots that refresh the mind ind re-kindle the spirit. Activities take up timc, hut some scnior find lime to rest as they visit the park on East Kings Highwa . I hese active seniors are Ted Dienst, Drum Major; Mike Judlin, Foothall; Hrenda Hodg , Secretary, N.F.L.; Pam Yilli% 16 To build a life of hope and plans To give and work and play Activities play a big part in the school- life at Byrd. They enable students to de- velope their interests and talents for ful- filling years after high school. Byrd has a large variety of activities. from service or- ganizations to the festivities of Homecom- ing and Basketball Day. This covers all types of interest so everyone has a chance to participate in something worthwhile. These activities, not only give a student a sense of being part of something, but the also give him a chance to develop and culti- vate his interests. Years after graduation, Byrd students will remember high school as being full of excitement. thanks to these many activities. In this section the “things that count” are interwoven into the fabric of service clubs that benefit the individual, Byrd, and the community, language groups that are an extension of the classroom into the culture of a people, and friendly social groups that bring pleasure and laughter to the citizens of Bvrd. 17 All the years of his life, a person remembers his high school days. For this reason, it is important for school to be more than just studying. Byrd is filled with many activities that bring students enjoyment and experience. Graduation, which is the highlight of a student’s high school days, brings the three years to an end, but also starts him on a path to new experiences. 18 Students Enjoyed All Phases of SCHOOL LIFE Each Thursday Byrd students awaited the unpredictable assemblies which hroke the monotony of the week. Assemblies not only provided relaxation for students, but also proved to be stimulating and serious as well as hilarious and utterly ridiculous. The brotherhood assembly was one in which fellow students, representing different denomina- tions spoke to the student body concerning the attitudes of Brotherhood Week. Speaking were Amy Lerner. Patti Falk, and Dannv Booras. An assembly away from the ordinary was the Senior Favorites presenta- tion in which Craig Flournoy gave an original poetry recitation. School serves not only to expand the mind. but also to help stu- dents to show their true creative ability. To the left, Nancy Creamer prepared centerpieces for an Amcricanism banquet. To the right. Kay Cor- bin, Nina Hernandez, Kathleen Lambert ' , Mary Campbell, and Billie Adams, Home Ec students, used their creativity in preparing varied meals. The office was the center of buzzing activity as office workers helped students to check in and out. 19 ASSEMBLIES Promoted Spirit, Honors, Billy Guin, alias the Bossier Bearcat, tried to put a scare into As a requirement for all schools, an assembly was held by the R.O.T.C, conceming patriotism. Scotty Comegys. Gay Greengus winds up Student Council Presi- dent, Danny Booras, as he runs down while explaining the Student Councii. This was the first assembly of the year f explaining the differ- ent functions and activities of C. E. Byrd to the sophomores and freshmen. The R.O.T.C. presented a skit representing the lack of patriotism which is present in our country today. The assembly ended with a presentation of the colors and the singing of the National Anthem. When Prince Charming. P h i I Watson, asked Cin- derella, R i c h i e Woodall, if she would try on thc glass slipper, ugly step-sisters, Cindy Haney and Scotty Comegys, found it quite humorous. Missy and Prissy, Peggy Allen and Roxie Cariere, gave their version of “Oh, them golden slippers in the Captain Shreve assembly. 20 r iinmwr Education, Brotherhood, Patriotism Robin Hood’ft Merry Men Roeky Chalmierft, Bob Minder, and John Payne—took a breather in Sherwood Foreftt, as they pursued the Knight of Woodlawn. Suftie Royal was given the honor ahle label of “tree” in the Ruston assembly. She proved to he an oh- stacle to the fierce Bearcat. Billy Guin, as he rhased Zelda Gunch, alias Cindy Haney. Old Man John Payne looked through his history book of Byrd and explained to Gay Greengus and John O’Hara, with the help of members from their respective artivities, how Byrd works and how students can henefit from the extraeurrirular activities available. Kitty Kickpatriek, Rirk Hawkins. and Susie Royal provided the student body with a humorous insight into the world of com- mercialism. TOP: Rirk hegins the demon- stration with Susie as he proved her hair spray repels the water. MIDDLE: Rick moved over to Kitty to prove her product is inferior. BOTTOM: The point is proven as Produrt X ahsorbs the water into Kitty’s hair. 21 “Excuses” Played at MILITARY BALL The “Excuses” played for the 23rd annual Military Ball which was held in the Municipal Auditorium. The Grand March of all top H.O.T.C. officers in the first brigade was led by C adet Colonel Stephen Key. R.O.T.C. cadets proved there is more to the corps than precision marching. On January 31 the Military Ball was held at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium for all cadets of the First Brigade, all Shreveport area high schools. Music was provided by the “Excuses” and Fair Park and Woodlawn put on intermission entertainment with a skit on patriotism. Byrd officers and sponsors, with the other schools, were responsible for the decorations in a patriotic theme that turned the audi- torium for a night into a place where military discipline could be lessened and music and laughter were the “order of the day.” 22 HOMECOMING Highlighted Football Season Mr. J. H. Duncan crowned Hichie Woodall Home« ' oming queen while standing by her father, Mr. Sidney Woodall. Uatching the reremony are Cindy Haney and Coach Jimmy Harrison’s twins, Pat and Patty. Byrd hand proudly steps out during the half-time performance hon- oring the Homecoming court. Serving with cheerleaders, Phil Watson, Billy Guin, and Steve Adcock during the Homecoming game were Beverly Lofton, Catherine Murrell, and Susie Royle. 23 Fathers Served On September 20, Byrd celebrated one of its biggest events of the year—Homecoming. Beginning this momentous day was the skit presented by the National Honor Society during which all of the Homecoming Court was presented. After the assembly niany of the former teachers and graduates were honored at a tea given by the Future Homemakers of America. In the coronation ceremonies preceding the game, members of the court were presented with their fathers serving as escorts. Despite displaying tremendous effort and determination throughout the game, the Jacket gridders dropped a close 13-6 decision to the Texarkana Roughriders. Afterwards, a dance sponsored by the Varsity Club and featuring the Blue Denims, climaxed a thrilling day to remember for every Jacket fan. Proud fathers stood with their daughters during the presentation of the Homeeoming court. Inierested Jarket players anxiously awaited the outcome of a decisive play during the Homecoming game. Em � � r t MH. SIDNEY WOODALL Qm ■ KICHIE WOODALL Escort MH. JACK COMECYS Maid SCOTTY COMEGYS 24 Escorts for HOMECOMING w Escort MR. N. B. SFENCER Swcetheart NANCY SFENCER Escort MR. WILLIAM HANEY Maid of Honor CINDY HANEY Escort MR. DAVID WALKE Maid GINNY WALKE Escort MR. ANDY CARIERE Maid ROXIE CARIERE Emct DR. HARRY ASKEW Makl DIANE ASKEW Football Bearcr PAT HARRISON Crownbearcr PATTY HARRISON Mother Goose Saved the Day Swinging into another year on September 10, the Pep Squad Carni- val once again brought thrills and adventure to the volleyball courts of Byrd. Bohhing balloons, hright streamers, and the gay booths magi- cally transformed the courts into a fun filled midway where a “jack- et ' ” could climh a greased pole, toss a garter, visit a boutique, or dunk a coach. He might even shave a balloon, squirt a flickering candle, or throw darts and win a prize for his efforts. And, if the excitement proved too much, a weary sight-seer could refresh himself with a hot dog, andy, or icy snow cone. The Stingerettes had as much, perhaps even more fun than the participants, and when the proceeds were counted, it was found that the 1%8 Carnival had been the most successful ever, profitting over five hundred dollars. Two weeks later, on September 24, the storybook land of Mother Coose revealed its fantasies to a capacity audience in the annual Peep Show, staged by the Pep Squad. Written by Rick Hawkins, the production, entitled “The Grimm World of Mother Goose,” was emceed by Amy Lerner, Laura Bodenheimer, and J6hn O’Hara. Resplendent in fanciful costumes designed and made by members of the Senior Pep Squad and Drum Corps, the 1968 football team became nursery-rhyme inhabitants of the World of Mother Goose. But no one seemed to be able to change Prunella’s wooden puppet into a great foolball player until Mother Goose, otherwise known as Coach Harrison, appeared and saved the day with a magic spell; Bill Parker emerged as the star of the team. Combined with the in« troduction of the Pep Squad and the spirited yells of the cheerleaders, the Peep Show created a memorable evening for everyone. Exuberant spirits filled the air as the Old Lady Who Lived in the Shoe (Tom Hamrn). the Pieman (Mike Bowden), Simple Simon (Bill Clark), and the Old Lady’s Son iWalter Holder) prepared to make their comic dehut. N I M � ther Goose, alias Coach Harrison, cheerfully surveyed the preparations made for a journey into the Land of Nursery Rhymes. m, i v t Jane Baldridge and Scotty Lyons helped a small visitor to the Carnival choose from the inviting array of goodies in the Sweet Shoppe. Making a whole-hearted at- tenipt to hurst a halloon, Mike Clark patronized the Daisy Dart booth where Katie Craw- ford stood ready to dispense prizes. As recreation co-chairmen, Nancy Coats and Cray Teekeli were in charge of the hanners. decorations, and activities for the day. Go West Day, sponsored by the Student Council, boosted school spirit and spurred the team on to vic- tory. All students dressed in western attire, and the cafeteria looked like an old western town contain- ing jails, stables, a hotel, and a saloon. During the lunch shifts, lemonade and suckers were served to the students in the Golden Slipper Saloon with western music played by Danny Booras. Prizes for the hest-dressed students and teachers were awarded. The winners of the students’ awards were Sharon Traylor and Charles Lindenmayer while Miss Shirley McNeel and Mr. James Rife won the awards for the teachers. The theme of Go West Day this year, “How The West Was Won,” was well carried out through the many posters and banners displayed in the halls. Some of the posters depicted the faces of the senior football players. The corral in the front hall did a good business all day by selling western supplies, while Fort Byrd, in front of the school served to scare off any Indians considering an at- tack. As a result of the tremendous amount of spirit created by Go West Day, the great Jacket team pulled through with a 20-14 victory over Fair Park in the game played in the State Fair Stadium. GO WEST DAY Spirit Resulted in Victory The cafeteria looked like an old western town, and all the students enjoyed the 9hows and refreshments provided at lunch. Cheering students encourage spirit in a pep rally held in the park ing lot before school. Jackets Sank on Senior nieniben of ihe V r arsity Fiaskrt- hall squad, Raymond King, A1 Hand, Jere Overdyke, John Payne, Mike Ras- berry, Dickie Crieder, and Roy Bur- roughs present� ‘d the 1969 Baskethall Court. CINDY NORMAN Sweetheart CATHERINE MURRELL Senior FRANCES KAYSER DELMA MASON Sophomore Freshman “Sail in a Win” Day Dickie Grieder showed a great in- Crownbearer Kenneth Harkness joined the 1969 Basketball Court of Cindy Norman, Sweetheart; dividual effort in a successful fast Frances Kayser, Sophomore; Candy Covington, Junior; Catherine Murrell, Senior; and Delma break against thc Haughton Buccaneers. Mason, Freshman. “Sail in a win,” the theme for Basketball Day, was presented in a skit in an assembly as one of the many highlights of the day. To top of f the day, the 1969 court was presented preceding the varsity game with Haughton. Coach Jimmy Harrison presented the court of Cindy Norman, Sweetheart; Catherine Murrell, sen- ior; Candy Covington, junior; Frances Kayser, sophomore; and Delma Mason, freshman; who were escorted by the senior members of the basket- ball team. The presentation was followed by a game with Haughton which saw the Jackets fall to a 77-59 score. Ihe Jacket basketball team was presented in an assembly which lioostcd spirit for Basketball Day. 1111:111 BvccajieeD? mm It is important for students to have extracurricular activities at school and the «� reat majority of these deal with some club or organization. Byrd has some of the best organizations, in quality and quantity, in the area. The auditorium symbolizes organizations because the assemblies are held there. Byrd’s clubs are definitely one of the Students Served Byrd in Various ORGANIZATIONS Around Christmas time, students began to anticipate the arrival of the Student Directories. Becky Smith purchased hers from Hed Cross representative Charlene Cutschow. Before presenting a Christmas skit, Molly Hayes, Donna Evans, Janet Gammill, and Judy Cohen enjoyed cokes and homemade cookies provided bv members of the Drama Club. Raising the flag before school and posting the colors in assemblies were two tasks which Stan Bussey, Tommy Scales, Lynn Gordey, and Randy Turner performed in service to the school. Students participating in the Distributive Education program leamed much about the commercial world through first-hand experience. Richard Bartholomew was employed at a local department store, while Vicki Valentine worked at a downtown jewelry store and Amanda Eslick held a job at an insurance firm. 31 Serving as officers of the 1968-69 Byrd Hed Cross are Charles Sale, Vice President; Susie Royle, Sec- retary; and Alan Ross, Treasurer; Jere Overdyke was elected presi- dent of the chapter. RED CROSS Provided Christmas During the business portion of the first Red Cross meeting of the year, Jere Overdyke listened while Alan Ross gave his Treasurer’s report. Love, hope, service, faith, tradition: these are the ideals of Byrd’s largest organization. Under the direction of Miss Jean Ponder, the Byrd High Chapter of the Junior American Red Cross completed another fine year of outstanding service to this area. Their activities began with the annual banquet held in September at the Youth Center. Newly elected representatives and alternates were initiated into the organization, and the upcoming membership drive was dis cussed. The drive was extended to all students at Byrd. Twenty-eight homeroom classes with one hundred per cent membership were rewarded with coke parties. In November, the Red Cross sponsored an athletic demonstration by the Centenary Gymnastic Team, under the direction of Vannie Edwards. The group performed tumbling stunts, free exercises, and routines on the parallel bars. Choosing the cover for the Student Directory is one of thc Students filled the gym during a mass meeting of the Red Cross when the tasks which Jere Overdyke, Charles Sale, and Nancy Dink- organization sponsored a gymnastic exhibition by the Centenary Gymnastic ins peefjrmcd. Team. Members of the Executive Council are Front row: Laura Sealy, Work shop; Camille Sample, Projects; Nancy Dinkins, Puhlicity; and Susan York, Art. Second row: Jack Shuey, Projects; Bill Sample, Student Council; and Candy Par- due, Student Council. Donna Kim- bell is also Art Chairman. for Needy Families Members found numerous opportunities for community service during the month of December. They collected food and clothing for needy families, as well as provided ditty bags for servicemen in Vietnam. Holiday favors were made for patients at the Veterans Hospital, and student directories were printed and sold. Red Cross Officers and Executive Council Members were elected in the previous spring and announced in a special assembly. They served on various committees, such as art, publicity, projects, work- shop, and Student Council. Definite improvements were made in school and community because of the capable leadership of the members of the Red Cross. The Executive Council progressed under the Ieadership of Miss Jeannine Ponder, Red Cross sponsor. Mrs. Treba Vallery supervised the operation of the First Aid room, which is supported by the Red Cross. Craig Sheppert and Lee Morris purchased their 1968-69 Student from Red Cross representative Carlene Cutschow. Directories Before Christmas, the Executive Council collected money with which Candy Pardue, Susan York, Susie Royle, and Alan Ross purchased gifts for two local families. - SENIOH HED CROSS REPRESENTATIVES Front row: Rozann Nelbert, Larry Lar- sen, Laura Bodenheimer, Margaret Fal- lis, Karen Heinsohn, Carla Neel. Sec - ond row: Ronnie Golden, Dehorah Hunter, Willis McNeill, Myra Line- barier, Alan Koelemay, Peggy Allen, Beverly Taylor. Third row: Elaine Rainey, Marcia McLaughlin, Judy Hitch- cock, Bill Furlong, Neal Cramer, Mike Bowden. Gymnastics Demonstration SENIOR RED CROSS ALTERNATES Front row: Sherry Pickens, Rhoda Link, Cindy Norman, Kathy Knipp, Amanda Ford. Second row: Mary Neal, Beverly Lackey, Evelyn Hunt, EUcn Alexander, Rohert Butcher, Steve Smith. Third row: D. W. MacKnight, Steve Moor- ing, Randall Braselton, Charlie Linden- mayer. JUNIOR RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES Front row: Levetta Davis, Barbara Williams, Judy Cohen, Cynthia Linden- mayer, Carolyn Nelson, Martha Kurz, Paula Sneed, Rehel Brown. Second row: Susie Wilkes, Carla Mitchell, Penny Dove, Jennifer Ussery, Beth Richardson, Rhonda Holmes. Third row: Kim Cun- ningham, Ginger Fortson, Whittney Quinn, Steve Middleton, Mike Clark, Ivy Hedgecock, Chet Cooper, Grey Townsend. 34 Sponsored by RED CROSS Red Cross representatives and alternates met at the outh Center for their annual kick-off banquet in September to discuss plans for the upcoming year. SOPHOMORE RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES Front row: David Whitener, Peter Min- der, Merrill ScarlK rough, Anne Butrh- er, Bill Shaw. Second row: Celeste EI- lis, Carlene Cutsehow, Patty Gordon, Becky Palmer, Diane Stigall, Charlie Fisher. Guest speaker at the Red Cross Banquet was Bob Minder, who spoke on his ex- periences at Pelican State. FRESHMAN RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES Donna Evans, Delma Mason, Deb- bie Valentine. 35 A1 Hand President Doug Hadra Secretary Rocky Chalmiers Vice President Kim Kayser Treasurer Key Club Spon9ors, who notified memhers of the club for meetings and helped in projects were: Ann Younker, Cindy Murrell, Anne Pou f Cindy Norman f Nancy Spencer, Richie Woodall, and Ann Thorne-Thomsen. KEY CLUB Members Attended Chris Anthony Don Birkelbach John Cordell Stephen King Craig Flouraoy Bill McCutchen 36 Selling doughnuts, working on cancer drives, and helping the faculty are projects done by the Key Club to aid the school, community, and country. Members participated in numerous activities, such as the drives for the Arthritis Foundation, Ameri- can Legion, March of Dimes, Salvation Army, and Tuberculosis Foundation. Also before the presidential elections the club conducted a “ge oul an( vol e” campaign. Timing debates and performing various chores for faculty, such as distributing books at the beginning of school, are annual projects. The enthusiasm of the members was so high that it pushed one single project, a doughnut sale for the club treasury, to a two-hundred dollar profit. In addition to its service projects, Key clubbers carried on many social activities including a Christmas party and hayride. Mid-City Kiwanis Club sponsored Byrd’s Key Club this year with the faculty sponsor being Mr. Jerrold McLaurin. Beginning the year right, Craig Floumoy, Phil Watson, Richie Woodall. Cindy Norman, Jay Carter, and Kim Kayser, re- distributed books for the teachers. This is an annual project for all Key Club members. Convention in Lafayette Phil Watson -- Spanish Pinata Climaxed Annual PAN Chet Cooper watched as Barron O’Neal hung up the New Year’s pinata during the elub s annual celebration. Pan American Forum, now in its tenth year, was organized to promote better understanding of our Spanish-speaking neighbors. It is composed of forty-four students in their second or third year of Spanish. During the year, club members heard various speakers talk of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Also included in the wide variety of programs were movies, songs, and displays. The club memhers enjoyed the traditional hreaking of the pinata at their annual Christmas party. At the end of the year the members met for their year-end banquet at a local Spanish restaurant. The officers for Pan American Forum this year were Ann Thorne-Thomsen. President; Don Rirkel- bach, Vice President; and Penny Dove, Secretary. The sponsor for the club was Mrs. Irbie Lawrence. Front row: Diane Crain, David Adams, Tommy Lan- drum, Anne Pou, Ruth Pick- ens, Betsy Roos. Second row: Pat Jones, Janis Tumer, Lin- da Anderson, Susie Wilkes, Dan Henderson, Barron O ' Neal. Third row: Sandy Collins. Allen Gaines, Rickey Maddox, John Atkinson, Cal- houn AUen, Ben King, James W f illcox. Glenn Fallin and John Atkin- son exhihited the fine dress of the Spanish-speaking coun- tries. 38 ■ AMERICAN New Year’s Eve Party Front row: Gail Sandi- fer, Catherine Murrell, Jane Baldridge, Helene Planchard, Petesie Had- ra. Second row: Glenn Fallin, Maud Cole, Clovia Bonner, Mary Ann Tin- dol, Katie Crawford. Third row: Bill Pearce, Polly Stoddard, Carla Neel, Judy Coker, Steph- anie Coffman, Charmaine Davenport. F.H.A. Made Layettes for Orphans Officers for the 1%9 F.H.A. were: Front row: Patricia Johnson. Historian; Pam Wallace, Parliamentarian; Brenda Rowe, Song Leader; Wanda Dees, Song Leader. Second rou: Debbie Miller, Treasurer; Beth Richardson, Vice President; Carolyn Peyton, Reporter; Karen Heinsohn, President. After selecting “Communicating With Others” as their theme, members of the Future Homemakera of America Chapter planned projects to carry it out. At Christmas these enthusia tic girls made adorable layettes for infants in Vietnamese Red Cross or- phanages. In order to obtain the funds necessary to add the finishing touches to the home economics apartment, members sold candy. Special guest speak- ers highlighted F.H.A.’s bi-monthly meetings. One of those was Reverend Kenneth Gibson of the Parkview Baptist Church who selected as his topic “Communicating With Your Future Spouse.” Sponsored by Mrs. Sylvia McLain, the club teamed up witft the Student Council Executive Committee to give a Homecoming tea for the faculty. In the spring, the F.H.A. gave a style show in which the girls modeled clothes of their own creation. At the end of the year, the Mother-Daughter Ban- quet was held to honor Chapter mothers and to award deserving members. Pam W ' allace, Donna Chase, Beth Richardson, and Becky Bloodworth, wearing the dresses they made, pose on the stairs after their appearances in the Spring Style Show. Front row: Jeannir Sanders, Gayla Statham, Sandy Verhalen, Kay Corbin, Carol Gagnard, Becky Bloodworth. Second row: Mary Neal, Janice Holland, Genet Smith, Kathy Statham, Susan Danahoe. Karen Heinshon, Carolyn Peyton, Patricia Johnson, Susan Donahoe, and Karen Statham sorted the baby blankets and sacques which they made to send to Red Cross orphanages in Vietnam. 40 VARSITY CLUB Provided Leadership ( Sponsoring thc annual Homecoming Dance every fall i§ the main job of the Varsity Club. Peddling ticketa to the big social affair in a classroom were new membent Jimmy Boyd, Bill Morris, Mike Bowden, and Cary Brownlee. Not content to remain at the City of Byrd only as athletes, the members of the Byrd Varsity Club have taken many leadership roles upon themselves. Differing from all other clubs at Byrd is the trademark of this fine organization. To be a member, one must have lettered in one of the four major sports: football. basketball, baseball, or track while at Byrd. Therefore it is a great honor just to be a part of this well-respected group. L Jimmy Anthony Sponsored by Coach Larry Kahlden, the Varsity Club had as its main project the responsibility of the Homecoming Dance. Other functions of the club included the sending of flowers to the sick and injured and the sponsoring of the hospitality room during the Byrd Invitational Basketball Tournament. For this invaluable work, mem- bers were further rewarded with free admis- sion to all athletic functions held at Byrd. JL Cerald Goins Bill Clark Dee Coopcr Dickie Grieder John Payne Cade Havard Mike Rasbern ' Mike Judlin Ireddy Rosenblath Mike Sumter © Bill Parker President Towny Robinson Vice-President Roy Burroughs Secretary John 0 Hara T reasurer Tom Teasley 41 MATH CLUB Sponsored Football Buses Officers for the 1968 69 Math Club are: Collins Nii, Vice President; Charles Gadpaille, Treasurer; Kirkey Maddox, President, and Karen Carter, Program Chair- man. Field trips and football games, square roots and corollaries, speakers and tutors occupied the time of the Math Club members. Along with sponsoring school buses to out-of-town football games, the club took field trips to places such as Western Electric and United Gas Research Labs. To explore problems and challenges in the field of mathematics, the members heard various speakers including a gam- bler who talked on his view of mathematics. Mrs. Sallie N. Moody, the club sponsor, kept the club moving and helped it to become a very prosperous club. Members of the club having problems with their math courses were tutored by other members of the club. President Ricky Maddax asked. “Are there any volunteers to help tutor Alan on his Algebra?” Front rovo: Tominy Landrum, Marcia McLaughlin, Pam Lynn, Susie Nanre, Karen Hawkins, Gary Whitener, Charles Sale, Joseph Malec. Second row: Tommy Berry, Lynn Westbrook, Michael Freeman. Barron O ' Neal, Judy Cohen, Penny Dove, Patricia Johnson, Gayla Statham, Herby Rubenstein. Third row: Wyatt Lightfoot, Michael Freed, Ronnie Golden, Jack Shuey, Billy Guin, Steve Adcock, Allen Gaines, Steve Hightower, Randall Braselton. 42 OFFICERS Front row: Kim Kayser, Social Com- mittee; Dehorah Hunter, Vice Presi- dent; Ann Levy, Historian; Gay Green- gus, Social Chairman; Camilla Bolch, Secretary; Scotty Comegys, Social Com- mittee. Second row: Phil Watson, Pres- ident; Chan Teague, Social Committee; Linton Carney, Treasurer; Grey Teekell, Sergeant-at-Arms; Larry Larsen, Parlia- mentarian. GAYARRE Installed New Sponsor Since 1929, the Gayarre History Club had been sponsored by Mrs. Mattie Gray Brown, but after her retirement in 1968, Mrs. Mary Jackson kept the oldest history club in Louisiana going by becoming the new sponsor. Composed of American History students with at least a “C” average, the group met once a month to enjoy in- teresting programs. The club heard the exchange student from Sweden, Christina Necking, express her feelings about America. Also, the historians’ club throughly enjoyed the review of the history of Shreveport given by Mrs. Mattie Gray Brown. Besides hearing speakers, the club took an active part in local history and efforts to preserve historical landmarks of Shreveport. Taking part in many Holiday in Dixie cere- monies was an annual activity of the Gayarre History Club Front row: Carolyn Nelson, Rebel Brown, Petesie Hadra, Nancy Ogletree, Ann Lang, Amanda Eslick, Karen Mann, Marcia Mc- Laughlin, Molly Nolen. Second row: Betty Shields, June Lawrence, LaNell Barnes, Vicki Turner, Debbie DuBois, Barbara Wil- liams, Brenda Hodge, Billy Guin, Beverly Lofton, Shirley Naranjo. Third row: Carol Ellis, Suzi Ellis, Janet Carson, Chris Eddy, Jimmy Walker, Gary Cascio, Myra Linebarier, Ginger Hagens Robert Adams, Ben King. 43 GAYARRE Remained the Front row: Channaine Davenport, Sondera Malry, Rhoda Link, Kathy Knipp, Terry Lazarus, Martha Terzia. Billie Roe, Patti Falk, Ellice Brown, Kathy Fontane, Sandy Verhalen. Second rou : Norman Cox, Jim Anthony, Cathy Fryer, Rhonda Cross, Cindy Waits, Beverly Lackey, Donna Rose, Nancy Cuin, Anne Fryer, Pat Jones, Karen HeinsJ.Ti, Sally Box. Third row: Willis McNeill, John Peddy, Clenn Shearer, Collins Nix, Laura Bodenheimer, Joseph DeFilippo, Bill Parker, Teresa Shelton, Mary Mika, Cathy Tucker. Social Chairman Gay Creengus asked, “Larry, would you care for some more coke?” Cokes and cookies were served at th e annual Christmas party. Helping with the refreshments were Gaye Perry, Susie Royle, Beth Grabill, Unton Carney, and Debra Hunter. Front row: Michele Willingham, Cail Kottle, Joyce Holl ingsworth, Rozann Nelbert, Carolyn Stuckey, Anne Pou. Ann Thome-Thomsen, Paula Sneed, Donna Dunbar. Second row: Pam W ' iUis, Donna Kyle, Linda Anderson, Cinger Fortson, Judy Cohen, Linda Collins, Pat Massey, Candy Covington, Doug Hadra, Alan Koelemay. Third row: Carla Mitchell, A1 Hand, Pat Harrington, Charles Sale, Randall Braselton, Ronnie Golden, Allen Gaines, Jack Shuey, Cery Whitener. Largest Club at Byrd Elliot Stonecipher explained to the memiters of Gayarre, u The Hi-Y not only does service projects, hut also takes field trips out of town.” Front row: Carolyn Stigall, Denise Switzer, Cesc a Kussell, Carol Cannon, Lynda Boydstun, Judy Hitchcock, Catherine Murrell, Cindy Norman, Patricia Johnson. Second row: Ann Younker, Lynne Harper, Suzy Sldar, Gaye Perry, Kath- leen Mitchell, JoAnn Reeks, Gayla Stathara. Third row: Rick Hawkins, Mark Massey, Bill Morris, Charlie Lindenmayer, Jay Carter, Robert Raymond, Beth Grabill, Rocky Chalmiers, Julia Minor. “America M was sung by Patty Falk, Kathy Fon- taine, Kathleen MitcheU, Scotty Comegys, and Cindy Waits, who provided the entertainment for the Gayarre Christmas party as Rhonda Cross and Tina Necking served refreshments. Byrd “Z” Club Was Elected Secretary M Z” Club officers for this year were: Front row: Carolyn Nelson, Vice President; Molly Nolen, President; Katie Crawford, Junior Board Member, Second row: Frances Kayser, Sophomore Board Member; Cindv D orfman, Sen- ior Board Member; Betty Shields, Treasurer; Nancy Dinkins, Secretary. Whether singing at a nursing home, packing boxes for a needy family, or baking cookies for the soldiers in Vietnam, members of the Byrd High “Z” Club took an active part in service to the community and their school. Not only did they collect for the March of Dimes, the Heart Fund, and the American Legion, but also they regularly visited local homes for the aged, gave a style show, and made Christmas a little merrier for a needy family. This year Byrd was secretary of the Inter-City Council of “Z” Clubs which is an organization made up of all the local “Z” Clubs, joined together to work in service to the community, without competitive intentions. “Z” Clubbers adorned the front hall on “Go-to-SchooI Night” with colorful posters depicting the various organizations at Bvrd so that the members of the P.T.A. might get some idea of the extra work many students do. After the parents had visited the classes, members of the “Z” Cluh served them punch and cookies. Gay laughter and the sounds of enthusiastic clapping filled the auditorium of the Holy Angels Day School as “Z” Clubbers sang the children’s favorite songs and read them Halloween stories. In order to aid its sponsor club, the “Z” Club sold tickets for the Zonta’s Antique Show and provided workers for it. Byrd received a monetary prize for placing third in the Zonta’s poster contest. The true spirit of Christmas enveloped the main room of C-BARC as the members of the “Z” Club, carrving candles, came into the dark room and sang carols for the children. In order to make those students who entered Byrd at mid-term feel at home, the “Z” Club gave a coke party for them. What a surprised expression came over the faces of the kindergartners as Peter Cotton-Tail, alias Molly Nolen, hopped in to the backyard of the Genevieve Day Care Center to host an Easter egg hunt for them. In early April, many “Z” Clubbers served at a pancake breakfast benefiting C-BARC. In May, following the election of new officers and members, a banquet was held at which Mrs. Almeda Dormon presented the seniors with certificates for their service to the club. Serving as the Easter Bunny for the children at the Genevieve Day Care Center were the Sophomore members of the “Z Club: Patty Hobison, Gay Stacy, Anne Butcher, Eula Jane Norton, and Merrill Scarborough. Diane Askew, Barbara Williams, Glenna Gallaspy, Patti Whited, and Edith Stevens looked over the Christmas cards which members of the M Z Club made to distribute in nursing homes after the girls had sung carols to the old folks. 46 of the Inter-City Council fc,JULt Packing canned goods for a needy family were: Front row: Ginger Hagens, Cathy Trichel, Pat Lindsey. Second row: Cathy Tucker, and Margaret Stagg. Posing on the front steps of Byrd, each wearing the dress which she modeled in the February style show were: Gay Greengus, Nancy Coates, and Ann Levy. Looking at the scrapbook to get an idea of work done in past years were: Scotty Comegys. Rebel Brown, Ann Younker, Richie Woodall, and Julia Minor. Patti Falk, Gale Guess, Anne Pou, Ann Thome-Thomson, and Carolyn Stuckey held two of the posters whirh the Byrd “Z Club entered in the Zonta’s poster contest. The poster on the left placed third and, there- fore, added five dollars to the club’s treasury. A sxarti ' A ' «, 47 Charles Sale President Kit Gamble Vice-President Barron O’Neal Robert Butcher Secretary-Treasurer Treasurer SMA Inspired Future Doctors Boys carrying stretchers, pushing wheelchairs, assisting in the laboratory, and running errands was the Student Medical Association at work. Their provision of efficient, courteous service to the ill or injured was the main service of the SMA. In addition, members had the opportunity to learn about the function and operation of hospitals and duties of their personnel by working in the central supply, surgery, and emergency rooms. The assist ance of the medical staff by the students resulted in acquiring many useful skills and developing talent that will be useful for the SMA members later in life. The SMA, under the direction of Mr. James White. introduced medicine and the world of healing to its members and possibly inspired some to a career in medicine. In thc opcrating room of a local hospital Robert Butcher, Barron O’Ncal and Charlca Sale observe an artificial breathing machine to be used in a coming operation. Stephen Adcock Bill Allums Ted Bryson Karen Carter Chria Eddy Charles Gadpaille Mike Goodroe Scott Lowe Rusty Martin 1 i T 1 T 5 Billy Guin Helene Planchard Sherry Russell Stephen King Mark Warren Charles I.indeninayei David Whitener 48 LATIN FORUM Captured Fourth Praemium Maximun Officere of the Latin Forum were: Front row: Ted Bryson, Sergeant at-Arms; Pat Lindsey, Hecording Secretary; Janet Marvin, Consul; Gay Stacy, Treas- urer. Second row: Ginger Hagens, Corresponding Secretary; Linton Camey, Consul; Charles Sale, Pcrliamentarian; Robert Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms. Taking a welcome break from practicing for the chariot race in Latin Week competition were Julia Minor, Whittney Quinn, Janet Gammill, Laura Bodenheimer, Johnnie Lyles, and the driver of the award-winning vehicle, A1 Atkison. Flowing Roman robes of many hues, endless lists of vocabulary words, chariots and armor, detailed grammar rules, stories of early Romans, exciting conventions: these were some of the joys and some of the headaches of all members of the Latin Forum. Promoting interest in the Latin language and the culture of the Romans, the Latin Forum is open to both students taking Latin and those who have taken the language and maintained an interest in it. The Forum has been very active on both the state and local levels, attending last year’s conven tion in New Orleans, where it amassed the highest total number of points and won the top awacd, the Praemium Maximum, for the fourth time. Back home, the Latins donned traditional Roman garb for the spring banquet held at El Chico’s in honor of the graduating seniors. The theme, “Knowledge is a journey, not a destination,” was carried out in the speech of Mr. George Nelson and in the decorations, tiny purple and gold chariots among ivy-covered columns. This year, interest has been high in the Latin Forum, with 124 members participating in the various activities. -The highlights of the year were the initiation of new members, the slide show presented by the Forum’s sponsor, Miss Irma Robinson, and the Christmas party. Members also took part in National Latin Week, striving to keep alive the beauty of a classical language and the achievements of the Roman civilization. Displaying artifacts of the state-wide Latin convention were Ted Bryson, with the Praemia Maxima trophy, and Carolyn Nelson and Gale Guess with the handmade breastplate, helmet, staff, and shield of an imaginary Roman soldier. 49 LATIN FORUM Presented Colorful Vistas Carolyn Foster and Emily Lafitte made preparations for the Forum’g annual apring banquet by donning their colorful Roman costumes and helping with the table decorations. Front rou : Kay Coombs, Trisha Murphy, Patsy Langford, Ellice Brown, Susi Brown, Scotty Comegys, Kathy Fon- tane, Carol Cannon, Rebel Brown. Second row: Mar ' Haniell Long, Julia Minor, Linda Col- lins, Nancy Guin. Gale Ouess, Laura Boden- heimer, Amy Lerner, Rhoda Link, Kit Gam- ble, Alan Koelemay. Third row: Bob Minder, Steve Hightower, Mark Gardner, I)oug Hadra, Billy Guin, Rwky Chal- miers, Rhonda Cross, Janet Gammill, Scott Lowe. 50 of Europe in a Fund-Raising Slide Show Front row: Heifti K«� sen- krans. Adrirnne Pos . Caro- lyn Nels ' n. Cynlhia Unden- mayer. Cindy Dnrfman. Deh- bie Crosslin. Virki Turner, Sandy Vrrhalen, f sra Rus- sell. Seton ' f rou : L nn We«t- hrfKik, Tommy Berry. Emily Lafitte, Denise Switzer. Gin- ny Walke, Rarhara Williams, Roliert Butcher, Jack Shuey, Bill Sample. Third row: W ' hittney Ouinn. Larry Mc- Intosh, Mike CfKidroe, Jay Welch, Charles Clark, Mark Warren, AI Hand, Ann Younker. Mark Massey, Rockv Chalmiers. Front row: Candy Pardue, Deliorah Richardson, Mary Holland, Kendy El- lis, Steffi Hanna, Patty Robison, Pam Brown. Merrill Scarboroujzh. Serond row: Johnnv Armor, Mary Mika, Elaine Rainey, Libby Lagersen, Jane Scar- horough, March King. Elizaheth Eglin, Herby Ruhenstein. Third row: Steve Ramey, Chuck Knight. Steve Redden, John Paul Woodley, Bill Clark, Billy Fraser, Rob Fulton, Myra Lineharier, William Norton. Front row: Delma Mason, Dehhie Lomax, Anita Woodley, Frances Henderson. Don Stone, Mark Strand, Robert Young. Second row: Franie Nor- ris, Betsy Gresham, Rachel Ginsburg. K’thi Brady, Paulette Tanner, Deborah Betts, Kay Harlan, Mary Ann King, Margo Crooks. Third row: Susan Young, David Stephens, Tommy Vowels, Chan Teague, D« nald Min«� r, Charlie Fisher, Jim Shuey, Jim Morgan, Mike Malec. 51 Congressman Waggoner ‘ k Let America Hear Us!” This was the theme of the 1968 conference of the Southern As- sociation of Student Councils, of which Byrd was President this year. It could also be the dominant sound echoing through all the activ- ities of the Student Council of C. E. Byrd High School. More than any other organization, the Student Council is responsible for providing citizenship training and promoting good fac- ulty-student relations. “Go West Day,” a Faculty Luncheon, Leader- ship Day, Sophomore Orientation, Citizenship Awards, the Homecoming Coffee, and the Talent Show were a few of the major activities coordinated by the Student Council. At the Go West Day assembly, Danny Booras, on behalf of the entire student body, presented a special award to Mr. Duncan for his “Jacket Pride.” “Kickoff,” thc annual teacher luncheon sopn ored bv the Student Council, started the new year with an address hy the president Danny Booras. FRESHMAN REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES Whooping up during the lunch break were fun loving Byrdites. Picturesque banners, old piano music and great quantities of lemon- ade contributed to a successful Go West Day.” Front row: Debbie Wall, Roslyn Birdwell. Second row: Alice Fenton, Rachel Ginsburg, Dorothy Richardson. SENIOR REPRESENTATIVES Front row: Jan Adams, Anne Clark, Billie Row, Elizabeth Montgomery, Helene Planchard, Kim Kayser, Catherine Murrell, Kayla Vaughan. Second row: Kathleen Mitchell, Linda Anderson, Sharon Leeper, Gail Sandifer, Roy Bur- roughs, Beverly Lofton, Billy Guin, Doug Hadra, Richie Woodall. Third row: Scotty Comegys, Charles Trichel, Scott Lowe, Bill Sample, Margaret Stagg, Susi Brown, Roxi? Cariere, Michael Judlin, Ginny Walke. 52 Addressed Student Body A highlight of the year was an assembly in which Congressman Joe D. Waggoner, Jr. addressed the student body and answered ques- tions submitted to him by the students. Delegates from our Council represented the school at conferences and workshops held in Monroe, Houma, and Raton Rouge, Louisiana; Estes Park, Colorado, and Hurst, Texas. For the first time Byrd was invited to the Little White House Conference held annually in Honolulu, Hawaii, and our past president, Don Cunningham, attended this. Ryrd’s Student Council was made entirely of students. The I gislative Branch of the Council was composed of a representative and an alternate elected from each homeroom. The Executive Branch consisted of six officers elected by the student body and fourteen com- mittee chairmen appointed by the President. Miss Jerry Malone served as Faculty Advisor. A highlight of the installation of officers for the 1968-69 Student Council was a presentation of the Nellie B. Strother Citizenship Award. Congressman Joe D. Waggoner was the special guest speaker of the school in an assembly sponsored by the Student Council. Danny Booras, Elliott Stonecipher, and Cindy Dorfman sened on the panel that askr.l (|u� -tinn- nf Cungressman W aggoner. Mr. J. H. Duncan showed to the Byrd Leadership Day delegates his color slides of the National Student Council Leadership Conference which was held in Estes Park, Colorado. SENIOR ALTERNATES Front row: Biil Alexander, Ted Bryson, Cesca Russell, Carol Ellis. Rande Hedgcock, Rebecca Angeles, Sand) Verhalen. Second row: Scotty Lyons, Nancy Spencer, Clenna Gallaspy, Tina Necking, Edith Stevens, Ray- nelle Smith, Debbie Crosslin, Annette Priest, AJan F’rater. Third row: Brenda Hodge, Mark Massey, Bill Parker, Joseph DiFilippo, Beth GrabiJJ, Lynne McMahon, Leroy Foster Jr., David Head. 53 The 1969 Student Council officers were: Front row: Sarah Howard, Secretary; Elliott Stonecipher, Treasurer; Janet Marvin, Parliamen- tarian. Second row: Bob Minder, Vice President; Bill Clark, SerReant-at-Arms; Danny Booras, President. LEFT: The Executive Committee Chairmen were: Front row: Don Birkelback, Stage Manager; Gay Greengus, Organization; Cindy Dorfman, SASC President. Second row: HaUer Jackson, Assembly; Diane Askew, Calendar and Scrapbook; Betty Shields, Executive Secretary; A1 Hand, Assembly. Byrd Was President ABOVE: Supervision of the parking lot was but one of the many services provided by the Student Council. Chris Anthony, Steve Middleton, Bill Clark, and faculty sponsor Mr. James Rife patrolled for parking violations. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES Front row: Mary TerrUl, Ann Younker, Ann Thorne-Thom- sen, Debbie Crawford, Candy Pardue, Emily Lafitte. Sec - ond row: Susan Young, David Stephens, Andrew McCarter, Tim Welb, Lynn Westbrook, Charmaine Davenport: Third row: John Morgan, Randy Scoggin, Rusty Simmons, Barron O’Neal, Skipper Peel, Dianne Parks. 54 of the SASC Above: Student Council sponsor, Miss Jere Malone, and Assembly sponsor, Mr. Max Edmondson, helped guide and advise the council to a successful year. winner of the door decorations contest. Adding final touches were, clockwise, Catherine Murrell, Beverly Taylor, Lynn McMahon, and Robert Mabry. TTie winners were: the Band Room, 115, 214, and 302. The 1969 Executive Committee Chairmen were: Front row: Martha Wilson, Publicity; Nancy Coats, Recreation; Chris Anthony, Parking Lot. Second row: Rick Hawkins, School Store; Crey Teekell, Recreation; Patti Falk, Courtesy; Rhonda Cross, Operation PAL. SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES Front row: Robert T son, Steve Redden. Frances W hat- ley, Leslie W r atkins, Cindy Murrell, Renee Skannal, Julie Weinmar. Second row: John Sonnenberger, Paul Massey, Tom Rademacher, Jim Cowles, Kay Harlan. Donna Jones. 55 LE CERCLE FRAN AIS Officers of the 1968-69 Le Cercle Fran- cais were: Gay Greengus Vice-Presi- dent; Rande Hedgecock, Secretary; Chris Gresham, President; Ann Levy, Treasurer; and Diane Askew Vice-Presi- dent. Le Cercle Francais, Byrd’s oldest organization, sponsored by Miss Jane Rucker, opened its first meeting of the year with a French interpretation of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Done completely in French. members of the club portrayed the characters. It proved to be a very amusing and interesting experience for everyone. Slides of France and a speaker high- lighted another Le Cercle Francais meeting. On a more light- hearted note, the French Club members played games of French Bingo and sang Christmas carols in French at the December meeting. Delicious refreshments, prepared by the mem- bers, are served at each monthly meeting. After the program and refreshments, the meetings are adjourned by the presiding officer. Listening to recordings in French improves the student’s ability to understand the language. Candy Covington, Harriet Jennette, and Ber- nard Johnson listened to one of the dialogues. Presented a French Play Front row: Dick Levy, Larry Larsen, Mary Ann McLure, Vicki Hardgrove, Mary Long, Kathleen McBride, Har- riett Jeannette, Kathy Kite, Charlie Mae Hicks. Second row: Bob Kyle, Leslie Holder, Pam Lynn, Gail Kottle, Betsy Gresham, Judy Hitchcock, Janet Marvin, Julia Minor, Karen Griswold, Kathy Jackson. Third row: Judy Hardtner, Amy Lemer, Carla Mitchell, Orie Hunter, Haller Jackson, Bernard Johnson, Gerry Marley, Judy Ann Jones. Front row: Michele Willingham, Shirley Tumer, Jo Ann Reeks, Martha Terzia, Karen Carter, Carolyn Nelson, De- nise Switzer, FJaine Shipp, Martha Kurz. Second row: Dori Wafer, Pam Mclntosh, Virginia Mitchell, V irginia Stroud, Tim Wells, Charlee Smith, Cesca Russell, Camille Sample, Roslyn Murov, Elizabeth Pennmgton Third row: Ann Younker, Claire Shaw, Helen Jones, Richard Leber, Skip Stentz, Lucian Blansett, Ceciha Robertson, Ima Necking, Pam Willis, Stephanie Woolhandler, Patty Whited. Front row: Marilou Bryant, Alicia Edwards, Susan Ebarb, Kay Corbin, Scotty Comegys, Anne Butcher, Rebel Brown, Thomas Boddie, Jim Cowles. Second row: Nancy Creamer, Susan Young, Kay Coombs, Gale Guess, Linda Collins, Eliza- beth Eglin, Candy Covington, Lynda Boydstun, Tom Blansett, Charles Gadpaille. Third row: Dave Gmsburg, Brenda Flournoy, Ginger Fortson, Janet Gammill, Nancy Coats, Carol Ellis, Margaret Bailey, Steve Adcock, Prissy Carter. 57 DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION Trained Officers Secretar ’ for 1968 1969: •Treasurer. Sam Johnston, President; Anianda Ford, The grocery boy who carries out sack after sack of food, the ever-smiling waitress who attempts to make every meal a pleasure, the amiable salesman who always tries to please the customer—all these labels may be applied to the varied members of the Byrd Distributive Education program. Stu- dents participating in this organization receive on-the-job training and are skilled in such varied business activities as the retail, wholesale, and service-selling fields. D.E. students attend three classes a day and then proceed to their various vocations, where they spend the rest of the day “earning while they learn.” Activities opened to D.E. students are the Employer-Employee Banquet, the Faculty and Business- men’s coffees, and the state and national conventions. Spon- sored by Mrs. Alice Stravelemos, both juniors and seniors are eligible for membership and the chance to receive a place in the fascinating world of business early in life. Keeping all articles of rlothing in an attractive and orderly manner was only one of Amanda Ford’s many responsibilities at a downtown department store. Helpful service and a smiling face make any meal taste better. Mike Tartarilla took an order from a customer at a local restaurant. Front row: Kim Ricks, Linda Coode, June Hutrhins, Annette Priest, Barton Wilden. Second row: Jill Sanford, John Shidler, Bill Tlturmon, Sam Reno, William Hatcher, Charles Bryan 58 by Actual Experience John Shidler carries out our cveryday nece� itic� a part of the work he does at a local chain store. Friendly and dependable service are two trademarks of the work performed by Esther Whitlock at a city drugstore. Filling another customer’s gas tank is just one of the many jobs h andled by Charles Bryan at a local car wash. Paul Abney learns valuable lessons in the art of salesmanship every day at a suburban clothing store. Front rou: Mike Moreau. Sammy Ri cord. Vicki Valentine, Joan Crain, Georgia Johron. Margaret Fallis. Mat- tie Williams. Second row: Donald Stevenson, Gerald Howard, Richard Bartholomew, Bill Alexander, Paul Ab- ney, Eddie Fort, Michael Tartarilla. Third rou: Ray McKibben. Jimmy Lightfoot, Kent Cage, Mark MrDade, Jimniy Hatcher. Jeff Roberts, Gary Roberts, Steve Palmer, Gene Tindall. 59 SPIRIT SQUAD Became This year’s Spirit Squad officers ' were Front row: Ronnie Coldrn, Spt. at Arms; AUen Caines, President; Mike Clark, Vire Presi- dent; Alan Prater, Secretary Treasurer. Sec - ond rotv: Herby Rubenstein, Sgt.-at-Arms; Rickey Maddox, Sgt. at- Arms; Steve Adcock, Honorary Member; Rick Hawkins, Sgt.-at- Arms. Third row: Mr. James Rife, Sponsor. Members of the Spirit Squad cheered on the Jackets to a victory over Fair Park. In its second year of existence, Byrd’s Spirit Squad helped to build higher school spirit during the football season as well as the bas- ketball season. The club this year was made up of ninety members, fifty seniors and forty juniors, all of whom devoted much of their spare time to niaking banners and posters for football games. This year’s sponsor was Mr. James Rife. The Spirit Squad in 1068 began their year by having sweat shirts made and distributed among its members. Its Senior or Junior Representative had possession of the “Spirit Stick” during .‘ootball games. Front row: Thomas Boddic, Kit Camble, Norman Cox, Danny Adams, Jim Anthony, James Fowler. Second row: Phil Boswell, Rob Fulton, Michael Freed, Charles Cad- paille, Gary Casio, Bryan Brown, Cary Covington. Third row: David Adams, Don Birkelbach, Mike Clark, Ran- dall Braselton, Bill Clark, Chet Cooper, Calhoun Allen. 60 School Sponsored Club Front row: Wayne Murphy, Jimmy Lenoir, Andrew Mc Carler, David Morgan, Gil- bert Helherwirk, Bob Kyle. Second row: Pat Harrington, David Ginshurg, Stephen King, Mark Strand, Steve Hightower, Tominy Landrum, Dick Levy. Third row: Hon nie Hendrix, Louis Miller, Bob Guillot, Bobby Mc Creight, Grey Townsend, David Head, Mike Harrell. Left: Mr. James Rife, Spirit Squad Sponsor, helped build spirit on Go-West Day. Right: Mike Clark, Herby Ruben stein, and Allen Gaines put up posters to build spirit for the Northwood game. Front row: Glenn Shearer, Steve Smith, Tim Wells, Johnny Wheeler, Tommie Ray, Jack Shuey. Second row: Elmer Savell, John Ped- dy, Charles Sale, Collins Nix, Barrcn O’Neal, David Ste phens, William Norton. Third row: Ben King, Mark War ren, Robert Adams, Rusty Simmons, Jimmy W T aIker, Charles Scholz, Skipper PeeL 61 SCIENCE CLUB Visited Collins Nix Charles Sale Barron O’Neal President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer One of the latest projects of the Science Department was the Vandergraph generator which was being admired by Randall Brasetton and Rhonda Holmes. “There will be a meeting of the Science Club this afternoon in room 115.” This announcement found on the afternoon sheet about every three weeks always promised more than a boring business meeting. Distinguished speakers from Shreveport research laboratories and current films on achieve- ments made in the fields of science were popular programs this year. A special treat was a field trip to the United Gas Laboratory so that members might see for themselves science at work. For the first time Byrd Science Club delegates had the opportu- nity to visit the International Science Fair in Waco, Texas. Ellen Alexander Tommy Berry Karen Carter Norman Cox Allen Gaines Billy Guin A1 Hand t f © iil Atia U Mike HarreU Pat Harrington Steve Hightower United Gas Laboratory Byrd High School’s Science Club under the di- rection of Mr. James D. White has fulfilled its goal of presenting a challenge to all its members interested in broadening their knowledge of science outside the classroom. This challenge was to take the information given in the meetings and go a step further with it to apply this knowledge to everyday life and in this way improve the environ- ment in which we live. Before a meeting members may browse around the physics room to satisfy a typical scientific curiosity. Karen Carter and Steve Palmer investigated a working model of a Geiger counter. Ricky Maddox Wayne Murphy Allen Ross Herby Rubenstein Glen Shearer Jack Shuey Charlee Smith Steve Smith Gary Whitener Front row: Jane Sullivan, Carmen Narcolli, Laura Wal- ton, Lavonda Camp. Linda Hartwell, Texas Tucker. Sec - ond row: Paul Porterfield, Gayle Dodson, Gilbert Heth- erwick. Nancy Ogletree, Mar- tha Thomas, Francis Kayser, Ginny Walke. Third row: Randv Turner, Steve Middle- ton, Debbie Miller, Bill Mc- Cutchen, Donna Jones. LOS VECINOS Heard Spanish Speakers Los Vecinos introduced students to the magic and mystery of Spain and the other Latin American countries. Through meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, members of the club gained knowledge of Spanish traditions and culture. Among the many colorful aspects of Spanish life which students discovered were folk songs, native dances, and po pular heroes. Unique programs—talks, movies, games —unveiled to each club member the splendor and glory of Spain, its people and its language. Los Vecinos was fortunate to have some speakers from Mexico and other Latin American nations discuss their native customs and history. The traditional breaking of the pinata was observed at the annual Christmas Party. Climax- ing an exciting year, the banquet was held in May at a local Spanish restaurant. The menu for the evening included tortillas, tacos, tamales, and enchiladas. Mrs. Irbie Lawrence sponsored Los Vecinos this year. OFFICERS Chris Eddy . President Cathy Fryer ... Treasurer Rusty Simmons . Vice President Front row: Peter Minder, Carolyn StigaU, Sandra Bryant, Leslie Watkins, Carol Cannon, Rusty Webb. Sec- ond row: Randy Holloway, Fannell Watts, Steph Wat- kins, Theresa Smith, Ruth Davison, Alice Hunter. Third row: Jimmy Walker, John Holcomb, Dede James, Becky Hall, Pearlie Johnson, Mike Noble. 64 ATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY Inducted Nin Being born with seventeen members—all seniors, Byrd’s chapter of the National Sp nish Honor Society received its charter on March 23, 1 ( )68. The DeSoto Chapter at Byrd holds membership in the national group that is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese which recognizes high achieve- ment in Spanish by students in secondary schools. The group created a continuity of interest in Hispanic languages and culture. To be eligible, a student must have at least a 3.0 average for three se- mesters. Of the 167 competing for the honor, only nine earned full membership. In the entire United States less than 2,000 attained this level in 1968, and in some years many chapters are able to add no new members. Thus, Byrd’s newest honor group is among the largest chapter in the nation. The N.S.H.S. which is sponsored by Mrs. Irbie Lawrence, closed its year at the Byrd outh Center with an impressive installation ceremony conducted entirely in Spanish. Penny Dove displayed the plaque designating the legality of Byrd’s Chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society. Celebrating a Spanish holiday, Polly Stoddard. Petesie Hadra, Susie Wiikes, Maud Cole, Chet Cooper, Betty Shields, Carla Neel, and Glenna Gallaspy took part in the old spanish custom of breaking the pinata. Penny Dove, Secretary, anc l Pctesie Hadra, President of the newly formed National Spanish Honor Society. dis- cussed the membership qualifications. 65 INTERACT Sold Christmas Trees Tom Teasle) President Jay Welch T reasurer Billy Cuin VicePresident Collins Nix Secretary Interact sponsors for this year were: Back row: Barbara W ' illiams, Edith Stevens, Patty Whited. Middle row: Cindy Haney, and Betsy Gresham. Front row: Hebel Brown. Interact is the name of one of Byrd High’s public service clubs. The club helped charities and different organizations with their various projects. This year Interact added greatly to its long list of school and community services. The mem- bers participated in the American Legion Poppy sale and the ‘ fc Lock Your Car’’ campaign. The group spent much time working for charity organizations such as the March of Dimes, the Muscular Dystrophy Drive, and the St. Jude’s Hospital Fund. Interact also sold Christmas Trees. The monev from these trees, 260 doliars, was used to support an orphan in Operation Plan. To top off the year, the members of In- teract attended a state wide convention in Alexandria, Louis iana. At this convention the leaders of next year’s club learned many useful ideas in assisting the public. Aiding Interact in its projects this year were Mr. Irv Leimbrook, the Rotary Club sponsor, and Mr. H. F. Holman, the faculty sponsor. 66 for Operation Plan Handy .Sropgin and Jimmy Trirhrl prppared the Christmas tree lot from which Tnteract «old the trees. The money made was used to adopt an orphan overseas in Operation Plan. Haller Jarkson, Tom Teasley, Collins Nix, and Steve Adcock helped back stage in preparafion for the Bvrd Talent Show. Interact was one of the service clubs helping with the props. Tommy Landrum Wyatt Lightfoot Rickey Maddox Mike Rasberry Herby Rubenstein 67 Organization is of top priority in a school librar ' . Patricia Walsworth offered her services to the upkeep of the card catalog at Hamilton Terrace Junior High School. Studenfs Organized COOPERATIV Fnterprising young memhers of the COE Club were: Front row: Dehhie Holt, Pat Olwell, Irene Woodall. Elizabeth Montgnmery. and Patricia Walsworth. Second row: Claire Jackson, Claire Baird f Robert Hamilton, Barbara Grayson, and Mary Neal. When any insurance company is mentioned, thoughts automatically turn to the many forms to be typed and filled out. Claire Jackson was a valuable asset to a local firm, using her abilities to ma ke the work load lighter. 68 The teen-agers in these pictures are not merely students at Byrd High School, hut are also secretaries, librarians, news- paper workers, and great assets to their city. What gives them opportunities to serve community as well as their school? COE! Their Cooperative Office Education vocational training is a program for high school seniors which not only teaches class- room theory, but also allows students to put theory into action in the form of afternoon jobs. It is a program designed for stu- dents who plan to enter a field in business and for businessmen who desire to employ personnel on a part-time basis. Many Byrd students benefited from COE this year. Not only did they gain profits from their own work. but they also learned from dis- cussions conceming each other’s jobs. Led by their sponsor. Mrs. Alice Stravolemos, members of the Cooperative Office Education Club also shared in fun-filled activities such as going on field trips to IBM and United Gas, enjoying a Christmas party and Easter egg hunt, and hearing very interesting speakers. Cooperative Office Education has proved itself not only to be worthwhile as a study in high school and future life, hut it has also given participants precious memories of their years at Byrd. Debbie Holley aided in the women’s clothing section of a local department store. OFFICE EDUCATION Club Desk work, a vital phase of a newspaper’s life, is made lighter by the efforts of Patricia Ann Olwell, working at a local paper. Working afternoons as a copy hoy gave Steve Goodgion an understanding of newspaper life. Secretarial work is necessary to the operation of a large department store. Barbara Grayson worked in the office recording purchases. 69 J.M.L. Encouraged Nancy Nader. honored with the award for having con- tributed the most time to the sorted some of the many gifts collected by members of the club for the children in the Shriner’s Hospital and the Confederate Memorial Hospital. Cigples of shy joy are heard in a once quiet hospital ward of listless children; the J.M.L. is distributing gifts at the Shriner s Hospital. Hope lights the eyes of an aged woman for a moment of pleasure; a J.M.L. girl is talking with her, reminding her that someone cares. J.M.L. is an organization made up of girls who sincerely care about others and who are interested in a nursing career. In return for their time and devotion, thev are given an opportunity to work in local nursing homes and hospitals. Guests representing various divisions of the medical field presented speeches at many of the J.M.L.’s monthly meetings. Sponsored by Mrs. Phalamae Gray, the J.M.L. has given a Christmas party for the children at both the Shriner’s Hospital and the Confederate Memorial Hospital every year since the cluh’s founding in 1963. Gifts were collected by the members of the Junior Medical League and presented to the small patients. At the end of a busy year, a banquet was held to honor the girl who had given the most hours to working in hospit als and who had done the best work. Nancy Nader was the recipient of this award. Front rou ' : Jani Anderson, Susi Brown, Patricia Johnson, Paula Sneed, Sharon Port- er, Sheri Twomey. Second row: Donna Rose, Michele Willingham, Gaye Perry, Terry Lazarus, Martha Terzia, Karen Mann. Third row: Judy Hitchcock, Margaret Bail- ey, Beth Grabill, Dee James, Nancy Nader, Pat Cook. Discussing which hospitals and which nursing homes to work in were Martha Flucker, Janice Holland, and Cynthia Chamberlain. 70 Medical Careers Officers for this year were Debbie Holt, Vice Presi- dent; LaNell Barnes, Corresponding Secretary; Kathy Smith, Hecording Secretary; Martha Wil«on, President. Front row: Mary Neal. Genet Smith. Kathy Knipp, Amanda Eslick, Sondera Malry, Cynthia Lindenmayer. Second row: Lela Stonerock. Suzy Sklar, Hhonda Cross, Debbie Lomax, Joanna Price, Margo Crook«. Sheri Twomey and Cynthia Chamberlain displayed the uniforms which members of the J.M.L. wore while they were working in the hospitals. Nancy Nader and Martha W ' ilson looked at the J.M.L. scrapbook and gained a better understanding of the worthwhile work done by members of the club in past years. 7 , THESPIANS Performed Christmas Serving as officers for the Thespians this year were Martha Kurz, Co-President; Michele Willingham, Co-President; Judy Hardtner, Secretary; Ben King, Vice- President; Nancy Nader, Clerk. The smell of grease paint, the glare of lights,- and nerve-tingling excitement are the unfor- gettable new experiences of each Thespian member. In its third year of national affilia- tion, Byrd’s Thespian Society presented many types of drama to promote school interest and enthusiasm for their art. Sponsored until mid- term by Mr. Ed Bacilla and for the last se- mester by Mrs. Kay Crow. the Thespians en- acted a reader’s theater as well as performed their annual Christmas skit for the children at Confederate Memorial Hospital. In addition to doing a puppet show and putting on a radio play for the Veteran ' s Hospital. they also studied the techniques of acting as they enjoyed the actual performance of a Little Theater production. Through these various activities, the Thespians helped to enrich the lives of their audiences and also gained knowledge which will serve them in the future. The children of the Veterar.’s Hnspital thoroughly enjoyed the Thespian’s presentation of “The Little ( ' hristmas Tree.” He- hearsing for the play are Adrienne Poss, Martha Kurz, Judy Hardtner, Janet Cammill, and Michele Willingham. Front rou: Sherri Cornett, Julie WVimar, Susan Eharb, Gaye Perry ' . Seeond rou: Elaine Rainey, Mary Mika. Pat Harrington, Debhie Crawford, Becky Hall. 72 Play for Veteran’s Hospital Front row: Dorolhy Richardson, Judy Cohen, Diane Chandler, Diane Crain, Eiaine Shipp, Carla Jan- tuold. Second row: Alice Fenton, Kathy Wurzburger, Molly Hayes, Rachel Ginsburg, Cathy Shriver, Donna Evans. Third row: Margie Belk, Cindy Wayman, June Lawrence, Janet Gammill, Ginger Fortson, Janet Johnson, Joyce Hollingsworth. At Christmas, the Thespians performed for the children of the Veteran’s Hospital. The play, presented by Julie Weimar, Elaine Shipp, Sherri Cornett, and Becky Hall, was enjoyed by all, as was the visit from Santa Claus, which followed the skit. Enjoying delicious refreshments at their annual Christmas party are Judy Hardtner, Gaye Perry, Molly Hayes, Donna Evans, and Janet Gammill. BRUSH AND PALETTE Raised Door stickers in the form of cowhoy hats, boots, and spurs were made and placed on classrooms by members of Brush and Palette. Fort Byrd was a new addition to the traditional Go West Day ceremonies; the fort was constructed and painted by the art students. Brush and Palette members were a great help to the cheerleaders and the Student Council in drawing Go West Day banners; two important banners this year were the football and basketball banners portraying the athletes drawn by the club members. For the first year, the Art Department made spirit tags for basket- ball season. Christmas was celebrated by a party. and holiday cards were made to send to a home for the elderly. All the cards were put on a large cardboard frame to make a giant Christmas card. Brush and Palette, sponsored by Mrs. Johnnie Jordan. held an art sale in May. Paintings and other art works made by the art students, were displayed and sold. This year’s Brush and Palette Officers were Debbie Crosslin, Presi- dent; Gilbert Hetherwick, Sgt.-at-Arms; Nancy Creamer, Secretary; Cecilia Robertson, Treasurer; and Teresa Shelton, Vice President. Front row: Kathy Knipp, Gay Greengus, Harriett Jennette, Joyce Hollings- worth, Karen Heinsohn. Second row: Lynne Har- per, Ivy Hedgcock, Rhoda Link, Lora Grounds, Ann Lang. Third row: Dede James, Rande Hedgecock, Sara Howard, Judy Hitchcock, Beth Grabill, John Mor- gan. Front row: Billie Roe, Jackie Stanley, Helen Rosenkrans, Sharon Porter, Sheri Twom- ey, Molly Nolen, Donna Rose, Richie Woodall. Second row: Marsha Robertson, Claire Shaw, Cindy Waits, Vicki Prather, Gaye Perry, Trisha Murphy, Carla Neel. Third row: Susie Wilkes, Dorothy Stephens, Sam Whitaker. Bev- erly Taylor, Charles Scholz, Virginia Stroud, Anita Tom- bleson. 74 Go West Day Spirit Putting finishing touches on the niural, which was hegun last year, are Susan Fleming, Elmer Savell and Cinger Fortson. Front row: Hugh Dunrett, Lynda Roydstun, Kay Corhin, Camilla Bolch, Becky Angeles. Second row: Carol Ellis, Cathy Fryer, Rhonda Cross, Kay Coombs, Sally Box, Susan Fleming. Third row: Ellen Pcm ll«n, Bill Dudlev, Calhoun Allen, Carol Endicott, Cinger Fortson. Remembering the aged at Christmas, membcrs of Brush and Palette made a giant Christmas card for a nursing home. Making the card are Bill Dudley, Charlee Smith, Debhie Crosslin, Ellen Evans, and Tercsa Shelton. 75 Serving as officers of FTA for 1968-69 were: Front row: Linda Anderson, Treasurer; Laura Cascio, Secretary; Cindy Wayman, President. Second row: Janet Johnson, Librarian-Parliamentarian; Sally Box, Historian-Reporter; Elizabeth Rogers, Vice-President. Celebrating their Christmas- Party were FTA members. Front row: Pat Jones, Elizabeth Rogers, Molly Hayes, Cindy Way- man, Laura Cascio. Second row: Gayle Dodson, Linda Ander- son, Scotty Comegys, and Theresa Smith. FTA Sold School Records Interested in a career in teaching, members of the Future Teachers of America became involved in the opportunities and problems of the teaching profession. Meetings, held once a month, featured speakers from the field of education. This year’s speakers were Mrs. Mary Clyde Wintle, Assistant Principal of Byrd, and Miss Neva Norsworthy, teacher at L.S.U.—Shreveport. Through help from the speakers and the club’s sponsor, Mrs. Edna Jewel Morgan, the members learned the character and personality requirements for a good teacher. Members of the club served Byrd on Go-To-School Night when they directed parents to the correct classrooms, and again on Teacher Appreciation Day, when help was rendered to teachers in any way possible. The yearly project of the future teachers was the distribution of “school record” booklets. The booklets were sold to earn money for the club’s expenses. Front row: Molly Hayes, Rhoda Link, LaNell Harnes. Karen Heinsohn, Billie Roe, Scotty Comegys. Second row: Theresa Smith, Ruth Bains Pat Jones, Gayle Dods n, Mary Neal. 76 F.C.A. Heard Prominent Religious Athletes Secretary - T reasurer Craig Floumoy Program Chairman Larry Larsen Knowing that there is more to school life than points scored on the field or on a test, athletes from the nation have united into a working group, acting upon its convic- tions. In its third year of existence, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes urged its members to follow Christ through the fellowship of the church. In the huddle group a wide variety of subjects were discussed. Besides these group talks, the sponsor, Mr. Gene Hamner, brought in speakers, films, and recordings of well known athletes dis- cussing appropriate subjects. Members of the group attended the National Conference in June. Jon Cordell Billy Fraser F.CA. officers Larry Larsen, Bill Parker, Tom Teasley, Craig Floumoy, and sponsor Mr. Gene Hamner discussed plans for their next meeting at which Mr. Dan Sandifer spoke. Bill Furlong John O’Hara Roy Burroughs Allen Gaines David Morgan Jim Anthony Mike Campbell Bill Morris 77 HIGH LIFE Sent Copies to Consisting of deadlines and bylines, mock-ups and ad sales— this is the world of the Byrd “High Life.” Recording news which concerned the city of Byrd during the 1968-69 school term was our own newspaper, the “High Life.” This invaluable contribution, helping to keep the students of Byrd informed, was issued once every six weeks. Trying to encourage students to come to Byrd has been one of the aims of the “High Life.’ 1 Copies were sent to local junior high schools to achieve this aim. The editorial staff was sponsored by Coach Larry Rambin; this staff was in charge of writing the articles and laying out the pages of the paper. In charge of procuring ads and promoting the “High Life’ 1 was the job of the Business Staff. This section also laid out the pages containing the advertisements. This staff was sponsored by Mrs. Mamie Breazeale during the first semester and by Mrs. Barbara Lockner in the second semester. Mr. and Miss Mistletoe, chosen during the Christmas season by members of the two staffs, recognized two seniors who had contributed excessively to Byrd during their stay. The couple chosen for 1968 was John O’Hara and Peggy Allen. Holding the important position of Editor in-Chief of the “High Life this year was Rozann Nelbert. She prepared and typed editorials which appeared in the “High Life,” the school paper. Coach Larry Rambin, the new “High Life” sponsor, handed a local newspaper to Norma Russ for her to check on the various forms of news articles. One group of “High Life M reporters prepared their varied stories to be used in an issue of the paper. 78 Local Junior High School Thf two Managing Editors made mock-ups of each page used in the newspaper. Debhie Pomeroy and Susan White, holders of these posi- tions, worked on two of these moek- ups for an issue. Members of the Ad Staff Susi Brown, Ellice Brown, and Sandy Verhalen efficiently handled the task of soliciting advertisements for the 1968-69 issues of the HIGH LIFE. Proofreading articles is a vital part of producing a newspaper. Scooter Swann. Sports Editor; Donna Kyle, News Editor; and Helene Planchard, News Editor, checked three stories for errors. 79 New Sponsor Chosen Perry Peyton. Circulation Manager, and Martin Young, Business Manager, checked over ad sheets as Mike Clark, Assistant Business Manager, typed one up to send to the printer. Delegates sent to represent the Byrd 4 ‘High Life” went to a sumnier workshop in Shreveport for newspapers. Those having attended were Rozann Nelbert and Helene Planchard. Writing stories constituted part of the Personality and Feature Editors’ jobs. Kitty Kirkpatrick and Jane Baldridge, Personality Editors, and Camilla Bolch and George Anders, F ' eature Editors, checked over some of their stories. When the issues of the newspaper were sold, members of the Circulatirn Staff did the selling. Several of these were Evelyn Hunt, Fred Rosenblath, Pam Willis, Leslie Watkins, Steven Smith, and Steph Watkins. for HIGH LIFE Sandy Verhalcn, Advertising Manager; Harriett Jennette, Assistant Advertising Manager; Lynn Westbrook, Exrhange Editor; and Leroy Foster, Advertising Manager, cut out ads and glued them on layout pages. Evelyn Hunt, Assistant Feature Editor and Typist, and Patsy Langford, Assistant News Editor and Typist, were given the articles to place on the mock-up. Elected Mister and Miss Mistletoe—1968 by members of the “High Life w staff were John O’Hara and Peggy Allen. Mrs. Mary X� intle presented plaques for the honor during the Christmas assembly. Listening to a talk on the writing of a good news story was another group of “High Life” reporters in Coach Larry Rambin s class. 81 GUSHER Staff Doug Hadra, Editor, and Gary Brownlee, Associate Editor, checked the GUSHER before the final roailing to ensure complete coverage of the past year. Doug was personally responsible for the organization of the book and proofreading of every page. Gary set up the schedules for picture-taking and created all division pages. Debbie Crawford and Patricia Murphy checked their names and classifications from the lists posted of all students who had pictures made for the GUSHER. Until the final mailing. the GUSHER staff works untold hours at night, after school, and on Satur- days to assemble the book. With the aid of students and faculty, the Editorial Staff creates each page while all art work and the cover design is planned and executed by the Art Staff. Supervising the yearbook’s expenses and financial problems is the responsibility of the Business Staff. Working behind the scenes as hard as anyone were GUSHER sponsors, Miss Margee Sanders, Editorial Staff. and Mrs. Phalamae Gray, Business Staff. David Stephens, Carol Cannon, Neal Cramer, Ginger Hagens, Patty Whited, and Mike Judlin, Business Staff members, prepared to leave to sell ads to Shreveport businessmen. Editorial Staff members Randy West, Eula Jane Norton, Susie Wilkes, and Whittney Quinn scan layouts of past yearbooks to make this year’s edition different. 82 Created New Sections Businet Staff members Fam Lynn, Susie Ellis, Calhoun Allen, and Dick Levy prepared to sell plastic covers for the Gusher. Glenna Gallaspy, Roxie Cariere, and Glenn Fallin put contracts and bills in order before mailing them to the advertiser. Much time was spent in front of the adding machine by Scotty Lyons, Advertising Manager; and Ginny Walke, Business Manager. They were in charge of all the finances and expenses of the Gusher. Preceding the election of new members to the staff, a coke party was held for Sophomores to get ac- quainted. Nancy Spencer demonstrated to Cindy Norman, Barron O’Neal, Pam Willis, and Craig Floumoy how to use thc light table for cropping pictures. 83 GUSHER STAFF Used Medium of Stars While students were still asleep. the Gusher staff was at the school at 5:30 in the morning to prepare the books for delivery. Serving as intricate parts in the arrangement and production of the GUSHER were: Mr. Leonard Conover. Photographer; Miss Margee Sanders, Editorial Staff Sponsor; Mrs. Phalamae Gray, Business Staff Sponsor; Gerald McCarty, Student Photographer. Looking over old covers for some hints were Kim Kayser, Cecilia Robert son, Barbara Williams, Nancy Creamer, and Chan Teague. Presenling the Senior Favoriles was one of ihe highlights for the senior members of the entire staff. f ollowin the halloting for favorites at a senior meetin in the auditorium, the seniors l)e � an working on their skit. The bailot was kept secret from the staff until. the day of the assembly, when the names are added to the script. Finally the favorites are pre- sented in personalized skits designed by the senior staff members. One of the best kept secrets at Byrd is the arrival date of the GUSHERS. Only when the GUSHERS are being given out do the students know of their arrival. The staff has its first look at the book at the secret party which takes place the night before distribution. At 5:30 the next morning, staff members are at the school unloading the books and preparing them for delivery to the students. Following the arrival of ihe GUSHERS, Candy Covington purchased a plastic cover from Busi- ness Staff member Scotty Lyons. Carolyn Nelson, Kay Coombs, Cathy Trichel and Billy Fraser indexed student page numhers. to Present Senior Favorites Father Floumoy Old Man Teague Pats Cannon Pearl Norman Sister Spencer Spirit Gallaspy Miller Cramer Penelope Brownlee Old Lady Wiliis Stingerette Kayser Spirit Lynn Darling Doug Spirit Trichel Dixie Whited In a memorable presentation, Cindy Norman and Scotty Lyons persuaded Senior Favorites Scotty Comegys and Cindy Haney to get on their knees and beg for their stars. Kim Kayser proudly pranced across the stage in his newly-earned pep-squad uniform. lf NL.1 i 85 According to Confucius, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.’ This pleasure has been demonstrated to the fullest by the Byrd music department. Aside from winning numerous honors, they have added pleasure to our many assemblies. AIso, they have helped support the “Jacket Spirit at many athletic contests. 86 Ptusie ORCHESTRA Although the three members of Byrd’s Orchestra did not perform as a group. each individual was credited with participation in a high school musical organization. Mr. Robert Grambling instructed the students dur- ing second and third periods. The group was privileged to have RayneUe Smith as a member of the All-State Orchestra for all three of her years at Byrd. Bvrd ' s own organization in- cluded: Clovis Bonner, violin: Raynelle Smith, violin; and Nellie Jordan, bass. Byrd Students Achieved Musical Honors In the Christmas Assembly, the Band performed such old- time favorites as “Away in a Manger” and “It Came Cpon the Midnight Clear.” Byrd was privileged to have three All-Staters from the Music Department. Those who achieved this honor were: Ted Dienst, B Clarinet; John Zenter, Oboe; and Raynelle Smith, violin. In the Spring Con- cert for the general public. Byrd’s Band presented arrange- ments ranging from classical to rhythmic beats of modern music. 87 CONCERT CHOIR Sanc Chosen in the spring, members of the CON- CERT CHOIR obtained recognition and ac- complishment in the course of activities. Di rwted by Mr. Charles Richey, the choir took part in school, civic, and district projirams, These vocal singers were especially busy at Christmas. On De ember 9, they sang for the Administrator’s Club Christmas party. On De- cember 20, the choir, in co-operation with the Byrd Band, presented a special Christmas As- sembly. The choir also presented two patriotic assembly programs. Serving as officers were: Front row: Jan Adams, Vice President; Margaret Wil- liams, Secretary; Sally Gee, Treasurer. Second row: Elliot Stonecipher, President; Kathy Smith, Chaplain; Diann McEIduff, Robe Chairman. Third row: Tim Holt, Sergeant-at-Arms; Pat Jones, Librarian. The choir wore robes of purple and gold. 88 at Veteran’s Hospital Proving to be an asset to the entire community, the choir members brought joy to patients at the Vet- eran’s Hospital in a program which was broadcasted to each room. Included among the various civic clubs in the Shreveport area for which the choir performed. were the Central Lions and Kiwanis Clubs. This group proudly represented Byrd at the district solo and ensemble music festival and the district choral festival. The group presented a spring concert in which “Vivaldi Gloria Mass” was included in the program. Byrd’s Concert Choir added to the impressive Bacca- laureate Service and the Graduation Ceremony. To climax a successful year, the group honored its senior members. The accompaniets for the choir, Jan Adams and Dale Simmons, looked with Mr. Charles Richey, the director, at selections played at the Christ- mas Assembly. Members of the choir numbered thirty-six. 89 BASSES Front row: Phil BoswelL, Elliot Stoneripher, Michael Freeman, Bernard Bolton. Second row: Dennis DeLoach, Handy Turner, Tim Holt, Rick Hawkins. CONCERT CHOIR Presented TENORS This group possessed the voice range intermediate between the bass and alto. Front row: Saljy Gee, Katie Parks. Second row: Nancy Nader, Clay Eaves, Dale Simmons. t The Concert Choir, in cooperation with the Byrd Band, performed in a special Christmas Assembly on December 20 for the entire student body. Assisting Mr. Charles Richey and the officers were the section leaders. Those who served in this capacity were: Front row: Dale Simmons, tenor; June Lawrence, alto. Second row: Randy Tumer, bass; Deborah Betts, soprano. 90 Front row: Kuth Bains, Fannell Watts, Diann McElduff, Paula Sneed, Levetta Davis. Second row: Janet Carson, Janis Turner, Margaret Williams, Camilla Bolch, Sharon Gates. Third row: Jan Adams, Deborah Betts, Cathy Shriver, Elaine Rainey. Special Christmas Assembly Singing a selection, “Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee,” from Bach’s “Cantata Sleepers Wake” were Front row: Raynelle Smith. Second row: Rick Hawkins, Patricia Johnson, Margaret Williams. ALTOS Front row: Alicia Edwards, Pearlie Johnson, Debbie Gates, Kathy Smith, Patricia Johnson. Second row: June Lawrence, Elgin Mosley, Pat Jones, Virginia Grounds. English Madrigals were a favorite of the Concert Choir. Harmonizing in “Come Away Sweet” were Sharon Gates, Diann McElduff, Janet Carson, Deborah Betts, and Cathy Shriver as Mr. Charles Richey encouraged the talented group. In February, the Choir loaded buses to travel to the Solo Ensemble Festival in Natchitoches. Here Margaret Williams and Camilla Bolch both achieved a superior rating. 91 BYRD BAND Marched in State Throughout the year, it was l oth helpful and necessary to have a Student Conductor. Mr. Robert Crambling was assisted by Ted Dienst, who served in this capacity. 92 Norman Cox and Sally Box. serving as Uniform Chairmen, were responsible for the dress of each member of the Band. Fair and Holiday in Dixie Parades Byrd’s Band enhanced everyday school life and brought pride and recognilion to the name which it represented. Under the direction of Mr. Rohert Gramhling, the group’s agenda for the year was full. They often played in pep- assernblies on Thursday, and on Decemher 20, in co-opera- tion with the Concert Choir, the band presented a special Christmas Assembly. In Novemher of 1968, the musical organization loaded instruments and uniforms on buses and headed for the District 1 Marching Festival in Mansfield, Louisiana. Here the group achieved a 1 (superior) on inspection and a 2 (excellent) on routine, although the muddy and wet field made it difficult to perform the precision drills. The Band also won a trophy for “Outstanding Participation” at a Marching Festival. Long was the list of activities in which our Band parti- cipated. In order to raise money, the musicians sold fruit cakes and washed cars; the Band Parents Club gave a rummage sale. Two performances were given for general audiences: the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. The talented group marched in the Louisiana State Fair and the annual Holiday in Dixie Parades. They attended a Solo and Ensemble Festival on February 20-21, 1969. Ted Dienst and John Zenter were chosen to serve on the All-State Band. At the e nd of a successful school year, members of the Byrd Band attended an all day party on Lake Bisteneau. It was quite common to see the Byrd Band marching in cold or rainy or warm weather at half-time during football games. At the Byrd-Neville game, part of the group performed pin-wheels as the rest were at opposite ends of the field doing intricate box drills. CLARINETS Front row: Maud Colr, Dan Hrnderson, I.amar Thompson. Penny Dove, Deborah Richardson, Christy Johnson. Second row: David Lynam, Claire Jackson, Beverly Lackey, Donna Dotson, Ted Dienst, David Head. BAND SECTIONS Harmoniously TROM BONES—BA RITON ES Glenn Shearer, Trombone; James Holt, Trombone; David Sprawls, Baritone. CORNETS Front row: Richard Head, Jimmy Collinsworth, Lynn Westbrook, David Gesn, John Peddy. Second row: Larry Mclntosh, Carol Murray, Ruth Bains, Henrietta Short. PERCUSSION Mike Posey, Paul Green, Rusty Bethley, Leon Emanuel, Sally Box, Mike Newman. 94 LOW WOODWINDS Front row: Norman Cox, Bill Seymour, Laura Mercer, Kathy Jarkson, Anne Clark. Second row: Jay Card- well, BiJl Thomas, Michael Stone, Donald Minor. Performed in Spring Concert HIGH WOODWINDS Front row: John Zenter, Katie Parks, Stephanie Coff- man, Karen Hawkins, Beverlye Coleman. Second row: Ronnie Hendrix, Bonnie Kupper, Martha Thomas, Docia Millay, Gail Sandifer. Those serving as officers of the Band were: Anne Clark, program chairman; Karen Hawkins, Sophomore lieuten- ant; Dan Henderson, Junior lieutenant; John Peddy, Sen- ior lieutenant; David Head, Band Captain. 95 Leuding the Byrd Bund in prc- rision murching were the Heruld Trumpeters. Those who served in this cupucity were: Anne Clark, Donnu Dotson, Sully Box, Stepha- nie Coffman, Claire Jackson. Bev- erly Lackey. Drum Major and Heralders led BAND Activities Ted Dienst. Drum Major of Byrd’s Band, has played the clarinet in hands for six years. He was an asset to our own musical family for three years. In junior high school, he was an All-Stater and a member of the Junior Youth Symphony. In his years at Byrd, his honors included: mem- bership in the All-State Band, a position in the Shreveport Youth Symphony and the Shreveport Honor Band, and the only representative from Byrd in the All-Senior Honor Band which played at East Texas State College in Marshall. He also served his senior year as Band King. As members of the Instrument Committee, David Head, John Peddy, and Norman Cox issued band equipment. Assisting the officers were the Librarians, Cail Sandifer and Stephanie Coffman, and the Secretary, Anne Clark. 96 BAND Added New Line of Royalty to Its Court Those who served in Byrd’s Band Court for 1969 were: Anne Clark, Queen; Ted Dienst, King; Penny Dove, Princess; Dan Henderson, Prince; Karen Hawkins, Duchess; and James Roach, Duke. The royalty was selected by fellowmembers of the musical organization. Queen Anne Clark was on the court all of her three years at Byrd and played the bass clarinet for six years. During her senior year, she was Secretary, Social Chair- man. and head Heralder for the band. She also served as a member of the Student Council, Math CJub. J.M.L., and the Gayarre History Club. King Ted Dienst also served the Band as Drum Major. During his second year at Byrd, he was Junior Lieu- tenant. Because of his ability to play the clarinet, he was chosen to serve on the All- State Band. He was a member of the Latin Forum and the Science Club and a worker in the School Store. 97 COMPETITION IS ONE OF THE MANY ‘THINGS THAT COUNT’ as we go ihrougl. life. The beautiful Qucrbes Golf Courac] is the arena of competition for the Byrd Golf team. Seniors who ha e competed at Byrd this year find fun and relaxation at thc golf cours« ; they are Rocky Chalmiers, President of N.F.L.; Susie Shriver, St onsor Coniniander of ROTC, Cathy Trichel, Tennis;, Kim Kayser, Golf; Carol Cannon, Pep Squad; Jody ITAnna, Cadet Lt. Colonel ROTC; Roy Burroughs, Baseball; Mikc Sumter, Football; and Edilh Stevens Secrctary, National Honor Society. 98 To be a part of all that’s good Not just a search for fame.. . Since the beginning of time, men have com- peted against each other. Each has striven to conquer his opponent, whatever it might he— the elements, an animal, another man, or his own emotions. Winning is important. hut it does not mean everything. What is important is the striving for perfection. Competition helps us to give everything we have so that we will bring out the best in ourselves. Competi- tion also shows people the importance of work- ing together, for everyone needs help to com- pete successfully. Here a person learns the im- portance of effort and the fact that “you get out of something what you put into it.” Effort, victory, honor are among “the things that count.” In the following pages are Byrd’s soldiers and warriors in the area of competi- tion—on the athletic field. in the realm of military skill, and in the area of scholastic achievement. What do honors mean to us? What do they show? Honors show the work that a person has performed; they show that when others have gone out and played, he has stayed home and done extra work; they show that he has put more effort into something, or that he has led, instead of staying behind and being led. They show that, when things needed to be done, he did them, without being asked. These are what honors mean to us; these are “the things that count.” 100 Byrd Sent 19 Students to Workshops Those who attended the Stu- dent Council Summer Work- shop at Northeastem Louisi- ana State College in Monroe were: Elliot Stonecipher, Sara Howard, Janet Marvin, Dan- ny Booras, Bill Clark. The Red Cros� Summer Workshop was allended by: Alan Ross, Susan York. Nancy Dinkins, Charies Sale, Bill Sample, Jack Shuey, Jere Overdyke. Participating in Debate W ' orkshops were: Front row: Rebecca Angeles, Myra Line- barier, Stephanie Woolhandler, Patty Whited. Second row: Rocky Chalmiers, Brenda Hodge, Alan Prater. 101 Teachers, Hand-in-Hand With During the summer months, students from various organizations represented Byrd at the Leadership Conference on the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge. Those who attended were: Nancy Spencer, CUSHER; Cinny Walke, GUSHER; Sandy Ver- halen, “High Life, and June Lawrence, Creative Arts. To serve in the Byrd R.O.T.C. was an honor within itself. Some cadets and companies achieved sperial recognition for their services. They were: John Farley, Outstanding First Semester Cadet; David Head, Winner of the Best Company Commander Rihbon; and Jimmy Lenoir, Commander of ‘ B M Company, which was awarded the Best Company Ribbon. To stimulate interest in our coun try’s heritage, civic clubs through- out the Shreveport area presented awards to students for their ex- cellence in American History. Those who achieved thcse were: Debbie Dubois, D.A.R.; Vlark Cardner, Woodmen of the World; Mike Rasberry, Sertoma. It was frequent for the student body to see their debate team with its coach, Mr. Max Edmund- son. on the stage during assemblies. Some of the trophies won were from tournaments in Dallas, Hous- ton, and Shreveport. In February, Stephanie Woolhandler and Cindy Dorfman traveled to Stamford Uni- versity and there captured the Na- tionai Championship. 102 Students, Were Awarded HONORS Many honors were awarded to Byrd students for their achievements in various fields. Steven Hightower made the highest score in this region on the National Engineering Aptitude Test given in February of 1968. Raynelle Smith won the Cood Citizen award given by the Daughters of the Ameriean Revolution. She was therefore required to take a test on her knowledge of our nation ' s heritage. Danny Booras was chosen to membership in the Teen Council, which sent high school students to speak at area junior highs. Danny also served as Byrd ' s representative to the Caddo Farish School Board meetings. Every year two students are elected from each Shreveport high school by its faculty to receive the Optimist Ciub ' s Pat-Em-on-the- Back award. Rick Hawkins and Richie Woodall were the recipients from Byrd. These were chosen on the basis of their contributions to their school and community. Miss Micki McCrary was honored by being named -“Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The ladies civic club honored our own Miss McCrary be- cause of her interest in school activities. ln addition to teaching American History at Byrd for three years, she has also served as a Junior Class sponsor, a R.O.T.C. ad- visor, and chairman of the social studies de- partment. In May of 19f� 8, Mr. Lowell Brown, Byrd ' s mechanical and architectural drawing teacher, received a citation for outstanding work in industrial education. At this time he traveled to the annual Northwestern State College Craftsman ' s Fair. Three of his senior stu- dents, Robert Mabry, Joe DiFillippo, and Charles Trichel, received sc’holarships to Northwestern because of their achievement in architectural drawing. Mr. Brown also proved to be an asset to Byrd because of his serv- ices as Athletic Business Manager. For her valuable contributions and intense concem, Mrs. Phalamae Cray was named the “Outstanding Physical Education teacher of Louisiana. She received the award in New Orleans at the comention of the Lou- isiana Association of Health, Physical Edu- cation, and Recreation after serving as president of the same organization. During her years at Byrd, she has served as sponsor of the Junior Medical League and advisor for the business staff of the GUSHER. 03 Citizens of Byrd Served Their Community Project PAL, sponsored by the Student Council, was one of highlights of Byrd ' s summer activities. Each person, on a volunteer hasis, spent at least two hours a week with his t4 pal ’ who was an elementary age child. The children were not only taken to circuses, zoos, and movies, hut were also helfted with their school work. Concluding the summer with a han |uet, the “Pals” throughly enjoyed their reward- ing experience. Students from Byrd taking part in this year’s program were: Front row: Mary Katherine Knipp, Carolyn Nelson, Mary Daniell Long, Michele Willingham, Karen Griswold, Sheri Twomey. Second row: Barhara W ' illiams, Sara Howard, Rhonda Cross, Steve Adcock, Elizaheth Rogers, Paula Merritt. Third row: Beverly Lofton, Phil Watson, Laura Boden- heimer, Judy Hitehcock, Judy Hardtner, Nancy Nader. Ronnie Golden. Spending many hours last summer at the Veteran’s Hospital as Red Cross volunteer workers were Charles Sale, Bob Minder. Phil W ' atson, Judy Hardtner, and Dave Ginshurg. Selected by a secret com- mittee appointed by the Stu- dent Council President, Citi- zens of the month were chosen for their character, integrity, service to the com- munity, and unselfish con- trihutions to the school. Stu- dents receiving this recogni- tion during this year were: Front row: Peter Minder, Cindy Haney. Gale Guess, Sandy Verhalen, Paula Sneed, James Roach, Edith Stevens. Second row: Mike Clark, Julia Minor, Joe DiFilippo, Tom Teasley, Alan Prater, Barron O’Neal, Huhert Hunt. 104 Byrd Presided at STUDENT COUNCIL CONVENTION “Let America hear us!” petitioned the delegates to the 3 Ith Annual Conference of the Southern Associa- tion of Student Councils. Tlie convention, which was held from October 30 to November 2 at Terrebonne High School in Houma, Louisiana, was attended by Byrd students Cindy Dorfman, Danny Booras, Elliott Stonecipher, and Student Council sponsor Miss Jerry Malone. One of the most impressive ceremonies of the convention was the presentation of flags. As the name of each state was called, its flag was carried to the stage and a short commentary on the state was given. Highlighting the four-day conference was a banquet and southern ball fitting the theme, ‘TJnder the Magnolias.” Byrd held the important position of president at the convention. Cindy Dorfman was the presiding officer and delivered the keynote address. Danny Booras and Miss Malone led a discussion group on duties of a good Student Council homeroom representative. Citizens of Houma provided homes for representatives during the eon- ference. Danny Booras was welcomed into the home of one of these families. Byrd was proud to serve as president of the Southem Association of Student Councils. Cindy Dorfman was chosen as presiding officer. Her duties at the convention included introducing foreign studcnts, delivering the key- note address, and appointing the committees, as well as presiding at all meetings. Delegates to the convention gathered in the gym of Terrebonne. High School for a political rally, after which the voting took place. 105 Unselfish Service Was Given Any sick or hurt girl at Byrd could count on the help of Linda Anderson, Teri Felker, Janie Jaggers, Vicki Pra ther, Janet GammilL Marcia Sheffield, and Gloria Campl)ell, who spent their study halls working in the First Aid Room. Occupying room 125 first period every moming were the Tardy Desk workers, who had the re- sponsibility of writing admits and making rec ords of those citizens of Byrd who arrived late. These people were: Front rou;: Martha Kurtz. Second rou: Debbie Van Esler, Debbie Dubois, Alan Koelemay, and Mr. John Harkness. Devoting their study halls to working in the School Store, which is the chief money- making project of the Student Council were: Front rou: Kathleen Mitchell, Carolyn Stuckey, Vicki Turner, Edith Stevens, Col- lins Nix. Second rou: Nancy Ogletree, Nancy Guin, Margaret Bailey, Rhoda Link, Adrienne Poss. Third rou: Tom Teasley, John Payne. 106 Every Day BEHIND THE SCENES lnstead of lH ing seated romfortably in the audience, watehing the a semblies, Haller Jackson, Don Birkelbach, and A1 Hand were busy backstage, operating both the lights and the curtains and assisting with the props. Responsible for checking the parking lot stickers, making sure that all cars were parked properly, and that no one re- mained in his car after it had been parked were Steve Middleton, Bill Clark, Rob Fulton, Chris Anthony, and Mike Clark. Nancy Nader, Patty Whited, and Pam Lynn provided valuable assistance to the physical education teachers by work ing in the gym office each day. 107 LIBRARY WORKERS Filed While Who kept all those library books in order? It certainly could not have been done without the help of the student library staff. who volunteered their free time to work. This is a job that should not be taken for granted. because without some persons to keep records of the books, no one would be able to use the library. The library workers had to file all the cards from the books in order to know which ones were checked out and which ones were overdue. Also. they were the students who put the books that were left on the table back in their proper place. Audio-visual aids was another group of volunteer li- brary workers. They aided the teachers in showing films and filmstrips and in operating record players, projectors, and tape recorders. One of their most valu- able functions to Byrd students was the operation of the language laboratory. They contributed much vital help in lightening the load of teachers and in increasing the knowledge of students. First rou: Molly Hayes, Aliee Fenton, Diane Drennan, Dewanna Montgomery, Brenda Day, Dianne Bryan. Second row: Judy Echols, TruLynn Humphrey, Janet Johnson, Kathy Wurzlmrger, Martha Fluker, Karen Mann. Third row: Kathy Stoddard, Laura Cascio, Sarah Walker, Karen Krentel, Mary Ann King, Diane Stigall. Fourth row: Sondra Smith, Pat Crook, Laura Jones, Mary Shafer, Nancy Nader. Fijth row: Charlie Mae Hicks, Constance Malery, David Yeager, Robert Scates. First row: Diann McElduff, Charlie Smith, Alecia Adcock, Jill Thomas, Cindy Murrell, Kendy Ellis. Second row: Tommy Mcjunkins, Bill Clark, Cecil Scarborough, W ' ayne Moore, Pat Crook, Mike Crane, Alice Hunter. 108 OFFICE WORKERS Typed Delivering messages to teachers, bringing notes to students, running errands for the counselors, and check- ing students in and out were a few of the many jobs that kept the office workers busy. These students gave up their study hall to help with the numerous duties in the office. Some of them worked in the main office where they typed papers, schedules. and afternoon sheets. Also, these office workers were continuously checking students in or out, and this was no simple deed. The telephone was still another constant job which was handled by the workers. In office 103, the other student helpers aided the counselors and assistant principal by doing the many errands and filing records. In addition, they helped organize the records of college entrance test scores of the Seniors. The office workers performed a valuable service to the faculty and students. First row: Martha Kurz, Donna Rose, Debbie Crosslin, Teresa Shelton, Alan Koelemay. Second row: Joyce Hollings- worth, Judy Hitchcock, June Lawrence, Jan Adams, Pam Hooper. Third row: Judy Coker, Jane Sullivan, Cayla Statham, Kathi Rrady, Deborah Betts. Fourth row: Pat Jones, Pam Brown, Becky Palmer, Karla Holomon. First row: Mary Ann Tindol, Cale Guess, Ruth Pickens, Karen Griswald. Second row: Deborah Hunter, Judy Cra- ham, Debbie Lomax, James Willcox. Third row: Allen Caines, Penny Dove, Kathie Carter, Dorothy Stephens. First row: Mary Daniell Long, Helen Rosenkrans, EHice Brown, Molly Nolen, Patty Robison. Second row: Petesie Hadra. Paul Porterfield, C indy Covington, Adrienne Poss, Chet Cooper. Third row: Trisha Murphy, Lynda Boydstun, Jimmy Trichel, Lynne Harper, Mike Williams. Fourth row: Debbie DuBois, Lora Grounds, Debbie Crawford, Brenda Rowe. Fifth row: Sharon Porter, Sheri Twomey, LaNell Bames, Judy Hardtner, Susan Ebarb. |Q9 “And the Beat Goes On” Each year Byrd is responsible for supplying speakers for Brotherhood Week for all the local area high schools. These speakers are representa- tives from the Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish faiths. Throughout the week of February 17-21, students from Byrd spoke two or three times daily, urging everyone not only to create tolerance for his neighbor, but friendship as well. Brotherhood speakers for 1969 were: Front rou: Gail Kottle, Betty Sheilds, Gay Greengus, Roxie Cariere, Tess Sebastian, Sandy Verhalen, and Kathleen MitcheU. Second roti: Don Birkelbach, Richard Boyce, Beverly Lofton, Nancy Coats, Ann Levy, Patti Falk, Amy Lerner. and Jean Dover. Third row: Herby R ubenstein. Rick Hawkins, Tom Teasley Rocky Chalmiers, Danny Booras, Billy Guin, Alan Prater, Elliot Stone- cipher, and John Paul Woodley. At Christmas time, homeroom members of the Red Cross Gayla Statham, Cosimo Kleckinger, Dennis DeLoach, and Donald Stevenson helped gather foods for needy families. in the HEART OF BYRD Hard-working prayer group leaders were: Mike Clark, Carolyn Nelson, Jack Shuey, Edith Stevens, Rick Hawkins, Patti Falk, Sara Howard, and Nancy Coats. How do students at Byrd develop a close enough friend- ship to be called “the family of Byrd?” The Heart of Byrd is the answer. Through it, students learned what makes others tick. Chapel leaders, prayer group leaders, Red Cross members, and Brotherhood speakers served very valuable purposes to the individual stud ent. Prayer groups, non- denominational gatherings of students, discussing problems of the day, gave them a chance to know each other in a much deeper sense than everyday school life allows. The students were also given a chance to work together at Christ- mas time collecting food for the Red Cross to give to the Salvation Army. Through working together and talking to- gether students created the “family of Byrd,” the Heart of Byrd. Throughout the year, many stirring chapel services hrought crowds of students to the auditorium early on Wednesday mornings. Chapel leaders Carolyn Nelson and Collins Nix devoted much time and energy to provide for stimulating chapel services. . . . N.H.S. Promoted Bette N.H.S. membrrs, Collins Nix and Vicki Turner, discussed honesty with Miss Virginia Chadicks sophomore English class during the N.H.S. campaign for Honesty. Doug Hadra President Collins Nix V ice-President Edith Stevens Secretary fe. f;i Diane Askew Margaret Bailey Roy Burroughs Linton Carney Debbie Crosslin Cindy Dorfman Debbie DuBois Danny Booras Ellice Brown A1 Hand Steve Hightower Brenda Hodge Haller Jackson Janie Jaggers LeRoy Foster Chris Cresham 112 Citizenship Among Students Thirty-five Juniors, new members of the National Honor Society, proudly ushered at the Baccalaureate and Craduation exercises and distributed diplomas to the graduating Seniors of 1968. These same students appeared on stage in September of their Senior year as they presented the annual Homecoming assembly. The skit was a play-off on Dicken’s Christmas Carol , in which Mr. Scrooge was haunted by the Spirits of Byrd. The service of the N.H.S. did not end in September. but continued throughout the year. The members waged a campaign on Honesty in order to promote better citizen- ship. In this program the subject of honesty was dis- cussed in aJI homerooms. N.H.S. members have been serving Byrd since 1935, when the Grover C. Coffman Chapter of the National Honor Society was founded. These students were selected by the entire faculty in recognition of their outstanding exhibition of Character, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. They must also have and maintain a “B” average. The faculty sponsors for 1968-69 were Miss Virginia Chadick and Mrs. Earline Jordan. In the annual Homecoming assembly t Members of N.H.S. portrayed the spirits of Byrd Past, Present, and Future whicb haunted Mr. Scrooge. The “Roaring ’Twenties” girls represented Byrd Past. Ann Levy Scotty Lyons Lynne McMahon Bill Parker Jack Shuey Raynelle Smith Vicki Tumer Jay Welch John Payne Beverly Lackey Amy Lemer Patti Whited Debbie Pomeroy Mike Rasberry ' Stephanie John Zenter Woolhandler 113 In the event that one of the delegates was unable to attend, altemates were elected to fill their positions. Alternates were Kim Kayser, Rick Hawkins, Alan Ross, Cindy Haney, Diane Askew, and Carolyn Stuckey. In an assembly at the end of the year, delegates to Pelican State told prospective juniors about the experiences of- fered at the state-wide conference. Speaking were Bill Parker, Scotty Lyons, Elliott Stonecipher, Nancy Coats, and Doug Hadra. Byrd Delegates Elected to Have you ever stayed up all night in a strange city painting banners and writing speeches with newly- made friends? This was one of the unforgettable ex- periences shared by delegates to Pelican State. These representatives from all over Louisiana created a make- believe state on the campus of L.S.U. at Baton Rouge. They enthusiastically ran for state, parish, and city offices. Byrd’s delegates filled the state duties of Treas- urer, State Superintendent of Education, and State Commissioner of Insurance. DANNY BOORAS State Superintendent of Education NANCY COATS Senator SCOTTY COMEGYS CommiMioner of Public Works CINDY DORFMAN State CommiMioner of Inaurance MA GAY GREENGUS House of Repreaentativea DOUG HADRA Houae of Representatives Other altemates were: Front ro w: Camilla Bolch, Patty w Whited, and Pam Hooper. Second row: Collins Nix, Haller jackson, and Jay Carter. Three State Offices at PELICAN STATE Besides taking part in the government, city officials demonstrated their athletic abilities by com- peting in baseball, basketbaU, and football games. Unfortunately for the elected delegates, Pelican State consists of Girl’s State, held August 5-12, and Boy’s State, held August 3-11. During the elections the boys and girls were separated. Perhaps this was the reason they looked forward to their meeting at the end of the conference for the Governor’s Ball. Hard work, meaningful friendships, and fun created eight memorable days for Byrd’s delegates to Pelican State. SCOTTY LYONS Prrtident of the Police Jury AL HANO Sute Treaeurer BOB MLNDER Citizeo of the Sute Pelican Cirls State proved to be a rewarding, but tiring experience. After retuming to Shreveport Cindy Dorfman, Scotty Comegys, Richie Woodall, and Gay Greengus left to go home to relax and catch up on countless hours of sleep lost during the previous week. BILL PARKER Hou c of Ropre cnt«tive« ELLIOT STONECIPHER School Board Mcmbcr JOHN PAYNE Houce of Rcprcocntativc RICHIE WOODALL Senator i n N.F.L. Representatives Won National Should the voting age be lowered to eighteen? Should young people have a voice in the government? If they are old enough to fight, should they be allowed to vote? In an attempt to enlighten the student body about one of the major issues of today, the Byrd chapter of the National Forensic Leag ue, sponsored by Mr. Max Edmonson, pre- sented these and other related ideas in a debate which high- lighted one of the first assemblies of the year. Preparation for the year’s activities began the previous summer when various members attended workshops on university campuses throughout the country. Once the participants had mastered debating techniques, they began to raise money by selling donuts and football programs in order to attend out-of-town tournaments. Debate teams competed with those from other schools in standard debate and cross-examination debate. Individual competition included original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking. and poetry interpretation. Debaters Cindy Dorfman and Stephanie Woolhandler re- ceived special recognition for their participation in the Stan- ford University Invitational Tournament for high school debaters. In honor of their winning first place, N.F.L. mem- bers. along with uniformed members of the Pep Squad, R.O.T.C.. and Band, were on hand at the Greater Shreveport Municipal Airport for their return from California. Byrd’s N.F.L. hosted a regional cross-examination tourna- ment on January 3 and 4. The Championship award went to Lamar High School of Houston, Texas. Byrd did not participate in the tournament. Members of N.F.L. closed the year with a banquet honoring all Byrd debaters for a job well done. _ _ First plare awards won at tournaments were: WOODLAWN: Boys Standard Debate—Jim Cowles, Ben King Girls Standard Debate—Beverly Lofton, Susi Brown Junior Boys Debate—Jim Shuey, Betsy Gresham Girls Extemporaneous—Brenda Hodge Girls Oratory—Brenda Hodge JESUIT OF DALLAS: Boys Standard Debate—A1 Prater, Bernard Johnson HENDERSON STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Over-all Sweepstakes Outstanding speakers—Betsy Gresham, Jim Shuey Boys Dehate—Mike Monsour, Bernard Johnson Extemporaneous—Lynne McMahon Oratory—Linton Camey Poetry—Myra Linebarier DENTON: Poetry—Myra Linebarier BRYAN ADAMS: Girls Extemporaneous—Brenda Hodge NORTHWESTERN: Senior Men’s Debate—Rocky Chalmiers, A1 Prater Senior Women’s Dehate—Stephanie Woolhandler, Cindy Dorfman Junior Men’s Debate—Jim Shuey, Betsy Gresham Girls Extemporaneous—Brenda Hodge Television—Bernard Johnson Outstanding Speaker (Senior Women’s)—Cindy Dorfman NORTHEAST LOUISIANA STATE COLLEGE: Senior Boys Debate—AI Prater, Bernard Johnson STANFORD UNIVERSITY: Cross-Examination—Stephanie Woolhandler, Cindy Dorfman Rocky Chalmiers President Brenda Hodge Secretary Alan Prater Treasurer 116 Award at Stanford Tournament During Byrd’s invitational toumament for regional debaters, parents of N.F.L. mem- bers provided a candlelight supper for all participants and coaches. Highlighting one of the fall assemblies was a debate on the subject, “Resolved: That the voting age should be lowered to eighteen. Lynne McMahon served as moderator, while Bob Minder and Rocky Chaimiers composed the affirmative tean Jo Ann Landers Myra Linebarier Beverly Lofton D. W. MarKnight The banquet for those attending the championship tournament at Byrd was held at the Youth Center after the first rounds of competition. Lynne McMahon Bob Minder Mike Monsour Debbie Price Jim Shuey Patty Whited John Paul Woodley Shephanie Woolhandler 117 QUILL AND SCROLL Elected Four New Officers Carolyn Stuckcy President Sandy Verhalen Vice President Ellice Brown Secretary LeRoy Foster Treasurer For twenty two year9, the Quill and Scroll, an international organization to honor high school journalists, has been a goal for many Gusher, “High Life” and “ Stenlor” workers. Each Junior candi date must have a “B” average while seniors are required to maintain a “C-h” in all work. In a highly competitive group of reporters, each aiming for publication of his own story, a member from the “High Life” staff must have fifty inches of his own material printed in the school news- paper. Each Ad Staff member from the “High Life” must have sold a minimum of S100 worth of ad- vertising. Each person chosen from the Gusher Staff must have spent at least ninety hours at work writing the copy that is the lasting quality of the school yearbook. Each member must be recom- mended by his sponsor and approved by the princi- pal. Members of the Stentor Staff must have sold S75 worth of ads or contributed twenty-five hours of work editing the stories and poems which are contributed to the magazine by the literary minded students of Byrd. On day of installation ceremony, new member, Scooter Swann, was “pinned” with the blue and gold of the Quill and Scroll, by Pam Lynn, while Lyn Westbrook and Susie Brown awaited their tum. These ribbons were worn until they were exchanged for gold pins at the banquet initiation ceremony. Laura Bodenheimer Rick Hawkins Kayla Vaughan Susan White p a tty Whited Martin Younp 118 First roiv: L nn Westbrook, Tommy Berry, Tommy Landrum, Karen Carter, Cindy Dorfman, Stephanie Woolhander, Kathleen MitchelL, Leslie Holder. Second row: Bernard Johnson, Nancy Creamer, Raynelle Smith, Billy Guin, Alan Ros9, Linton Carney, Patty Whited, June Lawrence, Jan Adams. Third row: John Zenter, Dan Henderson, Leroy Foster, Jay Carter, A1 Hand, Steve Hightower, Charles Gadpaille, Steve Adcock, Herby Rubenstein, Collins Nix. MU ALPHA THETA Tutored Students of Byrd Hypotenuse and parabola, hyperbola and abscissa —these sound like zoo animals or names of the Rus- sian seaports to most students, but they are everyday working language to members of Mu Alpha Tbeta, an honorary organization for students with superior ability in mathematics. A student must have a 3.0 av- erage or better in all subjects, and have previously taken Algebra II. This year Mu Alpha Theta added sixteen additional members to the original fifteen charter members. Mrs. Sallie Moody guided the group in its main project which was the tutoring of students at Byrd. Members of the group attended the convention of this National organization in Febru- ary. Here they were introduced to the opportunities and challenges for math in the Space Age. Tutoring is not all hard work, as shown by Mu Alpha Theta members. Elected as officers for Mu Alpha Theta in 1968 were: Ellice Brown, Vice-President; Nancy Roberts, Secretary-Treasurer; and Jack Shuey, President. I 119 TOP TWENTY-FIVE Honored for Fine Achievements Seniors ranking as the top twenty-five in their class receive special recognition from the GUSHER Staff for their outstanding grade averages. Semester grades through high schcol were averaged to determine which graduates were to acquire this honor. The top twenty-five, in order, are: (1) Raynelle Smith, (2) Debbie Dubois, (3) Rande Hedgcock, (6) Jan Adams. (6) Doug Hadra, (8) Marcia McLaughlin, (9) Brenda Hodge, (10) Pam Willis, (11) Leroy Foster, (12 Linda Hartwell, (13) Linton Carney, (14) Debbie Crosslin, (15) Beveely Joyce Coleman, (15) Scotty Lyons, (15) Tookie Mitchell, (18) John Payne, (19) Amy Lerner, (20) Roslyn Murov, (20) Collins Nix, (20) Donna Rose, (20) Jack Shuey, (24) Sondera Malry. Others ranking in the top twenty-five are: (4) Stephanie Woolhandler, (5) Cindy Dorfman, (24) Camille Sample, and (25) Patricia Jones. Students Honored for Scholastic Achievements Scholastic honors were received by Stephanie Woolhandler, who was a semi-finalist in the National Merit Program, and by Alan Prater and Chris Cresham, who came close to the required score on the test and received Letters of Commendation. High school grades, leadership qualities. extracurricular activi- ties, and hiph scores on achievement tests influenced the selection of National Merit Finalists. Seven Byrd seniors, receiving out- standing scores on the National Merit Test. became eligible for the position of finalist and a scholarship. Three seniors missed the required score, set by the National Merit Scholarship Corpora- tion, by only one or two points. These students received Letters of Comniendation. Based on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, five candi- dates from the senior class were selected for their scores and their rank in the class for competition in the National Honor Societv Scholarship Program. A high 9 core on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test made it possible for John Payne, Steve Hightower, and Jack Shuey to compete for a National Honor Society Scholarship. Also in the competition were Cindy Dorfman and Stephanie Wool- handler. Semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Qualify- ing Test were: Srated: Cindy Dorf- man and Steve Hightower. Stand - ing: Linton Camey, John Payne, and Collins Nix. 121 R.O.T.C. at Byrd does an important job that helps the youth prepare for their military obligation. Since the country is fighting a war and almost every male will have to serve, this job is very important. Although the organization has grown smaller with the school, it has kept exceptional quality. And when its participants are in the service, they will be thankful for the excellent training they received in the R.O.T.C. at Byrd. 122 Varied Activities Expanded R.O.T.C. Early moming sunlight cast the shadows of PFC Thomas Mc b.mirl, Maj. John Zentcr. PFC John McCuen, Sgt. Stan Bussey, Pvt. David Lynam, as they proudly saluted the American flag while it was being hoisted up the flagpole before school by their fellow ca - drt v Eager cadets carefully watched as MSG Charles Bryant demonstrated the techniques used in firing a mortar. For one of the required Americanism assemblies, members of the R.O.T.C. presented a humorous, yet thought provoking skit about the possible future of patriotism in the United States. Checking each minute detail of his appearance, Capt. Gary Moore carefully inspected Kim Cunningham. Each cadet had the opportunity to win the daily inspection con- test for being the best dressed. 123 BATTALION STAFF Coordinated BATTALION COMMANDERS Lt. Colonel Jody D’Anna, Lt. Colonel Susie Shriver In charge of all cadet corpsmen at Byrd and responsible for keeping all facets of Byrd’s military machine functioning, the Battalion Staff encompasses the highest ranking officers of Byrd ' s R.O.T.C. Heading this prominent group of officers is the Battalion Commander, Jody D’Anna, who holds the highest position of honor in the military program. Selected from all junior cadets on an academic and leadership basis, he was in charge of Byrd’s overall military unit, a tremendous responsibility. The Battalion Commander was the center link in the chain between the stu- dents, the Commandant of Cadets, and the principal; in essence, he was the figurehead for Byrd’s military organization. Directly under Lt. Colonel D’Anna were Major John Zenter, S-l, in charge of all paperwork for the battalion, and Captain Phil Boswell, S-4, who handled the insurance and maintenance of the military depart- ment. These officers and the other members of the Battalion Staff set the pattern for all cadets serving in Byrd’s R.O.T.C., and corpsmen looked to them for leadership and guidance. In rharge of all pre-game ceremonies conceming the flag and its raising and lowering, members of the Byrd R.O.T.C. proudly dis- played our nation’s symbol of freedom before a Jacket football game. The flag must be raised by 8:00 every morning and lowered by 3:15 every aftemoon in front of the school. Four Byrd cadets p rformed their duty according to strict military procedure, which was followed to the letter._ BATTALION STAFF Front row: Major John Zen- ter, Battalion S 1; Captain Cary Moore, Major Ted Dienst, Captain Phil Boswell, Battalion S-4; Sergeant James Wolfenberger. Second row: Captain Oliver Carroll, Band Commander; Sergeant Dan Martin, Major Richard Boyce, Major Marvin Street, Captain Sandy Collins, Captain Rick Hawkins. 124 Byrd Military Corps Discussing last minute details for a military parade, members of the G)rps and their sponsors reviewed all phases of the function in order to avoid any mistakes in the per formance. They were: Front row: Susie Shriver, John Zenter, Dan Martin, Donna Dotson, Beverly Lackey, Marvin Street. Second row: Sandy Collins, Stephanie Coffman. One of the most impressive sights in any parade was the massed companies passing in review and executing Eyes Right in front of the Battalion Staff. “A” Company performed this maneuver in a form that rated it high in the weekly competition in determining the best company for the parade. SPONSORS’ DRILL TEAM Front row: Lt. Colonel Susie Shriver, Major Donna Dotson, Major Beverly Lackey, Major Gail Sandifer, Major Stephan- ie Coffman. Second row: Cap- tain Linda Hartwell, Captain Sally Box. Captain Margaret Prim. 125 “A” Company Commander Chosen COMPANY OFFICERS Front row: Capt. David Head, Captain Salley Box. Second row: 2nd Lt. Paul Watson, 2nd Lt. Chuck John9on t lst Sgt. H. R. Dugan, Cuidon Dan Henderson. Under the capable leadership of Cadet Commander, Captain David Head, “A” Company displayed determination, pride, and a sound display of loyalty throughout the year. Captain Head was chosen outstanding Company Commander for the first semester. On the parade grounds and in the classroom, the cadets of “A” Company have become members of the R.O.T.C. team, which became coordinated in working together. The two platoons of “A” Company have been under the supervision of Second Lieutenant Charles Johnson and Second Lieutenant Paul Watson. The control and leadership of the non-commission officers has been in the hands of Cadet First Sergeant Haywood Dugan. “Sound off! commanded Doug Rymer, as the eadets of 44 A” Company marched on parade days, chanting while marching inspired the cadets. During Federal Inspection, the cadets were at their best ir. order to maintain Byrd’s rating as an Honor School. Fixed rigidly at attention, Cadet Gates and the remainder of W A M Company awaited questioning by the visiting inspector. Sergeant David Yerton taught map reading, an essential part of life in the armed forces, to all senior cadets. Outstanding at Mid-Term Front rovu: Staff Sgt. Rand Turner, Sgt. Doug Thomas, PFC James Roach, PFC Dav- id Fluker, PFC Weldon Turn- er. Second row: Sgt. Larry Mclntosh, PFC Doug Rymer, PFC John Veal, PFC Glenn Coleman. Third row: Sgt. Ter- ry Street, PFC Steve Morris, PFC David Henry, PFC Rob- ert Hamm. Firsl row: Plt. Sgt. Lynn Gor dey, Sgt. John Paul Woodley, Sgt. Willard Tarver, PFC John Farely, PFC Ronny Cicero, Cpl. Gordon Robert- son. Second row: Sgt. Joe Davis, PFC Ted Johnson, PFC Cecil Scarborough. PFC Cliff Cheramie. Third row: Sgt. Bill Pearce, PFC Nelson Cam- eron, PFC Joe Madden, PFC Michael Kimball, PFC Mike Noble. 127 “B” Company Chosen Outstandinc COMPANY COMMANDERS Cadet Captain Jimmie I enoir, Executive officer, Lieutenant Steve Smith; and Platoon leaders Second Lieutenants Charles Wallace and Dan Martin, led “B” Com- pany in garnering many honors. “B“ Com pany received a very high honor in being named the outstanding company for the first semester. This was done in competi- tion with all other R.O.T.C. units. The cadets of “B” Company displayed loyalty to all phases of the R.O.T.C. program through- out the year. Cadei First Sergeant Lynn Westbrook was the inspiration in the guid- ance of the non-commissioned officers of “B” Company. Front row: Sgt. Lynn Westbrook, Cpt. Jimmy Lenior, Cpt. Margaret Prim, PFC Richard Head. Second row: Cpt. Steven Smith. During federal inspection, the visiting officer quizzed the cadets of M B M Company on their knowledge of military procedure. All members of Company passed, maintaining Byrd’s Honor School rating. 128 During First Semester Front row: Sgt. Mike Newman, Sgt. Tommy Elbert, Sgt. Charles Gates, PFC Thomas McDaniel, PFC Lane Scott, Pvt. Kim Cunning- ham. Second row: Sgt. Chris Wilmoth, PFC John McCuen, PFC Mike Crane. PFC Charles Pierce. Third row: Sgt. M a r k Anderson, Gpl. David Copp, PFC Harvey Nich- ols, PFC Ronald Harris. Front row: Sgt. Thomas Scales, Sgt. Stan Bussey, PFC Tony D’Anna, Pvt. DeLarue Williams, Pvt. David Lynam, Pvt. Mike Crane. Second row: PFC Tommy Parks, PFC Jim Morgan, PFC Keenan McCon- nico. Third row: Sgt. Bryan Cockerham, PFC David Payne, PFC Peter Moncrief, PFC Noel Whatley. 129 BAND COMPANY First row: Secontl Lirutrnunt David Crsn, PFC Russrll Hurst t Sgt. Andrrw Hall. Second row: PFC Lamar Thompson, PFC Mike Swafford, PFC Mark Thomas. Third row: Sgt. James Holt, Cpl. Paul Green, PFC Kalph Halliway, PFC Mike Broussard. BAND Provided Cadence for Marching “To the CoIors’ , salutes the flag and “Present Arms” rings across the parade ground. Band Company moves off—120 steps per minute— setting the cadence for the entire battalion. Band Company had the responsibility of providing in- spiring music for the cadets as they strove to execute different military maneuvers. Band Company has an established repertoire of music, scored primarily with the small band in mind; they play many variations of these scores. To make it more difficult, they have to march while playing in the basic military cadence of 120 steps per minute. In preparation for the annual Federal Inspection Band Company put in many hours of work after school to make the corps place high in the rankings. Band Commander Oliver Carroll passed inspeetion on PFC Ralph Halliway before parade time. As the band formed before a Tuesday morning parade, a final inspection was carried out. Band Commander Oliver Carroll signaled the band to readiness. 130 RIFLE TEAM Excelled in Marksmanship Members of “A” rifle team were: Doug Thomas, Marvin Street, Lynn West- brook, Randy Tumer, Joe Madden. Exhibiting the spirit of sportsmanship, the 1968-69 Byrd Rifle Team carried out their tradition at Byrd. The team consisted of “A” and “B” teams. Members of this year’s “A team, commanded by Cadet Major Marvin Street and Sponsor Major Beverly Lackey, fired in competition at Arlington, Center. and Orange, Texas. They also participated in the Shreveport City League and in the Holiday-in-Dixie in Shreveport. Preparing the “B” team for future “A” team positions was Cadet Major Marvin Street. This year the “B” team participated also in the Shreveport City League and in the Holiday-in-Dixie Competition. The “B” team accomp nied the “A” team on many out-of-town trips to help prepare themselves for next year’s matches. Becoming a member of the “A M Rifle Team required many extra hours of practice at the rifle range. These kneeling were: Joe Madden. Lynn Westbrook, Doug Thom- as. Standing: Marvin Street, Randy Turner, and sponsor Beverly Lackey. 131 SILVER SABERS Exhibited Front rou : Margaret Prim. Mike Kimball, Jim Morgan, Oliver Carroll, Jimmy Wolfenberger, Weldon Turner, Nelson Cameron, and Ron Har- ris. Second rou : Richard Head, Mike Crane, John Paul Woodley, Thomas McDaniel, Steve Morris, and Sandy Collins. Byrd has the unique honor of having the only saber team in the city. The group, organized for the first time this year, is known as the “Siiver Sabers.” They guarded and exhibited the ten flags of Louisiana. Since Byrd was the only school in the state to have the entire roster of all flags that have flown over our state, this is quite an honor. They also exhibited the flags at Civic functions, parades. and historical events throughout Shreveport and the area. Also, being the only saber group in the city, they formed the Arch of Steel at the Military Ball on January 31. The entire Brigade passed under the sabers held by the members of Byrd’s newest addition to its excellent R.O.T.C. program. Gleaming swords pierced the air as the Silver Saber Team went into action at the annual Mili- tary Ball. Byrd’s Silver Sabers proudly exhibited the Ten Flags of Louisiana, as they marched in ihe annual Holiday-in-Dixie parade. Ten Flags of Louisiana Front row: Susie Shriver, Sgt. Joe Davis, Robert Strong, Lane Scott, Lamar Thompson, Charles Pierce, David Fluker, Tommy Watson, Cecil Scarborough, and Linda Hartwell. Second row: Joe Davis, Edward Dudley, Marion Tarver, Doug Rymer, and James Roach. Cadrt Lt. Colonei Jody D’Anna and Sponsor Lt. Colonel Susie Shriver, the commanders of the Byrd Battalion were presented under the Arch of Steel formed by Byrd’s Silver Sabers. At the Military Ball, the Silver Sabers displayec the Ten Flags of Louisiana and prepared for th Presentation of the Brigade. 133 PATTON PLATOON Took T Donna Dolsonllichard BoyceSecondrow: Stan Bus«-y, Jody D’Anna, John McCuen, Bryan Cockerham, Tommy Eltert Dav.d Head. Thrd Rou: Cary M.K.re, Lynn Cordey, John Farley, Terry S.ree., Chuck Johnson. Fourth d : Rand J 7“™ - John VeaI - To y DAnna. Mike Newman. Fijth rou. Marvin Street, Jimmy Lenior, Bill rearce, Mark Anderson, Robert Hamm, n downtown Shreveport, during Holiday in Dixie, atton Platoon was a part of the historical parade. 134 Rigid military discipline was displayed by members of the Patton Platoon at attention. Part in Holiday in Dixie Forming a box and passing each other, the Platoon performed a “Get Lost ' ma- neuver. “Ri ht flank. march,” came ring- ing across the Jacket practice grounds every clear afternoon. beginning in late summer, as cadets dressed in green and khaki performed intricate maneu- vers with military precision; Byrd s crack drill team was on the march. These long afternoons resulted in the “spit and polish” that was so much a part of Jacket pride. Organized in 1952, the G. S. Patton Platoon develops character through rigid military disci- pline. It is named in honor of the famous World War II general, George S. Patton. The platoon is the symbol of dignity to every R.O.T.C. group. Commanded by Major Richard Boyce and Sponsor Major Donna Dotson, the Patton Platoon took part in many ac- tivities. Among these were the Natchi- toches and other Christmas Festivals, Byrd’s Homecoming, Holiday in Dixie, the State Fair, and Veteran ' s Day pa- rades. The highlight of the year was their trip to Arlington, Texas, to participate in the U.S. Army’s Drill Team compe- tition. Four squads of cadets prepared to demon- strate the “Queen Anne’s Salute, an intri- cate, but impressive, maneuver. In order to obtain a high rating during Federal Inspection. the unit stood in rigid formation to be reviewed. Performing witli their M-1 rifles, the Patton Platoon executed a precision drill which required the highest degree of coordination and alertness. 135 Staff Sgt. Staff Sgt. Lynn Gordy Mike Newman President Vice-President Sgt. Bill Pearce Secretary Staff Sgt. Ramiall Turncr Treasurer NCO Held Fund Raising Car Wash An important part of Byrd’s R.O.T.C. pro- gram was the Non-Commissioned Officers Club. The club, made up of cadets ranking from Private First Class to Staff Sergeant, stressed leadership vaiues while preparing cadets to hold officer positions next year by the im- provement of their command voices, confidence, and military bearing. The Color Guard, made up of NCO members, performed at halftime of the Byrd Homecoming and also attended Christ- mas festivals in Natchitoches and Manv. Louisi- ana. The traditional football game between the Officers Club and NCO has always been one of strong rivalry, and after several knock-down, drag-out battles. the NCO’s proved to be worthy opponents of the Officers Club. Cpl. Nelson Cameron, Staff Sgt. Tommy Scales, Staff Sgt. Lynn Gordey, Staff Sergeant Stan Bussey, Staff Sgt. Randy Tumer, and Cpl. Tony D’Anna made plans for a tund-raising project. Sgt. Br an Cockerham Sgt. Tomrm Elbert P.F.C. Andrew Thomas McDaniel Sgt. Lawrence Mclntosh P.F.C. Willie Tralor P.F.C. Weldon Wade Tumer Staff Sgt. Lynn Westbrook Sgt. James Wolfenberger Sgt. John Paul Woodley 136 OFFICERS and SPONSORS Aided Camp Shreve President VieePresident Major Major Richard Boyce Marvin Strect Secretary Major Donna Dotson Ps J iif L m • fj Treasurer Major Beverly Lackey Coordinating all R.O.T.C. activities was the Officers and Sponsors Club. In November they helped raise funds for the Military Ball and for the summer camp, Camp Shreve. held at Fort Folk. Then with colder weather came the spaghetti supper. Cadets, friends. and boosters of the Corps filled the Byrd Cafeteria and filled themselves with succulent spaghetti and French bread, the profits from this event added substantially to the summer camp fund. Then came the cake sale that had sponsors both making cakes and offering them for sale in the carnival atmosphere; both of those events helped defray the cost of the Military Ball held in the Municipal Auditorium. At last on January 31, came the biggest social event of the ROTC year, the Military Ball. The officers and sponsors of the battalion were responsible for the decorations in the huge auditorium and for all the preparation that climaxed in the pageantry of the “Arch of Steel” presentation and the swirling colors as cadets and their dates danced to the music of the “Excuses.” ,. Finally in the spring came the big moment of Federal Insp ection. ror this event officers had prepared cadeU in all facets of military life. ind wonaors had encouraged participation of all cadets in every event of ROTC. With the awarding of the banners of an Honor School to Bvrd, the Officers and Sponsors Club could close a rewarding year and look back on months of duty and fun; they were truly the core of the ROTC. Captain Oliver Carroll Major Stephanie Coffm n Rick Hankins Major Sandra Sandifer Captain Sandford CoIIins Captain David Head Lt. Col. Susan Shriver Major Ted Dienst 2nd Lt. Chuck Johnson Captain William Smith Jody D ' Anna Captain Jimmy Lenoir 2nd Lt. Chuck Wallace L David Gesn [Captain Captain Gary Moore Margaret Prim 2nd Lt. ( if tiki Paul Watson John Zenter Linda Hartwell 137 Athletics will always play an important part in the lives of people, especially the students at Byrd. It not only teaches sportsmanship, but also determination as well. Byrd has seen many great teams and manv great athletes, as well as mediocre ones. But the records are not the important part; instead the lessons that are taught on the athletic fields will stay with participants and spectators for life. The work and sweat from the previous weeks pay off on Friday night at the stadium. 138 KIM KAYSER -Sr. Letterman I ROCKY CHALMIERS—Sr. Letterman I HERBY RUBENSTEIN—Jr. Letterman I GRAY TEEKELL—Sr. Letterman I GOLFERS Captured Regional Crown Keeping alive an unbelievable string of charn- pionships, Byrd’s linksters took an unprecedented 7th straight North Louisiana golf title at the Re- gional Championships held at Meadowlake Country Club. Led by Miles Donaldson and Rocky Berlin, co-medalists at the regional tournament, the Jacket golfers placed a respectable ninth in the state high school championship held in Baton Rouge. Jimmy Patton, Vince James, and Charlie Tyler also lent valuable support to the Jacket cause as the Byrd team compiled a fine 13-3 record. A strong B-team posted a record of 12 wins and 4 losses; members of this team included Rocky Chalmiers, Kim Kay- ser. Gary Teekell, Herby Rubenstein, and Bobby McCreight. All members of the junior varsity will be returning in 1%9. Providing valuable back up support for this year’s golf team are Tommy Landrum, Tom Bachman, Ken Shaw, Bobby McCreight, Danny Booras, Gary Whitener. 139 JACKET NETTERS Jere Overdyke, a senior and three year letterman, was one of the members of the doubles team of Byrd. This doubles team was ranked as number twelve in the nation and once again pointed honor toward Byrd. The 1969 Freshman and Sopho- rnore squadmen were: Front row: David Whitener, F’aul Massey, and Steve Redden. Second row: Clay Eaves, Valerie Morelock, Rachel Ginsburg, and F’eter Minder. Since 1959, Byrd has virtually dominated the game of tennis in Louisiana high schools, going through 150 consecutive dual matches without defeat and slipping out of first or second place only in 1960. Our unbeaten team was unmatched in state prep athletic circles. Jacket netters, under the skilled leadership of Miss Helene McCarter, captured state titles since 1959, and in May the champs took part in the National Interscholastic Championships held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This season, after Byrd’s 150th win in dual match competi tion, they were presented a victory cake at Querbes Tennis Center. In the regular dual season, Byrd copped 214 individual or doubles wins with only 38 losses. Cathy Trichel, a senior, lettered two years and was the backbone of the girl’s team, offering her skill and help to the newer members of the team. 140 Captured 1 50th Win The Junior and Senior girl squadmen included; Front row: Pat Lind«ey, Kathy Fontane, Suzy Sklar, and Frances Jones. Second row: Edith Stevens, Laura Bodenheimer, Cathy Tucker, and Rande Hedgcock. Mark Massey, a senior and three year letterman was the other half of the nationally ranked doubles group and was also beneficial to the team with his work in singles competition. Junior and senior boy squadmen this year were Stephens, Mike Klesert, A1 Hand, and Tony Klesert. Candy Covington, a junior and two year letterman, was a strong force for the girls. 141 Vhou h the nl T j Mre lh( nly thin wm thej the t ches bmk Jacl IlroppW nTanjf Jlnil all a nes in 1068 , tho I he ' ■nopojElSof old jrraiuates. ftie fierceJ I ets’ s K ' II .old Jacket gfidc lffl dctermi vWdlf pre eirt ii) bmh pl«ers and HoweVeriit UL not r al thfl Itet spirit. hfil a new am differcnt one. qne that sal rd was hekfiid 38-0 to pville, ih i that onkratulate l 0e ffjjotJM) plaj Woodlawn from scoyirtji Jor a quarter an l a h ilf C?5 i 0he B r(rfiJ itually dropped Jii T decisr 1 ii Leadership, funst , aird uhilily were cl Iwplayeii by Jarket retuminp lettermen: Front row: Mike Judltn, Bill Parkrr, and John O ' Hara. Sccond row: Tom Teaaley, Fred Kojenhlafh, Dickie Crieder, Mike Sum- ter, and Tpwny RobinsoYi.. It was a Afft ihat cheered thc Park. and v� t resent througli thc Jkhbnarish The fa sup ort th i thday victory most of t lie j� l n could not manr Harrison conti 9ented him of 13 men w Fair Pi and rainv rfgbtJ Chcraeejng anH conditioning over (ifty tx� y� i� no e« y. task, but our fine cnack- inp Maff W4 niort than ap lo lh job. In chargc of all practiccs anH resp m- sibte for gamr stratcgy throughoQt the year a iv coachea Gcne Hanmer, harry Ratubin, Larry Kahlden, John Rogers, and Head ' tWch Jimnjy Harrixm. B 143 fc.v _ Halfback Rov Burroughs pounded ahead for fifteen vards in Byrd s 21-6 victory over Center. JOHN O’HARA—Sr. End—Letterman III TOWNY ROBINSON—Sr. Tackle—Letterman II JERE OVERDYKE—Sr. End—Letterman I Jackets Established Scoring BYRD 20 RUSTON 33 Despite a series of tremendous comebacks, the Jacket footballers were defeated 33-20 by the Ruston Bearcats in the opener for both teams. Using only thirteen players throughout most of the game, Byrdites came back from a two-touchdown first half deficit to tie the score. Dickie Grieder carried the ball over from the twelve yard line, and Mike Judlin snared a 31-yard pass from Bill Parker to knot the score at 13 all. After Ruston came back to score again. the Jackets struck on a 75-yard bomb from Parker to Jere Overdyke. With the game tied at 20-20, only two and a half minutes left, and the Byrdmen in possession of the ball near midfield, it appeared that the Jackets would gain at least a tie, but Ruston was not to be denied a victory. A costly fumble recovered by the Bearcats paved the way for two more touchdowns and a conquest of the Jackets. Outstanding for Bvrd on offense was tailback Parker, who completed 11 of 22 passes for better than 200 yards, while safety Grieder had eleven solo tackles and linebacker Craig Flournoy added seven to stand out on defense. 144 Mike Bowden came up from his corner linebacker post to put the Jacket sting on a Woodlawn Knight. FREDDY ROSENBLATH—Sr. Center— Letterman II Excited Jackets “bust M the hoop in the traditional pre-game ceremony before the Captain Shreve encounter. Record in Jamboree BYRD 0 NEVILLE 45 Friday the 13th held nothing but bad luck for the Jacket gridders as they fell to the Neville Tigers by a score of 45-0. Operating under three types of formations, including the new Notre Dame Box, the old split T, and even the “shotgun” formation, Byrd’s offense was plagued by four interceptions and three lost fumbles and never seemed to get rolling. Although the Yellow Jacket defense had its moments of glory, as when it held Neville from a score for four straight plays inside its own 15-yard line, it finally faded under the vicious Tiger attack. Scoring three tallies on the ground and striking for three more through the air, the eventual 7-AAA champions also connected on a field goal to add to the Byrdites misery. One of the bright spots of the night for the Jackets was the punting of Mike Swinney, who put the ball in the air eight times for an average of almost 37 yards per boot. DICKIE CRIEDER—Sr. Tackle—Letterman II Ficking up valuable yardage in the Yellow Jacket s defeat of Fair Park is John 0 Hara, senior end. MIKE SUMTER—Sr. Tackle—Letterman II 145 BYRD Utilized New BYRD 7 TEXARKANA 13 Despite dominating almost every statistical department, the ! Byrdites were dealt a 13-7 defeat hy the visitinp Texarkana Razor- backs. The Yellow Jackets, ohviously giving more than 1(K) per cent for new head Coach Jimmie Harrison. made three times as . many first downs and piled up 100 yards more than the visiting Razorbacks. But it was to no avail as the Hogs recovered four , errant Byrd fumbles on the way to their victory. The Porkers drew first blood as they pushed across a score in the first period and later added another in the final quarter. The Jackets came back to within six points on a Bill Parker to Roy Burroughs hookup and Randy West’s successful conversion. But an unsuccessful onside kick-off by Byrd with two minutes left in the game sealed the Jacket’s fate. Burroughs rambled for better than 100 yards rushing and was aided by Dickie Grieder’s eight receptions on offen-e. Defensive stand outs included Mike Sumpter, who recovered a valu- able fumble, and Mike Judlin and Bill Morris, who combined for I 18 enemy stops. Showing great determination every inch of the way, Dickie Grieder rounded end for a first down in the annual Byrd- Fair Park fray. CRAIG KLOURNOY-Sr. Blocking Back - Letterman I Coach Hamner led the team in prayer before a game in hopes that no one would be injured or hurt. 146 MIKE JIJDLIN—Sr. Halfback—Lctterman II H % JIMMY BOYD-Sr. End—Letterman I TOM TEASLEY—Sr. Cuard—Letterman II Offensive Formation BYRI) 6 JESUIT 13 If the score of the Yellon Jackets ' loss to the Jesuit Blue Flyers looked close. it is only because the game was even more tightly fought. After they won the toss of the coin, the Byrd cleatmen took the oj ening kickoff and marched to their own 43 before they were forced to punt. Mike Swinney boomed a line-drive type kick and. when the Jesuit receiver tried to make a shoestring catch and fumbled the ball, Dickie Grieder recovered the pigskin on the Flyer 16 yard line. Four plays later, halfback Roy Burroughs rammed through the center of the line to score the only Byrd touchdown of the night and to give the Jackets a 6-0 lead. Although Jesuit came back to tie the score in the second quarter on a touchdown set up by a fumble recovery and eventually went ahead to stay on a third quarter tally. the Byrdmen were fighting them every inch of the way. Freddy Rosenblath played an excellent defensive game, being backed up by Roy Burroughs and Grieder. Bill Parker lost the handle on the ball for just a second, but pounced on it and safely recovered the bobble in the Captain Shreve en counter. TED MITCHELL—Sr. Tackle—Letterman I During the Woodlawn fray, Byrd’s new rendition of the old went into action. Notre Dame Box formation BILL MORRIS—Sr. Tackle—Letterman I Injuries Plagued JACKETS BYRD 0 BOSSIER 20 Byrd ' s hard-nosed defense. working overtime throughout the game, finally buckled under the repeated drives of the Bearkats’ offense and fell to Bossier, 20-0. It took two fourth quarter touchdowns to insure the ’Kat victory as the Byrdites stayed within at least seven points of them until near the end of the fray. The annual grudge match between the two arch-rivals was almost a standoff for the first three quarters as Bossier’s only score came on a 72- yard pass play. A second-period fumble, recovered by Jacket tackle John Morgan, who played a fine game on defense, set up the Jacket’s deepest penetration of the game at the Bossier 36. But a Bearkat interception two plays later killed the drive, and the Jackets had trouble moving on the rockhard enemy defense for the rest of the night. Two interceptions, one by John O’Hara and the other by Will McCrocklin. helped stave of the rugged Bearkats, but it was to no avail as Bossier gained its first victory over the Yellow Jackets in seven years. Mike Judlin. Jacket halfback. stretched in vain for a pass thrown by Byrd signal caller Bill Parker against the Woodlawn Knights. •nm r r7r : MIKE SWINNEY—Jr. Guard—Letterman I MIKE BOWDEN-Sr. Blocking Back—Letterman I LARRY ALFORD-Jr. Wingback—Letterman I 148 MAHTIN YAHBOROUCH—Sr. End- Letterman I Senior guard Tom Teasley gave the victory sign as the Yellow Jackets scored the go- ahead touchdown over Fair Park to the approval of Towny Robinson and Cary Brownlee. Early in Season In preparation for the Neville game, Ted Mitchell was taped, a joh handled by the capable Larry Larsen. BYRD 6 AIRLINE 28 Although the Jacket cleatmen were able to stop Airline from mounting a sustained drive throughout their entire encounter, they seemed almost powerless to prevent the long touchdown as the Vikings struck swiftly and surely in registering a 28-6 decision over the Byrdites. Three of the Vikings’ tallies covered more than 40 yards, and the fourth and final one came on a most unusual play in which an Airline defender simply stole the ball from the Byrd receiver on an Airline kickoff and raced for the touchdown. Four interceptions and two costly fumbles by the Jackets prevented them from pushing across a score until the third quarter, when Mike Judlin bulled his way over from the 1-yard line. The tandem of Bill Parker and Jere Overdvke did account for a lot of damage through the airways as Parker threw for over 190 yards with Overdyke hauling in 6 of his aerials. Mike Sumter, Towny Robinson. Mike Swinney, and Tom Teasley led the Jacket forward wall on defense. flU ' . 1 - ' r • 7. mm mm •- ■■■ i ■ CHRIS ANTHONY—Jr. ROBERT MABRY-Sr. SCOOTER SWANN-Jr. Cuard—Lrlterman I End—Lelterman I Tailbark—Letterman I Lettering of 14 UNDERCLASSMEN BYRD 7 WOODLAWN 49 sKSrRSSSi For the first quarter and a half of the annual Woodlawn-Byrd fray, it appeared as though the Jacket gridders were on their way to pulling off the biggest upset of the prep football season. But it just wasn’t to be so. Led by the brilliant passing of quarterback Joe Ferguson, the Knights simply overpowered the Yellow Jackets and took a 49-7 decision. Aggressive rushing by the line, some good secondary work by the deep backs led by John O’Hara, and two tremendous punts by Mike Swinney and Roy Burroughs kept the Woodlawners bottled up until near the halfway mark of the second period. The Knights, eventual undefeated state champions, finally exploded for four touch- downs before the half ended and added three more tallies in the second half. All was not gloom in the Jacket camp though. Bill Clark, a junior tailback, hit on all of his five passes for 56 yards and a touchdown as he fired a 5-yard scoring strike to Dickie Grieder for the Byrdites’ lone touchdown of the night. •mimvmi .. MM..MMMMM .. .•h.MMMH Preparing oneself is an essential part of every sport. Craig Floumoy readied himself in anticipation of the big “Go West” game with the Indians of Fair Park. BILL CLARK—Jr. Quarterbaek—Letterman I Slamming ahead for first down yardage was Jacket halfback Roy Burroughs as he displayed that winning desire against the Center Roughriders. 150 JOE DOVER Soph. Tacklr—Squadman CHARLES THRASH-Jr. Halfback—Letterman I WILL McCROCKLIN—Soph. End—Letterman I Signals Bright Upcoming Year BYRD 21 CENTER 6 Tom Teasley pounced on a costly fumble by the Fair Park Indians that set up a Jacket tally 2 plays later. Although the Yellow Jackets were unable to wrap Coach Har- rison’s present, he didn’t seem to mind as the Byrdmen cele- brated his birthday by spoiling Center’s homecoming. 21-6. After a scoreless first quarter, Byrd drew first blood on a 3- yard p lunge by Mike Judlin. and Randy West boomed through the first of his three extra points to make the score 7-0. Tail- back Bill Parker nailed Roy Burroughs with a 47-yard touchdown strike in the third period. and Parker went in on a 9-yard scamper in the final quarter to end the Jacket scoring. The Roughriders from Texas were unable to light up the scoreboard until after the Jacket scoring was completed. as the Byrd de- fense turned them back time and time again. Parker, who rambled for 94 yards, and Burroughs. who picked up 80 more, were the mainstays of the offense as they also completed all of the Jacket passes. Fine defensive performances were turned in by Freddy Rosenblath. who intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble, and juniors Scooter Swann and Robert Little. who played the finest games of their young careers. - Valuable knowledgc and much enjoymcnt was gained thrnugh the use of the two-man blocking sled as evidenced here by two junior linemen. WALTER HOLDER—Jr. Tackle—Letternian I 151 TOM HAM-Jr. Center—Squadman I Pre game strategy and hlacktxiard work were as important to the well being of a team as practice on the field. Coach Harrison went through a “curl and go” pass pattem for the last time before leaving for a game. 8 CLEATMEN Swept BYRD 0 CAPTAIN SHREVE 13 Held in check by the dislrict’s number one defense, the Jacket gridders fell to Captain Shreve by a score of 13 0. The Gators, who came into the game unscored upon in district play, kept their record intact as Byrd’s offense simply could not get moving. Shreve struck for its first score in the initial canto and capitalized on a recovered Byrd bobble to push across another tally in the third period. An end zone intercep- tion and another lost fumble stopped Byrd’s two real threats of the game. A clipping penalty also erased Byrd’s brightest spot of the night on offense. Junior Larry Alford electrified the crowd when he took a Gator punt at his own 30-yard line, skirted the enemy flanks, and raced 65 yards down the side- lines before being floored at his own five-yard line, but the clipping infraction erased it all. Jere Overdyke came up with an intercepted pass and Mike Sumter and Charles Thrash cora« bined for 21 tackles to pace the stubborn Stinger defense. DAVID ADAMS—Jr. End—Squadman RANDY WEST—Soph. Kicker—Lctterman I HARRY CRAWFORD—Jr. Tackle—Squadman Jacket coaches and players alike took a well deserved rest during one of the daily intrasquad games pitting Byrdite against Byrdite. BILLY FHASER-Jr. Halfbark—Squadman 2 of Last 3 Games BYRD 20 FAIR PARK 14 Jacket pride. determination. desire—it took all these ingredients for the Byrdites to come back and stun the Fair Park Indians by a score of 20-14 as they produced their finest game of the season. Although played on a cold, rainy night, it did not seem to bother the Stingers as they came from behind to “win the West” and avenge last year’s loss to the Indians. The Byrd gridders started the game off in fine fashion as Mike Judlin, who played an outstanding game offensively, cracked over from 11 yards out for the Jackets’ first score. When the Fair Parkers came back to tie the game, the Jacket footballers retaliated by striking for their second tally of the night on a 14-yard scamper by halfback Roy Burroughs. The JackeLs held the lead until the final period when the Tribe pushed across another touchdown to go ahead, 14-13. Although there was less than 2 minutes left in the game, the 68 cleats never lost hope as Dickie Grieder lofted a 59-yard scoring pass to Jere Overdyke for the winning score. Excellent blocking was provided by offensive stalwarts Freddy Rosenblath. Tom Teasley, Gary Brownlee, Towny Robinson. and Mike Bowden throughout the entire encounter. The determined Jacket defense was led by Mike Sumter, An integral part of this year ' s Byrd foot- ball team were its managers, wbo kept the team running smoothly and efficiently. They were Cecil Scarbrough, Jimmy An- Burroughs, and Overdyke. JON CORDELL-Jr. Center—Squadman Senior Byrd gridder John 0‘Hara pulled down hard-charging Richard Hester as junior Mike Swinney came up to assist Ug.___ A .« 30 f VAYNE PHDJEN M Tackle—Letterman I 153 Elected by their teammates to serve as honorary Others receiving honors were Towny Robinson, Best Offensive Lineman; Roy Bur- co-captains were Dickie Crieder and Mike Sumter. roughs, Best Offensive Back; and Bill Farker, Scholastic award. Dickie gamered the Most Valuable Player and Best Defensive Back awards, while Mike was se- HONORED SENIORS Set TOWNY ROBINSON All-District MIKE SUMTER All-City All-District JERE OVERDYKE 2nd Team A11-1)i-1ri• t FRED ROSENBI.ATH All-City Making up this year’s Junior Varsity were, Front row: Ceorge Bienfang, Joe Dover, Tom Hlansett, Mike Campbell, Albert McWilliama, Hubert Hunt. Second row: Jon Cordell, Mike Clark, Chris Anthony, Steve Middleton, Walter Holder, Rusty Brinkman, Will McCrocklin. Third row: Lucian Blansett, David Lyles, Charles Thrash. Larry Thomas, Larry Alford, Tommy Hara, Tommy Palmer. Fourth row: Randy West, Billy Fraser, Bill Clark, James Bradford, David Adams, Harry Crawford, Cary Moore. Patterns for Junior Jackets “Desire” was the byword for this year’s Junior Jackets. Although shorthanded in terms of players, the “Bees” developed themselves into a smooth, efficient unit by way of many hours of work and practice. Guided by Coaches Gene Hamner, Larry Rambin, and Jerrold McLaurin, the Junior Varsity opened the sea«on with a close loss to Plain Dealing before coming back to bowl over a powerful Airline team. Slowed down by a tie with Cotton Valley, the “Bees” followed this up by topping Captain Shreve, the highlight of the year, before dropping the season finale to the Fair Park Papooses. Outstanding for the ’68 Junior Jackets were Robert Little, Larry Thomas, Will McCrocklin, Charles Thrash, and Bill Clark. Congregating at the front gate of the Byrd field for one last meeting, the “Becs M prepared to go into action against the Woodlawn Squires in an important “B“ game. End David Adanis hauled in an aerial thrown by Bill Clark as he pirked up 15 yards for the Junior Jarkets enroute to a victory over Airline. 155 Byrd Represented at Indiana Diving School ALAN ROSS—Senior LeUerman II Showing expert form, Alan Ross demonstrates the Swan dive. Alan Ross, the only remaining member of the swim team, supported the school through his diving while practicing two nights a week at the Y.M.C.A. Alan attended meets in Dallas and others on the national level. During the summer, he took an active part in various competition and also attended a diving schooi in Indiana. Through his diving skill he possibly may receive a scholar- ship from Indiana. To further his knowledge in these skills, Alan attended the Olympics in Mexico to watch the diving trials. To cap the summer he dove in the nationals at Houston where he accumulated an impressive member of point ratings. “Jacket Spirit is never going to die!!!” Numerous fans kept supporting the team 156 Sophomore, Will McCrocklin, tumed the comer for a victory against Airline Coaches Gene Hamner and Larry Rambin contributed in a “B game. their support to the team by helping with concessions. 1969 — Keep on Keeping on John Payne received the ball from a teammate. John went on to break a school record by scoring forty points. Loyal fans handed their tickets to Major Cyrus Lamoyeaux at the door of the Byrd Gym. To help revive the team spirits, the Junior Pep Squad hosted a party for the players. 157 JACKETS Hac Ryrd’s ri969 track team accepted its first defeat iit a district meet in sixteen years. Al- the trackmen could not take first in a neet, the team never finished below third ny competition, including the district meet. third in any competition, including the ct meet. K Grieder turned in a near | eriect record in tlie jklO-run, being defeated only once by Fair Park ' - John McKinnon. Byrd ' s « lay teams had an outstanding record ior the sea|on, placing first or second in almost Keturnin . with experience to bolster the Min were IJohn O’Hara, Gerald Goins’ Bill Five Returning Lettermen TRACKSTERS Placed GERALD GOINS—Sr. Letterman III Sk - Dickie Grieder and Bill Clark awaited their tum with the baton in the mile relay in a meet held at Captain Shreve Stadium. SHREVEPORT RELAYS Opening the year on their own track. the Jacket Cinder- men placed second behind a powerful Fair Park team. Strong competitors for Byrd included Dickie Grieder, first in 880, John O’Hara, first in 440, and Mike Rasberry, second in the triple jump. Gerald Goins placed third in shot put, while Towney Robinson placed fourth in discus. Byrd took second in both the 880-relay and the mile- relay with teams made up of Kevin Able, John O’Hara, Mickey Hodson, Dee Cooper, and Dickie Grieder. Members of the track team rested before the start of a meet held at Fair Park. 160 TED MITCHELL—Sr. Letterman I hird in District Cevin Abel aad Billy Hyde prepare themaehrea fnr the bcginning of the 100-yard MIKE RASBERRY—Sr. Letterman II CITY MEET Firsts in both the 880 and mile relay helped pace Byrd to a third place finish in the City Track Championship. The 880-reIay, the first running event of the day, was won by a team made up of Dee Cooper, John O’Hara, Kevin Abel, and Mickey Hodson, and was followed by the mile team using the same quartet, replacing Abel with Dickie Grieder. Two other firsts were won by the Jackets, with Grieder taking first in the 880-run, and O’Hara first in the 440-run. Besides these, Byrd had a second in the shot put, taken by Gerald Goins, and a fifth in the triple jump, taken by Mike Rasberry. John O’Hara breaks from the starting block in the 440-yard run in the Gator Relays. Woodrow Turner Honorec Dickie Grieder led everyone after the first lap of the 880-yard run. Grieder won the 880 in every meet except the Woodlawn Relays. JOHN PAYNE—Sr. Letterman II INDIAN RELAYS Byrd’s thinclads finished third in the Indian Relays, as Woodlawn upset the Indians in a meet dedicated to former Byrd track coach, Woodrow Turner. Byrd got an unexpected 1-2 finish in the shot p as Cerald Goins heaved the shot with 47 - 11 %. Dickie Grieder won the 880-run and came from behind to help the mile relay team made up of Dee Cooper, Mickey Hodson, John O’Hara and Grieder finish first. Other Jacket point getters were Towny Robinson, third in discus, and O’Hara, second in the 140 dash. Byrd also had a second in the 880-relay as the team of Dee Cooper, John O’Hara. Kevin Abel. and Mickey Hodson ran a strong race. at Indian Relays BILL CLARK-Jr. Letterman II BOSSIER MEET Strong help from Mickey Hodson, Phil O’Bryant, and Dickie Grieder pushed the Jackets to a second behind Woodlawn in the Bossier meet. O’Bryant was a double winner, taking first in both the 120-high hurdles and the 180-low hurdles. Hodson placed first in the 440-dash, although teammate John O’Hara pulled a muscle at the start. Grieder kept a perfect string going when he won the 880-run. The Byrd spikemen also finished second in the 880-relay, second in the mile relay, and third in the 440-relay. Other trackmen adding to the Jacket showing were Gerald Goins, Towny Robinson, and Mike Rasberry. Jon Snelling prepared to heave the shot in the Captain Shreve meet. The Manager fixed the starting block for Bob Murphy in preparation for the 100-yard dash. WALTEH HOLDER—Jr. Squadman David Es«linger took off in the first leg of the 440-relay. CINDERMEN Swept Relays Jon Snelling gave the javelin a mighty toss in a meet of Captain Shreve Stadium. WOODLAWN RELAYS Byrd’s relay teams again turned in a fine showing in their events to help the Jackets to a third place tie with Fair Park in the Wood- lawn Relays. The 880, mile, and 440 relay teams placed second, third and fourth respectively in their events with teams made up of Dickie Grieder, Dee Cooper. John O’Hara, Kevin Abel, and Micky Hodson. Phil O’Bryant placed first in the 120-high hurdles. and second in the 130-low hurdles while teammate Grieder was being dealt his first and only defeat in the 880-run in this district. Gerald Goins placed third in shot put to round out the Byrd scoring. - • - - -t - v t Don Stone, Joe Quinn, and Bill Abbitt headed for the home stretch in a cross country meet. 164 JOHN MORGAN-Jr. Squadman in City Meet Dee Cooper, John (VHara, Dickie Crieder, and John Payne made up our 880-yard rclay team for this year. CAPTAIN SHREVE Phil O ' Bryant and Gary Prudhomme, of Class C Pelican High, tied for the best time this season in the 120-high hurdles as Byrd finished second in the Gator Relays. O’Bryant also won the low hurdles while teammate Dickie Grieder got back into winning ways in the 880-run. In the relays Byrd placed first in the mile and second in the 880 and 440-yard relays. Individuals adding valuable points to the Jacket showing were Mike Rasberry, third in the 120-high hur- dles, Gerald Goins, fourth in the shot put. Towney Robinson and Jimmy Trichel, fourth and fifth in discus respectively, John Payne, fourth in the 440-yard dash. Bill Clark, fourth in the 880-yard run, and Joe Quinn, fifth in the mile run. Dickie Grieder finished first again in the 880- run in the District Meet in Monroe. This year’s milers were Collins Nix, Dave Ginsburg, Don Slone, Allen Gaines, Craig Sheppert, I.eighton Warren. Two JACKETS Attended State Meet DISTRICT MEET For the first time in sixteen years, the Jacket track team failed to win the District 1-AAA title. Byrd had a better showing than predicted. as Shreveport teams swept first. second. and third places. Phil O’Bryant and Dickie Grieder repeated their usual performances as O’Bryant placed first in the 120-high hurdles. and second in the 180-Iow hurdles, while Grieder again won the 880-run. The Jacket relay teams came through again as they placed third in both the mile and 880-reIays. The two teams were made up of only five different members, with three—John O’Hara, Dee Cooper, and Kevin Abel on both teams and Grieder in the mile team and Mickey Hodson on the 880-relay team. STATE MEET In 1968, the State High School Track Meet was held in Baton Rouge, at Lee High School. Byrd’s team sent two of its members to a meet hindered and postponed for three days because of heavy rain. Those qualifying were Dickie Grieder in the 880-yard run, and Phil O ' Bryant in the 120-high hurdles. While O’Bryant failed to place, Grieder took fourth in his event, the 880-run. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Showed Great Desire Thi 9 ycar’s Cross Counlry team was made up of Front row: Steve Hall, Bob Bagley, Craig Sheppert, and Rich Leber. Second row: Wayne Moore, Don Stone, Allen Gaines, and Dave Ginsburg. This ycar’s Cross Country team made strong showings in the few meets held this year. Although the team was small, the material was of high quality and worked hard in workouts. The team had an out- standing memher in Don Stone, and many showed promise for the future—these being Craig Sheppert, Bobby Baggley, Steve Hall, Rich Leber. and Wayne Moore. Even though Cross Country is a minor sport, its main purpose is to prepare its participants for the oncoming track season. For this reason it has become a very popular activity in recent years, and many times is suggested by the coach for outstanding tracksters, as well as those who wish to improve themselves before the beginning of regular track season. Don Stone came in far ahead of the pack in a Cross Country meet held at the Byrd Oval. Byrd ' s Cross Country team started on a warni up lap l efore the Jacket Meet. This was one of only three meets held during the 1%8 season. Of these three nieets, Byrd placed second overall. 167 acket Spirit Tried to nth Degree Couragc and pride were put on the line for tht 1968-69 basketball season as the Yellow Jackets iin- ished a long, hard season with an ( verafl record of 7-18. With the services of onlv t n« M iuming letter- man. Jolm Payne, Coach John Ro- u- had f start a somewhat ine perien(‘ed team, after mueh deliberation. After losing four out of their first m gaines, the flght ing Jackets secmingly caught fire three slrong tcams in a row with c they crushed nt team work. Wt nfortun it ’v, victories for Bytd w t ttrcc. an l th. prrit and j ride of the pec the playere nn tti� to their ; reatest never failed. Towardb ihe end of the «eason, members of the team were given an nppuitunitv to f m� re. Tlie seasou did produce the districPs thinl leading th a pn game aycgge of 19.8 .sen J i ' i n All-Ci j PEVTON Biil McCutcben, Perr Peyton, .! « n BirklebachMJr , itunter, fcijp Cene Hatcher, Rov Burrough , Dicku Uiicaci, Kaymond King. Jot Jrajne, A1 Hand, Jackets Got Off JOHN PAYNE—Sr. Lettrrman II AU City BYRD 50 HAUCHTON 61 Fightinp from behind the entire game, Byrd was unable to pro- duce its first victory of the 1968-69 season. In the 61-50 loss to Haughton, Byrd did not score until three and a half minutes had elapsed, when John Payne hit on a jump shot. Payne led the way for the Jackets with 19 points, followed by Dickie Grieder with 17 points. Fine performances were also seen by Chuck Wallace, Mike Rasberry, and Jere Overdyke. BYRD 61 NORTH CADDO 44 Byrd was victorious in its first home game, beating North Caddo 61-14. The Jackets outscored the Rebels in all four quarters and were tied only once during the game by North Caddo. John Payne led the scoring with 24 points. and Jere Overdvke had 14. Chuck Wallace was high rebounder for the game with 12 caroms. DICKIE GRIEDER -Sr. Letterman I Chuck Wallace outjumped a team of Northwood players for a rebound while Jere Overdyke assisted in a 91-75 victory. to a Slow Start BYRD 56 NATCHITOCHES 81 In a game marred by fouls, Natchitoches pulled off a 81 56 win over the hard fighting Jackets. The first quarter saw Byrd working over the Devil defense, and John Payne was the target for numerous fouls as he went-up for shots. The second period proved to be cold for the Jackets, as they were outscored by 13 points. The last two quarters saw three Jacket men foul-out, and the Natchitoches team go beyond reach. Payne had 19 points, Mike Rasberry had 13, and Jere Overdyke had 6. BYRD 66 MINDEN 64 Holding off a last half come-back, Byrd whipped the Minden Crimson Tide 66-61. Halftime saw the Jackets leading by 7 points, but by the end of the third quarter. the Jackets held only a 2 point lead, 52-50. Jere Overdyke was the stand-out Jacket of the evening with 17 points and 10 rehounds. Chuck Wallace matched Jere’s 10 rebounds, while Dickie Grieder and John Payne added 15 and 11 points respectively. JERE OVERDYKE -Sr. Letterman I lohn Payne drove in for two more points in Byrd « 66-64 vietory over Minden. During a time-out in the Natchitoches game, the team gathered around Coach Rogers to relax and pick-up some pointers. 171 Byrd Evened Season BYRD 38 RUSTON 72 In an effort to overcome the cold-shooting of his Jacket team, Coach John Rogers used a total of 13 players in the 72-38 loss to Ruston. Upon solving the Byrd defenses, the Bearcats ran-up 10 straight points in the first quarter to make it 13-7. The Byrd- men were unable to oveicome the hot-shooting of the Bearcats. In their effort for a victory, John Payne collected 9 j oints, Don Birkelbach 8, and A1 Hand 7. BYRI) 63 LaCRANGE 78 Five LaGrange players in the double figures proved to be the winning combination as the Gators downed Byrd 78-63. In a strong third quarter, the Jackets pulled within 4 points of LaGrange. hut accurate shooting left them behind, and they were unable to catch up. Four Jacket players scored in double figures. They were John Payne with 20 points, Jere Overdyke with 15, Mike Rasberry with 12, and Roy Burroughs with 10. Payne and Rasberry each pulled in 10 rebounds. AL HAND—Sr. Letterman I ROY BURROUCHS—Sr. Letterman I 172 Mike Rasberry was fouled in his effort for retrieving rebounds in the Jackefs win over Northwood. RAYMOND KINC—Sr. Letterman I As John Payne watched in the background, Perry Peyton, Jere Overdyke, and Mike Rasberry fought for a rebound in the 101-50 loss to Woodlawn. BYRD 83 WESTLAKE 62 Outstanding efforts by 11 Byrdmen gave the Jackets a strong 83-62 win over Westlake of LaFayette. The Jackets attack seemed to be working at all points, as Byrd led in all 4 quarters. Byrd jumped off to a quick 11-1 lead, but was soon to be tied 17-17 in the second quarter. The Jacket five then took charge and came off with their third victory in seven starts. John Payne and Dickie Grieder, high-point men of the game, pumped in 29 and 27 points respectively. Mike Rasberry added 13 points and pulled-in 15 rebounds. BYRD 55 JESUIT 51 Coming from behind in the fourth quarter, the Jackets eased past Jesuit 55-51. The Blue Flyers had the game in command until about midway of the third quarter when the Jackets began their charge. John Payne, Dickie Grieder, and Jere Overdyke combined for a quick 8 points, narrowing Jesuit’s lead down to 6. In the fourth quarter, the Byrdmen outscored the Flyers by almost a 2-1 margin and were able to hold back the Flyers for a victory. Payne, Grieder, and Mike Rasberry were high-point men for Byrd with 16, 16, and 11 points respectively. MIKE RASBERRY—Sr. Letterman 1 Jackets Entered Ark-La-Tex CHUCK WALLACE—Sr. Letterman I BYRD 64 QUITMAN 51 Starting the Top 16 Tournament off with a win was the goal of the Jackets, and this was accomplished as they beat Quitman 64-51. The game was held at the Byrd gym, as all city teams were hosts of the tournament. Holding Quitman to just 13 points the first half, Byrd jumped off to a quick lead, spreading it to 10 points in the first quarter, and stretching it to 11 points by the end of the second quarter. Holding back a fourth quarter surge by Quitman, the Jackets were able to win. Mike Rasberry dropped in 18 points and garnered 10 rebounds, and John Payne had 17 points and 11 rebounds. BYRD 59 AIRLINE 69 Byrd’s roundballers were unable to hold a strong Airline team in 69-59 loss to the Vikings, thereby eliminating the Jackets from the Top 16 Tournament. Following a slow first quarter, the Jackets outscored the Vikings in the second quarter by an 18-13 margin. Midway in the third quarter, Byrd pulled within one p oint of Air line, only to suffer three quick turnovers taken advantage of by the Vikings. John Payne was high scorer for the Jackets with 19 points, followed by Dickie Grieder with 18, Jere Overdyke with 8, and Mike Rasberry with 8. Overdyke also pulled-in 10 rebounds in the effort. PERRY PEYTON-Jr. Letterman I Don Birkleback passed-off to Bilt McCutchen on a fast-break against the Fair Park Indians. Tourney With a Victory BYRD 59 HAUGHTON 77 Byrd’s roundballers failed to hold hot-shooting Haughton and lost to the Buccaneers by 77-59. As a result of a cold 35% from the floor for the Jackets, they were behind by 13 points at the half. Byrd outscored Haughton in the third quarter but was unable to repeat it in the fourth quarter. John Payne dropped in 19 points, and Jere Overdyke had 10. Rebounding honors for the night went to Overdyke with 11. BYRD 53 RUSTON 68 Byrd ventured to Ruston in hopes of another victory, hut met defeat by a score of 68-53 at the hands of the Ruston Bearcats. The Jackets had another cold-shooting game despite John Payne’s 27 points. Early in the game, Byrd ran into trouble as two starters fouledout and another hurt his hand and had to leave the game. Juniors Perry Peyton and Don Birkleback saw plenty of action as the Jacket forces on the court dwindled. . DON BIRKLEBACK—Jr. Letterman I John Payne set himself for the ball, as teammate Bill McCutchen tried to knock the ball out of a Northwood player’s hands. Don Birkleback looked on as Bill McCutchen went-up for a lay-up against the Fair Park Indians. Payne Scored 40 Points BYRD 91 N0RTHW00D 75 Riding a 56% shooting average for the team and a record- breaking 38 points by John Payne, the Jackets buried Northwood 91-75. The first quarter saw the Jackets jump to a 25 20 lead, but the second quarter saw the Falcons come right back with 21 points to Byrd’s 17; the halftime score read Byrd ahead, 4241. The third quarter proved to be the go-ahead for the Jackets, as they outscored Northwood bv 15 points. Assisting Payne and his 38 points were Mike Rasberrv with 17, Jere Overdyke with 16, and Dickie Grieder with 9. Payne was also high rebounder for the game with 11. BYRD 69 CAPTAIN SHREVE 75 Bvrd could only muster-up a three quarter game in its first dis- trict game and the remaining quarter proved to be the margin, as the Jackets lost to Captain Shreve 75-69. In the first quarter, the two teams battled basket for basket with Byrd coming-up on the short end by one basket. The Jackets started using a man-to-man press in the third quarter to help their sudden surge for victory. John Payne, Mike Rasberry, and Jere Overdyke were dropping-in points from ali over the court, while Dickie Grieder provided some fine defensive moves, along with some sharp-shooting of his own. Grieder finished the night with 15 points as did Overdyke. Ras- berry and Payne added 16 and 18 points respectively. RUSTY SIMMONS—Jr. Squadman Perry Peyton and a Fair Park player struggled for the ball while another Indian waited to assist. Fair Park won the game by a score of 71-62. Byrd’s fighting Jackets took a leisurely break during half-time at one of the games. □nd a New School Record BILL McCUTCHEN—Soph. Leltennan I BYRD 61 AIRLINE 98 Byrd’s season’s mark fell to 6-9, following a 98-61 loss to Airline. Airline outscored Byrd in all four quarters, producing five players in double figures while Jere Overdyke was the only Byrdman in doubles. Byrd stayed within 11 points until the third quarter, when Airline again caught fire and Byrd’s reserves were put-in. Coach Rogers substituted freely in the third quarter, but settled down with his second string in the fourth quarter. Overdyke led tHe Jackets with 18 points and 13 rebounds. BYRD 56 BOSSIER 81 Unable to hold the accurate shooting of the Bossier Bearcats, the Jackets lost their third district game in a row by a score of 81-56. Both teams traded baskets, as well as the ball, in a hectic first quar- ter. Everything cooled down in the quarter, including Byrd s shoot- ing, as Bossier worked its way to an impressive lead. Byrd again caught fire in the third quarter, as a three-pointer by John Payne moved the Jackets to within 6 points of Boss ier. Numerous turn- overs and accurate shooting by Bossier squelched Byrd’s chances for a victory. John Payne remained the second leading scorer in the city as he dropped in 27 points. No other Jacket achieved double figures, but a total of 12 men saw action. Chuck Wallace closed-in to give assistance as Jere Over- dyke and a Northwood player fought for the rebound. BYRD 66 NORTHWOOD 59 Byrd used A1 Hands’ 12 points in the first quarter to victimize Northwood for the second time, this time 66-59. The first quar- ter, which saw Byrd take an 18-10 advantage, proved to be the decisive quarter as both teams battled to a tie in each of the re- maining quarters. In the fourth quarter, the Falcons outscored the Jackets by one point. John Payne and Hand split the nets for 16 points each, while Dickie Grieder mustered 13 points and Jere Overdyke 9. BYRD 50 WOODLAWN 101 Cold-shooting Byrd was overwhelmed by Woodlawn by a score of 101-50, losing its fourth district game in as many starts. The Jackets could only assemble a 41% shooting average as can be evidenced by the halftime score, 49-17, in favor of Woodlawn. The second half proved to be nothing new, but it did seem as though Byrd was making a charge in the third period, only to be turned down in the fourth quarter. High-point men for the Jackets were Don Birkleback with 14 points and John Payne with 14. Fifteen Jackets were used in an effort to find a winning combination. 3 IT ORIE HCJNTER—Soph. Lettorman I BYRD 45 BOSSIER 76 John Payne and a swarm of inexperienced juniors faced the Bossier Bearcats and lost by a 7645 score. By the end of the half, Byrd had compiled a total of only 20 points, as compared to Bossier’s 42 points. The second half saw no new changes and Payne was the only Jacket player in double figures with 17 points. BYRD 62 FAIR PARK 71 Byrd’s season mark fell to 7-13 for the season and 0-5 for the district, as the Jackets suffered a 71-62 loss to Fair Park. Byrd was faced with a press in the first half and could muster only 25 points. The second half proved to be somewhat different for the Jackets, as they outscored the Indians by 11 points. The In- dians’ first half margin proved to be too much to over- come for the fighting Jackets. Before fouling-out, John Payne dropped in 19 points, followed by Orie Hunter and Don Birkliback with 11 points each, and Perry Peyton with 10. Juniors Gained Leadership V Dickie Grieder and a host of Falcons parlayed for the ball in the game in which Byrd won 66-59. BYRD 42 CAPTAIN SHREVE 84 Byrd jumped-off to a quick two point lead against Captain Shreve, only to see the Gators storm back defeat the Jackets by an 84-42 score. The first quar- ter saw the Jacket score doubled by their opponents; in Ae remaining three quarters, Byrd’s score reached their final mark of 42 points. John Payne accumulated 13 points before leaving the game on fouls. He was helped by Perry Peyton with 9 points and 10 other players. BYRD 72 AIRLINE 100 Despite a new 40 point scoring record by John Payne, the Airline Vikings outmaneuvered the Jackets and won, 100-72. Neither team could score until two minutes deep into the first quarter. Airline took com- mand, and Byrd began to depend on Payne’s scoring, which was divided equally in each half. The third quarter proved to be more of the same, as the Vikings outscored Byrd in the last two quarters. 178 and Skill as They Played BYRD 46 BOSSIER 68 Dropping its seventh consecutive district game. Byrd was overpowered by Bossier 68 46. The Jackets’ over- all mark fell to 7-16. From the first quarter, Bossier was in command, taking advantage of cold-shooting. sparse rebounding, and numerous turnovers on the part of Byrd. Orie Hunter was high-scorer for Byrd with 13 points followed by John Payne with 12. BYRD 59 WOODLAWN 103 Missing the district’s number two scorer, John Payne, the Jackets were unable to overcome an over- powering Woodlawn team and suffered a defeat of 103-59. The Knights jumped-off to a quick lead and never relinquished it. Byrd shot a cold 32 %, despite a 20 point showing by Orie Hunter. Helping out in the losing cause were Don Birkleback with 11 points and Bill McCutchen with 10. BYRD 58 FAIR PARK 73 Finishing with a season mark of 7-18, the Jackets suffered defeat at the hands of Fair Park by a 73-58 score. The Indians used run-and-shoot tactics in the first quarter to run the score to 24-10, Fair Park. Don Birkleback and Bill McCutchen started hitting, and the Jackets slowly began to catch-up. The second half saw the Jackets match the Indians point-for-point in the third period and outscore them in the fourth. Along with Birkleback’s 16 points and McCutchen’s 15 points. Perry Peyton had 11, and Orie Hunter had 17. Junior members of the Pep Squad showed their never-ending spirit by giving the basketball team an appreciation party at the end of the season. -1. u ' t r GENE HATCHER—Jr. Letterman I John Payne went up for one of his patented lay-ups in the 66 59 win over Northwood. 179 The “B” team for this year consisted of: Front row: Bill Clark, Perry Peyton, Don Birkelbach, Chris Anthony, Chuck Knight. Second row: Rusty Simmons, Bill McCutchen, Gene Hatcher, Andrew Hall, Jimmy Collinsworth. Third row: Tom Rademacher, Tom Ham, Walter Holder, Steve Middleton, Orie Hunter. Juniors Learnec “B” Team and Sophomore Coach JERROLD J. McLAURIN 180 “B” Opponenl TEAM RECORD Opp. Byrd. Airline 63 46 Bossier 50 42 Woodlawn 46 45 Fair Park 42 27 North Caddo 34 38 Natchitoches 38 52 Minden 40 41 Ruston 49 46 Jesuit 20 57 Haughton 43 46 Ruston 44 46 Northwood 61 58 Woodlawn 39 49 Fair Park 29 28 Northwood 53 59 Bossier 46 43 Airline 62 53 Captain Shreve 41 39 Composing this year’s Sophomore team were; Front row: Buddy King, Chuck Knight, Tom Hademacher, Peter Minder. Second row: Tommy Mcjunkins, Floyd Parton, John Theo, Orie Hunter, Jimmy CoIIinsworth. Third row: Bill McCutchen, Clay Eaves, Allan Bradley, Jerry Simmonds. Skill and Sportsmanship Spectators and players alike expressed anxiety as the U B M team paved its way to a victory against Haugh- ton. 181 SOPHOMORE TEAM RECORD Opponent Opp. Ryrd Captain Shreve 45 34 Captain Shreve 49 30 Woodlawn 62 31 Fair Park 37 26 Airline 33 11 Northwood 44 39 Jesuit 51 52 Jacket Tied for rrv AlfordL cn Thom i . R ♦ mnv Wheeler, Skip Stentz. Hoy Burroughs William Norton, Bitl Smmd wuu Mic romnfcroflli, fW Coojfr. I VP affnrd, Charles Thrash. Bilf’Mocris. Jark Co lcr?, Tom lemley, Haller Jacl son, JfTnes Turner. Third rou : Mike Humphrey, David Brannon, Tom Blansett, Davit Graham, Mikc Pilgreen mll iot Stonftcipher, Skipper Peel, Willis McNeill, Charles Clark. Morgan McElrdy l w sS V v � t ljo ed a s a pn : f iheir new’coa( h. (� ene Hamraer. In 1968 the Jac un |p the leadersjyp.o ajprr lo ' sin a eouple of heartbreJter MTa S Mtsoti reciT knchidrng eight litri ur aUUii K ' t itrher.l Hoy Bupoughs. had f year.t eight w ins against only three loss Despitelying for seconcl. the J ckets were unab 1 attend the State Playoffs beeause of a Loui$iana High School rule stating that, in surh a Atse. the tearr wth- ning in regular seMui njaw ouhr i tte d hevflay-oUjg.- 7 Fair Park tyitw Pvkl for iku i defeated JTOj MPkets % t nig twice in seasoif play. Beginning the seison, B rH d two non-district took both of these s of 1-3 and 5-4. t, games. After air Park pulled the fgrst district moui I cttt desire games to gef s arme !j|uu. Thetila fruin Th Centenai w fi sh g •Tnori the ci ifll ajjjncf beiijn beinj ah ad pritil p d sing t l arulWuon 8-1. fl gamc arVn aI blo Init the rn-r. ,m.l th� wmi th nr t th? ‘ - li-trict Sai agairM niigli.n, uaptain Shrev and WooiUawn. The fetring was mrought to a clos uy a no lKer close game which Bossier toak 6- They fini ied the segsort with the rest heing wins except a I6 s to Airline. Tying for sec- ond a game behind irline was ajfirie reward for new Coach Hamner. GENE HAMNER Hcad Baseball Co pli 182 4 The Jackets hosted Northwood in f C app infTng defeafti . Centcnary Centenar) Kair Park Ruston Capta Nortl Jesuit . 3’ Wojyfvi. . !’ ier f a game at Betty Virginia Park, JBp the . U of mji cS of Byrd’s exnting % irtoriea and dis BntJ. 4 Fi Crk ... .k .. 8 BvRlk’f . .Ti. 8 J naln ffreve ►:. 4 . 11 Jesuit .. .. t......... 2 , 10 North Caddo ... 2 1 Airline .1. 5 . 9 Woodlawn . 1 7 Ruston . 2 . 9 Bossier . 1 ifyrd B � 1 ' yrd, . Byrim |u. ByrdJJ Bvrd. wh _ 183 JACKETS Began Season Honnie Adley strides toward first base as he had one of the many hits that helped down Woodlawn. BYRD 4 CENTENARY 3 Friday, March 2, Byrd jumped off ahead of the race by down- ing the Centenary freshmen 4-3. The one hit pitching of Roy Burroughs and Johnny Hammonds completely baffled the frosh. Although Centenarv’s one hit was a homer, Byrd’s Mike Humphrey and Jonny Wise combined in the top of the eighth to push across the winning runs. BYRD 5 CENTENARY 4 In the second game with the freshmen, on Monday, Byrd made it two in a row by defeating Centenary 5-4. The going was tough until hitting from Jim Woods. Joe Cordill, Johnny Wise and Gerry Holland combined in the top of the seventh to rally Bvrd past the Centenary frosh. ROY BURROUCHS—Senior Pitcher-Lettcrman III In need of a win, the bench urged their teammates onward to victory. ROBERT MABRY—Senior Catcher—Letterman I HALLER JACKSON—Senior Pitcher—Letterman I BILL MORRIS—Senior Outfielder—Letterman I 184 With 5-Game Win Skein MIKE HUMPHREY—Senior Infielder— Letterman I BYRD 4 FAIR PARK 8 A big final inning by the Fair Park Indians put dampers on Byrd’s share for the district lead, making them 3 1 for the year. Byrd leading 4-3 until the Indians had a 5 run seventh inning aided by Wavne Haney’s grand slam homer. Ronnie Adley, having a big day, stole a base and had two singles and also a home run. The defeat went to Roy Burroughs who was now 4-1. This game, having been rained out. was rescheduled and played on April 4. BYRI) 8 RUSTON 3 Southpaw ' Roy Burroughs, behind the hitting of Jim Wood, Joe Cordill and Johnny Wise, pitched a three-hitter as Byrd heat Ruston 8-3. This win was the Jackets’ fourth straight and Bur- roughs’ second in as many starts. Beginning the Byrd’s victory, Wood rapj)ed a three-run line drive double to tie the game. From here on it was all Byrd with Wood getting two doubles and every player in the lineup stealing a base. TOM TF.ASLEY—Senior Robert Mabry slid safely into second after gettfng a double. The game with Centenary was Outfielder—Letterman I won by Byrd 4-3. 185 JACKETS Had BYRD 8 CAPTAIN SHREYE 5 Byrd High’s diamond squad rallied to overcome a five run first inning by Captain Shreve. Roy Burroughs, posting ten strike outs, also had two hits knocking in two runs. Aiding Burroughs in the hitting department were Johnny Wise, Jere Holland, and Hank Buddecke, each rapping out two hits. The Jackets weren’t ahle to overcome the Gator’s lead until the third inning when they pushed across four runs. The win made Byrd 5-0. BYRD l NORTHWOOD 5 After a five game winning streak. the Byrd Yellow Jackets were upended by Northwood in the season’s most surprising upset. It took the Falcons five pitchers to hold the Yellow Jackets to six hits and only one run, while Jeff Stewart went all the way for Byrd. Hank Buddeke slammed out two hits for the losing cause. JACK COEDERS—Senior Infielder— Letterman I WILLIS MeNEIL—Senior Jim Wood, displaying the typical hitting power of the Jackets, lashed a double. Later, Infielder—Letterman I Wood crossed the plate to tie the score. 186 12-5 Season Composing the Byrd’s pitching staff for the 1%9 season are: Haller Jackson, Roy Burroughs, Mike Pilgreen, David Brannon, Jack Goeders, Mike Collinsworth, Bill Johnson, and Morgan LARRY SWAFFORD Senior McElroy. Infielder—Letterman I BYRD 11 JESUIT 3 Byrd Yellow Jackets, riding on thirteen hits and numerous errors by the Jesuit Flyers, ran away with an easy win. Johnny Hammonds, the winning pitcher, gave up only four hits to the Flyers. Jerry Holland and Jim Wood each went two for three in defeating the Flyers. Also adding to Flyer miseries were Chuck Guelfo’s triple and Billy Brockington and Jim Howell’s doubles. BYRD 3 WOODLAWN 1 In the shortest game of the season, Byrd trimmed Woodlawn 3-1. When the Byrd team allowed two errors in the first inning, the Knights scored one run. In the bottom of the first inning, behind hitting of Joe Cordill and Ronny Adley, Byrd knotted the score. Scoring runs in the third and sixth inning clinched the game. The victory was Roy Burrough’s fourth straight against no losses. JAMES TURNER—Senior Infielder—Letterman I A double play can save many a run and possibly the game. Skip Stentz and Larry Swafford displayed the proper method as Larry Alford “slides in. 187 JACKETS Had 8-4 Third Baseman Mike Humphrey awaited the pitch by Perry Peyton against Jesuit. Byrd went on to win 8-4. BYRI) 5 CHARLES THRASH—Junior Infielder—Squadman BOSSIER 6 Dealing Byrd’s chances for 1-AAA title a blow, Bossier rallied in the seventh inning to win 6-5. Down by a score of 5-0 in the fifth inning, Bossier scored six runs in the last two and a half innings to capture the win. The hitting ppwer of the Jackets wasn’t as good as usual, getting only two hits. The score remained close on because of the wild pitching of Bossier. The defeat went to Steve Robertson, making Byrd’s district record 3-2. BYRD 8 CAPTAIN SHREVE 4 Byrd eased past Captain Shreve with Ronnie Adley going three for three and Johnny Wise stealing five bases. Roy Burroughs won his fifth game against only one loss. Helping toward the win were Johnny Wise, Joe Cordill, and Billy Brockington, each having two hits apiece. Haller Jackson reached up and snagged a high fly in a scrimmage game. f? Mike Howell, Byrd’s second baseman, was tagged out in an exriting game against Fair Park. LARRY ALFORD—Junior Infielder—Squadman 188 District Record At Betty Virginia Park the Jacket squad viewed another Byrd victory against Captain Shreve. BYRD 10 NORTH CADDO 2 Remaining within sight of first place, Byrd rapped out 10 hits to beat North Caddo 10-2. Perry Peyton came off the bench to pitch his first game. Allowing only two hits in the five innings he pitched, Peyton secured the victory for Byrd. The hitting by the Byrdmen was led by Billy Brockington and Mike HowelL each getting two hits. Byrd was now only one-half game out of first place. BYRD 11 JESUIT 2 Four runs in the second inning proved to be enough to defeat the Jesuit Flyers. After Jim Wood’s double scored Jerry Holland and Ronnie Adley, Jim Howell singled and scored Sonny Kirby. Then pitcher Steve Robertson knocked in Howell on his trip to the plate. Byrd later added seven more runs to the tally. Robertson went all the way for Byrd, taking his first win against no losses. The win upped Byrd’s record to 10-3 for year. When Byrd is behind, the Jackets’ desire reaches a maximum and a complete team effort is bom, as displayed by Mike Howell. WILLIAM NORTON—Junior Infielder—Squadman First baseman James Turaer stretched high to grab a high throw, while Elliot Stonecipher beat the throw. SKIP STENTZ—Junior Infielder—Squadman 189 JACKETS Displayed BYRD 1 AIRLINE 5 The Byrd team could not overcome the three errors they made in the first inning. These errors produced two runs which proved to be too much. Of the five hits Byrd had, Joe Cordill and Ronnie Adley each had two apiece. Roy Burroughs lost his second game against six wins, giving up eight hits, but it was the errors that hurt the most. BYRD 9 WOODLAWN 1 DAVID BRANNON—Sophomore Infielder—Squadman Igniting a Byrd rally in the third inning, Ronnie Adley tripled, followed by a run-scoring single by Jerry Holland. From then on, Byrd’s momentum was too much for the Woodlawn nine. Adley was in the thick of the Byrd fifth inning which produced the in- surance runs. After Joe Cordill singled, and later came home on Billy Brockington’s one bagger, Adley drove a one-base blow and later scored, along with Brockineton, when Holland pounded one out for a hit. Then in the sixth frame Cordill tripled in two runs. In all Bvrd had 19 hits, one a homerun by Hank Buddecke, Roy Burroughs was the winning pitcher. Ki mt T V rm, � v cv ' i ■ . m Jl • Byrd High’s slugger, Johnny Wise, contributed numerous clutch hits to carry the Jackets through many a game. In a game against Bossier, he was a sparkling 3 for 4 at the plate. BILL JOHNSON—Sophomore Infielder—Squadman 190 Excellent Pitching Staff MIKE OOLLINSWOHTH—Freshman Infielder—Squadman BYRD 9 Mike Humphrey got ready to take a swing at the ball in the Woodlawn game, as the Jackets entered a tie for the District lead. BOSSIER 1 Keeping Byrd’s hopes alive for a share of the crown, Byrd de- feated Bossier 9-1. Behind the 4 hit pitching of Roy Burroughs and the hitting of Johnny Wise, Joe Cordill and Jim Woods, Byrd easily won. The nine runs were accounted for from the ten hits of the Jackets. Byrd remained in third place, a full game behind Airline and a half of game behind Fair Park. BYRD 7 RUSTON 2 Byrd, battling to stay near the top of the league standings, took a seven to two win over the Ruston Bearcats. The Jackets erot to Ruston’s pitcher for 11 hits, three by Ronnie Adley, including a homerun, and two each by Joe Cordill and Billy Brockington. Sopho- more Perry Peyton took the win, making his record for the year 2 and 1. This being the last game, Byrd tied for second place with a 8-4 season. KEN THOMAS—Junior Infielder—Squadman Robert Mabrey jumped out of the way as he was barely missed by the ball in the Jacket win over Bossier. 191 Spirit Stick Won For the 14th Straight Year “Who are the Jackets?” “We are the Jackets!” Such is the familiar cry led by the cheerleaders and often heard ringing through the halls of Byrd. With remarkable determination and never- failing enthusiasm, our 1968-69 cheerleaders have continued the deep spirit of Byrd in the best tradi- tion of the past. Spending long hours devoted to work, they were often found planning pep rallies, drawing banners, and producing skits. Included among their many amusing skits were “Went With the Wind,” “Pour on the Spirit,” “Robin Hood and His Merry Men.” During the summer our cheerleaders demon- strated the excellent standards and achievements of the past by winning first place at the Sam Houston Cheerleading School in Huntsville, Tex- as for the fourteenth straight year. Although com- peting against eighty different schools, they managed to win the spirit stick four out of the five nights they were there. Besides these honors, the cheerleaders learned many new techniques and different methods of cheering which were demon- strated throughout the year. Elected by the student body in the spring of 1968, these spirit boosters have played an impor- tant role in preserving and maintaining an in- herent part of Byrd’s tradition. that of true “Jacket Pride.” PHIL WATSON BILLY GUIN STEPHEN ADCOCK Head Cheerleader 192 Senior football players Craig Floumoy, Towney Robinson, Tom Teasley, Bill Farker, Mike Sweeney, John Morgan, Roy Bur roughs, Bill Furlong, Gary Brownlee, and John O’Hara enjoy the hearty breakfast of eggs, hacon, and orange juice served in the cafeteria by the Drum Corps. Uncertain new members of the Junior and Senior Pep Squads were quickly taught by the Drum Corps what is expected of each and every Stingerette—pride and enthusiasm for her school, a ready willingness to work, and high personal integrity. Then with the re«ounding beat of its drums, the Corps carried forth the spirit of the Pep Squad, providing the necessary tempo for marching, spurring each Stingerette to achieve her very best, and stirring the hearts of Jackets in both assemblies and at games. Every member of the Corps spent many hours learning and practicing the cadences, striving to become accomplished enough to receive a drum; she naturally feels a justified sense of pride whenever she performs. In 1969 the Drum Corps pre- pared and served a delicious breakfast for the football team in an effort to show the players that they had the full support of every Stingerette. They watched with amusement when ►he Juniors made a clumsy attempt to play the drums on Go West Day, and they lent their whole-hearted support to all Pep Squad projects—from selling booster buttons to making spirit tags. Looking back, each member of the Drum Corps carries fond memories of both good time and bad times. and a sense of honor and pride in her accomplishments. DRUM CORPS Gave Honorary Breakfast Fronl rotv: Vicki Tiimer, Kathleen Mitch- ell, Carolyn Stuckey, Carol Cannon, Molly Nolen, Sandy Verhalen, Kathy Smith, Pam Lynn. Second row: Camilla Bolch, Debbie Dubois, Ellice Brown, Jane Baldridge, Kathy Fontane, Pam Hooper. Third row: Lynn Mc- Mahon, Cindy Norman, Polly Stoddard, Patti Falk. Front row : Roslyn Murov, Cindy Dorfman, Nancy Coats, Sharon Leeper, Karen Perks, Pat Lindsey, Stephanie Woolhandler, Michele Willingham. Sec- ond row: Ann Levy, Janie Jaggers, Laura Bodenheim- er, Kitty Kirkpatrick, Scotty Lyons, Amy Lerner. Third row: Ginger Hagens, Cathy Tucker, Margaret Stagg, Ellen Alexander. 193 STINGERETTES Marched Through Year Row after row of excited girls stood at the edge of a football field, nervously listening to the bark of • the loud speaker and watching the glare of brilliant flood- lights. Suddenly a shrill. piercing whistle sounded; thirty-five drums thundered in answer. and 128 girls in purple skirts took the first step in a yearlong performance— a performance designed to bolster team morale. uphold school tradition, and instill pride in the heart of everv student. For these girls were the Stingerettes, the Pep Squad. the core of spirit at Byrd. The performance had its very first be- ginnings in the morning hours of the sum- mer, when the Stingerettes learned the rudi- ments of marching and began to create the endless banners, postcards, and posters used throughout the school year. It pro- gressed to the assembly on the first day of school when the resounding cheers of the Pep Squad gave freshmen and sophomores their first taste of Jacket spirit. Working to keep this spirit strong, the Stingerettes swung into their annual carnival and Peep Show and, later on, honored the football team with a breakfast preceding the Wood- lawn game. Then, with the advent of Go West Day, they painted enormous ban- ners to create a lively Western town in the cafeteria, and decorated hundreds of lolli- pops with cowboy hats to be served in the Golden Slipper Saloon. On Basketball Day, the Pep Squad prepared a breakfast and donned sailor hats in honor of Bvrd’s bounce boys, supporting the theme of “Sail in a Win.” Throughout each stage of the performance and at every appearance the Stingerettes made, the faculty sponsors, Mrs. Sally Moody and Mrs. Florence Hollo- way, were present to give support and guidance. After a year of work and dedication, each member of the Pep Squad is left w ith beautiful memories—memories of yell- ing in the rain on Go West Day, of sing- ing all the way home from Center, Texas, of summer mornings at 7:00, of crying when the seniors had to go; she is left with deeper, more lasting friendships and a personal sense of accomplishment for the part she has played in keeping alive that spark of spirit and integrity which will always be a part of Byrd. Row one: Top to bottom: Rhoda Link. Susan Abney, Camille Sample, Mary Mika, M ra Linebarier, Caml Ellis. Roxie Cariere, Susie Brown. Second row: Joann Reeks, Kristi Peninger, Ginny Walke, Linda Anderson, Debbie Pomeroy, Beverly Taylor, Debbie Crosflin, Susan White. Third row: Beverly Lofton, Peggy Allen, Susan York, Pam Wiliis, Janis Turner, Lanell Barnes, Cesca Russell, Patsy Langford, Deborah Hunter. Fourth row: Leslie Holder, Cathy Trichel, Catherine Murrell, Raynelle Smith, Terry Lazarus, Margaret Bailey, Debbie Gates, Jan Adams. of Boosting Diane Askew President Gay Greengus V ice-President Patty W hited Treasurer Nancy Spencer Senior Sergeant-utArms Jacket Spirit Glenna Gallaspy Majorette Edith Ann Stevens Secretary Top to bottom , Row one: Jean Dover, Betty Shields, Nanry Creamer, Gayle Dodson, Gale Guess, Camlyn Nelson, Anne Pou. Second row: Cecilia Robertson, Whittney Quinn, Charlee Smith, Candy Covington, Frances Jones, Joyce Hollingsworth, Carolvn Foster, Candy Pardue, Petesie Hadra. Third row: Adrienne Poss, Diane Parks, Emily Lafitte, Linda Collins, Sally Gee, Martha Kurz, Janet Marvin, Paula Sneed, Katie Crawford. Fourth row: Barbara Williams, Cathy Fryer, Deborah Betts, Rebel Brown. Julia Minor, Elaine Shipp, Shar -n Gates, Kay Coombs, Susie Wilkes. Fifth row: Ginger Fortson, Becky Hall, Judy Cohen, Donna Dunbar, Judy Hardtner, Rosary Cal loway, Helen Rosenkrans. Susie Royle Drum Corps Sergeant-at-Arms Anne Thorne-Thompsen Junior Sergeant-at-Arms True spirit of the Pep Squad emerged at the Fair Park game when the girls shivered through rain and freezing cold to cheer the Jackets to victory. 195 In order to develop skill in the different sports as well as good muscle co-ordination and agility, every high school girl is required to take P.E. Physical fitness, teamwork, and individual agility compose the different phases stressed in class each day, thus enabling every girl to develop into a well-rounded individual physically, as well as mentally and spiritually. AIl girls were taught on both an individual and team basis and were graded according to their skill, co-operation, and eagerness to participate. Fundamentals, taught at the beginning, were the hardest part of the P.E. classes. However, after practicing every day for six weeks, each girl became skilled, and quite often arose to determine the best in each class. As the girls learned the rules, they were also taught cour- tesy and good sportsmanship, two of the most important aspects of any contest. Cirls P.E. classes not only provided exercise, hut also taught rhythm as seniors leamed new dance steps. GIRLS’ P.E. Promoted Health in Girls. In world of automation. daily exrrciae U esaential Basketball was an exciting, fast-moving game enjoyed by the sophomores. and was provided regularly in the P.E. classes. During one six weeks period, every junior class took a First Aid course. They were given a handbook of general knowledge and were sbown films on lifesaving techniques. Although a gym class stressed physical activity, all the girls couldn’t play at once. When teams were involved, some were needed to referee, watch lines, and keep score. 196 Phil Watson and James Turner enjoyed a rousing game of tourh football, one of the many sports in which thow? in Boys P.E. participate. Exergenie Was Added to BOYS’ P.E. Physical Education was very important to the develop- ment of all boys and, therefore, was a required activity at Byrd, excluding those in R.O.T.C. or a school sponsored sport. During P.E. period boys participated in many sports, in- cluding football, baseball, basketball, and track. They also lifted weights, wrestled, or participated in gymnastics. Besides preparing a person physically, these sports also teach him to think and react quickly. During the year, one six weeks was taken out for a Health and Safety course. Its purpose was to teach boys First Aid and to prepare them for responding quickly and efficiently to emergencies. Those who completed three years of this class are physical- ly fit for most challenges to be met in later life. Albert McWilliams and Greg Hill worked at the “Big 4” in another part of the Exergenie. Tommy Harper finished far ahead of everyone else in one of the many races run in the track portion of Boys P.E. SINCE PEOPLE AKE ONE OF THE “THINGS THAT COUNT,” seniors take time to relax at a visit at historic site, the old horse stables oi an old plantation. These seniors are: Doug Hadra, President, National Honor Society; Mark Massey, lennis; Glenna Gallaspy, Pep Squad Majorette; Molly Nolen, President, “Z Club; Alan Koss, Swim Team; Kozann Nelbert, Editor, “High Life; ’ Haller Jackson, Executive Committee, Student Council, Gary Brownlee, Associate Editor, GUSHER; lum Teasley, President, interact; and Stephanie Woolhandler, National Debate Championship Team. «i . 5 ! ' - -.. -V To be a symbol of suceess . These are the ihings in life that count. This section—Personalities—does not deal with just a few major people; instead. it covers all the people that inake a school. A school, like any other organization, is no better than the persons who composc it, and Byrd has always had a high quality of j eople, from the teachers to the frichtened freshmen who shyly walk the halls the first few weeks. These people come to Byrd afraid, not knowing very many j eople. They leave as seniors. ready to take their place in society. Some go directly to work, while others continue their education at a university. but all leave with hope, bei ' ause Byrd taught them hoj e. It taught them never to quit, but to keep searching for their dream. It taught them that life is hard. but that. with hope, they can never lose. for hope is the key to life. Byrd taught its students never to look back, but keep moving forward. Byrd taught the value of friendship. Many students came to Byrd without friends, but they leave with friendships and memories that will stay with them until they die. Yes. Byrd taught its students their first lessons of life. It taught them happiness and sorrow. vic- tory and defeat, and never to be satisfied with perfection, but to keep striving for a better life. And now that many leave Byrd behind, ready to conquer new horizons, they can look back on three years of happiness. But, they will not actually leave Byrd behind, for it will sta a part of them, as they will of it, until death. Yes. Personalities are one of the “THINGS THAT COUNT,” for personalities symbolize people, and people are life. 199 Students take for granted the work and effort put forth by teachers. While a student spends maybe an hour writing a paper. teachers spend five or six grading them. Also, teachers spend many of their extra hours as sponsors for different organizations without pay. For these reasons, the GUSHER honors the faculty at Byrd. 200 MR. DUNCAN Aroused Undying Jacket Spirit With the spirited cry of “Who are the Jackets?” many assemblies are concluded by the Mayor of the City of Byrd—Mr. J. H. Duncan. Presently serving as President of the Caddo Administrator ' s Club, he lists his interests as all Byrd activities. Mr. Duncan always urges Byrd students to M move along in a fine manner, in keeping with the tradition of C. E. Byrd. His ef- fervescence concerning Byrd activities is con- tinously exhibited and is recognized by every student. He acknowledges the scholastic rewards with the equal fervor given to the athletic achieve- ments. Byrdites have excelled exceptionally well in both areas. “That ' s fair is a familiar procla- mation when the number of Byrd students con- cemed in a certain activity are compared to those of other loeal schools. Mr. Duncan has dedicated his life to Byrd and the promotion of education. His presence at the varied sports events is evident to everyone and spurs the fans to greater spirit. He intend to “keep on keeping on M as an integral part of Byrd as long as possible and while he is at Byrd the “Jacket Spirit Never Gonna Die! Students Assisted Willingly by JACKIE BOMAR BARR Counseling the Juniors of 1968-69 tt Mrs. Jackir Barr. She attended Centenary and Northwestern where •he receired a B.S. and M.Ed. in Cuidance and Counaeling. Beaidea holding the position of Secretary of the La. Cuidance Asaociation, she enjoys reading, sewing, and spending time with her children. JANICE DAVIDSON Enjoying reading, bridge, and bowling is the freshman and sopho- more counselor. Miss Janice Dsvid- son. She attended Louisiana Tech and Northwestern State CoIIege where she received B.A. and M.Ed. degrees. She also has thirty hours above her Master ' s degree. ANNA HOLMES McCRAW Having received B.A. and M.Ed. degrees from Centenary and North- western State, Mrs. Anna McCraw is the senior counselor. A few of her outside interests are traveling, reading. and cooking. MARY CLYDE WINTLE B.A.—Kansas State M.A.—Stephen F. Austin Mary Clyde Wintle, Byrd’s Assistant Principal, is in charge of the academic curriculum. This includes classroom materials and studies, along with aids for the teacher. She worked with the counselors in assisting the students with their schedules for the following year. In addition, she supervised the varied testing pro- grams given throughout the year and taught the Humanities course. Her spare time is taken up with her grandchildren, reading, traveling, and music. Miss Janice Davidson, sophomore and freshman counselor, worked with Jim Morgan and Cathy Shriver to prepare their schedules for next year. 202 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL and COUNSELORS Allen Gaines received an appointment card from Mrs. Jackie Barr. He was then seht to get a Junior from his study hall to talk with this counselor. New teachers having joined the faculty at mid term were: Mr. Peter Huryn, teaching General Math and Geometry; Mrs. Norma Taylor, teaching Home Economics; and Mrs. Kay Crowe, teaching freshman and junior English. Mrs. Barbara Lochner also came to teach sophomore English. Mrs. Mary Wintle and Mr. James White showed slides and explained them to students in the new Humanitie rlass. Mr. J. H. Duncan, displaying his Christmas spirit during the holidays, wore his vest festooned with a brightly sequined Santa Claus and his sperial holiday tie. STAFF Efficiently Managed HAZEL BROUSSARD Most of the money enlerin or leaving ihe Byrd office pastra throufh thc competcnl h� nd of Mr . BrouMard, who attcndcd Louiai- ana Collcfc. Hcr sparc-timc hobbies includc rcadinf. folf, and bridfc. MARIAN McFERREN Handlinf papcrwork and records for Mr. Duncan is thc responsibil- ity of Mrs. McFerren, who also sends student transcripta to thcir selected collcfcs. Durinf after-office hours she enjoys fishing and in tcrior dccoratinf. DOTTIE A. CARRETT Church work, desifninf, and scw- inf are amonf the interests of Mrs. Carrett, who helps with the cnormous task of manafinf our cafeteria. JUANITA NISSEN Senrinf as school refistrar and counsdor’s secretary, Mrs. Niascn is a fraduate of Shrcvcport Draufhon Business Collcfe. She cnjoys such outsidc acthritie as water skiinf and fishinf. Could one imagine what Byrd would be like without its capable staff? No meals would be served in the cafe- teria; no buses would run; no records or books would be kept; the halls and classrooms would accumulate dust and litter, and the heating system could break down and go unrepaired. The unheralded work of our hard-working staff is obviously necessary to the comfort and smooth operation of Byrd. The cafeteria personnel have the awesome responsibil- ity of preparing delicious, well-balanced meals for almost every student and teacher in the City of Byrd. Their job is made somewhat easier by the help of many cafeteria workers who keep an adequate supply of silver- ware, napkins, ice cream, and milk within easy reach of those being served. The cafeteria personnel also made holidays a little more festive with their charming decorations and colorful, specially-prepared meals. Absentees, records, accounts, applications, and books were all handled by three efficient secretaries in the front office. Their heavy work load was considerably eased by the help of students who willinglv gave up their study halls to run errands, type, and file in the office. Responsible for the well-kept appearance of the build- ing and the school grounds were the school engineers who were kept busy with many such jobs as keeping the classrooms clean and regulating the heating, lighting, and refrigeration systems. Eager smiles of the waiting stu- dents were proof that another delicious meal was being served by the cafeteria personnel. the City of Byrd ORA W. ROBISON Byrd’s •ttendance tecreUry, Mr� . Robiton attendrd Elliot’ ButineM Collefr. Sbe enjoyi knittinf in her free time in addition to flowert •nd kooka. Welcome additions to the faculty were the ladies who transported students to Byrd from areas out of our district. (Left) Mrs. Christina Adcock, who en- joys ceramics and antiques, drove the bus from Lambert Gardens and Southem Hills. Mrs. Billie Hutchinson brought students from the Wallace Lake and Keithville area. She enjoys fishing and sewing in her spare time. All school funds were kept safe and secure by the office vault, which Mrs. Hazel Broussard closed at the end of a busy day. CADDIS WARE Thc heatinf and rrfrifrratiou nyatrma of our acbool are manafrd by Mr. Ware, who triea to krep tbe clauroom aod office com fortable for rvrryonr. He graduated from tbe Tri-State Collefe in In- diana. wbrre he received hia B.S. degree. LUCILLE WATERS Paat president of the Caddo Pariah Food Senrice, Mr� . Water� ia in charfe of ruoning our ex- cellent cafeteria. Church and guild work occupy most of ber apare tiae. A rare, quiet moment was caught between errands by office workers Mary Mika, Marsha Robertson, and Ken Thomas. Computers Modernized BUSINESS EDUCATION Competition is keen in the business world of today, as the skills required of secretaries and bookkeepers grow more complicated, and the use of new machines increases steadily. The Business Education Department of Byrd, sensi- tive to these changes, concentrated on equip- ping students with the skill and knowledge necessary for success in such a world. A total of seven courses round out the Department’s curricula and provided sound business founda- tions for participating students. Typing I was a course of fundamentals and techniques while the second year of typing in- volved practice drills to increase speed and accuracy. Accuracy and speed, the two most important characteristics of a good typist, could only be improved by constant practice with such drills as the ones Miss Earline Jordan’s students used daily. Dictaphones are widely used in modem offices to record dictation until the secretary is able to type up the information. Clerical practice students, Judy Cohen, Camille Sample, and Nancy Coats practiced taking shorthand from the dictaphone. EVELYN H. CARMICHAEL Intcrrotrd in proplr, dothn, and flowrr arrangrmmti, Mr� . C r- micharl trachrs clerical practice and typrwritinj. She alao has her B.S. and M.S. drgreea, having atudied at Northeaat, Northweatern, and Stephen F. Austin State CoUege. An array of forms, machines, and students filled the clerical practice ronm during the showing of a film about new business methods anu praclices. EARLINE JORDAN Reading, muaic and bridge are the after-achool intereata of Miaa or- dan, tracher of ahorthand and typing II at Byrd. B.A. and M.A. drgrera have bern awardrd to Miaa Jordan, who haa attended Louiaiana Tech, Pcabody College, and North- weatern State College. 206 Curricula The ability to take dictation rapidly and effici- ently, so valuable to secretaries, was taught in shorthand I and II with the aid of modern dicta- phones. Business English students learned to write all types of business letters as well as studying grammar in detail. A course in clerical practice was also offered to teach the use of such con- veniences as adding machines. Cooperative office education was another business program which trained seniors in the business field who attended classes in the morning and took office jobs in the afternoon. Data processing also prepared students for work in modern offices. All these courses offered a full business education to the student body of Byrd and trained them efficiently for the future. Thorough drilling in grammar and writing business letters was taught to each student in Mrs. Treba Vallery ' s Business English rlasses. Any good bookkeeper is proficient in the use of addi ng machines such as the one Andrew Hall used to expedite his calculations. Mrs. Treba Vallery stood ready to help Andrew while Qaire Jackson waited her tum at the machine. Computers are becoming increas- ingly important in today’s business world. Kitty Kirkpatrick practiced using a modem data processing machine. EDNA JEWEL MORCAN Typewriting ia taufht by Mra. Mor- gan who alao aponaora thc Futnre Teachera of Amrrica. She holda her B.A. degree, which ahe re- ceieed from Northweatern State College. TREBA VALLERY A graduate of Northweatern State College, Mra. Treba Valiery holda a B.S. degree. Sewing and garden- ing fill her boura not occupied witb teaching Buaineaa Engliah, book keeping and typewriting I. 207 D.E. and DRIVING Offered Useful Skills JAMES RIFE Teachinf Driver ' t Educttion it Mr. Jtmes Rife. He tttended Louititnt Tech, Univertity of Mittistippi, Univertity of Arktnttt, tnd Northwettern Sttte Collefe where he received t B.S. tnd Mttter ' t degree. Hit tptre time it occupied with tporti tnd fishing. ALICE STRAVOLEMOS Enjoyinf tennis tnd twimminf in ber tptre time, Mrs. Strtvolemos tetchet Dittributive tnd Coopert tive Office Educttion. She re- ceived t B.S. dcgree from Cen- tentry Collefe tnd tpontort the D.E. snd C.O.E. Clubt st Byrd. Rich Leber and Mr. James Rife demonstrated the correct use of the shoulder harness in the new Driver’s Education car as John Theo awaited his tum to drive. Helping to prepare the teen ager for the perils of modern driving is the Driver’s Education Department at Byrd. Taught by Mr. James Rife, the students learned the techniques of defensive driving and the ways of preventing accidents. Driving by teens has steadily in- creased over the years and the Driver’s Education Department has tried to make younger drivers safer drivers. Having spent half of a day at school, the Distributive Education students departed to perform their jobs at various establishments. Mrs. Alice Stravolemos conducted the Classroom sessions for this Department. The students who took part in the on-the-job training were better prepared to accept positions in the business world. Participants in a Distributive Education class looked on as Vicki Valentine and Joan Crain pointed out certain aspects of a bulletin board display. 208 Communication: a child reads his first word; a man addresses a luncheon club; a new book is published; a student discovers the ideas of Henry David Thoreau. Our society is filled with communication in all its many forms. The need to transmit aod exchange ideas is evidently an intrinsic one, one vital to successful living in today’s world. So the English faculty of Byrd strives to equip students with the necessary tools and skills for this communication, to train them in listening, speaking, writing, and appreciative reading. Building on the foundation provided in primary and junior-high schools, the four English courses concentrate on developing a critical approach to litera- ture and “polishing” the students’ literary skills. Freshman English includes basic grammar studies as well as the reading of Creat Expectations by Charles Dickens. The sophomore year deals with even more detailed grammar and sentence structures, in addition to the study of such literature as Silas Marner , Julius Caesar , and The Idylls of the King. Then, in Junior English, the student learns about the development of American literature and undertook his first research paper. Finally, during his senior year, he discovers the heritage of English literature and reviews all grammar and literary terms he has ever studied. The English Department of Byrd has high academic standards and students graduating from this Depart- ment will have truly learned to communicate with their fellow man. ENGUSH Developed Self-confidence and poise are two of the many traits developed by Speech I. Communication Arts Sln ' Rra. MAMIE BREAZEALE Bridge nd her grandchildren oc- cupy much of the spare time of Mrt. Breaxeale, who teachea Eng- liah II and tpontort the Butioeta ■taff of the “High Life. She holdt both her B.A. and M.A. de- greet, having ttudied at Centenary College, L.S.U., and Chicago Uni veraity. VIRGINIA CHADICK Spontor of the NHS, Mita Chadick teachet Englith II and Civica. She received her B.A. and Matter’a Degree in Education from L.S.U. tnd the Univeraity of Arkantat. Her outtide intereata include travel and tpectator aporta. Mrs. Barbara Lockner lectured to her freshman English class on the two very important skills of good listening and note-taking. JUNE BOOCAERTS Teaching Englith III and IV, Mrt. June Boogaerta liata golf and piano among her outaide interettt. She attended Louitiana Tech where the received her B.A. degree. MAX EDMONSON Speech and Debate are both taught hy Mr. Edmonton who alto tpontort the National Forentic League. Holding a B.A. degree from the Univeraity of Wathington. he enjoyt gardening in hit tpare tiae. CLENDA HARK.NESS Vilfr tkiing and reading ar« onljr two of the many intrrrata of Mra. Harknraa who trachea Eng- lish IV. Shr graduatrd from Lou iaiana Trch with a B.A. drgrrr. kJ u NANCY LONNECAN Although traching Engliah II oc cupira moat of hrr timr, Mra. Lonnr- gan alao haa many outaidr intrrrata. She haa rrcrivrd a B.A. drgrrr in Engliah and haa attrndrd Hrndrrson Statr Trachrr’a Collrgr, thr Univrr- aity of Traaa, and thr University of Nrw Mraico. ENGLISH Encouraged Self-Expressior A livcly discussion on the characteristics and merits of William Shakespeare’s Globe Theater took place between Mrs. Glenda Harkness and English IV students Pat Jones, Pat Crook, Ellen Campbell, and Phil Boswell. CHRISTA R. IRVINE Mra. Inrinr, who trachra Humani- tira and Engliah IV, rrcrivrd hrr B.A. drgrrr from l.ouiaiana Trch. Her aftrr-achool intrrrata includr rrading and arwing. Concentration was reflected in the faces of these sophomores as they listened to Mrs. Marion Baldwin explain, with the aid of an overhead projector, the history of word derivation. 210 Through Reading and Research MARY S. MrCLANAHAN Whrn � hr i� not bu� y frading pcpert or prrpnring lr� � ons, Mr� . MrCUnahnn enjojrs trwing, reading, and � wimniing. She bolda a B.S. de- gree, having attended Hardin-Sim- mon� Univeraity and Centenary Col- lege. Diagrams such as the one heing prepared by Christy Johnston and Pam Brown are often used by En- glish teachers to help their classes understand sentence structures. Every junior and senior faced the awesome task of preparing a well-oreanized research paper from the wealth of information in our school library. Worried frowns accompanied by stacks oi note-cards were in evidence everywhcre throughout the school. LARRY KAMBIN Whrn not bu� y tearhing journalism and physical rducation or sponsor- ing the “High Ufe. Coarh Ram- bin likrs to go hunting, fishing, and camping. Having attended Northenst Louisiana State College and the Uni versity of Florida, he holds a B.S. degree. MARCEC ALEAN SANDERS An avid fan of detective atories, Mim Margee Sander� , vrho holda a Bachelor of Art� degree from Lon- isiana Tech, i� kept bu� y by her duties as a teacher of English IV and sponsor of the Editorial Staff of the CUSHER. 211 DIANME Dl’NN Mi� � Diannr Dunn. Byrd � Audio Visual Librarian. was graduated from Northwestern State College with a B.A. degree. Her hobbies include collecting books, rerords, and small antiques. Mural Depicting Facets of Byrd KOBEHT F. GRAMBLINC Teaching Band and Orrhestra, Mr. Grambling received B.M. and M.Ed. degrees from Louisiana State Uni- versity and Southeastern Louisiana College. One of his outside inter- ests is amateur radios. JOHNNIE JORDAN Receiving a B.A. and an M.A. degree from N.S.C., Centenary, and the University of Mississippi, Mrs. Jordan tearhes Art. She sponsors the Brush and Palette Club and in her spare time enjoys painting, sculpturing, and reading. Miss Dianne Dunn, Visual Aids Librarian, sorted some films as Kendy Ellis prepared to locate a magazine. Preparing to leave for Northeast State College in Monroe were several of the members of the Stage Band. Displayed by FINE ARTS Department CHARI.ES E. RICHEY Wilh pi«no tuninc m «n oultide � nl re� l. Mr. Kirhry trachr Voicr. He rrceivrd B.S. and M.M. drgrera frotn NorthwrMrrn and LouiaUna Stale Unierraity. Prearntly hr ia Prraidrnt nf thr Shrrvrport Piano Trchnician’a Guild. Covering a wide range of topics is the Fine Arts Department at Byrd. The Orchestra and Stage Band come under this heading. They were guided by Mr. Robert F. Grambling and performed for the student body on several occasions. The members traveled out of-town to com pete and represented Byrd well. ALso a sub-topic under Fine Arts are the Choral and Art sections. Mr. Charles Richey headed the Choral Department and directed the Concert Choir. The choir traveled to many choral festivals and repre- sented Byrd well in solos as well as ensembles. Mrs. Johnnie Jordan instructed all classes of art at Byrd this year. Oiis division sponsored the painting of a mural on the basement wall which depicted the in- numerable facets of Byrd. They aiso displayed artwork done by the students in a local mall and in the Byrd cafeteria. The main library and the audio-visual library are covered under the Fine Arts topic. Mrs. Lucille Tindol and Miss Dianne Dunn are in charge of the two libraries respectively. LUCILLE TINDOL Eojoyinf rradinf. cookinf, brinf with younf proplr. and hrr frand- childrrn. Mr� . Tindol ii the hrad librarian. Shr holda a B.A. and a B.S. in Library Scirncr from Crn- trnary and thr Univeraity of North Carolina with graduate work at the Univeraity of Colorado, L.S.U., and Louiaiana Tech. Cecilia Robertson and Harriett Jennette constructed eagles to be used as centerpieces for a local banquet as Susan Flem ing prepared the paste. Mr. Robert Grambling directed the Band in the playing of “The Star Spangled Banner” during the R.O.T.C. assembly. 213 Floppy sombreros, bullfights, the Eiffel Tower, side walk cafes, classic temples, chariots ... the cultures of other lands have always held fascination for students exploring the world around them. Increased communica- tions and improved transportation between the peoples of different nations have made the study of foreign languages an asset to any student’s education. So the Foreign Language Department of Byrd provides ten courses for the benefit of all students: Spanish I, II, and III; French I, II, and III; and Latin I, II, III, and IV. The first year of each language includes a study of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures, expanded in the second year to translations and a study of the respective country’s literature. One of the newest additions to the Latin Department was a full-color map of ancient Rome with the locations of all important temples and public build- ings. Inspecting the new arrival were Patti Robison and Elizabeth Eglin. FOREIGN LANGUAGE Department Snoopy, French, and Harriet Jennette combined to make a charming door decoration which proclaimed, “Christmas Is a Happy Season.” Holiday customs of the Mexican people were included in the interest studies of Spanish students. Judy Coker and Denise Cauthier wondered about the con- tents of this gaily-decorated pinata. 214 The third and fourth years of study give the student a deeper insight into the culture and literature of France, Mexico, and Rome and bring out the fine grammatical points not pre viously presented. In addition to a broader scope of the world and an increased understanding of English, the student gains an insight into the lives of people everywhere. The extracurricular clubs of Le Cercle Francais, Pan American Forum, Los Vecinos, and the Latin Forum meet once a month after school to present guest speakers, films, and various programs which provide cven more enjoyment to all members. Absorbed in tho fascinating exercise of rereading Frencb nugazines were Leslie Holder and Stephanie Woolhandler, hoth French III students. Opened Doors to New Cultures Mrs. Irbie Lawrence helped Linda Hartwell and Stephanie Watkins in their study of Spanish reflexive verbs and the present tense with the aid of the everuseful tape recorder. Miss Irma Rohinson, Bet- sy Cresham. Myra Line- barrier, and Elaine Rain- ey checked the hand- made chariot liefore its final entry in National Latin W ' eek competition. IRBIE LAWRENCE Rradinf. arwing. «nd travrlinf oc- rupy thr aparr timr of Mr� Irbie Lawrmrr, trarhrr of Spani� h I. II, III and sponaor of thV Pan Amrrican Porum and Lo� Verino . Mrs. Law renrr holda B.A. and M.A. drfree, havinf attrndrd Northwntrrn State Collrgr, Crntrnary, and Inatituto Dr-Montrrrry Trr in Mrxiro. IRMA ROBINSON Mias Irma Robinaon, � h« rnjoya travrl and rookinf. hold� an A.B. dcgrrr from N.S.C. and a M.A. drgrrr from Columbia Lnivrraity. In addition to trarhing Latin I, II. III. and IV. Mim Robinaon is thr very artive aponaor of the Latin Forum. JANE Rl ' CKER In addition to trarhing Krrnch I, II. an.i III, Miw Janr Ruckrr aomrhow find timr to enjoy � wim- ming and horaehark riding. She hold a B.A. degrer whirh ahr re- cehred from Northwratern State Col le e. 215 HOME ECONOMICS and INDUSTRIAL ARTS SYLVIA McLAlN Craduatcd with • B.S, dcgrrc from N.S.C. and L.S.U. ia Mra. Syh’ia McLain. She teachr Home Economica I and Homr and Family Living, and sponaora the Future Homemakers of America. Her out- •ide interesta include interior deco rating, aewing, camping, and akiing. Participating in the Home Economies style show, Elgin Mosley modeled a dress of her own creation. Helping to prepare young ladies for the lives most will lead is the Home Economics Department. The household skills of sewing and cooking involve more than meets the eye. There are tailor tacks to be made, seams to be bound, hems to be faced, and basting to be put in before a dress is ready to be worn. There are cholesterol counts to be considered, starch contents to be evaluated, nutritional values of a meal to be thought about, and timings for cooking to be worked out. All these basic abilities are coordinated into dif- ferent courses in Home Economics. These courses range from Home Economics I-IV to Home and Family Living. Mrs. Sylvia Mc- Lain taught the dasses for the first semester, while Mrs. Norma Taylor instructed the last session. The Home Economics Department at Byrd is certainly doing its part in making the homemakers of tomorrow some of the best. Mrs. Sylvia McLain carried the silver tea service to another part of the apartment in preparation for the tea the students had. An important part of every Home Economics course is the study of meal preparation. The girls leamed to plan halanred diets by the “Basic Seven’ method. Members of a Home Economics I class prepared a table and used food cooked by themselves. After this preparation, each girl ate the foods she had fixed. Broadened Knowledge and Skills LOWELL L. BROWN, JR. An nctive eporta f«n outtide the cleMroum. Mr. Lowell Brown teerhee Merhenirel Drewing st Byrd. He received hii B.S. degree from Northweetern Stete College. HILREY F. HOLMAN The new aponeor of tbe Interect Cluh Mr. Hilrey Holmen, attrnded N.S.C. end the Univereity of Arknn- M« where he received B.S. end M.Ed. degreee. Teeching woodwork. be enjoys fiehing, hunting, end tinkering. Divided into two sections, woodworking and mechanical drawing, is Byrd’s Industrial Arts De- partment. Mr. Hilrey Holman instructs the wood- working classes, while Mr. Lowell -Brown teaches mechanical drawing. Woodworking involves the use of specialized machines. such as a lathe, to construct all types of wood articles. Students are alwavs making ohiects. both useful and artistic, to add beauty to their homes. Mechanical drawing consists of plans and blueprints, compasses, and rulers. Boys continually draw plans in the form of skilled engineers. Their work is very exacting and constitutes almost perfect precision. Both wood- working and mechanical drawin«r further man’s knowledge of practical skills which can be used to a great advantage in later life. Showing a continual interest in the industrial arts, Randy Scoggin, Jimmy Trichel, and Tom Ham observed a power s£w at the Louisiana State Fair. Steve Barrett, Andersen Johnson. and Mike Bank?tnn worked on plans for the house of their design in the mechanical drawing class. Steve Carlson, Tony D’Anna, and Keenan McConnico worked with a wood cutting instrument in the woodworking room using the great- est amount of safety. 217 MATHEMATICS Sponsored LOTTIE COOPER Rcading and arwing takc up moat of Mrs. Lottie Coopcr’a apare time. Teaching buaincaa mathemalica, ahe attendcd Southern University whcre ahe received a Bachelor of Sci- ence degree. JOSEPH B. DORNIER While teaching advanccd math and accelerated math IV ocrupy his school timc, fiahing occupiea Mr. Dornicr ' a spare time. He was graduated from Louisiana State L T ni- versity with B.S. and M. Ed. dc- greea. JOHNNY C. HARKNESS Having bcen awardcd B.S. and M.Ed. degrecs from Louiaiana Collegc and Miaaisaippi State, Mr. Harknrss teachea algchrn 1 and accelerated geometry. One of his intrrests outaide of Byrd ia golf. BEATRICE J. JAMES Other than tearhing mathemat- ica, Mra. Jamea enjoys swimming, aewing, and rcading. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrres from Grambling College and the Unl. versity of Santa Clara. Roxie Cariere reviewed a Business Math lesson as Katie Parks, Nelson Cameron, Gary Whitener, and Jere Overdyke listened closely and cor- rected their homework. Mrs. Sally Moody explained a home- work problem through the use of an overhead pro- jector. Mike Williams pointed out the solution to an equation to Cathy Shriver as Mr. Johnny Harkness checked for mistakes. 218 National Math Exam Dodecahedrons, functions, quadratic equations, mul- tiplicative inverses—this is Mathematics. With six courses to choose from, the student has a wide ranpe of study. The courses offered at Byrd in 1968-69 were business arithmetic, general mathematics, Algebra I. geometry, Algebra II, and advanced math. Business arithmetic teaches the student fundamentals of mathe- matics which prove extremely useful in the business field. General mathematics provides a foundation upon which to build further math studies. Beginning the study of formulas and equations is done in the course of Algebra I. Studying figures, theorems, and proofs is one of the main aspects of geometry. Algebra II builds upon the base formed in Algebra I, including a furthered study of graphs. Advanced math delves into the study of trigonometric functions and more complex algebra work. As shown, the field of mathe- matics is wide open and constantly expanding. Teachers devote time for individual asaistance to the student. Miss Jerr ' Malone worked with Herby Ruben- stein on an Algebra II problem. Lee Morris and Julie Weimar used the blackboard to work a geometric proof with the help of Mrs. Edna Martin. JERRY MALONE Presenlly enrolled in L.S.IL Craduatr School, Miu Jerry Ma- lone receired a B.A. Degree in Math from Centenary. She teachea Algebra II and sponaors the Stu- dent Council. Her outside interests inelude rrading, music, and trarel. EDN POPE MARTIN Traching Ceometry and Algehra I occupy most of Mrs. Martin ' s time. She attended Shorter Col- lege and Stephen F. Austin where she received her B.A. and M.Ed. degrees. SALLY N. MOODY While n«t stamp collecting, sew ing, or reading, Mrs. Moody tearhes Algehra 11 and Math III. She attended N.S.C. and Cente- nary and receised a B.S. degree in Mathematirs. Mrs. Moody spon- sors the Math Cluh, Mu Alpha Theta, Jr. Class and is a co-sponaor of the Pep Squad. E. ASHE YOUNC Haring left Byrd to join the Artny after the first six weeks, Mr. Young taught Business Math and Ceometry. He is a graduate of Louisiana State Unirersity and Stephen F. Austin srith B.S. and M.Ed. degrees. 219 Films dealing with Renaissance art captured the intense interest of Susan White, Leroy Foster, Alan Prater, and teacher Mr. James White during a meeting of the new humanities class. Society, and therefore the needs of today’s students� is constantly changing and prowing. To keep pace with the rapid expansion of knowledge and increased demands made on young people after they leave high schooL the curricula at Byrd has l een increased this year by the addition of two new r subjects: bumanities and a three-hour technical drafting course. Earh course was specially designed to fill a specific need of a part of Byrd’s student body. Humanities, taught bv Mrs. Christa Irvine, Mr. Charles E. Richey, Mr. James White, and Mrs. Marv W ' intle. is an exercise in thinking. in learhing the basic concepts of Western philosophy. Students were given reading assignm ents covering a wide range of litera ture, from ancient Greek philosophy to modern scientific theories. Little emphasis being placed on grades, the participants were encouraged to work at their own speed. The new ' vocational drafting course at Byrd was geared to fit the needs of students interested in drafting as a career. The class, taught by Mr. Lowell Brown, held during the first three | eriods of the morning, with participants being exempt from physical education. Each student works at his own speed, and several seniors held jobs with local firms, receiving on-the-spot train- ing. Graduates of this new course will be well-equipped to pursue their chosen career. New Drafting Course was Only One in the State Gireful measurements and accurate drawing are very important part of any drafting course. Will McCcnnico frowned with concentration while making just such a measurement. p Preparing students for a future in drafting, this vocational course at Byrd was a new learning experience. 220 R.O.T.C. Organized Flag and Saber Team Private First Claas Jack McCuen was checked by Ser- geant Charles Bryant to see if he was dressed as a proper cadet in the R.O.T.C. should be. Helping to prepare today’s young men for the military ohligations which they must meet is the Byrd Military Science Program. The cadets, ranked from Private to Cadet Lieutenant Col- onel, learned skills which will prove invaluable to them in later years. Some are taught marksmanship proficiency, while others are trained in the fine execution of drills. Students of Miii- tary Science learn to respect their gov- ernment and display the patriotism often lacking in today’s society. The Department is coinmanded by three retired Army Sergeants, who are al ways at Byrd, and Colonel Henry Turner who oversees all Shreveport R.O.T.C. programs. John Zenter, Terry Street, and John Farley of the Patton Platoon had the stacking of their rifles inspected by Sergeant Charles Bryant. Members of the Byrd R.O.T.C. proudly dis- played the ten flags of Louisiana, presented by Miss Mattie Gray Brown to Byrd during the Veteran’s Day parade. SCT. LLOYD BOYCE Having altrndrd Washington State Unitrenitjr, Sergeant Boyce teackea Military Science. A few of kia outaide intereata include kunt- ing. fiaking, and officiating aoft- ball, baaeball, football, and baa- ketball gatnea. SCT. CHARLES BRYANT Teaching Military Science at Byrd, Sergeant Bryant alao apon aora tbe R.O.T.C. Drill Team and Saber Team. Coming aecond to theae activitiea, he lovca to play golf. SCT. DAVID YERTON Sponaoring the R.O.T.C. Rifle Team and tke NCO Club ia Ser- geant Yerton. He currently in- atructa cadeta in the akilla of Military Science. All aporta are enjoyed by Sergeant Yerton in hia apare momenta. 221 MARY W. BURROUGHS Trachiag •ophomorr tnd juniors P.E. ( Mm. Burrough holds her B.A. degrrr snd h«� attrndrd Cen- tenary and L.S.U. In addition to •pon� oring the 4-H Club and � rrv- ing aa reportrr for thr Caddo P.E. Trachrr’ Aaaociation. he likrs to � ew, rrad, and play ten- nia. PHALAMAE C. GRAY Mm. Gray i� trachrr of aenior health and P.E. and aponaor of the J.M.L. and thc Businraa Staff of the GUSHER. She haa attrnded Northwratrrn Siate Collrge and the Univeraity of Arkanaaa, and has received hrr Bh. and M.Ed. de- grers. Her hobhira include fiah- ing and hunting. EARL HAMNER Coach Hamnrr trachrs arnior P.E. and sponaors the Frllowship of Cbristian Athletes. Hr obtained his B.S. drgrrr from Louiaiana Tecb and hia M.S. degree from L.S.U. Golf and trnnis are two of hia favorite aports. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Departmen FABOL P. DURHAM Mrs. Durham traches hralth and P.E. to seniora. She ha� attrnded L.S.U., Texas Woman ' a University, Northwestrrn State Collrgr, and Louisiana Tech. and holda her B.S. drgrrr. Mm. Durham has the unuaual hobby of collrcting plate block stamps. Football, basketball, archery, hockey, tennis, danc- ing, track, health ... the wide curricula of Byrd’s Physical Education Department presents a challenge to every student involved in its activities. The program is designed to improve the student’s physical condition as well as his sense of cooperation and team effort, and many dedicated faculty members strove to achieve this end through skillful channeling of the students’ abundant energy. If running around the track and up the hill several times doesn’t tire out the boys P.E. classes, there are always games of volleyball, haseball, basketball. and football, as well as gymnastics and weight-lifting to absorh energy and develop muscles. The girls’ program is a little less strenuous, involving tennis, dancing, field hockey, basketball, and a course in social hygiene for seniors. There is also six-weeks of classroom instruc- tion on first aid, health, or safety presented each year to both girls’ and boys’ classes. The personal fitness encouraged by our P.E. De- partment has proved invaluable to students, for a healthy body has always been important for personal well-being, and it provides the vitality to face the problems of living. Teamwork is an important part of any volleyball game, as this Boys PJE. class quicklv learned in their morning sessions. Poise, grace, and better pcsture wer£ the objectives of such exercises as the one this senior girls class per- formed. 222 Stressed Exercise and Recreation JAMES C. HARHISON Havmg attended Louisiana Tech, Centenary, and the (Jniveraity of the South, Coach Harriaun learh«-a phyaical education and ia head football coach. In hia apare time he enjoya playing tennia and |olf. FLORENCE W. HOLLOWAY Artive aponaor of the Prp Squad, Mra. Holloway alao managea a jun- ior girla P.E. rlaaa. She holda a B.S. degree from Northweatern State College and included aewing and camping in her liat of outaide in- tereata. Inclement weather sometimes forcea gym classes indoors for games or gymnastics. On a typical gray, rainy day the sophomores handed the ball out of bounds to start a lively basketbail game. Kathleen Brock, Marsha Robertson, Ivy Hedge- cock, Bonnie Kupper, Laura Mercer, and Ruth Cassard formed an informal “chorus line” as they learned a new dance step. It was a toss-up for the ball in a highly compctitive game in the big gym, as Mrs. Mary Burroughs (lejt) perpared to call a ciose play. The girls were caught in some strange positions as they strove for possession of the ball. The team in pinnies recovered the ball and went on to win the game. L. A. KAHLDEN Tcarhing for the sixth yenr at Byrd, Coach ICahlden givea the ei- perience of hia B.S. degree from L.S.U. and M.A. degree from Loub- iana Tech to his ophomore and junior boy ’ P.E. clasar . Hi outside interest include all � port , especially hunting. JERROLD J. McLALRIN Enjoying his first year at Byrd, Coach McLaurin i kept busy by his duties as Key Club spon- sor, coacb. and health and P.E. teacher. His many outside interests inrlude stamp collecting, woodwork, hunting, and fishing. 223 New Horizons Revealed Throug Ancient astrologers gazed at the stars in wonder and awe. dreaming fantastic dreams about those tiny lights so far away. Today the same curiosity and wonder has led scientists to explore these very stars, as well as every aspect of our earth, large or small. To intro- duce the budding scientist or interested student to this exciting world of science and prepare him for further advancement in any of the rapidly-growing scientific fields, Byrd offers four distinctive science courses to its student body: general science, biology, chemistry. and physics. Ceneral science is the most fundamental course, serving as a foundation for all further study. The basic principles of meteorology, geology, electricity, chemistry. and many other fields are included. Then, through the study of biology, the fascinating world of living organisms, ranging in size from simple protozoa to complex mammals, is revealed. Well- equipped dissecting kits and modern microscopes are available to each student. Chemistry is the branch of sciences dealing with substances and their physical relationships. The chemistry student performs many experiments as well as learning the basic prin- ciples behind chemical reactions. Going even further into the study of today’s world, the physics student learns about light, velocity, electricity. and other nat- ural forces. On the whole, Byrd’s science department is an ex- cellent one, evidenced by the fact that Byrd was one of thirty schools in the nation chosen to attend a sci- ence conference at Washington and Lee University. The department uses the latest methods to enable students to understand and deal with their world, while at- tempting to satisfy that age-old curiosity. LEONAHD S. CONOVEH Biolofy, chemUtry. and (encral science are taught by Mr. Leonard Conover. He haa both his B.S. and M.S. degreea, having atudied at L.S.U., Madiaon College, Ohio State Univeraity, and Peabody Uni- veraity. Hia eitra tim outaide the claaaroom ia occupied by aatronomy, cheaa, reading, acd gardening. CORRIE V. JOHNSON Having received her B.S. degree from Centenary and her M.Ed. from Northweatern State College, Miaa Johnaon teachea biolofy at Byrd. Her extra time ia apent hunting. fiahing. and trapahooting. Miss Jean Ponder employed human skulls and an actual skeleton to dramatize human anatomy for biology students Linda and Glenda Weaver. CYRUS l.ARMOYEUX Although teaching chemiatry takea up much of hia time, Major Larmoyeuz enjoya aailing, garden- ing, and fishing. He haa attended L. S.U. and Stephen F. Auatin State and holda hia B.A. and M. Ed. degreea. He waa alao choaen to repreaent Byrd at the acience conference at Waahington and Lee. SHIRLEY ANN McNEEL Travel and aporta occupy the free houra of Miaa McNeel, who teachea general acience and aponaora the cheerleadera. She received her B.S. from Northweatern • State College and haa taught at Byrd for three yeara. JEAN PONDER Her dutiea aa a biology teache and Red Croas aponaor keep Mia Ponder buay, but ahe finda tim to enjoy travel, muaic and read ing during after achool houra. J graduate of Louiaiana Tech, ah holda her B.S. and M.S. degreei 224 he Study of SCIENCE Before attempting di section of the crayfish, Bill Thomas and Mary McCormick made a detailed study of the anatomy of the arthropoda. “This stroboscope is operated by an electric current, M explained physics student Mike Freed to an interested Steve Hightower in a discussion on their projects. JAMES D. WHITE Having attended Hrnderaon Sute, Nrbra� k« U rtleyan t’ n i v e r • i t y L.S.U., and the l ' nivrraity of Arkanta . Mr. Jamra Whitr holds his B.S. degrer. Whrn not oc- cupird traching phyaics, humani- tir . and grneral acirnce or tpon- � oring the Sciencr Club and the Studrnt Medical Association, Mr. White rnjoys sports, philosophy, and music. Mtt II H ts as Al S. f, i n Ar t ' r Mn te Co S� Cu Ijx (is (ic A Sr B r hr A M Mo 1c Ru Rh Pd Charles’ Gas Law, being explained by Major Cyrus Larmoyeux, is three such laws which every chemistry student must learn. The atomic weight of niobium is 92.906,” explained Sherri Cornett to Kendy Ellis in a class disrussion led by Miss Shirley McNeel on the Periodic Chart of the Elements. of Past and Current Event SAM DAVIS Intrrrttrd in golf tnd flying i« Mr. S«m D«vi« «ho tnrhn Aroeri can Hintory. Economic«, «nd Covcrn- mcnt. Hc i« «I«o coach o( the golf tcaro. Hc attcndcd Ccntcnary, Northwcstcrn, and Austin Collcge whcrc he was awardcd a B.S. dc- grce. MARYJACKSON Having attcndcd Tcxas Tcch- nological Collcgc whcrc � hc re- ceivcd a B.S. degrec, Mr� . Mary Jackson tcachcs Ccography and Civics. Shc sponsors Byrd ' s Gay- arrc History Club and in hcr free momcnts enjoys rcading. playing cards, and iistening to country and wcstern music. Studies of the states were done in American History classes this year. Jon Cordell, Steve Middleton, Randy Scoggins, and Gloria Campbell viewed an aeronautical map of Louisiana. Cabinets and councils, places and periods, investments and insurance, sites and statistics—all related to people and the way they live—fill the hours of the social studies student. If taking Economics, one can study how to invest raoney securely. In the study of American History, one learns the story of our nation from its beginning to the present time. If World History is the choice, the history of mankind is unfolded to the student. During the Government course, pupils are introduced to the history of the Ameri can government system. World Geography, different from other Social Science courses, studies the locations and im portance of areas in the world. Last, but not least, is the required subject Civics. It deals with a conglomeration of government and history. As shown. the Social Science De- partment offers the student a wide choice from which to pick his subjects. ‘ Most city officials are elected, not appointcd,” explaincd Mr. John Rogers about the levels of city govemment to Hubert Hunt, Kathi Brady, Mary Dula, and Ronny Cicero, students in his civics class. SAM MARANTO Traching American History ia the occupatioo of Mr. Sam Maranto. He was awarded B.A. and M.A. degrees frotn Kansas State College and New Mexico University. His extra time i� spent reading cnr rent history and playing tennia. 226 Studied Through SOCIAL SCIENCE JOHN ROGERS CraduatinK with ■ B.S. drgrre from Indiana Slate Univeraity, Coaeh Rogers trachra Civica at Byrd. Hr ii hrad baakrthall coach and alao worka with the football tram. Hia aparr moments arr oftrn aprnt fiahinf. MICKI MrCRARY Mias MrCrary trarhra Amrrican Hiatory and aaaiata the R.O.T.C. Sponaors at Byrd. Enjoying aporta, rrading. and working with youog proplr, ahr holda a B.S. drgree from L.S.U. Histor ' students made use of the library facilities to impro e their studies. Gary Whitener explained a film on “Handling Money Wisely.” in Mr. Sam Davis Economics class, while Larry Swafford, and Raymond King watched with interest. World Geography concemed even the smallest countries in the world. Mrs. Mary Jack- son pointed out Morroco in northem Africa to Chuck Johnson. Bill Parker, Kristi Penninger, and Judy Hitch- cock. 227 One of the most practical aspects of Byrd’s curricula was the program permitting a student to learn a trade at Shreveport Vocational Technical Institute while earning his diploma. Under this plan, the student was able to graduate prepared to take the job of his choice with no further training. He was ready to earn his way in the world. This year, three Byrd students participated in this pro- gram, two working at the school itself and one at a local service station, serving as attendant. Andrew McCarter took a course on motors at the Technical Institute while Lowell Renois studied upholstery. In the morning, both attended Byrd. Perry Small was a part of the new program instituted this year in connection with a local service sta- tion to prepare participating boys for a career in this field. Perry took regular classes at Byrd in the morning hours. All three of these boys, through the training provided by Byrd’s trade school program, have learned skills which will enable them to take their place in today’s competitive business world. Before new material to cover a chair can be cut, it must be carefully measured and marked. Lowell Renois made accurate calculations in preparation to cutting the fabric. TRADE SCHOOL Initiated New Learning Program Perry Small, who gained experience at a local service station, filled gas tanks, wiped wind- shields, checked oil gauges and performed many other necessary tasks. Teachers “Kickoff” the Year to a Good Start Lieutenant Colonel Henry Tumer showed an R.O.T.C report to the Federal Inspection Officer, who comes annually to evaluate Bvrd’s military science program. Haller Jackson, a member of the Student Council Executive Committee, served Mrs. Mamie Breazeale her plate at the teachers “Kickoff banquet. Other members of the Byrd farulty l ooked on and enjoyed the meal. Teaching students the use of voting machines is one of the objectives of the Student Council elections. Miss Malone, the Student Council sponsor, checked the machine with two of Byrd’s registered voters. 229 People make a school what it is. and the people at Bvrd have made it a great institution. These people, who are Byrd, are shown in the class section. For this reason, the class section represents Byrd perhaps better than any other part of the GUSHER. 230 TELEPHONE STUDENTS Made Plans for Graduatio Left: Frances Jone is interested in all kindH of sports. In her spare time she enjoys reading and play- ing with her Siamese cat. She collects records as a hohby. Frances’s busy schedule in her senior year includes English III, biology, world history, and home living. Right: Pam Cage names world history, English III and home living as her subjects for her Senior year. Pam’s htibby is collecting rec� ords, and she also enjoys swim- ming. Hobert Thompson, a senior. lists world history, biology, home living, and Eng- lish III as his courses for the year. Holtert’s hobby is playing chess, and he is very interested in baseball and football. This year three telephone students took classes through Byrd. The students were able to listen and talk to the teachers of each class because of special devices installed by the telephone company. Pam, Robert, and Frances attended regular school hours at the Caddo School for Exceptional Chil- dren. Transportation to the school was provided by a special bus equipped with a wheel chair apparatus, and they arrived at school about 8:30. The school was under the direction of Mrs. Joyce Posey with Mrs. GIo Disotell serving as assistant principal. Robert, Pam, and Frances worked on their subjects while Mrs. Joyce Posey and Mrs. GIo Disotell were always near to offer help and guidance. 231 Seniors AL HAND, President JOHN O’HARA, Vice President “Veni, Vidi, Vici”—an d our goal has been reached, after overcoming these many challenges, chances, and obstacles, which lay ahead as we enrolled as sophomore students in C. E. Byrd three years ago. This may well represent the feeling of the Seniors of Byrd High, Class of ’69. We are a proud group, individually and collectively, a representative segment of the youth of a great nation who have come to accept and to respect the reality of change and the opinions of others in a rapidly moving world. We have graduated from a school which we have chosen on our own free will, not one we were required to attend. Not unlike those who have preceded us, we have erred, though our accomplishments have excelled and our goal has been reached. We will go forward with heads held high, as proud pro- ducts of Byrd High, fully realizing that we possess a sound foundation in educational training obtained in this outstanding institution. Flower: White Rose Song: “Born Free” Colors: Purple and gold Motto: “The present will be past in the future, so live for today.” RICHIE WOODALL, Secretary 232 GINNY WALKE, Treasurer MIKE SUMTER, Sergeant-at-Arms To be chosen nominee for a class of- fice is an honor in itself. Nominees were: John Payne, Nancy Spencer, Di- ane Askew, Edith Stevens, Cindy Dorf- man, Bohby Minder, Bill Parker, Towny Robinson. SENIORS Supported ABNEY, PAUL CRAIG ABNEY, SUSAN: IVp Squad ADAMS, JANELLE: Choir, Vice-President; Pep Squad; Mu Alpha Theta; Office Worker; Student Counci) Representative ADAMS, ROBERT HUNTER ADCOCK, GEORGE STEPHEN: Cheerleader; Pelican State Altemate; Cheerleading School; Interest; National Merit Semi-Finalist; Hi-Y, Vice President; Math Club; Mu Alpha Theta; La Cercle Francais; Senior Favorite ALEXANDER, HARRIET ELLEN: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Red Cross Alternate; Latin Forum, Member-at-Large; Science Club ALEXANDER, WILLIAM JEP ALLEN, PEGGY LYNN: Pep Squad; Brush and Palette; Red Cross Representative; Miss Mistletoe ANDERS, GEORGE DAVID ANDERSON, JANI KATHRYN Steve Adcock, cheerleader; Diane Askew, President, Pep Squad. Fund-Raising Activities ANDERSON, LINDA LEE: Pep Squad; Student Council Rep- resentative; Pan American Forum; Future Teachers of America, Treasurer; Cayarre History Club; First Aid Room Worker ANCELES, REBECCA HELEN ANTHONY, JAMES WADE: Spirit Squad; Varsity Club; Fel lowship of Christian Athletes; Football Manager; Cayarre History Club ASKEW, KATHERINE DIANE: Pep Squad, President; S.M.U. Pep Squad School; Le Cercle Francais, Vice President; Student Council EjLecutive Committee; “Z Club; Class Office Nominee; Homecoming Court, Maid; Pelican Girls State Alternate; National Honor Society; Senior Favorite ATKINSON, JOHN: Pan American Forum BAILEY, MARCARET ANNE: National Honor Society; Pep Squad; Le Cercle Francais; Junior Medical League; School Store Worker BALDRIDCE, JANE BALDRIDGE, WILLIAM BARBEE, JOSEPH ROBERT BARNES, LANELL: Pep Squad; Office Worker; Junior Medical League, Corresponding Secretary; Gayarre History Club; Future Teachers of America In the 1968 talent show, “Neptune’s Palace, Scotty Comegys, Jane Baldridge, Cindy Waits, Kathy Fontane, Pattie Falk, and Tookie Mitchell entertained the audience as they sang “Scarborough Fair. w J. R. B«rbr« W. Baldridge L. B«rnn 23S In the skit, “Sky King, the cheerleaders aroused school spirit against the Jesuit Flyers. SENIORS Promoted Spirit BARTHOLOMEW, RICHARD CERD BELL, ROCER ALLEN BODENHEIMER, LAURA MARY: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Drama Club; Red Cross Representative; Cayarre History Club; Latin Forum, Memher at-Large; Quill and Scroll; Operation P.A.L.; National Thespian Society BOLCH, CAMILLA: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Pelican Girls State Alternate; Feature Editor—“High Life; Gayarre History Club, Secretary; Brush and Palette; Concert Choir BONNER, CLOVIS LEVOXYZ: Pan American Forum; Or chestra BOORAS, DANNY CHARLES: Student Council, President; National Honor Society; Cayarre History Club; Key Club; Golf; Pelican Boys’ State Delegate; National Leadership Conference; Louisiana Association of Student Couneil Con- vention; Southern Association of Student Council Conven- tion; National Association of Student Council Convention; Senior Favorite BOSWELL, PHILIP COLLIN: Choir; R.O.T.C.; Hi-Y; Spirit Squad; National Forensic League; Officers and Sponsors Qub BOWDEN, JAMES MICHAEL BOX, SALLY ANN: Band; R.O.T.C. Sponsor; Future Teachers of America, Reporter Historian; Math Club; Cayarre History Club; Band, Heralder; Officers and Sponsors Qub BOYCE, RICHARD JUDE: R.O.T.C., Officers and Sponsors Quh, President; Red Cross Representative r ' T ' ,fv? nf Seniors listened attentively as instructions for ordering graduation invitations were explained. and Planned Ahead BOYD, JAMES EDWARD BOYD, THEDA ELAINE BOYDSTUN, LYNDA: Gayarre History Club; Le Cercle Francais; Brush and Palette Club; Office Worker BRANHAM, SANDRA GAIL BRASELTON, RANDALL GRADY: Gayarre History Club; Red Cross Alternate; Math Club; Science Club; Spirit Squad BREEDLOVE, LILUE VIRGINIA BROWN, CAROLYN ELLICE: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Latin Forum, Member-at-Large; Mu Alpha Theta, Vice President; National Honor Society; Gayarre History Club; Office Worker; Quill and Scroll; “High Life, w Business Staff BROWN, MADALYNE SUE: Pep Squad; Student Council Representative; “High Life,” Business Staff; Junior Medical League; Latin Forum; Debate; National Forensic League BROWN, NANETTE BROWNLEE, GARY NEIL: Associate Editor, GUSHER; Foot- ball J. E. Boyd L. Boydatun R. C. Br � flton C. E. Brown T. E. Boyd L. V. Breedlotre M. S. Brown SENIORS Made M. L. Campbell C. Cenooo BRYSON, THEODORE FRANKLIN: Latin Forum Sergeant at. Arms; Student Council Alternate; Student Medical Association BIJRROUCHS, JOHN ROY: Football; Basketball; Baseball; Varsity Club, Secretary; Student Council Representative; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; National Honor Society BUTCHER, ROBERT BLISS: Student Medical Association, Treasurer; Red Cross Altemate; Latin Forum CAMPBELL, ELLEN HEROLD CAMPBELL, MARY LOU CANNON, CAROL: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; GUSHER, Business Staff; Cayarre History Qub; Latin Forum, Member- at-Large; Los Vecinos CARDWELL, JAY: Band; Le Cercle Francais CARIERE, ROXIE ANN: Pep Squad; Cayarre History Club; Student Councii Representative; CUSHER, Business Staff; Homecoming Court, Maid; Senior Favorite CARNEY, LINTON WATSON: National Merit Semi-Finalist; National Honor Society; Key Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Cayarre History Club, Treasurer; Latin Forum, Consul; National Forensic League CARROL, OLIVER ROLAND: R.O.T.C. Band Commander; Officers and Sponsors Club; Saber Team Member Carnival a Success At the annual Pep S iuad Carnival. Bill Parker happily trudged from the dunking booth after finishing his duty of being dunked. K. T. Carter H. Chalmirr M. J. Csrtrr A. V. CUrk CAH TER, KAREN THERESA: Nlath Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Le Cercle Francais; Science Club; Student Medical Associa tion; Drama Club CARTER, MICHAEL JAY: Key Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Gayarre History Club; Pelican Boys State Alternate CHALMIERS, HARRY: National Forensic League, President; Key Club, Vice President; Georgetown University Debate Workshop; Latin Forum; Gayarre History Cluh CLARK, ANNE VIRGINIA: Student Council Representative; Band Heralder, Secretary and Program Chairman; Math Club Se retary; Band Queen; Office Worker CLARK, CHARLES MILTON: Latin Forum CLARK, WILLLAM ROY COATS, NANCY JEAN: “Z Club; Le Cercle Francais; Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Student Council Executive Committee, Recreation Chairman; Pelican Girls State Delegate COFFMAN, STEPHANIE: Concert and Marching Band; Heralder; Band Librarian; R.O.T.C. Sponsor; Officers and Sponsors Club; Pan American lorum COKER, JUDY: Pan American Forum; Band; Heralder; Office Worker COLEMAN, BEVERLYE JOYCE: Marching and Concert Band |. Cokrr B - Colrman 239 B. N. Cook K. Corbin N. C. Coi P. D. Crook 240 M. D. Croolu SENIORS Prepared for “Vita-Veta-Vegimin, the miracle Jrug, curea ali ills,” Rick Huwkins explained to John O’Hara in the Ruston assembly. COLLINS, SANDFORD: Pan American Forum; Officers and Sponsors Club; R.O.T.C.; Saber Platoon, Commander COMEGYS, ROWENA SCOTT: Cheerleader; Sam Houston Cheerleading School; Pelican Girls State Delegate; Home- coming Court, Maid; Club; Gayarre History Club, Social Co-Chairman; Latin Forum. Member-at-Large; Le Cercle Francais; Student Council Representative; Future Teachers of America; Senior Favorite COOK, BARBARA NAN COOPER, DEWITT C. CORBIN, KAROL: Le Cercle Francais; Gayarre History Club; Future Teachers of America; Brush and Palette COX, NORMAN GLENN: Concert and Marching Band; Hi-Y; Science Club; Gayarre History Club CRAIN, JOAN MARILYN CRAMER, NEAL: GUSHER, Business Staff; Red Cross Repre- sentative CROOK, PATRICIA DOLORES: Junior Medical League; Audio Visual Aids worker; Library Club; Library Worker CROOKS, MARGO DENISE: Latin Forum; Junior Medical League 3 Promising Future CROSS, RHONDA ANN: Cayarre History Club; Junior Medical League; Brush and Palette; Latin Forum, Member-at-Large; Operation P.A.L., Student Director; Student Council Execu- tive Committee; Assembly Pianist; Hi-Y Sponsor CROSSLIN, DEBORAH LYNN: National Honor Society; Pep Squad; Student Council Alternate; Brush and Palette, Presi dent; Latin Forum; Office Worker D’ANNA, JOSEPH NICK DAVIS, EVELYN DEES, WANDA KAYE: Future Homemakers of America, Recreation Officer; Junior Medical League DIENST, FRANK TED: Band, Drum Major; All Senior Honor Band; All State Band; R.O.T.C. Officer; Officers and Sponsors Club; Science Club; School Store Worker; Band King DIFILIPPO, JOSEPH ERNEST: Cayarre History Qub; Stu- dent Council Altemate DINKINS, NANCY ALICE: Red Cross Executive Committee; M Z” Club, Secretary DORFMAN, CYNTHIA RENEE: Southem Association of Stu- dent Councils, President; Student Council Executive Cora- mittee; M Z” Club, Senior Board Member; Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Debate; National Forensic League; National Honor Society; National Merit Semi-Finalist; Mu Alpha Theta; Latin Forum; Pelican Girls’ State Delegate DOTSON, DONNA: R.O.T.C Sponsor; Officers and Sponsors Club, Secretary; Band, Heralder W. K. Dee� F. T. Dienet rhcs« induslrious sludents, Dar l Posey, Jill Sanford. and Bill Alexander, were just ihree of ihe many who took part in Byrd ' s D.E. program, which gave Seniors an opportunity to hold jobs while attending high ichool. C. R. Dorfmaa D. Dotaon 241 SENIORS Achieved 0. V. DuBoU J. Duncan P. A. Falk W. A. Dudley DUBOIS, DEBORAH VICK: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Na tional Honor 5 ociety; Student Council Altemate; Cayarre History Club; Office Worker; Tardy Desk Worker DUDLEY, WILLIAM ANDREW DUNCAN, JOHN EL.LIS, CAROL ANNE: Pep Squad; Le Cercle Francais; Brush and Palette; Student Council Alternate; Gayarre History Club ENDICOTT, CAROL ESLICK, SARA AMANDA: Gayarre History Club; Junior Medical League; Cooperative Office Education Club, Vice- President FALK, PATRICIA ANN: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Gayarre History Club; Student Council Executive Committee, Courtesy Chairman; “Z” Club, Service Chairman; Prayer Group Leader FALLIS, MARGARET ELAINE: Distributive Education; Red Cross Representative; Future Teachers of America; D.E.C.C.A. Gub C. A. Ellit I 4 S. A. Eilick FLOURNOY, BRENDA FAYE: Le Cercle Francais FLOURNOY, JOHN CRAIG: Gayarre History Club; Varsity Qub; Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Secretary-Treasurer; GUSHER, Editorial Staff; Key Club; Football; Red Cross Representative Senior Debate members displayed end results of their hard work at the Woodlawn Tournament. Tbese were just a few of the many trophies won by the 1969 Debaters. 242 B. F. Flournoy J. C. Flourooy Outstanding Recognition FONTANE, KATHY CECILE: Pep Squad, Drum Corpa; Gayarre Hislory Qub; Latin Forum, Member-at-Large; Tennis Team FORD, AMANDA FOSTER, BLANCHARD LEROY, JR.: National Honor So- riety; Quill and Scroll; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Club; Student Council Alternate; “High Life,” Advertising Manager FREED, MICHAEL: Spirit Squad; Math Club; Science Club FRYER, ANNE MARIE FULLER, FRANCES J. FURLONG, WIUJAM JOSEPH GADPAILLE, CHARLES KEY GAINES, JOSEPH ALLEN: Hi-Y; Interact; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Gayarre History Club; Math Club; Science Club; Track; Spirit Squad, President; Pan American Forum; Office Worker GALLASPY, GLENNA LEE Gary Brownlee, Associate Editor, GUSHER; Glenna Gallaspy, Majorette, Pep Squad. A. M. Fryer F J TuUer J. A. Caines C. L. Callaspy 243 D. A. Gc a SENIORS Enjoyed Jody D’Anna, Lt. Colonel, R.O.T.C.; Cindy Haney, Cheerleader. GAMBLE, DENNY E.: Student Medical Association, Vice- President; Latin Forum; Debate; National Forensic League; Spirit Squad GARDNER, MARK WILLIAM: Latin Forum, Member-at- Large; Interact Club GATES, DEBORAH GATES, EDWARD CHARLES GAUTHIER, DENISE CESN, DAVID ANTHONY GIBERT, JOAN GINSBURG, DAVID: Le Cercle Francais; Track; Spirit Squad; Red Cross Volunteer at V.A. GOINS, GERALD WAYNE GOLDEN, RONNIE ARTHUR: Red Cross Representative; Interact Club; Hi-Y; Operation P.A.L.; Spirit Squad, Sergeant-at-Arms; Math Club; Gayarre History Club Many Memorable Events During half time at the Woodlawn game, many onlookers admired one of the memorable pep squad performances which the Stingerettes worked all summer to perfect. GRABILL, ELIZABETH BURCH: Student Council Representa- tive; Brush and Palette; Gayarre History Club; Junior Medi- cal League CRAYSON, BARBARA GREEN, DEBORAH NELL: Future Homemakers of America GREEN, DON GERALD GREENGUS, GAYBRIELLE: “Z w Club; Pelican Girls State Delegate; Student Council Executive Committee, Organzation Chairman; Pep Squad, Vice President; S.M.U. Pep Squad School; Le Cercle Francais, Vice President; Gayarre History Club, Social Chairman; Brush and Palette GRESHAM, CHRISTINE VIRGINIA: Andover Summer Ses- sion; Le Cercle Francais, President; National Honor Society; National Merit Letter of Commendation GRIEDER. RICHARD DOUGLAS: Football; Basketball; Track; Varsity Club GROUNDS, LORA ELIZABETH: Brush and Palette; Office Wforker GUIN, BILLY JAMES: Head Cheerleader; Sam Houston State Cheerleading School; Latin Forum, Member at-Large; Student Council Representative; Interact Club, Vice-Presi- dent; Gayarre History Club; Math Club; Science Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Senior Favorite HADRA, DOUGLAS FREDERICK: National Honor Society, President; Key Club, Secretary; Gayarre History Club; Latin Forum, Member-at-Large; Editor. GUSHER; Pelican Boys State Delegate; Qudl and Scroll, Student Council Repre- sentative E. B. Grabill B. Cray� oa D. N. Creea D. 1. Creea B. J. Cuia D H, lri _ SENIORS Participated in HACENS, VIRCINIA ANNE: Gayarre History Club; Latin Forom, Correspondinp Secretary; Pep Squad t Drum Corp� ; Z Club; CUSHER, Business Staff HANl), ALBERT MOORE: Cayarre History Club; Latin Forum; Seience Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Key Club, President; President, Senior Class; Baskethall; Tennis; Student Coun- cil Exeeutive Committee, Ass Mnhly Co-Chairman; National Honor Society; Senior Favorite HANEY, CYNTHIA: Cheerleader; Sam Houston Cheerleading School; Homecoming Court. Maid of Honor; Pelican Cirls’ State Alternate; Quill and Scroll; Senior Favorite HARKINS, NANCY CAIL HARPER, LYNNE HARRELL, JAMES MICHAEL: Science Club; Hi-Y; Interact; Basketball, Manager HARRIS, BARBARA ANN HARRIS, CHARLOTTE ANN HARTWELL, LINDA JOY: Los Vencinos; Officers and Spon- sors Club; Color Team Sponsor HAVARD, LUTHER CADE: Baseball, Scorekeeper; Varsity Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes L. Harprr J. M. Harrrll B. A. Harrit Cadet John Zenter escorted Sponsor Cail Sandifer through the Arch of Steel R.O.T.C. Military Ball, held at Muncipal Auditorium on January 31, 1969. L. J. Hartwrll 246 L. C. H.v.rd Byrd’s Military Program Nervous contestants awaited their tum to perform during the tryouts for 1968 69 cheerleaders. HAWKINS, RICHARD R.: Conrert Choir; R.O.T.C.; Officers and Sponsors Club; Cayarre History Club; Spirit Squad; Student Council Executive Committee; Optimist Award HAYES, MOLLY ANN: Drama Club; Future Teachers of America; Cooperative Office Education, Secretary; Library Worker HEAD, DAVID: R.O.T.C.; Rifle Team; Drill Team; Officers and Sponsors Club; Concert and Marching Band, Captain; Student Council Alternate; Red Cross Member; Spirit Squad HEDGCOCK. MARION RANDOLPH: Stndent Council Alter- nate; Le Cercle Francais, Secretary; Brush and Palette HEINSOHN, KAREN CAYE: Red Cross Representative; Future Teachers of America; Future Homemakers of America, President; Brush and Palette Club; Cayarre History Club HENDRIX, JAMES ROLAND: Concert and Marching Band; Spirit Squad HIGGINBOTHAM, JOY HICHTOWER, STEVE IRISH: National Honor Society; National Merit SemiFinalist; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Club; Math Club; Latin Forum; Spirit Squad HITCHCOCK, JUDY: Red Cross Representative; Office Worker; Junior Medical League; Le Cercle Francais; Brush and Palette; Gayarre History Club HODCE, BRENDA MONEL: Debate Club; National Forensic League, Secretary; National Honor Society; Gayarre History Club; Student Council Representative; Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Spanish National Honor Society L. A. Holder D. D. Holt D. H. Hou� r D. A. Holley L. P. Hooper C. W. Howard Rings Gave Seniors received rings during their Junior year, an event that all stu- dents had long anticipated. HOLDER, LESLIE ANN: Pep Squad; Mu Alpha Theta; Le Cercle Francais; Junior Medical League HOLLEY, DEBORAH ANN HOLT, DEBBIE DIANE HOOPER, LETA PAMELA: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Office Worker; Pelican Girls State Altemate; Gayarre History Club HOUSER, DEBORAH HOWARD, CERALD W. HOWARD, MARY FAYE HOWARD, NELDA JOYCE DOT HOWARD, SARA ANN: Operation P.A.L.; Prayer Group Leader; Student Gouncil, Secretary; Louisiana Association of Student Councils Workshop; Louisiana Association of Stu- dent Councils Convention; Pep Squad; Brush and Palette HUMPHREY, MICHAEL HUEY M. F. Howard N. J. D. Howard Prestige to SENIORS HUNT, EVELYN SUE: Junior Medical League, Scrapbook Chairman; Drania Club; “High Life,” Assistant Feature Editor; Red Cross Alternate HUNTER, PAULA DEBORAH: Pep Squad; Red Croas Repre- sentative; Gayarre History Clab, Vice Preaident; Office Worker HYDE, WILLIAM DARIEN JACK, DONALD RAY: Concert and Marching Band; “High Life M JACKSON, HELEN CLAIRE JACKSON, THOMAS HALLER: Pelican Boys State Altemate; National Honor Society; Student Council Executive Com- mittee, Assembly Co-Chairman; Baseball; Science Club; Interact Club; Le Cercle Francaia JAGGERS, GLORIA JANE JAMES, DEE ANN JOBRON, CEORGIA GLEANOR JOHNSON, CHARLES EDWARD: R.O.T.C„ Drill Team W D. Hydr H C. J� ck� on C. J. Jaggrn Leroy Foster, Advertising Manager, “High Life”; | Sara Howard, Secretary Student Council. C. C Jobron SENIORS Set Good JOHNSON, JANET: Fulure Teachers of America, Parlia- mentarian; Drama Club; Office Worker JOHNSON, l’ATHICIA: Cayarre History Club; Math Club; Concert Choir; Future Homemakers of America, Historian JOHNSON, PEAHLIE BEATRICE: Choir; Los Vecinos; Junior Achievement J. Johoton P. Johoaon P. B. Johneon S. Johnton JOHNSON, SAMUEL: Distrihutive Education; Vice-President; D.E.C.C.A. Cluh JONES, JUDY ANN: Le Cercle Francais JONES, PATRICIA ANNE: Concert Choir, Lihrarian; Future Teachers of America; Office Worker; Cayarre History Club; Pan American Forum JUDLIN, MICHAEL LOUIS KAYSER, RAYMOND FRANCIS: Gayarre History Cluh, Social Committee; Student Council Representative; GUSHER, Editorial Staff; Key Club, Treasurer; Science Club; Colf Team; Pelican Boys State Altemate KEASLER, JAMES WILLIAM: Red Cro.s Alternate KIMBELL, DONNA ELIZABETH: Red Cross Executive Com mittee; Pep Squad; Cayarre History Club P. A. Jonrt R. F. Kaytrr D. E. K.mbrll Scotty Lyons Advertising Manager, GUSHER; Billy Guin, Head Cheerleader. Example for Underclassmen KIN(� , RAYMOND: Bu� k tl all; Cayarre History Club; Spirit Squad KIRKPATRICK, KITTY: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; “High Life t w Personality Editor KLECKINCER, COSIMO CUY: Baseball, Manager KNIPP, MARY KATHERINE: Red Crow Alternate; Junior Medieal League; Brtifh and Palette; Gayarre History Club; Op � ration P.A.L. KOELEMAY, ALAN: Latin Forum; Cayarre His tory Club; Interact Club; Office Worker; Red Cross Representative KORMAN, CARL WHITNEY KOTTLE, CAIL MARILYN: Le Cercle Francais; Cayarre History Club KRENTEL, KAREN ANN: Brush and Palette; 4-H; Library VtcflbBi KYLE, DONNA KAY: “High Life,” News and Page Editor; Cayarre History Club; Quill and Scroll LACKEY, BEVERLY ANNE: Concert and Marching Band; Heralder; R.O.T.C. Sponsor; Officers and Sponsors Club; Red Cross Alternate; National Honor Society; Cayarre History Club Members of the R.O.T.C. presented a skit on Americanism, which showed what our present day world would be like without patriotism. A. Koclrmay C. M. Kottle C. W. Korro.n K. A. Krrntel D. K. Kyle B. Lnckey 251 SENIORS Strove for LANG, ANN LOUISE: Gayam History ' Club; Brush and Palette LANGFORD, PATRICIA ANN: Pep Squad; “High Ufe” Editorial Staff; Latin Forum, Member-at-Large LARSON, LARRY MELS: Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Gayarre History Club, Parliamentarian; Varsity Club; Foot- ball, Trainer; Red Cross Representative; Le Cercle Francais LAWRENCE, ARLISS JLINE: L.S.U. Leadership Conference; Office Worker; Concert Choir; Mu Alpha Theta; Gayarre History Club; Drama Club LAZARUS, TERRY LEE: Pep Squad; Junior Medical League; Gayarre History Club LEEPER, SHARON: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Student Council Representative LENOIR, JAMES ELDRIDGE: R.O.T.C, Captain; Officers and Sponsors Club; Patton Platoon; Spirit Squad LEONARI), NANCY JONES LERNER, AMY CECELIA: Pep Squad, Druni Corps; Le Cercle Francais; Latin Forum, Member-at-Large; National Honor Society LEVY, ANN: F’ep Squad, Drum Corps; National Honor Society; “Z” Club; Gayarre History Club, Historian; Le Cercle Francais, Treasurer; Student Council Alternate Dce Coopcr and Towny Robinson learned how to keep files in Mrs. Treba Cay Vallery’s Bookkeeping class. Scholastic Achievement LIGHTFOOT, JIMMY EVERETTE LINDENMAYER, CHARLES: Cayarre History Club; Student Medical Association; Red Cross Alternate LINDSEY, PATRICIA HELEN: Pep Squad. Drum Corps; “Z Club; Latin Forum, Secretary; Cayarre History Club; Tennis LINDSEY, SAMUEL CRAIG LINEBARIER, MYRA JEAN: Pep Squad; Utin Forum; Gayarre History Club; Red Cross Representative; Debate Club; National Forensic League LINK, RHODA ANN: Red Cross Alternate; Brush and Palette; Gayarre History Club; Pep Squad; School Store Worker; Latin F ' orum, Member-at-Large; Future Teachers of America LOFTON, BEVERLY RUTH: Pep Squad; Homecoming Cheer- leader; Cayarre History Club; Debate; Operation P.A.L.; Student Council Representative LOW E, SCOTT SOUTHW ICK: Student Council Representative; Student Medical Association; Latin Forum LYNN, PAMELA: GUSHER, Business Staff; Le Cercle Fran cais; Math Club; Pep Squad, Drum Corps LYONS, MARJORIE SCOTT M. J. Linebarirr S. C. I.ind� rv R. A. Link B. R. Lofton S. S. Lowe P. Lvnn M. S. I.von 253 SENIORS Greeted L. D. MrEltluff D. W. MarKnight McCREKrHT. ROBERT GILMAN: Spirit Squad, Sergeant-at- Arms; Golf; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; 44 High Life,” Reporter McELDlJFF, LYNDIA DIANN: Concert Choir; Drama Club McELROY, MORGAN MacKNIGHT, DOYLE WILLIAM: Red Cross Altemate; Debate McLAUGHLIN, MARCIA: Gayarre History Club; Red Cross Representative; Math Club MtMAHON, LYNNE MARIE: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Gay- arre History Club; National Honor Society; Nalional Forensic League; Debate; University of Iowa Debate Workshop McNEILL, WTLLIS EUGENE: Red Cross Representative; Gay- arre History Club; Baseball MABRY, ROBERT DOUGLAS: Football; Baseball MADDOX, RICHARD: Basketball, Trainer; Math Club, Presi- dent; Spirit Squad, Sergeant-at-Arms; Interact Club; Hi-Y; Science Club; Pan American Forum MALRY, SONDERA MARIE: Gayarre History Club; Junior Medical League L. M. MrMahun R. D. Mabry S. M. Malry Janis Turner, Ginny Walke, and Laura Bodenheimer decorated their homeroom door to add to the holiday spirit. Holidays With Enthusiasm MANN, KAREN JO: Cayarre History Club; Junior Medical League; Drama Club; Library Worker MARTIN, DAN LARUE: R.O.T.C.; N.C.O. Club, President; Color Cuard MARTIN, JOHN RUSSELL: “High Life M ; Spirit Squad MASSEY, MARK STUART: Student Council Representative; TennisTeam; Latin Forum; Cayarre History Club MAYS, DELORES ANN: 4-H Club, Publicity Chairman MAYS, WALTER DALE, JR. MIKA, MARY: Pep Squad; Drama Club; Latin Forum; Cayarre History Club; Office Worker MILLER, DEBORAH KAY MINDER, ROBERT: Key Club; National Forensic League, Vice President; Pelican Iktys’ State Delegate; Class Officer Nominee; Latin Forum, Member-at-Large; Georgetown Sum- mer Debate Workshop; Debate MINGO, BRENDA GAYLE Rozann Nelbert, Editor in Chief, “High Life”; Doug Hadra, Editor, CUSHER. SENIORS Enjoyed a Gay Grrengus played the role of a dance hall girl on Go-West Day, as Danny H M� ras exhibited his talent with the piano. MINOR, DONALD RAY: Marching and Concert Uand; Latin Forum MITCHELL, KATHLEEN O’BRIEN: Pep Squad t Drum Corps; Mu Alpha Theta; Student Council Representative; Gayarre History Club; School Store Worker MITCHELL, ONA VIRGINIA: Le Cercle Francais MITCHELL, THEODORE EDWARD MONTCOMERY, ELIZABETH BROCK: Cooperative Office Education; Student Council Reprtrsentative MOORE, GARY GENE: Cooperative Office Education; Drill Team; Track; Junior Achievement MOORING, STEVE RODCER MORGAN, POLLY DECKER MORRIS, WILLIAM: Football, Baseball; Gayarre History Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; “High Life, Re porter MORRISON, MARY LOUISE Victorious Go-West Day MOSLEY, ELGIN MARIE: Choir; 4-H Cluh MUROV, ROSLYN CAIL: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Le Cercle Francais MURRELL, CATHERINE: Pep Squad; Student Council Repre sentative; Pan American Forum; Homecoming Cheerleader; Gayarre History Club; Basketball Court NADER, NANCY ELIZABETH: Concert Choir; Drama Club, Clerk; Junior Medical League; Latin Forum; Gym Office Worker; National Thespian Society NEAL, MARY ELLEN: Future Teachcrs of America; Future Homemakers of America; Junior Medical League; Red Cross Alternate; Cooperative Office Education NECKING, CHRISTINA NEEL, CaRLA JEAN NELBERT, ROZANN: “High Life, M Editor; Red Cross Repre- sentative; Gayarre History Club NIX f RALPH COLLINS: National Honor Society, Vice Presi- dent; National Merit Semi-Finalist; Pelican Boys State Alternate; Quill and Scroll; Mu Alpha Theta; Interact, Sec- retary; Chapel, Co-Leader; Science Club, President; Math Club, Vice President; School Store Worker; Gayarre History Club; Hi-Y NOLEN, MOLLY JEAN: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; “Z M Club, President; Gayarre History Club; Brush and Palette; Office Worker M. E. Ne«l C- Neckiof Pep Squad members showed true school spirit by attending the Fair Park game in spite of the freezing weather and drenching rain to cheer the team to victory. SENIOR Favorites Chosen NORMAN, CINDY RAE: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Red Cross Altemate; Key Club Sponsor; Cayarre History Club; GUSHER, Editorial Staff; Rasketball Court, Sweetheart O’HARA, JOHN PATRICK: Vice President, Senior Class; Varsity Club, Treasurer; Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Secretary-Treasurer; Football; Track; Citizen of the Month; Mr. Mistletoe OLWELL, PATRICIA ANN OVERDYKE, JERE CECIL: Senior Favorite PACE, CHARLES STEPHEN PAGE, REBECCA SUSAN PALMER, STEVE RYAN PARKER, JOHN WILLIAM: Key Club, Senior Board Mem- ber; Pelican Boys State Delegate; National Honor Society; Varsity Club, President; Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Co-Captain; Student Council Representative; Science Club; Gayarre History Club; Football Scholastic Award PAYNE, JOHN BECKWITH: Key Club; Track; Basketball; National Honor Society; National Merit Semi-Finalist; Class Office Nominee; Pelican Boys State Delegate PAYNE, ROBERT DAVID Seniors finally cast their ballots at the long-awaited Senior Favorite election. From Class of 400. PEDDY, JOHN THOMAS: Gayarre History Club; Hi-Y; Concert and Marching Band, Senior Lieutenant PENINGER, KRISTINA VICTORIA PERKS, KAREN: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Le Cercle Fran- cais PERRY, GAYE: Gayarre History Club; Brush and Palette; Drama Club; Junior Medical League PEYTON, CAROLYN: Future Homemakers of America, Re- porter PICKENS, SHARON MARIE PLANCHARD, HELENE THERESE: Student Council Repre- sentative; Gayarre History Club; Latin Forum, Member-at- Large; Pan American Forum; “High Life, M New Page Edi- tor; Student Medical Association POMEROY, DEBORAH IRENE: Pep Squad; “High Life M New Page Editor; Junior Medical League PORTER, SHARON LEE: Brush and Palette; Junior Medical League; Office Worker POSEY, DARRY Susi Royle, Secretary, Red Cross; Bobby Minder. Vice-President, Student Council. H. T. Plaochtrd K. V. Peniafer C. Perry S. M. Pickrot D. I. Pomerof S. L. Portcr D. Pogry 259 A. J. Prater V. L. Prather M. Raaberry J. A. Reeks 260 S. E. Pr.thcr SENIORS Gained Knowledge Students helped bring knowledge to their rlassmates through extra reports and projects. Jody D’Anna and Susie Shriver in English IV heard Steve Hightower explain the mystery of the Stonehenge to Miss Margee Sander’s English IV Class. •V A. V. PricM R. Raymond PRATEH, ALAN JAY: Dehate; National Forensic League, Treasurer; Student Counril Executive Committee, Chaplain; Student Council Alternate; Spirit Squad, Secretary-Treasurer; National Merit Letter of Commendation; Baylor and Kansas University Dehate Workshops PRATHER, STEPHEN E. PRATHER, VICKI LYNN: First Aid Worker; Cayarre His tory Club; Brush and Palette; Junior Medical League PRIEST, ANNETTE VIRGINIA PRIM, MARGARET LOUISE: R.O.T.C. Sponsor; R.O.T.C. Color Team, Sponsor RAINEY, MARY ELAINE: Choir; Red Cross Representative; Drama Club; Latin Forum RASBERRY, MICHAEL RAYMOND, ROBERT REEKS, JO ANN: Pep Squad; Le Cercle Francais; Gayarre History Club; I atin Forum REESE. DAVID RANDOLPH: Cooperative Office Education D. R. Rewp Through Experience Susif Shriver, Lt. Colonel, R.O.T.C.; Jere Overdyke, President of Red Cross. REILY, GAIL FRANCES RENOIS, WILLIAM LOWELL RICKS, KIM JARONNE ROBERTS, NANCY ANNE: Pep Squad, L)rum Corps; ‘ High Life Ad Staff; Mu Alpha Theta, Secretary-Treasurer; Gayarre History Club ROBINSON, HAROLI) TOWNSEND ROE, BILLIE JEAN: Student Council Representative; Euture Teachers of America; Brush and Palette; Gayarre History Gub ROGERS, ELIZABETH TAYLOR: Euture Teachers of Amer- ica, President ROSE, DONNA GLADYS: Brush and Palette; Junior Medical League; Gayarre History Club; Office Worker ROSENBLATH. EREDERICK: Football; Varsity Club ROSS. ALAN NORTH: Spirit S |uad; Swim Team; Key Club; Red Cross, Treasurer; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Club C. F. Rrily K. J. Rick. -V A. Robrrlt Benefits of Three Years’ R0 LE, SUSAN JANE: Pep Squad, Drum Corps, Sergeant- at-Arms; S.M.U. Pep Squad School; Sam Houston Cheer- leading School; Homecoming Cheerleader; Red Cross, Sec- retary RUBENSTEIN, MARVIN ALAN: Cooperative Office Educa- tion, President RUSSELL, FRANCESCA: Pep Squad; Latin Forum, Member- at-Large; Le Cercle Francais; Gayarre History Club; Stu- dent Counril Alternate SALE, CHARLES FENNER: Student Medical Association, President; Science Club, Vice-President; Red Cross, Vice- President; Latin Forum, Parliamentarian; Interact Club; Gayarre History Club; Math Club SAMPLE, CAMILLE SAMPLE, WILLIAM KNIGHTON: Key Club, Sergeant-at- Arms; Red Cross Executive Council; Student Council Rep- resentative; Pan American Forum SANDIFER, GAIL: Concert and Marching Band, Heralder; Library Worker; R.O.T.C Sponsor; Officers and Sponsors Club; Student Council Representative; Pan American Forum SANFORD, MARTHA JILL: Distributive Eduration SAVELL, BUSTER ELMER: Brush and Palette, Publicity Chairman; Spirit Squad SCHWARTZ. STEVE HENRY In order to show their ability to rlimb the ladder of success, Senior Favorites, Phil Watson and Richie Woodall, had to reach the top of their ladder, eat the crackers, and whistle. Work Rewarded SENIORS SEBASTIAN, TEBESA: Math Club; Le Cerclc Francais; Junior Medical League SESSIONS, WILLIAM DOUGLAS SHAFER, MARY SHEAREB, GLENN STEPHEN: Concert and Marching Band; Gayarre History Club; Science Club; Spirit Squad SHEFFIELD, MARCIA LENA: Future Homemakers of Amer- ica; First Aid Worker SHELTON, TERESA: Bruah and Palette, Vice President; Office Worker; Gayarre History Club SHIDLER, JOHN CHRISTIAN SHRIVER, MARY SUSAN: Lt. Colonel, R.O.T.C. Sponsor; Officers and Sponsors Club; Silver Saber Platoon Sponsor; Color Guard Sponsor SHUEY, JOHN MILLER: Red Cross Executive Council; Head Prayer Group Leader; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta, President; National Merit Letter of Commen- dation; Interact Cluh; Gayarre History Club; Latin Forum; Science Club; Math Club SKLAR, SUZANNE IREINE: Gayarre History Club; Junior Medical League; Tennis Team i. C. Shidlcr S. Smith N. A. Sprncrr 264 D. C. Strphcni A. R. Sucy P. A. Strphent SENIORS Experimented A vigorous program of cxercisc for Scnior girls helped develop coordi- nation and improve grace. SMITH, KATHLEEN: Choir, Chaplain; Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Junior Medical League, Recording Secretary SMITH, RAYNELLE: Pep Squad; Mu Alpha Theta; Na- tional Honor Society; Student Council Alternate; All-State Orchestra; DAR Good Citizenship Award; Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts SMITH, SONDRA SMITH, STEVEN W.: R.O.T.C.; Rifle Team; Officers and Sponsors Club; Spirit Squad; Red Cross Altemate; Science Club SPENCER, NANCY ANN: Student Council Altemate; LS.U. Leadership Conference; Pep Squad, Sergeant-at-Arms; S.M.U. Pep Squad School; GUSHER, Editorial Staff; Key Club Sponsor; Homecoming Court, Sweetheart; Class Office Nominee STACY, ALLAN ROBERT STA(� G, MARGARET MARY: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; 4i Z” Club; Student Council Representative; School Store Worker STATHAM, GAYLA DIANNE: Gayarre History Club; Math Club; Future Homemakers of America; Office Worker STEPHENS, DOROTHY CAROL: Brush and Palette; Office Worker STEPHENS, PATRICIA ANN With Elements of Life STEVENS, EDITH ANN: Pep Squad, Secretary; S.M.U. Pep Squad School; Student Council Alternate; “Z Club; Na- tional Honor Society, Secretary; Class Office Nominee; Interact Club Sponsor; Prayer Croup Leader STICALU CAROLYN STODDARI), POLLY CORNELIA ELIZABETH: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Pan American Forum; Brush and Palette; Gayarre History Club STONECIPHER, ELLIOTT BOND; Student Council, Treas- urer; Concert Cboir, President; Hi-Y, President; Fellow- ship of Christian Athletes; Pelican Boys’ State Delegate; Baseball; Louisiana Association of Student Councils Work- shop; Southem Association of Student Councils Convention STONEROCK, LELA IRMA STREET, MARVIN: R.O.T.C; Rifle Team Commander; Drill Team; Battalion Special Staif STROKER, KATHLEEN TERESE STROUD, VIRGINIA: Brush and Palette; Le Cercle Francais; Junior Medical League STUCKEY, CAROLYN ELIZABETH: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Pelican Girls State Alternate; Q u dl and Scroll Pres- id� nt; SdM Store Worker; “Z” Club; Gayarre History Club; “High Life, Ad Salesman SUMTER, MICHAEL TIMOTHY: Football; Senior Class, Ser- geant-at-Arms; Student Council Representative; Varsity Club Humanities students leamed many things about life and philosophy through reading, watching films, and discussing. E. A. Steveoi P. C. E. Stoddord C. Sti(o)! E. B. Stooecipher L. E. Stooerock M. Street K. T. Stroker V. Stroud C. E. Stnckey M. T. Sumter 265 L. S. Swafford R. T. Tate W. C. Teafue J. C. Teekell L. F. Tannrr SENIORS Volunteered Their SWAFFORD, LARRY SCOTT JR. TANNER, LESLIE FISHER: Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Foothall; Basketball, Manager TATE, ROY TRAVIS TAYLOR, BEVERLY ELAINE: Pep Squad; Red Cross Rep- resentative; Cayarre History Club; Junior Medical League; Brush and Palette B. B. Taylor T. W. Teaeley i M. Teraia TEAGUE, WILLIAM CHANDLER: Gayarre History Club; Latin Forum; GUSHER, Editorial Staff TEASLEY, THOMAS WYNN: Fellowship of Christian Ath- letes, Co-Captain; Football; Varsity Club; Interact Club, President TEEKELL, JUDSON CRAY TERZIA, MARTHA: Gayarre History Club; Junior Medical League; Office Worker; Le Cercle Francais THOMAS, MARTHA: Band; Pan American Forum THORTON, DEWEY REESE Elliot Stonecipher, Treasurer, Student Council; Sandy Verhalen, Advertising Manager, “High Life.” M. Thomaa 266 D. R. Thorton Time for Service THORTON, KATHRYN FRANCIS TILBURY, ROSS CLAUDE TOMBLESON, THOMAS ELDRIGE TOMKIES, MELODIE TRAYLOR, SHARON CEGAIL TRICHEL, CHARLES B. TRICHEL, SARAH CATHERINE: Pep Squad; GUSHER, Editorial Staff; Red Cross Representative; Latin Forum; u zr ciub TUCKER, CATHERINE: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; “Z H Club; Gayarre History Club TURNER, JAMES RAY TURNER, JANIS CANDLER: Pep Squad; Choir; Red Crosa Altemate; Pan American Forum Martha Terzia and Lora Grounds checked the at- tendance cards for absentees during their study hall period which they forfeited in order to help in the office. T. E. Toablem S. C. C. Traylor S. C. Trichel R. C. Tilbury M. Tomkir C. B. Trichel C. Tucker i J. R. Turaer SENIORS Assumed Senior boys attended a series of assemblies, required by the State De partment of Education, to inform them of their military obligations. Each assembly was presented by a different branch of the Armed Forces. TURNEH, SUSAN EILEEN TURNER, VICKI ELAINE TWOMEY, SHERINEL: Junior Medical League; Brush and Palette; Office Worker; Red Cross Representative; Opera- tion P.A.L. VALENTINE, VICKI VAUGHAN, KAYLA: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; “High Life Business Manager; Quill and Scroll; Gayarre History Club; Student Council Representative VERHALEN, SANDRA BOBBETTE: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; High Life, M Advertising Manager; L.S.U. Leadership Con- ference; Student Council Altemate; Latin Forum, Member- at-Large; Future Homemakers of America; Gayarre History Club; Quill and Scroll, Vice-President WAITS, CYNTHIA RUTH: Latin Forum; Brush and Palette; Gayarre History Club WALKE, VIRGINIA CAVEN: Pep Squad; Homecoming Court, Maid; Student Council Representative; Latin Forum; Lo« Vecinos; ii Z Cluh; Treasurer; Senior Class; GUSHER, Busi- ness Manager; L.S.U. Leadership Conference; Senior Favorite WALLACE, CHARLES DOUGLAS WALLACE, LARRY WAYNE Positions of Leadership Phil Watson, Cheerleader; Ginny Walke, Business Manager, GUSHER. WALSWORTH, PATRICIA LEE WARREN, MARK TAYLOR: Student Medical League, Ser- geant-at-Arms; Latin Forum; Spirit Squad WATSON, PAUL MICHAEL WATSON, PHILIP ALAN: Cheerleader; Sam Houston Cheer- leading School; Gayarre History Club, President; Key Club; Parliamentarian, Senior Class; Debate; National Forensic League; Senior Favorite WATTS, FANNELL: Choir; Los Vecinos WAYMAN, CYNTHIA: Future Teachers of America, President; Drama Club; Operation P.A.L. WELCH, JAMES FLOYD: National Honor Society; Interact Club, Treasurer; Latin Forum WESTMORELAND, DOUGLAS LAWRENCE WHEELER, JOHNNY MALCOLM WHITAKER, MARY ANNE P. L. Wtlivorth M. T. Warren F. Wntu I. F. Welch D. L. Wettmorelnnd M. Willinghtm M. L. Wilson 270 P. D. Willi. I. Woodall Graduation Was the WHITE, MAHTHA SUSAN: Pep Squad; Student Council Alternate; “High Life,” Managing Editor; Quill and Scroll. WHITED, PATRICIA LYNNE. GUSHER, Businesa Staff; Pep Squad, Treasurer; S.M.U. Pep Squad School; Quill and Scroll; “Z” Club; Le Cercle Francais; Red Cross Alter- nate; Interact Sponsor; Pelican Girls’ State Alternate; Na- tional Forensic League; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta W HITENER, RALPH GARY: Math Club; Science Cluh; Gayarre History Club WHITLOCK, ESTHER NADINE WILLIAMS, MARGARET JANE: Choir, Secretary WILLIAMS, MATTIE PEARL: Distributive Education WILLINGHAM, MIC.HELE: Pep Squad, Drum Corps; Drama Club, President; Gayarre History Club; Le Cercle Francais; Brush and Palette WILLIS, PAMELA DAVIES: Pep Squad; Le Cercle Francais; Cayarre History Club; CUSHER, Editorial Staff WILSON, MARTHA LAUREE: Student Council Executive Committee, Publicity Chairman; Operation P.A.L.; Junior Medical League, President; Brush and Palette; Gayarre History Club WOODALL, IRENE Roslyn Murov measured Michele Willingham for a graduation cap while Mary Mika recorded the size and Pam Willis, Craig Flournoy, and Kim Kayser waited in line. Goal for SENIORS Richie Woodall, Head Cheerleader; Martin Young, Buaine? Manager, u High Life. WOODALL, RICHLYNN JARROTT: Cheerleader; Sam Hous- ton Cheerleading School; Pelican Girls’ State Delegate; Homecoming Court, Queen; Secretary, Senior Class; “Z Club; Key Club Sponsor; Optimist Pat-em’Onthe-back M Award; Brush and Palette; Student Council Representative; Senior Favorite WOODARD, PATSY ELAINE WOOLHANDLER, STEPHANIE JOAN: Pep Squad, Drura Corps; Debate, University of Arkansas Speech Workshop; Le Cercle Francais; National Honor Society; National Merit Semi-Finalist; Mu Alpha Theta; National Forensic League WRIGHT, RICHARD CARTER YORK, SUSAN DALE: Pep Squad; Red Cross Executive Council YOUNG, MARTIN SIDNEY: Red Cross Representative; M High Life, w Business Manager; Quill and Scroll ZENTER, JOHN C.: R.O.T.C.; Officers and Sponsors Qub; Drill Team; Mu Alpha Theta; National Honor Society; Band; All-State Orchestra ZIFFLE, JEANNIE S. D. York Mr. and ffl ss Jus jer CRic iarcf Rancfaf Kawfins Each year the GUSHER Staff has the pleasure of selecting one senior boy and jjirl to represent the year- book as Mr. and Miss GUSHER. To qualify for this distinction a person must have contributed three years of service to Byrd and also have outstandin character traits. Members of the GUSHER Staff are not eli ible for this honor. It is with reat pride that we, the GUSHER Staff of 1969, present Mr. and Miss GUSHER, Rick Hawkins and Nancy Coats. Rick has indeed served Byrd well during the past three years. An active member of the Latin Forum as a sophomore, Rick was elected President of the Thespian Society in his junior year. In addition he was a Pelican Boys’ State Alternate and a member of the Brush and Palette. Interact. and Gayarre History Clubs. A Captain in the R.O.T.C., Rick had a very busy senior year at Byrd. He served on the Executive Committee of the Student Council and was Manager of the School Store. He was alslo Editor of the Stentor r Byrd’s literary magazine. and a Prayer Group I eader as well. Rick participated in the Concert Choir and Officers and Sponsors Club. He wrote numerous skits which were presented in various assemblies throughout the year. Rick earned the Optimist Pat-Em-on-the-Back 272 Award for his leadership and service to his school and community. OCancy fjean CJoa s Nancy has proven herself to be a necessary and im- portant part of the city of Byrd. She has been an active member of Le Cercle Francais for three years. In addition to representing her homeroom as a Red Cross Alternate. Nancy was elected to the “Z” Club and Pep Squad during her junior year. She was also nominated for a Student Council office and served on the 1968 Track Court. As a senior she served on the Executive Committee of the Student Council as Co- Chairman of the Recreation Committee. This required an immense amount of time and effort as she helped to plan and coordinate such projects as Basketball Day and Go West Day. To add to her busy senior year she was a Prayer Group Leader and a Brotherhood Week Speaker. She represented Byrd well at Pelican Girls’ State. having been elected Senator. Serving in the Drum Corps, Nancy worked endlessly to help bolster spirit among the students of Byrd. Through their many hours of devoted service to Byrd, Rick and Nancy have shown a true loyalty to their school and have set a fine example for their fel- low students. It is for this. reason that we proudly bestow upon them the title of Mr. and Miss GUSHER for 1%9. Jusher Siaff Presents Sen or faoorHes jr Within the cily oj Byrd are numerous duties and responsibilities calling for work and dedication of the rnany citizens in the school. In order that these duties may be evenly distributed among the stu - dents, a student may hold only one major office and one minor office, or three minor offices. The holders of these major offices have been recognized in the fMiges of the Senior Section. Senior Favorite is an honorary ofjice held by tu elve senior girls and boys u ho uere elected as a result of popular vote by their class in a special assembly. This year, the results of the election uere kept secret until Fehruary 13, when members of the GUSHER Staff announced the uin- ners of the Senior favorite Assembly, by requiring each javorite to display certain talents such as dancing and acting. 4 someuhat different honorary office is that of Mr. and Miss GUSHER. 7 he entire GUSHER Staff takes part in the nomination and election of these two out- standing cilizens. Each of the nominees must have attended Byrd for three years, made valuable contributions to the school, shown service qualities, and must not be a member of the GUSHER Staff. On this page, the eight runner-ups for Senior Fai ' orites have been recognized. In the follouing section are the Senior Favor - ites of 1969 pictured according to their number of votes. The entire Senior Class may be assured that as they ualk doun the road of life, they may aluays remember tlie ivide friendship and warm feeling uhich existed in their class, represented by these loyal and trustuorthy tuelve. 273 1969 Sen or 7tic i ynn .Jarroii 7. )oo a 7l f crt 7 Toore J anr Jauorites TSiffy . 7mm s ( Juin Roa ena cSco ( ' o neyys 1969 Seru ' or C ' yrti tia Haney Oartny Ct iar as Ziooras 276 7 ' auori tes Jto.xie 71 nn ( ' ar ene i J ti ip 71 an 1 Ja son 1969 c)enior c Jeorye rS epAen 7!(JcocJt Vu irytnia C ' aoen 7 )a Jte JavorHes jfere ( ' ecif ()i err ytie h at terine Oiane 7ls ew 279 Serving as class officers for the 1968 69 Junior Class were Crey Townsend, Parliamentarian; Barron O’Neal, President; Julia Minor, Secretary; Bill Clark, Sergeant-at-Arms; Anne Pou, Treasurer; and Ann Thome-Thom sen, Vice-President. JUN OR 5 inifUted neu Chosen by the Junior Class as noruinees for class officers were Scooter Swann. Ann Younker, Perry Peyton, Rebel Brown, Cecilia Robertson, and John Morgan. “Go Jackets! Sting ’em!” cried the enthusiastic Juniors, as they competed for the spirit stick at a pep rally. Becoming the first class to win the spirit stick. which was established this year at Byrd, the Juniors exhibited the most enthusiasm during the week of the Airline football game. The cheerleaders presented the award in assembly af ter each individual class displayed its enthusiasm by yelling and cheering. The Juniors won the stick again at a later pep rally. They further contributed to athletic support by painting numerous posters and banners for the games. Highlighting the year was the Junior Prom. based on the theme of an “Old South Ball.” Students experimented with new methods of raising money for the prom. Representatives from each English III class were chosen to supervise their classes in selling cakes and donuts. Juniors collected truckloads of newspapers and magazines, and presented a Junior-Faculty basketball game. Funds raised from these money-making projects were spent on elaborate decorations, which transformed the Crystal Ballroom into a picturesque Southern plantation. Mouse and the Traps provided music for the event. In addition to these projects, the Juniors gave their time and effort to assemblies, clubs. athletics, and spirit organizations. and pledged to “keep on keeping on” a s they looked forward to their final year of service to the City of Byrd. ideas at Byrd Stingen tte s Sharon Gates, Charlee Smith. Ann Thorne- Thomsen, and Judy Cohen assisted in preparing refresh- ments for a party hone� ring the hasketball team. The Junior Pep Squad ordered a huge cake decorated with the words. “Jacket Spirit Never Gonna Die!” Lecturing to American history students, Yourie Dozier, Steve Goodgion. and Debhie Gower, Mr. Samuel Davis stated, i4 The Kansas-Nehra ka Act plunged the nation into further dispute? over slavery.” One of several aids used in learning foreign languages is the tape recorder. Spanish stpdenls I.aura St aly and Marv Ann Tindol straightened the tape while Anne Pou prepared to record a dialogue. 281 JUNIORS Gained Valuable Claudia Lea Adama Danid Adams David Hubrrt Adam DHores Alford Spring is the season for research papers, and juniors throughout Byrd found it a new, time-consuming experience. In preparing their papers, the students made frequent use of the school ' s library facilities. Frank Arthur Allrn Littleberry Calhoun Nancy Land Allen William Mims Allums Christopher Barr Helrn Marir Atkins Allea Anthony Esther Ruth Bains Thomas Forrman William Thomas Blaosrtt Berry Thomas Harbin Boddie Drborah Elizabrth Brtts I on Alan Birkrlbach Ricky I.ynn Blalock William Thomas Boddie Bruce James Bode Jamrs Brrnard Bolton 282 Experience Through Research Jimn Arlhur Bradford Julie Ann Brnwn Mirhnrl Waynr Brnuwaard Rrbrrra Elainr Brown Bryan Turnrr Brown Emmrti l.ukr Br an Connir Gwynn Brown Drb irah Ann Brown Marilou Bryant Sandra l.ynn Bryant Kimhrrlv Bullork Prjuy Dean Burpana Travi Stanlun Bu� ry Kn� «ary Annr Callaway Gl� � ria Ann Campbrll Janri Marir Car on Travia Raymond Cartrr Gary I.ainr Caacio Cynihia Chambrrlain Tara Lynn Clanry John Mirharl Clark William Charlra Clark Shrrrv Dianr Chandlrr Dnnna Kay Cha c Tom Carltnn Corhran Bryan Hrrman Corkrrham 283 Judy Lynn Cohrn Frrdrrirk Jamra Colbrrt Maud Adalyn Colr Glrnn Colrman Linda Louiar Collina Dorinda Dian Cook JUNIORS Studied Literature Kathrrinr Coomb Chratrr Albrrt Cooper Gary Almandrr Vickir Dianr Crain Covinfton David William Copp John Dukr Cordrll Chanda Jan Covington Drbbir Alana Crawford Harry Thurman Crawford Kathrrinr Adgrr Crawford Nanry Adrlaidr Crramrr Lrvrtta Mary Davia 284 Gaylr Lynn Cruikahank Jrnnifrr l.ynn DrHart Diana Carlrnr Culvrr Baul Zuniga Dr Lafurntr Jon Kimbrouah Charmainr Davrnport Cunninfham Prnny Lra Dovr I.iabrth Caylr Dodaon Jran Dovcr Yourie Leonou Dozirr Doona Dunbur Suuo Patrice Ebarb John Chrietopher Eddy Alicis Irene Edwardo of American Authors Thomao Jarkeon Elbert Martha Jean Fluker Suzannr Ellia Mary Virgioia Fortaon Leon Lewia Emanuel Carolyn Foater Charlea Glenn Fallin Terri Lanr Frlker Shirley Louiae Foater Jamra Frank Fowler William Louia Fraarr Mirharl Charlra Frerman Cathrrinr Jran Fryrr Robrrt L«� uia Fulton In preparation for a study of contemporary American authors, Laura Mercer pointed out a bulletin board display to her class- mates in Junior English. JUNIORS Contributed Cynthia Ann Cibson Brtty Jran Gillie Drborah Cail Gowrr Jamra MukIi Craham Janrt Kay Cammill Linda Caylr Coodr Sharon Ann Cates Micharl Edpar Goodroe Sally Connrll Crr Crrald Lynn Cordry One nf the highlights of the football season was the Peep Show, in which Jimmy Trichel characterized “Little Bo Peep. Drum Corps members Carolyn Stuckey and Molly Nolen provided make- up and costume for the character. John David Graham Paul Crrrn Barbara Ann Crren William Lewia Creene Karen Lee Griswold Mary Cale Cur � Robert Michael Guillot Nanry Jane Cuin Lindaay Jane Hadra Andrew Peter Hall 286 a Successful Peep Show Rebecca Lynn Hall Thomas Lemly Ham Patrick Hough Larice Eugcnc Hatcher Harrinfton Martha Ann Hamilton William Ray Halcher Judith May Hardtner Ivy Brattoo Hcdfcock Timothy W ' ayne Hardy Danicl Hrndcraon Cilbcrt Hcthcrwick Joyce Annc Hollinfaworth Charlie Mae Hicka Randy Wayne Holloway Sheryl Dianc Hinca Jamca Stcwart Holt Walter Harriaon Holdcr Jamca Stokca Hold Janice Elaine Holland Alice Marie Huntcr Jamca Wcldon Innia Kathy Louiac Jackaon Harrictt Alcxandcr Jennette Bcrnard Slattcry Johnaon Ted Stanley Johnaon Francca Eliaabcth Jonca 287 Marion Jimn Jonc Cinrllrn Joynff Benjamin Chamberlin Jimet Stephen Kinf M«ry Ann King Merrel DougUt King King JUNIORS Competed for Ingrborg Ing« Kreia Emily Antoineite Lafitte Jonathan David Krepak Kathleen Lamberty Bonnie Carol Kupper Thomaa Eugene Landrum Martha Kurx Robert Kyle Bruce Allan Laxarua Howell Dickaon Levy Students crowded the “Golden Slipper Saloon” in the basement on Go West Day to cnjoy suckers and ice cold lemonade. 288 Cyntbia Roae Lindenmayer Robert Mitchell Little Mary Danieil Long Kathleen Ruth McBride Mary Eliubeth MeBroom Towoarnd Lucy McCabe Michael AJIen McCoy Clenn Ray McKibben John McCuen Lawrence Cljrde Mclntoth Spirit Stick on Go West Day JUNIORS Gained John lf« Morgen L« Nichobon Motrii Paltie Jennelte Nerenjo Shirley Moureen Nerenjo PatricU Ann Murphy William Wayne Murphy Carol Ann Murray Carolyn Querbea Nelaon Michael W ' ayne Newman Herbert William Norton Nancy Marion Ogletree Barron Jobna O’Neal Candace Kay Pardue Dianne Parka Jimmy Francia Patteraon John W ' illiam Pearce Homer Peel Elizabeth Ann Pennington Paul Allen Porterfield Mark Shelton Poaey 290 Edward Nelaon Petty Weldon Herbert Peytoo Ruth Marie Pickena Dale Adrienne Poaa Anne Marie Pou Vickie Patrice Procell Experience in Athletics Physical education plays an important role in every junior boy’s school curriculum. Albert McWilliams, Mike Swinney, and Jon Cordell made use of weights and bars to perform isometric exercises. Wtiiitney Quinn Tommir Clydr R� y Waltrr Rav Ramminf Lrna F.lizabrth Rirhardson Drwry Samurl Ricord Jamra Matthrw Riarr Maraha Ixiuiar Rohrrtaon Mary Crcilta Robrrtaon Elizabrth Rooa Hrlrn Marir Roarnkrana Dinnna R r Shrlton William Oabornr Simmom Strphrn Craif Shrpprrt Charlrr Ailrrn Smith Thrlma Eliiabrth Shirlda Elainr Uronia Shipp Hrnrirtta Short Shirlry Dalxrll Smith Paula Margr Snrrd David Hay Sprawla JUNIORS Terminated the Oarar Jrromr Stamper Albrrt Franria Strntz David Lynn Strphrna Mark Duanr Strand Patricia Marir Strokrr Jamra Singlrton Swann Eugrnr Bardwrll Stigall Marrua Donald Stone Mikr Hayward Swinney Drniae Annr Switzer Aon Thornf Thomim Jimn Ku� «rll Trich«l Slcrcn K y Thorlon Kaiulall CUy Turncr Charlro Edwtrd Thrash Jrnnifrr Jran L ' aarry Mary Ann Tindol Hrrbrrt Crry T� « n� rnd Thomaa VowrU Jimmy Slattrry Walkrr Year with Old South Bal Sarah Allir Walkrr Vina Staaia Waahrlraki Jamra Bynunt Hillco Jimmir Kusarll Wrbb Timothy Alliaon Wrlla Lynn Avrril Wratbrook Barton Brrwatrr Wildrr Suaanna Wilkra Barbara Williama Micharl Rrddrll Ruth Ann Willia William Chriatophrr Lrr Wilmoth l.inda Jran Wilaon Jamrs Drnton WoIfrnbrr|;rr John Paul Woodlry Suaan Yvonnr Younp Ann Wvatt Younkrr Robert Tyson pointed out the spaces to write the ward and precinct numhers to Nicky Jordan and Tommy Harper as they eagerly registered, for their first time, to vote in the Student Council elec tions. Whether cheering for the spirit stick, painting banners for “Go West Day,’ or working on fund-raising drives, mem bers of the Sophomore Class took an active part in school functions. They astounded the rest of the student body with their tremendous displays of spirit in the assemblies. Many sophomores represented their homerooms on the Student Council and the Red Cross. They were elected as officers of numerous organizations and as members in the Key Club, the “Z” Club, and Interact. Sophomores contributed three lettermen to the football team, and they proved to be extremely valuable on both the basketball and track teams. Rather than attend school in a new modern building, the sophomores chose to come to Byrd and share in the Jacket traditions. Many members of the dass distinguished them selves as leaders, and by the ways they have met the many new challenges which they have faced this year, sophomores have proved, beyond a doubt, their ability to carry on the traditions of Byrd with the high standards set by the classes during past years. Jacket Standards Challenged Jerry Simonds, Mike Pierce, and Tommy Palmer worked amid geranium plants and hanging vines to re-pot the tiny tomato plants so that thc tomatoes would he ripe and heahhy during the Christmas Season. 294 Alan Murphy and Eric Johnson carefully searched for a good novel to read and review after Miss Dianne I)unn and Mrs. Lucille Tindol had instructed their class in how to hest use the lihrary. Those honored as being elected officers for the 1969 Sophomore Class were: Front row: liamentarian. Second row: Jim Cowles, Vice President; Gay Stacy, Treasurer; Steve Redden, Kayser, Secretary; Bill Shaw, Sergeant at-Arms. sopmmm To be nominated for a class office is, in itself, a great honor. The sophomore nominees were: Front row: Orie Hunter, Bobby Bagley. Second row: Mary McCormick, Julie Weimar, Jimmy Davis, Jim Mays, Chuck Knight, Paul Massey. Becky Palmer, Par- , President; Frances Linda Jranrttr Alecia Su� an Roy John Armor Tommie Jean Thomaa Hauf Bobby Ray Bagl Abrrrrombir Adcock Mary Colleen Brrnr Aahlry Barhman Robrrt Houaton Mike Jamra Bankalon Mark Alan Barrett Hrnry Jantra Bethlry Ceorftr Raymond Birnfang Blanchard SOPHOMORES Were Enriched Through Lurian Blanirtt David Ijinr Brannon Nrlaon Wrlch Camrron Elizahrth Huth Ca� ««rd Rrbrcra Sur Bloodworth Pamrla Thoma Brown Lavonda Diannr Camp Barbara Janr Clark Allan Ruaarll Bradlry Wanda Diannr Bryon Mirharl Campbrll Jamm Nathan Collinawortli Alton Koh Bradlry Don Burkincham Charlra Thomaa Cartrr Davnl Thoma Colvin Strvrn Mark Braini Annr Kimbrrlin Butchrr Kalhlrrn Cartrr Shrrri Lynn Cornrtt Pamrla Ann Branham Lrwrll Str|dirn Butlrr Owrn Raymond Cartrr Pamrla Annc Courtnry 29 1 Lamar Thonipson and James Holt read the notices posted outside the H.O.T.C. office. R.O.T.C. is one ol Byrd s largest and most active organizations. Cl nn Cowlc Dunna Crawlord Mirharl Fredrrick Cranr Nclda Cav Cruflord New Activities and Organizations Velva l.eah Crooka Slagle lloward Day Clay Garriaon Eavrt F.llrn Marir Evana kathv Dianne Crowley Jo r|� hinr DrKatta .Mi« harl Danirl E«kak Ki har l Falkrnberry Detnirah l.on Cryer Jtisrph David Dover Flizabt th Crace F K lm Kennrth Wayne Faulkner Anthony D ' Anna Mary Dula Eliaabrth Kendrirk Ellia Jamrs Frducia Jamra Fuernr Davi J« hn Hugk Durrett Marv Celestr Flli Charlea Edwin Fiahrr Ruth Anne Daviaon Mark Fuller Dulton Charlea Jack Ealick Su%an Fleming Sciences Increased SOPHOMORES’ Kathy Crowley and Charlene Gutschow observed the careful actions of Noell Whatley as he dissected a common earthworm in Mr. Leonard Con over’s biology class. James Richard Ford Chuck Snrddon Kuliun Kcnald Glrnn Fostrr Cnrol Ann Gafnard Jodir Lavrllr Gary Joan Lli abrth Grrsham William Edward Harkins Thomaa Micharl Hicka Lron Jacqura Gibrrt Howard Jamrs Griffin Kathryn Louiae Harlan Grorgr Egan Hodera Partriria Ann Gordry Carlrnr Dalr Gutarhow Tommy Charlra Harprr Strvrn John Holromb Avia Patricia Gordon Strphrn Forrrst Hall Karrn Hawkins Mary Kathrrinr Holland Gayl Judy Graham Strphannir Annr Hanna Dorothy Jran Hrndrrson Karla Risdon Holomon Sharon Gay Grahani Vickir Sur Hardgrovr Francrs Epps Hrndrrson Rozlyn Ann Hudson 298 Awareness of the World Around Them Tru Lynn Willinm Orie Humphrey Hunter Eric johneon Virsil Winfred Johneon Sandrs Kay Huston Konald Lee Shirley Jonn William Robert Jacoba Jacquea Johnaon Chriatine Johnaton Donna Jeane Jonea Suaan Colleen Jantrold Laura Thornton Jonea Nick Stanley Lillian Francea Diane Mary Kee Edwin Forreat King Jordan Kayaer Lorraine Vicky Charlea Danirl Krvin Kinmon Kathleen Crnevieve Knabenahue Knight Elizabeth Jett Kitr Elizabeth Lec Law Richard David Lageraen Jo Ann Landrra Strlla Ann Leber Taylor Stanley Jacqueline Marie Lockwood Malcolm Lohnes Linn Littell James King Mary March King Timothy Kevin Darlme LaFitte Kramer Clydr Wyatt Pamrla Suaan Lightfoot Leone Walter Darid Lylea Deborah Eula Lomaz 299 Mike Malec, Tummie Ashley, Darlene LaFitie and Jo Ann Small gained a better understanding of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar through projects in Miss Vir ginia Chadick’s English II class. Clif(or | David Lynam Antlrrw kernan MrConniro John Matthri MrBridr Will Bullifih MrConniro Ramlall Marahall MrCall Glmda Marv MrCormirk English Was the Key to Sally Jrtrr MrCrrifiht John Thoma Mrjunkina Srott Robrrt Mrrolla Waynr Othomar Moorr Will I irk� on MrCrorklin Mary Ann MrLurr Doria Milloy Valrrir Lovrlarr Morrlork John W illiam MrCutrhrn Mirharl Mathrw m..i . ' Prtrr Mintlrr Strphrn Alligooil Morris Tliorna Antlrrw MrDanirl Grraldinr Sur Marlry Grorgr Prtrr Monrrirf Cynthia Ann Munrh 300 Shirlry Virginia MrEltluff Grrgory Paul Maucy William Mirharl Monaour Su an Elizabrth Murdork Pamrla Ann Mrlntoah Manin Jarars Miyt Drwanna Lre Montgomrry Alan Whytr Murphy C) nthia EUitir Murphy D«vid Mirharl Nuble Cynthia Craif Murrrll Mary Krinn Nurria Linda Sur Nancr Eula Janr Norton Carmrn Ann Narrolli Rrbrrca Su� an Palmrr Grorgr Allrn Howard Nrwrombr Th� raai Edward Palmrr Harvry Lrr NichuL Clrvrland Th«ma� Parks SOPHOMORES’ Academic Success Katir LaV ' rrnr Danirl Wayne Hutrh Phillips Gail Shirlry Fayr Glrnda Pierce Micharl Josrph Parka Philrn Joanna Price Pieklr Thomas Richard Pilgrren Lrah Pomrroy Drborah Ann Price Drborah Richardaon Marv Helen Quint Radrmachrr Strphrn Edward Strvrn Taylor Donald Marilvn Kay Lynn Mackry Aubry Robinson Ramry Rrddrn Rrichrnbach Satchrr Rigdon Mrrrill Scarborough Patricia Lurille Nirholon Rodnry Shrrry l.ynn Janr Scarboroofh Robinson Roppolo Ruaarll Thomas Lanr Scott SOPHOMORES Learned of Other Ru« Danirl William Frsnk Srpulvado Srymour Roaulyn Rrnre Brtly Sloan Skannal John Jrff Tberrsa Kay Smitb Sonnrnbergrr Cathrrinr Hall Dianr Stigall Slrrbrnz Claire Margarrt William Clydr Jamra Frank Jrrry Rrnay Shaw Shaw Shury Simonda Jo Ann Small Elizabeth Annr Lynn Dianr Smith Rrbrcra Annrttr Caynrll Stacy Smith Kathy Urnr Smith Micharl Stone Jacqurlinr Stanlry ' Statham Mieharl Lynn Crawford David Robrrt Eugrnr Strphrns Strain Strong Janr Sullivan Micharl Ray Richard Maicom Strvm Alra John Kanstantine Swafford Swafford Trliachak Thro William Thomas Latnar Thompson Shirrl Pagie Louise Anita Thompson Tomblrson Crrgory Josrph Patricia Jill Thibodraux Thomas Martha Tooke Santmur! Evrrett Toomry 302 Cultures Through Foreign Languages Trxas Mitchell Donald Ray Turner Shirley Turner Robert Clifton Deborah Ann Vavra Dorothy McClendon Tucker Laura Hope Walton Leifhton Wilaon Tyaon Stephanie Watkins Wafer Pamela Kiy Lynda Clen W ' earer Wsrren Lealie Watkina Terry Neel SheUy Ruth Wallare Lewis Dean Julie Anne RandaU Ceorfe Weatmoreland Wataon Clendn Lynn Weneer Waldron NoeU Whatley Wheeler Wt-imar William David Whitener Weat Joaeph Sylveater Wolfinger Virfinia Lea Wood Marguerite Francea Whatley Ned Delany Wrifht William Dinirl Wrifht Robert MrConarlt Younf David Claude Yrafrr Stephen Yourn Pcrry Pcyton pointcd out sorae of the beauties of the area called “Mancha Land M where the mythical Don Quixote was believed to have lived. Susan Fleraing and Texas Tucker were also members of the panel reporting on Spanish history. 303 Elected to servc as Freshman Class Officers were: Front row: Cathy Shriver, Secretary; Delma Mason, Treasurer; Ronald Strong, Parliamentarian. Second row: John Farley, Sgt.-at-Arms; James Roach, President; Richard Head, Vice President. uas rcestablisliGd For the first time since 1959, the halls of Byrd reopened to weleome a Freshman class. After thirty- four years of our school’s existence, junior high schools—Hamilton Terrace, Linwood. and Broad- moor—were built which included in their enroll- ment 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. On a strictly vol- unteer basis, ninety of the lower classmen attended Byrd in the 1968-69 school year. Here they excelled in all phases of scholarship, sports, and activities. Some were on football and basketball teams; some served as Student Council representatives and alter- nates; many played in the Marching Band and sang in the Concert Choir; others joined clubs such as the Latin Forum, Los Vecinos, Math Club, and Science Club. The fact that freshmen are surrounded by a four-year high school environment, instead of three, should prove to be beneficial to both the school and the individual. Freshman English classes were rather unique, for there were only two of them. Through this required subject, students were acquainted with literature and grammar. from the strange world of Pip and Miss Haversham in CREAT EXPECTATIONS to the somewhat perplexing study of punctuation, sentence structure, and word usage. It was an honor in itself to l e nominated by the freshman class to run for class offices. Those rhosen were: Front row: Donna Evans, Dehbie Valentine, Debbie Newman, Debbie Wall. Second row: Carolyn Hatcher, Richard Simmons, and Cecil Scarborough. 304 Freshman lockers were a new part of the world of Byrd. Karen Hadley, having a little difficulty, was aided hy John Cascio, James Roach, and Doug Rymer. FRESHMEN Entered Byrd with Eagerness Braoham Each studeot is responsible for one bulletin board display in English I. Helping with the display designed by Gerald McCarty were Tim Mcjunkins, Bobbie Davis and Richard Head. Philip Grrald Bruno Micharl Lewia t ' olliof aworth PriacilU Aone Carter Keith Havmond Cotteo John Andrew Caacio Brenda Laverne Day Laura Tereaa Caacio Mary Francea Deeo Ronald Paul Cicero Suaan Dianne Delude Suaan Lorrlle Diane Ivy Drennan Richard Edward John Paul Dugger Judith Dean Ecbola Donna Loneaia Ricbnrd Earl Donahoe Dudley Evana Fallia 305 FRESHMEN Participated in John Donell Fnrly Glen Edwtrd Garv Alice Maric Fenton Rarhel Ginaburg Martha Ruth Fuller Virginia Kav Grounda Frcshmen in Coach John Rogers civics class proved they were as rauch a part of Byrd in their first year as anyone else by donning westem outfits on Go-West Day. Robert Hamm Carolyn Soe Hatcher Richard Head Hubert lnrin� Hunt Carla Jean Michael Louia Jantuold Kimball Louia Lindy Tim Richard Holt Hendrick Gerald Emil Timothy Alan McCarty Mcjunkina Alhert McWilliama Conatance Arlesia Delma Eliiabeth Malry Mason Ortha Jamea Morgan Robert Alvio Deborah Eliiabeth Mike Denniea Mylea Nrwman Poaey 306 Spirit Stick Competition Catherine Rita Shriver RonaM Lee Strong Richard Mark SimmoDi Mirhael Raymond Tanner Cenet Ellen Smith Paul Robert Taylor Dolorea Ann StUes Shereyln Roae Tomkiea Kathy Sue Stoddard Deborah Ireoe Tyaon Deborah Marie Debra Kay Wall Fred Andrew Brenda Joyce Anita Katherine Kathy Jean v.lrnlinr W.lton Tntn Woodlny Wurtiburjrr 307 ADVERTISING, ONE OF THE “THINGS THAT COUNT,” fills our lives earh day. Bell Telephone, a large public utility in °ur city, is a major advertiser, as well as a means of advertising. Seniors who visited there are: Patti Fallc, Student Counril Executive Committee; Leroy Foster, Advertising Managcr, 14 High Life M ; Neal Creamer, GUSHER Staff; Patti Whited. N.F.L.; Cindy Dorfman, Presiding Officer, Southern Association of Student Councils; Pam Lynn. GUSHER Staff; Collins Nix, Sec- retary, Interact; Joe DiFillipo, Citizen of the Month; Peggy Allen, Miss Mistlet e; and Cindy Norman, Basketball Sweet- heart. A place that means that others Truly speak tiell of your name Advertising plays an important part in our lives. Everywhere one goes. signs flash out the newest products. Our lives are helped every day by the new devices that are advertised. and advertising creates new jobs and new companies. Lives are saved by warnings and signs, another form of advertising. Our lives are so full of ad vertising that we are bombarded with it each day. Advertising is also important to the making of our yearbook. The cost of printing and putting it together is supplied by ads sold to various firms in the area. So, advertising. through entertainment, in dustry. and services. is another one of the “things that count” in our lives. M W IHfiT COUNT- itcitainmertt “What is the pulse of this so busy world? The love of pleasure; that through every vein Throws motion, warmth, and shuts out death from life, Within this business world.” These words seem to best represent a typical modern day philosophy. Because of the remarkable technological advances and time-saving inventions of our age, modern man has more leisure than ever before. With this leisure has come a wish for total fulfillment. Man’s inborn desire for obtaining perfection and completeness in life has been the primary reason for leading him in the search for pleasure. We need only to look at current day advertise- ments and commercials to realize how deeply we are con- cerned with this acquirement of pleasure. With this desire for happiness, man has turned towards the world of enter- tainment to fill the voids in his life. And probably no other area could offer a better solu- tion. Today there are a tremendous amount of businesses, such as eating places, car dealers, and recreational facilities, whose sole objective is to bring enjoyment into the lives of their customers by catering to their every demand and fulfilling their every desire. As Shakespeare once said: “No profit grows where no pleasure is taken ’ This old adage is just as applicable today as it was then. The search for pleasure through the world of entertainment has been one of the main supporting and stabilizing factors of to- day’s business world. Our economy needs and depends upon this sustaining foTce which the entertainment busi- nesses provide. Mike Sumter popped open a sparkling bottle of grape juice while last year’s Junior Prom Court celebrated before their presentation. This is just one of the many forms of entertainment which every Byrd student may sometime enjoy. Another source of enjoyment that provided a variety of entertainment throughout the year to the student body were assemblies such as this one, during which Many boys such as Bill Boddie, who attempted to the 1969 Senior Favorites were presented by the CUSHER staff. try the impossible, enjoyed testing their skill and agility at one of the most popular events of the Byrd Camival—the greased pole. This annual event spon sored by the Pep Squad offers yearly pleasure and enjoyment to every student who participates. 311 o n is nite fiOOK TIIHE AT O ' SHAKEY’S ' ® WITH SHSKEY’S PIZZH SUPREME «=vl SPfiicy ROBUST Sxo ic !7Ri!aS34©HiiSi§ BLENDED BAKED TO IP fS 3 3? S JOIN THE SING-ALONG TO PIANO ANDBANJO SUCCULENT—GOODNESS PMONI ANCAD MS 0217 AND YOU« MZIA W1LL II UADT SHSKEY ' S PIZZA PARLOR AND YE PUBLIC HOUSE A( ROM FROM 8HRKVE CITY 8HOPPINC CENTER A FRIEND THE OTHER WHO 317 For All Ploral Needs Call 736 Aulaa Drive 865-4283 Shreveport, Le. 425-8017 PORTER ' S CLEANERS Featuring Fashion Finishing 276 Southfield Roed • CRAIG, LEAR, MUNTZ AND MOTOROLA • CUSTOM TAPES . TAPE RENTAL AND EXCHANGE Stenea VMaqe THE FRIENDLY FOLK 190 E. Kingt Hwy. Shreveport, Le. Phone 861-1616 KAY’S COOKIES 242 E. 70th Shreveporf Easy going! The fully automatic transmission on TOYOTA CORONA Includts: Easy going features: • Bucket Seats • 90 hp • Wall-to-wall Nylon carpeting • Loads of luxury safety extras Try out ToyoU Corona with automatic. Today! At easy going ii • U • Jepen e No. 1 Manwfectwrer HfGaryj � hreve oity jewelere Orange Blossom Rings Jewelry Designing . Phone 865-2321 1255 Shreve City Shreveporf, Louisiana WASHBURN MOTORS 2300 Linwood Ave. PATCRAFT CABINETS—AMTICO VINYL CARPET N TILE 3813 Youree Drive Shreveport, Louitiena PHONE $65-1524 J. R. HUTCHERSON FRAZIER’S fcaturing COLONEL SANDERS’ RECIPE KentuAij fried kicken 3116 Line Ave. SHREVEPORT 2274 BarkMUIe BlnL BOSSIER CITY ATHLETIC CLUB OF SHREVEPORT STAN ' S RECORD SHOP The Biggest Little Record Shop in the South Downtown 721 Toiot and Shrovo City Lots of people depending on you? Traditlonally Shreveport ' s Finest Hotel COMMERCIAL NATIONAL HANK 314 $5000 REWARD To Anyone Who Can Find the Word KTBS TELEVISION THREE Automobile and Truck Financing First and Second Real Estate Loans LESTER BRAZZEL ' S Used Cars and Trucks, Inc. Foot of 1-20 at Lake 4 Spring St. Ph. 423-8519 SHREVEPORT. LA. DEMOCRACY in the CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. To Collect Your Reward, Contact TRAIN Committee Lafayette, Louisiana DURHAM ' S 420 Milam St. 423-4960 Hallmark Cards King ' s Candy Montag Stationery Paperback Books Magazines TOMMY DURHAM Clatt ef ‘66 DUmond ConUr ot H o AriU-T« PKon« 423 6229 414 Tmm Stroot Shrovoport, Louifiono 315 Pep Squad released balloons in hopes of a winning game as the foothali team hurst through the victory lunip preceding the Airline game. Before the Peep Show the “beautiful and stunning Miss Dickie Grieder” had a little trouble in adjusting “her stockings. but Kayla Vaughn and Catherine Murrell of- fered their valuahle assistance. While reading the Byrd “High Life students relived the days of the “Wild West” in their colorful western outfits. 316 Prissy, alias Peggy Allen, and Scarlet O’Hara, alias Richie Woodall, carried on an amusing conversation during the Captain Shreve assenihl “Went With the Wind. Passing in review on Texas Street, the Patton Platoon was one of the Byrd units in the State Fair Parade. Gay Greengus, Pat Aldwell, and Ann Levy accepte d Boh Kvie’s and Ray Benard’s voter registrations for the 19f 8-69 Student Council elections. Thcse unfortunate Juniors, Rebel Brown, Betty Shields, Candy Covington, Mary Daniel Long, and Susan Young were caught in a trap on last year’s Senior Day. Byrd Varsity and eoaching staff expectantly await the outcome of a power drive for a first down during the Captain Shreve game. ENTERTAINMENT Counted for Jackets Juniors also participated in Go West activities and joined in with the festive mood. Cheerleaders and the student body demonstrated “true Jacket spirit with a rousing yell of support for the football team in a pep rally before school. These Mechanical Drawing students. Tom Tombleson, Robert Tyson and Mike Noble leamed the different techniques and skills of drafting. The Jacket Stingerettes were “busy as bees” while preparing for the Pep Squad’s annual carnival. MARSHALL-SCARBOROUGH INSURANCE Cesca Russell, Towny Robinson. Roslyn Muror, and Jimmy Boyd, lookad over the many good pur- chases which can be found at RBW Motors in Shreveport. SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION Courtesy Chevrolet, Inc. Bill Hanna Ford, Inc. Holmes Pontiac Co., Inc. Hutton -Donaldson, Inc. Moffitt Import Motors, Inc. Red River Motors Rountree Olds Cadillac Wray Ford, Inc. Dunklin Volkswagen, Inc. Harter Lincoln Mercury Hullett Buick-Opel, Inc. Chuck Milner Port Rambler RBW Motors Rollo Import Motors Washburn Motors, Inc. Everyfhing for fhe Tennis Player LEE NATIONAL LIFE Insurance Company HOME OFFICE 1706 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, Louisiana HELENE McCARTER G. T. M. CONCESSIONS FASHION HEADQUARTERS FOR THE CAMPUS CROWD S. P. A. R. TENNIS CENTER elber X • Downtown • Milam at McNeil Pierremont Mall - Line Ave. at Azalea 319 ' v ; a cahhy oiri ' s — ‘Ti ' cl ' Fhh jei E i ' n itcnc 3108 W. 70fh St. Ph. 686-8230 Phone and Your Order Will Be Ready. M JP e Sell — to Sell Again 99 ROBERT WAYNE NISSEN 8ALES 8 RACINO REPRESENTATIVE chuc c f 0 T flAMBLBR. A C Bus Pm 423-2892 Rts Pm 686.5787 821 N MARKET 8T. SHREVEPORT. LA. FLOURNOY JEWELERS 519 Marshall Street Jewelers to the Class of ' 69 AIRLINE AV S CAR RENTAL INC. RENTA CAR Shreveport Monroe WE TRY HARDER Avis Rent All Make Cars Features Plymouth 725 Marshall St. 425-5486 Airport 631 1839 320 H. H. PRESCOTT SONS INSURANCE tms SHREVEPO� T Downtown and 740 Azalea Drive m 1H3N65 IHftT CODNT - Charles Dickens once said: “Industry is the soul of business and the keystone of prosperity.” Probably no other saying could be more suitably applied to our times. Not only has industry stirred the growth of a once small, un known town on the Red River into a thriving progressive community, but also, it was, is, and will continue to be the central element in the American way of life. Without it, the future prosperity of the individual and the nation could not survive. Our industrial society depends upon business to supply their ever mounting wants. Industry is contantly striving to fulfill this need by its continual desire to challenge, to examine, to improve, and to perfect. It is this sustaining force that has been the catalyst of our economic society, bringing America up to a greater level of achievement and dynamic leadership than any other nation in the world. It is this never-ending demand that has brought such revolu- tions in living standards that it staggers the human imagina- tion. As Leslie B. Worthington, Pres. of U.S. Steel Corpora- tion once said: “American business is merely the supply- ing of people’s wants and needs, and it takes intelligence, foresight, perseverance, imagination, creativity and courage to conduct it successfully.” And so the American enterprise system continues to challenge, to excite the imagination, and to evolve towards still greater accomplishments. Its avenues are always open to those who are willing to tread the path. Truthfullv it can be said that industry has made America the “land of opportunity.” These closing words by Thomas Woolfe seem to best exemplify this spirit of opportunity which Ameri- can industry affords: ‘To every man his chance. To every man, regardless of his birth, his shining golden opportunity. To every man, the right to live, to work, to be himself, and to become whatever his manhood and his vision can combine to make him.” The heart of our city’s economy is downtown Shreveport. Here everyday business is transacted which plays a major role in shaping the present and future prosperity of our community. These bookkeeping students, Cinellen Joyner, Steve Smith, Jay Carter, and Steve Prather learned to use manv “tools of the trade such as this adding machine, which helped prepare them for the future business world. Ceorgia Jobron, one of the many students participating in the Distributive Education program at Byrd, encouraged this customer to buy a plant at one of the local florist shops. D.E. students form another important part of Shreveport’s industry. 323 :addo oil company, INC. I must admit students like me. And why not . . . the way they keep me hopping from record ployer to radio to teevee And work! I’m busy ‘round the clock making life easy for them. And I love itl Sduthwestern ElECTRIC POWER Co. OIL PRODUCERS Shreveport, Louisiana MODERN IRON WORKS INCORPORATED 3002 Mansfield Road Shreveport, Louisiana 324 WESTERNm GEOPHYSICAL LU DIVISION O F LITTON INDUSTRIES , I ROYLE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. Good Used Drill Pipe Tool Joint Rebuilding 325 (The hreuejiort (Times Nine+y-eighth Year of Leadership in the Ark-La-Tex 326 ' Fresh Dairy Products” ALLEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY GENERAL CONTRACTORS Metal Buildings for Industry Commerce-Form 38S5 Dilg League Dr. 635-2192 STEEL SALES SERVICE, INC. 4302 W. 70th St. Shreveport’s Steel Service Center McKEEVER OIL COMPANY ROSS PRODUCTION COMPANY BRONNER-SIMON BUILDERS 523 JoHnson Bldg. Shreveporf, Louisiena Phone 422-9326 BREWSTER Manufacturers of Fine Drilling Equipmenf THI BREWSTER COMPANY, INC. ShrBvsport, Louiiiana l l DIXIE SUPPLY 953 Louisiana Ave. Service Station Supplies CADDO PRINTING CO. CECIL POSS. Owntr 1710 Texas Avenue Phone 422-7042 Shreveporf, Louisiana GIBBS IMPLEMENT COMPANY, INC. John Deere Sales and Service Myers Water Pumps Office and Warehouse 300-316 Spring Street Shreveport, Louisiana 71102 PHONE 423-3575 MOSHER STEEL CO. OF LOUISIANA, INC. 328 BEARING A joVranf mitiion C rnimfi mcuusTt P. O. Box 7276 Telephone 423-0501 214 N. Marlcet Shreveport, Louisiana DEALERS TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. BROWN EQUIPMENT M(t CtlCtl BROWN 635 Fontenac Shreveport PAK A SAK Servicr Stores W. A. COLQUin BUILDING CONTRACTOR Custom Built Homes 1802 Audubon Place UN 5-5639 868-7927 LOUISIANA PAPER COMPANY AMF BEAIRD, INC. Subsidiary of American Machine Foundry Co. Shreveport , Louisiana JAKE ' S auto supptr OEALERS IN New and Used Automotive Parts and Accessories Phon. 424-6459 1126 NoHti M.rlet SKreveporf, Louitiane 329 Latin Forum members who participated in the city-wide During World Geography, Judy Hitchcock pointed out an African country J.C.L. Field Day, in wliich Byrd took first place, were to fellow classmates, Chuck Johnson, Bill Parker, and Kristi Peninger. Whittney Quinn, Trisha Murphy, and Cesca Russell. Donnu Jones, Linda Abercrombie, Joe Malee, Becky Palmcr, and David Strain were among the many underclassmen who took an active part in studying Biology at Byrd. Workers, such as these, played an important part in helping Byrd’s Jibrary to run ef- ficiently and smoothly. At tho R.O.T.C. assembly, students demonstrated patriotism and respect for Sandy Verhalen, with the assistance of other Gayarre the flag while the National Anthem was lieing played. members, decorated the Christmas tree during their annual party. 330 INDUSTRY Brought Jackets Honors Included among the required reading material of the Sophomore class is Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” Joe Wolfinger, Tru Lyn Humphrey, Lucien Blansett, Dale Baldree and Billy Wright, members of Mrs. Barbara Lockner’s English II class were among the many who read this play and prepared individual projects. Officers Sandy Col- lins and Oliver Car- roll proudly display the different R.O.T.C. uniforms on Go-To-School Night. These members of the National Thespian Society enjoyed their annual Christ mas party. Shirley Narajo, Kay Corbin, and Marcia Rogers learned not only how to bake a delicious cake in Home Economics, but also, they developed proficiency in other homemaking skills which would help them in later life. Humanity students, Chris Gresham, Lynn McMahon, Nancy Nader, and Jo Ann Reeks watched a film pertaining to Renaissance Art. Drivers Education students leamed not only to drive, but also, what to do in case of emergencies sucli as this flat tire. LAMB ASSOCIATES, INC. H PEATROSS FOWLER CONSTRUCTION CO IN( 1509 Lash Street Shreveport, Louisiana Phone: 861-4595 COMMERCIAL COLLEGE OF SHREVEPORT Shreveport ' s Modern Business ColUq CompUte Troininq In SECRETARIAL I.B.M. KIY RUNCH SHORTHANO (GREGG OR A.B.C.) COMPUTER PtOGRAMING DRAfTING ACCOUNTING 1612 Fairfield 423-5203 OTIS A. CANNON AUTOMOllVE INDUSTR a. SUPPLY COMPANY WH • a . 257 N. Market St. Automotive P«v t-d Equipment 422-9579 722 Johnson Building “Pxe enned, Sexutce. 7kc. Phone: 423-5169 332 LOUISIANA IRON AND SUPPLY CO. Pipe and Oil Well Machinery SHREVEPORT, LA. DORFMAN OIL PROPERTIES 500 Sklar Building Shreveporf Main Office—5836 Mansfield Road Upfown BrancK—4855 Line Ave. Summer Grove Branch—9233 Mansfield Road Westwood Branch—3420 Jewella Road MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION BAYOU STATE OIL CORPORATION • Boi 1514 Sfirovoport 422-0737 ANCHOR FIRE SAFETY, INC. Industrial Fire and Safety Equipment 333 ' Congratulations Graduates ' From THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF LOUISIANA M TH)Nt TrfflTCOUNT -Semce King George VI once said: “The highest of distinction is service to others.” Every day within the bustling realms ' of our city and our school many organizations and husi- nesses are busy obtaining this distinction. Their steadfast devotion and sacrifice have brought us successfully down the “road of progress” and on towards even greater future accomplishments and success. Organizations, such as “Z ’ Club, Key Club, Interact, Red Cross, and Student Council have played an integral part in the achievement of Byrd’s past and present honors. Throughout the years these groups have spent a countless number of hours performing valuable services for the school as well as for the community. And within our growing metropolis, many industries are constantly performing distinct and worthwhile public services. Many businesses, such as, grocery stores, filling stations, and banks have as their sole objective the desire to serve. Their main goal is aimed towards fulfilling the every desire of their customers. It is this service ideal that has been the soul of the American free enterprise system, establishing the United States as the most powerful nation in the world today. It is this ideal that has brought about such major social reforms and technological advances that it would stagger the imagination of our forefathers. Without this desire to serve, business transactions would cease, industry would fail, and life would be at a stand- still. Truly it can be said that this ideal of service has been the lifeblood of our community, the sustaining force of our nation, and the hope of the world. The officers and Executive Committee of the Student Council, probably the most important aervice organization at Byrd, listened to Mr. J. H. Duncan s speech prior to their introduction. Patti Falk, Rebel Brown, Nancy Coats, and Betty Shields supervised tht Red Cross booths on Co-To-School-Night. For the past two years “Z Club, a national girl’s service organization, has set up difterent displays representing the various extracurricular activities and organizations at Byrd in order to intorm parents about these club ' s functions and purposes. This man in the raincoat, Mr. J. H. Duncan, truly repre- sented the symbol of service at Byrd. 335 • • T • • King HARDWARE COMPANY, INC. 5802 Line Avenue Uptown Shopping Center Telephone UN 1-4585 HUTTON-DONALDSON, INC. 2511 Linwood Avenue SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA DODGE Moimco Poloro Coronot Dort Dodge Trucks Phone 424-8341 M. LEVY CO. JOHN HANCOCK Huh! CHARLES E. EDWARDS AND ASSOCIATES MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 820 Johnson Bldg. Shreveport, La. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Young People Are Always Welcomed at First Baptist Church 336 I — GEORGE W. O ' ARTOIS Deparfment of Public Safety City of Shreveport P. O. Box 3915 Shreveport, La. Supplies—Equipment—Services •for Contractors and Municipalities 5805 Line et Southfield Phone 8654256 PIERREMONT SERVICENTER A COMPLETE SERVICENTER ' SAMPSON HAMRICK Shr.y.port, U. OFFICE— 561 West 62nd St. Ph. 865-5655 Interior Design 3322 Line Ave. Phone 865-7777 339 Jackets SERVE School and City At the Peep Show Carnival sponsored by Pep Squad students got a big splash out of the water dunking booth. Molly Nolen served tr. Henry Roos at the retreshment stand which “Z“ Club set up for the parents on Co-To-School Night. • ••I t£ft _ — —■ MMI r M |! And the long day begins with the early moming R.O.T.C. demonstrated their marching ability with perfect precision crowd exchanging notes, jokes, and gossip. during the Holiday in Dixie parade. Throughout the year the lunchroom was crowded with students waiting to buy the nutritious lunches which Mrs. Waters and her cafeteria staff worked hard each day to prepare. 340 Students stood with excited anticipation as the victory flag was raised following Byrd ' s 20 14 win over Fairpark. Pep Squad helped cheer the Jacket Basketball team on to a 91-75 victory over the Northwood Falcona. David Adams, in “fine form ' worked out on the tricep pull which many of Byrd’s ath- letes used to develop stronger muscles. Neville Tigers met sad fateful end as the cheerleaders Football players waited in tense anticipation during their pre-game preparations before the Woodlawn game. led the student body in a rousing cheer of victory. A typical lunch day at school—crowded, noisy, and hectic. 341 BIG CHAIN CAFETERIA 343 WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Life—Hospifalizafion—Major Medical JACK H. CUNNINGHAM, General Agent LEWIS PITTMAN, Representative SALE ELECTRIC SUPPLY PLAZA PHARMACY 2015 Fairfield Avenue—Shreveport, La. Phone 422-8465 Jusf Say Charge If ... BEALL ' S CAGE-McGEE ADAMS, INC. CENTRAL WHOLESALE Insurance Managers COMPANY, INC. 2703 Linwood Avenue Building Materials Ph. 865-8421 2730 Linwood Ave. ■ - T ' VtKt- ' HM CLYDE E. FANT . BEAUTY SCHOOL AND SALON • 3417 Line Avenue Mayor City of Shreveport Shreveport, La. Shreveport, La. 344 Sears Is Tuned In! Students who know Sears, know Sears has the popular NOW looks at prices that fit their budget. Make Sears YOUR head- quarters for up-to date styles in fine fashion apparel! ears SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back SKreveport Bossier City GERALD STEWART INSURANCE AGENCY All Types of Insurance JOHN DAVID STEWART Bus. 861-3569 3304 Youree Drive R. C. JORDAN AGENCY, INC. Insurance 4801 Line Avenue MRS. R. C. JORDAN. JR. C. R. DETHLOFF HEMENWAY’S Pierremont 5858 Line Ave. ... 865-1441 Fine Furniture-Gifts-lnteriors 346 Make First National Your Banking Headquarters QUERBES BOURQUIN INSURANCE SERVICE m COHHKT TIMt... AMYTIMt ...CAU 41381 Jt YOUR PERSONAL SERVICE BANK DWIGHT E. SAUR Commissioner of Finance 55 Years of Service 1914-1969 214 Milam 423-5241 PIZZA INN 3030 Youree Drive 861-1257 Open 7 Days a Weelc Open 11:00 a.m. Daily DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT • HEART-O-BOSSIER CENTER 347 Maternity Wear MRS. BESSIE CLEMENTS 1536 Line Ave. Pho. 422-7851 BEN SOUR Chartered Life Underwriter 1202 Beck Building Shreveporf, Louisiana F FOREST PARK CEMETERIES Sf. Vincenf Ave. and Meriwefher and 70fh Sf. 861-3544 686-1461 JIM G. GIBSON, C.L.U. General Agent MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL Suit. 704. Johnton Bldq LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Shr.v.port, Looiti.nn 71101 Sprinqfi.ld, M.ti«chut.H T.lophon : 427 «487 J. L. RUCKER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. FRANCES MILLS DRESS SHOP 219 Milam Street P.O. Box 1392 Shreveport, Louisiana 71102 PHONE 423-3573 1530 Pairtield Avenue Shreveport, La. 349 LOUISIANA MILLS STORE, INC. 215 East Kings Highway Notion—Dress Fabrics—Patterns Draperies—U pholstery FIELDER ' S GROCERY Fairfield and Pierremont Rd. General Merchandise PHONE 868-9242 Quality Meats PHONE 868 6580 JOHN H. PABODY NEWTON B. STOER 12S3.A SHREVE ClTY SHOPPING CENTEI SHREVEPOIT, LA. 71105 PHONE: 865-1744 JOYNER ' S PEST CONTROL A BALANCED PROGRAM FOR YOUTH TATUM. Th.O. Pastor 350 Broodmoor Baptist Church 4110 Youroo Dr. Shrovoport, La. morehead pools, Itd. 6511 LINE AVENUE • SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA EXCLUSIVE MASTER POOL BUILDER • PHONE 865-3551 PAtOCY-STOER INSURANt 5 )r „ry 422-7107 P.O. Box 1074 MYRTLE B. FELKER REALTOR 6130 H«arne Avenue Phone 635-1306 or 868-0361 620 Market St. Shreveport, Louisiana Community Patrons Mrs. W. M. Blackman Mr. and Mrs. Algie Brown Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brown Dr. and Mrs. Roy Bucy Mrs. James H. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Luke Case Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cramer Dr. and Mrs. James H. Eddy Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fallin Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Ford, Jr. Vernon V. Foster Mr. and Mrs. Robert U. Goodman Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Harkey Hugo A. Holland Mr. and Mrs. Felton H. Horton Mr. and Mrs. Val Irion Mr. and Mrs. M. Howell Levy Mrs. Peggy Maddox Lt. Col. Hugh W. McClary J. S. McConathy, Jr. Miss Jan M. Pietsch Mrs. Andrew Querbes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Rademacher Mr. and Mrs. George Shute Mr. Hugh M. Stephens Dr. and Mrs. B. E. Trichel Mr. Warren C. West Ned White 352 Index to ADVERTISERS AMF Beaird, Inc. 329 Air Pac, Inc..343 Akin Nursery .322 Allen Conslruction Co.327 L. Calhoun Allen, Jr.342 Ralph H. Allor .342 . American Bank and Trust Co.343 Anchor Fire and Safety, Inc.. • • 333 The Anticipation Shop.349 Athletic Club of Shreveport. 314 Avis Car Rental Inc. 320 Azalea Cleansrs, Inc.342 B. and B. 350 B and N Barber Shop. 348 Barrow Leary and Co.334 Bayou State Oil Corp. ..333 W. F. Beall Co. ...’..344 Bearing and Transmission Co. •. • • 329 Bewley ' s Furniture .314 Big Chain Cafeteria .343 Bowles and Edens Supply Co.339 Lester Brazzefs Used Cars...315 The Brewster Co., Inc.328 Broadmoor Baptist Church .350 Bronner-Simon Inv. Corp. 328 Brown Equipnient.329 Caddo Oil Co. 324 Caddo Printing Co.328 C and C Electric Co., Inc.348 Cage, McGee, and Adams, Inc.344 Cannon’s Automotive Ind. Supply. 332 Captain Shrevc Hotel. 314 Carpet N’ Tile.313 Central Wholesale Co. 344 Chario Food’s, Inc.351 Clarke ' s Jewelers.351 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 321 Colquitt Builders.329 Commercial College .332 Commercial National Bank.314 Creger Automotive Co.334 Dep’t. of Public Safety.339 Dealers Truck Equipment. 329 Dees Photo Supply.318 Dixie Stores. 348 Dixie Supply . 328 Dorfman Oil .333 Dreyfuss, Blumberg, and Weisman Ins.345 Dunn Furniture ..333 Durham’s .315 Ernest’s Supper Club . 351 Mayor Clyde Fant.344 Felker Real Estate. 352 Fieldcr’s Grocery .350 First Baptist Church.336 First Methodist Church .345 First National Bank .347 Flournoy Jewelers.320 Pearl Ford. 337 Foremost Foods Co.337 Forest Park Cemeteries .349 Frazier’s Fried Chicken .314 Bob French Motors.322 Friend-Piper Furniture.348 Gardner Consultants.326 Gibb’s Implement Co., Inc.328 Jim B. Gibson.349 Goldring’s .343 Griffith’? Nursery .337 G. T. M. Concessions. 319 John Huncock Insurance. 336 Haverty’s Furniture Co.320 John M. Heard .322 Hearne ' s .320 Hemenway’s .346 Henry N. Princehouse .343 Home Federal Savings Loan Asso. of Shreveport .334 Horton’s Drug Store.338 Hutton-Donaldson Dodge.336 The Hub of Shreveport.338 Independent Plumbing Co. ..337 Interior Inc.342 Irwin’s Grocery Market.342 Jake’s Auto Supply.329 Jance’s Beauty Salon...343 Edwin Jones Ins. Agcy.338 R. C. Jordan Agency, Inc.346 Joyner’s Pest Control .. ...•• 350 KBTS Inc.315 353 Index to ADVERTISERS continued Kay’s Cookies . 313 Kentueky Fried Chicken. 330 Kilpalrick Life Insurance Company of Louisiana . 318 Kinp Hardware Company . 336 Kirks Texaco Service Station . 351 Kouns Walke Inc. 337 Lamb Associates, Inc. ... 332 La Verne’s Flowers. 313 Lee National Life Ins. Co. 310 M. Levy Co. 336 Lewis Pharmacy . 348 Lincoln National Life.318 Louisiana Iron Supply. 332 Louisiana Mills Store, Inc. 350 Loui iana Paper Company . 320 Lum’s Incorporated . 337 The J. W. Lynn Plantation.3.38 Madison Park Citgo Station.350 Mar. ' hall—Scarborough Insurance . 318 Mayfield Insurance. 350 Maynard Clark Teasly Inc.342 Grady S. McCarter Jr.330 McCary’s Shreve City Jewelers.313 McGuire’s Esso. McKeever Oil Company. 327 Frances Mills.’.340 Chuek Milner Port Rambler. 320 Modern Iron Works Incorporated.324 Morehead Pools .352 Mosher Steel Co. of Louisiana, Incorporated.328 The Other Who.312 Pabody-Stoer Insurance Agency.352 Pak-a-Sak . 329 Paperback Books .318 Paramount Security .357 Pasquale ' s Pizza .320 Peacock ' s Jewelers . 315 Peatross Fowler.322 Pierremont Batber Shop . 338 Pierremont Esso . 339 Pizza Inn. 317 Plaza Pharmacy . 344 Porter’s Cleaners.313 Preferred Personnel .332 H. H. Prescott Sons.320 Sue Peyton’s . 351 Querbes Bourquin. 347 Harold K. Quinn. 345 R. B. W. Motors. 318 The Republican Party of La. 331 Ridgways . 322 Ross Production . 328 Royle Equipment Co. 325 Ruth Rippy Realtor . 339 Rubenstein ' s. 317 J. L. Rucker Insurance . 349 Sale Electric Supply .. 341 Dwight E. Saur...317 Schroeter Plumbing Co. 315 Sears, Roebuck. and Co.346 Selber Bros...319 Shakey’s Pizza Parlor. 312 George W. Shorter Studios. 310 Shreveport Bank and Trust Co. 333 Holmes Pontiac Co., Inc. ..319 Shieveport Grain Elevator . 33°� Shreveport Monument . 345 The Shreveport Times .. 326 Smart Shop.318 C. B. Sny der Pharmacy.. 338 Ben Sour . 349 Southwe ' tern Electric Power Co.321 S. P. A. R. Tennis Center. 319 Stan’s Record Shop. 31 j Steel Sales Service, Inc. .. 327 Stephenson Floor Coverings .351 Stereo Tape Village .313 Gerald Stewart Ins. Agy. 346 Styrons . 326 S. W. E. P. Co. 324 T T Sheet Metal.315 Elaine’s Helen Terrell’s.350 Tilbury Southern Meat Co. 345 Townsend Whse. Co., Inc.322 Vera Ncll Beauty School . 344 Wa hburn Molors Inc. 313 Washington National Ins. Co. 344 S. P. Weavcr Lumber and Supply Co., Inc.342 Wellman Security Plan. 343 Western Geophysical . 325 Don While Conslruction Co.338 Whillev Pharmacy . 342 Willer Insurance Agency . 322 Womack ' s .322 Dorothy Yarbrough Interior Design. 339 354 Index to ACTIVITIES and ORGANIZATIONS Band .92 Baseball . 182 Basketball . 168 Basketball Day . 28 Brush and Palette Club . 74 beerleadera . 192 Choir . 88 Cooperative Office Education . 68 Distributive Education . 58 Fellowship of Christian Athletes.77 Football . 142 Future Homemakers of America .40 Future Teachers of America . 76 Cayarre History Club. 43 Golf . 157 Co West Day .. 27 Cusher .82 High Life . 78 Homecoming . 23 Interact ..66 Junior Medica) League. 70 k. v Ottb . 36 Latin Forum . 49 Le Cercle Francais . 56 Los Vecinos . 64 Math Club . 42 Military . 122 Military Ball . 22 Mu Alpha Theta . 119 National Forensic League . 116 National Honor Society . 112 Orchestra .87 PAL . 104 Pan American Forum ... 38 Pelican State .. 114 Pep Squad . 193 Quill and Scroll . 118 Red Cross . 32 Science Club . 62 Spanish National Honor Society . 65 Spirit Squad .60 Student Medical Association . 48 Student Council . 52 Telephone Students . 231 Tennis Team . 140 Thespian Society . 72 Trat k . 158 Varsity Club . 41 “Z Club .46 Index to FACULTY Adcock, Christina 205 Bacilla, Ed Raldwin. Marian 210 Barr, Jackie Boman (Mrs.) 202. 203 Boogaerts, June Senac (Mrs.) 209 Boyce, Lloyd D„ Sgt. Major 221 Brezeale, Mamie White (Mrs.) 209,229 Perry Peyton, one of the sparks of the jun- ior squad, drove in for an easy two. Broussard, Hazel Scallan (Mrs.) 204, 205 Brown, Lowell Lee Jr. 103, 217 Bryant, Charles L., MSC E8 C.O.C. 11, 123, 221 Burroughs, Mary W ' hite (Mrs.) 222, 223 Carmichael. Evelyn H. (Mrs.) 206 Chadick, Frances Virginia (Miss) 209 Conover, Leonard Sheldon 224 Cooper. L ' ’ttie Chatman (Mrs.) 218 Crowe, Kay 203 Davidson, K. Janice (Miss) 202 Davis, Samuel Boyer 226, 227, 281 Dornier, Joseph B. 218 Duncan, James H. 11, 201, 203, 338 Dunn, Sara Dianne (Miss) 212 Durham, Fabol Powell (Mrs.) 222 Edmonson, Max 55, 209 Carrett, Dottie 204 Grambling, Robert Franklin 92, 212, 213 Cray, Phalamae Cromwell (Mrs.) 82, 103, 222 Hamner, Earl Eugene 13, 77, 143, 146 157, 222 Harkness, Glenda (Mrs.) 210 Harkness, Johnny C. 218 Harrison, James Cladden, Jr. 23, 26, 142, 143, 151, 222, 229 Holloway, Florence Wilcox (Mrs.) 222 Holman, Hilrey Fulton 217 Huryn, Peter 203 Hutchinson, Billie 205 Irvine, Christa Rasberry (Mrs.) 210 Jackson. Mary Evelyn (Mrs.) 226, 227 James, Beatrice Johnson (Mrs.) 218 Johnson. Connie Virginia (Miss) 224 Jordan, Johnnie P. (Mrs.) 212 Jordan, Martha Earline (Miss) 207 Kahlden, L. A. 143, 158, 222 Larmoyeux, Cyrus 157, 224 Lawrence, Irbie Palmer (Mrs.) 215 Index to A Abercrombie, Linda—Soph. 2% Abney, Paul—Sr. 59, 234 Abney, Susan—Sr. 194, 234 Adams, Billie—19 Adams, Claudia—Jr. 282 Adams, Danny—Jr. 60, 282 Adams, David—Jr. 38, 60, 77, 142, 152, 155, 282, 341 Lockner, Barbara 209 Lonnegan, Nancy Carrigan (Mrs.) 210 McClanahan. Mary Simpson (Mrs.) 211 McClarv, Hugh W ' ., Lt. Col., Ret. 13 McCrary. Micki L nn (Miss) 103,227 McFerren, Marian W. (Mrs.) 204 McGraw, Anna HoIme« (Mrs.) 9, 202 McLain, Sylvia W ' ard (Mrs.) 216 McLaurin, Jerrold Jack 160, 222 McNeel, Shirley Ann (Miss) 224, 225 Malone, Jerry 1. (Miss) 55, 219, 229 Maranto, Sam James 226 Martin, Edna Pope (Mrs.) 219 Moody, Sallie Nab � rs (Mrs.) 218, 219 Morgan, Edna Jewell (Mrs.) 207 Nissen, Juanita 204 Ponder, Larry Jeannine (Miss )33, 224 Rambin, Vleredith Lawrence 78, 143, 157, 211 Richey, Charles Eddy 89, 91, 213 Rife, James Manley 54, 60, 61, 208 Robinson, Irma (Miss) 50, 215 Robison, Ora W ; . (Mrs.) 205 Rogers, John Irwin 143, 169, 226, 227, 306 Rucker, Marilyn Jane (Miss) 215 Sanders, Margee Alean (Miss) 82, 211 Small, Grace Marie (Mrs.) Stravolemos, Alice (Mrs.) 208 Taylor, Norma (Mrs.) 203 Tindol, Lucile Althar (Mrs.) 213 Turner, Henry E., Lt. Col., Ret. 229 Turner, Lorraine B. (Mrs.) Vallery, Trcba Cay (Mrs.) 33, 207 W ' are, Gaddis 205 W ' aters, Lucille 205, 340 W hite, James David 203, 220, 225 W ' intle, Mary CJyde (Mrs.) 81, 202, 203 Yerton, David C., SFC E7—Asst. C.O.C. 126, 127, 221 Young, E. Ashe 219 STUDENTS Adams, Jan—Sr. 53, 88. 89, 91, 109. 119, 120, 194, 234 Adams, Robert—Sr. 43, 49, 61, 116, 234 Adcock, Lisa—Soph. 108, 296 Adcock, Steve—Sr. 14, 23, 42, 48. 57, 60, 66, 67, 104, 119, 192, 234 Alexander, Bill—Sr. 53. 59. 234, 278 Alexander, Ellen—Sr. 34, 62, 193, 234, 241 Alford, Delores—Jr. 282 Alford, Larry—Jr. 148, 155, 187, 188 Allen, Caihnun—Jr. 38, 60, 75, a3, 282 Allen, Frank Arthur—Jr. 282 Allen, Naney—Jr. 282 Allen, Peggy—Sr. 14, 20, 34, 75, 81, 194, 229, 234, 308, 316 Allen, Rebecca—Fresh. 305 Allums, Bill—Jr. 282 Anders, George—Sr. 80, 234 Anderson, Jani Kathryne—70, 234 Anderson, Linda Lee—Sr. 38, 44, 53, 76, 106, 194, 235 Anderson, Mark—Jr. 129, 134 Andrews, Ronnie Lee—Soph. Angeles. Rebecca—Sr. 53, 75, 101, 116, 238 Anthony, Chris—Jr. 41, 54, 55, 77, 107, 136, 142, 149, 155, 180, 282 Anthony, James- Sr. 41. 44, 60, 77, 238 Armor, Johnny—Soph. 51, 296 Ashley, Tommie Jean—Soph. 296. 303 Askew, Diane—Sr. 11, 25, 46, 54, 56, 112, 114, 194, 233, 234, 238, 279 Atkins, Helen—Jr. 282 Atkinson, John—Sr. 38, 238 Aucoin, Danny—Soph. B Bachman. Tom—Soph. 139, 296 Badger, Perry Ann—Soph. Bagley, Bobby—Soph. 77, 165, 167, 295, 296 Baivl. Margaret Anne—Sr. 57, 70, 106, 112, 194, 238 Bainss, Ruth—Jr. 76, 91, 94, 282 Baird, Claire—Sr. 68 Baldree, Dale—331 Baldridge, Jane—Sr. 23, 39, 80, 193, 235, 238 Baldridge, Wiley—Sr. 238 Bankston Mike—Soph. 169, 217, 246 Barbee, Joseph—Sr. 238 Barham, Richard—Fresh. Barnes. Lanell—Sr. 43, 70, 76, 109, 194, 238, Barrett, Mark—Soph. 296 Barret, Steve—Sr. 217 Bartholomew, Richard—Sr. 31, 59, 236 Beene, Mary—Soph. 296 Belk, Margie—Fresh. 73, 305 Bell, Roger—Sr. 236 Benard, Ray—316 Berry, Tommy— Jr. 42, 51, 62, 119, 282 Bethley, Rusty—Soph. 94, 2% Betts, Deborah—Jr. 15, 51, 90, 91, 109, 195, 282 Bickley, Gene—Sr. Bienfang. George— Soph. 77. 155, 296 Birdwell, Roslyn—Fresh. 52, 305 Birklebach, D n—Jr. 36, 39, 54, 60, 107, 110, 168, 174, 175, 180, 282 Black, Eddie—Jr. Blalock, Ricky—Jr. 282 Blanchard, Bob—Soph. 296 Blansett, Lucian—Soph. 57, 155, 296, 331 Blansett, William Thomas—Jr. 57, 151, 282 Bloodworth, Becky—Soph. 40. 296 Boddie, Thomas—Jr. 57. 60, 282 Boddie, William—Jr. 282 Bode, Bruce James—Jr. 282 Bode, Denise Carol—Fresh. 305 Bodenheimer, Laura—Sr. 34, 44, 49, 50, 104 118, 141, 193, 236, 254 Bolch, Camilla—Sr. 43, 75, 80. 91, 115, 193, 236 Bolton, Bernard—Jr. 90, 282 Bonner, Clovis Levoxyz—Sr. 39, 87, 236 Booras, Danny—Sr. 19, 20, 52, 53. 54. 101 103, 110, 112, 114, 136, 139, 236, 238, 256, 276 Bowden, Mike—Sr. 11, 26, 34, 41, 77. 142 144, 148, 236 Box, Sally 44, 75, 76, 92, 94, 96, 125, 126, 236 Boyce, Richard—Sr. 11, 110, 124, 134, 236 Index to STUDENTS Sheri Pickens represented Byrd and the 4-H Club at the Louisiana State Fair in horse riding competition. Boyd, Jimmy—Sr. 41, 124, 147, 237 Boyd, Theda—Sr. 237 Boydstun, Lynda—Sr. 45, 57, 75, 109, 237 Bradford. Arthur—Fresh. Bradford, James—Jr. 143, 149. 155, 283 Bradley, Allan Ussel—181, 2% Bradley. Alton Ross—Soph. 2% Brady, Kathi— Fresh. 51, 109, 226, 305 Brainis, Steve—Soph. 2% Branham, Gail—Sr. 237 Branham, Karen Lynn—Fresh. 305 Branham, Pamela Ann—Soph. 296 Brannon, David—Soph. 190, 296 Braselton, Randell—Sr. 34, 42, 44, 62, 237 Breedlove, Virginia—Sr. 237 Brinkman. John—Soph. 155 Brock, Kathleen—223 Broussard. Michael Wayne—Jr. 130, 283 Brown, Bryan—60, 283 Brown, Connie Gwynn—Jr. 283 Brown, Deborah Ann—Jr. 283 Brown, Ellice—Sr. 44, 50, 79, 109, 112, 118, 119, 193, 237 Brown, Julie Ann—Jr. 283 Brown, Nanette—Sr. 237 Brown. Susie—Sr. 50, 52, 70, 79, 116, 118, 194, 237 Brown, Pam—Soph. 51, 109, 211, 296 Brown, Rebel—Jr. 34, 43, 47, 50, 57, 66, 195, 280. 283, 317, 335 Brownlee, Gary—Sr. 11, 41, 85, 142, 146, 149, 193, 199, 237 Bruce, Susan—Soph. Bruno, Philip—Fresh. 305 Bryan, Charles—Jr. 58, 59 Bryan, Lucke—Jr. 283 Bryan, Wanda Dianne—Soph. 108, 296 Bryant, Debbie—Sr. Bryant, Marilou—Jr. 57, 283 Bryant, Sandra Lynn—Jr. 64, 283 Bryson, Ted—Sr. 48, 49, 53, 238 Buckingham, Don—Soph. 296 Bullock, Kim—Jr. 283 Burgens, Peggy—Jr. 283 Burroughs, Roy—Sr. 11, 28, 41, 52, 77, 98, 112, 144, 146, 150, 154, 168, 172, 184, 193 238 Bussey, Stan—Jr. 31, 123, 129, 134, 136, 283 Butcher, Anne— Soph. 35, 46, 57, 2% Butcher, Robert—Sr. 34. 48, 51, 62, 238 Butler, Steve—Soph. 296 Diane Askew, President of the Pep Squad, presented honorary membership to Mrs. Margie Duncan for her outstanding spirit at Byrd football games. c Cage, Kent—Sr. 12, 59 Cage, Pamela—Sr. 231 Calloway. Rosary—Jr. 195, 283 Cameron, Nelson—Soph. 132, 210, 296 Camp, Lavonda—Soph. 64, 296 Campbell, Ellen—Sr. 210, 238 Campbell, Garland Ray—Soph. Campbell, Gloria-Jr. 106, 226, 283 Campbell, Mary—Sr. 19, 238 Campbell, Michael—Soph. 77, 151, 296 Cangelosi, Jo Marie—Jr. Cannon, Carol—Sr. 45, 50, 64, 82, 85, 98, 193, 223 Cardwell, Jay—Sr. 9, 95, 238 Cariere, Roxie—Sr. 11, 14, 20, 25, 52, 83, 110, 194, 217, 238, 277 Carney, Linton—Sr. 36, 43, 44, 49, 112, 116, 199, 120, 121, 238 Carroll, Oliver-Jr. 11, 124, 130, 132, 183, 238, 331 Carson, Janet—Jr. 43, 91, 283 Carter, Charles—Soph. 296 Carter, Jay-Sr. 36, 37, 45, 115, 119, 239, 323 Carter, Karen-Sr. 42, 48, 57, 62, 63, 119, 239 Carter, Kathy—Soph. 109, 296 Carter, Prissy—Fresh. 57, 305 Carter, Raymond—Soph. 296 Carter, Travis—Jr. 283 Cascio. Gary—Jr. 43, 60, 283 Cascio, John—Fresh. 304, 305 Cascio, Laura—Fresh. 76, 108, 305 Cassard, Elizabeth—Soph. 13, 223, 296 Chalmiers, Rocky—Sr. 21. 36, 45, 50, 51, 98, 101, 110, 116, 117, 139, 239 Chamberlain, Cynthia—Jr. 70, 71, 283 Chandler, Diane—Jr. 72, 283 Chandler, Dottie—Sr. Chandler, Sherry—Jr. Chase, Donna—Jr. 40. 283 Cheramiro, Cliff—Fresh. 127 Cicero, Ronald—Fresh. 127, 226, 305 Clancy, Tara—Jr. 283 Clark, Anne—Sr. 10, 52, 95, 96, 97, 239 Clark, Barbara—Soph. 296 356 Index to STUDENTS Clark. Hill-Jr. 26. 36. 41, 54, 60. 101, 143. 160. 163, 280, 283 Clark, Bill-Sr. 41, 51. 107, 108, 150, 155, 180, 239 Clark. Charles—Sr. 51, 187, 239 Clark. Mike Jr. 26. 34, 60, 61, 66. 80, 107, 111, 155, 169. 283 CoaU. Nancy Sr. 7. 27, 47, 55, 57, 111, 114, 193. 206. 335, 272. 239 Cochran, Tom—Jr. 283 Ccckerham. Byron-Jr. 129, 134, 1.36, 283 Coffman. Stephanie Sr. 39, 95. %, 125. 239 Cohm ludy-Jr. 31. 51, 42, 44, 73, 195, 206. 281, 284 Cokcr, Judy-Sr. 39. 109, 214, 239 Colhert. Frcd—Jr. 284 Cole, Fdna—Fret� h. Cole, Maud- Jr. 39, 65. 94, 284 Coleman, Beverlye Sr. 95, 120, 239 Coleman. Clenn Jr. 127. 284 Collins, Finda Jr. 44 50, 57. 195, 284 Collins. Sandy Sr. 38. 124, 125, 132, 240, 331 Collin«worth, Jimmv — Soph. 94, 180, 181, 296 Collinsworth, Michael— Fresh. 191, 305 Colvin, David—Soph. 2% Comeftvs. Scotty Sr. 11. 14, 20. 24. 43. 45, 47, 50. 52, 57, 74, 5, 114, 192, 235, 238, 240. 275 Cook, Barhara—Sr. 240 Cook, Dorinda Dian—Jr. 284 Cook, Pat—70 Conmhs, Kay—Jr. 50, 57. 75, 83, 84, 195, 284 Cooper. Chet-Jr. 34, 38. 60, 65, 109. 284 Cocper, Dee—Sr. 41, 165. 1%, 240, 253 Copp. David—Jr. 129, 284 Corhin. Kav Sr. 19, 40. 57, 75, 240, 331 Cordell. Jon—Jr. 36, 77, 143, 155, 197. 226, 28 4. 291 Cnrnett, Sherri Soph. 72, 73, 225, 296 Cotten. Keith—Fresh. 305 G urtney, Pam Soph. 2% Co ington, Candv—Jr. 28, 44, 56, 57, 84, 1C9 141. 195, 284. 317 Covington, Gary—Jr. 60. 284 Cowles, Jim—S« ph. 36, 55, 57, 116, 295, 297 Cox, Norman—Sr. 10. 44, 60. 62, 92. 95, % Crain, Diane-Jr. 38. 73 284 Crain, Joan—Sr. 8, 59. 208. 240 Cramer, Neal-Sr. 34, 82, 85, 240. .308 Crane. Michael—Soph. 108, 129. 132, 297 Crawford, Debbie-Jr. 54. 72. 82, 109. 195. 284 Crawford, Donna—Soph. 297 Crawford. Harry-Jr. 143, 152. 155, 284 Crawford. Jumes—Soph. Crawford, Katherine—Jr. 2f . 39, 46, 284 Creumer. Nancy Jr. 19. 57, 74, 83, 84. 119, 195. 284 Crofford, Nelda Soph. 297 Crook, Pat—Sr. 108, 210. 240 Crooka, Margo—Sr. 51, 71, 240 Crooks, Velva Soph. 297 Cress, Hhonda—Sr. 44, 50, 55, 71, 75, 104, 241 Crosslin Dehhie—Sr. 51. 53, 74, 75, 109, 112. 120. 194, 241 Crowley, Kathy—Soph. 297 Cruikshank, Gayle Lynn—Jr. 284 Cryer, Deboraha Soph. 297 Cunningham. Kim- Jr. 34, 123, 129, 284 Culver, Diana—Jr. 284 Curltelo, Mimi—Sr. D D’Anna. Jody—Sr. 11. 98, 124, 133, 134, 136, 211. M D’Annu. Tony—Soph. 124, 129, 134, 217, 297 Davenport. Charmaine—Jr. 39, 44, 55, 284 Davi . Evelyn—Sr. 241 Davia, Jimmy—Soph. 9, 295. 297 Davis, Jodie—Jr. 127. 133 LV Davis, Levetta Jr. 34, 91. 284 Davieon, Ruth—Soph. 64, 297 Day, Brenda Fresh. 108, 305 Day, Skipper—Soph. 297 Deason, Iuirry—Soph. Deason, Bobhie Ann—Soph. Deason, Kenneth—Soph. Deen, Mary—Fresh. 305 Dees, Wanda—Sr. 40, 241 DeFatta Sammie Soph. 297 De la Fuent, Haul—Jr. 284 DeHart. Jennifer—Jr. 281 DeLoach, Dennis—Sr. 90, 110 Delude, Susan Fresh. 305 Dienst. Ted-Sr. 16, 62. 87. 92. 94. 96. 97, 124. 241 DiFilippo. Joe Sr. 44. 53 104. 241, 308 Dinkins. Nancy- Sr. 32. 33, 46, 101, 241 Dodson, Gayle—Jr. 64, 76. 195. 284 Donah«� e, Su«an —Fresh. 40, 305 Dorfman Cindv Sr. 46, 51 53 54, 105. 112. 114. 116. 119, 121, 193. 233, 241. 308 Dotson. Donna Sr. 62, 94, 96. 125, 134, 241 Douglas. John Sr. Dove. Pennv Jr. 34, 39, 42, 65. 94, 97, 109, 284 Dover, Jean—Jr. 110, 195. 258 Dover. Joe—Soph. 143, 151. 155. 297 Dozier, Yourie Jr. 169 281. 285 Drennan. Diane- Fresh. 108, 305 DuBois. Dehhie- Sr. 43. 102, 106. 109. 112, 120. 193. 242 Dudley, Edward Richard 305, 333 Dudley, W ' illiam— Sr. 75, 242 Dugan. Haywood—Sr. 126 Duggan. Mike—Sr. Dugger. John—Fresh. 305 DuLa. Mary—Soph. 226. 297 Dunhar. Donna—Jr. 44. 195, 285 Duncan. John—Sr. 242 Durrett, Hugh— Soph. 75, 297 Dutton, Mark—Soph. 297 E Eaves, Clay Garrison—Soph. 90, 140. 181, 297 Eharh, Susan—Jr. 57, 72, 109. 285 Eehols, Judy—Fresh. 108. 305 Echols. Mike—Soph. 297 Edwards. Alicia—Jr. 57, 91, 285 Eddy, Chris— Jr. 43, 48, 64. 285 Edgar, Jerry—Jr. Eglin, Elizabeth Soph. 51, 57, 116, 214 29 Elhert, Tommy—Jr. 53, 129. 134. 136, 285 Ellis, Carol-Sr. 43, 57, 75. 194. 242 Ellis, Kenny Soph. 51, 108. 212. 225, 297 Ellis, Mary Celeste -Soph. 35, 297 Ellis, Suzi-Jr. 43. 83. 285 Emanuel, Leon III—Jr. 94, 285 Edincott, Carol—Sr. 75. 212 Eslick, Amanda-Sr. 31. 43. 71, 242 Eslick, Charles—Soph. 69, 297 Evans, D« nna-Fresh. 31. 35 .73, 304, 305 Evans, Ellen Marie—Soph. 75, 297 F Falk, Patti- Sr. 19, 44, 45, 47, 55, 111, 193, 229, 235, 242, 308. 335 Falkenherry, Richard- Soph. 297 Fallin. Glenn Jr. 36. 38, 39. 83, 285 Fallis. Margaret—Sr. 34, 59, 242 Fallis, Richard—Fresh. 305 Farley, John—Fresh. 102, 127, 134, 221, 304, 306 Faulkner. Ken -Soph. 297 Feducia, Ronnie—Soph. 161, 297 Felker, Terri—Jr. 106. 285 Fenton, Alice—Fresh. 52. 72, 108. 306 Fisher, Charlie—Soph. 35, 51, 166, 297 Fleming. Susan—Soph. 75, 213, 297, .303 Flournoy. Brenda Sr. 57, 242 Flournov, Craig—Sr. 11. 16. 19. 36, 37, 77, 83, 143, 146, 150, 193. 242, 270 Fluker, David— Fresh. 127. 133 Fluker, Martha—Jr. 70, 108. 285 Fontane, Kathv—Sr. 44, 45, 141, 193, 235, 243 Neal Cramer. Leslie Holder, and Nlike Swinney checked over specifications for a house which was one of the mechanical drawing future projects. 357 Ford, Amanda Sr. 34, 58. 243 Ford, Jimmy—Soph. 298 Fort, Eddie—Sr. 9, 59 Fortson, Ginger—Jr. 34, 44, 57, 73, 75, 194, 285 Foster, Carolyn—Jr. 15, 50, 195, 285 Foster, LeRoy—Sr. 53, 62, 81, 112, 118, 119, 120, 220. 243, 249, 308 Frster, Ronnie—Soph. 183, 298 Foster, Shirley—Jr. 285 Fowler, James—Jr. 60, 285 Fraser, Billy—Jr. 36, 51, 77, 83, 84, 143, 155, 285 Freed, Michael—Sr. 42, 60, 62, 225, 243 Freeman, Michael—Jr. 42, 90, 285 Fryer, Anne—Sr. 44, 243 Fryer, Cathy—Jr. 44, 64, 75, 195. 285 Fuller, Frances—Sr. 243 Fuller, Martha Ruth—Fresh. 306 Fulton, Chuck Soph. 298 Fuiton. Roh—J r . 51, 60, 107, 285 Furlong, Bill—Sr. 34, 77, 193, 243 G Cadpaille. Charles— Sr. 15. 42. 4«, 57, 60, 62. 119, 243 Cadnard, Carol—Soph. 40, 298 Gaines. Allen—Sr. 38. 42. 44, 60, 61, 62, 66, 77, 109. 166, 167 203, 243 Gallaspv, Glenna—Sr. 46, 53, 65, 83, 85, 112, 195, 198, 243 Gamble, Kit—Sr. 48. 50, 60, 62, 116, 244 Gammill. Janet— Jr. 31, 49, 50, 57, 72, 73, 106, 286 Cardner, Mark—Sr. 50, 66, 102, 244 Gary, Glen—Fresh. 306 Gary. Jodie—Soph. 298 Gates, Charlie—Sr. 126, 129, 244 Gates, Debbie -Sr. 91, 194, 244 Cates, Sharon—Jr. 91, 195, 281, 286 Gauthier. Denise—Sr. 214. 244 Gee, Sally—Jr. 88, 90, 185, 286 Gerdy, Lynn—136 Gesh, David—Sr. 94, 130, 244 Gilbert, Jo—Sr. 244 Gilbert, Russ—Soph. 288 Gibson, Cindy—Jr. 286 Gillie, Betty—Jr. 286 Cinsburg. Dave— Sr. 52, 57, 61, 104, 162, 166, 244 Robert Young and Tommy Mcjunkins “learned by doing” as they dissected a frog in biology. 358 Index to STUDENTS Ginsburg, Rachel—Fresh. 51, 73, 140, 306 Glenn, Larry—Fresh. Goeders, Jack—Sr. 186 Goins, Gerald—Sr. 41, 160, 244 Golden, Ronnie—Sr. 34, 42, 4 4, 60, 66, 104, 244 Goode, Linda—Jr. 58, 286 Goodgion, Steve—Sr. 69, 281 Goodroe, Mike—Jr. 48, 51, 286 Gordey, Gerald Lynn—Jr. 31, 127, 134, 286 Gordey, Pat—Soph. 298 Gordon, Patty—Soph. 35, 298 Gower, Deborah—Jr. 281, 286 Crabill, Beth—Sr. 45, 53, 144, 245 Graham, David—Jr. 286 Craham, James Hugh—Jr. 286 Graham, Judy—Soph. 109, 298 Graham, Sharon—Soph. 298 Grayson, Barbara—Sr. 68, 69, 245 Green, Barbara—Jr. 286 Green, Becky—Soph. Green, Debbie—Sr. 245 Green, Don—Sr. 245 Green, Paul— Jr. 94, 130, 287 Green, William Louis—Jr. 286 Creengus, Gay— Sr. 7, 20, 21, 43, 44, 47, 54. 56, 74, 110, 114, 194, 245, 256, 316 Gresham, Betsy—Soph. 51, 57, 66, 116, 215. 298 Gresham, Chris—Sr. 56, 112, 121, 245, 331 Crieder, Dicky—Sr. 11, 28, 29, 41, 98, 142 143, 145, 146, 154, 156, 159, 160, 162, 165, 168. 170, 178, 245, 316 Criffin, Jimmy—Soph. 298 Griswold, Karen—Jr. 57, 104, 109, 286 Grounds, Lora—Sr. 109, 267 Grounds, Virginia— Fresh. 91, 306 Guess, Gale—Jr. 47, 49, 50, 57, 104, 109 195. 286 Guillot, Bob—Jr. 61, 286 Guillot, Richard—Sr. Cuin, Billy—Sr. 14, 20. 21, 23, 42, 43, 48. 50, 52. 62, 66. 110. 119, 192, 245, 250, 275 Cuin, Nancy—Jr. 44, 50, 106, 286 Guipe, Rufus—Soph. Gutschow, Carlene—Soph. 31, 32, 35, 298 H Hadlev, Karen 304 Hadra, Doug—Sr. 36, 44, 50, 52, 82, 85, 112, 114, 120, 198, 245 Hadra, Petesie—Jr. 39, 43, 65, 109, 195, 286 Hagens, Ginger—Sr. 43. 47, 49, 82, 85, 193, 246 Hair, Alvin—Soph. Hall, Andrew Peter—Jr. 130, 180, 207, 286 Hall, Becky—Jr. 64, 72, 73, 195, 287 Hall, Steve—Soph. 167, 298 Halliway, Ralph—Fresh. 130 Ham, Tom—Jr. 66, 143, 152, 155, 180, 217, 287 Hamilton, Ann—Jr. 287 Hamilton, Dawayne—Jr. Hamilton, Robert—Sr. 68 Hamm, Robert—Fresh. 95, 127, 134, 306 Hand, Al—Sr. 28, 36, 44, 51, 54, 62, 107 112, 115, 119, 141, 168, 172, 232, 246, 274 Haney, Cindy—Sr. 11. 14, 20, 21, 23, 25, 85, 66, 104, 114, 118, 192, 244, 246, 276 Hanna, Steffi—Soph. 51, 298 Hardgrove, Vickie Soph. 57, 298 Hardtner, Judy—Jr. 57, 72, 73, 104, 109, 195. 287 Harkins, Bill—Soph. 298 Harkins, Nancy—Sr. 246 Harlan, Kay—Soph. 51, 55, 298 Harper, Lynne— Sr. 45, 74, 109, 246 Harper, Sharon—Soph. Harper, Tommy—Soph. 197, 294, 298 Harrell, Mike—Sr. 61, 62, 66, 169, 246 Harrington, Pat—Jr. 44, 61, 62, 72, 287 Harris. Barbara Ann—Sr. 216 Harris, Charlotte—Sr. 246 Harris, James—Soph. Harris, Ronald—Fresh. 129, 132 Harrison, Susan—Jr. Hatcher, Carolyn—Fresh. 304, 306 Hatcher, Larice—Jr. 168, 179. 180, 287 Hatcher, William- Jr. 58, 59, 287 Hartwell, Linda—Sr. 64. 120, 125, 133, 215. 246 Havard, Mary Beth—Sr. Havard, Cade—Sr. 41, 77, 183, 227, 246 Hawkins, Karen—Soph. 42, 95, 97 298 Hawkins, Rick—Sr. 21, 45, 55, 60, 66, 90, 91, 103, 110, 111, 114, 118, 124, 240, 247. 272 Hayes. Molly—Sr. 31, 69, 73, 76, 108. 247 Head, David—Sr. 10, 53, 61, 94, 95, 96, 102 126, 134, 247. Head, Richard—Fresh. 94, 129 132. 304, 306 Hedgecock, Ivy—Jr. 34, 74, 223, 287 Hedgecock, Rande—Sr. 53, 56, 74, 120, 141, 223 247 Heisohn, Karen—Sr. 34, 40, 44, 74, 247 Henderson, Ann—Sr. Hender on, Dan Clen—Jr. 38, 94, 95. 97 119, 287 Henderscn, Dorothy Jean—Soph. 298 Henderson, Eugene—Sr. Henderson, Frances—Soph. 51, 298 Hendrick, Lin—Fresh. 306 Hendrix R. nnie- Sr. 10, 61, 95, 247 Henry, David—Soph. Hernandez, Nina—Sr. 19 Hetherwick, Gilbert—Jr. 61, 64, 74, 287 Hicks, Charlie Mac—Jr. 57, 108, 287 Hicks, Thomas Micheal—Soph. 208 Higginbottom, Joy Sr. 247 Hightower, Steve—Sr. 50, 61, 62, 103 112 119,121.225,247 Hill, Greg Lynn—Soph. 197 Hines, Sheryl Jr. 287 Hitchcock, Judy—Sr. 6, 34, 45, 57, 70, 74. 109, 227, 247, 330 Hodge, Brenda—Sr. 16, 43, 53, 101, 112, 116. 120. 247 Hodges, George—Soph. 298 Holcomb, Steven John—Soph. 64, 298 Holden, Sharon—Jr. Holder, Leslie—Sr. 48, 57, 119, 194. 215, 248 Holder, Walter—Jr. 142, 151, 155, 164, 180, 287 Holland, Janice—Jr. 40, 70, 287 Holland. Mary—Soph. 51, 298 Holley, Deborah—Sr. 68, 248 Hoilingsworth, Joyce—Jr. 44, 73, 74, 109, 195, 287 Holloway, Randy—Jr. 64, 287 Holmes, Rhonda—Jr. 34 Holoman, Karla—Soph. 109. 298 Holt, Debbie—Sr. 68, 71, 71, 248 Holt, James Stokes—Jr. 94, 130, 287, 303 Holt, Jimmy Stewart—Jr. 287, 306 Holt, Tim—Sr. 88, 90 Hooper, Pam—Sr. 109, 115, 193, 248 Houser, Debbie—Sr. 248 Howard, Gerald—Sr. 59, 248 Howard, Mary Faye—Sr 248 Howard, Nelda Dot—Sr. 248 Howard, Sara—Sr. 54, 74, 101, 104, 111, 248, 249 Hudson, Rozlyn -Soph. 298 Humphrey, Mike— Sr. 186, 188, 248 Humphrey, Tru Lynn—Soph. 108, 299, 331 Hunt, Evelyn—Sr. 34, 80, 81, 249 Hunt, Hubert Irvin—Fresh. 71, 104, 155 226, 306 Hunter, Alice—Jr. 64, 108. 287 Hunter, Deborah—Sr. 9, 15, 34, 43, 44. 109 194, 249 Index to STUDENTS Under Mrs. Lorainne Turner ' s directions, Lavetta Davis arranged a colorful bulletin board of book jackets from a suggested list of books. Hunter, Orie—Soph. 57 f 168, 178, 180, 181, 295, 299 Hurst, Russell—Soph. 130 Huston. Sandra Kaye—Soph. 299 Hutchins, June—Sr. 58 Hyde, Billy-Sr. 142, 160, 249 I Innis, James Weldon—Jr. 287 J Jack, Donald—Sr. 95, 249 Jackson, Claire—Sr. f 8, 94. 96. 207, 249 Jackson, Haller—Sr. 54, 57 63, 67, 107, 112, 115, 184, 188, 198, 229, 249 Jackson, Kathy Louise—Jr. 57, 95, 287 Jacobs, Ronald—Soph. 299 Jacques, Shirley—Soph. 299 Jaggers. Janie-Sr. 106, 112, 193, 249 James Dee Ann-Sr. 64, 70, 74, 249 Jantould, Carla—Fresh. 73, 306 Jantould, Susan Colleen—Soph 299 Jennette, Harriett—Jr. 56, 57, 74, 81, 213, 214, 287 Johron, Georgia—Sr. 59, 249, 323 Johnson, Anderson—Soph. 217 Johnson, Bernard—Jr. 36, 56. 57, 116, 119, 287 Johnson, Bohby—Soph. Johnson. Chuck—Sr. 126. 134. 227, 249, 330 Johnson, Eric B.—Soph. 294, 299 Johnson, Janet-Sr. 70, 73, 76, 108, 250 Johnson, Patricia—Sr. 40. 42, 45, 70, 91, 250 Johnson, Pearlie—Sr. f 4. 91, 250 Johnson, Samuel—Sr. 250 Johnson. Ted Stanley—Jr. 127, 287 Johnson, Virgil Winfred—Soph. 299 Johnson.William Robert—Soph. 190, 299 Johnston, Christy—Soph. 94, 211, 299 Johnston, Sam—Sr. 58 Jones, Donna—Soph. 55, 64, 299, 330 Jones, Franees—Sr. 231 Jones, Frances—Sr. 141, 195, 287 Jones, Helen—57 Jones, Judy Ann—Sr. 57. 250 Jones, Laura—Soph. 108, 299 Jones, Marion James—Jr. 288 Jones, Nanette—Soph. Jones. Pat-Sr. 38, 44, 76, 88, 91 109, 210, 250 Jordan, Darrell—Jr. Jordan, Nellie—Jr. 87 Jordan, Nicky—Soph. 294, 299 Joyner, Ginellen—Jr .288. 323 Judlin, Micheal Louis—Sr. 11, 16,41,46, 52, 82. 142, 147, 148, 152, 250 K Kayser. Frances-Soph. 11, 28, 29, 46, 64. 84, 295, 209 Kayser, Kim-Sr. 12, 36, 37, 43, 52, 63, 83, 85, 98. 114, 139, 250, 270 Keasler, Jim—Sr. 250 Kee, Mary-Soph. 299 Kimbell, Louis —Fresh. 127, 306 Kimball, Michael—Fresh. 132 Kimball. Donna—Sr. 63, 250 Kin . Ben-Jr. 38, 43, 61, 72, 116, 288 King. Buddy—Soph. 181, 299 King, Douglas—Jr. 288 King, Jimmy—Soph. 299 King. March-51, 116, 299 King, Mary-Jr. 51, 108, 288 King, Patricia—Fresh. King, Raymond—Sr. 28, 168, 173, 227, 251 King, Stephen—Jr. 36, 48. 61. 63, 288 Kinmon, Kevin—Soph. 299 Kirkpatrick, Kitty-Sr. 21, 80, 193, 207, 257 Kite, Kathy—Soph. 57, 299 Kleckinger, Cosimo—Sr. 110, 183, 251 Knal ensue, Vicky—Soph. 299 Knight, Chuck-Soph. 36, 51, 180, 181, 295, 299 Knipp. Kathy—Sr. 34, 44, 71, 74, 104, 251 Koelemay, Alan-Sr. 34, 44, 50, 67, 106, 109, 251 Korman. Carl—Sr. 251 Kottle. Gail-Sr. 44. 57, 110, 251 Kramer, Tim—Soph. 299 Kreis, Inga—Jr. 288 Krentel, Karen—Sr. 108, 251 Krepak John -Jr. 288 Kurz. Martha—Jr. 34, 57, 72, 106, 109, 195, 288 Kupper, Bonnie—95, 223, 288 Kyle. Donna-Sr. 79. 144, 251, 316 Kyle, Bob-Jr. 57, 61, 288 L Lackey, Beverly—Sr. 10, 34, 44, 94, 96, 113, 125, 132, 251 LaFitte, Darlene—Soph. 299. 300 LaFitte, Emily—Jr. 13, 50, 51, 54, 288 Lagcrsen, Libby—Soph. 51. 299 Lamberty, Kathleen—19, 288 Landers, JoAnn—Soph. 117, 299 Landrum, Tommy—Jr. 38, 42, 61, 63, 67, 119, 139, 288 Lang, Ann—Sr. 43, 74, 252 Langford, Patsy—Sr. 50, 81, 194, 252 Lanigan, John—Jr. Larsen. Larry—Sr. 12, 34, 41, 43, 57, 77, 143, 149. 252 Law, Susie —Soph. 299 Lawrence, Arliss June—Sr. 43, 73, 90, 91, 102. 109, 119, 252 Lawrence. Sammy—Soph. Lazarus, Bruce—Jr. 288 Lazarus, Terry—Sr. 44, 70, 194, 252 Leber. Richard-Soph. 57, 159, 162, 167, 208, 299 Leeper, Sharon—Sr. 52. 193, 252 Lenoir. Jimmy—Sr. 11, 61, 102, 128, 134, 252 Leonard, Nanci—Sr. 252 Leone, Suzzanne—Soph. 299 Lerner. Amy-Sr. 19, 50, 57, 110, 113, 120, 193. 252 Levetta, Davis—Jr. Levy, Ann-Sr. 13, 43, 47, 56, 110, 113, 193, 252, 316 Levy, Dick-Jr. 57, 61, 83, 288 Lightfoot, Jimmy—Sr. 59. 253 Lightfoot. Wyatt-Soph. 42, 63, 67, 165, 299 Lindsev, Connie—Jr. Lindsey, Pat-Sr. 47. 49. 141, 193, 253 Lindsey, Sam—Sr. 253 Lindenmayer, Charles—Sr. 34, 45, 48, 253 Lindermaver, Cynthia—Jr. 34, 51, 71, 288 Linebarier, Myra—Sr. 34, 43, 51, 101, 117, 194. 215, 253 Link Rhoda-Sr. 34. 44, 50, 74, 76, 106, 194, 253 Linn. Stanley—Soph. 299 Littell, Jackie—Soph. 299 Little, Robert—Jr. 288 Lockwood, Ann—Soph. 299 Lodatto. Cynthia—Fresh. Lofton, Beverly—Sr. 23, 43, 52, 104, 1 10, 117. 194. 253 Lohnes, Malcolm—Soph. 299 Long, Mary-Jr. 50. 57, 104, 109. 288. 317 Lomax, Debbie-Soph. 51, 71, 109, 225, 299 Lowe, Scott—Sr. 50, 52, 253 Lucky. Craig—Sr. Lyles, David-Soph. 155, 299 Lynam, David—Soph. 94, 123, 129, 300 Lynn. Pam—Sr. 15, 42, 57, 83, 85, 107, 193, 253. 308 Lyon’s, Scotty—Sr. 16. 26, 53, 83, 84, 85, 113, 114, 115, 118, 120, 193, 250, 253 M McBride, Billy Ray—Soph. McBride, Glenn—Fresh. McBride, John—Soph. 161, 300 McBride, Kathleen-Jr. 57, 288 McBroom, Mary Elizabcth—Jr. 289 McCabe, Lucy—Jr. 289 McCall, Randy Marshall—Soph. 300 McCarter, Andrew—Jr. 54, 61, 228 McCarty, Gerald—Fresh. 306 McConnico, Andrew—Soph. 300 McConnico, Will-Soph. 129, 217. 220, 300 McCormick, Glenda—Soph. 225, 295, 300 359 McCoy, Michael Allen—Jr. 289 McCreight, Bobby—Sr. McCreight, Sally—Soph. McCrockin, Will—Soph. 143, 151, 155, 157, 300 McCuen. John—Jr. 123, 129, 134, 221, 289 McCutchen, Bill—Soph. 36, 64, 168, 174, 175, 177, 180, 181, 300 McDade, Mark—Sr. 59 McDaniel, Thomas—Soph. 123, 129, 132, 136 300 McElduff. Diann-Sr. 88, 91. 108, 254 McEIduff, Shirley—Soph. 300 McElroy, Morgan—Sr. 254 McGee, Billy—Sr. Mclntosh, Larry—Jr. 51, 94, 127, 136, 289 Mclntosh, Pam—Soph. 57, 300 Mcjunkins, Tim—Fresh. 306 Mcjunkins, Tommy—Soph. 108, 181, 300 McKibben, Ray—Jr. 59, 289 McLauchlin, Ma ' rcia—Sr. 34, 42, 43, 120, 254 McLure, Mary Ann—Soph. 57, 300 McMahon, Lynn-Sr. 53. 55, 173, 117, 193. 254, 331 McNeill, Willis—Sr. 12, 34, 44, 186, 254 McRowan, Patricia Ann—Soph. McWhiney, Ruth—Sr. McWilliams, Albert—Fresh. 155, 197, 291, 306 Mabry, Robert—Sr. 8, 55, 142, 149, 157, 184 186. 254 MacKnight, D. W —Sr. 34, 117, 254 Madden, Joe—Jr. 127, 132, 289 Maddox, Rickey—Sr. 38, 42. 60, 63, 67, 169 254 Magee, John—Jr. 159, 162, 330 Maleby, Sheila—Jr. 289 Malec, Joseph Richard —Jr. 289 Malec, Michael—Soph. 42, 51 63, 161, 166. 300 Malery, Constance Allesia—Fresh. 108, 306 Malone, Mike Ross—Jr. 289 Malrv. Sondera—Sr. 40, 70, 71, 120, 254 During an activity period, the library and music department sponsored a popular music discussion for all interested students. Mr. Charles Richey, Byrd’s music director, dis- cussed current trends in this field with ex- amples and recordings. 360 Index to STUDENTS Mann, Karen—Sr. 43, 70, 108, 255 Manning, Judy—Jr. Marley, Gerry—Soph. 57, 300 Martin, Benjamin Ray—Jr. 289 Martin, David—Jr. 289 Martin. Dan—Sr. 124, 125, 255 Martin, Gail—Soph. Martin, Rusty—Sr. 15, 255 Martin, Steven Elvis—Jr. Marvin, Janet—Jr. 49, 54, 57, 101, 195, 289 Mason, Delma Elizabeth—Fresh. 28, 29, 35, 51, 304. 306 Masey, Mark—Sr. 37, 45, 51. 53, 141, 197, 198, 255 Massey, Pat—Jr. 44, 289 Massey, Paul—Soph. 55, 140, 295, 300 Maxey, Floyd Leon—Jr. 289 Maynard, Paul—Soph. Mays, Dale—Sr. 136, 255 Mays, Delores Ann—Sr. 255 Mays, Jim—Soph. 295, 300 Mercer, Laura Jr. 95, 232, 285, 289 Merolla, Robert—Soph. 300 Merritt, Paula—Jr. 104. 289 Middleton, Steve— Jr. 34, 37. 54, 64, 107, 142, 150, 155, 180. 226, 289 Mika, Mary—Sr. 44, 51, 72, 194, 205, 255, 270 Malone, Mike—Jr. Miller. Charles—Soph. Miller, Deborah Kay—Sr. 15, 40, 64, 255 Miller. Donna—Jr. Miller, Louis—Jr. 61, 289 Miller, Vicki Lee—Jr. 289 Milloy, Docia—Soph. 95, 300 Minder. Bohby—Sr. 35, 50, 54, 104, 115, 117, 137, 233, 255, 259 Minder, Peter—Soph. 35, 37, 64, 104, 140, 181, 300 Mingo, Brenda Gayle—Sr. 255 Minor, Donald—Sr. 51, 95, 256 Minor. Julia—Jr. 45, 47, 49, 50, 57, 104, 195, 280, 289 Mitchell. Carla—Jr. 34 44, 45, 57, 160, 289 Mitchell, JoAnne—Soph. Mitchell, Tookie—Sr. 7, 45, 52, 106, 110, 119, 120, 193, 235, 236 Mitchell, Ted—Sr. 11, 143, 147, 149, 256 Mitchell, Virginia—Sr. 57, 256 Moch, Cheryl—Jr. Mockosher, Elizabeth Kay—Soph. Moffat, Pat—Sr. Mcncriet. George Peter—Soph. 129, 300 Monsour, Mike—Scjph 117, 300 Montgomery, Beverly—Jr. 289 Montgomery, Dewanna Lee—Soph. 108. 300 Montgomery, Elizabeth Brock—Sr. 52, 68, 256 .Vloody. Randall John—Jr. 289 Moore, Gary Gene—Sr. 123, 124, 134, 155, 159, 162, 256 Moore, Thomas Wayne—Soph. 108, 159, 162 167. 300 Mooring, Steve Rodger—Sr. 34, 256 Moreau, Mike—Jr. 59, 289 Morelock, Valerie—Soph. 140, 300 Morgan, David—Jr. 77, 289 Morgan. John Lee—Jr. 54. 74, 150, 164, 193 280, 290 Morgan. Ortha James—Fresh 51, 129, 132 202. 306 Morgan, Polly—Sr. 7, 256 Morley, Geraldine—Soph. Morris, Bill—Sr. 11, 41, 45, 77, 142, 148, 184, 256 Morris, Lee—Jr. 33, 219, 290 Morris, Stephen—Soph. 127, 132, 300 Morrison. Mary—Sr. 6. 256 Mosley, Elgin Marie—Sr. 91, 217, 257 Munch, Cynthia—Soph. 300 Murdock, Susan—Soph. 300 Murov, Roslyn-Sr. 57, 120, 193, 257, 270 Murphy, Alan- Soph. 161, 166, 294, 300 Murphy, Cynthia Elaine—Soph. 301 Murphy, Tricia—Jr. 50, 63, 74, 82, 109, 290, 330 Murphy, W ' ayne—Jr. 61, 63, 290 Murray, Carol— Jr. 94, 290 Murrell, Catherine— Sr. 23, 28, 29, 39, 45, 52, 55, 194, 257, 316 Murrell. Cindy Soph. 36, 55, 108, 301 Myles, Robert Alvin—Fresh. 132, 306 N Nader, Nancy Sr. 70, 71, 72, 90, 104, 107, 108, 257, 331 Nance, Susie—Soph. 42, 301 Naranjo. Pattie Jeanette—Jr. 290 Naranjo, Shirley—Jr. 43, 290, 331 Narcolli, Carmen Ann Soph. 64, 301 Neal, Mary Sr. 34, 40. 68, 71. 76, 257 Necking, Tina—Sr. 53, 57, 275 Neel, Carla—Sr. 34, 39, 65, 257 Nelbert. Rozann Sr. 34. 44, 78, 80, 198, 257 Nelson, Carolyn—Jr. 34, 43, 46, 49, 51, 57, 83, 84, 104, 111, 195, 290 Newcombe, George—Soph. 301 Newman, Debbie—Fresh. 304, 306 Newman, Michael W ' ayne—Jr. 94, 129, 134 136. 290 Nicholas, Rodney—Soph. Nichols, Harvey— Soph. 129, 301 Nix, Collins—Sr. 42. 44, 61, 62. 66, 67, 106, 111, 112, 115, 118, 119, 120, 121, 166, 257 308 Noble, Mike—Soph. 64, 127, 301, 317 Nolen, Molly—Sr. 43, 46, 109, 193, 198, 257. 286, 340 Norman, Cindy—Sr. 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, 45, 83, 85, 193, 258, .308 Norris, Frannie—Soph. 51, 301 Norton, Eula Jane Soph. 46, 82, .301 Norton, William—Jr. 51, 61, 290 o Ogletree, Nancy—Jr. 43, 64, 106, 290 O’Hara, John -Sr. 11, 21, 41. 77, 81, 142, 143, 144, 145, 158, 161, 165, 193, 232, 258 O’Neil, Barron—Jr. 37, 38, 42, 48, 54, 62, 3, 104, 280. 290 Olwell, Pat-Sr. 68, 69, 258, 316 Overdyke, Jere—Sr. 11, 28, 32, 41, 101, 140, 142, 144, 154, 171, 168, 173, 177,218, 258, 279 P Pace, Steve—Sr. 258 Page, Becky—Sr. 258 Palmer, Becky— Soph. 35, 109, 294, 301, 330 Palmer, Tommy—Soph. 155, 294, 301 Palmer, Steve—Sr. 59, 63, 258 Pardue, Candy—Jr. 33, 51, 54, 195, 290 Parker, Bill—Sr. 11. 16, 37, 41, 44, 53, 63, 77, 113, 114, 115. 142 143, 146, 147, 154 193, 227, 233. 258, 3.30 Parks. Dianne Jr. 54, 195, 290 Parks, Katie—Soph. 90, 95, 218, 301 Parks, Tommy—Soph. 129, 136, 301 Parton, Floyd—Soph. 181 Partun, Mike—Sr. Patterson, Jimmy—Jr. 290 Prather, Vickie—Sr. 260 Price, Debbie—Soph. 71, 117, 301 Payne, John-Sr. 21, 28, 37. 41, 106, 113, 115, 120, 121, 157. 162, 165, 168, 170, 171 173. 175, 179, 258 Payne, Robert—Sr. 129, 258 Peace, Bill—Jr. 39, 127, 134, 136, 290 Index to STUDENTS Peddy, John—Sr. 44, 61, 94, 95, 96, 233, 259 Peel, Skipp« r—Jr. 54, 61, 290 Peninger, Khri«ti-Sr. 194, 227, 259, 330 Pennington, Elizaheth— Jr. 57, 290 Perks, Karen—Sr. 193, 259 Petty, Eddy-Jr. 290 Petty, Marienne Fresh. Perry, Cayc— Sr. 4 1, 45, 70, 72, 73, 259 Peyton, Carolyn—Sr. 10, 259 Peyton, Perry-Jr. 37, 80, 168, 173, 174, 176, 180, 188, 280, 290, 303 Philen, Wayne Soph. 301 Phillips, Huteh Soph. 301 Piekens, Diana (iail—Soph. Piekens, Ruth—Jr. .38, 39, 109, 290 Pickens, Sherry- Sr. 34, 259 Piekle, Shirley—Soph. 301 Pierc , Charles Miehael—Soph. 129, 133, 139, 291 Pieree, Glenda- Soph. 301 Pilgreen, Joseph Micheal Soph. 301 Planehard, Helene-Sr. 39, 18, 52, 79, 80, 259 Pomeroy, Debbic—Sr. 79. 113, 118, 191, 259 Pomeroy, Leah—Soph. 301 Porter, Sharon Sr. 6, 74, 109, 259 Porterfield. Paul 64. 109. 290 Posey, Darryl—Sr. 241, 259 Posey, Mark- Jr. 290 Posey, Michael—Soph. 94, 306 Po ss, Adrienne—Jr. 51, 72, 106, 109, 195, 290 Pou, Anne—Jr. 36, 38, 39, 44, 47, 195, 280, 281, 291 Prater, Alan—Sr. 53, 60, 101, 104, 110, 116, 121. 220, 260 Prather, Steve—Sr. 260, 323 Price, Joanna—Soph. 301 Priest, Annette Sr. 53, 58, 260 Prim, Margaret—Sr. 11, 125, 128, 132, 260 Prine, Jimmie—Fresh. 307 Procell, Viekie—Jr. 290 Prudhome. Joy -Soph. Pula, Rita-Sr. Q Quinn, Whittney—Jr. 34. 49, 51, 82, 195, 291. 330 Quint, Mary Helen —Soph. 301 Quint. Mike—Soph. R Rademacher, Tom Soph. 55, 180, 181, 301 Rainey, Mary Elaine—Sr. 34, 51, 72, 91, 215, 260 Ramey, Steve—Soph. 51. 301 Ramming. Walter Ray—Jr. 291 Ray, Tommie—Jr. 61, 291 Raymond, Robert—Sr. 45 260 Rasberry, Mike -Sr. 28, 41, 67, 102, 113, 158. 160, 161, 168, 171, 173, 260 Redden, Steve—Soph. 37, 51, 55, 140, 295, 301 Reichenback, Ricky—Soph. 301 Reeks, Jo Ann- Sr. 45, 57. 194, 260. 331 Reese, Randy—Sr. 260 Reily, Cail Frances—Sr. 261 Reno, Sam—Sr. 58 Rennis, Lowell-Sr. 228, 261 Richardson, Deborah Kay—Soph. 51, 91, 301 Richardson, Dorothy Matteile—Fresh. 52, 307 Riehardson, I.ena Elizabeth Jr. 34, 40, 291 Ricks. Kim—Sr. 58, 261 Rieord, Sammy—Jr. 59, 291 Rigdon Lynn Mackey— Soph. 301 Ri«er, Jimmy—Jr. 291 Roach, James Harold —Fresh. 95, 97, 104, 127, 133, 301. 307 Roberts, Cary Lee Sr. 59 Roberts, Jeff—Sr. 59 Roberts, Naney—Sr. 119, 261 Robertson, Mary Cecilia—Jr. 57, 74, 83, 84, 195. 213. 280. 291 Robertson, Marsha-Jr. 74, 205, 223, 291 Robertson, Michael Cordon—Jr. 127 Robinson, Aubry—Soph. 301 Robinson, Towny -Sr. 11, 41. 77. 142, 144, 149, 154, 160, 193, 233, 253, 261 Robinson, Patty—Soph. 46, 51, 109, 214, 301 Roe, Billie—Sr. 44, 52, 74, 76, 261 Rogers, Elizabeth—Sr. 76, 104, 261 Rbgers, Marcia—331 Roos, Betsy-Jr. 38, 291 Rnppolo, Rodney—Soph. 301 Rose, Donna— Sr. 44, 70, 74, 109, 120, 261 Rosenhlath. Freddy—Sr. 41, 80, 142, 145, 154, 261 Rosenkrans, Helen—Jr. 51, 74, 109, 195, 291 Ross, Alan-Sr. 32, 33, 37, 63, 101, 114, 119, 156, 198, 261 Rowe, Brenda -Soph 40, 109 Royle, Susie-Sr. 16, 21, 23, 32, 33, 44, 195, 259, 262 Rubenstein. Herby—Jr. 42, 51, 60, 61, 63, 67, 110, 119, 139, 219, 291 Ru! enstein, Marvin—Sr. 6, 69, 262 Rush, Bob—Soph. Russ, Norma—Sr. 78 Russell, Cesca-Sr. 45, 51, 53, 57, 194, 262, :uo Russell, Sherry—Soph. 48, 301 Rutli, ue—Sr. Rymer, Doug-Fresh. 126, 127, 133, 304, 307 s Sale, Charles—Sr. 32, 42, 44, 48, 61, 62, 67, 101, 101, 262, 263 Salsburg. Jay- Sr. Sample, Bill—Sr. 33, 37, 51, 52. 101, 262 Sample, Camille—Sr. 33, 57, 194, 206, 262 Sanders, Jeannie—Fresh. 40, 307 Sandifer, Cail-Sr. 39, 52, 95, 96, 125, 246, 262 Sanford, Jill-Sr. 58, 241, 262 Sateher, Kay—Snph. 301 Savell, Elmer—Sr. 61, 75, 262 Savells, Bobby—Soph. Sayers, Mike—Jr. 291 Scales, Tommy—Jr. 31, 129, 139, 291 Scarborough, Cecil—Fresh. 108, 127, 133, 304. 307 Scarborough, Jane—Soph. 51, 301 Scarl orough, Merrill—Soph. 35, 46, 51, 301 Scates, Robert—Jr. 108, 291 Schoenfeld, Fran—Sr. Scbolz, Charles—Jr. 61, 74. 291 S hwartz, Steve—Sr. 262 Seoggin, Randy—Jr. 54, 67, 217, 226, 291 Scott, Lane—Soph. 129, 133. 301 Sealy, Laura-Jr. 33, 281, 291 Sehastian. Tess- Sr. 110. 263 Seeger. Judy—Sr. Sentell, Will-Jr. 291 Sepulvado. Danny- Soph. 302 Sepulvado, James—Sr. Sessions, Doug—Sr. 263 Seymour, Bill Soph. 95, 302 Shafer. Marv Sr. 108, 263 Shaw, Bill—Soph. 35, 295, 302 Shaw, Bill-Jr. 291 Shaw. Chire—Soph. 57, 302 Shaw, Ken—Jr. 139. 291 Shaw, Linda Mae—Fresh. Shaw, Rose Ann—Soph. Shearer, Clenn- Sr. 44. 61, 63, 94, 263 Sheffield. Marcia—Sr. 106, 263 Sheltnn, Dianna—Jr. 292 Shelton, Teresa—Sr. 44. 74, 75, 109, 263 Sheppert. Craig-Jr. 33, 166. 167, 292 Shidler, John—Sr. 38. 59, 263 Shields, Betty-Jr. 39, 43, 46, 54, 65, 110, 195, 292, 317, 335 Shipp, Elaine—Jr. 57, 73, 195, 292 Short, Henrietta—Jr. 94, 292 Shriver, Cathy—Fresh. 73, 91, 202, 218, 263, 304, 307 Shriver, Susie-Sr. 11, 98, 124, 125, 133, 263 361 Index to STUDENTS The outstanding paintings from art classes were exhibited on cafeteria walls for the enjoy- ment of students and faculty. Shuey, Jack—Sr. .i3 t 42, 44. 51, 61, 63, 67, 101, 111, 13, 119, 120, 263 Shuey, Jim -Soph. 51, 117, 302 Simmons, Dale l iKay Soph. 89. 90 Simmons, Kichard Fresh. 304, 307 Simmons, Rustv—Jr. 37, 54, 64, 168, 176, 180, 192 Simonds, Jerry— Soph. 181, 294, 302 Skannal , Roslvn Renee— Soph. 55, 302 Sklar, Su -Sr. 45, 71, 141, 263 Sloan, Betty Ann Soph. 302 Small. Jo Ann Soph. .300, 302 Small, Perrv Thomas—Jr. 228 Smith, Btvky—Soph. 31, 302 Smith. Charlee Jr. 8, 57, 63, 75, 108, 195, 281. 292 Smith, Dal Jr. 292 Smith. Diane Soph. 302 Smith, Elizaheth Soph. 302 Smith, Genct Ellen—Fresh. 40, 71, 307 Smith, Kathy Soph. 71, 88, 91, 193, 264 Smith. Mike Soph. Smith. Raynelle— Sr. 53, 87, 91, 103, 113, 119, 120. 194, 264 Smith, Sondra Sr. 108, 264 Smith, Steve Sr. 34, 61. 63, 80, 105, 129, 264, 323 Smith, Theresa Soph. 64, 76, 302 Sneed. Paula-Jr. 34. 44, 70, 91, 104, 195, 292 Sonnenberger, John—Soph. 55, 302 Sour, Edwin Sr. Spencer, Nancv—Sr. 23, 25, 36, 53, 83, 85, 103. 194. 233, 264 Sprawls, David—Jr. 94, 292 Stacy, Allan Sr. 264 Stacy, Gay Soph. 46, 49, 295, 302 Stagg Margaret Sr. 9 47, 52, 193, 264 Stamper, Oscar—Jr. 292 Stanley, Jacqueline—Soph. 74, 302 Statham, Gayla—Sr. 40, 42, 45, 109, 110, 264 Stathem. Kathy Ilcne- Soph. 40, 302 Stent . Skip-jr. 57, 187, 292 Stephens, David-Jr. 37, 51, 54. 61, 82, 292 Stephens, Dorothy—Sr. 74. 109, 264 Stephens, Mike—Soph. 302 Stephens, Patti—Sr. 264 Stervenz, Kitty—Soph. 302 Stevens, Edith-Sr. 46. 53, 66, 98, 104, 106, 111, 112, 195. 233, 265 Stevensm. Donald—Sr. 59, 110 Stigall, Carolyn Sr. 45. 64, 265 Stigall, Diane— Soph. 35. 108, 302 Stigall, Gene- Jr. 292 Stiles, Doleres Ann— Fresh. 307 Stoddard, Kathy Sue —Fresh. 108, 307 Stoddard, Polly—Sr. 39, 65, 193, 265 Stonc, D n—Jr. 9. 51, 164, 166, 167, 292 Stone. Michael—Soph. 95, 302 Stonecipher, Elli tt—Sr. 45, 53, 54, 77, 88. 90, 101, 110, 114, 115, 185, 265, 266 Stoncrock. Lela—Sr. 71, 265 Stovall, Randy Lane—Soph. Strain, David—Soph. 302, 330 Strand. Mark—Jr. 51, 61. 292 Street. Beverly—Fresh. Street, Marvin—Sr. 6. 11, 124, 125, 132, 134, 265 Street. Terry—Jr. 127, 134, 136, 221 Stroicer, Kathy—Sr. 265 Stroker, Patricia Jr. 292 Strong. Robert Eugene— Soph. 133, 302 Strong, Ronald Lee— Fre h. 304, 307 Stroud, Virginia—Sr. 57, 74, 2f 5 Stuckev. Carolyn Sr. 44, 47, 106, 114, 118, 193, 265. 287 Sullivan, Jane—Soph. 64, 109, 302 Sumter, Mike-Sr. 11, 41, 98, 142, 145, 154, 233. 265 Swafford, Larry—Sr. 187, 227, 266 Swafford, Mike Ray—Soph. 130, 302 Swafford, Ricky Soph. 302 Swann, Scooter Jr. 79, 118, 143, 149, 280, 292 Swinney, Mike—Jr. 142, 148, 193, 197, 291, 292 Switzer, Denise—Jr. 45, 51, 57, 292 Switzer, Denise }r. 45. 51, 57, 292 T Tanner, Leslie—Sr. 169, 26T Tanner, Paulette—Jr. 51, 292 Tanner, Raymond—Fresh. 307 Tartarilla, Michael—Sr. 59 Taitarflb, M PM. 58 Tarver, Marion—Jr. 127, 133, 136, 292 Tarver, William—Soph. Tate, Roy—Sr. 266 Tate, Roy—Sr. Taylor, Beverly—Sr. Teague, Chan Sr. Teasley, Tom—Sr. Teekell Gary—Sr. Telis ‘hak. Steve—Soph. Terrill, Nlary—Jr. Terzia, Martha -Sr. Theo, John-Soph. 181, 208 302 Thibodeaux, Greg—Soph. 302 Thomas. Bill-Soph. 95, 302, 325 Thomas, Donald Jr. Thomas. Doug—Jr. 127. 132, 292 Thomas. Jill—Soph. 108, .302 Thomas, Ken—Jr. 191, 205, 292 Thomas, Larry—Jr. 155 Thomas. Mark—Soph. 130 Thomas, Martha—Sr. 64, 95, 266 Thompson, Harold—Soph. Thompson, Lamar-Soph. 94, 130, 133, 302, .303 ' Thompson, Robert - Sr. 231 Thompson, Rose—Sr. 292 Thompson, Shirel—Soph. 302 Thorne-Thomsen Ann Jr. 9, 36, 39, 44, 47, 54, 195, 280. 281, 293 Thornton, Dewey—Sr. 267 Thornton, Kathy—Sr. 267 Thornton. Steven—Jr. 293 Thrash, Charles—Jr. 143, 151, 155, 188, 293 Thurmon. Bill—Sr. 58 Tilbury, Ross—Sr. 15, 267, 317 Tindall, Gene—Sr. 59 Tindol, Mary Ann—Jr. 39, 109, 281, 293 Tombleson, Anita—Soph. 74. 302 Tombleson, Tom—Sr. 267, 317 Tomkies, Melodie—Sr. 267 Tomkies, Sherelyn—Fresh. Tooke. Martha—Soph. 302 Toomey, Sam—Soph. 302 Townsend, Grey—Jr. 34, 61, 280, 293 Tralor, Willie—136 Travlor. Sharon—267 Trichel, Cathy—Sr. 47. 83, 84, 85, 98, 141, 194. 267 Trichel, Charles—Sr. 52, 267 Trichel, Jimmy—Jr. 67, 109, 163, 217, 286, 293 Tucker, Cathy—Sr. 44, 47, 141, 193, 267 Tucker, Michael—Jr. Tucker, Texas—Soph. 64, 303 Turner, Bethsheba—Jr. Turner, Donald—303 Turner, James—187, 197, 267 Tumer, Janis—Sr. 38. 91, 194, 254, 267 Turner, Randy—Jr. 31, 64, 90, 127, 132, 134, 136, 293 Tumer, Shirley—Soph. 57, 303 Turner, Susan—Sr. 268 Turner. Vicki—Sr. 43, 51, 106, 112, 113, 193, 268 Turner, Weldon-Fresh. 127, 132, 136 Twomey. Sheri-Sr. 70, 71. 74, 104, 109, 268 Tyson, Deborah—Fresh. 307 Tyson, Robert—Soph. 55, 294, 303, 317 u Ussery Jennifer—Jr. 34, 293 V Valentine, Deborah—Fresh. 35, 304, 307 Valentine, Vickie—Sr. 8, 31, 59, 208, 268 362 Index to STUDENTS Debbie Cooper, Charles Scholz, and Randy in review for a coming test in business math. Vandersommen, Susan—Jr. Van Esler, Debbie—Soph. 106 Van Esler, Debbie—Fresh. Vaughan, Kayla Sr. 52, 118, 263, 268, 316 Vaura. Debbie Ann—Soph. 303 Veal, John Soph. 127, 34 Vercher, Carol—Jr. Verhalen, Sandy-Sr. 16, 40, 44, 51. 53, 79, 81, 102. 101, 110, 118, 193, 266, 268 Vowels, Thomas— Jr. 51, 293 w Wafer, Dori Soph. 57, 303 Waits. Cindy Sr. 44, 45, 74, 235, 268 Walke, Ginny—Sr. 25. 51, 52, 64, 83, 102, 233, 254, 268, 269, 278, 194 Walker, Jimmy—Jr. 43, 61, 64, 293 Walker, Sarah -Jr. 108, 293 Walker, Steve—Soph. Wall, Debbie—Fresh. 52, 304, 307 W allace, Charles -Sr. 170, 174, 177, 268 W ' alace. Larry—Sr. 268 Wallace, Pamela Soph. 40, 303 Walsworth. Patricia—Sr. 68, 269 Walton, Laura Soph. 64, 303 Walton. Ted— Fresh. 307 Warren, Leighten Wilson—166, 303 Warren. Mark—Sr. 48, 51, 61, 269 Wa heleski. Vina—Jr. 293 Watkins, Leslie Soph. 11, 55, 64, 80, 303 Watkins, Stephanie Soph. 64, 80, 215, 303 Watson, Paul—Sr. 12, 126, 159, 162, 269 Watvon, Phil—Sr. 14, 20, 23, 27, 43, 104, 192, 197 233, 262, 269, 277 Watson, Shell) Soph. 303 Watson, Tommy Soph. 133 Watts, Fannell—Sr. 64. 91, 269 Wayman, Cindy—Sr. 73, 76, 269 Weaver. Rrenda—Fresh. 307 W ' eaver, Clenda—Soph. 225, 303 Weaver, Lynda Soph. 225, 303 Webb, Jimmie—Jr. 293 W’ebb, Rusty Jr. 64 Weimer, Julia—Soph. 55, 72, 73, 219, 295, 303 Weleh, Jay-Sr. 51, 67, 113, 269 Wrlk Tim Jr. 54, 57. 01, West, Randy—Soph. 67, 82, 143, 152, 159, 303 Westbrook, Lynn—Jr. 42, 51, 54, 81, £4, 118, Moody looked over a federal income tax booklet 119, 122, 132, 136, 293 Westmoreland, Doug—Sr. 269 Westmoreland, Terry—Soph. 303 Whatlev, Frances—Soph. 55, 303 W ' hatley, Noell -Soph. 129, 303 Wheeler, Dean— Soph. 303 Wheeler, Johnny—Sr. 61, 269 Whitaker. Mary—Sr. 269 Whitaker, Sam— 74 W ' bite, Susan -Sr. 79, 118, 194, 220, 270 Whited. Patty Sr. 46. 57, 82, 85. 101, 107, 113. 115, 117, 118, 119, 194.270 W ' hitener, David Soph. 35, 48, 140, 303 Whitener, Cary—Sr. 42, 63, 139, 212, 227, 270 Whitlock, Esther—Sr. 59, 270 Weiss. Mary— Soph. W iggins, Pat— Soph. Wiider, Barton—Jr. 58, 293 W ' ilkes, Susie—Jr. 34, 38, 65, 74, 82, 195, 293 Willcox. James—Jr. 38, 109, 293 Williams, Barbara-Jr. 34, 43, 46, 51, 66, 83. 84, 104. 195, 293 Williams, De I-a Rue Fresli. 129 Williams, Margaret -Sr. 88, 91, 270 Williams, Mattie—Sr. 59, 270 Williams, Mike-Jr. 109, 212, 293 Williford, Benny Fresh. W iliford. Robert— Sr. Willingham, Michele—Sr. 44, 57, 70, 72, 104, 193. 270 Willis. Pam Sr. 16, 44, 57, 80, 83, 85, 120, 194, 270 Willis. Ruth- Jr. 293 Wilmoth, Chris—Jr. 129, 293 Wilson, Dorothy Jr. Wil «� n, Janiee—Jr. Wilson, Linda Jr. 293 WiLon. Martha Sr. 55, 70, 71, 270 Wolfi nberger, James—Jr. 124. 132, 136, 293 Wolfinger. Joe—Soph. 165, 303, 331 Wood Virginia—Soph. 303 Woodall, Geneva—Jr. Woodall, Irene—Sr. 68, 270 Woodall, Maria Soph. Woodall, Ri( hie Sr. 11. 13, 20. 23, 24, 27, 36, 37, 47, 52, 74, 103, 115, 192, 232, 262, 274. 316 Woodard, Pat—Sr. 271 Woodley, Anita—Fresh. 51, 307 Woodley, John-Jr. 51, 110, 117, 127, 132, 136, 293 Wiwdhandler, Stephanie—Sr. 57, 101, 113, 117. 119. 121, 193, 199. 215, 271 Wright, Bill—Soph. 303, 331 Wright, Ned—Soph. 303 W ' right, Rickey—Sr. 271 Wurzburger, Billy—Sr. Wurzberger, Kathy — Fresh. 73, 108, 307 Y Yarbrough, Martin—Sr. 11, 142, 149 Yeager, David Claude—Soph. 108, 303 Yellrn, Gary—Sr. York Susan-Sr. 33, 101, 194, 271 Young. Martin—Sr. 80, 118 Young, Robert Soph. 51, 303 Young, Susan-Jr. 51, 54, 57, 293, 317 Younker, Ann—Jr. 36. 45, 47, 51, 54, 57, 280. 293 Youra, Steve—Soph. 303 z Zenter, John-Sr. 87, 95, 113, 119, 123, 124, 125, 134, 221, 246, 271 Ziffle, Jeannie—Sr. 271 A history chart of mathematicians from 1000 to 1900 made an interesting bulletin board for an algebra II elass. Gail Kottle and Betsy Roos pointed out the works of Fibonacci, adopter of Arabian algebra. 363 Centenary College is one of the “THINGS THAT COUNT. tf It not only provides superior edueation, but also beauty and relaxa tion in its gardens. Seniors walking through the garden are: (Bottom) Kichurd Boyce, Cnrnmander, Patton Platoon; John Zenter, Al! State Band; Nancy Dinkins. 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