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

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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

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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

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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