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

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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.

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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

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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.