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

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EXCELUNG IN THE CLASSROOM Members of Mrs. Johnnie Jordan’s art classes gathered around Nancy Creamer foi instrucfions on making pilgrim ' s hats which th» y filled with candy and presented at Thanksgiving to the patients in the V. A. Hospital. 8 Trying not to make any errors, memhers of Miss Ear- line Jordan ' s Typing I class prepared exercises which serve to increase their speed and efficiency. Carefully these Jackets listen to each detail of Mrs. Jo Amy Wynn’s instructicns on constructing purellelo- grams in geometry. Under«tanding each step is es- sential for every person in this class.

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Ruety Simmon ' . Katic Criwford, Harrictt Jcnn°tte, D a v i d Rcaird, and Janic Hrpkins found many intcresting books to read and share with each other in Byrd’s well-stoc’ked library. Students were entertained Co West Dav in the cafeteria by chorus f irls Harriet Jeannette, Janet Marvin, Carolyn FoMer, Mary Ann indol. Pat Massey. Linda Collins, Rebel Brown. and Salley Gee. Saloon showmen, Candy Covington and Jon Cordell, provided spec ial western music. Mernbor of th • 1970 Hom» ominc «mii t. RfM Dwii, Julia Mine Anne Thome Thompson, Sally Cee. Ann Younkcr, and Anne P ' applauded their smiling queen, Ivy Hedgecock. They were fi presented to the student body in the Homecoming assembly.

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There is a definite area in which each student at Byrd can excel, and for some this is the classroom. The rnajority are preparing for college; yet some are gaining the knowledge necessary for immediate employ- ment. Byrd traditionally has many National Merit semi- finalists, and its graduates rank high in their classes in colleges across the nation. showing that Jackets receive excellent preparation for whatever they hope to do after graduation. Not only is the classroom a place for working, but it is a place for meeting people and showing ideas. Many lasting friendships are made in the classrooms. Students are very free to express themselves through such me- diums as art, music, and writing. Everyone can find at least one way to show r what fills u his bag.” The influence of a teacher, a special assignment, or a book can help a student decide what he wants to do for the rest of his life. The classrooms are the arteries of the huge body at Byrd. Through them 1850 students circulated in search of knowledge, truth, and a better tomorrow for himself and for his world. Adrienne Poss displayed the Medieval Castle which she made with sugar cubes as a speeial project to enric h the discussion on that period of history in Miss Margee Sanders Knglish IV class. THAT’S JACKET PRIDE! Study halls gave students a chance to get some of their work done at school. Members of Mrs. Sailie Moody’s fifth period tried hard to complete an assignment or two at school. Pat Fulton and Mike Goodroe modeled beauti- ful Roman costumes which were made especially to enter in state-wide competition at the Latin convention. Mrs. Grace Small’s class enjoyed seeing them and hearing their background. 9