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

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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

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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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COMPETITION . . . Eagerly reaching for a piece, Perry Peyton, Gene Hatcher, Don Birkelbach and Pete Hall were all smiles. as Cecilia Hobert- »on and Whittney Quinn cut the cake which the Pep Squad presented to the basketball team at the opening of their season. Byrd’s most dedicated supporters, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Duncan, are two of the familiar sights at any event in which the Yellow Jackets are involved. Even during serious illness, Mr. Duncan let the students know he was with them in spirit. 10 In any form of competition, Jackets have been known to put up a hard fight. Byrd was well re- presented in the “Walk for Funds sponsored by the United Fund Agency. Stuart May, Bill Bone, and Doug Green were spurred on by Jacket Pride to be the first three people to come in after the twenty five mile trek.