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

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Varied Programs Presented At Assemblies Byrd had an assortment of informa- tive and entertaining assemhlies during the 1970-71 school year. The first as- sembly, during Constitution Week, was a skit put on by the Drama Club. The N.F.L. put on the second assembly as the debate team presented a debate on compulsory school attendance and se- mester exams. The students were in- formed about the hazards of drugs by Bob Anderson during Drug Abuse Week. The Concert Choir performed several Christmas carols for the student body at the Christmas assembly. The concert choir sang a medley ot songs during the Lhristmas assembly. The debaters presented a debate on school attendance and semester exams. Jim Cowles directed the Christmas assemblv. The R.O.T.C. Color Cuard posted the colors before each assemblv. 25

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PEP RALLIES Boosted Jacket Spirit Pep rallies were an important part of the life at Byrd. They pro- moted the team, brought out the school spirit, and made everyone feel closer to the school. Through the pep rallies students were not just bystanders but active partici- pants in the program. In the Go West Dav Pep Rally, the f ' Loan Fish Darvl Koelemay socked it to Tonto Thomas. Steve Culpepper and Allen Pomeroy en- tertained the student body with witty commercials during many of the pep rallies. Vikings Chariie Fisher and Paul Massey Helmets were strung up the tried to take over Jacket country in the flag pole after the victory Airline pep rally. over Airline. Amos Branis doused poor Paul Massev during thc skit lor the Captain Shreve game.

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Each year Jacket fans look for- ward to Homecoming, which was held on September 26. After the Homecoming cheerleaders and court were presented at the as- sembly, the students were de- lighted bv a visit from the two former Byrd principals. Mr. Gro- ver Koffman and Mr. J. H. Dun- can. A coffee sponsored by the student council and the Home Economics Department was held following the assembly to honor former teachers and alumni. All during Homecoming week, corsages were sold by pep squad girls. The seniors elected the Homecoming court, and the foot- ball team chose the football sweetheart. After Byrd’s victory over Southwood, the Homecoming dance was held at the Crystal Ballroom, where The Morning After performed and brought to a close an exciting day. Many Jackets Helped Make Debbie Price and Betsv Vogel sold a corsage to Roger Hornadav.