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

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Loval mrmbrrs of ihr R.O.T.C. posted the colors, marking the start ol anoth- er school day. Students and faculty opened each assembly with the Pledge of Allegiance. Homecoming brought together three men, James H. Dunean, Grover C. Koffman and Dr. B. L. Shaw who have given eount- less hours of time and energy to make Byrd the best sehool ever. BYRD, WE STAND TO HONOR THEE What does a Bvrd High student think of when he sees the colors purple and gold? He recalls all the thrill and ex- citement that dominate every Byrd assemhly, pep rally, and game. He remembers the feeling of togetherness and con- cern for the school that made all Jackets feel united in vic- torv or defeat. Echoes of the wild excitement and cheering at the victory flag raisings fdl his ears. He realizes thal peo- ple at Bvrd have something intangible but very real that all other schools seem to be without. This special something can be seen in numerous banners and posters decorating the halls before each game. It is present in the shouts of students attending games, causes Pep Squad girls to yell until they ' re hoarse, and shines in the eyes of supporting fans when the Jackets pull through to win another game. It is evident in the singing of the Alma Mater and in the standing ovations for Dr. Shaw, Byrd’s principal. This spe- cial something is what has made Bvrd what it is today. It is the tradition of lovalty. A sight not seen every day was a parking lot lull of oars decorated with purple and gold. to olimax Gator Hunt Week

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Tradition In The Midst Of Change C. E. Byrd High School is a tradition in itself. Standing proudly for forty-four years, Bvrd High School has created a tradition which has not heen restrained within its four red- bricked walls. Its spiril is un- surpassed . Traditions, likc weekly assemhlies and ”.Go West Day,” electrify the stu- dent hody with an intangihle feeling of loyalty. Its academic achievement is unchallenged. To Keep on Keeping on and to reach for that unattainahle goal are traditions which stu- dents strive to maintain. All traditions, though, are mean- ingless without those few peo- ple who preserve the old tradi- tions and introduce the new. ACTIVITIES and ORGANI- ZATIONS, the MILITARY and ATHLETICS preserve the old. The FACULTY and CLASSES, MUSIC, and HON- ORS and ADVERTIZING in- troduce a beginning- from which new traditions spring. C. E. By rd High School is truly a tradition which we shall al- ways honor. Classes Faculty Advertising

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Traditions of th past when combined v ith instruments of rhange mark th unforgettable e |x riem es of life within C. E. Byrd Hi h SchooL Stude nts put in manv rxtra hours painting banners to promote spirit before a ame. 5