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

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Knowledge gained during the first semester in Mr. Harkness’ first period class was tested as mid-term examinations were given. 12 GUSHER

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Karen McCarter and Carol Weyman represented Byrd by competing in many tennis tournaments. A part of the ROTC routine was a periodic inspection. Conditioning during the summer months paid off when Byrd defeated lesuit 29-0.

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A Year Of Striving For Perfection . . . Basketball team members. Doug Strong, Alvin Gardner, and Doug Lilley per¬ fected their goal shots at daily afternoon practice. C. E. Byrd is known for its excellent achievements in every facet of school life. Retaining this reputation is no easy task, but Byrd students continu¬ ally strive to uphold it. Often the long hours of work go unappreciated, yet Jackets will settle for nothing but the best. Though such high goals can often bring about disappointments, they usually bring much honor and pride to the school. These high stand¬ ards set by the students help to make and keep Byrd the best. Outstanding students have brought national recog¬ nition to the school by earning schol¬ arships through the National Merit Program. Talents of Byrd students are recognized when athletes are chosen for all-state teams. Members of the debate team, attending regional tour¬ naments, traditionally win sweep- stakes trophies. Byrd students find that through dedication and hard work, their goals can be reached and perfection attained. Mr. Roosevelt Sheilds directed the band members as they per¬ formed a special number for the student body at the Westlake assembly. 13