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

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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

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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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. . . This Is Byrd Forever What will be remembered most about one’s years at Byrd? To say that every student will reflect upon the same memories is difficult, yet there is no doubt that many meaningful thoughts will remain in the hearts of Byrd’s students as time passes and youth ages. The most exciting times will probably come to mind — Gator Hunt Week, student elections, assem¬ blies, and graduation. But with these events comes the remembrance of the many challenging hours of work nec¬ essary for their success. Byrd will be remembered not merely as a building, but as a time of exchanging hellos with friends in the halls, expressing talents through activities and organiza¬ tions, competing in athletics, and striv¬ ing for perfection, knowledge, and a greater understanding of life. This is Byrd forever. Commencement exercises climaxed not only a memorable senior year but also many years of growing and learning. 14 GUSHER Leading the Jackets in Spirit, the Cheerleaders played an important role as Byrd “kept on truckin’.”