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

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Top: In 1926 the main social event of the school year was Mardi Gras. For this occasion a court was elected to preside over the annual parade. Lower Left: Mr. James Chico. Mr. Roosevelt Sheilds. Mr. Claude Corbett, and Mr. Edward Allen showed spirit at the homecoming assembly. Lower Right: Master Gene Williams watched as Mr. Jewell Wagner crowned Mary Leonard, who was escorted by Mr. Nicholas Lester. 16 GUSHER

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Students Shared Talents with Community Mr. Jewell Wagner crowned Mary Leonard Homecoming Queen during the pre-game activities at the Southwood game. For a Z Club project Lisa Guin and Mary Fritze gave swim¬ ming lessons to handicapped children at the YWCA. Though Byrd has been called a city in itself, its function is not to isolate stu¬ dents in a strictly sterile learning envi¬ ronment, but to prepare them to live effectively in the community. To achieve this goal, there was available a variety of programs which enabled stu¬ dents to use their talents and to pursue their interests in Shreveport. Preparing students for future jobs were the work- study. D.E., and C.O.E. programs, for which participants received academic credits while working in a local store or office. Service clubs provided opportu¬ nities for members to fill various needs which were found in Shreveport, while school-sponsored trips and athletic events were medians through which Byrd’s talents were displayed and by which Byrd’s high reputation was sup¬ ported in the community. The Stingerettes performed hand drills at every football game to promote spirit. BYRI) — 50 Years 15

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ACTIVITIES Activities which took place outside the classrooms served to enrich the thoughts and to broaden the ideas of Byrd students. Through extracurricular activities students were able to put to practical use the concepts of participa¬ tion and leadership gained in academic activities. A variety of activities was available at Byrd, enabling any student to pursue his particular interest. Though the scholastic achievements of one ' s high school career greatly influ¬ ence a student ' s future life , the extra¬ curricular activities will be remem¬ bered as taking an equal place in shap¬ ing one ' s character and personality . Top: At the homecoming assembly. N.H.S. mem¬ bers John Russell and Mary Fritze urged movie¬ goers to go out to the lobby for concessions. Center Left: Byrd s new Jack the Jacket was played by Paul Malec. Center Right: Dobby Dun¬ lap as Evel Boudreaux prepared to make a record-breaking jump. Lower Left: Tracy Borden, ready to make his debut as a cheerleader, posed behind stage. Lower Right: Student Council s reserve parking sticker sale was the scene of mass confusion. Activities 17