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

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GO WEST DAY Aroused Enthusiasm Go West Day, which began many years ago when Fair Park was the only school west of Byrd in Shreveport, started with the Senior March from the tennis courts up Gladstone to the school. Byrdites shed their everyday school clothes and dressed in outfits similar to those of the old west. The cafeteria was decorated with murals painted by the Junior Pep Squad. The Student Council sponsored the contest for the best cos¬ tumes. Other events included the assem bly and the large cake made by the Junior Pep Squad for the senior Stingerettes. That night at the football game the Band and pep squad joined for the half-time performance. Wooden figures, constructed by the Art Club, decorated the front of the school. Keeping with tradition, the Junior Pep Squad sang goodbye songs to the Seniors at the final football game of the season. 24 GUSHER

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Leonard 1974 HOMECOMING Queen The 1974 Homecoming Court Maid PATRICIA KING Escort MR. PHIL KING Maid CYNTHIA BELCHER MR. WILLIAM JACKSON Crown Bearer ELIZABETH RAMBIN Football Bearer KENNETH WILLIAMS Activities 23

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Rogers Honored at BASKETBALL DAY In celebration of Byrd’s last district game the student body elected a Basket¬ ball Court. It consisted of a representa¬ tive from each class and two sweet¬ hearts elected by the team. The court was presented at a special assembly highlighted by Curt Thurmon present¬ ing Coach John Rogers with a plaque in appreciation for his n ineteen years of coaching and teaching at Byrd High School. As an added attraction the Stu¬ dent Council sponsored a faculty-stu¬ dent basketball game. The senior boys played the men faculty and the senior girls played the women faculty. Decora¬ tions featuring a Valentine theme were provided by the Student Council Recre¬ ation Committee. The 1975 Basketball Homecoming Court and escorts were, Elvis Jeter: Sedrick Cotton; Larry Ayres; Cathy Hulsizer; Deborah Oden; Elessie Greer. Sweetheart; Kathy Nolen. Sweetheart; Sharon Simpson; Dana Jones; Mike Waters; Gerry Lott; and Charles Rogers. Activities 25