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

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During the summer and the academic school year, a number of Byrdites distin¬ guished themselves in the many activities they undertook. The hours that were poured into each of these activities could be appreciated only by those Jackets who devoted their time to bringing recognition to Byrd. Debaters spent numerous hours researching cases, while GUSHER and High Life staff members worked until the last minute to meet deadlines. Students who excelled in academics brought fame to Byrd as they competed in festivals and rallies. Though only a small number of the citizens of Byrd were formally recognized for their accomplishments, the whole Jacket student body deserved to be com¬ mended for working hard each day to maintain the excellent quality of life at C. E. Byrd High School. 14 GUSHER

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Despite the highlights of the year, there were still times when students were plagued with disappointments and frus¬ trations: times when the cheerleaders could not perfect that stunt or the basket¬ ball team did not make those extra win¬ ning points; Monday mornings when every single book fell out of the locker just as the tardy bell rang or Thursday nights when there was a game scheduled along with three tests the next day. Whether the Jackets faced too much homework with too little time, or just the plain everyday humdrums, they were never kept down for long. The letdowns were experienced by everyone at one time or another, but the true quality of the citizens of Byrd High School always shone through. Treasury 80 13

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nit ion Opposite Page: Top: During the football season. Byrd’s new Dance Line performed for enthusiastic crowds. Bottom Left: Every stu¬ dent at Byrd deserved to be recognized as a vital part of the Jacket student body. Bottom Right: CloLeeta Simpson. Keith Woodley, and Tommy Kruse often won debate trophies at tournaments throughout the year. Top: Escorted by her father. Levin Sewell was presented as a member of the Homecoming Court during the half¬ time ceremony . Bottom Left: Philip Galbraith. Peter Rigby, Glenda Holt. John Demopulos. and Roosevelt Houston were five of the eleven students who were selected to attend Louisiana Pelican State for a week during August. Bottom Right: Jo Manry welcomed students to the City of Byrd on Orientation Day. Treasury ' 80 15