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

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1984 volume:

GUSHER 1984 Volume 70 Shreveport, Louisiana The year is 1984. It is a symbol of a new beginning and the ending of an old tradition. With the coming of the fall semester, the school will be renamed the C. E. Byrd Math and Science Magnet School, and the old name of C. E. Byrd High School will be but a memory. Although the name will change, the GUSHER will remain as it has for the past 70 years. It is a publication of the highest esteem although not without faults and is meant to be cherished forever. This edition of the 1984 GUSHER captures the news of the last year of C. E. Byrd as it was. It is a collection of lasting memories, special moments, and accomplishments of each student’s life, and it records the aspirations and hopes for the future. Through hard work, late nights, and love of GUSHER this year’s staff presents to you THE NEWS. Editor . Terri Holtby 1st Associate Editor Mary Bolton 2nd Associate Editor . Cindy Flowers Business Manager .. Amy Rodenroth Ad Manager . Beth Farmer Faculty Advisor . Miss Whitehead GUSHER I Making News Table Of Contents Student Life . 10 Honors . 26 Classes . 50 Faculty . IS Organizations . 96 Music . 142 Athletics . 148 Ads . 174 2 Making News Making News Since the beginning Byrd has been a tower of the community, a center of activity, and a hall of lasting memories. In 1924 C. E. Byrd High School was built. It was an institution of higher learning and prestige, and it established the everlasting tradition of Jacket pride. In 1944 Byrd celebrated its twentieth anniversary, Rock and Roll was begun, and Jacket pride was going strong. In 1964 desegregation was born, but Byrd endured, prospered, and learned. With Jacket determination we became one instead of divided. In 1980 Byrd’s life was threatened. Through three years of hard work, support, and the overwhelming Jacket spirit, the school survived the struggle and remained open. In 1984 Byrd underwent yet another change. It became the Byrd Math and Science Magnet School in addition to keeping the traditional Byrd spirit organizations. After sixty years Byrd is still an institution of higher learning and prestige, still growing, and still a foundation of pride. GUSHER 5 Making News Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The City of Byrd made the news! We renovated, decorated, and reconstructed the Halls of Byrd. It was a new beginning for an old tradition and presented a new hope for a brighter future. We expanded and multiplied and grew in a way we never had before. There were new students, new faces, and new friends to be met. We were spirited and enthusiastic , we had ability and drive , we were a close-knit family that stuck together and thrived. We went through much change, yet we remained the same. Our programs were improved upon, yet we kept our traditions and pride. We endured and learned, prospered and developed, and established a new meaning to the name of C.E. Byrd. We created lasting memories never to be forgotten and buried those that should be left behind. We struggled and competed and fought with all our might, and though we didn’t always win, our pride pulled us through. We reached for the stars and set high goals and made a strong foundation for the future. We were Making News as the citizens of Byrd, and we hope to do so forever. 6 Making News Making News BYRD 2 ounces of Hope 2 teaspoons of Cheer I cup of Courage 2 pounds of Support I heaping portion of Spirit Directions: Mix thoroughly with Love and tend to daily to create the essence of C. E. Byrd. Byrd is the mixture of many ingredients and in itself is the recipe of success. When the ingredients are combined it becomes an unconquerable tower of strength. Through thick and thin, through highs and lows, through good times and bad, Byrd has remained intact, and its image has yet to be tarnished. Under the roof of Byrd, the students are of one mind and united as one family. They pull together during times of need and help one another conquer the turbulent waters of life. As the years pass and our destinies unfold, the ingredients that were learned at Byrd High School will lead each student down the path of success toward a bright future and help to make the news of tomorrow. It is with pride that we cherish deep within our hearts the Purple and the Gold. GUSHER 9 MOVIES AND MUSIC OF THE 80’S GUSHER 13 CONCERTSCCNC Shreveport Concerts Rick Springfield One of the most exciting concerts of this past year was Rick Springfield. Don’t Talk to Strangers”. Human Touch”, and What kind of Tool Am I , were all featured during this great performance. Jessie’s Girl’ , his first big hit and an encore performance, was the highlight of the evening. Terri Holtby. an avid fan. said. It was the best concert I’ve ever been to! The stage looked like a lingerie shop, and Rick Springfield looked like well, you know what Rick looks like. I ' m sure everyone agrees. We will all welcome him back with open arms next year. Triumph The Triumph concert was certainly a tri¬ umph! The band led the screaming fans through three hours of great rock and roll music which included Magic Powers , Al lied Torces . Lay it on the Line”, and the all time favorite. World of Fantasy. Along with the exciting vocals of Rick Emmett, a totally revolutionary laser show left every fan breathless and yelling for more excite ment. 14 Student Life Pat Benatar The most inventive lady vocalist of the SO’s is Pat Benatar. From a very early age Pat Benatar studied vocals, majoring in opera. She now says that this early study of music enables her to obtain those screaming highs and grumbling lows that make her music pop¬ ular. All these different pitches are found on her great new album. Live From Earth , may be the name of your new album, but we think it’s out of this world. Diana Ross Diana Ross, a famous soul singer of our time, is beautiful inside and out. She has a glowing personality that mables her to capti vate and take control over any crowd. In her concerts she sings songs of love and the unity of people. From the early 60’s to the early 80 s. she has been known as one of the greatest women of soul and will be for a long time to come. Kenny Rogers One of the biggest country stars today is Kenny Rogers. With his husky voice and rugged face, he sings ballads of love and life which people of all ages enjoy listening to. The Gambler . Lady , and Lucille are only a few of his hits that account for all his sold-out shows. His concert in Shreveport was a big hit. and everyone agrees that the best part was the slide show of his wife and baby. We all enjoy his music and welcome any new releases. Alabama One of the country’s most popular groups. Alabama, has won honors for three consecutive years. Their heart¬ warming songs of their homeland touch people all over the country. Their recent concert this past year included many of their hit songs, including The Closer You Get , Mountain Music , and everyone’s favorite. Feels So Right. ceuNTcr MUSIC II INCONCERTS WOKID mis Police If you ever thought that the reaches of rock and roll music could expand no further, the Police have proved you wrong. With their new album Syncronicity”. Stewart Co¬ pland. Andy Summers, and Sting make you dance as well as think with far-off Indian beats and tension filled voice. Setting the path for generations, the Police lead the way in pop music, not a step ahead of the other bands, but a hop. leap, and a jump. Who Back in the 60 ' s, a band was called the Numbers. Little did anyone know that this band was destined to become the famous Who. The Who changed the path of rock- and-roll. In the 60 ' s it was the foremost group of the day. and now, in the 80 ' s it’s still one of the biggest groups. This year it embarked on its final tour. The Who will always, in our minds, reign as the group of today and yes¬ terday. Michael Jackson What a thriller Micheal Jackson has been this year! W ' lth his new album ’Thriller ”, he held the pop charts with the number one song Beat It”, which stayed on the charts for 3 months. His soft voice belts out such terrific ballads as Billie Jean”. Human Nature”, and more other famous songs. Micheal began performing at an early age with his four brothers in a group called, The Jackson Live . This early stardom brings him the pizzazz on stage that we all love to see. JfiMMIN MUSIC Eddie Grant A fierce observer of war. government, and poverty. Eddie Grant reveals a poignant look at today ' s life in his new album, killer on the Ram page. Set to a West Indian beat. Electric Ave¬ nue . and I Don’t Wanna Dance reflect the style of his native home Barbados. His strong yet gentle tunes make us dance, cry. or sing and leave us with a feeling of bewilderment about society as we know it today. Adam Ant Adam Ant. often termed as the rocker who invented himself, is one of the most spectacular performers of the decade. Dressed in a short nineteenth-century naval jacket with a double row of gold buttons, he entertains the crowd with a series of spins and kicks. He once said, I’ll dance, or stand on my head to tickle an audience’s imagination. He truly tick les many with his costume and make-up. His songs are of a different variety and beat. They give a feeling of giddiness and joy and make you want to stand up and dance, which according to Adam, is what he wants. Among his hit songs are Goody Two Shoes and Desperate. But Not Serious. MUSIC Cf TIHE 8C S David Bowie The master of theatrical music has done it again. Bowie, a longtime leader in the musical field, has recently completed his Serious Moonlight tour, his first tour in five years. Mr. Bowie now pushing for¬ ty is more than famous, he has stood the test of time. GUSHER 15 PARTY! FIESTA! WAITING FOR THE BIG MOMENT Throughout the ’83-’84 school year, we have all experienced times when we were lazy, carefree, and silly. But there is another side to this-the serious side. Take a look at these pictures: The pep squad waiting to see if they won the spirit stick at the pep rally; Donna Raphel hoping that she made the bas¬ ket at the basketball game; cheerleaders and football players in anticipation of the foot¬ ball game; Alan Berry at attention; and Miss Whitehead’s civics class waiting for test re¬ sults. These were some of the most serious moments of this school year, and we will always cherish the memories. GUSHER 17 PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN A newspaper journalist re¬ ported President Reagan as having said, ’ 1 know there are no words that can express our sorrow and grief for the loss of the splendid young men and the injury to so many others. To achieve a stable gov¬ ernment in Lebanon, the U.S. Marines must remain, but if that goal becomes impossible, they would be withdrawn. I feel he’s doing good. Mr. Stickell LEBANON I think President Reagan needs to have all of our troops brought home. Too many Ma¬ rines have been killed and hurt. Cindy Flowers Reagan needs to do some¬ thing about the people we have in Lebanon. Ray Holland We are over there to pro¬ tect our interests. Stephen Flowers THE CARIBBEAN n We should withdraw troops and let them fight their own battles. Mary Bolton If the President believes that it’s in our national inter¬ ests to use the military to in¬ sure peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere, then timely intervention in threat¬ ened Latin American coun¬ tries is certainly justified. After all. American interven¬ tion in Latin American affairs is as old as the Monroe Doc¬ trine. Miss Whitehead The United States doesn’t need to be down there. Stephen Flowers 18 Student Life CABBAGE PATCH DOLLS The dolls first appeared as cute, adorable, and very expensive. An epidemic seemed to spread near Christmas, for it seemed everyone wanted one. The dolls are now being sold at Montgomery Wards at a very reasonable price. T think they ' re cute. Mary Bolton I’d like to have one. They’re cute, Amy Rodenroth I like them, but getting their pic¬ ture taken by a photographer for family portraits is taking things a little too far. Donna Vaitkus They’re so realistic. Denise May AT T A federal judge ordered AT T and South Central Bell to demerge as separate companies because they were becoming a monopoly. Smaller companies didn’t have a chance. They had too much influ¬ ence in government. I think it was unwise, because if you have too many phone compan¬ ies in America, there will be too many telephone lines and poles, which would make repairs almost impossible. Jim Gaddy CAMPAIGN I think both Treen and Edwards worked real hard to get where they are today, but the people’s choice always comes out the winner. I’m sure Edwin Edwards will try his best to help the people of Louisiana. Suzanne Kelley GUSHER 19 Off The Record What is it like to be a member of the group that knows that there is life beyond the walls of their school? To ponder on this thought, we must begin at the beginning, which is actually 2:15 and the students of C.E. Byrd High School. Yes, the times that are spent out of school. Our memories are in the corners of our minds, of times we spent with one another and the way we were. These memories began with the opening of the prison doors and leaving the guard at his post. The relief showed on our faces as we left for the after-life. Re¬ member the Golden Arches (Mickey D’s), or the par¬ ties where our memories have left us? The nights in which we somehow misplaced our dates or the nights with those special little tag-a-longs? Best of all are the memories shared with our friends. We shared our tears and laughter together all through the year. We’ve been through bad times, even some sad times, but the times we’ll always remember are the happy times. Because of these experiences, we have grown, learned, and started our adventure into the future. 20 Student Life GUSHfcR 2 faSHIOMS Classic Cars Mlcrc It! 24 Student Life 26 Honors Mr. And Miss GUSHER Katherine Marie Farmer In each edition of the GUSHER, there appears a very special page dedicated to two outstanding seniors who have helped to make C.E. Byrd a better place to go to school. It is the page entitled Mr. and Miss GUSHER. The chosen seniors must have attended Byrd at least three years, must not be a member of the GUSHER staff, and must have high academic and character values. As in years past, this year’s couple was chosen by the entire yearbook staff based on their hard work, dedica¬ tion, and support of C.E. Byrd High School. They were highly respected by their peers, as well as their teach¬ ers, and were actively involved in Byrd since their very first day on campus. It was with great pleasure that the 1983-1984 GUSHER staff presented Katherine Marie Farmer and William Aubry Fain III with the title of Mr. and Miss GUSHER. Kate has attended Byrd High School for four years and has been a member of the Byrd Tennis Team for the entire time. She was a member of Pep Squad her freshman and sophomore years and was usually identi¬ fied by the big drum she played. She has been a three year member of High Life, Quill and Scroll, Student Council, Key Club, and Z-Club. Her junior year, Kate was elected as class secretary and as Vice-President of Z- William Aubry Fain III Club. As a senior, she served as NHS Vice-President, Student Council Vice-President, and as Z-Club Presi¬ dent. Kate was probably best known, however, for her sweet smile and her state ranked ability in the game of tennis. Kate also received an academic scholarship to Centenary College. William also attended Byrd for four years. Beginning his freshman year, he was on the football team, a mem¬ ber of FCA, and a member of Interact. He was a three year member of Quill and Scroll and High Life, a two year member of NHS, and a one year member of Z-Club and Student Council. His junior year he was chosen as a Louisiana Boys’ State delegate and was asked to return as a Junior Counselor for the summer of 1984. He was also chosen to represent Byrd at the Civitan Conven¬ tion and at the Louisiana Tech Model United Nations Seminar. During his senior year, William held the posi¬ tions of NHS Secretary-Treasurer, High Life Sports Edi¬ tor, Interact President, and PresicJkri of the Senior Class. The GUSHER staff highly praises William and Kate in their active participation and hard work and wishes them the best of luck with their futures. 2 $ Honors Mr. and Miss GUSHER 1983-84 6USHH? 29 Senior Favorites 32 Honors 1983-84 GUSHER 33 Shoupe - Queen September: The beginning of the school year; the kick-off of the football season; and the election of the 1983 Homecoming Court. This year, by popular vote, Donna Shoupe reigned as the Byrd Homecoming Queen, and Melody Walton served as the Football Sweet¬ heart. The remaining members consisted of Karla Oliver, Princess of the Court, and Terri Holtby, Amanda Daniel, Lela Harris, and Fran¬ kie Campbell, all maids of the court. These fine young ladies were presented on the day of the Homecoming game and again that night during half-time. Dr. B. L. Shaw crowned Donna as the 1983 Queen, and Head Coach Tom Cathey brought back tradition by presenting the football to Melody. Also during half-time, the Pep Squad, High Steppers, and Band performed the letters BHS” on the football field, and the ROTC sa¬ luted the Court and their escorts. Even though the Yellow Jackets didn’t pull through, the true Jacket spirit was shown throughout the game. Dr. B. L. Shaw crowned Donna Shoupe Homecoming Queen. Coach Tom Cathey presented Melody the honorary foot¬ ball. The mighty Jackets stormed through the Homecoming hoop. 36 Honors The 1983 Homecoming Court. The 1983 Homecoming Cheerleaders and Jack-the-Jacket. Crownbearer Matt Poole and Ringbearer Schandra Thrash. GUSHER 37 Byrd Homecoming Queen Donna Shoupe Escort Mr. Vernon Shoupe Football Sweetheart Melody Walton Escort Dr. Eliott Knowles Princess Karla Oliver Escort 38 Honors Mr - Clarence Gates Court 1983 Maid Lela Harris Escort Mr. Frankie Sabbath Maid Frankie Campbell Escort Mr. Thurman Campbell GUSHER 39 Byrd Pelican Staters On August 3-12, five of our senior girls and four senior boys of Byrd went to the Pelican State Convention at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. In these eight long days, Byrd delegates organized their own city, parish, and state gov¬ ernments and elected their own officials by regu¬ lar election procedures. Pelican State is sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Cedric Lott was elected Chief of Police and was chosen the guy with the most spirit in his city. Terri Holtby was elected Sheriff of her Parish. She was a semifinalist for State Attorney General. William Fain was elected Senator and President Pro Temp of the Senate. Henry Politz was elected Parish Public Defend¬ er. Mark Noble was elected City Judge and Parish Party Chairman. Kathleen Mathis was elected Coroner for Amite Parish. Also, she was quarter finalist for State Commissioner of Elections. Dee Ann Parker was elected as a representa¬ tive. Amanda Daniel was elected senator. Above right: 1983-84 Pelican Staters. Above: Delegates always had time for fun. Right: Stacking up for Louisiana Boys State. 40 Honors Top 14 Seniors The 1983-84 graduating seniors with a 3.0 average or above. I. Terri Holtby, 2. William Fain. 3. Henry Politz. 4. Kate Farmer. 5. Stephanie Landsale. 6. Kathleen Mathis. 7. Amy Mathews. 8. Donna Shoupe. 9. Dee Ann Parker. 10. Trena Matthew. II. Jennifer Johnson. 12. Zonda Police. 13. Sherwood Henderson, and 14. Roderick Hays. JUNIORS Amy Daniel ranked first in the junior class. Ranking second was Melissa Bartet. Ranking third was Kennon Aldrich. GUSHER 43 SOPHOMORES Amy Frye ranked first in the sophomore class. Ranking second was Laura Gilles. Ranking third was Kelly Alvord. 44 Honors FRESHMEN I Mary Farmer ranked first in the freshman class. Ranking second was Brian Douglas. Ranking third was Jamie Gardener. GUSHER 45 Special Honors Kate Farmer received a full scholarship from Cenetary College for her academic and athletic abilities. r Mary Bolton received a scholarship from Louisiana Tech for mu¬ sic. Roderick Hays received an award for his outstanding ROTC abili¬ ties. 46 Honors Cedric Lott scored 715 points in basketball with a 75.7 average. Kathleen Mathis won the Century III Scholarship Award. BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE We cannot all be famous or be listed in ’ WHO’S WHO,” But every person great or small has important work to do, For seldom do we realize the importance of small deeds Or to what degree of greatness unnoticed kindness leads ... For it’t not the big celebrity in a world of fame and praise, But it’s doing unpretentiously in undistinguished ways The work that God assigned to us, unimportant as it seems. That makes our tasks outstanding and brings reality to dreams- So do not sit and idly wish for wider, new dimensions Where you can put in practice your many GOOD INTENTIONS”- But at the spot God placed you begin at once to do Little things to brighten up the lives surrounding you. For if everybody brightened up the spot on which they’re standing By being more considerate and a little less demanding. This dark old world would very soon eclipse the ’’EVENING STAR” If everybody BRIGHTENED UP THE CORNER WHERE THEY ARE! Helen Steiner Rice GUSHER 47 Special Honors Everyone recognizes Fred Osby as the dy¬ namic trumpet player in Byrd’s band, but did you know that he was also a great leader in government? Fred had the opportunity to show everyone his abilities in leadership when Dr. Shaw selected him as Clerk of Court on Student Government Day. Among the many scholastically talented stu¬ dents who have consistantly attended Byrd, at least one Optimist Award has been won by a Byrd student for the last seven years. These students were admired by everyone for their outstanding effort and participation in making Byrd one of the most respected schools in Caddo Parish. The winners of the 1984 Optimist Award for Caddo Parish were Terri L. Holtby and William A. Fain. Did you know that Byrd has a girl that has leadership and patriotism and is a good citizen and student? Well, we do. Her name is Terri Lane Holtby. Terri was awarded the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award for being such a good citizen in her school and community. Not only this year, but also in the past, Byrd has had students that were awarded the same award. Terri was also awarded a $5,000 dollar Scholarship to L.S.U. Baton Rouge. William Fain also received the Minute Man award for being an outstanding athletic scholar. 48 Honors Mr. And Miss Mistletoe Philip Stewart Goerner Donna Marie Vaitkus The title of Mr. and Miss Mistletoe is not one to be taken lightly. It is an honor presented by the HIGH LIFE staff to a senior boy and a senior girl whom they believe have helped make Byrd a better school through their enthusiasm, spirit, and hard work. To be eligible for this award the chosen seniors had to have attended Byrd for at least two years, main¬ tained good conduct and high character values, and been actively involved in the organizations and activi¬ ties of Byrd High School. They also could not be a member of the current HIGH LIFE staff. In the Christmas issue of the HIGH LIFE released in December of 1983, Philip Stewart Goerner and Donna Marie Vaitkus were given the gift of this title. Thank you, HIGH LIFE, for bestowing this outstanding title to two members of our family. Philip Stewart Goerner, known as ’’The Gern”, at¬ tended Byrd for four years and was a full-fledged sup¬ porter of almost every Byrd activity. This year our Mistletoe Man was the Vice-President of Interact, a Student Council alternate, a returning letterman for the tennis team, and a member of the GUSHER staff. His junior year he was a member of Latin Club, Mu Alpha Theta, and the Junior Board Member of Interact. His freshman year he was a Student Council Homeroom representative. Philip was renowned for his all-out sup¬ port for the football team and for his clever method of collecting the most cans for the Canned Goods Drive last year. Donna Marie Vaitkus came to Byrd at the beginning of her junior year and immediately became involved. She was a member of Pep Squad and with her charming personality fast became a friend to many. This year Donna was chosen as an Interact sponsor, served as Pep Squad’s Secretary, and was a member of the GUSH¬ ER staff. She truly was a spirited Byrd fan. The GUSHER staff congratulates both Philip and Don¬ na and toasts the HIGH LIFE on their fine choice of this year ' s Mistletoe couplel GUSHER 49 Classes Senior Class of 1984 “ Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die. life is a broken winged bird that eannot fly.” — £angst on .Hughes Colors: Purple and (fold Song : “ Che Hest of Times’’ Stgie Slower: yellow Pose ProjectsHelped form an Alumni Committee Erected a monument to the C. 8 . Hyrd War Veterans Zhe Pest Of Zimes Zonighfs the night we’ll make history Honey, you and J, And Tll take any risk Zo tie back the hands of time And stay with you here tonight. J know you feel these are the worst of times, J do believe it’s true, When people lock their doors and hide inside, Kumor has it it’s the end of Paradise. Put J know if the world just passed us by. Paby J know. J wouldn’t have to cry — Zhe best of times are when Tm alone with you, Some rain, some shine. We’ll make this a world for two Our memories of yesterday Will last a lifetime We’ll take the best, forget the rest And someday we’ll find Zhese are the best of times Zhe headlines read Zhese are the worst of times J do believe it’s true J feel so helpless like a boat against the tide J wish the summer winds could bring back Paradise Put J know Jf the world turned upside down Paby J know ]fou’d always be around David Alderson Suzette Alexander Annette Bolin Larry Bolin Mary Bolton Chadwick Breaux, Jr. Lenore Brewster Patti Britt Donna Burton Frankie Campbell Gloria Carroll Amanda Daniel Edith Deen James Denning Joyce Dison Toby Drummand Nichol Durrwachter Sharon Farley Katherine Farmer Deloris Fitzpatrick Cynthia Flowers James Gaddy James Gardner Charlotte Gillard Merline Glenn Philip Goerner Rosa Goodwill Doris Flarris Lela Harris Terry Harris Billy Harvey Sherwood Henderson GUSHER 55 Reginald Henry Marie Hill Terri Holtby Marlene Humphrey Darren Hunt Amanda Ingles Audrey Jackson Geraldine Jackson Kevin Jackson Charles Jefferson Victor Jefferson Michael Jenkins Eric Johnson Jennifer Johnson Darrell Jones Pam Jones Suzanne Kelley Christopher Koellen Stephanie Lansdale Cynthia Lewis Darryl Lewis Delores Lewis Michelle Lewis Stephen Lombardino Cedric Lott Amy Mathews Willie Marshall Doug Martin Kathleen Mathis Joy Mathis Trena Matthews Michael McConnell GUSHER 57 Patrick McConnell Renardo McKinney Jackie McLain Doug Meshelle Claude Metoyer Lawrence Milford Brenda Miller Evelyn Minniefield Laurie Mitchell Troy Morgan Donna Musgrove Felicia Nash Mark Noble Karla Oliver Casey O’Neill Fredrick Osby Dee Anne Parker Jann Parker Kathy Patrick Paula Phillips Henry Politz Reginald Pratt Kha Quang Loralie Rand Kristen Roberts James Rosso Robert Rost Becky Sewell Eric Schonfarber Donna Shoupe Delorice Slankster Angela Smith GUSHfcR 59 Irene Smith Deborah Steeley Lamar Townsend Fredrick Trammell Donna Vaitkus Bobby Vaughn Melody Walton Eric Wideger Cornell Williams Jeffery Williams Kelvin Williams Linda Williams Kay Williamson Doretha Willis Gary Woodall Shelia Woods GUSHER 61 JUNIORS GUSHER 65 Kennon Aldrich Reginald Autrey John Avery Ronald Baker Jim Baudoin Peggy Behan Latrisha Bell Sirroyal Bell Allan Berry Sandra Blackshire Bruce Boyd Charlotte Brooks Annette Bryant Richard Bond Jeremiah Bosley Steve Canelon Barron Carter Marsha Carter Kevin Chandler Paul Chevalier Alonzo Clay Lafonda Claiborne Annette Clark Green Clark Darryl Coney Donene Dale Ben Deaton Deidra Dixon Lynn Donohue Shirley Dorsey Frederick Douglas Audrey Duncan Keith Dunn 66 Classes Rickey Elie Beth Farmer Jennifer Gafford Patrick Gallagher Carey Gamble Larry Gibson Dennis Goins Gwendolyn Goines Chorn Griffin Damon Griffin Wendy Haas Connie Hall Larry Hall Rosa Hall Angela Hamer Joseph Hamilton Patricia Hamilton Dionne Harvey Brenda Hatten Maurice Henderson Mark Herbert Phyllis Higgins Robert Holloway Rickey Horton Kevin Hunt Sharon Jackson Thressa James Angela Jefferson Priscilla Jefferson Thornton Jefthried Danette Jones Tracie Kellis Danny Kenner Jody Kretchmer Johnathan Lewis Troy Lewis Angela Liesmann Adam Logan Pierre Long Tony Lucero Bonnie Maloney Mark McDonald Candy McJunkins Eric McKinley Mike Medina Anthony Miles Anthony Miles Tracy Miller GUSHER 67 Stephanie Mitchell Susan Molnar Mark Montgomery Shawn Murray Mary Murphree Myra Musgrove Cary O ' Brien Yolanda Oliver Michael Parker Kathy Paris Willie Pea Patricia Pickett Jennifer Rambin Lisa Randle James Raphel Marcello Raphel Anna Rinaudo Al Roberson Terri Roberson Amy Rodenroth Darryl Rose Jeff Roy Timothy Ruffin Damon Schewe Marlene Scott Dawn Smith Laura Smith Melody Smith Trey Sproull Hall Stroud Michelle Sweeney Michael Towery Toby Traylor Mindy Trigg Holly Wainwright Cliff Warren Tom Washington Ronald Williams Leonard Willis Anthony Wilson Wayland Waxham Clarence Wilson Lydia Wyatt Lawrence Wynn 68 Classes SOPHOMORES Jay Abramson Kelly Alvord Patrick Austin Barbara Baker Anthony Bell Tesha Benjamin Tony Benjamin Tammy Bexley Angie Bonnett Kathryn Boyd Kevin Britt Cheryl Brooks Mark Brooks Sharol Brown Stacy Bryan Janet Bryamt Jeff Bryant Patrick Bryant Ross Bryant David Burns Bonita Buzbee Denise Chaney Teresa Chapman Y. Christaw Jay Clinton Susan Colyar Henry Coney John Couture John Davidson Laura Davidson Chris Davis Christopher Davis Jake Davis Rick Day 70 Classes Darren Decelle Kenneth Denier Chris Derest Cynthia Douglas Corey Drummond Robert Dugger Brenda Durbin Henry Ellis Patricia Englke Cindy Evans Daryl Evans Eelyce Earn Kristie Eant Jonathan Eellows Tina Eelan Ruthie Eields Twana Eiekds Ouinton Eisher Sherri Eitzpatrick Terry Eitzpatrick Bobby Erench Amy Erye Tamiko Gadson Reginald Gardner Jamon Gaston Janetta Gay Laura Gilex Sharon Gilmer Tracy Goldsborough Dewayne Graham Chris Griffin Carlos Gully Lisa Guy Gloria Hamilton Mary Harnton Bobbie Harris Gregory Harris Timothy Harris GUSHER 71 SOPHOMORES Marvin Inman Stacey Irvin Angelo Jackson Theresa Jackson Lisa Jeffcoat Barbue Jones Jason Joesph Reggie Kimball Trista Kreutzer $ui Lam Prances Lawerence Rebecca Leblanc Eunice Lemons Patrick Lewis Timothy McDonald Henry McDowell Phyllis McGough Richard Meredith Susan Meredith Tammy Meshell Clifford Metcalfe Terry Milson Joe Morris Anthony Nash Tony Nash Taura O’Bannon Tarus O ' Bannon Trey Owen 7} Classes Perry Patterson Jeffery Payne Tawnya Pickett Eric Posner John Potts Andrew Rachal Lee Reynolds Garnell Richardson Thomas Richardson Chris Rowan Thomas Schonfarber Rebecca Shackelford William Siler Helen Small Robert Smith Bruce Standly Chris Stavig Tara Stephens Tammy Tackett Melissa Thomason James Vaitkus Nacio Wade Noel Walker Roosevelt Walker Gregory Walters Henry Washington Mary Washington Becky Watson Melissa Webber Gregory Wellinghoff John Whitaker Andre Woods Lea Wiggins Hercules Williams Millie Williams GUSHER 73 FRESHMEN Jennifer Allen Yolanda Alexander Tammy Allums Frank Allums Bruce Ambier Kathy Anderson Becky Anderson Tammy Anderson Emmett Antwine Damon Balentine Gary Beale Adam Bell Minmque Booker Leo Booker Matt Breaux Terry Brewer Odessa Broadway Stella Bryan Shalain Burns Lashonda Carrol Andre Carter Libby Choate Tina Chapman Deborah Christaw Troy Clark Arthur Collins Mary Cook Rhonda Cooper Paul Corrales Julie Corrales Michelle Cotton Willie Crosby James Datcher Bessie Davenport 74 Classes Tessie Davenport Missy Davis Marc Davis George Davis Willie Demings Darren Dennis Dennis Diggs Pamela Donges Brian Douglas Wendy Duette Michelle Dupree Art Evers Marty Ezernack Mary Farmer Lisa Fitzgerald John French Senta Gilliam John Gillyard Chris Glass Shunte Goins Missy Graham Joy Grant David Griffin Ardis Haley Jr. Karris Hayes Mickey Hall Edda Hall Christy Harper Edna Harria Sequria Harris Jeame Harris Denise Heath Jeffrey Hendricks Bridget Hemx Gregory Hill Andre Hines Jami Hint Patricia Holt Danette Howard Evelyn Howard Cynthia Ivy Lolita Jackson Rudolph Jackson James Heidi Jamie Jeffcoat Linda Jeff us Patrick Johnson Edward Johnson Harold Johnson Earl Johnson Darryl Johnson Kenneth Jon Rickey Kinsey Cynthia Labor Susan Lang Myduyen Le GUSHER 75 Reginald Latson Johnny Lonadier Frederick Madison James Marsalis Laura Martin Lawrence Martin Michael Martin Melissa Mathews Sharon Mathews Shawn McCave Mario McCray Mark Miley Glenn Mims Cassandra Mitchell Hans Morriss Susan Mueller Charles Murray Chandra Nash Tameka Oliver Clyde Oneal Alisa Politz Barney Potts Polly Price Chris Procell Seletha Puryear Donna Putsch Delons Raphel Doug Ray Kimberly Rhude Melissa Rice Mona Roach Chris Rosenblath Brian Sapp John Selsor David Shoupe Samone Sivilay Andre Smith Kimberley Smith Aline Smith Tammy Smith Herman Smith Willie Smith Richard Spencer Scott Spradley Rebeca Stavig Vicki Talley Susan Thomas Marcus Tomas Timmy Thomas Sydney Thornton Stanley Thornton Renea Tippet Ronald Torrer Patricia Upshaw Billy Vaughn Barry Walswoth Demetrius Walters Symta Washington Lonnie Washington Jeanene Washington Tommy Waters David Weaver Tracey Whatley Lawrence Whitaker Catherine White Drake Whitehead Deanna Wiley Roy Williams Arthur Williams Darnell Williams Robert Williams Ronald Wilson Jackie Wilson Herbie Wilson Debbie Williamson Tina Wise Jimmy Wise Dave Witaker Robert Wofford Vinita Woods Mickey Wright Randy York Patricia Young Kimberly Yount GUSHER 77 Faculty GUSHER 79 80 Faculty DR. B.L. SHAW Thirteen Years of Dedication Dr. B.L. Shaw, principal of Byrd High School for the past 13 years, once again organized a success¬ ful year. He initiated and coordinated the imple¬ mentation of the Magnet School. He also func¬ tioned as the new principal of the P.M. School housed at Byrd. Dr. Shaw was always dedicated to the activities that Byrd sponsored, including foot¬ ball games, basketball games, back-to-school night and other school functions throughout the school year. He got the opportunity to crown Miss Donna Shoupe as our homecoming queen. Dr. Shaw re¬ ceived his B.S. and M.S. degree from Northwes¬ tern State University and his ED.D. degree from Louisiana State University. Upper left: Dr. Cook. Dr.Shaw, and Col. Mitchell were part of the Veteran’s Day ceremonies. Middle left: Dr. and Mrs. Shaw were always seen at football games. Low er left. Important business was discussed over the phone about the P.M. School. Above-. Dr. Shaw worked hard on the floor plans for Byrd ' s renova¬ tion. GUSHER 81 Miss Malone earned her B.A. from Cente¬ nary College and her M.Ed. from Louisiana State University. Miss Malone helped the school by serving her fourth year as our assistant principal. She helped all teachers by arranging for substitutes and ordering new books for classes. She was also willing to lend an ear to students with problems. 82 Faculty Above. Miss Malone helped a student in need. Below: Mr. George Wilson kept an eye on students in the parking lot. Mr. Wilson earned his B.S. from Gram- bling University and his M.S. from the University of Southern California and Bradley University, Mr. Wilson, assistant principal, took care of the discipline problems, reports, attendance records, and school events. Above: Mr. Wilson took time to smile for the cam¬ era. Left: Mr. Wilson suggested ideas for Donna ' s year¬ book pages. O 3 fO 73 GUSHER 83 Counselors Gave Guidance The custodial staff of Byrd was headed by Mr. Willie R. Cobb and consisted of eleven workers. They kept the school clean and very presentable. They also repaired and replaced minor damages. Headed by Dorothy J. Montgomery, the cafeteria workers prepared meals for breakfast and both lunch shifts. Another task was to make sure every meal pro¬ vided the proper amount of nutrition. They were a very important part of Byrd ' s life $ First row: Willie R. Cobb. Harold Alexander. Second row; Birdia Wil¬ liams. Clem Belton. Bessie Anderson. Third row: Thressa French, Vernal Washington. Annie Ethridge. Fourth row: Ruby Reed. Bobbie Sudds. Ida Lee. Left to right- Pamela Kelly. Mary Fields. Pecola Mosley. Annette Rivers. Dorothy Tate, Dorothy Montgomery, and Carolyn Stephens. Left. Mrs. Montgomery was always hard at work. Above: Mr. Cobb always had a smiling face and a helpful hand. GUSHER 85 Mrs. Stephens made sure Dr. Shaw’s appointments were accurate. Office Workers Kept Busy Peek a-boo. Mrs. Dyckl Not only did Mrs. Donald do bookkeeping, but she also helped clubs and sponsors with money. 86 Faculty Mrs. Phillips frequently duplicated copies for teachers on her break. Mrs. Gilliam registrar, stopped typing long enough to smile for the photographers. Teachers Were In Control Left: Mrs. Thomas speechless?! Below: You are you. and I am I. GUSHER 91 WHO KEPT THE PEACE? Above Mrs. Goldsmith told students to stay back. Right: Mr. Dornier kept an eye out for students. ANGELA AARON Special Education EVON ALEXANDER American History. Civics SHERRY BAKER Hearing Impaired EARL BELLE Physical Education RHODA BIGNER Hearing Impaired MAREDIA BOWDON Journalism. HIGH LIFE 88 Faculty Above: Somebody decided to take Mr. Spears in for a change. Left: Mr. Sti ckell patrolled the halls during lunch. THOMAS CATHEY Physical Education, Head Football Coach BOYD COLE Physical Education, Civics ROBERT CROSBY Business Math. Math I PAM FISH Special Education, Z Club YVONNE GEORGE Home Economics I, II, Child Development, FHA MINNIE GOLDSMITH Physical Education, Health GUSHER 89 TEACHERS PREPARED STUDENTS Left: Mrs. Hennigan exclaimed. Well. I never! Above: Mr. Spears demon¬ strated to his woodwork class how to make a perfect paddle. DELIA M. HAMILTON Biology I JOHNNY C. HARKNESS Algebra I. Geometry, Preparatory Math GLENDA F. HARKNESS English I. Humanities, Student Council LOTTIE HENNIGAN Typewriting , Shorthand I. Data Processing, Business Math B.G. HERNDON English I, II, III, Reading I MARY McCLANAHAN English III. Psychology 90 Faculty I Right Col. Mitchell enjoyed teaching students about the Korean War as he drew a map of Korea. Above: Mrs. Bonner explained how to complete the assignment in English. a. mcdowell Speech I. II. Ilh Drama Club P. MILLER Special Education JOHN M. MITCHELL. LT. COL. USA (ret) ROTC I. II. III. IV DEE MOCK Special Education MICHAEL W. MYERS Special Education G. PAYNE Special Education, Assistant Football Coach GUSHER 91 TEACHERS GUIDED LEARNING Above: Come on. class, get it together! Right: Mrs. Bigner explained a new project. SARA PEROT Special Education LEE PERSLEY Library Science, 4-H Club JEAN PONDER Biology I, II, Senior Class 92 Faculty MIKE POOLE Physical Education WADE ROBINSON Distributive Education, DECA LYNDA ROWLAND Art I. II. III. IV. High Steppers MARGEE SANDERS English III, IV PEGGIE SMITH Math I SAMUEL SPEARS Woodwork I, II BARBARA DRISCOLL Special Education TONY STICKELL COE, Typing I. FBLA OBINELLE STRICKLIN Library Clerk GUSHER 93 JOHN THOMAS, JR. Business Math. Consumer Math PATRICIA THOMAS FRENCH I. II. Ill. IV ROY THOMAS American History. Civics CHARLES THRASH Health and Physical Education. Baseball Coach. Assistant Football Coach BARBARA WHITEHEAD American History. Civics. Yearbook Publication JOANNE WILLIAMS Library Science 94 Faculty SPONSORS HELPED THEIR CLUBS NOT PICTURED: Hattie Bonner; Joseph Dormers Ned James; R.H. King; Judy Leon; Rebecca Long; James McHughes; Hal Meekins; Ethel Mims; Rose Scott; Mary Ann Sessums; James Sullivan; Rick Twy- man; Henry Woods. MARY WILLIAMS Health and Physical education, Cheerleaders DAVID YERTON Leadership Development and Officer Training Below Mrs. Harkness tried to explain Student Council procedures to Kathy. GUSHER 95 96 Organizations Organizations GUSHER 97 4-H spo nsor. Mrs. Lea Presley. 4-H officers, first row:Or e Dyas, report¬ er-, Ronald Sloan, reporter. Second row: Bruce Standley. president; Ronald Baker, secretary-, and Sharon Jackson, parlia¬ mentarian. Officers not pictured: Chorn Griffin, vice-president; Jeffery Bryant, treasurer; and Tim Ruffin, sergeant-at- arms. The 1984 Byrd 4-H club was active in charity work and competition. The spon¬ sor. Mrs. Lea Persley, motivated the club to participate in the Short Course Day, in which all Caddo Parish schools meet at one school where students compete against each other in projects such as good grooming, child development, and consumer education. Also, 4-H collected canned goods for the needy and under¬ privileged families. After completing this, the club went on to participate in several other community projects. If philanthro¬ py was your hobby then 4-H of Byrd was the club to be in. — Jim Gaddy 4-H club members, front to back Lisa Guy. Lisa Milton. Sharon Jackson. Car los Gully. Ronald Baker. Orie Dyas. Ronald Sloan. Derrick Taylor. Bruce Standley. and Eric McKinley. 98 Organizations Sponsors, Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Schuford. guarded the Pur¬ ple and Gold Room while the votes were being counted by the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee members were Sequira Harris. Beth Farmer. Denise May. Chris Griffin, and Terri Holtby. Advisory Committee The functions of the Advisory Commit¬ tee were to advise the school authorities on the coordination of existing activities and new activities, to supervise elec¬ tions, and to publicize various organiza¬ tion. The Advisory Committee is made up of two seniors, two juniors, two sopho¬ mores, and two freshmen. The members were selected by Mr. George Wilson based upon character references and participation in activities around the school as well as their abilities. — Denise May The Advisory Committee members enjoyed taking a break after a long day of counting votes. GUSHER 99 Ms. Williams, sponsor of the 1983-84 Football Ad Staff, worked diligently with the girls in order to produce the traditional program. It was a tough job. but the very competent Ms. Williams came through again with a fine piece of work. The members of the Football Ad Staff were, top to bottom: Stacy Bryan. Kathryn Boyd. Laura David¬ son, Kelley Martin, and Melissa Webber. Ad Staff Byrd High School programs for salelll Would anybody like to buy one? ' ’ This was the way every football game started for the six girls on the Football Ad Staff. They could be seen mingling throughout the crowd try¬ ing to sell the programs that they worked so hard on. All summer they sold ads to meet their quota and laid out programs. Congratu¬ lations. girls, on a fine jobl — Kennon Aldrich The Football Ad Staff had a winning season. 100 Organizations Mr. King was the sponsor of the 1983-84 Art Club. The 1983-84 Art Club officers were Darren Hunt, presidents Melodie Smith, vice-presidents Carrie Jones, secretary. Art Club The Byrd High School Art Club, which began in 1961, helped promote enthusiasm within our school. Their lively banners, painted before every game, showed the spirit they felt for our school. For cele¬ bration after every game, they decorated the local han¬ gout, McDonalds. Thank you, Mr. King, and everyone in the Art Club for supporting our school and making it a fun place to be, one student said. — Kennon Aldrich The Art Club decorated the library with themselves. GUSHER 101 Cheerleaders Ready, hit it!” Ever heard that before? Then you know who the 1983-84 Byrd High Cheerleaders are. If you were ever in Byrd’s parking lot dur¬ ing the summer or after school while these seven dedicated girls were practicing, you may have heard comments such as, Yell louder! or Get it together! We only have one day to learn this cheer! Yes, it was hard work, but it all paid off at the many pep rallies and games they cheered. This ambitious team attended Sam Hous¬ ton State University Cheerleading Camp in July. They won five superior ribbons, two excellent ribbons, and two spirit sticks. — Donna Shoupe This year s Jack the Jacket was Jimmy Rosso. 102 Organizations Donna Shoupe Head Cheerleader Terri Holtby Lori Rand GUSHfcR 103 Cheerleaders KM Organizations GUSHER 105 Mr. Rade Robinson, proud sponsor of DECA. DEC A officers, eft. Richard Taylor, chaplain Nathaniel Mays, parliamentarian Billy Clark, historian Trena Matthew, first vice presi¬ dent. Right: Kevin Jackson, second vice- president Michael Sabbath, sergeant at arms Melody Smith, treasurer Audrey Jack- son. reporter Marlene Humphrey, secretary. Middle: Ryan Wright, president. DECA DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America, trains future workers for mar¬ keting and distribution. The Byrd DECA organization, only one chapter of many DECA organizations across the state, par¬ ticipated in a competition conference in Lake Charles during February. Students winning first place acquired an all-expense paid trip to Kansas City, Missouri, to compete in the national com¬ petition conference during April of 1984. Some scholarships were awarded to out¬ standing DECA applicants. DECA was certainly one of the most outstanding clubs on Byrd’s campus. — Jim Gaddy Ryan. I don’t believe that price is right. 106 Organization DECA members, First row. Annette Clark. Kevin Jackson. Ryan Wright. Trena Matthew. Second row: Terry Harris. Billy Clark. Nathaniel Mays. Troy Morgan. Robert Allen. Third row: Richard Taylor. Melody Smith. Marlene Humphery. Bobby Vaughn. Phillip Procell. Fourth row: Pricilla Jefferson, Amanda Ingles. Audrey Jackson. Larry Werth. Fifth row Dean Johns. Michael Sabbath. GUSHER 107 The 1983-84 Drama Club and Thespian Society Drama Club Lights! Camera! Action! The curtain goes up, and the actors appear for their final performance! This is all just a normal routine for the Drama Club and its honor associ¬ ation, the Thespian Society. These organizations were guided by Ms. McDowell, sponsor. The Thespian Society consists of members of the Drama Club who have always shown excellence and talent in actingj they also are members who have participated in two or more major plays and have a certain number of points. The members of both Drama and Thespians worked on plays and skits thoughout the year and sold candy as a fundraising project. The time-consuming work of the entire organization, either acting or backstage, paid off in a successful year of play production. DPimni — Sharol Brown The 1983-84 Drama Club Officers. 108 Organizations Ms. George said to president. Lafonda Clai¬ borne, FHA is a service organization and its main purpose is to educate teenagers about responsibilities of home life and to learn skills about homemaking that will benefit them in the future. The 1983-84 FHA members. The Future Homemakers of America may have been small this year, but they had an aw¬ ful lot of spiritl This year un¬ der the supervision of Ms. George, they served refresh¬ ments at school functions as well as other activities. During class they worked on class projects such as cooking and sewing. — Donna Vaitkus Ms. George and the new members. GUSHER 109 The 1983 84 FBLA officers were Patti Britt. Paula Phillips. Davi d Davis. Deborah Steeley. Eric Sta- vig. and Joye Mayeaux. Mr. Tony Stickell was the 1983-84 FBLA sponsor. FBLA Future Business Leaders of America was a youth organization offered to all students involved in business subjects. Some of FBLA’s objectives were to de¬ velop competent, aggressive leaders and to participate in worthy undertak¬ ings for the improvement of business and the community. Their service pro¬ ject was a flower bouquet sale. This helped to raise funds for upcoming ac¬ tivities. Under the leadership of Mr. Tony Stickell. the FBLA strived to develop more interest in the choice of business occupations. — Denise May FBLA was always a step ahead of leadership. IK) Organizations Under the leadership of Coach Charles Thrash, the 1983-84 Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes devoted themselves to good sports¬ manship. The only requirement to be in FCA was that the members had to be actively involved in the athletic de¬ partment of Byrd. As an ad¬ ded plus, this traditional boys’ club went co-ed, al¬ lowing girls to be members. — Kathryn Boyd GUSHER III Mary Bolton. 1st associate editor; Terri Holtby. editor. Not pictured: Cindy Flowers. 2nd associ¬ ate editor. Beth Farmer, ad manager; Terri Holtby, editor; Mary Bolton. 1st associate editor; and Amy Ro- denroth. business manager. Miss Barbra Whitehead, sponsor. Gusher GUSHER members gave it their all for the 1984 yearbook. These 21 members had deadlines to meet — as well as some dead ends. These staff members saw the best and the worst side of each person. As a deadline came up, there was tension in each person who had pages due. When the pages were completed, there was a sigh of relief from everyone. This year GUSHER had a new publishing company, Jos- ten ' s. Representing this company was David Baker. He would come by regularly to check with us on how we were coming along and to help. For most of the staff members it was the first time for them to be a member of GUSHER. Times were tough but we stuck with it. Of course we were all thrilled that the yearbook was completed. There are no more deadlines, no more suprise pictures of the student body, and no more bothering t eachers to let a staff member out of their class to complete their pages ... but just wait till next year. — Donna Vaitkus David Baker, representing Jostens Publishing Company. 112 Organizations Section Chiefs were: Kathryn Boyd. Amy Roden- roth. Bonnie Maloney. Mary Bolton. Beth Farmer. Terri Holtby. and Donna Vaitkus Senior Members were: Donna Vaitkus. Donna Shoupe. Mary Bolton. Terri Holtby. Jim Gaddy. Amy Matthews. Not pictured: Cindy Flowers and Philip Goerner. Photographers were Kennon Aldrich and Eric Schonfarber. Staff Members were: Kathryn Boyd. Don¬ na Shoupe. Bonnie Maloney. Juanita Ma¬ loney. Tawnya Picket, Sharol Brown. Becky Le Blanc. Amy Logan. Amy Mat¬ thews. Stacy Bryon. Denise May. Donna Vaitkus. Beth Farmer. Terri Holtby. Mary Bolton, and Amy Rodenroth. News Editors Kate Farmer, Tim Gardner and Assistant News Editors Melissa Bartet. Melissa Therill prepared the news. Managing Editor Jimmy Rosso. Editor Henry Politz, and Production Manager Mark Noble, were always a barrel of laughs. High Life Hey, What’s the highlight of every month? It’s the Byrd HIGH LIFE, an official publication com¬ piled, published and circulated by the students of Byrd. The HIGH LIFE was distributed monthly, and it brought students up to date on past, present, and upcoming events in the City of Byrd and the surrounding area. The 25c the HIGH LIFE cost was well worth it every month. HIGH LIFE was sponsored by Mrs. Bow- don. — Philip Goerner Assistant Feature Editors Debbie Fletch¬ er. Michael Parker, and Angela Hammer did an excellent job on their HIGH LIFE articles throughout the year. Personality Editor Kathleen Mathis and Feature Editor Becky Sewell had smiles that were out of this world. 116 Organizations Photographers Larry Gibson. Jimmy Rosso and Art Editors Dee Ann Parker. Amanda Daniel tried to keep cool. Below: Ad Staff Members Chad Breaux. Debbie Joseph. Cindy Lewis. Felyce Fant. and Lori Rand said, She ' s mad! We’re not going in. Lower right: Sports Editor William Fain and Assistant Sports Editors J.P. Cryer and Gvona Turner kept close track of time. GUSHER 117 High Steppers 118 Organizations The Missing Persons. Saga, Michael Jackson-you name the band and the Byrd High Steppers can move to its sound. This won the spirit pom pom at Superstar camp and brought it home to put in Byrd’s trophy case. Amy Logan, won a ribbon for Superstar nominee to participate with a National Superstar Drill Team, which performed in Ireland in March of 1984. The High Steppers must move to¬ gether as a unit, each member depend¬ ing on the other to make the right move. Their Sponsor, Ms Lynda Row¬ land, and the captain of the team, Cin¬ dy Flowers, made sure that they did. Cindy got by with a little help from her friends First Lt. Debbie Joseph and Second Lt. Beth Farmer. So. look out ’ Solid Gold Dancers” and watch out Fred Astairel The Byrd High Steppers are coming through! — Jim Gaddy GUSHER 119 Standing: Andy Rachell. Ben Logan. Steve McDaniel. Jeff O’Niel, James Vaitkus. Mark Her _ bert. Larry Gibson. David Shoupe. Cliff Warren. mjSS Sitting. James Marcellous. Allen Berry. Mark Da- vis. and Chris Stavig. Officers, standing: Philip Goerner. William Fain, and J.P. Cryerj sitting: Jim Gaddy. Larry Gibson. Tim Gardner, and Darrell Jones. Interact sweethearts were Kelly Martin. Donna Vaitkus. Melody Walton. Mary Bolton. Becky LeBlanc. Anna Rinaudo. Cindy Flowers. Tracey Mills, and Kim Smith. 41 Interact The purpose and goal of In¬ teract was to provide an op¬ portunity for young people to work together in world fellow¬ ship and to increase the knowledge about oneself and his relationship with others. Interact was a service orga¬ nization which did the ban¬ ners for the football games. They also did the 1983-84 Homecoming Dance. Heart Fund Drive, and the Key-lnter- act Formal. This active mens’ group was under the supervi¬ sion of Mr. Twyman and the president, William Fain. With these two young men, Interact had a great year. — Donna Vaitkus 120 Organizations Senior members, standing: Darrell Jones. Philip Goerner. J.P. Cryer. William Fain$ sitting: Jim Gaddy. Patrick McConnell. Tim Gardner, and Robert Rost. Senior sweethearts: Cindy Flowers. Melo¬ dy Walton. Mary Bolton. Donna Vaitkus. 1983 84 Interact members. Mr. Twyman. Interact sponsor GUSHFR Ql Key Club boys, first row Malt Breaux. Mark Miley. Second row William Siler. Patrick Gal¬ lagher. Tony Lucero. Michael Parker. Adam Long. Jim Briggs. Third row: Fred Osby. Cor¬ nell Williams. Henry Politz, Mark Noble. Jim¬ my Rosso. Chad Breaux. Key Club girls, back row Casey O’Neill. Cindi Lewis. Terri Holtby, Dee Anne Parker. Aman¬ da Daniel. Donna Shoupe. Lori Rand. Amy Mathews. Patti Britt. Front row. Melissa Therill, Felyce Fant. Denise May. Melissa Webber. Susan Thomas. Amy Logan, Kathryn Boyd. What’s the key to service? The Byrd High School Key Club! This was the first year that Key Club had girls as members, not just sweethearts. As a coed club, and with the help of Mr. Meekins, they served Byrd throughout the year, painting banners be¬ fore games, working at the Red River Revel, collecting money for the Heart Fund, visit¬ ing nursing homes, helping in the Blood Drive, and raising money by having free car washes. One of the new coed members summed up her year in Key club, saying. This year in Key Club there was more work, but it was more organized and a lot more fun! — Donna Shoupe The 1983 84 Key Club Senior and Freshman Girls. 122 Organizations The 1983-84 Key Club senior and freshman boys, kneeling. Mark Miley. Matt Breaux� standing: Jimmy Rosso. Henry Politz. Mark Noble. Chad Breaux. Cornell Wil¬ liams. and Fred Osby. The 1983-84 Key Club officers and sponsor. Mr. Meekins. A - x. • • - r S- The 1983-84 Key Club |umor and sopho more girls were Susan Molnar. Felyce Fant. Beth Farmer. Katherine Boyd. Amy Logan. Denise May. Susan Webber. Amy Frye. The 1983 84 Key Club |unior and sophomore boys. GUSHFR 123 Leo Club Did you ever notice those beautiful banners that hung on the walls at ev¬ ery pep assembly? Well, those fine pieces of art were made every week by the Byrd Leo Club. This year the club was led by Chris Koellen and Mr. Myers. The members participated in almost everything that was concerned with Byrd, including the annual canned goods drive. The club was truly one of the most spirited organizations this year because of their well-rounded members. On behalf of everyone at Byrd, GUSHER would like to thank Leo Club for their unlimited support to Byrd High School. — Terri Holtby The 1983 boy members of the Leo Club. 124 Organizations The officers for Leo Club were Ricky Blair, sgt.- at-arms; Michelle Sweeney, secretary; Tim Ever- itt, vice-president; and Mr. Myers, sponsor. Not pictured were Chris Koellen. president, and Deb¬ bie Joseph, treasurer. The 1983 girl members of Leo Club. Leo Club members enjoyed a breezy day at the lake. Noel Walker. Tim Everitt, and Ricky Blair could always be counted on to support the school. GUSHER 125 Chris Griffin and Charlotte Brooks took a ' sneak peek” at the camera. Mrs. JoAnne Williams, one of the Byrd librarians, smiled for the camera. Library Workers The students who were chosen to work as library workers provided library services for students and faculty. These few people helped make our library what it is today. I think I speak for all the bookworms when I say. “Thanks!” to all those ' wonderful workers” for doing a wonderful job this year! Kathryn Boyd The 1983 84 library workers. Q6 Organizations The National Honor Society was or¬ ganized at Byrd in 1935. The purpose of the organization was. and is, to create an enthusiasium for scholarships, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in students. There was a to¬ tal of five members for 1983-84 chosen by the faculty on the basis of their leadership, service, and scholarship. The members had to maintain a 3.0 grade point average. The National Honor Society sponsor for 1983-84 was Mr. James Sullivan. —Denise May The 1983 84 NHS members were Henry Politz. Kate Farmer; vice-president, Stephanie Landale. Terri Holt by; President, and William Fain. Secre tary Treasurer. GUSHFR 127 Pep Squad Marching, cheers, and smiling faces came from the 1983-84 Byrd Stingerettes. Those thirty-eight girls faithfully attended every foot¬ ball and home basketball game. They met for a few weeks over the summer to work on their drills, cheers, and hand routines. They worked long and hard, and most of ail. they worked togetherl Each member was dedicated to what she was doing. Sure, there were some tough times, but the Stingerettes came through. Thanks, girls, for all the great workl — Kennnon Aldrich Officers Dawn Smith and Lydia Wyatt got the Pep Squad ready for one of their cheers. Q8 Organizations Pep Squad members: First row. Diane Wilson. Marsha Carter. Chantay Johnson. Tammy Fleming. Sharon Gilmer. Fannie Horwatt. Second row. Kelley Martin. Lynn Donohue. Melissa Matthews. Mary Farmer. Missy Davis. Audrey Duncan. Delores Fitzpatrick. Dawn Smith. Third row. Angela Liesman. Terri Roberson. Sandra Blackshire. Donna Vaitkus. Nichol Durrwachter. Lenora Brewster. Kim Smith. Melissa Therrell. Fourth row Stacy Bryan. Sharol Brown. Lafonda Claiborne. Lydia Wyatt. Barbie Jones. Stacy Irvin. Patty Engleke. Mashone Sims. ALL The 1983-84 P.R.O.S. members practiced map reading. Roderick Hayes and Col. Mitchell escorted Dr. Shaw to the Veterans’ Day assembly. Lt. Col. Herman Schubarth was the director of army instruction for Caddo Parish. The 1983-84 ROTC was mak¬ ing news this year by convert¬ ing the old NCO club into a new and better group called the P.R.O.S. The letters P.R.O.S. stand for Preparation for R.O.T.C. Officer School. It was organized for those stu¬ dents who plan to make the military a career. Map read¬ ing, first aid, and military his¬ tory were a few of the sub¬ jects studied by P.R.O.S. mem¬ bers. They also planned Byrd’s memorial service on Veterans Day. Considering the pros” and cons, the new P.R.O.S. group was a success. — Amy Mathews The 1983 84 P.R.O.S. Club. 130 Organizations If you were ever walking in the halls of Byrd after 2:15, you prob¬ ably heard a lot of people saying they were going to buy some na- chos or a coke. Because of our fantastic PTA. this was true. Everyday after school they sold nachos and cokes to us poor, starving students. This was just one of the many things the PTA did. They also made plans for the 1983-84 school year when Byrd will become a Magnet. Thanks, PTA, for doing so much for Byrd and the students. — Kennon Aldrich Mr Fain and Dr. Shaw discussed some new ideas for the PTA. GUSHER 131 I 1 Roderick Hayes. Battalion Command¬ er. and Colonel Mitchell. Senior Army Instructor, always encouraged partici¬ pation in ROTC. The officers of Headquarters Com¬ pany were Fredric Tremill. Reggie Kendle. Brenda Miller, and Annie Small. ROTC — What’s the fastest growing orga¬ nization at Byrd? It’s the Byrd ROTC, and the enrollment has jumped from 114 to 184. This is large¬ ly due to the new Senior Army In¬ structor, Colonel Mitchell. He came from the University of Kentucky where his unit was the top college ROTC unit in the nation. Colonel Mitchell and the cadets worked hard throughout the year, and their hard work paid off when a group of cadets, known as PROS, were bes¬ towed the honor of working hand in hand with the Louisiana State Uni¬ versity of Shreveport ' s ROTC. The Byrd ROTC was also in drill tourna¬ ments throughout the state. — Philip Goerner Headquarters Company. 132 Organizations The officers of Company A were Alfred Ri- cherson. Rossa Hall. Billy Keith. John Couture. Kevin Williams, and Lawrence Winn. Battalion Commander Roderick Hayes with staff members Rachel Hill, Zonda Police. Allen Berry. Robert Rost and Claude Metoyer. A Company. The Officers of B Company were Myra Musgrove. Gvona B Company. Turner. Lee Reynolds, and Billy Ray Scott. Left: Roderick Hayes has worked dili¬ gently over the past three years in ROTC. This hard work has payed off in that he is Battalion Commander. Below: John Whitaker of B Company kept people from disturbing the pep squad and danceline during football games. Lower left: The ROTC assembled in front of Byrd to present and solute the colors. ROTC ■ . The officers of C Company were Donene Dale. Sander Lee, Kevin Hunt. William Jordan. Henry Han- ton. and Timothy McDonald. C Company. 134 Organizations Sergeant Yerton was an excellent instruc¬ tor of the ROTC Rifle Team. The Rifle Team and Sergeant Yerton often stayed after school working on perfecting their style of shooting. Sergeant Yerton left Byrd last January. His years of dedicated service won’t be forgotten. The Byrd Rifle Team. Rifle Team What organization started this year with a bang? No, it’s not the C.E. Byrd football team. It’s the Rifle Teaml The Rifle Team was instructed by Sergeant Yerton, who was replaced last January by Sergeant Click. Sergeant Yerton was an excellent instructor. His teaching helped the six man team through the ten matches they participated in this year. — Philip Goerner The returning members of the Rifle Team were Ricky Horton and Tim McDonald. Claude Metoyer was the captain of the Rifle Team. GUSHER 135 Kale Farmer explained to the representatives about the decals that were to be sold to their homeroom classmates. The Student Council officers for 1983-84 were Beth Farmer. Bonnie Maloney, Jim Gaddy. Jennifer John¬ son. Kate Farmer, And Cedric Lott. Student Council The Student Council which con¬ sists of officers, representatives, al¬ ternates, and the executive com¬ mittee, planned and sponsored nu¬ merous projects throughout the year. The Council began the school year by welcoming new freshmen and sophomores with a skit of Ori¬ entation Day. Cedric Lott, the president of Student Council, led the student government in many projects, including the Canned Goods Drive, Toys for Tots, and the Blood Drive. The Student Council faculty advisor, Mrs. Glenda Hark- ness. helped to achieve its goals. -Denise May Student Council was together in good times and bad. 136 Organizations Denise May. Beth Farmer, and Melissa Bartet had fun, fun. fun. till their daddies took the convertable away. The 1983-84 Executive Committee members were Zonda Police. Kathleen Mathis. J.P. Cryer. Denise May. William Fain, and Melissa Bartet. Melissa Bartet sneaked a peak at one of her committee members to see what they had to say about their projects. Michael Parker was very interested about the things said by Kathleen Mathis about his committee. As Jennifer Johnson called roll at the meeting. Zonda Police smiled at Jennifer Gafford about that special guy. The 1983-84 Student Council Representatives and Alternates. v Ben Logan remarked to the photographer, I’m not ready. Jimmy Rosso was in a state of confusion about his duties on his committee. 138 Organizations Zonda Police was an active member in Student Council and voiced her opinion regularly. . The 1983 84 Student Council Representatives and Alternates. Cedric Lott, Student Council President, ex¬ plained to his committee members about their projects. Matt Breaux and Mark Miley goofed off during a Student Council meeting. GUSHER 139 Ms. Pam Fish Z” Club sponsor, said, I didn’t have time to get old. I spent too much time trying to keep up with Z’ Club. I really liked having the pink lady’ help me this year.” Senior members were Amanda Daniel. Ca¬ sey O’Neill. Dee Anne Parker. Terri Holtby. Becky Sewell. Cindy Flowers, Kate Farmer, and Donna Shoupe. I” Club Dedication, hard work, service. That was what Z M Club was all about this year. Satur¬ day mornings were spent attending Zonta Club seminars, working at city marathons and decorating the gym for school dances. In addition to this, entire days were set aside for helping at the Red River Revel and for serving the community in various pro- jects. These girls and guys took their duty seriously and could always be counted on. Although they worked hard, the ”Z” Club did have their share of fun. They sponsored the annual Sadie Hawkins dance in February and started a new tradition by sponsoring the Bloomer Bowl in November in which the girl members played football. Oh. what a sight it was! Congratulations on a fine year, girls. — Terri Holtby The 1983 84 Z Club. 140 Organizations f: Left: M and M buddies discovered that building pyramids wasn ' t as easy as it looked. Lower left. Junior members Lydia Wyatt, Bonnie Maloney. Mary Murphree. Kennon Aldrich, and Beth Farmer. The 1983-84 Z Club officers. GUSHER 141 Choir Reached The Highest Note Of Excellence The 1983-84 choir gave high school students a chance to show their singing abilities. Their talents were exhibited in the annual Christmas As¬ sembly. They also participated in Regional Festivals through¬ out the year. This year choir consisted of eight members, and, with the help of Mr. Ned James, the choir kept on the right key the whole year through. Denise May The 1983 84 choir members Mickey Wright, Romona Smith. Denise Brooks. Trista Kreutzer, Rachel Hill. Darren Murray. Cynthia Willis, and Annette Bryant. � i. BAND ROYALTY The 1983-84 King and Queen were Reginald Pratt and Zonda Police, The 1983-84 Duke and Duchess were Denise Chaney and Brian Doug¬ las. The 1983-84 Prince and Princess were Sherri Fitzpatrick and Jeff Bryant. The 1983-84 Sweetheart was Twana Fields (escorted by Fred Osby). GUSHER 145 Band U U U U U L The Mighty Band from Yellow Jacket Land ’ That’s the name sometimes used to describe Byrd’s band. Anyone who has ever heard the band perform will certainly know that the name holds true. The band sparked a feeling deep in the hearts of all Jackets-, it was a feeling that made you want to get up and dance when the band started to play. Under the direction of the new band leader, Mr. Ned James, the band performed at pep rallies, in the stands, and during half time at the football games. They also planned a con¬ cert. It is safe to say that the Mighty Band from Yellow Jacket Land was a valuable part of the City of Byrd. IN Amy Mathews The 1983 84 band officers were Zonda Police. Fred Osby. and Twana Fields. 146 Music The woodwinds were Connie Hall. Zonda Police. Twana Fields. Victory Jefferson. Connie Hall and John Colture played in the Stella Bryant. Fred Douglas. Brian Douglas and Daryl Rose, stands. Drum Major. Fred Trammell, led the band onto the field. Members of the brass section were Charles Jefferson. John Colture. Gvona Turner. Sherri Fitzpatrick. Jeffery Bryant, Reginald Pratt. Thomas Richardson. David Rogers and Fred Osby. The 1983-84 C. E. Byrd High School Band. GUSHER 147 Athletics BASEBALL BASEBALL BASEBALL 150 Athletics BASEBALL BASEBALL BASEBALL Baseball members. Bottom row: Todd Meredith. Derrick James. Michael McConnell. Patrick McConnell. Jay Abramson. Nathaniel Mays. Edward McKinney. Barron Carter. Top row Doug Martin. Wayland Waxham. Adam Logan. Gvona Turner. Kenny Jones. Ernie Landman. Troy Morgan, and Steve McDaniel. Coaches were Mr. Boyd Cole and Mr. Earl Belle. Upper Left: Jay Abramson, pitcher; Derrick James, shortstop, and Ernie Landman, catcher. Above: Troy Morgan, third baseman; Doug Martin, second baseman, and Todd Meredith, first baseman. Left: Gvona Turner, center field; and Edward McKinney, left field. Shoot For Tw 152 Athletics WO SMOKING 1ST! « -LM a . ‘EM i Top The Varsity members were, standing Darryl Lewis. Charles Dorsey. Anthony Oliver. Chris Griffen. Paul Lawrence. Cedric Lott. Walter Washington, kneel mg: Vargo Harris. Sherwood Hen derson. Del Griffen. Left: The junior members were. standing Andre Darver. Bruce Standley. Hercules Williams. Ta¬ mar Rodney. Willie Bell. Quinton Fisher, kneeling Anthonu Bell. Byrd 51 B.T.W. 62 Byrd 70 Woodlawn 93 Byrd 61 Carroll 91 Byrd 49 B.T.W. 63 Byrd 69 B.T.W. 82 Byrd 73 Notre Dame 44 Byrd 70 Huntington 73 Byrd 56 Captain Shreve 62 Byrd 62 Converse 62 Byrd 84 Zwolle 110 Byrd 91 Marshall 76 Byrd 44 Sabine. Texas 34 Byrd 62 Pine Tree 52 Byrd 59 Woodlawn 68 Byrd 70 Captain Shreve 78 Byrd 58 North Caddo 53 O nj 7T ro Cl Lower left: Charles Thrash was the boys ' basketball coach. GUSHfcR 155 The !984 B yrd girls’ basketball team. Donna Raphel. Delores Raphel. Doris Raphel. Denise Dawson. Robbye Poole. Jenie Harris. Ernestine Taylor, and Phylis McGough. GUSHfcR 157 DEDICATION 158 Athletics ENTHUSIASM When Coach Cathey was asked how he felt about the 83 season he replied, It was a good learning experience for the players, for they learned the true meaning of dedication and deter¬ mination. GUSHER 159 LOYALTY Spirit Alive 160 Athletics Jackets Showed Coach Cole said the team went through a lot of hard¬ ships, but that he feels it will make them a better team in the long run. Coach Thrash comment¬ ed. We weren’t consis¬ tent.” Cindy Flowers Tawnya Pickett GUSHER 163 True Byrd Spirit Jackets Had A 8 3 § § 55 8 8 8 n Perfect Record SCOREBOARD Byrd .... Parkway 33 Byrd .... Lake Charles 41 Byrd .... El Dorado 20 Byrd .... North Caddo 14 Byrd .... Minden 36 Byrd .... Loyola 27 Byrd .... Wossman 32 Byrd .... Haughton 55 Byrd .... Northwood 27 Byrd .... Mansfield 42 William Fain was picked by the Shreve¬ port TIMES to be on the All-Caddo-Bossier Parish Second Team Defense. 164 Athletics Jackets Were Small Front Row: Tim McDonald. Patrick Bryant. Gvona Turner. Jethrie Thorton. Jay Abramson. Erik McKinley. Henry Coney. Barron Carter. Tony Ladatto. Darryl Coney. Coach Belle. Second Row: Head Coach Cathey. William Fain. Anthony Wilson. Tony Cook. Richard Taylor. J.P. Cryer. Wayland Waxham. Paul Corrales. Walter George. Randy McGill. Coach Poole. Third Row: Coach Cole. Coach Payne. Bruce Standley, Ronald Baker. Craig Sloan. Chris Koellen, Trevor Cooper. Ben Logan. Rodney Lewis. Shawn Murray. GUSHER 165 GOLF Golf, one of the hardest sports at Byrd High, was attempted, practiced, and mastered by these hard working young men and women. Their expertise was the result of Coach Johnny Harkness. His excellent coaching ability earned him the respect of his team and all the teams of Caddo Parish. Philip Goerner Coach Johnny Harkness showed us his winning smile. James Marsalis practiced his putting ability on the back nine. The 1984 golf team members were Henry Politz, Pat Gallagher. Kevin Britt. Dannette Jones, James Marsalis. Andre Smith, and Coach Johnny Harkness. Henry Politz instructed Pat Gallagher on the art of putting. 166 Athletics TENNIS GUSHER 167 Where do you find the intellects of C. E. Byrd High? Most people would say the classroom, but that’s not exactly true. The place you would find this group of in people is usually at the tennis courts grabbing a quick set or practicing their serve and backhand. This group of in people, more commonly referred to as the tennis team. The team got a new coach. Col. Mitchell. This was a pleasant newcomer to the team. Coach Mitchell’s new coaching techniques will help the tennis team out considerably. — Philip Goerner The 1984 Tennis Team, left to right. Larry Gibson. Nathaniel Mays, Charles Taylor, Coach Mitchell, William Siler. Michael Medina. Kate Farmer. Philip Goerner. Kathleen Mathis. Mary Bolton. Melissa Therrell. and trie Posner. Members not pictured: Mark Miley. Frank Alums, and Eric Stavig. Nathaniel Mays always took his tennis seriously. Larry Gibson and Mike Medina could have sworn they saw a UFO. 168 Athletics Returning lettermen were Nathaniel Mays. Kathleen Mathis. Philip Goerner. and Kate Farmer. These experienced players led the tennis team through countless tournaments. The newest addition to the team was Coach Mitchell. He enjoyed warming up with all the new members. He also gave pointers on how to improve the game. GUSHER 169 Boys Track Team Took Off In ’84 The 1984 Byrd track sponsor for girls and guys. Coach Glenn Payne. Byrd’s letterman Trevor Cooper and Randy McGill. 170 Athletics The 1984 boys’ track team. Left to right, top row. Jeffery Thorton. Randy McGill. Ronald Baker, and Sean Traisson. Bottom row. Tim Ruffin. Darell Coney. Keith Duns, and Tony Dyas. GUSHER 171 Girls’ Track Team Trucked Through ’84 The 1984 Byrd girls’ track team were, left to right. Sharon Matthews. Priscilla Jefferson. Michelle Brown. 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C. and all the trouble that went with him (But he was worth it.), those cool California nights, having an egging good time on a cold winters night, Mr. Fudgie Wudgie (You ' ll get to know me.) our many misunderstandings, S.C.A.S, Goodbye to You, asking each other personal questions (I don ' t know either1) The Chams man, cottage cheese, New Years Eve and all that went with it (the bush lookers), cottage cheese, salads, our many nights on the town and our I.D. ' s. Senior Party ' s, I can ' t wait ' till I ' m a senior, last years trip to the lake ( Get your out of the way. ) S.B., Riding with the top down, and David Bowiei (I just had to get him in there)! But on a more serious note, we ' ve had so many memories and I ' ll always treasure them. We ' ve been through Elementary to Junior High, and to High School and hopefully beyond. I Love You ' ll, Peeper We’ve been through so much and J wouldn’t trade the memories for anything (even the bad ones.) Tm sorry for all the pain Tve caused you. Cove Always, Heth Mono To Monkey, Dobs, and Olive Oil. Thanks for being rhe besr buddies of my high school years. I ' ll never forger rhe good rimes. Love Always, Donna Cookie Monsrer Shoupe AEECRDAEiE EASGIICNS EAMC1JS ERANR NAHIE ARPAREI E€E TEE EA HIIIT SERVING ICEISIANA, ARKANSAS AIABA HA ANR MISSISSIPPI Compliments Of ' football m staff PRAISE G0D Highland Baptist Church Youth fc Recreation Ministry 530 Olive 321 8404 What Js Charity? Jt is Silence-when your words would hurt. Jt is Patience-when your neighbor ' s curt. Jt is Deafness-when a scandal flows. Jt is Zhoughtfulness-for others ' woes. Jt is Promptness-when stern duty calls, Jt is Courage-when misfortune falls. ✓ r- - — iTFdE nCMtiTED e [ORISTP 216 Ads The 1984 Stingerelles Would like To Thank His. fish for Being H Wonderful Sponsor DOWN WITH Zo the Editor and Sponsor of the 7984 GUSHER SZA?? : Zhank you for your work, dedication, under¬ standing, patience, long hours and love, to help us produce a book that was well worth it. Zhe 1984 Qusher Staff A SMJCS A smile costs nothing, but gives much. Jt enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give . Jt takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich that he can get along without it, and none is so poor that he can be made rich by it. A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business, and is the countersign of friendship. Jt brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and its natures best antidote for trouble. ]fet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value unless it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. (Jive them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give. — Author Unknown To Stimulate Thought What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. — La Rachefoucauld He who offends against Heaven has none to whom he can pray. — La Rochefoucauld Great men rejoice in adversity just as brave soldiers triumph in war. — Seneca It is never too late to tread the path to honesty. — Seneca A man cannot be said to succeed in this life who does not satisfy one friend. — Thoreau, Winter Tell me my faults and mend your own. — Benjamin Franklin A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines. — Benjamin Franklin An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie; for an excuse is a lie guarded. — Author Unknown WHAT U0E5 THE FUTURE HOLD? • %y Oa v - ZsWA id]Q cn ( We’re Finally FREE! P-Si ' f f V f X-— . -I ' yv«: C. Cl ■� Seniors Of 1984 GOD SAVES! Even You IEaVIRYIHEIEIEaVI 33C9 tllNE AVENUE § 63 - §947 5 D ' t WtAv Ui ip Y ?o_W c GO FOR ZERO! Love, Sis’ GUESS Wfl0??? Petition For A Life Of Contentment Lord make me a channel of Thy peace. That where there is hatred-1 may bring love. That where there is wrong-1 may bring the spirit of forgiveness That where there is discord-1 may bring harmony. That where there is error ! may bring truth, That where there is doubt-1 may bring faith. That where there is despair-1 may bring hope, That where there are shadows-I may bring Thy light. That where there is sadness-1 may bring joy. Lord, grant that I may seek rather To comfort-than to be comfortedi To understand-than to be understood) To love-than to be loved; For It is by giving-that one receives It is by self-forgetting-that one finds; It is by forgiving-that one is forgiven; It is by dying-that one awakens to eternal life. -St. Francis of Assisi PAZKOMS Stroh out!! — Kick Prothro (food Duck Denise! JCove, Margaret J got had for 5 bucks. D. W. J Dove ' ya Zawnya Whit S. J Dove a’ Sharol. Kichard W. Page - ZHS SSW. ZMS PKOUD, ZMS MAKJMS. J Dove you. Dawn J Dove ’ya Dori, Sharol, and Colt — (grandma Pest Wishes from Miss Malone (food Duck Kathryn {Janice Moses (good Duck Seniors of ’$5! Mary Peth Murphree Pest Wishes Kathryn! Dove. (georgia McKnight (good Duck (gusher of 1983-19S4! Dove, Mary May PAZRONS Zo my darling D.D. Cove. d.z. Party Hard in S4 t Denise. Cove. Pat Allen Have fun Kathryn — {Joyce Kuttram Shape Up or Ship out. Kathryn. Cove. Kill Camp Good Cuck Denise Kathryn. Cove. Sallie Carr Good Cuck. Kathryn! — Sarnestine Cooper Compliments of Shirley {Jacques Kates ’71. Go for the gusto Kathryn! — Kecky Ashley Zo my little sister. Denise Ceigh May Angel Kest of luck {Jackets — Mrs. Dyck J love you. Donna — Qteg Sorry we beat your band! — Kossier High School Kand of ' S4 Good Cuck. Denise. Sugar Daddy Grab a Heiney. Denise Cove. Kick Prothro Kebecca CeKlanc. Hope you had a great year! Sharon and Vaughn Dear Gusher, I’d just like to give you my deepest thanks for bearing with me throughout this year and helping me to produce this book. I apologize for all those bad” days and hope you do forgive me when I say I’m sorry for being so difficult at times. Despite what you may think each and every one of you did a great job, and I admire you for sticking it out and remaining on one of the hardest working groups at Byrd High School, even though I know some of you wavered at times. (We all do, right? Hal) I’d also like to thank those special members that helped me out with making last minute efforts on deadlines, and those that accepted extra loads in order to help me out. Every one of you is special to me, and I love you all. When you open this book and begin looking through it, try to forget the late nights, the ill tempers, the snappy mouths, and the bad moments. Remember instead, the fun and laughter of every day spent together, the pride in producing a yearbook for everyone, the joy of knowing you’ve done something worthwhile, and the knowledge that you’ve helped me accomplish something I thought was impossible at times, but something I’ll always treasure. God bless you all and please take care. I’ll miss you. I’d also like to thank Mr. David Baker for helping make this year a lot easier with his guidance, support, and help. You’ll never know how much your smile and encouraging words kept me from drowning in a sea of editorial problems. Just when I thought everything was hopeless, you’d always show up with your ray of sunshine and hope. Thank you. (You too Miss Whitehead) You ' re both the bestl Love, Terri, Editor 1983-84 A REFLECTION AT SEA See how, beneath the moonbeam’s smile. Von little billow leaves its breast. And foams and sparkles for a while. Then murmuring subsides to rest! Thus man. the sport of bliss and care. Rises on time’s eventful sea. And having swelled a moment there. Thus melts into eternity. — Thomas Moore MRS. L. R. MALONE 1911-1984 SHIRLEY DORCY 1966-1984 GUSHER 229 STUDENT SENIORS Alderson. David Alexamder. Suzette Bolin. Annette Bolin. Larry Bolton. Mary Breaux. Chadwick Jr. Brewster. Lenore Btitt. Patti Burton. Donna Campbell. Frankie Carroll. Gloria Daniel. Amanda Deen. Edith Denning, James Dison. Joyce Drummand. Toby Durrwachter. Nichol Farley. Sharon Farmer. Katherine Fitzpatrick. Delores Flowers, Cynthia Gaddy. James Gardner. James Gillard. Charlotte Glenn. Merline Georner. Philip Goodwill. Rosa Harris. Doris Harris. Lela Harris. Terry Harvey. Billy Henderson. Sherwood Henry. Reginald Hill. Marie Holtby. Terri Humphrey. Marlene Hunt. Darren Ingles. Amanda Jackson. Geraldine Jackson, Kevin Jefferson. Charles Jefferson, Victor Jenkins. Michael Johnson. Eric Johnson. Jennifer Jones. Darreli Jones. Pam Kelley. Suzanne Koellen. Christopher Lansdale. Stephanie Lewis. Cynthia Lewis. Darryl Lewis. Delores Lewis. Michelle Lombardino. Stephen Lott. Cedric Mathews. Amy Marshall. Willie Martin. Doug Mathis. Kathleen Mathis. Joy Matthews. Trena McConnell, Michael McConnell, Patrick McKinley. Renardo McClain, Jackie Meshelle. Doug Metoyer. Claude Milford. Lawrence Miller. Brenda Minniefield. Evelyn Mitchell. Laurie Morgan. Troy Musgrove. Donna Nash. Felicia Noble. Mark Oliver. Karla O ' Neill. Casey Osby. Frederick Parker. Dee Anne Parker. Jann Patrick. Kathy Phillips. Paula Politz, Henry Pratt. Reginald Ouang. Kha Rand. Lori Roberts. Kristen Rosso. Jimmy Rost. Robert Sewell. Becky Schonfarber, Eric Shoupe, Donna Slankster. Delores Smith. Angela Smith. Irene Steeley. Deborah Townsend. Lamar Trammell. Frederick Vaitkus. Donna Vaugn, Bobby Walton. Melody Wideger. Eric Williams. Cornell Williams. Jeffery Williams. Kevin Williams. Linda Williamson. Kay Willis. Doretha Woodall. Gary Woods. Shelia JUNIORS Aldrich. Kennon Autrey, Reginald Avery. John Baker. Ronald Boudoin. Jim Behan. Peggy Bell. Latrisha Bell. Sirroyal Berry. Allan Blackshire. Sandra Boyd. Bruce Brooks. Charlotte Bryant. Annette Bond. Richard Bosley. Jeremiah Canelon. Steve Carter. Marsha Chandler. Kevin Chevalier. Paul 230 Index INDEX Clay. Alonzo Claiborne. Lafonda Clark. Annette Clark. Green Coney. Darryl Dale. Donene Deaton. Ben Donohue. Lynn Dorsey. Shirley Douglas. Frederick Duncan. Audrey Dunn. Keith Elie. Rickey Farmer. Beth Gafford. Jennifer Gallagher. Patrick Gamble. Carey Gibson. Larry Goins. Dennis Goines. Gwendolyn Griffen. Chris Griffen. Damon Haas. Wendy Hall. Connie Hall. Larry Hall. Rosa Hamer. Angela Hamilton. Joseph Patricia. Hamilton Harvey. Dionne Hatten. Brenda Henderson. Maurice Herbert. Mark Higgins. Phyllis Holloway. Robert Horton. Rickey Hunt. Kevin Jackson. Sharon James. Thressa Jefferson. Angela Jefferson. Prisculla Jefthrie. Thornton Jones. Danette Kellis. Tracie Kenner. Danny Kretchmer. Jody Lewis. Johnathon Lewis. Troy Liesman. Angela Logan. Adam Long. Pierre Lucero. Tony Maloney. Bonnie McDonald. Mark McJunkins. Candy McKinley. Eric Medina. Mike Miles. Anthony Miles, Anthony Miller. Tracy Mitchell. Stephanie Molnar. Susan Montgomery. Mark Murray. Shawn Murphree. Mary Musgrove. Myra Wynn. Lawrence STUDENT INDEX O’Brien. Carey Oliver. Yolanda Parker, Michael Paris. Kathy Pea. Willie Pickett. Patricia Rambbm. Jennifer Randle. Lisa Raphel. James Raphel. Marcello Rinaudo. Anna Roberson. Al Roberson. Terri Rodenroth, Amy Rose, Darryl Roy. Jeff Ruffin. Timothy Schewe. Damon Scott. Marlene Smith. Dawn Smith. Laura Smith. Melody Sproull. Trey Stroud. Hall Sweeney. Michwle Towery. Michael Traylor. Toby Trigg. Mindy Wainwnght. Holly Warren. Cliff Washington. Tom Williams. Ronald Willis. Leonard Wilson. Anthony Waxham. Wayland Wilson. Clarence Wyatt. Lydia Wynn. Lawrence SOPHOMORES Abramson, Jay Alvord, Kelly Austin. Patrick Baker, Barbara Bell. Anthony Benjamin, Tesha Benjamin. Tony Bexley. Tammy Bonnett. Angie Boyd. Kathryn Britt. Kevin Brooks. Chryl Brooks. Mark Brown. Sharol Bryan, Stacy Bryant. Janet Bryant. Jeff Bryant. Patrick Bryant. Ross Burns. David Buxbee. Bonita Chanay. Denise Chapman. Teresa Christaw. Y. Clinton. Jay Colyar. Susan Coney. Henry Couture. John Davidson. John Davidson. Laura Davis. Chris Davis. Christopher Davis. Jake Day. Rick Decelle. Darren Denier. Kenneth Derest. Chris Douglas. Cynthia Drummond, Corey Dugger. Robert Durbin. Brenda Ellis, Henry Englke. Patricia Evans, Cindy Evans. Felyce Pant. Kristie Fellows. Jonathon Felan. Tina Fields. Ruthie Fields, Twana Fisher. Quinton Fitzpatrick. Sherri Fitzpatrick. Terry French. Bobby Frye. Amy Gadson. Tamiko Gardner, Reginald Gaston. Jamon Gay. Janetia Gilex. Laura Gilmer. Sharon Goldsorough. Tracy Graham. Dewayne Griffin, Chris Gully. Carlos Guy. Lisa Hamilton, Gloria Hamton. Mary Harris. Bobbie Harris. Gregory Harris, Timothy Hill. Rachel Holloway. Cedric Horton, Fannie Hurber. Angela Inman. Marvin Irvin. Stacey Jackson. Angela Jackson. Theresa Jeffcoat, Lisa Jones. Barbie Joseph. Jason Kimball. Reggie Kreutzer. Trista Lam. Sui Lawrence, Frances LeBlanc. Redecca Lemons, Eunice Lewis. Patrick Logan. Amy Logan. Ben Martin. Kelley McDaniel, Steve McDonald, Timothy McDowell. Henry McGough. Phyllis Meredith. Susan Meshell. Tammy Metcalfe. Clifford Milson. Terry Morris. Joe Nash. Anthony Nash. Tony O’Bannon, Taura O’Bannon. Tauras Owen. Trey Patterson. Perry Payne. Jeffery Pickett. Tawyna Posner. Eric Potts. John Rachel. Andrew Reynolds. Lee Richardson. Garnell Richardson. Thomas Rowan. Chris Schonfarber. Thomas Shackleford. Rebecca Siler. William Small, Helen Smith. Robert Standley, Bruce Stavig. Chris Stephens. Tara Tackett. Tammy Thomason, Melissa Vaitkus. James Wade. Nacio Walker. Noel Walker. Roosevelt Walters. Gregory Washington. Henry Washinton, Mary Watson. Becky Webber. Melissa Wellinghoff. Gregory Whitaker. John Woods. Andre Wiggins. Lea Williams. Hercules Williams. Millie FRESHMAN Allen. Jennifer Alexander. Yolanda Allums. Tammy Allums. Frank Ambier, Bruce Anderson. Becky Anderson. Kathy Anderson. Tammy Antwine. Emmett Balentine. Damon Beale. Gary Bell. Adam Booker. Minmque Booker. Leo Breaux. Matt Brewer. Terry Broadway. Odessa Bryan. Stella Burns. Shalain Carrol. Lashonda Carter. Andre Choate, Libby Chapman. Tina Christaw. Debborah Clark. Troy Collins. Arthur Cooks. Mary Cooper. Rhonda Corrales. Paul Corrales. Julie Cotton. Micheke Crosby. Willie Datcher. James Davenport. Bessie Davenport. Tessie Dacis. Missy Davis. Marc Davis. George Demings. Willie Dennis. Darren Diggs. Dennis Donges. Pamela Douglas. Brian Duette. Wendy Dupree. Michele Evers. Art Ezernack. Marty Farmer, Mary Fitzgerald. Lisa French. John Gilliam. Senta Gillyard. John Glass. Chris Goins. Shunte Graham. Missy Grant. Joy Griffin. David Haley. Ardis R. Hayes. Karris Hall. Mickey Hall. Edda Harper. Christy Harris. Edna Harris. Sequiria Harris. Jeanie Heath. Denise Hendricks. Jeffrey Henix, Bridget Hill. Gregory Hines. Andre Hint. Jami Holt. Patricia Howard. Danette Howard. Evelyn Ivy. Cynthia Jackson. Lolita Jackson. Rudolph James. Heidi Jeffcoat. Jamie Jeffus. Linda Johnson. Patrick Johnson. Edward Johnson, Herold Johnson. Earl Johnson. Darryl Jon. Kenneth STUDENT INDEX Kinsey. Rickey Labor. Cynthia Lang. Susan Le. Myduyen Latson. Reginald Lonadier. Johnny Madison. Frederick Marsalis. James Martin. Laura Martin. Lawrence Martin. Michael Mathews. Melissa Mathews. Sharon McGrave. Shawn McCray. Mario Miley. Mark Mims. Glenn Mitchell. Cassandra Morriss. Hans Mueller . Susan Murray. Charles Nash. Chandra Oliver, Tameka Oneal. Clyde Politz. Alisa Potts, Barney Price. Polly Procell. Chris Puryear. Seletha Putsch. Donna Raphel. Delores Ray. Doug Rhude. Kimberly Rice. Melissa Roach, Mona Rosenblath. Chris Sapp. Brian Selsor. John Shoupe. David Sivilay. Samone Smith. Dandre Smith. Kimberly Smith. Aline Smith. Tammy Smith. Herman Smith. Willie Spencer, Richard Spradley. Scott Stavig. Rebeca Talley. Vicki Thomas. Susan Thomas. Marcus Thomas. Timmy Thornton. Sydney Thornton. Stanley Tippet. Renea Torrer. Ronald Upshaw. Patricia Vaugn. Gilly Walsworth. Barry Walters. Demetrius Washington. Synita Washington. Lonnie Washington. Jeanene Waters. Tommy Weaver. David Whatley. Tracey Whitaker. Lawrence White. Catherine Whitehead. Drake Wiley. Deanna Williams. Roy Williams. Arthur Williams. Darnell Williams. Robert Wilson. Ronald Wilson. Jackie Wilson. Herbie Williamson. Debbie Wise. Tina Wise. Jimmy Whitakerm. Dave Wofford. Robert Woods. Vinita Wright. Mickey York. Randy Young. Patricia Yount. Kimberly 232 Index Drama Productions The cast applauded over Mr. Seiko ' s victory. The cast members bowed to the honorable Lotus Blossom. The lights came on, and the Byrd High School Court¬ yard Players appeared for their final bow. The cast had just successfully presented The Teahouse of the August Moon for the nights of November 9,10, and II. Members of the Drama Club worked after school and on week¬ ends on their own scenery and props. Each member had his very own important part. The main characters of The Teahouse of the August Moon were Amy Logan as Lotus Blossom, Larry Gibson as Captain Fisby, Alan Berry as Col. Wainwright Purdy III, Danette Jones as Captain McLean, Michael Medina as Sakini, and Yolanda Moore as Private Gregovich. — Sharol Brown Everyone was wondering who was going to win the wrestling match. GUSHER 233 BYRD’S BEAUTIES BYRD’S BEAL Photography by David Mauldin 234 Additional TIES BYRD’S BEAUTIES BYRD’S BEAL Miss Byrd for 1984 was Stacy Irvin. First Runner-Up was Stephanie Lansdale. Second Runner-Up was Melody Walton. Third Runner Up was Cindi Lewis. Fourth Runner-Up was Shunta Sims. Miss Congeniality was Nichol Durrwachter. GUSHFR 235 C.E. BYRD ROCKED THE HOUSE P.M. School Was A Parish Innovation Top Right: A student smiled at the end of a class. Middle Left Mrs. Schuford served as counselor for the P.M. School. Middle Right A student listened intensely to Dr. Shaw at an assembly in the Purple and Gold Room. Bottom Right Dr. Shaw and Mr. Allen constantly communicated with the students. 238 ADDITIONAL A totally separate school held on the C.E. Byrd campus, the Caddo Parish P.M. School was quite a success. The school was created for those who did not receive a diploma when finishing their high school education in years past. It served as an opportunity for people to go back to school and earn a diploma. For some, a diploma was the only means to find a job and support themselves. Others wanted a diploma for many reasons, such as the personal satisfaction of completing a high school education. For whatever reasons, the P.M. School attracted many students. Dr. Shaw summed up the effects that the P.M. School had when he said. ’’Anyone who furthers his education not only betters himself as a person, but betters the community around us. — Eric Schonfarber Top Left: Mr. Allen was the Assistant Princi¬ pal for the P.M. School. Above: Dr. Shaw worked hard to keep the school running smoothly. Left: Students changed classes at the sound of the bell. Bottom Left: Mr. Col¬ bert taught science to an eager group of students. GUSHER SENIOR FAVORITE The 1983-84 Senior Favorite Nominees. Not pictured: Philip Goerner and Trevor Cooper. J. P. Cryer Amanda Daniel Nichol Durrwachter Terry Harris NOMINEES 1983-84 Kevin Jackson Chris Koellen Cedric Lott Karla Oliver Casey O’Neill Zonda Police Lori Rand Cornell Williams GUSHER 241 MAKING NEWS — AND SENSE OF SOMETHING COMING I am like a flag in the center of open space. I sense ahead the wind which is coming, and must live it through, While the creatures of the world beneath still do not move in their sleep: The doors still close softly, and the chimneys are full of silence, The windows do not rattle yet, and the dust still lies down. I already know the storm, and I am as troubled as the sea. And spread myself about, and fall into myself. And throw myself out and am absolutely alone In the great storm. — RAINER MARIA RILKE (translated by Robert Bly) HERE TO STAY OPEN THE DOOR.. 5USHERGAZETTE AS OIL MUSEUM AT KILGORE COLLEGE, KILCA TO THE WORLD OF CAREERS _