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

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1986 volume:

QUSMSK J9S6 VOCUMS 72 e. S. PyKD MJQM SCMOOC mazm scjsmcs MAGMZ Sltrmport, Couisiam EDJZOK . Kebecea JCePlatte ASSOCJA re . Cant me Svatts EDJZOKS Danieee Pryatt COP SDJZOK . Amy Zidewsky JAClUZy ADVJSOKS Paige Cartier M iss P. Whitehead Simply (Jetting better ffWTrffWfWffw 1 son, enjoying her day reigning as a Homecom¬ ing cheerleader, show ed us her spirit during the 1985 Homecoming pep rally. Qood Zhittgs Zo Come Have you ever wondered, “What is go¬ ing to happen in the years to come?” Well, if you are a citizen of the City of Byrd, then you can bet that it is going to be GREAT. Since C.E. Byrd High School was built, it has dedicated itself to teach¬ ing and helping young students through¬ out the years. It has given them the slight edge they needed to help them on their way to bigger and better things. High school years are ones to be trea¬ sured forever. Whatever is taught within those four years will live with you for the rest of your life. They help you through college and when you are on your own in the world. That’s the role of a high school: to prepare students for life be¬ yond the schoolroom. Byrd fills this role perfectly. At Byrd, you cannot only learn things that will help you get a great job or get into the college of your choice, but that will teach you how to get along with all kinds of people. Life after high school sometimes seems a little scary, but getting your “life-prep¬ aration” at Byrd will send you out into the world with added confidence. YEA- Cheerleaders Su¬ san Colyar, Denise May, and Becky LeBlanc took a short break from cheering. MONEY TALKS- GUHSER Business Manager, Jason McKnight, counted money from candy sales. _ GOOFEN OFF- Freshmen Todd Pears, Gene Bryson, Cassey Jones, Claire Thornton, Lourie Pope, and Chris McFadden took a break from class. EYE TO EYE- Johnny Walker and Henry Co¬ ney stared down the op¬ ponents as they waited for the results of the ON THE LIGHTS? - Bobby Riggs didn ' t have a Cheerios break¬ fast that morning. Gusher 3 Zke Best Js POSITIVE, NEGATIVE, NEUTRAL - Mr. Meekins assisted Julie Shirley and Cas- sie Johnson in a science lab. GO, RIGHT, WIN!- Dana Yelverton Camme Evans, and Stacey Irvin cheered for the Jackets to win Homecoming. MISS AMERICA- Patty Holt told Lisa Fitzgerlad her feel¬ ings about “Z” club initiation. 4 Simply Getting Better (jetting Wetter GIMME FIVE- Henry Coney. Coach Brandel, John Whi¬ taker, and Virgil Killings- worth took time out before a strenuous practice. 1 -2-3-4-5-6-7 -8- Dance¬ line performed in the as¬ sembly with style and grace, as always. HONORS- Dr. Shaw awards Lee Reynolds the office of Ca¬ det Col. while Mrs. Reynolds looks on. Gusher MOVE THAT BALL - Walker blocks for Ev¬ ans as the mighty Jack- h. r ifMI f camera. STANDING PROUD- Rose Autry, senior, showed her loy¬ alty to ROTC by standing at attention. 6 Simply Getting Better HOMECOMING- Pep Squad officers got the hoop ready for football players to crash through to a good start. Simply Zhe Best This is Byrd High School. You will soon be as much a part of it as it will be a part of you. It holds your future, and you hold its future. The horizon is unlimited. You can never leave Byrd High School, for its training, its memories, and its reputation will go with you forever. Like¬ wise, Byrd High School can never erase you; the mark you make on this institu¬ tion will remain here for eternity. Do not take lightly the task which lies before you. In your hands rests the future of Byrd High School, the prospects of the city of Shreveport, the pride of Louisiana, the hope of America, and the destiny of the world.” This motto holds the traditional spirit and dedications of this wonderful place. You experience such a magnificent feel¬ ing of love and pride after you have walked the halls of Byrd and then have left them behind forever in your memo¬ ries. In this, we know Byrd will always be getting better and is “SIMPLY THE BEST.” B-Y-R-D- Katie Hen- dricks, Rachal Thatch¬ er, and Jennifer Hodges led the student body in a cheer. THE PAY OFF - Freshmen, Meg Weaver, and Patrick Ax- ford, studyed for their big test. Gusher 7 8 Student Life Simply Having Jrn The citizens of the City of Byrd are famous for their wide variety of lifestyles. The great thing about Byrd is that no mat¬ ter what lifestyle you choose you are sure to be accepted by every¬ one. Just look in the halls, and you will see some total opposites walking arm in arm. You always know that if you smile and say, “Hi,” you’ll get a smile in return. Travis Hornsby, a sophomore, stated, “People at Byrd are real¬ ly cool. You don’t have to be just like everybody else to have friends,” Laura Martin, A junior claimed, “I was nervous about making friends when I came to Byrd, but now I can’t believe all the friends I have.” GUSHER 9 Mr. And Miss GUSHER Roger Vance Melissa Webber Every year the GUSHER staff selects one boy and one girl from the senior class who represents ideal citizens of Byrd. The titles awarded are Mr. and Miss. GUSHER. It is the highest honor the GUSHER staff can bestow upon their fellow students. The students se¬ lected must have attended Byrd for three years, shown spirit, determina¬ tion, and high character values. The re¬ cipients of this award have won the re¬ spect and admiration from the students and faculty. With great honor and plea¬ sure, the 1986 GUSHER staff presents Mr. and Miss. GUSHER, Roger Vance and Melissa Webber. During this time at Byrd, Roger has proven to be an excel¬ lent asset to the sports program. He let¬ tered in basketball and was a great help to the team. Roger not only showed skill in athletics but in leadership as well. Roger was senior class president, Mu Alphs Theta president, a two year mem¬ ber of the Z-club, he was on the student council executive commitee, a boys state delcate, French club, Spanish club and Baseball. Roger, thanks for all that you have contributed to Byrd and congratu¬ lations. This year’s Miss GUSHER was in¬ volved in school organizations. Melissa, started her sophomore year by being elected as a student council representive and also in the Key-club. She was also in the Key-club her junior and senior year and now holds the office of President. Melissa, thanks for everything you have contributed, and congratulations. 10 Mr. Miss GUSHER Mr. And Miss GUSHER 1985-86 GUSHER 11 Time Out Once again the doors were closed for another summer vacation. That meant no more home¬ work. projects, or school lunches. It was time for skiing, traveling, rest¬ ing, and just plain fool¬ ing around. Yet, for oth¬ ers, it was time for sum¬ mer school, jobs, and practice. The danceline and cheerleaders arrived at the school around 7:30 each morning to pre¬ pare for camp and the year to come. Later in the summer the football team came to begin their strenuous prac¬ tices. Sophomore Bryan Stewart said, “My sum¬ mer was rough and painful because of foot¬ ball.” Summer school didn’t appear to be very popular with junior Alisa Politz. “I can think of other things I’d rath¬ er be doing,” she stated. While some students were hard at work, oth¬ ers were fooling around. Local swim clubs were the place to be. Guys in plaid swim trunks scouted out the girls in their brightly colored bathing suits. Many were found lying in the sun trying to catch some of those awesome rays. For many students, their time to work had passed, and it was their time to play. SUNNY DAYS were happy days for the Byrd High Step¬ pers. ' isfi. BvuhBBHF REVEIWING THE PLAYS, Coach Branded and Senior Henry Coney continue to pre¬ pare for the football season ahead. SPRAYING UP SOME SUM¬ MER FUN, John Rutledge showed skiing ability. Books, Grades, Tests, and Teachers Were Back THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Each August students prepared for that annual experience of “going back to school.” For some it was their first year as Jackets. Others were returning once again to the familiar and much-loved establish¬ ment known as Byrd. Pippy Jamison, a junior who came from La¬ fayette High school, stated, “It was very dif¬ ferent, but I liked it at once.” In the gym everyone had just a little time to exchange gossip and small-talk left over from the summer. Then, with the pep squad, dan¬ celine, and cheerleader performances, and many speeches, a new chapter or a continuing one in the lives of all students involved. “I felt I was climbing an¬ other step on the stair¬ way to acheivement,” voiced Julie Tidovsky, a freshman in the Pep Squad drum corps. This feeling she expressed was felt by many oth¬ ers, also. There were, too, those who were just glad to be back. After the final bell had rung, and students and faculty alike had left for the day, Jamie Gardner claimed, “I couldn’t imagine going to school anywhere but Byrd.” V-I-C-T-0-R-Y!-Students GETTING TO KNOW YOU- competed for the much-de- Coach Thrash and his new sired spirit stick. students discuss what they ac¬ complished in the year. 14 Student Life ATTENTION- Alisa Politz and Melissa Therrell explain the many activities at Byrd. TIME-OUT- Collean Carte, Julie Tidovsky, Monica Mar- telli, and Dena Lawrence found out their mutual classes. WELCOME T4 THE C TJ ®f HOME again- Jack-the- Jacket, Heather Williams, Todd Meredith, and Jana Parker were ready to wel¬ come everyone back. First Day Of School 15 OKAY! I UNDERSTAND. Thomas Richardson and oth¬ ers listened for their assign¬ ments while at the Red River Revel. I VOLUNTEER! Stacey Ir¬ win was a guide at the Revel. WATCH ME! Paige Rutledge helped a child on his project at the Revel. Student Life Practice, Working And Just Having Fun Was Life After 2:10 Rrring! The bell! Oh, that wonderful buzzing noise! It wasn’t quite musical, but, to the wea¬ ry geometry student huddled over a problem or to a senior in English wondering if Beowulf would ever end, the bell was a symbol of free¬ dom and a new life. For some students, it was “practice makes perfect.” The football team scrimmaged end¬ lessly to try to have that winning season. Junior wide receiver Harold Johnson said, “It’s hard work, but it’s worth it.” Danceline also practiced very hard. Sophomore Katherine Snider com¬ mented, “Danceline is a lot of fun, it’s just the practice that gets to me.” Other students like Amy Tidovsky and Nona Roach, had music practice after school. Practice was one way that students spent their afternoons, but, for others it was off into the working world. Me¬ gan Holmes, a junior, commented on her job at Mr. Gatti’s, “for al¬ most two years, I have watched Byrd students come in and have a good time. Some students donated their time to others. Patty Holt, a ju¬ nior, donated her time to working with the el¬ derly at a nursing home and was a big help to her church. Work, practice, and volunteering just went to prove there really was LIFE AFTER 2:15! WORK, WORK. WORK! OH WELL! Looks like Alisa Politz worked at Orange they missed the bus again! Julius to make her spending money. Life After 2:10 17 What’s In, What’s Out What was going to be in or out this year? Everybody asked them¬ selves this question be¬ fore the start of school. However, as in each new year, there was a change in style that we all had to live up to. Everybody had his own taste in fashions. Some people liked blue- jeans and a concert T- shirt, while others liked the long ankle-length skirts. Everywhere, fashions were different, but the styles were alike. This year we were introduced to leather treetorns and stirrup pants. Plaid wool skirts or pants came along during those cold win¬ ter months. Paisly pants or shirts were a familiar scene around the halls of Byrd. Guys were seen in the still popular Ox¬ fords with their shirt tails hanging out (when teachers weren’t look¬ ing). Jeans were seen on guys as much as they were on girls. However, clothes were not the only thing that made the style. New and unusual hair¬ styles “cut” their way into C.E. Byrd. The A- symmetrical cut was popular, as was a tiny braid on the side. Many people were still seen with the classic bob, while others cut it all off (or at least half-way). Guys had a variety of cuts from long, dyed tails to short, layered shaves. Just as much fashion was walking around Byrd as anywhere else. There were always those times when one was unsure of what look to project, but, overall, Jackets upheld their fashion image with STYLE! LOOK AT ME- Junior Marga¬ ret Ponder held a checkered shirt up to her to see if it was right for her style. FITTING THE RIGHT GUY- Holly Fish helped Lee Bowen find the right sweator. CHIN UP- Michelle Murrey and Jennifer Mullins show their flashy hairstyles. 18 Student Life ‘ITS CASUAL”- Stacy Thomas and Laurie Self had a casual look with a loose polo shirt and a blazer. MOUSSE IT!- Junior Deana Parker used European styling lotions to keep her hair in place. PROFILE- Junior Alisa Politz and ju¬ nior Melissa Mathews showed their spiked cuts. FIXING THE BUDGET- Holly Fish and Michele May checked out the tags to see if it was within their price range. COLLARS IN FASHION- Freshman Meg Weaver displayed her idea of fashion with a plaid shirt and overlapping collar. Fashion And Fads 19 Rockin’ Around The Clock At DANCES Whether it was the dream date or the one who never showed up, the right dress tux or the wrong one, dances were still some of the most memorable events at Byrd. No one can ever forget the anticipa¬ tion and excitement each one of these spe¬ cial occasions seemed to bring. There was al¬ ways some dance or party to attend, but a few were more impor¬ tant than others. Homecoming was the highlight of every foot¬ ball season. Whether we won the game or not, dressing up and “danc¬ ing the night away” was still fun. Girls donned taffeta, satin, and silk semi-formals, and the guys wore sportscoats or suits. “Going to the dance itself was O.K., but the big spirit cor¬ sage I got made me the happiest,” confessed Ju¬ lie Tidovsky. Sponsored by the “Z” coub, Sadie Hawkins was the chance for girls to ask their favorite guy out, and foot the bill. Ja¬ mie Gardner stated, “Getting ready-buying shirts, setting up-al- ways seemed a lot of fun, until I got to the dance itself.” The dance everyone wanted an invitation to was The Prom. It was held on the River Rose on March 25. The dress was formal, and a mood of romance was in the air. Although each dance won’t be remembered, the special times will DECISIONS- Jamie Gardner couldn’t decide which shirt to buy for Sadie Hawkins — pink or white. MOVIN’ SLOW- Couples got AREN’T I HANDSOME!?!- close for the slow songs at the Truett Chow tried on tuxes to GUSHER “Party-All-the- wear to the Prom. Time Dance.” 20 GUSHER LOOKING GOOD- Amy Ti- CLOUD NINE- Homecoming dovsky and J.P. Cryer were was Heaven On Earth for all dressed up and ready to go Derek Naquin and Susan Col- to Homecoming. lya. CINDERELLA STYLE- Girls FRIENDS- Keely Verges, wore dresses such as these Dereck Naquin, Camme and others to The Prom. Evans, Corey Rodgers, Becky LeBlanc, and Blair Purpera partied at the GUSHER dance. GUSHER 21 Dances, Partys, Just Plan Hanging Around . . . Night Life When the sun would set on the Shreveport horizon, the students from Byrd were set on having a good time. A night of entertainment usu¬ ally started with a Burger King or McDonalds; for the big spenders, an evening at the Cadilac Grill or El Chicos. After dinner, the sky was the limit. There were the movies, dances, games, parties, driving around, and other night life. For a more relaxed evening, some Byrd students decided on staying home watching T.V. or the VCR, while en¬ joying the services of pizza delivery. Others who stayed home might have read books or done homework. One popular hang-out from the summer was Dickson Park. Another was down by the river-front. Some seasonal places to go were the LA. State Fair and the red River Revel. KARATE CHAMP:- Keith Lewis THE CHALLANGE:- Chris practiced his rusty skills at the Lacobee, Lee White, Deric arcade. Eason, and Richard Mutter took on each other at the De¬ molition Derby. 22 COUPLE PLEASURE:- For some, spending the evening dancing was exciting. FREE DELIVERY:- Chris Lacobee and Bubba Johnson enjoyed the pleasures of Do¬ mino’s free delivery while watching the tube. HAVING FUN AT THE DANCE:- This girl showed us how to live it up at a dance given by the GUSHER staff. TLC:- Some, like Truett Crow, enjoyed receiving a little tender loving care from Courtney Gaddis and Sandra Childress. DECISIONS-DECISIONS:- Lee Bowen And Holly Fish tried to decide what would be the best movie to see. NEVER GIVE UP:- Even though poor ol’ Eric broke his leg, he was one of the first to hit the dance floor. 23 Libraries, Books, and Burning the Midnight Oil: We ' ve All Been ... Studying To get by with pass¬ ing grades, students had to put in some long study hours. Everyone knew that the teachers at the City of Byrd re¬ quired students to work hard for their grades. We all experienced those times when we thought we were going to drop from sheer ex¬ haustion. Freshman Su¬ zanne Cost expressed her views by saying, “I hate it. I really just hate it. I guess it will help me in the future, but I can’t stand it now.” We all felt like that at times. Then there were those people who loved to study. Believe it or not, we had some of those strange creatures roaming the halls of Byrd. Junior Patty Holt claimed, “I can’t exactly say why, but I love to study.” Whatever your feel¬ ings were about study¬ ing, we all had to do it. After all, it was what made school worth¬ while. GOOD GRIEF!- Bobby Bar¬ ber crammed for next hour’s test. CAREFUL!- Meg Weaver carefully adjusted the tube on the ring clamp. SHADOWS ARE ON YOUR - Daniece Bryan found a quiet place to look over her notes. RIVETED!- Mrs. Treese’s NO MORE, PLEASE!!- Amy math class listened very at- Psalmonds and Zach Bryant tentively. labored over the books. Studying 25 SCHOOL DAZE Whether it was delib¬ erate or not, everyone at one time or another has been a participant in an academic accident, or something that shouldn’t have been happening in the halls of higher learning. We had some prime exam¬ ples right here at good ol’ C.E. BYRD. Kevin Pelton, a sophomore, said, “One time I fell asleep in English and didn’t wake up until the bell rang.” Nona Roach, a junior, added, “I have read a book behind my text book on a few occa¬ sions. Getting caught cured me, though.” A few other famous academic accidents in¬ cluded waiting until the teacher’s back was turned to pass notes, blowing up your science project, and being tardy again, and again, and again. There were also some classic lines used to cov¬ er up for academic acci¬ dents, such as the fol¬ lowing: What home¬ work?” “I don’t know, it just blew up!” “No hu¬ man being could possi¬ bly change out of gym clothes and get to the third floor in five min¬ utes!” “The dog ate it!” “My alarm clock didn’t go off!” Teachers sel¬ dom fell for these lame excuses, but most stu¬ dents figured that it was worth a try. As a gener¬ al rule, if you didn’t back up your excuse with a little evidence, you didn’t stand a chance. The year was filled with academic ac¬ cidents, some bad, oth¬ ers really bad, but it would have been boring without them. Safe, but boring. IS THIS AN A- Roger Vance couldn ' t believe his luck in Ms. Conner ' s class. I AN ACT OF NATURE- Students THIS ISN’T LATE, IS IT?- Miss didn’t have anything to do with the bird Whitehead gave a student her famous that got into the school one day. “late-work” look. YOU ARE TARDY- Miss Conner gave Brian Douglas a little help getting into her classroom. GADGETS, GADGETS, GADGETS!!- Mrs. Bowdon knew that accidents were bound to happen when machines were involved. DRESSED OUT- Somebody needed a new pair of shoes for gym since the old pair had obviously seen better days. IT WAS SO TEMPTING- Byrd student I MADE IT ALL BY MYSELF- Denise hovered on the edge of a major acci- May found someone to sample her dent. wares. Why was she smiling so slyly? GUSHER 27 “We Are The World” News In 1985-86 1985 was a year of change and a year of triumph; it was a year of sorrow and a year of hope. We saw Boris Becker, a seventeen-year-old boy who could neither vote nor drive, become the Wimbledon Ten¬ nis Champion. Pete Rose, known as “Charlie Hustle,” broke a long-standing base¬ ball record. Princess Diana gave birth to a second prince, while artists united to sing We Are The World” to help the starving in Africa. We were introduced to a new Coke and then given back the original formula. Campaigns were launched to renovate the Statue of Liberty, while liber¬ ty in its truest form was threatened when terrorists held 39 Americans on board TWA Flight 847 as hostages in July. Tragedy struck in January when 7 courageous Americans were killed as the space shuttle Challenger ex¬ ploded shortly after its launch. This tragic happening served to draw the world to¬ gether to forget the dividing lines of differing nationalities, and to come to one another for one brief moment as human beings sharing a common loss. This year also saw the trial of Louisiana’s Governor Edwin Edwards, which ended in a hung jury. Governor Edwards rallied for legalized gambling in Louisiana, and he stated that if his proposition for it was not passed, he would re¬ sign. There is always much to re¬ member when a given year comes to a close, but it seemed that we had more than the usual amount of memories of 1985. There was more than enough sorrow to deal with but also a great deal of person¬ al and nationwide triumph. WELCOME HOME- The hostages of TWA Flight 847 re¬ turned home and were greeted by the President and Mrs. Reagan. Y MON D COBb EAGUE IN BATT INC S AND CREATED OJ RE MAJOR L E AG U J OS T$JtN ANY OTHER PLAT El. WITH 4101 MAJOR LEAGUE HITE NATIONAL HEROES- A memorial CHARLIE HUSTLE- Pete Rose broke was dedicated to the courageous veter- Ty Cobb’s hitting record in 1985. ans of the Vietnam War. 28 Student Life DAS WUNDERKIND- 17-year-old Bo¬ ris Becker became the youngest Wimb¬ ledon Champion in the tournament’s history. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS- Princess Diana gave birth to another son, Prince Henry. ARTISTS UNITED- The world came together to help the starving people of the world. SHE’S WELCOMED MILLIONS- “Save The Lady” became the cause of the year as Americans sought to save the Statue of Liberty. THE REAL THING- The Coca-Cola formula was changed and changed back when consumers demanded the original formula back again. GUSHER 29 Cool Air, Fresh Paint, Bright Places Brought About Many CHANGES There were many changes at Byrd that made this year a good one. The air condition¬ ing was finally complet¬ ed, and, because of the cool temperatures, we got to wear winter clothes in hot weather. Sophomore Cory Rog¬ ers said, “I think the changes in the school have been great for the students. The thing I like best is the air condi¬ tioning.” The remodeling did wonders for the school’s appearance, also. The cracked walls had fresh paint on them, and clinking radiators were gone forever. A bright new place for athletic activities was the new gym. With the rooms’ low tempera¬ tures cooling everyone, learning was more en¬ joyable at the city of Byrd. The spirit at Byrd was stronger than ever. The Pep Squad and the Dance Line were larger, the band changed to military, and the cheer¬ leaders were great. The football team was big¬ ger, too. Even the new teachers had that Yel¬ low Jacket Spirit. With the new learn¬ ing atmosphere and the old Jacket Spirit, Byrd was still 1! THE AIR CONDITIONING units were not noticed much, but we sure couldn’t do with¬ out them. MR. SULLIVAN loved to keep his room just the right temperature. 30 Student Life CHEERLEADERS LOOKING GOOD- The audi¬ torium went through alot of changes this year. GO TEAM!- Changes were evident in the football team’s size and spirit. Changes 31 Loyalty, Enthusiasm and Perseverance Make DEDICATION As Bryd celebrates its 60th anniversary, we pause to look back over the milestones we have passed. Many of these accomplishments are as old as they are numer¬ ous. In the realm of both academics and athletics, C.E. Byrd has set the example of excellence. This dedication has manifested itself in an array of accomplish¬ ments. Our school has the distinction of being the first secondary school of its kind in North Louisiana. We have one of the oldest Debate chapters and R.O.T.C. units in Shreveport. Our foot¬ ball team was the first ENTHUSIASM- Jacket fans’ cheers echo throughout the campus. GO, JACKETS ' .- Felyce Fant continued the old tradition of leading cheers at the football games. MAJESTIC- Byrd’s architec¬ tural style was in-a class by itself. in the parish to win state championship. C.E. Byrd isn’t just the name of a school. C.E. Byrd is synonymous with traditions that has lasted for decades. These are traditions that will continue throughout the years, through generations of students. 1950 Byrd graduate, Joanna Sigler-Sherrod, summed it up best, “I feel that I’m speaking for all students who went to Byrd, Byrd was not just the good times that were fun; it was also the dedicated facul¬ ty. It was indeed the City of Byrd.” “BYRD WE STAND TO HONOR THE ... the danceline swayed and sang with the rest of the students. t Spirit “May I have your attention please?” Each pep rally began with these words. Following these words was a prayer, the posting of colors, the pledge of allegiance, and lots of spirit. Then all the Jackets came to¬ gether as one and swayed to the singing of the alma mater. Many organizations helped to make each and every pep rally a success. Some of these are the stu¬ dent council, pep squad, danceline, band, cheerleaders, teachers, and students. That great Yellowjacket spirit al¬ ways brought out the pride and loy¬ alty of the people of Byrd. 34 Student Life THE LAUGH IS ON YOU- A joke was played on Mr. Evans by the danceline. PRETTY FACE- The cheerleaders present¬ ed two new coaches with pies — in the face. THE LINE-UP- Football players were intro¬ duced at a pep rally. GUSHER 35 DO THE BIRD Jana Keely, Heather, and Kathryn did ex¬ actly that. TOOT-TOOT- These band members could be found any¬ where tooting their horns. LET’S BEAT THE The pep squad cheered with much spirit. IN THE HUDDLE- The basketball team prepared for a game. 36 Student Life GO! FIGHT! WIN!- Coach TAKING CHARGE- Brandell cheered on or off Coach Cole took charge to the field. talk about our great foot¬ ball team. GUSHER 37 Eye-To-Eye Contact One of the most amaz¬ ing things in the world to see is the magic that comes alive when two persons eyes meet. Whether this meeting be out of love, disgust, or hate, the magic is still there. Ms. Whitehead, who taught civics to fresh¬ men and American his¬ tory to juniors, was said to be “the meanest teacher in the school” by some of her fresh¬ men because of her “evil eye.” When her eye made contact with a student, he had better watch out! Her students said that her “eye con¬ tact” sent “chills” up their spines. Another example of Eye-to-Eye Contact was when a young couple’s eyes met. When these two pairs of eyes met the love and emotion could be felt by anyone. When two football players lined up head- to-head on the field, got down and looked into each others’ eyes, the air was electric with tension. Football player Andy Schlidt said, “Eye-to-Eye Contact gives me a great sense of competition.” Coach Cole, our head football coach, had (next to Ms. Whitehead) the toughest look around. Some of the football team got this look quite often this year. Center Brian Stewart said, “It makes you want to crawl under the nearest rock.” De¬ fensive back Cory Rog¬ ers said, “His look makes me feel an inch high.” All of these were ex¬ amples of Eye-to-Eye Contact. Whether it be Ms. Whitehead’s “evil eye,” a young couple’s loving look, two players out on the field, or Coach Cole’s tough look, there was still that same old magic that came alive when two persons’ eyes met. HERE?- David Baker and YUM-YUM- Ms. Conner Becky LeBlanc ' s eyes made eyed” Mr. Myers as he contact with layouts and dia- ate lunch, grams as they planned the yearbook. 38 Student Life HEAD-TO-HEAD- Football WHAT IS THIS?- Miss players got ready to joust each White-eyed her student’s other at practice. homework papers. ZZZZZZZ- Amy Tidovsky GLARE- Head Football “slept” with her eyes open Coach, Boyd Cole, gave a during class. player a few “tips.” 39 EXCUSES WERE NEEDED When two students had to serve detention for being tar¬ dy to Mr. Sullivan’s class. NEEDED! GOOD EXCUSES! Miss. Whitehead gives her students a little speech after they forgot to do their home¬ work. 40 Excuses NO EXCUSES NEEDED Students in Miss. Garner’s class work hard. Teachers; Students, Coaches, All Heard . . . Excuses Webster’s Dictionary defines the word excuse as “a plea in defense of or explanation for some action.” Excuses are commonly used phrases heard daily by the teachers at Byrd High School. There are a va¬ riety of excuses stu¬ dents can choose from, but most stick to the same old ones. Miss Whithead, a teacher at Byrd. said. “I once had a student who claimed that a huge monster reached its hairy hand through the window and grabbed all his homework,” What’s really unbelieveable is Mrs. Harkness’ fresh¬ men. She gets many dif¬ ferent excuses for tar¬ dies, including, “My car was run over by a train.” Some of the classic excuses that most stu¬ dents use are thejollow- ing: The dog ate my homework.” “My baby sister tore it up.” “It’s in my locker.” “I left it at home.” “These excuses have been used for many ages and have been passed on from generation to genera¬ tion. However. 1985-86 ex¬ cuses were becoming very popular, including the following: “It disap¬ peared.” “You didn’t tell us we had to do that.” Students’ excuses have lingered on for all time and will probably go on existing until the end of time. WINNER FOR BEST EX- TIRED OF EXCUSES I CUSE It ' s in my locker. fell asleep and couldn ' t do my homework.” Student Life 41 AWARDS The 1985-86 school year was definitely the year for Byrd. Awards were given to students who had given all they had to the “City of Byrd.” Amy Frye was the re¬ cipient of the DAR award and representa¬ tive of the Optimist Out¬ standing Senior Girl award in Shreveport and Caddo Parish. Amy Young was our repre¬ sentative to the Hugh O’Brien State Leader¬ ship Seminar. Emily Miller, a senior, won a four-year scholarship in , ROTC. These were just a few of the special people at Byrd. They kept the school on it’s toes. CONGRATULATIONS!- Judge Bryson handed Amy Frye the DAR award. 42 THAT’S ME!- Roger Vance WHO, US?- These two stu- was the nominee for the Opti- dents won academic intern- mist award. ship awards. RUN THAT BALL!- Virgil Killingsworth was named all¬ district running back. ARM OVER ARM- Mary Farmer was a participant in an important swim meet. HELPING THE SCHOOL- Calvin Lester and Willie Hen¬ derson won Academic Intern¬ ship Awards. IS THIS MINE?- Dr. Shaw handed Amy Logan a special award. 43 A Night To Remember ... -« r T o, n T ' ' T’T ' k t i v j-, � -f. Tr _, MISS BYRD HIGH, I98«- Dana Yelverton was selected by a 1 I K Y K I ) r A( Tr A IX I distinguished panel of judges as Miss Byrd High 1986. She will ■ 1 4 ' ■ ' A 1 v A 1 1 ■ — reign for the year of 1986 in this honored position representing C.E. Byrd High School. As usual, the Miss Byrd High Pageant was a huge success. The theme this year was ‘‘Exotic Siam,” and, due to the renovation of the Byrd auditorium, the pageant was held at Broadmoor Middle Lab School . The scenery was ornate and beauti¬ ful, and the entertain¬ ment included dancing and singing. On the first night of the pageant, twenty-three semi-fina¬ lists were chosen, but on the second night the competition was nar¬ rowed to ten finalists. When the pageant was over, Dana Yelverton had been crowned as Miss Byrd 1986. The fol¬ lowing people played key roles in the produc¬ tion of the pageant: Bruce Boyd, Master of Ceremonies: Keith Lew¬ is, Anthony Gates, Har- old Johnson, Lee Bowen, Andy Schlidt, and Henry Coney, Es¬ corts; Patty Holt, Stage Manager; and Kathryn Boyd, Assistant Stage Manager. Laura Martin, a junior at Byrd, said, “I really thought this was one of the best pageants we have ever had. The sce¬ nery was just great, and the escorts looked real¬ ly good.” Most people seemed to agree with that opinion. Miss Adonna McDowell, who sponsored the event, and her Drama Club members deserve a big round of applause for the fine job that they did in arranging this pro¬ duction. Good show!!!!! THE WINNER IS -Kim Howard. THE FRIENDLIEST GIRL- Miss 1985 Miss Byrd, crowned the new Miss Amy Logan was selected as Miss Con- Byrd, Dana Yelverton, amid tears and geniality by her fellow contestants. 44 Student Life applause. FIRST RUNNER UP- Rachel Hatcher SECOND RUNNER-UP- Susan Colyar was selected as the first runner-up in was selected as the second runner-up in the Miss Byrd High Pageant. the Miss Byrd High Pageant. THIRD RUNNER-UP- Erica Prelow FOURTH RUNNER-UP- Amy Frye was selected as the third runner-up in was selected as the fourth runner-up in the Miss Byrd High Pageant. the Miss Byrd High Pageant. GUSHER 45 Excitement, Thrills, and Spirit Led Up To The Big Night The crowd roared as the Byrd football team ran out on the field. Ex¬ citement was in the air because everyone knew that this was the Home¬ coming of the mighty Jackets. The Jackets played Airline on this special night. Even though we weren’t vic¬ torious, the Jacket spirit was still evident. Halftime was the highlight of the game. The band, pep squad, and danceline formed the traditional BHS on the field. The Home¬ coming court was pre¬ sented as the JROTC proudly saluted the young ladies and their escorts. Amy Logan reigned as Queen, Amy Frye as Football Sweet¬ heart, and Camme Ev¬ ans was Princess of the Court. The four maids were Rachel Hill, Sta¬ cey Irvin, Taura O’Ban- non, and Dana Yelver- ton. The pride in our young ladies could be sensed throughout the crowd as Dr. Shaw crowned Amy Logan Queen, and as Coach Cole gave Amy Frye the special football. The crown bearers were Brad Cole, and Megan Speed, the granddaugh¬ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Williams. The combination of all these exciting events made the Homecoming of 1985 worth attending. 46 Homecoming HURRAY! The Homecoming Cheerleaders showed their stuff as they formed a pyra¬ mid at the assembly. 1985 HOMECOMING COURT, left to right: Front Row-Camme Evans, Megan Speed, Amy Logan, Brad Cole M Amy Frey. Back Row: Dana Yelverton, Stacey Irvin, Ra¬ chel Hill. Taura O’Bannon. SHAKE IT! Elected cheer- PUSH ’EM BACK! The leader. Patricia Wilson, Homecoming Court cheered showed her spirit for this spe- as the Jackets rushed on the cial night. field. KISS, KISS! Dr. Shaw con¬ gratulated Amy Logan, Queen, with a traditional kiss. 1 985 HOMECOMING CHEERLEADERS. Left to Right: Top Row- Denise May, Diane Wilson. Bottom Row- Twana Fields, Patricia Wil¬ son, Becky LeBlanc, Denise Chaney, Susan Colyar, Sher¬ rie Fitzpatrick, Felyce Fant . Student Life 47 1985 Homecoming Court Queen Amy Logan Escort Rev. Nolan A. Logan Football Sweetheart Amy Frye Escort Earl M. Frye Princess Camme Evans Escort C. Markham Dickson 48 Homecoming Maid Maid Maid Stacey Irvin Escort Charles H. Irvin Maid Rachel Hill Escort L.D. Hill Student Life 49 Instant Flashback The Junior Class of C. E. Byrd High School requests the pleasure of your company at the Junior-Senior Prom on Wednesday , the third of April nineteen hundred and eighty-five at eight-thirty o ' clock in the evening The River Rose Formal Attire MAKING THE RIVER LIGHT UP WITH ROYAL¬ TY- King Bruce Stanley and Queen Tara O’Bannon ruled the court with smiles. MOONLIGHT DANCING was a wonderful experience for all who attended this occa¬ sion. 50 Student Life DAYDREAM BELIEVERS MADE THIS NIGHT ONE TO REMEMBER- Amy Dan¬ iel, Yruett Crow, Amy Fry, Beth Farmer, Ernie Landman, Felyce Fant, and Shane Du- lany. COACH CATHEY- On top of things at the Rever Rose. Prom 51 52 PROM PRINCE AND PRIN¬ CESS:- Bruce Boyd and Amy Frye. SOUTHERN BELLES AND BEAUX:- Denice Chaney and Reggie Kimball were one of the couples that had their pic¬ tures taken. DRESSED FOR SUCCESS:- J.P. Cryer and Amy Tidovsky showed examples of outfits worn to Prom. THE LOVE BOAT:- The Riv¬ er Rose was a romantic place to hold the Prom. Pelican State The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary sponsored Louisiana Boys State and Girls State because of their conviction that the future of the United State s rests in the hands of us, the leaders of to¬ morrow. Girls State- Boys State was an im¬ portant means for com¬ municating to young leaders information about the operation of local and state govern¬ ment. It equipped them with a sense of responsi¬ bility to their communi¬ ty, state and nation and introduces them to the means for becoming ef¬ fective participants in government. PELICAN STATERS: Denice May, Amy Frye. Diane Wil¬ son, Camme Evans, Twana Fields, Felyce Fant, Roger Vance, John Couture, Chris Rowan, and Tim McDonald. WORK. WORK. WORK: Fe¬ lyce Fant busily took notes on the speeches given at Girls State. FUN. FUN. FUN: Some Girls Staters enjoyed cheering and chanting for their city. FRIENDS FOREVER: One of the good qualities of the Girls State experience was the friends that were made. NICE SHIRT: Twana Fields modeled the uniform of the Girls Staters- shorts and the” GS shirt. 53 MAGNET The magnet program at Byrd attracted many students from all over Caddo Parish. These students were special. To be in the magnet pro¬ gram, pupils had to maintain a B average which, all of us knew, was not very easy. Mag¬ net students also had strict requirements for graduation from C. E. Byrd Math Science Magnet High School. To remain a part of magnet, students had to have a good attendance and discipline record. Also, pupils had to take 6 credits per academic year, for a minimum of 24 credits, to graduate from C, E. Byrd Math Science Magnet High School. Unlike other magnet schools, Byrd’s magnet students were given the opportunity to partici¬ pate in all athletics and extra-curricular activi¬ ties. There was no doubt that the C. E. Byrd Math Science Magnet students were hard¬ working and extremely dedicated. They were truly unique. I KNOW ITS IN HERE SOMEWHERE - Freshmen Ted Ingram. Flynn Dulle. ex¬ plored many books. LETS CONCLUDE - Mrs. Welbourne and sophomore Marshall Rayburn examined something mysterious. DEDICATED WORKER - Magnet assistant principal, Jerry Malone, helped make the magnet program a sheer success. I THINK IT BELONGS HERE - Mr. Meekins and sophomore Willie Henderson worked vigorously in the lab. 54 Student Life HANG ON TIGHT - Mrs. Johnston. Magnet counselor, took a well deserved break. WE’LL PUT THIS RIGHT HERE - Mr. Brandell took his students into the depths of ge¬ ometry. IT ALL STACKS UP - Mag¬ net secretary Mrs. DuPont tried to finish some last min¬ ute paperwork. ALL WORK. NO PLAY Mrs. Treese was dedicated to her math classes. GUSHER 55 56 Student Life People Simply Getting Wetter Sitting through endless hours of classes, studying for semester exams, and trying to “make the grade” all are a big part of the rough bridge that we must cross. A formal education is not the only reason (though the most im¬ portant) for coming to school. A social education is also impor¬ tant. Through the years at Byrd, we have learned to treasure our old friends and welcome the new, to share our dreams with others and to help their dreams come true. We have learned to have pride in our responsibilities and to hold our heads high, no matter what the cost. C.E. Byrd High School has be¬ come an important part of our lives, and we will keep it forever stored in the shadows of our memories. GUSHER 59 60 Senior Favorites 1985-86 People 61 Senior Samites Seniors SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS- Amy Lo¬ gan, Roger Vance, Becky LeBlanc, Dana Yelverton, and AMY FRYE. (Camme Evans not pictured) Seniors Jeff Bussey Keith Cardenal Zerry Carter Denise Chaney Sandra Childress Sylvia Collins Susan Colyar Sonya Conley John Couture Truett Crow Laura Davidson SENIORS- The seniors ex¬ press their spirit by screaming the battle cry. 69 Christi Duette Shane Dulany Camellia Evans Felyce Fant I JUST CANT WAIT!- Roger Vance patiently awaits the arrival to the Red River Revel. EMER6E rv . Twana Fields Sherri Fitzpatrick Craginald Gardner Quinton Fisher Amy Frye Anthony Gates Tammera Fisher Tamiko Gadson Jacqueline Gates 71 Fannie Horton Stacey Irvin Todd Jones Angela Huber Lisa Jeffcoat Trista Kreutzer Shelia Hunt Barbie Jones Sui Lam 73 Archie Lawrence Frances Lawrence 74 Amy Logan Kelley Martin Denise May Todd Meredith Clifford Metcalfe Emily Miller Lisa Milton Mark Montgomery Michelle Murray 75 Timothy McDonald Phyllis McGough Anthony Nash Gwendolyn Nash Taura O’Bannon LaTawnya Pickett Regina Pitner Bobby Poche Doris Raphel Daryl Schonforber Rebecca Shackelford William Sibley Bruce Standly Melissa Thomason James Vaitkus Roger Vance Melanie Walker Gregory Walters Grog Wcllinghoff Brenda Wells Melissa Webber Bridget Williams Hercules Williams Cami Williford Patricia Wilson 4 Teresa Wilson Dana Yelverton 79 Allen. Jennifer Ambler. Bruce Bardfard. John Belcher. Carol Bell. Adam Bell. Anihom Bell. Anthony Boldly. Kim Booker. Minniquc Breax. Matt Brewer. Terry Brooks. Janice Brooks. Troy Brossette. Moniecc Brown. Carolle Bryan. Daniece Bryant. Jeff Carter. Andre Chism. Kenneth Choate. Libby Collins. Arthur Cook. Mary Cooper, Rhonda Corrales. Julie Corrales. Paul Colton. Michelle Crain. Sheila Crosby. Willie Crow. Kelly Davenport. Bessie Davenport. Tessie Davidson. John Davis. Missy Demming. Willie Graham. Johnm Grant. Joy Griffin. David Haley. Ardis Hardison. Michael Haire. Kelly Harm. Jeann Hayes. Karris Harris. Sequna Harris. T rone Hon ley. Michael Herndon. Chrt Hicks. Tonjha Holmes. Megan Holt. Patricia Howard. Daneto Heath. Denise Howard. Evelyn Ivy. Cynthia Jackson. Theresa — jz James, Eddie Jamison. Pippy Jeffcoat. Jamie Jefferson. Angvnet Jefferson. lames Johnson. David Johnson. Edward People 83 84 Johnson, Harold Johnson. Melanie Jones. David Klepper. Robyn Kirby. Gerald Lameue. Kevin Le. Myduyen Lem. Betty Lewis. Marlon Lewis. Patrick Ludd. Eden Madison. Frederick Marsalis. James Marlin. Lawrance Martin. Laura Martin. Michaell Mathews. Mellisa May. Michele McDowell. Henry- Miller. James Mitchell, Cassandra Mueller. Susan Myles. Louis O ' Bannon, Tarus O ' Neal. Clyde Parker, Deana Pezero. Joanna Politz. Alisa Ponder. Margaret Price. Polly Puryear. Seletha Rhude. Kim Richard. Alfred Roach. Nona Ruggies. Jennifer Sapp. Bnan Smith, Priscilla Smith. Trent Smith. Willie Sojka. Cassandra Sialnaker, John Stavig. Rebecca Stckell. Ana Taylor, Charles Therretl. Melissa Thomas. Susan Juniors Sophomore Shanta Adams Tammy Alford Bridget Antwine Emmett Antwine Kevin Ashley Lashanda Autrev Larry Bade Jessie Bailey Damon Balentine Margarate Banks Bohbv Barber Esmerelda Barnes Pennie Bartlett Jeron Barton Richelle Belk Sharper Bell Doneen Blair Daphne Bolden Randall Bond I ee Bowen James Brooks Leon Bryant Benjamin Burney Adam Burke Dorealha Burton Danielle Carter Sheron Carter Theron Carter Eric Champion Nathan Chaney Veronica Chitman Todd Clark Tashunda Clarkson Elizabeth Clemence ♦ People 89 Kati Jeter Elaine Johnson Kim Johnson Robert Johnson Gary Jones Tammy Jones Vincent Jordon Virgil KUltngsworth JUl King Gerald Krause Alan Kupeman Chris l acobee Tuwanna Lafitte Ravoyl l-and Chns landman Reginald l,atson Erick Lawson Hieu Le Hoa Le Calvin Lester Sara Lewis Timothy Lewis Aretha l-atlin Michael McCoy Christie McDavid Pamela McDavid Alton McKinley Jason McKmghi Angelica Martinez Dennis Mahoney Edward Manigo Edward Mariland Karen Martin Ray Mathews Dorena May Scotty Mayeaux Pamela Metcalfe Clint Miller Jeffery Miller Anthony Montgomery Rodney Montgomery Yolanda Montgomery Karen Moore Sheri Moore Twanna Moore Kristine Morgan Joe Morris Serena Morris Connie Moulton Jennifer Mullins Angela Murphree Twana Murrayv Carla Musgrove Richard Mutter Jonathan Nance Kate Nance 90 Sophomores People 91 SOPHOMORE Patrick Scott Tony Seely John Selsor Saundra Sewell Sean Siler Randy Simmons Launa Smith Terreslyn Smith Katherine Snider John Sponsel Jason Spradley Scott Spradley Regina Sproull James Stavig Mark Stephens Bryan Stewart Diane Stiles James Sturdivant Rodney Sullivan Veronica Taylor Kenneth Thomas Freddie Trammell Raymond Trigg Debra Turner Jon Urban Keely Verges Thomas Vos Copal Watson Garrett Wellinghoff James Wilson Leeann Winn Charles Williams Heather Williams Nikki Williams Taconya Williams Eric Whitaker Modalyn Womack George Yerger Carla Musgrove Carolyn York Amy Young 92 Sophomore FRESHMEN 94 Freshmen Meredith Carlisle Colleen Carte •• John Caverlee John Chapman Patricia Chapman Anthony Chatman Siacc Cheslcy Paul Christie Johnathan Claiborne Benjie Clark Jeff Clements Cleavon Cooper Rodney Cooper William Cooper Suzanne Cost Komanita Covington Kathy Crain Robert Cnchlow Shannon Daniel Carolyn Dane Timothy Davenport Chris Davidson Richard Davidson Lisa Davis Nakiba Demming Jennifer Depnest Teri Dixon Jose Dorsey Quinn Dossett Denis Douglas Jennifer Drummond Bobby Dugan Mandy Dulanv Flynn Dulle Cathy Duncan Richard Karle Thomas Cason Lisa Fbarb Theresa Ebarb Chris Ellis Derrick English Brad Evans W r cndy Event t John Farmer Keith Fenner Tammyc Finktea Chns Finney Victore Flores Carol Fogg Brian Fontenot laishell Fuller Lajuan Furgerson Donna Galbraith Sean Gallagher Kendrick Gardner Cassio Lillie Jennifer Lockard Angela London Clayton Lowe Charles Lubom Joe Lucido Molly Magee Dexler Manigo Jesse Marsalis William Marshall Sonya Mason Monica Martelli Michael Mai his Gayun Mauhews People 97 Best All-Around freshmen Kevin Zaglavore Zrista Kalberg Schon Morris Taworma Morris Edward Moses Shawn Moss Katrina Murray Raleigh Murray Conner Nicholson Lisa Norris Gary Nonhington Ran Nung Valeric Oden Kcllev Olvey l-a Ouchley Angie Owen Annaleah Pappas Handall Pate I ilonya Patterson Lisa Patterson Calles Pedro Clay Pendergrass Tangela Peterson Bobby Phillips Kerrick Pickens Kimberly Pickens Dedee Pickett Diane Pickett Todd Pierce Jason Pierson Quinton Pipkins Jennifer Poe Nina Poluz Laurie Pope Tambri Potvm Jennifer Powell Mechelle Price Amy Psalmonds David Putsch Daryl Kabe Ellin Ramhin Michael Rhude Karen Rice Cecil Richardson Bobby Riggs Chris Riser Helen Roach Christina Roberts Dianna Rodriguez Paige Rutledge Stephanie Sapp Tracy Schmidt Alice Scoggins Clint Searcy Laune Self Tamikrt Session Randy Sexton Julie Shirley Darrell Short Angela Smith Howard Smith Penny Smith Shannan Smith Kimley Snow People 99 100 Freshmen THIS IS EASY- Dr. Shaw ex¬ plained the functions of a com¬ puter to Mrs. Stephens. AND THIS IS ... - Students listened as Dr. Shaw explained School Board rules. Byrd, Dr. Shaw has kept students and activities in line. Nothing got past him, from smoking on campus to wearing socks. He made sure that School Board rules were followed. Dr. Shaw was an im¬ portant asset to the school. With his pa¬ tience, understanding, and guidance, he kept C.E. Byrd at the very top. ALL IS WELL- Dr. Shaw dis- cussed renovation plans with directors of the project. Vr. Shaw Good mornin’! Good mornin’! Good mornin’! Several times this past year the student body at C.E. Byrd has heard the familiar, cheerful, voice of our principal. Dr. B.L. Shaw, over the inter¬ com. This man has dedi¬ cated time, patience and security to the school. He taught us to have faith, undying spirit, and pride in the things that we did. During his years at 103 iiJEBIJBUfitflU UliiLLlrlMliE The assistant principals of the school year were Mr. George Wilson, Miss Jerry Malone, and Miss Lynn Fitz¬ gerald. Miss Malone graduat¬ ed from Centenary College and did her graduate work at Lousiana State University. Miss Malone was in charge of curriculum and the magnet recruiting program. Mr. Wil¬ son earned his B.S. from Grambling University and his M.S. from the University of California and Bradley University. Mr. Wilson was in charge of discipline prob¬ lems, the advisory commit¬ tee, and attendence records. Miss Fitzgerald was in charge of curriculum, regis¬ tration, schedules, and the graduation ceremonies. Miss Fitzgerald got her under¬ graduate degree from the University of Arkansas, and she did her graduate work at Lo usiana Tech University. The assistant principals ran Byrd as smoothly as they could even with the troubles they had with the constuc- tion. Mr. Wilson layed down the long arm of the law. Mrs. Fitzgerald kept in tune with school affairs. Miss Malone takes a break to smile for the camera. 104 Assistant Principals If any of us had problems, no matter what they were, we always had someone to go to for help. These people were our counselors. Seniors went to Mrs. Jackie Barr, whose winning smile always made students feel better im¬ mediately. Freshmen, sopho¬ mores, and juniors were ad¬ vised by Mr. Sid Williams. Mrs. Glenda Johnston helped magnet students with their problems. Our counselors were the ones who arranged our schedules, helped us se¬ lect the right courses, and as¬ sisted seniors in choosing which college to attend. They also helped students choose careers, and encour¬ aged them to take different tests as the SAT, ACT, and PSAT NMSQT. These helped prepare Byrd stu¬ dents for college. Each of these special peo¬ ple did whatever they could to make Byrd students the best students in the parish. Miss Barr helped Pam Metcalf in planning her next few years at Byrd. Mr. Wilson worked diligently on Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior class schedules. Mrs. Johnston worked hard with Magnet students. Counselors 105 Leading The Magnet Program Miss Jerry Malone was a graduate of Centenary Col¬ lege. She majored in teaching math and did her graduate work at LSU. She came to Byrd to teach because she f graduated from here and she oves it. Dr. Shaw said, “If we drew blood from Miss Malone, it would be purple and sold.” She taught math until five years ago when she became Assistant Principal of C.E. Byrd. When the Math Science Magnet program came into ef¬ fect last year. Miss Malone was asked to be assistant prin¬ cipal. and she accepted read¬ ily. The Magnet program has increased greatly since last year. There were 100 more freshmen, more faculty, and more courses offered. Miss Malone’s two major responsi¬ bilities of the Magnet program included the development of the curriculum ana the re¬ cruiting program. She also had the responsibilities of be¬ ing assistant principal of Byrd. She was a very busy person and deserved a pat on the back. Mrs. Johnston graduated from Baylor University and received her B.A. degree. She maiored in teaching English and social studies. She also went to Louisiana Tech to earn her M.A. degree in guid¬ ance and counseling. From there she taught in Texas, at private schools, and at Cap¬ tain Shreve. Then a job from Byrd for counseling topnotch students was offered last year. She accepted because she wanted to counsel Magnet stu¬ dents. She had only been counseling for two years, and those two years were spent at Byrd. Her responsibilities in¬ cluded recruiting new stu¬ dents and solving students’ problems. Both leaders loved their jobs and worked very hard to achieve excellence. They have helped make Bvrd what it is today. We wouldn’t want anyone else as leaders of Mag¬ net. RING- Mrs. Johnson talked to a Magnet parent. PIN-UPS- Miss Malone was caught pinning up one of her Magnet students. GUIDANCE- Miss Malone guided a Magnet faculty meet¬ ing after school. 106 People WORK- Miss Malone worked fast, but carefully, for the Magnet program. SMILE- Dr. Shaw and Miss Malone laughed after a hard day. BUSY- Work never ended for Mrs. Johnston. Magnet 107 Academics Things Aren’t Always What They Seem ... “Who has it easier, teachers or students?” If this question were asked at any typical high school, there would be no doubt about the answer. It would be teachers, right? Wrong! Or at least in some cases it would be wrong. Even though it seemed that all the pressure was on students to study and make good grades, looks were deceiving. Teachers were required to put in many long, hard hours studying col¬ lege courses to obtain their degrees — often a specialty degree in a cer¬ tain teaching field. And. after a mini¬ mum of four years of hard work, much remained to be done. The re¬ ceiving of a teaching position started a whole new journey. Besides the normal everyday activities of class¬ room instruction, lesson planning, and assigning of work, ungraded pa¬ pers had a way of filling the leisure hours. If all this seemed a heavy load, the job of looking after a family was just another suitcase to carry. Often the one or two hours that stu¬ dents spent studying were just a fraction of the time that teachers spent grading every night, not counting the several weeks needed for such things as research papers. So, when the profession of teaching looked deceptively easy, all onlook¬ ers tried to remember that things aren’t always what they seem. After all, the good teacher’s job is never really done. A TEACHER ' S WORK IS NEVER DONE-Miss Paige Garner separated pa¬ pers before leaving school for the day. 108 Academics REQUIRED COURSES Required Courses: A Pain Or For The Best “English, math, science. P.E. Who needs them? At the end of each year, the most heartfelt cry of stu¬ dents is usually, “Why did 1 have to take that class? The truth is that everybody did. Required courses are more than just a bug in the machin¬ ery of education. Though they some¬ times seem useless, the required courses — English, Math, Science. P.E. and Social Studies — were care¬ fully selected by the school system to provide students with the best possible background for life in the outside world. For those students who planned on college, required courses offered a strong foundation. Though the requirements for gradu¬ ation seemed rigorous, they actually exposed students to a variety of use¬ ful knowledge. So. when it seemed stupid to be taking that class, rest assured that it was all for the best. HELP ME PLEASE!-Mrs. Graham helping her student with his home¬ work. GUSHER 109 Academics 110 Academics HOMEWORK Homework . . . The Long And Winding Road. Homework, homework! Give us a break. Day after day these words filled the halls as students, from freshmen to seniors, continued the interminable journey to the end of the school year. Throughout the term, several students expressed their personal thoughts concerning homework. Senior, Becky Le Blanc, commenting on free enterprise, said. 1 believe that free enterprise homework is necessary because, the few times I do have it, it always helps me to understand the world around me. On the other hand, sophomore Keely Verges stated. Homework isn’t necessary because we do enough at school; so why should we take work home? Even though students often declared that they could no longer stand home¬ work. teachers, like magicians, man¬ aged to hypnotize each student into a daily schedule of work. As the months passed slowly but surely from August until May, students dragged along, homework in hand, trying to remember that there were only forty, fifty, or was it sixty days left? Oh well, who was counting, anyway? As the last day ap¬ proached. last-minute studying for semester tests loomed ominously over the visions of summer dancing in everyone’s head. But at last sum¬ mer came, and the tedious hours of homework were over for a while. Freshman Tracy Kilpactrick seemed to conclude the whole idea of homework in just the right words, It’s a well-known fact that nobody likes it, but everybody needs it. EVEN TEACHERS had homework, as Mr. Meekins, Mrs. Treese, and Mrs. Welbourne demonstrated. I KNOW THE ANSWER! - Stu dents were eager to answer home work questions in class. TAKING HOMEWORK “HOME - Todd Meredith helped Tracy Kil- practrick with her books after school. IN-SCHOOL HOME WORK.-Some students stayed in school to do their homework. GUSHER 111 Academics 112 Academics Teachers Getting Involved Reading, Writing, Arithmetic-We Called Them Teachers It has always been a wide¬ ly held belief that teachers have one of the most impor¬ tant jobs in society. Byrd teachers always exemplified everything that teachers are supposed to be: helpful, con¬ fident. patient, and dedi¬ cated. They never turned away a student with a prob¬ lem and never failed to re¬ joice in a purple triumph. Senta Gilliam, a junior, said, “When I make A ' s on my re¬ port card. I can’t wait to tell my teachers because I know they ' ll be happy for me. Most students felt this way. It seemed natural to go to your favorite teacher with good news. The student-teacher rela¬ tionship was sometimes a lit¬ tle strained when students forgot that teachers were hu¬ man beings and not “teach¬ ing machines, but teachers were a special breed, the car¬ ing persons who perfectly complimented The City of Byrd. ALEXANDER, EVON BONNER, HATTIE BOOTH,ALLISON BOWDON, MAREDIA BRANDELL, JOSEPH CATHEY, THOMAS COLE. BOYD CONNER. SHANNON CROSBY, ROBERT DODD, MURDIS DOTSON. RAYMOND. SGT EVANS, MAC Mrs. Bowdon was always WORK!- Ms. Rowland was more than ready to show off busy organizing the artwork her famous grin. that was a class assignment. Her instructions insured beau¬ tiful results. Faculty 115 FELDMAN, CONNIE GARNER, PAIGE GLEASON, JOAN GOLDSMITH, MINNIE HAMILTON. DELIA HARKNESS, GLENDA HERNDON, B.G. HUFFMAN, MURRAY MARLOWE, LARRY MARR, PAM McCLANAHAN, MARY mcdowell. ADONNA 116 People HOPELESS!- Mr. Thomas sometimes checked home¬ work assignments during his planning period. THE ANSWER TO 3 IS ... Miss Whitehead went over a major test with her civics class. I’M LISTENING- Miss Bowdon lent an ear to a desperate Spanish student. IS IT CLEAR NOW?- Mrs. Bonner ex¬ plained absolute nominatives to one of her English classes. Punking Out, Prepping Up. Paisley and Big Prints ... Teachers Saw It All Over the years, teach¬ ers have probably seen more changing of fads and fashions than any other people on earth. From school year to school year, teachers witnessed a passing pa¬ rade of penny-loafers, jean-jackets, gaudy jew- lery and purple hair, yet they strove to keep some degree of sanity amid the changing fash¬ ion scene. “I just turned my head and didn’t look at all,” Mrs. Maredia Bowden, journalism and Spanish teacher, said. ‘‘That way, no students ever shocked me.” How did students feel? ‘‘I think my clothes make a statement about my personality,” Vasey Jones, a freshmen, said. ‘‘Teachers usually looked twice at me, but they just smiled.” 118 People Socks On. Shirts Tucked In. Bermuda Shorts Teachers Kept The Rules How many times did students hear, “Tuck in that shirt,” or “Are you wearing socks?” Well, teachers got just as tired of reminding students to follow the dress code as they did, but that was just another part of be¬ ing ' a teacher. Accord¬ ing to Caddo Parrish School Board Rules, certain regulations were necessary to a high-school school envi¬ ronment, and it was the responsibility of the teachers to enforce these rules. Ms. Adonna McDowell, Speech and drama teacher at Byrd, said, “Young people nat¬ urally want to dress as they wanted to dress, but this sometimes made it hard on the teachers.” There was the famous “sock- check.” for example. Students were told to wear socks with closed- toe shoes, but many of them had trouble in de¬ ciding what was and was not a closed-toe shoe. This little mix-up resulted in a lot of con¬ sternation and deten¬ tions, but students learned to accept a teacher’s authority. Their relationship re¬ mained solid. I mr k - ' From first grade up to twelfth grade, From babyhood to now. 1 From Business Math to Algebra, English Lit. and more. They tried to give us even ' chance. They opened every door. And even though we often forget how much they’ve helped us grow, What they ' ve done to enrich our lives, some will never know. Sometimes we judged them way too fast, and thought they ’ve done no good. But looking back we realize, they ' ve done just what they should. From year to year they gave to us the knowledge that we need, To make ourselves a better place to live the lives we ' ll lead. They prepared us tor the unknown world, and the perils up ahead. They taught us through those twelve long yea rs till our hungry minds were fed. Yes, teachers are a special breed. Many times t hey ' ve passed the test. And everyone at C.E. Byrd knows that our teachers are the BEST! ■Damece Bryan SPEARS, SAMUEL TABERLET, JOHN THOMAS, JOHN THRASH. CHARLES TREESE, JACKIE WARNER, CAROLYN WHITEHEAD. BARBARA WIGGINS. SANDRA WILLIAMS. JOANN WILLIAMS, MARY Just One Of Those Days From the minute the alarm clock went off half an hour late to that sixth period class that just WOULDN’T be qui¬ et, teachers had bad days, too. Anything would happen during those near-fatal hours, and the students were usually the ones it happened to. Pop tests, referrals, and ten pages of homework were ways of “letting of steam.” Art Evers, a junior, stated, “When I walk in to Ms. Booth’s room, and she doesn’t have any make-up on, is drinking coffee, and says we don’t have to work, just be quiet, I know it’s not a good time to ask about my grade.” It doesn’t take much to wake up on the wrong side of the bed.” Ms. Conner declared, “Spilling tooth¬ paste on my skirt and having my first-hour class meet me with a barrage of questions is all I can take in one day.” 120 People ORGANIZATIONS- Simply Making Jt Happen What makes an organiza¬ tion strong and successful? Dedication, determination, and teamwork were the ingre¬ dients which enabled the orga¬ nizations at Byrd to simply make it happen. They strove for their goals and never gave up until they were reached. The hours that were put into these clubs were uncountable. Students and sponsors spent many nights planning, con¬ structing, and putting to work new ideas that helped make the City of Byrd an environ¬ ment more receptive to educa¬ tion. Organization 123 Cheerleaders “With spirits high and hopes undaunted,” the mighty Yellowjackets led their school in a year full of excitement as well as disappointment, good sportsmanship, lasting friendships, and a lot of fun. There were seven cheerleaders and two mascots, and, with Mrs. Mary Williams as the girls’ sponsor and friend, the squad was the best it has been in years. The squad attended La Tech University for their UCA cheerleading camp in June as well as an earlier session in the spring. The camp lasted 4 days, during which the squad learned many cheers, chants, stunts, and proper cheerlead¬ ing mechanics. Our Yel- lowjacket cheerleaders received two blue rib¬ bons, a yellow ribbon, a red ribbon, and the over-all spirit stick award. They also won a ribbon for their overall achievement of the week. “Being a cheer¬ leader,” said Camme Evans, “was an unfor¬ gettable experience that has taught me the importance of friend¬ ship and how to have fun. GET FIRED UP. JACKETS was the chant yelled at the outdoor pep-rally after school. GETTING IN THE SPIRIT of things started at football scrimmage at the school. 124 Organization WE ARE THE “J - Cheer¬ leaders practiced their pom¬ pom routine to “We Are The Jackets.” OOPs- The cheerleaders goofed with such elegance as they fell on their first attempt at a stunt. PROUD AS A PEACOCK: Mrs. Mary Williams was the sponsor for the cheerleaders during the 1985-1986 school year. Susan Colyar Diane Wilson Denise May Cheerleaders 125 Stingerettes “B-Y-R-D H-I-G-H.” Those all-too-familar words were chanted at every pep rally by the Byrd Stingerettes. The 1985-86 Pep Squad had eighty-four members, one of the largest pep squads in over five years. The Pep Squad start¬ ed practicing before school for two weeks. They chanted and learned cheers, and they also got to know each other. All the prac¬ ticing and hard work paid off. Tina Wise, the Stingerettes’ president, stated, “I think the Pep Squad has done a really great job at the football games and other activi¬ ties we participated in.” The Stingerettes and the band also marched in two parades. In De¬ cember, they attended the Coushatta Parade, and, in February, they participated in the Mar- di Gras Parade. They had a lot of fun project¬ ing the great Yellow- jacket spirit. In one word, the Stingerettes were “terrific.” The Stingerettes also would like to thank Mrs. Miller for all of her help. VICTORY LINE- The Pep Squad marched out to form the victory line. PRACTICE- After practice ev¬ eryone raced up to the school to change into regular attire. BEAT THE INDIANS- Jacket fans cheered before Byrd played Fair Park. 128 Organization SHOOT- Stingerettes’ basket- GO, BYRD- Tammy Alford ball players jumped in action cheered for her home team to reach the hoop. with the Tech bulldog. W ROLL CALL- Lee Ann Winn checked for attendance in the Pep Squad. JACKETS, STING ’EM!- The Pep Squad cheered at one of the famous Byrd pep rallies. Stingerettes 129 LEFT, LEFT- Pep Squad members kept the beat and watched their steps at one of the pep rallies. FUTURE PEP SQUADER- Could this little one be a mem¬ ber of the Byrd Pep Squad? ATTENTION- Everyone at summer practice got in places and were quiet when at atten¬ tion. POSING PRETTY- The drummers took time from the beat to pose for a picture. 130 Organization DRUMMERS- Jennifer De- Priest, Amy Tidovsky, Jamie Garner, Cassandra Sojka, Jan Brooks, Barbie Jones, Cathy Crow, Katy Jeter, Alice Scog¬ gins, Julie Tidovsky, Mandy Dulany. LEADING THE SQUAD- Of¬ ficers kept members of the Byrd Stingerettes in step with smiles. PURPLE SQUAD- Richelle Belk, Lee Ann Winn, Barbie Jones. Tina Wise, Tammy Al¬ ford. Valarie Pace, Twanna Moore, Sherri Fitzpatrick, Second Row: Theresa Ebarb, Teri Dixon, Lisa Ebarb, Glen¬ da Birtt, Rachel Hatcher, Shannon Daniels, Anna Kras- zewski. Third Row: Trista Kalberg, Tyrette Herrington, Erica Brown, Crystal Berry, Twyla Carter, Meredith Car¬ lisle, Jennifer Hodges, Fourth Row: Carolyn Dans, Lisa Da¬ vis, Christi Higgason, Amy Psalmonds. Jennifer Jeffer¬ son, Rhonda Hutchinson, Cin¬ dy Green, Colleen Carte. GOLD SQUAD- First Row: Dorena May, Lee Ann Winn, Barbie Jones. Tina Wise, Tammy Alford, Jennifer Al¬ len, Valarie Pace, Polly Price. Second Row: Elizabeth Roach. Annaleah Pappas, Su¬ zanne Cost, Jennifer Powell, Jennifer Maxwell. Third Row: Luana Smith, Amy Whitaker, Monica Whitcomb, Julie Shir¬ ley, Paige Rutledge. Kim Yount. Fourth Row: Steph¬ anie McCray, Stacy Thomas, Stefanie Sapp, Dee Dee Pick¬ et, Erica Prelow, Penny Zim¬ merman. Fifth Row: Sonya Mason. Lisa Norris, Tangela Peterson, Nina Politz, Sauny Sewell, Laurie Self, Claire Thornton. Stingerettes 131 High Steppers The C.E. Byrd High- steppers had a great year during 1985-86. They showed us new faces, new uniforms, and new routines. Each girl had to learn a dance and perform it in front of judges at tryouts. The hard work and practice did not end after tryouts. The girls met at the school every morn¬ ing at 7:30 during the summer. They went over each step many times until everyone had it right. The hard work paid off at Super- star Drill Team Camp where they won 24 su¬ perior ribbons. The officers, Sharol Brown, Captain Missy Davis, 1st Lt. Courtney Gaddis, 2nd Lt., were al¬ ways cheerful and ready to help any of the girls. With each high kick and bright smile, they inspired spirit in all who saw them perform at pep rallies, football, and basketball games. They enjoyed performing and always had a lot of fun. Angela Williams said, “I think Dance Line is a great organization, and it’s a lot of fun.” Highsteppers: Front row: Jana Parker. Keely Verges, Amy Logan, Angel Martinez, Heather Sponsor: Ms. Sara Perot was Williams, Celia Rinaudo, Karen Martin Second row: Alisa Politz, Debbie Williamson. Sharol the sponsor of the 85-86 High Brown, Missy Davis, Katherine Snider, Angela Williams. Steppers. 132 Organization High Steppers 133 High Steppers In Action I Melissa Therrell Jennifer Allen Ad Staff Last year was a busy one for the Football Ad Staff. Staff members were always busy selling ads, billing contractors and putting to¬ gether many great programs for the home football games. Jan Brooks, a junior, sold over one thousand dollars worth of ads and was one of the top sellers. About her success, Jan said, “It took a lot of time and effort, but it was worth it.” The other top sellers were Stacey Irvin, who sold over two hundred dollars worth of ads, and Melissa Therrell, who sold over three hundred dollars worth of ads. The other members who also did their share of work were Jennifer Allen, Tina Wise and Keely Verges. The sponsor this year was Mrs. Mary Williams, who, at various times, has sponsored the Ad Staff, the Pep Squad, the Danceline, The Cheerleaders, and many other activities. GUSHER staff tips their hats to a hard working group of people! Stacey Irvin Sponsor, Mrs. Mary Williams Ad Staff 135 RESULTS- Sophomore, Rhonda Hutchinson, handed the results of the elections to Mr. Wilson. Advisory Committee Advisory Committee. The two words are very important at Byrd. They are an organization that works hard to make Byrd’s elections run smoothly. They have to count the votes for class elections. Student Council elections, and cheerleaders. Mr. Wilson was the sponsor of the advisory committee. In order to be on this committee, you must be appointed by the sponsor. You must be honest and trustworthy. There were two persons from each class appointed who make up the com¬ mittee. So next time you marvel at how effe- ciently elections are run, remember who is behind it, the Advisory Committee. ROW l-Tabatha Brandy, Melissa Therrell. Denise May. ROW 2- Rhonda Hutchinson, Amy Frye, Courtney Gaddis, Gene Byrson, Tamika Session, Sequira Harris. DILIGENT- Mr. Wilson worked hard with the commit¬ tee to make sure elections ran smoothly. BALLOTS- Melissa Therrel and Denise May discusssed the organization of the elec¬ tions. 136 Art Club The 1985-86 Art Club was very busy this year. We all saw the re¬ sults of their efforts in various ways. Among the many things they did was a fund-raiser (selling can¬ dy), enjoyed by everyone. The Art Club constructed tables to beautify the campus. They made decorations for the Homecoming assembly and Basketball Day as¬ sembly. They made posters for re¬ cruiting middle students to come to Byrd. The Art Club also had a project that was very close to the hearts of all Jacket fans. They restored Byrd’s life-sized Jack-the-Jacket. Our spirits soared as the rejuve¬ nated Jack-the-Jacket was brought out during our pep rally. Even though the Art Club was small, they rose to all occasions. Row 1-President, Amy Logan; Vice-President. Tim Stinson. Row 2-Jerome Lewis. Sharpel Bell, Eureka Demery, Shatana Adams, Mancy Cook. Gary Jones. Row 3- Tousha Dorsey, Tolonya Williams. Sandra Childress, Celia Rinaudo. Diane Stiles, Dorena May, Connie Moultonm. Row 4-Sharol Brown. Becky LeBlanc. Laura Davidson, Shane Dulany, Susan Mueller, Leonore Depre. Delayne Fleming. Tammy Jones. THANKS!-Tim Stinson. Dor¬ ena May, and Delayne Flem¬ ing worked as a team to make Basketball Day decorations. INSPIRATION-Ms. Roland encouraged all of her art stu¬ dents to pursue their talents. 137 DECA Mr. Wade Robinson served as sponsor of DECA. Byrd DECA was es¬ tablished to develop fu¬ ture leaders for market¬ ing and distribution. One must have been en¬ rolled in Cooperative Marketing Education to have qualified for par¬ ticipation. Most of the Yellowjackets viewed DECA members as members of the D. E. Club. March 6, 7, and 8, 1986, marked the ad¬ vent of the 1986 Career Development Confer¬ ence. This convention was held in the Baton Rouge Hilton Hotel. Byrd DECA joined other Caddo Parish marketing students in honoring area employers who had hired D.E. students for the 85-86 session. La¬ mar Rodney served as president, assisted by vice-president Angela Howard. Cheryl Brooks kept records as secre¬ tary, while Ronald Turner managed the club’s money as treasur¬ er. Seletha Puryear served as reporter-his¬ torian. Mr. Wade Robin¬ son was sponsor. DECA, which stands for Distributive Educa¬ tion Clubs of America, is a vocational training program for high school students who work in retail, wholesale, and service-selling fields. FIRST ROW: Jeanie Harris, Seletha Puryear, Tammera Fisher, Sherille Dickens, Sylvia Collins, Cheryl Brooks, Cynthia Ivy, SECOND ROW: Gregory Walters. Edda Hall. Danette Howard, Tonjha Hicks, Tawnya Pickett, Phyllis McGough, Tracy Goldsbor- ough, Doris Raphel. THIRD ROW: Angela Howard. Dim Boldly, Deborah Williams, Theresa Jackson, Karris Hayes, Anthony Jenkins. Mark Montgomery. FOURTH ROW: Richard Walford, Bruce Boyd. Tamar Rodney, Ronald Turner, Stacy Bryan DEBATE TEAM The 1985-86 debate team was always seen preparing for a tourna¬ ment. This group, led by Ms. Shannon Conner, participated in various competitions through¬ out the state. These were sometimes spon¬ sored by high schools such as Caddo Magnet High, Loyola Prep School, and Bolton High. The Loyola-LSUS Forensic Classic was one of the many tourna¬ ments attended by the C. E. Byrd Debate Team. Our debate team members always did their best to gain exper¬ ience and knowledge. Each member dedicated numerous hours of study in preparation for a competition. Some tournaments re¬ quired the debate team to travel to different cities in the state, such as New Orleans and La¬ fayette. The C. E. Byrd Debate Team, just like all clubs at Byrd, ex¬ celled in excellence. Since Byrd has the ol¬ dest charter of the Na¬ tional Forensic League, our debaters take pride in representing their school. The general feeling of the debate team was that the experience gained during the var¬ ious travels throughout the year proved to be a rewarding endea vor that could aid them in the future. V STANDING:- Bryan Williams, Alton McKinley, Chris Rowan, Patrick Scott, Calvin Lester. SITTING: Ms. Shannon Conner, sponsor. (Not pictured- Emily Miller) HOW DO YOU DO?- Ms. Con¬ ner couldn’t resist smiling after the debate team won an¬ other competition. SIGH!!- Calvin Lester thought about the answer to the ques¬ tion. Debate Team 139 FBLA The sponsor of FBLA was Mr. Stick- Kevin Britt and Zerry Carter were preparing for ell the Mr. and Miss FBLA competition To be a member of Future Busi¬ ness Leaders of America, students had to have been involved in a business ed. class. $6.00 dues had to be paid, and pupils were eligi¬ ble to go to district comp, such as: Mr. and Miss FBLA, Typing I and II, and Free Enterprise. The objective of FBLA was to serve the community. The mem¬ bers participated in The March of Dimes Fund Raising Project for Crippled Children. Another pur¬ pose of FBLA was to obtain excel¬ lence in academics. With dedi¬ cated students such as these, how could anything else be achieved? FIRST ROW: Zerry Carter. Bridget Williams. AnaLise Stickell, Barry Miles SECOND ROW: Lisa Milton, Regina Pitner. s Frances Lawrence. Taura O’Bannon, Lisa Jeffcoat, MaShunda Grahm, Chrisite McDavid, Jamie Jeffcoat, Sequira Harris THIRD ROW: James Stavig. Kevin Britt, Cami Williford, L. Burleson. Melissa Tomason, Minnique Booker, Annete Clark, Tiffany Jackson. Janice Brooks, Priscilla Smith 140 FBLA Leading the FCA was the spon¬ sor, Coach Thrash Virgil Kil- lingsworth goes up to recieve a pass thrown by Kenny Jones. FCA Under the leadership of Coach Charles Thrash, the 1985-86 Fel¬ lowship of Christian Athletes de¬ voted themselves to Christian- like conduct. The FCA met during activity period, and together they learned about Jesus Christ. They also dis¬ cussed how they could tell others about the Lord while they were on the playing field. The only requirement to be in the FCA was that members had to be involved in the athletic depart¬ ment of Byrd. The FCA, tradition¬ ally a boys club, had several girls who joined this year. FIRST ROW: Michael Williams, Theron Carter. Delwayne George. Camme Evans. Susan Colyar SECOND ROW: Virgil Killingsworth. Darnell Williams, Arthur Williams, Kenny Jones, Chris Lacabae, Andy Schlidt GUSHER 141 4-H The Byrd 4-H Club was ac¬ tive in charity work and competition this past year. They went to Fair Park for short-course competition in April, which they had won three years in a row. The 4-H Club sold Christmas mes¬ sages to raise money and gave one hundred and forty dollars to Sister Margaret for charity. The club is twice the size it was last year, with 23 members. Mrs. Lee Persley was the sponsor of the club. The 4-H Club had an out¬ standing year. WORKING: Tom Ghatti, Elaine Johnson and Nikki Williams were working hard. CHECKING: Mrs. Dersley and Daphine Bolden make sure room numbers are right. EXIT BOXING: Nikki Williams put Christmas messages in a box for delivery. FIRST ROW: Sponsor, Lee Persley; President. Tom Ghatti; Vice-President, Jeff Bryant; Secretary. Erica Prelow; Reporter, Lamar Hughes; Photographer, Felicia Giles; Sergeant-at- Arms, Mark Montgomery; Treasurer, Twanna Moore. Luana Smith. SECOND ROW: Tammy Alford. Mashawnda Crahan. Sequira Harris. Daphine Bolden, Danielle Carter. Londa Jordan, Vickie Gilliam, Edward Mamgo, Tolonya Williams. Rhonda Hutchinson. THIRD ROW: Ste¬ ven Gills. Yolanda Montgomery. Theresa Jackson, Sharon Frost, Nikki Williams, Edward Johnson, Greg Harris. Hivian Sanders. 142 4-H SPONSOR: Mrs. Joan Gleason SERVING: Denise May served coffee to Deede Pick¬ ett. F.H.A. The Future Homemakers of America members extend beyond that of homemakers to include the roles of citi¬ zens and consumers. The F. H. A. members did many ser¬ vices throughout the year, such as, the Teachers’ Christmas FAculty Party, Mother-Daughter Banquet, and Fashion Merchandis¬ ing Career Day at La. Tech University in Ruston, La. With the help of Mrs. Glea¬ son, faculty advisor, F. H. A. members gained knowledge that will help and guide them in lifetime skills. SPOTLESS: Deede Pickett made sure everything was cleaned up. FIRST ROW: Denise May, Monique Warren. Jenni¬ fer Aleen, SECOND ROW: Mrs. Joan Gleason, Deede Pickett, Debbie Willamson, and Sharol Brown. GUSHER 143 MA0 The purpose of this organization was to pro¬ mote scholarship, inter¬ est, enjoyment and un¬ derstanding of math¬ ematics among high school students. Members participated in mathematics compe¬ titions at the Louisiana Mu Alpha Theta Con¬ vention in New Orleans, and a team of students participated in a math¬ ematics competition at Rice University in Houston in February. A long-range project of the organization was to develop the neces¬ sary materials and plans for C.E. Byrd to host a Parish-Wide Mathemat¬ ics Tournament. Mu Al¬ pha Theta felt that they ended the year in great form. LISTEN UP!- Michelle Glass, Roger Vance, and Mary Farm- THAT WAS EASY- Roger er explained methods and Vance looked over a re- functions of mathematical turned mathematics paper. equations. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Treese, sponsor; Roger Vance, President; Lisa Guy, Vice President; Mary Farmer, Secretary; Michelle Glass, Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Bobby Wilson, Cassandra Sojka, Howard Yerger, Clint Miller, Pippy Jamison, John Hardison, Amy Frye. THIRD ROW: Chris Rowan, Amy Young, Tony Seely, Bryan Stewart, Mark Stephens, Ravoyl Land, Willie Henderson. 144 MAO Computer Club The purpose of this organization was to pro¬ mote interest in the use of computers in all as¬ pects of life. Club mem¬ bers shared their knowledge of program¬ ming and use of various brands of computers. Activities included the sharing of public do¬ main software and com¬ puter literature. The club project was to pro¬ vide funds for purchas¬ ing more equipment for the computer lab. Since computers are our future, these stu¬ dents gained knowledge of computer parts and languages which al¬ lowed them to under¬ stand today’s and to¬ morrow’s technology. NEED SOME HELP?- A stu- dent tried to remember the correct method of computer usage. I WONDER ..-A member of the Computer Club worked with one of the many comput¬ ers. MAYBE THIS IS IT!- It was hard for the members to find the right passwords into the systems. OFFICERS-Richard Vos, Treasurer; Terry Clifton, Sec¬ retary; Willie Henderson, Vice President, Mark Ste¬ phens, President. GUSHER 145 GUSHER The 1985-1986 GUSHER staff worked hard this past year to produce a yearbook that would capture the best times at C.E. Byrd, one that would let you feel the triumphs and hopes of your high school years once again. These 21 members put most of their time into selling ads, designing layouts, and looking over hundreds of pictures. Tension would build when deadlines were near, but everyone would just work a little harder in trying to understand. Of course they were all thrilled when the year¬ book was completed — no more deadlines, no more pictures, no more tension. To make this past year’s GUSHER better, the staff attended a three-day workshop at Centenary College. It enabled them to finish pages quickly and more easily so that they could meet deadlines. They attended other workshops, held fund-raisers, kept late hours, and fully dedicated themselves to give you, the student body, memories of one of the most important times of your life. THE MAN WHO HELPED- David Baker, representative of Josten’s, was always there to help the GUSHER Staff. THE EDITORIAL STAFF- Miss Barbara Whitehead, Mrs. Rose Scott, Amy Tidovsky, Daniece Bryan, Camme Evans, Becky LeBlanc, Miss Paige Garner. 146 GUSHER PHOTOGRAPHERS- Keely Verges, Jason McKnight, Robyn GUSHER STAFF- Becky LeBlanc, Editor; Camme Evans, Assistant Editor; Daniece Bryan, Assistant Editor; Amy Tidovsky, Copy Editor; Harold Johnson; Nona Roach; Valarie Pace; Keely Verges; Truett Crow; Laura Martin; Jason McKnight; Tracey Whatley; Robyn Klepper; Doneen Blair; Katherine Snyder; Kevin Pelton; Miss Paige Garner; Lisa Fitzgerald; Miss Barbara Whitehead; Mrs. Rose Scott. 147 148 Organization HIGH LIFE MEMBERS WERE- Walter George, Felyce Fant, Amy Frye, Dana Yelverton, Regina Sproull, Denise May, Melissa Mathews, Melissa Therell, Jame Gardner, Susan Thomas. Missy Davis, Delwin George, Michelle Murray, Laura Davidson, Tom Gatti, Charles Taylor, Hons Borge, Bruce Standley, Shane Dulany, Amy Logan, Michele May, Matt Broux, Ceila Rinaudo, Sharol Brown, Angela Huber, John Walker. Reporters 150 HIGH LIFE AD STAFF- Susan Thomas, Amy Logan, Mi¬ chele May, Regina Sproull, Michele May, Re¬ gina Sproull, Laura Davidson, Michelle Mur¬ ray, Jamie Gardner, Celia Rinaudo. EDITORS- Dana Yelverton-News Editor, Fe- lyce Fant-Feature Editor, Amy Frye-Editori¬ al Editor, Walter George-Sports Editor. Reporters GUSHER 151 On Top Of Things The HIGH LIFE was the school paper whose staff members reported and informed Byrd’s students about impor¬ tant events, school re¬ lated activities and the happenings around the City of Byrd. The facul¬ ty sponsor and advisor for 1885-86 was Mrs. Maredia Bowdon who has been assisting her students for the past 13 years. The Editors led the staff in bringing the paper to the students. Special issues included the Homecoming Court, Mr. and Miss. Mistletoe, and the Senior Will and Testaments. The busi¬ ness staff sold ads and subscriptions to pay for the production of the HIGH LIFE. The staff kepted on top of things and reported the news of the City of Byrd.” Mrs. Bowdon’s Journal¬ ism classes contributed to every issue. Congra- dulations on a great year. Reporters 152 HIGH LIFE Mr. And Miss Mistletoe Chris Rowan Every year the HIGH LIFE honors one senior boy and one senior girl as Mr. and Miss. Mistle¬ toe. The honor is a high one and is given to the seniors who have contributed to the betterment of Byrd. They must have attended Byrd for three years, have high grade average, have been involved in school activities and organizations, and possess high moral standards. The High Life Staff was proud to announce that Chris Rowan and Trista Kreutzer are Mr. and Miss. Mistletoe of 1985. Trista, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Kreutzer, began to get involved in activities at the great City of Byrd during her sophomore year when she was elect¬ ed president of the choir. She became a member of the band her junior year and holds the position of drum major this year. She is vice president of Student council. Trista, who plays the French horn and the piano, is a member of the Ark-La- Tex Youth Symphony. She said, “Christmas is my favorite holiday. It’s not the gifts that make me happy, but what Jesus Christ has done for me. Christmas gives people the sense of friendliness and willingness Zrista Kreustcr to do things for others. I wish people could keep those feelings the year around.” Trista plans to attend Northwestern Univer¬ sity in Monroe and major in music. When asked how it felt to be Miss Mistletoe, she said, “I couldn’t Believe I’d been chosen. I never thought I’d receive such an honor. I’m so happy to be recognized by High Life. Chris Rowan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace M. Rowan, is also very active in school activities. He represented Byrd at Boys State and is a mem¬ ber of the debate team, Quiz Bowl Team, Drama Club, and Thespian Society. He has Performed in two school productions, “Tea House of the Au¬ gust Moon” and “Night Must Fall”. He is a Na¬ tional Merit Commended student. Chris, who spends his free time sailing, swim¬ ming, and driving around with friends, said, “Christmas is my favorite time of the year be¬ cause the spirit of giving is present.” He plans to enter LSUS this fall and major in political sci¬ ence. He said, “I’m overjoyed that my fellow stu¬ dents considered me worthy of this honor.” GUSHER 153 PTA TIME-OUT-Hard working Rev. Brooks took time out to pose for a picture. SQUEEZE-Dr. Shaw REST-Rev. Brooks rested at a squeezed enough time in to be pep rally from a long and hard a member of PTA. day’s work. The PTA, Parent- Teacher Association, let parents get involved with school activities. It allowed them to help their children not only at home, but also at school. Besides lending a hand to students, the PTA lent one to the community. This past year they planted a shrubbery on Gladstone Drive, to give the area around C. E. Byrd a bet¬ ter look. Among other projects, the PTA obtained for Byrd an I.B.M. comput¬ er television. It was used in a pep rally. The PTA helps with student school func¬ tions. They helped raise money for the school. The PTA is a big part of the school. If anyone needs to be praised, it’s the PTA. 154 PTA PTA MEMBERS-President-Rev. Brooks, Beverly Westler, Clara Farley, Gay Verges. NOT PICTURED-Blocker Thorn¬ ton. KEY CLUB OFFICERS: Pres., Melissa Webber; Vice-Pres., Truett Crow. PRESIDENT: Melissa Web- SPONSOR: Mr Meekins Kevin Britt; Treas., Melissa Therrell; Sgt.-at-Arms, John Har- ber dison, John Rutledge. “Devoted service” is a phrase that best de¬ scribes the activities of the Key Club at C.E. Byrd. With integrity and enthusiasm, Key Members worked dili¬ gently throughout the school year in an effort to serve the school through various pro¬ jects such as painting banners for the 1985 football year and a fund¬ raiser to buy something special for the school. For the members of the Key Club, with the help of its president, Melissa Webber and sponsor, Mr. Meekins, the past year was filled with ex¬ periences and activities which provided excel¬ lent opportunities for their expression of ea¬ gerness to be of services to others. ROW 1: Melissa Webber, Truett Crow, Kevin Britt, Amy Logan. Melissa Therrell, John Rutledge, Calvin Lester. Richard Mutter, John Hardison. ROW 2: Dina Lawrence, Julie Tidovsky, Amy Tidovsky, Collen Carte, Rachel Hatcher. Jennifer Busch, Tim McDonald. ROW .1: Susan Stalnaker, Nina Politz, Gene Bryson, Clay Pendegrass. Jon Urban, Bryan Stewart. Willie Henderson. ROW 4: John Farmer. Pippy Jamison, Sandra Childress, Mary Farmer, Alisa Politz, Keely Verges, Heather Williams, Courtney Gaddis. Sauny Sewell, Paige Rutledge. Dina Parker, Katy Hendrix. Michelle Glass. ROW 5: Tom Gattie, Pattrick Scott. Jamie Hendrix. Havard Yerger, Bobby Barber, Jason McKnight, Clint Miller. Matt Bro, Robyn Klepper, Lee Bowen. Jana Parker, Tony Sealy. ROW 6: Trey Pierce, Cami Williford. Todd Pierson, Shannon Daniels. Pam Metcalfe. Melissa Matthews. Susan Mueller. Chris Lacobee. ROW 7: John Caverly, Ion MacEroy, Andy Rachel, Holly Fish, Derrick Eason, Jeff Falude, Casey Jones, Jennifer Powell. Michael Hardison. GUSHER 155 LEO CLUB The Leo Club was one of the many organiza¬ tions at C.E. Byrd. This club was very active with helping others. They participated in the canned Food Drive which is held every year for Sister Marga¬ ret. They were also ac¬ tive in helping the M.D.A. The Lion’s Club was a very important key to the Leo Club. They upheld and supported the Leo Club. Mr. Myers, the Leo Club sponsor, was very proud of the work the mem¬ bers have done. Leo Club President, Tina Wise, Said, “Alot of peo¬ ple had the wrong idea of Leo Club. Our club deserves just as much respect as we give to other clubs. LEADING THE LEO CLUB- was President Tina Wise and Vice-President Bruce Boyd. LEO CLUB MEMBERS- Tina Wise: President. Bruce Boyd; vice President. Barbie Jones: Sec.. Jim Baudoin Treasure. Mark McDonald; St.-at Arms, SECOND ROW: Jill King. Kati Jeter, Polly Price. Missy Davis. Jon Nance. Marty Ezernack, Kevin Chandler. THIRD ROW: John G. Sean Towns, Jonas Bond. Joe Geter, Patti Chapman. Amy Warren. Brian Sapp. Leo Club LEO CLUB members enjoyed themselves in school and helped the school in many ways. THE LEO CLUB was spon¬ sored by Mr. Myres. He helped the members with the differ¬ ent services they did. GUSHER 157 Z-CLUB The 1985-86 Byrd Z- Club is a girls’ service club sponsored by Mrs. Pam Marr. It is designed to serve the community by volunteering time at various activities. The Z-Club adopted the Au¬ tumn Leaves Nursing Home and visited it each Tuesday. On holi¬ days, they raised the people’s spirits by giv¬ ing a party. During Christmas, the girls helped the handicapped at Goodwill make Christmas stockings so that they could enjoy their Christmas, too. The Zonta Club, a group of women who sponsors all the schools’ Z-Clubs, held an annual antique show. At the show, the girls served food to the attendees. They also served and cleaned up at the Independence Bowl Luncheon held each year.These were only a few of the year’s service activities. The 1985-86 officers Amy Frye, President; Jamie Gardner, Vice President; Felyce Fant, Secretary; Mary Farm¬ er, Treasurer; Becky LeBlanc, Service Chair¬ men; Denise May, Sen¬ ior Board Member; Me¬ lissa Therrell, Junior Board Member; and Ra¬ chel Hatcher, Sopho¬ more Board Member. NUMBER ONE-M M Buddy Roger Vance took time out for a meal. SITTING PRETTY-Denise May sat through the initiation of new members. Z-CLUB: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Marr, Amy Frye, Jamie Gardner, Felyce Fant, Mary Farmer, Becky LeBlanc, Denise May, Melissa Therrell, Ra¬ chel Hatcher. SECOND ROW: Jen¬ nifer Allen, Janice Brooks, Keely Verges, Courtney Gaddis, Sauny Sewell, Michelle Glass, Pippy Ja¬ mison, Susan Colyar, Cassandra Sojka, Patty Holt, Diane Wilson. THIRD ROW: John Walker, Roger Vance, Michael Hardison, John Rut¬ ledge, Truett Crow, John Hardison, Harold Johnson, Lisa Guy, Twanna Fields. 158 Z-Club « PYRAMID OF PERFECTION- Rachel, Sauny, Keely, Court¬ ney. Jan, Jennifer, and Cassandra piled it on! MAKING NEW FRIENDS-Another advantage of Z-Club. LIFE’S MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT- In- tiation was just that. SMILE PRETTY!-Amy Frye and a representative from the Zonta Club posed for a picture. SOMETHING IS UP- Something was always up with Michael. John H., and John R. GUSHER 159 FRENCH CLUB The French Club, spon¬ sored by Mrs. Feldman, was designed to teach French students about the French people and their customs. This year members of the French Club could be seen around school trying to raise funds for their needs. These efforts included the selling of candy canes at Christmas. Students enjoyed the wide variety of activities. Susan Coyler summed up the year by saying, “French Club is great when everyone partici¬ pates.” French Club FIRST ROW: Sponsor, Mrs. Feldman; President, Pippy Jamison; Vice-President, Patrick Scott; Secretary, Heather Williams; Treasurer, Annaleah Pappas (not pictured); Sgt. at Arms, Kenneth Reynolds. SECOND ROW: Ana Lise Stickell, Todd Pierce, Deana Parker, Sandra Childress, Claire Thorton, Jana Parker, Julie Tidovsky. THIRD ROW: Nona Roach, Art Evers, Melanie Johnson, Danielle Carter, James Brooks, Danny Pierson, Havard Yerger. FOURTH ROW: Patty Holt. Senta Gilliam, LaShunda Autrey, James Marsalis, Elizabeth Roach, Tambri Patvin. 160 French Club LATIN FIRST ROW: Treasurer. Megan Holmes (not pictured); Secretary. Jan Brooks; Vice-President. Willie Hender¬ son; President. Susan Coyler. SECOND ROW T : Felvce Fant. Rebecca Shakel- ford. Krvstal West. Jamie Hendrix. THIRD ROW: Trey Dillard. Calvin Lester. Terry Clifton. Ian McElroy. Trey Pierce. The Latin Club, sponsored by Mrs. Feldman, may have been small this year but had lots of spirit. They learned things about Latin and ancient Roman history. In order to raise funds for their various projects, the Byrd Latin Club sold carnations during November. The Latin Club was a new organization, but it certainly made its mark at Byrd. “No matter where the meetings were held, Latin Club members always seemed to have a good time,” explained Felyce Fant. 161 SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club, sponsored by Mrs. Mar- edia Bowdon, worked hard to accomplish their goals. They learned dances, Spanish dishes, and Spanish songs. Ear¬ lier in the year, they conducted a survey of Spanish architecture in Shreveport. They also had Gilles Tanguay, a former member of the Eddy Toussant Ballet de Montreal, give lectures to the Spanish Club.He taught them several folk dances and songs. Mrs. Bowdon stated, “They were a really hard working group with a great deal of en¬ thusiasm.” The precious time and dedication these students put into this group was an im¬ portant step in Byrd’s way up to being the best. Jennifer Allen said, “I think that the Spanish Club was a great experience, and we couldn’t have done a better job.” UNDERSTAND NOW?- Gilles Tanguay taught the WHO IS IT?- Members of the Spanish Club several songs club looked intently at a piece and dances during the year. of Spanish art. 162 Spanish Club AND THIS IS .Andre Woods explained the glove as other members look on. HOW MUCH LONGER?- The Spanish Club anxiously awaited the bell to leave class. PEARLY WHITES- Mrs. Maredia Bowdon was the sponsor for Spanish Club this past year. WORKING TOGETHER- Teamwork and dedication kept the Spanish club on the ball. ALL DONE!- Bobby Barber rewarded himself with a smile for a job well done. ONE, TWO, THREE - The club placed second in the K- TUX card contest as a result of these hard-working mem¬ bers. SPANISH CLUB- STAND¬ ING: Mrs. Maredia Bowdon, Eugene O’Bannon, Michael Williams, Theron Carter, Endre Williams, Latora Grant. Amy Bell, Teresa Fields, Christine Victoria, Lisa Ebarb, Lane Lightfoot, Monica Whitcomb, Tashunda Clarkson. SECOND ROW: Melissa Mathews, Virgil Kil¬ lings worth, Michelle Wil¬ liams, Tonya Biddle, Angie Owens, Kelly Haire, Paige Rutledge, Bobby Barber, Erica Prelon. THIRD ROW: Synita Washington, Carolle Brown, Prudence Youngb¬ lood, Nikki Williams, Jennifer Allen, Trac Khuu, Barry Watsworth. GUSHER 163 Drama-Thespian It was an eventful year for the Drama Club-Thespian Society at Byrd. Not only did this fine group of stu¬ dents produce a tremen¬ dous play, but they also found time to represent Byrd at the Louisiana State Thespian Confer¬ ence in New Orleans. “I think the Conference taught us all to never stop learning about the theater arts, and it also created a lot of friend¬ ships that might never have come to be other¬ wise,” said Thespian and Drama President Patty Holt. In the fall, the Drama Club presented the chiller-thriller murder mystery. Night Must Fall. This play was an undisputed success. “Not only were the murder scenes scary,” commented Amy Ti- dovsky, a junior at Byrd, “but the love scenes be¬ tween Dan and Olivia were realistic and mov¬ ing.” If, as Shakespeare said, “All the worlds a stage,” then the Byrd High Courtyard Players are surely a large part of that global theater. Good show!!!!! ROCK-A-BYE- Patty Holt snuggled with her Teddy Bear on the trip. I WANT TO BE ALONE- Patricia Wilson imitated a prima donna on the rise. FIRST ROW: Patty Holt, president, Nona Roach, vice-president. Laura Martin, secretary. Susan Thomas, clerk Second Row: Billy Strong, Becky Shakelford, Cassandra Sojka, Chris Row¬ an. Felyce Fant. Alisa Politz Third Row: Gloria Hamilton. Melissa Thomason. Tawnya Pickett. Truett. Kelly Marlin. Jill King. Fourth Row: Benjamin Burney. Mike Hornsby. Michelle Cot¬ ton. Lisa Jeffcoat, Jamie Jeffcoat. Sean Townes. Ms McDowell. 164 Drama-Thespian DIGGING RIGHT IN- Melis¬ sa Thomason, Patty Holt, and Alice Scoggins had lunch at the Thespian Conference. NOT NOW, PLEASE!!- Patty Holt prepared for another opening night. ON THE ROAD AGAIN- Ms McDowell got ready for the first day of the Thespian Con¬ ference. FILING IT AWAY- Secre¬ tary Laura Martin organized some club pictures. FIRST ROW: Ms. McDowell, sponsor. Patty Holt, president; Nona Roach, vice-president; Laura Martin, secretary; Susan Thomas, clerk. SECOND ROW: Marchelle Gibson. Cathy Duncan. Barbie Jones, Patricia Wil¬ son. Felyce Fant. Denise May, Courtney Gaddis. Sandra Childress, Truett Crow, Chris Rowan. Sharon Carter. Shay Strick¬ land. Laura Davidson. Jenny Bush THIRD ROW: Tnsta Kalberg, Valane Pace. LeeAnn Winn. Lee Hawkins. Suzan Stalnaker. Liz Clemence. Kelly Martin. Tawnya Pickett. Sharol Brown. Gloria Hamilton. LaTonya George. Elaine Johnson. Michelle Murray. Jeff Faludi. Tamiko Woods. FOURTH ROW: Christi Higgason, Melissa Thomason. Lisa Fitzgerald. Nina Politz, Missy Davis, Polly Price. Lisa Jeffcoat. Debbie William¬ son. Jennifer Allen. Cassandra Sojka. Rebbe- cah Sojka. James Marsalis. Billy Strong. Kati Jeter. Jill King FIFTH ROW: Bobbi Beal. Knssie Morgan. Kristi Nealy. Dorena May. Tambn Potin. Angie Owen. Dana Temple. Christie McDavid. Jamie Jeffcoat. Jan Brooks, Barry Miles. Claire Thornton, Ra¬ chel Hatcher. Tim Stinson. Keith Fenner. SIXTH ROW: Pippy Jamison. Michelle Cot¬ ton. Dena Lawrence. Glenda Britt. Alice Scoggins. Christina Roberts. James Sturdi¬ vant. Valarie Oden. Derek Eason. Bobby Barber. Casey Jones. Shannon Daniel. Mandy Dulaney. Jennifer Powell, Julie Ti- dovsky. Colleen Carte. Jennifer Hodges. SEVENTH ROW: Becky LeBlanc. Ray Mat¬ thews. Chris Ellis, Joe Jeter. Mike Hornsby, Jimmy Harvey. Alisa Politz. Katy Hendrix. John Selsor. Sean Townes. Barry Howell. George Pitner. Laune Pope. Sonya Mason. Tamika Session EIGHTH ROW: Amy Psal- monds. Jerome Lewis, Ben Burney. Jason McCarty. Jennifer Ruggles. Jonas Bond. Sharon Moss. GUSHER 165 Byrd High Courtyard Players Presented Black Comedy and J SO LONG- Miss Furnival (Patty Holt) was escorted out by Brindsley Miller (Joe Tuggle) when she overindulged a bit. Night Must Fall What did you get when you mixed the Byrd Courtyard Play¬ ers, a power outage, and a hilarious script. You got a great play that kept its audience in stiches. The play was Black Comedy and the setting was a New York apartment of an eccen¬ tric hippie artist, where the lights went out un¬ announced. What fol¬ lowed was pure hyste¬ ria. The cast and crew of this chaotic comedy can congratulate them¬ selves for a job that was more than well done, to say the least. This springtime play was a roaring success, and the acting was so superb that two of the actors tied for the “Best Ac¬ tor” award of 1985. In fact, every Byrd acting award given in 1985 went to a cast member of this play. In the fall of 1985, the famous Byrd High Courtyard players pro¬ duced another in a long line of winning plays. Night Must Fall was a chiller-thriller murder mystery with a touch of romance that had the audience on the edge of its seats. The plot cen¬ tered around the dia¬ bolical schemes of a psycopathic killer, the young woman who loves him, and the old woman who becomes yet another victim. Stunning performances by the cast and crew made this production a complete triumph for the Drama Club. Ms. Adonna McDowell, Dra¬ ma Sponsor, said, “This play required a lot of work from those who participated. The cast had to display a great amount of emotion, and the crew had a lot of tasks, also.” Good job, cast and crew!!!!! sip L A If JMm WALK THIS WAY- Colonel WHO IS THIS????-Brindsley Melkett (Sean Townes) led Har- (joe Tuggle) got a hold on the old Gorringe (Bruce Boyd) in the situation and on his ex-girl- 166 Plays right direction. friend Clea (Jill King). QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS!!!!- Dora (Barbie Jones) and Mrs. Terrance asked Detective Belsize (Chris Rowan) about the murders. THAT’S MY BOY- Mrs. Bramson (Jen¬ nifer Powell) succumbed to the charms of the evil but suave murderer Dan (Bruce Boyd). PLEASE SAY YES!- Hubert Laurie SO IN LOVE- Dan (Bruce Boyd) defi- (Mr. Mac Evans) begged Olivia (Patty nitely had the quiet Olivia Grayne (Pat- Holt) to marry him again, and again, ty Holt) under his thumb. and again. GUSHER 167 STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council was an organization which enabled students to play an important part in school activities. The members of this club sponsored the Canned Food Drive, Toys for Tots, and the Christmas door decorating contest. They issued lockers and parking stickers, and made sure that every teacher received a morning sheet. Not only did they keep us in touch with our school, but they also helped us to reach out to our community. The Canned Food Drive al¬ lowed the hungry to have a happy Thanks¬ giving, and Toys for Tots let unfortunate children have a merry Christmas. Student Council also sponsored a family this past year. They raised money and gave food to the family so that they could live comfortably. Students helped out with Student Council activities by participat¬ ing in pep rallies and as¬ semblies and by keep¬ ing our school on top. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Thomas Richardson. Presi- dent: Trista Kreutzer. Vice President: Lisa Guy. Secretary: Har¬ old Johnson. Parliamentarian: John Rutledge. Sergeant-at- Arms. HMM LET’S SEE.- Tawanna Fields made sure that everything was in order. 168 Student Council HAPPY BIRTHDAY!- WHO ME? Thomas Richard- Tawanna Fields brought Mrs. son. President of Student Harkness a cake for her birth- Council, led the school with day. the help and advice of Mrs Harkness. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE- ROW ONE: John Hardison. Denise May. Melissa Therrel. Lisa Guy. Laura Martin. Tracey Whatley. ROW TWO: Tawanna Fields. Danielle Carter. Heather Williams. Saunie Sowell,Jana Parker. Keely Verges. ROW THREE: Calvin Lester. Terry Clifton. Roger Vance. Alisa Politz. GET SERIOUS- Thomas Richardson sat patiently wait¬ ing for Trista Kreutzer to be serious. THIS GOES HERE- Trista Kreutzer kept the bulletin board updated for students. SOUND INTERESTING- Laura Martin listened to con¬ versation that concerned Stu¬ dent Council activities. TIME TO GO- Thomas Richardson awaited the end of third hour in the Student Council room. i( y REPRESENTATIVES- ROW ONE: Felicia Giles, Carlotta Fellows. Joy Grant, Sherille Dickens, Scott Wiggins, Willie Henderson. Tracey Lawson. Randy Dulany. ROW TWO: LaShaunda Autry, Freddie Trammell, Broke Standley, Theresa Galloway. Zerry Carter, Suzan Stalnaker. Cassandra Sojka, Shannon Daniel. ROW THREE: Jeffery Miller. Senta Gilliam, Jimmi Hendrix, Bobby Barber. Jason McKnight, Dana Yelverton, Laura Davidson. Susan Colyar, Meredith Carlisle. Noel Walker ROW FOUR: Truett Crow. Janice Brooks. Edda Hall. April Wilson. Lisa Patterson. Latrina Wilson. Rosilyn Kinsey. Jonathan Mills. ROW FIVE: John Stalnaker. Dana Temple. Joe Gillenwater John Whitaker. Marty Ezemack. Todd Meredith. Bubba Johnson, Chris Umphress, Robert Poche. the bulletin board. make sure that all was well. 170 Student Council IT’S BIG BIRD!- Alisa Politz OH NO!- Trista Kreutzer had and Melissa Therrel rehearsed a rough school day counting a skit put on by Student Coun¬ cans of food. cil. ALTERNATES- ROW ONE: Mickey Wright, Ten Dixon. Missy Davis, AnaKrasyewsky. Amy Young. Claire Thornton. Tolonya Williams. Loretta Robinson. ROW TWO Derrick Pont. Theresa Galloway. Louise Taylor. Mechelle Pnce. Sharon Houston. Seletha Puryear. ROW THREE: Charles Taylor. Trey Brooks. Art Evers. Bobby Barber. Jimmi Hendrix. Jon Urban. ROW FOUR: Arthur Williams. Eric Lockett. Freddie Trammell. Greg Hams. GUSHER 171 First Battalion, First Brigade This year marked a special event for the First Battalion, First Brigade, C.E. Byrd High School: its 50th year of continuous operation, making it one of the ol¬ dest ROTC units in the nation. Established in 1935, it was amoung the original one hundred units started nation¬ wide that year. During its 50 years of service, the battalion has established a repu¬ tation for excellence, a reputation that is still upheld today. In prov¬ ing their quality, the Corps of Cadets has earned the Blue Star, an award denoting an Hon¬ or Unit, for the past two years. With the introduction of the Math Science Magnet Program, the corps has received sev¬ eral outstanding cadets who will give the corps the good leaders needed to make a better unit. Leading this year’s Corps to outstanding achievement is Cadet Ltc. Lee A. Reynolds, Battalion Commander. During his years in ROTC. Ltc. Reynolds has been a member of the PRO’S and Drill Team. He is also a varsi¬ ty football player. As¬ sisting Mr. Reynolds is the Batt. Staff lead by Batt. Executive Officer Rose Autry. The Staff members John Couture, SI; Janice Brooks, S2; Thomas Richardson, S3; Timothy McDonald, S4; and Sherri Fitzpatrick, S5. This year’s Com¬ pany Commanders A Co., Reggie Kimble, B Co., Brian Douglas; HQ Co., Greg Walters; C Co., Shelia Crain; and D Co.. James Marsalis. With these and other leaders, we know why ROTC is Byrd’s Best. A COMPANY-Msgt. R.T. Dotson, Clarence Wilson. Daphne Bell. Johnathan Claiborne, Rodney Cooper, Theodore Ingram, Barry Miles, Towanna Morris. Kimberly Snow, T. Carter. SEC¬ OND ROW-Sgt. Maj. M.C. Huffman, Calvin Holmes, Carolyn Holmes. T. Lafitte, A. Lattin, M. McCoy, Alton McKinley. Leroy Reynolds, Freddie Trammell, Garret Wellinghoff. THIRD ROW -Ltc. J.M. Mitchell, Rose Autry, Sherri Fitzpatrick, E. Howard. Reggie Kimble, Tim McDonald, Greg Wellinghoff. r Col Richard A. Sones, Dr. Shaw, Ltc. Mitchell, and Lee Reynolds paid tribute to Byrds honored dead on Veter¬ ans Day. Dr. Shaw commissioned the new Battalion Commander, Lee A. Reynolds, as his moth¬ er watched. 172 First Battalion B COMPANY-Nakiba Demming, Jessie Marsalis, Yolanda Nash. Marshal Rayburn. Chris Riser. Henrey Washington. Walter Washington, T. Woods. James Young, B. Lemons. SECOND BOW -Laschunda Autry, Bobby Barber, Pennie Bartlet, Terry Clifton. Yolanda Douglas, Michael Fisher, Felicia Giles, Vickie Gilliam. THIRD ROW-Angel Martinez, Eric Moore, T. Oliver, Marc Stephens. Ada Stiles, Richie Vos, Charles Williams, James Wilson. Brian Douglas. John Couture. Lie. Mitchell prepared to in¬ troduce the guest speaker on Veterans ' Day, Col. Sones. The Corps formed up outside The Texas A M Stadium to watch the Aggies on ROTC Day. HQ COMPANY -Adam Burke. Spurgeon Clark, Romanita Cov¬ ington, Cathy Duncan. Twana Fields, Lashell Fuller, John Hines, Neshelle Jackson, Michael Mathis, Smietanko McCoy. SECOND ROW-Raleigh Murray. Kelley Olvey, James Waldain, Dexter Whitaker, Ray Wynn, Patricia Henderson, Jacob Hall, Patrick Batts. Sharpel Bell, Janice Brooks. THIRD ROW-Yo- landa Johnson, Gary Jones, Erick Lawson, Edward Manigo, Rodney Montgomery, Yolanda Montgomery, Carla Musgrove, Anthony Peterson, Lachuanda Phipps. FOURTH ROW Rhonda Cooper. Denise Heath, Michael Martin. John Stalnaker, Melissa Thomason, Alton Bryant, Jeffery Bryant. Lee Reyn¬ olds, Gregory Walters, Richie Williams. FIFTH ROW-Pamiko Pineset, Lorenzo Reed. Anthony Taylor, Veronica Taylor, Her¬ cules Williams. Robert Haire, Anthony Bell, Therese Fields, Joe Gillingwater, Karen Moore, Robert Johnson. GUSHER 173 Ltc. Mitchell decided to wear his coat for a class on the maintainance of uniforms. C COMPANY-Raymond Alexander, Jessie Baily, Rosalyn Bell, Selerie Bell, Patrick Bryant, Richard Davidson, Thomas Dison, Robert Dugan, Flynn Dulle, Derrick Finney, Darryl Rabe, Bry- , an Hoppe, Thomas Richardson. SECOND ROW-Constance ' Jones. John Lavavio, Jerome Lewis, Clayton Lowe. Joseph Lu- ! cido, William Marshell, Troy Mitchell, Gary Northington, Ker- | rick Pickens, David Putsch. Stephen Soileau. Kevin Taglavore, Neal Trichel. THIRD ROYV-Edward Johnson, Bryan Wendt, Derrick Grant. Kevin Ashley, Wanda Bell, Daphne Bolden, James Brooks, Billie Clements, Jerry Cobb, James Davis. FOURTH ROW-Daniel Pierson. Kenneth Reynolds, Willie I Smith, Eric Whittaker, Carolyn York, Shelia Crain, Willie Dem- ming, Rodney Durr, David Johnson, Lonnie Washington, Mi¬ chele Washington. Eileen Wright. Sam Denton. The class eagerly awaited the arrival of Col. Mitchell for an exciting course in map read¬ ing. Garret Wellinghoff cleaned up after a day of marksman¬ ship training under Sgm. Hoff¬ man. D COMPANY -Roy Barker. Marcus Biddle, Joel Dunton, Victo¬ ria Flores. Michael Williams. Wyvondia Williams, Shunte Goins. SECOND ROW-Terecia Hall, Yolanda Halloway, Sha- ponda Howard, Kathrinan Murry, Jeffery Miller, Lancelot Ouchley, Bobby Phillips, John Sponsel. THIRD ROW-April Wilson, Anthony Smith, Sandra Lee, Stephanee Rossm, Bridget Antwine, Benjamin Burney, Utopia Cooper. Richard Spencer. FOURTH ROW -Kevin Pickett, Larry Richarson, Tony Seely, Donald Strong, Raymond Trigg, Tolonya Williams, Adam Bell, Bobbie Hanis, James Marsalis. These LD-l’s were receiving instruction on the use of com¬ mands in marching from Msg. Dotson. This cadet’s name was un¬ known, even to himself, be¬ cause of lack of a name tag. Master Sergeant Dotson gave a class on military ap¬ pearance. GUSHER 175 Rifle Team The Rifle Club is an organization created to help further knowledge of weapons and their use, both for hunting and target shooting. Ac¬ cording to Sgm. Huffman, “Master¬ ing the use of firearsm is the ambi¬ tion of the Yellow Jacket Rifle Club. Cadets are selected for their firing ability, sense of responsibility, and their willingness to give thier time and energies to marksmanship. The rifle teams competed with other high schools in a rifle league spon¬ sored by the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. The teams are receiving excellent training in firearms safety and marksmanship.” The club is presided over by presi¬ dent, John Stalnaker, and vice- president, Bobby Wilson. The club is divided into several teams, all of which fire using the National Rifle Association’s tournament rules of competition. After the day ' s shooting, the team members check their scores with Sgm. Huff¬ man. Team A. coached by John Team B, coached by Bobby Stalnaker. prepared to fire Wilson, prepared to fire from the kneeling position. from the prone position. 176 Rifle Team Bobby Wilson, Troy Mitchell, and Kevin Taglavore set up for the day ' s shooting. Sgm. Huffman and Mickey Wright check the scores of the teams. Pennie Bartlet discussed Sean McCoy, Bobby Wit¬ her scores on a uniform son, John Stalnaker, Eileen day. Wright, and Mellisa Tho- malson helped demon¬ strate the three firing posi¬ tions. GUSHER 177 HIMMt Pros At this station of the Pro test, questions on tactics are an¬ swered. “Sir. Be A Pro If You Can. Sir!” The cadets saying this motto were members of an elite or¬ ganization created to help perform necessary duties for Byrd. At the time of its start four years ago, the PRO’S had two primary functions; to prepare its members for college and to help Byrd. The performing of both these tasks is handled by a five- to six-week training course, which is followed by an oral test that is used to de¬ termine who becomes a member. The training consists of one-hour classes once a week after school. These classes include topics such as map read¬ ing, military symbols, tactics, and discipline. When these classes are completed, the prospec¬ tive members, called pledges, take the PRO test, which usually lasts three hours. The test is an oral exam on the classes taken. The pledges are not, howev¬ er, required to memo¬ rize anything other than the PRO motto, but are allowed to carry small notebooks that can fit in one’s pocket. After passing the test, the pledges are then PRO’S and are given a cold can of coke, show¬ ing that they are now members of the group. Larry Richardson awaits the arrival of the next pro pledge. 178 GUSHER PRO ' S-Ltc. J. Mitchell, J. Couture. T. Richardson. T. McDonald, S. Fitzpatrick, J. Stalnaker, J. Marsalis, A. Bell. E. Howard. L. Reynolds, Ms. Malone . SEC¬ OND ROW-D. Johnson. R. Spencer, W. Demming, T. Seely, M. Stephens. J. Brooks. L. Richardson, Clarkson, Trammell. Holmes, Douglas. Brooks. THIRD ROW-Barber. Clifton, Wilson. Vos, Burney, Montgomery, Pierson. McKiney, McCoy. Murry. Durr. Bryant. FOURTH ROW-Gilliam, Holmes, Lowe, Autry. Giles, Carter, Riser. Wendt, Rabe, Wellinghoff. FIFTH ROW-Taglavore, Stiles, Marsalis, Rayburn, Wynn. Lewis. Phillips, Cooper, Denton. Dunton. SIXTH ROW-Wellinghoff, Ingram, Alexander. Martinez, Marshall, Hoppe, Reynolds. Haire. SEVENTH ROW-Fisher, Strong, Dison, Levario, Woods, Lucido, Tichel, Clark. Soileau, Northington, Ashley. The map-reading station of In the motivation room, Ca- the PRO test, better known as dets were tested to see if they the where-am-I room. really want to be PROS. y The pledges were warming up Final preparations were made for the PRO test. so that the pledges looked their best. GUSHER 179 Drill Team For the 50 years this ROTC unit has been ac¬ tive, the C.E. Byrd Drill Team has been helping to build an image of an outstanding Corps, by allowing those cadets who have special abili¬ ties to use them to their fullest extent. Accord¬ ing to the team ' s spon¬ sor Msg. Raymond T. Dotson, “The C.E. Byrd Drill Team was formed to benefit the cadets through competing with other cadets throughout Louisiana and the sur¬ rounding states and bring honor to C.E. Byrd, the community, and the individual ca¬ det.” Led by Cadet David Johnson, the Drill Team is taking Jacket Pride all of the tri-state area. With Cadets Leroy Reynolds (boys’ team commander) and Denise Heath (girls team com¬ mander), the Jackets came home with 5th place overall from a statewide meet held in Baton Rouge. At the same event, Daphne Bolden won 2nd place in individual female drill. This December the teams participated in the Couschatta Christ¬ mas Parade, where the boys’ and girls’ teams took 1st and 2nd place respectively. To compliment these awards, the Team swept the Holiday-in-Dixie Pa¬ rade. These and other honors allowed the Golden Jackets to step out with pride. The Girls ' Team performed the Manual of Arms with a rip¬ ple at the meet in Baton Rouge. Morris. Yolanda Nash, Carolyn York, Yolanda McCoy, Daph¬ ne Bolden, Nakiba Demming. Denise Heath, Tolonya Wil¬ liams, Carolyn Holmes, Tamiko Woods. SECOND ROW-Da- vid Johnson, Jonathan Claiborne, Kenneth Reynolds, Rod¬ ney Cooper. Kevin Ashley, Brian Douglas, Ted Ingram. Diane Stiles. Janice Brooks. THIRD ROW-Troy Mitchell, Kevin Taglavore, Joe Lucido. John Levario. Tommy Dison, Dusty Marshall. Leroy Reynolds. Gregory Wellinghoff. The Color Guard prepared to post the colors at a Pep Rally. 180 Drill Team The girls’ team performed in The Boys’ Team performed a front of the LSU Assembly marching routine in front of Center in Baton Rouge. the assembly center. Leroy Reynolds attended a summer camp for drill, where he polished up his skills. Janice Brooks also attended the camp, run by a college ROTC unit. GUSHER 181 MUSIC 1,2. READY PLAY!- The band WAITING PATIENTLY.- played “Jazzle Bells” for the Band students waited while students at th? Christmas as- the Show Choir performed, sembly. 182 Music SILENT NIGHT!-The Show Choir hummed “Silent Night” as the orchestra played. GETTING READY!-The or¬ chestra tuned their instru¬ ments before the Christmas Assembly. PRACTICE MAKES PER- FECT!-The orchestra played a scale to warm-up. GUSHER 183 Sports Simply (jetting Better The C.E. Byrd Athletic Department could very well have been called the best in the city. From football to track and from basketball to tennis, we fought until the end. Winning was important to us, but not the most important. Knowing that we fought each battle with vigor and spirit and came out with our noses clean made it all the better. Our sportsmanship could not be beaten, whether we won or lost. We walked away from every game, every com¬ petition, with our heads held high and our hearts full of pride for the Mighty Yellow Jackets. GUSHER 185 FOOTBALL C.E. BYRD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROSTER 1985 No. NAME POS. GRADE 1 Kenny Jones . QB-S 11 2 Lee Bowan .QB-SS 10 10 Jason McKnight . PK 10 11 Dewayne Graham SE-S 12 12 Anthony Montgomery WB-CB 10 17 Alton McKinley .SE-CB 10 19 Cory Rogers SE-S 10 20 Roy Williams .WB-SS 12 21 Chris Landman FB-LB 10 22 Daryl Evans TB 12 25 Jontrel French SE-CB 11 26 Henry Coney .TE -LB 12 27 Willie Henderson .TB-LB 12 30 Gerald Krause .SE-CB 10 32 Edward Manigo SE-CB 10 33 Andre Carter . FB-LB 11 34 Michael Farley . WB-SS 10 35 Paul Corrales .FB-SB 11 36 Lee Renolds . FB-DE 12 38 Delwin George WB-CB 12 41 Harold Johnson .SE-CB 11 45 Johnny Walker .FB-DE 12 47 Tyrone Myles .SE-CB 12 48 John Sponsel .TB-DE 10 50 Patrick Bryant .C-DT 12 52 Tim Harris .C-NG 12 55 John Bradford OL-DT 12 61 Bryan Stewart .C 10 62 Calvin Lester .OG-DT 10 66 Tom Gatti .OT-DT 12 67 David Burns OG-DT 11 68 Lorenzo Reed OG-DT 10 70 Lonnie Washington .OT-DT 11 73 Tony Seely .OT-DT 10 75 Willie Demming .OT-DT 11 76 Chris Lacobee OT-DT 10 77 Bubba Johnson OT-ONG 10 78 Andy Schlidt .OT-LB 10 80 Virgil Killingsworth .SE-S 10 82 John Whitiker . WB-CB 11 87 Freddie Tramel .TE-DE 10 89 Tim McDonald TE-DE 12 GUSHER 187 Ce Byrd High School 1985-86 Football Team 17k4S d l s 2420 4 i Football Coaching Staff Boyd Cole Athletic Director Head Football Coach Joe Branded Varsity Defensive Coordinator Linebacker and Defensive Ends Earl Belle Assistant Freshman Football Varsity Tight Ends John Tabarlet Ronnie Wagnon Charles Thrash Glenn Payne Varsity Offensive Line Head Freshman Football Defensive Backs Defensive Line Varsity Receivers Offensive Receivers 188 Football OFFENSIVE BACKS DEFENSIVE BACKS WIDE RECIEVERS DEFENSIVE ENDS LINEBACKERS QUARTERBACKS MANAGERS Jon Urban, Truett Crow GUSHER 189 Senior Lettermen Show Their Stuff DARYL EVANS Tail Back JOHNNY WALKER Full Back 190 Football GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP! Byrd’s Sr. Lettermen Johnny Walker (45) and Henry Coney (26) shook the Falcons hands before the game. i •s ' i ' f p c •• r m fojg U j . ROY WILLIAMS: Wide Receiver TIM McDONALD: Defensive End HOLD THAT BALL! Sr. Letterman Daryl Evans (22) fought off a tackle by a Hunington Raider. GUSHER 191 GUSHER 193 Girls’ Basketball Cammie Evans shouted en- Dorris Raphel shot a free- couragement to the Lady throw to tie up the game. Jackets. The Lady Jackets basketball team was in its best form in 1985. This 12-player team did a wonderful job of mak¬ ing the entire city of Byrd very proud of them. There was never a moment when these 12 girls weren’t work¬ ing to make us all look good. Miss Kidd, basket¬ ball coach, said, “This team had some of the best spirit and determi¬ nation I’ve ever seen in a group of girls.’’ Miss Booth, co-coach, added, “It’s been a real plea¬ sure working with these girls.’’ This year was a re¬ building for the girls basketball team, but, through it all, they shone like real Jackets. Putting the ball back into play The Lady Jackets’ defense was Dorris Raphel. worked hard to force tur- Pamiko preset watched the ball descend into the hoop for another Jacket point. 194 GUSHER L Roger Vance 21 was tough Arthur Williams got the jump- Clinton Fisher dribbles the competition for the opposing ball for the Yellow Jackets. ball with agility. teams. GUSHER BASEBALL Two dedicated coaches and a few young men with a desire to play ball are what made up this year’s Jacket baseball team. Long, strenuous prac¬ tices began in January. Running, batting, pitch¬ ing and catching were only a few of the skills that were being pol¬ ished to perfection for the season that lay ahead. Skills weren’t the only things being built for this team. The great pride that backed the Jackets was being built with each practice. The pride, loyalty, and support of the fans helped the team drive when we needed to score. It wasn’t just the play¬ ers who put in a lot of hard work and effort but it was also the coaches. The coaches had to teach the team many skills. For many years Byrd has had a great baseball team and this year will be no exception. That Jacket spirit has been kept alive by the play¬ ers and devoted coaches and a special thanks to those fans who came to the games during the season. READY FOR THE BALL- Shane Dulaney got into his catcher’s gear to catch for the Jackets. GETTING INTO IT- Todd Meridith waited for a ground¬ er during a practice game. IN ACTION- Clint Miller made a strategic catch off a hot bat. CALM, COOL, AND COL¬ LECTED- Harold Johnson strolled across the field after a tough practice. TIME FOR A BREAK- Rich¬ ard Spencer was ready to cool it for a while. 198 Sports THE TEAM -Coach Belle, Harold Johnson, Richard Spen¬ cer, Clint Miller, Gerald Geau- treaux, Bobby Poche, Shane Du¬ laney, John Rutledge, Todd Meri- dith, Coach Wagnon. NOT PIC¬ TURED: Quinton Fisher, Kenny Jones, Kenny Martin, James Vaitkus, Roger Vance. IN CHARGE- Coaches Earl Belle and Ronnie Wagnon led the Jacket baseball team. HOW TO - Coach Wagnon instructed his players in the fine art of pitching. PLAYING IT COOL.- John, Shane, and Todd stopped practicing to pose for the camera. GUSHER 199 TRACK RUNNING OUT OF STEAM- John Sponsel prac¬ ticed running to build endur¬ ance. STYLE!- John Bradford prac¬ ticed throwing the shotput for competitions. 200 GUSHER The sponsor and coach for the 1985-1986 track team was Coach Payne. PRACTICE MAKES PER¬ FECT- Another track mem- “FLYING SAUCERS”- Lee ber tried throwing the shot- Reynolds sure knew how to put. toss that discus. 201 COOL- Mr. Evans, the tennis JUMP- Lee Bowen made sure LAZY- It was one of those team sponsor, gave the team he got every shot. days, the once-over. 202 Sports THE TEAM - Dennis Welch, Lance Storey, Ronnie Jordan, John Hardison, CAREFUL- John Hardison Todd Pierce, Lee Bowen, Michael Hardison, Patrick Axford, Mr. Mac Evans. couldn’t miss this ball. GUSHER 203 Community Simply (jetting better Students expect alot out of high school, but, for the most part, those first four years of higher education are a big sur¬ prise. No one knows this better than Ju¬ nior, Jamie Gardener. She commented that “I expected so many things out of Byrd, some of them were not so good, but practically none of them have happened. Everything so far has been unanticipat¬ ed.” All anyone thought of as happening in high school was tough work and boring classes. No one ever contemplated the great friends, trying experiences, and de¬ served victories. High school years are a time to learn, a time to grow up, and most of all, a time to learn how to cope with society. y. - GUSHER 205 | Do you need a reason to join the Louisiana National Guard? i well, here are some very good ones— ★ paid COLLEGE TUITION-Pays 100% of college tuition at any state funded college, university or vocational tech¬ nical school for 5 years or a Bachelors degree, whichever comes first. new gi BILL-Provides college assistance of up to $140 a month for 36 college months of entitlement paid directly to you by the veterans Administration. cash BONUS-Many jobs you may choose to train for in the Louisiana Army National Guard will entitle you to a cash bonus of up to $2,000. in addition to your pay and other benefits. TO QUALIFY: BE BETWEEN THE ACES OF 17 AND 35 MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA SPUT TRAINING PROGRAM Split training means that your Basic Training and Advanced individual Training in the National Guard (which must be completed within a twelve (12) month time frame) can be staggered to fit your personal schedule. For example, you can take Basic Training the summer of your junior year, consider it a paid full-time summer job. During your senior year of high school, you will go to the monthly National Guard meetings. Consider it a paid part-time job. Then you can take your Advanced individual Training the next summer, be paid for that too, and be home in time to attend college, business or vocational school in September. That ' s two summers of full-time employ¬ ment, and two years of part-time employment. CALL YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITER AT: NATIONAL GUARD SSG DAVID P. 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FOR BEING A DAUGHTER TO BE PROUD OF. FOR HELPING AT HOME WHEN YOU WERE NEEDED. FOR HELPING TEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL. FOR BEING A GOOD STUDENT. FOR YOUR GOOD GRADES. FOR HAVING PRIDE IN YOUR BELONGINGS. FOR HELPING WITH MOTHERS-AGAINST-DRUGS. FOR NEVER BREAKING OUR HEARTS. BUT MOST OF ALL — THANKS FOR JUST BEING YOU. WE LOVE YOU, MOM DAD GUSHER 213 m mops zmsss pasz ?ouk ysMS mavs mew vsny Micmam Am ZKSASUKAUS. wjzm ajcjc ouk cove aw nesz WJSHSS ACWAVS Daddy-67 Mother-65 Zruett-86 Cathy-88 Kim-92 Daddy, Mother, Cathy, Kimberly, Aunt Sally, Ma-Maw and Paw- Paw Wall, Miss Peabody and Missy as r� ' 3t fj Dear Sracey, everyday parr of my life rhor I could nor hove lived wirhour. We hove grown up rogerher, hod fun to¬ gether, cried together, eaten rogerher, loved rogerh¬ er, lived together, been in trouble together, and so much more together. I hove learned so much from you. Even though I did not always listen to your advise when we both knew I should hove, you kept on offering, and that ' s what counts. I am so proud of you. Forever you will hold a special place in my heart os my best friend. I love you, Comme. Our six years os friends has been something I will cherish forever. I doubt any two people hove shored os many special and memorable events os we hove. It is sod to think that most people don ' t hove the chance to experience the love, happiness, fun times, and even bod times that we hove hod. You were on theFQUITABLE I |NAN I At M «rv • IS THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF TME UNITED STATES 920 Pierremont Road, Shreveport, LA 71106 P.O. Box 61000 Agent Registered Representative EQUITABLE VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY New York, N.Y. Agent a subsidiary of I N Equitable LANE B. JACKSON Registered Representative Bus: (318) 869-1144 Res: (318) 797-0529 WOl scon BOOTH OWNER. 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LA 71 104 ' tj ' c | i 6505 .in® av VLflUUtU illUlSl ' IF NO ANSWER DIAL 865-9535 rt : � v + ( 20 PIERREMONT COMMON) SIMPLY ELEGANT OR ELEGANTLY SIMPLE Compliments Of Doctor James Cosse Courrney, Angelo, Doneen, You ' re The Desr! I Love You, Katherine We Love 77 And 41 From Mom And Dad Security Courier Service, Inc 1910 MARKET SMREVERORT, LA. 71101 018) 221-3812 RES. 869-3746 RANDY MACMURRAY The Jackets Hi! iJ. Jon H. Hall Manager Vice President 6030 Line Avenue Shreveport. Louisiana 71106 (318) 868-8430 (318)868-8435 Congratulations High Life On A Great Year. GUSHER We’re Finally FREE! — Seniors Of 1996 ■pnv i mb ' V The fa6 uc 5735 Youree Drive Shreveport. LA 71105 865-8552 . i c e y t-f if(Xf iff usd WHA1 WjE5 7HH FU7UPB HOLD? o Q V Oft Cz 5L T ' s (5 t£ •(£ I ' A -—-I ; 9 % Cl • Ads 233 I Bus Phone 065 5600 SWIMMING POOLS WHIRL POOLS 3330 VOUREE DRIVE SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71105 C.W. BILL WILLIAMS • DAVE LINACRE Stephenson FLOOR COVERING. 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The fairest; rarest morning of the blossem-time of May Is not so sweet a season as the season of today While youth’s diviner climate folds and holds us, close caressed, As we fall our mothers with us by the touch of face and breast; - Our bare feet in the meadows, and our fancies up among The airy clouds of morning-while the heart beats young While the heart beats young and our pulses leap and dance. With every day a holiday and life a glad romance. We watch the birds with wonder, and with wonder watch their flight. Standing still the more enchanged, both of hearing and of sight. When they have vanished wholly,-for, in fancy wing-to-wing. We fly to heaven with them; and, returning, still we sing The praises of this lower heaven with tireless voice and tongue, Even as the master sanctions-while the heart beats young. While the heart beats young!-While the heart beats young! Green and gold old earth of ours, with azure overhung And looped with rainbows!-grant us yet his grassy lap of thine- We would be still thy children, through the shower and the shine! So pray we, lisping, whispering in childish love and trust. With our beseeching hands and faces lifted from the dust. By fervor of the poem, all unwritten and unsung. Thou givest us in answer, while the heart beats young. -James Whitcomb Riley Orange Julius Finally Has Some Competition. v The only thing better than an Orange Julius 9 is another Julius. Like Strawberry Julius and Pineapple Julius. Refreshingly natural, full of fruit flavor and made fresh to order. Just like the Original. Try one today. And taste why the only thing better than a Julius is another Julius. Orange vJuKu • rj)fcdl ljinc£nt • Phone 065 8321 Phone: 635-5160 MStiOIS 420 E 70in ST SHREVEPORT o -71 ' 06 4114 GREENWOOD FREE TOW IN JANITOR ' S SUPPLY a PAPER COMPANY RICK MILLS Phone (318)424-1917 900 Barksdale Blvd • Bossier City, La. 71111 Compliments Of QUALITY GIN CO., INC. Belcher, LA. The Holts Parents: Glen And Mary Andy 1977 Glenda 1980 Patty 1987 Southern Coonhunters Association 2719 Quinton | Keithuill, La. “A FLATTERER NEVER SEEMS ABSURD, THE FLATTERED ALWAYS TAKESHIS WORD.” Best Wishes From The Fitzgeralds James ’78 Harry ’80 Lisa ’87 Mary ’90 2 ■ m i f 240 GUSHER y TO THE FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND COACHES OF 1985-86. WE LOVE YOU AND ARE PROUD OF YOU. Ads 241 Count Your Blessings Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead of your losses. Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of your fears. Count your full years instead of your lean; Count your kind deeds instead of your mean. Count your health instead of your wealth; COUNT ON GOD instead of yourself. - Author Unknown 242 GUSHER C.E. BYRD ROCKS THE HOUSE Ads 243 244 GUSHER PEAK QUSHEK. Td just like to give you my deepest thanks for bearing with me throughout this year and helping me to produce this yearbook. J apologize for all those “bad” days but we made it through them. Each and every one of you did a great job, and J admire you for sticking it out and remaining on one of the hardest working groups at Byrd High School. Td 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. Everyone of you is special to me, and J 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. Kemember 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 worth while, and the knowledge that you’ve helped me accomplish something 3 thought was impossible at times, but Til always treasure. Cove Becky, Editor 1985-86 TO SENIORS OF 1986 All the things we ' ve learned All the people that we ' ve met We have so many memories That we will never forget! The happiness we ' ve known here We hold deep in our hearts And now we know as we walk away We will always be apart! A part of the tradition A part of the clubs and more Our spirits forever will be here Even as we ' re walking out the door! We ll remember all the football games Even though we weren ' t the best Deep in our hearts and minds We were better than the rest! We ' ll remember all the other sports And all our study dates For the studying was never done But we managed to say up late! For most of us, first dates arrived Flere in our mighty school We went to all the dances We all thought we were cool! But now we must realize We ' re leaving really soon No more sports, clubs, or dances No lunches before noon! No more trips to McDonalds With all of our friends No more hidden parties On lost weekends! No more raising your hand To ask if you can go. No more secret meetings By the back stair window All these, we will miss But we ' ll use what we have learned Because we ' ve worked hard the past four years And this is what we ' ve earned! By: KK (Senior ’86) GO JACKETS!!! We ' re with you all the way. 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You hove been so much fun This year. You ' ve added o lor of spice ro my life. Thanks for Homecoming and Sr. Parry. You ' re great! I love you, Srocey JACKETS ARE SUPER GREAT Ads 253 PUT SOMETHING IN Drow q crazy picture. Write a nutty poem. Sing a mumble- gumble song Whistle through your comb. Do o loony-goony donee ' Cross the kitchen floor. Put something silly in the world That ain ' t been there before - Shel Silverstein ATIONS If we meet and I say; “Hi” That ' s a salutation. If you ask me how I feel, That ' s consideration. If we stop and talk awhile, That ' s a conversation. If we understand each other, That ' s communication. If we argue, scream and fight, That ' s an altercation. If later we apologize, That’s reconciliation. If we help each other home, That’s cooperation. And all these ations added up Make civilization. (And if I say this a wonderful poem, Is that exaggeration?) — Shel Silverstein v . 254 Gusher GOOD LUCK, JACKETS! - FROM A FRIEND i !!! 8 1 9 I I ' ! | MJXB a M 1 v li f r 1 ’ V ' i PWk 11 «Em i A9BI 1 r� 3 i rw aais K ' illlFv ' l V -. ' { ATV i I— a B Irl T i. Jp 1 KMr% ' Wt Jk ' JE I HrJll lifKV ■ lScj 1 1 lift H9UT 53 ' j .ft! Salute! Hey, Vern! r ? Zodd (Jones: J hope you find the best possible life for yourself and are happy from then on. fou mean a lot to me. Camme SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM The Society for Creative Anachronism is a nonprofit organization dedicated to re¬ searching and recreating the customs, combat, and courte¬ sy of the Middle Ages. We build weapons, armor, and shields, and fight with them. We hold medieval tourna¬ ments and revels. Our Guilds study and practice brewing, armoring, dance, caligraphy, and many other “lost” arts and sciences. The S.C.A. offers activities for all age groups, and we do encourage family participa¬ tion. If you are interested in history or are simply an in¬ curable romantic who longs for the days of old when knights were chivalrous and bold, come join us in the Cur¬ rent Middle Ages by contact¬ ing: i i - Li E.J. Mayeaux Jr. 9110 Linwood Ave 56 Shreveport, LA. 71106 (318) 688-5532. Shire Of Ardanrde Kingdom Of Merrides Seniors Of 1987 Senro Harold Parry Cowen Srudios Is Your Senior Porrrair Srudio. Don ' r De Lefrour. Coll For An Appoinrmenr By June 15, And Receive A Free Gifr Wirh Your Appoinrmenr. STATEMENT PORTRAITS WIOOINGS COMMfRTiAl men STUDIOS INC. 4360 YOUREE DR. PHONE 865 0247 SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71105 •jr jHigh An official publication compiled, published and circu¬ lated by the students of Byrd High School, 3201 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana. Second place, Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Award, Best in Tri-State Area, 1974. Winner of Lagniappe Award at Louisiana State Univer¬ sity, for Best in Sports , 1972. Rated suprior at Northeast Louisiana State University, 1969. Received the All-American rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. 1963,1964, 1966. Sponsor named one of the top journalism teachers in the nation by the Newspaper Fund, Inc., 1976. Editors chosen to speak at Career of Northwestern School of Journalism, 1976. Editorial Staff Editorial Page Editor . Amy Frye Assistant Editor Melissa Therrell News Editor . . Dana Yelverton Assistant Editors . . . Melissa Matthews, Zerry Carter Feature Editor Felyce Fant Assistant Editors Angela Huber, Matt Breaux Sports Editor Walter George Assistant Editors . . . Tim Dulany, Delwin George, Bruce Standley, Johnny Walker Managing Editor Denise May Assistant Editor Todd Jones Photographer . . Tom Gatti Cartoonist Charles Taylor Business Staff Business Manager .Jamie Gardner Assistant Manager Susan Thomas Staff Artist Amy Logan Staff Members: Sharol Brown, Laura Davidson, Mary E. Davis, Celia Rinaudo, Regina Sproull, Michelle May, Michelle Murray Sponsor .... Maredia Bowdon of your life — your EDUCATION! GUSHER 259 Becky, Congratulations on a very successful four years. I hoped I helped to make your years as half as meaningful as you did mine. If you ever need a friend or just a shoulder to lean on, you know I’m here. Becky, I’ll always hold the memories we’ve shared together with a very special love. You mean more to me than you’ll ever know. I love you Becky, and I wish you all the happiness in the world. Remember me in your heart, you’ll be in mine. I Love You, William We Love You Keely MOM DAD Best Wishes From KURVIS BURNS PHOTOGRAPHERS Courtney, To a friend who has been there through good times and bad. A friend I could share special things with. A friend who has been trustworthy and dependable. You are all of these things and much more. Friends like you are hard to come by. Thanks for always being there. I Love Ya! Keely Becky, Being Mad, Sad, And Glad-These Are Things Our Friendship Has Been Through. Remember The Antenna, The Night At Shreve Parking Lot (Itchy Feet, Little Bop And Big Bop), And All The Others. Good Luck At LSU! Keely f Atafc r GUSHER PATRONS Liz And Karen Gloria Dice Good Luck Jackets-The Picketts Billard Susie Knighten Ted Raider Sandra Childress Rose Scott Lisa Jeffcoat Jacque Treese Joey Baranik-Good Luck Jackets Dourthy Childress Good Luck Truett-Mr. Mrs. John K. Wall Kathy Truett Crow The Typographic Company Ports Realtor We Are Zhe West The seasons swiftly come and go and with them comes the thought of all the various changes that time in flight has brought.. But one thing never changes. It remaines the same forever, TEhe the spirit and the triditions of C.E. Byrd. This year their has been a lot of changes, new rules and regulations, a new building and new faces. Buts lets try to keep the old triditions and maybe make a few new ones. This book is dedicated to those students who really qare about Byrd and plan to give the school their all. You will never find an¬ other school like this because WE ARE THE BEST. h k BYRD WE STAND- Cheerleaders and High- steppers showed how much they loved their school. HAVING FUN- the stu¬ dents of Byrd seemed to have fun were ever they were. WORKING HARD- Students studyed hard and kept up the stan¬ dards of the school. 262 GUSHER , r M - 5 3 flf.