Congratulations Angela Jordan for being awarded the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Outstanding Achievement in the Reserve Officers Training Corps Program.. Only 1 out of 4,000 receive this award. Only 3 cadets awarded in five state area. The other two were from Alabama and Magnet.

The swim team competed in the Louisiana Long Course State Championships in July. They did well with COSST placing 4th overall. Their top finishes are: Helen Dorsett 1st in the 15-16 yr old 400 IM and 2nd in the mile; John Kamphuis 1st in the 13-14 200 back and 2nd in the 100 back and 100 fly; Meredith McGee 3rd in the 100 free, 400 free and 5th in the 200 free and 800 free; Tyler Jusselin 3rd in the 200 back; Tanner Murphy 3rd in the 100 free and 4th in the 50 and 400 free; Katherine Kamphuis 5th in the 200 back and 8th in the 100 fly; Hannah Dorsett 6th in the 200 back and 9th in the 200 fly; Thomas Campbell 8th in the mile and 9th in the 800 free. Congratulations students.

Class pictures are scheduled for – Wednesday 8/27-Friday 8/29. 9th grade – Wed. 8/27, 10th – Thurs., 8/28 and 11th – Fri., 8/29. Seniors who did not take their yearbook picture at Cowens this summer must come during 1st hour on Friday, 8/29.

All members, friends, families and supporters of the CE Byrd Yellow Jackets are invited to participate in their Spirit Day event on Monday, September 8, 2008. Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Bossier City (375 Boardwalk Blvd) for lunch, dinner, or a snack. On this day, receive 20% off all purchases accompanied by the fundraiser certificate.