Oh wow he was my 9th grade teacher. We were sitting in his class watching 911 when the towers fell. Coolest teacher I had up there. 😂❤️

Is this your senior walk?!? 😊

I thought that was your voice, Allie

Oh My gosh, I started crying when he walked out of his office! As he turned the corner and saw former students and softball players he walked in the gym wiping eyes and very emotional. My Daddy Oree Marsalis graduated at 16 in 1929, you see I bled purple and gold at a very young age. Most of y’all know my 2 sisters were Byrd graduates, Valerie Marsalis Cox in 1965 and Pam Marsalis Kimbrough in 1968. My daddy would take me to the front of the school to the Flag Raising ceremony after a football game at Independence Stadium. That was a fantastic tradition. You see, I bled purple and gold when I was in and 5 th grade. David Duncan and I had 2 girls Meredith and Hilary both Byrd grads. Meredith returned after 10 years on the LPGA to teach and Coach and David my grandson played baseball at Byrd. I also substituted at Byrd and over the years have made at least 150 pep rally’s. Mr.Badgley the CITY OF BYRD loves you so much. That was the best by far Pep Rally ever. Congratulations on a well deserved retirement.

When he started crying, I teared up!

The City!!!

Oh my goodness! The moment he walked into that gym and the kids chanting his name was a BEAUTIFUL send off. Quite obvious he left his mark. 😍❤️

Congrats to the legend. So sad Mabry only got one year but so thankful she got that one to remember!!!!!

Got me all teary eyed over here! I was fortunate enough to meet Coach/Mr Badgley when he was coaching softball in the 90’s

Josh McLaughlin Trevor Sansalone Channing too many to mention 😂 Jacket Pride City Wide

The City of Byrd is really electric…starts at the top and Coach B sure will be missed💜

Congratulations Mr. Badgley on your retirement so excited for you to get your rest after so many years of dedicated service to C.E. Byrd and Caddo Parish Schools. Please enjoy your retirement and may the years go slowly. Grandparent class of 2019.

Dang Uh, End Uh, of an era!

What a day he has been an institution at Byrd he was principal whe my kids were there 16 and 20 years ago!

A perfect celebration full of Jacket Pride! Thank You, Mr. Badgely for all you have done for Byrd and its students for so many years. You have definitely made a lasting impact on the City of Byrd!

Congratulations Mr. Badgley!! Loved the roar of the students when you entered the gym!! You are well loved and will be greatly missed! 💜🐝💛

Awe I’m so glad Margaret Bell Badgley was at the end for him. I’m crying with you Jerry Badgley. Congratulations!

Lots of fond memories working with you. Congratulations on your retirement. Well deserved

I’ve never cried my way through a Byrd Pep rally like we did today! Congratulations on a job well done! 🥳

Congratulations coach!

Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for all you have done to make Byrd the amazing place that it is!! 💜💛

Awesome celebration for a great man and Principal! Congratulations, Mr. Badgley! Thank you for all you have done for the CE Byrd family!

Congratulations Jerry!!

Congratulations Coach! The definition of Jacket Pride! Well deserved.

Breanne Saulsbury still repping gusher!!!