5-19-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (May 15 – May 22) . New Today  CLICK HERE for 2023 Graduation Information and Special Instructions Attention Seniors and Senior Parents!! Convention Center Rules for Graduation Students – There will be an ACT Boot Camp for the June ACT test on SATURDAY from 9:00 until noon in the Learning Center.  Please contact Sherri Moss @ 318-572-5507 …

5-10-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (May 8 – May 12) . New Today  Pepsquad Fitting Dates: TODAY from 4:40-6:00 pm in the Learning Center and June 5 from 9:00-10:00 am in the Learning Center Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Top Jackets. The list is available on Canvas. There is a mandatory meeting tomorrow in the learning center. You may attend the 7:45 session OR the …

5-9-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (May 1 – May 7) 5/6  Track 5A State Championship | LSU – Baton Rouge, LA New Today  Juniors – Ring Ceremony is TODAY.  If you plan on participating in Ring Ceremony, you need to visit Local Level events to register. Also, be sure you submit your pictures for the slide show on time and to the …

5-3-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (May 1 – May 7) 5/6  Track 5A State Championship | LSU – Baton Rouge, LA New Today  Congratulations to the Byrd golf team on winning the 2023 LHSAA Boys Division 1 Golf State Championship at Farm d’Allie golf course in Carrencro, Louisiana.  This is back-to-back titles for the Yellow Jacket golf team.  The championship team included …

5-2-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (May 1 – May 7) 5/6  Track 5A State Championship | LSU – Baton Rouge, LA New Today  Juniors – If you are participating in the Junior Ring Ceremony you may begin bringing your rings to the main office.  They MUST be in a box. Seniors – Order your Favorite Senior’s Byrd Class of 2023 Bouquet TODAY!!! ONLY 3 …

5-1-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (May 1 – May 7) 5/6  Track 5A State Championship | LSU – Baton Rouge, LA New Today  Staff and Students – Fresh salads for sale every day in the hydroponics lab during both lunch shifts. Small – $2, large – $3. 2023 Senior Party – The last day to sign up to be a host of …

4-28-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 24 – April 30) . New Today  Staff and Students – Fresh salads for sale every day in the hydroponics lab during both lunch shifts. Small – $2, large – $3. Congrats to the following student-athletes qualified for the LHSAA state championships to be held at LSU Baton Rouge on May 6: Laila Wells, Spencer Frierson, …

4-27-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 24 – April 30) 4/27  Track Region 1-5A Championship | NSU New Today  Staff and Students – Fresh salads for sale every day in the hydroponics lab during both lunch shifts. Small – $2, large – $3. Renaissance will be TODAY.  If you have all A’s or A’s and B’s please come by the Learning Center …

4-26-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 24 – April 30) 4/27  Track Region 1-5A Championship | NSU New Today  Staff and Students – Fresh salads for sale every day in the hydroponics lab during both lunch shifts. Small – $2, large – $3. Students – Renaissance will only be TOMORROW.  If you have all A’s or A’s and B’s please come by …

4-25-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 24 – April 30) 4/27  Track Region 1-5A Championship | NSU New Today  Key Club Girl Interviews will be TODAY beginning at 4:00 pm in the JROTC hallway. Students – The membership application poster for 2023-2024 Student Council is posted around the school. Scan the QR code to fill out the Google Form. Please apply for …

4-24-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 24 – April 30) 4/27  Track Region 1-5A Championship | NSU New Today  Congrats KByrd’s 2023 short film submission to Film Prize Jr. took home a Founder’s Circle Award! Congrats to Mollie Hamm, Sanari McKinney, Erin Hanson, Presley Walsworth, and Thomas Perryman! “Nowhere Girl” will stream at Filmprizejr.com beginning on Tuesday! You can vote for the …

4-21-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 17 – April 23) . New Today  Seniors – Class of 2023, please vote for your graduation choices by TODAY. The link is on your senior Canvas page. Z-Club a Byrd service club advocating for women worldwide, is now accepting applications for new members in 2023-24. New members are selected via member votes and teacher recommendations. …

4-20-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 17 – April 23) 4/20  Track District 1-5A Championship | Benton Track Complex – Benton, LA New Today  Athletics – John Patrick is up for state athlete of the week in the mile split. Each person can only vote once. CLICK HERE to vote! Congratulations to our Track District Champions:  Xavier Anderson, Long Jump and Triple …

4-6-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 3 – April 9) 4/6  Track Huntington Raiders Relays | Lee Hedges Stadium New Today  A HUGE Thank you to our wonderful C. E. Byrd families for making Teacher Appreciation week such a great success! We rolled out the red carpet for our faculty and staff providing lunches from El Cabo Verde, Events Plus, Newk’s, Silver …

3-28-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 27 – April 2) 3/31-4/1 Track Texas Relays | University of Texas – Austin, TX 3/31  Track C.S. Gator Relays | Lee Hedges Stadium New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty, and staff for all they do in and out of the …

3-27-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 27 – April 2) 3/31-4/1 Track Texas Relays | University of Texas – Austin, TX 3/31  Track C.S. Gator Relays | Lee Hedges Stadium New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty, and staff for all they do in and out of the …

3-24-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 20 – March 26) 3/25  Varsity Baseball vs. Benton @ Byrd | 1:00 pm New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty, and staff for all they do in and out of the classroom. Please use the link below to make your grade-specific …

3-23-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 20 – March 26) 3/23  Varsity Baseball vs. Southwood @ Byrd | 6:00 pm 3/25  Varsity Baseball vs. Benton @ Byrd | 1:00 pm New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty, and staff for all they do in and out of the …

3-22-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 20 – March 26) 3/22  Varsity Baseball vs. Lakeside @ Byrd | 6:00 pm (Teacher Appreciation) 3/23  Varsity Baseball vs. Southwood @ Byrd | 6:00 pm 3/25  Varsity Baseball vs. Benton @ Byrd | 1:00 pm New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, …

3-21-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 20 – March 26) 3/21  Varsity Baseball @ Southwood | 6:00 pm 3/22  Varsity Baseball vs. Lakeside @ Byrd | 6:00 pm (Teacher Appreciation) 3/23  Varsity Baseball vs. Southwood @ Byrd | 6:00 pm 3/25  Varsity Baseball vs. Benton @ Byrd | 1:00 pm New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s …

3-8-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 6 – March 12) 3/10 Track Woodlawn Knights Relays | Lee Hedges Stadium New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty, and staff for all they do in and out of the classroom. Please use the link below to make your grade-specific monetary …

3-7-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 6 – March 12) 3/10 Track Woodlawn Knights Relays | Lee Hedges Stadium New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty, and staff for all they do in and out of the classroom. Please use the link below to make your grade-specific monetary …

3-6-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 6 – March 12) 3/10 Track Woodlawn Knights Relays | Lee Hedges Stadium New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty, and staff for all they do in and out of the classroom. Please use the link below to make your grade-specific monetary …

3-3-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (February 27 – March 5) 3/4  Track Yellow Jackets Relays | Lee Hedges Stadium New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty, and staff for all they do in and out of the classroom. Please use the link below to make your grade-specific monetary …

3-1-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (February 27 – March 5) 3/4  Track Yellow Jackets Relays | Lee Hedges Stadium New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty and staff for all they do in and out of the classroom. Please use the link below to make your grade-specific monetary …

2-28-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (February 27 – March 5) 3/4  Track Yellow Jackets Relays | Lee Hedges Stadium New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty and staff for all they do in and out of the classroom. Please use the link below to make your grade-specific monetary …

2-23-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (February 21 – January 26) . New Today  Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is March 27- March 31. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to our teachers, faculty and staff for all they do in and out of the classroom. Please use the link below to make your grade-specific monetary donation to help provide lunch daily and gift …

2-1-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (January 30 – January 5) 2/1  Boys Freshman/JV Basketball vs. Northwood | Freshmen Play at 5:30 JV plays after 2/3  Varsity Boys Basketball @ Natch Central | 7:30 pm New Today  The City of Shreveport has changed the afternoon times for the school zone have been changed to 2:30 until 4:30 pm.   Beta Club New Member Induction …

1-31-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (January 30 – January 5) 1/31  Varsity Boys Basketball @ Parkway | 7:30 pm 2/1  Boys Freshman/JV Basketball vs. Northwood | Freshmen Play at 5:30 JV plays after 2/3  Varsity Boys Basketball @ Natch Central | 7:30 pm New Today  The City of Shreveport has changed the afternoon times for the school zone have been changed to …

1-17-23

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Yellow Jacket Sports (January 16 – January 22) 1/17 Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Shreve | 7:30 pm 1/18 Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Loyola | Freshmen Play at 5:30 JV plays after 1/19  Men’s Soccer vs. Shreve @ Byrd | 6:15 pm 1/20  Lady Jackets Varsity Soccer vs. Mt. Carmel | 6:00 pm 1/20  Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Haughton | 7:30 …

Jackets in the News: Internet Poster Contest Winners

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Internet Poster Contest Winners – “Together for a Better Internet” 10th Grade – Miracle Edwards 11th Grade – Amanda Miller, Kaleigh Gordon, Aaliyah Dove, Madelyn Bomar, Jackson Hermes, Jasmine Henson and Camilia Adger 12th Grade – Caroline Carberry, Catherine Briery and Abigail Ramsey Congrats! Their posters will be sent on to District Competition.

12-6-22

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Yellow Jacket Sports (December 5 – December 11) 12/6 Lady Jackets Varsity Soccer vs. Shreve | 6:00 pm 12/8 Lady Jackets Varsity Soccer vs. West Monroe | 5:30 pm New Today Track and Field Meeting TODAY Congratulations to the Youth and Government members who attended the YMCA Youth Legislature Conference in Baton Rouge. Trey Deal and Landon Boykin had their …

11-22-22

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Yellow Jacket Sports (November 21 – November 27) 11/22  Lady Jackets Varsity Soccer vs. St. Amant | 3:00 pm Byrd Football Friday, November 25 • 7:00 PM Joe Yenni Stadium 400 Phlox Ave Metairie LA 70001 Tickets are $14 online CLICK HERE for the Gofan link for fans to purchase tickets for the Byrd vs John Curtis football game.  There …

11-21-22

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Yellow Jacket Sports (November 21 – November 27) 11/22  Lady Jackets Varsity Soccer vs. St. Amant | 2:00 pm Friday, November 25 • 7:00 PM Joe Yenni Stadium 400 Phlox Ave Metairie LA 70001 Tickets are $14 online (ticket link coming soon) New Today CLICK HERE for KBYRD Thanksgiving episode. Seniors – The Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival Scholarship application …

11-18-22

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Yellow Jacket Sports (November 14 – November 20) 11/18-19  Boys and Girs Swim 2022 LHSAA Division 1 State Championship @ Sulphur Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center, Sulphur, LA 11/18-19 Lady Jackets Varsity Soccer Loyola Tournament 11/19  Men’s Varsity Soccer vs. West Monroe @ West Monroe | 10:00 am 11/19  Men’s Varsity Soccer vs. Ouachita Parish @ West Monroe | 3:00 …

11-16-22

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Yellow Jacket Sports (November 14 – November 20) 11/18-19  Boys and Girs Swim 2022 LHSAA Division 1 State Championship @ Sulphur Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center, Sulphur, LA 11/18-19 Lady Jackets Varsity Soccer Loyola Tournament   New Today Students – If you’re looking for volunteer hours, for every five cans you donate, Mrs. Carberry will sign off on one volunteer …

11-15-22

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Yellow Jacket Sports (November 14 – November 20) 11/18-19  Boys and Girs Swim 2022 LHSAA Division 1 State Championship @ Sulphur Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center, Sulphur, LA 11/18-19 Lady Jackets Varsity Soccer Loyola Tournament   New Today Students – Renaissance Honor Roll Days will be TODAY.  Please share with your students, and explain to your freshmen, especially that they …

Jackets in the News: 10-21-22

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Congratulations Char’Niyah Lars and Braden Tucker! After the final round of competition, they were selected out of 720 Louisiana High School Choir Students to be a member of the 2022 LMEA All-State Choir.   Congratulations to the Character Education Poster Contest Winners!  Their posters will be sent to CPSB for district competition.                 11th Grade – Morgan Ashley Spradling, Mary Sistrunk …

Jackets in the News: Swim

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Congratulations to our swimmers who shined in the High School Invitational on Saturday! Both the Boys and Girls placed 1st in the team events. Aiden Kiihnel, Graham Carter, Caston Feazel, and Isaac Andrews all placed 1st in their events, and the Boys Relay foursome consisting of Eli Griffith, Jackson Cooper, Conly Bradford and Jurandir Neto placed 6th in the Freestyle Relay …

Jackets in the News: Poster Contest Winners

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Diversity Poster Contest Winners: 11th Grade – Lily Blaylock and Mary Sistrunk 12th Grade- Mary Wellington, Catherine Briery, Caroline Carberry and Cassidy Lee Mental Health Poster Contest Winners:  9th Grade – Lucy Tran  10th Grade – Asia Webster 11th Grade – Katherine Anthony, Lily Blaylock, Angelica Abeja, Lamyah Baker, Mary Sistrunk 12th Grade – Kaitlin Barnett, Caroline Carberry, Catherine Briery, …

Jackets in the News: 9/24 Swim Meet

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9/24/2022-Saturday-September High School Invitational #1 @ YMCA BHP Billiton, Shreveport, LA- Meet Highlights Byrd Girls placed 3rd in this Meet involving 19 Louisiana Girls teams (67 points) to advance their season record to (2-1). Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ Team placed 3rd in this Meet involving 22 Louisiana Combined teams with the third highest Overall Combined Team Score (118 points). Marina …

Jackets in the News: Byrd Swim

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2022 C.E. Byrd Girls’ Team Results / Highlights: 9/20/2022-Tuesday-Dual Meet vs Captain Shreve @ Town South Pool, Shreveport, LA Byrd Girls won this Meet by a score of (88-65) to achieve a season record of (2-0). Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 1st with the Meet’s highest Overall Combined Team Score (182-124). Cailyn Bradford placed 1st in four events: G …

Jackets in the News: Aiden Kiihnl

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Congratulations to Aiden Kiihnl! Aiden has been recognized as a National Merit Commended Student. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2023 National Merit competition. Commended students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success and represent a valuable national resource.

Jackets in the News: National Merit Scholars

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Today, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. We are excited to congratulate Hannah Pearce and James Stratton who have the opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth $28 million that will be offered next spring.

Jackets in the News: Byrd Swim

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CE Byrd Girls Swim Highlights 09/06/2022-Tuesday-Dual Meet vs Caddo Magnet @ Town South Swim Club, Shreveport, LA Byrd Girls won this Meet for a season record of (1-0). Byrd Girls’ and Boys’ teams placed 1st with the Meet’s highest Overall Combined Team Score. (138-129) Cailyn Bradford placed 1st in three individual events:  G 200 Y Freestyle, G 100 Y Butterfly, …

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Astra Club Officers

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Astra Club Officers 2022-2023 President – Cailyn Bradford Vice President – Victoria Patten Corresponding Secretary – Katie Rose Stage Recording Secretary – Mary Sistrunk Treasurers – Kate Simon and Bella Young Sophomore Representatives – Emilija Majstorovic and Caitlin Miller Junior Representatives – Jenna Key, Nadia Prestipone and Jolie Blair Bigelow Senior Representatives – Annie Anderson, Catherine Briery, Caroline Hannigan, & …

Jackets in the News: 5-10-22

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Congratulations to senior Sydney Moss on her Individual Runner Up title at the LHSAA Divison I State Golf Championship!!  Here are a few highlights from her amazing golf career during her 4 years at CE Byrd High School… 2019-2022 2019- Member of the first (in school history)- LHSAA Division 1 Girls State Championship Team 2020- Louisiana Golf Association Girl’s Junior …

Jackets in the News: 4-28-22

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Congratulations to the C.E. Byrd Boys and Girls Golf Teams for winning the 2022 Regional tournaments. The boys shot a combined -2 and will compete in the State tournament next week in New Iberia. Sydney Moss was the individual medalist for the girls and their team will compete in Lafayette next week. Good Luck on the course Jackets!!!     …

Jackets in the News: 4-22-22

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Congratulations – The following students competed on April 9th at LSU in Baton Rouge and placed in the following categories:  Garrett Stroud 4th in District for Civics Emilija Majstorovic 1st and State Overall Winner in English I Kate Shaw 4th in District for English II Nicholas Carr 1st in District for Geometry James Stratton 3rd in District for U.S. History.

Jackets in the News: 4-21-22

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Congratulations to the following Senior Officers for Key Club 2022-2023:  President: Brennan Belanger Vice President: Anna Toms Vice President: Jack Parsons Vice President: Philip Brown Snyder Treasurer: Wyatt Watkins Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Student Council Officers:  President – James Stratton Vice President – Ellie Lawrence Secretary -Wyatt Watkins Parliamentarian – Aiden Kiihnl Historian – Caroline Carberry The C.E. Byrd Boys …

Jackets in the News: 4-20-22

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Congratulations to the following students who have work that was chosen to represent Byrd & compete in the Art Break Visual Art Juried Competition! Please give these kiddos a pat on the back!   Freshman: Ja’sani Coney Ziporah Gayle Alexis Greer Aubree LaCroix Leilah Lawrence Asia Mason Alana Taylor   Sophomores: Juliana Mancilla Ziarra Williams   Juniors:  Emma Loyd (2 …

Jackets in the News: 4-5-22

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Congratulations to JROTC who competed in the first-ever Barksdale Air Force Base Drill Team competition that was held this past Saturday and earned the following awards: 1st place in Armed Inspection; 2nd  place in Armed Exhibition; and 3rd place in Unarmed Exhibition.  Congratulations to the Yellow Jacket JROTC Battalion!

Jackets in the News: 3-29-22

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Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Bowling team.  They defeated HL Bourgeois in Round 1 and Central Lafourche in Round 2 and will advance to the State Finals in Baton Rouge this week.  Both matches were close, but our girls bowled their best and took the win!     Last Friday, C.E. Byrd went to NSU for the Demon Math Classic. …

Jackets in the News: 3-15-22

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Who would have thought that after all of our matches today we would be tied 7-7 with one match left… Two freshmen, Olivia Ostendorff and Caroline Sample had no idea going into their match that it would decide the team winner of the match. By winning the match 8-4, our team beat Shreve by a total of 8 wins to …

Jackets in the News: 3-14-22

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Placings for the DECA competition in the various categories. 1st Place – Janiya Bailey & Kassity Cook 2nd Place – Brionna Pearson & Elizabeth Francis 3rd Place – Christian Pruitt, Tiereny Joshua, Kamaira Lyons, Elizabeth Francis, & Kiante Morgan   J A Trust Your Crazy Idea Challenge 3rd Place & $1,250 scholarship – Christian Pruitt

Jackets in the News: 3-11-22

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PTSA Reflections Winner:                 Literature – Award of Excellence – Kathryn Fincher                 Visual Arts – Award of Excellence – Catherine Briery                 Visual Arts – Award of Merit – Sydney Moss                 Photography – Award of Merit – Ellie Lawrence     Congratulations to Kingson Wills who has been selected as a Coca-Cola Scholar for a $20,000 scholarship.  He …

Lyle Leaders Announcement

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Congratulations to the Lyle Leaders class of 2025.  The list is attached.  Please go by to see Mrs. Prothro for information on an Easter service project. Class of 2025 – Lyle Leaders Anderson, MyJoi Ardoin, Emma Grace Ayres, Harrison Bartle, Caroline Benson, Scarlett Brady, Will Brown, Gordon Bruce, Hudson Carr, Nicholas Cooper, Jackson Davis, Ainsley Flurry, Claire French, Caroline Guglielmo, …

Jackets in the News: 2-28-22

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Congratulations to the following students who won awards at the Beta Club State Convention.  Congratulations! Braden Tucker – 1st Place in Vocal Performance Kate Shaw – 5th Place in Language Arts Elizabeth Klotzbach – 1st Place in Social Studies Marina Klein – 3rd Place in Math Jackson Ballew – $2000 Beta Scholarship Josh Johnson – $2000 Beta Scholarship

2-16-22

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Yellow Jacket Sports (February 14 – February 20) 2/18  Byrd Baseball F/JV at Calvary (Jamboree) 2/19  Byrd Baseball Varsity vs Evangel @ CE Byrd | 1:15 pm 2/19  Byrd Baseball JV vs Calvary @ CE Byrd | 3:30 pm   NEW TODAY  Congratulations to the following winners in the Caddo Security Department poster contests. Overall winners: Caroline Carberry and Sidney …

Jackets in the News: 10-28-21

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Congratulations to the Student of the Year finalists: Jackson Ballew, Trinity Blankenship, Michael Cosse, Isabel Lawrence, Alaina Palmer and Hadley Tompkins. Congratulations to Kingson Wills who was selected as one of six semifinalists in the state of Louisiana for the United States Senate Youth Program. He will continue on in the competition to earn a $10,000 scholarship and a trip …

10-26-21

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Yellow Jacket Sports (October 25 – October 31) 10/28 Varsity Football vs. Captain Shreve @ Lee Hedges Stadium | 7:00 PM 10/30 Girls and Boys Varsity Red River High School Conference Championship @ Louisiana Tech Lambright Wellness Center, Ruston, LA NEW TODAY Congratulations to Catherine Briery, Caroline Carberry, Chloe Miller, and Sydney Moss for placing in the Character Education Poster …

Jackets in the News: LA High School Athletic Association All-Academic Scholar-Athletes

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Louisiana High School Athletic Association All-Academic Scholar-Athletes –  3.5 GPA or higher Cross Country Seth Payne Ryan Pearson Trent Wells Arden Brainis   Swimming Mary Mangin Ryan Pearson   Volleyball Emma Bishop Caitlin Byrd Kathryn Fincher   Composite all-state academic 4.0 all 4 years Gergely Szarvas – Boys Swimming

Announcement: Astra Club Officers

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President – Baileigh Gosslee Vice Presidents – Caroline Barber and Kate Schwab Corresponding Secretary – Mary Ella Mangin Recording Secretary – Skylar Burke Treasurer – Kelly Chu Sophomore Representatives – Kaleigh Gordon and Ella Turner Junior Representatives – Anne Marie Kemper and Caroline Hannigan Senior Representatives – Ava Trudnak and Anna Kate Wilhite Service Chairmen – Lily Moloney and Gracie …

Jackets in the News: 5-4-21

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C.E. Byrd Boys Lacrosse is currently ranked #2 in the STATE and need your help to get to Super 8 Playoffs in Lafayette! They will travel by bus Friday night, May 7, to Lafayette and stay the night to prepare for their game against Newman on Saturday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. Please consider donating to their program to help …

Jackets in the News: Byrd Girls Golf

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Congratulations to the Byrd Girls Golf team! They are headed to state on Monday and Tuesday in Lafayette at Les Vieux Chene Golf Course!!!  The girls placed 2nd at Regionals Tuesday at the National Golf Course in Westlake. Junior Sydney Moss placed 1st individually with a 76.  Good luck at state Byrd Golf!

Jackets in the News: Byrd Golf

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Congratulations to the boys golf team for their district win at Querbes Golf Course on Tuesday, April 20th. The boys will head to Regionals on Wednesday, April 28th, to play at Cypress Bend Resort. The girls golf team will head to Regionals at The National Golf Club in Westlake, La Tuesday, April 27th. Good luck Jacket Golf!

4-19-21

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 19 – April 25) 4/19 BBF @ Calvary | 5:00 pm 4/19 BBJV v Calvary | 5:00 pm 4/20 BBV v Southwood | 6:00 pm 4/20 BLJV v Magnet @ Byrd | 7:00 pm 4/22 Track District 1-5A Meet @ LH 4/22 BBV @ Southwood | 6:00 pm 4/23 BLV v Magnet | 7:00 pm 4/24 …

Jackets in the News: Boys & Girls Golf

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The CE Byrd Boys and Girls Golf teams competed in the NWLA 18 hole Spring Championship at Southern Trace Country Club on Monday, April 12th where both teams placed first. Junior Peyton Johnson won the individual championship with a round of 67 (-5).  Freshman Grant Reagan was runner up with a 71 (-1).   Junior Sydney Moss won the girl’s individual …

4-14-21

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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 5 – April 11) 4/15 Track Meet @ LH BTW Host | 2:00 pm 4/15 SBV @ Calvin | 4:00 pm 4/15 BBV @ Haughton | 6:00 pm 4/15 BLV @ Loyola – Messmer | 7:00 pm 4/17 BBV v Haughton | 1:00 pm NEW TODAY Athlete of the Week – Please vote for Byrd Baseball’s …

3-26-21

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 22 – March 28) 3/26 Track and Field Ruston Meet @ Ruston HS 3/26-27 SBV @ Quitman Tourney 3/27 BLJV v Magnet/Shreve @ LH | 9:00 am NEW TODAY Graduation Announcement – Graduation is at 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 29, at the Independence Stadium. Congratulations to our All Division I District I Boys Soccer Coach …

3-23-21

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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 22 – March 28) 3/23 SBJV/V @ Southwood | 5:00 pm 3/25 SBJV/V @ Shreve | 4:00 pm 3/25 BLV v Renegades @ Byrd | 7:00 pm 3/26-27 SBV @ Quitman Tourney 3/27 BLJV v Magnet/Shreve @ LH | 9:00 am NEW TODAY ACT Makeup – The make-up ACT will be given TODAY to all 11th …

Jackets in the New : 3-9-21

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Congratulations to the following Byrd Lady Jackets soccer players who made the Girls Soccer All-District team: 1st team: Skylar Burke, Landry Jones, Ellie Lawrence, Jordan Leblanc, Khianna Roraback, 2nd team: Katie Smith, Honorable Mention: Lily Blaylock, Elizabeth Klotzbach, Katie Rose Stage. MVP defense: Mia Levermann. Congratulations to Kingson Wills and Madilyn McCrary! They were elected this weekend to First and Second …

Jackets in the News: Security Department of Caddo Parish School System Poster Contests

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The Security Department of Caddo Parish School System sponsored several poster contests over the 2020-2021 school year. Congratulations to all students who entered and won the various prizes. Bullying Awareness & Prevention Poster Contest: Morgan Spradling Thonia Exozo Kaleh Moton Anua Taylor Jonathan Helton Queau Bullard Kenadei Gates Abigail Trudnak Caroline Carberry Cole Joyner Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest: Morgan …

12-14-20

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Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 14-Dec 20) 12/14 Wrestling Dual @ Haughton | 5:00 pm 12/14 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Airline | 6:00 pm 12/14 Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Airline | 7:30 pm 12/15 Boys Basketball vs. Haynesville | 6:00 pm 12/15 Girls Basketball @ Benton | 6:00 pm 12/16 JV Boys Soccer vs. Pineville | 7:00 pm 12/17 Varsity Girls …

Congrats: Swim State Meet Recap

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What a State Meet!  We had the highest finish ever for the girl’s team.  Byrd girls finished third, three points out of second.  The 200 Medley Relay (Lillie England, Jenna Key, Cailyn Bradford, Anna Clair Mackey) finished second. The 200 Free Relay (Lillie England, Grace Carter, Anna Clair Mackey, Cailyn Bradford) finished third. Byrd had three girls (Cailyn, Lillie, Marina …

Congrats: PTSA Reflections Winners

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Literature Overall: 1st Anna Claire Taylor 2nd Joshua Courtney 3rd Cyntericka Gatson 4th Maggie Griffin 10th 1st Maggie Griffin 2nd Caroline Carberry 3rd Cailyn Bradford HM Ella Grace Williams 11th 1st Olivia Boykin 2nd Ryan Pearson 3rd Connor Pierce 12th 1st Anna Claire Taylor 2nd Joshua Courtney 3rd Cyntericka Gatson HM Mia Levermann   Photography 1st Ellie Lawrence   Visual …