CE Byrd High School Alumni Association

In honor of #DDay , we are sharing Ms. Fitzgerald's post and picture from three years ago.

June 6, 2016.....I rarely post...just mundane comments mostly, but today cannot pass without sharing a story about a beloved teacher,coach and friend at C.E. Byrd High School...Capt. John Rogers.

This morning I drove to New Orleans to witness a very special ceremony that took place at the World War II Museum, where John still volunteers and shares his story with visitors. During today's commemorative celebration, the French Government counsel-general in Louisiana presented to John their Legion of Honor for his service in the liberation of their country. It was followed by the singing of the French National Anthem. Very moving!! This award was established by Napoleon to recognize his finest soldiers. The ceremony took place in the Freedom Pavilion as part of the D-Day Commemoration which was a wonderfully patriotic event attended by many veterans.

John landed at Normandy D Day+3 or the ninth, with his Sherman tank Company and began fighting his way across Belgium and France liberating town after town and ending the war at the doors of Berlin. As Company commander, he was deeply involved in the Battle of the Bulge and after a battle defeat, introduced a new tactic for disabling the much larger German tanks by taking the smaller Sherman tanks around the German flank and hitting them on the backside of the tanks where they were less armored and their engines vulnerable.

At 98 years of age, John's story and his interviews can be viewed in the Road to Berlin exhibit of the Museum. You can also read his oral history on the Livingstonbusiness.com and search..John Rogers.

I will be writing an article about John for the Byrd Alumni High Life and would hope if you have a comment that I might use, you would Private Message me or comment. I will share all comments with John.

It was a lovely day to spend with special friend and mentor John, wife Tee, and son Charles. A poignant moment was standing in front of the Sherman tank and listening to John's recollections of fifteen months in that tank during World War II. It was an honor also shared with Byrd folks, Margaret and Jerry Badgley. John coached the former All-Sate catcher and current principal of our Byrd. What a day...and thank you to all veterans for your Service. #AlwaysDeepWithinOurHearts

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Jackets, help us wish the namesake of our Math & Science Building and C.E. Byrd Alumni Hall of Famer, Ms. R. Lynne Fitzgerald, a very happy birthday!🎂 💜💛🐝💜💛#AlwaysDeepWithinOurHearts

Only 15 weeks away! 💜💛🐝🏈💜💛#AlwaysDeepWithinOurHearts

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It’s game day for Byrd baseball and lacrosse! Byrd baseball takes on Jesuit at 2:00pm in Sulphur and Lacrosse faces Catholic High at 5:00pm in Shreveport! Let’s go Jackets!! 💜💛🥍⚾️ #alwaysdeepwithinourhearts

It’s game day for Byrd baseball and lacrosse! Byrd baseball takes on Jesuit at 2:00pm in Sulphur and Lacrosse faces Catholic High at 5:00pm in Shreveport! Let’s go Jackets!! 💜💛🥍⚾️ #alwaysdeepwithinourhearts

2021 Senior Walk! 💜🐝🎓💛

Byrd lacrosse playing for state championship berth in Shreveport

And good luck to the Byrd lacrosse team this weekend as well! What a fun weekend for Byrd sports!! 💜💛🎉🥍

Byrd lacrosse playing for state championship berth in Shreveport C.E. Byrd and Catholic-B.R. can't seem avoid each other in the postseason because this weekend the two programs face off in the semifinals of the Louisiana High School Lacrosse League.

Let's go Jackets!! The baseball team will face Jesuit in the State Championship on Saturday at 2:00pm! 💜💜💜💛💛💛🐝

Give for Good

It's not too late! Please consider donating to Byrd through Give for Good today!

https://www.giveforgoodnla.org/byrdalumni

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Support Byrd today by donating through Give for Good! Money raised will go to 2021 AP scholarships for seniors. Every donation counts! 💛💜💛💜#alwaysdeepwithinourhearts

Support Byrd today by donating through Give for Good! Money raised will go to 2021 AP scholarships for seniors. Every donation counts! 💛💜💛💜#alwaysdeepwithinourhearts

Support Byrd today by donating through Give for Good! Money raised will go to the 2021 seniors who are awarded AP scholarships! Every donation counts! 💜💛💜 #alwaysdeepwithinourhearts

Photos from CE Byrd High School's post

Before being named head coach on Sunday, Coach Ballew served as Byrd’s defensive coordinator for the last 18 years. During that time, he learned a great deal from Mike Suggs. However, he probably learned a thing or two during the 1992 season when, as a freshman at The City of Byrd, he was responsible for holding the cords to Suggs’ headset. Other coaches in picture (from left of Suggs) Byrd Hall of Fame HC Alan Carter, Glenn Payne, and Mark Allen.💜💛🐝🏈💜💛#AlwaysDeepWithinOurHearts

Photos from CE Byrd High School's post

Photos from CE Byrd High School's post

Thanks for so many great years, Coach Suggs!

Share your favorite Coach Suggs memory below! 💜💛💜 #AlwaysDeepWithinOurHearts

Photos from The C.E. Byrd PTSA Buzz's post

So many of our Yellow Jackets are helping out around the community.—like Julien Deleon (Class of 2019). When he was at The City of Byrd, he was an all-star for Byrd Baseball. Now, he is an all-star in the city of Shreveport, serving our area’s most vulnerable citizens at the Hope Connections shelter on the weekends. Thank you, Julien! We are proud of you! 💜💛🐝💜💛#AlwaysDeepWithinOurHearts

Open house for future Jackets Saturday and next week! Spread the word! 💜💛💜🐝

Jacket alums- The Run the Hive Byrd Softball 5K Run/Walk is on January 16th at 8 am! There is also a virtual option if you don't want to come to the school and run but still want to support and get the long sleeve race t-shirt. Use the code coachford to receive a 25% off alumni discount.

Here is the link to sign up or you can sign up at Sport Spectrum!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=60453

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🎉🎉Last call for Byrd Hall of Fame nominations! Nominations for the 2021 inductees are due on January 4th. Complete the below application for yourself or someone you know! 🎉🎉🎉💜💛💜

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Away deep within our hearts...

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Jacket Pride State Wide! 💜💛

Honk when you see these banners. Let people know the Jackets are on their way to Turpin Stadium! 💜💛🐝🏈💜💛#AlwaysDeepWithinOurHearts

2020 LHSAA Div I Football Championship C.E. Byrd vs. Catholic High School Baton Rouge - 12/27/2020 | Live & On Demand

🐝🏈It’s game day for the Jackets! 🏈🐝Let us know if you are attending the game in person or following along at home! See below on how to catch the game. Go Jackets!! 🐝🐝🐝💜💛💜💛 #statechampionship #CEByrd #yellowjackets #alwaysdeepwithinourhearts

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Mark your calendars!

🚨We have a date! 🚨Sunday, December 27th at 6pm. Our Jackets will take on Catholic (BR) for the Division I LHSAA State 🏈Championship! 🏆
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The City of Byrd will take over The City of Lights. Our undefeated 10-0 Yellow Jackets will face Catholic High of Baton Rouge for the Division I LHSAA State Championship 🏆 at historic Turpin Stadium on the campus of NSU. We’re waiting on the LHSAA to give us a specific date and time, but it fall between Dec. 27-30. Thanks to Coach Oliver for the graphic! 💜💛🐝🏈💜💛#AlwaysDeepWithinOurHearts

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Today is Giving Tuesday! The Byrd Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Byrd High School. It's a great day to renew your 2020/21 membership or make a donation! Use the link below and tell your friends! We appreciate all the support of our graduates and friends! 🐝💜💛💜 #alwaysdeepwithinourhearts

https://www.byrdhighalumni.org/donations

byrdhighalumni.org The final bricks are being installed which wilI allow us to see if there are any slots left to purchase a brick for you or your loved one.  Contact the alumni office at the address below or call the alumni office at (318) 990-2973  (BYRD) for a final count.

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Does anyone know the story behind these pins? Given to the school by the son of a C.E. Byrd alumni in the class of 1933. Made for a reunion maybe?💜🐝💛

[10/26/20]   Looking to get more involved with the Byrd Alumni Association? We are currently looking for a few more members for our Board of Directors! We meet 3-4 times each year. If you are interested, feel free to reach out to a current Board member, send us a message, or email us at [email protected]. It's a great way to get involved and support the Alumni Association and Byrd! #alwaysdeepwithinourhearts 💜💛💜🐝🐝🐝

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Do you know of any amazing graduates or former faculty from Byrd? The nomination period has begun for the 2021 Hall of Fame inductees! Click the link below to nominate someone! To be considered for the 2021 induction, nominees must be submitted by November 30, 2020.

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