2025-2026 Goals and Update from the President

Dear Byrd Family, What a year we just had! The Centennial Celebration was a powerful reminder of the strength of the Byrd community—an unforgettable series of events filled with pride, tradition, and connection. Thank you for being part of it and for helping us honor 100 years of excellence. Over the past year, I had the opportunity to meet so …

Weight Room Fundraiser

Yellow Jackets, the process is now beginning to Beat Your Rivals’ Desires. For too long, Byrd’s weight room facilities have fallen behind those of our local competitors. It’s time for that to change. Our student-athletes — both boys and girls, across every sport — deserve better. They deserve equipment, spaces, and tools that reflect the tradition, excellence, and pride of …

Text photos to us at 318.226.7890

Whether you text or hashtag, we’d love to share your photos from our celebration weekend! Text photos to our Alumni cell phone at 318.226.7890 or tag us in your social media posts with #CEByrd100

Ticket Deadline and Ultimate Spotlight

Important Ticket Deadlines: Hall of Fame Dinner tickets must be purchased by May 20. Ultimate Reunion table purchases are also due by May 20. Ultimate Reunion Individual tickets will remain available until sold out. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY Centennial Event Spotlight: The party of the century is here! Family and Friends of Byrd, please join us at the Shreveport Convention Center to celebrate 100 …

Give for Good Winner: Class of 1996!

 Dominance from the Class of 1996!  For the second year in a row, the Class of 1996 takes the crown in the Give For Good Class Competition — with 18 total donations, a full 10 more than the next closest class!   The Class of 1993 made a strong late push, but ’96 came out swinging and never let go.   To everyone who participated:  Because of …

Who will win the Give for Good Class Competition?

EARLY GIVING HAS BEGUN!!  We’re excited to announce that the Give for Good campaign is officially underway, and you can join us in making a difference for the Yellow Jackets.  Early giving is now open and there’s no better time to show your support for Byrd High School and the generations of students who have walked its halls.  Let’s …

Byrd Centennial Celebration: It’s More Than Just a Party

By: Kenneth M. Favrot, C.E. Byrd Alumni Association President 100 years.  To children, that’s an incomprehensible measure of time.  To adults, it’s a hard span of time to describe.  100 years takes you from the Roaring ‘20s to social media.  It takes you from travel by boat and train to global travel by jet.  100 years takes you from radio to …

Alumni Newsletter

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Centennial Ticket and Sponsorship Purchase Link is now LIVE!

Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased here. We are excited to see everyone at the Centennial Celebrations in June! If you prefer to send a check, download the sponsor and ticket form (Ticket and Sponsor Form.pdf) and mail to C.E. Byrd Alumni Association at 3201 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71104 with your check. Alumni can purchase any of the following …