Athletic tradition has always been important at C. E. Byrd High School. The success Byrd has enjoyed in sports competition has been a great rallying point for the school and source of pride since 1926. The Athletic Hall of Fame at C. E. Byrd High School was formulated and conceived by the C. E. Byrd Letterman’s Association. The Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet is a bi-annual event sponsored by the Association to honor its outstanding athletes.
The Yellow Jackets have been blessed with a great number of talented athletes competing on the men’s and women’s athletic teams. The Association welcomes Hall of Fame nominations from letterman, alumni, friends and supporters of C. E. Byrd High School. Anyone wishing to provide information for a nominee can do so by writing to:
- C.E. BYRD HIGH SCHOOL
LETTERMAN’S ASSOCIATION
3201 LINE AVENUE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71104
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In order to maintain the integrity of the Hall of Fame, nominees must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character. All candidates will be judged on their significant and/or long-term contributions to athletic endeavors. In addition, as much as possible, acknowledged leadership in his/her chosen field or community, state, and national presence will be considered. Candidates may be nominated as a player, a coach or contributor by anyone. Candidates may not nominate themselves. All entries must be submitted on the official Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Form by October 1. The nomination form shall be available through the Lettermen’s Association, the Athletic Director’s office, the high school office, or the Letterman’s Association portion of the Alumni Associations Website.
Athletic Hall of Fame
1992
Joe “Red” Baird 1944
Dr. Billy Bundrick 1956
Rupert “Bo” Campbell 1959
Coach J. D. Cox 1929-1967
Guy Feducia 1938
Richard Gay 1954
Seth Morehead 1952
John Trigg 1950
Barbara Faye White 1958
1993
Conway Baker 1932
Leo Bird 1938
Marilyn Rogers Garner 1952
Jake Hanna 1927
Richard Hughes 1956
Carolyn Rogers 1952
Dan Sandifer 1944
Terry Smith 1964
Coach Woodrow Turner 1951-1975
Jimmy Williams 1960
1995
Spevens Rosenblath 1950
Pat Studstill 1957
“Spanky” McCoy 1955
David Woodley 1976
Charles Minder 1966
Liffort Hobley 1980
1997
Buck Bryan 1932
Mercer Tennille 1928
Gene Newton 1954
Charles Peatross 1957
Scotty Robertson 1946
Tommy Morrow 1950
Coach Nick Lester 1945
1999
Spiro Cosse 1956
Frank Pernici 1956
Jimmy Caskey 1961
Alton Thomas 1962
David Brookings 1968
Mark Massey 1968
2001
Jimmie Harrison 1946
Jimmy Mangum 1952
Don Davis 1956
Jack Pyburn 1963
Mike Leonard 1972
Jerry Byrd 1991
Carrie Morman 1993
2003
Sammy Booras 1947
Harold Gene Smith 1954
Rex Staes 1954
Arnaz Battle 1998
Meredith Duncan 1998
Karen McCarter Elliott 1974
2005
Leigh McGovern Wilson 1999
John Gray Pou 1999
Katie Cochran Hall 1994
Leon Murray 1995
James Mosely 1972
Dr. Joe Farmer Abendroth 1960
Dickey Carpenter 1957
Coach Alan Carter 1990-1997
2007
Delbert Clinton 1989-1997
Jack A. Crichton 1933
Ronald L. Sawyer 1953
Robert “Bob” Hamm 1958
William “Bill” Hancock 1960
Blocker Thornton 1963
Gerald Badgley 1976
Caroline Haynie 1994
2009
Philip Campbell
Carol Weyman
Meg Frazier 1997
Merle Kemmerly, Jr.
Brandon Nightengale 2000
Paul Winder
2016
Kendrick Farris, 2004
Owen Self
Amy Restovich-Dunman, 1994
Dr. Sam Nader, 1963
2025
Mike Suggs ‘98-’20 • Head Football Coach
Carter Toms ‘16 • Golf
Richard Carthon ‘12 • Football & Baseball
Philip Barbaree ‘17 • Golf
Auburne Ziober Diaz ‘97 • Softball
Terry Gatson ‘01 • Track and Field
Billy Fitzgerald ‘59 • Basketball & Baseball
Karl Mitchell ‘01-’13 • Lacrosse Coach
Jonathan Lowe ‘01 • Football
Trent Touchet ‘16 • Baseball
Kyle Blankenship ‘01 • Basketball
Joe Hill ‘57 • Track and Field
Matt Sharp ‘12 • Baseball
As a part of the Centennial Celebration, the C.E. Byrd Letterman’s Association is pleased to announce thirteen new inductees into the C.E. Byrd Athletic Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition is reserved for those alumni who not only excelled in their respective sports but did so while also demonstrating the finest values of leadership, sportsmanship, integrity, and dedication that define what it means to be a Yellow Jacket. The legacy that these thirteen alumni have left behind has paved the way for countless student athletes to follow in their footsteps. We are so proud to acknowledge the impact and contributions that these thirteen individuals have made on the City of Byrd.
