As I drove past my alma mater, C.E. Byrd, I began to think of all the things I miss about the school. Memories and moments that I never thought I would miss, but now I suddenly do. It is odd to me how when time changes so do your memories and thoughts of things that have now become distant memories.
1. Student Section
Who would have ever thought? We all miss being apart of the best high school student section in the nation. The students of C.E. Byrd pride themselves on their student section and people always look forward to seeing if the students come out to support, which they always do. We have fond memories of screaming "you you you" any time someone on the opposing team did not catch the ball. The memories of all the chants and chilling roller coaster moves, we miss being a part of this student section that has national recognition and all wish we could do it one last time.
2. Football
We miss Friday night football and all the things that came along with it, like the pep rallies and game day attire. There is nothing like hearing "the heartbeat of the city" (Byrd's band) play after a touchdown or before a kick off. We all miss linking arms at the end of the game to sing the alma mater and also screaming "C. E. BYRD" to the top of our lungs.
3. Pep Rallies
After hearing the bell ring for the pep rally to start, the halls would fill with students running to the gym to get a good seat. You would walk in to the gym and see cheerleaders and dance line lined along the bleachers, dancing to the fight song with huge smiles on their faces. We all miss seeing Jack, the mascot, perform his phenomenal skits. Jack was, and still is, the best mascot in the state (I am not being biased at all.) We miss seeing the cheerleader's stunts and the Highstepper's jump splits, along with the football players busting through their banner while their choice of music was playing. The playoff pep rallies were always the best, but we miss the pep rallies in general.
4. "Umm"
We seriously all miss hearing Mr. Badgley come on the intercom throughout the day. He always had something to tell us, no matter the importance.
5. Jane Shaffer
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You already know, especially if you attended Byrd. And if you did, I am sure you have some mad essay formatting skills all thanks to this lady. Thank you to all the English teachers for teaching us how to write in this format, it is super helpful in college!
6. Jack's Landing
Sitting outside in the 95 degree heat for lunch is one thing I do not miss. However, I would do it all over again just to sit with all of my friends again.
