Toni Byrd—1976-77 Lady Wildcats Basketball

   The female athlete selected to be in the Hall of Fame (in 1988) is Toni Byrd of Bay St. Louis.  Byrd graduated from Poplarville High School and played for the Lady Wildcats 1976-78. 

   Toni played in the Mississippi Junior College All-Star game before getting a scholarship at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. 

   At Southeastern, Byrd received the Athletic Scholastic Award for two years and was also captain of the Lady Lions' team.  She made honorable mention all-state while setting team records for fee throws and assists during the 79-80 season. 

   Toni played three years in the Louisiana Independent League and earned Most Valuable Player honors and the Sportsmanship Award. 

   At Poplarville High School, Toni made all-district four years, all-conference two years, and was most valuable player two years.  She was a cheerleader at Poplarville High School for three years. 

   Byrd has a bachelor's degree from Southeastern, as well as a master's of education.  She taught five years in the Louisiana Public School System. 

   Toni is presently (in 1988) enrolled in pharmacy school at Xavier University in New Orleans and she is working at the Slidell Memorial Hospital Pharmacy.