By Kyle Roberts

Thirteen members of Ruston High School’s band will go on to perform at the collegiate level after the students signed with their respective universities Monday after in a ceremony in the school’s auditorium.

For Ruston High band director Walter Moss it’s a testament to the relationship between the school and universities in the area.

“Today’s an important day,” Moss said. “Our universities are so important because the cooperation between the universities and the Ruston High School band program has been instrumental in the education of our high school students.

“Our students signing to university band programs allows them to continue expressing themselves musically as a form of art as well as contributing to the society through appearing in sports venues or in public concert. So I’m very proud of our Ruston High School students as they go out into the world and the other communities to continue their educational musical experiences.”

Below is the full list of signees.

Grambling State University
Ontario Gaulden – Trumpet

Louisiana Tech University
Luke Alexander – French Horn
Riley Green – Percussion
Neil Griffin – Trumpet
Savannah Long – Flute

Tulane University
Alexis Thompson – Clarinet

The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Kyren Jackson – Percussion
Kobe Knox – Saxophone
Serenity Knox – Saxophone
Jada Nelson – Tuba
Diamond Patterson – Percussion
Anginya Robinson – Baritone
Ty’Jai Ursin – Percussion

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