By Kyle Roberts
Ruston High will be sending a pair of swimmers onward to the collegiate level after both Adam Campbell and Cade Campbell (no relation) signed with their respective college selections Monday in Ruston High’s auditorium.
Adam chose the University of Missouri – St. Louis, while Cade will stay closer to home and swim for Centenary College in Shreveport.
“Anytime we have a kid that’s able to go on and do anything, athletically or band or anything, we’re excited for those kids,” Ruston High principal Dan Gressett said. “These are two really good students. We know they’re going to be successful in whatever they choose.”
Adam said the decision was a good one considering the school will take Louisiana students and give them the opportunity to pay the in-state tuition rate and will allow him to study his passion: international business.
“(UMSL) checked all the boxes personally,” Adam said. “When I checked into their school initially, I thought the tuition was too high until I found out that Louisiana students get the opportunity for in-state tuition. That made it a lot more attractive. Then I found out that, it had an academic interest that I want to pursue. It had a pretty fast swim team and competes in the fastest conference in Division II. I figured it was the best choice.”
Cade afterward said he was excited to stay close to Ruston and fell in love with Centenary’s campus.
“When I visited the campus, I fell in love with it,” Cade said. “I love the small campus and the team was just so welcoming. I’m honored to be able to represent Ruston High and bring a light (to the swim program).”
