Why is Jasmine Jason smiling? She has some of the best music students in the state. That includes a “First Chair” student.

Jason took seven members of the Red River High School Band to the honor band competition recently. Out of 86 auditions student James Putek made first band, first chair.

“Honor band is for the best students in each high school band,” says Jason. She adds “competition is very hard, therefore she is very proud of Putek making top chair in the top band. He is the best baritone player in our district.”