Congratulations to Red River High senior Jemarcus Latson. He has been selected to join the Grambling State University “World-Famed” Tiger Marching Band.

Latson will play the French horn.  However, the French horn is often called a mellophone in a marching band. It’s a marching-style adaptation of the French horn, and many marching bands use it as the equivalent of a French horn in their ensemble. The mellophone is usually referred to as “the horn”. 

He plans to study music education at GSU.

While at Red River High School, Latson was a member of the Marching Band for six years and the Captain for the last three years. He is also in the Ed Rising teacher preparation program, a teacher assistant, Vice President of the Student Council, 4-H Junior Counselor, and a member of the Cross Country track team.

Latson is the son of Jasmin Latson and the grandson of Marie Carroll. His Godparents are Pastor Jimmie and First Lady Thelma Mitchell of Deliverance Temple. 

He will sign a letter of intent on Monday, June 9. The public is invited to attend.