Paiton started out playing the bass clarinet in 6^th grade. She furthered her musicianship by playing in the mighty mustang marching band from freshman year to senior year, and was a member of the Honor band all four years. Through her sophomore and Junior year, she made state solo and ensemble. She tried out for all-region her junior and senior year, and advanced to all-area her senior year. Paiton was one of four Drum Majors both her junior and senior year, and was Band Chaplain both as well. Throughout high school, Paiton has excelled in her academics as a honor roll student. She is chairman of the Lamar Safety Committee, is a member of the PALS club, was sophomore class president, and has volunteered in the community through the YIP organization. She will attend the University Of Louisiana, Lafayette in the fall, and will later transfer to Louisiana State, Baton Rouge, Majoring in Music/Pre-dentistry, and continuing to play the bass clarinet in the Rajun Cajun Band.

Chase Romere

Chase began playing the clarinet in sixth grade. As a ninth grader, he played in the Freshman All-Region Band, and from tenth to twelfth grade, he played in the high school Region Band. In addition, he was part of the All-Region Orchestra his junior and senior years, and he was honored as a member of the Texas 4A All-State Symphonic Band. During marching band, Chase was a clarinet section leader his sophomore year, and he led as Drum Major for his junior and senior years. In school, Chase serves as president of National Honor Society and NEMOS Science Club, and he will graduate as the Class of 2010 Valedictorian. He will attend Rice University in the fall, where he will major in Biochemistry/pre-Med and continue to play the clarinet as part of the Rice Symphonic Orchestra.