Grambling State University Director of Bands, Dr. Nikole Roebuck joined President Rick Gallot as he visited Southeast Louisiana March 30-April 1, 2022 recruiting potential Grambling students as part of the annual Presidential Bernetta Ambres High School recruiting tour of the area. The event was started by the late Grambling State alumna Bernetta Ambres and connects Grambling with high school students in St. John the Baptist, Jefferson and Orleans parishes.
Dr. Roebuck and her team conducted on-site auditions and awarded scholarships to deserving bandsmen. Joining Dr. Roebuck on the trip was Assistant Director of Bands Kendall Damond, and head drum major Deante Harris.
The team recruited students from 24 schools in the three-day trip. Participating Collegiate Academies schools included George Washington Carver, Abramson Sci Academy, Rosenwald, Livingston Collegiate and Collegiate Baton Rouge.
