Students of the MacArthur High School were honored as Texas Music Scholars at an awards ceremony on May 10, 2008. The students that were selected for this honor are:

Christina Behrens, 10th Grade, Violin
Morgan Black, 12th Grade, Violin
Aubry Born, 10th Grade, Violin
Nicholas Conn, 11th Grade, Tenor Trombone
Mahalia Dinglasan, 12th Grade, Violin
Nicole Haywood, 10th Grade, Bassoon
Joshua Horne, 12th Grade, F Horn
Stephanie Jayroe, 12th Grade, Flute
Drew Nitsche, 11th Grade, Cornet / Trumpet
Rachel Perrine, 9th Grade, Cello
Kristen Roberts, 12th Grade, Violin
Tiffany Rodriguez, 12th Grade, Violin
Landen Talbert, 11th Grade, Cornet / Trumpet
Kristin Bielling, 12th Grade, Cello
Jared Bodnar, 10th Grade, Cello
Kathleen Boyd, 12th Grade, Cello
Justine Delgado, 11th Grade, Viola
Andrew Gaul, 12th Grade, String Bass
Jackson Hocott, 11th Grade, String Bass
Allison Jayroe, 9th Grade, Flute
Analucia Moras, 9th Grade, Piccolo
Joel Ockerman, 12th Grade, F Horn
Erwin Reschke, 9th Grade, Bass
Rachel Roberts, 9th Grade, Violin
Daniel Sanchez, 9th Grade, Violin
Teresa Valadez, 9th Grade, Viola

They were nominated for this honor by their director, Jan Garverick, and the award is given by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras and Choirs. Last year only 1,363 students were named as Texas Music Scholars.

This award is given to students who have exhibited outstanding qualities in scholastic merit, musicianship and citizenship in their school and community during the 2007-2008 school year.

The Texas Music Educators Association, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is an association of over 10,000 music teachers whose goals are to support music education in Texas, provide professional growth opportunities for educators, foster public support for music in schools and offer quality musical experiences for students.