Eight students from the Natchitoches Central High School String Orchestra were selected to the Louisiana All-State Orchestra. High school students across the state met in Baton Rouge for two days rehearsal and a concert. NCHS students who attended were:

Zane Harper
Colin Henson
Mackenzie Johnson
Jacoby Timms
Charia Ratliff
Gabrielle Edwards
JaNia Wallace
Austin Dees

The conductor, Larry Livingston came from USC, University of Southern California.