Band members and parents gathered in the LHS Band Hall on Tuesday, July 10th to welcome the new band LHS band director, Lane Palmer. Mr. Palmer has had 15 years of education experience. He grew up in Louisiana, attending Ruston High School and received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Louisiana Tech. Mr. Palmer earned his Masters of Education Administration from the University of Findlay and will begin his Doctorate this Fall. His passion for music and the arts has allowed him the opportunity to work with and study under some of the most profound music educators in the profession. His other interests include hunting, fishing, and working with his animals. He has held director positions at Tatum ISD, Hallsville ISD, Pewitt ISD, and Hemphill ISD. Mr. Palmer and his fiancé Robin are relocating to the Livingston area.​