Jan. 30, 2025- Back in December, High School South's Ahava Walpola earned 1st Chair Trumpet in the region orchestra and wind ensemble. And earlier this month, she received 3rd Chair Trumpet in the New Jersey All-State Band. High School East teacher and "Bubble" organizer Kyle Austin took notice, and invited Ahava to perform the National Anthem prior to the Toms River Girls Frosh Novice track event at the Rothman Orthopaedic Sports Complex at the John Bennett Athletic Center Jan. 29.
Ahava's performance (below) left no doubt as to why she's considered one of the top trumpet players around, a "golden trumpet" indeed!