[dropcap]A[/dropcap] Dripping Springs High wind ensemble member earned co-outstanding soloist honors at the Sam Houston State University Conservatory Camp last week in Huntsville.

Lettie Thomas Hastings, a Dripping Springs High junior, was named as a co-recipent of the outstanding soloist award, which was also given to cellist Kyle Victor, of Houston. Nine musicians took part in the solo competition at the camp.

Hastings earned the award after playing “Arabeske No. 18” by Robert Shum...