From Tuba to Superintendent | Little Rock News

Jherrithan Dukes, a former UAPB Marching Musical Machine tuba player and Obama inauguration marcher, is feeding 200+ band members for the fourth straight year—honoring his roots while fueling the next generation. Now Superintendent of Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, he credits his band days with shaping his leadership and discipline, and hopes current students grasp how those early bonds and experiences launch lifelong success. The M4 takes the field Saturday at 6 PM against Morehouse in the Natural State Kickoff Classic—proof that tradition, community, and impact echo far beyond the stadium. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ec560498ed69e7e