Ruston High School

We are resuming our “Where Are They Now Wednesdays” social media spotlight on Ruston High Alumni with Abby Gordon Mandrell, Class of 2009. Abby was a cheerleader and softball player during her years at RHS. She served on Student Council and as a Bearcat Mentor. Abby was a member of the Resume’ staff, DARE Role Models, Key Club, Spanish Club, and Keywanettes. Abby was part of FCA, FCCLA and National Honor Society. She was named Most Dependable by her senior class.

Abby said her most memorable teachers at RHS were Coach Reeder for World Geography and Mrs. Elaine Johnson for Geometry and Trig. She felt very prepared for Louisiana Tech because of requirements set in dual enrollment classes she took at Ruston High. Her foundation at RHS set her up for success all the way through physical therapy school.

When asked to share her favorite memory or event, Abby replied, “I have so many favorite memories from RHS! Camping on the front lawn the night before our last day of school, caravans on Friday mornings, Bearcat Fridays, the football playoff game against Mandeville where we came back to win after a rain delay, and being a part of the completion cheerleading squad are just a few.”

Abby is a kinesiology graduate of Louisiana Tech University where she was an OSL and a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. After graduating from Louisiana Tech, Abby received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in Austin, Texas. She returned to Ruston where she married Dr. Josh Mandrell. They are the owners of Bayou Dermatology in Ruston and she continues to do PRN physical therapy work. Abby is mom to three future Bearcats, Caleb, and twins Sarah and Leah. You can find Abby and her family at Ruston High events, supporting the current generation of Bearcats!

Congratulations to Abby! We are proud of how you continue to represent the Bearcat Nation as one of our alumni!

Are you a Bearcat alum or know someone who is? We would love to hear from you and share where you are now! Check the link in our bio for a Google Form.

🏐Beat ‘em! Bust ‘em! Go Big Ruston!

🏐Our Lady Bearcats defeat Live Oak 3-0 to advance to Round 2!

🏐Thank you to all of our fans, students, and faculty and staff for coming out to show your support!

🏐We will now host the winner of Hahnville and Chalmette.

🏐Stay tuned for game info!

🏐Safe travels to everyone on the way home.

🏐Go Cats!