At Pineville High School (Louisiana), Gaston was an athlete who competed in track and field, finishing sixth in the pole vault event at the 2005 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) 4A State Championship meet.
At Pineville High School (Louisiana), Gaston was a member of the baseball team. He also competed in track and field, finishing sixth in the pole vault event at the 2005 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) 4A State Championship meet.