What do Maple Mountain High and Spanish Fork High have in common? They both have an enthusiastic pep band guest leader, Landon Johnson. Basketball fans can’t find a more passionate conductor at a BYU or UVU basketball game. Landon Johnson shares his passion by feeling the beat of the music.
Dave Boyack, Athletic Director at Maple Mountain High, taught Landon as a student at Spanish Fork High School and explained that all of the students loved Landon and took care of him. One student in particular, named Ben Locke, reached out to Landon and made him feel a part of the student body. Dave said, “Ben really took Landon under his wing.”
Landon’s interest of band did not diminish when he moved into Maple Mountain boundaries, and he became good friends with Natalie Hansen, the band leader at the time. Natalie always let him help her lead the pep band during the games. Landon continues to return every year to support Maple Mountain High and Spanish Fork High games.
Jason Buhler, the current band leader at Maple Mountain High, exclaims, “I love watching Landon do what he loves!”
This has been such an incredible opportunity to see students from two different high schools be so welcoming. Landon enjoys conducting so much that he shows up to the game an hour early to find out if the pep band will be performing.
Dave Boyack replied, “Landon is one of those kids you like to have around.” This is evident as both Maple Mountain and Spanish Fork High Schools welcome Landon and allow him to do what he loves.
Congratulations to Patty Fahringer, Athletic Trainer for MMHS, for the correct answer to this week's challenge, which is sponsored by Wiggy Wash.
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