THE SCHOOL
Built: In 1934 as part of a public works project under the New Deal Program, the building was originally the gymnasium for Spanish Fork High School and became Landmark High School in 1976.Boundaries: Nebo School District.
Mascot: Dragon
Number of teachers: 7
Number of students: 321
Eighth grade: 9
Ninth grade: 33
10th grade: 54
11th grade: 93
12th grade: 132
THE PRINCIPAL
Donald Jones has been principal at Landmark High School since 1984.
Education: Bachelor's degree from Utah State University; master's degree in educational psychology and administrative certificate from Brigham Young University.
As a teacher: Taught six years at Payson High School and eight years at Nebo Alternative High School. What he likes about being principal: "I enjoy working with great students, staff and parents, all united in the common goal of having each student experience success."
Educational philosophy: "All students can learn. However, they learn in different styles and at different rates. A school must offer a variety of learning experiences to best meet the individual needs of the student."
DID YOU KNOW? Landmark High School has an outstanding art department and many of the students have been invited to participate in a gifted and talented class in oil painting.
THE STUDENTS
Most popular elective class: Weeklong survival experience in the canyons around Escalante. We belong: More than 50 students participate in Project USA at Utah Valley Community College. Student body officers: All students are invited to participate in Student Council.
THE GRADUATES
Graduation rate: About half of senior class will earn a diploma through Landmark or adult education classes.
Scholarships: About 15 percent of senior class will receive a scholarship.
Hall of Fame: Gary Weaver graduated from Landmark last year after receiving his doctorate degree from BYU.
Source: Principal Donald Jones