History
Who founded Landon?
Paul Banfield (and his wife Mary Lee Banfield)
Every year, grades 3-12 participate in a collaboration with what school?
Holton-Arms
Who is the head of school?
Mr. Neill
What is Landon's address?
6101 Wilson Lane
What is the name of Landon's turf field?
William H. Triplett Field
What year was Landon founded?
1929
What special day(s) do family members come to campus and attend morning classes with their boys?
Parents or grandparents visiting day
Which LS teacher ran a 50-mile marathon for their 50th birthday
Mrs. Blasey!
The only dog allowed on campus
Jackson (Mr. Bordley's dog)
Landon won their first conference championship for what sport?
Baseball
In 1963, Upper School boys got together and drafted an important contract that defended their conduct. We still abide by this contract today. What is it called?
The Honor Code
What document do all students, faculty and staff read and sign during the first month of school?
The Character Pledge
Which LS teacher attended Landon's rival for high school?
Mr. Hughes
The original dining room used to be located in the Lower School. Which homeroom class was it?
Mrs. Kahn's classroom!
In addition to band, strings, and chorus.. what music choice is offered once you get to Middle School?
Handbells
Students used to do this as a consequence during Saturday detention.
Paint the white rocks around campus
A well-known tradition at many Landon events is to sing what song?
Landon Forever.
What is Coach K's real last name?
Klingelhofer
Where is the Senior Lounge located?
Andrew's House
What athletic conference is Landon in?
The IAC (Interstate Athletic Conference)
Name two of the three historic buildings on Landon's campus.
The Lansdale House (and/or barn), Andrew’s House and Torrey Hall
What is the annual event that Landon hosts as a fundraiser for student scholarships?
The Azalea Festival
Who was the head of the Lower School before Mrs. Montague?
Mr. Bednar
In the LS library, the oldest Landon yearbook on the shelf is ...
What is 1943
What is the last LS play that was able to perform before Covid?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory