About Me

Landon Taplin is a senior at Abilene High School. He plans to continue his academic journey at Manhattan Technical College, where he will pursue a career as a lineman and earn an Associate’s degree in Science. Landon is a multi-sport athlete, participating in football, wrestling, and trapshooting. In football, he has received 3 all-league awards, 2 all-state awards, and ranked among the top five tacklers in Kansas during his junior year. He has also broken multiple records, including most tackles in a season and most tackles in a single game. As a wrestler, Landon has received all-league honors for the past three years and is on track to reach 100 wins in his senior season. In trapshooting, he has competed at the state level, placing 8th out of 400 competitors. In his free time, Landon enjoys hunting and spending time with family and friends. Joining CEO was a difficult decision due to the time and effort required for the program. However, with each day in class, his mind opens to new ways of thinking. Landon joined CEO to improve his social skills and problem-solving abilities, which he believes will benefit him in future interviews and job opportunities.