As cheering echoed through the gym, new Athletic Director Ryan Johnson stood still with an expression of pure contentment beaming across his face for game day. All of his hard work has truly paid off, and his heart “felt warm.” Johnson is spending his fifteenth year in education at East after having been the Athletic Director at DeSoto High School for the past seven years. “I still need to supervise and manage people at the game, but being able to sit back and watch our coaches, our athletes and our fans enjoy the opportunity that I’ve been a part of creating for them,” Johnson said. “That really gives me a great sense of satisfaction.” To read more of Isabel Baldassaro’s feature, click the link in the bio. #storybyisabelbaldassaro #photobyemilypollock #socialmediabysophielindberg