myles johnson

AGE: 7 • TOWN: Ladysmith

HIS TRUE CALLING: Teaching others about healthy eating

WITH A UKELELE THAT LOOKS LIKE A WATERMELON, it’s no surprise Myles Johnson knows a thing or two about healthy eating. Myles wanted to share his knowledge with the world, which is why he started a Facebook page called Myles In The Healthy Lane. What started as some videos he made on his mom’s phone about the importance of drinking water, turned into a fun page where Myles gets to show off his fun activities and push kids and adults to eat more fruits and veggies and to get outside whenever you can. “We made a pickle video where there were a lot of pickled foods I’ve tried and haven’t tried,” Myles said. “Even if I don’t like it I still like to try new foods.” He also loves to help his grandma harvest fresh food from her garden. When he’s not discussing healthy foods, Myles is also super involved with his community. He enjoys building floats with his family for Ladysmith’s Mardi Gras Festival, playing in a local band, and participating in Boy Scouts. The Mardi Gras floats are a part of a Ladysmith parade that the whole community gets to enjoy. His watermelon ukelele has been with him for three years and he even plays in Joe’s Music and Sewing Center band with other musical kiddos. His favorite song to play is “Hawaii 5-O”. As a boy scout, Myles is constantly volunteering in the community and learning new life skills. When Myles grows up he wants to be a teacher, a paleontologist, a singer, or a YouTuber. He’s a kid with many hats!