At John J. Jefferson High School , Payton played drums in the marching band , participated in the track team and sang in the school choir .
Payton was an active member of the Boy Scouts , Little League , and his local church .
At John J. Jefferson High School , member played drums in the marching band , participated in the track team and sang in the school choir .
Payton was an active member of the Boy Scouts , Little League , and his local church .