10 things students don’t know about their teachers: Gary Pennell
September 28, 2016
Mr. Pennell . . .
- Served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War.
- Worked as a DJ and music program director at a radio station.
- Played quarterback of his high school football team.
- In 3rd grade played Bashful in a community theater production of Snow White.
- Won an Elvis Presley contest at the age of 5 (playing the guitar).
- Has taught at CA for 27 years.
- Was awarded a history scholarship by Elsa Moody’s grandparents.
- Claims spaghetti and cornbread (not necessarily together or in that order) as his favorite foods.
- Praises the Beatles as his favorite music group.
- Went on a date with Miss Florida 1972.