Student of the Week Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center

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Name: Brayden Penwell

School: Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center

Grade: 12th

Age: 18

Extra-curricular: Varsity Cheerleader, FFA, Musical

Claim to fame/honors: National Academy of Future Physicians nomination

Words you live by: “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough”

Toughest challenge: Coming out

Biggest influence: My family

School-day rituals: Dunkin’ Donuts coffee

What’s on your bedroom walls: Triangular design, pictures, a pride flag

When I’m bored I like to… tumble and workout

Favorite movie: Love, Simon

Person who would play you in a movie: Liam James

Favorite TV show: All American

Favorite musical artist: Sam Smith

Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird

Favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Favorite restaurant: Los Mariachis

Whose mind would you like to read: Neil Armstrong’s

Place where you’d love to travel: Italy

Talent you’d like to have: Play piano

Favorite school subject: Biology

Favorite athlete: Morgan Simianer

Favorite team: Ohio State

Something in the world I’d like to change: Poverty and discrimination

Favorite high school moment: Bye Bye Birdie musical and cheering at the Playoffs

Favorite junk food: Pastries

Best thing about high school: High school makes memories of a lifetime like friendships, dances, and Friday Night Lights. Additionally, it prepares you for what’s after.

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