Staff Spotlight: Mr. Mark Hennelly, Guidance Counselor/Department Lead
Favorite Vacation Spot: Sedona, AZ (U.S.) and New Zealand/Anguilla (International)
Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption and Forrest Gump
Favorite Musician/Band: Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Darius Rucker and most country music (after I became eligible for the AARP). I have come a long way from the gangster rap I loved as a teenager (RIP Eazy E)
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Social Media Network: TikTok (but I am trying to quit)
Where were you born? Amsterdam, New York
What do you love the most about working at the Groton-Dunstable Regional High School? The fact that staff care so much about the students! My teachers were mostly kind in high school, but not nearly as invested.
What was your favorite subject when you were in high school? US History/Government… I loved Constitutional Law class (almost studied to be a lawyer).
What is your favorite book? Notes on Being a Man (Scott Galloway) and 10% Happier (Dan Harris).
Jordan or LeBron? Jordan! It is an insult to Jordan’s greatness that the question is ever asked! Stop flopping and whining and play defense Bron.
What is your favorite emoji? 🫵,👊, and🤝
What is one thing that people may not know about you? I have a wildly inappropriate sense of humor. I don’t know why I find so many things funny, but I do.
Have you ever met anyone famous? President Barack Obama (wow do I miss him)/Jalen Rose (of Fab Five Fame)/Bill Walton (Celtics legend)/Franco Harris (Famed author of the Immaculate Reception for my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers).
Who would your "dream selfie' be with? His “Airness” Michael Jordan.
What is your dream job? Since I barely missed the NBA, Guidance Counselor at GDRHS! Is there a better gig in the world?
Do you have any pets? No, but I LOVE dogs.
If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, who would they be? Barack Obama, Michael Jordan, Scott Galloway
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Flying (as traveling is one of my favorite things to do) and Telepathy (so I could understand what others are thinking when they do insane things).
What is the last thing you Googled? “Most fulfilling careers for retired teachers” … It’s only four years away.
What is the most embarrassing song on your iPhone/music device? Everything Air Supply… 80”s love ballads rule!
Who is your favorite Disney character? Goofy… Not sure why Minnie prefers Mickey, Goofy is way cooler.
What is your "go-to" karaoke song? Paradise by the Dashboard Light (Meatloaf). I am much stronger singing the female vocals for some reason.
What is your biggest pet peeve? Arrogance/Cruelty
If you were named Principal of Groton-Dunstable Regional High School, what is the first thing you’d do? I would give our guidance secretary Ms. Cain a huge raise! She is amazing.