20 Questions with Mr. Santella '17
By: Robert Caulfield ‘28 & Jack Fontaine ‘28
We interviewed Mr. Santella to see what he is like outside of school. This interview gave us a view into his life and we learned so much about him.
Mr. Santella:
Life Details
- Age: 26
- Wooster Graduation Year: 2017
- Pets: A miniature dachshund named Huckleberry Finn, who is four years old.
Hobbies and Interests
- Favorite Place to Hike: Rocky Mountain National Park
- Camping or Glamping?: Camping (He’s never tried glamping!)
- Weekend Activity of Choice: Hiking
- Ski or Snowboard?: Skiing, preferably at A-Basin
Travel and Adventures
- Number of States Visited: 28
- Most Exotic Country Visited: Syria
Favorites
- Subject Preference: Science over history
- Favorite Teacher: Henry Cataldo
- Favorite Meal: Vegetarian enchiladas
- Favorite Meal at Wooster: Chef Rick’s poblano peppers stuffed with cheese and beans—a morning favorite.
- Seasonal Break Preference: Spring break (It’s warmer!)
Fun Facts
- Childhood Dream Job: Zookeeper
- Favorite Set Design: A conceptual set for the Wooster play Places Please in 2013
- Would He Have Believed He’d Teach at Wooster?: “No.”
- Most Embarrassing Moment: Sorry, that’s a secret!
It seems that Mr. Santella is an outdoors person who prefers the spring so he can hike but doesn’t mind the Winter because he can ski. Whatever season it is, Mr. Santella can always find some outdoor activity to indulge himself in.