Fall 2012 - Cardinal Spellman High School

Q/A with “Mr. Spellman” Tom Leonard
In March, Tom Leonard was crowned “Mr. Spellman” after he competed for the title in the 3rd annual
Mr. Spellman Contest.
The Mr. Spellman Contest is a competition open to boys from all grade levels. The contestants compete in
traditional pageant categories; casual wear, formal wear, talent, and a question and answer portion.
The tuxedo’s are donated, courtesy of Tuxedo’s by Merian in Brockton. All the proceeds earned from the
event benefit the Cardinal Spellman High School Senior Class. This interview is an opportunity to learn
more about your 2012 Mr. Spellman.
Tradition Magazine: Why did you enter
Mr. Spellman?
Tom Leonard: It took a lot of
persuading. When it first came
up on the announcements during
school, “I said no way.” I’m not really
one for the spotlight. Then, a
few weeks went by and my friends
asked me if I was going do it. By
then, I wasn’t sure. On the last day
to sign up one of my friends and
my sister had finally convinced me
to do it.
TM: Did you feel like you had a good
chance of winning?
TL: Not really. I’m not used to
being onstage in front of a bunch
of people and I’m not the most
talkative person, so I didn’t really
think I had a chance at winning.
TM: What was your talent?
TL: For my talent I did a drum
solo.
TM: What was your favorite portion of
Mr. Spellman?
TL: My favorite part of Mr. Spellman
was the talent portion. It was
really cool seeing everyone go up
onstage and do things like playing
the piano, reading poems, and one
kid even sang in a dress. I know I
could never do that.
TM: So you play the drums and enjoy
music. What is the most listened to
song on your iPod?
TL: I think it is “Learn to Fly” by
the Foo Fighters.
TM: What is your favorite color?
TL: Orange.
TM: What is your favorite food?
TL: I always enjoy a nice cheeseburger.
TM: What is your favorite movie?
TL: It would have to be between
Jurassic Park and Forrest Gump.
TM: What is your favorite television
show?
TL: My favorite television show is
Arrested Development.
TM: What are your plans for next year
and in the future?
TL: Next year, I am attending
Wentworth Institute of Technology
to study Architecture. I’m not
entirely sure what I am going to
do after that, but I definitely
want to do something in
the construction field.
happening on the hill
TM: Did you have a favorite teacher
at Spellman?
TL: My favorite teacher at
Spellman would have to
be Mr. Melford.
TM: Who has made a significant impact
on your life and why?
TL: My parents have definitely
made the biggest impact on my
life. They have supported me in
everything I have done and have
given me so much. I could never
thank them enough for all the
things they have done for me.
TM: If you could have dinner with any
three people, alive or dead, who would
they be?
TL: If I could have dinner with
any three people it would be
Jimmy Page, John Bonham,
and Taylor Hawkins.
TM: Wow. That sounds great. Those are
three amazing musicians. Maybe you
guys could have a jam session after
your meal. What would you choose to
eat?
TL: I would have a nice big lobster.
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