24 with ’24 is a Chronicle series where we ask 24 questions to a member of the class of ’24. Between now and June, we’ll shine a spotlight on each member of this year’s graduating class. Our goal is to feature all seniors from all ACC programs. Get started by completing this Google form, and reach out to Zack Dabrowski with any questions.
To start this series, we talked to Ahmad Ali, a senior at Arlington Tech known for his friendliness and humor.
- How does it feel to be a senior in high school?
- It feels good, it feels like I’m almost done.
- Favorite moment at Arlington Tech?
- Cohort barbeque.
- Best piece of advice you’ve received?
- No one will advocate for you, no one will work for you. Take every opportunity you can.
- Advice you’d give to underclassmen?
- Arlington Tech is not the typical high school, you come here for the academic side and furthering your education.
- A person (or people) who supported you the most through high school?
- Ms. Monica, Dr. Peppers, and my parents.
- What is your favorite core class you’ve taken and why?
- DE English 12 because it’s a nice, informative class and it isn’t that hard. We also get to learn about literature from around the world, which is tough.
- What is your favorite elective and why?
- Cybersecurity, because it taught me more about my chosen career field.
- What is your Capstone experience and how’s it going?
- Urban Alliance/Department of Homeland Security. It’s going well—I’m having fun and getting paid.
- Any advice on Capstone you’d like to share?
- Make sure you get a paid capstone and make sure to research it.
- What would you like to be remembered for at Arlington Tech?
- Forget me.
- What grade did you enjoy the most?
- Senior year, so far.
- What are you excited about for life after high school?
- I’m excited for money and the freedom to do what I want.
- What is your top college choice?
- Georgetown University.
- What field are you planning on going into?
- Cybersecurity.
- What is something you can’t live without?
- Good food.
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Having a good foothold in my career and raking in da bread.
- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- Malaysia.
- What is your favorite extracurricular activity
- Being an entrepreneur.
- What song do you have on repeat?
- The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round.
- What is your favorite movie or TV show?
- Blazing Saddles.
- What is your ultimate meal?
- A shank of goat and shawarma.
- What time do you go to bed on school nights?
- 12:00 am.
- What motivates you?
- Da bread
- What is your greatest achievement?
- Internship with the Department of Homeland Security
- Reactivating the youth NAACP chapter for Arlington
