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.
- How does it feel to be a senior in high school?
- It feels like the relief you have when you’re done sitting through an extremely boring presentation.
- What is the best piece of advice you’ve received?
- “I’d rather go 0-30 than 0-9, because you go 0-9, that means you stopped shooting. It means you lost confidence.” – Dion Waiters.
- Advice you’d give to underclassmen
- Rejection is just a redirection.
- A person who supported you the most through high school
- Ms Monica and the Boys Cohort.
- Favorite core subject
- Physics.
- Favorite elective?
- Engineering 1.
- What is your capstone experience?
- Working at Alex Renew Enterprises.
- How’s your capstone experience going?
- Great! I’ve been able to work with different departments and pick up skills on various software like ArcGIS and Avantis.
- Any advice on capstone you’d like to share?
- Take advantage of outside resources; don’t be afraid to branch out.
- What would you like to be remembered for at Arlington Tech?
- Dominating during senior trivia.
- What grade did you enjoy the most?
- Senior year.
- What are you excited about for life after high school?
- I’m very excited to start college. I’m hoping to study abroad at some point to keep learning Chinese.
- Number one college?
- Princeton University.
- What field are you planning on going into?
- Astrophysics.
- What is something you can’t live without?
- My girlfriend!
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Looking at graduate programs, potentially working in-field on astronomy instrumentation.
- Any country you would like to visit or move to?
- I’ve visited Taiwan before, but I’d love to go back—both to continue my studies and reconnect with the culture.
- Favorite extracurricular activity?
- Summer Science Program.
- A song that you have on repeat?
- “Oh U Went” by Young Thug.
- Favorite movie or TV show?
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
- What is your favorite meal?
- A Diavola pizza from Pupatella on South Walter Reed. I might throw some ham or pepperoni on top as well.
- What time do you go to bed on school nights?
- 12:30 am.
- What motivates you?
- The very supportive network I have around me!
- What is your greatest achievement?
- Earning a full-ride scholarship!
