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24 with ‘24: Laila Hailey
24 with '24
24 with ‘24: Laila Hailey
Zack Dabrowski, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2024

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...

Mystery Revealed: Techs Valedictorian
School News
Mystery Revealed: Tech's Valedictorian
Lydia Blackwell, Staff Reporter • April 26, 2024

With fewer than 50 days to graduation, everyone’s wondering who Arlington Tech’s valedictorian is, the person with the highest grade point...

The Artificial God
Creative Writing
The Artificial God
Hetty Fontaine, Guest Reporter • April 26, 2024

You have created a god Summoned by a ritual of your own design With bones of ancients And oils cracked It rises It shall remain...

24 with ‘24: Tadashi Dodge
24 with '24
24 with ‘24: Tadashi Dodge
Lydia Blackwell, Staff Reporter • April 24, 2024

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...

The Equity Team
DEI at ACC
The Equity Team
Isabella Chavez, Guest Reporter • April 24, 2024

At Arlington Career Center, teachers and students are able to work with one another to create numerous clubs and programs in order to diversify...

24 With ’24: Rahiel Beyene

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.

  1. How does it feel to be a senior in high school?
    • I’m happy, I’m ready to go
  2. Favorite moment at Arlington Tech
    • Ms. Monica’s room
  3. Best piece of advice you’ve received?
    •  Whatever happens, it’s meant to be
  4. Advice you’d give to underclassmen
    • It’s better to start taking it seriously early on
  5. Person who supported you the most through high school
    • Ms. Monica
  6. Favorite core class you’ve taken and why? 
    • Physics with Ms. Neal
  7. Favorite elective?
    • Tv Production
  8. What is your Capstone experience and how’s it going?
    • My Capstone is Urban Alliance and it’s going pretty well
  9. Any advice on Capstone you’d like to share?
    • Don’t wait till last minute to figure out what you want to do or you might get placed in something you don’t want
  10. What would you like to be remembered for at Arlington Tech?
    • For the best performance during Cultural Night
  11. What grade did you enjoy the most?
    • Junior year
  12. What are you excited about for life after high school?
    • I’m excited for college
  13. What is your top college choice?
    • University of Wisconsin-Madison
  14. What field are you planning on going into?
    • Agriculture
  15. What is something you can’t live without?
    • Music
  16. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
    • I see myself working for a big agricultural company in the West Coast
  17. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
    • Eritrea
  18. Favorite extracurricular activity
    • Track and Field 
  19. Song that you have on repeat?
    • Glitter by Tyler the Creator
  20. Favorite movie or TV show?
    • Kickin’ It
  21. What is your favorite meal?
    • Any Eritrean food
  22. What time do you go to bed on school nights?
    • 9:30 or 10pm
  23. What motivates you?
    • My family and my future
  24. What is your greatest achievement?
    • Winning a medal during the SkillsUSA competition
About the Contributor
Lydia Blackwell
Lydia Blackwell, Staff Reporter
Lydia is a sports reporter for the Chronicle and a senior at Arlington Tech. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and writing short stories. You can usually finding her walking in the woods or talking about thought experiments.