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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: Carson Driskill

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 so tired, like, all the time
  2. Favorite moment at ACC?
    • Sophomore year districts robotics competition
  3. Best piece of advice you’ve received?
    •  Life is short, but it’s also very long. Figure out which is which
  4. Advice you’d give to underclassmen?
    • Don’t kill yourself over grades, have fun
  5. A person who supported you the most through high school?
    • Friends
  6. Favorite core class you’ve taken and why? 
    • DE Physics 1, it’s a lot of fun, and Dr. Miller’s the GOAT
  7. Favorite elective?
    • Either Engineering 2 or CAD
  8. What is your Capstone experience and how’s it going?
    • I work at a civil engineering company called Cowen Design group, it’s going great; I get paid, coworkers are really nice
  9. Any advice on Capstone you’d like to share?
    • Apply early and do something cool. Make the most of it
  10. What grade did you enjoy the most?
    • None
  11. What are you excited about for life after high school?
    • I’m excited to go to college and study what I’m actually interested in
  12. What is your top college choice?
    • Drexel or Lafayette
  13. What field are you planning on going into?
    • Mechanical engineering
  14. What is something you can’t live without?
    • Heartbeat
  15. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
    • In a ditch somewhere
  16. Where’s your favorite place to hang out in Arlington?
    • The gym
  17. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
    • Anywhere to see the northern lights
  18. Favorite extracurricular activity
    • Robotics
  19. A song that you have on repeat?
    • “Under the Sun”
  20. Favorite movie or TV show?
    • Bojack Horseman
  21. What is your favorite meal?
    • Mac n’ cheese
  22. What time do you go to bed on school nights?
    • 2 am
  23. What motivates you?
    • Nothing
  24. What is your greatest achievement?
    • Getting Dr. Rankin to like me
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.