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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...

Nature is a Puzzle
Creative Writing
Nature is a Puzzle
Marin McCormack, Guest Reporter • April 24, 2024

We tend to take nature for granted. We look at our phones, scrolling through social media like zombies. Entranced by the constant dopamine hits...

24 with ’24: Andres Jara Romero

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?
    • It feels liberating 
  2. Favorite moment at ACC?
    • Finally winning Techtastic after three years of trying 
  3. Best piece of advice you’ve received?
    •  Failure leads to growth 
  4. Advice you’d give to underclassmen?
    • Take DE classes, get your credits
  5. A person who supported you the most through high school?
    • My older sister
  6. Favorite core class you’ve taken and why? 
    • Dr. Miller’s Physics I class because I was able to create projectile launchers to enhance my understanding of the material 
  7. Favorite elective?
    • TV Production I
  8. What is your Capstone experience and how’s it going?
    • I’m making ads for the CTE classes at ACC, it’s going great and I’m able to apply what I learned in TV I
  9. Any advice on Capstone you’d like to share?
    • Get a paid one 
  10. What grade did you enjoy the most?
    • Senior year
  11. What are you excited about for life after high school?
    • I’m excited to get a job, make some money, and study film
  12. What is your top college choice?
    • Hofstra University 
  13. What field are you planning on going into?
    • Film industry 
  14. What is something you can’t live without?
    • Music 
  15. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
    • I see myself working in the film industry as a cinematographer and potentially getting my masters
  16. Where’s your favorite place to hang out in Arlington?
    • The Energy Club in Shirlington 
  17. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
    • Argentina because of the meat
  18. Favorite extracurricular activity
    • Working on video with my friends 
  19. A song that you have on repeat?
    • “Geek Monster” By Lucki 
  20. Favorite movie or TV show?
    • “Atlanta”
  21. What is your favorite meal?
    • Oatmeal 
  22. What time do you go to bed on school nights?
    • 2 am
  23. What motivates you?
    • Following my dreams and my parents’ hard work
  24. What is your greatest achievement?
    • Winning States for video production
About the Contributor
Zack Dabrowski
Zack Dabrowski, Staff Reporter
Zack is a senior at The Arlington Career Center who is earning a general education associates degree at NOVA. He’s interested in pursuing a degree in anthropology and political science. He is currently a representative on the Student Advisory Board and a member of the Senior Committee. He is also currently interning at the Center for Youth and Family Advocacy.