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Groundbreaking
School News
Groundbreaking
Bella Weslow, Staff Reporter • June 12, 2024

On May 16th, 2024, a monumental event occurred for the students and staff of the Arlington Career Center. At 2 pm, students and teachers left...

Latinas Leading Tomorrow at ACC
Clubs & Extras
Latinas Leading Tomorrow at ACC
Lary Renderos, Guest Reporter • June 12, 2024

Let’s zoom into the bustling hive of activity that is ACC (let's throw some props to our extracurricular buffet: from frisbee to D&D, there's...

Op Ed: A Call for Accelerated Learning in APS
Op Ed
Op Ed: A Call for Accelerated Learning in APS
Joseph Sparks, Guest Reporter • June 12, 2024

Dear Arlington Public Schools, As I prepare to begin my education at Princeton University next fall, I often look back and consider the impact...

Op Ed: Let’s Expand Restorative Justice in Virginia
Op Ed
Op Ed: Let’s Expand Restorative Justice in Virginia
Zack Dabrowski, Staff Reporter • June 12, 2024

Dear Barbara A. Favola, In one month, I will have graduated from high school and be ready for the next stage of my life. When I look back...

Acme Pie Company
Community & Beyond
Acme Pie Company
Zack Dabrowski, Staff Reporter • June 12, 2024

Acme Pie Co., located barely a block from the school, is one of the only pie shops within Arlington - and it’s also the best. Walking towards...

24 with ‘24: Sophia Lander

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?
    • Pretty slay not gonna lie
  2. Favorite moment at ACC?
    • MGA
  3. Best piece of advice you’ve received?
    •  If they’re not paying your bills, pay them no mind
  4. Advice you’d give to underclassmen?
    • Walk faster in the hallways
  5. A person who supported you the most through high school?
    • My therapist
  6. Favorite core class you’ve taken and why? 
    • Astronomy because I get to just talk a bunch of shit honestly
  7. Favorite elective?
    • forensics
  8. What is your Capstone experience and how’s it going?
    • I volunteer at a dance studio and it’s horrible because the little kids gave me COVID
  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 moving to England 
  12. What is your top college choice?
    • Durham University
  13. What field are you planning on going into?
    • Criminal justice or law enforcement
  14. What is something you can’t live without?
    • My medication or Taylor Swift
  15. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
    • With a hot European girlfriend 
  16. Where’s your favorite place to hang out in Arlington?
    • Tysons corner
  17. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
    • England
  18. Favorite extracurricular activity
    • Play with my cats
  19. A song that you have on repeat?
    • “You’re Losing Me” by Taylor Swift
  20. Favorite movie or TV show?
    • Young Royals
  21. What is your favorite meal?
    • A good mango smoothie
  22. What time do you go to bed on school nights?
    • 10 pm
  23. What motivates you?
    • Being better than my brother
  24. What is your greatest achievement?
    • Surviving junior year
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.