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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: Elmer Mendez-Garcia

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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 love it!
  2. Favorite moment at ACC?
    • Internships
  3. Best piece of advice you’ve received?
    •  Be yourself and have fun doing it.
  4. Advice you’d give to underclassmen?
    • Get a job.
  5. A person who supported you the most through high school?
    • Mr. Chris
  6. Favorite core class you’ve taken and why? 
    • Music
  7. Favorite elective?
    • My internship with Jake’s Popcorn
  8. What is your internship experience and how’s it going?
    • I love it
  9. Any advice on internship you’d like to share?
    • No
  10. What grade did you enjoy the most?
    • All of them
  11. What are you excited about for life after high school?
    • Getting a job
  12. What are you plans next year?
    • Getting a car
  13. What field are you planning on going into?
    • Gaming
  14. What is something you can’t live without?
    • This laptop and maps
  15. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
    • Working
  16. Where’s your favorite place to hang out in Arlington?
    • Buffets
  17. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
    • Las Vegas
  18. Favorite extracurricular activity
    • Counting money
  19. A song that you have on repeat?
    • Taylor Swift “Shake It Off”
  20. Favorite movie or TV show?
    • Ed Edd Eddie
  21. What is your favorite meal?
    • Seafood
  22. What time do you go to bed on school nights?
    • 11 PM
  23. What motivates you?
    • My family
  24. What is your greatest achievement?
    • Graduating PEP
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.