25 with ’25 is a Chronicle series where we ask 25 questions to a member of the class of ’25. Between now and May, 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 Ilana Hoffer or Clara Golner with any questions.

1. How does it feel to be a senior in high school?
   • It feels weird. It feels like it’s too soon to be a senior at the same time as it feels like it’s been a long time coming.
2. What was your favorite moment at ACC?
   • There’s a few, but the one that comes to mind now is probably the first day I was in an animal science class and got to see the animal lab.
3. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
   • It is what it is and everything works out in the end.
4. What advice would you give to underclassmen?
   • Enjoy the moment, even though it’s stressful. Choose to hang out with your friends instead of doing homework because there will always be time for work later.
5.  Who supported you the most through high school?
   • My parents
6. What is/was your favorite core class you’ve taken and why? 
   • English, it’s always been easy and I enjoy reading.
7. What is/was your favorite elective and why?
   • Animal science. Who wouldn’t want to cuddle baby chinchillas for an elective credit?
8. What grade did you enjoy the most and why?
   • Honestly, junior year. I had a great time (also my free period was amazing and I highly recommend getting one).
9. What do you plan on doing next year?
   • I plan on going to college. Where? I don’t know yet, but I’ll figure it out!
10. What field are you planning on going into?
    • I’m not sure at the moment. Most likely something relating to a healthcare field. 
11. What is a personal goal you have for life after high school?
    • My long term goal at the moment is to get a doctorate, I want to be called Dr. Parker.
12. What is something you can’t live without?
    • Food, I fall apart when I’m hungry.
13. What is your favorite project you’ve done?
    • The “create a country” project with Mr. Darrgah’s class. I got to make a whole planet with Jamethiel.
14. Where’s your favorite place to hang out outside of school?
    • My own house
15. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
    • Zermatt, Switzerland (I really wanna ski the Swiss alps).
16. What’s your favorite extracurricular activity?
    • Softball, it’s been my sport for 10 years.
17. Who’s your favorite musical artist?
    • Uhh I don’t know, at the moment I’ve been listening to Sabrina Carpenter’s new album.
18. What’s a song that you have on repeat?
    • Sharpest Tool by Sabrina Carpenter at the moment.
19. What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
    • Comfort show – Brooklyn 99
20. What’s your favorite meal?
    • Anything with pasta.
21. Are you more of a morning person, night owl, or mid-day energizer?
    • Mid-day for energy, night for random tasks.
22. What time do you go to bed on school nights?
    • I try to have my lights off my 11 (though that often doesn’t happen).
23. What motivates you?
    • My goals both for the distant and near future. 
24. What’s an academic challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?
    • The beginning of the school year is always a challenge, but that always gets better with time once I have a routine.
25. What’s your greatest achievement so far?
    • The congressional medal I earned this past summer.