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.
- How does it feel to be a senior in high school?
- It feels weird, but it’s good at the same time.
- What was your favorite moment at ACC?
- My favorite moment was knowing that I can do education classes to help me know what to expect when I become a teacher.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
- They’re going treat you badly then expect you to come back and get treated the same over and over again don’t let that happen.
- What advice would you give to underclassmen?
- Try out for everything, try to meet as many people as you can, and try new things.
- Who supported you the most through high school?
- Ms. Lee and Ms. Monica
- What is/was your favorite core class you’ve taken and why?
- Uh… that’s so tough I would say astronomy because it’s a subject that I enjoy, but would never expect that I would.
- What is/was your favorite elective and why?
- My favorite elective was tied between Teachers for Tomorrow and Early Childhood because they both help me become a better teacher for the future.
- What grade did you enjoy the most and why?
- I enjoyed my senior year the most because I have learned the ropes better and I have enjoyed myself more this year.
- What do you plan on doing next year?
- My plan is to go to college to study special education.
- What field are you planning on going into?
- Special education
- What is a personal goal you have for life after high school?
- My personal goal is to be happy.
- What is something you can’t live without?
- Honestly… I don’t know, but I would say the people who have been there for me since day one of high school and still with me.
- What is your favorite project you’ve done?
- I think my favorite project was “Dear Data” in quantitative analysis.
- Where’s your favorite place to hang out outside of school?
- My house honestly, may seem lame, but I’m at school for so long that being at home is a luxury.
- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- I would go to Seattle, Washington.
- What’s your favorite extracurricular activity?
- Frisbee or art.
- Who’s your favorite musical artist?
- I don’t have one.
- What’s a song that you have on repeat?
- I don’t have one.
- What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
- Andi Mack because those were childhood memories!
- What’s your favorite meal?
- Ramen and then after boba tea.
- Are you more of a morning person, night owl, or mid-day energizer?
- Morning Person
- What time do you go to bed on school nights?
- If I’m lucky 10:30 if I’m not 12 or later.
- What motivates you?
- Knowing that when I graduate from high school, undergrad, and masters I’ll be helping kids like me as my profession.
- What’s an academic challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?
- My dyslexia, to be fair I never overcome it, I’ve just learned how to deal with it and that was hard, but it was just using the accommodations that I have to my advantage.
- What’s your greatest achievement so far?
- My greatest achievement was getting nominated for a full-tuition based scholarship for my leadership and being a semi-finalist for it.
