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?
- You’d think its exciting but its actually boring compared to other grades. Everyone is so isolated.
- What was your favorite moment at ACC?
- Gaslighting Adonis into thinking that we had an origami assignment. He actually believed us and asked Ms. Ladner and then she started gaslighting him.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
- “You can change your wife, your politics, and your religion, but you can never change your favorite soccer team.” – Eric Cantona
- What advice would you give to underclassmen?
- The most under appreciated thing is relationships with teachers. You have to be proactive and build a relationship with them. You’ll never know when you need an extension on an assignment or a letter of recommendation.
- Who supported you the most through high school?
- Google. It answered all of my questions
- What is/was your favorite core class you’ve taken and why?
- AP economics because Mr. Summers got on the roof of the school and started playing bagpipes while wearing a Scottish kilt.
- What is/was your favorite elective and why?
- Computer science with Dr. Yung. The streets will never forget the wisdom he gave us.
- What grade did you enjoy the most and why?
- Sophomore year because I had a lot of good memories in AP econ.
- What do you plan on doing next year?
- Doing more dumb stuff in school but this time in college.
- What field are you planning on going into?
- Artificial Intelligence
- What is a personal goal you have for life after high school?
- To collect as many free samples as possible.
- What is something you can’t live without?
- Humor
- What is your favorite project you’ve done?
- Junior year I made an object-tracking launcher that detected people and shot a crumpled up piece of tape.
- Where’s your favorite place to hang out outside of school?
- My house
- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- The future. I want to see future stocks that go up so I can invest in them to profit.
- What’s your favorite extracurricular activity?
- Soccer not just playing it but also watching it and making bets.
- Who’s your favorite musical artist?
- Eminem
- What’s a song that you have on repeat?
- The wheels on the bus
- What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
- The Presidential Debate (It’s a funny comedy show)
- What’s your favorite meal?
- D.O.C. Pizza (Authentic Italian pizza)
- Are you more of a morning person, night owl, or mid-day energizer?
- Morning person, I’m never awake at night.
- What time do you go to bed on school nights?
- 8:30 (No I’m not 6 years old)
- What motivates you?
- David Goggins
- What’s an academic challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?
- I’m horrible at writing essays but I overcame it by taking DE History with Ms. Ladner.
- What’s your greatest achievement so far?
- Coauthoring a doctoral thesis that was published: https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.13083
