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?
- Different, you’re still in school but you have so many more responsibilities and you’re doing a lot of stuff independently rather than with your class.
- What was your favorite moment at ACC?
- Car lunch with my friends, especially during my birthday.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
- You can’t control anything in the past, like grades or extracurriculars, but you can control your present so focus on that. -Penn State admissions officer
- What advice would you give to underclassmen?
- Take every opportunity you get even if you’re nervous because you gain so much experience and establish a bunch of connections.
- Who supported you the most through high school?
- My friends, specifically Maggie, Marin, and Emory.
- What is/was your favorite core class you’ve taken and why?
- English, but specifically last year because I got to co write essays with my classmates which was super unique and kinda difficult but it ended up being super interesting.
- What is/was your favorite elective and why?
- TV production has been my favorite since it’s the field I want to go into and I have so much fun in that class since we’re rarely not doing hands-on work.
- What grade did you enjoy the most and why?
- Probably junior year, that’s when I started getting really close with people in my class.
- What do you plan on doing next year?
- I plan on going to college to double major in film and business.
- What field are you planning on going into?
- The film industry to become a producer.
- What is a personal goal you have for life after high school?
- I really want to produce a film that wins an Oscar and also meet Renee Rapp.
- What is something you can’t live without?
- My headphones
- What is your favorite project you’ve done?
- Probably any project in TV as it’s always group work, and we get the opportunity to submit them in competitions.
- Where’s your favorite place to hang out outside of school?
- Marin’s car marty
- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- Switzerland or New Zealand
- What’s your favorite extracurricular activity?
- Anything athletic, whether it’s soccer or just working out.
- Who’s your favorite musical artist?
- Noah Kahan
- What’s a song that you have on repeat?
- New perspective by Noah Kahan, Summer, Highland Falls by Billy Joel, or Tore Up by Don Toliver
- What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
- Little Women
- What’s your favorite meal?
- Annie’s mac and cheese
- Are you more of a morning person, night owl, or mid-day energizer?
- Night owl for sure, I can only get my work done at night
- What time do you go to bed on school nights?
- Depends if I nap or not, so between 11 and 1
- What motivates you?
- My younger brother because I gotta keep up the sibling rivalry.
- What’s an academic challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?
- Math in general since it’s my least favorite subject, but I began to ask for help and practiced more until I could understand the material.
- What’s your greatest achievement so far?
- Representing Virginia for broadcast news at SkillsUSA nationals.
