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 easier than junior year, but harder than freshman and sophomore year.
- What was your favorite moment at ACC?
- Getting to listen to Akshay’s puns during class.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
- “Don’t invest in crypto” – Carson Driskill & “When in doubt, get a puppy” – Benito Espoti.
- What advice would you give to underclassmen?
- You should make sure to prioritize your mental health over your school work so you don’t burn out later in life.
- Who supported you the most through high school?
- Caleb O’Neal, W therapist.
- What is/was your favorite core class you’ve taken and why?
- My favorite core class was physics because I got to build a tennis ball launcher with my friends.
- What is/was your favorite elective and why?
- My favorite elective was Aviation because it gave me the opportunity to fly a real plane for free.
- What grade did you enjoy the most and why?
- 10th grade, sophomore year.
- What do you plan on doing next year?
- I plan to go to college for engineering.
- What field are you planning on going into?
- Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- What is a personal goal you have for life after high school?
- Buy and ride a motorcycle.
- What is something you can’t live without?
- Music (rock).
- What is your favorite project you’ve done?
- The Q-tip shootoff project because I got to design and 3-D print a gu-crossbow that shot Q-tips.
- Where’s your favorite place to hang out outside of school?
- Ballston Mall.
- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- Japan.
- What’s your favorite extracurricular activity?
- Robotics, of course.
- Who’s your favorite musical artist?
- WesGhost.
- What’s a song that you have on repeat?
- Spine by WesGhost.
- What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
- Hunter x Hunter.
- What’s your favorite meal?
- Olive Garden ravioli and infinite salad.
- Are you more of a morning person, night owl, or mid-day energizer?
- Night owl, likely awake at 1am every night.
- What time do you go to bed on school nights?
- 3 am-ish.
- What motivates you?
- Money and Friendship.
- What’s an academic challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?
- In a difficult class, I decided to not overwork myself and ask others for help in areas where I struggled.
- What’s your greatest achievement so far?
- Going on national television (The Today Show), and interviewing the first African-American woman to travel into space, Mae Jemison.
