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 is quite laid back. There is a decent amount of work, but not many classes. I feel like I am interested in everything I’m doing. All things considered, it’s great!
2. What was your favorite moment at ACC?
   • When my team won techtastic.
3. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
   • Obstacles callous the mind. We should welcome difficulties because we would be no one without them. And Don’t be that kid – Dr. Rankin
4. What advice would you give to underclassmen?
   • Doing your best is the best thing you can do.
5.  Who supported you the most through high school?
   • My Mom
6. What is/was your favorite core class you’ve taken and why? 
   •  Calculus II in the latter half of junior year because of the fun personalities of the people in the class along with the interesting material presented in the class.
7. What is/was your favorite elective and why?
   • I loved Carpentry II because of how many things I learned, the laid back vibe of the class and the camaraderie between classmates and the teacher.
8. What grade did you enjoy the most and why?
   • 12th, senior year.
9. What do you plan on doing next year?
   • Starting a 4-year degree at George Mason
10. What field are you planning on going into?
    • Computer science.
11. What is a personal goal you have for life after high school?
    • To start a business that combines computers and agriculture (I haven’t come up with something exact yet).
12. What is something you can’t live without?
    • My religion
13. What is your favorite project you’ve done?
    • My capstone project, which is to build a smart greenhouse for a non-profit organization.
14. Where’s your favorite place to hang out outside of school?
    •  I love hanging out at most public parks.
15. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
    • This place called Madhuban.  It’s on Mount Abu, in Rajasthan, India.
16. What’s your favorite extracurricular activity?
    • Meditation
17. Who’s your favorite musical artist?
    • I don’t favor any one artist over the others.
18. What’s a song that you have on repeat?
    • I don’t listen to any song on repeat
19. What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
    • Avatar: The last Airbender
20. What’s your favorite meal?
    • Dal and roti (steamed lentils served with flatbreads)
21. Are you more of a morning person, night owl, or mid-day energizer?
    • Though I end up working at night a lot, I like the morning the most. I am least productive mid-day.
22. What time do you go to bed on school nights?
    • Around 22:00.
23. What motivates you?
    • The drive to become a better person
24. What’s an academic challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?
    • When I had 3 quarter exams (math, biology and government) along with a project (computer science), the best thing I could do was focus on what was in my control, which was giving a sincere effort in everything. If I studied hard and worked hard, there was nothing better I could do to get the best grades possible.
25. What’s your greatest achievement so far?
    • Becoming the class of 2025 graduation speaker.