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’s feels like you finally are getting a grip on everything just to have to start over again in college.
- What was your favorite moment at ACC?
- Probably something with Akshay or Anar. This year’s Techtastic was fun.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
- Just submit it.
- What advice would you give to underclassmen?
- Pass your classes, but remember school should be fourth on your priority, (Yourself, Family, Friends).
- Who supported you the most through high school?
- Lebron Raymone James (King James, LBJ, Chosen One, Bron-Bron, The Little Emperor, The Akron Hammer, L-Train, Benjamin Buckets, Captain LeMerica).
- What is/was your favorite core class you’ve taken and why?
- PE because playing 5 on 5 basketball in the box was super chaotic.
- What is/was your favorite elective and why?
- Photography II, It was a class of six and we had a lot of fun every class. I also really enjoy taking photos.
- What grade did you enjoy the most and why?
- 12th
- What do you plan on doing next year?
- I plan on going to every UMD NCAA game.
- What field are you planning on going into?
- I plan on going into Environmental Engineering.
- What is a personal goal you have for life after high school?
- Finding a job that I enjoy, pays well, and gives me free time.
- What is something you can’t live without?
- Basketball.
- What is your favorite project you’ve done?
- Making bronze placards to memorialize the enslaved at the Ball-Seller’s House.
- Where’s your favorite place to hang out outside of school?
- Thomas Jefferson Basketball Courts.
- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- I want to watch an NBA game in every stadium.
- What’s your favorite extracurricular activity?
- Robotics, great team culture.
- Who’s your favorite musical artist?
- KOT4Q, Kenny Beecham. He does a great basketball podcast.
- What’s a song that you have on repeat?
- Can’t Tell Me Nothing.
- What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
- South Park or The Harley Quinn Show.
- What’s your favorite meal?
- A nice steak and mashed potatoes.
- Are you more of a morning person, night owl, or mid-day energizer?
- I get energy once I have my first conversation of the day.
- What time do you go to bed on school nights?
- Whenever the last NBA game of the day ends, around like 12 to 12:30.
- What motivates you?
- Greatness (LeBron).
- What’s an academic challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?
- Perfectionism, I struggle to finish simple assignments because I overthink things and try to make everything perfect. I overcame this by trying to adopt the mindset that not everything needs to be perfect and it’s okay to make mistakes.
- What’s your greatest achievement so far?
- My greatest achievement is my First Degree Brown Belt in Shaolin Do Kung Fu.
