The 26 with ’26 series is a continuation of a Chronicle tradition. This year, we’re asking 26 questions to a member of the class of 2026. Between now and May, we will aim to shine a spotlight on each member of this year’s graduating class across all ACC programs. Just add your responses to the following questions and select a photo that you want published! One of our reporters may be in touch with you with some follow-up questions.
- How does it feel to be a senior in high school?
- Sweet, sentimental, and stressful.
- What has been your favorite moment at ACC?
- Publishing my first print edition as Editor-in-Chief of the ACC Chronicle.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?.
- I don’t have an exact quote but my mom taught me the importance of self-advocacy.
- Who’s your greatest influence?
- My mom because I want to be as strong as she is, my sister because of her kindness and generosity, and Olivia Dean because I want to create beautiful and impactful music like her.
- What is/was your favorite elective and why?
- Journalism in junior year. I loved working with so many creative people.
- What was your favorite project?
- We’re doing a mock Constitutional Convention right now in U.S. Government. I would say it’s the most interesting project I’ve done.
- Who’s been your favorite teacher at ACC?.
- Dr. Thomas. I still remember meeting her in Geometry in freshman year and plan to keep in touch after I graduate.
- What’s your favorite extracurricular activity?
- Singing/songwriting. Writing helps me work through challenging emotions and putting it to music is just really fun.
- If you could redo any grade, which one, and what would you change?
- I would take Dr. Rankin’s Algebra II Intensified class again to undo that one B+ I got.
- If you could meet any person, alive or dead, who would it be?
- Zendaya so I could see her wedding photos. I JUST WANNA SEE THE DRESSSS
- What do you plan on doing after high school?
- I plan on studying music to become a professional performer/composer/producer.
- What’s your ideal field or career?
- Music!
- What’s a good study habit you’d like to share?
- Have someone hold you accountable or just have a lot of self-guilt.
- If a genie gave you three wishes, what would you wish for?
- Money, 100% college acceptances, and some more money.
- What’s something you want to do before you graduate?
- I want to perform one of my own songs.
- What is something you can’t live without?
- My dog Azania. She’s a covid puppy 🙂
- Where’s your favorite place to hang out outside of school?
- Wherever my friends are <3
- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- I would travel back to Barcelona, Spain. My favorite building, La Sagrada Familia is there.
- Who’s your favorite musical artist?
- Olivia Dean is my current musical obsession. She inspires me to become a better songwriter and performer.
- What’s a song that you have on repeat?
- “Dive” by Olivia Dean and “Stateside” by PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson.
- What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
- My favorite TV show is Marvel’s Agents of Shield.
- What motivates you?
- Proving my insecurities wrong and having no regrets in life.
- What’s the most challenging thing you’ve ever done?
- Sung in front of the entire school in freshman year. It was terrifying.
- What’s your greatest achievement so far?
- Becoming Editor-in-Chief of the ACC Chronicle. I couldn’t be more grateful to be your Editor :’)
- How would you change the Career Center for the better?
- Add music classes and make Art, Photography, and Journalism CTE classes. It makes no sense that they aren’t already.
- What final words do you want to share with ACC?
- Take advantage of every opportunity our school provides and seek out even more until the acceptances outweigh the rejections.
