In lieu of our senior print issue, The Accolade has decided to conduct a Q and A with each of the 12 valedictorians for online posting.

Question #1: What are your plans after high school?

Answer: UCLA as a human physiology major. 

Question #2: Which extracurriculars and clubs have you been a part of? 

A: I’m an eagle scout, and I am also a part of Science Olympiad. 

Question #3: How do you feel as one of the 12 valedictorians?

A: I’m pretty happy, and it was cool to see the other people I know who are also valedictorians.

Question #4: How do you feel about the second semester of our senior year and graduation being canceled?

A: It sucks, but it is what it is I guess. And I bet we are still going to celebrate either way– just later.

Question #5: What or who motivated you the most during high school and why?

A: I’m not sure to be honest; all I can say is that meditation is overpowered.

Question #6: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

A: Honestly not sure.

Question #7: What was the most challenging in the four years of high school?

A: Staying up late and those days with little sleep.

Question #8: Which class was the most threatening to your valedictorian status?

A: Calc BC for sure— that class was tough for me

Question #9: What has been the highlight of high school?

A: Those last few days before summer break when everyone’s excited and going out with friends are the most fun.

Question #10:  Describe your high school experience in three words

A: A bruh moment.

Question #11: Complete the sentence: “I will always remember…”

A: I will always remember literally not being able to find Mr. Peoples’ class.

Question #12:  What was your favorite class?

A: Physics

Question #13:  What will you miss most after you graduate?

A: My friends

Question #14:  Did you have senioritis?

A: Yes, 100%.

Question #15:  What is your greatest achievement during high school?

A: To be honest I can’t really think of anything.

Question #16: How have you changed since freshman year?

A: I’m more efficient.

Question #17:  Out of all your years in high school, which one was your favorite and why?

A: Surprisingly, junior year. Even though it was hard, I met one of my good friends then, and also some of my close friends hadn’t graduated yet.

Question #18:  A senior quote 

A: “Be kind, for everyone you meet may be fighting a harder battle”

Question #19:  A word of advice for underclassmen

A: Word of advice: don’t be too hard on yourself when you fail, and it’s ok to celebrate when you succeed.

Question #20:  Would you like to thank anyone? Final words?

A: I’d like to thank my parents, teachers, counselor and friends for all their help and supportiveness. Thanks to you guys, high school has been a blast. Really, thank you!