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, applied mathematics.

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

A:  Basketball.

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

A:  Not worth it. 

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

A:  I don’t care because I get to play a lot of 2k.

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

A: Money because I want to be rich.

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

A: Wall Street.

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

A: Waking up for school.

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

A: English with Mr. Wiegman.

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

A: School closing because of COVID-19. 

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

A: Very good janitors.

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

A: I will always remember the homies.

Question #12: What was your favorite class?

A: AP Chemistry with Mr. Colomac.

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

A: Living with my mom and dad.

Question #14: Did you have senioritis?

A: Ask Mrs. Morita.

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

A: Working and going to school.

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

A: one inch taller and gained 20 pounds. 

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

A: Senior year because I had senioritis.

Question #18:  A senior quote 

A: “Peter, I’m a pediatrician. Have you noticed you’re sitting on a fire truck?” 

Question #19:  A word of advice for underclassmen

A: Take care of your mental health.

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

A: Thank you to all my teachers, especially Ms. Tan, Mr. Colomac, Mr. Del, Ms. Shin, Mrs. Morita and Mr. Adams. Love you guys.