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After the U.S. Supreme Court banned affirmative action on Thursday, June 29, critics of legacy admits have expressed concerns over the credibility of college admission traditions. Johns Hopkins University and Pomona College are among numerous U.S. institutions that have prohibited legacy admissions.

Legacy admissions face scrutiny amid ban of race-conscious practices

Irene Sheen, Managing Editor • December 8, 2023

Celebrated as one of eight prestigious Ivy League institutions, Dartmouth College highlights its exceptionally selective admissions and acclaimed education programs.  But earning recognition among...

UCLA-bound senior Reena Jung poses with an illustrated plant in her plant as she plans to study environmental science for the next four years. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Reena Jung aims to further her education at UCLA after graduating as valedictorian

Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor • May 28, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians?  Answer: Lowkey, I don’t feel that special about having valedictorian status because 17 other people have the same title. However, I’m...

Senior Hao Tam Tran dresses in a medical lab coat as she prepares to major in biology at UCLA and holds up the drawing she made for her Advanced Placement Art portfolio in February. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Hao Tam Tran looks forward to pre-med track at UCLA while balancing hobbies

Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief • May 26, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: I feel kind of intimidated because the other valedictorians deserve it much more than me, but I’m glad to see so many familiar...

Senior Emma De Leon looks forward to stepping into a new phase in her life at UCLA, majoring in mathematics, though she feels bittersweet about leaving her memories with the Bayanihan Club and Dance 3. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Emma De Leon reminisces about her memories as 4-year Dance 3 member, Bayanihan performer after graduating as valedictorian

Susie Kim, Web Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: I feel very honored as one of the valedictorians this year. It’s a bit anticlimactic but it’s a goal I’ve been working toward...

Senior Andrew Tran poses for his senior portrait in early August 2019. Reprinted with permission from Andrew Tran.

20 Questions for Top of the 2020 Class: Andrew Tran graduates as a valedictorian and reminisces about the summer days spent with friends

Aaliyah Magana, News Editor • May 25, 2020

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:...

Senior Stacy Kim graduates as one of the 12 valedictorians for the class of 2020 at her house wearing UCLA merch. Photo reprinted with permission from Stacy Kim

20 Questions for Top of the 2020 Class: Golf captain Stacy Kim commits to UCLA with straight A’s

Lira Jeong, Feature Editor • May 25, 2020

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:...

It’s not cool to be sleep deprived! says senior Hasan Mirza, one of the 12 valedictorians for the Class of 2020. Image posted with permission from Hasan Mirza.

20 Questions for Top of the 2020: Hasan Mirza heads for pre-med track at UCLA

Megan Shin, Photo Editor • May 22, 2020

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:...

Senior Sunghee Lee celebrates her high school graduation as one of the 12 valedictorians at the Buena Park High School stadium on May 14. Image posted with permission from Sunghee Lee.

20 Questions for Top of the 2020 Class: Sunghee Lee will continue her academic studies as a Bruin at UCLA

Hannah Jeong, Assistant Feature Editor • May 21, 2020

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:...

New math teacher and Sunny Hills alumnus Minhoh Han teaches his geometry students about specific equations that can be applied to different shapes on Sept. 4. Han (Class of 2009) joins 13 other instructors here who also graduated from this campus. Photo taken by Accolade photo editor Megan Shin.

New math teacher adds to number of faculty who graduated from Sunny Hills

Lira Jeong, Feature Editor • August 29, 2019

“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.”  This is one of several famous statements made by former UCLA men’s basketball coach John Wooden. His grandson-in-law,...

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