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The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

The Accolade

The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

The Accolade

Senior Thaddaeus Kiker presents his research poster in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search competition, winning 10th place in the nationwide contest. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Thaddaeus Kiker awaits the next chapter of his life at Columbia University

Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor May 28, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians?  Answer: I feel very honored and grateful to be recognized as part of this talented and hardworking group of students!  Question 2:...

Graduating at the top of her class, senior Irene Kang commits to the University of California, Irvine, with the hopes of becoming a dentist. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Girls golf captain Irene Kang graduates as valedictorian to pursue biological sciences at UCI

Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor May 28, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians?  Answer: I feel super proud and grateful! One of my cousins graduated as a valedictorian from Sunny in 2017, and she’s one of my biggest...

After exploring her passion for photography during high school, senior Rebekah Kim looks forward to immersing herself in Pomona College’s pre-law track. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Accolade photo editor Rebekah Kim commits to Pomona College as an aspiring lawyer

Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor May 28, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: I feel that my sleepless nights, all the clubs I joined and the rigorous classes I took paid off. I’m happy that I believed in...

Excited to pursue her mathematical journey, senior Remy Garcia-Kakebeen poses as she displays illustrated math formulas above her head. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Remy Garcia-Kakebeen seeks to explore STEM-related careers at Princeton University

Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor May 28, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians?  Answer: I feel simultaneously honored and somewhat tired. I've spent the past four years working toward this title, and now that I have...

As one of the 18 valedictorians of the Class of 2023, senior Magdalene Kho aspires to immerse herself in the science, technology, engineering and math field and attend medical school. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Magdalene Kho envisions the next 8 years of her life in Brown University’s medical program

Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor May 28, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians?  Answer: To be honest, I feel as proud as I would be even if I wasn't valedictorian. The title doesn't hold that much weight for me personally...

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 Yash Thaker stands as one of the 18 valedictorians in the Class of 2023. Continuing his academic journey at the University of California, Irvine, Thaker looks forward to exploring space and the universe. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Yash Thaker earns valedictorian status as he prepares to pursue aerospace engineering at UCI

Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: It’s alright. Question 2: What are your plans after high school? A: UCI [University of California, Irvine], aerospace engineering,...

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 Lauren Pak displays the code she wrote for her self-made Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders [AAPI] Alliance website that emphasizes the Stop AAPI Hate movement, unites online users of the race and promotes the groups’ businesses. Starting to attend Princeton University this fall, Pak said she will miss the California weather the most. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Lauren Pak graduates as valedictorian, looks to pursue computer science at Princeton University

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

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: Satisfied; I’m glad I survived and can even stand alongside these 17 amazing geniuses. Question 2: What are your plans after...

Senior Jeremy Lee stands with his equipment for wrestling, one of his most meaningful extracurricular activities. He plans to attend Northwestern University, majoring in biomedical engineering. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Wrestling team captain Jeremy Lee graduates top of his class before heading off to Northwestern University

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

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: I feel accomplished to be one of 18 co-valedictorians at our school. Question 2: What are your plans after high school? A:...

Senior Tazia Mohammad holds up her International Baccalaureate Economics notes while wearing the color of the school she committed to. Mohammad will be attending Columbia University to pursue a double major in economics and political science. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Tazia Mohammad commits to Columbia University after balancing academic rigor and various extracurriculars

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

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: These past few months have been kind of rough for me, so receiving this award feels like I’m finally getting a glimpse at the light...

Senior Daniel Shim is one of the 12 valedictions in the Class of 2020. Image posted with permission from Daniel Shim. 

20 Questions for Top of the 2020 Class: Daniel Shim plans to pursue engineering at UCLA

Charis Lee, Feature Editor May 26, 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:...

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