With the final two weeks of the school year rapidly approaching, excitement filled the air at Arcadia High School’s (AHS) recent senior assembly. The assembly served as a crucial event for the graduating class of 2023, where upcoming events were unveiled, and the prestigious title of valedictorian was revealed. 

The senior assembly, held in the school’s Performing Arts Center (PAC), brought together the entire graduating class to celebrate their accomplishments and navigate the final stretch of their high school journey. As the clock ticked down, students eagerly awaited news about upcoming events and important milestones that would mark the conclusion of their high school careers.

Principal Angela Dillman expressed her gratitude toward the seniors for their hard work and dedication throughout the year and emphasized the importance of cherishing the remaining time they had at AHS.

Following the principal’s opening remarks, various staff members took the stage to share the upcoming events that seniors could look forward to in the last two weeks of school. A wave of enthusiasm rippled through the crowd as the announcements unfolded.

One of the highlights of the upcoming weeks is the traditional event, Grad Nite. Students will have the opportunity to relax, socialize, and live their final high school memories at Disneyland’s California Adventure Park on June 9. 

As the excitement grew, Principal Dillman took center stage once again to address the most eagerly awaited announcement of the assembly—the Class of 2023 valedictorian. The room fell silent as the principal revealed that senior Weber Lin had achieved this remarkable honor.

“I never thought I really stood a chance because I know there are a lot of people who are way smarter than I am. I always feel that I’m just decently good at a lot of things, but I’m far from the best at all of them. Getting valedictorian was never a goal from a start; I always just put my time into things that I find interesting, whether it be running, band, or origami,” expressed Lin.

Lin, known for his exceptional academic achievements and dedication to extracurricular activities, has left an indelible mark on the AHS community. Lin’s classmates erupted into applause as he made his way to the stage, displaying a mixture of pride, admiration, and respect for their accomplished peer. Lin will have the honor of delivering a speech at the graduation ceremony with seniors Anvitha Marlapati and Claire Li delivering speeches at the Baccalaureate.

With the ceremony and speeches coming soon, Lin shared that “it’s an honor to get to represent our class and speak at graduation, especially because it could have been any one of us. The beginning of this school year was a really tough time for me, but I couldn’t be happier with the way everything turned out. I’m going to miss everyone when we part ways” 

With the conclusion of the senior assembly, the spirited Class of 2023 departed the PAC, brimming with renewed excitement and a resolute determination to seize the remaining two weeks at AHS. Comprising a total of 738 students, this remarkable graduating class is eagerly anticipating their upcoming graduation ceremony, a momentous occasion that symbolizes the closing of one chapter in their lives and the commencement of the next exciting chapter yet to be written.