WHSAD staff are looking for the future designers and builders of our great cities, and we welcome all who are interested in joining our school community. To help you decide whether WHSAD is the right fit for you, we are posting the entirety of our recruitment packet here. We hope you consider WHSAD as one of your choices. We … [Click Here for More Information About WHSAD]
THE COLUMN – OUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER
WHSAD Students’ Visit the Smallpox Memorial Hospital on Roosevelt Island
Thank you to Friends of the Ruin, Walter B. Melvin Architects, and Stephen Martin for providing WHSAD students with numerous opportunities to envision a future for this integral part of New York City's architectural history. Below are narratives from … [Read More...]
WHSAD SYEP Students Reflect on Their Cole House Internship
Each summer, WHSAD students have the opportunity to participate in various paying projects and internships through the New York City Department of Education's SYEP program. These endeavors provide students not only with remuneration but also with … [Read More...]
Students Preparing Centerpieces for Columbus Citizens Foundation Gala
Thank you to Ilaria Costa, Lisa Ackerman, and the Columbus Citizens Foundation for providing this opportunity to our students. For more information about the Columbus Citizens Foundation, visit their website: … [Read More...]
MEET OUR STUDENTS
Noelle Swanzy Shares Her Thoughts about the Pratt Young Scholars Program
I have always enjoyed art. Animation and online tutorials have always been a part of my life. In middle school I did a ceramic class, and my teacher encouraged me to continue working in creative fields of work. This experience reinforced my … [Read More...]
WHSAD Senior, George Pinto, Reflects on Her 2024 SRW Internship
This summer I worked as an intern for an Architecture and Engineering firm through Saint Nick’s Alliance called SRW. I got the opportunity to work with professionals in the field on AutoCAD drawings, site visits, weekly meetings, and more. I’ve … [Read More...]
Derek Ramos Matos-Class of 2024
Why are you attending Cooper Union? I will be attending The Cooper Union in the fall because of the amazing architecture program that it offers alongside being the best financial aid package offered to me. But even before this I had applied to … [Read More...]