Each fall, WHSAD’s ninth graders meet a New York City institution and one of the school’s longest standing partners, Park Avenue Armory. During this excursion, students tour the space, admiring the intricate details of the Armory’s myriad rooms and learning more about its programming. Additionally, students hear about future opportunities in which they could get involved, from the Armory’s residency programs at WHSAD to its Youth Corps internship program. In the following reflections, students offer their first impressions of the space and how it might relate to their future studies.
Thank you to everyone at Park Avenue Armory for always welcoming the WHSAD community and for continuously inspiring our students.
Yana Matsko
When I was visiting Park Avenue Armory my experience was very memorable. Today’s activity relates to my CTE classwork because it will help me improve on my architecture building designs as I can put more details. Today’s activity relates to my college and career goal because as I want to go down the architecture path, and it will help me with having experience in designs and details. Two important things I learned today is that this armory was built for 1% of NYC which were the rich people. I also found out that the room it was in was used for meetings and parties. In conclusion, this is how Park Avenue Armory was a very memorable experience.
Nathalia Harrison
Today’s activity relates to my CTE classwork because it helped me develop skills that I can use in future projects. It also helped me understand how the things we learn in class can be applied outside of school. This activity relates to my college and career goals because it gave me more experience and helped me learn things that could be useful in my future career.
Two important things I learned today were how important teamwork and communication are when completing an activity. I also learned that paying attention to details and staying focused can help me do better work. Overall, today’s activity was a good learning experience because it helped me build skills that I can continue to improve.
Jeffty Ortega
Today, I visited Park Avenue Armory and learned how the space is used for different events and activities. This relates to my CTE classwork because I learned how planning, teamwork, and organization are important. It also relates to my college and career goals because I learned more about how different jobs work together to make an event successful.
Two important things I learned today were how much planning goes into running a large space and how teamwork helps everything run smoothly. This experience helped me understand the skills needed in the workplace.
Allison Tapia
Today’s activity related to my CTE classwork by having architecture work because I do architecture class with Ms. Cumberbatch. Today’s activity relates to my college career goals by being related to architecture. I want to become an architect, so today’s activity relates to my career a lot. One important thing I learned today is that this building is 150 years old. Another thing I learned today was that one of the people who drew some of the paintings in the Veteran Room, died in the Titanic.
Nahila Folks
While at the Armory I saw many amazing designs within the interior. It was a helpful outlet which helped me view a different type of interior style than my own. I want to do interior design, hence why I came to WHSAD, so this experience helped me figure out what kind of architecture I could do. I learned about historical preservation and internship opportunities.
Aleksandre Osepashvili
It shows the intricate parts and details needed for things like work, mainly something like architecture. It also goes for other things like coding and programming as one small detail being wrong can make the whole thing wrong. It is better to work as a team which we learned in the big room where people coordinate everything. Also adding onto the small details we learned that if one measurement is a quarter inch off then the whole thing would be off 100 ft, which goes for many other things.
Destinie Infante
Today’s activity relates to my CTE classwork because I learned that some of the stuff here had to be measured and the details on the building show that they put some time into it. It relates to my college career and goals because I saw how it’s not just a block and some bricks, it’s actually a lot of details you have to put so it catches people’s attention. I learned that this building is really old and was built to keep weapons for the war, and before there was also no electricity so they had to use candles whenever it was dark.
Leonel Antonio
Two important things I learned today are more about the Civil War and about the background of some of the designs in the building. Today’s activity is related to my college and career goals because they show me opportunities for a future internship and possibly a job. Today’s activity relates to my CTE class by giving me more inspiration for future projects.
Keiry Martinez
Today’s activity relates to my CTE class work because I learned that the building was made by HAND, and the people who built the building had to plan it. Today’s activity doesn’t really relate to my college and career goals because I’m not planning on becoming an architect, but it does seem really interesting to become one. If I were to become one, then I know I could possibly get a job here when I’m a junior which will help me pursue my goals. Two important things I learned today is that I can get a job here and that the building was all made by hand.
Alysonny Saratoga
Today’s activity related to my CTE classwork because it helped me build skills that I can use in class and in future projects. It gave me more practice with working carefully, following directions, and thinking through problems. This also connects to my college and career goals because these are important skills that employers and colleges expect. Learning how to stay focused, complete tasks, and work responsibly will help me succeed in the future.
Two important things I learned today were the importance of paying attention to details and managing my time well. I also learned that asking questions and working through challenges can help me understand things better instead of giving up. These lessons will help me improve in school, my CTE classes, and eventually in my future career.
Alejandra Juca-Gagnay
Today’s activity allowed me to see the architecture aspects from the past, and how people designed buildings. This could help me towards my future goals of becoming an architect by learning how to plan buildings with blueprints and models.
Two things I learned today were the internships Park Ave Armory has and the programs and shows this place creates.
Joseph Garces
Today, I learned new things that relate to my CTE classwork and my future career goals. The activity helped me understand how the things I learn in school can be useful in real life. It also helped me think more about my future and how I can use these skills in a career like civil engineering or construction management.
Two important things I learned today were how to work with others and how to solve problems. These skills are important because many careers require teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. Overall, today’s activity helped me understand how what I learn in school can prepare me for college and my future career.
Nathan Castillo
Today’s activity relates to my CTE classwork because it teachers me about the architecture of this fascinating building. I learned many things, how the building was being made in 1866-1881. This activity had related to my career because I learned that architecture can be important for carpentry, the career I want to pursue. I want to strive to become a master carpenter, but also maybe even design certain structures. I always loved building things. Two important things I learned today was that this building is constantly doing different things for shows, going all out and that this building was created in 1866.