Before digging into Jack Fairweather’s Zoom meeting and his book A Rebel in Auschwitz, it's important to first highlight the people who made the meeting between WHSAD students and Mr. Fairweather possible. Thank you to Maja Steczkowska, Deputy Director/Acting Director of the Polish Cultural Institute of New York and Alicja Winnicki, Former Principal and Superintendent in Community School District 14. With that, on behalf of WHSAD, I’d like to extend a thanks and sincere gratitude to Mr. Jack Fairweather for his knowledge and his efforts to spread those insights regarding Wiltold Pilecki’s heroism. At the beginning of the Zoom meeting, Mr. Fairweather explained the background of Witold Pilecki. Mr. Pilecki was a … [Read more...]
College Now Fall 2022 Review!
Interested in starting YOUR college journey? College Now is your best bet at WHSAD! College Now is a CUNY based program which offers high school Juniors and Seniors to apply to a wide range of introductory college level courses. The courses vary from Public Speaking to Psychology. 10 introductory- college level courses are offered either online or in person. The courses focus on giving high schoolers a taste of not only the courses being offered, but a taste of the campus lifestyle. Who to keep in mind: As mentioned above, the College Now program is available to both Juniors AND seniors who have a 75 or higher on the English Regents and an 80 cumulative average. All ten of these courses are hosted at New York City … [Read more...]
WHSAD Helping Ferry Hawk Fans Find their Way
The year of 2020 set a course for a lot of changes worldwide, affecting all forms of living things for better or worse. The lack of human activity throughout the year led to empty parks, soulless streets, and barren stadiums. These places are homes of human activity and create bonds between the people. Such was the case for the Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, which prior to the pandemic was Richmond County Bank Ballpark and housed the Staten Island Yankees from 2001-2020. Once the pandemic hit, the establishment remained empty for two years, and over that time period, a lot would need to be updated, such as signage, seating, branding, and ensuring that health codes were up to date. The sudden gear of motion began to … [Read more...]
WHSAD Work, Learn, Grow Students Visit their Staten Island Sites
On Saturday 3rd, 2022, WHSAD Work-Learn-Grow participants went on a site visit trip all over Staten Island to view the sites they’d be working on throughout the school year. The sites are: Throughout the rainy day, students analyzed, took photos, and explored the site. Architecture firm Gensler, which has been one of WHSAD's longest partners will provide mentoring for students on these various projects. Students enjoyed this trip and learned more about their sites. Some students met their stakeholders who will provide objectives and visions the students must consider in their work. Below are experiences from students as well as some statements from some of the stakeholders or other key people participating in … [Read more...]
WHSAD Junior, Angel Diaz, Reflects on WHSAD
How would you rate your experience at WHSAD? I would rate my WHSAD experience as very different than any other school I’ve been to. WHSAD has a very light hearted but serious atmosphere, and it’s not like any other place What could you tell other WHSAD students about the programs with which you may be involved? I would tell other WHSAD students to enjoy them. They’re all very fun, and they help you get a grasp on a skill. Like Newspaper or Makerspace, it could come in handy for the future, so enjoy them. They’re potentially really helpful and look good on your resume. Could you describe your experience with the … [Read more...]
WHSAD Junior, Abraham Galindo Reflects on WHSAD
How would you rate your experience at WHSAD? I rate my experience in WHSAD as very good because WHSAD has great teachers who try to bring the best out of you everyday. You also have your peers supporting you and giving you a good time in classes. I like the opportunities given in WHSAD and love the fact that teachers are willing to help you improve as I student. I liked that the time given in assignments isn’t too heavy and the fact office hours are always open to me. I like that if you can’t do work on time, teachers could give you more time with it as long as you're getting work done and putting in effort. What could you tell other WHSAD students about the programs with which you may be involved? I tell students through my … [Read more...]
WHSAD Junior, Yochana Dimanche, Reflects on WHSAD
How would you rate your experience at WHSAD? I’d say that my experience at the school has been the best experience I’ve had in my school life. I absolutely love the opportunities I've been given to achieve my dream of becoming a graphic designer. What could you tell other WHSAD students about the programs with which you may be involved? I am an active member of the graphic design club. From the experience I have had with it, I can say that if visual design is an interest of yours, then it is certainly worth joining. I love that I am given the creative freedom to design posters and other decorations in any way I … [Read more...]
WHSAD Juniors reflect on their SCA Internship
SCA or "The School Construction Authority" is an architecture firm based in NYC that specializes in building and modernizing schools, according the company's mission statement. During the springtime, Mr. Rodriguez (Architectural Drafting teacher for sophomores) gave students a flyer to apply for an internship at the SCA, which is how two students found about the internship and the potential to work at an architecture firm. WHSAD Juniors, Jared Birks and Isaiah Grant Phillips, were fortunate to attend the SCA Internship over the summer. I was fortunate to speak to these students about their experiences. Student Interviews Jared M. Birks Alex - Hello Jared Birks, Introduce yourself..Where did you attend this summer for your … [Read more...]
WHSAD SYEP Students Discuss Their Skyscraper Project
For the past couple of weeks, WHSAD SYEP students have been researching skyscrapers' design and constructions. Starting last week, students started designing and building not only the skyscraper, but the environment surrounding the structure. The students had a lot to keep in mind in order for their projects not only to look visually the best, but also to be realistically functional. The most important requirements are listed below: The skyscraper had to be at least 10 storiesA footprint of at least 500 square feet and no more than 1,000 square feetAll items such as benches,trash bins, etc have to be up to scale ( 1"= 5') Additionally, all projects would be evaluated in these 5 categories. Creativity Presentation Accuracy … [Read more...]
WHSAD Career Clue Students Visit Gilbane Building Company
Last week, SYEP students visited Gilbane Building Company, that was established almost 150 years ago. After our regular commute to the offices, we had breakfast provided by the company. We were presented an agenda on what would we be learning at this trip, along with different staff members presentations and their positions at Glibane. After the staff wrapped up their presentations, they presented students with an assignment. For this project, the students were split into 5 groups. Each group had to make plans to create a building and students had to pick one of these building uses: Residential/Commercial/Mixed. Now although they didn't have to actually make a model, students had to include these details in their plans to have … [Read more...]