As part of last year's summer bridge program, our incoming freshman class began their work in designing a new green roof at the Newtown Creek Alliance headquarters in Greenpoint. This project immediately exposed these students to one of the many opportunities WHSAD has to offer. Over the years working with NCA, our students have designed and launched floating docks, landscaped nature walks, and cultivated a crucial partnership with an organization that aims to improve the environmental landscape of an area that has incurred tremendous damage from human activity. Acting as both stewards of sustainability and engineers of innovation, WHSAD students continue to aid Newtown Creek Alliance's mission "to restore community health, water quality, … [Read more...]
Thony Cielo, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? My most memorable moments over the last 4 years attending WHSAD had to be the friend's I've made along the way. The bonds I have made with them is something that I wouldn't trade for anything. I remember the first week of my freshman year I was sitting inside of my Architecture class and that's when I met George (GK), Robert, Oscar and Kevin, whom I considered my first few friends. Along the first week came everybody else with a simple, "Hello my name is". This was a memory where I got out of my comfort zone and socialized which made me who I am today. Another memorable moment over the last 4 years was falling in love with a sport. I remember in gym … [Read more...]
Peshal Pardasey, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? Over my four years at WHSAD, I've had some memorable moments. One memory would be the amount of times I would troll teachers and make class fun for not just me but, those around me. Another memory would be the amount of conversations with the teachers I like and the back and forths we've had. One last memory that I will remember is all the football games I've played after school with friends and other fellow students. What are your plans for life after high school? Why do you feel this is the best option for your at this time? A plan that I have after high school is pursing being an accountant in business, doing stocks, running my own LLC, and … [Read more...]
Brian Matilde, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? During my first year coming into high school, I was really nervous and didn’t know what to expect being in a new school and environment. But during that year, I realized that it was not so bad and that I had a lot of fun in freshman year, especially making drawings and architecture. In my second year, it was also fun because we had to use computers and work on apps that I’ve never used before. In my third year, I was able to work with wood, and we were able to make small coffee tables. During that big project, I had fun making my table and it turned out great even though I’ve never done wood cutting before. Lastly, this school year has been pretty fast … [Read more...]
Maximus Mercado, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? I have had a lot of good memories at WHSAD; some of my favorites are meeting my best friends, hanging out with a lot of old friends, and making new friends. My first memory was taking one of my friends Joy home and chilling in Fort Greene park. She was a chill friend with whom I got along well. Sadly, she transferred sophmore year. Another memory is meeting Mr. Codio who has helped organize a lot of trips and fun activities. What are your plans for life after high school? Why do you feel this is the best option for your at this time? I plan on going to Kingsboro Community College to get a degree in tourism and hospitality. I know a lot about … [Read more...]
Robert Tirado, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? All the track accolades that I have achieved these four years would definitely be moments I wouldn’t forget, such as my 100m record or specifically the 55m since it was my first one. Another moment would be the overnight trip. The overnight trip would probably be a top favorite moment of mine being here since we all were together going to colleges and playing games and all just hanging out before we all split our own ways. One final one would be before I even started going here being summer bridge program. It showed that I liked being here and I wouldn’t even be here without it. What are your plans for life after high school? My main plan would … [Read more...]
Linda Foster, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? One of my most memorable experiences at WHSAD was going on school trips. Some of my favorites include Snug Harbor, Greenbelt, roller skating, and sightseeing adventures. But one moment that always makes me laugh was the time my friends and I hosted a bake sale in the cafeteria. I was in charge of handling the money, and things quickly became chaotic as students crowded around me, waving dollar bills in my face. We had baked cookies, pumpkin bread, cupcakes, and cake pops, and the staff loved our treats. We ended up raising a lot of money that day. It was hectic but fun, running up and down the stairs, selling to both students and teachers. After all … [Read more...]
Saniiya Cummings, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? One of my most memorable moments here at WHSAD was my first day of school. I had no idea where to go, and I was scared that I was going to look crazy standing in the hall trying to find my classes. Thankfully, Mr. Leverenz was nice and showed me how to get to my classes. Another one of my most memorable moments was the first awards ceremony I attended. I received an award for consistently being on the honor roll, and I also got to dance at the ceremony with my friends who joined the school dance club with me. What are your plans for life after high school? Why do you feel this is the best option for your at this time? My plans for life after … [Read more...]
Marco Kalaj, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? The most memorable moments for me over the last four years at WHSAD is in Mr Baldwin class we would make fun of him. As to light up the class as for pre calc being hard topic. It help us build a better relationship with him. Which then made going to the class even better. By doing this did help us in the long run for the class. What are your plans for life after high school? Why do you feel this is the best option for your at this time? My plans for life after high school is going to be heading to college. As now I will be able to purse what I like to do for my future. This is the best option for me at this time because I will be able to get a … [Read more...]
Amari Clyde, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? The most memorable moments at this school for me have definitely been the trips I went on in my junior year. The college trips were some of the most fun and memorable trips I've gone on. The Cornell trip had its chaotic and super long bus ride, and the overnight college trip allowed the senior class to grow closer since it was the first time any of us had spent that much time together. Not to mention there was also the Hamilton trip which has now become my favorite play ever. There was some in school events as well, but none of those left a lasting impression on me compared to the trips we went on. Like I said earlier, the best part about the trips was … [Read more...]