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...]
WHSAD Students Visit Manitoga-The Russel Wright Design Center
While New York City is vibrant, exciting, and diverse, it is nice to get away from the hustle and bustle. As Henry David Thoreau wrote, "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Excursions into nature offer us an arena for reflection and meditation, and such journeys are particularly important for adolescents who rarely travel beyond the concrete urban landscape. On their trip to Manitoga-The Russel Wright Design Center, located 50 miles north of the city, students encountered a landscape that showcases humans' ability to blend architecture with nature. The retreat … [Read more...]
Dalton Brown, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? I have a lot of good memories at this school. Between meeting my girlfriend, taking my CAD certification exam, making new friends, and going to dances, I've had a good time. This is the place where I found my love of science. This is where I found my favorite person in the world. I remember when I first met my girlfriend. We'd been texting for a few nights, and I mustered up the courage to ask her on a date. Ever since then I've been the happiest guy in the whole world. She gets along with my friends, she laughs at my jokes, she lifts me up when times are rough. She's amazing. She's what I'm the most thankful for. What are your plans for life after … [Read more...]
Rianna Reyes, 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 amazing moments at WHSAD. For starters, I met my boyfriend Dalton, and got close with my best friends Jayden, Max and Jaylin. We're all a friend group, and we've hung out a lot. I can't lie and say schools been perfect. Sometimes I get stressed, and sometimes life seems too complicated to handle. But then I remember all the amazing people I've met, the times we spent together, and how no matter what happens, I know they have my back. One of my favorite classes was architecture with Ms. Moos my junior year. It revived my love for art and set in stone that I wanted to be an art teacher. What are your plans for life after high … [Read more...]









