Congratulations to all of the students that made the honor roll for the 1st marking period of the Fall, 2021 term! Keep up the good work! To see if you’ve made the honor roll, look for your grade in the report below. Remember, while your average may have been high enough, you can only make the honor roll if you’ve passed all of your classes. … [Read more...]
The Column
Archived here is every article written for WHSAD's student run newspaper, The Column.
WHSAD’s High Rock Session Three
On November 10th, 2021 WHSAD students attended their third meeting with the staff at High Rock, a team that focuses on the Greenbelt Park in Staten Island. Over the course of the meeting, speaker Josh Otero explained what the Natural Areas Conservatory (NAC) is and how the organization benefits the park. He explained NAC started in 2017 and has been a non-profit working on park trails and their restoration. They have helped restore 300 miles in 75 official and unofficial parks as well as 19 park trails, covering over 40 miles. Mr. Otero also went over trail sustainability and trail formalization and the impact these factors have on a park. Trail sustainability focuses on durable yet discreet and fitting trails. This helps trails to … [Read more...]
WHSAD’s High Rock Session Two
On Tuesday, October 26, a group of WHSAD students, who are part of My Brother's and My Sister's Keeper groups, had the opportunity to go on a virtual trip and work on a hands-on project in collaboration with the Greenbelt in Staten Island. During the session, each of the four groups constructed a model based on real-life designs. Group 1 had to construct a "Rock Waterbar," group 2 worked on the "Log or Treated Timber Waterbar and Anchors," group 3 worked on "Step Construction Design”, and group 4 worked on a model of a water bar that shows two sets of rocks stopping and redirecting a downstream flow of water. In parks and trails like High Rock, these structures assist in managing water flow that is due to precipitation. These various … [Read more...]
NYC Parks Department Brings Equity to WHSAD
A partially overlooked part of New York City is the magnificent parks that reside right under our noses. The intricate system of parks that has existed for decades has been taken for granted by the people who live and use it on a daily basis, and the parks have lost their wealth as providers to every community that they exist in. But during the pandemic, something changed. The quarantine provided much reflection upon people and lent them more time than was previously available. During the pandemic, people became tired of sitting home and seeing the same walls and items everyday on a daily basis. This pushed them to go outside and connect more with nature. As a result, people started appreciating the city’s parks and realizing parks' … [Read more...]
Meet Ms. Cumberbatch, the New Freshmen Architecture Teacher
Below is an interview done with new Freshmen architecture teacher and WHSAD alumna, Ms. Cumberbatch. Who are you? "My name is Ms. Cumberbatch. I'm a former student here that graduated in 2014. I'm currently a teacher, and I spent four years at Arcadia University studying interior design. I got to study abroad for a semester and then worked for an architecture firm for two years in the city." Tell me about your prior architecture experience. "For two years after I gradated from college I spent my time learning about the design process, not just what to do but the legal aspect-the politics. Understanding that different companies use different laws, and learning that it's not just creating homes, and there's a lot more to it. I … [Read more...]
CTE ISP Fall Internships — Applications due from Seniors by October 22nd!
Since 2016, WHSAD students have participated in the CTE Industry Scholars Program (CTE ISP). The Industry Scholars Program provides students the opportunity to have an internship in the CTE field of their choice. Internships provide the opportunity to learn by doing real work and being productively engaged in the workplace. They may provide the opportunity to work in teams, work on a project, or rotate through a number of departments and job functions. You will develop new skills, become stronger candidates for future job and college opportunities, and grow your professional network! This fall, internships will be offered both in-person and remotely, and students will be able to earn $15/hour for up to 60 hours over 6 weeks (November … [Read more...]
Department of Building Codes Revision Meeting
We all have lived in a place and seen that place change. New buildings are quite common in New York City, and for us a common question is "What are they building this time?" We may think that it will be something that will look good in our community, but we never ask ourselves "How do they decide to build it or not?" In the meeting they talked about the new revision to building codes and new mandates. In my perspective, I am so happy that I joined the meeting because I received some information that I never though that I need to understand why some construction sites takes long. In the presentation it was about how people who design or create a building have to go through many procedures. They don’t just see if the new building will … [Read more...]
ACE Mentorship — Registration NOW OPEN!
The ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York (ACE GNY) is now accepting students for the 2021-22 Program Year! WHAT IS ACE?ACE GNY is a free after-school mentorship program for high school students (grades 9-12!) to learn about careers in architecture, engineering, and construction management.Students join teams led by professional architects, engineers, and construction managers to gain firsthand experience in the design and construction industry. During sessions, students learn how to use design software, go on office tours and field trips, and participate in fun hands-on activities to learn more about the different career … [Read more...]
The Column Volume 4, Issue 1
Our team of student journalists just published the print edition of Volume 4, Issue 1 of The Column. You can read The Column here or download it as a PDF. If the document takes too long to load on your device, please select “open in new tab” at the bottom of the loading document. … [Read more...]
WHSAD In-Person/Hybrid After-School Clubs to Launch on 10/4/21
On 10/4/21, WHSAD’s CTE department and industry partners will begin our in-person/hybrid after school clubs. All students are encouraged to join and learn more about the variety of projects available to them. All clubs are open to all grades and are an excellent opportunity for students to network with our partners and engage in projects that can potentially lead to paid internships though our SYEP program. See the below flyer for more information. … [Read more...]