One of the most gratifying parts of this profession is having alumni return for visits and share updates about their lives after high school. The WHSAD Makerspace has been fortunate to have alumni discuss their post-WHSAD experiences, sharing both insights regarding professional trajectory and the comparison between college and high school in a more personal regard. This week we welcomed Ariana Lowery, now a freshman at the University of Buffalo, and Antonio Perez, now a freshman at NYIT. Ariana and Antonio shared some of their fall semester architecture work and anecdotes regarding the rigor involved in achieving their end products. Below you may watch the video of their presentation and read what some current WHSAD students gained … [Read more...]
The Column
Archived here is every article written for WHSAD's student run newspaper, The Column.
Winston Von Engel, Director of Brooklyn Office of the NYC Department of City Planning, Presents “The Roots of Planning” to WHSAD Makerspace
As part of the WHSAD Makerspace presentation series, Mr. Winston Von Engel spoke to students about the intricacies of getting jobs done in New York City. Through an investigation of New York City history in both its social and architectural aspects, Mr. Von Engel provided a clear connection between societal needs and the building that goes on in a city such as New York. Below is the full video of Mr. Von Engel's presentation along with some student takeaways. Today in the WHSAD Makerspace Studio, we had Winston Von Engel as our guest speaker. He is director of the Brooklyn Borough Office of the NYC Department of City Planning and works for Mayor Bill de Blasio. Before entering where he is now, he took a five-year architecture … [Read more...]
Honor Roll – Fall 2020, Marking Period 3
Congratulations to all of the students that made the honor roll for the 3rd marking period of the Fall, 2020 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 Volume 3 Issue 3
Our team of student journalist just published the print edition of Volume 3, Issue 3 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”. … [Read more...]
Gensler Presents Part 2 of Design Discovery Program entitled “A day in the Life of a Designer”
In the second installment of their 2020-2021 educational program, architecture firm and WHSAD partner, GENSLER, held a workshop entitled “A day in the Life of A Designer”. Students were introduced to team roles in interior design, architecture, and design strategy. Many thanks to our guest speakers, Arielle Levy, Chasen VanLang and Lis Russo. Below is the full presentation along with some student takeaways from the program. Every time I see the bright red logo or just hear the name GENSLER, I think of opportunities, offers, a future, and a great work environment in which someone like me, a young future architect, would love to work. I am inspired by each one of their works. Taking inspiration from one of my favorite Gensler … [Read more...]
Family Engagement Workshops @ WHSAD
Families are invited to join us every Tuesday & Thursday at 5:15 PM to learn more about the educational technology used to support student learning at WHSAD! Topics include how to navigate Google Class/Google Meet and how to stay active during the pandemic. CLICK HERE to view the calendar of topics. CLICK HERE to sign up. See the flyer below for more details: … [Read more...]
WHSAD My Sister’s Keeper Mentor Interviews
My Sister's Keeper is a program whose primary objective is to teach young women self-empowerment and learn skills for life. Mentoring relationships are provided within MSK as well as other activities. These activities help women in the program build communication skills, especially those who may struggle with self-esteem and confidence. MSK wants women to rise above their struggles and chase their dreams, while disregarding stereotypical comments. My Sister's Keeper calls on young women to be themselves and speak their minds freely. On January 7th, 2020, My Sister's Keeper held a meeting with their students. In this meeting, Ms. Amanda, one of MSK’s instructors, talked to the students about stepping outside their comfort zones. To … [Read more...]
Stefanie Marazzi of Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP Speaks NYC Zoning Particulars with WHSAD Makerspace
Building is complicated, but building in New York City can be a herculean task. Navigating the process of designing, implementing, and getting approval from the powers that be requires energy, patience, and intelligence. Numerous individuals in various roles take part in said process, one role that is crucial for ensuring that architects, engineers, and contractors follow legal precedents is that of the lawyer. On Wednesday, January 27th, Stefanie Marazzi, partner at Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP, shared her extensive knowledge of New York City zoning laws. Students learned about topics such as building envelopes, zoning codes, the process of rezoning and acquiring permits, and historical zoning cases. These presentations give WHSAD … [Read more...]
WHSAD Class of 2019 Alum, Justin Mora, Speaks in the Makerspace
This Friday, WHSAD Makerspace students heard from Justin Mora about his studies at City Tech, his work at A-1 Iron Works, and how a WHSAD education helped him transition to college more easily. Each Friday, we welcome our alumni to speak to our students about college and career experiences, opportunities, and objectives, and the value of these presentations cannot be overstated. Below is Justin's presentation as well as takeaways from some current WHSAD students. Justin's presentation was very eye opening. He was very helpful and really taught me that I should really take advantage of the things WHSAD offers. Also, he gave tips on how to balance school work and actual work, which can personally help me because that's something that … [Read more...]
WHSAD Alumni Speak About Their Successes After High School
It's been awhile since these WHSAD alumni have been at WHSAD, but many have lots of positive things to say about their experiences in high school and how WHSAD helped them in college. Vincente Gomez-Class of 2018 What does a typical week/day look like for you? "I am a senior at Pace University, studying computer science with a minor in criminal justice and cyber security. When the semester is going on typically from September to December or from the end of January to May, aside from classes, I have a student assistant job, but we are in a mid-winter recess so I’m off. What a student assistant job entails is we have an email system set up where the students send centralized emails asking for appointments with their advisor so I … [Read more...]