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WHSAD Freshmen Teach Their Parents How to Build Towers

September 20, 2013 By Ms. Bruno

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Freshmen in Mr. Codio’s and Mr. Jones’ classes invited their families to WHSAD Thursday night to teach them what they have learned in their architecture classes during the past week. The activity involved building the tallest possible towers out of index cards without the use of adhesive.

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The winning tower (pictured above), stood over 24 inches tall.

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About Ms. Bruno

Ms. Bruno has been an Assistant Principal at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design since 2009. She oversees the departments of Science, Mathematics, Architecture and Design (Career and Technical Education (CTE)), Physical Education and Health. She can be reached at 718-388-1260 ext. 2080, or bruno@whsad.org.

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