In this story, Melissa, Alison, and Reyly discuss their processes, challenges, strengthened and burgeoning skills, and what they foresee for the rest of their work this year. Thank you to the Crème mentors, Jun Aizaki, Masako Fukuoka, and Tania Kaufman, who have been working with our students in realizing their visions. Describe the Creme project so far. The Crème project is going well so far for me and my group. Everyday we all come up with a new idea for the restaurant, such as the seating arrangements and the color scheme for the walls. Many of us sometimes agree and disagree with how we want the restaurant to be, but eventually we come to good terms on how our restaurant should look. Some of the disagreements that have taken … [Read more...]
The Column-March 2025
Here is the latest issue of WHSAD’s student-run newspaper, The Column. … [Read more...]
WHSAD Thespians Inspired by Contemporaries’ Othello Performance
As members of the WHSAD student body embark on their first foray into the world of dramatic performance, they took in a performance of Othello at Erasmus High School. Learning the intricacies of putting on a production, students looked for elements they have been exploring for their production of the one-act version of Ian McWethy's Last Day of School. Thank you to Erasmus High School, Mr. Marlin D. Slack, and WHSAD teachers Mrs. Silverstein and Mr. Crockford for assisting students with their own performance and set designs. Stay tuned for the date and time announcement for WHSAD's first ever play, and please check out the following link for more information about Erasmus' performance of … [Read more...]
Students Share The Benefits of Learning AutoCAD
One of the perks of attending WHSAD is graduating with an AutoCAD certificate. AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) program that allows users to create 2D and 3D drawings, models, and blueprints. It's used in many industries, including architecture, engineering, and construction. WHSAD students use AutoCAD on a daily basis to work on projects for both their architecture classes and their extracurricular pursuits with the school’s industry partners. In the following narratives, students share their thoughts about the AutoCAD exam, preparing for the exam, the benefits of AutoCAD certification and being well-versed in the program, and how they have used AutoCAD in their work at WHSAD. Thank you to Architecture teachers, Mr. Blake … [Read more...]
WHSAD Attends “Doom: House of Hope” at Park Avenue Armory
WHSAD's partnership with Park Avenue Armory is one of its longest running, with benefits consisting of annual artist residencies, internship opportunities in the Youth Corps program, networking that often leads to post-high school employment, and attendance at Armory performances and exhibitions. For this year's sophomores, they have had two chances to visit the Armory with the latest being witnessing Anne Imhoff's latest work, "Doom: House of Hope". The work is immersive, thought-provoking, and emotional as it explores various aspects of the American adolescent experience, based loosely on Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. In the following narratives, Alison Sanchez (AS), Kyanna Mardenbrough (KM), and Bella Pierre (BP) share their … [Read more...]
Sayelis De La Cruz’ MAOarch Journal
This is the first installment in Sophomore, Sayelis', journal regarding her experiences working on a project partnering with MAOarch. She, along with some of her peers, will continue to provide updates as to their teams' progress over the course of the process. The students' next check in will be at the end of March, so stay tuned for a future update. On February 26, I met the architects from MAOarch again. This time, my team presented a brand new project for this school year. I was so excited because it meant that I would be receiving feedback from actual experts who would help me get better and reach a higher potential. Over the summer, I was so shy because I didn’t know what they were going to say, and I had no idea if I was good … [Read more...]
WHSAD Students Attend Holocaust Music Lost and Found Concert and Discussion
Sophomore, Julian Spiro, wrote the following narrative. Below this are questions other WHSAD Sophomores answered about their experiences. Thank you to Hebrew Union College, Musicians Elad Kabilio and Jonathan Boyer, and The Harry Chapin Foundation, which sponsored a grant for this event. This past Thursday, January 9th students attended a concert done by the Holocaust Music Lost & Found at Hebrew Union College on 1 West 4th St. The eight song program told the stories of composers who had suffered through the Holocaust and how the remembrance of these songs highlights the importance of hope and the ability to dance shines in a time of darkness. Before you enter the doors of the college, a sort of shelved brick building on the … [Read more...]
Students Reflect on “Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful” at Park Avenue Armory
Chelsea Garcia, WHSAD Senior How can 23 letters be expressed in an hour? How can the depth of the human experience be fully conveyed through dance? Does the prayer, “Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful” have to be spoken, or can the heavens understand human emotion through movement alone? Kyle Abraham’s art piece explores themes such as life, death, metamorphosis, and growth. He portrayed these concepts through utilizing modern dance as well as live music. By blending media such as lighting and sound he creates an other worldly experience, yet one that feels so close to home. In an artist talk I attended, Mr. Abraham revealed that this piece is dedicated to his late father. Yet he allows the piece to be interpreted freely by the audience … [Read more...]
The Column-December 2024
Here is the latest issue of WHSAD’s student-run newspaper, The Column. … [Read more...]
CTA Newsletter – Installment One
WHSAD Sophomore, Jesse Sanoff, devised and wrote this story and will continue to provide updates regarding the CTA program over the course of this year. CTA Architects is an architecture firm based in Manhattan. For the past two years, WHSAD has partnered with CTA Architects in an architectural program. This program is returning for a third year and now students are going to be creating proposals for the renovation of a retirement home. Students are split into groups, work with mentors from CTA, and compete to make the best design and presentation of a space given to them by the mentors. Students have to meet certain requirements for their design and are given pieces to work on in increments, such as having their program for their … [Read more...]