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WILLIAMSPORT AREA
SCHOOL NEWS
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HILLTOP FENCE SHOWCASES WAHS STUDENT ' S " LEGACY WORK " AND REAL-WORLD LEARNING
Every time you pass Williamsport High School, you will now see a 300-foot fence covered with artwork created by one of WASD’ s own, a vibrant and lasting example of student talent brought to life beyond the classroom.
Julianna Lynch, a senior in the Commercial Art Career Technology Education( CTE) program, was posed the task to create a design that would showcase Williamsport pride across the hilltop fence. What began as a classroom assignment quickly grew into a large scale and highly visible installation, reflecting the kind of work students may encounter in professional design careers.
Lynch shared that the process was interesting to undergo, simulating what a real-world job experience would look like.“ We were given this project and I had to think about different things. I went through a process in my head of color choices, focal point, design element, and what the project would look like from a distance,” said Lynch.“ As I was working on it, I had to keep in mind any mistake made is expanded on a large scale. So, I had to go through and make sure the image was blown up from every angle and imagine it from far away.”
Through projects like this, Williamsport Area School District’ s( WASD) CTE programs give students opportunities to take part in meaningful, hands-on experiences that go beyond traditional classroom assignments. Students are challenged to think critically, solve problems, and apply technical skills in ways that directly connect to real world expectations. These experiences help prepare them for future careers and creative paths after graduation.
This class project turning into a tangible installation was something that Lynch considered meaningful work throughout her high school experience:“ This project proved to me that anyone can do anything for the school. This is my legacy work. It not only showcases the skills that I have but what I can give back to the school and how I fit in and feel welcomed.”
Experiences like these help students build confidence, develop professional habits, and understand what it means to create work for a real audience. In Julianna’ s case, she hopes to become a tattoo artist after graduation. She shared that the project itself felt similar to what it would be like in a tattoo shop:“ I started with a sketch and stencil for this project just like I would when drawing tattoos. It is similar in line work, and the work process, such as having a starting point and a different final product. Double checking there were no mistakes because the product is final, just like a tattoo. I am happy with how it turned out.”
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