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Shannon Powers
Artist Statement by Roberto A., Jalisa S.
DeShawn's Circuit Project
Initially, I had over 60-70 pairs of shoes. I’ve had a variety of shoes, but I didn’t necessarily wear them all the time. I had Nike’s I used to love to wear in middle school, dress shoes, miscellaneous sneakers, and boots. I wasn’t very fond of throwing any shoes away, so they accumulated on my shoe racks. And that’s how I got to almost a hundred of pairs shoes.
I was urged by my mother to get rid of the shoes I didn’t want to wear. But, in my mind, I wanted to keep them because I presumed I’d wear them sometime, knowing full and well, I’d never step foot in some again.
My love for shoes is indefinable. I became a collector of shoes. Many multi colored Nike’s were scattered in my “library” of shoes, a myriad of sandals, and sneakers. In middle school, I was always known for having such a diverse shoe style. I loved shoes so much, I’d buy inexpensive shoes from thirft shoes cheating myself into believing my 10 size feet would fit them, when they were one or two sizes lower. It was a sad cycle. And I knew I had to turn my ways around because I could spend my money on something else! Something that could actually fit me.
I began to get rid of shoes, persuaded by my mother. And the irony is, she has a multitude of shoes that she does not even wear. But, that’s beside the point. I put maybe 40-45 pairs of shoes in two large shopping bags. I put them to the side, eradicating them from my system. I got rid of the small, the big, and the ugly. Sooner or later, the friends the trickled into my home took shoes from my collection, the ones I removed. She nearly took over half the shoes! And I felt nothing of their departure. I was actually ecstatic, now know, I can replace the space.
I wanted to do a shoe for my project because they are wonderful and versatile. I specifically chose the shoe, I used, because it had a plain outside and I knew it would be simple and to the point. That was my aim. My own personal motto is “simplicity and convenience.” I wanted to convey that with the structure part of my project. White and black pixelated shoes, with ample, smooth front face room, was calling for white lights to accompany its design.
Simplicity, with a touch of white, a tad of black, and pizzazz!
Q1_Circuit Benchmark (Light-up Batman Cover) Briana & Merrik
The thing we choose to light up was the book cover of a Batman Vampire book. The reason we chose a book cover is that we like graphic novels. There were two copies of the Batman Vampire so we decided to use that one. All the lights were meant to show the vampiric parts of the book. The bats and the eyes are one of the main things around vampires that we can find on the book cover. Just for emphasis we lit up the B in batman. The bright red lights were meant for looking like a vampire. In the book batman becomes a vampire and to show that we had his eyes light up. The bats are essential to the makeup of a vampire and to batman. Those were needed to show batman off.
Vote For Ralph!
Taylor Ximines Artist Statement
Rosemary Flite Artist Statement
Michael Roth Artist Statement
Jigoku
We decided to make a sword because both me and my partner Nick are really hype about fantasy. Our first plan was to make a logo for the game company I run called Saber Entertainment. But then we found out that the other C.E.O., my friend Sean, was already doing it. So we decided we would make a sword. We put a lot of time and energy into this weapon. We wanted to make something that we could actually use. Once it was complete, we couldn't stop showing it off.
Jalen and Isaac's Circuit Project
Artist Statement:
For our experiment our goal was to construct a working circuit made from a Nike sneaker. This experiment entailed many components. Before constructing this circuit we both knew that each of us liked sneakers, so thats why we chose to design a circuit made from a sneaker made by Nike. This Nike sneaker is beneficial for people, especially athletes who run at night because while runners are running the lights from the sneaker would illuminate the area around them. This helps people around them to see that that person is running at night. While making this circuit we decided to place four blue lights on one side of the sneaker and four orange lights on the other side of the sneaker and set them up in parallel series. The reason we placed the lights in parallel series was because we wanted each light to get equal amounts of voltage from the battery. We didn’t want one side of the sneaker to be dimmer than the other. After putting everything together we had a working circuit. Although we went through so much trouble with this experiment we still managed to develop a working circuit. If sneaker companies go along with what we developed there is a possibility that this specific sneaker would sell greatly in stores all around the country.
Our Final Product Lighten Up
Our Nike Sneaker Lighten Up In The Dark
Legalize Gay Marriage
Sliding Scale for ALL Peco Customers
Kenisha H.
Alysha O.
Rugeiatu B.
Q1 Benchmark Circuit Pictures – Daniel Varnis & Viet Le
Also, we were trying to be as environmentally friendly as possible. So we used the water bottle, because were basically recycling for more than the basic use of drinking. Also, LEDs are VERY environmentally friendly so it worked out pretty well.
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Below is a picture of the circuit turned ON
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Walking in breast cancer style
By:Sarena Shuman and Lexus Forman
Katherine & Byshera's Circuit Project.
Byshera decided that she wanted to include a hat with lights around it considering that it is the winter. She has always been the type to embrace hats and thought that it would be something cool to make like up. It would be something flashy, but not too bright considering that there were going to be many lights within her circuits. Being that 10 lights were used it was evident that this wasn’t going to be an easy task at hand. Before we were going to make a B out of the lights, but that would require too many of them, so we decided to figure out another way. We made two series that were parallel to each other which each had 5 lights. Although, as a group we knew that if we really wanted to create this sculpture we would take the initiative. Considering that we didn’t want only one of us to walk away with a sculpture, I myself (Katherine) decided to create something that is personal to me and slightly defines me physically, which are my bows. I decided that since I have so many bows to put in my hair I could make another one. The headband started off plain and I proceeded to wrap black electrical tape to cover the entire thing and create a bow around it as well. This headpiece is to light up around the bow to accentuate the bow and make it unique like something many people have not seen much today. Creating these lights, I made two series that were parallel to each other, one with 3 lights and one with 4 lights. In the end, we would both walk away with sculptures that we created and be content because not only have they slightly defined our work ethic, but we can wear and present ourselves accordingly.
Tyikenyua and Sara's Circuits project :)
We chose to build our circuit inside of a cheetah print wedge. We chose this shoe from any other shoe because we really thought it represented our point brilliantly. Tyikenyua and I are very involved in fashion, and that's something we share an interest in. We thought that this wedge represented our love for fashion well, because it was exotic and out there. It's fun, and something you would wear to a party. This shoe is creative, unique, and just looks like you would have a fun time. We feel as if that's our dedication to fashion is the same way.
Olivia Smith, Food in Education
Charles Dayona Lianna. Gun Control
Un Demonio
Paulius Jeremiah Garcia-Trajano es mi nombre original cuando es bebe. Pauline Jade Garcia-Trajano es mi nombre completa. Es todo lo contrario de mi nombre. Mi mama y papa pensaban yo es un chico. Es muy divertido porque yo soy una chica! Mis padres son muy extraños. Es un Japón cultura en mi abuela familia. No obstante, mi papá familia es Española. Soy de Filadelfia pero vivo en Manila, Philippines. Mi mama, hermano mayor, y yo nos mudamos aqui en Filadelfia hace ocho años.
Soy Filipina, soy bajita y morena. Mis ojos están muy poco cuando risa. Mi pelo negro es medio y mis ojos es marrón. Se dice que mi pelo es muy hermosa y grueso. Soy flaco medio pero come mucho comida. Puedo comer todo el tiempo. Soy muy fuerte, pero no es muy visible porque soy flaco. Se dice que soy muy baja, para mi yo pensó mi altura es medio. Soy medio baja tengo 5'3" de altura. Tengo pequeños labios rosados y mofletes. Tengo los brazos y las piernas son delgadas pero soy baja. Yo sonrío todo el tiempo. Mis dientes no son perfectos. Yo tengo extraño diente. Mi nariz es pequeña. Se parece a un botón.
En la clase de español mis amigos escriben yo es generosa, cariñosa, maravilla, trabajadora, extrovertida, amable, intelectual, dinámica, graciosa, divertida, y ambiciosa en mi papel. Soy cariñosa porque me gusta ayudar todos los personas. Soy graciosa porque doy chicles. Soy expresiva porque me gusta expresando mi opiniones. Soy sociable porque me gusta conocer personas nuevas. Soy talentosa porque yo poco violín, piano, y canto. Me gusta leer, bailar, comer, ver las películas, y cantar por la mañana voy a la como demasiado muchas comida. Yo soy la asistente al profesor, Señor Vk. Valgo mucho de la confianza porque es un importante característica para éxito. En el futuro yo voy para la universidad para mi educación. Quisiera mi clase junto con mis amigos. Sueño con las universidades que van a rechazar mi aplicación para en colegio. Yo estoy muy nerviosa y ansiosa. Me molesta mucho cuando una persona son muy tacaños y falsos. El es muy molesta porque soy cariñosa y no me gusta mala gente. No creo en infierno porque creo que todo el mundo va al cielo. Tengo miedo do en el ánimo porque mi hermano puede ver un ánimos y me da miedo todo el tiempo. Me siento insegura cuando gente que no conozco me miran. El es muy extraño y yo me enrojezco todo el tiempo.
Valgo mucho de familia porque mi familia es muy importante para mi. Amo mucho a mi familia. Es por eso que para mi, mi familia es mi todo. Sueño con tener mi propia familia feliz pequeña en el futuro. Sorprendentemente tengo un novio porque, el dar el paso salir con mi. Vamos a mantener con contacto. El es muy simpático, gracioso, cariñoso, y maduro. Me enamore con el. Soy muy expresiva y extrovertida. Estoy buscando chicos simpaticos, inteligentes, graciosos, y comunicativos. No me gustan los antipáticos, autoritarios, falsos, mentirosos, ni tacaños.
En la clase de español, me cae bien Manna porque somos locas y expresivas. Tenemos mucho perder el tiempo. Por un lado, mi amiga Sisca y yo somos unidas porque tenemos mucho en común. Por ejemplo, ella es muy sociable y cariñosa. Ella gusta conocer personas nuevas y gusta ayudar otros personas como yo. Sin embargo, tenemos nuestras diferencias. Sisca es muy tranquila y sentimental, soy muy expresiva y honesta. Lo pasamos bien cuando nosotros fuimos en actividades en la iglesia. Ella está enamorada de el chico. Es muy divertida porque el chico es muy tímido y huraño. Sisca enrojece todo el tiempo cuando el chico intenta enrojocer con mi amiga.FINAL BM Quarter 1
Lobbying for Sex Education/ health care in schools!- CBlocker, LJenkins & MPyfrom
Lexy Babcock & Drue Boccuti ; Infinity Sign
Drue and I knew we wanted to create a sign made completely out of lights. We were stuck between many symbols like: a bow, an anchor, an infinity sign, a heart, and a cat face. We decided that an infinity sign would be easier than the other choices and also look really interesting lit up. We find the infinity sign cute and wanted to make a sign that we would want to put on our bedroom walls. In a more deep, metaphorical way, we find the infinity sign to represent the infinite possibilities in life.