Ramona Convent Engineering Students Beautify Campus Pathway



Students in the Engineering course at Ramona Convent have successfully completed their architectural design unit while creating aesthetically pleasing works of art to display on campus. Using a CAD program, students designed planter benches with precise measurements. They built the structures, filled the boxes with soil, and planted their favorite flowers for enjoyment. Students learned to identify and use tools, and proceeded to cut, sand, drill, and screw the pieces together. They also became experts on primers and paint choices. “This project required me to develop problem solving skills, such as when the screw would get stuck on a knot or when I had to attach the screws in unusual places. Overall, I really enjoyed the project and it actually helped me pick a major in Construction Engineering Management.” Isabella M. ’22

When asked why she decided to take the Engineering course, Lauren L. ’22 shared “I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and creating new things from nothing. Engineering has been a great class for me because we’ve learned to use new tools and apply new skills to more complex projects. At the beginning of the year, the pinhole camera project was a lot of fun for me and I enjoyed the opportunity to be creative in designing my camera as well as taking photos. With our larger bench project, I was further from my comfort zone as we built them to full size with lumber and power tools. This was challenging and although I had some setbacks, it felt like an accomplishment to complete something that anyone in the school can make use of. Opportunities to be creative with new tools and new ideas is the most exciting part of taking engineering!”

Ramona Convent is a welcoming Catholic college-prep high school for young women committed to excellence in education. Ramona’s graduates are empowered, resilient, socially conscious leaders well prepared to meet the challenges of life as contributive members of the global community with the strength of a legacy of more than 130 years of distinction.

Ramona Convent Secondary School, 1701 W. Ramona Rd, Alhambra, CA 91803, (626) 282-4151 or visit www.ramonaconvent.org.

 

 

 

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