September 11th Remembrance Flag
What do we know about September 11, 2001? What do we remember about September 11, 2001? What can we do to remember?
What is our country doing to remember? How can art be used to heal and unite?
For this collaborative project, students studied the events of September 11, 2001. The focus was to remember how on that day, ten years ago, a tragedy occured yet despite the hardship, Americans stood strong and came together. The remembrance flag was built upon the story of the American Flag that was salvaged from the World Trade Center and sent to places throughout the United States to be patched up with pieces of flag from around the country. In our own flag, each student's individual square represents their idea of what is means to be an American. Each piece was then put together to form the whole flag to represent the idea that we are a country that is stronger when united.
What is our country doing to remember? How can art be used to heal and unite?
For this collaborative project, students studied the events of September 11, 2001. The focus was to remember how on that day, ten years ago, a tragedy occured yet despite the hardship, Americans stood strong and came together. The remembrance flag was built upon the story of the American Flag that was salvaged from the World Trade Center and sent to places throughout the United States to be patched up with pieces of flag from around the country. In our own flag, each student's individual square represents their idea of what is means to be an American. Each piece was then put together to form the whole flag to represent the idea that we are a country that is stronger when united.
We Still Remember: A Project with the Feal Good Foundation
In September of 2012, Hull High School art students created and sent pieces of artwork to members of the Feal Good Foundation in New York. The Feal Good Foundation is a non-profit organization led by John Feal. The mission of the Feal Good Foundation is to provide support and financial services to help cover costs of the injuries, illnesses and impairments that first responders who were on the scene during the events of September 11. 2001 are now facing. John Feal and his men visited Hull High School during Memorial Day celebrations where they shared their stories and presented a $1,000 scholarship to a student essay winner.
Learn more about the Feal Good Foundation:
http://fealgoodfoundation.com/
Learn more about the Feal Good Foundation:
http://fealgoodfoundation.com/
The Survivor tree: remembering 10 years
The "Survivor Tree" is a cross-curricular effort between art students and English students. The project is a tribute to the stories of strength, hope, courage, and survival, which are associated with the events of September 11, 2001. It is a unique mixture of drawing, painting, sculpture, and poetry.
The Survivor Tree: September 11, 2001
TOGETHER WE UNITE
What is the story of the Survivor Tree?
What does the tree symbolize?
What can we do to remember September 11, 2001?
What inspires you?
As discussed in class, September 11, 2001 was a day of great tragedy and changed the course of our history forever. In the midst of this tragedy, this was also a day that the American people were united together. Despite differences, people from all walks of life joined together to show support for all of those affected by this devastating event.
As we remember this day, we hear of many courageous stories. These are stories of strength, hope and survival. The story of the Survivor Tree is one of these many stories. It is one of the few trees that survived the destruction at the World Trade Center and with the help of many dedicated workers who helped keep the tree alive, it now stands tall and proud at the September 11th Memorial site. The Survivor Tree has become a beloved symbol of resilience and renewal, an emblem of rebirth and a source of inspiration for many.
“Like the thousands of courageous stories that arose from the ashes of survival at the World Trade Center, the story of this tree will also live on and inspire many.”
~Mayor Bloomberg
The Survivor Tree is “the ultimate symbol of hope and recovery.”
~ Tedy Bruschi on a visit to the Survivor Tree with the Wounded Warriors organization
Learn more about the Survivor Tree story: http://www.911memorial.org/survivor-tree
THE COLLABORATIVE SURVIVOR TREE PROJECT:
For this project, we created our own Survivor Tree as a means to honor and remember all those stories of strength, courage, hope and survival. The story of the Survivor Tree speaks to the idea that out of all the carnage and destruction that occurred on that day, life emerges and goes on. We must always remember these stories and always be inspired. That is what keeps us strong and that is what keeps us going. This is the basis for our own Survivor Tree. Student’s in Mrs. Davis’s art classes were challenged to think about WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Each student created a two-sided leaf for our tree. On one side is their name and 3-5 words to describe what inspires them. On the second side, they illustrated these words of inspiration. Our leaves were created from a variety of materials.
In addition to our leaves, students in the freshman English classes wrote Haiku’s that were added to the trunk of the tree. These Haiku’s describe the student’s thoughts regarding the events of September 11th and/or what inspires them. All art classes wrote a sentiment on a blossom that was attached to the tree. Students did this on 9/11/2013. On the blossom, they responded to the prompt: "To all those affected by the events of September 11, 2001, please know that....." These sentiments are on the blossoms as well as posted up around the tree so people can read them more clearly. In the end, all of our artwork and writing came together on the tree to symbolize the unity of our country on this tragic day. Our Survivor Tree now serves as a permanent reminder to never lose hope and always be inspired. We are strong and we are united!
http://www.hullhighschool.blogspot.com/2013/11/student-artwork-and-poetry-grows-in-hhs.html
The Survivor Tree: September 11, 2001
TOGETHER WE UNITE
What is the story of the Survivor Tree?
What does the tree symbolize?
What can we do to remember September 11, 2001?
What inspires you?
As discussed in class, September 11, 2001 was a day of great tragedy and changed the course of our history forever. In the midst of this tragedy, this was also a day that the American people were united together. Despite differences, people from all walks of life joined together to show support for all of those affected by this devastating event.
As we remember this day, we hear of many courageous stories. These are stories of strength, hope and survival. The story of the Survivor Tree is one of these many stories. It is one of the few trees that survived the destruction at the World Trade Center and with the help of many dedicated workers who helped keep the tree alive, it now stands tall and proud at the September 11th Memorial site. The Survivor Tree has become a beloved symbol of resilience and renewal, an emblem of rebirth and a source of inspiration for many.
“Like the thousands of courageous stories that arose from the ashes of survival at the World Trade Center, the story of this tree will also live on and inspire many.”
~Mayor Bloomberg
The Survivor Tree is “the ultimate symbol of hope and recovery.”
~ Tedy Bruschi on a visit to the Survivor Tree with the Wounded Warriors organization
Learn more about the Survivor Tree story: http://www.911memorial.org/survivor-tree
THE COLLABORATIVE SURVIVOR TREE PROJECT:
For this project, we created our own Survivor Tree as a means to honor and remember all those stories of strength, courage, hope and survival. The story of the Survivor Tree speaks to the idea that out of all the carnage and destruction that occurred on that day, life emerges and goes on. We must always remember these stories and always be inspired. That is what keeps us strong and that is what keeps us going. This is the basis for our own Survivor Tree. Student’s in Mrs. Davis’s art classes were challenged to think about WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Each student created a two-sided leaf for our tree. On one side is their name and 3-5 words to describe what inspires them. On the second side, they illustrated these words of inspiration. Our leaves were created from a variety of materials.
In addition to our leaves, students in the freshman English classes wrote Haiku’s that were added to the trunk of the tree. These Haiku’s describe the student’s thoughts regarding the events of September 11th and/or what inspires them. All art classes wrote a sentiment on a blossom that was attached to the tree. Students did this on 9/11/2013. On the blossom, they responded to the prompt: "To all those affected by the events of September 11, 2001, please know that....." These sentiments are on the blossoms as well as posted up around the tree so people can read them more clearly. In the end, all of our artwork and writing came together on the tree to symbolize the unity of our country on this tragic day. Our Survivor Tree now serves as a permanent reminder to never lose hope and always be inspired. We are strong and we are united!
http://www.hullhighschool.blogspot.com/2013/11/student-artwork-and-poetry-grows-in-hhs.html
The heroes of FDNY Ten house
Students in all of Mrs. Davis's art classes learned about the tragic events of September 11, 2001. After learning about and discussing the events of that day, students read about the story of the FDNY Ten House. FDNY Ten House is located across the street from the World Trade Center Site. It is the only fire station inside Ground Zero. Members of the Ten House lost six brothers that day and their firehouse was severely damaged. Students in the art classes read the story of these six men and the long road to rebuilding Firehouse Ten. After learning about this story, they created pieces of artwork to honor and remember the lost Brothers of the Ten House and the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001. They included a letter on the back of their artwork to explain their images and express their thoughts and thanks. The artwork was sent to the Ten House members in New York, as a token of our gratitude. Mrs. Davis then had the unique pleasure of meeting some of the FDNY Tenhouse firemen while she was in New York visiting the World Trade Center Memorial and Museum. The firefighters were so touched by the student artwork and letters, they had it hanging in their lockers.
http://hullhighschool.blogspot.com/2014/09/ms-helds-class-project-fdny-ten-house.html
Learn more about FDNY Ten House:
http://www.fdnytenhouse.com/
Tribute Art: September 11, 2001
Honoring the Fallen by Honoring First Responders in ENGINE 54
An Art Project by Hull High School Students
September 2017
After discussion of the events of September 11, 2001, students in the Hull High School art classes created a piece of artwork that honored all the men and women who reached out to help one another on that tragic day. Students researched and shared the stories of some of the 343 firefighters lost, including those from one of the hardest hit engine companies: FDNY Engine 54.
For part one of the assignment, students chose a quote, song lyric, or any other phrase that inspired them or gave them a positive reaction. Students then took that text and developed an image from it. The goal was to convey the message of the words through the image. These were images of hope, inspiration, strength, etc. Students then sent their images with a note to members of the FDNY Engine 54.
After students created their individual art piece for Engine 54, they read about America’s Camp. America’s Camp was an annual, one week, sleep away-camp for children who lost a parent or sibling as a result of the 9/11 attacks, as well as children or siblings of firefighters and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. It was at this camp that children created the phoenix, with each child asked to paint or draw one “feather.” The feather could be based on a person they wished to honor or their memories of the day, and the imagery could be figurative or metaphoric. Each student’s creation was then converted into a feather shape and attached to a sculpture frame. The Phoenix combines the individual expressions of the children to create a new expression of rebirth and resilience.
Hull High school students decided to bring this idea to life by creating our drawings and making their own Phoenix. They created their phoenix by using copies of their original drawings and letters to make the feathers. They then collaged the feathers with tissue paper and placed them together to form the wings. The phoenix not only represents Engine 54, but all of New York City. The city, as well as the fire department, rose from the ashes and were reborn through the student’s combined effort. The collaborative action of combining the feathers parallels America’s unity after the tragic events, and the beauty of the Phoenix signifies the thousands of beautiful lives of those we lost on that day.
