Earlier this month, Danvers High School’s art program went on an exciting trip to New York City. Thirty students led by art teacher Mr. Jeff Surette, guidance counselor Ms. Whitney McNeilly and Vice Principal Mr. Patrick Hamilton had a blast hitting Broadway, admiring famous art pieces, and seeing New York City from the top down.
The group arrived in New York Sunday morning and went straight to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Here, students appreciated famous art pieces such as The Starry Night, The Persistence of Memory, The Lovers, The False Mirror and many more.
Later in the day, the group saw a newer broadway show, The Outsiders, based on the well-known young adult novel. This show had a fresh, talented cast, who performed a moving story about brotherhood, love, and the ability to push on. Most of the original cast was performing when DHS went to see it, and many students were in awe of the performances. The music from the show was phenomenal and soundtrack is definitely worth listening to.
The next day, the group visited the 9/11 memorial and went on a Staten Island Ferry Tour. We also visited the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET). Here, there were many interesting and informative sections of historic art. Students and staff admired well-known pieces like The Death of Socrates, The Water Lily Pond, Wheat Field with Cypresses, Joan of Arc and more.
The group then walked around Rockefeller Center, ate an authentic Italian dinner, and ended the day at the beautiful Top of the Rock Observatory Deck, located in the top floor of Rockefeller Center. The DHS group was in shock when they saw New York from that height as all the shining lights of the city were bright and beautiful. Students spent a long time at the top taking photos and admiring the view with their friends.
On the last day, students enjoyed a morning at Madam Tussauds Wax Museum, taking pictures with the wax statues of their favorite characters and celebrities. They also appreciated the views from the tall structural art piece, the Vessel, and walked The High Line, which is a public greenway built on a retired freight rail line elevated above Manhattan.
By the time it was time to head home, everyone seemed satisfied with the result of the trip. The DHS art program had a great time in New York City, and will most likely be back in a few years to experience the magic of New York lights again.
