Weekly reflection 05/16

 The first week of our senior project is complete! We have maintained the skatepark throughout the week and drawn out our ideas for the skatepark, cosmetically altered the skatepark, and shredded the skatepark. We have found a good balance of work and play, however, it is still fun to watch the skatepark get cleaner each day. Although our original ideas have shifted (due to shipping), our team has worked together to make the most of our time allotted to the skatepark. Ben has helped us brainstorm every day and helps filter our ideas as well. Without him as a mentor and a fellow skater, we would be at a standstill after week one. Our boards come in to customize Monday and we couldn't be more excited about the ones we get to give away!

Our original plan to renovate the skatepark in week 2 and customize skateboards in week 1, has changed due to the decks not arriving in time. They were supposed to arrive on Tuesday of week 1, yet were held up in amazon shipping. We will finish up making our sign for the skatepark and then get started on our TikTok of the deck customization. Hopefully, by the time we are finished with the decks, cement arrives for our final renovation. We are stoked about the possibility of us fixing up the really stripped and cracked ramps!

We have been working hard on clearing the paths, skate park itself, and surrounding area for a better look all week. We have worked 9-1:30 with 30 minutes for lunch and have completed a lot. Not only have we had success with the cleaning, but we have also made great relationships with the faculty making it possible for us. The maintenance team has hooked us up with supplies every morning and Ben has helped us focus on what really needs to be done for the skatepark. Who knows, if we get the ok and the help from Bartoldus, maybe we throw in a new half-pipe for the kids of Andover!