06/02/2026
Students engaged in the Portals Project showcased their efforts on May 20 at Albert Gallatin High School. Utilizing Unreal Engine, they meticulously crafted the environment surrounding The Aull Center, incorporating intricate details, materials, buildings, and landscapes. The project also involved coding characters, avatars, and audio elements. Additionally, students conducted research using resources from The Wise Library Regional History Collection, which informed their design of the landscape and deepened their understanding of The Garlows, the original family that inhabited the home.
In the upcoming year, students will focus on the interior of the structure while further refining the surrounding landscape. We take immense pride in the students' dedication to this project, as it required them to work independently and embrace the challenge of learning new skills without traditional resources. Their efforts were executed at a professional level, surpassing our expectations.
**The Portals Project is an integral component of Brownsville, Pennsylvania's Perennial Project. We are thrilled to participate in this collaboration and extend our gratitude to Joe Barantovich and his team, as well as to EQT, The Benedum Foundation, and The National Road Heritage Corridor for this invaluable opportunity.**
