High Tech’s Alison Fung and Her Girl Scout Team Receive Silver Award for Their Take Action Project

(Hoboken, NJ—November 17, 2017) Alison Fung, a High Tech freshman and Hoboken resident in the school’s D|Fab academy, and her Girl Scout team received the Scouts’ Silver Award for their Take Action Project, “Girls Changing the Community,” announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.  Girl Scouts earn the Silver Award by focusing on...Continue reading

High Tech’s Tige Anderson Named Jersey Cares’ Volunteer of the Month

(Livingston, NJ—November 27, 2017) Jersey Cares, a nonprofit that recruits and engages volunteers in rewarding efforts that address community needs, has selected Hoboken resident Tige Anderson, a High Tech senior and Jersey Cares Project Coordinator, as Volunteer of the Month, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech.  Anderson has volunteered more than 200 hours...Continue reading

High Tech Alum Idaliz Cristian Performs with Demi Lovato at the American Music Awards

(Los Angeles—November 19, 2017) High Tech Dance alumnus Idaliz Cristian, 18, of North Bergen, danced during Demi Lovato’s performance of “Sorry Not Sorry” at the American Music Awards (AMAs), announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.  Chosen to perform by former Fairview resident JoJo Gomez, professional dancer and choreographer, Cristian moved to Los...Continue reading

High Tech Musical Theatre Stages INTO THE WOODS

(November 15, 2017–North Bergen, NJ)  For three nights, November 15th-17th, High Tech Musical Theatre students performed the classic Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical Into the Woods in the black box theater at the North Hudson Center, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The musical’s narrator details a story that intertwines the plots and characters...Continue reading

High Tech’s D|FAB Academy Hosts Its 2nd Annual Applebee’s Breakfast Fundraiser

(North Bergen—November 22, 2017’) The D|FAB Academy at High Tech High School raised $600 at the 2nd annual DFAB Applebee’s breakfast fundraiser, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. These funds help D|FAB Academy pay for a variety of educational and team-building activities that make up its unique learning community.  For many educators, community...Continue reading

High Tech Ranks 28th in New Jersey, 660th Nationally, in U.S. News & World Report

(Washington, D.C.—November 20, 2017) Once more, U.S. News & World Report has ranked High Tech High School the 28th best school in New Jersey and 660th best school in the entire nation, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. At High Tech, students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams, and...Continue reading

High Tech Media Arts Inaugurates “The Tenth Period Show Starring David Mansour” with Noted Actress Abigail Hawk

(North Bergen–November 1, 2017) The High Tech Media Arts Department welcomed actress Abigail Hawk of CBS’s hit show Blue Bloods to the inaugural installment of The Tenth Period Show Starring David Mansour, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.Mansour, a TV Production major at High Tech and a resident of Bayonne, interviewed Hawk...Continue reading

High Tech French Classes Hold Their Annual Petales de Rose French Cafe

(North Bergen–November 3, 2017) High Tech’s French II classes held their annual cafe, Petales de Rose (“Rose Petals”), which encapsulated the magnificent experience of the French provinces, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.Traditional music set the tone for the cultural scenery and delicacies of Petales de Rose. The students in the French classes commandeered...Continue reading

High Tech’s Elyssa Cueto Appears in Jennifer Lopez Music Video

(North Bergen, NJ—November 13, 2017) High Tech Dance major Elyssa Cueto, a resident of North Bergen, has been featured in Jennifer Lopez’s music video, “Amor, Amor, Amor,” announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Cueto worked with choreographer Tricia Miranda in Los Angeles this past August.  Miranda selected Cueto as one of the...Continue reading

High Tech’s Environmental Club Holds Fundraiser to Support Infrastructure for Hurricane Maria Victims

(North Bergen, NJ—October 24, 2017) Students in High Tech’s Environmental Club held a fundraiser that raised $720 for solar panels to support Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico, the majority of whom have no electricity, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The Environmental Club’s moderator, Catherine Yuhas, in association with Walter...Continue reading

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