John Zisa, High Tech Director of Musical Theater, Produces Show in Homage to American Singer-Songwriter Kenny Rankin
(New York City--January 12, 2019) High Tech's Director of Musical Theater, John Zisa, produced a show that pays homage to American singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin, a popular figure of the 60's and 70's, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Zisa, along with his band members, one of whom happens to be new...Continue reading→
High Tech’s Sean Fuehrer One of Six from Jersey City Troop to Achieve Eagle Scout
By Corey W. McDonald (cmcdonald@jjournal.com) The Jersey Journal (Jersey City, NJ–January 20, 2019) High Tech junior Sean Fuehrer, one of six Jersey City teenagers, achieved an accomplishment that very few attain: the title of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the scouting system. In addition to Sean Fuehrer, scouts Oliver Flores, John Libitz Jr., Christian Murgas, Benicio...Continue reading→
Three High Tech Students Recognized at the North New Jersey Affiliate of the Scholastic Art Awards
(Montclair, NJ--January 18, 2019) The North New Jersey affiliate of the Scholastic Art Awards has declared three High Tech students the recipients of Gold and Silver Key awards, as well as Honorable Mentions, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Graphic Arts major Carlos Hernandez, a senior and resident of Jersey City,...Continue reading→
UBS Job Shadowing for Students from County Prep High School and High Tech High School
On Monday, December 10, County Prep and High Tech students participated in a Job Shadowing event at UBS located in Weehawken, New Jersey. Upon arrival, the students attended a presentation on the history of UBS and the financial industry, participated in a panel discussion with high-level practicing professionals within the firm, competed in a Robotics...Continue reading→
High Tech Dance Department Welcomes Back Alumni
(Secaucus, NJ–January 4, 2019) Veteran High Tech dance director Trista DeFilippis hosted an alumni dance day at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. DeFilippis reached out to former dance majors who graduated from High Tech as far back as four years ago. All of the alumni have been...Continue reading→
High Tech Hiking Club Traverses Buttermilk Falls for Its Third Hike
(Walpack Township--January 12 2019) The High Tech Hiking Club, led by veteran History instructor Ronald Kliesh, went on its third hiking expedition, exploring Buttermilk Falls and its wooden stairway, interpretive displays, and bird-watching trail, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. The hike, also led by Dr. Shelly Witham, took the club to the...Continue reading→
High Tech Music/Audio Tech Majors Perform at Iconic Bitter End
(New York, NY--December 29, 2018) Four High Tech Music/Audio Tech Majors performed at one of Manhattan’s most iconic music venues, the Bitter End, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Sisters Daniela (senior, vocalist) and Juliana García-Escobar (sophomore, drummer) of North Bergen, Hoboken resident Andrew Wholf (junior, guitarist), and Martin Baker (sophomore, bassist) of...Continue reading→
High Tech’s Academy of Environmental Science and Sustainability Inaugurates FFA Chapter in Hudson County
(Secaucus, NJ—November 19, 2018) Students and teachers alike from the Academy of Environmental Science and Sustainability participated in the historic inauguration of the first FFA (formerly, the Future Farmers of America) chapter in Hudson County, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. State-level officers Josh Loew, Brittany Smith, Susan Schmidt, Jamie Specca,...Continue reading→
John Sedrak Accepted into Yale
John Sedrak of High Tech’s Academy of Design and Fabrication Accepted into Yale through Questbridge Scholarship (Secaucus, NJ—December 18, 2018) Bayonne resident John Sedrak, a senior majoring in Wood Technology at High Tech’s Academy of Design and Fabrication (D│FAB), has been accepted into Yale University through a Questbridge scholarship, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of...Continue reading→
High Tech Hiking Club Explores ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in the New York-New Jersey Highlands
(Wawayanda Mountain–December 16, 2018) The High Tech Hiking Club has had three hikes under its belt, but its last hike, up Pinwheel Vista, proved to be one for the books, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Postponed twice due to inclement weather, the trip to Pinwheel Vista, A.K.A. “Stairway to Heaven,”...Continue reading→