$160M high-tech high school opens, dedicated to longtime educator
The $160 million state-of-the-art school opened this week and was dedicated this afternoon to retiring Hudson County Schools of Technology Superintendent Frank J. Gargiulo.Continue reading→
High Tech’s Brianna Paradiso Sings National Anthem at Giants Preseason Game
(East Rutherford, NJ–August 9, 2018) High Tech High School junior Brianna Paradiso, a resident of Jersey City and a Musical Theatre major, recently sang the National Anthem at the New York Giants game against the Cleveland Browns. View on YouTube
High Tech’s Alana Aninipot Recipient of Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
(May 15, 2018–North Bergen, NJ) The Taco Bell Foundation has awarded High Tech Television Production Major Alana Aninipot of Secaucus a Taco Bell Live Más scholarship, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Aninipot entered her video into the scholarship competition’s Linguistic Category. In her video, she explains her passion for American Sign Language...Continue reading→
High Tech Students Acquire Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant Credentials
(June 22 2018–North Bergen, NJ) Five High Tech seniors from D|Fab Engineering Design, under the tutelage of instructor Harry Peles, acquired Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant Credentials by passing the Level 1 Certification Exam, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Jersey City residents Brian Arcalas, Memphis Chen, Russell Soto, Sara Yacoub,...Continue reading→
High Tech’s French Honor Society and French Club Hold Annual Goodbye Celebration
by Sarah Bacha, Vice-president of FHS (June 18 2018–North Bergen, NJ) The French Honor Society (FHS) and French Club of High Tech, mentored by Dr. Laje Gashi, held its annual goodbye celebration, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The celebration commemorated events and achievements of French Club and the FHS...Continue reading→
High Tech High School Students Attend Performance of Blue Man Group
(New York, NY–June 13, 2018) High Tech students from Language Arts instructor Robert Dillon’s’ class Rock and Roll: Ethnomusicology embarked on a field trip to catch a performance of the Blue Man Group, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Blue Man Group, a lively performance art company, combines rock music, visual...Continue reading→
High Tech’s Erica De Lacerda and Laiba Khan Receive 2018 AATF Outstanding Senior in French Awards
(Marion, IL–June 14, 2018) The American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) have selected North Bergen resident Erica De Lacerda and Laiba Khan of Jersey City, both seniors at High Tech, as recipients of the Outstanding Senior in French Awards, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. “French culture has truly impacted me,” says...Continue reading→
High Tech Visual Arts and D|FAB Majors Receive Presentation by Representatives from Oritani Bank
(North Bergen, NJ- June 7, 2018) Representatives from Oritani Bank gave a presentation to the Tech/Visual Arts and D|FAB majors, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Jack Anastasi, Vice-President of Business Development, spoke on the importance of personal finances, including credit reports, and how to succeed with a financial budget. “This...Continue reading→
High Tech Well Represented at SNY Future Filmmakers’ Festival
(New York, NY- June 6, 2018) High Tech’s Television Production major, represented by David Mansour of Bayonne, Secaucus resident Alana Aninipot, and Noelle White of Weehawken, has been recognized at SNY Future Filmmakers Festival, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Attending her first film festival, White won Best Editor Category for...Continue reading→
High Tech’s Alyssa Mojica and Mikayla Reilly Pass Level 1 Exam for CrossFit
(North Bergen,NJ–June 15, 2018) This year, High Tech seniors Alyssa Mojica of North Bergen and Jersey City resident Mikayla Reilly embarked on a 14-hour CrossFit Level 1 Training Course over two days, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. CrossFit utilizes constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity. Mojica and Reilly...Continue reading→