NYIT Grant Awards
High Tech High School is proud to announce that several of its students have been awarded the 9th Annual New York Tech Mini-Research Grant Award (MRGA 2026). Aarya Patel, Yug Patel, and Mohammed Gezzaz received $300 for their project, “Real-Time AI-Powered Low-Cost Pollen Sensor for Allergy Risk Monitoring”; Khanak Choksi and Pari Sawant earned $300...Continue reading→
2026 NJ Governor’s Awards in Arts Education Recipient: HTHS ANABELLA SORNOZA
High Tech High School is proud to announce that Anabella Sornoza, a senior in the Dance Performance Division, has been selected to receive the Student Award for Exceptional Artistry & Community Leadership in Dance as part of the 2026 New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education (NJGAAE). Presented through Dance New Jersey, the NJGAAE recognizes...Continue reading→
From High Tech’s Welding Shop to Ironworking the Garden State
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Julian Zuleta, Class of 2020, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Julian majored in Metal/Welding Technology, where he built a strong foundation in fabrication, structural welding, blueprint reading, and hands-on technical...Continue reading→
Celebrating Hank Portney’s Journey to Senior Product Manager
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Hank Portney, Class of 2017, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Hank majored in Industrial Design & Animation, where he built a strong foundation in design engineering, 3D modeling, product development,...Continue reading→
Harshal Mehta’s Path from Biomedical Science to Digital Innovation
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Harshal Mehta, Class of 2010, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Harshal majored in BioMedical Science, where he built a strong foundation in scientific research, data analysis, and innovative problem-solving. He...Continue reading→
From D|Fab to Interior Design: How Kelsey Galarza Uses Engineering to Shape Spaces
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Kelsey Galarza, Class of 2018, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Kelsey majored in D Fab Architecture and Design, where she built the foundation of her creative and technical skill set....Continue reading→
From Architecture to AI: Celebrating Alumni Impact This CTE Month
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Geraldine Moreno, Class of 2018, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Geraldine majored in D Fab Architecture and Design, where she built the foundation of her creative and technical skill set....Continue reading→
CTE Month Spotlight: High Tech Alum Adam Abdelrazek, Class of 2015
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Adam Abdelrazek, Class of 2015, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Adam majored in Industrial Design & Animation, where he built a strong foundation in design engineering, 3D modeling, product development,...Continue reading→
CTE Month Feature: Alum Gianna Diaz’s Journey from High Tech to Industry Leader
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Gianna Diaz, Class of 2016, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Gianna majored in Dance/Choreography, where she built a strong foundation in technique, choreography, performance quality, and artistic leadership. She went...Continue reading→
The Power of a CTE Foundation: Meet Zahra Fallah
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Zahra Fallah, Class of 2019, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Zahra majored in D Fab Architecture and Design, where she built the foundation of her creative and technical skill set....Continue reading→