Guggenheim Field Experience
On the 18th of November, a group of senior students from the Architecture and Industrial Design departments embarked on an educational journey to the esteemed Guggenheim Museum in New York City. This excursion laid the groundwork for their forthcoming unit on architecture case studies, where they will delve into the examination and interpretation of significant...Continue reading→
NJIT School of Architecture Presentation
On November 15th, Stacey Kliesch, an esteemed architect, interior designer, and NJIT representative, delivered a comprehensive presentation, outlining the diverse academic opportunities within NJIT's College of Architecture and Design. Targeted at freshmen from the D|Fab Architecture, Industrial Design, Wood Tech, and Commercial and Advertising Arts programs, the session provided insights into NJIT's offerings in architecture,...Continue reading→
Crafting Connections and Celebrating Fall Creativity
On Friday, October 18, Vanessa Batista hosted D|Fab’s Autumn Staff Craft Night, an evening dedicated to creativity, community, and fun. HCST staff came together to design fall-themed, reusable canvas tote bags, expressing their individual styles through a variety of colors, stencils, and autumn-inspired designs. The event provided a relaxed atmosphere where staff could unwind after...Continue reading→
Innovation in Education: High Tech Students Create Custom Coffee Table
At High Tech High, a unique project has brought together creativity, technology, and practical skills. Students Astrid Diaz and Hazel Glinoga, under the guidance of Mr. Bolich in their Simulated Manufacturing Work-Based Learning class, have crafted a bespoke coffee table for the school's main office waiting area. This project is a testament to the school's...Continue reading→
ACE Mentorship Presentation at NJIT
ACE Mentors: Jeff Schlecht, RSC Architects Irina Graziani, PGAL Eddie Alonso, Whitman Carlos Arredondo, RSC Architects Mili Sawyer, Whitman Radi Ali, RSC Architect On Friday, April 26, five teams from High Tech High School’s ACE Mentorship Club showcased their final projects at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s School of Architecture. The competition tasked students...Continue reading→
High Tech High School’s Way-Finding Signage Project
Students in the Architecture Simulated Work-based Learning program have finished the initial phase of the way-finding signage project at High Tech High School. Their job was to plan, design, print, and strategically place signs all over the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus. The next phase will concentrate on enhancing navigation in the “in-between” areas to facilitate...Continue reading→
Harnessing Creativity for Compassionate Innovation: Industrial Design and Animation Seniors Collaborate on Prosthetics Project
At the intersection of technology and human-centered design, our Industrial Design and Animation senior class has embarked on a remarkable collaborative project with the esteemed organization Enabling the Future. Under the guidance of Ms. Simon, these budding innovators have utilized rapid prototyping with a Stratasys CR190 3D Printer to fabricate and assemble functional, low-cost prosthetic...Continue reading→
Habitat for Humanity – Architecture Seniors Trip
On March 13, 2024, the Architecture Studio seniors and a few juniors, guided by Ms. Batista, the architecture instructor, and Mr. Morrison, the guidance counselor, joined forces with Habitat for Humanity's Critical Repairs program. Working alongside volunteers like Construction Manager Rick, Foreman Darrian, and dedicated volunteer turned part-time contractor Dan was inspiring. It was inspiring...Continue reading→
Safety with Tools and Machines
The Sophomore Wood Technology class completed the introduction to safety with tools and machines and completed their first small-scale project during the first marking period. Students learned about safety practices used in the classroom as well as industry, such as appropriate safety gear, OSHA regulations, and how to safely use the hand tools and common...Continue reading→
HTHS Seniors Earn Degree from Hudson County Community College
Eleven High Tech seniors who completed a dual-enrollment program were conferred the degree of Associates of Science in Environmental Studies from Hudson County Community College (HCCC) at a commencement ceremony on May 17, 2023 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. The degree ceremony marks the culmination of four years of study for six Environmental...Continue reading→