(North Bergen, NJ—November 4, 2017) High Tech High School teams in Robotics, under the supervision of facilitators Alba Simon and Harry Peles, hosted their second “Havoc on the Hudson” competition involving sixteen high schools, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. The Robotics competition proved highly successful, thanks to the great collaboration between FIRST...Continue reading
NJCU Jazz Musicians Perform for High Tech Performing Arts Students
(North Bergen, NJ—November 21, 2017) High Tech High School’s Performing Arts students received a rare treat when student musicians from the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Jazz Department performed at High Tech, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Lead by Professor Nathan Ekland on trumpet, the NJCU combo played selections from the music...Continue reading
High Tech Audio/Visual Production Department Yet Again Represented at Ramapo College Film Festival
(Ramapo, NJ–November 20, 2017)The Ramapo College Film Festival has selected five films written, directed, and produced by High Tech’s Audio/Visual Production majors, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Dream On by David Mansour of Bayonne, Solitaire by Hoboken resident Colmcille Donston, Give Love by Carlos Hernandez of Jersey City and North...Continue reading
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 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 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’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