Where Are Those Great High Tech High School Badminton Club Members Now? By Kelsey Paul It comes as no surprise that High Tech’s 2014 graduates continue to hone their skills throughout their college careers. And, those from the Badminton Club are no different. Some participate on competitive badminton teams and intermurals. “It’s pretty popular; it...Continue reading
High Tech Engages in Café Chic
(North Bergen, NJ—October 27, 2014) The High Tech Sophomore French classes took the opportunity to express French design and culture in Café Chic, the classes’ end of the unit French project, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. During the first marking period, the sophomores became familiar with French design and cuisine, very prominent...Continue reading
Cosmetology class comes to JDC
On Friday October 24th, seven cosmetology students from the adult school came to the Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center to provide manicures to staff and residents at the JDC. All who participated had a wonderful time being pampered by the students. We would like to thank Ms. Mcfadden for assisting us in making this happen...Continue reading
Business Insider Lists High Tech High School as One of the Top 25 Public Schools in the Nation
(New York, NY—November 4, 2014) Business Insider, a business and technology news website launched in February 2009, ranked High Tech High School 21st and gave the school an A+ in its list of the 25 best public schools in America, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Please follow the link for...
Two High Tech Students’ Writings Featured in Book Entitled ‘New Jersey Workers Then & Now’
(Haledon, NJ—November 3, 2014) The American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark has selected the writings of two High Tech students, Jersey City resident Mously Lo and Eleanore Woodruff of Weehawken, to be featured in the book, New Jersey Workers Then & Now: Celebrating New Jersey’s 350th Anniversary, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech...Continue reading
High Tech Dance Majors to Participate in Taylor Teen Ensemble
(New York, NY—November 3, 2014) Three High Tech dance majors have been invited to participate in the Paul Taylor Teen Ensemble, which offers high school students a chance to learn a diverse repertory, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Senior dance majors and Kearny residents Demaris Gonzalez and Kyla Gualtieri and junior dance...Continue reading
Jason Patel, Project Manager from NorthPoint Financial Services, Visits High Tech Business & Technology Club
High Tech’s Business & Technology Club/Business Department recently hosted guest speaker Mr. Jason Patel, Project Manager from NorthPoint Financial Services, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. NorthPoint Financial Services, based in New York City, offers a wide range of financial solutions in advisory and assessment, project planning and management, and software...Continue reading
Barry Cummings Receives Meritorious Service Award
On September 17, 2014, at the NJJDA Annual training conference, the Juvenile Justice Commission gave Barry Cummings a meritorious service award for his 35 years of service, teaching the youth of Hudson County.
High Tech Musical Theatre Students Set to Perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015
(Edinburgh, SCT—September 24, 2014) The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the famous and largest theatre festival in the world, has once again invited High Tech Musical Theatre to tour and perform in Auld Reekie, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.As part of the organizational forum known as the American High School Theatre Festival...Continue reading
Seven High Tech Students Qualify to Enter the 2015 National Merit® Scholarship Program
(Evanston, IL—September 23, 2014) High Tech High School seniors Tristan Ventura of Bayonne, Hoboken resident Gabriel Bond, Noah Dutton and Meichin Ong of Jersey City, Kearny resident SiTian Zhang, Karina Voronich of North Bergen, and Secaucus resident Luana Xu have met the qualifications for the National Merit® Scholarship Program this year, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella,...Continue reading