Six High Tech Gamers Poised to Become Gaming Legends
(Secaucus, NJ–March 12, 2019) Six High Tech High School students, under the tutelage of Game Design Club Adviser/Interactive Media instructor Jared Krinsky, have successfully participated in a number of gaming tournaments hosted by Nintendo, Helix eSports, and various other companies, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. The student gamers and their rankings appear...Continue reading
High Tech Dance Alumnus Idaliz Cristian Goes on Tour with Singer/Songwriter Khalid, Appears in His Latest Video, too
(Los Angeles, CA–March 11, 2019) High Tech Dance Department alumnus Idaliz Cristian (Class of 2017), currently on tour with singer/songwriter Khalid, has just been featured in Khalid’s latest video for his song “Talk,” announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. In 2017, Khalid received five nominations at the Grammy Awards, including Best...Continue reading
High Tech’s Amanda Pace Takes Second Place in First-Ever New Jersey Girls Wrestling State Tournament
(Atlantic City, NJ–March 2, 2019) Amanda Pace of North Bergen, a freshman at High Tech, took Second Place in the North Region’s 147-lbs. division at the first-ever New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Girls State Wrestling Tournament, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. As one of the top three in her...Continue reading
HIGH TECH HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS:
Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice’s EVITA
Performances March 22nd and 23rd at 7pm, and Sunday March 24th at 2pm. Tickets are reserved seating and are $15.00 High Tech High School 1 High Tech Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 High Tech Musical Theatre continues its 2018-2019 season with the epic Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice musical, EVITA. Directed by John Zisa and Musically Directed...Continue reading
High Tech Holds Community Service Project in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(Secaucus, NJ--February 1, 2019) High Tech Culinary and Science Academy students designed 130 Valentine's Day cards for veterans, a community service project inaugurated by Language Arts instructor Joan Marie Bellotti, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. To celebrate what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 90th birthday, Bellotti's 9th grade World...
High Tech’s Sophia Baldassari Wins a Scholastic Arts Gold Key Award for Dramatic Writing
(Montclair, NJ--January 18, 2019) High Tech junior Sophia Baldassari, a resident of Hoboken, won a Gold Key award for 2Dramatic Writing for her short play, Jenna Meets Death, courtesy of the North New Jersey affiliate of the Scholastic Art Awards, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Baldassari also earned First Place in the Teen Author...Continue reading
“Hamiltunes” Brings Hamilton to High Tech
(Secaucus, NJ–January 25, 2019) Over 200 Hamilton fans gathered in the Main Stage Theater for the High Tech Performing Arts Department’s first “Hamiltunes: An American Sing-along,” announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. An officially-licensed, karaoke-style sing-along, “Hamiltunes” raised funds for the High Tech Musical Theatre Department. The successful show, inspired by Lin Manuel Miranda’s Tony...Continue reading
Jon Rua, Broadway Star of “Hamilton,” Visits High Tech
(Secaucus, NJ–January 24, 2019) To coincide with the Musical Theatre fundraiser “Hamiltunes,” Broadway actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer Jon Rua paid a visit to the High Tech Performing Arts Department, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The Main Stage Theater at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus served as the backdrop for...Continue reading
John Zisa, High Tech Director of Musical Theater, Produces Show in Homage to American Singer-Songwriter Kenny Rankin
(New York City--January 12, 2019) High Tech's Director of Musical Theater, John Zisa, produced a show that pays homage to American singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin, a popular figure of the 60's and 70's, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Zisa, along with his band members, one of whom happens to be new...
High Tech’s Sean Fuehrer One of Six from Jersey City Troop to Achieve Eagle Scout
By Corey W. McDonald (cmcdonald@jjournal.com) The Jersey Journal (Jersey City, NJ–January 20, 2019) High Tech junior Sean Fuehrer, one of six Jersey City teenagers, achieved an accomplishment that very few attain: the title of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the scouting system. In addition to Sean Fuehrer, scouts Oliver Flores, John Libitz Jr., Christian Murgas, Benicio...Continue reading