(North Bergen, NJ—November 23, 2016) Tech Judo founder Clyde Worthen, or Sensei Clyde, as his students refer to him, exemplifies the basic fundamental code of honor, service, and morality that the Olympic sport of judo has promoted all over the world, and for this reason, the Tech Judo Club would like to extend its gratitude...
Month: November 2016
Explore 2000 Middle School Visits the American Museum of Natural History
November 14, 2016 Explore 2000's South House went on a field experience to the American Museum of NaturalHistory. In the museum, students walked around gathering notes and information. I learned many things on this trip such as the various ecosystems, the layers of the ocean and the different organisms that live...
NY Giants Defensive Tackle Johnathan Hankins Appears on WHIT Radio, High Tech’s Flagship Station
(North Bergen, NJ—November 23, 2016) New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, a four-year veteran drafted out of Ohio State, sat down for an interview with WHIT Radio on Monday, November 28th, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech and an avid Giants fan. This once in a lifetime interview with Hankins, arranged by...
Rebecca LaChance, Star of Beautiful on Broadway, Visits High Tech Musical Theatre Majors
(North Bergen, NJ—November 1, 2016) Rebecca LaChance, star of the Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, visited High Tech High School and taught a master class on “Acting Through Song” to High Tech Musical Theatre majors, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. More than fifty High Tech Musical Theatre majors attended Rebecca’s...
Five Films from High Tech Audio/Visual Production Department Selected for the Ramapo College High School Film Festival
(Ramapo, NJ—November 21, 2016) The Ramapo College High School Film Festival has selected five films from High Tech’s majors in the Audio/Visual Production Department, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. “Go to Guidance” by Alana Aninipot of Secaucus and Jersey City resident Makayla Bount; “Spot” by West New York residents Nicole...
High Tech French II Classes Host Annual Café
(North Bergen—November 7, 2016) French II classes at High Tech hosted their annual café Nuit Étoilée (Starry Night), offering a Francophile experience of traditional music, French scenery, and lots of cuisines and desserts, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The French classes broke up into booths that characterized the feel of...
Explore 2000 Middle School Holds Mock Election
Explore 2000 Middle School hosted their first mock presidential election on Monday, November 7, 2016. Students cast their ballots during their lunch periods while the 3rd Year students volunteered at the polls to help their classmates with the process. With all classes reporting in, we have a clear and decisive winner: Secretary Clinton won with...
High Tech Hiking Club Takes First Trek at Palisades Interstate Park
(Fort Lee, NJ—November 5, 2016) On a cool Saturday morning, students from the High Tech Hiking Club embarked on their first trek of the year at Palisades Interstate Park, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Ronald Kliesh, High Tech social studies teacher and Hiking Club moderator, along with Shelly Witham and...
County Prep Dance Program Invited to the Jersey City Artist Tour
On Sunday October 9th, the County Prep Dance Program was invited by Art House Productions to perform at the JCAST Flagship location. Juniors, Seniors and three alumni participated in the event, which is one of Jersey City's most popular and long running celebrations of local arts. The artist tour brings together visual artists, and this...
High Tech’s Robert ‘Bucky’ Kaiser Hired as Production Assistant at This Is Learning
(Jersey City, NJ—November 7, 2016) Audio/Visual Production major Robert “Bucky” Kaiser of Jersey City, a High Tech student, has been hired as a production assistant at This Is Learning, LLC, a local and unique video production company, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. This Is Learning, LLC, founded in 2011 by Kris Van...