(North Bergen, NJ—June 3, 2015) High Tech instructor Ronald Kliesh’s World History classes, assisted by Chef Peter Turro and the High Tech Kitchen, had a “taste” of the Industrial Revolution by making vanilla ice cream using an old hand crank churner, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. On Monday, June 1st,...
Eleven High Tech Students Inducted into Japanese National Honor Society for 2015
(North Bergen, NJ—June 4, 2015) This year, the Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS) recognizes eleven High Tech students for their hard work and achievement in Japanese study, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The following students have been inducted into JNHS as of May 11th: Joseph Saylor of Bayonne; Harrison resident...
Newark Liberty International Airport’s Christopher Perez Speaks to High Tech Business and Technology Club
(North Bergen, NJ—May 28, 2015) The High Tech Business Department and Business & Technology Club invited a guest speaker, Christopher Perez, the Duty Manager—International Facility at the Newark Liberty International Airport, to offer a presentation at the APA building in the North Hudson Center, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. The presentation primarily...
County Prep High School Wildlife Conservation Field Trip to the Bronx Zoo
On June 3rd 2015 students from County Prep High School engaged in a wildlife conservation field trip to the Bronx Zoo. Students experienced the World of Birds, African Wild Dogs, Giraffes, and even the much sought after Komodo Dragon exhibits. Students were transfixed by the proximity of the animals and impressed by the knowledge they...
High Tech Middle Eastern Cultural Club Hosts Luncheon
(North Brunswick, NJ—May 29, 2015) The Middle Eastern Cultural Club of High Tech hosted a wonderful luncheon at Shalimar BBQ Restaurant to enhance Middle Eastern cultural awareness and understanding across High Tech, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Students from very different backgrounds made this a tremendous event. “This luncheon helped students to...
Prom Night a Success for County Prep Class of 2015
On May 21, 2015, County Prep High School had its annual Senior Prom at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ. The Class of 2015 and their advisors, Ms. Katie Termine and Ms. Kiki Garcia, came together at 7pm at one of the most beautiful venues in the state and had the time of their lives....
County Prep Students Awarded Various Scholarships
As students near the end of the 2014-2015 school year, guidance counselor Patricia Villarruel is excited to report that the following students were awarded summer scholarships. David Sami and Vanessa Honday were each given a full scholarship of $7,975.00 to go to Rhode Island School of Design for the Summer Pre-College program. Nicholas D'Orenellas and Maviel Gonzalez both...
High Tech’s Steven Chicas, Koby Garcia, and Tyler Law Earn Praise at the NJ Young Filmmaker’s Festival
(Jersey City, NJ—May 30, 2015) The 41stannual NJ Young Filmmaker’s Festival, sponsored by the Thomas A. Edison Media Arts Consortium at New Jersey City University, has cited Steven Chicas and Koby Garcia of West New York and Tyler Law of Bayonne for their outstanding work, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. “The Final...
County Prep Senior Earns Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship
May 29, 2015 (North Bergen, N.J.) – County Prep High School senior Karina Diaz has been awarded a Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship, amounting to $20,000 towards her education over the next four years, announced Linda J. Quentzel, HCST Foundation Executive Director. The Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship Program is offered to students who plan...
High Tech French Students Experience Real French Cuisine
(Northvale, NJ—May 27, 2015) Sophomore French students took the opportunity to enjoy a lovely lunch at Madeleine's Petit Paris, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Earlier this school year, French students participated in Café Chic, a combination of a French-inspired fashion show and bistro. The money that the French students raised...