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...
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...
Sophomores Take Home the Trophy in County Prep’s 4th Annual Battle of the Classes!
On Thursday, January 17th, the fourth annual Battle of the Classes was held by County Prep High School’s Student Council. This highly anticipated event was coordinated by seniors Karishma Patel and Mike Chaitoo alongside Student Council advisors: Mr. T. Carey, Mr. J. Carey, Ms. Torres, Ms. Granato, and Ms. Nardone. It was hosted by Jahn...
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...
Explore PSA Hosts Annual Pancake Breakfast
(March 4th, 2019 — Jersey City) Saturday, March 2nd, the Explore Parent Student Association (PSA) held the annual pancake breakfast. Students, families, and staff braved the snow to have breakfast, spend time together, and support the Explore community. The PSA teamed up with Explore’s Chef Mario Rodriguez to serve a breakfast buffet that everyone truly...
Explore Middle School Celebrates Black History Month with Olympian Gail Marquis and Fashion Commentator Audrey Smaltz
JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Explore Middle School celebrated Black History Month on Thursday morning with a culminating assembly featuring keynote speakers United States Olympian, Gail Marquis, and former Ebony fashion commentator, Audrey Smaltz. The assembly also featured remarks by County Executive Tom DeGise, music from The Spirit of Life Ensemble Band, and multiple student performances....
Student Spotlight: Gabriel Marandino
Gabriel Marandino is a 6th-grade student at Explore Middle School. On Thursday, February 28th, during Explore’s Black History Month Celebration, Gabriel performed an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”. As he concluded his performance, he was met with a standing ovation from his peers, teachers, and esteemed members...
Author James McBride Visits County Prep Literature and Creative Writing Students
On Friday, February 15th, author James McBride visited County Prep High School to speak with students in Ms. Kristyne Singer's Literature class and Ms. Taryn Ashe's Creative Writing class. Many of the students read McBride's bestselling book The Color of Water and prepared questions specifically about the work. Other students were curious to know more about his...
County Prep’s Music Department Hosts February Showcase
On Friday, February 8th, County Prep's Music Department held a concert during each of the lunch periods to showcase some of their students' talents. Instructors Mr. Figuereo and Mr. Matthews are proud of the two bands who performed. They include: Bridget Benoit Jahn Camac Sophia Castaneda Tallulah Clark Lusandra Garcia Elizabeth Miceli-Keller Brian Mullaghy, Jr....