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 Dramatic 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...
County Prep Theater Arts performs Brooklyn, The Musical
In its seventh year, the after school Theater Arts class has brought a new performance opportunity to County Prep students. The group is learning both performance and rehearsal practices, and are encountering first hand all of the aspects of professional theater. Once again, the show had complete live accompaniment, by renowned pianist Craig Ketter, and...
“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...
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...
Explore Middle School Annual Snowball Dance
(January 25th, 2019--Jersey City, NJ) The Explore Middle School Parent Student Association (PSA) and staff celebrated a successful and fun evening at the annual Snow Ball dance. After weeks of anticipation planning and creating decorations for the Snowball event, the students were thrilled to spend the evening dancing and bonding with friends. High Tech High...
CPHS’ Student Council Presents Volleyball Tournament
County Prep's Student Council presents their annual Volleyball Tournament on February 5, 7, 11, and 12.
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...
County Prep High School Junior Chosen for National Recognition by Citizen University’s Youth Collaboratory
Youssef Gendy, a junior at County Prep High School who serves as SkillsUSA Co-President, has been selected to be one of 24 students in the nation to attend Citizen University's prestigious Youth Collaboratory. The Youth Collaboratory is one component of Citizen University’s Youth Power Project, a multi-year effort supported by a grant from the Ford Foundation...
Three High Tech Students Recognized at the North New Jersey Affiliate of the Scholastic Art Awards
(Montclair, NJ--January 18, 2019) The North New Jersey affiliate of the Scholastic Art Awards has declared three High Tech students the recipients of Gold and Silver Key awards, as well as Honorable Mentions, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.Graphic Arts major Carlos Hernandez, a senior and resident of Jersey City, has...