Culinary Arts Students Team Up with Fashion Students at County Prep for a Monster of a Project
Culinary Arts and Fashion Design students partnered to create a collaborative project using a fun and playful monster theme. Chef John Palsi, Culinary instructor, and Ms. Janet Patten, Fashion Design instructor, are proud of how the students were able to put their creative minds together. Keeping in mind elements and principles of design, teams discussed...
HTHS Students Showcase Skills at Pre-College Engineering Conference
(Secaucus, NJ––November 16, 2021) High Tech student members of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) participated in––and took home first place in the design challenge at––the SHPE Virtual Pre-College Conference in October, announced Ms. Kathy Young, Principal of High Tech High School. The Virtual Pre-College Conference, which took place from October 28–30, began with...
High Tech Singer, Lauralie, Releases Music Video Featuring HTHS Dancers
(Secaucus, NJ––November 16, 2021) High Tech songstress Lauralie Mufute recently released a music video for her new song, “No Fool,” which featured several dancers from High Tech’s Performing Arts Academy, announced Ms. Kathy Young, Principal of High Tech High School. Laurlie, who resides in Jersey City, is a senior majoring in Musical Theater at High...
WBL – New Jersey City University
County Prep juniors and seniors visited New Jersey City University (NJCU) on Friday, November 12. Our students met with admission representatives for an overview of the majors, programs, support services, and campus life at this institution. The students toured the campus including classrooms, offices, and the library. The day concluded with a complimentary luncheon and...
Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Certified Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide Programs
Mark Kiuper and current students from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) - Certified Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide Apprenticeship Program presented to over 70 students at County Prep High School on Monday, November 8. The scholarship program provides outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Physical...
Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conference
On October 29th, County Prep students attended a virtual Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conference. The conference featured accomplished students and adults with challenges who have demonstrated exemplary self-advocacy and leadership skills. The purpose of this event was to empower students to help them transition from high school to adulthood. Some of the workshops attended...
County Prep Students Learn about Apprenticeship Program with Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW)
Ira Stern from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Automotive Technician/Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship program spoke with County Prep students on Monday, October 25th to discuss careers in the auto services industry. This Apprenticeship is a full-time employment opportunity combined with On-The-Job training and related classroom instruction. Students take classes in theory and apply them in...
YTTW Stage Hand Apprenticeship Program
reg Hanconx and Carolyn DeWolf from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Stage Hand Technician Program presented to students at County Prep High School on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. This is a "LEARN WHILE YOU EARN" program that provides outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming a Stage Hand Technician in the entertainment...
WBL – FDU Latino Promise Program
County Prep juniors and seniors visited Fairleigh Dickinson University on Friday, October 22. These aspiring young professionals met with Israel Delgado from the Latino Promise program and current FDU Latino Promise students to get an in-depth view of the benefits of a small program tailored to the unique needs of students coupled with the vast...
HTHS Students––Past and Present––Represent at Global Science Summit
(Secaucus, NJ--November 1, 2021) HTHS alumni Kate Neal (‘21) and Alfonse Sessa III (‘21), along with current senior Roxolana Hreb, presented their research at the 2021 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute which was held virtually this October during the Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, announced Ms. Kathy Young, Principal of...