The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association and the Palisades Interstate Park of New Jersey held its 29th annual “Hooked on the Hudson,” fundraising event on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Ross Dock picnic area in Fort Lee. The event is designed to introduce people to the Hudson River and all that it has to offer. There...
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Two County Prep 2009 Graduates Display Artwork at NJCU End of Year Show
Christopher Mineses and Daniel Jones, 2009 graduates of County Prep High School, recently displayed their artwork during their BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) end of year show at New Jersey City University. The show ran from Monday, April 7 – Thursday, April 10 in the NJCU Visual Arts Building. The event began with a reception...
Grant Funds 21st Century Skills for 20th Century Restoration Project
April 2, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – An historic 1969 Volkswagen Beetle convertible will have a chance at a new life thanks to a grant awarded to Mr. Sergio Gamarra’s Automotive Technology class at High Tech High School, announced Linda J. Quentzel, Executive Director of the HCST Foundation. The Beetle, affectionately known as Karmen to...
HCSTF Helps Slam Poetry Club Keep Climbing
March 24, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Andrea Gibson, renowned spoken word artist, will visit High Tech High School for an in-depth poetry workshop and a performance this June thanks to a partial grant from the HCST Foundation, announced Linda J. Quentzel, Executive Director of the Foundation. Gibson’s visit, which was facilitated by Mr. Brian...
HCST Foundation Supports County Prep High School’s Francophone
March 14, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Twenty students in Ms. Karen Horan’s French class at County Prep High School will have the opportunity for a unique French immersion experience in an overseas trip partly sponsored by the HCST Foundation, announced Executive Director, Linda J. Quentzel. The trip will take students through France, Belgium, Luxembourg,...
Caren Freyer DeSouza Moves from HCSTF Advisory Council to Trustee
March 12, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Caren Freyer DeSouza, whose work in the fields of education and public utilities in Hudson County and surrounding areas, has been named to the Hudson County Schools of Technology Foundation’s Board of Trustees, announced Linda J. Quentzel, Executive Director of the Foundation. Ms. DeSouza’s appointment reflects her career...
HCST Foundation Advisory Council Welcomes Patrick Kelleher
March 5, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Patrick Kelleher, President of the Hudson County Building and Construction Trades, has been unanimously approved as the newest member of the HCST Foundation’s (HCSTF) Advisory Council, announced Linda J. Quentzel, Executive Director of the Foundation. March 5, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Patrick Kelleher, President of the Hudson...
Albert Harary, of Martin Albert Interiors, Newest HCSTF Council Member
March 4, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – The HCST Foundation has unanimously approved Albert Harary as the newest member of their esteemed Advisory Council. As the co-founder of Martin Albert Interiors, a premiere furniture design firm based in NYC, Al brings over thirty years of successful design and business expertise to the Foundation. Mr. Harary’s...
Carmine’s Pizza Factory: The Healthy Side to Pizza
On February 11, 2014, Explore 2000 third year students went on a field experience to Carmine’s Pizza Factory, Jersey City for a hands-on pizza making lesson! The students are currently learning about the ‘Human Body’ and which nutrients are most important to keep your body properly fueled. Throughout the pizza making process, the third years...
Caren Freyer DeSouza the Newest Member of the HCST Foundation
The HCST Foundation has approved Caren Freyer DeSouza as the newest member of the Foundation’s Advisory Council. As the Regional Public Affairs Manager for PSEG in Hudson and and South East Bergen Counties, DeSouza brings to the Foundation a history of service to Hudson County and extensive work in the field of education. Ms. DeSouza...