National Job Shadow Day a Success for County Prep Students
National Job Shadow Day – Monday, February 3, 2020 On Monday, February 3rd, Ms. Rubio’s graphic design class and Ms. Pica’s audio visual students participated in a Job Shadowing event at Wiley & Sons located in Hoboken, New Jersey sponsored by Junior Achievement. Upon arrival, Mr. Jesse Wiley welcomed the students and spoke about the...
County Prep Artist Achieves Top Awards in NJ Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Contest
Shannon Carratini-Hatcher, a senior at County Prep High School, has won a Gold Key Award for both her individual pieces and her art portfolio in the NJ Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. She is among only 41 student awardees in the state, and of those only 12 were awarded a Gold Key for their...
County Prep Theater Arts performs Chicago, the High School Edition
In its eighth year, the after school Theater Arts class has brought a new performance opportunity to County Prep students, who are 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 award...
County Prep Theatre Arts students awarded $10,000 to attend NY Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts staff attended County Prep’s Dress Rehearsal of Chicago, the High School Edition directed by Mrs. Raluca Shields. They were so impressed with the students’ performance, they awarded Juniors Kayla Velazquez, Arbaz Khan and Ariel Rivera, and Sophomores Matthew Segovia and Khira Fried $10,000 scholarships each, towards their Tuition at...
Donari Joy Mosby of County Prep HS Lauded for Community Service
The County Prep HS community is proud of Senior Donari Joy Mosby. She collected 5729 pairs of socks and donated them to Triangle Park Community Center to be distributed to the homeless in Jersey City. For more information about this wonderful venture, please visit: MLK Day Sock Donation in Jersey City on NJ.com
HCCC Hosts County Prep Culinary Arts Students for a Culinary Institute Tour
County Prep’s junior and senior culinary arts classes along with their instructors visited Hudson County Community College during November to participate in their “Culinary Institute Tour.” The students cycled through the various culinary labs to gain exposure to the post-secondary culinary arts program. In addition, one of their renowned chefs demonstrated a culinary lesson. They...
FDU Latino Promise Program Hosts Campus Visit for County Prep Juniors and Seniors
Mr. Brennan and Mrs. Galluccio accompanied County Prep juniors and seniors to Fairleigh Dickinson University on Thursday, December 5. These aspiring young professionals met with a representative 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...
Theatre Arts Students at County Prep Enjoy Broadway Production of The Rose Tattoo
The County Prep Theatre Arts vocation students attended the Broadway Production of The Rose Tattoo, written by celebrated American playwright Tennessee Williams, with Oscar winner Marisa Tomei, a play under the direction of Trip Cullman, performed at the American Airlines Theatre venue of the Roundabout Theatre. Winner of the 1951 Tony Award, this play, also...
County Prep Hosts Robert Mark Dance – Professional Company
The Fall 2019 CHIRP residency program culminates with a performance by professional dance company Robert Mark Dance on December 6 & 7 at County Prep High School. Choreographer and dancer Robert Mark Burke has been working with the dance students at County Prep this semester, training them in modern dance as part of their daily...
County Prep Fashion Students Visit the Tenement Museum in NYC
Recently, County Prep fashion students learned about the lives of two families who lived at 97 Orchard Street from 1892 – 1935. By the turn of the 20th Century, the Lower East Side was both the center of the nation’s garment production and a focus of its immigrant life. The fashion students learned the ways...