County Prep Photography Students Win 8 Judges Awards at The Pingry School Exhibition

The Commercial Photography Department is happy to announce that a record 8 County Prep students have won Judges Awards in the annual Pingry School Photography Exhibition. The students represent 9th grade through 12th grade in the program. Their winning photographs are pictured here. Principal Ms. Barbara Mendolla and Mr. Gerard Patten would like to congratulate all the students who participated in this event.

Freshmen

Fady Kelada - Odell Hands

Sariah Olivera - Snow Day

Sophomores

Grace Bertrand - Family

Casey Kelly - Rustic

Juniors

Jaiden Betancourt – Merry Poppins

Aneesa Cortez – Into the Woods

Ashleigh Hernandez – The Upside Down

Senior

Sherwin Dewan - Perspective

Eastern Millwork - Holz Technik Academy Apprenticeship Program Presents to County Prep Students

Structured Learning Experience -  Eastern Millwork - Holz Technik Academy Apprenticeship Program

Peter J. Mielach from Eastern Millwork  presented to students at County Prep High School on Friday, December 6, 2019.  The apprenticeship program is a career opportunity for high school graduates interested in technology and manufacturing.  Easterm Millwork has partnered with Hudson County Community College to create a model whereby students receive on-the-job training and an associate's degree concurrently.  Students learned about potential career pathways that can be launched as part of this “Earn While You Learn” initiative.

 A special thank you is extended to Eastern Millwork for partnering with our district.

Culinary Arts Students from County Prep HS Participate in Culinary Program at HCCC

County Prep Culinary Arts students visited Hudson County Community College multiple times from September through February 2020 to participate in the “ Extended Culinary Student for the Day” program. The students were afforded the opportunity to work "one-on-one" with a renowned chef to prepare dishes selected by the students. During the last session, County Prep culinary students showcased their talents by preparing scrumptious ribs, spicy buffalo chicken, delightful macaroni and cheese, exotic potatoes, and deep fried grilled cheese sandwiches. The opportunity to partake in “hands-on” activities gave the students a glimpse of culinary arts on a college level. Overall, it was an invaluable structured learning experience that defined a potential career option for our students. A special thank-you is extended to Ms. Nunez and Chef Puc at Hudson County Community for their efforts to bring this SLE to fruition.

Ms. Rubio's Graphic Design Students Visit Microsoft for Structured Learning Experience

On Friday, January 17, 2020, County Prep students from Ms. Rubio's graphic design class participated in a Job Shadowing event at Microsoft located in Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey.  Upon arrival, the students attended a presentation on the history of Microsoft and the numerous career opportunities available within the organization.  The students engaged in numerous interactive activities throughout the day utilizing the products in the state-of-the-art facility. The Microsoft coordinator shared her personal experience as to her expected and yet unexpected pathway that led to a career at the company.  The day ended with a complimentary luncheon provided by Junior Achievement.   This Structured Learning Experience (SLE)  complemented classroom instruction and increased students' awareness of the skills needed to excel in this setting.

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 history of Wiley & Sons which is an educational publishing firm that offers an array of educational products. The students participated in a Panel Discussion  which provided an opportunity for a Q&A with practicing professionals representative of different career trajectories within Wiley. The students interacted with employees to seek advice and guidance in preparation for their  post-secondary aspirations.  Wiley & Sons' employees shared their personal experiences as to their expected and yet unexpected career pathways. There was a presentation on Graphic Design and UX  for Digital Education which focused on Digital Management & the Next Generation of WileyPlus.  Before the day concluded, the students participated in "5 Minute Speed Interviews" with employees resulting in being interviewed multiple times by different employees.  The "lightning round" of interviews was designed to give students a flavor for different interviewing styles and questioning techniques.  Overall, County Prep students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and now have an increased awareness of potential career opportunities within Wiley & Sons.  A special thank-you is extended to Ms. Rubio and Ms. Pica for preparing their classes for the program and chaperoning the event.  

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 Art Portfolio. Shannon will be honored at Montclair Art Museum in February; her Gold Key pieces will go on to the national judging round. Principal Ms. Mendolla and the County Prep community wish her the best of luck as she advances.

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 NYCDA. The entire cast and crew also received $1000 towards the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts summer program.

The New York Conservatory is a New York City based theatre conservatory program that offers an individualized and collaborative learning experience to transform any student into an actor who works. They believe the sooner they can start your career, the better.

The cast included Seniors Tyla Gibson, Yvelisse Vargas and Dynajah Smith, who was also Assistant Director of the show; Juniors Ivellisses Segovia, Kaine Malachi, Arbaz Khan, Angela La Rosa, and Alyssa Anglade; Sophomores Megan Wasserman, Tatyana Serrato, Ethan Barragan, Jaden Misaro, Fred Veloz, Emely Rivera, Yvette Cruz, Cinthia Perez, Reanna Cruz, and Madison Roman; and Freshmen Arianna Czaplicki, and Kawtar Laouej. Our backstage crew included Junior Eianna Martinez, our lighting technician, sound technician Senior Sheily Mateos, Follow Spot Operator Ellaine Dionisio, and Back Stage Technicians Freshmen Elleria Perez, Selsabil Belmokhtar, and Junior James Quach.

Ms. Shields would like to congratulate all the awards recipients.