Cooking Up Success with Truman High’s Culinary Program: Student Participates in Internship Program with C-CAP

Dionna T, a student at Harry S Truman High School, completed an internship through the Careers in Culinary Arts Program this past summer. As part of her internship, Dionna worked at Dos Caminos Third Avenue, a Mexican restaurant in Manhattan’s posh midtown east section.

“Dionna really impressed us…[she] was eager to participate both in the kitchen and classroom,” said Cathleen Mitchell, C-CAP’s director of college and career services.

When asked about her experience at C-CAP, Dionna beamed with pride and excitement. “I learned a lot from the chefs. At the end of the summer, I got to ask a lot of questions. I received great advice on how to pursue a career in culinary arts.” In addition to learning different cutting techniques and sanitation, Dionna learned how to manage a restaurant and respectfully deal with demanding clientele and employers. Dionna feels much more prepared for her future career because she learned “how to be polite and professional, even in difficult situations.”

“We are so proud of Dionna,” states Truman High School principal, Sana Q. Nasser. “Dionna is a motivated student who works hard towards her culinary career, but continues to earn excellent grades in her other subject areas. She knows her education is a strong foundation for any career.” Dionna’s teacher, Chef Harold Chase, continues to mentor her by encouraging her to stay focused in and out of the kitchen. “She’s a great student. She will make the best of the outstanding opportunities with which she is presented.”

Truman’s culinary arts program is rooted in academic rigor, college preparation, and apprenticeship-like training with experienced chefs. The students work in state-of-the-art kitchens and learn about sanitation, presentation, and cooking, while maintaining strong grades in the core subject areas. For more information on Truman High School’s Culinary Arts program, please visit their website.

Truman High School Mustang Jazz Ensemble ROCKS at Dorney Park

Congratulation to Mr. Bradley and the Truman High School Mustang Jazz Ensemble!!! They won first prize in the Kutztown University Band Competition at Dorney Park, PA this weekend!!! They received the following honors:

First Place High School Jazz Ensemble

Best Soloist in Show

Highest Numeral Rating in Show

GO MUSTANG MUSIC!!!

Faculty Member Publishes Book of Photography and Poetry

by Lorri Giovinco-Harte (Published in the May 2008 issue of the Harry S Truman Faculty Newsletter)

Raphael Lopez is a teacher of Foreign Language and Photography at Truman High School who has recently published a book of photographs and poetry entitled My Mother’s Hands. The book is described in the following manner:

Motherhood, a universal concept that transcends time and place, is revealed and revered in this book. “My Mother’s Hands” is a photographic celebration that honors and highlights the lives of mothers with a perfect combination of imagery and poetry. It is a collection of sepia toned photographs of women’s hands interacting with other people, and familiar objects of daily life. This book is a superb collection of images and poetry that validates, recognizes and appreciates mothers around the world.

The book is a culmination of several years of work by Raphael and has received great praise thus far.

Find out more information.

FOX 5 On The Scene: Rebuilding The Truman High School Pool

Harry S Truman High School’s swimming pool has been closed since 1994 due, “to corroded piping,” according to school officials. Since then, Principal, Sana Q. Nasser, has pleaded her case with an array of politicians, graduates, visitors, and leaders from the Co-Op City community in which the school is located.

Every time redemption seemed near, it evaporated. The estimated costs for fixing the pool have swelled over time. Twice, Ms. Nasser managed to get $1 million from the City Council, but both times was unable to secure enough matching funds elsewhere and was forced to use the money on other projects. She is reminded of the possibilities each time she walks through the basement, flanked by gymnasiums on one side and the pool on the other.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., Fox 5 News will be discussing this important community issue in the Truman High School Auditorium. Please come and let your voice be heard in support of Truman High School and the Co-Op City community.

Principal Nasser remarked, “Unfortunately, most students have never even seen the pool. We want to reopen the pool so that students and community members alike will be able to utilize this treasure that sits in the middle of our neighborhood.”

Strauss Auto Teams Up With Harry S Truman High

Event Date:

May 17, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Strauss Auto
2441 Boston Post Road
Bronx, NY 10467

Strauss Auto and the Harry S Truman High School “Mustang” Football Team are hosting a fundraiser. The “Super Saturday Event,” will include an outdoor car wash, free giveaways, store sales, and food. Please come support this worthwhile cause.

“The community has always supported the athletic programs at Harry S Truman High School, I’m confident that they will continue to do so during this fundraiser,” said Athletic Director Michael DeSantis.

Principal Sana Q. Nasser commented, “We are grateful for Strauss Auto’s generous help and thank the public in advance for their support of our athletics programs.”

Calendar

School-wide Announcements

We are doing our best disseminate information to the student body while maintaining uninterrupted instruction.  To that end, if you have announcements for the students that you would like posted on bulletin/white boards on the first floor and LED’s throughout the school, please leave it in the yellow folder on the wall outside of room 117.Please allow a couple of days turn around time.

Please do not hang signs/posters on the walls or on the face of the display cases and/or bulletin boards.

Thank You,

Michael Barakat, Assistant Principal

Pennies for Patients Campaign

Thanks to all those that participated in the Pennies for Patients Campaign! The following teachers collected the highest number of pennies:

1. Ms. Martinez
2. Ms. Daniele
3. Ms. Doyle
4. Ms. Brogan

Congratulations to all those that participated! The final count will be forthcoming…

An Invitation to Everyone

Please join us for our Senior Recital Thursday, April 17, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., Planetarium. Senior students from the Harry S Truman High School Music Department will perform Classical, Jazz and Modern works. Hors d’oeuvres to follow.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and on Friday, April 4, 2008 from 12:30 PM to 2:50 PM. The Bell Schedule for each day is as follows:

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Period 1 08:00 – 08:46
Period 2 08:51 – 09:37
Period 3 09:42 – 10:32
Period 4 10:37 – 11:24
Period 5 11:29 – 12:16
Period 6 12:21 – 01:08
Period 7 01:13 – 01:59
Period 8 02:04 – 02:50
Period 9 02:55 – 03:40
Conferences - 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Period 1 08:00 – 08:50
Period 2 08:55 – 09:45
Period 3 09:50 – 10:40
Period 9 10:45 – 11:30
Lunch 11:35 – 12:25
Conferences - 12:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

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