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.”

Reaching Out: Rebuilding the Truman High School Pool

…most students have never even seen the pool.

It was closed in 1994 because of corroded piping, school officials said. Since then, Ms. Nasser has pleaded her case with an array of politicians, graduates, visitors and leaders of the Co-op City community, where the school is located.

Each time redemption seemed around the corner, it evaporated. The cost estimates for fixing the pools swelled over time. Twice, Ms. Nasser managed to get $1 million from the City Council, but both times she was unable to get 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 pools on the other.

Read School Pools, Now Dry Storage By ELISSA GOOTMAN
Published: April 14, 2005 in the NY Times

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…

Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit the Homeless

Truman Winter Coat Drive: 3 Dec to 21 Dec 2007: Drop off warm,  clean, serviceable coats in room 136.  Coats will be donated to the organization “NYC Cares”.  They will be then be given out to the homeless to help keep them warm this winter.  Donations are tax deductible (see MSgt Antonelli in room 136)

 

Truman Toy Drive: 3 Dec to 20 Dec 2007: Truman is collecting New, wrapped toys for Homeless Families currently staying at the Seneca Houses and Freeman Annex homeless shelters.  There is 190 girls and boys.  Contact MSgt Antonelli in room 136 to select the age and gender for your donation.  Don’t let these children experience this holiday season without gifts.

Help JROTC Protect the Environment and Raise a Little Money

JROTC has added another good deed to their growing list of community-building efforts. The JROTC has started a fundraiser to collect used inkjet cartridges and old cell phones.

MSgt Antonelli writes in an email sent to the staff, ”we have placed a box for each in the general office. Bring in those used cartridges you normally just toss in the trash and toss them in our box. We are also accepting old, damaged cell phones.”

You may also donate laser printer cartridges.

Once the box is full, it will be sent to the recycling company. All monies collected from the this fundraiser will go help pay for Drill Competition fees and Insignia for cadets uniforms.

If you have any questions, contact MSgt Antonelli at ext. 5458.