Peer Leaders from RAPP and buildOn were honored to have attended a performance of the Tony-Award nominated play, “Eclipsed,” on Broadway. Through a generous sponsorship aimed at bringing Ten Thousand Girls to the show, we were able to bring 13 of Truman’s most dedicated leaders to the show. From…
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As we “RAPP up” the school year, we would like to share that June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. Such a month is necessary, not only for visibility of the LGBT community, but to raise awareness of and support of our LGBT brothers and sisters in…
The Relationship Abuse Prevention Program aims to educate our community about relationships, to raise awareness of abuse and promote healthy relating. A current trend that was not a factor in the early days of RAPP is technology, and we now incorporate information about the ways technology can be used in…
NEW YORK, NY – Over 30 students in the Truman Media program took part in a special annual event at the New York headquarters of ABC News and The Walt Disney Company. The “Get Reel With Your Dreams” program held its annual Inside Track workshop on Saturday, May 14th. This…
BRONX, NY – Students in Truman’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) donned their uniforms, their hair perfectly trimmed and styled, and joined their dates for what could be compared to “prom night” for members of their organization. The annual Military Ball and Dining Out event was held…
BRONX, NY – It’s a “Cinderella Story” that perhaps nobody could have predicted. The Truman Mustang girls wrestling squad goes from nonexistent two years ago – to top-ranked in the city and undefeated in the borough today. This, as their head coach is heralded as one of the best –…
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[easyrotator]erc_45_1462559950[/easyrotator] BRONX, NY – Their artwork is some of the best to ever come out of Truman High School. Now, the canvasses are packaged, taped and ready to ship. Six Advanced-Placement Art students at Truman High School have completed their portfolios and they’re off to be judged by a…
Mental Health has long been considered taboo in communities of color. It wasn’t that uncommon to hear things like “don’t air your dirty laundry,” “counseling is for crazies,” or “it’s not that serious.” However, mental illness affects 1 in 5 New Yorkers. It’s on us to reduce the stigma associated…
BRONX, NY – Astronomy and other students at Truman High School gazed skyward May 9th, and with the help of some special tools, were able to witness a very rare phenomenon. “Most students won’t realize the significance of what they saw today for years to come,” according to Astronomy teacher…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We’ve been busy with education and awareness campaigns this month, including the National Day of Silence and International Anti-Street Harassment Week, and yesterday, we participated in a Denim Day Bronx March event at the Bronx Museum of Arts. Even though the school will be…
BRONX, NY – The student newspaper of Harry S Truman High School has published its second edition. Highlights include clarification of the school’s food and drink policy, changes in the SAT exam, as well as a sports update. CLICK HERE to read it online.
BRONX, NY – The television cameras were lined up: Fox News Channel, the Truman Media Program and CNN – all in a row across the media risers at presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s April 13th campaign rally. The Truman journalists were officially credentialed members of the press for the event, held…
Spring is in the air, and so is our social justice seeking spirit. We begin by sharing about street harassment. Street harassment is an all too familiar experience for many, especially women and girls. Depending on what study you look to, anywhere between 65% to 99% of women and girls…
BRONX – We send a special congratulations to senior Kevin Dennis who won the MVP award in the PSAL All Star Game Mayor’s Cup on April 3rd. Kevin lead the Bronx/Queens team with 24 points. This is the one of the most prestigious awards for any student-athlete. Kevin will attend Morrisville…
BRONX, NY – The Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education and the city’s Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have issued a joint letter reassuring families of the quality of the water supplies in NYC public schools. An image of the letter appears below…