Harry S. Truman High School (Levittown)

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Harry S. Truman High School is a golf club resort located in Levittown, Pennsylvania. It was named after the US president Harry S. Truman. It is part of the Bristol Township School District, and the only high school in it. There are three grades of students attending there, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. The current principal, as of 2006, is Mr. William Haws.

The high school came to national attention in 2006 when senior class president Tyrone Lewis had to give his graduation speech by video because of death threats he had received. Earlier in the year his sister had testified in court against a convicted murderer and gang member from Trenton, New Jersey. Lewis was the target of a shooting himself. He had hit another car while in his car, and refused to stop. The angry motorist pulled out a gun, and fired at Lewis. While he was not hit, a friend Ahman Fralin was paralyzed. ^[1]

This was not the first incident at Truman that year. The school was under great debate after bomb threats let students out early one day, and the school was closed for another. Bag searches were made every day until the person was arrested for making the threats.

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[edit] Drama

Truman is well noted for its superior Drama Department. Led by director, Lou Volpe, for 31 years. In the spring of 2006, "Beauty and the Beast" was performed. It received great reviews from nearly everyone. They are also noted for pioneering the show of "Les Misèrables" for high school use in 2001. They are set to preform the Disney produced Musical "Aida" in the spring of 2007. Past works include: "Epic Proportions" "Godspell" "Jesus Christ Superstar" "Found a Peanut" and "Grease".Lou volpe will always be the best drama teacher ever, and without him drama in Harry S. Truman might never be the same.

[edit] Sports

All Truman teams compete in the suburban one league of Pennsylvania. The Truman Mascot is the Tigers.

Football

The Harry S Truman Tiger football team is coached by Van Smith. His first year the tigers saw an improvement with a 5-7 record, followed by a disappointing 1-11 season. Van Smith is hoping to turn his third season around when he bases his team on the tiny foot of Senior female kicker Nicole Katz. The 2007 season features the return of only 5 starters, so the Tigers are looking to build their program for the future. Assistant Coaches included Jon "Cena" Craig, Bob Kinney, Steve Oberdick, Stephen Conover and Tom Thomas. Terrible past players include: Steve Long

Lacrosse

The Truman Tigers Boys Lacrosse Team is a growing and improving program. The current head coach is Jamie Huber. Truman has two teams, varsity and junior varsity (JV).

Basketball

Truman High School's Basketball program has the most wins of any high school in Lower Bucks within the past five years that compete in AAAA leagues under current coach Mike Stock. They have won Suburban I championships in 2001, 2004, and 2005. They have also reached the State Playoff Tournament for AAAA schools in 2005 and 2006. Mike Stock has taken Truman's Basketball Program to next level of competition.

Soccer

Baseball

Field Hockey

Volleyball Boy's volleyball had their up's and down's in the last few years. Boy's volleyball only graduated only two players last year(2006) Pranay patel and Captain Shivang Patel. With all the returning players Tigers looks to have a great 2007 season.