William Penn HS

There is an effort to try and save one of the oldest and historical rich high schools in Philadelphia. People are asked to try and take part in this effort whatever way their time allows them to. Some of the things that need to be done are:

- Continue to canvass the community and parents.
- Hold meetings every Tuesday at the Friends Neighborhood Guild at 6:00pm
- Working on a documentary for the issue
- Asking everyone to get 100 petition signatures each
- Writing articles to media contacts.
- Testifying at the SRC Meetings May 13th, May 20th, and June 10th at 2:00pm
- Establishing walk through(s) for investors and partners who can sponsor the redevelopment of the school into a 5 academy model featuring healthcare, communications/technology, arts/entertainment, vocational education, and a Parent University. Of course Out of School Time Programming and Community Development Programming.

One of the community leaders who is taking a leadership role in this project had the following to say:

" We can use all the support we can get in communicating the issue to everyone who is concerned regarding the change in our communities and the education of our children. This Tuesday we will be presenting a powerpoint on our progress and work around the issue and looking to involve more folks (May 12th at 6:00pm, Friends Neighborhood Guild)."

Thanks,

Bunmi Samuel
215-989-9809