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New NYC School Named for Legend Celia Cruz
NEW YORK, 20 (AP) - Mayor Michael Bloomberg on
Wednesday announced a new high school named in
memory of salsa legend Celia Cruz.
The DeWitt Clinton High School/Lehman College
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music is scheduled
to open in September. The 90 students enrolled
this year will take academic classes at DeWitt
and their music classes at Lehman College, where
the music school will be located.
"It is a great honor to her and a way to
remember the contribution she made to the community
and gives all those who hold her in their hearts
the feeling that she lives on and that she's a
part of us," Bloomberg said of Cruz.
The Cuban-born Cruz, known as the "Queen
of Salsa" died last month from a brain tumor.
Over 700 Bronx eighth grade students applied
to the high school, with 90 incoming freshmen
accepted. Additional grades will be added in the
coming years.
The principal of the school, William Rodriguez,
used to play with Cruz.
Bloomberg also announced the inaugural Latin
New York Festival and dedicated it to Cruz. The
festival, taking place later this month, includes
musical performances and dancing.
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