Bronx housing advocates help school teams' spirits.Jane Addams Laura Jane Addams (September 6, 1860 – May 21, 1935) was a founder of the U.S. Settlement House Movement and the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. High School, located at 900 Tinton Ave AVE Avenue AVE Average AVE Alta Velocidad Espanola (train between Madrid and Seville) AVE Alta Velocidad Española (Spanish: High Speed Train) AVE Audio Video Entertainment AVE Advertising Value Equivalent . in the Bronx, was the happy recipient of a brand new wireless basketball scoreboard, compliments com·pli·ment n. 1. An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation. 2. A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect. 3. of a very generous donation from Langsam Property Services, Corp. Langsam Property Services Corp. is a Bronx-based residential management organization that works to provide quality affordable housing to the residents of the Bronx and greater New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . Each year, Jane Addams High School contacts businesses and potential private donors in order to raise funds to support its athletic teams. Often, these efforts bring a minimal response. However, this year was certainly a different story. Langsam vice president Matthew Engel Matthew Engel is a British writer and editor who began his career in 1972. He worked on The Guardian newspaper for nearly 25 years, reporting on a wide range of political and sporting events. contacted the high school and inquired about making a donation. He also suggested other corporate representatives for the school to approach. Mr. Engel's diligence in trying to improve the quality of student life at the school led to the donation of a state-of-the-art basketball scoreboard from Nevco Scoreboard Company. Jane Addams High School was in need of a new scoreboard after both the girls' and boys' basketball teams went the full season this year with a scoreboard that only registered the game clock. Scorekeepers had to manually flip over numbers to reflect the score and teams could not see the score unless they stepped onto the court. This past February, the boys' basketball team was ranked #2 in the B Division in the entire Public School Athletic League, but the team had to host two games without a fully functioning scoreboard. The entire student body and staff of the school are appreciative of the charitable gesture by Langsam Property Services Corp. The basketball teams are already looking forward to next year's home games. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. principal Ellen O'Grady, "It takes a big heart to actively decide to help out one of New York City's public schools. For a local company to provide such a kind gift is truly a testament to their commitment to helping to make this community stronger. We certainly recognize Langsam's contribution and we are very, very thankful thank·ful adj. 1. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful. 2. Expressive of gratitude: a thankful smile. ." |
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