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Jennifer Lopez sends message of support for alma mater Preston High School

Jennifer Lopez says the support from the community is truly inspiring

News 12 Staff

Apr 15, 2025, 4:44 PM

Updated 18 hr ago

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Jennifer Lopez is sending a message of support for her alma mater Preston High School.
The Bronx singer and actress shared a message of support on her Instagram Stories after the school announced its pending closure.
Lopez released the following statement, saying: "As a proud alumna of Preston High School, I am deeply moved to see the students, families, and local officials making their voices heard during this challenging time. I see and hear you."
She also said the support from the community is truly inspiring, and she hopes they can find a path forward that honors the school's legacy.
The longtime Catholic high school in Throggs Neck announced it would be closing for good at the end of the 2024 - 2025 school year. The Sisters of the Divine Compassion pointed to a decline in enrollment, financial struggles and aging infrastructure as reasons they were closing close the all-girls Catholic school.