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Forest Hills High School Hosts Conversation with Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and Historian Ron Chernow

FOREST HILLS HS HOSTS CONVERSATION WITH TREASURY SECRETARY JACOB J. LEW AND HISTORIAN RON CHERNOW 
 
Monday, December 19, 2016 
 
WHAT: Forest Hills High School will host a moderated conversation with U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of Alexander Hamilton, Ron Chernow at their alma mater. The Secretary and Mr. Chernow will discuss the history and legacy of Alexander Hamilton, how history can influence the arts and currency, the importance of public education as well as share memories from their time at Forest Hills HS.  Following the discussion, students will have an opportunity to ask questions.
 
WHO:          Jacob J. Lew, Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury
Ron Chernow, Author, Historian, Biographer, Alexander Hamilton
 
WHEN:          Monday, December 19, 2016
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
WHERE:       Forest Hills High School
Auditorium
67-01 110th Street
Forest Hills, NY, 11375  
RSVP:           Please RSVP to Yuridia Peña ypena14@schools.nyc.gov
 
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Contact: Chancellor’s Press Office (212) 374-5141
Last Updated: 12/15/2016 4:03 PM

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