Truman High School (Independence)
Coordinates: 39°03′34″N 94°24′53″W / 39.0594°N 94.4146°W / 39.0594; -94.4146 Truman High School is a public high school located in Independence, Missouri, serving students in grades 9-12. It is named after hometown resident U.S. President Harry S. Truman and his family. The mascot of Truman High is a Patriot, and the school colors are red, white, and blue. Truman students are competitive with students from Fort Osage High School, but mostly towards William Chrisman High, their cross-town rivals.
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