AACHS Annual Giving Campaign
The AACHS Annual Giving Program relies on the generous commitments of alumni and alumnae to help AACHS achieve its commitment to “honoring the tradition and ensuring the future” of Central High School.
Schools Superintendent to Speak at AACHS Mid-Winter Meeting
The next Associated Alumni of Central High School mid-winter meeting offers alumni a chance to hear from School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William R. Hite in an intimate setting and ask questions about district affairs. Come to Central Wednesday March 2 for a tour of your alma mater from 5 p.m.-6 p.m., including a spin by […]
Former Hoops Star Balances Crimson and Gold with Black and White Stripes
Growing up playing basketball, Nykesha Thompson (256) didn’t give much thought to the folks in the black and white stripes blowing the whistles and calling the fouls.
Central Lacrosse Gets to Work Early for Sophomore Season
Finishing at the top of their division and making it to the playoffs in their inaugural year was great for Central’s boys lacrosse team.
With Alumni Leadership, Mock-Trial Team Sets Out to Take More Prisoners
etired Central teacher Ron Romoff (227) chatted at school with former mock-trial team captain Marvin Barnhill (274) while the college freshman was home from Penn State recently. “My first practice, Mr. Romoff walked up to me and said: ‘I don’t like you. I don’t want you on this team.’ It was a certain arrogance about me.” Mr. Barnhill said his response was: “I’m going to be the best mock-trial student you’ve ever had.”
Latin Class Could Use Your Help for Rome Education
By Yvonne Dennis (246) “Salve,” seniors greet Liz Hestand as they enter her advanced Latin class on a Monday morning. “Salve,” she returns, continuing with more Latin dialogue to warm them up for the day’s lesson. It’s common, of course, for students and teachers of foreign-languages to banter in this way to improve learning. But stepping […]
Central Winter Sports Schedules
Fall sports saw more championships for Central, including boys cross country and boys golf. Here are schedules for some of your alma mater’s winter teams. Girls Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Shortly Boys Varsity Swimming
Career Day Brings Alumni Going Back to 189th Class to Central
Central’s annual Career Day of professional guidance for students brought alumni from as far back as the 202 class to school on Tuesday. The district attorney of Philadelphia, medical professionals, an architect, a costume designer and entrepreneurs were among the 90 or so presenters. Alumni Board President Jeff Muldawer (225) helps guide the sign-in […]
Come Get Some Central Culture
Alumni, please plan to spend the evening of Dec. 22 taking in beautiful holiday singing and orchestral play by Central’s talented music department. The show begins at 7 p.m. and the cost is whatever you want to pay. Home & School Association members will be in the first-floor hall selling Central-themed shirts, hoodies and other […]
Update on the Alumni Hall of Fame
The Board of Managers of the Associated Alumni of the Central High School of Philadelphia voted on Nov. 19, 2015, to remove Dr. William H. Cosby (204) from the CHS Alumni Hall of Fame. The move was made after lengthy board discussions of widespread civil accusations of sexual misconduct by Mr. Cosby and persistent […]
Your Skills Sought for Alumni Association Committees
Your Alumni Association is looking for alumni who can bring expertise and enthusiasm to one or more of the various AACHS committees. We especially can use help with the Investment, Development, Finance and Marketing Committees. If you feel that your interests, background, experience, vocation, professional skills, or contacts would help facilitate the work of any […]
Richard Ross, 241, Set to Become Philadelphia Police Commissioner
Mayor-elect Jim Kenney has chosen the Police Department’s First Deputy Commissioner Richard Ross (241) to move into the top job after the new administration takes office in January, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. SEPTA Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel III, whose name was mentioned as a possible candidate for the job, praised Ross’ selection in a tweet, saying […]
Newest Hall of Fame Inductees Represent the Arts, Medicine, Science and More
Fourteen distinguished Central High School alumni, living and deceased, have been selected as the 2015 inductees for the Alumni Hall of Fame. Honorees come from the arts, medical arenas and more. Arts/Literary: Eric Owens, 247, a bass-baritone, is described as one of the most sought after opera singers in the world. Mr.Owens discovered […]
Teachers Thank Central Alumni for Continued Financial Support
Central High teachers recently wrote to the Associated Alumni of Central High School to thank members for their continued generosity and wanted to widely share their expression of appreciation.
Come Inspire Central Students at Career Day
Central President Tim McKenna speaking to alumni and students at Career Day 2014. Yvonne Dennis (246) Aside from Thanksgiving Day, Career Day has got to be the coolest Central-related day for alumni. The Tuesday immediately before Thanksgiving, Career Day begins at 7 a.m. in the Spain Conference Center above the Barnwell Library at Central. Alumni […]
Lancers Golf Team Wins Public-League Title
From Central High’s Daily Bulletin: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOLF TEAM for winning the Public League Championship by 1 stroke Wednesday at Cobbs Creek. Congratulations to Kyle Spaulding for winning the Individual Public League Championship with a score of 93. Best of luck at the District XII Championships on Tuesday at Philmont Country Club. Read the Centralizer’s coverage […]
Critical-Thinking Lessons at Central Shaped Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker
Jennifer Hallam filming “What I’m Made of;” Ms. Hallam was nominated for an Emmy award in 2006 as part of the team of researchers on the PBS documentary “Slavery and the Making of America.” (Photos courtesy of Jennifer Hallam) By Yvonne Dennis (246) In the fall of 2012, Central alum Jennifer Hallam (251) quit a […]
Fall Alumni Journal Is Here
The Fall Alumni Journal is now available. The issue features updates from school President Tim McKenna and the latest doings by alumni via the Alma Matters column. Editors Merrill Freedman and Stephen Chappell, archivist David Kahn, and Dr. Bruce Yasgur offer their insightful columns as usual. There’s a reunion-inspired Poet’s Corner and announcements on coming […]
Lancer Helping Build a Better Philadelphia–And a Better Football Team
By Yvonne Dennis (246) If most people make a mistake at work they can just shake it off and hope to do better the next day. With Jameel Worthy’s job as a crane operator, “there’s no such thing as a mistake in a tower crane. If I make a mistake I’ll be in the newspaper.” The […]
Ex-Central Teacher’s Commitment to Education Continues
Retired Central teacher Robert Farber has continued his commitment to education with the publication earlier this year of his second book, “Farber’s Postulates of Education.” Mr. Farber, a teacher for more than 45 years at the levels of middle school through college, says on his Amazon.com page: “The purpose of this book is to introduce […]
Alumnus Shows the Rewards of Taking Chances
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Sometimes when you see a job being mangled you just have to take control and do it yourself. So what if you’re only a freshman in high school and have no experience?So what if it’s under a pretty big spotlight? Merv Jones (243) got his start in radio, television and film […]
Central Music Department Seeks Help to Go to Chicago
Alumni, Central’s very talented music students have an incredible opportunity to perform with The Chicago Civic Orchestra this fall and they could use your help getting there. The music department asks that you please make a donation via its GoFundMe page or to please contact department chair Benjamin Blazer at bblazer@philasd.org to make a donation! “We […]
Winning Drive Heads to a New Field
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Like all great running backs do, when John Barber III (244) sees a void, John Barber III jumps in to get the job done with the quickness and the confidence of experience. That go-for-it drive has taken him from All Public Central Lancer to four-time college football champion. From financial analyst and […]
Pilot, Sailor, Family Man Max W. Bieberbach III (195) Passes Away
Max W. Bieberbach III, who enjoyed staying in touch with his 195 classmates, died on Aug. 3, his daughter, Jill Bieberbach, reports. Mr. Bieberbach was a proud father of two who enjoyed flying, sailing and spending time with his family, according to his obituary in the Courier-Post of South Jersey. In July of 2013 the Federal Aviation […]
Board Member Recognized for Education Excellence
Alumni Association board member Karima I.A. Bouchenafa (249) will be honored by the Association of Black Women in Higher Education as an outstanding chapter member at the association’s national conference in Chicago Oct. 14-16. Miss Bouchenafa, an English professor for more than 15 years, is being celebrated for her “amazing contributions to the field of […]
See 265 Grads in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Central classmates Zachary Powers and Marisa Block of the 265 will feature in Old Academy Players’ coming production of the William Shakespeare comedy “Twelfth Night.”
Lancers Football Scores a Successful Day
Central’s football team opened its 2015 season with a successful scrimmage against Abraham Lincoln High School on Saturday, and then hosted a fun afternoon of flag football for alumni and friends. In a game in which practicing situational football is more important than the score, Central beat Lincoln 2-1. (In case you didn’t know, scrimmage […]
Lancers Football Locker Room Gets a Fix-Up
By Yvonne Dennis (246) The Lancers football locker room recently received a much-needed spruce-up thanks to generous alumni, Lowe’s home-improvement store and the hard work of the team. First, Jerry Truxell (238), father of Lancer Walt Truxell (277), power-washed the locker room in preparation for painting. Joseph Carlini (239), who has financially helped other Central […]
AACHS Board Members: Who They Are and What They Do
Associated Alumni board members recently resumed business after a bit of a summer hiatus. The board is anchored by experienced longtime members and newly invigorated with young grads ready to keep connected with their alma mater. Below is a collection of photos of AACHS board members (a few board members weren’t present) and descriptions of […]
AACHS Board Member Nominated for Federal Judgeship
AACHS Board Member Judge John Milton Younge (232) has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on the federal bench in Philadelphia, the Associated Press reports. Judge Younge, who currently serves on the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, was nominated along with three other judges to serve on the federal bench in Pennsylvania. All of the nominations must be confirmed by […]
They Loved Central From The Start–Each Other, Not So Much
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Central has been bringing people together in friendships and partnerships for a long time. Now that young women have been part of the student body for 30 years, it’s even been bringing students together in marriage. Take 265’s Marisa Block and David Birnbaum. The two 2006 grads have not only joined in service to the alumni board […]
Advice With Staying Power
Many older alumni may remember receiving thick Central handbooks at the beginning of each school year. Written in relaxed, prideful prose, those quick guides to Central history, academics, staffing and activities had a way of adding to Central students’ sense of fraternity. Those early-year handbooks tended to have, in addition to practical information, charming, old-fashioned guidance […]
Former AACHS Board Member Let Go From KYW
We’re very sorry to hear that Vince Hill (234), a former AACHS board member, has been laid off from KYW News Radio. Mr. Hill had been with KYW since he was 22, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. As a teacher of broadcast news at Temple University, Mr. Hill taught several current KYW reporters at […]
Help Central’s Latin Class Go to Rome
Central’s Latin class is planning a trip to Rome for the coming school year and would very much appreciate the help of alumni. Teacher Magistra Hestand says the trip will be used for learning more about the Roman culture and to improve students’ Latin-speaking skills. Students will visit historic sites, such as the Forum and […]
Recognition for a Long-Ago Track Star Comes to Light
Everett Smalley’s 1916 Central yearbook entry. Special thanks to archivist David Kahn for finding it. By Yvonne Dennis (246) The Pennsylvania High School Track & Field Hall of Fame wasn’t established until 1995, over 70 years after Everett Smalley hung up his spikes. But his contributions to the sport at Central and the University of […]
Get Ready for Flag Football Fun Day
Some of last year’s participants and students/Photo by JS Garber Lancers, it’s time to start getting ready for the 2nd Annual Central High School Flag Football Tournament and fun day. Young, […]
Walk/Run Draw Big Crowd at Central
The 2015 AACHS 5k run sets off May 31 at Central Photo by Ed Bell (226) Yvonne Dennis (246) Central family members came out in force to their school Sunday […]
Come Enjoy the Annual Dinner/Hall of Fame Ceremony
The Associated Alumni of Central High School hopes you will attend the organization’s annual dinner on Wednesday June 10 at the Union League of Philadelphia. In addition to enjoying an elegant meal, you can spend the evening getting to know your board members and what they do, and witness the inspiring induction ceremony for the […]
Alumni, Staff and Friends Support Lancers Football
Threatened thunderstorms gave way to an eventually sunny day in more ways than one at the annual Golf for Lancers Pride today at Lulu Country Club in Glenside, Pa. Fifty golfers (from as far away as Massachusetts, Georgia and Florida); about a dozen Central students; and a half dozen parent and or alumni volunteers enjoyed […]
After Beyonce Fame, Emmanuel Houndo Has a Big Year
Violinist Emmanuel Houndo, left, and Central Music Department Chairman Benjamin Blazer By Yvonne Dennis Emmanuel Houndo has had a pretty outstanding 2014-2015 season for a professional violinist–except he’s only 17 years old and doesn’t even have his high school diploma yet. When he began his junior year at Central in the fall, Manny, as […]
Enduring Author Proves There’s No Typical Path
By Yvonne Dennis, 246 Most people cut school because they can’t or don’t want to learn. Eric Hammel cut school–Central no less– because he wasn’t learning enough. Born in June 1946, Rick, as friends call him, came of age during a period of dramatic change and innovation for the U.S.– the space race, the birth of […]
Central Family Comes Out for Home & School Auction
The 4th Annual Central Live Auction and party at World Cafe Live in center city today, May 3, was a great success, with more than 250 people attending. The Central High School string quartet and the jazz ensemble performed. Also performing where KD Davenport and Andrew Giacominni (262), members of the science faculty. Thanks to […]
Spring Alumni Journal Is Here
The spring edition of your Alumni Journal is here, with a feature on the very moving induction of opera star Eric Owens (247) into the Alumni Hall of Fame; more ‘Meet Your Board Members’; reflections on courage from a 271 member/current college student and an essay from a member of the 252 on a profession that […]
Board Member Honored by College Alma Mater
By Yvette Dennis Alumna Yvonne Dennis from Central High School’s 246th class was honored April 25, 2015, as an alumna of Utica College in upstate New York for her outstanding 24-year career in journalism. Yvonne was praised for willingness to identify and say ‘yes’ to professional development opportunities, advancing her career prospects each time. Utica […]
Eric Owens Inducted Into Alumni Hall of Fame for Musical Accomplishments
Grammy-award-winning opera singer Eric Owens (247) was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame today at a special ceremony and orchestra concert at Central. Eric did not sing with Central’s orchestra as had been expected because he is fighting an upper-respiratory infection. The very busy bass baritone singer is currently starring in the lead role of […]
Central’s New Girls Lacrosse Program Proving Formidable
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Girls High’s junior varsity lacrosse team got spanked by Central the first game of this season. So for their rematch today Girls High brought both the JV squad and the varsity players—who happen to be the reigning public-league champs. (Apparently, that’s legal.) The Lady Lancers, on the other hand, are in […]
Drexel, Penn Come Through to Send RoboLancers to World Championship
By Yvonne Dennis, 246 Central’s RoboLancers can concentrate on performing their best at the FIRST world robotics championship in St. Louis next week rather than on how they are going to get there thanks to two surprise, generous donations today. After reading in the Philadelphia Inquirer this morning about the efforts of the 100-plus-member team […]
Updates on RoboLancers, Central Chess Competitions
Update 4/15: The chess team finished 2nd in the public league. Well done. It was a hard-fought year. And, the RoboLancers team of 100 students have qualified for the world robotics championships in St. Louis and are desperately trying to raise $35,000 for the cost. Read about their efforts here. Huge congratulations to the RoboLancers, a/k/a Team […]
Reserve Your Space in the 2015 Hall of Fame Commemorative Program
The Central High School Hall of Fame Committee showcases the accomplishments and records of Central graduates who have excelled in their careers. The 2015 Class to be inducted into the Central High School Hall of Fame includes: Joseph M. Field, LLB, D.M., 192 Leo Braudy, PhD, 211 Marvin Sampson, 211 Jed S. Rakoff, J.D., 214 Arthur Shapiro, […]
Central Music Department Putting on ‘Oklahoma’
Alumni and friends are invited to come see the Central Music Department’s spring production of “Oklahoma.” Performance times and costs are listed below. AACHS and the school staff hope you will come out to support the student efforts.
Central Mayoral Forum Continues Legacy of Civics Leadership
Members of Central’s senior class (274) on Tuesday March 31 questioned the candidates for mayor of Philadelphia on education, infrastructure and other issues in a forum co-sponsored by PCN TV and the non-profit civics group Committee of Seventy. Former district attorney Lynne Abraham, Melissa Murray Bailey, Nelson Diaz, former city councilman James Kenney, Doug Oliver, […]
RoboLancers Hope to Ride Recycle Rush Back to World Championship
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Anyone who thinks robotics is dull better not go near Central’s RoboLancers team. You might catch what they have–boundless enthusiasm, camaraderie, style, and smarts for miles. With four dynamic leaders and an expert marketing chief, the 30-or-so member team is battling once again to qualify for the FIRST World Championship in […]
Lancers Chess Won’t Settle for Anything Less Than Kings this Year
With the fifth-place plaque they won at the National Chess Congress in November and a trophy won at a Temple University-based tournament earlier this year are Central chess team members, from left, Albert Burton (274), Sammy Tran (277), Elijah Rowe (277), Kaifeng Zhou (277), No. 1 seed in the scholastic league Damian Suarez (276) and Mr. Copeland […]
Rudman Donation Helps Central Science Department Continue to Innovate
By Yvonne Dennis (246) The Man with the Golden Ears, as Solomon ‘Kal’ Rudman (188) is known, has long had a soft heart when it comes to educational causes in the Philadelphia area. The groundbreaking music-industry trade magazines that the kid from North Philadelphia founded in the late 1960s have afforded him a very comfortable […]
Central to Host Mayoral-Candidates Forum
Girls JV Basketball Continues Widener Tradition
Everyone who has attended Central knows the school has long had a special relationship with Widener Memorial School and its students with physical and medical disabilities–the Widener holiday concert at Central being one of the highlights of that relationship. Today Central’s girls junior varsity basketball team visited Widener for its annual fun game with Widener […]
Lancers Are King Pins Once Again
Central has another year to add to this banner after its 2015 win. By Yvonne Dennis (246) Central boys bowling is back on top. On Feb 25. the Lancers felled Randolph Skill Center 3-1 at Erie Lanes to capture the Public League Championship. It was an especially sweet victory for Coach Richard Johns and the […]
Philip Middleman: An Alumnus Who’s Gone Far
Central has been nurturing the musical talents of young people since its beginnings, the latest of its exceptional students having performed just Monday night in the School District of Philadelphia’s All City Music Concert at the Kimmel Center. In 1972, another of its more exceptional talents was graduated: Philip Middleman of the 231. Philip has […]
Baseball Brothers Eager to Avenge Lancers’ 2014 End
The Central baseball team has some unfinished business on its mind as the 2015 season is set to begin in two weeks. The Lancers fell last year in the playoffs to Washington High School (the eventual Public League winner) by a heartbreaking 9-8. But a solidly experienced core is returning for the team, including senior […]
Golf for Lancers Pride
Come join members of the Central football team, staff, alumni and friends for the annual “Golf for Lancer Pride” at beautiful Lulu Country Club in Glenside, Pa., on Tuesday May 19. Start the morning with 18 holes of golf on Lulu’s recently refurbished course with a variety of bunker styles and interesting topography, then come inside […]
50th Reunion Set for the 224
The 224th class will hold its 50th reunion the weekend of June 12-14, 2015. Class members will meet for a visit to Central on Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be tours and presentations by several clubs as well as sandwich trays delivered to the Spain Center. On Saturday members will […]
Students Show Cultural Pride, Knowledge at International Day
AACHS Alumni Journal Editor Merrrill Freedman captured the spirit of this year’s International Day at Central. Students put on performances in assembly, put up cultural displays around the school and shared dishes from various cultural backgrounds. The beautiful people all come out on International Day. International […]
2015 Winter Alumni Journal Is Published
The new Alumni Journal has arrived to tell you about exciting alumni and school events in 2015 and to catch you up on events of the last few months. There are the messages from the Alumni Association president, the school president, Bruce Yasgur, the archivist and more. Journal features spotlight this year’s Alumni Hall of […]
Central Archives–Not Just a Sentimental Storehouse
How much do you know about Central’s archives–what they hold, what’s their purpose, and what they can mean to your endeavors? Recently the Historical Society of Pennsylvania did a study of the Central archives as part of an effort to help small archival repositories manage their files and help them with best practices. Central Archivist […]
AACHS Seeks a New Treasurer
The longtime treasurer for Associated Alumni of Central High School, Neal Keitz (209), is leaving the position in June and AACHS is seeking a replacement. Duties for the treasurer would take up several hours per week and would involve: — maintaining the Association checkbook and preparing and issuing checks to cover AACHS disbursements (no more […]
Alumni Siblings Give Back With Scholarship Gift
Two Central graduates from separate classes, through their family’s new foundation, this month added $65,000 to Central’s Alumni Scholarship fund, enabling more gifted students to pursue higher education. The two siblings, who wish to remain anonymous, bestowed the gift through the Vert Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in the […]
Track Greatness Runs in the Dallas Family
The track and field records set by Taylar Nichole Dallas (275) and her father, Jeff Dallas (245), are displayed side by side on a wall in Central’s basement across from the school store. And in fact, even though Jeff Dallas passed away suddenly when Taylar was just 7 years old, he is still very much […]
Come Out for International Day
On Thursday Feb. 5, Central hosts its International Day. See the world at Central in a performance assembly (8 a.m.) and in the halls, and then get a taste of the world in the International Cafe. The International Cafe runs from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is truly an affair to see, especially if […]
Alumnus Profile: Arnold Shiffrin
Arnold Shiffrin (205) may be retired from Central and full-time teaching going on 18 years, but he’ll never retire from coaching high school track and field. Officiating either. “They’re gonna have to carry me out of here,” Mr. Shiffrin said last week as he prepared to substitute teach a social studies class at Central. He […]
Hard Work, Curiosity Lead to the Best Rhodes
It would be easy to excuse oneself from the kinds of successes that Jordan Konnell (270) has seen in his short 21 years by saying, sure, he was valedictorian. Only one person can be valedictorian of his class and I wasn’t born that smart. But anyone who knows even a little about Jordan will tell […]
Central Music Students Show Off Hard Work at Winter Concert
Central music students performed a moving winter concert Thursday night of upbeat jazz, traditional Christmas concertos and choral singing for about 250 schoolmates, staff, parents and alumni. Under the direction of Erica Hess, the choir opened the show with selections including the Austrian carol “Still, Still, Still,” “African Noel” and the rhythmic spiritual “Take Me […]
Homecoming Week Montage
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. In addition to the holiday, last week was special for Lancers for many reasons–Career Day, Alumni Day and the alumni basketball game, the Central-Northeast football classic (though that didn’t turn out so well for our side) and several formal and informal class reunions. Here are images from some […]
Book Your Room for Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony
Alumni, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown has a dedicated Website for attendees of the AACHS 2015 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Oct. 29, 2015, to book rooms directly. The main induction ceremony will be held at the Marriott, 12th and Market streets, with cocktails beginning at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6, and the ceremony to follow. Those […]
Music Producer, Central Alum David Appell Dies
Central alumnus David Appell, who wrote such musical hits as “Let’s Twist Again,” which Chubby Checker made famous, died this week at age 92, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Read the obituary.
Central Teacher Represents on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Yaasiyn Muhammad, a social-studies teacher in his second year at Central, has been quite a “Wheel of Fortune” fan since he was a kid. But with nine brothers and sisters, it was often difficult to get control of the television to watch the game show. So Mr. Muhammad would often walk around the corner to […]
Gimbel Trust Gives Gift for Central Musical Theater
The Ellis A. Gimbel Trust has given the Associated Alumni of Central High School a generous gift to be used to support the Central Music Department’s yearly theatrical production. Mr.Gimbel was a member of the 79th class and a dedicated alumnus who visited the school on numerous occasions. His family opened the Gimbel Brothers’ Department […]
Remembering Music Teacher Italo Taranta
For 15 years, Italo Taranta served as the choral director and chairman of the Central music department. His immense talent, passion and quirky sense of humor made him a beloved and memorable character. Mr. Taranta died from complications of Alzheimer’s on Nov. 4 at home in Drexel Hill. Pa., but he leaves a vast legacy […]
Athletic Department Selling Memorabilia
Alumni family, the Central athletic department is having a huge rummage sale all day the day before Thanksgiving. The department will have tons of apparel for sale AND lots of old stuff from the 260s class years–buttons, prom favors, mugs,pins, jerseys, team uniforms, class towels and more! The sale runs from 8 a.m. […]
Members of the 186, Save the Date
Norm Salvat sagely observes: “Considering that we are all 85/86, waiting five years for each reunion seems far too long. “We met at the Hilton City Avenue two years ago. In May 2015 I have made arrangements to have a reunion lunch at Central. We will be given a full tour of the school followed […]
It’s Hat Weather; Central Has You Covered
Central’s baseball team is now selling 2015 gear of hats, T-shirts, sweats, backpacks and more. There’s lots of nice stuff to choose from and the proceeds benefit Central athletics. Please use the attached form and email Coach Richard Weiss if you have any questions. As always, the students and staff thank you for your support. […]
Come Out for Thanksgiving Breakfast and Football Rivalry
Get your tickets to the annual AACHS Thanksgiving Day Victory Breakfast, Thursday Nov. 27, and help the Central Athletics program. For the special price of $25 you get a complete buffet breakfast at Jack’s Deli, 8500 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, and a ticket to the Central-Northeast game. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.; the game kicks off […]
Fall Alumni Journal Is Here
The 2014 Fall Alumni Journal features articles on the recent sprucing up to Central’s facade thanks to a generous benefactor, AACHS Board’s new marketing committee; columns by the board president and the Journal editor; class notes and more. We hope you enjoy and send feedback.CHS Alumni Journal Fall 2014-3 You can also read previous editions […]
Family of Four Central Brothers Loses Its Oldest
As the first-born child of a South Philadelphia Italian American family, Carlo J. DiMarco (229) enjoyed being a buddy and a teacher to his three younger brothers. And he was a good example, having excelled in sciences at Central, running track and serving in student government. The three other brothers, Eugene (233), Claude (235) and […]
Notice for Purchasers of the 2012 Alumni Directory
Purchasers of the 2012 Alumni Directory, please read this notice from Harris Connect about the termination of the related password-protected online community. Regards. Alumni Directory Notice
You’re Wanted at Career Day at Central
A letter from Associated Alumni of the Central High School President Jeff Muldawer (225): Dear Alum: On Tuesday Nov. 25, 2014, your Alumni Association will proudly present its annual Career Day program at Central for this year’s seniors and juniors, the 274th and 275th classes. This program has been a success in the […]
Share Your News
The 2014-15 school year is under way and exciting things are happening at your alma mater and with your fellow graduates. The school’s website, the Central Alumni Facebook page, the Alumni Journal and our Twitter account (@centralalums) are the main ways you can stay apprised of coming events such as Career Day, International Day, Alumni Hall […]
246’s Omar Tyree Co-Authors Marion Barry Biography
Four-time mayor of Washington D.C., Marion Barry, Jr. recently published his autobiography, “Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.,” co-written with author and 246 graduate Omar Tyree. The biography, from Strebor Books, takes readers from Marion Barry’s youth in the cotton fields in Mississippi through to his stints as Washington D.C. mayor and […]
Bass-Baritone Eric Owens Selected as Artist in Residence at Wolf Trap Opera
The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts’s Opera this week announced that internationally renowned bass-baritone Eric Owens (247) will serve as its first artist in residence, working in individual and group sessions with this year’s young artists during the 2014 season. “An alumnus of Wolf Trap’s Filene Young Artist program, the Grammy Award-winning Owens has carved a unique […]
Survival Guide for Spring Break College Tours
Rob Lazebinik of The Wall Street Journal writes: March Madness is upon us, by which I mean the tradition of taking your high school junior on a manic tour of college campuses. I’ve done it twice now, so I feel that I have some perspective on how to survive it. As the parent, you […]
Teachers to Gather for the Latest in Science Education
From the National Science Teachers Association: The largest gathering of science teachers in the country will occur in Boston April 3-6 at the National Science Teachers Association’s National Conference on Science Education. Approximately 10,000 teachers from around the country are expected to attend the four-day conference to learn the latest in science content, teaching strategies, and […]
Gov. Corbett Cancels Central Visit
1/17/2014 Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Tom Corbett ditched his first scheduled visit to a district-run public school in Philadelphia, where dozens of demonstrators had gathered Friday to protest his education policies and rally for more funding. Corbett had been scheduled to present an academic award to Central High School but canceled at the last minute. […]
Gov. Corbett Nominates Bill Green, Farah Jimenez to Philadelphia School Reform Commission
From the office of Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett 1/17/2014 Harrisburg – Governor Corbett today announced that he will nominate Bill Green and Farah Jimenez to the Philadelphia School Reform Commission (SRC.) As the governing body of the School District of Philadelphia, the SRC is responsible for setting the policy direction of the school district to accelerate […]
From The Wall Street Journal, troubling news about rising college tuition
After decades of rampant growth, the rate of tuition increases at U.S. colleges and universities has slowed for the second academic year in a row, but government aid has fallen, continuing a cycle of rising costs and debt for American students Published tuition and fees rose 2.9% for in-state students at four-year public schools, the smallest […]
2013 Blue Ribbon Schools Announced
On Monday Oct. 21 the U.S. Department of Education announced its 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Central was not among the honorees but the stories of the 286 school that were chosen can be of inspiration to us all. The 210 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, 53 high schools, and one K–12 school “represent promising ideas in […]
Alumnus Bert Strieb Profiled in The Philadelphia Public School Notebook
Central High graduate Bert Strieb, 75, and his wife, Lynne, 74, are profiled in the September/October Philadelphia Public School Notebook newspaper for their longtime commitment to education, even in retirement. Lynne taught at the first- and second-grade levels in Philadelphia for 31 years, writes Mark McHugh, and Bert taught physics at LaSalle university for a […]
Pedro Ramos Leaves School Reform Commission
Pedro Ramos (242), who served for two years as School Reform Commission chairman, resigned Oct. 21 from his post and the commission, citing family matters. “On behalf of the School District of Philadelphia, I express my sincerest gratitude to Pedro A. Ramos, School Reform Commission Chairman, for his service to our students, staff and District,” […]
