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,” […]
