Alumni Spotlight: Jessika Gbai, 276
Alumni Spotlight: Jessika Gbai, 276 – From Central’s Halls to the Olympic Stage Jessika Gbai, 276, made headlines this summer as an Olympic finalist in the 200 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Representing the Ivory Coast, Jessika’s journey from Philadelphia to the world stage is one of resilience, hard work, and a […]
Gym Dedication Ceremony
Dear Central High alumni community, you are cordially invited to attend the dedication ceremony of The Art McNally Pavilion and The Coach Frank Greco Court on November 1, 2024 at 2PM.
Lancers Succeed On and Off the Field
Central High School has always been a nurturing ground for academic and personal achievements, and the most recent 283rd graduating class stands as a testament to the time-honored tradition. Today, we are spotlighting three young Lancers, all remarkable student-athletes from the 283rd graduating class. These individuals have excelled both on and off the field, driven by […]
Rich Drayton Jr. (246)- Athletic Facilities Initiative
The Associated Alumni of Central High (AACHS) is thrilled to spotlight one of our esteemed alumni, faculty members, and current Athletic Director, Rich Drayton (246) in our ongoing efforts to improve Central’s athletic facilities. Mr. Drayton’s journey through Central is a testament to the transformative power of our alma mater. Reflecting on his initial reluctance […]
Join Us For Breakfast and Football on Thanksgiving Day!
Join your fellow alums, students, faculty and friends on Thursday, November 28th at 8:45 AM at the Tiffany Diner (9010 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19115) for a hearty breakfast, good conversation and plenty of school spirit!
Lancers Reclaim Public League Soccer Title
By Yvonne Dennis (246) No team likes to take a win for granted, but after defeating the reigning Public League girls soccer champions in the playoffs last week, Central’s Lancers were feeling good about their chances against Julia Masterman in the title game on Sunday. The Blue Dragons were coming in to the game with […]
Lancers Rout Kensington 50-0 in Playoff Opening Round
By Peter Jahn (244) and Yvonne Dennis (246) Central’s varsity football team stayed undefeated for 2016 and kept its hopes for a post-season title alive Friday afternoon with a decisive 50-0 win over Kensington High School in the opening round of the city playoffs. The Lancers were firmly in control after just one quarter with a […]
Lancers Ready to Take Their Undefeated Record to the Playoffs
By Yvonne Dennis(246) It was a good day, Friday Oct. 21 was for Lancers football. Gerrit Roscioli rushed for two touchdowns and Kei-shon Graham rushed for three. Their senior classmate Blake Schwartz scored a touchdown on his birthday. Fellow 276er Collin Washington made some outstanding plays on both offense and defense, including swatting down an opponent’s pass for […]
Preserving Central Sports History Is His Drug
By Yvonne Dennis (246) When Jesse Garber (230) photographs a single Central High School sporting event, he’s building on a nearly 50-year narrative. It’s a narrative about victory, frustration, ambition, growth, tradition and change. And while he’s traversing the Lancers sidelines in blazing heat to bitter cold, or inside stuffy gymnasiums, to get his amazing […]
Alumni Run and Walk Draw Repeaters and New Faces
A lot of new faces and a lot of returning medal winners were among the participants who came out to Central Sunday morning for the Associated Alumni of Central High School’s annual 5k run and 1.5 mile walk. The 48 runners and two dozen or so walkers each received a t-shirt, Central pen, lip balm and […]
Police Capt. Robert Glenn Wants You to Express Yourself–The Right Way
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Whether for large conventions, labor disputes, or highly charged protests, Police Capt.Robert Glenn (242) is responsible for keeping peace and order in Philadelphia. Assigned this year to head of the department’s Civil Affairs Unit, Capt. Glenn swears by the 225-year-old edicts of the Bill of Rights, modern technological tools and good sense. In […]