Interview with George Mosee Jr. Esq, 232
As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are reminded that the Civil Rights Movement was not only a national story but it shaped the lives of Central students, who would go on to become leaders in our city and beyond. George Mosee Jr, Esq. (232), attended Central during the civil […]
Central High School Presents: Little Shop of Horrors
Buy Tickets to Little Shop of Horrors In addition to the cast, so many students pariticpate in the play in meaningful behind the scene roles, Irene (285), a Stage Manager on the production, shared how meaningful this experience has been: “Working on stage crew has given me opportunities I wouldn’t get anywhere else. I’m learning […]
A Moment of Pride for Central Alumni
Central High School has been ranked the number two high school in Pennsylvania and number one in Philadelphia in a recent MoneyInc article highlighting the best high schools in the state. For Central alumni, this recognition should come as no surprise. This ranking affirms what generations of graduates have always known: Central is more than […]
Support the Bridge Leadership Program
My name is Ewdi R. and I am a in the 286th class, a Junior at CHS. I am writing to share something, a video I made to show the Central Community about a program near to my heart. I went to a small elementary & middle school called Henry A. Brown. I was the only […]
GivingTuesday – Lead the Way, Lancers
Dear High, Dear Central High, You can’t help but sing the school song as you read those special words. Hopefully, hearing those lyrics transports you back to a fond memory from when you were among friends, classmates, or your favorite faculty members. This year, some of the most special moments weren’t just at big events. […]
1985 Undefeated Football Lancers Renew Strong Bonds 40 Years Later
Central President Katharine Davis (264) and her daughter joined members of the 1985 football Lancers in an afternoon of celebration Oct. 10 as the current team played Murrell Dobbins. Photos and article by Yvonne Dennis (246) Good luck to Central High’s 2025 Lancers in tomorrow’s game! Here’s hoping you channel the luck and legacy […]
2025 Turkey Bowl: LANCERS WIN!
Central Lancers are THE 2025 Turkey Bowl winners after securing a 22–14 victory against Northeast. This win marks our school’s first win in more than a decade. For players, coaches, students, and alumni, this victory carried significance well beyond the scoreboard. After more than a decade without a Turkey Bowl title, this win symbolizes the […]
Student Spotlight: Marquez, 286
Marquez is a driven and thoughtful member of the Central community. He transferred to Central in his sophomore year, where he found a renewed sense of identity and belonging among his peers. He embodies what it means to be a Lancer by balancing rigorous academics while taking on leadership roles, and fully immersing himself in […]
Lead the Way Fundraiser
Enter to win Don’t miss out on an opportunity to Lead the Way and support the Central High School capital campaign. Enter to win TWO tickets* to see the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14th, 2025. All proceeds from this fundraiser will support the capital campaign […]
AACHS Career Day 2025
Calling All Alumni – AACHS Career Day
Join us for Career Day on Monday, November 25, 2024! Alumni are invited to speak and share their experiences with current students. To participate, submit your email, headshot, and a 250-word bio via the interest form by November 1, 2024.
This year’s event offers a hybrid option—attend in-person or virtually. Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST.
Want to support? Consider becoming a sponsor to help ensure the event’s success. Thank you for giving back to Central!
For more details, contact: aachscareerday@centralhighalumni.com.
AACHS Hall Of Fame Induction 2025
View the Digital Hall of Fame Induction Program for the 2025 Induction Class Celebrate an inductee or express your pride in Central High School by placing a congratulatory message or advertisement in the digital program. We hope you will join us for this meaningful celebration of the individuals whose achievements continue to bring honor to […]
Building Bridges to Success at CHS
Support the Bridge Leadership Program On behalf of the Bridge Faculty Co-coordinators and the Associated Alumni of Central High School of Philadelphia (AACHS), we are writing to highlight the ongoing success of the Bridge Leadership Program (BLP.) A proven student-led initiative that was created and curated for students to build on their sense of identity, and early leadership skills, this […]
The Arts at Central Presents “Anything Goes”The Musical
The Arts Central Presents “Anything Goes” The Musical!
Celebrating the Afrocentric Magazine
As we are about to begin a new school year at Central High School, we are proud to highlight one of the impactful initiatives to emerge from our community: Afrocentric Magazine. Launched in 2020 amidst global challenges, Afrocentric was created as a vital platform to empower Black students and amplify their voices, art, and perspectives. […]
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
As we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, and reflect on the rich cultural contributions of Jewish Americans, we are delighted to highlight two exceptional students, Zoe B. and Derek M., from the 284th graduating class at Central High School. Zoe and Derek exemplify the essence of Central’s traditions through their academic achievements and active engagement […]
2024 Troy Hughes (246) Memorial Golf Outing
Join the Central High Lancers Football Team for a memorable day on the greens at the 2024 Troy Hughes (246) Memorial Golf Outing! Taking place on Thursday, June 20, 2024, starting at noon, at the picturesque Ramblewood Country Club in Mt Laurel, NJ. For just $160 per golfer or $575 per foursome, you’ll enjoy a […]
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month
As we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we shine a light on two remarkable students, Faye L. and Erica Z., both from the 284th class. Through their academic dedication and community engagement in clubs like APIU, CPCA, and KSA, they’ve exemplified the spirit of Central High. Faye’s journey of self-discovery, fueled by mentorship from alumni, led her to pursue Urban Studies, while Erica’s involvement in cultural clubs inspired her to advocate for inclusion and unity among students. Together, they emphasize the importance of honoring AANHPI heritage and alumni support in fostering diversity and empowerment within our school community.
Notice of Elections
The Committee on Nomination and Elections, David R. Kahn, 220, and Marisa L. Block, 265, Co-Chairpersons, presents the following nominations for positions on the Alumni Board of Managers. The election will be held at the Annual Meeting, at Rivers Waterfront on June 6, 2024. Nominated for the Term expiring June 30, 2025 President: Robert A. […]
Bridge Leadership Program Founder’s Day Celebration
On April 3rd, 2024, the Bridge Leadership Program celebrated Founder’s Day by honoring the graduating seniors of the program, as well as highlighting the work of the Bridge Photography Committee.
Alicia Oglesby, 258
Alicia Oglesby, 258, is a valued member of the AACHS Board of Managers and our talented Editor-in-Chief of the Alumni Journal.
Central High Nurtures Leaders
Hear from three students in the video compilation of how the clubs in which they started or hold leadership positions has helped to shape their high school experience.
217 80th Birthday Party
The 217th class will be celebrating their 80th birthday on Monday, April 15th at Central High School. The celebration will include a tour of the school, presentations from President Katharine Davis, 264, and Archivist, David Kahn, 220, a catered lunch, and a robotics demonstration. More information to follow. For any questions, please reach out to the Alumni […]
205 Virtual Reunion
The 205th class will be hosting a virtual Zoom reunion on Monday, June 17th. Event Details: 205th Class Virtual Reunion Date: Monday, June 17th, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST Exciting Program Highlights: Insights into CHS Today: Hear from the 15th school President, Katharine Davis (264), as she shares her vision for […]
222 60th Reunion
The 222nd class will be celebrating their 60th reunion on Tuesday, April 9th at Central High School. The reunion will include a tour of the school, presentations from President Katharine Davis, 264, and Archivist, David Kahn, 220, and a catered lunch. More information to follow. For any questions, please reach out to the Alumni Office […]
242 40th Reunion
242 40th Reunion The 242nd (1983) Graduating Class of the Central High School of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 40th Reunion. To be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Le Meridien Hotel, 1421 Arch St., Phila., PA. From 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Registration cost is $150. Others events held during the weekend of Friday Feb 23 to Sunday Feb 25th […]
252 30th Reunion
252 30th Reunion When: November 11, 2023, 7:00 – 11:00 PMWhere: 1910 Bar & Grille at The Abington Club (300 Meetinghouse Rd. Jenkintown, PA 19046)Tickets are $100 and include a light dinner and a 4-hour open bar. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our website 252reunion.com or Central High School 252 Facebook Page.
2023 Events
Upcoming 2024 AACHS Events if you’re in town or looking to connect with members of our Central community, we hope you join us for any one of our upcoming events.
212 65th Reunion
212 65th Reunion The 212th class will be celebrating their 65th reunion on Friday, May 3rd at Central High School. The reunion will include a tour of the school, presentations from President Katharine Davis, 264, and Archivist, David Kahn, 220, and a catered lunch. More information to follow. For any questions, please reach out to the Alumni […]
202 70th Reunion
202 70th Reunion The 202nd class will be celebrating their 70th reunion on Friday, June 21st at Central High School. The reunion will include a tour of the school, presentations from President Katharine Davis, 264, and Archivist, David Kahn, 220, and a catered lunch. More information to follow. For any questions, please reach […]
247 35th Reunion
247 35th Reunion When: October 14th, 2023 Where: Sheet Metal Workers AFL-CIO Local 19 (1301 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19147) For more information please visit, https://www.facebook.com/groups/282227789141369. Questions? Please email reunion committee co-chairs Tracy and Ian at 247chs@gmail.com.
200 70th Reunion
200 70th Reunion The 200th class will celebrate 70 years on June 10, 2023 at 1 PM. Classmates and their guests are encouraged to attend. Cost: $60 includes the choice of chicken, fish, or vegetables Where: Hilton Hotel on City Ave (4200 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131) Parking is available on site. For more information or […]
219 60th Reunion
219 60th Reunion DATE: Sunday, June 4, 2023 PLACE: Philmont Country Club (301 Tomlinson Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006) The event space is fully handicap accessible. TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Dress: Casual COST: $100.00 We are asking that this is a CLASSMATE-ONLY event. Exceptions will be made for caregivers to the classmate. Any questions? […]
215 Class Reunion
215 Class Reunion 215 Class ReunionWhen: June 11, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmWhere: Murano, 2101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA Charcuterie meats and cheeses will be served.For more information or to attend, please contact Bill Goldstein (215) through the Alumni Office.
232 50th Reunion
232 50th Reunion The 232 Class Reunion Committee is planning a 50th reunion weekend which will include the following: a visit and tour of Central High on Friday, October 20, 2023, a pre-reception on Friday Night, October 20th at the Hard Rock Cafe in Center City, a visit and tour of the Barnes Museum on […]
2022 End-of-Year Review
Friends, As we approach the end of this year, I want to share with you some of the highlights of a great year for the Associated Alumni of Central High School. After several years limited to Zoom, we were able to host a number of in-person events to bring our alumni community together – including […]
190 75th Reunion
190 75th Reunion The 190th class, graduated June 24, 1948, will be holding its 75th Anniversary Reunion on June 15, 2023, at 11:30 am in the Social Room at 191 Presidential Blvd in Bala Cynwyd (19004). Contact: Larry SomersClass President: Jere Neff For more information or to contact Larry Somers, please reach out to the Alumni Office […]
271 10th Reunion
271 10th Reunion On behalf of the 271st Class of Central High School 10 Year Reunion Committee, we are excited to announce, 271’s 10 Year Reunion will be held at: The Felt Factory 1523 E Wingohocking St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Saturday, November 26th, 2022 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Attire: Dressy Casual Ticket Cost: $100 | […]
276 5th Reunion
276 5th Reunion Hi everyone! Thanks to everyone’s input on the Google form we shared via email and Facebook, and with the help of the rest of the 276 cabinet, I’m excited to announce when and where we will be having our 5-year reunion… When: 6-9 PM Saturday, November 19th, 2022 Where: Underground Concepts Broad […]
208 65th Reunion
208 65th Reunion October 16 2022 at Lulu country club.
246 35th Reunion
246 35th Reunion Our 35th reunion is at The Garden at Cherry St. Pier. It will be on Sept. 24th, from 6-9 p.m. The Garden at Cherry St. Pier is located at 121 N. Columbus Blvd at the Cherry Street Pier, Phila., PA 19106.
264 Mini-Reunion
264 Mini-Reunion Hey 264! The results are in from the survey we ran about a 264 “mini-reunion” this year — and we’re doing it! When: Saturday September 24th, 4-8pm What: 264 1st Annual Happy Hour … casual drinks at a bar in Philly. Where: TBD … if you know any centrally located bars that would […]
198 70th Reunion
198 70th Reunion Dear Classmates of the 198th Graduating Class of Central High School: It is 70 years since our graduation, and we will have a reunion to celebrate such a milestone. For many reasons to long to explain here, the reunion will take place on Zoom. Please hold the date of Sunday, June 26, […]
216 61st Reunion
216 61st Reunion Our 61st Reunion for the 216th graduating class will be held over the course of two days, October 13th-14th, 2022. We kick off our reunion on the evening from 6PM-11PM on October 13th, 2022 at the Rittenhouse Grill located at 17th & Locust Streets, Philadelphia. We hope to tour Central on October […]
255 25 + 1 Reunion
255 25 + 1 Reunion 255 @ 25 plus 1 Reunion (26 year reunion) Friday, June 17 2022 6:30 pm – 10:30pm Franklin Institute Philadelphia, Pa $125 per tiçket Group picture outside on the steps of the Franklin Institute at 7:00pm. Reunion contact: Cheri (de Vries) Harrison 255chs96@gmail.com
261 20th Reunion
261 20th Reunion Date: July 30th; 7-11pm NEW LOCATION: Banca by Di Bruno Bros. 600 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Dress: Semi-Formal A spacious indoor venue, delicious food, 2hr Open Bar, elegantly gorgeous decor, a DJ spinning, and endless good times guaranteed for the night! See you there! Class Website: CHS261.com Contact Info: 261CentralReunion@gmail.com
249 30-ish Reunion
249 30-ish Reunion WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2022 7PM-11PM WHERE: WATERFALL ROOM BY SWAN CATERERS 2015 S WATER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148 PARKING: BEHIND HALL AND ACROSS THE STREET UNDER I95 PRICE: $75 PER PERSON WHAT’S INCLUDED? OPEN BAR, 9 HOT STATIONS, SWEETS TABLE, COFFEE, TEA, NAME TAG, GIFTS, DANCING, LAUGHS AND SMILES AND TEARS […]
241 40th Reunion
241 40th Reunion First e-mail announcement sent Brothers of the 241st, The reunion planning committee is pleased to announce the details of our 40th Reunion, which will take place at Maggiano’s Little Italy at 12th and Filbert Sts. in Center City Philadelphia. We’re hoping you will join us to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our […]
229 50th Reunion (delayed by two years)
229 50th Reunion (delayed by two years) The Reunion Committee looks forward to seeing you celebrate with us in May of 2022 for our much anticipated “Celebration of Life”—our 50th (52nd) Reunion and our 70th birthday year! Our committee met “on the day that will live in infamy,” and it is now the moment of […]
225 55+1 Reunion
225 55+1 Reunion
230 50th Reunion (delayed by a year)
230 50th Reunion (delayed by a year) Our 50th Reunion (rescheduled from March 2021) will be held over two days. Saturday night dinner: Saturday March 5, 2022 at 6:15PM Place: Swan Caterers-Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St, Philadelphia 19148 Sunday morning brunch: Sunday March 6, 2022 at 10AM until ? Place: at the home of […]
275 5th Reunion
275 5th Reunion Support the 275 Class Gift Campaign! https://centralhighalumni.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/275Central-High-School-1.mp4 Eventbrite (to purchase tickets): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/275-class-reunion-tickets-165332902161 Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/9mHSwdwE2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chs_275/ Email Address: 275chs@gmail.com
270 10th Reunion
270 10th Reunion Purchase tickets: 270tenyear.eventbrite.com
251 30th Reunion
251 30th Reunion Date: June 18, 2022 Complete details: https://251reunion.com/ [AACHS Webmaster’s note: that is an awesomely impressive class reunion site. Well done!]
215 60th Reunion
215 60th Reunion Date: 5/14/2022 More details coming soon!
214 60th Reunion
214 60th Reunion Date: 4/22/2022 More details coming soon!
206 65th Reunion
206 65th Reunion Dates: 10/8/22-10/9/22 Place: Springfield Country Club, Springfield More details coming soon!
204 66.5 Reunion
204 66.5 Reunion Date: 6/5/2022 Time: 4PM Place: Bluestone Country Club, Blue Bell Details coming soon! Please contact Art Magilner to RSVP to the reunion.
Meet the Executive Committee: David Kahn (220)
One of the first things David Kahn (220)
remembers about coming to Central High School in the 9th grade was being handed the Barnwell Handbook.
Check out the Summer 2020 edition of the Alumni Journal!
Just in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend, check out the latest edition of the Alumni Journal!
76th Reunion for the 177 Class
The 177th Class celebrated its 76th Reunion on Monday, October 1, 2018. The reunion was held at the Delmonico’s Restaurant on City Avenue located inside the Hilton Philadelphia Hotel. The men in attendance as pictured on the right included Milton Dienes, Paul Isakoff, and Fred Lehman. H. Leon Bradlow sent a short video to his […]
Gifts From 228 Help Central With Multiple Challenges
You have to have a good sales pitch to raise millions of dollars and the ability to take that pitch to the right audience. Central just got a big hand in its effort to do that from its 228th graduated class. Central’s alumni association, administrators and its new director of development, Lynn Norton Robins, are […]