Faculty Hall of Fame
Teachers can make a life-long impact upon their students. This is especially the case at Central where many unique individuals have served on the faculty. Central alumni and alumnae for years after graduating recall the erudition, idiosyncrasies, and lessons taught by these teachers, and realize how important they were in shaping our personal and intellectual development.
The generosity of the 199th class made it possible for the Associated Alumni to institute a Faculty Hall of Fame to honor the faculty’s finest. Created in 1989, the Faculty Hall of Fame is located on the third floor of the school, outside of the cafeteria. Each plaque contains a portrait of the honoree and a note of recognition. Presently, 32 faculty members have been honored in this manner.
The AACHS Faculty Hall of Fame committee meets periodically to discuss recommendations for induction. Recommendations are sought from graduates. Please send details to the alumni office via mail to AACHS, P.O. Box 26580, Philadelphia, PA 19141-6580 or e-mail to alumnioffice@centralhighalumni.com.
The Current Members of the CHS Faculty Hall of Fame
| Charles A. Bareuther | Science/History |
| Berton Barsky | English |
| Harry Boris | Science |
| Milton Brooks | Mathematics |
| William Brooks | Chemistry |
| Rose Conway | Guidance |
| William M. Disharoon (133) | English |
| Dale Donnelly | ESL |
| Dennis Erlick | Science/MG |
| Sydney A. Farbish (109) | English |
| Frederick J. Gill | Art |
| James Gilmore | English |
| Thaddeus Gorecki | French |
| Frank Greco (228) | Health & Physical Education |
| Mme. Merrill Hakim | French, Hebrew, Italian |
| Gerald C. Hamm | English |
| Lucille Hamill | History |
| Patricia Hansbury | History |
| Bernard Harmon | Art |
| E. Rowland Hill | Mathematics |
| Edwin Houston (43) | Civil Engineering |
| Karen Kreider | Social Studies |
| Benjamin Franklin Lacy (81) | Science |
| Elliot Lester | English |
| Joseph McCloskey | English |
| Arthur McNally | Physical Education |
| John Mulloy | History |
| Joseph Ostrow (132) | Music |
| Joseph W. Pennypacker | English |
| Francois T. Raska | French |
| Irving Rotman | English |
| Robert Sanders (180) | English |
| Oscar R. Sandstrom | Latin |
| Sandy Schwartz | Mathematics |
| Albert Henry Smyth (78) | English |
| Bernard Warshaw | Mathematics |
| Stephen Wilensky | Music |
Inducted Faculty 3/20/18
- Edwin Houston (43) Ph.D, founded the General Electric Company with Elihu Thomson (55) and Thomas Edison
- Frank Greco (228) first person to coach a Girl’s athletic team at Central
- Mme. Merrill Hakim (deceased 2018) the only teacher to have taught three different languages in the same year
- John Mulloy beloved History teacher and lecturer on Ecumenical subjects
- Ms. Sandy Schwartz described by CHS 13th President, Sheldon Pavel as “Math Teacher Extraordinaire”
- Stephen Wilensky Music teacher who developed curricula and organized student performances worldwide
