News Archive
Sip or Treat
Join Us for the Sip or Treat Event! Let’s get sPoOkY and support our beloved AACHS for the return of the popular Central SIPS event!
We’re Hiring: Development Manager
We’re Hiring: Development Manager The Associated Alumni of Central High School of Philadelphia seeks a full-time dynamic Development Manager that will keep pace and help
From Student to Teacher
From Student to Teacher Ask any student from the last 15 years about Michael Horwits and they’ll know exactly who you are talking about, and
Back to School Message
For The First Time In Forever Tuesday, August 31st will be an exciting day for the Central High School community. It will be the first
Auditorium Seat Sale
Take a Seat and Leave A Lasting Legacy At Central! Dedicating an auditorium seat is a great way to create a permanent legacy at Central
Piece by Piece – A Sign of Resilience
Piece by Piece – A Sign of Resilience When schools closed in March 2020 no one knew how long until they could return or what
Central Student Joins School Board
Central Student Joins School Board Students in the School District of Philadelphia will have a seat at the table during Board of Education meetings represented
Celebrating Successes
Celebrating Successes From The Past Year It has been an unusual school year as you can imagine. During this challenging time, the AACHS board has
Speaker Series Featuring Quiara Alegria Hudes (254)
Watch the recording of our Speaker Series event featuring Quiara Alegria Hudes (254).
Join AACHS for a Virtual, Central-themed Quizzo Event!
On June 17 at 7PM, join Central students and alums for a virtual Quizzo event!
AACHS 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the AACHS on Thursday, June 3, 2021, beginning at 7 PM!
Check out the Spring 2021 Alumni Journal!
The latest edition is chock full of news and updates from Central and your fellow alumni. Check it out!
Quiara Alegría Hudes (254) To Kickoff Virtual Alumni Speaker Series on May 4th
Quiara Alegría Hudes (254) to kickoff AACHS Virtual Alumni Speaker Series on Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Order your Alumni Cardigan!
You have until March 22nd to order your very own Central High School cardigan!
Black and White America: Accepting Responsibility for What Happens Next
Dr. Steve Burnstein, 222, shares his experiences and reports out on the efforts of the AACHS Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Dr. Sheldon Pavel, 13th President of Central High School, Has Died
Dr. Sheldon Pavel, the 13th and longest serving President of Central High School, has died.
Meet The Executive Director: Cynthia Lech, 263
The AACHS Board of Managers is pleased
to welcome Cynthia Lech (263) as the organization’s first full-time executive director. She’s no stranger to the AACHS, having served on the Board of Managers for several years.
212th Class Helps Fund Chromebooks for Central Students
The 212th class raised over $11,000 to fund laptop computers for Central students learning virtually during COVID.
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.
“Wellness Wednesdays” Focuses on Stress in 2020
Take some time to watch the recording of this installment of “Wellness Wednesdays” for some strategies to help you cope in this unique moment.
For First Time Since 1918, No CHS Football on Thanksgiving
The traditional Thanksgiving game has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Meet the Executive Committee: David Birnbaum, Vice President and Marisa Block, Recording Secretary
David Birnbaum, Vice President and Marisa Block, Recording Secretary When David Birnbaum (265) and Marisa Block (265) arrived at Central as freshmen in 2002, their
Meet the Executive Committee: Neil Deegan, Vice President, 263
Neil Deegan, Vice President, 263 It wasn’t long after graduating from college that Neil Deegan started going back to Central to take part in the
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!
Central High School Celebrates the Arts…Virtually
The celebration of “the 279” continues!
279 Commencement Is A Virtual First
The commencement ceremony for the 279 class was unlike any other – exclusively digital.
The AACHS Fall 2019 Alumni Journal Now Available!
The AACHS Fall 2019 Journal issue of the AACHS Alumni Journal is now live!
Central Alum and World War II Veteran Celebrates 104th Birthday
Fred Gomez is not the kind of guy who spends time sitting around the house, despite turning 104 years old on September 9th, 2019. Twice
Central High School Groundbreaking Marks Start of Major Renovation/Expansion
The School District of Philadelphia, along with Central High School and the Associated Alumni of Central High School held a groundbreaking ceremony at the school today to mark the start of construction for Phase 1 of a unique public-private partnership called “Leading the Way for Innovation and Creativity.”