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One Point. One Request. AACHS Lawyers, the CHS Mock Trial Team needs your help.
One point. That was the margin by which Roman Catholic High School defeated Central High School to win last year’s citywide high school mock trial championship.
The Summer/Fall 2018 issue of the AACHS Alumni Journal
The AACHS Summer/Fall 2018 Journal issue of the AACHS Alumni Journal is now live! In this edition, we have a recap of the annual dinner which broke
Project Cool Breeze
School bells rang for the commencement of the 2018-2019 school year last week, just days before Labor Day. While many students hoped for one more summer day albeit in the sweltering heat, this year, for the first time in the school’s history, students and teachers returned (or were welcomed) to classrooms that are air conditioned. 75 window unit air conditioners – a generous donation from the 228th Class – were installed over the summer by the Philadelphia School District employees.
Award-Winning Photography of Army Veteran Milt Dienes Featured in New Show
A new show at the New Upper Merion Community Center in King of Prussia is featuring award-winning works by photographers including Central’s Milt Dienes (177). Dienes, 94, has been taking pictures for more than 70 years and his exclusive photos of Nagasaki, Japan, following its bombing in August 1945 by the U.S., are preserved in the Library of Congress.
2018 Hall of Fame Finale Promises to Be Grand
It has been a great season of Alumni Hall of Fame inductions thanks to alumni attendees and sponsors. Now AACHS would be honored to have
Is That a Lancer in That Car Up Ahead?
Many a conversation has started between Central alumni encountering one of their own around town and around the world simply at the sight of a Central hat or T-shirt. Soon those conversations will start turning into honks and nods on the road, no doubt, thanks new license plates available to Pennsylvania drivers.
What Is Central Like Compared to When You Were There? A+
By Yvonne Dennis (246) One of the most frequent questions alumni ask about Dear Old High is what is the school like compared to when
Seven Alumni Posthumously Inducted Into Hall of Fame; Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Keynotes Annual Dinner
Brad Segall, Segall Media Group PHILADELPHIA, PA – More than 400 guests packed the Ballroom at the Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel Tuesday June 5, 2018
Deputy AG Rosenstein Notes Central’s Influence in His Life, Seriousness of ‘Rule of Law’
For those who did not attend the AACHS annual dinner on Tuesday, below is the speech from keynote speak Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod J.
Careers in Public Service Made Joe Badal a Thriller of a Writer
Working as an Army officer, finance-industry executive, state lawmaker–and family man– gave Joe Badal the insight that now fuels his career as a writer of thrillers. His 13th comes out next month.
Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Headlines Annual Dinner
Join us on Tuesday June 5, 2018, at 5 p.m. for The Associated Alumni of Central High School’s Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Sheraton Society
Six Former Teachers Inducted Into Faculty Hall of Fame at Central
Six former teachers have been added to the prestigious Associated Alumni of Central High School’s Faculty Hall of Fame. On March 20, 2018, AACHS hosted
Just Released: Your Spring 2018 Alumni Journal!
By Neil Deegan (263) We’re excited to share with you the latest edition of the AACHS Alumni Journal! Inside, you’ll find details on our highly
Come Out for Alumni Golf, Baseball Fun
Yvonne Dennis (246) Spring fun is almost upon us. If you haven’t joined alumni, students and staff before for the annual alumni golf outing sponsored by Central’s
University City Bookstore Has a Deal for Central Supporters
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Do all of your book shopping at Penn Book Center in University City in the month of March and not only
Help Honor the Next Faculty Hall of Famers
On Tuesday March 20, 2018, six former Central faculty members will be inducted into the Faculty Hall of Fame. Alumni and former students are cordially invited
Central’s Model U.N. Team Takes On the World’s Challenges
At the Philadelphia region’s most diverse school, diplomacy matters By Yvonne Dennis (246) While many Americans today are staying as far away from political talk
Members of 256 Present Holiday Gift to Capital Campaign
Members of the 256th class recently reunited, 20 years after graduating from Central, and collected $1256 for the school’s Capital Campaign, says Central Development Director
Businessman, Musician Joseph Field Gives $10 Million for New Central Arts Center
Alumni Hall of Fame member Joseph M. Field (192), founder of Entercom Communications, violinist and philanthropist, has donated the initial $10 million for a
Come See Newest Inductees to the Alumni Hall of Fame
By Steve Burnstein (222) Eight distinguished living Central High School alumni have been selected as the latest inductees to the Alumni Hall of Fame. Please
Get Updated With the Fall Alumni Journal
Alumni, the fall journal has arrived with news about the new location for the annual Thanksgiving breakfast, new alumni board members, and how your donations
Central’s 276 Leads Among Classes With Gift to New Capital Campaign
Central High School’s youngest group of alumni just became the leading class donor to the school’s new performing arts center capital campaign, gifting $30,000 to the multimillion-dollar drive. The 276th class, which graduated in June, wanted the money left over from its various fundraisers and student fees to have lasting personal and educational benefit for future students, said class sponsor Laura Jacklin. So leaders surveyed their classmates as senior term was coming to a close and two primary focuses emerged: the suicide of one of the members in the fall of senior year and the new capital campaign.
There Are Dynasties, and Then There’s Central’s Girls Tennis
Yvonne Dennis (246) Central High School’s girls tennis players dominated the PIAA District 12 Championship Thursday afternoon just like they have dominated city tennis for
Join Central Friends for Breakfast and Football Thanksgiving Day
Alumni, please come join Central students, faculty and friends for an AACHS annual tradition: breakfast and football on Thanksgiving Day. This year the pre-game breakfast
How Old Is Too Old to Still Get Together? Don’t Ask The 177
By Yvonne Dennis (246) When you have experienced some of the most momentous events of the 20th century and there aren’t a lot of people
2017 Lancers Football Schedule
Alumni, why not drop in for a Lancers football game this fall to find out what’s happening at Central High and stir up those old
Recent Grad Helping Central Development Office Through Its Next Phase
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Central High School’s Development Office is getting a temporary staffing boost from a young alumnus, just as the office is making
Here’s How Much One Class Cares About Students, Teachers Most Members Don’t Even Know
Central High School’s famous alumni funds don’t come from faceless, bored old guys. They come from hard-working Central graduates likely one and two generations removed from the current student body. They come from people with special hearts who believe in the moving power of education and the right of all young people to have a fair chance at success.
Central Graduates Continue to Pursue Higher Education in Overwhelming Numbers
Central graduates continue to pursue higher education in overwhelming numbers. Dr. Christine Soda, a Central counselor, reports the following college-acceptance numbers for the 276th Central graduating
Summer Intern Position Available
Description: The development office of the Associated Alumni of Central High School is seeking a Summer 2017 Fundraising and Administrative Fellow. The fellow will be
