News Archive
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.”
AACHS Journal – Winter 2019 Edition
The 2019 Winter Edition of the AACHS Alumni Journal has arrived! This edition contains information on the 2019 Annual Meeting; an article on Hall
Signature Annual Meeting Event will feature two inimitable speakers!
Join us on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 5 PM for The Associated Alumni of Central High School’s Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Sonesta Rittenhouse Square
Central High School President Honored For Commitment to Education
The Associated Alumni of Central High School would like to congratulate Central President Timothy J. McKenna for receiving the coveted Martin L. Glassman Commitment
CHS Ranked Top Overall High School in Philadelphia
Central High School is not only the top high school in the city of Philadelphia, but the top overall school, according to the 2017-2018 School
Help Wanted! (Experience in Corporate/Financial Governance Matters)
The AACHS is seeking the assistance of an individual(s) with experience in corporate/financial governance matters to aid in the drafting of governance documents for various
Central Alumnus Donates Personal Papers to Central High School
Central alumni, faculty and students now have the opportunity to get a glimpse into what it was like to be on the front lines of
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
