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Central Junior Brian Kennedy Crowned Top High School Bowler in the State

By Yvonne Dennis 246 Central Junior Brian Kennedy (276) overpowered the top high school bowling talent in the state Friday to win the Pennsylvania individual high school bowling

March 19, 2016

Calling Former Baseball Lancers for Alumni Game

Central’s 1987 varsity baseball team. Michael Monroe is #28, standing next to the late coach Cullman. By Yvonne Dennis (246) Hey, former baseball Lancers:

March 17, 2016

Philly Heads to Oxford

By Yvonne Dennis (246) When Eleanor St John Sutton (273) heads to Oxford University this fall as part of the University of Pennsylvania’s study-abroad program, it

March 14, 2016

Central Theater Department Invites Alumni to ‘Suessical’ Performances

Central Theater Department invites alumni, family and friends to see this year’s spring musical production, “Seussical.” Performance times are: Thursday April 7- 3:30 PM Friday

March 10, 2016

Registration Open for 5k Run, 1M Walk at Central

Update: This event has been postponed until June 12 due to the forecast for severe rain on June 5. It’s time to sign up for

March 7, 2016

Math Chairman Dishes Basketball and Other Skills

Central High School Math Department Chairman Haviland Harper (230), with pictures of his daughter and his grandchildren, in the Math Department office. By Yvonne

February 22, 2016

Judge Benjamin Lerner (209) Appointed to Kenney Administration

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has named Common Pleas Court Judge Benjamin Lerner, a member of the 209th class, deputy managing director for criminal justice, the Philadelphia Inquirer

February 19, 2016

In Death, Professor Shows His Appreciation for Central

By Yvonne Dennis (246) Albert Hunt Ewell Jr.’s genius was apparent early on. His 179 classmates at Central noted in his yearbook entry: “One of

February 17, 2016

New Alumni Journal Is Here

Friends, the 2016 Winter Alumni Journal, full of insight on school happenings, significant alumni life events and more is now available here. AACHS Winter 2016 Read

February 17, 2016

Central’s Longest-Serving President Immortalized With Portrait

Dr. Pavel at his home in Elkins Park, Pa. By Yvonne Dennis (246) For the thousands of students who attended Central High School from the

February 12, 2016

Catching Will Reed Is Still Not Easy

By Yvonne Dennis (246) For the generation that grew up in the late 1980s and paid even the slightest attention to high-school track, the name

February 12, 2016

Dormant Athletic Honor Roll Getting Support

By Yvonne Dennis (246) Hanging in Central High’s main gym are banners for the school’s Athletic Honor Roll, celebrating some of the most extraordinary athletes

February 8, 2016

Student Environmental Society Seeks Your Recycle Bank Points

Central science teacher Galeet Cohen advises that Central has been designated a “green school” by Recyclebank and is in the running for a $2500 grant.

February 4, 2016

Updates on Central Athletics

The first-place Lancers boys bowling team and the third-place girls team begin playoff competition Wednesday Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Erie Lanes. The boys,

February 1, 2016

Students See Resurrection of CBN as Educational and Symbolic

Seniors Aavo Reinvald and Albert Tanjaya are eager for the day when student-produced video will again be broadcast on hallway television monitors at Central. By Yvonne

February 1, 2016

Central Bowling Aims for Repeat

By Yvonne Dennis (246) Central’s girls and boys bowling teams are burning up the Public League again this year, anchored by the highest scorers in

January 22, 2016

Dr. Cato Laurencin to Receive U.S.’s Highest Technology Honor

By Yvonne Dennis (246) Dr. Cato Laurencin (235) has brought enough innovation to the field of joint repair and tissue regeneration that he is being

January 19, 2016

Get Your Personalized Baseball Gear

It’s almost baseball season. Why not rock a new hat, shorts or a T-shirt personalized

January 12, 2016

Alumni Volunteers Wanted for History Day at Central

Central is seeking 15-20 alums with a passion for history to serve as judges on National History Day, Thursday Jan. 21. National History Day consists

January 6, 2016

Incoming Police Commissioner Richard Ross, 241, to Be Sworn in at Central

Richard Ross in his Central yearbook, left, and as he is about to be sworn in as Philadelphia’s top police official.

January 4, 2016

The AACHS Annual Giving Program relies on the generous commitments of alumni and alumnae to help AACHS achieve its commitment to “honoring the tradition and ensuring the future” of Central High School.

December 20, 2015

Schools Superintendent to Speak at AACHS Mid-Winter Meeting

The next Associated Alumni of Central High School mid-winter meeting offers alumni a chance to hear from School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William R. Hite

December 19, 2015

Former Hoops Star Balances Crimson and Gold with Black and White Stripes

Growing up playing basketball, Nykesha Thompson (256) didn’t give much thought to the folks in the black and white stripes blowing the whistles and calling the fouls.

December 15, 2015

Central Lacrosse Gets to Work Early for Sophomore Season

Finishing at the top of their division and making it to the playoffs in their inaugural year was great for Central’s boys lacrosse team.

December 14, 2015

With Alumni Leadership, Mock-Trial Team Sets Out to Take More Prisoners

etired Central teacher Ron Romoff (227) chatted at school with former mock-trial team captain Marvin Barnhill (274) while the college freshman was home from Penn State recently. “My first practice, Mr. Romoff walked up to me and said: ‘I don’t like you. I don’t want you on this team.’ It was a certain arrogance about me.” Mr. Barnhill said his response was: “I’m going to be the best mock-trial student you’ve ever had.”

December 8, 2015