News Archive
Volunteers Wanted to Help Spruce Up Central for Comcast Cares Day
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Central’s landscape is set to get some long-needed TLC next month thanks to Comcast, a member of the 254 and lots
Writing Can Be a Thrill When You Control the Fear
When crime novelist Jon McGoran (240) started writing his first book, there were three things he was afraid of.
“The first was that I wasn’t going to enjoy it; the second was that I wasn’t going to finish it; and the third was that it was going to be terrible.”
He was one for three.
(This event is over) Help Central Students Fight Pediatric Cancer
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Central students and staff are putting on a fun event to help tackle a far-from-fun reality of life: pediatric cancer. The
Retired Central Teacher and Archivist Dr. Robert Sanders Dies
Dr. Robert A. Sanders (180), a former chairman of Central’s English department, and for many years the archivist and historian for the Associated Alumni of
Author Takes Old-School Wisdom to Kids’ Prefered Platform
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Making a living as an author for near 25 years only to find that audience habits are changing dramatically might be enough to
Alumnus to Headline Night of Comedy for Abington PAL
By Yvonne Dennis (246) Comedian Chuck Nice might just as aptly be called Chuck Profound, Chuck Easy-Going and most definitely Chuck Hilarious. The platforms for this
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
Get Your Personalized Baseball Gear
It’s almost baseball season. Why not rock a new hat, shorts or a T-shirt personalized
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
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.
AACHS Annual Giving Campaign
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.
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
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.
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.
