279 Superpan: A Snapshot of History
October 24th was 279’s Superpan, another one of Central’s iconic traditions. Stretching back more than 30 years, it is an integral part of every class’ senior year [...]
News
279 Attends Liberty Medal Ceremony
PHILADELPHIA — This past Sunday, former Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy was honored with the 31st annual Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center. [...]
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize: Abiy Ahmed Ali
On October 11, The Nobel Peace Prize for 2019 was awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for “his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in [...]
“A-Push” Yourself by Taking APUSH Next Year
United States History is a required course in Central’s 11th-grade curriculum. However, Central offers AP United States History, or APUSH, for its juniors as a higher-level [...]
Sing for Central’s Choir Next Year
CAN you sing? DO you want to sing? Well here’s your chance! Central High School’s choir has been behind some of the sound you hear from the third floor every [...]
Come See the Counselors
Dear Central Students (Especially you, 279), Come down to the Counselor’s Suite and make some connections! Central High School is an institution robust with opportunities, [...]
Scholastic Writing and Art Awards
Congratulations to Jessica Nguyen, 279, for winning the Young Philly Playwrights Monologue competition. Her piece will be performed by a professional actor at the Drake [...]
Storytelling Through Pictures: John Yuhas
Philadelphia has its many wonders and beautiful views. From the edges of the Northeast to those of South, Philadelphia is full of unique and lively scenes, all of which the [...]
Central THON Breaks Records for Annual Toy Drive
Since its inception in 2015, Central THON has worked towards “helping kids be kids” by fundraising for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Central THON [...]
Career Day: A Wonderful Turn-out
November 19 marked a time when notable alumni returned to Central to share the stories of their careers with students – from their Central graduation to present day. [...]
