Continuing the Fight for the Climate: Environmental Activism at Central
In 2019, American awareness on the climate change crisis was significantly raised. The increase in the globe’s average temperature is causing rising sea levels, compromise [...]
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Freshman Subject Selection Guide
Subject selection can be a stressful time, especially for freshmen. With the wealth of honors classes available, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. I have [...]
279: An Honor
As delightful music echoed through the halls on December 12th, students and faculty gathered in the auditorium to honor 58 students of the almost 600 members of 279. Select [...]
Powderpuff: 279 conquers 280
On November 21, 2019, Central High School hosted its 13th annual Powderpuff game. The seniors, 279, thirsty for a win after their loss junior year, faced off against the [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
