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Since 1859, Central High School has offered the educational excellence and personal growth that have defined "higher learning" for generations of Omahans.

Central High School has had to overcome significant challenges throughout its 151 years. Today, Central is challenged as never before.

The Central High School Foundation seeks to provide support for this invaluable public institution. Contributions of time, energy, and resources are essential to preserve and enhance the timeless values of a Central High School education.

The CHS Foundation is a Nebraska non-profit corporation
qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,
donations to which are tax- deductible.

We need your assistance to continue our good work on behalf of CHS.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the CHS Foundation via PayPal or by sending your contribution to the address below.
THANK YOU for your support of Central High School!

Central High School Foundation
P O Box 31610
Omaha, NE 68131-0610

Please visit the OPS Central Site, as well!

A Monument In Stone
The transition from a "rickety tumble down building to this magnificent stone structure, the pride of the west, standing high on Capitol Hill and overlooking the whole city of Omaha" began in 1901 and was completed in 1912. Renovations have taken place since that time, but a student who attended Central during the building's early years would immediately recognize it today. Designed by John Latenser, one of Omaha's foremost architects of the era, Central High School's home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Click Here to Access This Informative Historical Document

Click here to download Barry Combs ('50) and Jim Wigton's ('66)
Historical Timeline of Central High School

Not having to take P.E. and not having to take Latin a second year!
Betty Meyer (Dodds), Class of 1937
submit your own! read more

Please tell us about yourself!

We DESPERATELY need this information for future purposes and will also be needed by your future Reunion Groups.

We appreciate your input and can guarantee that this information will only be used and maintained by The Central High School Foundation and Alumni Association.

KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR WHEREABOUTS!

We need your help to find lost alumni and staff!
We want to stay in touch with our CHS family, so everyone can receive newsletters, reunion information, notice of special events, etc.

Please take a moment to browse our lists of lost alumni and lost staff and provide us with contact information. THANK YOU!

Saturday, September 04, 2010

12th Annual Hall of Fame Recognition

The 12th Annual Central High School Hall of Fame Dinner will be held Thursday, October 7, 2010. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Central High courtyard. The induction ceremony, which is free to the public, will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

The 2010 Hall of Fame Honorees include: Howard F. Ahmanson '23, Hugh Williams '48, Howard J. Kaslow '57, Milton D. Moore, Jr. '58, Donald R. Townsend '59, Jerry Bartee '66, Deborah (Roach) Gilg '70, James Sunderland Backer '80 and Jim Karabatsos, Educator.

Advance dinner reservations are required and can be made for $45 per person. Reserve a table of 8 for $360 or a table of 10 for $450. Reservations must be received by September 27th and sent to the CHS Alumni Association - Hall of Fame Dinner, c/o The CHS Foundation, P.O. Box 31610 Omaha, NE 68131-0610.

Questions can be directed to Janis (Norton) Weidenhammer (CHS '66) at 402-758-9247 or sdwhammer@cox.net or Judy (Church) Blazek (CHS 1958) at 402-397-4444 or fjblazek@cox.net or Eli McNichols (CHS 1977) at 402-551-5246 or elimci@cox.net.

50 YEARS LATER…THE REMATCH:
CENTRAL VS. PREP AT ROSENBLATT

Let's fill Rosenblatt with
purple and the Eagle spirit!

Friday, October 8th, Central and Prep will meet for their regular season game on the same gridiron where they faced off 50 years ago. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1960 Central vs. Creighton Prep game, a rematch is being held at Rosenblatt Stadium. Members of the legendary 1960 Central Eagles team will be in attendance to support their fellow Eagles as the 2010 team continues on the proud tradition.

Bring your friends and family to cheer on Central at this legendary game! Tickets for the game will be available at Ticketmaster.com starting August 30th. Tickets will also be sold at Central and Prep High School the week before the game, and will be available at Rosenblatt the night of the game. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets are general admission.

Gates will open at 5:30 PM
Kick-Off at 7:00 PM

Purchase Advance Tickets

Foundation Annual Report &
Newsletter Is In The Mail
And Online!

The CHS Foundation's Annual Report is in the mail. The Annual Report will provide information regarding the 3-year 150th celebration/fundraising campaign, as well as other items of interest from 2009-2010 fiscal year. The report contains great stories and photos related to another busy year of activities related to supporting Central.

You can also view or download a PDF of the 2010 Annual Report on this website.

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