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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Click Here to Access This Informative Historical Document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

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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.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

JOIN US ON SATURDAY, APRIL 10th!

This year's Rock The Nest features an Open House at Central High School, an ACappella Choir Reunion concert, and a Casual Evening Party at Joslyn Art Museum (advance registration required).

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Click Here for an RSVP Card
(Acrobat PDF)

As part of the 2010 Rock The Nest festivities, the CHS Vocal Music Department will host the third ACappella Reunion Concert. This year's concert will be entitled A Century of Singing at Central.

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Click Here for an RSVP Card
(Acrobat PDF)

We had wonderful school dances at the Chermont Ball Room. The operettas and Road Shows. Truly wonderful and unforgettable teachers such as Bernice Engel, Marian Treat and Geneive Clark.

Louis Hanisch, Class of 1943

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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!