Alumni Spotlight Harry Prefontaine '59: BPD's Captain Detective Who Led the Way for So Many “I really had no self-confidence when I entered English High,” says Harold Prefontaine, English High School Class of 1959. “Kids teased me because of my weight and tics related to Tourette Syndrome.”Read more →
English High School History Albert Henry Wiggin, English High Class of 1885, Known by Some as the "Wall Street Savior" "The Spirit of English High School" by Daniel Chester French, 1927 shown in the corridor of the school's Warren Avenue location circa 1930. Thousands of EnglishRead more →
Alumni Spotlight Carmen Corbie '94: "Believe That You Can Achieve Greatness" Venezuela native Carmen Corbie, English High School Class of ‘94, served on the English High School Association Board of Directors as a way to give back. She admits she didn’t think much of herself growing upRead more →
Alumni Spotlight Steve Berkowitz '60: A Teacher's Advice Six Decades Ago Still Guides Him. Now, He's Giving Back. Long-time English High School Association Board Member Stephen Berkowitz '60, still recalls two memorable, hard-hitting but amusing quotes from history teacher Kenneth Johnson: “Get your brain out of firstRead more →
Alumni Spotlight Henry Russell '61 Receives Prestigious Engineering Industry Award Adapted from the Engineering News Record Henry Russell '61. Photo credit: Engineering News Record Next time you travel safely through a vehicle or train tunnel, consider the enormously complex engineering expertise required to complete that project. HenryRead more →
Alumni Spotlight Carlton Smith '72: Hearing -impaired English High Basketball Star Made History This story by Jimmy Myers originally appeared in the Bay State Banner on February 7th, 2024 Carlton Smith's legacy continues off the court. For every child who battles with hearing disabilities, Carlton Darien “Butch”Read more →
Alumni Spotlight Greg Hayes '67: English High School Association Chairman His advice for today's students: "Be proud to be from English High and realize that hard work and perseverance will pay off." Recently we caught up with Greg Hayes '67, Chairman of the English High School AssociationRead more →
Alumni Spotlight EHSA says 'Thank You' and bids a fond farewell to Richard Marson '51 by Michael Thomas '67, President & CEO of The English High School Association Dick Marson was a friend of many alumni, the longest-tenured EHSA Board Member ever and a generous supporter ofRead more →
Alumni Spotlight For the Cullen Brothers, It's Time to Give Back John Cullen '65 and brother Frank Cullen ’68, both enjoyed notable careers in business and academia. Now, they have decided to give back in a big way. John Cullen '65 Francis 'Frank' Cullen '68 John CullenRead more →
Alumni Spotlight Jazz Singer Lezlie Harrison '78: "My music is a blend of the soul music I grew up with and the jazz music I grew to love.” To understand where jazz singer Lezlie Harison’s music comes from, you need to get into her head. The 1978Read more →
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