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Archive for the History Category

The Civil War: A Story of Two English Alumni

On April 29, 2025   /   Alumni Profiles, History, Home Page, News, Uncategorized  
The Civil War: A Story of Two English Alumni
English High School History The Civil War: A Story of Two English Alumni William Henry Chase Whiting William Henry Chase Whiting Established some forty years before the outbreak of the Civil War, it is hardly surprising that English High School sent scores of young men who foughtRead more →
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English High Baseball Wins Boston’s First-Ever State Championship

On August 14, 2024   /   EHS Today, History, Home Page, News, Uncategorized  
English High Baseball Wins Boston’s First-Ever State Championship
English High 2024 Baseball Team is the Toast of Boston as it Brings Home the City's First-Ever State Championship The 2024 English High Baseball Team is the first Boston Public School team ever to bring a state championship to Boston!  The team brought together English students, facultyRead more →
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Alumni Recall Memories and Life Lessons of Coach Bill Stewart

On August 11, 2024   /   Favorite Teacher, History, Home Page, Uncategorized  
Alumni Recall Memories and Life Lessons of Coach Bill Stewart
Alumni Memories of Coach Bill Stewart Recently, EHSA reached out to a handful of Alumni who played for Coach Bill Stewart, Jr.  Below we are sharing a couple of the heartwarming responses that we received.  If you have memories of Coach Stewart that you would like toRead more →
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EHSA Revives Scholarship Honoring Legendary Coach Bill Stewart

On August 11, 2024   /   History, Home Page, News, Uncategorized  
EHSA Revives Scholarship Honoring Legendary Coach Bill Stewart
EHSA News EHSA Revives Scholarship Honoring Legendary Coach Bill Stewart Coach Bill Stewart Jr. doing what he did best. In any given year, there are some 37,000 high school athletic coaches in the United States. The best ones know that the job is not just about winsRead more →
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Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse EHS ’44, is Recognized by President Biden at D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremonies in Normandy

On June 28, 2024   /   History, Home Page, News  
Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse EHS ’44, is Recognized by President Biden at D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremonies in Normandy
Alumni Spotlight - Update Enoch "Woody" Woodhouse  '44, is Recognized by President Biden at D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremonies in Normandy Enoch Woodhouse '44 at 80th D-Day Anniversary Ceremonies on June 6, 2024. Among the 20 heads of state and thousands of veterans and others attending the JuneRead more →
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English High’s 200th Graduation Ceremony: A Historic Day!

On June 28, 2024   /   History, Home Page, News  
English High’s 200th Graduation Ceremony: A Historic Day!
English High's 200th Graduating Class : Commencement Ceremony 2024 in Pictures On Friday, June 7th at the Boston Convention Center, English High graduates, faculty, friends, family and alumni gathered to celebrate the historic 200th Graduating Class of The English High School The 200th Graduation Ceremony of TheRead more →
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Albert Henry Wiggin, EHS Class of 1885: The “Wall Street Savior”

On April 29, 2024   /   Alumni Profiles, History, Home Page  
Albert Henry Wiggin, EHS Class of 1885: The “Wall Street Savior”
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 →
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Scholarship Recipient Muniira Hirsi, EHS ’23, Updates EHSA

On February 17, 2024   /   History, News, Uncategorized  
Scholarship Recipient Muniira Hirsi, EHS ’23, Updates EHSA
EHSA Scholarship Recipient Update Muniira Hirsi '23, Winner of the Nollman Family Scholarship, Thrives at Simmons University EHSA Scholarship recipient Muniira Hirsi at her 2023 English High School Graduation ceremony. Recently, Muniira Hirsi '23 stopped by the EHSA offices to update us on her freshman year progressRead more →
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Enoch ‘Woody’ Woodhouse EHS ’44 Reflects on Life 80 Years Since His Graduation

On January 17, 2024   /   History, Home Page, News, Uncategorized  
Enoch ‘Woody’ Woodhouse EHS ’44 Reflects on Life 80 Years Since His Graduation
English High School News His Positivity at Age 97 Is Downright Inspirational! Living Legend, Enoch ‘Woody’ Woodhouse II '44, Reflects on Life 80 Years Since His Graduation   In all probability, Samuel Adams Wells, grandson of former Governor Samuel Adams, a visionary founder of English High School, isRead more →
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A Legacy of Fine Art in the Hallways of English High School

On November 10, 2023   /   EHS Today, History, Home Page, News, Uncategorized  
A Legacy of Fine Art in the Hallways of English High School
English High School History A Legacy of Fine Art in the Hallways of English High School Renowned sculptor Daniel Chester French was commissioned by a noted English High Alumnus to create a world-class tribute to an English High Education.  Almost a century later, it is still admiredRead more →
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The English High School Association, the incorporated society of alumni, was founded in 1853 with the stated object of promoting the usefulness and the prosperity of the English High School of Boston.

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