History Archives - The English High School Association

Louis Sullivan

On April 1, 2026 / Alumni Profiles, History, Home Page, Uncategorized

Notable Alumni The Father of Modern American Architecture and his English High Years Louis Sullivan at age 35 Called by some “the father of the modern skyscraper,” few historical figures in the annals of modern architecture are as revered as Louis Henri Sullivan. Earning renown in hisRead more →

Harry Carney ’27

On April 1, 2026 / Alumni Profiles, History, Home Page, Uncategorized

Alumni Spotlight Harry Carney '27 At The English High School of Boston, our motto—“Service to Mankind”—has guided generations of graduates to lives of purpose and impact. Few alumni embody that spirit more powerfully than Harry Carney, Class of 1927, whose music helped define the sound of AmericanRead more →

Two English High Alumni of Honor and Achievement on Our State’s Highest Courts

On July 21, 2025 / Alumni Profiles, History, Home Page, News

English High School History Two English High Alumni Who Brought Honor and Achievement to Massachusetts’ Highest Courts During the past century two English High alumni rose to become leaders at the highest reaches of the state’s judiciary. From the founding of English High in 1821, its graduates

The Civil War: A Story of Two English Alumni

On April 29, 2025 / Alumni Profiles, History, Home Page, News, Uncategorized

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 →

English High Baseball Wins Boston’s First-Ever State Championship

On August 14, 2024 / EHS Today, History, Home Page, News, Uncategorized

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 →

Alumni Recall Memories and Life Lessons of Coach Bill Stewart

On August 11, 2024 / Favorite Teacher, History, Home Page, Uncategorized

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 →

EHSA Revives Scholarship Honoring Legendary Coach Bill Stewart

On August 11, 2024 / History, Home Page, News, Uncategorized

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 →

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

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 →

English High’s 200th Graduation Ceremony: A Historic Day!

On June 28, 2024 / History, Home Page, News

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 →

Albert Henry Wiggin, EHS Class of 1885: The “Wall Street Savior”

On April 29, 2024 / Alumni Profiles, History, Home Page

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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