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Welcome 2025 Elected Board Members!

May 29, 2025 by Stephany

Welcome New Board Members! We’re excited to announce and congratulate the newly elected members of our Board of Directors. Please join us in celebrating their achievement and wishing them great success as they step into their leadership roles. Elected to Serve for the 2025 – 2028 Term. Gwendolyn Benton (1969/213) Gwen brings over 36 years of experience in banking and finance, currently serving as Vice President in Capital Markets and Regulatory Compliance Internal Audit … Read More

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Member-Only Chat and Chew

May 29, 2025 by Stephany

A Member-Only Huddle with the Membership Committee Join virtually to enjoy an informal chat with our Membership Committee! We’ll answer questions about membership, chat about upcoming events, offer the latest volunteer opportunities, school updates, and more! It’s a great chance to exchange ideas and get to know our Membership Committee. Click the image to register!

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Let’s Bring The Library Back to Life

March 10, 2025 by Stephany

Why Your Support Matters The Girls’ High Library was once a vibrant hub of learning, creativity, and inspiration. However, it has been closed since 2013. Its research materials still include World Book Encyclopedias and a physical card catalog. There is no access to digital books, electronic research materials, periodicals, and other critical technological resources to ensure that our students can excel and compete academically. Despite our school’s successes and strengths, our students cannot effectively … Read More

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Career Day 2025

February 5, 2025 by Stephany

Career Day 2025! The young women of Girls’ High need YOU! Share your career journey and wisdom with current students at Career Day 2025 on Friday, March 21, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Philadelphia High School for Girls. This is a powerful opportunity to mentor, inspire, and guide the next generation of GHS graduates as they explore their futures. Whether you’re in STEM, business, arts, healthcare, public service, or any other field, … Read More

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Alumnae Happy Hour

February 5, 2025 by Stephany

Alumnae Networking Happy Hour Join us for an evening of connection and camaraderie at our Alumnae Networking Happy Hour, Saturday, April 26th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM! Whether you’re looking to reconnect with old friends, expand your professional network, or simply enjoy a casual evening with fellow alumnae, this is the perfect opportunity. The Landmark Americana, University City, Philadelphia, is a lively hangout with a menu of pub grub & cocktails, plus multiple TVs … Read More

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Important Membership Announcement

December 17, 2024 by Stephany

Sensitive to the economic pressures we all face mutually, the Executive Board of AAPHSG has worked diligently to control the cost of membership dues. After cutting the budget everywhere we could, there’s no way around it. We must increase membership dues to sustain our operational costs, and to continue supporting our alma mater. Starting January 1, 2025, dues will increase to $75/year annually. We’re inviting alumnae to take advantage of the next few days … Read More

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Distinguished Daughters 2024

November 6, 2024 by Stephany

2024 Distinguished Daughters – Inducted November 8, 2024 The Honorable Deborah Batts (June 1965/209) The first openly gay Federal judge in the U.S. and was Appointed by President Bill Clinton. Diane Cameron Feinberg (1971/215) As camera operator on the nationally syndicated Mike Douglas Show, she became the first female camera operator in Philadelphia. Denise A. Council-Ross (1979/223) Principal Deputy General Counsel U.S. Army, the #2 attorney in the Department of the Army, Lt. … Read More

Take the Challenge for Library Renovation

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Phase II: Library Renovation Class Challenge

July 9, 2024 by Stephany

Our young sisters deserve the best! Girls’ High afforded many of us the opportunity to be seen, to be strong, to be loud, and to be the smartest person in the room. This is still the case, but due to years of financial hardship in the School District of Philadelphia, the facilities have not kept up with the times. The Girls High library has been closed and without a librarian since 2013. Its research … Read More