A Brief History of Girls High The History of the Philadelphia High School for Girls began as an institution by another name and in another location, The Model School. The Model School was established in 1818 by the Philadelphia School District Board of Controllers in order to train women to become teachers. A school was built on Darien Street and opened its doors to over 300 female students in February 1819. After much lobbying … Read More
Distinguished Daughters Court of Honor It has been convened every two years since 1998, when it debuted as a part of the Sesquicentennial celebration of the founding of the Philadelphia High School for Girls. The Court of Honor of the Distinguished Daughters is the schools’ and Alumnae Associations’ highest honor recognizing the accomplished alumnae. The Court of Honor recognizes: Distinguished contributions to their community, city, state, nation or global impact. Achievement of extended study … Read More
The Philadelphia High School for Girls and the Alumnae Association of the Philadelphia High School for Girls share a legacy of empowering young women in the Greater Philadelphia region. Each organization boasts a storied history that reflects its commitment to excellence in education, leadership, and community. Today, the Philadelphia High School for Girls continues to honor its traditions and legacy under the leadership of Principal KaTiedra Argro (#243), a proud alumna who embodies the … Read More
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
2024 Annual Report
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
Upcoming Reunions Here you’ll find news of all upcoming class reunions announced to the Alumnae Board. If you’d like your planned class reunion promoted on this page, email Executive Director, Marcia Hinton, with the details of your exciting plans. We’ll post a detailed message on GHS Connect, and announce your reunion below. 207 Class of June 1964 60th Reunion Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:00 – 5:00 PM Estia Restaurant 1405 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA … Read More
Results of the Election Are In! We proudly welcome five new Board Members as follows. Filling the Vacant Term Expiring in 2025 Natasha Brown (1997/241) Filling the Vacant Term Expiring in 2026 Donyatta Tinson-Smith (1991/235) Board of Directors Class 2024-2027 Emily Marthinsen (1969) Toai Chin (1990) Kimberly Wilkins (1991) To view all current Board Officers and Directors, visit the Leadership Page. If you think Board Leadership may be for you, learn more here.