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    • Make a Donation Make a donation to support Central High School.
    • Generation “C” Annual campaign meeting emerging needs and challenges.
    • Honor and Memorial Giving Give in honor of family, friends, or to celebrate special occasions.
    • The Legacy Fund You have the power to share your Legacy.
    • Matching Gifts Double your donation through matching gifts from employers.
    • First Class Challenge An exciting rivalry for classes holding reunions each year.
    • Planned Giving Plan ahead for continuing to give or through an estate.
    • Scholarships Awarding endowed scholarships to graduating seniors.
    • Sponsorships Corporate partners support education in their communities.
    • Emergency Fund Support students and staff through short-term financial difficulties.
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    Your pride in Central High School — and its pride in you — are lifelong. Attend an event to connect with Central alumni and supporters.

    • Alumni Luncheon Series Catch up with friends and teachers you haven't seen since first period.
    • Rock the Nest Trivia Night Test your knowledge at our annual interactive trivia contest.
    • Senior Recognition Ceremony Honoring distinguished graduating Central High School seniors.
    • Golf Fore Eagles Play a round of golf with alumni at the historic Field Club of Omaha.
    • Hall of Fame Recognizing distinguished alumni, faculty, and community supporters.
    • Affinity Reunions Reminisce about your favorite Central memories during virtual reunions.
    • StrivTV Watch live events, including games and recognitions, on StrivTV.
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    • Podcast Listen to interviews of Central alumni on the Eagle Tales podcast.
    • Blog Read the Quill & Feather, the official blog of the Central High School Foundation.
    • Media Read about the Central High School Foundation in local media.
    • Newsletters Catch up on news you might have missed in our newsletter archive.
    • O-Book Archives Relive memories by visiting our searchable yearbook archive.
    • Register Archives Browse the archive of the oldest newspaper west of the Mississippi.
    • Publications Browse historical documents written and researched by alumni.
    • Annual Reports Read our yearly publication detailing accomplishments and stories.
    • Press Releases View statements released to local media.
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    We are proud of the accomplishments that our alumni family - 35,000 worldwide - achieve every day.

    • Reunions We all like to keep in touch, and reunions are a great way to do that.
    • Update Your Record Has your name changed? Mailing address? Update your record today.
    • Lost Alumni We have lost track of these alumni! Help us locate your lost classmates.
    • Deceased Alumni In memory of our classmates who have passed away.
    • Alumni Library Explore the literary and artistic achievements of Central’s alumni.
    • War Casualties In Honor of Those Who Served, In Memory of Those Who Died.
    • Alumni Store Purchase Central merchandise and gifts in our alumni store.
    • CHS Memories Read favorite memories from alumni about their time at Central.
    • Resources Visit this page for preferred vendors of Central High School.
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  • Support
    • Make a Donation Make a donation to support Central High School.
    • Generation “C” Annual campaign meeting emerging needs and challenges.
    • Honor and Memorial Giving Give in honor of family, friends, or to celebrate special occasions.
    • The Legacy Fund You have the power to share your Legacy.
    • Matching Gifts Double your donation through matching gifts from employers.
    • First Class Challenge An exciting rivalry for classes holding reunions each year.
    • Planned Giving Plan ahead for continuing to give or through an estate.
    • Scholarships Awarding endowed scholarships to graduating seniors.
    • Sponsorships Corporate partners support education in their communities.
    • Emergency Fund Support students and staff through short-term financial difficulties.
  • Impact
  • Events
    • Alumni Luncheon Series Catch up with friends and teachers you haven't seen since first period.
    • Rock the Nest Trivia Night Test your knowledge at our annual interactive trivia contest.
    • Senior Recognition Ceremony Honoring distinguished graduating Central High School seniors.
    • Golf Fore Eagles Play a round of golf with alumni at the historic Field Club of Omaha.
    • Hall of Fame Recognizing distinguished alumni, faculty, and community supporters.
    • Affinity Reunions Reminisce about your favorite Central memories during virtual reunions.
    • StrivTV Watch live events, including games and recognitions, on StrivTV.
  • Newsroom
    • Podcast Listen to interviews of Central alumni on the Eagle Tales podcast.
    • Blog Read the Quill & Feather, the official blog of the Central High School Foundation.
    • Media Read about the Central High School Foundation in local media.
    • Newsletters Catch up on news you might have missed in our newsletter archive.
    • O-Book Archives Relive memories by visiting our searchable yearbook archive.
    • Register Archives Browse the archive of the oldest newspaper west of the Mississippi.
    • Publications Browse historical documents written and researched by alumni.
    • Annual Reports Read our yearly publication detailing accomplishments and stories.
    • Press Releases View statements released to local media.
  • Alumni
    • Reunions We all like to keep in touch, and reunions are a great way to do that.
    • Update Your Record Has your name changed? Mailing address? Update your record today.
    • Lost Alumni We have lost track of these alumni! Help us locate your lost classmates.
    • Deceased Alumni In memory of our classmates who have passed away.
    • Alumni Library Explore the literary and artistic achievements of Central’s alumni.
    • War Casualties In Honor of Those Who Served, In Memory of Those Who Died.
    • Alumni Store Purchase Central merchandise and gifts in our alumni store.
    • CHS Memories Read favorite memories from alumni about their time at Central.
    • Resources Visit this page for preferred vendors of Central High School.
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Home Hall of Fame J. Scott Barker

Hall of Fame | Class of 1981

J. Scott Barker

Following an active three years at CHS, years that included, among other things, being elected Senior Class President and performing in Road Show, Scott enrolled at Yale, graduated in 1985, returned to enter Yale Divinity School and was ordained into the Episcopal Church in 1992. He returned to Omaha as an assistant at Trinity Cathedral, leaving Trinity to rejuvenate the Church of the Resurrection in north Omaha. Scott and his family then moved to New York state where he rejuvenated another struggling church into a vibrant community. He then returned to Omaha where he was consecrated as the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Nebraska. As bishop, he cares for 53 churches, both large and small, providing encouragement and spiritual support wherever he goes. Scott is an outspoken advocate for people in need and volunteers on numerous boards at the local and national level. This compassionate cleric still finds time to support CHS activities, when possible.

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