Formal dedication for new high school to be held Sept. 15

A formal dedication of the new 203,000-square-foot Central High School on Silver Springs Road will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in the high school commons area.

"We're trying to create a sense of sophistication and elegance that's fitting to such a major community accomplishment," said high school principal Mike Cowan. "We also wanted to say thank you. The community has obviously made a huge investment in secondary education with the new facility."

U.S. Sen. Jean Carnahan will give the keynote address. Local historians will speak about the high school's former locations on Broadway, Pacific Street and Caruthers Avenue.

"Having Sen. Carnahan as the keynote speaker is a tremendous compliment to the school and the community," Cowan said.

The dedication will also feature the high school band, choir and orchestra. A reception and open house will follow.