Overbrook High School
Overbrook High School is a public four‑year high school in Philadelphia’s historic Overbrook neighborhood. Built in 1926 in Late Gothic Revival style, it serves grades 9–12 under the School District of Philadelphia. It is known for its notable alumni like Wilt Chamberlain and Will Smith.
Address: 5898 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: (215) 400-7300
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Grandnephew of Philadelphia 76ers Legend Creating Name for Himself at St. Joe’s Prep
Olin Chamberlain Jr. has had basketball in his blood before he was even born, so naturally he’d find a way into the sport, writes Isabella…
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These 3 Actors with Philadelphia Area Ties Have All Been Nominated For Oscars
Hollywood isn’t short on stars with Philadelphia roots, and two have been nominated for an Academy Awards, writes Max Bennett for The Patch. Da’Vine Joy…
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50 Years After Playing His Last Game, Overbrook’s Wilt Chamberlain Remains One of Best NBA Players of All Time
Half a century after playing his final NBA game, Overbrook High School alumnus Wilt Chamberlain is still one of the best and most accomplished players,…
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Kobe Bryant Once Revealed That His Grandmother Rejected Another Basketball Legend for Prom
In one of basketball’s greatest coincidences, Lower Merion High School graduate and NBA legend Kobe Bryant once revealed that his grandmother rejected Wilt Chamberlain, another…
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Chester County Leadership: Paula F. McCauley
Paula F. McCauley, Board Chairperson of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), an Audubon-based nonprofit, human services, community-based organization that provides alternative education,…
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