Fall 2022

3900 Vincent Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205-1699

Phone 513.921.3744 I Fax 513.921.8123 I elderhs.org

Principal

Kurt Ruffing ’81

Director of Development, Planned Giving

Tom Reiring ’88

Alumni Director

Brian Bill ’94

Annual Fund Director

Trina Niemer

Elderama Coordinator

Mary Beth Meyer

Hispanic Liaison/ Admissions Assistant

Beverly Flaherty

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Admissions Director

Brian Hiles ’03

Admissions Coordinator Joe Pieper ’13

Support Staff

Amy Iori

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Board of Trustees

Ray Broerman ’71

Bruce Broxterman ’72

John Buttelwerth ’75

Nick Hahn ’63

Rick Kohler ’63

Susan Kohorst

Chris Lahni ’03

Aaron Monk ’07

Frank Panzeca ’76

Laura Phillips

Rev. Jim Schutte

Beth Stacklin

Beth Van Oflen

Tricia Walter

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Elder is a place for young men from all communities to grow, not only intellectually, but also physically, spiritually, culturally and socially. We are a comprehensive, college-prep Catholic high school that offers a place for all students to express their individuality and make their high school experience unique.

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In celebration of our 100th anniversary, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr was our presider for our opening day Mass. The glee club premiered a song written by Luke D. Rosen ’97 titled Almighty, Eternal God. Thank you to the Archbishop, Deacon Mike Trimpe ’76, our liturgy committee, and the glee club for such a beautiful mass.

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After wrapping up their first day of orientation with a class photo in the Pit, the class of 2026 is heading out to start their Elder experience!

I love the stories told at reunions from “back in the day..” Since our celebration of Elder’s 100th began, I’ve heard lots of stories, perhaps embellished a bit, but all of them make me smile mainly because of the enthusiasm of the storyteller. If you haven’t been on campus in a while or attended one of our anniversary events, I highly encourage you to do so –you won’t be disappointed!

EDITOR & ANNUAL FUND DIRECTOR

Dear Members of the Elder Family,

As we continue to celebrate Elder High School’s 100th anniversary, it is a perfect opportunity to reflect on where we have been so we can look forward to what lies ahead for our school and community. It is also an opportunity to unite our alums and friends of Elder in various fashions to celebrate the success of our wonderful institution.

Over the past several years there have been many improvements to our campus, thanks to the generosity of our loyal grads and friends. On August 7, we hosted the 100 Years of Elder Open House and the doors to the school were opened to the public to view our amazing facilities. The Open House was such a fantastic time for me because I had the opportunity to talk with alumni who I haven’t seen for some time or some I’ve never met before. I listened to many of them, many who haven’t been inside the school for years, share their stories, and talk of their memories, the impressive improvements to the facilities, and how beautiful the campus looks. Throughout that day, my mind constantly turned to a story I had heard several years ago of a high school teacher who shared some insights with her students…

Each of us is put here on earth to learn, share, love, appreciate and give of ourselves. None of us knows when this fantastic experience will end; it can be taken away at any moment and we must make the most out of every single day. The teacher asked her students to make her a promise – from now on, find something beautiful to notice. Please look for these things and cherish them. For, although it may sound trite to some, these are the things we often take for granted. We must make it important to notice them, for at any time, it can all be taken away.

I am most appreciative of each of you and the role you have played in the history of Elder High School. We, at Elder High School, are very fortunate and blessed and don’t ever want to take that for granted.

God bless and ALTIORA!

Kurt Ruffing ’81 Principal

More than Bricks

BY JOHN PLOEHS

An Elder mentor and friend once told me, “Elder…there’s more than bricks in that building.” Throughout my teaching career, those words never left me. For if classrooms could breathe and walls could talk, just think of the stories this treasured building could relate—100 years of tales and the people who lived them. For many, the years at Elder were some of the best years of our lives. Every day we lived and worked, we shared and enjoyed, we celebrated and commiserated. Teachers, administrators, coaches, and sta grew to love Elder and the duties they performed. Indeed, what may have begun as a job, for many became a vocation. Some spent significant portions of their adult careers in these venerated halls, while others gave their entire working lives to Elder, wholly intent on making a di erence in the world. During their brief or extended tenures at Elder, many could detect some ine able feeling. Let us not forget the comfort of discipline and tradition, the freedom and curiosity of youth, the wonder and reflection of study, and the simple joy of pursuing a task with others and bringing it to completion, all under the watchful eyes of God. In all those experiences—the planning, the e ort, the work, the laughter, and the tears— we implicitly and explicitly pushed ourselves and others toward a greater good, “Altiora”— pursuit of the higher things. As the motto says, “What I had, I gave…”

So, in the spirit of collegiality and appreciation, and during this special time, those who served Elder—faculty, administration, coaches and sta —are invited to a 100th Anniversary social on Sunday, January 29 from 2-5 pm in the Elder cafeteria. Drinks and light apps will be served. Pass the word to all non-grads who served. Please RSVP via e-mail to Larry Weinheimer ( weinheimerla@elderhs.org ), John Ploehs ( jfploehs@hotmail.com ) or Jim Jansing ( jjansing@kmklaw.com ) so we can prepare properly.

We look forward to seeing you!

Our 100TH ANNIVERSARY celebration is o to a great start! These are just a few of the events and activities that took place this summer and early fall!

elder night at fc cincinnati with the national anthem sung by our elder glee club ensemble

west of the rhine biergarten in june reds vs. cardinals in july military & veterans’ recognition game in september

arts homecoming weekend in september jim and jacks washington park art show at elevar memorial hall

Aldersgate Christian Academy

Derick Zepeda-Xolop^

Bridgetown Middle School

Aidan Porzel

Andrew Schlomer

Derek Uran

Conner Middle School

Luke Peace

Delhi Middle School

Brandon Black

Kayden Klosterman

Samuel Luebbe

Owen Pelley

Grant Pope

Diamond Jubilee

Abilfazal Vadgamwala

Harrison Jr. High

Matthew Nguyen

Holy Family

Pedro Bernardo-Lopez

Adan Bernardo-Morales

Liam Bowery

Edwin Gabriel-Juarez

Samuel Moore

Andres Ortiz-Hernandez

Home School

Henry Topp

James Willig*^

Immaculate Heart of Mary Carson Duke^

Our Lady of Lourdes

Jayden Brown

Landon Casey

Cedric Daly

Andre Dolerhie^

Andrew King

Nicholas Lyons

Gregory Mosher

Robert Rouse

Roger Waddell

Braydon Winkle

Our Lady of Victory

Michael Albers*^

Johnathan Aull^

Landon Baumgartner*^

Christopher Bickel

Samuel Bill

Caleb Broxterman

Wyatt Caito^

Vincenzo Carnevale

Anthony Costa

Alex Dugan^

Richard Fehring

Wyatt Garrison

Brady Kelly^

Ryan Krauser

Jared Lammers^

Mac Phillips

Jackson Richardson^

Patrick Ripley

Jacob Schaiper

Cameron SchimmelpfennigWarnke

Cooper Schultz*^

Aidan Sullivan^

Collin Wilson^

Jacob Yee

Leo Yunker

Our Lady of Visitation

Charles Aug^

Thomas Becker^

Blake Broxterman^

William Cassidy*^

Jacob Coombs^+

Quinn Daubenmerkl

Colton Emerson^

Henry Fortkamp^

Riley Frimming

Benjamin Huschart^

Carson Kafel

Bradley Kammer^

Nicholas Leuenberger*^

Graham Leurck

John Longano

Seamus Macke^

Aedan McKenna^

Zachary McPherson*^

Brett McQuillan

Theodore O’Connor^+

Gabriele Oliverio

Ryan Perdue

Charles Pille^

Quinn Riechmann^

Jacob Rowland

Wyatt Ruberg

Tyler Schroer^

Leo Serger^

Colin Singer^

Noah Tauber*^

Luke Vetter^

Jack Voss^

Benjamin Wechsler

Nicholas Westendorf^+

Nicholas Williams^

Matt Yungbluth

Rapid Run Middle School

Nathan Macmorine

Bryson Marchioni

Tucker Veldhaus

Nicholas Visconti

Riverside Academy

Oren Gill

Sayler Park

Noah Roark-Wilson

Springer School

Charles Smith

Class of 2026 WELCOME

212 students from 31 different elementary schools comprise the incoming freshman class. Many are receiving scholarships made possible through your generous gifts to the Annual Fund.

+ Honors Program Plus

* Honors Program

^ Merit-based scholarships

St. Aloysius

Mariano Lopez-Obregon

St. Antoninus

Noah Brackmann^

Aidan Cunningham

Michael Gable

Samuel Hillgrove

Griffin Huebner

Anthony Louis

Jaxon Nichting

Nicholas Nie

Adam Re^

Henry Roeder^

Jonathan Ruwe

Landen Sturwold^

Liam Toland

Landon Torbeck

Dane Wilkinson^

Parker Young

St. Bernard

Caleb Audette*^

Nicholas Berger^

Jeremiah Brown

Aidan Gately

Joseph Lanter

St. Catharine

Benjamin DeMoss

Benjamin Driehaus^+

Darwin Esquivel-Galicia

Elijah Roedig*^

Benjamin Spieser

St. Dominic

Jackson Bogner

Colin Broxterman^+

Simon Burke*^

Carter Carrithers

Alexander Coffman^

Caleb Dreiling

Chase Goins*^

Zachary Hartung^+

William Hignite

Noah Hyland

Wyatt Krommer^

Zachary McAllister

Conner McDonald

Connor Muhlenkamp*^

Christian Piening

Lucas Schroer

Brady Telger

Brian Turner

Joseph Utley*^

Joshua Walter^

Isaiah Zerilla

St. Ignatius

Jacob Brougham^

Brody Kremm*^

Connor Moore^

Charles Owens

Samuel Ridner

Andrew Wiesman^

Jack Wuest

Dylan Wullenweber^

St. James

Jennings Bradshaw

Grady Miles^

Noah Schott^

Jacob Schwetschenau^

Samuel Theissen*^

St. John the Baptist (Dry Ridge)

Carson Smith^

St. Jude

Kenneth Baker^

Eli Broering*^

Jack Erion

Caleb Helmes^

Michael Kremer^

Aidan Lee

Trevor Magness

Joseph Peters^

Cody Rolfes

Jackson Ruth^

Brandon Schapker

Blake Schwartz*^

St. Lawrence

Modesto Berduo-Aguilar

Jeffrey Calles-Angel

Steven Dattilo

Kevyn Mendez-Nolasco

Brayan Perez-Vazquez

Yurem Roblero-Morales

Randy Velasquez-Arreaga

Jacob White

St. Martin

Christopher Braun^

John Carter^

Giuseppe Hutzel

Quintin Kiely

Leonardo Larios

Malcolm Pettis

Alexander Weber*^

St. Teresa

Wesley Bullens*^

Mason Chumbley

Lucas Fox

Gage Frondorf^

Dante Johnson

Tyler Laib

Maximilian Louis

Maxwell Martin^

Milton Mazariegos-Tomas

Thomas Prout

Rylan Schulz

Jackson Wimmers

St. William

William Bailey

Rodney Bernardo-Morales

Rosember Diaz-Zacarias

Peyton Franklin

Wilson Guzman-Coronado

Elliot Hay^

Brandon Reynoso-Ramirez

Ayden Rushford

Jonathon Wheelright-Soriano

Mason Wuebbling

Taft

Tyrell Scott

Taylor Middle School

Jack Banister

Transfer students for this 2022-2023 school year:

Aldersgate Christian Academy

William Berduo Matias ’25

Cincinnati Country Day

Bradley Donovan ’25

Clark Montessori

Nate Morgan ’25

Corpus Christi Home School

Dominic Beckmeyer ’25

LaSalle High School

Dominic Abele ’25

Adam Arling ’25

Jacob Buchanan ’25

Matthew Golinar ’25

C.J. Hendrickson ’25

Morgan Memory ’25

Chad Spinnenweber ’25

“The sense of family that you experience at Elder is something you won’t find anywhere else. I felt it on my first shadow day, and I feel it every day I walk in the halls, attend a sporting event, or sing the alma mater.

Elder gives you the opportunities to not only grow as a student but also a person in the world.

When you become a Panther, you become a part of something so much bigger than yourself. You become a piece of the legacy that Elder continues to build year after year.”

GEORGE SUNDRUP ’23 Student Council Vice President

In October, the Pro-Life club traveled to Columbus to participate in the first-ever Ohio March for Life!

Mr. Schmidt’s AP Economics visited the Great American Ballpark. Students in the “war room” listened to Assistant General Manager Sam Grossman discuss the economic factor used to put together a Major League Baseball team. The Reds were kind enough to gift everyone tickets to the afternoon game against the Pittsburgh Pirates!

Elder High School prides itself on developing the whole person, not just the student. As such, numerous extracurricular and enrichment experiences are available. Elder’s Clubs and Organizations Fair took place in the Pit with representatives from each group present to answer any questions students may have had.

All the old lockers were replaced with new wider lockers to accommodate more books and gear…and yes, they are purple!

The Altiora Express hit downtown Cincinnati as part of the Blink Parade. Congrats to all the artists and musicians involved!

At our first home game, Representative Cindy Abrams presented Elder High School with a proclamation for our 100th anniversary!

The faculty and staff of Elder experienced an overnight retreat in September at the Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford. The retreat focused on each person’s journey to Elder and their vocation as ministers to the students and families they serve as well as how they can use the corporal works of mercy to answer Jesus’ call to serve the least among us.

Congratulations to Ben Johnson ’23 for being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship program as a Commended Student.

Our Community Service tutors are back in the schools again this year assisting students with their classroom assignments and homework. St. Teresa of Avila School states, “1st grade loves working with the Elder boys! They read with us and review our sight words and spelling words each week!”

SUMMER CAMPS

There were over 1,000 kids on campus this summer for various camps ranging from athletic, educational and fun camps.

The Glee Club’s 2022 European Concert Tour to France and Belgium took place from June 6th–17th. The boys went up the Eiffel Tower, took a boat ride on the Seine River, climbed up high atop Mont Saint-Michel and spent a day at Disneyland Paris. They also took in some amazing and moving history with a visit to Normandy and the Landing Beaches of Arromanches and Omaha Beach and also Pointe du Hoc where the American Rangers landed. A highlight of the trip included the boys singing for a prayer service and concert at the American Cemetery where the names of all of the fallen Elder grads from military conflicts were read.

AP SCHOLARS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CLASSES are college-level classes offered to high school students. Exams are given at the end of each school year. Most colleges will accept a grade of 3 or higher for college credit.

AP SCHOLARS

Students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.

Leo Bill

Josh C. Fieger

Luke W. Fox

Fred L. Harvey

Liam J. Hutchinson

Sam Kiehl

Maxwell Lemasters

David J. Maurer

Brennan D. Meier

John P. Reuter

Daniel J. Schnieder

AP SCHOLARS WITH HONOR

Students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams and scores of 3 or higher on at least 4 or more of these exams.

Vince J. Andriacco

Peter Braun

Will Meier

Jacob R. Stamper

AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION

Students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more exams.

Caleb J. Freed

Thomas Holtmeier

Ben S. Johnson

Matthew Moser

Nicholas J. Paff

Zachary W. Sargent

Luke W. Unger

Joseph Vinel

Brady R. Schwartz

William G. Summers

Thomas W. Weber

Noah J. Williams

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEW FACULTY & STAFF FOR THE 22-23 SCHOOL YEAR.

LEFT TO RIGHT:

Tom Nugent, religion

James Doerflein, art

Patrick Rehl, science

Kevin Kronk, intervention specialist

Jennifer Lanter, religion

Andrew Jungkunz, social studies

Aaron Ziegler, music

baseball

The Panthers began the 2022 season with inexperience at several key positions. As the season progressed, the Panthers continued to improve and won their last eight of nine games to finish the season at 18-9. The strength was undoubtedly the team’s pitching depth finishing with a stellar team ERA of 2.17 with 14 different players getting time on the bump. Another strength was team defense with outstanding play up the middle and a team fielding percentage of .954. The post-season started off well with a 9-1 sectional win vs Anderson before dropping a heart-breaking season ending 1-0 defeat vs Lebanon.

TEAM AWARDS:

Captains: Kellen Sandhas, Jeremy Ward

Mr. Panther: Jack Lambert; Kevin Hilton

Mr. ZIP: Nick Finley

Offensive POY: Luke Vaughn

Defensive POY: Jeremy Ward, Chris Kammerer

Pitcher POY: Kellen Sandhas

Batting Champion: Jeremy Ward .381

Scholar Athlete: Will Jansen

POST-SEASON AWARDS:

GCL 1st team: Kevin Hilton, Kellen Sandhas, Luke Vaughn, Jeremy Ward

GCL 2nd team: Chris Kammerer

GCL Player-of-the-Year: Luke Vaughn

All-City Co-POY: Luke Vaughn

track & field

The track and field team entered this season with one of the largest teams in recent memory with 112 athletes. This large team allowed the athletes to excel this season by winning three meets on their schedule along with three runner-up finishes. Junior Justin Re led the charge for the Panthers by breaking the school record in the 100-meter dash (10.59) and the 200-meter dash (21.59). Justin carried his success all the way to the state meet as he qualified in the 200-meter dash. The following team awards were given out at the track banquet this season.

TEAM AWARDS:

Captains: Jacob McCoy, Gabe Porter, Will Meier, Andrew Corbett

Mr. ZIP: Daniel Eckstein

Most Improved: Jacob Hughes

Outstanding Sprinter: Justin Re

Outstanding Hurdler: Gabe Porter

Outstanding Distance: Tommy Weber

Outstanding Field (Throws): Jacob McCoy

Outstanding Field (Jumps): Luke Autenrieb

Most Valuable: Justin Re

Congratulations Justin Re on going to State in the 200 METER!

lacrosse volleyball

The first season in the newly renovated volleyball gym was a memorable one; the program maintained a collective 64-10 season record and 13-5 in the league. Varsity was undefeated at home, outright GCL champions, and state runners-up, capping off back-to-back appearances in the state finals for the senior class. The Varsity Panthers finished 27-2 on the year.

TEAM AWARDS:

Captains: Joseph Bianco III, Will Busken, David Maurer

Mr. ZIP: David Gruen

Mr. Panther: Tanner Harrell

Good Sportsmanship: David Gruen

Most Improved: Zane Klusman, David Maurer

Most Valuable: Drew Maune

POST-SEASON AWARDS:

GCL 1st Team: Drew Maune (POY), Joseph Bianco III

GCL 2nd Team: Will Busken, Sam Schwallie

South Region 1st Team: Drew Maune (POY), Joseph Bianco III

South Region 2nd Team: Will Busken

South Region Honorable Mention:

Sam Schwallie, David Maurer

All-State 1st Team: Drew Maune (POY), Joseph Bianco III

The 2022 spring season was a historic season for the Elder LAX program. While we did not go as far in the playoffs as we hoped, this team accomplished a lot. These accomplishments include most single season wins in program history, as well as, defeating the defending Division II state champions in both Ohio and Indiana with upsets over Guerin Catholic and Mariemont. This senior class really flipped the script on the culture and personality of the locker room. This flip is where the credit needs to go for this historic season. They built a foundation that will make any coach's job easy going forward.

TEAM AWARDS:

Captains: Jackson Macenko, Joe Streicher, Andrew Spinney, Nate Schaerer

Mr. ZIP: Logan Pitchford

Top Groundballs: Max Stallmeyer

Most Improved: Connor Perdue

Offensive MVP: Joe Streicher

Defensive MVP: Andrew Spinney

Playing a very competitive schedule, the tennis team finished with a 10-10 record. The team placed second in Western Doubles Invitational, second in Coaches Classic, and third in the GCL. The season finished up with a District qualifier (first time since 2012) along with multiple city-wide and GCL awards.

TEAM AWARDS:

Captains: Ian Witterstaetter, Jimmy Janszen

Mr. ZIP: Ryan Jarvis

Most Improved: Alex Jarvis

Good Sportsmanship: Payten Rosiello

Most Valuable: Jacob Eddingfield

POST-SEASON AWARDS:

GCL 1st Team (singles): Jacob Eddingfield

GCL 2nd Team (doubles): Jimmy Janszen, Ian Witterstaetter

All-City Honorable Mention (singles): Jacob Eddingfield

All-City Distinguished (doubles): Jimmy Janszen, Ian Witterstaetter

All-City Distinguished Coach: Dan Finke

STATE RUNNER-UPS!

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Thank You to everyone who supported Elderama 2022. Along with the online auction, Super Raffle, and Family Crisis Fund we had another successful year raising money to benefit the students of Elder High School!

A Friend of Elder

A.J. Rahn Greenhouses

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Addis

Mr. & Mrs. Jake Alexander

Dr. & Mrs. Marc Alexander

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Alexander

All Occasions Event Rental

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Allen

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Altenau

Dr. & Mrs. Rob Altenau

American Legacy Tours

American Sign Museum

Mr. & Dr. Brent Angevine

Animal Hospital of Delhi Hills

Aston Oaks Golf Club

Ms. Maggie Aug

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Aug

Thank You

ALTIORA

Rob & Carrie Gould Monarch Construction Company

PLATINUM

Bick’s Driving School of Western Hills

HCM Wealth Advisors

Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc.

GOLD

Don and Magda Dawson

Schmidt Heating & Cooling

The Lucien Schoster Smith Team at Morgan Stanley

SILVER

Patricia & Albert ’58 Babey

Nancy & Mike Baker

Amy & Dennis ’74 Berning

Linda & Frank ’76 Panzeca

Liz & Frank Rosenacker

Bob & Michelle Stephens

CORPORATE

Hoeting Realtors

Kneflin Insurance Agency, Inc.

Max Hofmeyer Plumbing

Robert Jones Plumbing, Inc.

Schoch Tile & Carpet, Inc.

Tri-State Elevator

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Backscheider

Mr. & Mrs. Justin Bass

Mr. & Mrs. David Becker

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Beiting

Mr. Mike Berting

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Bianco Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Bianco Sr.

Dr. & Mrs. Tony Bianco

Bick’s Driving School of Western Hills

Mr. and Mrs. Danny Bickel

Mr. Adam Bill

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Bill

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bill

Mr. Bob Blazer

Mr. Brian Blazer

Mr. Michael Blazer

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bollin, Jr.

Bona Decorative Hardware

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Born

Mr. & Dr. Eric Braun

Bridgetown Finer Meats

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Brinkmann

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Broerman

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Brothers

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Broxterman

Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Busam

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Butler

CEI Sports

Mr. & Mrs. Doug Cooper

Mr. & Mrs. Keith Cowans

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Cummings

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Darnell

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Darnell

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Davis

Mr. & Mrs. Don Dawson

Denny McKeown’s Bloomin

Garden Centre & Landscaping

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Dickman

Ms. Emma Dickman & Mr. Mike Hamilton

Ms. Leah Dickman

Mr. Jason Douglas

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Doyle

Mrs. Claire Driehaus

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Driehaus

Mrs. Rita Driehaus

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Dugan

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dwyer

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Duwel

Mr. & Mrs. Andy Edrich

Eagle Savings

Elder Glee Club/Dave Allen

Elder High School

Elder High School

Alumni Association

Elder High School

Athletic Department

Mrs. Pat Emmett

Mr. Mike Espelage

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Faeth

Dave Faigle & Son Jewelers

Jeanne Fehring

Mr. & Mrs. James Feirl

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Finke

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fiorino

Mr. Bob Flick

Mr. Brent Foland

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Forbeck

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Forrester

Lynn Francis

Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Hoagy Fristoe

Cara Galbreath

Gamble Nippert YMCA

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

Hammann’s Butcher Shop

Deli and Catering

Haverkos & Reddy Orthodontics

Dr. Mike Heile

Mr. & Mrs. Toby Heile

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hengehold

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Hetzel

Ms. Sarah Hicks

Hidden Valley Golf Club

Mr. Jeff Hilgrove

Mr. & Mrs. Alex Hilsinger

Mrs. Kathy Hirth

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Horton

Ms. Tanya Hounshell

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Huebner

Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Hughes

Jen Huiet

Mr. & Mrs. Ken Humpert

Ivory House

Elderama

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Casey

Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati Nature Center

Cincinnati Observatory

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Civitello

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Conway

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Cook

Gaslight Bar & Grill

Mr. & Mrs. Neal Gilday

Mr. & Mrs. Andy Glassmeyer

Ms. Beth Goettke

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gooderson

Mr. & Mrs. Rob Gould

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Gramaglia

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Gray

Dr. & Mrs. John Hageman

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hageman

Great Parks of Hamilton County

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hutchinson

Incline Wealth Advisors & Gamemasters, John Bovard

Izzy’s

Mr. & Mrs. Pat James

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas James

Jenny’s Homemade Cookies

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Jones

Jostens

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Kaffenberger

Kelsey Chevrolet

Ms. Michelle Klug

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kneflin

Ms. Genie Koch

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Kock

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Kotz

Mr. & Mrs. Al Kovacic

Mr. & Mrs. Don Kuchey

Mr. Don Kumpf

Mrs. Peggy Kurz

LaRosa’s

Mr. Adam Laib

Mr. Tim Lambrinides

Mr. & Mrs. John Lammers

Mr. & Mrs. Ian Laverty

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Leininger

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Louis

Mrs. Ginger Louis

Lunken Flight Training Center

Main Event Entertainment

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Makin

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Maley

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Maltry

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Maltry

Mr. & Mrs. Rob Mathews

Mr. & Mrs. William Maurer

Mr. & Mrs. Dan McCarthy

Mr. & Mrs. Josh McCoy

Mr. & Mrs. Bob McKenna, Jr.

Mr. Pat McKenna

Mr. & Mrs. Tim McKenna

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Meiners

Mr. & Mrs. Marty Meisberger

Mr. Mike Mendenhall

Mercy HealthPlex

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Meyer

Ms. Renee Meyer

Mr. & Mrs. Rich Meyer

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Meyers

Mike’s Carwash

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Miliano

Mr. Dick Miller

Modern Sheet Metal Works, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moore

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Motz

Mr. & Mrs. Tao Nguyen

Nick & Tom’s Restaurant

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Niemer

North College Hill Bakery

Oak Hills Swim Club, Coy

Baker & Jim Doogan

Mr. & Mrs. Neil O’Connor

Ober Gatlinburg

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Oblinger

Joe & Ted Oldiges

Mr. & Mrs. Luigi Oliverio

Mr. & Mrs. David Onorato

Mr. Tom Otten

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Paff

Mr. & Mrs. Rob Paff

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Paschka

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Peace

Pebble Creek/Sugar Ridge

Golf Course

Peppe Ramundo & Son

Custom Tailors

Perfect North Slopes

Petals-N-Glass

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Pettyjohn

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Phillips

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Porzel

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Priestle

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Priestle

Ms. Morgan Quatman

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Rankin

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Rapien

Mr. & Mrs. Justin Ratliff

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Re

Red River Gorge, Ian Teal

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Reilly

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Reiring

Ms. Diane Riel

Ms. Amy Riestenberg

Ms. Karen Riestenberg Brinkman

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Riestenberg

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Riley

Rising Star Casino & Resort

Robin’s Nest Par 3

Rock Quest Climbing Center

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Roedersheimer

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Rolfes

Ron’s Roost

Ms. Marianne Rosemond

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rosenacker

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Roth

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Ruffing

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ruwe

Mr. & Mrs. Todd Salamone

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Schaerer

Mr. & Mrs Mirko

Schimmelpfenning-Warnke

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Schmidt

Mr. Jimmy Schmidt

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Schmieg

Mr. & Mrs. Allen Schmitt

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Schmitz

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schneider

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Schoster

Schott Monument

Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Schwartz

Mr. Bill Seitz

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Sellet

Seton High School Spirit Shop

Mr. & Mrs. Kelby Siler

Mr. & Mrs. Christian Simon

Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Singer

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Singhoff

Mr. & Mrs. Pat Sinnard

Skyline Chili - Delhi

Soccer City

Sterling Cut Glass

Ms. Kathleen Stevens

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Stiens

Ms. Leah Storch

Sullivan’s Family Foods

Mrs. Deanna Taylor

Mr. Shaun Thatcher

The Bon Bonerie

Thunderdome Restaurant Group

Mr. & Mrs. Sean Tierney

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Torres

Tri-State Elevator –Greg & Robin Kotz

Tri-State Running Company

Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Tucker

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Tuttle

University of Dayton

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Viox

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Vonderahe

Wardway Fuels Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Weil

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Welch

Mr. & Mrs. Hal Welge

Werk Haus Pizza & Pasta

Mr. John Wesseling

Jake’s Automotive Detailing, Jake Westerkamp

Western Athletic Club

Westside Details, Luke Hastings

White Oak Gardens

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Whitmer

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Wienkamp

Wild Birds Unlimited

Ms. Allison Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Willig

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Willig

Winspire - Rob Florian

Mr. & Mrs. Randall Wittich

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wolfram

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Young

Mr. & Mrs. Lou Zeiser

Elderama

The Father Schmitt Planned Giving Society, founded in 1989 and named in honor of Elder’s first principal Rev. William G. Schmitt, has grown to 167 members who have shared with Elder provisions in their estate plans for a deferred gift to the school. These include gifts from a bequest in their will or from other instruments such as trusts, IRA and life insurance.

To learn more about Elder’s planned giving program and Fr. Schmitt Society, contact Development Director Tom Reiring, reiringtw@elderhs.net or 513.921.3425.

Thank you to Elderama 2022 Co-chairs (PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT): Greg ’87 & Robin Kotz, Lori & Tim ’ 87 McKenna and Tara & Kurt ’81 Ruffing

Charlie Squeri

“ LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWAR D ”

CHARLIE

SQUERI, FORMER

OWNER AND CEO OF SQUERI FOODS, WAS THE FOUNDER OF THE ELDER CLASSIC GOLF OUTING

IN 2002. AFTER HIS PASSING IN 2003, AN ANNUAL AWARD WAS CREATED IN MEMORY OF AND TO HONOR CHARLIE.

IT WAS CREATED AS A WAY FOR US TO PAY TRIBUTE TO A MEMBER OF THE ELDER FAMILY WHO HAS EXHIBITED THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME “SUPPORT OF THE ELDER FAMILY.”

This year, our honored awardee is Tom Mendel ’72. After graduating from Elder, Tom received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and began his professional career working for American National Rubber in Huntington, West Virginia. Then in 1997, Tom acquired a 15-year-old company called Performance Plastics. Tom, as President and CEO, brought his passion for solving customers’ most difficult problems along with his two decades of technical and management experience and expanded its engineering and thermoplastic manufacturing bench strength with key team additions. In 2015, Tom brought in a private equity firm, making them a value-added partner and source of additional capital to accelerate Performance Plastics’ growth.

After Tom sold his business, he began working on another projecto2 Urban Farms that opened in March of 2019 – o2 Urban Farms is a not-for-profit aquaponic urban farm that provides jobs to individuals with disabilities and produce and food education in challenged neighborhoods. The Ken Anderson Alliance recently took over what Tom started and now has other o2 Urban Farms popping up in other areas across the city. Tom, as described by his neighbors and friends, is just one of the nicest guys they know…who would simply do anything for anybody in need.

Tom has dedicated his life to his family (wife, Arlene, and their three children – Jessica, Lara, and Nathan) and the Elder family in countless ways. Congratulations, Tom!

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Brother, Ed Mendel ’71; daughter-in-law, Betsy Mendel; son, Nathan Mendel ’08; wife, Arlene and Tom

Another great year for the CLASSIC!

The ELDER CLASSIC raises funds for faculty enrichment and development. To date, over $375,000 have been raised from the CLASSIC for this fund. Thanks to all you support this event through corporate or personal sponsorships, hole and ra e sponsorships, participation, or volunteering of their time!

$1,OOO,OOO

Annual Fund

In celebration of Elder’s 100th anniversary, our goal is to raise $1,000,000. Help us reach our goal.

Dinner Sponsor

J.T.M.

Tony Maas ’78, Joe Meyer ’81, Keith Wiesman ’89, Jason Herrmann ’00

NEHEMIAH MANUFACTURING CO.

Dan Meyer ’74, Chris Lahni ’03, Dan Wall ’81, Michael Kenning ’06

Cocktail Sponsors

STAGNARO DISTRIBUTING

Chad Kamstra ’96

KEN STECHER '64

Panther Sponsors

THE BLEH & CUMMINGS FAMILIES

Tim Bleh ’82, Ed Cummings ’82

JOHN J. & THOMAS R. SCHIFF INSURANCE

Ray Broerman ’71

KRAFT ELECTRIC

Danny Kraft ’04

THE MULLEN FAMILY

Marty Mullen ’73

MONARCH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Tom Butler ’75

OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Scott Siefke ’88, Dave Willmes ’83, Mike Duwel ’91

ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Ross Hambleton Jr. ’94, Matt Hambleton ’98, Mike Fieler ’88, Andrew Sullivan ’05

KEN STECHER ’64

SUNRISE TREATMENT CENTER

Dr. Jeff Bill ’96

We are already halfway to our goal with gifts totaling over $500,000! Be a part of the 100th-year celebration and donate today!

New Giving Levels have been added:

ANNIVERSARY CLUB: $100 - $249

PANTHER CLUB: $250 - $499

PRINCIPAL’S CLUB: $500 - $999

ARCHBISHOP ELDER CLUB: $1,000 - $2,499

PURPLE & WHITE CLUB: $2,500 - $4,999

CENTENNIAL CLUB: $5,000 - $9,999

ALTIORA CLUB: $10,000+

Giving has never been easier. You may use the envelope attached in the PRIDE, donate online at www.elderhs.org/annualfund, Venmo (Elder High School) or contact TRINA NIEMER at niemertk@elderhs.net or 513.921.3423.

MEMORY In

The list below is comprised of those who we became aware of having passed away since the last issue of The Pride. A complete list of deceased graduates can be viewed at elderhs.org/alumni.

George R. Ranz ’43

Paul H. Feist ’44

Paul J. Rasche ’47

J. Michael Lovett ’48

Robert M. Hummel ’50

Donald G. Minning ’50

Charles J. “Charley” Nau ’51

Jerome J. Pohlman ’51

George G. Morano, Jr. ’52

Joseph J. Metze ’52

Ronald H. Ochs ’53

John N. Hammersmith ’54

Ronald J. Wehrle ’55

Harry F. “Pete” Fisher ’55

Paul J. Frimming ’55

Donald G. Knue ’55

A. Richard “Dick” Spanagel ’55

Bernard J. Stockelman ’56

Richard F. “Dick” Toerner ’56

Joseph A. Reid, Sr. ’57

James A. Mullen ’57

William L. Kiefer ’58

Raymond J. Fern ’58

Timothy R. Griffin ’58

Robert A. Gregory ’58

Peter F. Weron ’58

Larry W. Schulten ’59

Daniel H. Schutte ’59

John T. “Tom” Cummings ’59

Lawrence P. Buchanan ’59

Thomas H. Miller ’60

Charles W. “Chuck” Klug ’60

Richard M. “Dick” Cunningham ’60

Rev. James R. Collins ’60

Lawrence J. Kreimer ’60

Michael J. Jump ’60

Lawrence L. Essen ’60

V. Lawrence Faeth, Jr. ’61

July 13

May 18

September 13

June 9

June 23

July 10

May 13

July 20

June 5

July 29

May 28

August 18

July 3

July 16

August 1

August 16

September 7

January 29

June 19

June 23

July 20

June 23

August 9

August 21

September 4

September 28

May 21

June 11

July 1

August 26

August 2021

June 6

July 27

August 5

August 19

August 26

September 25

June 12

Leroy C. Ottaway ’61

James G. Frede ’61

Daniel D. Smith ’61

William R. Fliehman, Sr. ’62

Raymond A. Hogue, Jr. ’62

Charles C. Davis, Sr. ’62

Thomas L. Inskeep ’63

Michael J. McCarthy ’63

Jacob J. “Jack” Witt ’64

Rev. Raymond C. Kellerman ’65

Raymond G. Baur ’66

Richard M. Werner ’67

Thomas J. Roessler ’67

Gerald F. Van Hart ’68

David G. Herzog ’68

Thomas M. Davis ’69

Dennis C. Meyer ’69

Gregory P. Deitsch ’69

Edward P. Kinney ’69

Daniel W. Sucher ’70

Joseph C. Moorman ’70

Glenn A. Greiner, Jr. ’71

Timothy J. Dempsey ’71

Eugene F. Metz ’72

Glenn R. Doppes ’72

Robert L. “Bobby” Stewart, Jr ’72

James J. Hemsath ’73

Daniel B. Monnig, Sr. ’73

James R. Knollman ’73

Gregory A. Friedmann ’75

Stephen C. Warnock ’75

Martin J. O’Connor ’76

Kevin A. Wagner ’81

Robert J. “Bert” Green ’83

Patrick T. Porta ’84

Patrick M. Huhn ’85

Doyle A. Head ’87

Matthew R. Mazzaro ’90

August 17

September 6

September 26

January 8

May 8

August 27

May 25

July 8

May 7

August 7

July 8

April 4

September 16

July 2

July 9

February 24

May 8

July 21

September 25

May 5

August 7

June 21

August 24

June 8

June 12

July 26

June 10

June 21

June 24

May 6

August 8

July 2

January 6

September 26

August 26

May 6

July 25

September 6

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BILL “CADILLAC”

WEBER ’48 (seated) attended his granddaughter Jenna’s wedding along with numerous Elder grads! Way to represent, gentlemen!

Happy 90th

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ED CUNNINGHAM ’51 visited Elder as part of his 90th birthday celebration in August. Joining Ed that day were his wife Sarah and their son Tim from Atlanta, GA. The group toured Elder with Alumni Director Brian Bill and stopped to snap this photo with some Elder cheerleaders on a Purple Friday!

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It was a long wait, but CHARLES “BUD” WALTERS ’56 finally received his high school diploma! Principal Kurt Ruffing and Alumni Director Brian Bill made the special presentation to Bud at his Northside home in July after hearing Bud’s story from MATT SANDER ’88. A well-deserved honor for a man who truly made something of himself!

The Hardwood...

The guys from the 1975-1976 basketball team enjoy getting together a couple times each year. Pictured at the group’s recent gathering

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JIM MILLWARD ’60 and his wife Ginny StaudMillward will celebrate 60 years of marriage in 2023! The couple’s family includes one son, two daughters, eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A lifetime westsider, Jim retired from Ethicon, Inc. back in 2004.

STEVE PLOGSTED ’69 retired in 2019 after 27 years from Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH and now keeps busy with his professional organizations. Earlier this year, Steve was recognized as a Fellow with the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) and received the 2022 ASPEN Distinguished Nutrition Support Service Award. PHOTO CREDIT: nutritioncare.org

STEVE WELLEN ’69 has recently retired from Camargo Cadillac as General Sales Manager. Congratulations, Steve!

(back row, left to right): DAN JAMES ’76, MIKE HOFMEYER ’77, TOM KEEHAN ’76, JERRY McADAMS ’77, JERRY MIELKE ’76, and JACK KRAFT ’76, and (front row, left to right): MIKE KELLEY ’77, DAN KLOEPFER ’76, JERRY CROWLEY ’77, and MIKE HARTOIN ’76.

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TERRY DOHERTY ’71 (right) presents Development Director Tom Reiring with a check from the annual T.J. Doherty Race with the Wind benefitting the Terence “T.J.” Doherty Memorial Scholarship at Elder.

JOHN WENSTRUP ’72 lives in Milford, OH with his wife, Grace. This year, John is celebrating 44 years in the financial services sector, 49 years in the Santa Claus game, and 50 years as a proud Elder grad!

After more than 63 years of being a true “westsider,” JACK KRAFT ’76 and his wife, Lori, purchased a new home in the Shaker Run Golf Club community in Lebanon, OH. Now closer to Lori’s job in Kettering, OH, the move begins a new chapter in their married life, and they are both looking forward to the future!

JOHN WEBER, JR. ’81 has been with the University of Cincinnati's IT@UC department for 33 years now. He previously taught as an adjunct instructor in the IT department for many years. His son, Gregory, is named after classmate SGT. GREGORY WEBER, USMC, ’81 who was killed while in the service of our country.

Congratulations to first-time grandparents Teresa and JIM GARDNER ’81 and their grandson Chase. Jim also reports that he has attended over 350 consecutive regular season Elder football games, a streak that dates back to 1987!

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PHUOC “FOO” NGUYEN ’91 made it to the finals of “The Great American Recipe” cooking show on PBS this summer! Foo’s love for cooking can be attributed to his mother who would always serve home-cooked meals to her family of eight children. Foo lives in Orange County, CA with his wife and two daughters where he’s also a stand-up comic.

just moved? job change? recently married? new addition E-mail brian bill at billbd@elderhs.net or simply scan this QR code with your mobile device!

PHOTO CREDIT: PBS.org

Having taken a new teaching position at Evergreen Local Schools in Metamora, OH in 2019, this year LUKE ROSEN ’97 wrote the high school’s musical called “Common Grounds.” The students then recorded it professionally in April and it became available on all streaming services in July. Luke also serves as the adjudicator for the Ohio Music Educators Association Creative Event for young composers in the state.

Fathers’ footsteps?

What’s wrong with this picture? We’ll tell you! Not one of these 1993 classmates ran cross country while at Elder, but all eight of them have sons currently running on Elder’s cross country team! Pictured (left to right): DAVE RICHMOND, SCOTT WILLIG,

Elder Groomsmen...

JOHN McKIERNAN ’98 is back in the area after living on the coasts for 15 years. He started as Chief of Staff at Wilmington College in August.

PHOTO CREDIT: Wilmington College

sElder’s Director of Admissions, BRIAN HILES ’03, was named to the Business Courier’s Forty Under 40 class of 2022. PHOTO CREDIT: Business Courier

TOM BIER, JEFF RIEDER, STEVE BLEY, ERIC BRAUN, GREG WEBER, and ERIC JOHNSON.

Three cheers for the happy couple – MATTHEW LISTERMANN ’14 and Molly Brauch! Matthew, six groomsmen, and both dads are Elder grads or current students. Pictured (left to right): SCOTT BRAUCH ’75, RICK WILLIAMS ’87, JOE BRAUCH ’08, BEN BRAUCH ’12, MATTHEW LISTERMANN ’14, MICHAEL GROH ’17, NATHAN WILLIAMS ’20, NOAH WILLIAMS ’22, and freshman Nicholas Williams (2026).

sFormer NFL center, podcast host, and investor, ERIC WOOD ’04 is now the author of a new book titled “Tackle What’s Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and in Life.” In the book, Wood, who is also a motivational speaker, delivers an inspirational and insightful take on how you can prepare for the next big thing in your life. Whether you’re riding high or feeling low, Wood shows you how to make your “what’s next?” into your best yet.

Congratulations to Elder math teacher DANNY MOHS ’10 and his wife Erin on the birth of their second daughter Maisie in September!

ZAC REID ’12 is the founder of PianoVision, an app billed as “the next evolution of the world’s most popular instrument.” Zac created the app “to help ‘wannabe musicians’ learn the piano in the style of Guitar Hero” where users can see their hands and keyboards in front of them while the app overlays interactive graphics showing how to play the instrument. The app is available for download on the MetaQuest VR Gaming headset.

PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter

JEFF TUTTLE, JR. ’18 (middle) graduated from ROTC advanced camp in July. He is the son of Elder English teacher Tara Tuttle and JEFF TUTTLE, SR. ’87 (right). Also pictured (left to right) are Jeff’s brother WILL ’20, girlfriend Olivia Bellofatto, and sister Catherine.

CLASS OF ’46 formerly met on a monthly basis. Any classmate who would like to reconnect may call Al Bosch (931-7241).

CLASS OF ’47 meets every Wednesday to attend 8:30 A.M. Mass at St. Lawrence and then eat breakfast at Price Hill Chili. Call Larry Panaro (467-2711).

CLASS OF ’48 meets every Wednesday to attend 8:30 A.M. Mass at St. Lawrence and then eat breakfast at Price Hill Chili. Call Butch Rowekamp (922-4285).

CLASS OF ’49 would like to restart its class gatherings. Interested classmates should contact Larry Bredestege (598-1250 or LRBredes@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’50 meets at noon on the third Friday of Jan., Apr., Jul., and Oct. Contact Ken Koppmeier (741-4488 or kkopp32@yahoo.com).

CLASS OF ’51meets at 11:30 A.M. on the first Wednesday of every month at Price Hill Chili. Contact Gus Bonno (451-4147 or abjbonno@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’52 meets for lunch at 11:30 A.M. on the first Wednesday of every month at Aston Oaks. Call Don Griffin (574-1235) or Chuck Finn (941-4831).

CLASS OF ’53 meets at noon on the first Thursday of every month at various locations. Contact Tom Malone (922-7305 or TM5138@aol.com).

CLASS OF ’54 meets for lunch at noon on the third Friday of every month at Aston Oaks. Contact Dan Sullivan (451-8175 or dancsullivan1@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’55 meets at noon on the last Thursday of every month at Price Hill Chili. Call Bill Backs (941-7045).

CLASS OF ’56 meets at noon on the first Wednesday of every month at Werkhaus Pizza. Call Tom Davoran (Grandview1-8817).

CLASS OF ’57 meets at 1:00 P.M. on the first Tuesday of every month at Aston Oaks. Call Skip Brogan (467-1334).

CLASS OF ’58 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of every month at Price Hill Chili. Contact Jim Heisel (451-4926 or jim.heisel@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’59 meets at 11:30 A.M. on the first Thursday of every month at Chandler’s Burger Bistro on Cleves Warsaw. Contact Norb Guetle (451-1227 or njgii@outlook.com).

CLASS OF ’60 meets at noon on the last Friday of every month at The Pirates Den. Contact Gus Becker (703-8051 or garybecker6@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’61 hosts various events and “Steeple Chase” Masses throughout the year. Contact Jim Stanton (922-9260 or jstan@cinci.rr.com).

CLASS OF ’62 meets at noon on the second Friday of every month at Price Hill Chili. Contact Mick Brady (706-1899 or mbrady@fuse.net).

CLASS OF ’63 meets at noon at Jim & Jack’s on the River on the following dates in 2022: Mar. 4, May 6, Jul. 8, Sep. 9, and Nov. 4. Contact Nick Hahn (706-1185 or nick.hahn@zoomtown.com).

CLASS OF ’64 meets at noon on the third Wednesday of every month at Jim & Jack’s on the River. Contact Bob Schaefer (373-5018 or sbosxn2@aol.com).

CLASS OF ’66 meets at 11:00 A.M. on the first Wednesday of every month at Jim & Jack’s on the River. Email Terry McLaughlin (terry@espeyandassociates.com).

CLASS OF ’67 meets at 6:00 P.M. on the last Wednesday of every month at Jim & Jack’s on the River, as well as the first Wednesday of every month for 8:30 A.M. Mass at St. Lawrence Church followed by breakfast at Price Hill Chili. Contact Ray Witteride (543-2437 or rayw4967@yahoo.com).

CLASS OF ’68 hosts various gatherings throughout the year. For more information or to be added to the class email distribution list, contact Larry Frey (739-6904 or LDF535@msn.com).

CLASS OF ’69 meets at noon on the last Tuesday of every month except for Nov. and Dec. at Jim & Jack’s on the River. Contact Tim Eagan (922-4339 or popspatch@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’70 meets at noon on the last Friday of every month at Jim & Jack’s on the River. Contact Chuck Hais (314-2258 or charles.hais@queencityadvisors.com).

CLASS OF ’71 meets at various times and places on the following dates in 2022: Apr. 21, Jul. 14, Oct. 20, and Dec. 8. The class is also planning a 70th Birthday Party for 2023 and a Class of ’71 Turning 71 in 2024. Contact Dale Welsh (607-1227 or dwelsh@hillandgriffith.com).

CLASS OF ’72 meets at 6:00 P.M. on the last Wednesday of every month except for Nov. and Dec. at Price Hill Chili. Contact Ron Coffaro (257-3651 or rjc2517@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’73 will celebrate its 50-year reunion on the weekend of September 29, 2023. The class also meets at noon on the last Thursday of every month at Jim & Jack’s on the River. To contribute to the class scholarship or for more information about class activities, contact Satch Coletta (378-2908 or ilids2@cinci.rr.com).

CLASS OF ’74 meets at 7:30 P.M. on the third Monday of every month at Price Hill Chili. Email John Voellmecke (jvpanther@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’83 is updating its contact list. Class members are asked to email their contact information to either Dave Humphrey (davehumphrey87@gmail.com) or Rick Warman (rwarman3@gmail.com). Those without email may instead call or text Dave (505-0212).

CLASS OF ’87 is working toward establishing the Class of 1987 Memorial Fund. To contribute, contact Bob Flower (549-8710 or bflower8731@gmail.com) or call the Alumni Office.

CLASS OF ’92 has established the Class of 1992 Scholarship at Elder. Contributions are still being accepted. Contact Chas Eddingfield (265-8774 or chas_eddingfield@cinfin.com) or call the Alumni Office to inquire.

HOW IT STARTED…

The earliest email I have saved referencing the planning of Elder’s Centennial dates to November 2016 when retired Elder teacher, public relations guru, and development director Toby Heile shared the obituary of Rudolf Hermes, a renowned Cincinnati architect who in 1972 designed and managed the renovation of the first floor of the original school building as part of Elder’s 50th anniversary celebration. According to Toby, “The major portion of his design were fiberglass ‘couches’ – white with purple seats – that were accompanied by white fiberglass ottomans that took up most of the entry foyer.” I knew that space as “The Purple Lounge.” Perhaps you did, too.

The email conversation, which also included Kurt Ruffing, former principal Tom Otten, and several others, soon took a stroll down Memory Lane. Tom was next to chime in, “Rudy also came up with the idea of the orange stripe that ran along the first-floor wall and carried the orange theme to all the classroom transoms where the room numbers were displayed. In addition to ‘The Purple Lounge’ and dropped ceiling over it, Rudy also had the idea of the ‘floating’ hall lights which gave the illusion of a lower ceiling.” Do you recall the orange stripe or ever wonder where it came from? Now you know!

Toby then lamented that gone are the “Basement” Bill Kolkmeyers, Paul Strykers, and Sophie Aubergers who could “help us solve some of the mysteries of Elder’s past.” But the online conversation between the group spurred one of the earliest ideas for our 100-year celebration – an archives committee which would pour through boxes (and boxes!) of Elder artifacts, unique documents, and interesting trinkets of our past and eventually showcase them during our 100 Years Open House back in August.

The preparation that our faculty, staff, alumni, and volunteers have put into our 100th anniversary events has been inspiring to witness (and truly humbling to be a part of). The Open House was just one event of so many that have been planned for this school year. If you haven’t made it to one yet, then be sure to visit www.elder100.com and see how you can still celebrate Elder’s Centennial with us. Better yet…make it a point to reconnect with old classmates and tell stories, walk down Memory Lane together, and cherish the past!

Brian Bill ’94 Assistant Development Alumni Relations Director

513.921.3411 or billbd@elderhs.net

ALUMNI FAMILY PICNIC

Rudolf Hermes 1927-2016

Image courtesy of vittstermeranderson.com

ALUMNI FAMILY PICNIC

ALUMNI SOFTBALL LEAGUE

ALUMNI SOFTBALL LEAGUE

ALUMNI GOLF OUTING

CHICAGO ALUMNI VISIT

CHICAGO ALUMNI VISIT

Upcoming Eve nts

JANUARY 27 CAREER DAY FOR STUDENTS

Elder students will learn about various careers, professions, and trades during this school event sponsored by the Elder Businessmen’s Association. Email Luke Busam ’00 at LBusam@goettle.com if you would like to present at this year’s event.

FEBRUARY 3 ALUMNI SPORTS STAG

Presented by Nehemiah Manufacturing Company. Proceeds from the Sports Stag benefit the faculty of Elder High School. See inside back cover for all details!

FEBRUARY 25 ALUMNI GOLF OUTING SIGN-UPS

Sign-ups are at 9:00 A.M. in the Schaeper Center Music Room – enter Glenway side of building. The outing will take place on Friday, June 2, at Aston Oaks, Hidden Valley, and Neumann. Online registrations will also be available and accepted in the order they are received but only after in-person sign-ups have concluded. Cost is $500 per foursome and includes lunch, tee gift, 18 holes of golf with cart, and dinner! Visit www.elderhs.org/AlumniGolf for all the details. Hole sponsorships available. REMINDER: You may only register one foursome at a time at sign-ups.

MARCH 1 ALUMNI SOFTBALL REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The registration window for the 2023 season will open on January 1 for all returning teams and new ones! Opening Day will be in mid-April and the end-of-season tournament will take place in August. All games played at Westside Sports Park in Addyston. Cost is $450 per team. Contact Joe Lind ’04 at 265-8233 or jlind048@yahoo.com for more information or to register.

MARCH 12 GRANDPARENT/GRANDSON MASS & BRUNCH

For future Panthers and their grandparents to celebrate Mass and experience Elder High School together. Advanced reservations required. More information coming soon!

BOOMER ESIASON

2O23ELDER ALUMNISPORTSSTAG

WHEN: Friday, February 3

TICKETS & INFO: www.elderhs.org/Stag

Our featured speaker for the evening is renowned NFL analyst and 1988 NFL MVP quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals BOOMER ESIASON. The Sports Stag is a men-only event. Must be at least 21 years old to attend. Proceeds from the Sports Stag are donated to the faculty of Elder High School.

Presented by Nehemiah Manufacturing Co.

100TH

There is still time to take part in the celebration!

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Former & Present Faculty/Sta Reunion

Friday, February 3, 2023

Alumni Sports Stag Featuring Boomer Esiason

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Centennial Mass at St. Lawrence Church

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Mark Klusman Day of Service

Saturday, April 29, 2023

100th Anniversary Dinner & Gala at Hard Rock Casino