Fall 2022

NOVEMBER 2O22

volume 24 no 1 3900 Vincent Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205-1699 Phone 513.921.3744 I Fax 513.921.8123 I elderhs.org

Principal Kurt Ruffing ’81

Admissions Director Brian Hiles ’03

Director of Development, Planned Giving Tom Reiring ’88

Admissions Coordinator Joe Pieper ’13

Alumni Director Brian Bill ’94

Support Staff Amy Iori Colleen Davis

Annual Fund Director Trina Niemer

Editor Trina Niemer

Elderama Coordinator Mary Beth Meyer

Designer Jeff Fulwiler ’87

Hispanic Liaison/ Admissions Assistant Beverly Flaherty

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Elder High School 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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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

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.

the cover 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.

inside spread 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!

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feature story

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school news

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athletics

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development

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alumni news

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reunions

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last word

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

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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 staff 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 difference in the world. During their brief or extended tenures at Elder, many could detect some ineffable 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 effort, 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 staff—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 off to a great start! These are just a few of the events and activities that took place this summer and early fall!

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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

WELCOME

Class of

2026 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^+

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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

For more information, check us out at elderhs.org, ehsports.com,

Priority Application Deadline

December 2 Register today at elders.org/Admissions

or on

or contact

Admissions Director BRIAN HILES ’03 at 513.921.3427 or hilesba@elderhs.net.

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.

The Altiora Express hit downtown Cincinnati as part of the Blink Parade.

Congrats to all the artists and musicians involved!

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

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

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.

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!”

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

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SUMMER CAMPS

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

LEFT TO RIGHT:

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

Tom Nugent, religion James Doerflein, art Patrick Rehl, science Kevin Kronk, intervention specialist Jennifer Lanter, religion Andrew Jungkunz, social studies Aaron Ziegler, music

Brady R. Schwartz William G. Summers Thomas W. Weber Noah J. Williams

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

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baseball

track & field

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.

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: 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

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

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volleyball

lacrosse

tennis

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.

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.

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: 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

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

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

S T A T E

TEAM AWARDS: Captains: Ian Witterstaetter, Jimmy Janszen Mr. ZIP: Ryan Jarvis Most Improved: Alex Jarvis Good Sportsmanship: Payten Rosiello Most Valuable: Jacob Eddingfield

R U N N E R - U P S !

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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

2O22 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

PANTHER T.J.Williams Electric Co.

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 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. 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

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 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

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 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

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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

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

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.

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Charlie Squeri

“LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ” 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 project o2 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

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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 raffle 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

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

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

New Giving Levels have been added: ANNIVERSARY CLUB: $100 - $249 PANTHER CLUB: $250 - $499

Ray Broerman ’71

PRINCIPAL’S CLUB: $500 - $999

KRAFT ELECTRIC

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

Danny Kraft ’04 THE MULLEN FAMILY

Marty Mullen ’73 MONARCH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Tom Butler ’75

PURPLE & WHITE CLUB: $2,500 - $4,999 CENTENNIAL CLUB: $5,000 - $9,999 ALTIORA CLUB: $10,000+

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

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.

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M E MO RY

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

July 13

Leroy C. Ottaway ’61

August 17

Paul H. Feist ’44

May 18

James G. Frede ’61

September 6

Paul J. Rasche ’47

September 13

Daniel D. Smith ’61

September 26

J. Michael Lovett ’48

June 9

William R. Fliehman, Sr. ’62

January 8

Robert M. Hummel ’50

June 23

Raymond A. Hogue, Jr. ’62

May 8

Donald G. Minning ’50

July 10

Charles C. Davis, Sr. ’62

August 27

Charles J. “Charley” Nau ’51

May 13

Thomas L. Inskeep ’63

May 25

Jerome J. Pohlman ’51

July 20

Michael J. McCarthy ’63

July 8

George G. Morano, Jr. ’52

June 5

Jacob J. “Jack” Witt ’64

May 7

Joseph J. Metze ’52

July 29

Rev. Raymond C. Kellerman ’65

August 7

Ronald H. Ochs ’53

May 28

Raymond G. Baur ’66

July 8

BILL “CADILLAC” WEBER ’48 (seated) attended his

John N. Hammersmith ’54

August 18

Richard M. Werner ’67

April 4

granddaughter Jenna’s wedding along with numerous

Ronald J. Wehrle ’55

July 3

Thomas J. Roessler ’67

September 16

Elder grads! Way to represent, gentlemen!

Harry F. “Pete” Fisher ’55

July 16

Gerald F. Van Hart ’68

July 2

Paul J. Frimming ’55

August 1

David G. Herzog ’68

July 9

Donald G. Knue ’55

August 16

Thomas M. Davis ’69

February 24

A. Richard “Dick” Spanagel ’55

September 7

Dennis C. Meyer ’69

May 8

Bernard J. Stockelman ’56

January 29

Gregory P. Deitsch ’69

July 21

Richard F. “Dick” Toerner ’56

June 19

Edward P. Kinney ’69

September 25

Joseph A. Reid, Sr. ’57

June 23

Daniel W. Sucher ’70

May 5

James A. Mullen ’57

July 20

Joseph C. Moorman ’70

August 7

William L. Kiefer ’58

June 23

Glenn A. Greiner, Jr. ’71

June 21

Raymond J. Fern ’58

August 9

Timothy J. Dempsey ’71

August 24

Timothy R. Griffin ’58

August 21

Eugene F. Metz ’72

June 8

Robert A. Gregory ’58

September 4

Glenn R. Doppes ’72

June 12

Peter F. Weron ’58

September 28

Robert L. “Bobby” Stewart, Jr ’72

July 26

Larry W. Schulten ’59

May 21

James J. Hemsath ’73

June 10

Daniel H. Schutte ’59

June 11

Daniel B. Monnig, Sr. ’73

June 21

John T. “Tom” Cummings ’59

July 1

James R. Knollman ’73

June 24

Lawrence P. Buchanan ’59

August 26

Gregory A. Friedmann ’75

May 6

Thomas H. Miller ’60

August 2021

Stephen C. Warnock ’75

August 8

Charles W. “Chuck” Klug ’60

June 6

Martin J. O’Connor ’76

July 2

COURSE OF A YEAR. WE’D LIKE TO

Richard M. “Dick” Cunningham ’60 July 27

Kevin A. Wagner ’81

January 6

KEEP YOU UPDATED ON CURRENT

Rev. James R. Collins ’60

August 5

Robert J. “Bert” Green ’83

September 26

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS AROUND

Lawrence J. Kreimer ’60

August 19

Patrick T. Porta ’84

August 26

ELDER.

Michael J. Jump ’60

August 26

Patrick M. Huhn ’85

May 6

CURRENT EMAIL

Lawrence L. Essen ’60

September 25

Doyle A. Head ’87

July 25

alumnichanges@elderhs.net

V. Lawrence Faeth, Jr. ’61

June 12

Matthew R. Mazzaro ’90

September 6

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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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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

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his professional organizations. Earlier this year, Steve was recognized as a Fellow with the American Society for

It was a long wait, but CHARLES “BUD” WALTERS ’56

Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) and received

finally received his high school diploma! Principal

the 2022 ASPEN Distinguished Nutrition Support

Kurt Ruffing and Alumni Director Brian Bill made

Service Award. PHOTO CREDIT: nutritioncare.org

the special presentation to Bud at his Northside home in July after hearing Bud’s story from

STEVE WELLEN ’69 has recently retired from

MATT SANDER ’88. A well-deserved honor for

Camargo Cadillac as General Sales Manager.

a man who truly made something of himself!

Congratulations, Steve!

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 (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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70s

80s

TERRY DOHERTY ’71 (right) presents Development

JOHN WEBER, JR. ’81 has been with the University

Director Tom Reiring with a check from the annual T.J.

of Cincinnati's IT@UC department for 33 years now.

Doherty Race with the Wind benefitting the Terence

He previously taught as an adjunct instructor in the

“T.J.” Doherty Memorial Scholarship at Elder.

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.

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!

PHOTO CREDIT: PBS.org

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

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

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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

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

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.

Elder Groomsmen...

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).

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Former NFL center, podcast host, and investor,

Congratulations to Elder

ERIC WOOD ’04 is now the author of a new book

math teacher DANNY

titled “Tackle What’s Next: Own Your Story, Stack

MOHS ’10 and his wife

Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and in

Erin on the birth of their

Life.” In the book, Wood, who is also a motivational

second daughter Maisie

speaker, delivers an inspirational and insightful take

in September!

on how you can prepare for the next big thing in your life. Whether you’re riding high or feeling low,

ZAC REID ’12 is

Wood shows you how to make your “what’s next?”

the founder of PianoVision,

into your best yet.

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.

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CLASS OF ’46 formerly met on a

CLASS OF ’55 meets at noon on the last

CLASS OF ’64 meets at noon on the

CLASS OF ’72 meets at 6:00 P.M.

monthly basis. Any classmate who

Thursday of every month at Price Hill Chili.

third Wednesday of every month at Jim &

on the last Wednesday of every month

would like to reconnect may call

Call Bill Backs (941-7045).

Jack’s on the River. Contact Bob Schaefer

except for Nov. and Dec. at Price Hill Chili.

(373-5018 or sbosxn2@aol.com).

Al Bosch (931-7241).

CLASS OF ’56 meets at noon on

CLASS OF ’47 meets every Wednesday

the first Wednesday of every month

CLASS OF ’66 meets at 11:00 A.M.

to attend 8:30 A.M. Mass at St. Lawrence

at Werkhaus Pizza. Call Tom Davoran

on the first Wednesday of every

and then eat breakfast at Price Hill Chili.

(Grandview1-8817).

month at Jim & Jack’s on the River.

Call Larry Panaro (467-2711).

CLASS OF ’57 meets at 1:00 P.M. on

CLASS OF ’48 meets every Wednesday

the first Tuesday of every month at Aston

to attend 8:30 A.M. Mass at St. Lawrence

Oaks. Call Skip Brogan (467-1334).

Contact Ron Coffaro (257-3651 or

rjc2517@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’73 will celebrate its

Email Terry McLaughlin

50-year reunion on the weekend

(terry@espeyandassociates.com).

of September 29, 2023. The class also meets at noon on the last Thursday of

CLASS OF ’67 meets at 6:00 P.M.

every month at Jim & Jack’s on the River.

on the last Wednesday of every month

To contribute to the class scholarship or

CLASS OF ’58 meets at noon on the

at Jim & Jack’s on the River, as well as

for more information about class activities,

second Tuesday of every month at Price

the first Wednesday of every month for

contact Satch Coletta (378-2908 or

CLASS OF ’49 would like to restart its

Hill Chili. Contact Jim Heisel (451-4926

8:30 A.M. Mass at St. Lawrence Church

ilids2@cinci.rr.com).

class gatherings. Interested classmates

or jim.heisel@gmail.com).

followed by breakfast at Price Hill Chili.

and then eat breakfast at Price Hill Chili.

Call Butch Rowekamp (922-4285).

Contact Ray Witteride (543-2437 or

should contact Larry Bredestege (598-1250 or LRBredes@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’59 meets at 11:30 A.M.

rayw4967@yahoo.com).

CLASS OF ’74 meets at 7:30 P.M. on the third Monday of every month at

on the first Thursday of every month

CLASS OF ’50 meets at noon on the

at Chandler’s Burger Bistro on Cleves

CLASS OF ’68 hosts various gatherings

Price Hill Chili. Email John Voellmecke

third Friday of Jan., Apr., Jul., and Oct.

Warsaw. Contact Norb Guetle

throughout the year. For more information

(jvpanther@gmail.com).

Contact Ken Koppmeier (741-4488

(451-1227 or njgii@outlook.com).

or to be added to the class email

or kkopp32@yahoo.com).

CLASS OF ’51meets at 11:30 A.M.

CLASS OF ’60 meets at noon on the last

distribution list, contact Larry Frey

CLASS OF ’83 is updating its

(739-6904 or LDF535@msn.com).

contact list. Class members are asked to email their contact information

Friday of every month at The Pirates Den.

on the first Wednesday of every month

Contact Gus Becker (703-8051 or

at Price Hill Chili. Contact Gus Bonno

garybecker6@gmail.com).

(451-4147 or abjbonno@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’69 meets at noon on the

to either Dave Humphrey

last Tuesday of every month except for

(davehumphrey87@gmail.com) or

Nov. and Dec. at Jim & Jack’s on the

Rick Warman (rwarman3@gmail.com).

River. Contact Tim Eagan (922-4339

Those without email may instead

CLASS OF ’52 meets for lunch at 11:30

CLASS OF ’61 hosts various events and “Steeple Chase” Masses throughout the

or popspatch@gmail.com).

call or text Dave (505-0212).

A.M. on the first Wednesday of every

year. Contact Jim Stanton (922-9260

month at Aston Oaks. Call Don Griffin

or jstan@cinci.rr.com).

CLASS OF ’70 meets at noon

CLASS OF ’87 is working toward

on the last Friday of every month

establishing the Class of 1987 Memorial

(574-1235) or Chuck Finn (941-4831).

CLASS OF ’62 meets at noon on the

at Jim & Jack’s on the River.

Fund. To contribute, contact Bob Flower

second Friday of every month at Price Hill

Contact Chuck Hais (314-2258 or

(549-8710 or bflower8731@gmail.com)

first Thursday of every month at various

Chili. Contact Mick Brady (706-1899 or

charles.hais@queencityadvisors.com).

or call the Alumni Office.

locations. Contact Tom Malone

mbrady@fuse.net).

CLASS OF ’53 meets at noon on the

CLASS OF ’71 meets at various times

CLASS OF ’92 has established the

and places on the following dates in 2022:

Class of 1992 Scholarship at Elder.

CLASS OF ’54 meets for lunch at noon

CLASS OF ’63 meets at noon at Jim & Jack’s on the River on the following dates

Apr. 21, Jul. 14, Oct. 20, and Dec. 8. The

Contributions are still being accepted.

on the third Friday of every month at Aston

in 2022: Mar. 4, May 6, Jul. 8, Sep. 9, and

class is also planning a 70th Birthday Party

Contact Chas Eddingfield (265-8774

Oaks. Contact Dan Sullivan (451-8175

Nov. 4. Contact Nick Hahn (706-1185

for 2023 and a Class of ’71 Turning 71 in

or chas_eddingfield@cinfin.com) or

or dancsullivan1@gmail.com).

or nick.hahn@zoomtown.com).

2024. Contact Dale Welsh (607-1227

call the Alumni Office to inquire.

(922-7305 or TM5138@aol.com).

or dwelsh@hillandgriffith.com).

Visit the Alumni page at ElderHS.org to keep up-to-date on Alumni events and reunion information.

ALUMNI SOCCER MATCH

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.

Rudolf Hermes 1927-2016 Image courtesy of vittstermeranderson.com

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

ALUMNI SOFTBALL LEAGUE

ALUMNI GOLF OUTING ALUMNI SOFTBALL LEAGUE

ALUMNI FAMILY PICNIC

CHICAGO ALUMNI VISIT CHICAGO ALUMNI VISIT

UpcomingEvents JANUARY 27 CAREER DAY FOR STUDENTS

MARCH 1 ALUMNI SOFTBALL REGISTRATION DEADLINE

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.

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.

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 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!

FOR MORE INFORATION ON ANY EVENT LISTED, CONTACT THE SCHOOL AT 513.921.3744 OR VISIT ELDERHS.ORG.

FRIENDS of

ELDER TRAVEL UPCOMING 2023 TOURS Apr. 16-23: Centennial Cruise aboard the American Queen Aug. 9-20: Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise Sep. 29-Oct. 5: Postcards from Vermont Nov. 2023: Southern Charm

Thank you for traveling with Friends of Elder Travel! Nearly $21,500 was raised in 2022 benefitting scholarships at Elder High School thanks to your patronage and adventurous spirits!

We are looking forward to meeting new people and seeing new places in 2023!

Visit www.elderhs.org/Travel or call 513.451.1227 for more information about these trips or to book another destination through our World Connect Program!

BOOMER

ESIASON

2O23ELDERALUMNISPORTSSTAG 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.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PA I D Cincinnati, OH Permit No. 7755

3900 Vincent Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45205-1699

There is still time to take part in the celebration!

100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Sunday, January 29, 2023 Former & Present Faculty/Staff 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 For more information, visit www.Elder100.com