Spring 2023

SPRING 2O23

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

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Board of Trustees

Ray Broerman ’71

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John Buttelwerth ’75

Nick Hahn ’63

Rick Kohler ’63

Susan Kohorst

Chris Lahni ’03

Aaron Monk ’07

Frank Panzeca ’76

Laura Phillips

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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The entire, faculty, staff, and students of Elder formed the 100th anniversary logo in the Pit.

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Elder faithful by the hundreds gathered at Washington Park in November to celebrate Elder High School Day and our 100th anniversary with the city of Cincinnati. Each presenter shared a similar story of tradition, family, and striving for higher things!

“You always find your way back home.” During my sophomore year of high school, my family moved from Westwood to Western Hills. When I lived in Westwood, I was able to easily walk to and from school; however, once we moved, this proved to be a bit more challenging. One day I distinctly remember my parents forgot to pick me up after school as they lost track of time with the move. With no way to call or contact them since our landline was yet to be installed, I found myself needing to find my way home. Unsure of which route to take and not knowing which way to turn, I now realize I walked the longest and most difficult way home. Looking back, I understand that while I didn’t take the easiest or shortest journey, I still found my way home.

As our 100th year anniversary comes to a close, it certainly does not mean that we are finished celebrating Elder. Just as I found comfort in finding my way home many years ago, I hope that you have done the same with Elder.

EDITOR & ANNUAL FUND DIRECTOR

Dear Members of the Elder Family,

Since Elder opened in 1922, students have had the opportunity to buy a class ring to preserve the memory of one of their most important time periods in their life. Wearing your school’s class ring provides a sense of pride. Over the course of years, the class rings have changed in style and these different styles are in the display case in the Schaeper Center. When I took over as principal over seven years ago, I was left with a box of class rings that at some point in time, were lost, found, and returned to Elder. I set out to find the rightful owners and was quite successful. Here are a few of their stories:

• Raymond J. Morano graduated in 1964 and passed away in 2014. Ray’s son, Tony ’89, came to Elder to get his dad’s ring. While visiting, Tony informed me of how his dad’s ring was lost. While still a student at Elder, Ray was dating his future wife, Karen, who attended Seton. Ray gave his ring to Karen, but she was not permitted to wear it during school hours. Karen recalls one day at school removing the ring from her finger and losing it. Approximately 60 years later the ring was returned to Karen.

• Richard E. Kessler also graduated in 1964 and passed away in 2016. As with Ray Morano’s ring, Rick’s ring was reunited with family members many years after it was lost.

• Richard A Gruen graduated in 1978 and continues to reside in Price Hill. If his memory serves him well, Rick recalls that he gave his ring to an old girlfriend less than five years after graduating and never got it back, and somehow, it ended up back at Elder.

• John C. Weber graduated in 1981 and is my classmate. John lost his ring approximately forty years ago while on a camping trip with the Boy Scouts. Not sure who returned his ring to Elder or when, but it is now back in John’s hands.

Hearing stories from these grads as well as the many stories I have heard at all our anniversary events, only reinforces for me the bonds that tie each of us to Elder High School. Elder has been blessed for 100 years with alums and friends who loyally provide support to Elder so that current and future students may enjoy the Elder experience that will prepare them for life. I am grateful for those – the alumni, parents, and friends of Elder – who give of their time and treasure so others may enjoy the Elder we all know.

As we celebrate our blessings over the past 100 years and reflect on the challenges we have faced and the burdens so many have and continue to bear, please know that I am thankful you are part of the Elder Family.

God bless and ALTIORA!

Kurt Ruffing ’81 Principal

Where is it Coming from... and Where is it Going?

The ability to provide an exceptional Catholic education to our students is a testament to our alumni, friends, and supporters who have given to Elder so that future generations may have that same unique Elder experience from which they or their children benefitted.

Each year, a new class of students apply to Elder for admission, so excited to become a part of a long and storied tradition. For some families, it’s their first son to attend Elder. Some have planned and saved to send him, many others don’t have the resources to save, and still, others are in between. No matter the situation, the commitment and sacrifice to send a boy to Elder is significant.

Our endowment continues to grow. Our capital campaign, which officially ended in August 2022, raised $18.2M. Over the past several years, approximately $13.5MM has been invested in our campus, all to improve the overall experience for our students, staff, and guests. Additionally, academic programs for our students and professional development opportunities for our staff have grown.

The generous gifts from you cover much of our family’s needs, but not all. This past year, our funding fell short of what was needed. This gap has fluctuated and is expected to grow with the continued investment in our faculty and staff. Your gifts have and continue to make a difference.

Thank you for your loyalty and generosity to Elder High School!

INCOME by SOURCE

EXPENSES by CATEGORY

Celebratory events for our 100TH ANNIVERSARY continue!

We will o cially bring our 100th year celebration to a close at the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023.

Nice time was had by all at the Cyclones game. Congrats to Dave Rauen ’81 who won our Zambon-‘E’ Ride Ra e and got to ride on the ice with Principal Kurt Ru ng and the Elder Panther!

Current and retired faculty and sta were back on campus for a reunion. The oldest faculty members in attendance were Stan Hirlinger ’47, who started the Glee Club; Dave Hils, basketball coach in the 1960s; and Jim Kelly ’46, retired guidance counselor.

centennial mass

Elder celebrated its Centennial Mass on March 2. Over 15 priests and three deacons, all either Elder graduates or a liated with Elder, participated in the Mass.

A Partnership That Works!

STORY & PHOTOS BY DEBI HAINES, CISE

It’s a cold winter day in Price Hill. Children hurry to their classes, the bell rings, and the St.Lawrence Elementary school day begins as most others do. Today, though, is special as students from Elder High School, as part of a community service class, visit the school to serve as tutors for the grade school children.

Jack Reuter, a senior at Elder, began tutoring at St. Lawrence in August. “We go to grade schools around the west side… a lot of them CISE schools. I work here at St. Lawrence with the kindergarten class, and I have a blast helping them out!” Elder junior, Nate Steiner, adds, “It’s kind of fun, it’s nice being able to get to leave school and not have an actual class.”

The Director of Campus Ministry at Elder High School, Al Kovacic, admits that some students take the class as an easy grade and a way to leave the campus, but most discover that it’s a meaningful experience. Kovacic shares, “I would hope that Elder students expand their world a bit and see life through the eyes of others who may not be like them.”

This semester, the Elder boys are working with kindergarten and third-grade students, about 90 children in total. They help the children with math and reading, focusing on students who need a little extra help. Often, the children will learn through playing games with their high school buddies. Luke Wilmink, also a senior, comments, “Some [kids] aren’t as interested [in learning] as others, that’s why the games help… sometimes they don’t even realize they are learning when we play.”

St. Lawrence Principal Jen Long speaks enthusiastically about the mutual benefits of this partnership. “Our children not only get additional one-on-one help from the boys, but it also gives them something to look forward to. For some of our younger boys, it is their first encounter with what Elder High School is, and that they can possibly go there someday. It also gives them a positive role model for how to help others.” Elder tutor, Luke, has experienced the reward of this work, “It’s a good feeling to know that the kids look forward to me coming to help them out.”

The benefits of this longtime partnership between the two Price Hill schools reach far beyond academics. Principal Long shares how her young students help expand the understanding of the high school boys: “A lot of the boys that are coming from Elder live in the suburbs and don’t have a lot of experience with poverty or our growing Hispanic population. I think this opportunity gives them the experience to change some of the preconceived notions that they may have. In a small way, this program helps to change opinions and stereotypes in our west side community.”

When asked what the third graders have taught him, Jack Reuter smiles and responds, “First of all, they’ve taught me a lot about their culture. Obviously, a lot of the children at this school are Hispanic and that has really shown me a lot about where they come from, their values, and what they hold dear in their families. They have also shown me that it’s a responsibility for me to take stuff like this seriously… to be there for these kids, to be a good role model for them and show them how to do things the right way.”

St. Lawrence Elementary is one of ten CISE (Catholic Inner-City Schools Education) Catholic elementary schools in Cincinnati. The mission of CISE is to provide a safe nurturing environment and a values-based Catholic education to inner-city youth. CISE has been around for over 40 years and currently serves 2300 elementary school students.

“I think we are very fortunate at Elder to have a program like this to be able to help other people out, but to be able to learn something from it and figure out that there are problems we need to help solve, in education and in these kids’ lives.”

– Jack Reuter

Feed the Hungry Give Drink to the Thirsty

Elder’s accreditation goals for Catholic Identity over the next four years are centered on the corporal works of mercy: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, visit the sick and imprisoned, bury the dead, and give alms to the poor. This school year, the focus is on feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty. Students, faculty, and staff are exploring the impact we can have on the most vulnerable in our community through classroom and community service experiences centered around these corporal works. Elder’s mission “to transform our students into men of integrity and compassion, formed to become grateful, respectful leaders and positive forces in a diverse world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the model” is at the heart of these goals and with or motto, “Altiora”, inspiring us each step of the way.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE Elder’s Spiritual Boosters coordinated a Thanksgiving Turkey Fry for the 100 needy families in our community. The turkeys were donated by Bridgetown Finer Meats and then Elder Freshmen and their dads deep fry the turkeys, prepared and baked pumpkin pies, packed dry goods and canned goods in boxes, and then delivered the meals to area families.

LE SOUPE After studying le gaspillage alimentaire and French laws to reduce food waste, French 3 Honors students volunteered at La Soupe in Walnut Hills. The students learned about La Soupe’s food rescue mission and put new knife skills to work as they rescued bins of rapini (broccoli rabe) and created new dishes. The experience combined traditional French kitchen skills, food rescue work, the opportunity to learn about food waste locally, and a chance to share a meal made from scratch together.

BEIERSDORFER ORCHARDS Faculty and staff spent a morning this fall apple picking at Beiersdorfer Orchards. These apples are then sent to food pantries, kitchens, and homeless shelters throughout the community.

FOOD DRIVE Over 1,700 canned food items and over 1,200 lbs. of food were collected for La Soupe, a non-profit whose mission is to work with communities to reduce food waste and food insecurity. Our students collected enough food and items to be distributed to over 60 sites in Cincinnati to help those in need.

“to transform our students into men of integrity and compassion, formed to become grateful, respectful leaders and positive forces in a diverse world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the model”

After the All-School Mass during Catholic Schools Week, the Elder students thanked and recognized Elder grad, Bob Habel ‘50 who donated generously to the Capital Campaign and our new purple lockers.

Members of Elder’s Support the Troops Club went to the Welcome Home Rally at CVG Airport to cheer on, thank, and welcome home the heroes of the Honor Flight Tri-State.

The Social Studies Department in partnership with Tom Inderhees ’73 sponsored a school-wide bottled water drive to assist the residents in and around East Palestine, OH. Tom Inderhees delivered over 450 cases of water to the community of East Palestine.

Thank you to the many volunteers (students, parents, and alums) and donors to ensure the Christmas Toy Drive was a success. Over 1,900 toys were collected and distributed to needy families. Other organizations that benefitted from the Toy Drive include Santa Maria, Over-the-Rhine Community Housing Contact Center, and Saturday Hoops Winton Rec Center.

In November, the Elder Glee Club performed in a concert at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica with the Miami University Choraliers, Chamber Singers, and Friar Alessandro - the “Voice of Assisi”.

Elder senior Hudson Forrester recently received the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award. This award recognizes and rewards senior-class students who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. Hudson was selected by a group of teachers, counselors, and Elder's principal, Kurt Ruffing, because he demonstrates these qualities to an outstanding degree.

Congratulations to Elder’s Band who marched in The Krewe of Pontchartrain five-mile parade in New Orleans. The Pontchartrain rolls on the first Saturday of the official New Orleans Mardi Gras season with some of Mardi Gras’ most memorable floats. What a cool experience for our students!

Congratulations to junior Henry Summers, right, and sophomore Dominic Beckmeyer, left, for their individual awards in the Hamilton County Mock Trial Competition. Representing the prosecution, Henry won the Best Attorney award and Dominic won the Best Witness award.

French 3 Honors students traveled to the Cincinnati Art Museum in Eden Park. In two small groups, museum docents guided the class through Cincinnati Artworks that were influenced by French Impressionism as well as through European Artworks including paintings by Tissot, Monet, Picasso, and Renoir. The class contemplated artists’ intentions, methods, and the importance of taking the time to slowly view art.

Mr. Jungkunz Cincinnati History Seminar classes went to the Cincinnati Museum Center and toured the Union Terminal and the Cincinnati History Museum. This field trip gave the students the opportunity to see and reflect on many of the topics they have covered and learned in class.

Mrs. James’ Materials Science classes visited Modern Sheet Metal Works, Inc. to learn about the custom work the company provides to over 1,000 customers. Founded 86 years ago, the family-owned company continues to provide quality products to its customers ranging from Fortune 500 to individuals. The company walked the students through a production process and kindly gave each student a cell phone holder produced to take home.

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Since 1965, Elder has fondly remembered the deceased members of its family through a celebration known as The Memorial Mass. Elder once again took time to honor those who have gone before us this past year and invited their loved ones to attend the Mass held in our Memorial Fieldhouse. Fr. Jamie Weber ’83 was retired teacher, coach, and athletic director, Fr. Jim Meade ’66 concelebrating. One of the special guests in attendance was retired teacher, coach, and athletic director Mike Honold, who was instrumental in founding Project Support for Elder grads serving in the military. Mike was a fixture at Elder’s annual Memorial Mass, quietly and respectfully honoring those who had fallen in the service of their country, especially The Elder Eleven. This was Mike Honold’s last Memorial Mass as he passed away in mid-December at 84 years of age.

This year, students from the Spanish National Honor Society set up a traditional Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) altar in Elder´s chapel to commemorate the celebration. Students from Spanish II classes wrote in Spanish about a loved one who passed away and Spanish III students were given the name of an Elder graduate who passed away as well as a famous Hispanic artist.

56 Elder students raised over $10,500 for pediatric cancer research at Night for the Fight.

Mr. Nie’s daughter, Laura, who works for GE Aerospace, brought in copies of the New York Times where General Electric had bought advertising that included a design and instructions for a paper airplane. Since Mr. Nie’s Geometry class had recently finished lessons on ratios, proportions, and scale factors, he decided to have his students use those skills learned in class to create a 1:6 scale paper airplane of the one airplane published in the New York Times. His class set out to do just that, measuring, sketching, and folding the scale models. When students finished, they did some test flights in the wrestling/volleyball gym and challenged each other on distance and flight time.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Congratulations to new and continuing members of the French, German, Latin, and Spanish Honor Societies for 2023. Student officers led Monday evening’s induction ceremony. The students recognized met rigorous academic standards and commit to engaging in service and cultural experiences throughout the school year.

The St. Thomas Aquinas Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted new juniors and seniors into NHS. Members selected demonstrate scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Stephen Robben, ’12, shared his insights on the keys to tackling adversity and finding success socially, professionally, and academically. Elder High School has been inducting members into the National Honor Society since 1964.

Special thanks go out to Jay Gutzwiller, Elder class of 1994, for his comments as the event guest speaker. Jay shared his experiences learning, serving, and working in Latin America. He also stressed the significance of the humanities, the importance of travel, and the beauty in communicating with others in their own language.

Bridgetown Middle School

Alexander Argento*

Mason Poland

Jordan Rottinghouse

Delhi Middle School

Ryder Ackman

Caleb Trokan*

Harrison Junior School

Matthew Miller

Vincent Rizzo*

Hayden Rogers

Holy Family

Jason Gabriel-Mendez

William Hart*

Danny Mendez Diaz*

Edwin Ventura-Vazquez

Nativity

Eli Wilmink

Ohio Virtual Academy

Jamel Sechrest*

Our Lady of Lourdes

Chase Bloemker

Julien Brown

Carson Daly

Raymond Guillermo

Isaac Johnson

Jose Morales

Camden Noe*

Carson Prewitt

Ransom Wright*

Our Lady of Victory

Brady Allgeyer*

Brady Andriacco*

Joshua Busam*

Adam Cowans*

Benjamin Davis*

Owen Finke*

Brady Fullenkamp*

Zachary Hafner

Michael Hughes*

Carter Jung*

Jude Kipp*

Benjamin MacPherson

Hudson Ostertag

Nick Owens*

John Schutte

Ryan Smith

Brady Vonderahe*

Chase Walpole*

Jake Wauligman

Our Lady of Visitation

Brecken Born*

Logan Bovard*

Carter Brandt*

Collin Brogan*

Cole Clyde

Gabe Corey*

Brady Criss*

Lincoln Edwards*

Alexander Flower*

Christopher Herman*

Jackson Humbert

Bryce Kelley*

Jordan Kotz

Tyler Lipps*

Anderson Meyer*

Brian Moorman

Luke Morano*

Frank Niemann

Jaxson Poulos*

Hunter Rankin*

DJ Roa

Michael Roden*

Brady Rohrmeier*

Jack Rosenacker

Owen Schmidt*

Zachary Simon

Benjamin Stokes*

Jackson Thatcher*

John Walter*

Max Wernke*

Kaleb Williams

Rapid Run Middle School

Brayden Asman*

William Brogan*

Dylan Cooper*

Cooper Moryl*

Carson Mullen

Wyatt Olthaus

Logan Ramstetter*

James Schaumloffel

Grant Walker

Bentley Willoughby

Sayler Park School

Dominic Strickley

St. Antoninus

Nicholas Bonhaus

Andrew Cirrincione-Daly

Sean Corcoran

Tyler Galbreath

Brody Gilday*

Joshua Honaker

Tobias Jeffers

Maximilian Kramer

Emmett Lonneman*

Holden Meiners

Charles Schroeder*

Zander Seaton

Samuel Walter*

Drew Wauligman*

Garrett Wittich

Class of 2027 WELCOME

213 students from 33 different schools comprise the incoming freshman class.

Many are receiving scholarships made possible through your generous gifts to the Annual Fund.

*Scholarship Recipient

St. Bernard

Andrew Heidemann*

Noah Kleiner

Justin Lanter

Brandon Lusby*

Brent Raterman

Adam Schmidt*

Shane Farley

St. Dominic

Camren Anderson

Bryce Bezold*

Gaveay Craig

Tadhg Delaney

Tanner Doyle

Elliott Durban

William Fettig*

Hayden Gorczyca*

William Grady*

Oliver Hignite

Rocco Hockenberry*

Tyler Homan*

Brody Korb

Troy Parker

Evan Roark

Joseph Starkey*

Andrew Tallen*

Zachary Thompson*

Henry Valladares Jr.

Bo Williams

St. Francis Seraph

Deshon Payne*

St. Ignatius

Hudson Bailey*

Kyle Bien*

Ryan Bishop

Nicholas Cassaro

Joseph Cornelius

Ryan Dickman*

Benjamin Florian

Gavin Gooding*

Andrew Keininger*

MJ Lucas*

Joshua Menner*

Landon Ogilvie

Ethan Osterling

Steve Peponis*

Tye Roden*

Benjamin Ruoff*

Ethan Schmaltz*

Leo Schmitz*

Conner Schreck*

Richard Sewell*

Owen Wiesman

Jonathon Wuest

St. James

Collin Holley

Carson Jorg*

Eric Mason*

Carter Pace

Kevin Staab

Carson West

St. John the Baptist (Dry Ridge)

Caleb Ledford*

Xander McCoy*

St. John the Baptist (Harrison)

Nathaniel Ross

Joseph Ventre IV*

St. Jude

Hugo Broering

Ryan Chambers*

Jacob Doran

Kenneth Espelage

Noah Gruen*

Dominic Herr*

Quinn Hutchinson*

Dominic Keyes*

Marshall Lutz

Caleb McComas*

Andrew Paff*

Joshua Peters

Luke Rodenberg

Luke Roell*

Brady Schmitz

Jett Wainscott*

Sean Wise*

St. Lawrence

Kyle Eichhorn

Austin Hicks*

Emmanuel Hollstegge

Roni Joachin Aguilar

Byron Ortiz Santizo

Shane Perez Morales

St. Margaret of York

Kaden Estep*

St. Martin of Tours

Gary Eagar*

Cody Huffman

Major Kittles

Cam’ron Pettis

Noah Thornton

St. Pius X

Emmett Queen*

St. Teresa of Avila

Tannar Carmen*

Oliver Hageman

Beckett Hammond-Bennett

Noah McCoy*

Owen Schwarz

Ethan Teetor

George Whitmer*

St. Thomas More

Cayden Huber

Benjamin Treinen*

St. William

Edward Backscheider

Yerik Carrizales

Maximus McCulley

Bryan Motino

Grady Priestle*

Dennis Ramirez-Bamaca

Reyli Reynoso-Perez

Malik Williams

Summit Academy

Jackson Stamper*

Taylor Middle School

Cory Bohan

Maxwell Doogan*

Kaleb Sturwold

Villa Madonna Academy

Cole Fischer

Walnut Hills

Owen Rothwell*

West Clermont Middle School

Carson Mahaffey*

football cross country

The football team was powered by a senior class that understood the importance of having a role and doing whatever was asked of that particular role. When a team faces a schedule as daunting as ours, senior leadership is a crucial role for success. Being able to win six non-league games, along with two league victories, is an accomplishment worthy of great praise. While the Panthers would go on to win two playoff games before bowing out to a strong Lakota West team, our success will always be attributed to a senior class that knew what it meant to be an Elder football player. Led by captains Luke Flowers, Samari Freeman, Zack Gutekunst, and Evan James, this year’s team will certainly be a team the Elder faithful can always be proud of.

TEAM AWARDS:

Mr. Panther: Samari Freeman

Mr. ZIP: Jack Reuter

Most Improved: Charlie Morman, Luke Paff

Best Offensive Lineman: Evan James

Best Offensive Skilled Player: Justin Re

Best Defensive Back: Zack Gutekunst

Best Linebacker: Ben Voelkerding

Best “Front 7” Defensive Player: Samari Freeman

Most Valuable: Luke Flowers

GCL ALL-STARS:

1st team: Luke Flowers, Samari Freeman, Zack Gutekunst, Liam Hulen, Evan James, Max LeMasters, Justin Re, Jacob Schorsc, Ben Schosterh, Ben Voelkerding

2nd team: Luke Autenrieb, Josh Dugan, Charlie Moorman

The Cross-Country season began with the Lakota East Fall Classic, where the Panthers finished 2nd overall. The team continued fighting with a 4th place finish in the highly competitive 17 team Troy Twilight Invitational and 1st place in the Ross Invitational, led by senior captain Tommy Weber, who finished 2nd overall. We finished 4th at districts, qualifying for the regionals in Troy for the third year in a row.

TEAM AWARDS:

Captains: Tommy Weber, Ben Johnson, Jake Miller

Mr. ZIP: Jake Miller

Most Improved: John Merk

Most Valuable: Tommy Weber

presented by: HOMETOWN

golf

The golf team had another successful season, breaking three team course records, along with eight individual course records. Congratulations to Sophomore Cayse Morgan for breaking the Elder single-season scoring record!

TEAM AWARDS:

Captain: Jake Langdon

Mr. ZIP: Mitch Kelly

Most Improved: Ryan Hawk, Jack Kleiman

Most Valuable: Cayse Morgan

POST-SEASON AWARDS:

All-District 1st team: Cayse Morgan

All-District Honorable Mention: Mikey Schutte, Jake Langdon

GCL Player of the Year: Cayse Morgan

GCL 2nd team: Mikey Schutte

Academic All-Ohio: Jake Langdon, Ryan Hawk

soccer

In his first year, head coach Eric Rothwell and his Panthers had a very competitive season, highlighted by making the Sweet 16 of the region. Elder played a demanding schedule, highlighted by defeating Oak Hills in a packed home stadium and winning the last match ever on the PAC’s grass field 3-0 over Fairfield. This year’s class was led by 12 seniors

TEAM AWARDS:

Mr. Panther: Cy Jenkins

Mr. Zip: Nick Stiens

Golden Boot: Caden Ammon

POST-SEASON AWARDS:

All-City Midfielder: Aiden Stratmann

1st team GCL Defender: Jackson Hollander

2nd team GCL Goalkeeper: Reece Zigelmier

2nd team GCL Striker: Caden Ammon

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS WHO HAVE COMMITTED TO USING THEIR TALENTS AT THE NEXT LEVEL: (L TO R):

MAX BRUNNER (Swimming) Virginia Military Institute

REECE CHAGMAN (Wrestling) Mount Saint Joseph University

JARED ECKSTEIN (Baseball) Wabash Community College

DREW EDRICH (Baseball) Thomas More University

NICK GUTZWILLER (Baseball) Hanover College

BRAD HOERNSCHEMEYER (Football) Tiffin University

MAX LEMASTERS (Football) University of Cincinnati

LUKE PAFF (Football) Mount Saint Joseph University

WILL RAMSEY (Baseball) Earlham College

JUSTIN RE (Football) University of Cincinnati

BEN SCHOSTER (Football) Marion University

SAM WHITMER (Basketball) Delta State University

basketball hockey

Elder’s version of March Madness included playing in front of big crowds in college arenas, winning championships, and cutting down nets. The basketball team, known this season for its hustle and defense, finished the year at 21-5.

The Panthers won their second district championship in three years while cutting down a net at UD Arena and staging a big comeback but ultimately falling just short in the regional semi-final at Xavier University’s Cintas Center.

During the regular season, Elder was undefeated in The Pit, including a big senior night win over Moeller which clinched a GCL co-championship and sent Elder’s eight seniors out in grand fashion. This was the third GCL championship in a row for the Panthers, the longest streak since Elder won or tied for nine straight league titles from 1976-1984.

In addition to the great cheering sections and home crowd who supported the Panthers this year, Elder News Network averaged 1990 viewers from four countries and 32 states.

TEAM AWARDS:

Mr. Panther: Carson Browne, Sam Whitmer

Mr. ZIP: Grady Wall

Most Improved: Todd Tieman, Cam Williams

Leading Rebounder: Carson Browne

Leading FT% Shooter: Todd Tieman

Best Defensive Player: Zack Gutekunst

Team-First Award: Robby Mathews

GCL ALL-STARS:

1st team: Carson Browne, Sam Whitmer

2nd team: Zack Gutekunst, Drew Murphy

GCL All-Defensive: Zack Gutekunst

GCL Coach of the Year: Joe Schoenfeld

The hockey team finished the season with a 5-18-3 record. The team advanced to the semifinals of the Southwest Ohio League Tournament before losing to Beaver Creek.

Captains: Charlie Hafner, Andrew Onorato, Casey Sullivan

Mr. Panther: Andrew Onorato, Greg Carlton

Mr. ZIP: Alex Ammann

Most Improved Defenseman: Luke Lenhardt

Most Improve Forward: Ethan Vonderahe

Most Valuable: Charlie Hafner

Oblinger Award: Casey Sullivan

Hobey Baker Award: Rudy Hofmeyer

On December 29, Elder hosted the NE Bushrangers from Australia for a night of hoops in the fieldhouse. Varsity came out ahead with a score of 55-41 while JV lost to the Bushrangers 48-32.

The games were streamed through EHSports and BoxCast with close to 1200 viewers from not only the US and Australia but also Indonesia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

This year’s team consisted of 41 swimmers, the largest team in the history of the program. The Aqua Panthers went 6-2 in dual meets this season. They captured the Princeton Invitational beating out 14 other men’s teams and won the Best of the West defeating five other rivals. 22 swimmers competed at sectionals, of which 12 went on to compete in districts, and seven swimmers went on to the State meet held in Canton, OH. Three Elder records were broken this season: Max Brunner in the 100-yard backstroke and 50 Freestyle; Max Brunner, Rob Willig, Brady Ohmer, and Rocco Cittadino in the 200-yard Freestyle record.

TEAM AWARDS:

Mr. Panther: Ben Johnson

Mr. Zip: Rob Willig

Most Improved: Tim Carroll, Lincoln Zeurick

Most Valuable: Max Brunner

wrestling

bowling swimming

The wrestling team finished 14-3 in duals and won the sectionals qualifying 13 of 14 to the district tournament. At the districts, four Panthers placed in the top six with two advancing to the State. The team finished 6th at districts and it extended Elder’s streak of state qualifiers to 43 years in a row. Sophomore Joey Thamann finished as a District Runner-Up, earning him his second trip to the State Tournament while fellow sophomore Konner Lambers won his second District Title and finished 8th in the state becoming Elder’s 11th wrestler in school history to earn multiple individual state medals.

TEAM AWARDS:

Captains: Andrew Thamann, Anthony Lay

Mr. Panther: Andrew Thamann

Mr. Zip: Anthony Lay

Most Improved Bowler: Michael Yerian

Most Valuable: Konner Lambers

with a victory at the prestigious Kick Off Tournament in Columbus. They continued their success throughout the regular season by capturing a 2nd consecutive GCL title and securing our 5th title in the last six years. Seniors CJ Herbers, Logan Mullen, and junior Ben Seger all earned a spot on the 1st Team All-GCL, with senior Parker Nowlin securing a 2nd Team All-GCL award. The team advanced out of sectionals and struggled at districts, but ended their season in good spirits.

TEAM AWARDS

Captains: CJ Herbers

Mr. Panther: Parker Nowlin

Most Improved: Vince Louis

Most Valuable: CJ Herbers

A Year of Beginnings

TOM REIRING ’88, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

FOR RAY BRUEGGEMEYER ’41, THE YEAR 1922 MARKED HIS BURSTING ONTO THE SCENE WITH HIS BIRTH AND SUBSEQUENT UPBRINGING IN PRICE HILL…JUST A FEW BLOCKS AWAY FROM THE SITE OF A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ELDER HIGH SCHOOL.

These two entities setting off on their journey would eventually have their paths converge some fifteen years later with Ray’s enrollment as afreshman at that corner of Vincent and Regina. Now as both Ray and Elder High School celebrate 100 years on this earth, their stories come into focus for the lives they both touched and the impact they made over these many years.

Ray grew up on Guerley Road with seven siblings and attended St. Teresa grade school. Ray’s oldest sister, Rosemary, started at Elder but graduated from Seton and of course all of Ray’s brothers would go on to graduate from Elder. It was a time that Ray described as difficult as his family, like many families during those days, didn’t have much money. His dad worked several jobs to make ends meet including making pies at a bakery in Lower Price Hill as well as a job at Dunham Hospital where he walked to work. Ray recalled oftentimes taking lunch to his dad at Dunham with some of his siblings.

the dirt. “We were never happier than when they started trucking in clean dirt to cover the field,” laughed Ray. Ray looks back fondly on his days at Elder and though he can’t recall names of specific teachers or coaches, he feels they all instilled a good work ethic and played a huge role in Ray living his life as a good Catholic. Ray added, “Elder has always done a great job of educating young men and preparing them for the world. “

While at Elder, Ray played golf and football and vividly recalls the early stages of building The Pit. They would have practice for an hour and then the next hour would be spent by the boys picking rocks out of

After his service with the Army Air Corps, Ray went to work at Graybar and then reconnected with a St. Teresa classmate - Elizabeth “Betty” Partridge, whom he would eventually marry, spend 49 years together before her passing in 2000 and raise three girls that brought three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

“I’m surprised that I am still here, but NOT surprised that Elder is,” Ray exclaimed. He just never thought he would live this long. As the last survivor of his generation and the last of his class of 1941, Ray reminisced about attending his monthly class luncheons with his former classmates. Ron’s Roost was their spot and Ray and his friend and classmate, Bud Kneflin, who lived with him at Western Hills Retirement Village until Bud’s passing in 2021, would often tell stories about their days at Elder. He can't think of anything that he attributes to his longevity but for Elder, it's staying power is in the loyalty and support of the nearly 23,000 alumni. Ray certainly added to that through his generosity and benevolence dating back to when fundraising began at Elder in the late 1980s. His support of Elder has always been consistent and for that – we are

grateful. Ray has been back to Elder several times in recent years and those visits always brought back those lasting memories of his days at Elder.

In closing, Ray wanted to impart some words of advice and wisdom to the Elder students of today “You need to work hard, be a good Catholic and actively serve your church and the Elder Catholic school community.” It’s easy to see how the importance of living a good life for a guy like Ray, and positively and effectively influencing generations of Panthers for Elder, can result in both being around for a long time.

We are soooo close to reaching our goal for the Annual Fund!

If you have not already donated to the Annual Fund, please consider a gift for our 1OOth anniversary! www.

MEMORY In

Honoring the lives of Elder Alumni who have recently gone before us. A complete listing of deceased graduates can be viewed at www.elderhs.org/Alumni.

Donald F. Zwick ’46

George E. Francisco ’46

Raymond J. “Red” Jaspers ’46

Robert C. Scherer ’47

James A. Scharff ’47

John F. “Jack” Davis ’48

Roger A. Groene ’48

Richard P. Minges, Sr. ’49

Glenn A. Groh ’49

Patrick R. Kelly ’49

Richard E. Niehe ’50

Joseph A. Martini, Sr. ’50

Max B. Hofmeyer ’50

Ralph L. Overberg ’50

James H. Wernke ’51

Howard W. Neiheisel ’51

Ronald W. Springman, Sr. ’51

William A. Neiheisel ’51

Joseph B. Schuster, Jr. ’51

Robert E. Lambers ’52

Thomas J. Storey ’52

Thomas R. Ruthman ’53

Ralph R. Schroer ’53

Eugene F. Duesing ’53

Gerald E. “Jerry” Meyer ’53

Richard A. “Dick” Pohlman ’53

Raymond L. Heyl ’54

Alan P. Kotz ’55

James C. Buzek ’56

Michael J. Honold ’56

John J. Brossart ’56

James J. Berkemeier ’57

Frank Eichstadt ’57

Ronald J. Stenger ’57

Jerry Thomas ’57

John A. "Jack" Forrester ’57

James P. Vogt ’57

Edward L. Emmerling '58

John H. Yunker ’59

Joseph P. Niehaus ’59

Alfred C. Huseman ’59

William H. “Bill” Cain ’59

John E. McMichael ’59

October 12

November 6

March 6

December 29

March 18

January 17

January 21

October 7

December 20

February 21

October 22

January 1

January 5

March 16

December 29

January 11

January 14

January 18

February 4

October 29

January 28

November 16

December 3

December 29

January 22

January 22

December 24

October 24

October 2

December 17

January 18

October 7

October 29

December 7

December 8

January 17

March 31

December 7

January 2022

October 6

October 21

December 6

January 14

Kenneth F. Horn ’60

Donald P. Reverman ’60

David C. Haas ’61

Jacob P. “Jack” Simon ’61

Charles D. Hotchkiss ’61

Gerald J. “Jerry” Wahl ’61

Donald A. Aisenbrey ’62

Rev. Theodore C. “Ted” Kosse ’63

Floyd R. “Butch” McMurray ’63

Marcus P. Richardson ’64

Paul G. Benzinger ’64

Christopher L. Krabbe ’65

David M. Ott ’65

James R. Harding ’66

Lee P. Yeazell ’66

John P. Hinrichs ’66

Thomas A. Minnery ’66

Michael R. Lyons ’67

E. Michael Naber ’67

Gary M. Sanzone ’69

Thomas E. Martino ’69

Hugh M. Delp ’70

Gary W. Kloepfer ’71

Joseph R. Trentman ’72

Thomas J. Pitstick ’72

Thomas M. Marzheuser ’74

Carl D. Thiem ’75

David G. Beck ’75

Paul A. Mueller ’75

Thomas J. Nienaber ’76

Clinton J. Stacey, Jr. ’77

James E. Riesenbeck ’80

David S. Prudhomme ’81

Richard J. Kessler ’81

Matthew J. Cupito ’82

John P. Delaney ’83

Robert M. Hogue ’85

Donald D. Perkins ’89

Anthony J. “Tony” Mancini, Jr. ’92

Scott A. Hogue ’92

Alan P. Kroner ’03

Casey A. Roark ’03

Adam M. Singer ’04

November 18

January 22

October 13

December 21

February 6

March 17

February 5

November 1

January 3

January 5

February 22

October 21

January 17

October 25

November 25

December 14

December 24

January 22

March 12

October 30

February 14

November 7

February 5

September 12

January 4

October 15

November 5

January 12

March 31

December 24

January 3

December 13

November 30

February 7

November 20

January 21

January 14

November 17

January 16

January 19

May 2022

March 26

January 11

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Happy 90th birthday to GUS BONNO ’51 who celebrated the occasion with his wife, Joanne, and other family members on a bus trip down “Memory Lane” visiting all the places Gus has lived and the schools he attended! A quick pic on the steps of ol’ Elder High was obviously needed. Included in the picture (top center) are the couple’s sons, NICK ’80 and ALEX ’84.

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At a recent luncheon, classmates acknowledged TOM MALONE ’53 (right) for his work as class representative. The class continues to meet for lunch on a monthly basis and is now planning its 70-year reunion activities for later this year. See the Class Reunions page for more info!

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After 43 years of teaching at Elder, MIKE BOEING ’74 started off retirement the right way with a trip out west in 2022 to Canyonlands National Park in Utah. Mike reports, “This retirement stuff is good!” 53

During the National Football Foundation’s Cincinnati Chapter “That’s My Boy Award Banquet” in February, LEROY “ROY” STENGER ’61 was recognized as the 2023 recipient of the Contribution to Amateur Football Award. Roy has served on the NFF board for over 25 years and has worked tirelessly raising money for local area high school scholar athletes who have been nominated and who have the desire to play college

Let’s do it again!

CLASS OF 1976 hosted its first regular class gathering and it was a huge success with 55 classmates in attendance! Future gatherings will be held quarterly at various venues and the Facebook group “Elder High School Class of 1976” was created to help guys stay

football.

PHOTO CREDIT: NFF Cincy Chapter

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Former Elder assistant athletic director MIKE

OWENS ’94 has been coaching high school football in the Columbus, OH area since 2005.

Chance reunions are the greatest! After nearly 40 years, the paths of classmates JERRY BEERMAN ’84 (right) and DAN DOERFLEIN ’84

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(left)

where

lives and works. The two shared a meal together along with their wives Kelly and Dee Dee.

Over just the last five seasons, Mike has helped produce Ohio Division 1 all-state players, including four quarterbacks and three wide receivers. He is currently the QB coach and Offensive Coordinator at Division 1 school Thomas Worthington, and he is quick to check the Elder football score after every one of his games. Mike and his wife Katie reside in Galloway, OH with their children Ben and Lilly.

PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter

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Congratulations to PHIL AMREIN ’79 who was recognized as the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals Fan of the Year! The NFL awarded Phil with a trip to Super Bowl LVII, something Phil had already booked himself. With permission from the Bengals and the NFL, Phil and his wife, Shelley, raffled off the trip and donated all proceeds to local charities, including Elder High School. Thank you, Phil and Shelley! PHOTO CREDIT: Spectrum News

RYAN LENGERICH ’99 recently backpacked internationally with his wife, Marisa, and their three children, Kaden, Reid, and Keeley. The family spent three weeks studying at a Spanish school in Antigua, Guatemala before visiting Costa Rica, Germany, Greece, Albania, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Upon returning home, the Lengeriches relocated to Greenville, SC and Ryan began a new job as a consultant with Deloitte.

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MATTY MEYER ’79 (pictured second from left) has trademarked the nickname “Jackpot Joey” for Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and now has a line of fan gear bearing the same name. He and friends have also partnered with Brink Brewing Co. to produce the award-winning Jackpot Joey Golden Ale. When he’s not marketing his brand, Matt’s full-time job is overseeing Meyer Windows, Doors and More.

STEVE WITTERSTAETTER ’99 is currently living in Singapore on a three-year work assignment with Procter & Gamble. If you’ve been wondering which grad has been celebrating Elder’s 100th Anniversary the farthest away from campus, well, we think we have your answer right here – 9,500 miles from Cincinnati!

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BRIAN ROSENTHAL ’00 was recently awarded the Protz Award by his employer, Schneider National Trucking. The company’s highest sales award is presented to the individual who best exemplifies SNT’s core values as a coach and as a leader of his peers and is simply best in class. Congratulations, Brian!

Friends from the CLASS OF 1980 enjoyed their third annual pickleball trip to Palmetto Dunes in Hilton Head last fall. Pictured left to right: GLEN NAPOLITANO, FRANK LOTTMAN, JOE GERRETY, TOM HOPKINS, PAUL WIENKAMP, and MICHAEL RUDEMILLER.

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Congratulations to JAKE LINDSEY ’11 and his wife, Laura, on the birth of their first child, Luke, in January.

Jake proudly states that Luke will be a member of the great Elder class of 2041.

After graduating Elder, SAM STAUSS ’17 “flew” through the Aviation Technology course through the University of Cincinnati and became a Flight’s Instructor. Since then, he’s had the privilege of flying with PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, where he serves as a First Officer. Sam says, “I can’t say enough how much Elder prepared me for life!”

PFC. JUSTIN SCHMITT ’20 (right), assigned to 1st Battalion, 134th Field Artillery Regiment, tosses the casing of a 105 mm artillery round during a direct fire exercise as part of Operation Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, MI. PHOTO CREDIT: DoD VI The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

SO MUCH CHANGES IN THE COURSE OF A YEAR. WE’D LIKE TO KEEP YOU UPDATED ON CURRENT EVENTS & HAPPENINGS AROUND ELDER. PLEASE SEND YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS TO: alumnichanges@elderhs.net

Do you have any old footage of Elder events that you’ve recorded over the years?

Whether it’s a video from an 80’s Elder Football game, a Glee Club performance in 2018, or anything in between… Elder wants it! We’ve started to gather and organize videos of past Elder events from our own archives, and we’d like to add in every tape, disc, and digital video that the Elder faithful have hidden away!

For more information and to donate old videos email Adam Duwel ’21 at Duwelaw@elderhs.net

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 is planning its 70-year reunion for the fall of 2023 and needs classmates’ input! Email Jim Mathews (tkpaintmepurple@aol.com). The class also 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 will celebrate its 65-year reunion on the weekend of September 9, 2023. The class also 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 will celebrate its 60-year reunion on the weekend of September 9, 2023. The class also meets at noon at Jim & Jack’s on the River on the following dates in 2023: Jan. 6, Mar. 3, May 5, Jul. 7, Sep. 8, and Nov. 3. 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 will celebrate its 55-year reunion on the weekend of October 6, 2023. The class also hosts various gatherings throughout the year, including lunches, dinners, and golf outings. 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 4-8 P.M. at various places on the following dates in 2023: Mar. 23, May 25, Sep. 28, Dec. 7. The class is also planning a 70th Birthday Party at a Reds game in Jul./Aug. of 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 ’76 meets quarterly at various locations. The class also has the “Elder High School Class of 1976” on Facebook. Email Don Acito (dacito0@gmail.com).

CLASS OF ’78 will celebrate its 45-year reunion on the weekend of October 6, 2023. Contact Steve Loechtenfeldt (615-5484 or SteveL@amerifirst.com).

CLASS OF ’83 will celebrate its 40-year reunion on the weekend of September 8-10, 2023. Contact Dave Humphrey (505-0212 or davehumphrey87@gmail.com).

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 ’88 will celebrate its 35-year reunion on the weekend of September 9, 2023. Contact Michael Young (646-4054 or michael.young@zoomtown.com).

CLASS OF ’98 will celebrate its 25-year reunion on the weekend of September 29, 2023. Contact Nick Roos (304-0596 or roosnd@yahoo.com).

CLASS OF ’08 will celebrate its 15-year reunion on the weekend of September 1, 2023. Contact Eric Kelly (884-5988 or ekelly@clarkreder.com).

CLASS OF ’13 will celebrate its 10-year reunion on the weekend of September 1, 2023. Contact Joe Pieper (917-4159 or pieperjm@elderhs.net).

CLASS OF ’18 will celebrate its 5-year reunion on the weekend of September 29, 2023. Contact Lou Langen (378-9969 or lou.langen@gmail.com).

THE NEXT 1OO

by RODGER PILLE ’ 91, 2023 Alumni Board President

I wonder if my son’s great-grandson will park his flying car on Vincent or Regina. In 100 years, when the seniors leave school during flex, will they teleport to Skyline or walk over in their Air Bronny III shoes? The smart boards in all the classrooms will probably display the notes as the teachers think it. This will prove troublesome for the art teachers. Instead of the Walk for Others, students will be expected to mine $2 million in cryptocurrency for the school every spring. As long as they hit their goal, they’ll still be given off the day after the World Cup. There will be no better rivalry in local sports than when the Panthers play St. LaMoeller. Parents will wonder if 2123 is the year Dave Allen actually retires.

As we wind down the year-long celebration of Elder’s 100th anniversary, it’s fun to consider all the ways the school, Price Hill and the greater Elder Nation will change over the forthcoming century. But it’s equally satisfying – even reassuring – to consider all the ways it won’t. I know in my heart that many of the qualities I love about Elder are here to stay, just as they were developed, codified and memorialized in these first 100 years. Traditions like:

• Elder’s long-standing expectation that God-given talent in the classroom, on stage or on the field/court/mat isn’t enough; that talent means nothing if hard work isn’t pushing it to its fullest potential.

• That our shared Christian values will remain at the heart of every decision, celebrated and vocalized through prayer at the beginning of every school day.

• The outpouring of community support for everything the students do.

• That as men of Elder, the minute we step foot in these hallways that we’re part of an enduring brotherhood that will only be amplified by future generations of Elder grads who silently annoy their coworkers by wearing purple every Friday.

It’s been amazing to see all the ways we’ve celebrated this great school’s first 100 years. Elder truly has stood the test of time. Now it’s time to fly.

Rodger Pille ’91

ALUMNI SPORTS STAG

ALUMNI SPORTS STAG

ALUMNI SPORTS STAG

PURPLE & WHITE SENIOR ALUMNI MASS & DINNER

EBA CAREER DAY

ALUMNI BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Upcoming Eve nts

JUNE 2 ALUMNI GOLF OUTING

Presented by Nehemiah Manufacturing Co. Event has sold out; however, hole sponsorships are available through May 5. More info at www.elderhs.org/AlumniGolf.

JUNE 30 WEST OF THE RHINE (see back cover!)

JULY 29 & 30 ALUMNI SOCCER WEEKEND

The fun starts at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 29, as the 2023 Panthers take on the Alumni at the Panther Athletic Complex. Golf outing on July 30 is open to all Elder Soccer alumni, friends and family. Cost includes drink tickets, lunch buffet, and door prizes. To register for game or golf outing, please view the event calendar at www.elderhs.org.

AUGUST 5 ALUMNI CROSS COUNTRY RACE

The Annual Greg Weber Alumni Race will take place at 9:00 A.M. at Rapid Run Park. Former Purple Pack members are welcome to run or just come out for the fun and cheer on your favorites!

AUGUST 11 TOM & BONNIE OTTEN ALUMNI FAMILY PICNIC

Join us at Stricker’s Grove for this always fun, family-friendly event! Cost of admission includes ice cream tickets for the kids and all rides! Bring your own food or purchase low-cost burgers and hot dogs from the grill.

FALL 2023 PURPLE & WHITE SENIOR ALUMNI MASS & DINNER

Alumni who graduated from Elder 50 or more years ago will be invited to celebrate together. Invitations will be mailed to eligible grads over the summer.

OCTOBER 7 ELDERAMA (save the date!)

OCTOBER 9 EBA GOLF OUTING

Now at Hidden Valley Golf Course! This annual event hosted by the Elder Businessmen’s Association raises important scholarship money for graduating Elder seniors. Contact Frank Panzeca ’76 at 451-0458 or FLPanzeca@gmail.com for more information or to register.

OCTOBER-FEBRUARY ALUMNI BOWLING LEAGUE

This Thursday night “Elder league” was started at Western Bowl in the late-80s and is still “rolling” strong today! Perfect way to stay connected and active. Contact Paul Kenkel ’78 at 373-8160 or kenks@fuse.net.

ALTIORA AWARD

CONGRATULATIONS DR. MARK RUDEMILLER ’72

After graduating from Elder in 1972, Mark attended Xavier University where he graduated summa cum laude in pre-med and then earned a medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. Mark also served as the Chief Resident of Family Medicine at University Hospital.

Mark has been quite active in the community. He volunteered at RiverCity Jail working with addicts; volunteered at Our Daily Bread serving the homeless; is a former board member of Serenity House; is a member and former board member of Western Wildlife Corridor performing woodland habitat restoration. Mark has served as chairperson of multiple committees, including President of the medical and dental staff at St. Francis/St. George Hospital.

Closely connected to his alma mater, Mark served as Elder’s athletic team physician for 35 years; served on Elder’s Advisory Board for several years; and was president of our Alumni Association. He is currently serving on the executive committee for our 100th-anniversary planning committee. Mark has devoted countless hours and energy to activities that promote and support Elder High School. His energy and devotion to our students, families, and alums define our recipient of this year’s Altiora Award.

The Award is bestowed on an individual who, in their personal and professional lives, sets the example we at Elder strive to instill in our students – the pursuit of the higher things in life. There is no better way to teach than by example. And this year Dr. Mark Rudemiller is the model of integrity, determination, devotion to others, friendliness, and loyalty to the principles to live by. We are grateful for his presence, for his example to all of us, and for his loyalty to the Elder community.

Mark and his wife, Julie, have been married for 42 years, and have 4 children and 11 grandchildren.

Side note: Mark’s father, Dr. Bill Rudemiller ‘42, received this same award in 1983.

Pictured left to right: Joe ’02 & Ellie Rudemiller, Ricky & Becky Shockey, Mark, Julie, Laura Leisure and Jake Rudemiller ’06

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SAVE THE DATE Friday, June 30th