Summer 2023 - Honor Roll Edition

SUMMER 2O23

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Dear Members of the Elder Family,

I want to thank all of you – the Elder Community for “showing up” to support Elder ... not only in this milestone year but over decades.

As individuals, we can make a difference. When we unite as an Elder Community, we’re powerful.

A prime example is The Pit – hailed as one of the Top Ten high school football stadiums in the country. It was an idea and a labor of love for the Elder Community in the 1930s and 1940s. Teachers, alumni, and students had a vision for a 10,000-seat stadium and built it by hand.

The Grotto – an iconic place of worship on our campus – was another project conceived and built by teachers and students. Completed in the fall of 1951, it has hosted countless team prayers and has served as a place for spiritual reflection for the Elder family.

The PAC – our 65-acre off-campus athletic facility that houses baseball, soccer, tennis, and track & field, was conceived, and constructed by loyal and generous Elder grads. They had the vision to turn a hillside, full of trees and overgrown brush, into one of the premiere athletic facilities in the city.

Even in the early days, the pride and power of the Elder Community were formidable. And the growth, investment, and transformation of Elder have continued generation after generation.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that this generation of Elder alumni and friends also have played a role in our success and remain vitally important to our future.

We embarked on a capital campaign in June of 2019 with a goal of raising $10MM to fund our most pressing capital

needs. The campaign concluded in August of 2022. Thanks to the generosity of the Elder Community, we blew that goal out of the water, having $18.2MM committed to the campaign. Those funds are allowing us to: improve the physical campus; grow the tuition assistance endowment; expand our college dual-credit program; expand our skilled trades program; and support faculty & staff professional development. And, for the first time ever, this year’s Annual Fund has exceeded $1MM in contributions. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated and is making a difference.

We graduated 171 seniors on May 16. We will welcome 210 incoming freshmen in the fall for a total enrollment of 798 students next year. Our enrollment has consistently been growing.

Perhaps these incoming freshmen spotted some yard signs as the west side was a sea of purple. The Elder pride has been palpable this past year. I’ve never been prouder to be a part of this Elder Community and this is coming from someone who has long considered every day as a Purple Friday.

In closing, I want to acknowledge that one of the biggest benefits of this milestone anniversary is that we deepened our relationships with our most fervent supporters and reconnected with friends we hadn’t seen in a while. Let’s pledge to stay connected and strive for the higher things as an Elder Community.

God bless and Altiora!

Kurt Ruffing ’81 Principal

THE COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARDS are given to students who have shown extraordinary effort and expertise in the field of Computer Science (Graphic Design Software): William G. Summers, Collin P. Carrithers

THE ART DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP AWARD includes a certificate of appreciation and a monetary award. This student is commended for his high quality of consistent effort over four years: Aidan D. Metz

THE JAMES R. BORGMAN PURCHASE AWARD goes to the student who best exemplifies the spirit and ideals of the Elder Art Department. This award is named after James Borgman, Elder class of 1940, and father of former Cincinnati Enquirer editorial cartoonist Jim Borgman ’72. Elder will purchase a piece of art from this student, and it will hang in the main hall for one year: Aidan D. Metz

Class of Special 2023 AWARDS

These special department awards are awarded to seniors at Baccalaureate Mass:

The following students were recognized as members of these WORLD LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETIES:

NATIONAL GERMAN HONOR SOCIETY: Joseph D. Vinel, Lucas A. Neeley

NATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY: Gregory R. Carlton, Liam J. Hutchinson,Benjamin S. Johnson, Matthew S. Moser, Dylan G. Samuels, Joshua R. Sanchez, Cooper J. Tepe, Thomas W. Weber

THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT wishes to recognize the following students for their superior achievements.

AP CHEMISTRY: Peter L. Braun, Conner B. McCoy, Dylan G. Samuels

THE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AWARD is presented to: Rocco A. Cittadino

THE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD is presented to: Luke B. Voss

THE RELIGION DEPARTMENT would like to recognize seniors who have given evidence of the qualities of personal character and academic achievement. These certificates go to: Christopher A. Booher, Nicholas O. Durbin, John R. Reuter, William G. Summers

THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AWARDS certificates in recognition of excellence in Personal Finance: Logan M. Bayer, Tanner J. Harrell, Thomas G. Holtmeier, Johnny E. Perez-Chun, Dylan G. Samuels

The recipient of the ANDREW J. BUCHER & COMPANY “EXCELLENCE IN ACCOUNTING” AWARD is: Andrew P. Ruwe

THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT would like to recognize the seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the field of Mathematics:

CALCULUS AB: John P. Reuter, Joseph D. Vinel

CALCULUS BC: Thomas G. Holtmeier, Peter L. Braun

AP STATISTICS: Conner B. McCoy, George H. Sundrup

THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT wishes to honor a senior who most reflects expertise in writing. He emulates the necessary skills of a successful writer as well as a successful person – creativity, organization, and unselfish effort: Benjamin S. Johnson

THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT would like to present the Award for Excellence to:

AP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: Jake Langdon, Thomas G. Holtmeier

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: Joshua Sanchez, Jacob L. Westerkamp

AP ECONOMICS: John P. Reuter, Joseph D. Vinel

ECONOMICS: Cooper Tepe, Nicholas O. Durbin

THE WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT would like to recognize the following individuals:

AP GERMAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE: Joseph D. Vinel

AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE: Dylan G. Samuels

NUTRITION FOR LIFE: Dominic J. Ball, Alexander J. Vetter, Andrew G.C. Edrich, Chad J. Meyer

BIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN: Dominic J. Ball, Alexander J. Vetter, Bradley C. Sims, Fred L. Harvey

AP PHYSICS C: Logan M. Bayer

THE ANNUAL MARTIN H. SMITH MEMORIAL MUSIC AWARD, presented through Elder graduate Michael Heath, is given to a student who has demonstrated leadership and potential in the field of music: Peter L. Braun,Thomas G. Holtmeier

In recognition of outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music and making the most use of his musical talents, the JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BAND AWARD is hereby presented to: Robert M. Mathews

And the DIRECTOR’S AWARD FOR BAND is presented to: Aydan J. Plummer

THE ELDERADO, ELDER’S YEARBOOK is a project undertaken by Elder students. We would like to recognize the effort of the leaders of the ELDERADO staff: Jacob D. Miller, George H. Sundrup

EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING AND MEDIA AWARDS are presented to: William G. Summers, Collin P. Carrithers, Gregory R. Carlton

THE PRICE HILL OLD TIMERS SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD was presented to: William G. Summers

Each year a senior is chosen by members of the Elder faculty to receive the GREG WEBER AMERICAN SPIRIT AWARD. This award was created by the local chapter of the Marine Corps League to memorialize Greg Weber, a 1981 alumnus of Elder killed in El Salvador in 1985. The student is recognized for his ability and esprit de corps to better serve his community and his country. This year the Greg Weber Award was presented to: Thomas W. Weber

THE SPIRIT OF SR. DOROTHY STANG AWARD is awarded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Mission Office to a graduating senior or a faculty staff member in each Catholic high school who has practiced environmental consciousness, care for those living in poverty and forgotten, respect for other cultures, and a commitment to peace and justice. This award is presented to: Hudson Forrester

Archbishop Elder Memorial Award (Elder's Highest Honor):

To the Student who best exemplifies the type of graduate Elder aims to develop.

JAKE W. LANGDON

Jake will be attending Miami University majoring in Finance.

Leadership Award: To the Student who was outstanding in his positive leadership at Elder.

THOMAS W. WEBER

Tommy received a military academy nomination and will be attending the United States Military Academy – West Point.

Memorial - The Reverend Ralph C. Bange:

To the Student who was outstanding in the use of his talents both in class and in extra-curricular activities.

COLLIN P. CARRITHERS

Collin will attend the University of Iowa, dual majoring in Journalism and Sport & Recreation Management.

Christian Life Award: To the Student who, by his actions, has lived the principles that Jesus taught and to which all of us are called.

JOHN P. REUTER

Roger Auer Distinguished Service Award:

To the Student who was outstanding in his service to the Elder Community.

HUDSON D. FORRESTER

Hudson will attend Miami University and major in Social Work.

Jack will be attending the College of William & Mary to study Government and Public Policy.

Elder’s Valedictorian MATTHEW MOSER will be attending the Ohio State University where he will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Elder’s Salutatorian TOMMY HOLTMEIER will be attending Mount St. Joseph University where he will be majoring in Secondary Education.

Congratulations Matthew & Tommy on your accomplishments!

Nolan Douglas Abrams

Isaiah Joshua Ackerman

Alexander Carter Ammann

Hayden Grant Angevine +*

Noah Paul Angevine *

Luke Joseph Autenrieb *

Mark Jude Autenrieb *

Dominic Jerome Ball +*

Austin Robert Bass +*

Logan Michael Bayer +*

Louis William Boller

Christopher Alexander Booher *

Henry John Brandt *

Peter Linus Braun +*

Carson Michael Browne *

Maximus Alexander Brunner *

Anthony Isaiah Campbell

Gregory Raymond Carlton +*

Collin Patrick Carrithers +*

Reece Christopher Chagman *

Rocco A. Cittadino *

Benjamin Ehren Collins

Nathan James Conners +

Carter Lee Cowans

Eli Cassidy Crawford

Jake Paul Creeden *

Johnathan Patrick Dean

Adam Joseph Dunn

Nicholas Owen Hacker Durbin *

Joseph Thomas Dwyer

Jared Ryan Eckstein *

Andrew George Charles Edrich *

Joseph Patrick Emmett

James Robert Finley

Luke Patrick Flowers *

Hudson Daniel Forrester *

Seth Patrick Frame

Samari La'Davion Freeman *

Mason Joseph Goetz *

Zachary Joseph Gutekunst *

Nicholas James Gutzwiller

Charles David Hafner

Tanner John Harrell *

Fred Lewis Harvey III +*

Ian Matthew Hausfeld *

Ryan Christopher Hawk *

Caleb James Herbers *

Connor James Hess *

Kevin Joseph Hilton *

Corey Michael Hodgeman +*

Bradley James Hoernschemeyer *

Rudy James Hofmeyer

Rylee David Holder

Jackson Terrance Hollander *

Thomas Gerard Holtmeier +*

William Charles Hulen +*

Liam John Hutchinson +*

Jack Henry Hutzel *

Joseph J. Jaeger *

Evan Allen James

Josiah Michael Jenkins *

Benjamin Stephen Johnson +*

Justin AJ Kelly

Jacob Joshua Knepfle *

Theodore Charles Kremer *

Benjamin Charles Krimpelman

Owen Jakob Krommer

Jacob David Lamb

Jake William Langdon +*

Anthony Michael Lanter

Bradley Giles Lanter +*

Aidan John Latscha

Anthony John Lay

William Jeffrey Lee

Class of 2023

This year’s class was offered 734 college scholarships valued in excess of $25.8 million.

Parker William Nieman

Cole Michael Noble

Parker James Nowlin

Brady Jonathan Ohmer *

Connor Bradley Ohmer

Andrew Wegman Onorato *

Luke Andrew Paff *

Kaedan Michael Pauly *

Johnny Edemir Perez-Chun

Kevin Pichardo-Huape

Aydan Jude Plummer *

Maxwell William Lemasters +*

Noah Robert Leuenberger +*

Ethan Andrew Listerman *

Nicholas Andrew Lonneman *

Oliver Lopez-Cabrera

Matthew Tyler Luthy *

Alexander Dionysus Manor *

Emariono Lamont Marshall *

Anthony Thomas Martin

Robert Michael Mathews III *

Wilson G. Mazariegos-Chun

Conner Benjamin McCoy +*

Jacob Hamilton McVey *

Aidan Daniel Metz *

Chad J. Meyer *

Jacob Daniel Miller *

Andrew Robert Moehring +*

Benjamin Douglas Monk

Charles Robert Moorman *

Allen Morales-Borralles *

Cameron Christopher Morgan +*

Matthew Stephen Moser +*

Kyle Patrick Muldoon *

John Logan Mullen

Michael Johnathan Mullen

Lucas Anthony Neeley *

Paul Caleb Steimle *

Nicholas Daniel Stiens +*

Aidan Thomas Stratmann *

Casey Michael Sullivan +*

William Gerard Summers +*

Caleb Everett Sunderman +*

George Hazelbaker Sundrup +*

Nicholas Chad Tenhundfeld *

Cooper John Tepe *

Andrew Kenneth Thamann

William Nathan Thorner

Jordan Anthony Raisor

William Gregory Ramsey II *

Justin Chad Re *

Christopher Joseph Reinstatler *

John Patrick Reuter *

Andrew Foster Rolfes *

Derek Stephen Rolfes *

Jacob Thomas Roth *

Neal M. Roth

Austin Joseph Rottinghaus *

Jake Tyler Rudemiller *

Jacob Anthony Rudolf

Andrew Phillip Ruwe *

Austin Joseph Ruwe *

Nick Anthony Salamone *

Dylan Gregory Samuels *

Joshua Roman Sanchez

Damien Sanders *

Benjamin Matthew Schamer

Benjamin Joseph Schoster *

Brady Richard Schwartz +*

Thomas Patrick Sheridan

Bradley Cameron Sims *

Joseph Patrick Sinnard *

Logan Connor Smith *

Jonathan Gerald Stautberg *

Todd Joseph Tieman *

Carson Foster Truitt

Lucas Cameron Vaughn *

Irving Darinel Velasquez-Solis

Cody Richard Vest

Alex James Vetter *

Joseph Donald Vinel +*

Ben Joseph Voelkerding *

Luke B. Voss *

Grady Patrick Wall *

Thomas William Weber +*

Harold Felix Welge IV

Adam Steven Westendorf

Jacob Lawrence Westerkamp

Samuel Edward Whitmer *

Andrew Michael Willenborg *

Robert Edward Willig *

Luke James Wilmink

Lukas Christopher Wilms

Grayson Dodd Wittich

Jeremy Jacob Wombles

Atticus Andrew Wood +*

Andrew Thomas Young

Introducing our commencement speaker, Mike Finley ’89, was Coach Joe Schoenfeld ’77.

“I coached Mike on the JV basketball team then he went on to play varsity for Coach Frey. Mike was a very good player, a good teammate, and an important part of GCL championship teams on all three levels. After Elder, Mike received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Xavier University in 1993 and then earned a Master of Science in Sports Administration at Ohio University in 1995. He began his business career working for the Atlanta Committee of the Olympic Games which hosted the 1996 games. From there, he worked for the World Tennis Association where he ascended the ranks. In 2006, Mike launched Finley & Associates which focused on buying and selling global construction equipment. Since then, he has started two other businesses tied to the heavy equipment industry.”

“Please welcome back Mike – an entrepreneur, a 2x cancer survivor, a 1989 graduate, and a good friend of Elder High School.”

These are excerpts from Mike’s talk:

When Kurt first called earlier this year, I started to put together my remarks and thought the best approach would be from the heart.

We all grow up with “our story”. Mine was no different from most of yours -growing up on the west side and being kids were incredible times. For me, things changed in the 7th grade when I went in for surgery to remove my appendix and soon after was diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer. I spent a full summer at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. I missed a lot of school in 8th grade, but the kind people at St Dominic allowed me to graduate with my friends so we could all attend Elder together. This was so important to me! I was very embarrassed to have cancer, but it did give my life purpose and clarity.

Graduates, your life is a journey that will be filled with many of life’s highs and lows. At times, it will feel like a rollercoaster ride. Always maintain a positive attitude and stay on track. Better things will come. YOUR LIFE HAS GREAT PURPOSE!

My achievement in high school and college could be best described in one word “mediocre”. I was an average student and really didn’t have a clear pathway. I decided to move forward and that my best opportunity to maximize my potential was to get outside my comfort zone which was Cincinnati. Finding your pathway to success may require you to get outside your comfort zone and be different. Embrace it.

After leaving Cincinnati, I spent over ten years working for a large media company in its sports marketing division. I had two simple goals – show up every day with the best work ethic in the building and whenever my bosses asked me to do something ‘No’ was not in my vocabulary. Taking on projects that were not specifically in my wheelhouse had its risks, but it also gave me the ability to diversify my skill set and learn so many new things. Seize opportunities and trust yourself. Everything is earned. Don’t be afraid to take some calculated risks.

Ironically, my time in this industry concluded. We were purchased by another large media company, and I received a severance package; basically, I got fired. I was hurting and felt like a failure, but getting fired ignited an inferno inside me. It taught me to not let anyone control my future and career. I took the leap of faith to change careers with the goal of company ownership and landed in the construction industry.

You all will fail at things as you move forward. Embrace these failures as they are part of the process. Your future will require resiliency. Never forget the faith-based education that Elder has given you. It means so much more than you realize sitting here tonight. Life has challenges. Look to God for answers and make him a priority and continue to give back.

I wish all of you the best of luck. Remember, the harder you work......the LUCKIER you get.

WELCOME TO THE BROTHERHOOD.

TRADITION NEVER

NEVER GRADUATES

TRADITION NEVER

NEVER GRADUATES

Senior Andrew Ruwe was presented with the ANDREW J. BUCHER & COMPANY

“EXCELLENCE IN ACCOUNTING” AWARD. This award is given to the student who, over two years in the courses of Accounting 1 and Advanced Accounting, exemplifies the highest level of excellence throughout these classes.

Congratulations, Andrew!

Congratulations to our three seniors who have received appointments:

Atticus Wood

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

West Point

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

UNITED STATES

MILITARY ACADEMY

West Point

The SGT. GREG WEBER U.S.M.C. AMERICAN SPIRIT AWARD is presented to a senior whose post-graduation plans include entering into some area of the military services. While academics is important, the type of person he is and the qualities he exhibits both in the classroom and out must be second to none. Finally, a positive attitude and classy disposition as an individual are essential, and his classroom conduct and cooperation in that regard must be rock solid. We would like to recognize Tommy Weber as this year’s Greg Weber American Spirit Award Winner. Tommy will be attending the United States Military Academy. Congrats, Tommy!

Congratulations to Luke Vaughn who is playing baseball at the University of Alabama.

Zack Gutekunst

Tommy Weber

$1 .29 MILLION

Yes, that’s right! We set a goal to raise $1Million for the Annual Fund for our 100th year and we blew it out of the water! That’s all of you getting it done for our students! THANK YOU!

We ask for your help every year because your gift to the Annual Fund has a direct impact on students for the upcoming school year. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Want to help? Contact Trina Niemer at 513.921.3423 or niemertk@elderhs.net

The 2022-2023 Elder Annual Fund Drive

WOW! What a year! Thanks to your support of the Annual Fund, we raised a record $1,285,391 for our Elder students! Thank you just doesn’t seem enough!

MOST MONEY DONATED

Class of 1962 $112,935

Class of 1991 $102,650

Class of 1974 $49, 034

These giving clubs represent ALL gifts to Elder over the past year, including the Annual Fund.

Centennial

Purple & White Club $2,500

Altiora Club

Archbishop Elder Society $1,000

Names listed under class are for any gifts made to Elder High School, including the Annual Fund:

CLASS OF 1939

CLASS OF 1940

CLASS OF 1952

CLASS OF 1941

CLASS OF 1944

CLASS OF 1945

CLASS OF 1946

CLASS OF 1955

CLASS OF 1953

CLASS OF 1947

CLASS OF 1956

CLASS OF 1948

CLASS OF 1949

CLASS OF 1950

CLASS OF 1951

CLASS OF 1954

CLASS OF 1957

CLASS OF 1958

CLASS OF 1959

CLASS OF 1960

CLASS OF 1961

CLASS OF 1962

CLASS OF 1963

CLASS OF 1964

CLASS OF 1965

CLASS OF 1966

CLASS OF 1967

CLASS OF 1968

CLASS OF 1969

CLASS OF 1970

CLASS OF 1971

CLASS OF 1972

CLASS OF 1973

CLASS OF 1974

CLASS OF 1975

CLASS

CLASS OF 1977

CLASS

CLASS OF 1978

CLASS OF 1979

CLASS

CLASS OF 1982

CLASS OF 1983

CLASS OF 1984

CLASS OF 1986

CLASS OF 1991

CLASS OF 1989

CLASS OF 1985

CLASS OF 1992

CLASS OF 1988

CLASS OF 1987

CLASS OF 1990

CLASS OF 1993

CLASS OF 1995

CLASS OF 1997

CLASS OF 2000

CLASS OF 2012

CLASS OF 2004

CLASS OF 1996

CLASS OF 1998

CLASS OF 2001

CLASS OF 1999

CLASS OF 2005

CLASS OF 2008

CLASS OF 2013

CLASS OF 2002

CLASS OF 2006

CLASS OF 2009

CLASS OF 2014

CLASS OF 2015

CLASS OF 2003

CLASS OF 2010

CLASS OF 2016

CLASS OF 2011

CLASS OF 2007

CLASS OF 2017

CLASS OF 2018

CLASS OF 2025

CLASS OF 2026

CLASS GIFTS

CLASS OF 2019

FRIENDS OF ELDER

CLASS OF 2020

CLASS OF 2021

CLASS OF 2022

CLASS OF 2023

MATCHING GIFTS

GIFTS IN MEMORY OF

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

Father SCHMITT Society

Elder’s Planned Giving Society

Jack ’57 & Carol Adam

Edmund J. Adams ’56

Michael K. Allen ’74

Walter ’56 & Elizabeth* Amrein

Sophia Auberger ’27*

George Aug ’29*

Dan ’71 & Mary Averbeck

Thomas A. Babel ’72

Gary ’74 & Debbie Bachman

Charles J. Bange ’44*

Bruce J. Barth ’69

William G. Bedinghaus*

John* & Joyce* Berning

Marty ’82 & Nicki Berning

Howard Berninger ’42, M.D.*

Rev. Erwin J. Bertke ’35*

Joseph M. Beyerle ’48*

Thomas Biedenharn ’62*

Gregory T. Bier ’64

William R. Bigner ’37*

Robert ’44* & Marilyn* Bill

Ron Bonhaus ’66

Albert J. ’46 & Jeanne W.* Bosch

Jim ’40* & Thelma* Brady

James Bradley ’38*

Fred Brandewiede ’56

Rev. Elmer Brennan ’34*

Larry ’42* & Fay* Brinck

Ron ’52* & Marilyn* Brickner

Jack Brinkman ’48*

Ray Brinkman ’42*

Ray Broerman ’71

Dick ’45* & Rosemary* Bucher

James E. Budde ’57*

Rev. Robert Buening ’49*

Thomas Buening ’54

Moe Burkhart ’52

Gary ’58 & Ann* Luebbering Burns

Thomas A. Busche ’48*

Tom ’75 & Lynn Butler

Donald J. Cappel ’28*

Betty Carroll*

Tom ’60 & Roberta Casey

Martha Dannemiller*

Jim ’47* & Elaine Day

Robert H. Deters ’26*

David Dink ’73

Jack ’59 & Georgia Dirksing

Robert M. DiMuzio ’41*

Rev. Stanley Doerger ’50*

Ed Donohoe ’25*

Ron ’78 & Patti Dreyer

Bob ’46* & Rita* Driehaus

Kathleen Droder*

Lawrence J. Eilers ’34*

Robert ’46* & Marian* Ellerhorst

Mark ’79 & Diane Ellis

Thomas J. Ellis ’69

Erwin Family

Paul ’57* & Carol Frey

Michael Gener ’78

William R. Gibbs Family

Mark ’81 & Jan Godbey

Jerome ’47* & Kathleen* Greager

Rev. Roger E. Griese ’33*

Ed Griesser ’45*

Paul ’69 & Linda Groen

John ’76 & Mariann Grove

William & Melissa Grove

Nick ’63 & Barb* Hahn

Ross ’66 * and Sandy Hambleton

Michael J. Hampton ’76

Richard ’40* & Mary* Haneberg

James Hassett ’61*

James Hassett ’35*

Toby & Judi Heile

Frank Heitker ’78

Larry ’37* & Dottie* Heim

William G Hemmer ’83

Christopher P. Hendy ‘76

Walter A. Hoffman ’51*

Angela Hood

George ’59 & Karen Hubert

Rev. Paul H. Hurst ’63

Greg Hyland ’68

Mike & Marian Jacobs

Jim ’74 & Margie Jansing

Bud ’29* & Inez* Janszen

Richard Jones ’61

John Kaufhold ’64

Ned ’34* & Celeste* Kelley

Rev. Herman H. Kenning ’36*

John ’53* & Marlene Kiely

James G. Kiffmeyer ’75

Tom Klett ’60

Bud ’41* & Rita* Kneflin

Kim Knoppe ’69Tom ’69* & Marsia Kotte

Alan Kotz ’55*

Bernard R. Krabacher ’44*

Gerald ’52 & Mary Ann Kroger

John J. Kuzma, Sr.*

Rev. Francis G. Lammeier ’47*

Rev. Oscar Lauber ’39*

Ned C. Lautenbach ’62

Terry Lautenbach ’55*

John Leisgang ’40*

Donald G. Lipps ’72

Stephen L. Listerman ’82

Mike ’71 & Karen Long

David L. Lutterbei ’62

Thomas D. Mason*

Rev. John Mattscheck ’44*

Alice McCarren*

Terry ’66 & Lisa McLaughlin

Al ’55 & Carol* McMichael

Rev. Jim Meade ’66

Gregory M. Menz ’73

Carl Mesch*

Florence Meyer*

Louis Moellers ’26*

Louis ’41* & Lottie* Mollmann

Norbert A. Mollmann ’45*

Greg Mooter ’70

Fred P. ’43* & Betty* Murdock

H. Scott ’49* & Angela* Murrer

Bob ’47 & Marian* Niehaus

Rev. Stanley Neiheisel ’52*

Skip* & Barb* Neville

Bob ’56 & Linda Niehoff

Bill ’37* & Edna* O’Connor

Neil ’60 & Ginny O’Connor

Tom ’64 & Bonnie* Otten

Barry ’72* & Pam Pulskamp

Anthony* & Regina* Reis

Paul ’75 & Lois Reis

Frank ’56* & Toni Reilly

Carl ’61 & Denise Renneker

Dave & Carla Reuben

Joseph V. Roney ’61

Howard Rosenfeld ’37*

Joe ’39* & Dorothy* Roth

Bill ’42* & Betty* Rudemiller

Mark ’72 & Julie Rudemiller

Rev. Edward L. Rudemiller ’50*

Tom ’53* & Audrey* Ruthman

Norb Scheper ’60

Don ’49* & Joan* Schmitt

Dick Scott ’55*

Dave Sharp

Charlie Squeri ’47*

Harold ’70 & Nancy Stalf

Ken Stecher ’64

John ’54 & Sue Stiegler

Walter ’50* & Anna Streicher

Joe ’59 & Darlene Stricker

Constance Stumin

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Swis*

Frank ’56 & Judy Tepe

Thomas P. Tierney, Jr. ‘75

Jerry Volker ‘64

Rev. James J. Walsh ’59

Ed ’56* & Lois Wandstrat

Tom ’78 and Paula Wanninger

Thomas ’44 & Dorothy* Westerfield

Rev. Ralph A. Westerhoff ’54

Thomas White ’66*

Steve ’65* & Barb Whitmer

Rev. Gary Witsken ’60*

John F. Wolber WW2*

Al ’47* & Doris* Zeiser

* In Blessed Memory

BUTCH HUBERT FAMILY Panther Athletic Complex

Permanent SCHOLARSHIPS

THE BUTCH HUBERT FAMILY PANTHER ATHLETIC COMPLEX, now in its 15th year, is home to Elder baseball, soccer, tennis and track & field. Elder student-athletes benefit, but continued maintenance and upkeep of the fields, courts, track, pavilion building and grounds is necessary.

PAC 100 currently consists of 100 generous contributors, each contributing $1,000 on an annual basis and over and above their current level of support for Elder High School.

PAC 100 MEMBERS

Class of 64

Jack H. Adam

Marc A. Alexander, M.D.

Jeffrey Altenau

Joseph M. Bailey, M.D.

Bruce J. Barth

Edward J. Bauer

Dennis M. Berning

Nathan Berning

Anthony C. Bianco, M.D.

Gregory T. Bier

Jeffrey P. Bill, M.D.

Richard V. Bley

Christopher G. Boehm

Raymond E. Broerman

Bruce Broxterman

Patrick J. Brunner

Jay Buchert

Matthew L. Busam, M.D.

Thomas P. Butler

Central Insulation Systems Inc./Steve Kirby & Jim Meyers

Gregory M. Conners

Anthony Conte

James H. Daffin

James R. Daffin

Dennis Daly

David J. Dickamn

Charles R. DiMuzio

Patrick T. Dinkelacker

James A. Eckstein

Robert J. Engelhardt, M.D.

Terry Fairholm

Michael J. Finley

David FitzGibbon

Kevin T. Gade

Mark E. Godbey

Eduardo G. Gonzalez

John P. Gruber

Robert J. Hammann

Michael W. Hardig

Michael Hengehold

Kenneth N. Humpert

Gregory T. Hyland

Jack’s Glass / Mike Benedetti,

Drew & Jason Fassler

James M. Jansing

David A. Jesse

Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc./Jay Wertz

Richard L. Jones

Thomas M. Keckeis

Ernest J. Kelly

Paul E. Kelly

William B. Koester

Paul R. Labbe

Terrence M. McCarthy

Michael T. McKenna

Terrence McLaughlin

Patrick G. Meade

Thomas R. Mendel

William C. Metz

Daniel F. Meyer

Michael J. Moeddel

Mark J. Moore

Rick Mullen

Martin J. Mullen

Michael J. Murdock

Joseph R. Murray

David U. Neville

Thomas J. Niehaus

William R. O’Conner

Thomas R. Otten

William Otten

Frank J. Panzeca

Gary W. Ploehs

Jeffrey J. Rieder

Rick Roedersheimer, M.D.

Donald F. Rowekamp

Mark W. Rudemiller, M.D.

Dave Ruehl

Kurt Ruffing

Ryan Ruffing

Scott Ruth

Adam J. Schoster

James E. Schultz

Brian P. Schweder

Timothy D. Sedler

Richard J. Selcer

James E. St. Clair

Kenneth W. Stecher

James S. Streicher

Thomas H. Streicher

Louis F. Terhar

Eric P. Toth

Donald L. Traut

Francis X. Wagner

Daniel P. Wall, Jr.

Daniel P. Wall, Sr.

Jeffrey T. Weber

William A. Welch

Gary E. Willig

David A. Willmes

Matthew G. Witsken, M.D.

Michael J. Young

Permanent Scholarships have been established at Elder in the name of the following:

Joe Acito Memorial

Paul Ahern

Dr. Marc and Barb Alexander

Dave Allen

Todd Allgyer/Kevin Brogan

Anonymous Anonymous Friend

Alexander/Grannan/Jennings/ Manegold

Brad Arling

Donald G. Ashcraft Memorial

Frank & Sophia Auberger

Aug Family

Andy Backs Memorial Band Assistance

Irv and Jane Barth Memorial

Leonard E. Bedel Memorial

Dr. David V. and Julie D. Berkowitz

Berning Family Fund

Berninger Family

Frs. Stanley & Erwin Bertke

Joseph M. Beyerle Memorial

Tom Biedenharn Memorial

Bier Family

Bill Family

Robert & Marilyn Bill Memorial

Fr. Albert Bischoff, S.J.

Samuel & Loretta Block

Danny Bloemker Memorial

Coach John Book

James R. Borgman Art Award

Jeremy Boschert

Larry Boschert & Family

Robert & Alma Bosse Memorial

Jim Botts Memorial

James O. Bradley

Bridgetown Finer Meats

Lawrence E. Brinck

Clarence Brinker Memorial

Steve & Lea Brinker Family

Ray Broerman Family

David Brown Family

Richard C. Bucher, Sr.

Buening Family Fund

Stella M. Buerger

Chris Burnhimer Memorial

Jeffrey S. Busch & Family

Walter Carroll Memorial

Thomas L. and Roberta A. Casey

Vernon & Ruth Ann Chouteau

Class of ’34

Class of ’35

Class of ’44

Class of ’45

Class of ’46

Class of ’48

Class of ’49

Class of ’58

Class of ’59

Class of ’64

Class of ’69 Memorial

Class of ’70

Class of ’72

Class of ’76

Class of ’79

Class of ’83 / Dr. Bob Kemper

Class of ’87

Class of ’92

College Scholarship

Michael J. Cushing

Scott Dannemiller

Carol Darnell

Richard D. Dasch Memorial

Jim & Elaine Day Family

Harry W. Deters

Ed Donohoe

Terence “TJ” Doherty Memorial

Virginia Donohoe

John R. & James B. Dordaller

Michael F. Doyle Memorial

Don Driehaus Memorial

Driehaus Family

Droder/Meyers

Sonny Edrich Memorial

Elder Dads’ Club

Elder High School Trades Program

Elder Physicians Fund

Elias & Hengehold Families

Ellerhorst Family Fund

Jack & Ann Ellis

Gary S. Ellis

Jack S. Ellis

Mike J. Ellis

Mark J. and Diane L. Ellis

Tracy A. Ellis

Dave J. and Jennifer R. Ellis

Jim B. Ellis

Erwin Family

Faculty Trust

William Farrell

Timothy Fay Memorial

Jerry Federle Memorial

Dan Finley Memorial

Robert Fisher ’46 Memorial

Stanley J. Flannery

John J. Florian

Paul “Hans” Frey Memorial

Friends of Elder Travel

Ava & Charles Fries

Andy Geil Memorial

Tim Gibbs

James A. Glatthaar

Jerry & Kathleen Greager

Gertrude Groning

Carl R. Gross

William E. Grove ’49 Memorial

Rev. J. Paul Gruber Memorial

Norb Guetle Family

Jim and Mary Lou Haley

Haneberg Family Fund

Hartoin Family Fund

Harry & Vivian Haverkos

Ralph & Dolores Hayhow

Toby & Judi Heile

William G. Hemmer

Christopher P. Hendy

Richard E. Henkel

George & Dorothy Hensler

Christopher T. Herman Memorial

Ruth Herrmann Memorial

Tom Hessling Memorial

Dan and Sue Hilvert

Hoelker Family

Hofmeyer Family Fund

Henry Hofmeyer Memorial

Philip Hofmeyer Memorial

Robert Holtmann Family

Michael & Mary Jo Hornsby Family

Charitable Foundation

Michael & Mary Jo Hornsby

Computer Science

Jack Huber

Ed Hubert Memorial

Hubert Family

Pete & Mike Humbert

Dale Hunt Memorial

David G. Huschart Memorial

Herman/Marie Huseman Family

Hyland Family Fund

Ron & Robin Iori

Jake’s Fund

Jim & Margie Jansing

John & Margaret Fund

Donald E. Kaimann

Kevin E. Keefe Memorial

Arleen & John Keehan

Ned & Celeste Kelley

Tom & Janis Kelley Family

Rev. Herman Kenning Memorial

John P. Kiely

Ed Kinney Memorial

Mark Klusman Memorial

Charles Kneflin Family

Chuck & Mary Ann Knepfle

Kim R. Knoppe

Robert & Eleanor Kraft Memorial

Thomas F. Krizsa, Sr.

Rev. Bill Krumpe Memorial

Raymond J. Labbe

Robert & Cathleen Lally

Gloria & Sylvester LaFata

Dr. Gus Lambers Memorial

Guy Langenbrunner

Buddy LaRosa

Lautenbach Family

Mark A. LeTang

Patrick Leisgang Memorial

Thomas J. Lindsay

Louis Family

Rev. David Lucas Memorial

Rev. Joseph H. Lutmer

Lawrence R. Lysaght Memorial

Jack Maas, Sr.

Ernst Macke Family

Kyle S. Martin Memorial

Tom Mason Memorial

John & Doris Maurer Memorial

John T. & Alice B. McCarren

Bill McKenna Memorial

Bob & Mary McKenna

Mitchell R. McLaughlin Memorial

Albert and Carol McMichael Autism

Kenneth Meade

Marlene Menchen

Tom and Arlene Mendel

Greg Menz

Vincent J. Meyer

John H. Michael Fund

Miliano Family

Mark Miller Memorial

Moeddel Family

Louis T. & Lottie Mollmann Memorial

Norbert Mollmann

Hank Mueller ’66/Veterans

Rev. Anthony Muller Memorial

H. Scott Murrer Memorial

Dan Niehaus

Greg C. Niehaus

Jerome H. and Patricia T. Nymberg

Keith & Kurt Oblinger Memorial

Renie O’Conner

Neil J. O’Connor/Gilkey

Steve Oker

David L. Olberding

Tom & Bonnie Otten

Robert Partridge

David Pavey Memorial

Tim Peters Family

Robert R. Peterson & Logue L. Ripley Memorial

Barrel Pulskamp

Logan Purvis Memorial

Reilly Scholarship

Reis/Albers

Fr. Donald Rettig

Dave and Carla Reuben

Berenice & Cletus Reulmann

Richards Industries –Bruce Broxterman and Bill Metz

David & Tom Riestenberg

Elizabeth & Leslie C. Rogers

Joseph & Dorothy Roth

Don Ruberg

Rev. Edward Rudemiller

William & Mark Rudemiller Family

Lou Ruehl

Wil and Ardy Rutenschroer

Thomas Ruthman Family

George Schaefer, Jr. Family

Rev. Jerome A. Schaeper

Norb Scheper

Thomas and Robert Scherrer Memorial

Michael F. Schill

Jacob G. Schmidlapp

Don and Joan Schmitt

Lee & Larry Schmolt

John H. Schneider

Richard A. Scott Memorial

Sedler Family

Jason Sedler

Kathy and Matt Smith Family

Carroll A. & Kathleen A. Staley

Jerry Stautberg Memorial

Kenneth & Carol Stecher

Steinbach Family

Dennis A. Stemler

David, Jim, Walter Streicher Memorial

John B. Swis Memorial

Bernard & Dorothy Tekulve

Mark Tedesco

Frank & Judy Tepe Family

Ernest J. Timperman

Janet M. & Don L. Traut, Sr. Memorial

Doug Tucker Memorial

Carl & Dolores Voellmecke Memorial

Jack Vogele & Ruth Vogele Carr

Chris Ward Memorial

Robert & Jane Wassler Family

Greg Weber

Dennis P. Wegman Memorial

Thomas E. and Dorothy M. Westerfield

John & Vera Westerhoff

Whitmer Family

Edgar & Alice Willig

Rev. Jim Willig Memorial

Zeke Wilson

Leonard J. Wirtz

Rev. Gary Witsken Memorial

Mike Witt Memorial

John & Elizabeth Wolber Memorial

Zinser Family

2023 ELDER CLASS REUNIONS

1953 September 7-9 Phil Cappel at 922.0975 or pacappel@fuse.net GAME TIME CHANGE TO 4 p.m.

1958 September 1 Jim Heisel at 451.4926 or jim.heisel@gmail.com

1963 September 9 Nick Hahn at 706.1185 or nick.hahn@zoomtown.com GAME TIME CHANGE TO 4 p.m.

1968 October 6 Larry Frey at 739.6904 or LDF535@msn.com

1973 September 28-30 Satch Coletta at 378.2908 or ilids2@cinci.rr.com

1978 October 6 Steve Loechtenfeldt at 615.5484 or SteveL@amerifirst.com

1983 September 8-10 Dave Humphrey at davehumphrey87@gmail.com GAME TIME CHANGE TO 4 p.m.

1988 September 8-9 Mike Young at 646.4054 or reiringtw@elderhs.net GAME TIME CHANGE TO 4 p.m.

1998 September 29 Nick Roos at 304.0596 or roosnd@yahoo.com

2003 October 6-7 Chris Chambers at 256.1636 or ChristopherLChambers@yahoo.com

2008 September 1 Eric Kelly at 884.5988 or ekelly@clarkreder.com

2013 September 1 Joe Pieper at 917.4159 or pieperjm@elderhs.net

2018 September 29 Lou Langen at 378.9969 or lou.langen@gmail.com