Elder High School

Congratulations to the two winning teams from this year’s Magnified Giving program, as voted on by their classmates along with Elder’s faculty and staff. Magnified Giving is a Cincinnati-based organization that teaches students the value of philanthropy through service-learning and charitable giving.

Team One chose Cancer Free Kids, hoping to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer research. Pictured (L to R): Nathan Hoemelle, MJ Lucs, Hayden Gorczyca, Nick Fettig, Hunter Garvey, and Max Wernke.

Team Two selected Sophie’s Angel Run after being inspired by Sophie’s story and a personal connection to the foundation. Pictured (L to R): Max Holthaus, Caleb McComas, Enzo Gambetta, Connor McCarthy, Jackson Caffeo, Marquise Williams.

We are proud of these students for using their voices, creativity, and compassion to shine a light on causes bigger than themselves. Another great example of Elder students leading with purpose and making an impact beyond the classroom.

Success starts long before students submit a college application. While college essay writing is introduced during the junior year English curriculum, many Elder students choose to continue sharpening their skills this summer through our College Essay Workshop. Led by Elder English teachers Mr. Alig, Mr. Grimm, and Mr. Weinheimer, the workshop gives students a more focused, personal approach to one of the most important parts of the college application process. When motivated students meet dedicated teachers, great things happen.

Elder is hiring ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/DEAN OF STUDENTS for the 2026-2027 school year.

For more information:

https://www.elderhs.org/about/employment

Already hearing “I’m bored” two days into summer? We might have the solution.

Our youth summer sports camps kick off June 1 and are a great way to keep kids active, learning, competing, and having fun all summer long. Register before the first camps fill up!

https://elderhighschool.campbrainregistration.com/

Now that summer has officially begun and many of our students and recent graduates are starting summer jobs, internships, and first paychecks, it’s a great time to remember some of the advice shared in Personal Finance class this spring.

Bob Donelan, a retired Fidelity Investments executive, helped Elder Personal Finance students finish the school year strong by sharing his expertise in investing and long-term financial planning. He walked students through calculating net worth, understanding how much they may need in retirement to maintain their lifestyle, and why starting early matters.

Students also learned about brokerage accounts, IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and investment options including mutual funds and ETFs. Valuable lessons that can make a real impact long after graduation.

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Thank you to our fallen heroes and their families. 🇺🇸

Five students from the Class of 2026 were given awards of distinction to honor their accomplishments and their contributions to the Elder Community.

These award winners are:
Archbishop Elder Memorial Award (Elder's Highest Honor):
To the Student who best exemplifies the type of graduate Elder aims to develop.
Sam Bill

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

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.
Gage Frondorf

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.
Colin Broxterman

Roger Auer Distinguished Service Award:
To the Student who was outstanding in his service to the Elder Community.
Rosember Diaz-Zacarias

Congratulations to the 104th Graduating Class of Elder High School — the Class of 2026! 💜🎓

This week we proudly celebrated Baccalaureate and graduation and honored a remarkable group of young men whose accomplishments reflect their hard work, faith, and brotherhood.

The Class of 2026 earned:• Scholarships from 90 institutions of higher education• 856 scholarships valued at more than $30 million• Over 18,000 service hours• 1,768 college credit hours earned!

We also congratulate this year’s academic leaders:
Valedictorian — Colin Broxterman
Salutatorian — Nicholas Leuenberger

Thank you, Class of 2026, for leaving your mark on Elder. Once a Panther, always a Panther.

Join us at the Taste of Elder on Saturday, June 27! Good food, awesome music and more all on tap for a special summer night! Tickets and details can be found by following the link.

https://conta.cc/4feqriz

Spanish III students visited Veracruz Mexican Grill in Price Hill to practice conversational Spanish in a real-world setting. After placing their orders, the students toured the restaurant’s bakery and market where staff described the regional foods, cooking methods and panaderia items in Spanish. Some students joined in shaping the pan dulce, a traditional sweet bread.