Elder High School

Elder High School is an all-male, college-preparatory high school in the Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. The high school has been in existence for nearly 100 years, and is a diocesan high school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Elder High School
Address
3900 Vincent Avenue Price Hill Cincinnati , Ohio 45205 United States
Coordinates	39.112602°N 84.578639°W
Information
School type	Private, Parochial, College-preparatory school
Motto	Latin: Altiora (Strive for the higher things[1])
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Established	1922[1]
School district	Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Principal	Kurt Ruffing[2]
Teaching staff	61.5 (FTE) (2017–18)[3]
Grades	9–12[3]
Gender	All-male
Enrollment	800 (2018-19)[3]
Student to teacher ratio	13.0:1 (2017–18)[3]
Color(s)	Royal purple   White[4]
Athletics conference	Greater Catholic League South
Mascot	Panther[4]
Newspaper	The Purple Quill
Yearbook	Elderado
Tuition	US$11,100 (2018–19)[5]
Website	www.elderhs.org

History

The cornerstone was laid in 1922. Named for William Henry Elder, third bishop and Archbishop of Cincinnati, it was the city's fourth high school[1][6] and first Catholic diocesan high school. Eventually, 12 other such schools were constructed in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Eleven original parishes of the Western Hills neighborhood were the true founders of the school and served as "feeder parishes" for students. The first graduating class was in 1923, with eight students graduating in the year of the school's opening. Since its founding, over 20,000 students have graduated from the school.[7]

Elder educated girls as well as boys its first five years.

In 1927, Elder's girls' department was transferred to Seton High School next door. To this day some advanced classes are still mixed, especially in technical subjects.[8]

Academics

The school's curriculum is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. Several levels of curriculum are provided. The school has an Honors Program which provides the top students Advanced Placement courses in Art, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Physics. In addition, Elder offers other level courses including (in order from most advanced to least) Honors+ (H+), Honors (H), Advanced College Prep (ACP), College Prep 1 (CP1), College Prep 2 (CP2), and General (G).

Elder High School was named the Best Private High School in the Greater Cincinnati Area by Cincinnati Magazine.

Athletics

Championship titles

On June 4, 2005, the Elder varsity baseball team won their record 12th OHSAA Division I State Championship, defeating Toledo Start 3–0.[9] The school has won at least one baseball state championship in every decade since the 1940s, and the baseball team was ranked eighth in the nation in 2005. As of 2006, the Elder baseball program has the most wins (1257-493-4), from 1924 through 2006, and state titles (12) of any school in Ohio.[10]

In addition to baseball, Elder High School has won multiple OHSAA State Championships in several other major sports, including football, basketball, and cross country:

• Baseball – 1943, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1958–1960, 1973, 1978, 1984, 1999, 2005[11]
• Cross country – 1973, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989[11]
• Basketball – 1973, 1974, 1993[11]
• Football – 2002, 2003[11]

Elder was runner-up in the 2008 State Football Championship held on November 29, 2008 against Cleveland St. Ignatius, losing by a score of 28–20.[12] Elder finished the 2008 season (13–2), with their only other regular season loss coming to Florida power house St. Thomas Aquinas, which was televised on ESPN. St. Thomas Aquinas went on to win the State Florida Championship that year, featuring future NFL stars Giovani Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) and Brandon Linder (Jacksonville Jaguars). Elder was also runner-up in the 2019 State Football Championship against Pickerington Central, Elder lost 21-14. [13]

Non-OHSAA-sponsored state championships include:

• Volleyball (Ohio High School Boys Volleyball Association) – 1999, 2000, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016[11]

The Pit

Football games are played at "The Pit".[14] Construction began in the 1930s by students and faculty and was completed in December 1947. The stadium seats 10,000.

Technology

In November 2004, Elder High School achieved a first of its kind: a varsity high school football game streamed live on the Internet to more than 10,000 viewers across three continents.[15] In September 2010, Elder High School achieved another first in technology, a varsity high school football game streamed live on the iPhone through EHS Mobile. Elder High School students now also get a laptop to use as part of their tuition.[16]

Notable alumni

Academia Robert Kaske – professor of medieval literature at Cornell University Athletics Buzz Boyle – MLB player (Boston Braves, Brooklyn Dodgers) Ralph Brickner – MLB player (Boston Red Sox) Robert Hoernschemeyer (1943) – professional football running back[17] Jim Brosnan (1945) – pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox Bob Fry (1949) – professional football offensive lineman[18] Gordon Massa (1953) – catcher for the Chicago Cubs, 1957–1958[17] Ron Moeller – MLB player (Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Angels, Washington Senators) Steve Junker (1953) – professional football tight end for 1957 NFL champion Detroit Lions[18] Dan James (1955) – professional football player[18] Pat Kelsey – head coach of the Division I Winthrop University basketball team Joe Schaffer (1955) – professional football player for the Buffalo Bills, 1960[18] Steve Tensi (1961) – professional football quarterback[18] Bill Earley (1974) – pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, 1986[18] Chris Nichting (1984) – Major League Baseball pitcher[17] Dan Rohrmeier – MLB player (Seattle Mariners) Ricky Brown (2002) – professional football player for the Oakland Raiders[18] Eric Wood (2004) – 28th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and professional football player for the Buffalo Bills Mike Windt (2004) – professional football player for the San Diego Chargers Jake McQuaide (2006) – professional football player for the Los Angeles Rams Kyle Rudolph (2008) – All-American college football tight end, Notre Dame; professional football player for the Minnesota Vikings Steve Keller – professional soccer player for the Dallas Burn[18]

Clergy John J. Kaising – Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA[19] Business George Schaefer, Jr. – former CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp Government and politics Donald D. Clancy – eight-term Republican member of the United States House of Representatives (January 3, 1961 – January 3, 1977)[20] Steve Driehaus (1984) – former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1st district Henry Jude (Trey) Radel III (1994)  former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives[21] Media/Entertainment Jim Borgman – Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist for The Cincinnati Enquirer Bill Hemmer (1983) – Fox News Channel journalist and anchor, formerly with CNN John Riggi – Emmy Award-nominated comedy writer for 30 Rock.

References

1. "Mission & History". Elder High School. Retrieved September 11, 2019 – via www.edlerhs.org.
2. "Schoo Leadership". Elder High School. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
3. "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Elder High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
4. "School Review". Elder High School. Retrieved September 11, 2019 – via www.elderhs.org.
5. "Tuition & Financial Aid". Elder High School. Retrieved September 11, 2019 – via www.elderhs.org.
6. Otten, Tom (August 3, 2007). "God lives in Price Hill". The Catholic Telegraph. Cincinnati, Ohio: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Retrieved August 4, 2007.
7. Mersch, Christine (August 27, 2008). Price Hill. Arcadia Publishing. p. 10. ISBN 9780738561707. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
8. "The Elder Coat of Arms". The Purple Quill. Elder High School. November 22, 1950. Retrieved September 29, 2007.
9. Ohio High School Athletic Association (June 6, 2005). "2005 Boys Division I State Baseball Tournament". Retrieved August 4, 2007.
10. National High School Baseball Coaches Association (2006). "2005 High School Poll". Baseball America. Retrieved August 4, 2007.
11. Sharp, Dave. "Elder High School All-Sports State Champions". Prowler Online. Retrieved August 4, 2007.
12. http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/ft/boys/2008/d1stfinal08.htm
13. https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports/Football/2019/BoxScores/Div1.pdf
14. "'The Pit' at Elder". The Cincinnati Enquirer. May 20, 2003. Archived from the original on February 21, 2005. Retrieved August 4, 2007.
15. "Cisco Scores Touchdown with its Business Video Solution". Press Release. Cisco Systems. Archived from the original on January 7, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
16. Monk, Dan (August 27, 2010). "Senior Staff Writer". Business Courier. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
17. Sharp, Dave. "LaRosa's Sports Hall of Fame Members". Prowler Online. Retrieved August 30, 2007.
18. Sharp, Dave. "Elder Panthers in the Pros". Prowler Online. Retrieved August 30, 2007.
19. Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services. "Biography: Most Reverend Bishop Kaising". Archived from the original on April 1, 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2007.
20. "Clancy, Donald Daniel". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 4, 2007.
21. "Fla. Congressman charged with cocaine possession has Cincinnati ties". WXIX. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.

External links

• Official website
• EHSports.com – Elder sports teams