Alumni Awards

Each year to provide recognition to Elder grads and active supporters of the school, the Alumni Association presents awards in five areas:

The Christian Leadership Award, given in the name of former principal, Rev. Urban J. Stang, honors a person who exemplifies the Christian values upon which Elder High School is based.

The Spirit Award, named in honor of Father Ed Rudemiller, is given to a member of the Elder Community who perpetuates the unselfish enthusiasm that is the Elder experience.
   
The Athletic Excellence Award, named in honor of long-time Coach Water “Babe” Bartlett, is given to a member of the Elder community who embraces the values of fair competition and whose tenacity and sacrifice have advanced the Elder athletic tradition.

The Professional Distinction Award, named in honor of Paul Stryker, is given to a member of the Elder Community whose achievements in their profession foster superior performance in their peers. 

The Cultural Enrichment Award, named in honor of Lee Trauth, Elder Music Teacher and the composer of many popular Elder songs, is given to a member of the Elder community who has advanced the appreciation of culture in society.
 

2011 Alumni Award Recipients

Christian Leadership:  Jerry '78 and Nancy Hollenkamp

Spirit:   Pat Emmett '79
            
Athletic Excellence:  Paul Kelly '55

Professional Distinction:     Mike Cappel '65 
                                                Dan Hilvert '64                                  

Cultural Enrichment:    Greg Procaccino '76


Click here to read more about the 2011 Alumni Award Recipients.

Past Alumni Award Recipients
 
Christian Leadership
Tom Darnell  (1993)
Tom Kelley  (1994)
Ed Willig, Sr.  (1995)
Larry Schmolt  (1996)
Rev. Jerome  Schaeper  (‘97-‘98)
Andy Hutzel  (1999)
Mark Klusman (2000)
Bishop John Kaising (2001)
Rev. Robert C. Berson (2002)
Jack Carey (2003)
Fr. T. J. Meehan (2004)
Rev. Harry Gerdes  (2005)
Roger Auer (2005)
Mrs. Pat Fiorino (2006)
Rev. Ralph A. Westerhoff (2006)
Tom Bushman (2007)
Dr. Richard Fry (2008)
Gregory Hyland (2009)
Tony Maas (2010)

Spirit
"Sarge" McQuaide  (1993)
Tom Austing  (1994)
Jim Murphy  (1995)
Tom Otten  (1996)
Dominic Bonavita  (‘97-‘98)
Sue Pavey  (1999)
Russ Brogan (2000)
John Zeiser (2001)
Jim Zieverink (2002)
Fr. Don Rettig (2003)
John Eppensteiner (2004)
Joe Lind (2005)
Hal Grote (2006) 
Dale Weisker (2007)
Jim Day (2008)
Joseph Acito (2009)
James "Tom" Tierney & Betty Tierney (2009)
Norbert Guetle, Jr. (2010)

Athletic Excellence 
Rev. Erwin Bertke  (1993)
Steve Grote  (1994)
Mike Honold  (1995)
Dan A. James  (1996)
Rev. Ed Rudemiller  (‘97-‘98)
Paul "Hans" Frey  (1999)
Don Ruberg (2000)
Jim Kelly (2001)
Bill Wauligman (2002)
Dave Dabbelt (2003)
Dick Selcer (2004)
Jim Massa (2005)
Jerry Federle (2006)
Bob Fry (2007)
Ed Bauer (2008)
Richard Royer (2009)
John Raterman, M.D. (2010)

Professional Distinction 
Chuck Knepfle  (1993)
George A. Schaefer  (1994)
Rev. Bob Hasselhoff  (1995)
L. Rick Roedersheimer  (1996)
Robert A. Murphy, Jr.  (‘97-‘98)
Joe Pedoto  (1999)
Ernie Ciambarella (2000)
Gil Hageman (2001)
Frank Tepe (2002)
Rick Kohler (2003)
Don Schmitt (2004)
Butch Hubert (2005)
Max Hofmeyer (2006)
Tom Streicher (2007)
Tony Dattilo (2007)
Dennis Janson (2008)
Ginger Louis (2008)
John Coletta (2009) 
Patrick Dinkelacker (2009)
Jack Adam (2010)
Ned Lautenbach (2010) 

Cultural Enrichment 
Dave Allen  (1993)
Geoff Drew  (1994)
Jim Borgman  (1995)
D. Michael Heath  (1996)
Timothy S. Perrino  (‘97-‘98)
Tom Hessling  (1999)
Mary Alexander (2000)
Peg Delaney (2001)
Steve Geis (2002)
Jim Dickman (2003)
Robert Beemon (2004)
Bob Dusold  (2005)
Jim Kraft (2006)
Paul Daugherty (2007)
Sean Kelley (2008)
Jack Streitmarter (2009)
Greg Mooter (2010)