It all started with the Class of 1923...

Elder’s first graduating class consisted of six men and two women who will forever be remembered as the first members of an exceptionally loyal and supportive group of individuals called Elder Alumni. Today, one can find an Elder grad living in any of the 50 United States as well as in 22 foreign countries around the world!

This page contains a listing of those classes which gather on a regular basis. Whether it be monthly or quarterly meals or just getting together for drinks and camaraderie, the Elder Spirit remains alive and well within the alumni community.

List of 8 items.

  • The 1940's

    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).
  • The 1950's

    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 ’51 
    meets 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 Ken Gilkey (941-3113) or Bill Backs (941-7045).

    Class of ’56
    meets at noon on the first Wednesday of every month at Werkhaus Pizza. Call Tom Sullivan (451-9164) or 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) or Larry Reidy (812-934-2416).

    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).
  • The 1960's

    Class of ’60 meets at noon on the last Friday of every month at The Pirates Den (3670 Werk Rd.). Contact Gus Becker (703-8051 or garybecker6@gmail.com).

    Class of ’61
    hosts various events and attends “Steeple Chase” Masses throughout the year. CLICK HERE to view the most current Steeple Chase schedule. 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 Dan Aug (812-537-4581 or caug70@hotmail.com) or 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. Contact Terry McLaughlin at 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) or Mike Maley (535-4653). Those interested in contributing to the Mike Witt Memorial Scholarship should contact Elder directly. 

    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) or Rick Voss (706-1719 or rickvoss@fuse.net).

    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), Tom Holtmann (451-5587 or tjholtmann@gmail.com) or Bruce Barth (941-4645 or brucebarth@juno.com).
  • The 1970's

    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 various times and places throughout the year. In 2023, meeting dates include: March 23 at Scoreboard Sports Bar; May 25 at The Crow's Nest; September 28 at TBD; December 7 at Patrick’s Sports Bar & Grill -- all times are 4:00-8:00 P.M. The class is also planning a 70th Birthday Party at a Reds game in July/August of 2023 and a Class of '71 Turning 71 in 2024. Contact Dale Welsh (607-1227 or dwelsh@hillandgriffith.com) or Guy Cagney (312-7900 or guy.cagney@cbws.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. Can't make the meeting? Join us on our Facebook page (Elder Class of '72) to watch the meeting LIVE! The class has also established the Class of 1972 Scholarship Endowment to help young men in need gain the same educational opportunities we had at Elder. Contact Ron Coffaro (257-3651 or rjc2517@gmail.com) or call the school for more information or to contribute.

    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. The class is also working toward establishing a permanent scholarship at Elder. To contribute to the fund or for more information about class activities, contact Satch Coletta (378-2908 or ilids2@cinci.rr.com). 

    Class of 
    7meets at 7:30 P.M. on the third Monday of every month at Price Hill Chili. Email John Voellmecke (jvpanther@gmail.com). The class also has a Facebook group; search "Elder High School - Class of 1974" or simply click here.

    Class of 75
    is accepting donations in order to establish a permanent Class of 1975 Scholarship at Elder. Email Greg Meyers (gregwmeyers@gmail.com) or call the Alumni Office for more information.

    Class of 76
    meets quarterly at various locations. Email Don Acito (dacito0@gmail.com) or Bob Holwadel (bholwadel@fuse.net) for details. The class also has a Facebook group -- search "Elder High School Class of 1976" or simply click here. A permanent Class of 1976 Scholarship has been established at Elder. Contact Bill O'Conner (235-4679 or drbill5@fuse.net) or the Alumni Office for more information or to donate.

    Class of ’77 has a Facebook group -- search "Elder Class of 1977" or simply click here

    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 
    79 is proud to announce the establishment of the new permanent Class of 1979 Scholarship at Elder!  Please contact the school to learn how you can provide support.
  • The 1980's

    Class of ’83 will celebrate its 40-year reunion on the weekend of September 8-10, 2023. The class is also updating its contact list. Class members are asked to email their contact information to either Dave Humphrey at davehumphrey87@gmail.com or Rick Warman at rwarman3@gmail.com. Those without email may instead call or text Dave at 513-505-0212.

    Class of ’87 is working toward establishing the Class of 1987 Memorial Fund. Contact Bob Flower (549-8710 or bflower8731@gmail.com) or Jeff Tuttle (919-2830 or jdtuttle87@gmail.com).

    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).
  • The 1990's

    Class of '92 has established the Class of 1992 Scholarship at Elder. Contributions are still being accepted. Contact Chas Eddingfield (265-8774 or chas_eddingfield@cinfin.com) or call the Alumni Office to inquire. 

    Class of 94 has a Facebook page! Search "Elder High School Class of 1994" or simply click here.

    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).
  • The 2000's

    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).
  • The 2010's

    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) or Joe Huschart (549-8852 or 3huschart@gmail.com).