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• Academic Team

  The Academic Team competes in academic competitions and tournaments against other schools. In the last 30 years, we have competed in both local and state tournaments. The team is open to all grade levels and all academic levels. Weekly meetings include “Jeopardy” style games that quiz you on general academic studies and current events. Each week, the team will have a weekly meeting on Tuesday or a competition at Cincinnati State. The team also competes in several weekend tournaments. 

• Art Club

  Art Club is for any student who enjoys making and learning about art.  Students meet monthly after school or in the evenings. Activities include speakers, workshops, open studios, our annual Christmas party, movies, and even field trips.

• Boys & Girls Club - Tutors

  The Boys and Girls Club is a group of students who volunteer their time after school to tutor at the Boys and Girls Club center on Glenway Avenue. Tutors meet on Mondays and Thursdays after school in room 23. Tutoring sessions run for 45 minutes.

• Campus Ministry-Community Service Organization

  The Campus Ministry-Community Service Organization allows students the opportunity to take leadership of campus ministry and community service events. In addition to helping plan liturgies, students are involved in planning retreats and days of reflection, food drives, and other philanthropic endeavors. Campus Ministry meets in room 301 during certain flex times throughout the school year. All students are invited to join.

• Coffee + Music Club

  Members of the COFFEE+MUSIC club meet weekly to drink coffee and listen to music prior to the start of school. Discussions on coffee, culture, and the current state of music abound. 

• Drama Club

  Drama Club partners with Seton High School to produce the fall production. Students meet twice a month after school to prepare and rehearse. Any and all Seton and Elder students with an interest in theatre are welcome to join. Not interested in “on stage” work? Join to take part in sound, lights, set design and construction, costumes, and stage management.

• Elderado Yearbook

  Yearbook is open to all students. Staff will design and edit pages of the book. Yearbook also needs photographers and writers. These positions do not go to meetings. Meetings are held one evening a week.

• Elder News Network-Video Production Team

  Do you have an interest in video or radio production? The Video Production Team produces our morning video announcements on ENN, the Elder News Network, and films athletic events for EHSports.com.

• Euchre Club

  The Euchre Club meets in room 201 before school every Friday morning to play cards, socialize, and occasionally consume doughnuts. All students are welcome.

• Fishing Club

  The Fishing Club goes to fishing ponds on numerous weekends in the fall and spring. Parents are also invited to go fishing with their sons. Fishing trips are planned throughout the year. All students are welcome!

• FLL Robotics Team

  FIRST LEGO League Robotics. This is a freshman-only Lego Robotics Team that meets throughout the year to prepare and participate in competitions every spring. All freshmen are welcome!

• French Club

  Students interested in the French culture and language are welcome to join the French Club! Students have opportunities to participate in a variety of cultural activities such as enjoying food and conversation. All students are welcome!

• Future Business Leaders of America

  The purpose of FBLA is to provide opportunities to students interested in business and/or business-related fields to develop supportive competencies as well as promote both civic and personal responsibilities. Members will travel and participate at state/national competitions. FBLA meets monthly, and officers will meet during flex time when needed. 

• German Club

  Students who are enrolled in German 3 and 4 are part of the German Club! Students meet twice a month to watch a German TV show or film and to do activities related to German traditions and holidays. 

• Guitar Club

  The Guitar Club is a small group of guitar enthusiasts. They meet on a weekly basis both before and after school. Whether you have played for years or are just learning how to play, all are welcome to join!

• INTERalliance

  INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati focuses on both business and IT skills to help students pursue a career in information technology. Through job shadowing, summer IT career camps, paid internships, and competing in TechOlympics every spring, students learn more about opportunities in local IT companies.

• Latin Club

  Latin club explores Roman and Greek culture through movies, food, archaeology, and other cultural activities. No knowledge of Latin is required. Latin club meets before school once a month. All students are welcome!

• Leadership and Initiative Club

  Leadership and Initiative Club is an opportunity for students to work with the community. Students serve the homeless and collect winter clothing for local causes. The club meets once a month to discuss upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. 

• League of Legends Club

  The League of Legends Club is a club where students meet and play against each other in matches. The club typically meets in the cafeteria during some flex times. 

• Mock Trial

  Mock Trial is given an Ohio court case based on actual events. Members meet regularly to appoint roles within the court, assemble arguments, and fight their case. Mock Trial competes their case against other schools in the state.

• Nintendo Club

  The Nintendo Club is a casual gathering for students to play and discuss Nintendo games. Whether you’re a veteran gamer or just enjoy Nintendo games casually, all students are welcome. Nintendo Club meets on Fridays after school in room S133.

• Panthers for Life

  The mission of Panthers for Life is to establish an active Pro-Life community at Elder by educating and promoting among our peers social issues related to the right to life and dignity of all persons. Students have participated in 40 Days for Life, the March for Life in Washington, DC, praying the steps at Holy Cross-Immaculata parish on Good Friday, the Baby Bottle Campaign, and a baby shower benefiting Pregnancy Center West.

• Photography Club

  Students who have taken a Photography class or who have a passion for taking photos are welcome to join! Students meet every other Wednesday (twice a month) to discuss current trends in photography, get feedback on their work, practice photo techniques, and take field trips to various locations for photoshoots.

• Ping-Pong Club

  Ping-Pong Club hosts weekly rounds of ping-pong. At the end of the year, students organize a ping-pong tournament during Elderfest that any student can sign up for. The Ping-Pong Club is an open club, any student should feel free to participate any time that Ping-Pong Club is being held. Listen to the announcements to know when Ping-Pong is on!

• Polar Panthers

  Polar Panthers is a club of students who enjoy running and are active from November through December. It is open to any Elder student and is a good opportunity for a beginning runner to try distance running in a low-key atmosphere. Polar Panthers meets after school in room 26 through the months of November and December. 

• Poster Club

  Poster Club creates all posters for the cafeteria, upcoming sporting events, upcoming school dances, as well as other Elder events. Poster Club encourages creativity and is open to all students.

• Purple Quill

  The Purple Quill is Elder’s student newspaper organized by students enrolled in Journalism class.  Students research and write stories for the monthly online and print editions. The Purple Quill accepts articles, photos, and artwork for review by editors.

• Show Choir

  Show Choir practices and performs throughout the year and consists of students from both Elder and Seton. Show Choir performances include singing and choreographed dancing. The majority of students also participate in Glee Club. All students are required to audition.

• Ski Club

  The Ski Club is active during the winter months and meets Wednesdays after school at Perfect North Slopes. You are encouraged to join whether you are a skilled skier or just learning the slopes.  

• Spanish Club

  Students who have taken a Spanish class are welcome to join Spanish Club! Students meet twice a month to watch short films and do activities based on Hispanic or Spanish holidays and try traditional foods.

• Spirit Committee

  The Spirit Committee provides cheerleaders for sporting events, contributes to the Poster Club, organizes spirit-related events such as Storming the Pit and themed cheering sections, and produces and sells spirit-related t-shirts. The Pep Rally Committee also derives from this organization; these students plan, prepare and run the pep rallies. Meetings are before and after school when needed in room 26. 

• Student Ambassadors

  Student Ambassadors are leaders of the school that assist at events throughout the year. The main duties are leading groups of freshmen during the Freshmen Orientation, and being tour guides during the Open House. New to the program is a professional development series where ambassadors will hear from guest speakers, and learn new skills vital to future success. If interested, please contact Mrs. Beverly Lezcano Flaherty.

• Student Council

  Student Council helps plan and organize many Elder events including the Fall Dance, Prom, Freshman and Sophomore Dance, fall mixers, weekend sports tournaments, Freshman Orientation, Open House, the Food and Toy Drive, and ElderFest. Student Council consists of Homeroom Representatives (all students), Class Officers (all students), and Executive Board (Seniors who have been on Student Council).

• Support the Troops

  Support the Troops provides support for all Elder graduates serving in the military at home and abroad. The featured project is sending care packages to the troops during the holiday season. Students also write letters to troops, attend “Changing of the Sign” ceremonies, plan special recognition events for veterans, and more! Meetings are once every two weeks in room 26. All students are welcome to join.

• Vex Robotics Team

  The VEX Robotics Team meets throughout the year to prepare and participate in competitions during the spring. This club is for interested sophomores, juniors, and seniors. 

• Vocal Ensemble

  The Vocal Ensemble is an elite group of singers that practice and perform throughout the year. The majority of members are also a part of the Glee Club. All students must audition. 

• Why Not?

  Why Not? is a student-led service group finding opportunities to help those at a disadvantage due to social or economic barriers.