The Leader-Fall 2025-pages

THE LEADER

FOR THE ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS OF COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL

In This Issue:

OUR GRADUATES ARE READY FOR A NEW DAY • A NEW DAY FULL OF PROMISE • ALUMNI LEADING THE WAY FOR A NEW DAY

“ LETTER FROM the Head of School

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of Covington Latin School,

It is a privilege to share with you the continued momentum and promise of Covington Latin School. For generations, our community —students, families, alumni, and friends—has shaped a tradition of excellence that extends far beyond our campus. Our graduates have gone on to distinguish themselves in various fields, including business, law, medicine, science, education, and public service. Their achievements reflect the rigor of a Latin School education and the enduring values instilled within these walls.

I have loved my first months here at Covington Latin. It is an honor to lead this school into what lies ahead. This is a worthy and fulfilling mission. The school possesses a level of devotion that is rarely seen. This is for good reason. The school is populated with those who wish to serve our incomparable students and the community surrounding Covington. I am absolutely committed to our school being the premier school in the region for high-ability students. This conviction is not rooted in aspiration alone, but in the reality of our many strengths: the steadfast partnership of Thomas More University, the excellence and dedication of our faculty and staff, and the generosity of supporters across the country. Truly, this school is blessed in countless ways.

At the heart of our mission, we remain steadfastly Catholic, classical in our approach, and committed to providing the region’s top students with an education of uncommon depth and challenge. This identity has guided our history and continues to shape our future.

A central strength in that future is our ongoing partnership with Thomas More University. This collaboration provides our students with access to university-level resources and the opportunity to earn meaningful dual credits that accelerate their academic journeys.

Together, these opportunities and our proud traditions make Covington Latin a place where exceptional young people are formed both intellectually and spiritually. The energy on campus is unmistakable, ensuring our continued success today and in the years ahead.

Thank you for your support—whether as a parent, friend, or alumnus of Covington Latin. Together, we celebrate the strength of our shared legacy and the bright future that lies ahead.

Yours in Christ,

Randy Dennis Head of School

THE LEADER Fall 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features

In Every Issue

Mission

The Covington Latin School is a Catholic institution prompted by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ to accelerate the unique abilities of its students by fostering an environment rich in belonging, classical in thought, modern in approach, which cultivates leadership in service to others.

School Administration

- Randy Dennis, Head of School

- Samantha Darpel-Rice, Dean of Studies

- James Stebbins ‘16, Dean of Students

- Amy Darpel, Director of Advancement

- Zack Ryle, Director of Enrollment Management & Marketing

- Susie Steele, Counselor

Please direct all Letters to the Editor, address changes, or other correspondence to advancement@covingtonlatin.org or to: Contact

Our Alumni/ae Association has been busy all year with fun activities! Check out the Alumni Activities calendar on page 4 and join us at our upcoming events!

ALUMNI Engagement Calendar Important Dates &

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov November 5

Remembrance Day Mass at Cathedral 8:10 AM

November 25

Alumni/ae Homecoming Happy Hour at Braxton Covington 5-6:30

Dec December 2

Giving Tuesday

Jan January 12

Alumni/ae Association Meeting

Virtual 7 PM

January 21

Pontifical Server Mass with Bishop Iffert and Reception at Cathedral + Kohlhepp Family Forum 8:10 AM

January 26

Leadership Society Mass and Breakfast at Cathedral 8:10 AM

Feb February 6

Legacy Admissions Event at Covington Latin School 9 AM

February 13

Class of 1982 Coffee at Reality Tuesday 8-9 AM

February 26

Alumni Banquet at Covington Latin School 6 PM

Mar March 9

Alumni/ae Association Meeting at Braxton Ft. Mitchell 7 PM

March 13

Class of 1995 Coffee at Reality Tuesday 8-9 AM

March 21

Trivia Night at Covington Latin School 6 PM

Apr April 17

Class of 2003 at Reality Tuesday 8-9 AM

April 24

Career Day at Covington Latin School 1-3 PM

May May 11

Alumni/ae Association Meeting at Covington Latin School 7 PM

May 23

Class of 1976 50 Year Anniversary at Cathedral

Jul July 23

Golf Outing

Celebrating the CLASS OF 2025:

Formed by Tradition & Ready for a New Day

Covington Latin School is proud to present the Class of 2025, students formed by mission and ready for a new day. Each graduate reflects the enduring commitment of CLS to accelerate gifted learners, cultivate leadership, and nurture faith. Collectively, this class earned more than $7,000,000 in scholarships , representing a remarkable return on investment in their education. Within this group are Governor’s Scholars, Governor’s Entrepreneur participants, Regional Youth Leaders, HOBY Leaders, a National Merit Finalist, state-level athletes, and several legacy alumni. These accomplishments demonstrate how a new day at CLS is opening unbounded futures for our graduates.

CLS has provided the foundation, but it is only the beginning of their extraordinary journeys . With gratitude and pride, we pray for their continued success as they carry our mission into this new day and beyond.

Congratulations to our graduates!

Attending: Miami University

Miami University: RedHawk Excellence Scholarship; University of Cincinnati: Cincinnatus Century Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Attending: University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Provost Scholarship, CEAS General Scholarship; Miami University: RedHawk Excellence Award; University of Cincinnati: Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Covington Latin Class of 2025

Matthew Charles Bier

Attending: University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Presidential Scholarship, Stanley & Karen Pigman College of Engineering Scholarship; Case Western Reserve University: University Scholarship; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: Merit Scholar Scholarship; University of Louisville: Trustees Academic Scholarship; Thomas More University: Scholarship Package; Villanova University: Villanova Grant; KEES Scholarship

Lukas Raymond Crawford

Attending: Northern Kentucky University

Centre College: Faculty Scholarship; Bellarmine University: Scarlet Scholarship, Catholic School Scholarship; Transylvania University: President’s Scholarship; Northern Kentucky University: Founder’s Scholarship; Thomas More University: Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Test Score Bonus, Cleves Scholars, E Sports Award, Archery Scholarship; Hanover College: Merit Scholarship, HC Visit Award; KEES Scholarship

Kyla Elizabeth Davis

Attending: Xavier University

Xavier University: Presidential Merit Scholarship, Catholic High School Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Emily Jane Ehrman

Attending: Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University: Commonwealth Scholar KIO; Thomas More University: Saints Award, Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Test Score Bonus Award, Campus Visit Award; KEES Scholarship

Attending: United States Naval Academy Casey William Fitzpatrick

The University of Tennessee: Volunteer Scholarship; University of Louisville: Trustees’ Scholarship; Louisianna State University: LSUAM l Flagship Scholars Nonresident Award; University of South Florida: Green & Gold Presidential Award; KEES Scholarship

Aiden Frederic Foley

Attending: Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University: Commonwealth Scholarship; University of Cincinnati: Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Covington Latin Class of 2025

Reese Soleil Gastright Alexcianna Marie Hill

Attending: Ball State University

Hanover College: Founder’s Merit Scholarship, HC Visit Award; Drexel University: A. J. Drexel Scholarship; University of Cincinnati: Cincinnatus Scholarship; School of the Art Institute Chicago: SAIC Merit Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Elizabeth Marie Greelish

Attending: University of North Texas

University of North Texas: Excellence Scholar – North Texas, In- State Waiver Scholarship; University of Texas of Arlington: Maverick Academic Scholarship; University of Kentucky: Provost Scholarship; Western Washington University: Western Award for Excellence; KEES Scholarship

John Francis Greelish

Attending: Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University: Excellence Scholar KIO Award; KEES Scholarship

Attending: University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College

University of Kentucky: Provost Scholarship; Thomas More University: Campus Visit Award, Test Score Bonus Award, Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Saints Award; Indiana University: Dean’s Scholarship, Hudson & Holland Scholars Program Scholarship; Heritage Bank Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Weston Jesinoski

Attending: University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Provost Scholarship; Miami University: RedHawk Excellence Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Charles Christopher Haselwood

Attending: Thomas More University

Thomas More University: Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Bishop Foy’s Scholarship, Test Score Bonus; KEES Scholarship

Kriti Olivia Kumar

Attending: Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University: Excellence Scholar KIO, KEES Scholarship

Evan Michael Leberecht

Attending: University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Provost Scholarship; Miami University: RedHawk Excellence Award; University of Tennessee: Volunteer Scholarship; University of Louisville: Trustees’ Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Covington Latin Class of 2025

Melissa Ann Longbrake

Attending: University of Indianapolis

Ball State University: Ball State Scholars Award; Franklin College: Academic Scholarship; Miami University: RedHawk Excellence Scholarship; Morehead State University: Non-Resident Merit Scholarship; Otterbein University: Provost’s Scholarship, Housing Grant, Cardinal Lift Grant; Shawnee State University: Shawnee Achievement Scholarship; University of Findlay: Deans Scholarship; University of Indianapolis: Deans Scholarship; Wittenberg University: Provost Award, Priority Tiger Award; Wright State University: Green & Gold Scholarship

Elizabeth Grace McWhinnie

Attending: University of Kentucky

Bellarmine University: Governor’s Scholar Scholarship; University of Kentucky: Provost Scholarship; Ohio State University: National Buckeye Scholarship, Maximus Scholarship; University of Louisville: Trustees’ Scholarship; Western Kentucky University: WKU Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Connor Daniel Morgan

Attending: Xavier University

Xavier University: Presidential Merit Scholarship, Catholic Heritage Award; University of Louisville: Trustees Academic

Scholarship; Thomas More University: Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Band Scholarship, Choir Discount, Test Score Bonus, Campus Visit Award, Cleves Scholars; Northern Kentucky University: Founders Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Rebekah Marie Neal

Attending: Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University: Excellence Scholarship; Thomas More University: Parochial Promise Award; Gateway Community College: Gemini Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Attending: University of Kentucky

University of Cincinnati: Cincinnatus Century Scholarship, CEAS General Scholarship; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: Merit Scholarship; University of Louisville: Trustees’ Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Andrea Perez Georgia Rose Pratt

Attending: University of Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University: Founders Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Joseph Robinson Purtell

Attending: Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University: Catholic High School Scholarship, Scarlet Scholarship,

Covington Latin Class of 2025

Trustee Scholarship, Impact Grant, HOPE Scholarship, Scholars Finalist, Residence Hall Award; Thomas More University: Campus Visit Award, Test Score Bonus Award, Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Archery Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Nathaniel Robinson Purtell

Attending: Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University: Founders Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Jackson

David Rauf

Attending: University of Louisville

University of Louisville: Competitive Trustees’ Scholarship; Centre College: Founder’s Scholarship; Northern Kentucky University: Kentucky

Governor’s Scholarship; University of Kentucky: Provost Scholarship; University of Cincinnati: Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Brendan Michael Riley

Attending: University of Kentucky

Bellarmine University: Catholic High School Scholarship, Scarlet Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship, Impact Grant, HOPE Scholarship, Scholars Finalist, Residence Hall Award; Thomas More University: Campus Visit Award, Test Score Bonus Award, Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Archery Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Emily Claire Schlinkert

Attending: Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University: Merit Tier III Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Nathaniel Tobi Shartzer

Attending: Thomas More University

Thomas More University: Cleves Scholars Scholarship, Bishop Foys Scholarship, Parochial Promise Award, Legacy Award, Military Award, Saints Award; KEES Scholarship

Nace Oliver Walters

Attending: University of Kentucky

KEES Scholarship

Gabriel Christian Weber

Attending: Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University: Merit Tier 1 Scholarship, Honors Scholarship; Bowling Green State University: University Freshman Academic Scholarship, BG Success Scholarship; Thomas More University: Campus Visit Award, Test Score Bonus Award, Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Saints Award; KEES Scholarship

Covington Latin Class of 2025

Alexander Coldiron Work-Deaton

Attending: University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Provost Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

Sophia Holland Yanis

Attending: Butler University

Duquesne University: Academic Scholarship; Butler University: Academic Scholarship; University of Dayton: Trustees’ Merit Scholarship, Commitment to Catholic Education Award; Xavier University: Presidential Merit Scholarship, Dean’s Award, Catholic High School Scholarship; Rochester Institute of Technology:

100% of Students earned at least 50% of their college tuition

Presidential Scholar, Performing Arts Scholar; University of Tennessee: Volunteer Scholarship; Auburn University: Academic Charter Scholarship; DePauw University: Presidential Award of Excellence, Asbury Award; Hollins University: Hollins Scholar Award; Midway University: Academic Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship; Thomas More University: Presidential Scholarship, Test Score Bonus, Campus Visit Award, Archery Scholarship, Choir Discount Award, Esports Scholarship; William Peace University: Presidential Scholarship; Franklin & Marshall College: F & M Merit Scholarship; Saint Mary’s College: Dean’s Scholarship, Visit Award; Bellarmine University: Scarlet Scholarship; Arcadia University: Merit Scholarship; KEES Scholarship

25%

4,442

attending out-of-state colleges

total service hours

2025 Graduate Awards

GRADUATE Awards

While all of our graduates excelled and contributed to the charism of our school, we are pleased to announce that these graduates went above and beyond in earning the following time-honored awards :

THE FINE ARTS AWARD

Congrats, Grads!

Congrats, Grads!

The Faculty Award Speech

MATTHEW Bier

Covington Latin School is proud to present Matthew Bier, this year’s recipient of the Faculty Award . Matthew delivered his speech at this year’s commencement ceremony.

Thank you, Dr. Noll, and welcome to His Excellency Bishop Iffert, Mrs. McGuire, Fr. Maher, Fr. Elmlinger, Dr. Noll, Faculty and Staff, Parents, Family, Guests, and The Class of 2025. I want to say how proud the Class of 2025 should be of our accomplishments over these past four, five, or even six years. In all of the moments that we have been through, this is one of the most important celebrations that we have or will ever experience.

I would like to thank all the parents, especially mine. You have supported us and helped us through these years at Covington Latin School; you have pushed us to do better, and you have helped us to grow as students and people. We could not have reached this point without you, and we will forever be grateful.

To all of the teachers and faculty who have taught us, thanks to you as well. Not only did you teach us, but you were there when we asked for advice; you guided us and you pushed us to be our best selves. Thank you for the time and effort that you put into helping us become who we are now. And, while not your main job, you brought joy and laughter to at least some of our high school careers. Thank you for helping us when we needed it most, and thank you for molding us into the young men and women we are today.

To my fellow classmates, this is the time that some of us said could not come soon enough, while others said it came too soon. No matter which category you fall into, you are here now. While this is a tremendous milestone, it is not the end. College is just a few months away; that might be scary for some and exciting for others. Nevertheless, we are entering into a new period in our lives. That is not to say that we should forget our time here. We have built friendships and formed connections that we will carry into the future.

The Faculty Award Speech

Matthew Bier (cont)

Remember the experiences everyone has shared; remember the good times, the bad times, the mistakes, and the triumphs. Learn from these things. Through experiencing life, you gain wisdom to determine the good from the bad, the right from the wrong. Remember what you have been through during your years here, for you can never have too much experience to draw on.

Let us take the lessons we have gained here and carry them with us. We have learned discipline and knowledge through rigorous academic courses, clubs, sports, and other activities we have participated in throughout our time here. More importantly, we have been taught goodness. We are called to live one of Jesus’s two great commandments - love your neighbor as yourself. We accomplish this by living righteously, justly, and most importantly, lovingly, as we show compassion and mercy when we interact with our families, friends, and everyone we encounter. Our time here has taught us how to strive to be better people, and by doing so, we make the world around us a better place.

You may not realize it now or even in the next five, ten, or fifteen years, but your time here has shaped you and prepared you to face the challenges of college and beyond. It has given you the skills to attain your dreams and learn anything your heart desires. You may not appreciate it now, but later down the road, you will look back on these years as formative and filled with good times. I would like to leave you with these final thoughts. Life will not always be fair, easy, joyful, or abundant. What we can control in the moments when life is not some or all of these things is ourselves; the attitude we face these adversities with, and the work we put into bettering ourselves. When the time comes and we stand before our Creator, what will matter is not our grades, wealth, fame, or power, but our virtues. Did we help those around us with whatever means we could spare? Did we live justly and fairly? Did our lives promote goodness and love? So, have ambition for that job you want in the future, have the drive to buy that house on the hill, be determined to succeed in your endeavors, but always remember the final goal of this life is to live forever in the next with Jesus Christ. So set aside the time to better yourself, reflect on the person you want to be, because ultimately, that is all that will matter.

A New Day of PARTNERSHIP & PROMISE

Strengthening Our Mission

On March 31, 2025 , Covington Latin School reached a pivotal milestone by officially affiliating with Thomas More University

This affiliation strengthens our mission by giving students access to advanced academics, faculty development, and pathways that multiply opportunities. This is more than a formal agreement. It represents a transformative investment that is strengthening our faculty, enhancing our student experience, and positioning Covington Latin as the best value in Catholic education in the region.

One of the first outcomes was the hiring of Zack Ryle as Director of Enrollment Management and Marketing , whose proven record of recruiting gifted and talented students at The Gatton Academy ensures that CLS is well-positioned to grow enrollment with families who seek an educational journey unlike any other .

The affiliation also makes it possible to invest directly in our faculty . Teachers now receive free tuition to pursue advanced degrees through Thomas More’s outstanding education department or through its university consortium, while also benefiting from in-service training led by the university. This strengthens CLS with the best-prepared educators in the region, making our school an attractive destination for top teaching talent.

Students gain from the affiliation in ways that are both immediate and long-lasting. Beyond the tradition of grade-skipping, CLS students will have access to up to 60 dualcredit courses , allowing them to earn college credit while still in high school and on our campus. This opportunity creates a clear return on investment for families, as graduates will leave with both a CLS diploma and a significant head start on their college degree.

The university’s investment extends beyond academics. Thomas More provides facilities management and has elevated our dining program with chef-inspired menus. Athletics now benefit from the oversight of Cory Blackson, Assistant Athletic Director at Thomas More, giving students access to collegiatelevel fields and courts. Technology support is also managed by Thomas More, ensuring that our infrastructure is as strong as our academics.

Most recently, Thomas More announced a direct admission pathway for CLS graduates. Beginning with the Class of 2026, every student who meets admission requirements will automatically receive admission to Thomas More and a financial aid package valued at up to $30,000 per year. For many families, this equates to paying the same or even less for a Thomas More education than they currently pay at CLS.

Thomas More University has consistently stepped up to the plate for our institution, and this scholarship offering is just another example of their commitment to furthering Catholic education in the Northern Kentucky and Tri-State area.

- Randy Dennis (Head of School)

This affiliation ensures that Covington Latin School will continue to be the premier destination for gifted students in the region . With unmatched opportunities for acceleration, dual credit, and direct pathways to higher education, CLS is well-positioned to increase enrollment and provide students with opportunities that surpass those available elsewhere in the tri-state area.

School Notes: A NEW DAY AT CLS

The past year at Covington Latin School has been one of growth and renewal . It has been a season of transition, yet one marked by extraordinary student achievement. From the classroom to the stage, the athletic field to global experiences, our students continued to shine and live out the mission of CLS. Their accomplishments remind us that the strength of our tradition carries forward even as we embrace new opportunities .

The highlights you’ll see here celebrate the many successes of our students while pointing to the promise of what is still to come. As we move into this new day, we do so with gratitude for the past and great anticipation for the future that lies ahead for Covington Latin School.

SCHOOL NOTES: A NEW DAY

EXCELLING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Casey Fitzpatrick ‘25 (above)smashed the previous record and ran a 400M in 55.29 seconds! Casey also placed in the top 10 in the 400M, 100M, and 200M at regionals.

Alexcianna Stokes ‘25 (right) set a new CLS record, throwing the discus 85 feet! She also placed in the top 10 in regionals.

Sophia Zerhusen 26’ (left) was accepted to the Interlochen Center for the Arts Classical Ballet Intensive Summer Program. She also participated in the Cincinnati Ballet’s Summer Intensive Program.

Aiden Foley 25’ (below) placed 6th in the region in the Triple Jump.

SCHOOL NOTES:

Covington Latin’s ESports team competed in the Final Four of the Splatoon 3 State Championship. This is the second time the team has competed in the finals at the state level this year. Congratulations to Weston Jesinoski ‘25, Nace Walters ‘25, Evan Leberecht ‘25, Kieran Berg ‘25, and Nathaniel Shartzer ‘25.

SPEECH COMPETITION

Our Speech Competition is the culmination of the hard work that takes place throughout the year in our speech classes. From the defense of the senior thesis to Shakespeare, our students are learning to speak publicly, giving them skills that will last them a lifetime.

Ava Sikorski ‘26 participated in the Governor Scholar Program this summer, where she studied alongside the best and brightest in the Commonwealth of Kentucky!

Langston Gifford ‘28 received a merit scholarship to study organ this past summer at the Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan. Admission to this program is highly competitive, and the scholarship was based on an audition. You can enjoy Langston’s talents at Mass on Wednesday.

A NEW DAY AT CLS

GOLD MAXIMA & CUM LAUDE WINNERS

Our students demonstrated their Latin acumen in the National Latin Exam in May. Congratulations to our Gold Maxima Cum Laude winners: Lilian Blom ‘27, Cormac Ford ‘27, and Liam Rowland ‘26. Silver Summa Cum Laude winners: Mitchell Gastright ‘28, Betty Greelish ‘25, Lucy Juelg ‘27, Sadie Schulkins ‘27, Calen Kobman ‘27, Adelaide Koenig ‘27, Georgia Pratt ‘25, Leah Richardson ‘27, and Ava Sikorski ‘26; Magna Cum Laude: Lukas Crawford ‘25, Meredith Fennell ‘26, Ethan Luckhardt ‘26, Kraig Kallmeyer ‘28, and Rosemarie Purtell ‘28; Cum Laude: Carter Johnson ‘26, Jenna Keller ‘27, Sophia Yanis ‘25.

ACADEMIC SENIOR SIGNING

Our Academic Senior Signing has been a tradition since 2016, showcasing our students’ academic excellence, with most earning more than 50% off their tuition in academic scholarships.

SCHOOL NOTES:

Matthew Bier ‘25 was named a National Merit Finalist. Only 15,000 seniors across the country earn this distinction.

Quinn Schulte ‘26 earned the distinction of National Merit Semifinalist for the 2025-26 school year. Quinn will go on to compete with other semi finalists across the nation.

SUMMER IN GREECE

Our students traveled to ancient Greece this summer with Greek teacher and alum, James Stebbins. What an awesome experience they will remember for the rest of their lives!

FOURTH QUARTER HONOR’S ASSEMBLY

In early September, Covington Latin honored the top five in each class for their academic successes last year at our Fourth Quarter Honors Assembly.

Form III Kohlhepp Academic Leadership Award November

• Ethan Luckhardt

• Chelsea Martinez

• Liam Rowland

• Quinn Schulte

• Ava Sikorski

A NEW DAY AT CLS

Form II Ranft Vesper

Academic Leadership Award

• Nehemiah Caudill

• Lucy Juelg

• Jenna Keller

• Calen Kobman

• Lincoln McRae

Form I Hellmann Family

Academic Leadership Award

• Florence Breetz

• Cameron Gapinski

• Mitchell Gastright

• Joseph Owhoso

• Rosemarie Purtell

Prep 8 Andrew and Michael Zalla Academic Leadership Award

• Nolan Knies

• Autumn Llamas

• Gideon MacRae

• Livia Papp

• Evelyn Wilke

Prep 7 Fr. James Ryan

Academic Leadership Award

• Finley Harp

• Matthew Longland

• Abigail Scheben

• Cooper Thomas

• Xzavier Williams

Alumni UPDATES

Alumni Leading the Way to a New Day

Our alumni remain an enduring source of strength and inspiration for Covington Latin School. Their stories showcase how the values of goodness, discipline, and knowledge extend well beyond their years on campus. From professional accomplishments to personal milestones, each update is a reminder that the bonds of the Latin School community last a lifetime and continue to shape a new day for generations of Trojans.

1960’s

• Jerry Franzen ‘60 received the Sister Ann Adele Fritz Catechetical Award from the Office of Catechesis and Formation for his untiring efforts in the ministry of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Covington.

• Lee Riedinger ‘60 retired from the University of Tennessee for five years and in that period he wrote a book about the history of the partnership between the University and Oack Ridge from the Manhattan Project onward. The book is entitled Critical Connections . He and his wife, Mary, have been enjoying their time traveling.

1970’s

• Marty Moore ‘77 is partially retried from his pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice, Dental Development Center. He is spending time with his wife, Renee and two grandchildren, Ellis and Maple and giving thanks to God everyday.

Alumni UPDATES

• Dick Stewart ‘79 is enjoying his retirement from teaching. He would love to connect with former students and can be reached by email at richardstewart1963@gmail.com.

1980’s

• Mark Halpin ‘80 was recently promoted to Full Professor of Stage Design at the University of Cincinnati, CollegeConservatory of Music.

• John Cain ‘81 was inducted into the UK Gatton College of Business and Economics Hall of Fame during its 31st Annual Alumni Hall of Fame and Distinguished Young Alumni Ceremony on April 9th, 2025. John earned his degree in finance, accounting, and German from the University of Kentucky in 1986 and his law degree from Chase College of Law in 1993. At UK, Cain was Student Body President and a Trustee to the UK Board of Trustees. He is the recently retired president & CEO Emeritus of Wiseway Supply and is the immediate past chair of the National Association of Electrical Distributors. Cain has also founded Performance Rental and cofounded Alliance Business Lending.

• Eric Boyle ‘88 recently joined The Asia Group as the Managing Principal for Strategy & Business Development. The Asia Group ( www.theasiagroup.com ) is a multinational consultancy that advises global corporations and investors at the intersection of geopolitics, public policy, and business across the Indo-Pacific region. In his new role, Eric will lead efforts to transform the firm’s business development (BD) infrastructure, secure new business, and launch new service lines.

• Matthew Kahn ‘88 has been appointed as Vice President of Operations Strategy and Transformation from Aviation Operation Leader.

Alumni UPDATES

1990’s

• John Montgomery ‘91 graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in history, despite a challenging six-and-a-half-year journey through multiple majors. After college, John enlisted in the Army, completing Infantry basic training in 1997 and later commissioning as a Field Artillery officer. His 21-year military career included earning the Ranger Tab, commanding in the 101st Airborne Division, and deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring from the Army, John transitioned to a successful career in real estate, beginning with his first investment property in 2015. He now resides in Clarksville, Tennessee, with his wife, Crystal. They have two grown daughters, Ashley and Autumn. John remains passionate about both real estate and stock market investments. His recent publication, 4 Buckets- Achieving Financial Freedom , is now available on Amazon.

• Bill Purtell ‘95 recently switched law firms to become the Litigation Director for a multi-state firm, Reisenfield & Associates. Bill oversees a team of litigators covering Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia, specializing in mortgage banking, collections, and regulatory compliance. Bill has the added benefit of working with other CLS alums at his new firm. Bill is always available to mentor or coach any alumni in the legal field, especially those considering a career in law.

• Nicole Sturgill DeYoung ‘97 earned her Master of Legal Studies from the University of Cincinnati College of Law on April 24, 2024. She attended commencement on May 11, 2024. She lives in Northwest, IN, with her husband, Paul, and son, Benjamin. She handles commercial auto bodily injury claims for American Millennium Insurance Company as a Senior Claims Examiner.

Alumni UPDATES

2000’s

• Ian Carpenter ‘01 has recently been accepted into Mensa.

• Michael Barnes , “ This Cat is Fat ” ‘02 received his Professional Engineering license from the states of Kentucky and Indiana in late 2024. He continues to work with Schmidt Associates in Indianapolis and Louisville, focusing on electrical system design for schools, healthcare facilities, community centers, and other projects.

• Morgan Coleman ‘07 published her first children’s book, This Cat is Fat, and I’m Fine with That. Her story was highlighted on WXIX Channel 19 in April.

2010’s

• Madison Light ‘15 was named Covington Latin School’s Campus Minister for the upcoming school year.

• Our Dean of Students, James Stebbin ‘16, was married this summer. His groomsmen were all Latin alumni.

• Ryan Divine ‘16 was named the 2025 Kentucky World Language Association Rising Star for his inspiring work with students in Latin.

• Daniel Zalla ‘16 recently had an art exhibition at Xavier University where alumni and former teachers all joined him for his opening night.

• Cassie Krumpelman ‘17 has taken on a new job as Front Office Manager at Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston, Texas.

• Jacob Langguth ‘17 has completed graduate school through the University of Cincinnati and is working as a psychologist in the Lakota Local School District.

We love to hear how our alumni are living our motto. Use the QR code to share your story .

A New Day OF CONNECTION:

Golf Outing & Alumni Activities

Covington Latin School’s alumni are a vibrant community that spans generations, united by shared experiences and a deep commitment to our mission. Each month brings opportunities to reconnect, whether through the reverence of the Pontifical Server Mass , the fun of Trivia Night , the energy of Young Alumni Happy Hours , or the tradition of our annual Golf Outing . These gatherings showcase the vibrancy of our community and the bonds that keep the Latin School spirit alive.

ANNUAL Golf Outing

This year’s Golf Outing, held for the first time at Boone Links , drew 122 golfers and raised over $10,000 to support scholarships and a new school bus . Creative touches like The Hole in Wine and the Ace in the Hole Poker Run added to a day already rich in fellowship and tradition.

Alumni from the Classes of 1975 and 1985 tied their reunions into the outing, underscoring the lifelong friendships that CLS inspires. The team of Andrew Merkle ’10, George Kreutzjans ’09, Brian Merkle, and John Wood claimed top honors with a 13 under par finish, capping off a day defined by camaraderie and support for our future.

Annual Golf Outing

ALUMNI Activities

Beyond the annual golf outing, alumni have come together for reunions , class lunches , and even a powerful new tradition : members of the Class of 1975 walking at graduation to celebrate their 50th reunion. These moments remind us that CLS connections are lifelong.

To carry that spirit forward, we invite alumni to join AlumniFire , our online platform for networking, mentorship, and career support, which is another way to stay engaged and ensure it is truly a new day for our Latin School family.

Trivia Night

https://covingtonlatin.alumnifire.com

A New Day BEGINS

WITH YOU!

Changing Lives One Student at a Time

Each year, alumni and friends of Latin School like you make it possible to live out Bishop Howard’s promise that no deserving student will ever be turned away from Covington Latin School . Because of your generosity, nearly half of our students receive financial assistance. That is life-changing support for families who want the very best education for their children.

Your gifts to the Academic Advancement Fund, the Clifford E. Kohlhepp Endowment Fund, and your participation in events like Trivia Night and the Golf Outing all add up to something bigger: a new day of opportunity for every student who walks through our doors.

A New Day BEGINS WITH YOU

Together, we are also closing in on an exciting milestone. We are just $200,000 away from completing the $5 million Kohlhepp Endowment matching gift challenge. When we cross that finish line, generations of gifted students will have the chance to experience an education that only Latin School can provide.

Over 50% of students

receive financial assistance on average

Last year, your generosity helped us surpass our Annual Appeal goal and raise over $300,000 in unrestricted gifts. Those dollars stretched far beyond tuition assistance; they enhanced classrooms, supported teachers, and enriched every student’s experience.

$5,000,000 $3,000,000 $1,000,000

WE ARE SO CLOSE!

Help us reach our matching gift!

As we step into this new day at Covington Latin, I hope you will continue walking with us. Your support does not just keep a mission alive; it changes lives, one student at a time.

The Societas Legatum comprises individuals and families who have included Covington Latin School in their estate plans. If you have already named CLS as a beneficiary in your plans, we thank you again for your commitment. As a member of this society, you exemplify an exceptional commitment to and faith in Covington Latin School. Your gift will have a direct impact on generations of future Latin students. If you would like to learn more about planned giving and the Societas Legatum, please contact Amy Darpel at amy.darpel@covingtonlatin.org

- Honorable Gregory Bartlett ‘63

- John ‘81 and Carla Cain

- Gary Cummins ‘66

- John Domaschko ‘66

- Oakley and Eva Farris

- Dave Folz ‘66

- Madison Light ‘15

- Michael Luebbers ‘98

- Rev. Dan Noll ‘68

- Dr. Donald Saelinger ‘63

- John Lewin ‘46

- Rev. Albert Ruschman ‘45

- Jerry ‘62 and Diane Kohlhepp

- Edwin Linz ‘59

- Robert Westendorf ‘75

- Deacon Gerald Franzen ‘60

- Kirk Knotts and Lynda Crossan

- Ted Robinson ‘59

- Fred Reuter ‘56

- Dr. Jim ‘56 and Marna Zalla

SOCIETAS Legatum SCHOLARSHIP Info

Covington Latin School is determined never to turn away a deserving student due to financial need. We are grateful to those who have established scholarships to help fulfill our mission.

If you would like more information about creating a transformational scholarship, please contact Amy Darpel, Director of Advancement, at: amy.darpel@covingtonlatin.org or call (859) 291-7044.

SCHOLARSHIP Info

• The Gary Cummins Scholarship

• The Richard and Mary T. Hellmann Family Scholarship

• The Kohlhepp Family Scholarship

• The Ranft and Vesper Family Scholarship

• The Dennis P. Whitehead Memorial Scholarship

• The Michael and Andrew Zalla Memorial Scholarship

• The Dr. Jim and Marna Zalla Scholarship

• The Saint Vincent De Paul Society Scholarship

• The William V. Banks, M.D. Scholarship

• The Barczak Family Scholarship

• The Jack LaVelle Memorial Scholarship

• The Matthew Resing Memorial Scholarship

• The Covington Latin School Alumni Association Scholarship

• The J. Wayne Cowens Memorial Scholarship

• The Father James Ryan Scholarship

• The Thomas W. Dooley Scholarship

• The Divine Family Scholarship

• The Christy Boehmker and Kathy Metzger Scholarship

• The Wilbert L. and Ellen Hackman Ziegler Scholarship

• The Mary M. and Rose J. Goetz Scholarship

• The Clifford E. Kohlhepp Covington Latin School Endowment Fund

• The Judge James A. Dressman ‘38 and Theresa M. Dressman Memorial Scholarship

• The Don and Dee Saelinger Scholarship

• The George J. and Diane E. Schulte Scholarship Fund

Endowed scholarships have a tremendous impact on our students as over 50% of our students receive financial assistance. For some, making a gift to an endowment level is beyond their reach. New this year, we are challenging classes to create an endowed scholarship in honor of their class. Collectively, many classes give at the level that would rise to the level of a scholarship. This is a great way to show your class spirit and give back to the school in perpetuity.

GIVING Honor Roll

Thank you to all who have committed to furthering our mission to educate future generations of leaders through the Academic Advancement Fund and the Clifford E. Kohlhepp Covington Latin School Endowment Fund during the past year. We were truly blessed by the generosity of so many who chose to invest in our students and their futures.

These transformational gifts provide critical scholarships and financial support, ensuring that gifted students have access to a Covington Latin education. In addition, contributions to our endowment strengthen programming that enriches the student experience today while sustaining alumni connections for years to come.

Your support is not just a gift, it is an investment in leaders who will continue to make a lasting impact on our community and beyond.

BISHOP HOWARD CLUB

$10,000+

Mr. William P. Butler

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Cain 1981

Mr. Gary Cummins 1966

Dr. and Mrs. Jeremy R. Graff 1985

Dr. Nicholas S. Hellmann 1974 and Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kohlhepp 1959

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Kohlhepp 1962

Mr. and Mrs. Jason and Alicia MacRae

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Purtell

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Robinson 1959

Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Saelinger 1963

Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Schneider 1964, in memory of Erich Schneider 1987

Dr. and Mrs. George J. Schulte 1966

Mr. Thomas Woodruff 1962

Dr. and Mrs. James A. Zalla 1956

Mr. Wilbert L. Ziegler 1949, and Mrs. Ellen Hackman-Ziegler

FR. HEILE CLUB

$5,000+

Bunches of Bows CLS Alumni Association

Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Graff 1963

Mrs. Mary T. Hellmann

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Herzog 1961

Mr. and Mrs. George Kreutzjans 1981

Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Lampe 1960

Dr. and Mrs. Martin W. Mitchell 1983

Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin Zalla 1954

Dr. and Mrs. Mark J. Zalla 1979

HEADMASTER CLUB

$2,500- $4,999

Fidelity Foundation

Dr. David M. Banks 1988, and Ms. Paula Bingham

Mr. Norbert Baumann 1947

Dr. Scott Bleser 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Geiman 1956

Dr. Robert L. Hengehold 1952

Dr. Ralph F. Huller 1963

Mr. Matthew Kelly

The Encore Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Kohlhepp 1983

Lt. Col. (Ret) and Mrs. John J.

Montgomery 1991

Mr. Charles Peterson

Peterson’s Automotive

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Riegler

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilkins

LEADERSHIP CLUB

$1,000-$2,499

In honor of Martin Schoborg 1971

Florence Elks Lodge 314 Kroger

Peak Heating and Air, Inc

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Mrs. Pauline Baumann

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Beckman 1977

Mr. Thomas Brinkman

Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Brown 1977

Dr. and Mrs. William P. Caldon 1968

Mr. and Mrs. David Darpel

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Darpel 1975

Dr. and Mrs. Jon Divine

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Domaschko 1966

Mrs. Thomas Dooley

Dr. Timothy Drury and Dr. Catherine Frank

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Folz 1966

Deacon and Mrs. Gerald R. Franzen 1960

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Gieske 1959

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Gigliotti 1987

Mr. and Mrs. David Gross 1975

Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Guilfoyle 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Herzog 1969

Mr. Dale Holocher

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Huller 1965

Mr. David V. Kramer 1976

Mrs. Geraldine Kreutzjans

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Kohlhepp 1966

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Kohlhepp 1957

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kuhlman 1969

Mr. Stephen A. Lang 1969

Mr. Stephen LaVelle and Ms. Anne Schoelwer

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Linz 1959

Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Metzger 1965

Mr. Thomas L. Meyer 1987

Dr. Rachel Noll

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Portwood 1983

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reinert 1965

Mr. Frederick M. Reuter 1956, and Mrs. Judy Wimberg

Dr. Nicholas L. Reuter 1958

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rodgers

Dr. and Mrs. James J. Roebker 1979

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas T. Rosenbauer 2005

Rev. Albert E. Ruschman 1945

Mr. and Mrs. John and Katie Schutte

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Seiter 1971

Mr. Donald E. Sexton 1958

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Schoborg 1965

Dr. and Mrs. Jerome Schutzman

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Stadtmiller 1975

Dr. and Mrs. Thaddeus B. Stanton 1967

Dr. and Mrs. Richard G. Stevie 1967

Dr.. Steven L. Steinkamp 1975

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Tarvin 1967

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tiemeier 1967

Rev. Gerald E. Twaddell 1959

Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Vogelpohl 1967

Dr. Thomas M. Von Lehman 1965, and Ms. Margaret Good

Mr. and Mrs. John Wolfzorn 1962

Mr. and Mrs. H. Anthony

Woltermann 1959

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Zilliox 1994

GIVING Honor Roll

DEANS’ CLUB

$500-$999

Cincinnati Marathon Republic Bank

Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Baker 1972

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barclay

Dr. Norbert J. Berberich 1956

Dr. and Mrs. C. William Blewett 1959

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Brennan 1978

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Brinker 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Cummins 1979

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Cummins 1961

Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Dehne 1975

Mr. Daniel J. Diorio 1962

Ms. Laura Marie Dressman 2018

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Dressman 1970

Mr. John R. Fahrmeier 1982, and Ms. Judith L. Cornwell

Dr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Fisher 1963

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Foltz 1994

Dr. and Mrs. John D. Geil 1968

Mr. Michael J. Gorman 1983

Mr. Richard D. Hatton 1995

Mr. and Mrs. Roger G. Hehman 1960

Mr. and Mrs. David P. Heidrich 1975

Mr. and Mrs. David R. Hergott 1959

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Hiltz 1967

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Jehn 1970

Hon. James Nicholas King 2007

Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Klosterman 1970

Mr. Joseph Kremer

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kreutzjans 1958

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Light

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lonnemann III 1995

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Luckhardt

Mr. Timothy S. Mauntel 1960

Dr. and Mrs. John R. Meier 1967

Mr. Andrew Merkle 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Meyer 1979

Mr. Neko A. Moore 2003

Mr. and Mrs. David Muench 1971

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Myers 1962

Mrs. Alex Martinez and Mr. Aldo Perez

Mr. David Pfaehler ‘02 and Mrs. Anna Pfaehler ‘02

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Purtell 1995

Mr. Joseph D. Quigley 1990, and Ms. Victoria Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rauf

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Richardson

Mrs. Martha Romans and Mr. Lawrence Romans

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Andrew Schoettker 1977

Mr. James M. Schumacher 1988

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Stratman 1978

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Trenkamp 1951

Mr. and Mrs. Barry J. Tuemler 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome J. Von Handorf 1965

GREEN & GOLD CLUB

$250-$499

US Bank Foundation

Bank of New York Mellon Community Impact Program

GE Aerospace Foundation

Ms. Miranda Atha

Mr. and Mrs. Jared Bement

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Blewett 1984

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Bodde 1969

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bolan 1981

Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Brett 1979

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Bright 1962

Dr. James E. Brown 1974, and Dr. Judith Masset-Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Buerger 1985

Mr. David Burridge

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Butler 1980

Mr. and Mrs. John Coray

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford

Mr. D. Craig Dance 1968, and Ms. Beth Wright

CMSgt. Raymond C. Darnell, 1946 USAF RET

Mr. Anthony J. Deye 1956

Dr. and Mrs. James A. Deye 1960

Mr. Joseph R. Dixon 1966

Mr. and Mrs. John Donbar

Mr. and Mrs. John G Ehrman 1996

Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Frank 1972

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Goetz

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Gohman 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Haegele

Mr. Alan J. Hartman 1968

Ms. Ellen Haskell

Dr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Heck 1963

Mr. and Mrs. Tyson R. Hermes 1990

Mrs. Lily H. Hewitt 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hoffer 1972

Mr. George R. Hoffman 1957

Mr. Matthew Juelg and Mrs. Rachel E. Juelg 1996

Mr. Jerome M. Junker 1974

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Kallmeyer

Mr. and Mrs. David Keller

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kidney

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Koehl 1960

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Seiter

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. LaEace 1957

Mr. and Ms. Hien Le

Mr. and Mrs. John Longbrake

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Lubbe 1955

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Luersen 1977

Mr. and Mrs. William J. McGee 1981

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Messmer 1960

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mullen 1988

Rev. Daniel J. Noll 1968

Dr. and Mrs. Kevin D. Pelzer 1972

Mr. and Mrs. John Resing

Dr. Robert T. Rolf 1958

Mr. Daniel V. Romer 1983

Ms. Tiffany M. Rose 1997

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Saelinger 1973

Mr. and Mrs. George J. Schuette 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Searing III

Dr. Mark W. Simon 1981

Mr. and Mrs. John Speicher

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stevie 1963

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Thomas

Dr. and Mrs. John H. Vollman 1961

Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Waters 1974

Mr. George Young and Mrs. Sandra Grilly

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Zalla 1980

Mr. Richard A. Zalla 1966

Hermes Construction

Kent Insurance Agency

Lother’s Catering

MacMillan

Shutterfly, LLC

Sterling Cut Glass

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Andriot 1985

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Anneken

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Baker 1968

Ms. Nancy Barone

Judge and Mrs. Gregory M. Bartlett 1963

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Behler 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Billiter, in honor of Rev. Msgr. Dan Vogelpohl 1967

Dr. Carl T. Bishop 1953

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Blazek

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Boh 1974

Mr. David L. Brinker 1985

Rev. James M. Brockmeier 2007

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Bruggen

Mr. and Mrs. J. William Buescher 1976

Ms. Stephanie Burnside

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Butler 1961

Dr. and Mrs. Richard T. Cardosi 1976

Mr. Clifford S. Creevy 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dahlstrom

Ms. Maggie Darpel

Dr. & Mrs. Neel Desai

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. DiOrio 1963

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Dillon 1974

Mr. Mark E. Dixon 1969

Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Eismann 1981

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Elias

Mr. Henry L. Fedders 1960

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Feeley 1985

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Fister 1960

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Foltz 1966

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. France 1996

Mr. Daniel France 2005

Mr. and Mrs. John Fredrick

Rev. David B. Gamm 1964

Mr. Richard Gapinski

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Garlich 1953

Mr. and Ms. Stephen Gastright

Ms. Kristina E. Gerlach 1996

Dr. and Mrs. Mark J. Glockner 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Groneck

Dr. and Mrs. Alec T. Habig 1985

Mr. Thomas F. Habig and Mrs. Jane Kammer Habig

Mr. Richard A. Hegge 1969

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Hehman 1985

Dr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Hemmer 1988

Mr. Robert A. Hengelbrok 1979

GIVING Honor Roll

TROJAN CLUB (cont)

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hodge 1979

Mr. William B. Holocher 1983

Mr. Patrick R. Hughes 1986

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Hughes 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Humkey 1960

Mr. Gerard L. Jacobs 1975

Mrs. Joseph Jennings

Rev. David P. Johnson 1973

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kabitsch 1983

Mr. and Mrs. James Kahmann 1975

Dr. and Mrs. John K. King 1984

Mr. and Mrs. John Klausing 1975

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Klingenberg 1971

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Knuppel

Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Kremer 1973

Mr. Eric V. Kuehne 1985

Mr. Robert J. Lambert 2005

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Lancaster 1985

Mr.Jerome Lantry

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lee 1990

Mr. John N. Lewin 1946

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Lorenz 1981

Mr. Thomas B. Luken 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Maier

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Memering 1953

Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Middendorf 1966

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Mihalik 1965

Mrs. Veronica Mitchell

Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Moeller 1949

Mr. James A. Montgomery

Dr. Martin J. Moore 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murray

Mr. Thomas B. Myers III 1970

Mr. Raymond J. Neace 1970

Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Noel

Mr. Christopher R. Norris 1985

Mr. William J. Oberjohn 1953

Mr. Kevin W. O’Conner 1974

Mr. Brian T. O’Conner 1976

Mr. Bradley Paul and Mrs. Amy KenkelPaul

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Popovich 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Pranger 1971

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Rauf 1999

Dr. Michael Romero 1980

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Roth 1968

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Ruter

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Schafstall 1974

Dr. Charles B. Schewene 1957

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schlinkert

Mr. Dennis A. Schmidt 1976

Rev. Johnathan P. Schmolt 1990

Mr. Robert J. Schroder 1964

Ms. Kelsey Schulte

Dr. and Mrs. John C. Secter 1976

Ms. Dianna Shelton

Mr. Richard E. Shinners 1968

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Sonnefeld 1976

Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Spenlau 1969

Dr. Christian L. Stauber 1975

Mr. Connor N. Steffen 2016

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Stegman

Rev. Robert W. Stephan 1991

Mr. Wayde R. Tapp 1976

Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor 1986

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Tillman 1965

Col. USAF (RET) and Mrs. Gerald R. Volloy 1959

Mr. Philip J. Volpenhein 1975

Mr. Jeffrey E. Von Handorf 1974, and Mrs. Mary Beiting

Mr. Brian D. Waite 1989

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Wegener 1969

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Wiechman 1971

Mr. Justin and Samantha Winebrenner

Mr. Tom Wolfe

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Wulfeck 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Yelton 1969

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Zembrodt 1968

Mr. Hans M. Zimmer 1976

1923 CLUB $1-$99

The Benevity Community Impact Fund for Duke Energy Boxtops for Education

Ms. Mary Albers

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Biedenbender 1948

Mrs. Joyce Borne Kramer

Mr. and Mrs.George J. Carr 1948

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Christensen

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Crawford 1959

Dr. Dustin R. Cummins 2004

Ms. Samantha Darpel

Ms. Erin Doherty

Mr and Mrs. Ken Donbar

Mrs. Charles M. Dwyer

Mr. Thomas W. Feldman 1949

Mrs. Marybeth Fennell

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Foltz 1965

Mr. Benjamin Fulmer 2022

Mr. and Mrs. Domenick Garuccio

Mr. Kevin Garuccio 2022

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Germann

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Giblin

Mr. Robert J. Gieske 1967

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gifford

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gough 1963

Mr. Jeffrey J. Harmon 1974

Mr. and Mrs. David Hiltz 1970

Mrs. Judith Hunkemoeller

Mr. Cooper Jones 2022

Miss Monica Juelg 2024

Mr. Simon Juelg 2022

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaiser 1975

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Kinman 1969

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Kramer 1965

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Lamping 1976

Ms. Madison A. Light 2015

Mr. Andy Loschiavo

Dr. Brian J. Lukey 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Messer

Dr. Neal A. Messer 1992

Mr. Robert A. Nienaber 1970

Ms. Ashley M. Norton 2002

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Nussman

Mrs. Clare Quigley

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rauf 1986

Ms. Georgia Rechel

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Reckers 1964

Mr. Mark Reker

Ms. Jennifer Rickard

Dr. Leo L. Riedinger 1960

Dr. Helmut R. Roehrig 1984

Mr. Brian G. Schleper 1984

Mr. Martin A. Schoborg 1971

Mr. Gregory C. Schuler 1968

Mr. Thomas G. Schumacher 1959

Mr. Tim Schwartz 1991

Mr. Stephen R. Sehlhorst 1984

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Seiter 1968

Ms. Mary Soard

Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Sodergren

Mr. Michael J. Stewart 1971

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Sturgill 1994

Eric and Mary Colleen Swaney

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Syfert

Mr. and Mrs. Girish Thimmadasaiah

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Timmerding

Mrs. Christie Grossi

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Turner

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wickham

Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Witte 1959

Ms. Kathryn Terese Zalla 2018

In Memoriam

Nota bene:

We rely on notifications from family and friends for our expressions of sympathy. We regret any omissions. Please contact advancement@ covingtonlatin.org to send news of the passing of a loved one.

• George Blair , father of Paul Blair ‘80

• Daniel Capal ‘50

• James Deters ‘47

• Joan Hughes , mother of Matthew Hughes ‘76 and Patrick Hughes ‘86

• Brian Lee ‘87

• Frank Light , father of Greg Light ‘09

• Donald Ruberg ‘69

• David Westbay ‘71

A MESSAGE FROM the Director of Advancement

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of Covington Latin School,

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)

After eleven years at Covington Latin School, I still feel the same excitement that first brought me here. What makes this place so special is not only the strong academics, but the way our students challenge themselves, the friendships they form, and the way faith and tradition shape every part of our community. Every day is a gift, and right now feels like the start of something truly exciting.

Our new affiliation with Thomas More University is giving our students opportunities that will change their futures. They now have the chance to earn up to 60 college credits while still on Latin School’s campus and step confidently into the next stage of their education. It is a new day for our students, and I am so grateful to see what lies ahead.

Even with these new opportunities, the heart of Latin remains unchanged. We are still rooted in Bishop Howard’s vision. We have never wavered in who we are or in the standards we expect. Faith, tradition, discipline, and excellence are at the center of a Latin education. Those roots are what allow us to keep growing in new and exciting ways.

What sets CLS apart goes beyond the classroom. It is the sense of community that surrounds our students with encouragement and high expectations. It is alumni who stay connected across generations. It is the simple moments, like students gathering in the Forum, students celebrating Mass together, and alumni returning to share their stories, that remind us we are part of something greater.

I would love for you to experience this joy with us. Come visit campus, meet our team, join us for one of our many events, and see for yourself what continues to make Latin School so special. With your support and friendship, we will continue to prepare students for bright futures while staying true to who we are.

With gratitude and blessings,

Amy Darpel Director of Advancement

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