Elder Community Service – Recognition

SERVER OF THE WEEK RECOGNITION

Do you know an Elder student worthy of recognition?

APRIL 2, 2025

Congratulations to Reese Morgan ‘28 for being recognized as this week’s Server of the Week.  Henry’s nominator said: “Reese stands out every day in the classroom, but he stands out more as a person. He is always there to talk to and will drop everything to help you. He goes out of his way to help anyone in need and loves to do different service activities.”  – Nominated by Connor McCarthy ’28

MARCH 11, 2025

Congratulations to Henry Topp ’26 for being recognized as this week’s Server of the Week!  Henry’s nominator said: “Henry readily gives up his time to help his community. He is always willing to help and always willing to go out of his way to better the people around him. Henry lives out his call by going on mission trips and giving back to the people in need who are less fortunate. He is a great role model for us to follow!” – Nominated by Brett McQuillan ’26

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Congratulations to Isaiah Zerilla ’26 for being recognized as this week’s Server of the Week!  Isaiah’s nominators said: “Isaiah is a quiet leader. He has a passion for people and is always willing to do whatever it takes to make those around him better and something he is showing them. Isaiah cares about everyone he works with and wants to make Elder a better place each day. Isaiah is also a Mock Trial team captain and was recognized as Best Attorney in his case at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Isaiah is always willing to help new members learn the role for the case. Isaiah is always well prepared, kind, and willing to help anyone.” – Nominated by Mr. Adam Duwel and Mrs. Sharon Montgomery

FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Congratulations to Oliver Zureick ’25 for being recognized as this week’s Server of the Week!  Oliver’s nominators said: “Oliver is a quiet leader, a ‘lead by example’ kind of young man. People are drawn to Oliver because of his personality, kindness, and maturity. He takes his work and extra-curricular activities very seriously which has led to success in and out of the classroom. He always has a smile on his face and has a great sense of humor as well. Oliver has taken full advantage of what Elder has to offer and will be a great success in whatever he chooses to do. He is willing to put in the extra time it takes to make a project look good. He wants the product to look good because it makes Elder looks good. Oliver gives of his time freely and wants to help those around him with video production and is willing to go above and beyond to help students that want to learn more.”   ”   – Nominated by Mr. Greg Weber and Mr. Adam Duwel

JANUARY 22, 2025
Congratulations to Tyler Lorenzen ’25 for being recognized as this week’s Server of the Week!  Tyler’s nominators said: “Tyler Lorenzen is a young man full of character and integrity and would go out of his way for anyone.  He cares deeply about others and the world we live in and his passion for the earth led him to make art about it.  He visited the Cincinnati Reuse & Recycling Hub, a place in lower Price Hill that recycles many, many items that Rumpke can’t, with the initial intention to find materials to make art with.  Soon after, he was compelled by their mission and became a volunteer there!”  Tyler also serves on Elder Serves Leadership Board and helps other students connect to service at Elder.   – Nominated by Mr. Murray Dwertman and Mr. Todd Forman

DECEMBER 10, 2024
Congratulations to Ben Kumpf ’25 for being recognized as this week’s Server of the Week!  Ben’s nominators said: “Ben is a caring young man, very strong in his faith and active in the community.  Ben serves as co-president of the Elder Serves Leadership Board, serves as a leader of the West Side Catholic Junior High Youth Group, served as a Kairos retreat leader, and recently spearheaded the kids’ coat collection for children at St. William and St. Lawrence Schools.”  – Nominated by John Merk ’25 and Mr. Todd Forman

DECEMBER 3, 2024
Congratulations to Cody Rolfes ’26 for being recognized as this week’s Server of the Week!  Cody’s nominator said: “Cody stands out as he likes to help within our school news program as much as possible as well as he is top three students in the junior class for service hours. Cody likes to volunteer his time as he’s helped with different broadcast and games for our news and dedicates his time to our school. ” – Nominated by Brett McQuillan ’26

NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Congratulations to Nick Kumpf ’25 for being recognized as this week’s Server of the Week!  Nick’s nominator said: “Nick is a very hard worker who is always willing to help others, even if it means going out of his way to help. He loves doing God’s work and is always looking out for others. Nick is one of the leaders of the Elder Serves program and leads Elder’s Student Ambassador Society. He truly lives out the calling to serve by always serving others before himself. ” – Nominated by Josh Menner ’27

NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Congratulations to Brecken Born ’27 for being recognized as this week’s Server of the Week!  Brecken’s nominator, Ian Foley ’28, said: “Brecken has been very active in community service throughout the school year, and I’ve noticed he seems to enjoy helping others no matter the situation or project. Brecken is willing to stop what he’s doing to help others with their own tasks. He also does the service project no matter the number of hours, and told me that me that every hour counts when it comes to helping the community.” – Nominated by Ian Foley ’28

NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Congratulations to Lincoln Edwards ’27 for being recognized as a Server Of The Week!  Lincoln is always ready to help the environment. He will cut your grass or build you a fence, everything he does is for the good of others. When we went to Western Wildlife Corridor to clean up the greenspace they protect, it became very clear that this is the environment Lincoln loves to serve in. Through his love of the outdoors, it may not obvious that he’s serving others directly, but he serves others by beautifying spaces enjoyed by others. When he is in the woods working, he will do anything to help anybody in any situation.  – Nominated by Brecken Born ’27

OCTOBER 29, 2024
Congratulations to Gage Frodorf ’26 for being recognized as a Server Of The Week!  Gage is the president of Elder’s fishing club. Besides being a top-notch angler, he is also a fantastic student leader in the classroom, with sports, and the fishing club. Gage is a positive force at Elder, who always helps his fellow students learn the ins and outs of fishing, welcomes new students into the club, and is instrumental in providing a fun and respectful environment for new students. Gage takes his academics seriously and encourages/supports his classmates academically and socially at the school.  – Nominated by Elder Teacher, Mr. Patrick Rehl

OCTOBER 22, 2024
Congratulations to Josh Menner ’27 for being recognized as our first Server Of The Week!  Josh is a very hard worker who is always willing to help others – even if this means going out of his way.  Josh is someone who loves doing God’s work and is always looking out for others. He loves being a service leader and student ambassador, and Josh lives out his calling to serve by always serving others before himself.  Congratulations, Josh!   – Nominated by Ben Kumpf ’25