Archbishop Alter High School and Stephen T. Badin high schools are rivals when it comes to athletics, but the two Greater Catholic League coed schools are area leaders when it comes to incorporating faith and football. Both programs offer players weekly opportunities to encounter Christ. “Every Thursday after school, the …

Reverend James J. Manning died on Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on February 19, 1948, in Dayton, and baptized at Holy Trinity Church, Dayton. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary and studied Philosophy and Theology at Mount St. Mary Seminary of the …

1. Empty Bowls Event at SUA Saint Ursula Academy art students hosted the annual Empty Bowls event on campus on March 3. Empty Bowls provides awareness about homelessness and hunger in our community through an event that starts with the creation and sale of ceramic bowls. This year’s proceeds from …

“Humans are not above nature, but are a part of it.” A science teacher at Alter High School, Jennifer Butler reminds her students of this regularly— especially those in her environmental science classes. Butler’s classes and Michelle Denney’s earth science classes make up the school’s recycling program, which Butler initiated …

by Rebekah Davidson Seeing students succeed in the classroom is “why it’s worth teaching,” according to Kathy Riegel — geometry teacher, head of the math department and yearbook advisor — at Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering. “It fills your heart with joy,” said Riegel, who has worked at Alter …

Through Upper Room, students at Alter High School in Kettering found a way to incorporate their faith into the education schedule. Led by students, the faith group meets every Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. before school starts. The five current leaders are: seniors Andrew McKenna, Ben Burkhardt, Grace Girman and …

Archbishop Alter High School’s marching band, the Marching Knights, won the title of Bands of America Grand National Class A Champions on Nov. 12, at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Their winning performance was titled “Overjoyed,” based on Stevie Wonder’s music. “We treated the performance like a concert,” …

by Kary Ellen Berger When studying to become a doctor, medical students might make an oath to practice medicine with integrity, honesty and compassion to best meet the patients’ needs. With this in mind, mastering both the academics and compassion for others made Kristin (Reeve) Renner the doctor she is …

Reverend James R. Collins died on Friday, August 5, 2022, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on July 8, 1942, in Cincinnati. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary and studied theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Norwood. He was ordained on May 25, …

Reverend William J. Kramer died on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Kettering, Ohio. He was born on August 21, 1946, in Cincinnati. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary and studied theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West. He was ordained on June 2, 1973, at …