Becoming a Deep Thinker

My love for education stems from my unforgettable experience at Mariemont High School. The mind-bending classes and daily opportunities to gain new perspectives made my four years there intoxicating and fruitful. Mariemont High School shaped me into a lifelong deep thinker, and I am incredibly grateful for that.

Ryan Beth Wenstrup Moore, Class of 1988 Social Media Manager at Kroger

I lead social media and influencer campaigns across the Kroger Family of Stores. I work on everything from viral TikTok videos to brand tentpole campaigns and am truly loving bringing an iconic Cincinnati brand to life.

In the past 15 years, I have gained experience working on award-winning social media campaigns in the non-profit, public, and private sectors in both the United States and Europe. I am truly passionate about social media and I strive to make social media “social” by creating and managing strategic relationships between brands, influencers, and consumers/clients.

Carving My Own Path

From taking four languages at once to taking classes at Xavier University during my senior year, I was an active player in my educational path. The confidence and ownership I gained at Mariemont led me to become the first-ever undergraduate Women’s Studies major at the University of Cincinnati and continue to boldly follow my passions in my career.

James Cooperider, Class of 1954

Retired Human Resources Director and Consultant

After graduating from Mariemont High School, I joined the Air Force and received training in electronics and worked on communications systems for fighter bombers. While serving, I pursued night school and later transferred to The Ohio State University where I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree, being part of only 20% who completed the rigorous program.

After five years as a design engineer, I pursued an MBA at Xavier University and earned a prestigious State of the Art Award in Amateur Radio Design. Shortly thereafter, I began a 30-year career in HR management.

My accomplishments were not limited to military service, my education, or my career. In fact, my greatest achievement is marrying my high school sweetheart, Carol, and fathering our four children; we now have 13 grandchildren. I also enjoyed using my expertise to serve on various Catholic, Christian, and community boards including as President of the local school board.