Videos
The Summit Minute
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Historical Tour Series
Explore the history of our landmark 1890 school through the eyes of social studies teacher and campus historian Dr. Tracy Law ’85.
Episode 1: Welcome to The Summit Historical Tour
Discover history about The Summit that even students or faculty may not know in this series created by two alumni, campus historian Dr. Tracy Law ’85 and videographer Ryan Glass ’11.
Episode 2: Farrell Ackley Sideline
In Episode 2 of our video series, hear about the original “Silver Knight” whose contributions to The Summit continue to shape who we are today – both in the classroom and on the athletic field. We offer special thanks to Ken Van Kesteren ’83 who provided original footage of the 1982 Silver Knights football team. #SummitHistory
Episode 3: The Hermitage
Over our 130 years, The Summit has been blessed with the service of memorable priests. Meet Father LaSance, who was also internationally renowned as a religious author. #SummitHistory
Episode 4: The Founding Sisters
Who were the nuns originally interred in the Chapel? Meet the two visionary women who led the Sisters of Notre Dame in founding The Summit. #SummitHistory
Episode 5: The Herrick Entrance
Through the years, many of The Summit’s neighbors have contributed to the community’s success. Learn about a gentleman who also played a key role in 19th century Presidential politics. #SummitHistory
Episode 6: The Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel
Geographically and spiritually the center of our community, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel houses a wealth of artistic gems. Hear about the vision that led to the creation of this sacred space.
Episode 7: The Pavilion
After whom was Holmes Gym named? What popular building was here prior to the current one? Hear about some athletic history that you may not know.
Episode 8: The Crucifix
Focus on a well-loved piece of religious iconography, created by a renowned European sculptor, but missing from the Chapel for a decade.
Episode 9: The Front Entrance
What’s in a name? Learn about the litany of names that The Summit has gone by during our 130 year history and what it meant to be a “country day” school.
Episode 10: The Rookwood Fountain
A gift in honor of a graduate, an artistic creation by a 19th century company founded by a female Cincinnati icon – enjoy a closer look with new eyes at one of our many aesthetic gems.
Episode 11: The Main Altar
The eyes of everyone who enters the Chapel are drawn to our stunning Main Altar. Examine the history and artistic beauty of this focal point of so many individual Summit memories.
Episode 12: Mathile Chapel Foyer
From the moment you enter The Summit building, the spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the artistic grace of the art and architecture surrounds us with history, community, and beauty.
Episode 13: Boys Middle School Trophy Case
Go Red Hawks! For decades, Summit boys in red and black took great pride in the pioneering athletic program that not only dominated city middle-school sports, but also shaped generations of young Cincinnati men.
Episode 14: St. Julie Billiart
To understand the mission of any Notre Dame Academic Community, you must first understand the woman and Saint who gave us the motto, “To Grow In Grace and Wisdom.”
Episode 15: St. Cecilia's
Where was the first on-campus graduation ceremony held in 1893? For almost a century, this 3rd floor space has served a variety of spiritual, artistic, and social needs of our community.
Episode 16: Relics
Relics are part of the Catholic Church’s way of honoring and venerating individuals who have been beatified or bestowed with sainthood. See the large collection amassed by the Sisters, and explore the magnificent artistry of these tiny artifacts.
Episode 17: Flannery Gym
With athletic dominance across a variety of sports, where did The Summit's competitive success begin? Hear about the early wins of the Upper School boys basketball, baseball, and lacrosse squads that paved the way for our Summit Knights today.
Episode 18: St. Gregory Dining Hall
Peek into the past with the story of a room where the 1st masses, 1920’s family-style meals, and contemporary commencement gatherings meet the photographic record of every graduating class since 1892.
Episode 19: Tyrrell Middle School Library
Meet The Summit Headmaster who shepherded us through becoming a coed school (twice!) and helped build the independent non-religious leadership structure that today keeps us a strong, vibrant institution.
Episode 20: The Alpha
What about our youngest students? Learn about the Alpha Division, one of Cincinnati's earliest adopters of the Montessori method. From 1925-35, this was home to grades 1-6.
Episode 21: The Boys of Summit
If the mission of the Sisters revolved around educating girls, why were there boys here at The Summit from our first decade? Hear how the responsiveness and flexibility of the nuns were the first steps in our evolution into a co-educational institution.
Episode 22: The Roof
No tour of The Summit is complete without visiting the roof with its unique view of our campus, Hyde Park, and the Ohio River. Learn about the changing footprint of the school over the last 130 years.
Episode 23: The Epilogue
Buildings, uniforms, relationships, academics, extracurriculars... in our final episode, join us in reflecting on what aspects of student life have changed dramatically across the generations - and what elements have remained, becoming foundational parts of The Summit tradition.
Alumni Voices
Alumni in the News
Video views of our alumni out in the world
Tiffany Chenault '92
In this TEDx Talk, Tiffany Chenault, Ph.D ’92, a sociology professor at Salem State University in Massachusetts, talks about how running helped her shift the weight of grief when she lost her mother to cancer. Now, she’s writing a book about the running culture through the lens of “strong black women who push boundaries.
Aaron Chow ’15
Aaron Chow '15 was able to continue his Science Research Institute project at the University of Michigan. In this TEDx Talk, he discusses his work on prosthetic arms.
Kyle Gundrum ’10
Kyle Gundrum '10 wants people to have more interesting conversations. In his TedxUCincinnati talk, he presents "Break the Rules: Be a Social Catalyst." .
David Thies ’90
David Thies'90, a filmmaker working in Los Angeles, stopped by The Summit's Ragland Family Alumni Parlor in the fall of 2019 to discuss his new movie, the Peanut Butter Falcon.
Brian Washington '98
Brian Brian Washington '98 spoke to Fifth Third Bank about his collection of artwork entitled "The Continual Struggle." A portion of his work was acquired by the Smithsonian Institution and is in the National Underground Railroad and Freedom Center’s permanent collection.
Austin Berry '07
You can find a lot of video online featuring our soccer superstar, Austin Berry '07, but we love this interview when he came home to be the team captain for FC Cincinnati's inaugural season.
Radek Lord '14
You can check out the profile of Radek Lord on the International Movie Data Base to find out about his movie roles. This 2017 Local 12 interview is pegged to his Superbowl commerical and has provides an overview of his Hollywood career to date.
Christine Schiefer '09
Christine Schiefer '09 is a full-time podcaster in Los Angeles working on a true-crime paranormal comedy show called "And That's Why We Drink." Enjoy her presentation of Cautionary Tales Part 1.
Caroline Karbowski '18
Caroline Karbowski '18 explains the impact 3D printing has made on the blind and the possibilities of utilizing the technology in the future.
All-School Channel
News and Views
Short features of our campus and all-school experiences.
Birds-eye View
This drone videography shows why we're called The Summit and how very close we are to downtown Cincinnati.
Hands Across the Water
Hands Across the Water is our largest, annual service-learning project. We raise awareness among students and in the community about the global water crisis and raise funds for the Sisters of Notre Dame Clean Water Fund.
The Five Pillars
Our five-pillar mission challenges us to develop students academically, spiritually, physically, socially and artistically so they can use their God-given talent to improve the world they inherit.
IgKnight Music & Movement
Neuroscientists and experts in early childhood development have demonstrated that music helps the brain make the connections needed for virtually every kind of intelligence. Our class is for newborns to 24-month-olds.
The Time Capsule
Years in Review
The faces may change, but every year adds something special to our traditions.
2018-19 Year in Photos
A lot can happen in the course of a year at The Summit.
2015-16 Year in Photos
We celebrated our 125th anniversary in 2015-16 in virtually everything we did.
2015 All-School Photo in Time Lapse
Just for fun, here's a time-lapse video provided courtesy of the Student Senate of us gathering for this historic all-school photo.
2015 Senior Gratitude Video
https://vimeo.com/130355624In our Summit Signature Character Education Program, seniors are asked to reflect on gratitude. In this video, we asked some members of the class of 2015 how blessed they truly are.
2013-14 Year in Photos
The 2013-14 year began with an outdoor Mass on the football field.
2012-13 Year in Photos
Our 97 graduates in the class of 2013 earned over $15 million in scholarships; 83% received merit scholarship awards; 21% received full-tuition scholarships. A single student was offered nearly $1 million in scholarships.
2011-12 The Summit Advantage
On graduation day in 2012, we asked some of our graduates to talk to us about the advantage they received because of their Summit education. Following tradition, they are dressed in tuxedos and formal gowns.
Oldies but Goodies
These videos may be a bit dusty, but their sentiments still resonate with us today.
Aim High
Filmed in 2010, this television commercial reflects the "Aim High" ideals of The Summit through interviews with students, teachers and alumni of the time. It includes interviews with alumni who went to University of Pennsylvania and Harvard.
What Summit Alumni Say
Filmed in 2017, this original version of our "What Alumni Say" video, featured young alumni who reflected on the advantages and opportunities they received which made the transition into college easier.
Respect the Game
2012 was a fabled year for our state-championship basketball team. The Ohio High School Athletic Association featured our own Kevin Johnson '12 on the jumbo-tron asking fans to "Respect the Game." Posted with permission.
Student Voices
Filmed in 2015, Summit students talk about the aspects of The Summit they appreciated the most.
Ravin Alexander '18
Michael Hudson '17
Sammy Hunt '15
The gift of The Summit education is that we individualize our instruction in ways that challenge students to develop the specific skills they need for success.
Omar Khoury '15
Davi Laney '16
Philip McHugh '15
Jackson McKeever '16
Olivia Northrop '16
Juliana Overbey '15
Natalie Pearl '15
Brooks Taylor '15
Maverick Thurston '15
Emily Walton '15
Nathan Whitsett '15
The Summit Minute
Please enjoy a monthly look at what student life is like here at The Summit.