Brooklyne Ridder was a graduate of Oak Hills in the class of 2009. She was a 3 sport Varsity Athlete, competing in Cross Country and Track all 4 years, while also participating on the Varsity Women's Golf team for 2 years. She had won multiple awards during his racing career, including winning Runner of the Year from both the Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Women's Sport Association. She was a 2 time District Champion in Cross Country, and placed at the State level all 4 years, winning 2 State Titles. She was a 3 time GMC Champion and Runner of the Year, and 4 time All-State in Cross Country. As a Track and Field competitor, she was an 8 time GMC Champion in Track Events, an 4 time All-State for Track as well. She currently still olds Oak Hills High School records for the 1600m and 3200m run. After high school, Ridder went on to compete for the Penn State Cross Country and Track teams. 

Don Ruehl from the Class of 1984, and is one of the best basketball players in Oak Hills High School history. Don has been described as the ultimate teammate and leader by former coaches and players. He was a two sport athlete at Oak Hills - playing both soccer and basketball. As a member of the soccer team, Don was awarded all leagues as a senior in 1984. Don led the basketball program to a city title in 1984. The team finished the year ranked number four in the state as league, sectional and district champions. Individually, Don was named all-conference, all city and all state for his efforts. After high school, Don was awarded a basketball scholarship to the University of Cincinnati where he played for four years. 

Joe Rothwell is 1975 graduate, and was a three sport standout for the Highlanders. He was a three year varsity letter winner in football, helping the team to the 1974 league championship. He also lettered in basketball. His passion was baseball where he earned three varsity letters. During his baseball career at Oak Hills, Joe was named all-conference and all city three times. In 1974, he led the Highlanders to a baseball conference championship. While Joe was offered several football scholarships, he decided to accept a baseball scholarship to Southern Illinois University, a Perennial National contender in the mid to late 1970's. After his freshman season at SIU, Joe was selected in the 12th round of the Major League draft by the Kansas City Royals. In 1975 Joe was selected to the All-Rookie team while playing for the Sarasota Royals. After two seasons in the Royals organization he was traded to the Detroit Tigers where he played for an additional three seasons. While with the Detroit Tigers he was selected to the Appalachian League All Star Team in 1978. After his playing career was complete, Joe completed his college education at the University of Cincinnati under the Professional Baseball Scholarship Plan. 

Kim Rhodenbaugh-Macklin was a class of 1984 graduate of Oak Hills High School, and a 3-year Varsity Swimmer. While at Oak Hills, she became one of the most decorated athletes in Oak Hill’s history. From 1982-1984, she was an Individual League Champion, received All-City Honors, and was District, Regional, and State Champion in the 100m Breaststroke and 200m Individual Medley. She also earned All-American Honors during the 1982-1984 seasons as well. Kim was a member of the 1984 Olympic Team and was recognized as the Wheaties Box Champion. She concluded her Highlander career as the State and National Record Holder for the 100m Breaststroke and 200m Individual Medley.

Mark Rhodenbaugh is a former world class swimmer 1982 graduate, was a three time all league and two time all state performer. He was a two time state champion for the Oak Hills swim team. In 1982 he was name Cincinnati Enquirer Swimmer of the Year while setting state and national records in 100 backstroke and individual melody. Mark earned a full scholarship to Southern Methodist University. While at SMU, he was an NCAA national champion in 100 backstroke. He swam in the 1983 and 1985 World University Games, the 1986 US National team and finished his career with a gold medal at the 1987 World Games in Madrid. 

Wil Rutenschroer was the first Oak Hills Athletic Director, first Football Coach, first Baseball Coach, and first Track Coach. He started the football program in 1957 as a junior high school coach. In 1958 when Oak Hills High School was opened he took over as the head varsity coach for the football program. He coached football for twenty years and finished with a record of 146-62-9. He guided the Highlanders to seven league championships and two city championships. Wil was a seven time Hamilton County Coach of the Year and also was awarded the City of Cincinnati Coach of the Year. The only Oak Hills football team to go undefeated was in 1963 and Wil coached this team. In 1989, Coach Rutenschroer was inducted into the Ohio State Football Coaches Hall of Fame. In May 2005, Wil was elected to the Price Hill Baseball Old Timers Hall of Fame. After coaching, Wil was a scout for the Kansas City Royals and was selected as the Topps National Scout of the Year. Wil Rutenschroer was one of the founders of Oak Hills Athletics.