Amanda Keehan Birdwell

Amanda is a 2008 graduate of Oak Hills and was a standout two-sport athlete in volleyball and basketball.  Amanda was a three-year varsity volleyball letter winner.  In 2007, she was 1st-Team All-GMC and 3rd-Team District 16, leading the GMC in Blocks, while being named the team’s MVP.   She helped lead her team to the 2007 GMC League Championship.

On the court, she was a 4-year varsity basketball letter winner and 3-Time District Champion (06, 07, 08).  In 2007, she also helped lead her team to a GMC championship.  She was the recipient of the Sandy Pharrell Award and an All-Academic GMC performer.  During her senior year, she was 1st-Team All-GMC, District 16 2nd-team, All-City 1st-Team, an Ohio vs. Kentucky All-Star, OGBR Top 25, and a McDonald’s All-American nominee.

Upon graduation, she attended West Virginia on a basketball scholarship where she earned a degree BA in Psychology.  Amanda is currently a Sergeant for the Cincinnati Police Department & resides in Cleves, OH with her Husband Tyler (Green Township Officer), and 3 boys Lane 4, Eli 2, & Beau 4 months old.

Bob Siekmann

Bob Siekmann is a 1969 graduate who lettered in basketball and baseball. Bob is Oak Hills High School's all-time basketball leader in career points, one season total points, one season average points, best free throw percentage for a season, and most points for an individual game. Bob was named first team all-conference three times, first team all-city twice and as a senior he was named All Southwestern Ohio, All State and Oak Hills first High School All American. He also played baseball at Oak Hills and was named American Legion Baseball Pitcher of the Year in 1968. After his career at Oak Hills, Bob went on play basketball at the Ohio State University.

Carolynn McHugh Heyl

Carolynn McHugh Heyl, a 2001 graduate of Oak Hills High School, is one of the most accomplished swimmers in school history. A four-year varsity letter winner and team captain her senior year, Carolynn earned two Ohio State Championships in 2001 — individually in the 50-yard freestyle and as part of the 200-yard medley relay team. Over her high school career, she became a 16-time state placer, including seven top-three finishes at the Ohio State Championship meet in Canton.

As of 2025, she continues to hold Oak Hills’ records in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, and 200-yard freestyle relay. Beyond high school, Carolynn also competed with the Gamble Nippert YMCA Gators, achieving multiple first-place finishes and helping the women’s team capture the 2001 YMCA Long Course National Championship.

At the University of South Carolina, where she earned a swimming scholarship, Carolynn built on her success. She became a school record holder in the 200-yard freestyle relay, 400-yard freestyle relay, and 200-yard medley relay, while also ranking among the program’s all-time best in the 100-yard freestyle. In 2004, she anchored the 200-yard freestyle relay team that placed 3rd at the SEC Championships and 5th at the NCAA Championships, setting school records that stood for more than 15 years. That same year, she was a three-time All-American. Carolynn was also named an Academic All-American in her sophomore, junior, and senior years.

After graduating with a degree in business, Carolynn pursued a career in healthcare and is now a registered nurse with The Urology Group. She resides in Green Township with her husband, Mark, and their three daughters — Adeline, Alayna, and Audrey — all students at J.F. Dulles. A proud Highlander, she is remembered not only as a record-setting swimmer, but also as a multi-sport athlete who represented Oak Hills in both swimming and soccer.

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Doug Corn

Doug Corn is a 1978 graduate of Oak Hills High School.  During his high school years, Doug was one of the top high school tennis players not only in Cincinnati but in the state of Ohio.  He finished fifth place at state during his sophomore year and third place his junior year.  During his senior season, his record was an outstanding 24-2, where he captured the Sectional and District tournament titles and was the State runner-up, where he lost the title in heartbreaking fashion on the last point of the match (7-6,3-6, 6-7, 5-4 in the 9-point tiebreaker).  Doug is the only men’s tennis player in the history of OHHS to play in the State Singles Finals.   He was ranked the #1 high school singles player in Greater Cincinnati in 1977 and 1978.  

After high school,  Doug attended the University of Tennessee where he was 4-Year letterman & captain his junior and senior years.  He was an SEC champion in singles and doubles.  In 1981, Doug was the USTA National Amateur Doubles Champion, winning a coveted Gold Ball.

After college, Doug played on the Professional Tennis Tour before coaching his college teammate, Mike DePalmer Jr., who ranked 30th in the world.

Doug has been named one of Cincinnati’s all-time Top 100 Players and was enshrined into the Greater Cincinnati Hall of Fame in 2016.

Herbie Huesman

Throughout his diving career at Oak Hills High School, Herbie Huesman didn’t just compete—he dominated. A two-sport standout in golf and swimming & diving, Huesman left his mark as one of the most decorated athletes in program history.

On the boards, he set school records in both the 6-dive and 11-dive events, achievements that cemented his place among the program’s elite. He was a model of consistency, finishing in the Top 4 at the Big East Championships for four consecutive years against the region’s strongest competition. At the state level, he shined even brighter—earning Top 5 finishes at the State Championships all four years, a rare and remarkable accomplishment. His dominance was further proven with four Sectional Championships, four District Championships, and two Southwest Diving Classic titles. He was twice the State Runner-Up, and as a junior, was named the 1994 Swimming & Diving Team MVP. Beyond the pool, Huesman excelled on the links as well, earning the 1993 Golf Player of the Year Award.

Following his Oak Hills career, Huesman continued his excellence at the University of Notre Dame, where he rewrote the record books. By the time he graduated in 2001, he held three of the four school diving records—a testament to his dominance at the collegiate level. His 6-dive, 1-meter record stood unmatched for years after his departure. He was recognized as a First Team All-Big East selection and the recipient of the prestigious Beller Hipp Award, honoring his athletic achievement and leadership.

Herbie Huesman’s legacy is more than numbers, titles, and records. His career reflects dedication, consistency, and the ability to rise to the moment. He not only set the standard during his time as a Highlander but also inspired future generations of athletes to aim higher. Today, he remains one of the most accomplished divers to emerge from Oak Hills, with success that carried beyond high school onto the national collegiate stage.

Huesman now resides in Lutz, Florida with his wife, Sophia, also a proud Oak Hills Class of 1996 alumna.

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Jamie Birkofer

Jamie is a 1989 graduate and multi-sport student-athlete who competed in baseball and football.   In baseball, Jamie started as a pitcher and center fielder.  He was All-City Honorable Mention as an outfielder in 1987, 1988, and as a pitcher in 1989.  He was 1st-Team Metro Country Conference in 1988 and the Metro County Conference Player of the Year in 1989.  During his senior year, he was 1st-Team MCC as a pitcher posting a 7-1 record with a 1.85 ERA while batting 500 and earning 1st-Team All-City as an outfielder.  Jamie played in the East-West All-Star game in 1989 and won the American Legion World Series Championship in 1988.  After graduating, Jamie went on to play for Middle Tennessee State University.  He was Honorable Mention as a pitcher in the Ohio Valley Conference in 1992 and 2nd-Team All-Conference in 1993.  His teams at Middle Tennessee State University were regular season and tournament champions in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993.  

Jamie resides in Hebron, KY with his wife Kathy & daughters Kyra, & Leah.

John Steele

John was a 1974 graduate of Oak Hills High School where he was a standout wrestler.  John had a fantastic feat of participating in the state wrestling tournament all four years of his high school career.  He was the Ohio High School District and State Champion in the 126lb weight class in 1974.  In that same year, he was a Scholastic Wrestling High School All-American, the Oak Hills MVP, and Moxy State Champion, as well as the Cincinnati Enquirer Wrestler of the Year To cap off the awards season, he was named Sports Illustrated Award of Merit winner.   In 1973, he was the UC Invitational Most Valuable Wrestler and awarded most pins.  He was also a Jr. Olympics National Champion in the 132lb weight class.  

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Mark Bonfield

Mark Bonfield is a 1989 graduate of Oak Hills High School.  Mark was a two-year varsity starter for football, earning first team all-league and all-district honors, as well as honorable mention for All-Southwest Ohio.  Mark was also a three-year starter for basketball and second-team all conference.  

At the time of his graduation, Mark held 12 receiving records, many of which still stand.  Mark still holds records for most receiving yards in a season (1,167), most receiving yards in a game (333), most career receiving touchdowns (21), most receiving touchdowns in a season (18), and most receiving touchdowns in a single game (5).   His 10 catches, 333 yard performance is still the 5th best game in Ohio history!

Mark has two children, Tyler and Megan and resides in Cleves, Ohio with his wife Kristin.  He is a financial advisor at PNC. 

Michelle Ostrowski Abner

Michelle Ostrowski Abner is a 2007 graduate of Oak Hills High School.  Michelle was a three-year varsity member of the girl’s bowling team as well as co-captain during her junior and senior years.  During her bowling career, she helped lead the Highlanders to three straight undefeated GMC regular seasons.  In fact, from 2005-2007, the Lady Highlanders only lost one regular season match.  Michelle was 2nd Team All-GMC as a sophomore and 1st Team All-GMC her junior and senior years.  In 2006 she finished 4th at the state bowling tournament, leading the Highlanders to the state runner-up trophy.  

She was an advocate for the Ohio High School Athletic Association to recognize bowling as a varsity level sport, which they later officially adopted during the 2007 season.  Her senior year, she was recognized as one of the top 50 girls’ bowling prospects by Bowlers Journal.  

She was selected as one of five girls in the nation to be a member of the Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team and one of fifteen girls in the nation to compete in the Denny’s High School All-American Championships.  

Michelle competed collegiately at the University of Pikeville, where they won the USBC Team Intercollegiate National title in 2007-2008 season.  At Pikeville, she was recognized by the USBC as an Academic All-American.  Michelle finished her academic career at the University of Cincinnati.  She will be the first bowler inducted into the Oak Hills High School Hall of Fame.

Ricky Cornelius

Ricky is a 2004 graduate and was a multi-sport athlete competing in basketball and football.  He was a three-year varsity letterman in basketball, as well as captain in 2003, and recipient of the Mike Ensmigner and Dick Haucke Awards.  In football, Ricky was a 4-year varsity letterman and two-way starter from 2001-2003.  He is 2nd all-time in interceptions (9) on defense while posting a career average of 5.74 yards per carry.  He was 2nd-Team All-GMC in 2001 and 1st-Team All-GMC in 2002 and 2003. In 2002, he earned 2nd-Team All-District Honors, the Captain’s Award, and was named the team’s Offensive Back of the Year.  He capped off his senior season by earning 1st-Team All-District and 1st-Team All-City, as well as being named a finalist for the “That’s My Boy” award.  He was nominated to play in the East-West All-Star game and received the Barb Delconte Award.

After graduation, Ricky attended Morehead State University on a football scholarship.  He was a 4-year starter and earned the Freshman of the Year award during his 1st season.  He was named 1st-Team Pioneer League fullback and a 4-Time Academic Excellence Pioneer Football League award.

Rick has been at GE Aviation for 12 years as a Quality Engineer and is currently coaching youth football and basketball for Oak Hills youth programs.  Ricky resides in Bridgetown with his wife of 13 years & alumni Amanda & their two sons Elijah 10, and Maxson 8.

Scott Klingenbeck

Scott Klingenbeck, a 1989 graduate of Oak Hills High School, distinguished himself as one of the most accomplished pitchers in Ohio high school baseball history.

Early Athletic Success

As a sophomore at Elder High School, Klingenbeck earned varsity letters in basketball, soccer, and baseball—an early testament to his athletic versatility. On the diamond, he quickly emerged as a standout, earning All-City and All-State honors while finishing the season with a 10–1 record as a starting pitcher.

Oak Hills High School & National Recognition

Klingenbeck transferred to Oak Hills High School before his junior year, where he went on to dominate the mound. Across his junior and senior seasons, he compiled a perfect 22–0 record. In 1988, he led his American Legion team to a National Championship, earning “Player of the Game” honors in the title contest.

Before his senior year, Klingenbeck secured a full-ride scholarship to The Ohio State University—an uncommon achievement in baseball at that time. His senior season proved historic: he went 12–0, was named Gatorade National High School Baseball Player of the Year (1989), and was selected in the 40th round of the MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers. He chose instead to honor his commitment to Ohio State. By graduation, he was a three-time All-State honoree.

Ohio State University Career

At Ohio State, Klingenbeck quickly cemented his legacy as one of the program’s greats. As a freshman, he finished with a 10–1 record, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Year, First Team All-American, and All-Big Ten honors. He followed that with an 11–2 sophomore campaign, again garnering First Team All-American and All-Big Ten recognition.

His junior season brought mixed results statistically (7–7), but he etched his name into Buckeye history by throwing a no-hitter against LSU in the NCAA Regional Tournament. Following that season, Klingenbeck was selected 3rd overall in the 1992 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles—foregoing his senior year.

Major League & International Career

Klingenbeck made his Major League debut in 1994 against the Detroit Tigers, the very team that had drafted him years earlier. The Orioles claimed victory in that matchup, 11–3.

In 1995, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for former Cy Young Award winner Scott Erickson. Klingenbeck went on to play five seasons in Major League Baseball before extending his professional career with a season in Japan’s top league.

Team USA Experience

Klingenbeck also represented his country on the international stage. He pitched for the 1989 USA Junior Olympic Team, earning a gold medal, and later competed for Team USA in 1990, helping the squad reach the finals of the Pan-American Games before falling to Cuba.

Life After Baseball

After retiring from professional baseball, Klingenbeck turned to entrepreneurship, owning and operating Hot Wings from 2003–2013. He continued to give back to his community by coaching with the JB Yeager Organization, alongside longtime friends and colleagues Eric Keeton, Jim Robinson, and Fred [Last Name].

Legacy

From his undefeated high school dominance and national recognition, to starring at Ohio State and competing at the highest levels of baseball both domestically and internationally, Scott Klingenbeck’s career reflects talent, perseverance, and a lifelong dedication to the game.